Welcome to learning and growing into a person who is not lukewarm. Curious as to where "not lukewarm" came from? It is from Revelation 3:16, "So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth." Jesus is speaking to one of the seven churches and he is admonishing one for being neither hot nor cold and he tells them he will spit them out of his mouth. The first time I read that I realized I never wanted to be lukewarm, especially in my faith and love for Jesus. Rev 3:16 is a life verse for me, reminding me to the person God is calling me to be, each and every day.
I'm Deanna Bartalini and I want to help you live "not lukewarm" too! One of my greatest joys is to walk with people on their faith journey. I believe that the more you know about God and your faith, the more deeply you will fall in love with him. And when you fall in love with God, you want to reach out to others in gratitude. The Not Lukewarm podcast is about journeying together and learning how to live our faith every day.
Where are You as Lent Begins?
Scripture Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God. For gracious and merciful is he, slow to anger, rich in kindness, and relenting in punishment. Joel 2: 12-13 Ashes On Ash Wednesday, […]
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2/9/2024 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
Back to Prayer Basics
What does the Catechism say about prayer? Take a look at Part Four, Christian Prayer. In this episode, I refer to #s 2558-2565 “For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.” St. […]
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2/2/2024 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
Plan with God
  Begin with Prayer “Once our motives are pure and upright and we seek not our own interests, but those of our Lord and Master, He has constant care over us, because He is infinitely good.” St. Ignatius Loyola Some Ideas Consider having goals of your own with your spouse and family. […]
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1/19/2024 • 14 minutes, 28 seconds
Ask, Seek, Knock
Scripture “And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Luke 11:9 Why Pray Each Day? Because God has something to say to you, and you can’t hear him if you are not silent. Each day, spend some time with the […]
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1/12/2024 • 16 minutes, 55 seconds
What does God say is perfect prayer?
How are we to pray? So often, we think, because of the way we were taught, that prayer is “talking to God.” And while that is true, we also need to be silent and listen to him and be with him. Words to Catherine God’s words to Catherine of Siena: “You see then, that perfect […]
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11/29/2023 • 11 minutes
Give in to God
A Saint and A Prayer St. Charles de Foucauld may be a new saint to you. He was to me. Here is some information about his life and work. He lived and served as a priest, hermit, and missionary in France and Algeria. Here is the Prayer of Abandon Father, I abandon myself into your […]
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10/20/2023 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
An Infusion of Grace
“The gifts of grace increase as the struggles increase. ” St. Rose of Lima What is Grace? A gift from God that helps us live out our Christian life It is referenced in both the Old and New Testaments In the Old Testament, grace is similar to mercy Thanksgiving is the action corresponding to grace […]
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10/6/2023 • 14 minutes, 34 seconds
What is Grace?
St. Francis We celebrate St. Francis on October 4. He was the founder of the Franciscan Order and embraced the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The prayer below is a favorite of mine! Prayer before the Crucifix Most High, glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me true faith, certain hope, […]
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9/29/2023 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds
God Reaching Out & Breaking Through
Glimmer or God? I’ve been hearing about ‘glimmers’ on social media lately. I’ve seen a few memes. And while I liked the thought of a glimmer as opposed to a trigger, I wasn’t happy with the advice to look for the glimmer. You see, to me, a glimmer is not about looking for something good, […]
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9/22/2023 • 14 minutes, 12 seconds
The Secret to Happiness
Banter Need a bit of a laugh? Listen to my pretend banter about my haircut and eyebrows! Saintly Wisdom on Happiness “The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that he, in his goodness, sends to us day after day.” […]
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8/25/2023 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
God’s Faithfulness to Us
Let’s begin with a prayer Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices. St. Teresa of Avila God is Faithful “If we are faithless, he remains […]
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8/18/2023 • 13 minutes, 33 seconds
Toward Forgiveness
Joseph in the Old Testament In the story of Joseph, we find an example of forgiveness. Joseph not only forgives his brothers for the wrong they did to him but restores and blesses them. The verses below show a small piece of the story. Scripture ” Joseph prepared his chariot and went up to meet […]
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8/11/2023 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Why Listening is Important
In the Beginning… In the very first chapter of Genesis, it tells us that “God said” and the earth was formed. There was listening. How to listen When listening to another person, it is important that we: listen with the intention to understand and respond let go of our own experiences and the need to […]
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7/28/2023 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
The Road to Hope: Responding to the Crisis of Addiction
Keaton Douglas Meet Keaton Douglas, who wrote The Road to Hope: Responding to the Crisis of Addiction with Lindsay Schlegel, a book that Keaton hopes gets into the hands of all who want to be an apostle. Who is Keaton Douglas? She is the Executive Director of the I THIRST Initiative, a Mission of the […]
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7/14/2023 • 35 minutes, 4 seconds
A Daily Examen
End your day with prayer Echo the psalmist as he says, Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me,and lead me in the way everlasting. […]
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7/7/2023 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds
4,000 Miles to Say Thank You
Road Trip In some ways, I can’t believe we really did it; 4000 miles in 9 days. But then again, we are about living NOT lukewarm!!!!! I’m glad we went. We rested, we talked, and we drank great beers. We spent time in prayer before, during, and after. At the Shrine, we were able to […]
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6/30/2023 • 13 minutes, 3 seconds
Interior Disposition
The Question What is going on in your soul as you go about your daily life? That is your interior disposition! Your attitude as you go about your life. Do you look at the chores and mundane pieces and tasks of your life as burdens? No one is paying attention, thankful, or offering accolades. You […]
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6/23/2023 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Mercy’s Power by Maria Gallagher
A New Book As always, learning about a new book is a joy and even more so when the author is a friend! Maria Gallagher has written another book, Mercy’s Power, published by Marian Press. It is a guidebook of how to bring the corporal works of mercy into your life to help us recreate […]
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6/16/2023 • 20 minutes, 39 seconds
Liminal Space & Waiting
Waiting can be Difficult I stink at waiting, especially when waiting for a decision to be made. Living in that in-between space, neither here nor there, can seem like a waste of time. We want to get onto the next thing. But sometimes, we are asked to wait, to have some patience. Liminal Space Liminal […]
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6/9/2023 • 13 minutes, 32 seconds
Ordinary Time-An Opportunity
  What is Ordinary Time? This is one of the seasons in the Church’s Liturgical Year. We have various liturgical seasons, just as there are natural seasons. Ordinary time happens two times a year, and now it is beginning again, from May 29 until December 2. For more information, you can read this post. On […]
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5/26/2023 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Better, with God
Micro Changes Small changes can help us change our habits. Changing our habits leads us to better outcomes. We can break big changes or shifts into small segments and increase over time. We do not have to do it all at once. This can set us up for failure, rather than success. You are the […]
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5/12/2023 • 17 minutes
Scriptures of Hope
For this last episode of the series on Hope, we turn to God’s Word. His word guides and sustains us like nothing else. I’ve chosen three passages to ponder and I highly recommend you read the entire passage, not just the one verse to get the full meaning. The Verses He set me free in […]
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5/5/2023 • 13 minutes, 32 seconds
Catherine of Siena and Hope
Who is Catherine of Siena? Born in 1347, Catherine was a 3rd Order Dominican. She left for us The Dialogue, which is a conversation between Catherine and Giod while she was in ecstasy. It was transcribed by her secretaries as Catherine spoke. Catherine died in 1380 in Rome. In 1461 she was canonized by Pope […]
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4/28/2023 • 14 minutes, 27 seconds
What is Hope?
