Stacy & Stacy read St. Paul's pastoral letter to Titus in Crete: "...older men should be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, love, and endurance. Similarly, older women should be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers, not addicted to drink..." They reflect on what that means for us today. Then they read the Catechism on the interpretation of Scripture with the Holy Spirit. Scripture is a unified whole, living, centered on Christ, and God speaking to us. It's exciting!...
Nov 08, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Stacy & Stacy talk about the Scripture in Philippians 2 (Alleluia for the day) that says to "shine like lights". The context says to stop murmuring. That is such a simple truth, but, oh man, is it hard to remember. They also read the Catechism on the truth of Sacred Scripture. How do we know the Scriptures are true and alive? Because Christ, the eternal Word of the living God, through the Holy Spirit opens our minds to understand. Read along with us: Links from This Episode Catechism of the ...
Nov 07, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Stacy & Stacy discuss how David refuses the King's offer of armor when he goes to battle against the giant Goliath. He knew that he knew God would provide what he needed. They also talk about how God provides us affirmations, reminders, and all the grace of Christ we need through Scripture and little miracles every day. The Bible is the Word, ever present, always providing. Read along with us: Links from This Episode Catechism of the Catholic Church, 101-104 Memorial of Saint Charles Borrome...
Nov 04, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Stacy & Stacy discuss "the Church of Nice" and what people might mean by that confusing phrase. "Don't be the Church of Nice?" That doesn't mean be the Church of the Ugly. From today's Scripture, they talk about trusting God in daily life and not going down negative trails. "Our kindness should be known to all." Create ripples of goodness. We should not lead people to sin by scandal, but neither should we cause discord. Open these links and read along with us. Links from This Episode St. Tho...
Nov 03, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Stacy & Stacy discuss the Scripture in the Alleluia today from Matthew: "Come, you who are blessed by my Father; inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." They talk about Corporal Works of Mercy. For the Catechism lesson, they discuss what it means to be obedient to the Magisterium, how Catholics can disagree but must do so in communion, reverence, and docility. Don't divide the body! Sorry, this one got a bit long! They got excited talking about the Magisterium...
Nov 02, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Stacy & Stacy discuss one of Pope St. John Paul II's beautiful homilies on the Beatitudes and talk about a road trip on All Saints Day to fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation. Links from This Episode Jubilee Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Mass for Youth at the Mount of Beatitudes (March 24, 2000) | John Paul II Solemnity of All Saints | USCCB...
Nov 01, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Stacy & Stacy discuss St. Paul and Timothy's words to the Philippians to be "united in heart, thinking one thing" in the context of our daily lives now. The Catechism lesson for today is on the unity of Scripture and Tradition as well. They consider how we live these unities out in our busy lives. Don't be a doormat or a bulldozer. Be a column that speaks the truth in love. Links from This Episode Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls by Lisa Damour Catechis...
Oct 31, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Stacy & Stacy offer some tips for maintaining a life of constant prayer, as the Scripture says today about Jesus praying all night on the mountain. Then they talk about apostolic succession in the Church, how our bishops today form an unbroken line from the Apostles and deserve our obedience and honor. Even if they give in to corruption, we should pray for them. When we pray, we plug in to the whole communion of the Church now and forever. The Holy Spirit will never leave the Church. Links f...
Oct 28, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Stacy & Stacy are not freaking out about Mariana Mazzucato because we are confident in the Holy Spirit at work in the Church. As it says in Scripture today, we can put on the Armor of God. Pray the prayer with them! Get dressed! In the Catechism we also read about Christ Jesus "Mediator and Fullness of All Revelation." The Church has always listened to non-Catholics and gleaned what truth can be found from the philosophers of ancient Greece to medieval times to now. Links from This Episode P...
Oct 27, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Stacy & Stacy urge Catholic influencers and writers to honor the hierarchy instead of so much gossip and backbiting. In their view as converts, they find it confusing and damaging to the Church. Scripture says to honor those in authority, and likewise it says that those in authority should not be "bullies." There are ways to more effectively work to build the Church. Links from This Episode Catechism of the Catholic Church, 54-64 Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB...
