We continue our conversation with Fr. John-Mary Bowlin of the Diocese of Tyler to talk about spiritual warfare—specifically, about the spiritual practices and disciplines we can engage in as Catholic families. If you have a child or loved one who has fallen away from the Faith, we hope this conversation can bring hope and encouragement and offer guidance on ways to pray.
What does it mean to engage in the spiritual battle as Catholic families? In today’s episode we begin a two-part conversation with Fr. John-Mary Bowlin (priest of the Diocese of Tyler) on the spiritual battle and the role of parents in protecting their children from the Evil One.
We are continuing our conversation about Body Literacy with Christina Valenzuela from Pearl & Thistle, this time focusing on how we share this education with our daughters. Christina explains why this conversation with our girls is so important and why they need to hear this from us as moms. She also offers very practical advice on how and when we should start to introduce this education and how to navigate this season with confidence. Show Notes: Learn more about Pearl & Thistle at https://www....
We have talked about Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness before, but have you ever heard of Body Literacy? In today’s episode we sit down with Christina Valenzuela, founder of Pearl & Thistle, to talk about Lifelong Body Literacy for Women-- what it is, why it is important, and how this is helping women in all seasons of life. Show Notes: Learn more about Pearl & Thistle at https://www.pearlandthistle.com/ Instagram: @pearlandthistle To learn more about events with Christina Valenzue...
In this final part of the talk series from our favored. retreat, we are sharing the keynote by Sister Josephine Garrett entitled “Living as the Favored One”. Once we receive the loving Gaze of the Father, how do we live as women of faith? It doesn’t mean that we won’t struggle, but it does mean that we can be rooted in the love and mercy of God and continue to return to His gaze. To view pictures from our Women’s Retreat, please visit https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAyGz4...
This week we’re sharing Deanna Johnston’s keynote called “Receiving the Father’s Gaze” from our Women’s Retreat in the Diocese of Tyler, favored. In this talk, Deanna encourages women to reflect on their relationship with God, what it means to receive God’s loving gaze, and how the Blessed Mother models for us the way we can be at peace and have confidence in God’s unconditional love. To view pictures from our Women’s Retreat, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAyGz4...
On March 25th, the St. Philip Institute hosted a Women’s Retreat here in the Diocese of Tyler called “favored.” This first keynote given by Chika Anyanwu is called “Worldly Favor.” Chika talks about what can happen when our sense of worth and desires of our heart are not rooted in God first and foremost. She shares her own story in a beautiful way that will leave you feeling uplifted and encouraged. To learn more about Chika Anyanwu, please visit: https://www.chika.church/. To view pictures from...
What can moms learn from St. John the Baptist? In today’s episode we talk about the qualities from this saint that can help us in our vocation (you know, besides being a voice “crying out in the wilderness” at our kids…). Resources: Year of Baptism & St. John the Baptist 2023 Eucharistic Congress Registration CET Article from Dr. Luke Arredondo...
At the beginning of Advent 2022, the Diocese of Tyler entered into the Year of Baptism and St. John the Baptist. In today’s episode we sit down with His Excellency, Bishop Joseph Strickland to discuss his hopes for our diocese over the coming year, and what we can receive by responding joyfully and intentionally to our baptismal call. Show Notes: Year of Baptism & St. John the Baptist Save the Date: June 9-10, 2023 Eucharistic Congress (more information coming soon!)...
Death can be a difficult reality to face; but in light of our Catholic faith we have a tremendous reason for hope! In today’s episode we sit down with Fr. Justin Braun, pastor of Sacred Heart in Texarkana, to discuss what it means to have a “happy” death, and what are some of the practical things we can do when accompanying someone in their final moments. Show Notes: Litany of the Saints On YouTube: Seven Sorrows of Mary Introduction to the Interior Life (with Fr. Justin Braun)...
How do we help our children to not only prepare for their sacraments, but also help them to have a relationship with Jesus? In today’s episode we talk about very practical ways we can accompany our children in their sacrament formation in a way that also nurtures their walk with Jesus for a lifetime. Resources: Sacrament Preparation Worksheets (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O41C0lAUOFAVanrN2LXoxtKmmRVyRNEG?usp=sharing) Mass Boards from Noelle Garcia (Somehow I Marriage) (https://www.et...
During this episode, we visit with special guest, Noelle Garcia McHugh, to discuss Mary and how we can have a relationship with her. We address some of the following questions: How is Mary a model of motherhood? What does Mary teach us about trusting God? Mary experienced an absence of Jesus too-- what can we learn from her? How can we help bring her into the lives of our children? Watch on YouTube: Having a Relationship with Mary (Throwback Episode) Additional Resources: Click here for a handou...
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For NFP Awareness Week we’re throwing it back to a great episode from our archive! 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. Watch on YouTube: Is NFP Just Catholic Contraception? (Throwback Episode) Additional Resources ~ Real Talk on NFP by Deanna Johnston (CET Article): https://www.catholiceasttexas.online/real-talk-on-natural-family-planning/...
In today’s episode we break open the virtue of Fortitude-- how this is so much more than simply being “brave” but how it helps us to achieve difficult goods, and endure difficult things. Watch on YouTube: Beyond Comfort and Into Greatness (Fortitude) Other YouTube Episodes: How to Deal Justly (Virtue of Justice) The Virtue of Faith (SPI Podcast) Why the World Needs Christian Hope (SPI Podcast) Additional Resources Fortitude Worksheets for Kids Familiaris Consortio (St. John Paul II) What is Fort...
