Building a Foundation

Host: Rocco D’Oria

Guest: Isaac Longworth

In this episode, we talk about how having an effective prayer life and routine is essential to our faith and our life. Prayer is the foundation upon which our faith stands. As encouragement, we will be looking at prayer in its multiple forms as taught in the Catechism including; the Rosary, novenas, contemplative prayer, and journaling. Our goal is to stress the importance of prayer and give suggestions about how you can start to develop a healthy prayer life.

Rooting Your Story in Identity

Host: Kaitlyn Mathieson

Guest: Rachel Herbeck

“So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them…” Genesis 1:26 As beloved children of God, how we live our everyday lives, what we spend our time on and what we love is all a reflection of who we are. In prayer we centre on our relationship with God the Father – learning more about His heart and love for us. In return, God reveals to us who we are in His eyes. As St. Catherine of Siena so passionately said; “Be who God created you to be and you will set the world on fire.” Thus we must come to know who we are – the truth of our masculinity and femininity in the restored lens of Our Lord so we may live in our fullest potential.

Uncovering the Rhythm

Host: Kaitlyn Mathieson

Guest: Katey & Steve Norman

“Seasons” may sound like the most cliche term referring to the differing states of life which ultimately influence our investment in personal prayer and yet it is so fitting. Our ability as self-aware and discerning Christians is to learn and recognize with humility the pattern, rhythm and themes of our lives and how they work together to be a part of our story. Learning to pray consistently through various seasons with perseverance and courage is a call to be still and be intune with the Father’s voice in the midst of everyday life.

Conflict Resolution

Host: Rocco D’Oria

Guest: Maria Brown and Kyle Cronin

Just being Christian in today’s society can, at times, feel like a constant confrontation. Being at odds with social norms is not an easy path to take, but it has been the way of the Christian for many years. Taking a look at the motivations in our own heart and the inner conflicts of our own lives can help us to seek resolution without blame. Remaining true to our faith, we will discuss how to resolve conflict with those we disagree with. We will talk about strategies on how to have these difficult discussions. We need to start from a place of humility and love and not from a place of “I am right and I have the truth”.Sharing personal experiences and stories is encouraged. Our goal is to examine our own hearts as to why we may be drawn to tough discussions and how to find a way through them that does not involve blaming.

Navigating the Highs and Lows of Life

Host: Kaitlyn Mathieson

Guest: Anne Marie Posella

Previously, we discussed the importance of being intune with the Holy Spirit in the changing seasons of life, learning to embrace the rhythm. This episode we will chat with FFI Mental Health Outreach’s Anne Marie Posella on navigating when our seasons may be particularly low; finding light and hope in the darkness and when our seasons may be particularly high; knowing that we can embrace and celebrate the good things God has done and is doing without anticipating sadness or feeling guilty or shame. We explore more about finding balance and creating space to simply be present in our everyday life for that is where we meet God. We are BODY, MIND, and SOUL.

The Role of Saints in Your Story

Host: Rocco D’Oria

Guest: Chris & Katie Bray

In this episode we discuss the role of Saints in our story. Throughout history, God has chosen prophets and saints to reveal his goodness to the world. In the saints, we see God’s peace, charity, and courage. Perhaps Jesus’ most important decision on earth, was choosing His disciples. To receive, and then spread the Gospel after his Resurrection. Being the foundation of Christianity is no small task, and the sacrifices made by the disciples are the reason we are all here today. During His time on earth, Jesus tested his disciples, to see who had true faith in his teachings. In John chapter 6, we see almost all of his disciples leave him. In our imitation of Jesus, we ask ourselves the following questions: “who have I surrounded myself with, and how crucial are they to my story?”. Furthermore, “what should I do if the people I have chosen leave me?”.

Restoring the Glory of Your Story

Host: Kaitlyn Mathieson

Guest: Colleen Cronin

Woundedness is all too familiar to many of us and can often take the front seat in defining our stories for lack of knowing how else to cope. We learn from Christ however through the crucifixion that He is the Wounded Healer, thus we shall not despair but rather have hope in the restoration He desires to bring to fullness – redeeming us, healing us, and reclaiming freedom in our lives; this side of heaven.

The Call to Love

Host: Rocco D’Oria

Guest: Elizabeth Busby

The Role of Sacraments

Host: Kaitlyn Mathieson

Guest: Fr. David Butler

The sacraments are a tangible sign of the teachings of the Catholic Church coming alive in our lives, our homes, our schools and our communities. The sacraments are Christ’s love made visible. As Catholic Christians preparation and receiving of the sacraments are defining moments of our stories for though Christ is truly always present, the graces received in a particular moment are defining of sustenance to fulfill our calling to holiness. Father David Butler and I will be discussing the everyday significance of the sacraments, their meaning, their grace and their ultimate role in the life of the Catholic Church.

Being the Mystical Body of Christ

Host: Kaitlyn Mathieson

Guest: David Patterson

We as baptized people make up the body of Christ and thus our vocation, regardless of its specificity, is to be Christ to others and ultimately be the power of the mystical body of Christ. Not only are we called to partake in the mystical Body of Christ; we also need the mystical Body of Christ in our own lives. We need the support, love and encouragement from our brothers and sisters in Christ to live out the life we are called to live; one of mission and one of holiness. Oftentimes we can compete with one another, tear one another down, be critical of one another and this does not advance the building up of the Body of Christ nor is it a positive witness to those outside the Church. We will be looking at the part that we play both inside and outside the Body of Christ to be Christ to one another and our need for our brothers and sisters to be Christ to us.

When the Lord Call Your Name

Host: Rocco D’Oria

Guest: TBA

In this episode we discuss “Little v” Vocational decisions. Following up from our last discussion, Little v Vocations are a reference to God’s longing to be a part of the little things that we do. Bringing God into the world is not something reserved for any type of person. Whether you are a Sister or a plumber, you are called to be His voice in the world. Whether you are grocery shopping or on a mission trip, you are called to be His charity in the world. This week, we will discuss how to be God’s Hands and Feet in everything we do.

Missionary Disciples

Host: Maria Brown & Kyle Cronin

Guest: TBA

Embracing Your Story Wholeheartedly

Host: Kaitlyn Mathieson

Guest: TBA