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In this episode, we conclude season 16 by remembering with gratitude all the things God has done and is doing in our lives. We reflect on the importance of allowing our hearts to be drawn into beauty in the midst of both joy and sorrow. We also talk about maturity vs self reliance, allowing ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit, and the relationship between trust and receptivity. Thank you dear friends for journeying with us this season! You will be in our prayers this summer and we are excited about whatâs in store this Fall!
Heatherâs One Thing - All to Bless You and Low (Live) by Kory Miller
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Magdala Grove
Michelleâs One Thing - I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. ThĂ©rĂšse of Lisieux by Fr. Jean Delaby
Journal Questions:
Pause and take a moment to notice the surrounding beauty. What do I notice? How might the Lord be speaking to me through this beauty? Am I perplexed by the mystery of how God is working in my life? How might He be working all things for good in this season? How do I keep my union with the Lord? What is coming against that right now? In my suffering and darkness, where do I turn my face? Am I allowing myself to be led or am I trying to control? What is the Lord inviting me to do this summer?Discussion Questions:
Are you in a season where it is difficult to be grateful? Why or why not? In the midst of regular life, what is taking you away from union with God? How have you encountered the love of God in your life? God is always doing something new. How can you breathe in new hope? What are you looking forward to this summer?Quote to Ponder:
âTo limit your desires and your hopes is to misunderstand Godâs infinite goodness!â (St. Therese of Lisieux)
Scripture for Lectio:
âRemember the wonders he has done, his miraclesâŠâ (Psalm 105:5)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - House of Joppa
01:00 - Intro
01:51 - Welcome
04:18 - Whatâs Been on Our Minds
09:35 - Union with God
10:43 - Year of Hope
13:32 - Abiding
17:30 - Maturing of Love
19:20 - Turning to God
22:04 - Favorite Moments from Season 16
26:31 - What We are Looking Forward to this Summer
33:20 - Final Thoughts
34:59 - One Things
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In this episode, we conclude our conversation on life transitions with Michelleâs husband, Chris Benzinger. We focus on the second and third steps in walking through transitions: releasing with trust and redeeming with hope. We talk about God wanting to redeem our past, the need to let go of the ways weâve failed, and how God wants to do something new in the future. We also reflect on the importance of ceremony to conclude a season, the four responses to a loss, and why we should share our hopes for the future with God.
Heatherâs One Thing - Return to the Heart: The Biblical Spirituality of St. Augustine's Confessions by Dr. Shane Owens
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Mediterranean Chicken Bowls
Michelleâs One Thing - Belovedness: Overcoming Your Inner Critic - A Lyrical Devotional by Sarah Kroger
Chrisâ One Thing - Running a 5k with his daughter Lilly
Journal Questions:
What was good about the previous season of my life? Am I grieving or still carrying hurts? What is God specifically asking me to release from this past season? In this next season of my life, what is one thing God is making new? What is one hope I have for this next season of my life?Creative Prompt:
Take a bookmark and decorate it with your hopes for the next season and place it in your Bible. It will serve as a reminder in the next chapter of your life.Discussion Questions:
Reflect back upon the past few years and choose one big or small transition in your life. What is one thing you are grateful for in the past season of your life? What is God calling you to release with trust from that past season? As you look to this current season, what action can you take to ceremonialize the end of an old season and create the foundation for a new season? Are you able to name what you desire? Why or why not? How are you responding to loss in your current season of life? What is something new God is doing in the current season of your life?Quote to Ponder:
âRemember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not. See I am doing something new. Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?â (Isaiah 43:18)
Scripture for Lectio:
âBut now thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, and formed you O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; and you are mine.â (Isaiah 43:1)
Sponsor - Karol Coffee Co.:
This weekâs sponsor is more than just a coffee company. Karol Coffee Co. was inspired by the life and work of one of the most beloved saints of the modern era: Karol WojtyĆa, better known to the world as Pope St. John Paul II. His life was a testimony to courage, joy, and cultivating beauty that draws souls into union with Jesus and one other. From his days as a young priest in Nazi-occupied Poland to his years leading the global Church, St. John Paul II consistently called people to embrace truth, goodness, and beauty in every aspect of their lives. Karol Coffee Co. seeks to carry on that mission in a small but meaningful way â by bringing community, love, and joy into the heart of our everyday routines through coffee.Founded by Nate and Megan Whipple, a faithful Catholic couple rooted in mission, Karol Coffee Co. began humbly in 2022 as a simple garage-based roasting operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. What started as a passion project quickly became something greater, thanks to the encouragement and support of fellow Catholics and coffee enthusiasts. In just a short time, their venture has grown into a thriving small business that now serves customers all over the country.
