Continuing our study of Fr Jacques Philippe’s Priestly Fatherhood: Treasure in Earthen Vessels, we dive into the heart of priestly fatherhood and what transforms a man into a true spiritual father. We discuss the profound reality that no one can be a father without first being a son, the essential role of prayer, and the way fatherhood flows through brotherhood, humility, and mercy.
Is The Chosen leading us closer to Christ or further from the truth? Stina and Padre offer a thoughtful Catholic reflection on the hit series The Chosen and respond to critiques who reject any portrayal of Jesus being taught or experiencing emotion.
Christ didn’t just die for ‘our’ sins, but MY sins. Emily writes how the Passion is a profoundly personal act of love, and how we should seek Christ with the deepest love and desire for relationship.
Discipline isn’t about restriction—it’s about freedom. In this episode, Stina and Padre dive into the virtue of discipline, and by using the inspiring example of Br. Anthony Freeman, they explore how it shapes our moral, mental, and physical lives.
In this episode, Stina and Padre tackle the challenging notion of “God gives his hardest battles to his toughest soldiers.” They explore the complexities of suffering and what it truly means to carry our crosses.
Elise Drum reflects on the human body, how we treat it, in what ways we may abuse ourselves mentally and physically, and considers how we truly are temples of the Holy Spirit.
In this episode, we address a controversial statement made by a pastor regarding God’s attitude towards sinners. We examine Augustine’s perspective, contextualize biblical passages, and rebut Protestant Christology. Drawing parallels with parental love, we explore the concept of unconditional love and share personal testimonies of experiencing God’s mercy and forgiveness.
Elise warns about the presumption of asking about and sharing advice on other people’s lives, not to interfere with God’s plan, while we as the receiver should be asking these questions to ourselves prudently also.
Stina writes how Purity goes far beyond the connotation of sexual sin, lust and promiscuity. Purity is about a purification of our heart to draw closer to and be in union with God.
Emily Shaw writes how this months virtue, purity, encompasses far more than just chastity and sexual morality, but the orientation and motives of our heart in all facets of life.