In this episode of Desert Wanderers, hosted by Father Cintra, We focus on Generational Catholicism. Join us as we delve into the importance of relationships within families, the significance of prioritizing marriage, and how these dynamics impact parenting. Through heartfelt conversations, we explore the balance between personal relationships and parenting, emphasizing the necessity of nurturing love and connection in our homes. Don't miss this enlightening discussion!

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Chapters:

(00:00) Father Cintra is doing his Generational Catholicism series on Desert Wanderers

(00:42) Prayer

(02:18) Date Nights and Baby Sitters

(07:52) Why is it not enough for you to focus on the kids?

(10:26) Our spiritual life flows in this order from relationship to identity to mission

(19:34) Family History

(31:10) Problems when mission comes before Marriage

(46:36) John: It's hard to have amazing children but have to let them go

(54:07) Your two oldest children are going off to seminary (01:00:56)Why We don't Own a TV

(01:05:25) What do you do when you don't have a television in your home

(01:10:38) Heidi: Life is too short to read good books Only Great Ones

(01:16:07) Father: It's difficult to Live life in the light because you're afraid

(01:18:35) Wishes from the Flanagans

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we explore the profound significance of fasting with guest Beth Bubik, a devout Catholic and life coach. As we celebrate Ash Wednesday, Beth shares her personal journey with fasting, the importance of spiritual discipline, and how to navigate the challenges of food and faith. Discover practical insights on how to incorporate fasting into your life, the spiritual benefits it brings, and how it can strengthen your relationship with God and community. Join us for an enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between your spiritual and physical well-being!

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we explore the profound connections between faith, community, and personal vocation with Jay, the director of Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of Boise. He shares insights about the importance of building relationships within the Church, the significance of pro-life initiatives, and the role of family life in the broader church community. Join us as we delve into the challenges and joys of navigating our vocations and supporting one another in our spiritual journeys.

Chapters:
(00:00) Desert Wanderers interviews priests, religious and laypeople in Boise diocese
(00:46) Jay, how are you today? Jay: All right. How are you, Jay?
(01:57) You work with the diocese as the marriage and family life director
(02:40) You mentioned schools. What does your role entail working with parishes on pro life issues
(08:19) Catholic Church has always been front and center on life issues
(11:39) The diocese opened a family life office in 2016
(17:59) Natalie says having a miscarriage is much more common than you think
(23:40) The diocese is basically the whole state of Idaho
(25:14) Do you have programs for married couples in your office
(30:39) So, um, but another thing that you said about seeing someone's worth not by their actions
(31:08) I'll talk about my parents for a moment. You, all of us, should talk about marriage
(36:15) I thought about priesthood from about seventh grade on
(41:49) Gordon says one door after another opened after going on mission trip
(45:13) Growing up, I didn't realize marriage was a path of holiness
(48:43) Do you have any children? That's a great question
(50:40) My dad was killed in an accident in 2005; it'll be 20 this year
(54:39) Having kids has been most humbling experience of my career
(57:49) What is the theology of the body and what is not
(01:03:57) The Pope's theological anthropology focuses on the human body and its embodiment
(01:08:32) Do you think most people just stay with the historical expression? Maybe the original
(01:11:59) JP2 takes the body through history to help us understand our identity
(01:17:46) There are three states in life: single, married, and priesthood
(01:22:27) People are choosing celibacy for the kingdom over marriage of earth
(01:25:01) Talk about masculine and femininity really quick because I don't think anything else
(01:28:27) Fesion: I think sometimes we get confused about submissiveness
(01:32:55) Right now we're living in a time where there's so much information
(01:38:40) Jason Everett says to check your heart when thinking about a woman
(01:44:10) You've mentioned a couple of resources online on Theology of the Body