In an age when many of our purchases inadvertently support massive corporations with values often at odds with our own, supporting small, Catholic-owned businesses has never been more important. Karol Coffee Co. offers an alternative: ethically-sourced, traceable coffees roasted with care and intention. Each batch is crafted not only for flavor but with the desire to honor the dignity of those who cultivate the beans and to support communities around the world.
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But beyond the coffee itself, what makes Karol Coffee Co. truly remarkable is the heart behind it. Nate and Megan have built their business around community and mission. Itâs about more than just selling beans; itâs about creating opportunities for people to encounter beauty, truth, and goodness in the midst of their everyday lives, and to share that with the people around them. They have a passion for creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds and walks of life to experience connection and unity through the shared love of coffee and beauty.
Weâd love for you to get to know them and become part of their growing community. You can visit their website at www.karolcoffeeco.com to explore their current offerings, sign up for a subscription, or learn more about the mission behind the brand. You can also follow along with them on Instagram @karolcoffeeco.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Karol Coffee Co.
01:36 - Intro
02:26 - Welcome
03:13 - Releasing with Trust
07:26 - Your Past Seasons
13:24 - Four Responses to Loss
16:55 - Our Responses to Losses in Life
25:56 - Redeem with Hope
27: 30 - Redemption in Our Lives
33:29 - One Things
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In this episode, Chris Benzinger joins us to discuss navigating big and small life transitions. We have all probably found ourselves on the other end of a transition feeling unfulfilled or confused. Chris takes us through a reflection of Joshua leading the Israelites across the Jordan and relates it to change in our lives. We talk about why it can be difficult to move on from blessings of the past and how remembering with gratitude is the first step in walking through transitions. We also discuss the practice of taking memorial stones with us to remember the Lordâs blessings, giving thanks in all circumstances, and growing a lens of gratitude. Join us for part two next week!
Heatherâs One Thing - Festival of Praise at Franciscan University
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Sacramental transitions
Michelleâs One Thing - Chris!
Chrisâ One Thing - Michelle :)
Journal Questions:
What transitions am I currently going through? How have I experienced transition in the past? What do I need to remember with gratitude? What truth is the Lord speaking to me in my current circumstances?Discussion Questions:
What are you most grateful for in your recent transitions in life? What did the Father show you about His character in the previous season? What are the greatest fears you experience when facing transition? How will you allow space in your heart as you experience changes in your season of life? How can you embrace both the grief of what has ended and the joy of the new adventure in your transition?Quote to Ponder:
âAnd the Lord said to Joshua, âCommand the priests who bear the ark of the testimony to come up out of the Jordan.â Joshua therefore commanded the priests, âCome up out of the Jordan.â And when the priests bearing the ark of the covenant of the Lord came up from the midst of the Jordan, and the soles of the priestsâ feet were lifted up on dry ground, the waters of the Jordan returned to their place and overflowed all its banks, as before.â (Josua 4:15-18)
Scripture for Lectio:
âRejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Godâs will for you in Christ Jesus.â (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Our Holy Home
01:18 - Intro
02:09 - Welcome
04:42 - Big and Small Transitions
05:15 - Three Step Process
06:38 - Remember with Gratitude
09:18 - Memorial Stones
13:48 - Planting a Sense of Gratitude
15:05 - Stones of Remembrance in Our Lives
23:00 - Godâs Promises
25:49 - Reflection Question and Activity
28:06 - One Things
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In this episode, we reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis. We talk about how, during his Pontificate, Pope Francis emphasized joy and, through his example, helped us remember to embody this joy in our daily lives to bring others into the Church. We also acknowledge how God has used Pope Francis to speak to us through his writings and discuss which of these writings most profoundly impacted us, how we can pray for our next Pope, and share what we think will be his lasting legacy.
