There's a temptation to rush to the "after" but this week we sit with the sadness this year has brought to us. God can handle all of us, especially our rage, disappointment, and grief. We recorded this episode two weeks prior to the shooting in Atlanta yet it seems to fit. We pray for all those grieving these days. We pray you feel God close.

Our final episode! The very mighty and very holy, Danielle Harrison, Co-Director of the Slavery, History, Memory and Reconciliation Project, joins us to talk about how we have to hold onto our stories, even hard stories, to fully appreciate the Resurrection. What does it mean to ... Show More

Br. Matt and Damian visit with Tim Shriver, Sr. about the significance of Palm Sunday. We explore what the story of Christ's passion reveals to us about us and the transformational power of Jesus at the center. Check out the Unite movement at https://unite.us and the book, "The C ... Show More

Pádraig O'Tuama host of "Poetry Unbound" joins us from Ireland to discuss how Lent has changed for him and he invites us into his beautiful relationship with the Stations of the Cross. We discuss how bringing our joy and grief into our prayer practices carries us as we carry them ... Show More

Just about any question you might have about Lent is answered in this episode. Fr. Mike explains where the observance of Lent came from (the Bible), clarifies why Catholics observe the season, and shares how it can make a difference in our lives. Find more at www.ascensionpress.c ... Show More

How can active, impatient doers learn to wait on God? Pastor John describes spiritual waiting — and shows how we can answer such a question for ourselves.

<p>From Revelation 2v12-17 with Christian Dawson</p> <p>Lent is a 40-day season within the church calendar that stretches from Ash Wednesday (March 5) to Easter Sunday (April 20), mirroring Jesus’ 40-day fast in the desert. This year, we want God to use the 40 days of Lent to hel ... Show More

Fr Columba discusses how and why we should use this Lent to make some important changes. He points to examples in the Bible, including Jesus’ own 40 days in the desert, as examples for why we should see these 40 days as a time for interior change. Father also addresses “why all t ... Show More

Prayer is a core part of our walk with God, and intercession is a form of prayer that God desires for us to grow in. Intercession is an invitation to join Jesus in what He is already doing. Pastor Banning Liebscher teaches us about our call to be intercessors, and how to respond.

Scrupulosity is an issue for many Catholics. In this video, I will address scrupulosity as an imbalance between the three transcendentals of the faith. Scrupulous thinking is often a sign of too much of a focus on the intellect, and neglecting charity and devotion. We will also b ... Show More

<p style="font-family:'Monotype Goudy W01';color:rgb(34,31,31);line-height:1.7em;margin:0px 0px 17px;font-size:16px;">The entire point of religion is to make us humble before God and to open us to the path of love. Everything else is more or less a footnote. Liturgy, prayer, the ... Show More

Welcome to Day 1 of the Rosary in a Year! Today we begin our journey with Fr. Mark-Mary, as he leads us in a guided meditation to help us find the presence of God as we pray. This first phase, Forming the Relationship, will set the stage for your rosaries all year as we begin dee ... Show More

Prayer is a great blessing, but it can be a challenge to prioritize sometimes. Today, Burk Parsons helps us get to the root of this struggle, encouraging us to humble ourselves before our heavenly Father in prayer. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling ... Show More

This episode is for the girl who wants to pursue this Lent season with intentionality, not legalism, and devotion to God, not distraction. We're diving into what Lent is, it's history, some practical suggestions for how and what to fast, and so much more. If you're tired, overwhe ... Show More

Lent Ep 6: Praying With Grief