On today's episode, we look at St. Peter's denial. This is a well-known element of Jesus's Passion, Death, and Resurrection. However, when we reflect on Peter's denial in light of the rest of his life's work, we see how St. Peter overcomes weakness and fear. St. Peter becomes a leader who boldly proclaims the risen Christ. St. Peter becomes a man driven by the mission of building Christ's Church. St. Peter becomes an example of how FAITH ENABLES ALTERNATIVE REALITIES. In the end, like St. Peter,...
Apr 17, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 3
On today's episode, we look at the Wedding Feast of Cana to help unlock more understanding. During Lent, we are asked to participate in our faith through prayer, alms, and fasting. Talking time to reflect on this story hopes to help us drive greater joy from this preparation period ahead of the joy of Easter. Mary's example at the wedding feast of Cana: Teaches us how to pray better Respond to God's direction in our lives Recognize the true transformative power of Christ's love. Send us a text S...
Apr 04, 2025•16 min
The study of the Annunciation can teach us much. We celebrate this wonderful Marian feast every year on March 25, 2025. Spending time reflecting, not just on what the Blessed Mother said but also on how profound her choice was, can help lead us to a deeper yes in our own faith. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Mar 28, 2025•16 min
How we approach life's biggest questions can undoubtedly impact not only our perspective but also our actions. In today's episode, we discuss our purpose. For Catholics, our purpose is simple: We are called to know God, love God, and serve God. When we begin to place Christ and his Church at the center of our lives, the impact is dramatic. We will also discuss prayer, reconciliation, and Mass to help us fulfill this purpose. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by B...
Feb 28, 2025•16 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Practicing faith can be complicated, especially when we or someone we love is going through a difficult situation. We ask, "Why me?" "Why would God allow this to happen?" In today's episode, we examine the cross of Christ to gain a deeper, more profound understanding of faith rooted in redemption, leading us to a greater love of Christ. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Feb 21, 2025•17 min•Season 4Ep. 1
This is one of the most essential questions in life. How do we know that God is real? The first thing we must respond to is the gift of faith. We must be open to hearing and receiving this grace. Only God can reveal Himself to us. And in choosing to respond, we open our hearts and minds to so much more. Send us a text Catholic Supply Store of St Louis We a preferred partner of the Catholic Supply Store of St. Louis. 10% of your purchase come to VMY! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links...
Oct 06, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Today, we visited with Daniel, the Program Coordinator and a Young Adult Leader with VMY. Looking back at the busy summer filled with numerous events, we took the opportunity to reflect on World Youth Day. World Youth Day 2023 was the first time the VMY SEMO chapter officially participated in this international event. Today's conversation focused on what it was like and the event's impacts, especially regarding individual faith formation. Let's get ready to practice. Send us a text Support the s...
Aug 29, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Today is the last episode of the Theological Virtues. What is the difference between love and Charity? On today's show, we come to understand why the Church in the Catechism references the Theological Virtue of Charity Charity is an expression of love that goes beyond simple emotion into action. Christ is the example of true Charity in human history. His call in living the virtue of Charity inspires us to act in a new loving way centered on loving God and our neighbor. Send us a text Support the...
Apr 08, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Today we continue with our discussion on the theological virtues with hope. Hope is so essential to living the Catholic faith. Not only does it sustain us in difficult times, but it also purifies our actions drawing us closer to the Lord. So sit back, listen, laugh, and learn on another great episode of Practing Catholic! Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Mar 31, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Today we begin a three-part series on the theological virtues beginning with Faith. Faith is an amazing gift God bestows through grace; however, like everything else, Faith requires us to respond. In this episode, we hope to help unlock and encourage you in your faith life to recognize the gift of Faith and react to it more deeply, allowing you to draw closer to the Lord. Send us a text Catholic Supply Store of St Louis We a preferred partner of the Catholic Supply Store of St. Louis. 10% of you...
Mar 25, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Today Mike and Alina talk about the three pillars of the Lenten season. Learn about their history, importance, and how they are designed to help us grow closer to the Lord during Lent. So sit back, listen, laugh, and learn on another episode of Practicing Catholic. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Mar 17, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In today's episode, Mike talks about the Gift of Grace. This wonderful blessing bestowed helps draw us into union with the Trinity. Grace emboldens faith, strengthens hope, and purifies charity. This free and abundant gift, though, requires our response. So this Lenten season, let us respond to God's grace to draw ever closer to His enduring love. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Mar 10, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Today we continue our discussion on the beatitudes. As we continue to understand not only what these meant to the people of the time of Christ but understanding what it meant to early post-Judeo Christians can help us find deeper and more meaningful applications for our lives. The beatitudes, in essence, become bookends for our own spiritual faith journey. We begin by understanding our need for and desire for God in our lives to one day possibly becoming persecuted for the love we show toward th...