The Theological Virtues From the Catechism of the Catholic Church The theological virtues are the foundation of Christian moral activity; they animate it and give it its special character. They inform and give life to all the moral virtues. They are infused by God into the souls of the faithful to make them capable of […]
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4/21/2023 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds
Meditations on the Crucifixion & Resurrection
Sometimes we go to all the liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter but never seem to ponder or pray with the scripture. We wonder, is there more? Can I go deeper? What is there in these words forme? Guided Meditations This podcast episode offers you two guided meditations, one for Good Friday and […]
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4/7/2023 • 26 minutes, 31 seconds
Go Against
Get out of your Rut The first four chapters of Habits of Freedom have us looking inward and being contemplative. The last chapter, 5, is about looking outward, getting out of your rut, and acting on your life experience. How to become a Contemplative in Action? Experience – what goes on around us through our […]
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1/6/2023 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
Take Time to Talk
In this episode, we talk about Chapter 4, Talk it Out, from the book, Habits of Freedom: 5 Ignatian tools for Clearing your Mind and Resting Daily in the Lord by Fr. Christopher J. Collins, SJ. Deacon John and I had similar yet different takeaways from this chapter. First, the idea or rather, the reality […]
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12/16/2022 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
Toward the Good or Evil Spirit
Continuing with Habits of Freedom by Christopher S. Collins, SJ Chapter 3, Reject the Lie Jesus’ identity was rooted in God the Father. He knew He was God’s beloved Son. We see that right after His baptism, Jesus is tempted in the desert by the evil one. Let’s not quickly dismiss Jesus’ ability to withstand […]
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12/9/2022 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Where does our True Identity come from?
What is our true identity? “We cannot be truly happy until we are truly free, and we to know who it is that we truly are if we are to be truly free.” Habits of Freedom, pg 20 Eve As in adam and Eve, she engages in a ‘what if ‘ conversation with the snake. […]
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12/2/2022 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
Habits of Freedom; Holy Indifference
We are continuing our series of Habits of Freedom: 5 Ignatian Tools for Calming Your Mind and Resting in the Lord by Christopher S. Collins, SJ. God often calls us out of our usual to get our attention. In the scripture, we see him call people to the desert, recall the Israelites in the desert […]
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11/25/2022 • 16 minutes, 21 seconds
Habits of Freedom, Introduction
Normal We want our life to go back to normal. And what exactly does normal mean? I think, instead, let’s consider grounding ourselves in Christ. When we are with him, life will be on a more even keel. When we begin with him, Jesus helps us get through life. A Series The next few episodes […]
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11/18/2022 • 12 minutes, 20 seconds
Pray for Yourself
Do you pray for yourself? I have met many people who don’t think to pray for themselves. Some think it is selfish; others, maybe a bit burdensome to God, who already has enough to concern himself with. But I think we are to pray for ourselves. Jesus prayed for Himself In scripture, we see many […]
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11/11/2022 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
Psalms and Gratitude
Gratitude is an Answer Often times we don’t think about our blessings and daily life as gifts, but they are. It’s not good luck or being in the right place at the right time. When we feel mired down in problems, turn to gratitude. Shift your focus. Praying the Psalms Here is a list of […]
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11/4/2022 • 16 minutes, 52 seconds
America’s Mary: The Story of Our Lady of Good Help
New Book about Our Blessed Mother I have always known we have a generous and loving Mother in Heaven. But Mary also comes to people here on earth to guide and give a message of hope or words of exhortation when needed. In 1859, this is what happened in Door County, Wisconsin to a girl […]
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10/28/2022 • 32 minutes, 9 seconds
Ask the Holy Spirit for Help
Decisions to be made How often do we wonder, is this what I should do? What will be the best decision? We think and pray and ask a few or twenty-five, people, what they think, instead of going to the Holy Spirit. Or maybe you do go to the Holy Spirit but still, ask questions. […]
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10/21/2022 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
Called by God
What is my purpose? “Each one of us has been called from all eternity to fulfil a divine vocation. God the Father brought us into life (no one has been born by accident). He created our soul. He drew us into his intimate life through the Sacrament of Baptism. By means of this sacrament God […]
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10/14/2022 • 15 minutes, 4 seconds
A New Book: Encountering Signs of Faith
A New Book It is always a pleasure when I talk with an author and doubly so when she is a friend! You’ve met Allison Gingras before, but today it’s all about her own new book, Encountering SIgns of Faith: My Unexpected Journey with Sacramentals, the Saints and the Abundant Grace of God. What’s it […]
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9/30/2022 • 28 minutes, 26 seconds
Stop Worrying; Focus on Now
We all do it Or at least it seems so to me. Worry that is, looking forward or back, wondering what we could have or should have or ought to do better or differently. The preoccupation with the possibilities instead of what is does not help us. Scripture “I am the God of your faither, […]
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9/23/2022 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
You are Enough
Fine Line There is a fine line between true, good, and holy desires and grasping for more. Our world tells us that we are not enough or maybe too much; that we need to do more, be more, and have more. Always striving for an ideal that is beyond reach. That is not of God. […]
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9/16/2022 • 14 minutes, 50 seconds
Trust in the Slow Work of God
Learning to Wait Not my strong suit. Same as being still, not always easy, as I said in the last episode! But there is beauty in stillness; it builds trust, trust in God. And God will always come through for you. Trust in the Slow Work of God Above all, trust in the slow work […]
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9/2/2022 • 13 minutes, 9 seconds
What to do
What to do when you don’t know what to do Often times our inclination is to do something. And that may be the wrong answer. We may be doing something that is not within our scope of influence or concern. We may be getting in God’s way! So what is the answer? The LORD will […]
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8/26/2022 • 14 minutes
The Mother of Jesus is Wonderfully Real
How did this book come about? One day, Isabel went to camp and was made fun of for wearing a medal of Mary, Our Blessed Mother. She was broken-hearted, and neither her mother or aunt (Alyssa Bormes) could console her. She she and her aunt wrote a letter to a priest friend, Fr. Paul Murray. […]
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8/19/2022 • 32 minutes, 58 seconds
We can trust God!
