Episodios

  • Episode 23: The Litany of Humility

    Episode 23: The Litany of Humility
    Mar 28 2025
    Fr. Barry and J.D. discuss the Litany of Humility. What is a litany? How can entering into this prayer help us grow this Lent.
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    55 m
  • Episode 22: Moved + Chosen

    Episode 22: Moved + Chosen
    Feb 21 2025
    In this episode, we explore how bishops are chosen and moved within the Church to serve different communities. Then, we shift to a more personal reflection: during Lent, how are we called to new growth, and how can we remember that we, too, are chosen and beloved? This is the website about the process of appointing bishops that was referenced: https://www.usccb.org/offices/general-secretariat/appointing-bishops Join us for Lenten Soup and Spirit lunches (https://st-theresa.org/events/soup-and-the-spirit/20250306), if you are in Austin! J.D. will lead discussions on C.S. Lewis' "The Great Divorce" every Thursday during Lent, starting March 6, at 12:15 PM in the Family Center.
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    54 m
  • Episode 21: Engaging with the Homily

    Episode 21: Engaging with the Homily
    Jan 14 2025
    Learn how to intentionally engage with the homily! How do deacons, priests, and bishops prepare a homily, and what is its purpose? How do we engage more intentionally with the message of Christ and his Church in a way that allows for greater impact on our lives? Can a Mass Journal help with focus?
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    52 m
  • Episode 20: The Christmas Paradox: Scattered by the World, United by Grace

    Episode 20: The Christmas Paradox: Scattered by the World, United by Grace
    Dec 16 2024
    J.D. McQueen and Fr. Barry discuss the celebration of Christmas in the Church and in our lives: are we gathering or scattering, isolating or forming connections with others? How can we serve and contribute positively to the experiences of those visiting St. Theresa for the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ?
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    49 m
  • Episode 19: Mary's Advent Presence

    Episode 19: Mary's Advent Presence
    Dec 9 2024
    Fr. Barry and J.D. discuss how Mary leads us to her Son in a deeply personal way, meeting us where we're at both culturally and individually. Her maternal love and intercession allows us to deepen our own faith and draw closer to Christ this Advent. Here is a link to the tilma discussed: https://guadalupeshrine.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/our-lady-guadalupe-heaven-tilma-infographic-theological-message-symbolism-english-lg.jpg)
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    59 m
  • Episode 18: Preparing for your Advent Penance Service

    Episode 18: Preparing for your Advent Penance Service
    Nov 25 2024
    Our Advent penance service is coming up coming up Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 PM (https://st-theresa.org/events/advent-penance-service)! So are others in our area and around the diocese. https://austindiocese.org/advent-penance-services Confession is complex, particularly for children and those with limited experience. How should you prepare? And what do your friendly associate pastor and liturgy director wish you knew about how to celebrate the sacrament? Take a load off your shoulders and listen. Deepen your understanding of the sacrament of Reconciliation and grow your relationship with God!
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    57 m
  • Episode 17: Be Subject to One Another: On Ephesians 5

    Episode 17: Be Subject to One Another: On Ephesians 5
    Nov 15 2024
    J.D. and Fr. Barry discuss a well-known yet difficult section of scripture for some: the closing of the fifth chapter of Ephesians. What does mutual submission and respect within marriage look like, and how is it analogous to Christ's relationship with the Church? https://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205&version=RSVCE Casti connubii promulgated by Pope Pius XI on 31 December 1930 https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hfp-xienc19301231casti-connubii.html
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    57 m
  • Episode 16: Learning Simplicity from St. Therese of Lisieux (St. Therese, Part 2)

    Episode 16: Learning Simplicity from St. Therese of Lisieux (St. Therese, Part 2)
    Nov 8 2024
    Fr. Barry and J.D. McQueen continue their discussion of the document C’est la confiance, an apostolic exhortation from Pope Francis that discusses the holiness of our patroness, Saint Therese. What value does simplicity have in our lives? How can we have more confidence in God's guidance? Click here for the document they reference throughout the podcast: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/20231015-santateresa-delbambinogesu.html
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    50 m
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