Justice is one of the least understood virtues! Is Justice about punishment and giving people what is coming to them? Or does it have more to do with being in right relationship with God and others? Continuing our series on the Cardinal Virtues, we unpack what Justice actually means and how to practically live this virtue out in daily life. Watch on YouTube: How to Deal Justly with Others Other Episodes: Can We Talk About Virtue with Dr. Luke Arredondo ( PodBean , YouTube ) How to Make Good Deci...
How do we make “good” decisions? Better yet, how do we make decisions that also draw us closer to God? In today’s episode we discuss the virtue of prudence and offer some practical tips for living this out in family life. Watch on YouTube: How to Make Good Decisions Other Episodes: Can We Talk About Virtue (with Dr. Luke Arredondo) How to Keep Satan Out of Your Summer Additional Resources Prudence Worksheets for Kids The Family: A School of the Cardinal Virtues by Mikki Sciba (CET Article) Prude...
This week there’s an exciting new video on the St. Philip Institute’s YouTube channel! Joel McMichael is a seminarian for the Diocese of Tyler here in East Texas, and he shares his conversion story from growing up Baptist to converting to the Catholic Faith and entering seminary! Head on over to the St. Philip Institute YouTube channel and watch here: https://youtu.be/UJ93j_OjmAY
We are excited to launch a new series of episodes that focus specifically on the virtues! In this introductory episode with Dr. Luke Arredondo, Director of Faith Formation, and host of the St. Philip Institute Podcast, we lay the foundation for what is virtue, the differences between the Cardinal and Theological Virtues, and why these are essential to the Christian life. From the St. Philip Institute Podcast: An Introduction to the Virtuous Life Watch on YouTube: Virtue: What Is It? Do We Need I...
Fr. Justin Braun, Pastor of Sacred Heart in Texarkana and Chaplain of the St. Philip Institute, shares how the Eucharist played an important part in his vocation story. He offers practical advice on leading our children, particularly older teens, to a deeper love of the Eucharist and how we can increase Eucharistic devotion during Mass and in our homes. Watch on YouTube: How I Fell In Love with the Eucharist with Fr. Justin Braun Discipleship in the Family with Fr. Justin Braun From the St. Phil...
Let’s be honest: sometimes attending Mass with children can be *challenging*. Should parents automatically head to the cry room? Is there a survival guide for how to attend Mass with little ones? In today’s episode we offer practical tips for attending Mass with young children and ways we can bring the elements of the Mass into our homes. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z76YmdnO0NM Other Episodes: All We Need is the Eucharist How to Pray When You’re a Parent From the St. Philip Institute Podc...
As Catholics we believe the Eucharist is the physical presence of Our Lord, but sometimes there can be a disconnect between believing that and living as if that were true. How can we be more receptive to the grace God offers us in the Eucharist? Click here to watch this episode on YouTube! Other Episodes: What does the Catechism Teach About the Eucharist? (St. Philip Institute Podcast) Eucharist: Heart of the Domestic Church Email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org or Join our Facebook Communit...
The Church describes the Eucharist as the Source and Summit of the Christian Life… but what does that mean? What does that look like in family life? In today’s episode we define what the Eucharist is, why it is essential to our lives as Catholics, and we offer suggestions of how to make the Eucharist the center of our homes. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube! More: From the St. Philip Institute Podcast: Mary and the Eucharist w/ Bishop Joseph Strickland Other Resources: 2022: Year of M...
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. NOTE: We're in the process of planning & discerning future episodes of the Life Beyond the Chariot Podcast. In the meantime, we're throwing it back to some of our favorite episodes from the past year! From the Catholic East Texas: - Get Out of the ...
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”. NOTE: Over the next several weeks we'll be planning & discerning future episodes of the Life Beyond th...
NOTE: Over the next several weeks we'll be planning & discerning future episodes of the Life Beyond the Chariot Podcast. In the meantime, we'll be throwing it back to some of our favorite episodes from the past year! We sat 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 ho...
NOTE: Over the next several weeks we'll be planning & discerning future episodes of the Life Beyond the Chariot Podcast. In the meantime, we'll be throwing it back to some of our favorite episodes from the past year! 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 gr...
NOTE: Over the next several weeks we'll be planning & discerning future episodes of the Life Beyond the Chariot Podcast. In the meantime, we'll be throwing it back to some of our favorite episodes from the past year! Interior designer Ronna Egan joins us for a discussion about making our homes a space that bring us joy and rest, and how home should also be a place where we can welcome others and practice hospitality. Ronna also offers 8 practical design tips that anyone can do! Did this episode ...
NOTE: Over the next several weeks we'll be planning & discerning future episodes of the Life Beyond the Chariot Podcast. In the meantime, we'll be throwing it back to some of our favorite episodes from the past year! 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 t...
Bishop Joseph Strickland recently declared a Year of the Immaculate Virgin Mary and the Eucharist for the Diocese of Tyler. In today’s episode, we ask him about the role of Mary in his own life, and how the Eucharist has been a source of strength in his priesthood. 2022: Year of Mary and the Eucharist- Diocese of Tyler Other Episodes: Having a relationship with Mary (w/Noelle Garcia McHugh) Email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org or Join our Facebook Community !...