What does trust mean? What does the word trust mean? “A firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability or strength of someone or something.” We have belief in God. He is reliable. He is truth. His ability is above all, as is His strength. We can trust Him. Yet we falter at times. The Word […]
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8/12/2022 • 13 minutes, 14 seconds
Simple & Ordinary
A few weeks ago I interviewed Rachel Balducci about her new book, No Such Thing as Ordinary and we talked about how oftentimes, we are waiting to do something big and important for God and miss what is in front of us. Reminder from God I have lots of insomnia lately and so the middle […]
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8/5/2022 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
A Prayer of Surrender
Suscipe or Surrender Prayer Take Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my will, all that I have and cherish you have given to me; I surrender it all to be guided by your will. Your grace and strength are wealth enough for me. I ask for this and nothing more. […]
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7/29/2022 • 13 minutes, 28 seconds
The Value of Friendship as We Age
How to Be Happy as You Age There are 7 indicators, based on a Harvard Study that indicate how happy and well you will be later in life. A full explanation is here. Briefly, the 7 are: Don’t smoke Do not abuse alcohol Maintain healthy body weight Exercise Adaptive coping style Education Stable, long-term relationships […]
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7/15/2022 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
Meet Rachel Balducci, Author of No Such Thing As Ordinary
A New Book It’s always a treat to interview authors whose books I’ve read. Rachel Balducci is a speaker, writer and co-host of The Gist on Catholic TV. She teaches journalism at Augusta University and is married to Paul. They have five sons and one daughter. Her latest book, No Such Thing as Ordinary: Unlocking Your […]
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7/8/2022 • 29 minutes, 6 seconds
Are you participating in your faith life?
Scripture He entered a boat, made the crossing, and came into his own town. And there people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Courage, child, your sins are forgiven.” At that, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” […]
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7/1/2022 • 13 minutes, 14 seconds
Is Spiritual Direction for you?
What is Spiritual Direction? “It is the guidance of a person into a life truly under the dominion of the Holy Sprit, who is the primary director.” from Seeking Spiritual Direction by Thomas Dubay, S.J. “Spiritual direction is concerned with helping a person directly with his or her realtionship with God…the most fundamental issue is […]
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6/24/2022 • 14 minutes, 28 seconds
A Eucharistic Revival
Catholics having a revival Yes, we are, starting on June 19, 2022, until July 17, 2024. That is two years to unpack the riches of the Eucharist, grow individually in your personal relationship with the Lord, and change the world! Take a look here at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Eucharistic Revival […]
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6/17/2022 • 13 minutes, 6 seconds
The Trinity-A Mystery to Embrace
Thoughts from St. Hildegard “But the Father is revealed through the Son, the Son through the beginning of created things, and the Holy Spirit through the incarnate Son. How is this? It is the Father who before time engendered the Son; it is the Son through whom all things were created by the Father at […]
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6/10/2022 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
The Feast of Pentecost
Come, Holy Spirit The Feast of Pentecost is a theophany, a manifestation of God! Luke, the writer of Acts, uses the retelling as a way to remind us that the Jews also celebrated Pentecost. For them, it was the celebration of Moses receiving the Torah from God on Mt. Sinai. The same wind and fire […]
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6/3/2022 • 14 minutes, 1 second
5 ways to Care for your Soul
Our soul needs care just as our body does. This week, I’m offering 5 suggestions that help me be the Christian witness I want to be and live notlukewarm! Five Ways Start your day with a prayer. Read scripture. Spend time in nature, noticing the beauty of God’s creation. Sit in silence for a short […]
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5/6/2022 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
The Courage of St. Catherine of Siena
About Catherine Catherine of Siena was born in Siena, Italy in 1347. She was a twin but her sister died shortly after birth. The following year the Black Death entered Siena. She had a vision of Jesus as a young child and from then knew she wanted to give her life to God and renew […]
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4/29/2022 • 15 minutes, 27 seconds
A New Book: Joyful Encounters with Mary
A new book! Maria Gallagher has written, Joyful Encounters with Mary: A Woman’s Guide to Living the Mysteries of the Rosary, a wonderful way to learn more about the joyful mysteries, virtues and the saints while living out your faith every day! 5 Joyful Mysteries The 5 joyful mysteries are the Annunciation, the Visitation, the […]
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4/22/2022 • 26 minutes, 9 seconds
Faith at the Empty Tomb
Happy Easter I hope that if you pull this up on Good Friday, you wait for another day to listen. This is a resurrection meditation! Filled with the good news of Jesus’ triumph over death. A Fresh Hope Each year we celebrate Easter to remind ourselves, yet again, that Jesus gave us our salvation. The […]
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4/15/2022 • 14 minutes, 20 seconds
The Four Women Church Doctors
Who are they? Saints Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, and Therese of Lisieux are the four women Doctors of the Church! Why are they called Doctors? In honoring these women with this title, the Chuch is recognizing that the work and contributions each of these saints made has withstood the test […]
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4/8/2022 • 14 minutes, 57 seconds
Ask God for the Plan
Scripture “I cannot do anything on my own; I judge as I hear, and my judgment is just, because I do not seek my own will but the will of the one who sent me.” John 5:30 Reflection If Jesus, who is the one speaking, makes the point that he cannot do anything on his […]
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4/1/2022 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
10 Reasons to Study Scripture
Begin with Scripture “Indeed, the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart. No creature is concealed from him, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom […]
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3/25/2022 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
Ditch the Heaviness of Life
Life can be heavy All of us in this world has both good and bad things going on. There are moments of joy and despair, all intermingled, sometimes in the same moments. And where we focus often determines our attitude. Scripture “Then all who trust in you will be glad and forever shout for joy. […]
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3/18/2022 • 13 minutes, 14 seconds
Imagine You Walked with Jesus, A Guide to Ignatian Contemplative Prayer.
