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<h2>Enjoying the fruits of God’s Vineyard!</h2>
In this week’s episode, Sean is joined by past God Squad speaker, Rick Sarkisian. Listen as they share with one another some of their experiences in living life with a purpose, of the importance of living in the present moment, who we should be, and how inner peace can draw us closer to God.
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A Dram with Rick Sarkisian

We’re looking at the moments when our Lord reveals what His mission is.  By seeing His mission we better understand our own.  In John 18:33-38, our Lord speaks with Pontius Pilate about His mission.

DGT Episode 68 - Christ's Mission Part 2 - Bearing Witness To The Truth

To lead we have to be able to bring talent forth – all great leaders have this in common.  And Jesus Christ shows us this in a very special way.  During the three years he was with his apostles he not only consoled and healed them but he also challenged them and trained them for a life of discipleship in the most challenging of circumstances.  He trained his future leaders to lead by leading them into their own greatness even when this was hard.

DGT Episode 337 - Calling Forth Greatness - Watching Jesus Lead Part 2

What a week! We're in for a great deal of controversy, debate, protests, and probably some riots. There will be absolute insanity for the next few months most likely.&nbsp;
The overturning of Roe v. Wade, what a momentous occasion. But is it too early to celebrate? Should Catholics be hesitant to support this move? What can we do to be on the right side of history? Can you be Catholic and pro-abortion?&nbsp;
I try to tackle all these issues and more in today's episode. Enjoy the rant!&nbsp;

Ep 142 | Escaping Death Roe: A Rant On Pro-Choice Catholics

Join Locals!: <a href="https://mattfradd.locals.com/support">https://mattfradd.locals.com/support</a> Learn more about The Shrine of the Protection of The Mother of God by emailing <a href="mailto:frjason@holyprotectionshrine.org">frjason@holyprotectionshrine.org</a> Sibling Horror: <a class="mention-chip ytcp-social-suggestion-input" href="https://www.youtube.com/@siblinghorror2361"> @siblinghorror2361 </a> Thrsdy's Channel: <a class="mention-chip ytcp-social-suggestion-input" href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC3I6V7897HjmQQIgn_XokOw"> @THRSDY157 </a> Medjugorje Citations: Correction: In 1991 the Yugoslavian Bishops found no evidence of the supernatural in the apparitions. They did not find evidence for the first seven as Thrsdy stated in the episode. This came in 2017 with the Ruini Report. The full statement of the Yugoslavian Bishop's Conference can be found below. They did say the faithful visiting the site "require[d] attention and pastoral care." The official approval of Medjugorje as a pilgrimage site came in 2017 with the Ruini Report. Citations: -Relevant Canons and Interpretation for Private Revlation: 1983 Code: <a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/cod-iuris-canonici/eng/documents/cic_lib4-cann834-878_en.html"> https://www.vatican.va/archive/cod-iuris-canonici/eng/documents/cic_lib4-cann834-878_en.html</a> 1917 Code: bit.ly/46xQRFy Application: <a href="https://ecommons.udayton.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1405&amp;context=marian_studies"> https://ecommons.udayton.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1405&amp;context=marian_studies</a> -Bp. Zanic's Letter: <a href="https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/bishop-pavo-zanics-orders-3916">https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/bishop-pavo-zanics-orders-3916</a> -Yugoslavian Bishop's 1991: <a href="https://www.medjugorje.ws/en/articles/declaration-ex-yugoslavia-bishops-conference-medjugorje/">https://www.medjugorje.ws/en/articles/declaration-ex-yugoslavia-bishops-conference-medjugorje/</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Zuckerberg V Musk + AMA

In this week&#39;s episode of Catholic ReCon, testimonies from reverts and converts, guest Steven M Bell shares his Church of Christ upbringing, a Lutheran pastor, his son&#39;s curiosity, and a family conversion. A beautiful testimony from a super talented musician! 📖 Book: Uncomfortable Truth: Faith, Failure, Redemption on Amazon https://a.co/d/1RRioBl🌐 Website: www.stevenmbellmusic.com#Catholic #Eucharist #Testimony #ChurchofChrist #Christ #Theology #EarlyChurch #Interview #faith #Mary #VirginMary #Love #Protestant #LettingGo▶To support this channel, visit eddietrask.com/sponsorship▶This is the home of powerful, real-life faith transformations🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CONVERSION STORIES: @CatholicReCon Conversion stories are shared weekly. If you&#39;d like to share your personal testimony, please fill out the form here: https://bit.ly/3bdE6pr Wherever you are on the journey, God bless you. For more information, visit eddietrask.com.