Heatherâs One Thing - Her Parents
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Firm Foundation by Cody Carnes (and the Maverick City Music Remix ;))
Michelleâs One Thing - Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington , NC
Other Resources Mentioned:
Papal Homily on the Revolution of Tenderness Pope Francisâ Surprise TED Talk Patris Corde - Apostolic Letter Dilexit Nos - Encyclical Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel) - Apostolic Exhortation List of Cardinals attending the ConclaveAbiding Together Episodes on Pope Francisâ Writings:
The Joy of the Gospel Study Rejoice and Be Glad Study The Sacred Heart (three part series) Câest la Confiance (two part series) Revolution of TendernessJournal Questions:
How have I been blessed by Pope Francisâ pontificate? In what ways do I experience the Gospel as Lent without Easter? How can I embrace the lessons Pope Francis has taught me throughout his papacy in my life? How can I pray for the Church during the conclave?Discussion Questions:
How did you receive the news of Pope Francisâ passing? How can we live out Pope Francisâ vision of the Church as a field hospital in our own lives? Which of Pope Francisâ writings left an impactful impression on you? Whatâs one word you would use to describe Pope Francisâ legacy?Quote to Ponder:
"Joy adapts and changes, but it always endures, even as a flicker of life born of our personal certainty that, when everything is said and done, we are infinitely loved." (Pope Francis)
Scripture for Lectio:
âMay the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.â (Romans 15:13)
Sponsor - Glory: Womenâs Conference:
This weekâs episode is sponsored by the Glory: Womenâs Conference hosted by Steubenville Conferences and our very own Heather Khym! We want to invite you to join Heather, Michelle, and our dear friends Debbie Herbeck, Sarah Kaczmarek, Monica Richards, and Sarah Kroger who will be leading us in worship, this June 6-8 in Steubenville, Ohio as we gather with women across generations and seek Godâs presence.
We are just about one month out from the Glory: Womenâs Conference and tickets are still available! This is the first one and we want you to be part of it, especially since itâs over Pentecost weekend and we know the Holy Spirit will be showing up in big ways.
The conference schedule will include talks, worship, prayer experiences, and the opportunity to interact with fellow Abiding Together listeners and new friends from all over who will be flying in. Heather and Michelle would absolutely love to meet you. Whether you come with your Abiding Together small group, with a close friend, or on your own, we canât wait to gather in fellowship with you.
Visit steubenvilleconferences.com/events/glory for more information or to register!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Glory: Womenâs Conference
01:10 - Intro
02:01 - Welcome
04:14 - How We Found Out
07:02 - His Funeral and the Upcoming Conclave
08:30 - A Grace-filled Time
09:54 - Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel)
13:36 - The Church as a Field Hospital
15:52 - Revolution of Tenderness
18:26 - The Lord Deeply Cares for Us
19:48 - Dilexit Nos (The Sacred Heart)
20:27 - The Holy Spirit and the Holy Family
21:12 - His Lasting Legacy
26:08 - How Can We Pray?
29:52 - One Things
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In this episode, we conclude our Lenten book study by focusing on the epilogue and sharing ideas on how to prepare for the Triduum. During Holy Week, our Lord invites us to join Him on His Paschal journey. We reflect on how He takes on our suffering, sin, and brokenness and brings them to the Father so that death may be destroyed forever. We also talk about the importance of remembering how God has transformed our lives, the call to âbe not afraidâ, and how our Lord is restoring our deepest identities. You are in our prayers dear friends, and we will see you again in the Easter season!
Heatherâs One Thing - Glory: Womenâs Gathering (June 6th-8th 2025)
Heatherâs Other One Thing - The Pause App from Wild at Heart
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Peaceful Guitar Playlist from Spotify
Michelleâs One Thing - Everything about Easter (the Liturgy, flowers, decorationsâŠeverything!)
Announcement:
We will be taking a two week break for Easter and will see you again on May 5th!
Journal Questions:
Where do I need the Lord to grow my capacity? Where do I still need resurrection? What sorrowful places in my life need a reminder of the Lordâs victory? Where in my life do I despise or push away or idolize my humanity?Discussion Questions:
How can you embrace a kingdom mindset this Holy Week? What has been your Jubilee story? How do you see your humanity as an obstacle rather than a gift to the world? How does the Lord want to personally and individually restore your humanity?Quote to Ponder:
âThere are ways of being crucified that do not involve rough wood and heavy nails, but a love beyond our capacity to love, which means a love that has been given to us by God.â (Catherine Doherty)
Scripture for Lectio:
âThe next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, âHosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, The King of Israel!â Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written: âdo not be afraid daughter of Zion; look your king is coming, sitting on a donkeyâs colt.ââ (John 12:12-15)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Mary Powathil
01:25 - Intro
02:18 - Welcome
03:44 - Our Personal Resurrection Stories
05:24 - Do Not Be Afraid
08:10 - Speaking Truth
09:39 - Honor and Honesty
11:09 - Restoration of Our Deepest Identities
13:14 - The Importance of Remembering
15:13 - Humanity
17:11 - An Individual and Unique Love
17:49 - Pray for Priests and Holy Week Services
21:03 - The Tears that Fell
22:49 - One Things
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In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapter 9 and the conclusion. We reflect on the goodness of God and why we need not be afraid even when we do not understand what He is doing or how He is working in our lives. We also talk about how the Holy Spirit is like a salve to the wounds in our life, the importance of taking the authority weâve been given by God, and why hungering and thirsting for God allows us to grow in intimacy with Him.
