In today’s episode we’re discussing the final two chapters of Habits for Holiness by Father Mark-Mary Ames, CFR. We look at the practical ways that we can cultivate happiness, healthiness, and holiness in an intentional way, and how to make sure that we have a plan in place to continue growing as disciples. We hope that you enjoyed this 4 part series! We’d love to hear from you. Email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org and Join our Facebook Community !...
We speak with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, the author of Habits for Holiness, about the remembrance of our Christian dignity and what it means to be holy and effective witnesses of the Gospel. To learn more about the CFRs and Fr. Mark-Mary : www.Franciscanfriars.com Poco a Poco Podcast ( YouTube ) ( Apple Podcasts ) Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Ascension Presents Videos Join our Facebook Community ! Email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org...
We continue our series on“Habits for Holiness” by Father Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, and discuss Chapters 3-5. The focus this week is on creating a Catholic culture, simplicity & detachment, and responding to the cry of the poor. It’s not too late to join us this Advent! To receive your free reading plan and reflection guide please visit: https://mailchi.mp/stphilipinstitute/advent-book-study-2021. Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondthechariot Email us at podcast@stp...
We begin our 4 part series on the book “Habits for Holiness” by Father Mark-Mary Ames, CFR starting with Chapters 1 and 2. The focus this week is on prayer and family. It’s not too late to join us this Advent! To register and get your free reading plan and reflection guide please visit: https://mailchi.mp/stphilipinstitute/advent-book-study-2021 Join our Facebook Community ! Email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org...
Sometimes the preparation for the Advent season can feel chaotic and overwhelming. In this episode we discuss an article called “6 ways to Prepare a Quiet Advent Now” and share very practical ways that we can make space in our hearts and our homes before Advent begins. You can find the article by Sarah Damm on Blessed is She here . Other Episodes Peace I Give You: Preparing for Advent Join us for our Advent Book Study! This year we are reading Habits for Holiness by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames. For more ...
In today’s episode we interview Mary Bruno and Emily Frase from FaBmBase, the new fertility awareness database where science and real-life intersect. Emily and Mary are creating a space that provides helpful resources, but also a place for raw and real conversations around fertility awareness. You can learn more about FaBmBase by visiting www.fabmbase.org . Show Notes: Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n5J5Wf6GU9M Websites: www.fabmbase.org Instagram: @fabmbase @takingbacktheterms ...
Sister Josephine Garrett joins us to discuss the meaning of “Domestic Church” and why each family plays an essential part in God’s plan for the world. Other Episodes Discipleship in the Family (w/Fr. Justin Braun) Introduction to the Domestic Monastery (w/Fr. John-Mary Bowlin) Recommended Resources Jesus, Lord of the Universe, Lord of our Home – Catholic East Texas Familiaris Consortio by Pope St. John Paul II Our Advent Book Study is starting soon! Pick up a copy of Habits for Holiness and stay...
Body image is something that we can struggle with well into adulthood. Especially for women, the relationship that we have with our body can impact our ability to recognize the gift of who we are. In today’s episode, we reflect on why this can be so challenging, especially as Moms, and how prayer can help us heal this particular wound. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fGzXe7UqBGM Other Episodes A Catholic Take on Self-Care (w/Emily Frase) Recommended Resources Litany for Healing o...
This episode continues our conversation about pornography. We sat down with Steve Pokorny, founder of Freedom Coaching and author of Redeemed Vision, to discuss the process of finding healing from pornography and what is required to get to the root of the problem. Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/fHIX5RAiRXQ Related Episodes: We Need to Talk About Pornography Recommended Resources from Steve Pokorny: Freedom Coaching - Help for those ready to break free from porn addiction Steve’s ...
In today’s episode, we discuss the serious problem of pornography and how to respond if you discover your spouse has an addiction to it or your child has been exposed to it. We also offer suggestions on how to safeguard your home and your family. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/k8Ah4dbpvqk Other Videos Women Struggle with Pornography Too w/Rachel Killackey Breaking Free from Porn Addiction w/ Fr. Sean Kilcawley Recommended Resources Covenant Eyes Good Pictures Bad Pictures by Kri...