From Lutheran Musician to Catholic Convert: Sobriety Changed Everything

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A Story of Egypt, the Desert, and Conquest | Guest Fernando Aceves

Want accountability in decision making? Looking to take that next step? The Excellent Life program is an intentional way to grow in many different areas of your life with increased accountability and purpose! https://www.seekingexcellence.us/coaching-1.SummarySummary In this episode, Nathan Crankfield explores the theme of self-trust in decision-making, emphasizing the importance of confidence and competence. He discusses how societal influences have shaped our self-esteem and the need to build a track record of competence to foster self-trust. Nathan highlights the significance of commitment to decisions, the emotional aspects of decision-making, and the necessity of setting priorities in life. He provides a framework for making decisions that balances emotions and logic, encouraging listeners to take action and trust in their ability to navigate life&#39;s choices. ChaptersChapters 00:00 Trusting Yourself in Decision Making02:00 Building Confidence Through Competence04:45 The Importance of Commitment07:39 Understanding the Weight of Decisions10:35 Balancing Emotions in Decision Making17:20 Creating a Framework for Decisions20:08 Tracking Progress and Setting Priorities If you enjoyed this content, please follow this podcast and find us on your socials! LinkedIn: @seeking-excellenceTikTok: @nathancrankfieldYoutube: @seekingexcellence_Instagram: @seekingexcellence_ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeking-excellence-with-nathan-crankfield/id1528863617Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E5Y4v5btc2OGYuoWVbRGM?si=832c88f869484f09&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=01e09bb1226e4bac Find exclusive content on Locals as a paid or unpaid supporter: https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/.

Trust Yourself to Make the Right Decision

This episode starts with an apology and an update. It’s been a wild stretch—hospital visits, birthday mishaps, broken teeth, truck trouble, cows and pigs headed to the processor—but also a lot of grace and gratitude.Adam shares about Lady Haylee's recent medical scare during pregnancy, the prayers from patrons, and what it’s like to walk through real uncertainty as a husband and father. The guys reflect on how quickly life can tilt from “normal” to “barely holding it together,” and yet how God can still anchor everything in hope and gratitude.Over whiskey (a Pseudo Sue malt from Iowa), Adam and David shift into the main topic: spiritual blindness—how easy it is for men to be convinced we’re right, standing for the truth, and yet be totally off the mark.Drawing from Scripture, the lives of the apostles, St. John of the Cross, Aquinas, and even Dante, they explore:<h4>In This Episode:</h4><ul><li>Real-life trials and gratitude</li><li>Haley’s hospitalization and recovery</li><li>Kids’ birthdays, chipped teeth, and car trouble</li><li>How chaos at home can either crush us or deepen our trust in God</li><li>Miracles, doubt, and the desire for “proof”</li><li>“If God would just give us a miracle, evangelization would be easy”</li><li>The everyday miracles we ignore: the Eucharist, confession, conversions</li><li>Why even those who saw Jesus’ miracles still doubted and fled</li><li>Spiritual blindness in the apostles and in us</li><li>Peter’s “I’ll never deny you” moment—and the fall that followed</li><li>The apostles missing who Jesus really is, even after years of walking with Him</li><li>Looking back on friendships and seasons of life and realizing, “I was blind to how unhealthy that really was”</li><li>How our culture and attachments distort our judgment</li><li>Bringing politics into our faith and letting ideology outrank the Gospel</li><li>The overworking dad: when “providing” becomes an excuse to avoid the harder work of fatherhood</li><li>Attachment to success, busyness, and being “the guy” who makes everything happen</li><li>The “theology guy” who knows tons about the faith but never actually prays or serves</li><li>St. John of the Cross and Aquinas on blindness of mind</li><li>Disordered attachments as a cause of spiritual blindness</li><li>Misapplying first principles and deforming prudence</li><li>Why ignorance isn’t always innocent—especially when it’s chosen</li><li>Dante, betrayal, and why some wounds cut so deep</li><li>Why Dante places traitors and betrayers at the bottom of hell</li><li>The pain of realizing someone you trusted was not who you thought</li><li>How misplaced trust in people can tempt us to distrust God</li><li>Practical ways to grow in spiritual clarity</li><li>Daily (or even twice-daily) examination of conscience</li><li>Honest fraternal correction and asking your friends to tell you the truth</li><li>Living a real ascetical life: fasting, temperance, and taming appetites</li><li>Submitting your judgment to the Church instead of making yourself the standard</li><li>Turning to the sacraments—especially confession and the Eucharist—for renewed vision</li></ul> Along the way, you’ll also hear:<ul><li>A story about accidentally using cardamom instead of cinnamon on a first date</li><li>The strangely satisfying joy of a perfectly vacuumed game room</li><li>The quiet fulfillment of husbandry—raising animals, caring for land, and stewarding what God has given</li></ul> This episode is an invitation to ask hard questions:<ul><li>Where am I convinced I’m right, but might be deeply wrong?</li><li>What am I attached to that clouds my judgment?</li><li>Who do I trust enough to tell me what I don’t see about myself?</li></ul> If you’ve ever looked back on a season of life and thought, “How did I not see that?”—this conversation is for you.

