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That's NOT The Point!  w/ Mthr. Natalia

In this episode, Matt Pana and Alanis Vega discuss finding balance in Catholic dating by emphasizing intentionality, active discernment, and recognizing the dignity of the other person, while addressing the pressures from both secular and Catholic cultures. - Support Our Sponsors -<a href="https://bit.ly/3yYJZV3" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Verbum</a>&nbsp;- Catholic Bible study tools that draw you deeper into scripture.<a href="https://bit.ly/44nYYUw-" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Scapulars.com</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Divine protection in life and in death with the most durable, comfortable scapulars ever made. ✨Help Support Our Ministry at https://arrayofhope.org/donate/ - Connect with us! - Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesX: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistriesWebsite : https://arrayofhope.org/podcast #Firstdate #catholicdating #catholicfirstdate⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 INTRODUCTION01:54 INTRODUCE TOPIC OF FIRST DATES02:49 FIRST DATES INITIAL THOUGHTS03:38 BASIC FOUNDATION OF A DATE04:36 MARRIAGE PRESSURE05:59 DISNEY IDEA OF DATING06:36 PERSONAL EXPERIENCE DATING07:44 ANALYSIS PARALYSIS 08:04 DISCERNMENT AND GOD'S WILL09:09 COMMUNITY AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION10:03 USING PEOPLE AS A MEANS TO AN END12:10 THE PRESSURE ON MEN13:49 Scapulars.com14:35 Verbum15:23 HOW TO PURSUE A WOMAN17:18 INTENTIONALITY IN DATING18:19 MAKE IT CLEAR IT IS A "DATE"20:28 ACTIVE DISCERNMENT22:31 THE RISK OF REJECTION23:11 VIEW THE OTHER AS A CHILD OF GOD23:48 PASSIVITY VS SEEKING ATTENTION24:53 FLESH OF MY FLESH26:31 DO THE INNER WORK FIRST27:24 GENDER ROLES28:10 IMMATURITY IN DATING29:39 GOLD IS TESTED IN THE FIRE30:06 CONCLUSION

Catholic First Dates Do Not Have To Be Marriage Proposals

At the end of each Mass the priest sends us out on a mission to proclaim the Good News to others. No pilgrimage would be complete if we walked away unchanged and without direction for our lives. How is God inviting you to go forth into a world that is thirsty for His love and grace? (12 minutes)

Episode 8 - Go Forth

Deacon Harold brings in Tony Brandt today to challenge us in casting our nets to plant the seed and bring people into Heaven. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 96:9&10

Casting Nets

I recently had a friend of mine gracefully challenge me about a story I posted on Instagram which read "You cannot be Catholic and Pro-Choice". What I really meant was that you cannot be Catholic and pro-abortion, but I think that was sufficiently clear.&nbsp;
We often hear the more tolerant side of Christianity voice opinions that some of us are too judgmental and harsh on those who disagree with us on certain social and political issues. What many fail to realize is that at their core these issues are not simply about politics and society, but more importantly they are rooted in morality.&nbsp;
And morality matters. Our understanding of morality and our willingness to live in accordance with it ultimately determine the eternal destiny of our soul.&nbsp;
So are we too harsh on pro-abortion Christians? Can you really be Catholic and pro-choice? I share my answers to these questions in today's episode.&nbsp;
 
*Note*: This episode was recorded before Archbishop Cordileone made his statement regarding Nancy Pelosi receiving Holy Communion. I support that decision and some of the content from today's episode is relevant to that, but does not explicitly discuss it since I did not know about it at the time. 
 
Resources: 
<a href="https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/abortion/respect-for-unborn-human-life"> USCCB Catechism Reflection</a> 
<a href="https://catholicstraightanswers.com/what-is-excommunication/">Definition of Excommunication</a>
<a href="https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/liberalism-is-a-sin-10081">Liberalism is a sin</a>