Heatherâs One Thing - Healing Prayers and Renunciations by Dr. Bob Schuchts
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Mango Salsa Recipe
Michelleâs One Thing - The Way of Love by Marie Miller
Journal Questions:
How can I make Jubilee a lifestyle? How does my heart respond to the unexpected works and movements of the Holy Spirit? Where in my life do I need to welcome the Holy Spirit? Where does the Lord want to liberate me?Discussion Questions:
How can you embrace the spirit of Jubilee and not the letter of Jubilee? How will you embrace the sacraments, pilgrimages, and indulgences this year? Where in your heart do you feel like you need to be cautious and protective with the Lord? What are the things in your life filling you with a false satiation? What are the graces youâve received this Lent?Quote to Ponder:
âFor that reason, the Jubilee 2025 is a highly appropriate time for individuals and communities to enter more deeply into the life of the Holy Spirit.â (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bergsma, Page 111)
âWhat are some practical steps to bring jubilee into our hearts? How do we embrace the Spirit of jubilee and not the letter of jubilee? How do we make good use of 2025 and the years following? How do we make jubilee a lifestyle? How do we sustain liberty? There are three simple answers: sacraments, pilgrimages, and indulgences.â (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bergsma, Page 113)
Scripture for Lectio:
"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.â (2 Corinthians 3:17)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - West Coast Catholic
01:30 - Intro
02:06 - Welcome
05:20 - Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote
06:20 - The Holy Spirit
08:40 - A Salve to Our Wounds
10:28 - He is Good
12:28 - In the School of the Holy Spirit
14:23 - Sacraments, Pilgrimages, and Indulgences
18:31 - Taking Authority
20:30 - Are We Hungry Enough?
22:44 - Stirring Up Hunger
24:44 - The Price of Liberation
27:40 - Graces Received During Lent
29:09 - One Things
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In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 7 & 8. We reflect on the many ways Jesus wants to make us whole, by exercising the evil out of our lives, forgiving our sins, and leading us to freedom. We also compare that to what the enemy is trying to do, make us feel alone, scatter the pieces of our heart, and bring us out of communion with each other and with God. Jesus wants to love us into healing and is waiting for our invitation. It is up to us to open the door and allow Jesus to enter ever deeper into our hearts.
Heatherâs One Thing - Authentic Masculinity and Intimacy with Jesus - A Pints with Aquinas Episode w/ John Eldredge (YouTube) (Spotify)
Heatherâs Other One Thing - Songs in the Desert Spotify Playlist
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - March Madness
Michelleâs One Thing - She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood by Suzanne Bilodeau
Other Resources Mentioned:
Daily Examen The Song âWhen I Forgetâ by Amanda CookAnnouncement:
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Journal Questions:
Have I experienced the revelation of Christâs identity as the Messiah in a personal way? What little parts of my heart has the Lord been restoring this Lent? How has God been personally restoring my relationship with Him, exorcising me from evil, and bringing me into relationship with my neighbor? Spend time in prayer and meditate on the image of a door with locks on it. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you: What is the name of this lock?Discussion Questions:
How has my heart been pierced by this intricate story of salvation? What are you feasting on in relation to your fasting this Lent? âWe all need exorcism.â How do you see this truth in your own heart and life? Where can you invite the Holy Spirit into my heart for restoration?Quote to Ponder:
âEven though he is God in the flesh and could organize his ministry in any way, notice that Jesus chose: (1) relationship with God, (2) exorcism of evil, and (3) relationship with neighbor. Deliverance flows from God, not man.â (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bergsma, Page 72-73)
Scripture for Lectio:
âTruly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.â (Matt 18:18)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Heritage Retreat Center
01:23 - Intro
02:15 - Welcome
03:26 - Deliverance Comes from the Lord
04:59 - A World at War
07:19 - Back to Nazareth
08:48 - Bringing the Many Parts Together
10:15 - He is Who He Says He is
11:32 - A Continuous Liberation and Invitation
14:09 - The Arrows the Hit Our Soul
16:39 - We All Need Exorcism
19:28 - Feasting on the Holy Spirit
21:29 - The Power of Confession
25:36 - One Things
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In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 5 & 6. We talk about the original roots of jubilee in the Old Testament, if the Israelites actually observed the jubilee, and how the Dead Sea Scrolls are relevant to jubilee. We also reflect on the importance of prophetic voices, the need to prepare for Sabbath, and why having an open heart allows the Lord to exceed our expectations.
Heatherâs One Thing - Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls Video Series with Dr. John Bergsma and Fr. Dave Pivonka
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - How Change Occurs Series Part 1 and Part 2 from Restore the Glory Podcast
Michelleâs One Thing - The House of David (Trailer)
Announcement:
Itâs not too late to order your copy of âJesus and the Jubileeâ at the St. Paul Center with promo code âABIDE15â for 15% off. There are also bulk discounts available.