Spiritual Blindness, Busyness, and Becoming Better Men

In this week's episode, we're joined by Jason Simon, president of Evangelical Catholic, to discuss the organization's mission and impact. Jason shares insights into their work fostering vibrant faith communities and why their approach to evangelization is so crucial in today's world. We also dive into the Priests for the Apostolic Age conference, an event they sponsor to support the formation and renewal of priests. Whether you're passionate about the future of the Catholic Church or simply interested in how evangelization is evolving, this conversation is one you won't want to miss! <a class="css-118vsk3" tabindex="0" role="button" href= "https://evangelicalcatholic.regfox.com/priests-for-an-apostolic-age-2025" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">Priests for an Apostolic Age 2025</a>- January 21-24, 2025 <a class="css-118vsk3" tabindex="0" role="button" href="https://a.co/d/bDEU978" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">Mission-Ready Friendship: A Blueprint for Deeper Relationships and Life-Changing Faith</a> Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to the podcast on whatever platform you are listening on. Help other people find the show by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Brett: Website: <a href= "https://brettpowell.org">https://brettpowell.org</a> Coaching: <a href= "http://buildmylifecompass.com/coaching">buildmylifecompass.com/coaching</a> Twitter/X: @BrettPowellorg <a href= "https://twitter.com/BrettPowellorg">https://twitter.com/BrettPowellorg</a> Music "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License <a href= "http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a> Editing by ForteCatholic (<a href= "https://www.fortecatholic.com">https://www.fortecatholic.com</a>)

