Sep 2

Preparing for the Divine Liturgy Part I

This week Fr. Michael walks through some of the prayers that the congregation are invited to say before Divine Liturgy begins. References:The Divine Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great - Responses and Hymns - the prayers start on Page 4Follow and Contact Us!F ... Show More

58m 19s

Aug 26

The World's Refuse

This week Fr. Michael reflects on a passage from 1 Corinthians. He considers what it means to be scum of the earth, the world's refuse, and to be holy fools. He talks about what it means to be imitators of St. Paul, who in turn is aiming to be an imitator of Christ.References:1 C ... Show More

50m 4s

Aug 19

Monastic Heart of Mary

This week Mother Natalia reflects on a talk she recently gave at the Byzantine Young Adult convocation on the monastic heart of Mary. She specifically reflects on how Mary lived out the three evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. She also gives examples of how ... Show More

1h 2m

Apr 2024

Compassion & Gentleness... AGAIN!!! | Mthr. Natalia

Mother Natalia brings us into some recent events in her life that have deepened her meditations on Compassion, Gentleness and Healing. She then shares these lessons with us. 🟣 Join Us on Locals (before we get banned on YT): https://mattfradd.locals.com/ 🎧 Mother's Podcast: http ... Show More

12 m

Sep 2024

"You Meant EVIL Against Me, But God Meant it for GOOD" | Mthr Natalia

💌 Support the Channel: https://mattfradd.locals.com Mother gives a meditation on the Exaltation of the Cross. She talks about how the Crucifixion and other stories from the scriptures can teach us to trust in and rejoice in our suffering. 🎧 Mother's Podcast: https://whatgodisno ... Show More

19m 36s

May 2024

RADICAL Obedience of Faith | Mthr Natalia

Mother Natalia talks about today's Gospel the story of the Man Born Blind. She talks about the uninvited healing, and his obedience to the commands of Christ. 🟣 Join Us on Locals (before we get banned on YT): https://mattfradd.locals.com/ 🎧 Mother's Podcast: https://whatgodisno ... Show More

16m 43s

Mar 2024

Why Suffering is MERCY | Mthr. Natalia

Mother talks about healing and Mercy. 🟣 Join Us on Locals (before we get banned on YT): https://mattfradd.locals.com/ 🎧 Mother's Podcast: https://whatgodisnot.com/ 🖥️ Website: https://pintswithaquinas.com/ 🟢 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas 👕 Merch: https://shop ... Show More

17 m

Sep 2024

That's NOT The Point! w/ Mthr. Natalia

💌 Support the Channel: https://mattfradd.locals.com Mother talks about a thought from a recent Mass at the Monastery about the uselessness of Mary and John at the cross. She talks about the point is not to not suffer, but neither is suffering. 🎧 Mother's Podcast: https://whatgo ... Show More

12m 53s

Sep 2024

On The Beheading of the John Baptist | Mthr. Natalia

Mother thinks talks about new beginnings and how we can turn back to God. 🤝 💸 Support the Channel: https://mattfradd.locals.com 🎧 Mother's Podcast: https://whatgodisnot.com/ 🖥️ Website: https://pintswithaquinas.com/ 🟢 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas 👕 Merch: h ... Show More

18m 34s

Jul 2024

How to NOT Discern Your Vocation! | Mthr Natalia

Mother is the vocations director for her monastery. In this episode she talks about common errors, misteps, and mistakes discerners make. This is not just for young women she speaks on how Men and Women can fall into these traps. This is also not just for those discerning a relig ... Show More

21m 56s

Jul 2024

Are You DROWNING in a Puddle?! | Mother Natalia

Mother talks about why it is okay to feel overwhelmed and how to get past it and focus on Christ. 🤝 💸 Support the Channel: https://mattfradd.locals.com 🎧 Mother's Podcast: https://whatgodisnot.com/ 🖥️ Website: https://pintswithaquinas.com/ 🟢 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/pint ... Show More

20m 35s

Jul 2025

A Prayer to Show Compassion

We often read Scripture quickly, missing the weight of each word. In this episode, Laura Bailey invites us to linger on Colossians 3:12, uncovering how a deeper understanding of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience can transform our walk with Christ—one intent ... Show More

6m 46s

Preparing for the Divine Liturgy Part II