Teaching Prayer Teaching a person to pray using Ignatian Contemplative Prayer is not an easy task. It takes time and repetition to learn. The other point to consider when teaching someone is that you want the person to enter into the prayer based on their needs, not the person teaching. In his new book, Imagine […]
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3/4/2022 • 35 minutes, 27 seconds
Asceticism
Asceticism – not a word you use every day Lent is approaching and I’ve been considering the idea of asceticism. Which is different from minimalism. But rather than my words, let’s look a the definition from A Concise Dictionary of Theology. “Asceticism is the ways and mean sdopted by Christians under the action of the […]
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2/25/2022 • 14 minutes, 7 seconds
With the Lord’s Help
A Saint and some Scripture We are reading The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila with the LiveNotLukewarm community. The book is filled with wisdom, which is why she is a Doctor of the Church! This struck me: “May our Lord assist me in everything that I shall do, that all things may […]
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2/18/2022 • 13 minutes, 47 seconds
Grace in Tension: Discover Peace with Martha and Mary
Author Introduction I had a fun conversation with Claire McGarry, the author of Grace in Tension: Discover Peace with Martha and Mary, published by Our Sunday Visitor. Her website is Shifting my Perspective and you can find links to her books and recent writing there. Instagram […]
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2/11/2022 • 31 minutes, 30 seconds
The Father’s Love
Back home I’m back home after two weeks away to finish my spiritual direction certificate. I graduated on January 30, 2022, and received my Spiritual Direction Certificate from the Cenacle of Our Lady of Divine Providence School of Spiritual Direction in association with the Franciscan University of Steubenville. It was a grace-filled time with lots […]
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2/4/2022 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
365 Dates to Renew your Christian Marriage
Let’s talk That phrase could be the answer to “how to strike fear in the heart of my husband?” But it isn’t. Honest. Dating your spouse and keeping your marriage at the forefront of your life can be difficult. What you might need is to take a look at this book from Dana Nygaard for […]
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1/25/2022 • 28 minutes, 44 seconds
All in with your spiritual life
What does ‘not lukewarm’ mean? To me, it means being all in, first with my spiritual life so then, the rest of life will follow. Life will never be perfect, but when grounded in faith, especially prayer and scripture, we all stand a better chance of dealing with life. Scripture points “but showing love down […]
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1/21/2022 • 13 minutes, 28 seconds
You are valuable
It’s easy to get sucked in New Year’s resolutions, goals, plans — good, especially if they work for you. What’s not good is coming away with the thought that you have to change because you are not enough or not quite up to the world’s standards. We are bombarded with messages of do it this […]
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1/14/2022 • 14 minutes, 20 seconds
Prioritize, 2022
A New Year Each year we have the opportunity to begin something new. And while many people take stock of their life in the new year, it can be done at any time. This episode is a fun one as my husband joins me in a conversation about our word for the year and goals. […]
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1/7/2022 • 16 minutes, 19 seconds
The Best Episodes of 2021
Quite a year Our year began with an episode that encouraged us to begin a spiritual makeover by “Changing our Hearts.” Later in the year, I talked about Rhythm, Routines and Habits, a good one to listen to as you begin planning for a new year, be it in your personal or professional life. I […]
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12/31/2021 • 0
Faith, Present, Future
Our Three Quotes “Faith is the fundamental response to the love that has offered itself up for me.” Fr. Hans von Balthasar “Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 “It is because of faith that we exchange the present for the future. […]
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12/17/2021 • 0
What does it cost?
We begin with scripture “Without cost you have received, without cost you are to give” (Mark 10:8b). Gratitude. Humility. Thankful. Sacrifice. Share. These are all words that come to my mind as I read those verses, Mark 10:6-8. And I ponder what I have received without cost. And then it hits me, everything I have […]
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12/10/2021 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
Say Yes, Don’t Hesitate with God
Mary’s Yes “Mary said, Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 And at that moment the Incarnation began. Mary did not hesitate. In The Reed of God, Caryll Houselander describes that trust of Mary’s yes. We too can have that trust which […]
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12/3/2021 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
Be Brave, Spread Light
Catherine of Siena “Start being brave about everything, driving out darkness and spreading light as well. Don’t look at your weakness, but realize that in Christ crucified you can do everything.” Shift your focus It’s so easy when we are feeling all of our weaknesses that we dwell there and go down a rabbit hole […]
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11/19/2021 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds
Does God have footprints?
This post and podcast was done in collaboration with my husband, Deacon John; hope you enjoy it. God the Father in heaven sent His Son to us here on earth as a manifestation of His merciful love for us. By the Holy Spirit, Jesus was incarnate of the Virgin Mary. He left actual footprints where […]
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11/12/2021 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds
Awakening at Lourdes: How an Unanswered Prayer Healed our Family and Restored our Faith
Meet Christy Wilkens She is a wife and mother of six, is a speaker and writer who lives outside Austin, TX. She blogs at FaithfulNotSuccessful.com about disability, faith, doubt, suffering, community, and good reads. Her first book, Awakening at Lourdes: How an Unanswered Prayer Healed Our Family and Restored Our Faith, a memoir about a […]
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11/5/2021 • 35 minutes, 20 seconds
The Struggle is Good
No one likes struggles However, in our world they are inevitable. I do believe they can help us tough, in becoming the person God created. If we learn from our struggles, we have confidence that God will be there with us the next time. God’s Word “So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, […]
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10/29/2021 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
At Your Command
Who do you listen to? There are many voices in the world who clamor for our attention and think they can guide us on the best path. Ultimately, though, only God wants what is best for us and will be with us always. In Luke 5:1-11, Jesus calls Simon (Peter) to follow him. But first, […]
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10/22/2021 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds
Take Courage
Courage! Do we have courage or are we more like the Cowardly Lion? I’d say there are many times when I am like him and other times not. Life can be difficult and courage helps us stand up for what we believe, overcome mental, emotional and physical pain. Scripture Of course, I’d rather God inform […]
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10/15/2021 • 0
New Book – Saintly Moms, 25 Stories of Holiness
New Book My best life includes a steady supply of books and time to read them. How about you? This week I spoke with Kelly Ann Guest, the author of Saintly Moms, 25 Stories of Holiness published by Our Sunday Visitor.   Who are these Saintly Moms? 25 women, from the Blessed Mother to Saint […]
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10/8/2021 • 0
Practical Tips on Being Kind
Kindness is good The world can always use another person to spread kindness. Why shouldn’t it be you? I know it’s not always easy, let’s face it – you’ve got just as much going on as the next person. How can you be kind when it’s not easy or you’d rather treat the person the […]
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10/1/2021 • 16 minutes, 29 seconds
Prayers of Gratitude & Surrender
Praying What does it mean to pray? And is there a right or wrong way to pray? Simply put, prayer is talking to God. It is sitting with the One who made you and listening to what he has to say as well as telling him your thoughts. Often though, we forget to say thanks […]
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9/24/2021 • 35 minutes, 56 seconds
Rhythm, Routine & Habits