Evangelical Catholic w/ Jason Simon

Objection 1. It would seem that it is not necessary to confess to a priest. For we are not bound to confession, except in virtue of its Divine institution. Now its Divine institution is made known to us (James 5:16): "Confess your sins, one to another," where there is no mention of a priest. Therefore it is not necessary to confess to a priest. Objection 2. Further, Penance is a necessary sacrament, as is also Baptism. But any man is the minister of Baptism, on account of its necessity. Therefore any man is the minister of Penance. Now confession should be made to the minister of Penance. Therefore it suffices to confess to anyone. Objection 3. Further, confession is necessary in order that the measure of satisfaction should be imposed on the penitent. Now, sometimes another than a priest might be more discreet than many priests are in imposing the measure of satisfaction on the penitent. Therefore it is not necessary to confess to a priest. Objection 4. Further, confession was instituted in the Church in order that the rectors might know their sheep by sight. But sometimes a rector or prelate is not a priest. Therefore confession should not always be made to a priest. On the contrary, The absolution of the penitent, for the sake of which he makes his confession, is imparted by none but priests to whom the keys are intrusted. Therefore confession should be made to a priest. Further, confession is foreshadowed in the raising of the dead Lazarus to life. Now our Lord commanded none but the disciples to loose Lazarus (John 11:44). Therefore confession should be made to a priest. I answer that, The grace which is given in the sacraments, descends from the Head to the members. Wherefore he alone who exercises a ministry over Christ's true body is a minister of the sacraments, wherein grace is given; and this belongs to a priest alone, who can consecrate the Eucharist. Therefore, since grace is given in the sacrament of Penance, none but a priest is the minister of the sacrament: and consequently sacramental confession which should be made to a minister of the Church, should be made to none but a priest. Reply to Objection 1. James speaks on the presupposition of the Divine institutions: and since confession had already been prescribed by God to be made to a priest, in that He empowered them, in the person of the apostles, to forgive sins, as related in John 20:23, we must take the words of James as conveying an admonishment to confess to priests. Reply to Objection 2. Baptism is a sacrament of greater necessity than Penance, as regards confession and absolution, because sometimes Baptism cannot be omitted without loss of eternal salvation, as in the case of children who have not come to the use of reason: whereas this cannot be said of confession and absolution, which regard none but adults, in whom contrition, together with the purpose of confessing and the desire of absolution, suffices to deliver them from everlasting death. Consequently there is no parity between Baptism and confession. Reply to Objection 3. In satisfaction we must consider not only the quantity of the punishment but also its power, inasmuch as it is part of a sacrament. In this way it requires a dispenser of the sacraments, though the quantity of the punishment may be fixed by another than a priest. Reply to Objection 4. It may be necessary for two reasons to know the sheep by sight. First, in order to register them as members of Christ's flock, and to know the sheep by sight thus belongs to the pastoral charge and care, which is sometimes the duty of those who are not priests. Secondly, that they may be provided with suitable remedies for their health; and to know the sheep by sight thus belongs to the man, i.e. the priest, whose business it is to provide remedies conducive to health, such as the sacrament of the Eucharist, and other like things. It is to this knowledge of the sheep that confession is ordained. --- Quotes from the early Church (taken from Catholic.com) The Didache "Confess your sins in church, and do not go up to your prayer with an evil conscience. This is the way of life. . . . On the Lord's Day gather together, break bread, and give thanks, after confessing your transgressions so that your sacrifice may be pure" (Didache 4:14, 14:1 [A.D. 70]). The Letter of Barnabas "You shall judge righteously. You shall not make a schism, but you shall pacify those that contend by bringing them together. You shall confess your sins. You shall not go to prayer with an evil conscience. This is the way of light" (Letter of Barnabas 19 [A.D. 74]). Ignatius of Antioch "For as many as are of God and of Jesus Christ are also with the bishop. And as many as shall, in the exercise of penance, return into the unity of the Church, these, too, shall belong to God, that they may live according to Jesus Christ" (Letter to the Philadelphians 3 [A.D. 110]). "For where there is division and wrath, God does not dwell. To all them that repent, the Lord grants forgiveness, if they turn in penitence to the unity of God, and to communion with the bishop" (ibid., 8). Irenaeus "[The Gnostic disciples of Marcus] have deluded many women. . . . Their consciences have been branded as with a hot iron. Some of these women