Oct 26, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Stacy & Stacy talk about that good old mustard seed! Whatever seeds God has placed in your life, water them with faith. You will have faith in abundance if you call on Jesus Christ, even one little prayer. As mothers, Stacy & Stacy both know how happy we are when our kids turn toward our love, even a small bit, and we imagine God is like that too -- so happy when we see what He has revealed to us and say we are willing to conform our will to His. It is ALL a plan of loving goodness. Link...
Oct 25, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Stacy & Stacy talk about the woman in Luke's Gospel was bent over for eighteen years, crippled by a spirit. How often we are that bent over woman, physically and emotionally! And how hard it is during those long, hard trials to remember that God exists and loves us. Jesus spoke to this bent over woman and dignified her by calling her daughter of Abraham. He challenged the leaders of the synagogue to go beyond their laws to love and mercy. This story is so relevant for us today. Links from Th...
Oct 24, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Stacy & Stacy discuss what it means to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, how to be humble, gentle, and patient, how to bear one another, and preserve the unity of peace (Ephesians 4:1-6). Then they talk about how the Church says we can know God exists and know what God asks of us, self-surrender and (big Catholic word) abnegation. Basic stuff for walking through a life of faith! Links from This Episode Humani Generis (August 12, 1950) | PIUS XII Catechism of the Catholic...
Oct 21, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Stacy & Stacy discuss the optional Gospel reading for the Memorial of St. Paul of the Cross found in Matthew 16, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." What does that mean? How do we know God is with us when we suffer and take up our crosses? They turn then to the beginning of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and read the two ways to know God, through nature and through our humanity. These fundamental teachings are the foundation of a life ...
Oct 20, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Stacy & Stacy discuss the master of the house being prepared for the thief in the night. Whether it is the end of the world or the end of our own lives, the Scripture for today reminds us to always be ready to meet God. They also reflect on a fundamental teaching of the Catholic Church: everyone, even the atheist, desires to know and love God. It is written in the human heart. Human dignity rests on the fact that we are all being called to communion with God. That is a radical concept to rem...
Oct 19, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Stacy & Stacy discuss Dei verbum and today's responsorial Psalm and talk about how hard it is to give thanks to God in all things. They also talk about a quote from St. Faustina to "hide in the Heart of Jesus" and let Him do all things to work intervene in our lives. What does this mean anyway? Links from This Episode St. Faustina Quote Dei verbum Feast of Saint Luke, evangelist | USCCB...
Oct 18, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Stacy & Stacy are excited about the retreat they held last weekend, and they discuss little St. Amias who passed away in his mother's arms yesterday and went to Heaven. As women, they reflect on women's role in building the Church and our families, how we are all women at the well, encountering Christ in our daily lives, giving Him our doubts and fears, and drinking His living water. Links from This Episode Women at the Well - Stacy and Stacy Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and...
Oct 17, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Stacy & Stacy welcome author, Roxane Beauclair Salonen to talk about her book with Patti Maguire Armstrong, "What Would Monica Do?" The ladies are all Catholic mothers with big families navigating modern culture. They discuss fears about talking to grandparents when kids have difficulty. Do they want to know? Do they suffer more? Links from This Episode Optional Memorial of Saint Callistus I, pope and martyr What Would Monica Do? by Patti Maguire Armstrong and Roxane Beauclair Salonen...
Oct 14, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Stacy & Stacy welcome author, Roxane Beauclair Salonen to talk about her book with Patti Maguire Armstrong, "What Would Monica Do?" The ladies are all Catholic mothers with big families navigating modern culture. They discuss the power of telling our stories and supporting each other. Links from This Episode Thursday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB What Would Monica Do? by Patti Maguire Armstrong and Roxane Beauclair Salonen...
Oct 13, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Stacy & Stacy welcome author, Roxane Beauclair Salonen to talk about her book with Patti Maguire Armstrong, "What Would Monica Do?" The ladies are all Catholic mothers with big families navigating modern culture. They discuss the grief that comes when a child turns away from God and how to cope with the feelings of failure. Links from This Episode What Would Monica Do? by Patti Maguire Armstrong and Roxane Beauclair Salonen Wednesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB...