Mar 03, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 2
What is one of the biggest struggles in faith life... CONSISTENCY. However, we make commitments throughout our lives. We train for sports. We diet. We are committed to working, our studies, and family and friend relationships. Like anything else, we must commit time to get more out of our faith. One way that we can achieve this is through SMART goals. So this lent, stop being lukewarm and let God take you to the next level! Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Be...
Mar 01, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 3
We have all heard of the beatitudes. What do we know about them? What would people have understood in the time of Christ? What would post-Judeo Christians take from their meaning? Is there an application for us today? We discuss these topics and more on this episode of Practicing Catholic. Send us a text Catholic Supply Store of St Louis We a preferred partner of the Catholic Supply Store of St. Louis. 10% of your purchase come to VMY! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make ...
Feb 23, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Today we conclude our 5 part series on prayer. In this episode, we discuss prayers of praise. Praise is our opportunity to praise God for being God and recognize His divine sovereignty and power in all ways possible. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Apr 04, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Prayers of thanksgiving are powerful for the faith life. Thanksgiving brings into focus the many blessings we have received from God and, more importantly, reminds us that all we have, all we receive, and all that "is" belongs to the Lord. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Mar 29, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 4
We most likely heard the phrase will you pray for me. Many of us may have even asked others the very same question. From prayers of the Mass to the Rosary, intercessory prayers encourage us to ask for help. In humbling ourselves before God, we show the intentions of our hearts. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Feb 25, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We are continuing our journey on the five types of prayer. The prayer of petition is one of the most powerful forms of prayer available to use in our spiritual life. In asking for forgiveness, we allow for our hearts and minds to become open to God's grace and mercy through which we are better able to understand his will for our lives. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Feb 21, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Prayer is one of the essential parts of our faith life. However, understanding prayer more intimately can allow us the opportunity to draw closer to God. Over the next several weeks, we will discuss the five prayer forms: Adoration, Petition, Thanksgiving, Praise, and Intercession. Today we are talking about adoration and how this form of prayer can positively impact our faith. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Feb 11, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Prayer is a wonderful gift! However, sometimes we get stuck in our prayer life. Our journey over the next several weeks will be aimed at helping you discover more about prayer in the hopes of unlocking new and meaningful ways so that you can grow closer to God! Practice makes perfect. Alina & Mike Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Sep 03, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Ever wonder what it means to be a Practicing Catholic? Why does the Church make these recommendations? How can it help you in your faith? How can you help others by knowing more... well that's what we are discussing today on this great episode. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Aug 20, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 17
What is a weakness? Society says it's something to be avoided, not admitted, or even recognized. However, we learn in scripture that weakness is an opportunity - an opportunity for God to work in our lives. Whatever you are struggling with God, with it to God. Also, Jesus the opportunity to heal you and strengthen you. Allow the Holy Spirit to work in your prayer. In our most difficult struggles, we will see the greatest gains made not only in our strength but in our own relationships with the T...
Jul 23, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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Jul 09, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this week's episode of Practicing Catholic we tackle #4 & #5 of corporal works of mercy: visit the sick and the imprisoned. We talk about their history and how we can actively live them out in our day-to-day lives. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Jul 02, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this week's episode of Practicing Catholic we tackle the first three corporal works of mercy: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty and shelter the homeless. We talk about their history and how we can actively live them out in our day-to-day lives. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Jun 25, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ever wonder when May Crowning began? Did you ever wonder why the month of May is so important to the Church in her devotion to the Blessed Mother? Well, this week on Practicing Catholic, we hope to help provide greater insight into this special month in the hopes of bringing more meaning and understanding to this extraordinary time of year. To Jesus through Mary Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
May 21, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Have you ever wanted to know more about Eucharistic Adoration? Have you wondered if this could help your faith life? This week's episode helps to do just that. Learn more about the history of adoration and prayer practices that can help you make your time with the Lord greater!! Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Apr 30, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We all know the Our Father. This ecumenical prayer is found not only in the Catholic church but in all Christian faiths. Today we are going to discuss some of the hidden elements of this well-known prayer. We hope that today's episode leads you not only to a greater appreciation of this amazing prayer but inspires you to a more profound and deeper love of God. Send us a text Support the show Let's get ready to practice. Music by Benjamin Tissot and Bensound Royalty Free Music...
Apr 11, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Easter is the pinnacle of our liturgical year and, more importantly, our faith. However, when we deepen our love and understanding of the passion, we see what Christ accomplished with more profound awe and wonder - leading to greater love and devotion. We hope this episode helps encourage you in your faith life and helps you understand that what our Lord experienced from Holy Thursday through Him giving up His spirit on Good Friday only He could endure. We will be sharing the Send us a text Supp...
Apr 01, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