make a public confession, but others are ashamed to do this, and in silence, as if withdrawing from themselves the hope of the life of God, they either apostatize entirely or hesitate between the two courses" (Against Heresies 1:22 [A.D. 189]). Tertullian "[Regarding confession, some] flee from this work as being an exposure of themselves, or they put it off from day to day. I presume they are more mindful of modesty than of salvation, like those who contract a disease in the more shameful parts of the body and shun making themselves known to the physicians; and thus they perish along with their own bashfulness" (Repentance 10:1 [A.D. 203]). Hippolytus "[The bishop conducting the ordination of the new bishop shall pray:] God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. . . . Pour forth now that power which comes from you, from your royal Spirit, which you gave to your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, and which he bestowed upon his holy apostles . . . and grant this your servant, whom you have chosen for the episcopate, [the power] to feed your holy flock and to serve without blame as your high priest, ministering night and day to propitiate unceasingly before your face and to offer to you the gifts of your holy Church, and by the Spirit of the high priesthood to have the authority to forgive sins, in accord with your command" (Apostolic Tradition 3 [A.D. 215]). Origen "[A final method of forgiveness], albeit hard and laborious [is] the remission of sins through penance, when the sinner . . . does not shrink from declaring his sin to a priest of the Lord and from seeking medicine, after the manner of him who say, 'I said, "To the Lord I will accuse myself of my iniquity"'" (Homilies on Leviticus 2:4 [A.D. 248]). Cyprian of Carthage "The apostle [Paul] likewise bears witness and says: ' . . . Whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord' [1 Cor. 11:27]. But [the impenitent] spurn and despise all these warnings; before their sins are expiated, before they have made a confession of their crime, before their conscience has been purged in the ceremony and at the hand of the priest . . . they do violence to [the Lord's] body and blood, and with their hands and mouth they sin against the Lord more than when they denied him" (The Lapsed 15:1–3 (A.D. 251]). "Of how much greater faith and salutary fear are they who . . . confess their sins to the priests of God in a straightforward manner and in sorrow, making an open declaration of conscience. . . . I beseech you, brethren, let everyone who has sinned confess his sin while he is still in this world, while his confession is still admissible, while the satisfaction and remission made through the priests are still pleasing before the Lord" (ibid., 28). "[S]inners may do penance for a set time, and according to the rules of discipline come to public confession, and by imposition of the hand of the bishop and clergy receive the right of Communion. [But now some] with their time [of penance] still unfulfilled . . . they are admitted to Communion, and their name is presented; and while the penitence is not yet performed, confession is not yet made, the hands of the bishop and clergy are not yet laid upon them, the Eucharist is given to them; although it is written, 'Whosoever shall eat the bread and drink the cup of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord' [1 Cor. 11:27]" (Letters 9:2 [A.D. 253]). "And do not think, dearest brother, that either the courage of the brethren will be lessened, or that martyrdoms will fail for this cause, that penance is relaxed to the lapsed, and that the hope of peace [i.e., absolution] is offered to the penitent. . . . For to adulterers even a time of repentance is granted by us, and peace is given" (ibid., 51[55]:20). "But I wonder that some are so obstinate as to think that repentance is not to be granted to the lapsed, or to suppose that pardon is to be denied to the penitent, when it is written, 'Remember whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works' [Rev. 2:5], which certainly is said to him who evidently has fallen, and whom the Lord exhorts to rise up again by his deeds [of penance], because it is written, 'Alms deliver from death' [Tob. 12:9]" (ibid., 51[55]:22). Aphraahat the Persian Sage "You [priests], then, who are disciples of our illustrious physician [Christ], you ought not deny a curative to those in need of healing. And if anyone uncovers his wound before you, give him the remedy of repentance. And he that is ashamed to make known his weakness, encourage him so that he will not hide it from you. And when he has revealed it to you, do not make it public, lest because of it the innocent might be reckoned as guilty by our enemies and by those who hate us" (Treatises 7:3 [A.D. 340]). Basil the Great "It is necessary to confess our sins to those to whom the dispensation of God's mysteries is entrusted. Those doing penance of old are found to have done it before the saints. It is written in the Gospel that they confessed their sins to John the Baptist [Matt. 3:6], but in Acts [19:18] they confessed to the apostles" (Rules Briefly Treated 288 [A.D. 374]). 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32: Why do I need to confess my sins to a priest?