Sounds a bit boring? Rhythm, routines and habits sound a bit boring, isn’t the fun in life unplanned and spontaneous. Yes and no. I like having a rhythm and routine in my life and habits make life easier, so you make fewer decisions all day long.   Plan my day I find when I plan […]
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9/10/2021 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
4 ways to pray with your spouse
Why pray with your spouse? Jesus tells us in Matthew 18:19-20, “Again, [amen,] I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am […]
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9/3/2021 • 17 minutes, 9 seconds
Answering God’s Call
Hits all the high points! Talking with Barbara Lee reminded me why Ignatian Spirituality is so important. It is relatable, easy to approach and helpful as you go through life, no matter what age or stage you are in. A Way to Pray Answering God’s Call: A Scripture Based Journey for Older Adults by Barbara […]
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8/27/2021 • 27 minutes, 41 seconds
Ask for the grace
A quote “Grace is not a strange, magic substance which is subtly filtered into our souls to act as a kind of spiritual penicillin. Grace is unity, oneness within ourselves, oneness with God.” Thomas Merton Different Graces There are different types of grace, for different purposes; but all come from God and are gifts given […]
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8/20/2021 • 16 minutes, 16 seconds
Meet Melanie Rigney, Author
Meet Melanie Rigney Melanie is an author of three great books, Sisterhood of Saints; Radical Saints and Menopause Moments. Our interview focused mainly on Menopause Moments, published by Twenty-Third Publications. She also writes for Living Faith, Catholic Update and Viva Mercy. Why this journal? Aging and change are a part of life. Menopause is inevitable […]
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7/30/2021 • 34 minutes, 48 seconds
A New Women’s Devotional, Called by Name
What’s different? Let’s be honest, there are so many devotionals that it can be hard to choose.   What makes this new devotional, Called by Name from Women in the New Evangelization edited by Kelly M. Wahlquist, Allison Gingras and Alyssa Bormes different? First, there are new voices; second, the daily devotions are brief yet […]
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7/16/2021 • 23 minutes, 20 seconds
The Spiritual Exercises
Who is St. Ignatius? Ignatius was born in Spain in 1491 and at 16 began serving at court and enjoying the good life of romance, fine clothes and gambling. He joined the army and in a battle in 1521 was struck by a cannonball to the knee and the trajectory of his life changed. 500 […]
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7/9/2021 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds
Fun Summer Fiction Reads with Karina Fabian
Unexpected! Karina Fabian loves to write speculative fiction, fantasy, science fiction and horror stories. She reminds us that God gave us our imagination, it is a sacred gift for us to use to create something wonderful. Do you expect to see nuns in space? Or a gumshoe dragon named Vern? The beginnings While dating her […]
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7/2/2021 • 30 minutes, 45 seconds
Essential Worship Questions
Who needs worship? Is it God or us? God does not need our worship. We need to worship him. It makes us more inclined to give him honor and reverence and awe. It reminds us to love God above all other people and things. What are we to worship? We are meant to worship the […]
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6/25/2021 • 11 minutes, 9 seconds
All Things New: Breaking the Cycle & Raising a Joyful Family
A new Book by Erin McCole Cupp It is always a pleasure to talk to people I have gotten to know from their writing and social media. I’ve read Erin’s blog and known her work for some time. I was excited to learn about her new book, All Things New: Breaking the Cycle & Raising […]
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6/18/2021 • 37 minutes, 46 seconds
Finding Sanctuary, How the Wild Work of Peace Restored the Heart of a Sandy Hook Mother
Restoration and Healing People often wonder, when terrible things happen, how those involved recover. How do they find their way back to wholeness? This book, Finding Sanctuary, How the Wild Work of Peace Restored the Heart of a Sandy Hook Mother by Jennifer Hubbard, published by Ave Maria Press, is the story of just that, […]
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6/11/2021 • 31 minutes, 55 seconds
How do we care for the marginalized?
A new book Love and Care for the Marginalized, 40 Meditations, Spiritual Outreach Reflections for Catholics by Anne DeSantis is about learning to be kind and loving disciples of Jesus. That’s it. These meditations include a quote, a reflection, a prayer and a call to action. It is not enough to know what we are […]
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6/4/2021 • 27 minutes, 24 seconds
Meet Lara Patangan, author of Simple Mercies
What did you do when you turned 40? Lara Patangan wanted to mark the milestone with a year of mercy. She decided to embrace the corporal and spiritual works of mercy by doing them all year long. And what began as an experiment of sorts became a turning point in her faith life. What are […]
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5/28/2021 • 33 minutes, 59 seconds
What are the Works of Mercy?
Works of Mercy How can we serve others? The Church talks about the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy, a means of helping those around you in very real and tangible ways. Here are 2 images that break it down for you         When you look at these lists and explanations […]
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5/21/2021 • 17 minutes, 28 seconds
Meet Erin Whalen from Compassionate Coaching
Tired of feeling weary? Do you ever feel like no matter what you do it is not enough? You are not just tired but weary of trying to do all the things for all the people. Enter Erin Whalen, a life coach who wants to help you go from weariness to hope. Erin journeys with […]
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5/14/2021 • 19 minutes, 59 seconds
Embrace Uncomfortable?
Do you like being comfortable? I do. In the spiritual life though, comfortable can mean stagnant. Or stuck. Not moving toward greatness. Two quotes “The world promises you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.” Pope Benedict XVI “If you are always comfortable, nothing really happens, nothing changes. Embrace […]
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5/7/2021 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
The Prayer of Silence
What is prayer? Prayer is time with God. A conversation. A lifting of our mind and heart to him. There are different types of prayer We can pray with others or by ourselves. There are vocal prayers, often those we have memorized. We can pray those aloud or inside our mind, but there are words […]
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4/30/2021 • 15 minutes, 51 seconds
Whisper: Finding God in the Everyday
Meet Danielle Danielle Bean is brand manager at CatholicMom.com, an apostolate of Holy Cross Family Ministries. She is creator and host of the Girlfriends podcast and co-host of The Gist on CatholicTV. Danielle is also author of several books including Momnipotent, You Are Enough, and Giving Thanks and Letting Go. She is a retreat leader and a popular […]
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4/23/2021 • 26 minutes, 8 seconds
A new book: Hearts Burning within Us
Meet the authors Anne DeSantis and Bill Synder are the people who worked together along with other contributors and college students to put together this unique book. Why do Is ay unique? Because the questions are not what they think college students need to know about but are actual questions from students! Bill is the […]
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4/9/2021 • 27 minutes, 48 seconds
A Meditation on John 20
Not quite Easter Save listening to this for Easter Monday! Deacon John Bartalini, my other half, better half, whichever you prefer, leads us in a guided meditation on John chapter 20. Pause it as you wish to allow yourself time to enter into the scene with Mary Magdalene and the apostles. Imagine you’re right there, […]
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4/2/2021 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
Meet Mary Lenaburg, Be Bold in the Broken
A new book It’s no secret that I love books! Interviewing authors is always a chance to learn more about the person behind the words. In Mary Lenaberg’s case, she is just as down-to-earth and honest on paper as in person. As she said, she only has time to be one Mary, no matter where […]
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3/26/2021 • 30 minutes, 57 seconds
Peter denies, Jesus forgives
What is sin? Simply put, it is missing the mark. In the Gospels, the story of Peter denying Jesus and then being able to be forgiven by Jesus after the resurrection is such a clear example of how much love Jesus has for each one of us. Scripture John 18: 17, 25-27 is where you […]
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3/19/2021 • 11 minutes, 32 seconds
Is it time to repent?