What do we do when we find it difficult to trust God? How do we trust in His faithfulness, even in moments of suffering? In today's episode, we discuss what it means to trust God with everything and how to increase our trust in Him even when it hurts. Show Notes: From the Catholic East Texas: Get Out of the Boat by Deanna Johnston Other resources Pray with Us: The Litany of Trust Litany of Trust from the Sisters of Life We want to hear from you! Join our Facebook Community or email us at podcast...
In today’s episode we answer questions from our audience on NFP and spend some time discussing issues around infertility and the problems with IVF. NOTES: Other Episodes Infertility and Openness to Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/infertility-and-openness-to-life/id1562901316?i=1000517001907 Is NFP Catholic Contraception?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P10Tu7Rk5U&t=310s From the St. Philip Institute: Burdens and Blessings of Infertility by Mikki Sciba (CET Article): https://www.cat...
Are Natural Family Planning and contraception the same thing? Is it possible to use NFP with a “contraceptive mentality”? In today’s episode we break open the Church’s teaching on these issues. Show Notes: Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/1P10Tu7Rk5U From the St. Philip Institute: Real Talk on NFP by Deanna Johnston (CET Article) Catholic Teaching & Fertility Awareness- Dr. Cami Jo Tice Harouff NFP Resources from the St. Philip Institute NFP Week Series from 2020 Playl...
Struggles and hardships are bound to occur in your marriage. How do you protect your relationship and what do you do when your marriage is in crisis mode? Note: Some of the topics we discuss in this episode may be too sensitive for a younger audience. Notes: Watch this episode on Youtube! St. John Chrysostom on Marriage When I Call for Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women | USCCB Join our Facebook Community ! Email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org...
Did you know that in the USA there are a growing number of Catholics but a decrease in the number of Catholic marriages? In today’s episode, we talk about why this is a crucial mission moment for the Church, and how we can invite couples to bring Christ into their marriages. We also define terms such as “convalidation” and “civil marriage” and what it means to be in a “valid Catholic marriage”. Are you a couple who has gone through the convalidation and/or the annulment process and would like to...
Is your summer a free for all, super structured or a mixture of both? How do we balance relaxation and responsibilities? It’s important to have fun and rest while also maintaining a sense of purpose and intentionality during the summer break. In today’s episode, we share ideas for creating a structure for your summer around prayer, play, work, and relationships. “When we are busy at work, one devil may tempt us; however, when we have nothing to do, then an army of devils are knocking at the door...
Motherhood can sometimes feel like jumping out of a plane with a bunch of tiny people who don't know how to open their chutes. so you end up deploying everyone’s chutes but yours. Then you hit the ground and just get up and make dinner. How do we find the balance between dying to self and treating yourself? Where does “self-care” fit into “self-mortification”? In this episode, we talk about ways that we can clearly communicate our needs (particularly as Moms) and find ways of nurturing our own s...
Can Moms really pray without ceasing? In today’s episode, Jackie Francois Angel joins us to talk about the very real struggle of making prayer part of everything that we do. In the midst of trying to balance it all, God meets us in the messiness of day-to-day life and leads us to grace-filled moments. Show Notes: Jackie Angel is a wife, mom of 4, and the Pope St. Paul VI Fellow in Marriage and Family Life at the Word on Fire Institute. She is the co-author of “Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry” and ...
When striving to fulfill God’s call in our lives, the most formidable battles we face are often against ourselves: our personal vices & disordered attachments. To follow Christ, we must have the courage to slay our dragons! In today’s episode, we continue our conversation on the Marian Virtues and how two of them can equip us for battle as we encounter challenges in our vocation. Show Notes: “A woman by her very nature is maternal – for every woman, whether married or unmarried, is called upon t...