At its essence leadership is a question of vision and vision at its heart is a matter of creativity.   Although not always comfortable being in charge of an operations means finding an answer no matter what.  Great leaders do this in extraordinary ways.  But getting to the heart of how to innovate and find new answers means getting to the heart of the human person and their freedom and this is why it’s important to talk about the power of grace to create new ideas and innovation.  This is part 4 of our series on Leaders In A Broken World.

DGT Episode 299 - Unleashed Creativity - Leaders In A Broken World Part 4

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Catholicism & Orthodoxy (Erick Ybarra) | Ep. 324

Christians who lead faith’s many paradoxes – we are supposed to be humble and yet we have authority.  We are supposed to be docile and yet we assert ourselves.  We are supposed to be virtuous and yet we place ourselves in positions that are often tempting.  Is it any wonder that so many people think Christians aren’t supposed to lead or so many Christians refuse to lead.  Pope St. Gregory the Great gives us a keen answer in chapter 6 of his second book, “On The Rule Of Shepherds.”

DGT Episode 146 - Gently Strong, Strongly Gentle - Gregory The Great Part 4

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Catholics in Exile (Dr. Scott Hahn) | Ep. 432

In the podcast we’ll learn that:

 - Jesus loves us unconditionally and wants us to be well
 - We should reflect on repeated sins and unroot the causes
 - Jesus offers us a new life, but He will not choose it for us

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Free Will

For real… Do we believe in the power of the Holy Spirit the way the apostles did in Acts? Do we let our doubt prevent powerful acts of faith? Do we believe Jesus, who rose from the dead, can heal the broken? 

In this episode John shares about: 
- His experience of Healing at the “I Am Prayer Training” retreat
- The necessity of TOTAL belief to be a Christian 
- The power of the Holy Spirit that has been given to us! 
- Stirring our hearts like chocolate milk

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Do We Really Believe?

There are many aspects about the Christian faith which we could find surprising.  Not everything that God does is immediately self evident to us.  But something that never ceases to amaze me is that God insists that we take action.  Not only does he say, “Do not be afraid,” but He doesn’t let us off the hook.  Leaders have to make decisions constantly and engage themselves in operations that can sometimes be risky.  Why does God do this?  And where can we find the courage to embrace the risk and still dare the deed?

DGT Episode 183 - Christian Courage - The Difference Christ Makes Part 4

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"The Light of His Eyes" (Mother Iliana) | Ep. 429

Every Advent Christians are treated to readings from the Gospel which remind them to stay awake.  In Luke chapter 21 Our Lord says, “Keep on the alert at all times.”  Obviously Our Lord here is referring here to a spiritual alertness but it’s also something that we can apply in the world of business.  To what degree does a leader need to stay awake at all times?  How can his faith help him to do so?  And how can his business help him to stay awake in his faith?

DGT Episode 151 - Staying Awake - Flexibility, The Art Of Power Part 3

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about the World Series, the NBA (go Cavs!), Halloween, and the mid-term elections. They conclude their study of Philippians by reflecting on what it means to do all things “through him who gives me strength” (Phil. 4:13).

Philippians 4:10-23

In this week&#39;s episode of Catholic ReCon, testimonies from reverts and converts, guest Kevin O&#39;Brien of https://menofchrist.net recalls the moment he was challenged and changed. 
 
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Why a Professional Football Player Returned to the Catholic Church

About a month ago, there was a very interesting blog released from the truly excellent Catholic ministry The Young Catholic Woman. This blog was titled Why I unfollowed you: An open letter to Catholic influencers. Knowing that I, myself, have had a number of frustrations with popular catholics on social media and in the big time catholic speaker circle, you can assume that I was eager to read what the author had to say. 
She broke down her reasons for unfollowing into three main categories. One I wholeheartedly agreed with, one I mostly disagreed with, and one was about 50/50. In today's episode, I break down her three reasons and share my thoughts on each of them. 

Disclaimer:  I have a great deal of respect and appreciation for the work that is done at The Young Catholic Woman. I also have no hard feelings toward the author of the blog, since I have never interacted with her in any way. I would have gladly posted this same blog on my own website, because I agree with many points that it makes and believe we have to be open to tolerating things that we may disagree with, so long as they don't lead people away from the Church or the Truth. 

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Be your best!

Ep 143 | Catholic Influencers

In this week's episode of Catholic ReCon, guest Tim O'Neill recalls a beautiful journey into real marriage, real relationship, and the dignity of the human person.&nbsp;
 
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Purity and the Sacraments of Marriage and Confirmation | Guest Tim O'Neill

Today we’re talking about that aching feeling that nothing’s ever enough — not the house, the car or the career. These moments arise when we expect the wrong things to bring us joy. In his book “Remade for Happiness,” Bishop Fulton Sheen explains that external gifts such as wealth or fame bring temporary pleasure, but eternal happiness can only be found by building a close relationship with God.

In this podcast, we learn that:
- Fixating on material possessions or job success creates distractions and disappointment.
- We should look for the breadcrumbs that lead us back to God.
- It’s not what you get in life, but what you give.


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Why Is It Never Enough?

One of the things we, as guys, hate to talk about is past wounds. But we all carry pain from our past, and if we don’t deal with it we’re going to hurt other people. Victor and I talked this week about some of the wounds I have in my own life, and what I’m doing to heal from them.


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Facing Our Wounds

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The Assumption of Mary

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