Aim Higher Podcast! Stories Jesus Told: The Pharisee and The Publican
Release Date: 02/27/2025
Aim Higher Podcast Replay! The Pursuit of Virtue: Perfection with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD
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This episode was first released on January 27, 2023. This bonus episode kicks off a new monthly series: The Pursuit of Virtue. Every month, we will discuss a virtue and provide guidance on how to obtain it.
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Aim Higher Podcast! Interview with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD
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In this much-anticipated episode, Sister Catherine interviews His Excellency Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD. You will learn about his childhood, his decision to enter the seminary, and some of his favorite things!
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Aim Higher Podcast! Saint of the Month: St. John Bosco
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Welcome to a new series! Each month, we will explore the lives of the many wonderful saints in the Catholic Church. In this episode, we focus on a beloved figure: St. John Bosco. From a very young age, he desired not only to become a priest but also to help young boys and men grow to become children of God. Don't worry—there is someone connected to St. John Bosco who also worked to support young girls and women during that time. Tune in to this episode to find out more! Here is the link to the movie we mentioned: https://youtu.be/ltWjqmxxBK8?si=ikjsodSBQHKMiVof Serve the Lord joyfully!
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Aim Higher Podcast! The Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord
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Happy New Year to our listeners! In this episode, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine recap the events of 2025 and share what they are looking forward to in 2026. They also discuss the Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord, guided by the written Sunday Sermon from Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD. Throughout the episode, they explore the profound significance of the Circumcision of Christ and the bestowing of His Holy Name. We delve into the “continual sacrifices” Jesus made from infancy and discuss how our own vows— in marriage, religious life, single life and Baptism — allow us to...
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Replay! Aim Higher Podcast: Favorite Christmas Traditions
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This episode was first released in December 2022. In this episode, we discuss Christmas! We talk about how to get inspiration from this Holy Season. We even talk about our favorite memories, traditions, songs, and more!
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Aim Higher Podcast: Bonus! Ember Days with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD
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In this episode, Bishop Giles and Sister Catherine talk about Ember Days. They explain the history of these days and how they can help us grow spiritually. They discuss the importance of fasting and reflection during this time and how these practices can deepen our faith and enhance our spiritual lives.
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Aim Higher Podcast: Bad Example and Scandal
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Pax et Bonum! In this episode, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine talk about what makes a bad example and how it can lead to scandal, especially in relation to sins against charity. They discuss how negative actions can mislead others and cause harm. Deo Gratias!
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Aim Higher Podcast: Sins Against Charity
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In this episode, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine talk about sins against charity. The main sins are hating God and others, being lazy, feeling envy, and causing scandal. Without charity, faith and hope will profit us nothing, for God will not open the gates of His Kingdom except for those who love Him. To skip the catching up with us portion of this episode, skip to the 29:30 mark.
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Replay! Aim Higher Podcast - The Last Great Feast
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This episode was first released on October 27, 2023 In this episode, we discuss the article Father Anthony wrote for our publication The Seraph for November. He broke down All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day, & All Souls' Day as a guide to help us end the Liturgical Year with a sense of hope that will drive our love for the faith. As promised, here is the short form of the Baptismal Vows: "I renounce Satan and all his works and I pledge myself to Jesus Christ forever!"
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Aim Higher Podcast: Sins Against Hope
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In this episode of the Aim Higher Podcast, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine discuss the sins against hope, which are presumption and despair. They begin by defining presumption, which manifests as an unrealistic confidence in one’s own abilities or a mistaken belief that one can achieve salvation without the necessary effort or grace from God. Then they address despair, emphasizing its profound impact on the soul. Despair is a loss of trust in God’s goodness and mercy, which can create a heavy burden of hopelessness. Together, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine offer listeners a...
info_outlineIn 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