Journal Questions:
What areas are the smallest and weakest in my life that God wants to magnify in the Jubilee? What are the laws and rituals of the Catholic Faith that I ignore or overlook? How did the Lord design you to rest? Where are the parts of my life where I say âthis is as good as itâs gonna get?â When in my life has God exceeded my expectations?Discussion Questions:
How are you putting the Jubilee into practice? How can I prepare my heart and my life for deeper rest? When are you tempted to offer something up that the Lord didnât ask you to offer up? Who are the prophetic voices of hope and repentance in your life?Quote to Ponder:
âJeremiah decreed that the land would rest seventy years â one for each missed Sabbath year â before the Lord would fulfill his promises, provided Israel repented and had an obedient heart.â (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bersgma, Page 57)
Scripture for Lectio:
âThe Spirit of the Lord God is upon me. Because the Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted.He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison to those who are bound. To proclaim the year of Godâs favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn.â (Isaiah 61:1-2)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - The Inspired Living
01:00 - Intro
01:52 - Welcome
02:32 - Scripture Verse
03:08 - Our Roots in the Old Testament
05:20 - Did the Jews Practice the Jubilee Year?
06:42 - Times and Places of Grace
08:16 - You Prepare for Sabbath
10:03 - Come Back to Your First Love
12:42 - Settling for Bondage
13:32 - Prophetic Voices
16:14 - The Dead Sea Scrolls
18:45 - Letting Go of Our Expectations
22:17 - One Things
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In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 3 & 4. We discuss the Ten Commandments, how they teach us to say yes to true freedom, and why our voluntary yes helps us live in deeper communion with God and those around us. We also reflect on finding Eden in our Churches or homes, discovering our golden calves, and the significance of doing our daily duty well.
Heatherâs One Thing - Abundance of Grace Prints
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Vickie, Chris, and Fr. Patrick at Holy Trinity and St. Michael's Parishes in Kewaskum, WI (See the picture on our website here)
Michelleâs One Thing - The Richest Leprechaun in Ireland by Elise Daniel
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Journal Questions:
How is my experience of the Church being broken open and expanded throughout this study? Where have I been filling myself with things other than the Lord? Where have I been the unfaithful bride to the Lord? How do I rationalize your idols and areas of bondage in daily life? Do I allow myself to rest well and rest deeply?Discussion Questions:
How can we create a space in our home for people to rest? How have you experienced authentic freedom and sanctity in the ânoâsâ of Christianity and the Commandments? What external and internal structures in different areas of your life help to sustain your freedom? How are you tempted to replace the honest work of doing your daily duty well with other good things?Quote to Ponder:
âBut they lacked the garden-sanctuary of Eden. The Israelites were going to need a place where God could walk and talk with his children. Also, they had a long journey ahead through the desert to the Promised Land, a land flowing with milk and honey (an image of Eden), so their meeting-place with God had to be portable. Therefore, Moses went back up the mountain to get instructions for the tabernacle. The tabernacle would be a portable Eden, a place of communion and rest.â (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bergsma, Page 38)
Scripture for Lectio:
âEvery fifty years, the Day of Atonement also marked the beginning of the jubilee year. God commanded Moses on the day of atonement you shall send abroad the trumpet throughout all your land. And you shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants; it shall be a jubilee for you, when each of you shall return to his property and each of you shall return to his family.â (Leviticus 25: 9â10)
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Sign up for our newsletter Instagram Facebook Online Trading Post StoreTimestamps:
00:00 - Camp Wojtyla
01:32 - Intro
02:24 - Welcome
05:43 - Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote
07:11 - Finding Eden Today
10:18 - True Freedom
15:22 - Enslaved to the Little Things
17:28 - In Right Order
18:37 - Our Golden Caves
20:24 - The Bride that is Unfaithful
21:39 - What We Need for Freedom
23:34 - Doing Our Daily Duty Well
25:05 - Trusting in Godâs Provision
28:19 - One Things
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In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 1 & 2. We reflect on how God originally designed us in the Garden of Eden, how the lies and idols we invite into our lives strip away this identity, and how the Jubilee is a time of restoration. We also dive deep into the biblical significance of the ten plagues, why tearing down our idols is a painful process, and the beauty of hoping for a good not yet seen.