Patience and Motherhood… Can we do both well? How do we show the virtue of patience in a world that promotes instant gratification and on-demand living? In today’s episode, we begin our series on the Marian virtues by reflecting on Mary’s Heroic Patience and what this looks like in family life. Sometimes our lack of patience reflects our need to be in control. Practicing this virtue allows us to trust God, endure our trials, and persevere. Show Notes: “Patience safeguards the mind from being ove...
Fr. Justin Braun joins us for a conversation on discipleship, specifically discipleship within family life, and how to live out our baptismal call more intentionally.
Is it possible for those in family life to imitate the way of life of consecrated religious? Can the monastic way of life translate into our homes? Fr. Bowlin joins us in this episode to discuss the domestic monastery and how we can order our lives towards the sacred and live in right relationship with God and others.
In this episode Mikki is joined by Dr. Luke Arredondo, Director of Faith Formation at the Institute. They discuss an Arredondo family tradition called 'Holy Week of Darkness' - a way to enter more deeply into the experience of Holy Week in order to appreciate the joy of Easter! Click here to join the Holy Week of Darkness Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/13477... Click here to check out more resources for Holy Week: https://stphilipinstitute.org/holy-we......
In this conversation with Fr. Bowlin (a priest of the Diocese of Tyler), we discuss devotion to St. Joseph and how he is a model for men as a husband, father, worker, and saint. Fr. Bowlin emphasizes how St. Joseph's example is particularly important for the domestic church especially in light of today's culture. We cover questions about St. Joseph from our audience such as: - Was St. Joseph young or old? - How can St. Joseph be an encouragement and model for stepdads? - How can husbands practic...
Lent is upon us (and maybe for some, it came on so fast we had little time to prepare). Before entering more fully into the darkness and desert of Lent, we took some time to reflect on John 17, which is Jesus’ last prayer before He enters into his Passion and death. This prayer of petition for his disciples not only reveals the heart of Jesus but also provides parents with a beautiful framework for praying for their children. To download a copy of "A Parent's Prayer" visit: https://drive.google....
Having a healthy prayer life when you are a parent can be challenging. In this episode Fr. Josh Johnson, Vocations Director & Pastor in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, shares practical advice and encouragement for any parent who wants to deepen their prayer life but may not know where to begin. Father Josh reminds us that we are called to embrace where God has us, to rest in God's presence, and to simply be with the Lord in whatever way we can in this season of life. He also discusses going to Mass ...
We sit down with Sr. Josephine Garrett to discuss her vocation story and how to foster vocations in young women. She speaks about her call to Catholicism and the religious life and shares about the beautiful experience of her final vows. She also provides some practical advice on how to guide our daughters in discerning God's will in their lives. For more information on the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth please visit https://nazarethcsfn.org/...
Many of us were happy to say goodbye to the year 2020 and had great hopes that 2021 would be significantly better. But what if it isn't a "happy" New Year? What if 2021 has just as many problems as 2020? In today's episode, we talk about our hopes for this year and how keeping our eyes on Christ with a grateful heart will have the greatest impact. You can find Jen Fulwiler's Word of the Year generator here: http://wordoftheyear.me and Saint's Name generator here: https://saintsnamegenerator.com...
In this final segment of the "Abide in Peace" Advent Program for Women, we are joined by Sister Josephine Garrett to discuss parts 2 & 3 of "Searching for and Maintaining Peace" by Father Jacque Philippe. We talk about what it means to give God complete control over our lives, letting go of the fear of trusting God, and what this means for us as women.
In this episode, Mikki and Deanna discuss Part One of the book "Searching for and Maintaining Peace" by Father Jacques Philippe. Being able to receive the peace of Christ requires that we are open to a relationship with him, that we let go of the need for control, and that we are receptive to God acting in our lives. For access to our Abide in Peace free downloadable PDF workbook and reading guide, please visit https://mailchi.mp/stphilipinstitute/... ...
