• Episode 24: Forgiveness: A Path to Peace
    2025/05/09
    In this first part of a series, Fr. Barry and J.D. explore the deep human longing for forgiveness and community and discuss how forgiveness—rooted in the concept of releasing burdens rather than forgetting—fosters reconciliation and spiritual growth. Join them for a heartfelt conversation about transforming hurt into compassion and embracing forgiveness as a path to peace. Psalm 51 (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/51) Please submit any prayer intentions or feedback to: podcast@st-theresa.org.
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    55 分
  • Episode 23: The Litany of Humility
    2025/03/28
    Fr. Barry and J.D. discuss the Litany of Humility. What is a litany? How can entering into this prayer help us grow this Lent.
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    55 分
  • Episode 22: Moved + Chosen
    2025/02/21
    In this episode, we explore how bishops are chosen and moved within the Church to serve different communities. Then, we shift to a more personal reflection: during Lent, how are we called to new growth, and how can we remember that we, too, are chosen and beloved? This is the website about the process of appointing bishops that was referenced: https://www.usccb.org/offices/general-secretariat/appointing-bishops Join us for Lenten Soup and Spirit lunches (https://st-theresa.org/events/soup-and-the-spirit/20250306), if you are in Austin! J.D. will lead discussions on C.S. Lewis' "The Great Divorce" every Thursday during Lent, starting March 6, at 12:15 PM in the Family Center.
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    54 分
  • Episode 21: Engaging with the Homily
    2025/01/14
    Learn how to intentionally engage with the homily! How do deacons, priests, and bishops prepare a homily, and what is its purpose? How do we engage more intentionally with the message of Christ and his Church in a way that allows for greater impact on our lives? Can a Mass Journal help with focus?
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    52 分
  • Episode 20: The Christmas Paradox: Scattered by the World, United by Grace
    2024/12/16
    J.D. McQueen and Fr. Barry discuss the celebration of Christmas in the Church and in our lives: are we gathering or scattering, isolating or forming connections with others? How can we serve and contribute positively to the experiences of those visiting St. Theresa for the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ?
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    49 分
  • Episode 19: Mary's Advent Presence
    2024/12/09
    Fr. Barry and J.D. discuss how Mary leads us to her Son in a deeply personal way, meeting us where we're at both culturally and individually. Her maternal love and intercession allows us to deepen our own faith and draw closer to Christ this Advent. Here is a link to the tilma discussed: https://guadalupeshrine.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/our-lady-guadalupe-heaven-tilma-infographic-theological-message-symbolism-english-lg.jpg)
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    59 分
  • Episode 18: Preparing for your Advent Penance Service
    2024/11/25
    Our Advent penance service is coming up coming up Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 PM (https://st-theresa.org/events/advent-penance-service)! So are others in our area and around the diocese. https://austindiocese.org/advent-penance-services Confession is complex, particularly for children and those with limited experience. How should you prepare? And what do your friendly associate pastor and liturgy director wish you knew about how to celebrate the sacrament? Take a load off your shoulders and listen. Deepen your understanding of the sacrament of Reconciliation and grow your relationship with God!
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    57 分
  • Episode 17: Be Subject to One Another: On Ephesians 5
    2024/11/15
    J.D. and Fr. Barry discuss a well-known yet difficult section of scripture for some: the closing of the fifth chapter of Ephesians. What does mutual submission and respect within marriage look like, and how is it analogous to Christ's relationship with the Church? https://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205&version=RSVCE Casti connubii promulgated by Pope Pius XI on 31 December 1930 https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hfp-xienc19301231casti-connubii.html
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    57 分