Heatherâs One Thing - The Festival of Praise at Franciscan University and the song Fall Like Rain
Heatherâs Other One Thing - Ascensionâs Holy Bible â The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition Premium
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Those who live in Lafayette and attended an event at the University of Louisiana
Sister Miriamâs Other One Thing - Jean Valjean: Bought with a Price (a scene from the 1998 Les Miserables with Liam Neesen)
Michelleâs One Thing - Her recent trip with family to the Dominican Republic
Jesus and the Jubilee Reading Schedule:
March 10th: Chapters 1 & 2 March 17th: Chapters 3 & 4 March 24th: Chapters 5 & 6 March 31st: Chapters 7 & 8 April 7th: Chapter 9 & Conclusion April 14th: Epilogue and Preparing for the Triduum and EasterAnnouncement:
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Journal Questions:
How can I embrace freedom, family, and fullness this Lent? What is the Lord inviting me to this Lent? What gift is He trying to give me? What does the Holy Spirit want to co-create with me this Lent? What idols do I sense the Lord destroying in my life?Discussion Questions:
How are you approaching a Jubilee Lent differently? What is taking up more room in your life than it needs to? How do you see Lent as a season of hardship versus a season of restoration? How can you press into prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to open yourself up to freedom this Lent?Quotes to Ponder:
âThe Story of the biblical jubilee does not begin with Leviticus 25, the first chapter where the institution is mentioned. The jubilee is at its heart an act of restoration, which means it recreates and reestablishes a situation that existed beforehand. And what is that situation? Itâs the Good Creation!â (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bergsma, Page 9)
Scripture for Lectio:
âGod saw all that he had made, and it was very good.â (Genesis 1:31)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Into the Deep
01:34 - Intro
02:27 - Welcome
04:30 - Back to the Garden
08:38 - Our Need for Jubilee
10:22 - What is Taking Up Room in Our Hearts?
12:10 - Approaching Lent Differently
14:19 - Five Identities
16:10 - Restoring what was Lost
18:31 - A Glimpse into Full Restoration
20:41 - Self-Reliance vs Communion
22:38 - The Ten Plagues
24:26 - Spiritual Slavery
25:53 - God is Trying to Help You
27:30 - Continual Conversion
28:30 - Hope and Patience
31:35 - One Things
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In this episode, we begin our Lenten book study âJesus and the Jubileeâ and welcome the author, Dr. John Bergsma, to the podcast! Dr. Bergsma shares his powerful conversion story during the Great Jubilee Year in 2000 and why he felt called to write a book about this Jubilee Year of Hope. We also reflect on this Jubilee year as a time of abundant grace, why Reconciliation is the Sacrament of Jubilee, and how we can engage the virtue of hope this Lenten season.
Heatherâs One Thing - Fathering Sons by Dominic Polito
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Floriani (Chants of Deliverance CD) (Spotify)
Michelleâs One Thing - Jesus and the Jubilee
Dr. Bergsmaâs One Thing - Dr. Scott Hahnâs meditations on âThe Seven Last Words of Christâ. (Sign up to be sent a weekly video reflection during Lent)
Announcement:
Itâs not too late to order your copy of âJesus and the Jubileeâ at the St. Paul Center with promo code âABIDE15â for 15% off. There are also bulk discounts available.
Journal Questions:
How does the Lord want to invite me more deeply into the Jubilee Year? What am I seeking freedom from this Lent? How can I approach Lent with a spirit of hope? What do I need to repent of this Lent?Discussion Questions:
What is your current understanding of the Jubilee? How have you experienced interior miracles from the Lord? What stuck out to you from Dr. Bergsmaâs statement: âThe Sacrament of Reconciliation is a perpetual Jubileeâ? What is a miracle you want to pray for this Lent?Quote to Ponder:
âIâm convinced in my heart that the proper response to the announcement of Jubilee 2025 should be joy, hope, and excitement. Lived well, this Jubilee Year can be a moment of miracle and grace for all of us, a kind of yearlong spiritual Christmas season in which we daily awake to open the gifts of grace that God our Father so lovingly gives us.â (Dr. John Bergsma)
Scripture for Lectio:
âThe Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lordâs favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to grant to those who mourn in Zionâ to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified. They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.â (Isaiah 61:1-4)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - CORDA
01:34 - Intro
02:26 - Welcome
04:55 - Dr. Bergsmaâs Conversion Story
12:58 - The Jubilee Year of Hope is a Time of Grace
16:07 - St. Pope John Paul II
17:35 - The Inspiration to Write Jesus and the Jubilee
21:29 - Why the Jubilee Year is a Personal Experience
28:16 - Reconciliation is the Sacrament of Jubilee
31:38 - Engaging the Virtue of Hope
37:38 - Hope in Prayer
40:12 - One Things
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In this episode, we talk about spiritual mentorship and being formed in Jesus. We reflect on the spiritual mentors who have journeyed with us and share stories about the lessons that have shaped who we are today. We also talk about why comparison crushes our ability to receive, our calling to make disciples of all nations, and how the daily witness of our lives is an answer to this call.
