Season Three: Episode Twenty - The Fisherman & The Vessel of Election
Release Date: 06/26/2024
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In this episode, Father Anthony, O.F.M., and Sister Catherine, T.O.R., explore the rich history and deep significance of the Chrism Mass. They delve into the ceremony itself, highlighting the rituals and traditions involved. Additionally, they discuss the meaning and use of the Holy Oils that are blessed during this sacred service, highlighting their importance in the life of the Church and the sacramental practices of the faithful. To dive directly into the heart of this episode: 39:05 To listen to the sermon referred to in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-1201R2iXk
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March 19th is the Feast of St. Joseph, a day dedicated to honoring the steadfast protector of the Holy Family. In this episode, we delve into Saint Joseph's significant role as a loving husband and devoted father, reflecting on his unwavering faith and strength. We explore how we can draw inspiration from his virtues to enhance our own lives in meaningful ways. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we give you our hearts and our souls.
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*This episode was first released on March 14, 2022! In this episode, we discuss our favorite Lenten hymns, delving into their spiritual meaning. We also discuss how we can use music to help lift our souls closer to God, even during this penitential season.
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In this episode, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine delve into the powerful message of Jesus' parable about two men who went to the temple to pray. Themes of justification by faith, humility, repentance, self-righteousness, and salvation inspire us to reflect on our own lives and spiritual journeys. You can read the parable here: Luke 18:10-14
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In this episode, Father and Sister discuss the upcoming Season of Septuagesima and how to embrace this time to prepare for the best Lenten Season ever. #aimhigherpodcast
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In this episode, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine discuss the upcoming feast of Candlemas Day, which is celebrated on February 2nd. Father Anthony also reads from Father Francis Weiser's book, "The Holyday Book," which includes a chapter dedicated to this particular feast. The chapter explores the history of Candlemas as well as the customs associated with it from various countries, leading to some interesting discussion points. The words of the song sung in the province of Vorarlberg: Hail, glorious herald, holy light, God sends you from His Heaven bright, Your cheerful glow and golden...
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As you all know, we are looking forward to the year 2025! With this in mind, we have chosen "Growing Closer to God" as this year's theme. This topic is wonderfully broad, allowing us to explore many meaningful aspects. Our hope is that all of our listeners will share this excitement.
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In this episode, Father and Sister share some memorable moments from Christmas and Epiphany weekend, along with their goals for the upcoming year. They hope that our listeners will join them in their excitement for deepening their love for God.
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In this episode, we discuss the Christmas Season, focusing on the Epiphany. We can learn many lessons from the Three Kings, our forefathers in the Faith. *This episode was first released on January 4, 2023.
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Many of us know the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas." While it's a catchy tune, it also has a deeper meaning. In this episode, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine delve into the song's origins, accompanied by a coloring book created by two of our parishioners. If you would like to obtain a copy of the coloring book, please contact Sister Catherine at [email protected]. Links to the episodes mentioned in this podcast: The Christmas Carol: A Catholic Perspective https://youtu.be/7IBxeJuPKq0 The Angels & US https://youtu.be/Pf4HfeeW1Oc
info_outlineIn this episode, we discuss the two pillars of the Church - Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
Though Peter and Paul had some differences, their unity is symbolized by their love of Christ, which they embraced on their way to martyrdom.
Read along with Father from 1 Corinthians 12: 1-20
"Now concerning spiritual things, my brethren, I would not have you ignorant. You know that when you were heathens, you went to dumb idols, according as you were led. Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man, speaking by the Spirit of God, saith Anathema to Jesus. And no man can say the Lord Jesus, but by the Holy Ghost. Now there are diversities of graces, but the same Spirit; And there are diversities of ministries, but the same Lord;
And there are diversities of operations, but the same God, who worketh all in all. And the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man unto profit. To one indeed, by the Spirit, is given the word of wisdom: and to another, the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit; To another, faith in the same spirit; to another, the grace of healing in one Spirit; To another, the working of miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, the discerning of spirits; to another, diverse kinds of tongues; to another, interpretation of speeches.
But all these things one and the same Spirit worketh, dividing to every one according as he will. For as the body is one, and hath many members; and all the members of the body, whereas they are many, yet are one body, so also is Christ. For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free; and in one Spirit we have all been made to drink. For the body also is not one member, but many. If the foot should say, because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
And if the ear should say, because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? If the whole body were the eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? But now God hath set the members every one of them in the body as it hath pleased him. And if they all were one member, where would be the body? But now there are many members indeed, yet one body."