December Open Forum - 12/14/24
The Spirit World
December 14th, 2024 - Debbie and Adam answer listener questions about a murder victim, what we can or can't learn from demons, resources for adult catechesis, praying for the dead vs. dialoging with them, whether ghost tours are a good idea, and more.
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The Holy Face for Advent
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December 7th, 2024 - On this episode of The Spirit World, Debbie and Adam welcome a special guest, Allan Smith, to talk about how the devotion of the Holy Face can increase your faith this Advent. Allan is a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic expert on this powerful spiritual practice. And it is also quite simple to incorporate into your own life. Links: Holy Face Miracle - The 3 books that Allan recommended about the Holy Face are: The Secret of the Holy Face: The Devotion Destined to Save Society by Fr. Lawrence Daniel Carney III Beyond the Veil: The Holy Face Devotion in the Light...
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The Advent Challenge
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November 30th, 2024 - Are you up for the Advent Challenge? We believe you are! It’s easy to see why the world focuses so much on the celebration of Christmas this time of year. It’s so joyful and fun that it can tend to overshadow the season of Advent. So Debbie and Adam are challenging you to really dive deep into Advent this year.
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Your Spiritual New Year
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November 23rd, 2024 - It is foolish to undertake any major task without proper preparation. Even for Thanksgiving dinner we plan well in advance. How much more important is it for us to get ready to encounter God? On today’s show, Debbie and Adam will talk about what it means to prepare your spirit and ways that you can do that in your own life. Links: Grace After Meals - https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=128 Advent Music - www.carrickministries.com
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November Open Forum
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November 16th, 2024 - Debbie and Adam answer listener questions about intrusive thoughts, apparitions of dead loved ones, addictions, a Braille missal, and more.
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November Mailbag
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November 9th, 2024 - So many responses came in from our two-part series on Heaven. You all have very insightful questions. This week’s show will be focused on answering the inquiries that Debbie and Adam have received via email and social media. If you have a question for a future mailbag show, email [email protected].
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Heaven Is Calling
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November 2nd, 2024 - Joining us on this All Souls’ Day is Fr. Wade Menezes from the Fathers of Mercy.
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We Don’t Imagine Heaven Enough
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October 26th, 2024 - When you think of the communion of saints, the “great cloud of witnesses,” what do you picture in your mind? Do you think about the different levels of glory? Do you realize how each saint is full to capacity with the love of God? With the Solemnity of All Saints coming up soon, let’s picture Heaven together on this episode of The Spirit World.
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October Open Forum
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October 19th, 2024 - October is chock-full of saint commemorations. It’s also dedicated to the Holy Rosary. And because of Halloween, even the secular culture is thinking about spirits, both holy and otherwise.
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Bl. Carlo Acutis... Not Just For Kids
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October 12th, 2024 - Blessed Carlo Acutis, who will be Saint Carlo next year, is well-known as being the first saint from the millennial generation. And even though he was only 15 when he died, Blessed Carlo Acutis is not just a saint for kids. His spirituality is extremely deep and powerful. On this episode of The Spirit World let’s grow spiritually through the example of Blessed Carlo Acutis.
info_outlineJul 20th, 2024 - Have you ever wondered why icons are so special? Icons are windows into the invisible world. And our Eastern Catholic brothers have a very robust understanding of the role of icons in prayer. On this episode of The Spirit World, Debbie and Adam welcome from the Fr. Thomas Loya, pastor of Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer Glen, Illinois, and host of EWTN’s Light of the East, to discuss everything about icons.
To obtain icons by Fr. Loya, we recommend contacting St. Vladimir's Seminary Press or Nelson’s Religious Gifts in Steubenville, Ohio.