Heatherâs One Thing - Fix You (Live from the O2 Arena) by Jacob Collier and Chris Martin
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Dr. Christin McIntyre on the Restore the Glory Podcast and her lectures on Thomistic Psychology (Part 1) (Part 2)
Michelleâs One Thing - Dr. Mary Lou and Chris OâGrady and letting us use their beach home
Announcement:
Join us for our Lenten Study beginning March 5th, 2025 as we journey through âJesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of Godâs Favorâ by Dr. John Bergsma. We look forward to sitting at the feet of a leading scholar as we unpack what the Lord has in store for us in the year of Jubilee.
Order your copy at the St. Paul Center with promo code âABIDE15â for 15% off. There are also bulk discounts available. The St. Paul Center just restocked their inventory so they have plenty of books for you to order!
Journal Questions:
Who has mentored me throughout my life? Who have I mentored throughout my life? How have I failed to acknowledge the humanity of my mentors? What intentional âyesesâ can I give to mentoring or being mentored in this season?Discussion Questions:
What were the practical ways that you were able to receive mentorship in your life? What parts of the Face of God did my mentors reveal to me despite their own brokenness? How have your peers mentored you in different seasons? Who can you help discover & release their gifts to the world?Quote to Ponder:
âModern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he listens to teachers, it is because they are witnesses.â (Pope Paul VI, On Evangelization in the Modern World)
Scripture for Lectio:
âHow, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: âHow beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!â (Romans 10:14-15)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Hallow
01:23 - Intro
02:15 - Welcome
03:26 - The Loss of a Mentor
05:20 - Receiving and Giving
06:40 - Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote
07:16 - Michelleâs Mentors
11:26 - Sisterâs Mentors
15:02 - Heatherâs Mentors
18:04 - Sitting at Each Otherâs Feet
18:50 - St. Pope John Paul II
19:47 - The Next Generation
22:06 - Spiritual and Biological Grandparents
25:04 - We are Called to Disciple
26:36 - Where You are Standing is Holy Ground
28:13 - Giving Our Yes to Jesus
30:56 - Speaking Blessings
32:10 - One Things
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In this episode, we celebrate eight years of abiding together with you! We want to celebrate what God has done and is doing in not only our lives, but also in yours. We reflect on why we started the podcast and how our hearts still echo with a desire to help women grow closer to our Lord through communion with others. We share why we surrender the podcast to the Holy Spirit, how weâve navigated supporting each other through different seasons of life, and what our hopes are for the future of the podcast. Most of all, we want to thank you for how youâve received our vulnerability, your openness to us and the Lord, and your steadfastness in journeying with us along the way.
Heatherâs One Thing - Jubilee Spotify Playlist
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Our very first episode - Coffee, Unity, and Companionship
Michelleâs One Thing - Our listeners! We are so grateful for you!
Announcement:
Join us for our Lenten Study beginning March 5th, 2025 as we journey through âJesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of Godâs Favorâ by Dr. John Bergsma. We look forward to sitting at the feet of a leading scholar as we unpack what the Lord has in store for us in the year of Jubilee.
Order your copy at the St. Paul Center with promo code âABIDE15â for 15% off. There are also bulk discounts available. While âJesus and the Jubileeâ is currently backordered, the St. Paul Center expects a new shipment of books later this week and plans to fulfill your orders by late February.
Journal Questions:
Have I experienced friendships and relationships that have been anointed by the Lord? How can I steward my relationships, gifts, time, and opportunities well? When have I seen the difference between success and fruitfulness?Discussion Questions:
When did you first start listening to the podcast? Do you have a favorite episode, season, series, or study? How did it bless you? What areas of your life can you surrender to the Lord to give growth?Quote to Ponder:
"To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us - and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace, for it brings with it immense graces from Him. Gratitude therefore takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder and to praise of the goodness of God. For the grateful person knows that God is good, not by hearsay but by experience. And that is what makes all the difference." (Thomas Merton)
Scripture for Lectio:
"Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, 'Thus far the Lord has helped us.'" (1 Samuel 7:12)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - The Little Rose Shop
01:17 - Intro
02:09 - Lenten Book Announcement
02:54 - Welcome
04:40 - Guiding Quote and Scripture Verse
05:53 - Born Out of Friendship
09:19 - Surrendering Everything Back
10:39 - Honest Conversations
12:05 - Stewarding Well
15:22 - Thankfulness
18:23 - Hearing from Listeners
20:35 - A Collaboration
22:47 - Your Starting Point
24:26 - Hope for the Future
28:29 - One Things
31:12 - Lenten Book Study Reminder
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In this episode, we talk about how we can receive graces by making a spiritual pilgrimage to Nazareth. We reflect on the Holy Family, how they teach us to love well, and how they show us how to build a family that heals and transforms its members. We also discuss the sanctification of the ordinary, how life is found in doing our daily duty well, and how to dialogue with others. Nazareth is a place of love, and we invite you to use your imagination and make the journey with us.