Repentance True sorrow and a desire to change is the repentance God is asking from us. When we sin, we hurt ourselves, others and our relationship with God. God calls us to look at ourselves with honesty and decide what needs to be changed. Not out of shame, but because we desire to live more […]
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3/12/2021 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
Letters to Women by Chloe Langr
A new book Letters to Women: Embracing the Femmine Genius in Everyday Life is a collection of letters put together by Chloe Langr. There are 30 letters from different women for different times and seasons of life. Some a specific, letter to those who want to be married or have suffered a miscarriage. Others are […]
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3/5/2021 • 17 minutes, 13 seconds
Is Lent a time of sacrifice or action?
What is Lent? Lent is 40 days before Easter, it begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on the Wednesday before Holy Thursday. It is a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving; a way to prepare ourselves for the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Sacrifice or Action? I say both! Give up something and […]
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2/26/2021 • 10 minutes, 39 seconds
God’s love for you
The 1st Commandment Then God spoke all these words: I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall not have other gods beside me. You shall not make for yourself an idol or a likeness of anything in the heavens above or […]
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2/19/2021 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
What’s your passion?
What kind of passion am I talking about? I’m talking about the kind of passion that propels your life in a positive direction, and ideally, of course, toward God and for his glory. 5 things I’m passionate about My faith: specifically Scripture, Sacraments and most especially the Eucharist My family People – getting to know […]
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2/12/2021 • 15 minutes, 4 seconds
Meet Bishop William Byrne
It was an honor and a pleasure to speak with Bishop Byrne about his priesthood, new appointment as Bishop of Springfield, MA and his new book. Things to know about Bishop Byrne He grew up in Washington, D.C. , the youngest of 8 children. When he told his parents his parents he wanted to become […]
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2/5/2021 • 24 minutes, 28 seconds
Unlocking Freedom with Jesus
We live in a fallen world. No news there. We long for something to help us. We often look in many places before coming to the One who can help us. Unbound is a prayer process that can help us rid ourselves of past sins and hurts by others. Even those of us who receive […]
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1/29/2021 • 15 minutes, 55 seconds
Cleansing
What is the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation? This sacrament forgives our sins, reconciles us to God and his people, and gives us the grace to not sin again. In John 20: 22b-23 Jesus is with the apostles, “he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, […]
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1/22/2021 • 13 minutes, 59 seconds
Faith in difficult times
Why Vn. Pierre Toussaint? I find his story compelling and an excellent example for our times. In the face of many obstacles he lived a life of holiness and virtue. His faith guided his life. A bit about his life He was born a slave in what is now Haiti in 1766. His master allowed […]
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1/15/2021 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
External Change
Spiritual Makeover continues… God calls to us and offers to change our stony hearts for those of flesh. Jesus also calls us to conversion. The Gospels are full of stories which point to Jesus healing and leading people to a relationship with God. 2 Stories In Mark 2:1-12 we see Jesus healing the paralytic. The […]
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1/8/2021 • 14 minutes, 36 seconds
A Change of Heart
Happy New Year! Thoughts often turn to resolutions and changes and how will I solve all problems this year as a new year begins. And while making change can be good and beneficial, we need to care first for our soul. Turn to God A few scriptures from the Old Testament that tell us what […]
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1/1/2021 • 17 minutes, 19 seconds
Meet Lisa Mladinich, Life Coach
What’s your strength? Did you ever wonder what your strengths or gifts or talents are? I have. I’ve also thought about what is the best fit between who I am and what I do in my life. That’s where it can be a big help to learn what your unique strengths are and Lisa Mladinich, […]
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12/25/2020 • 28 minutes, 48 seconds
A Meditation for Christmas
Almost Christmas! There’s no need for many words. So I offer yo this mediation based on Luke 1. Read it and then give a listen in a quiet, prayerful place. And surprise, it’s not me, it my husband you’ll hear. A voice for radio A little story – a few years ago my husband and […]
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12/18/2020 • 8 minutes, 17 seconds
Fiat & Surrender
Mary’s Fiat Such a simple word that changed the world for all of us. Fiat, yes, I will. It was surrender and trust. Surrender to the world and absolute trust in God. It’s what we all say we want; the idea of total surrender; “thy will be done.” But we are afraid. What will people […]
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12/11/2020 • 18 minutes, 48 seconds
Abundance or Scarcity?
It’s an often asked question of people, are you an optimist or pessimist? If we are living as God calls us, then our answer is hopefully, optimist. We have a God of abundance, not scarcity. What does the Bible say? I’m going to focus on two passages. From the Old Testament we have the story […]
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12/4/2020 • 16 minutes, 46 seconds
To have integrity
What does it mean? Integrity is honesty, strong moral principles and an upstanding character trait. I think it is essential. A person of integrity is someone you can trust to do the right thing and do what they say they will. You can count on them. What does God say about integrity? Observe the person […]
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11/20/2020 • 17 minutes, 13 seconds
The desire to please God
Why Pray I pray to keep focused. I pray to remind myself that I am not alone. I pray to ask for guidance. And sometimes I pray for direction. Who am I kidding, I pray for that reason lots! This prayer from Thomas Merton has been in my prayer box for quite some time. Some […]
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11/13/2020 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds
Humility is not easy
Foundational Virtue Humility is the virtue on which all others are built. CS Lewis said this, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” We are not being asked to not think of ourselves at all, but to not forget others. For many people, it is difficult to let go of […]
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11/6/2020 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds
Things mom said
The Advice Or were they comments? I’m not sure. But like many of us, I can recall things my mom said that were meant to be a help as I went through life. you know, don’t touch a hot stove, run with scissors, and stop hitting your sister. She also said things that have stuck […]
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10/30/2020 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds
Joy in Difficult Times
A Prayer O holy St. Philip Neri, patron saint of joy, you who trusted scripture’s promise that the Lord is always at hand and that we need not have anxiety about anything, in your compassion heal our worries and sorrows and lift the burdens from our hearts. We come to you as one whose heart swells […]
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10/23/2020 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church
Facts about Teresa of Avila born in Avila, Spain on March 28, 1515 entered the Carmelites on 1535 began reforming the order and founded her first convent, St. Joesph, in 1562 in 1575 she was told to stop and made to retire to Costile due to a dispute between the two different Carmelite groups in […]
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10/16/2020 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
Relevant Fiction for Body & Soul
Do you like to read? Reading is my favorite way to relax! I’ve read a few of Carolyn Astfalk’s books and thought it would be nice to talk about how she got started writing fiction. How did she get started? A few years ago when she had only 2 children and a husband who traveled […]
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10/9/2020 • 18 minutes, 2 seconds
Pray the Psalms
Some Facts about the Psalms There are 150 psalms David wrote about half of them There are different types of psalms Types of Psalms Hymn Thanksgiving Lament Royal Wisdom Pilgrimage or procession Prophetic speech What else? The psalms cover the entire range of human emotion and experience and so can be very helpful in prayer. […]
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10/2/2020 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds
Need a special gift?
