Episodes
346 Episodes
S13 E8 - "I Thirst" Part 1 - St. Teresa of Calcutta's Varanasi Letter
In this episode, we discuss the first half of the [Varanasi Letter](https://saint-max.org/Portals/0/Files/Parish/IThirst/Varanasi%20Letter.pdf?ver=2020-09-01-102933-867) written by St. Teresa of Calcutta to her MC Community. We talk about h
S13 E7 - Cultivating Silence and Solitude
In this episode, we discuss the importance of cultivating silence and solitude in a world full of distractions. Our Lord speaks to us in the still small voice of our hearts and we talk about how the goal of silence is ultimately communion w
S13 E6 - St. Thérèse - "C'est la Confiance" (Part 2)
In this episode, we conclude our two part series on Pope Francis' recent Apostolic Exhortation about St. Thérèse of Lisieux entitled "[C'est la Confiance: On Confidence in the Merciful Love of God](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/e
S13 E5 - St. Thérèse - "C'est la Confiance" (Part 1)
In this episode, we begin a two part series on Pope Francis' recent [Apostolic Exhortation](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/20231015-santateresa-delbambinogesu.html#_ftnref48) about St. Therese of Li
S13 E4 - Sacrament of the Present Moment
In this episode, we chat about the importance of living in the present moment and recognizing the beauty of ordinary life. In today's modern world, we are constantly surrounded by distractions and can be tempted to focus on the past or the
S13 E3 - Discernment of Spirits with Fr. Boniface Hicks O.S.B. (Hearing the Voice of God Series Part 2)
In this episode we welcome back Fr Boniface Hicks, OSB, a Benedictine monk and spiritual director at Saint Vincent Archabbey, to talk about the discernment of spirits. We chat about the reality of spiritual warfare, why we need not be afrai
S13 E2 - How to Pray with Fr. Boniface Hicks O.S.B. Hearing the Voice of God (Series Part 1)
In this episode we welcome Fr Boniface Hicks, OSB, a Benedictine monk and spiritual director at Saint Vincent Archabbey, to talk about prayer and hearing the voice of God. We discuss the beauty of learning to recognize God's voice and vario
S13 E1 - Pilgrims into the Mysteries
In this episode, we discuss what happens in our lives during the summer, through the lens of the four mysteries of the rosary: joyful, sorrowful, luminous, and glorious. We chat about how each of our lives are a pilgrimage and how even when
S12 E24 - Christifideles Laici Chapter 5: That You Bear Much Fruit
In this episode, we conclude our five part study of Christifideles Laici. We discuss how life is a continual maturation process and in order to bear new fruit, we need to put in the effort to grow. Community is an integral part of this form
S12 E23 - Christifideles Laici Chapter 4: Laborers in the Lord's Vineyard
In this week's episode, we continue with part four of our study on Christifideles Laici. We dive deep into the role of women and discuss how embracing the fullness of our femininity can uniquely help heal the culture. We also reflect on how
S12 E22 - Christifideles Laici Chapter 3: I Have Appointed You to Go Forth and Bear Fruit
In this episode, we continue with part three of our study on Christifideles Laici. We discuss how we are all called to evangelization, how our unique gifts allow us to bring Christ's light to the world in different ways, and how our lives c
S12 E21 - Christifideles Laici Chapter 2: In All Branches of a Single Vine
In this episode, we continue with part two of our study on Christifideles Laici. We chat about unity within the Catholic Church, the role of your local parish, and the importance of community. We reflect on how easy it is to focus on the di
S12 E20 - Christifideles Laici Chapter 1: I Am the Vine, You Are the Branches
In this episode, we begin our five part summer study of St. Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Exhortation, Christifideles Laici: on the vocation and the mission of the lay faithful in the Church and in the world. We share why we are excited for
S12 E19 - Where is the Fruit?
In our final episode of Season 12, we dive deep into how the Lord has been working in our lives since we began the season in January. We acknowledge how easy it is to get caught up in the struggles of life and forget to take time to stop, p
S12 E18 - Family Systems with Special Guest Sr. Josephine
In this episode we welcome Sr. Josephine Garrett, a Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth, to talk about family systems. As a licensed counselor both in private practice and schools, Sr. Josephine shares the insights she has learned from wo
S12 E17 - Charisms with Special Guest Jill Simons
In this episode, we welcome Jill Simons as our guest to talk about Charisms. A charism is a grace from God we are called to use to build up His Kingdom here on earth. We acknowledge a deep lie that many people believe they don't have anythi
S12 E16 - Remember Your First Love
In this episode, we discuss Pope Francis' Easter Vigil [homily](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254053/full-text-pope-francis-homily-for-easter-vigil-2023-at-the-vatican) about the hope that comes from remembering Jesus, our first l
S12 E15 - How to Root Your Kids in the Soil of Faith
In this episode, we chat about helping children cultivate a deep relationship with God. In today's culture, with entertainment and distractions at our fingertips, this can seem like a difficult task. We discuss the importance of being a goo
S12 E14 - Lent Book Study Part 7: Conclusion
In this episode, we conclude our Lenten book study Be Transformed by Dr. Bob Schuchts. We share what stood out to us most from the book study, how the Holy Spirit has been moving in our lives this Lent, and practical tips to continue your h
S12 E13 - Lent Book Study Part 6: Anointing of the Sick
In this episode, we continue with part six of our Lenten book study Be Transformed by Dr. Bob Schuchts. We discuss how the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick heals the wound of hopelessness and share the different ways we approach these dar