Justin Hibbard reconvenes our series on the Catholic approach to prayer by talking about prayer while we move. What are some common ways that Catholics incorporate movement in prayers? And how can we think of prayer beyond just sitting still and saying words but rather pray with our bodies?

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SHOW NOTES:

* How to pray the body prayer from the Order of Julian of Norwich

* Episode 71 - All Hallowtide: The Triduum of Death

* Using Physical Movement to Increase Student Engagement and Learning

In light of our new Pope - Leo XIV, Justin Hibbard explores the attributes that make a Pope “Great.” What do the “Great” Popes have in common? How did they become known as “Great?” And what experiences does Pope Leo XIV have that might position him to also be a “great” Pope?

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SHOW NOTES:

* Episode 110 - Papal Supremacy

* Episode 111 - Papal Infallibility

* Episode 113 - The Great Popes

Is the Conclave “antiquated,” and is it time for the Catholic Church to “get with the times?” Justin Hibbard explores why the Conclave has evolved to what it is today and why the Catholic Church isn’t eager to have election processes that mimic the elections of democratic nations.

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SHOW NOTES:

Episode 114 - The History of Papal Elections

Justin Hibbard continues reflecting on the change of the papacy by focusing on Pope Francis’ funeral. What is the irony of Pope Francis’ funeral occurring at the very place where St. Peter was martyred? What does the funeral say about Pope Francis’ final act on earth and how should it serve as an example for all of us?

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We have lost the 266th Vicar of Christ - the Pastor of 1.3 billion people. What should our response be? Justin Hibbard shares the importance of grieving for Pope Francis, ways we can be introspective, and what we lose when we mentally try and rush to fill the empty chair at our table.

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Justin Hibbard reflects on the reign of Pope Francis - the 266th individual to serve as the Vicar of Christ. Why does he feel like Pope Francis was one of the individuals that led him to become Catholic?

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SHOW NOTES:

* Episode 115: Popesplaining Pope Francis

* Pope Francis visits prison inmates on Holy Thursday

* ABC News Coverage of Pope Francis’ Election (video)

* Reuters - Pope Francis Says He Didn’t Want to be Pope

* How Mr. Rogers Helped Break Down Barriers of Segregation at Swimming Pools (video)

* The Pope: Answers (trailer)

* Traditionis Custodes - On the Use of the Roman Liturgy Prior to the Reform of 1970 (2021)

* EWTN: Vatican Publishes New Guidelines on the Traditional Latin Mass

* Synod on Synodality

Justin Hibbard continues our series on the Catholic Approach to Prayer by focusing on intentional prayer. Why do Catholics use the term “prayer intentions,” what do they mean by “offer it up?” and why do they often read prayers rather than pray extemporaneously? What are some practical ways we can be more intentional about our prayers and live out the command to “pray without ceasing?”

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SHOW NOTES:

* Episode #2 - The Language of Catholicism

* Episode #52 - The Communion of Saints

* Episode #55 - The Collective Treasury of the Church

* Episode #107 - Interview with Paul Rose - Creator of Sing the Hours

* Sing the Hours on YouTube

* Episode #133 - Lectio Divina, Meditation, and the Wardrobe

* Episode #132 - Imagination: a Key Ingredient for Prayer

Is prayer something we do, or is it an opening for God to do something far beyond our efforts? In continuation on our series on the Catholic approach to prayer, Justin Hibbard explains a theory of how God uses prayer to rewire our brains.

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SHOW NOTES:

* The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

* Episode #133 - Lectio Divina, Meditation, and the Wardrobe

* Episode #85 - The Metaphysics of a Personal God

* “Prayer (1)” by George Herbert

* Episode #131 - Why Prayer is so Hard