Meet Anne Kidder, the woman show who runs Kidderbug Kreations! Anne loves to sew and create special gifts for others. She created the items in her online store to give people an opportunity to give meaningful handcrafted gifts. She says, “there is a memory in every moment.” And there is! What types of gifts are […]
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9/25/2020 • 20 minutes, 49 seconds
Magnify the Lord
What does it mean to magnify? It means to make something appear larger, to enlarge, increase, enhance. The archaic meaning is a bit different and more in line with what we think of in relation to God. It means, to extol, glorify, praise, bless, worship, venerate and adore. Scripture PS 34:2-4 I will bless the […]
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9/18/2020 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
Becoming a Deacon
In the Catholic Church, there is a group of men, called permanent deacons who are married and serve in various ways. This episode looks at how one man heard his call to become a deacon and acted on it. Who is it? It’s my husband, Deacon John, and I am happy to have you hear […]
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9/11/2020 • 17 minutes
What is a Doctor of the Church
Have you ever wondered, what is a Doctor of the Church? Well, wonder no more. I’ll explain, in broad strokes what that means. How does one become a Doctor of the Church? First, you must be a saint. A saint is someone who has great holiness. A Doctor of the Church has holiness that is […]
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9/4/2020 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
A Journal created for boys!
Amy Brooks, a former middle and high school teacher, has written a journal for boys! She is a mom of 3, 1 son and a set of twins – a son and a daughter. Besides taking care of her family, she is behind quite a few websites (the list is below) and now the author […]
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8/28/2020 • 20 minutes, 46 seconds
Make Every Day Blessed – A new Stay Connected Journal
I recently spoke with Jen Frost, a sewist and fabric designer who wrote a book on living out the liturgical year. I didn’t mention it to Jen, but this is one of my favorite topics! How we can incorporate the Church seasons into our daily life is something I think is so important. It truly […]
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8/21/2020 • 19 minutes, 8 seconds
A Saint for today, St. Maximilian Kolbe
Who was Maximilian Kolbe? He was a Polish Franciscan priest born in 1894. He entered the seminary and began studying in 1910 and in 1918 was ordained a priest. While in seminary he formed a group with 6 other men called the Militia Immaculata, an organization devoted to being an instrument of Mary, our Blessed […]
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8/14/2020 • 18 minutes, 34 seconds
Standards and Attachment
July 31 is the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola. One of the greatest gifts St. Ignatius gave the Church is the Spiritual Exercises. The Spiritual Exercises are a way to grow closer to God, to learn to live for him and for the world. In week 2, day 4 of the Exercises he […]
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7/31/2020 • 17 minutes, 1 second
An Interview & Book Notes with Christina Semmens
Welcome to Christina Semmens, author, speaker and spiritual mentor from Say Yes to Holiness. Christina’s book, Say Yes, Discovering Purpose, Peace and Abundance in your Daily Life was written in response to her own personal experiences and others who are seeking to become saints. A convert to Catholicism, Christina’s life change when a friend invited […]
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7/24/2020 • 37 minutes, 8 seconds
Confusion? Chaos? Turn to God
In the past few weeks, I have found myself saying “I don’t know” far too often. I was starting to annoy myself and honestly, feeling a bit dumb. It was not possible that I don’t know that much. But there is much confusion and maybe even chaos happening and it can be hard to have […]
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7/17/2020 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds
I am God’s Storyteller by Lisa Hendey
It was a pleasure to talk with Lisa Hendey about her book, “I am God’s Storyteller” with illustrations by Eric Carlson. Lisa is the founder of CatholicMom.com and a writer of adult non-fiction before she began writing for children. She began with the Chime Traveler’s, a series of illustrated saint stories written in chapter format […]
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7/10/2020 • 20 minutes, 21 seconds
Passion of Hope, a Ministry to Singles
Marriage isn’t for everyone, right? Or is it? Julieanne Bartlett, based on scripture and Church teachings thinks it is for everyone! Her ministry, Passion of Hope speaks to the heart of people who long for a spouse. Their world and culture may look and think they have it all – education, career, good income, fun […]
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7/3/2020 • 28 minutes, 20 seconds
Live in the Fruit of the Spirit
We all want to live our best, growing and learning to live out the fruit of the Spirit. For many of us, patience, self-control, gentleness and love will come when we focus on being more like Christ and knowing the Word. Scripture to guide us St. Peter tells us, “Therefore, beloved, since you await these […]
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6/26/2020 • 18 minutes
God shows us the Fruit of the Spirit
When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, others can see it by how we live our lives. “Is your life bearing fruit?”, is a good question to ask ourselves regularly. In this episode, I take a look at 5 fruit: joy, peace, faithfulness, generosity, and kindness. It is helpful to look at these from […]
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6/19/2020 • 16 minutes, 30 seconds
The Holy Spirit’s Gifts, part 2
Holy Boldness! That’s what the gifts of the Holy Spirit give us. Our last episode looked at the gifts of wisdom, understanding and counsel. Let’s look at the gifts of knowledge, fortitude, piety and fear of the Lord. Knowledge propels us to know God and ourselves and to use that knowledge to grow toward perfect […]
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6/12/2020 • 16 minutes, 16 seconds
The Holy Spirit’s Gifts, part 1
The Spirit is present from the beginning of time – “A mighty wind sweeping over the waters” (Gn 1:2b). As part of the Trinity, God the Holy Spirit moves and acts in accord with the Father and the Son, bringing order from chaos. The gifts of the Holy Spirit come from Isaiah 11:2, “The spirit […]
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6/5/2020 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
Intentionality is the seed of freedom
Do you ever struggle in prayer? Right, of course, doesn’t everyone at some point or another? Often times, the struggle comes not when we are praying prayers we have memorized or are reading, but when we are trying to meditate or contemplate, to reflect and be with God. We become distracted; we lose focus. Today […]
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5/29/2020 • 20 minutes, 9 seconds
Fly to Mary
Mary is our Mother who loves us and wants to help us. Ever since I was a little girl I have prayed this very special prayer asking for Mary to intercede, The Memorare. The image of prayers flying up to her in heaven where she then offers them to Jesus for me is very hopeful. […]
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5/22/2020 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
Our Lady wants to help untie the knots of our life
Mary, the Blessed Mother, mother of Jesus and our mother too wants to help us always. We can turn to her in prayer and ask for help. A recently re-discovered title of Mary is Mary Undoer or Untier of Knots. It is a famous painting in Augsburg, Germany. Pope Francis, when he was the Archbishop […]
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5/15/2020 • 14 minutes, 53 seconds
Seeking Peace: From Worry to Trust, a new Bible study
Allison Gingras and I talked about her new bible study, part of the Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women published by Our Sunday Visitor. The newest title is Seeking Peace: From Worry to Trust. It has all the great features of the other journals: prayers, plenty of space to write in you thoughts, images to […]
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5/8/2020 • 21 minutes, 20 seconds
Do Catholics Worship Mary?