Oct 12, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Stacy & Stacy reflect on the meaning of Psalm 23 and the peace of Christ. The Psalm is a progression to the Sacraments of Initiation. In the second part of this episode, they discuss the Instruction on the Role of the Theologian and how that applies even to laity. If we have disagreement, we also have a responsibility not to sow discord in the "unity of truth" and "unity of charity (love)". Links from This Episode How Psalm 23 Prefigures the Sacraments of Initiation| National Catholic Regist...
Oct 11, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Stacy & Stacy discuss the story of Sarah and Hagar and apply it to the problem of perfectionism. Don't produce the Ishmael; wait for the Isaac! They talk about what perfectionism is and why we might fall slave to it. And they talk about how to overcome perfectionism by understanding the roots of it. We are meant to be the freeborn woman, not submitting to the yoke of slavery. Links from This Episode Facebook Post on Perfectionism Safe People: How to Find Relationships that are Good for You a...
Oct 10, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Stacy & Stacy discuss the power of the Rosary and how each of them were first introduced as converts to this repetitious prayer that walks us through the life of Christ through Mary's eyes. Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Join them for a reflection on Scripture and stories about real life.
Oct 07, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Stacy & Stacy discuss despair and fear of praying well. Do you know in your mind that you should pray but find sometimes that you cannot because you are embarrassed, overwhelmed, afraid? They once again turn to Scripture and Tradition to talk about what it means to pray and why we do it - and why even the smallest act of faith will bring great rewards of faith to our souls. Links from This Episode Aquinas on Prayer Thursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB...
Oct 06, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Stacy Trasancos and Stacy Farquharson. Stacy & Stacy discuss how Christ taught us to pray. They consider what St. Aquinas had to say on vocal prayer and give practical tips on praying vocally with your family. Do you ever worry about the words that will come out of your mouth if you vocally pray for someone? Does your mind shut down and the words not flow? We have a way to quiet our minds and fill our vocabulary with holy words. Links from This Episode Should We Pray Out Loud? — Integrated C...
Oct 05, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Stacy Trasancos and Stacy Farquharson. Stacy & Stacy talk about the women's retreat they led last weekend in Crockett, TX on "Lessons from Martha and Mary". Why was Martha so anxious and worried? Did she need to let go of her burdens? Go in a new direction? Rest with Christ? Or was she trying to do all of that and wishing she could get all the work done? The ladies discuss the meaning of anxiety and the feeling of abandonment. They also share some practical tips (from Pat!) for letting go of...
Oct 04, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Stacy & Stacy reflect on Christ's command to love your neighbor as yourself and talk about gluttony. Oh! It's a hard topic to face, but it seems that Catholics do not talk about this very much, even as they talk a LOT about sexual sin, which is also a vice of intemperance (lack of self control). An 'inordinate' desire for food can even be a mortal sin. They talk about their own struggles with chocolate and Cheetos, but realize that we lose some legitimacy if we cannot control what we eat and...
Oct 03, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Stacy & Stacy honor St. Jerome on his Feast Day in the Catholic Church and talk about Scripture, how it is alive and is God speaking to us. Need a Scripture Hug? Then they review the "hierarchy of truths" and how we can figure out what the Church teaches. Links from This Episode St. Jerome - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church | USCCB...
Sep 30, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Stacy & Stacy discuss the angels in the Scripture reading today and dig deeper into the hierarchy of angels and the meaning of archangels. Who are these creatures that are with us and how do they help us to know God? They continue this fascinating discussion and are reminded from the reading that God provides us all the help we need. Links from This Episode Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, archangels | USCCB...
Sep 29, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Stacy & Stacy read today's Scripture on Job and talk about how he had no idea what was going on! He was obedient and faithful, unaware that Satan was testing him to prove a point and that God already KNEW his heart. Job had everything he needed to endure, and he didn't even realize how much he would provide a faithful testimony to us in 2022. We unpack what it means TO BELIEVE. If we are going to pray the Creed and mean it, then we need to know what we are professing. Links from This Episode...
Sep 28, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 13