Spoiler alert: the answer is “No!” “When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman.” Gal 4:4 We venerate, honor, and have great respect for Mary. We ask for her intercession because she is so close to Jesus. But we do not worship her. Worship is for God. Mary […]
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5/1/2020 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds
St. Catherine of Siena
I think of saints as my friends. Let me introduce you to my friends, Catherine of Siena. Born in Siena, Italy in 1347 she was one of 25 children, though only 13 lived. In fact, she was a twin but her sister died as an infant. As a child, Catherine was considered a sweet and […]
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4/24/2020 • 18 minutes, 25 seconds
A Meditation on Jesus’ Crucifixion
Good Friday is a difficult day as we remember Jesus’ passion, crucifixion, death and burial. It is a day of sadness even though we know He rises. This meditation is offered from the Gospel of Mark, chapter 15 to invite you to pause and reflect today on all that Jesus has done for us.
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4/10/2020 • 13 minutes, 7 seconds
Mission Family with Heidi Indahl
Families are the foundation of society yet often overlooked and not supported. Heidi Indahl has written a book to support you and your family. It’s not a self-help guide, but rather, a journal that takes you through the steps of finding out what your mission is as a family. Just as each person has a […]
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4/3/2020 • 24 minutes, 53 seconds
Encouraging Scripture
Many times we have challenges in our life that we don’t expect. And where can we turn? For me, turning to scripture offers me comfort and encouragement. Old Testament Verses: Joshua 1:9: I command you: be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you […]
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3/27/2020 • 17 minutes, 29 seconds
Legos – a way to give glory to God
When I think of Legos I recall, not very fondly, all those little pieces that needed to be picked up off the floor. Secretly, I was glad my children played with them occasionally rather than having them out all the time with works in progress. John Kraemer though, has them out all the time, pretty […]
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2/7/2020 • 25 minutes
The Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel of Matthew is the focus of the Sunday Gospel readings. It can be helpful to have some context when we are reading the Word to help us better understand it. This Gospel was written sometime between 70 and 100 A.D., after the fall of the temple in Jerusalem. It was written for Jewish […]
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1/24/2020 • 18 minutes, 11 seconds
Special Days and the Cycles of Scripture Readings
The Church Year We’re looking at the seasons of the Church year and what is part of each season. The year begins with Advent (Dec 1, 2019), then Christmas (Dec 25, 2019), Ordinary Time (Jan 13-Feb 25, 2020), Lent (Feb 26-April 9, 2020), Triduum (April 9- 12, 2020), Easter (April 13-May 31, 2020), and Ordinary […]
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1/17/2020 • 19 minutes, 15 seconds
The Seasons of the Church Year
The Catholic Church has seasons, just like the natural world does. Our seasons are based on what is happening in the Church as to what season it is. We have 6 seasons: Advent, Christmas, Lent, Paschal Triduum, Easter and Ordinary Time. Ordinary time occurs twice, between Christmas and Lent and then again between Easter and […]
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1/10/2020 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds
Becoming Holy, One Virtue at a Time
Deep down, I think we all long for holiness – yet it seems unattainable or at least, very difficult. But Sara Estabrooks has given us guidance in the form of a new bible study that is part of the series of the Stay Connected Journals published by Our Sunday Visitor. Sara and I spoke about […]
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1/3/2020 • 23 minutes, 23 seconds
Trust and Surrender
God is faithful always in all ways. We sometimes forget that. In the last month or so, I keep being reminded about that and have been praying with it to better understand what God is asking of me. He wants surrender. Not the wave the white faith, you win, I’m defeated type surrender, but the […]
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12/20/2019 • 15 minutes, 9 seconds
Don’t Forget to Say Thank You by Lindsay Schlegel
A book review and interview with Lindsay Schlegel, author of Don’t Forget to Say Thank You: And Other Parenting Lessons That Brought Me Closer to God. I’m sure many of us can say “don’t forget” is a common refrain we say to ourselves and others, parents or not. Lindsay Schlegel talks about how she came […]
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12/13/2019 • 20 minutes, 1 second
A Few Good Books
Books are the best! I rarely regret buying the book or reading the book. I do regret have given away books, especially those I can’t replace. I’m sharing a few of my past favorites today, books I pick up again just to read what I underlined or the notes I jotted down. It’s like seeing […]
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12/6/2019 • 21 minutes, 46 seconds
Praying with ACTS
It is all well and good to tell people to pray. But sometimes, because of lack of experience, tiredness, or maybe even a spiritual dryness, you don’t know what to say. That’s where ACTS comes in; it is a way to pray, a little formula you can use to get on track and stay focused. […]
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11/22/2019 • 18 minutes, 50 seconds
Praying to the One who loves us
Prayer helps us stay grounded, reminding us that we need God and that he is there, waiting to listen. A few quotes on prayer Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Phil 4:6 For me, prayer is an aspiration of the heart, it […]
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11/15/2019 • 21 minutes, 20 seconds
An Interview with Bonnie L. Engstrom, author of 61 Minutes to a Miracle
Do you believe in miracles? If you have read the Bible, Old Testament or New, you see miracles everywhere. God comes to his people in a burning bush, an ark, water, mud, fire, wind, rain and quiet. Jesus feeds five thousand people; heals the blind, the lame, those processed by demons and raises the dead. […]
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11/8/2019 • 17 minutes, 30 seconds
The Communion of Saints
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us.” Hebrews 12:1 What is the communion of saints? It is made up of all the people who are part of the […]
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11/1/2019 • 21 minutes, 55 seconds
Faith, a gift from God
Hans von Balthasar says that “Faith is the fundamental response to the love that has offered itself up for me.” That love is God giving up his Son so that we might have eternal life. That love is Christ crucified. I believe that God offered up his love for me, just as he did for […]
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10/25/2019 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
God the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity. He is made known to us from the beginning of the Old Testament, in Genesis 1:2, “and the earth was without form or shape, with darkness over the abyss and a mighty wind sweeping over the waters” that wind is the Holy Spirit. Then […]
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10/18/2019 • 17 minutes, 56 seconds
Jesus, the Son of God
Do you ever wonder where we would be without Jesus? I know I would not be a tenth of the person I am today without him and my faith in him So who is Jesus, well, he is the second person of the Trinity, God the Son. He is incarnate, which means he took on […]
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10/11/2019 • 17 minutes, 51 seconds
The Origin of All: God the Father
God the Father is the first person of the Most Holy Trinity. God the Son, Jesus and God the Holy Spirit are the second and third persons of the Trinity. He is the origin of all life. Life begins with the Father. He created us out of and because of love. God loves us so […]
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10/4/2019 • 25 minutes, 48 seconds
Not Lukewarm, a new podcast with Deanna Bartalini
Not Lukewarm, a new podcast with Deanna Bartalini – There are many voices asking to be heard in this world today. Some are the voices of those we know and love – family and friends, those we serve in ministry, those we care about. There are other voices as well – cultural icons, sports figures, […]
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