Heatherâs One Thing - Discovering your God-given Identity Course
Heatherâs Other One Thing - Memorize Scripture by Jackie Angel
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Last Paragraph of Pope Benedict XVIâs Inaugural Homily
Michelleâs One Thing - Everyone who experienced the loss of home from a natural disaster. We are praying for you.
Other Resources Mentioned:
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Announcement:
Join us for our Lenten Study beginning March 5th, 2025 as we journey through âJesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of Godâs Favorâ by Dr. John Bergsma. We look forward to sitting at the feet of a leading scholar as we unpack what the Lord has in store for us in the year of Jubilee.
Order your copy at the St. Paul Center with promo code âABIDE15â for 15% off. Amazon has very limited copies, so we recommend you order from St. Paul Center to ensure you receive your copy before Lent begins!
Journal Questions:
Have I ever prayed about life in Nazareth? How can I experience Nazareth in an ordinary way? Where do I need to be transformed in family life? Spend time this week meditating on life in Nazareth. How did I encounter the Holy Family in my meditation? When are the times that I want to rebuke and accuse others? Do I want holiness and transformation more than being right?Discussion Questions:
What renewal and transformation do you need to experience in Nazareth? How do you see ordinary life as the path to sanctification? How do you see ordinary life as an obstacle to sanctification? Where are you in bondage within family life? How can you allow an encounter of Nazareth to set you free from that bondage?Quote to Ponder:
âPilgrimages are a call to return to the roots of our faith. Nazareth, where Jesus lived His hidden life, is a place that invites us to reflect on our own journey. It is not only a place of memory but also a place of renewal and transformation.â (Pope Francis, Homily, Mass at the Basilica of the Annunciation, 2014)
Scripture for Lectio:
âAnd he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets, that he would be called a Nazarene.â (Matthew 2:23)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - CMF CURO
01:37 - Intro
02:30 - Welcome
04:30 - Rest in Nazareth
06:45 - How Do We Go to Nazareth?
11:57 - Spiritual Pilgrimage of Hope
13:31 - The Sanctification of Ordinary Life
15:34 - We Find a Love that Heals
18:00 - A Place to Dialogue
20:39 - Bringing Our Littleness to Nazareth
24:07 - An Encouragement to Try
24:37 - A Place of Astonishment and Wonder
28:50 - One Things
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In this episode, we welcome Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR to talk about his podcast Rosary in a Year. He shares the inspiration behind his podcast and the importance of meditating on and understanding the mysteries of our faith. We also reflect on prayer being something received not produced, how the Rosary specifically answers the cry of our hearts to learn how to pray, and how Mary intercedes for us within this prayer. Our desire is that Fr. Mark-Maryâs podcast will be an aid as you take the next step deeper in your prayer life.
Heatherâs One Thing - Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
Heatherâs Other One Thing - Sharing the Gospel with Our Lives: A Relational Approach to Catholic Youth Ministry by Bob Rice
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Creamy Chicken Rice Soup Recipe
Michelleâs One Thing - The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
Fr. Mark-Maryâs One Thing - Christ in the City Missionaries
Other Resources Mentioned:
Rosary in a Year Podcast on Spotify, Apple, Ascensionâs Website (or app)
Announcement:
Join us for our Lenten Study beginning March 5th, 2025 as we journey through âJesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of Godâs Favorâ by Dr. John Bergsma. We look forward to sitting at the feet of a leading scholar as we unpack what the Lord has in store for us in the year of Jubilee.
Order your copy at the St. Paul Center with promo code âABIDE15â for 15% off. Amazon has very limited copies, so we recommend you order from St. Paul Center to ensure you receive your copy before Lent begins!
Journal Questions:
What has my relationship been with the Rosary? Do I often perceive the Rosary to be a formulaic task or a channel of grace? How have I experienced a strengthening of my âconcentration muscleâ in the past? Do I see prayer as something I produce, or something I receive?Discussion Questions:
How were you formed in how to pray the Rosary? What obstacles do you experience when praying the Rosary? What do you desire for your relationship with Our Blessed Mother? How can I enter more fully into the Rosary during this Jubilee Year of Hope?Quote to Ponder:
"Mary was the first person to take the 'way' to enter the Kingdom of God that Christ opened, a way which is accessible to the humble, to all who trust in the word of God and endeavor to put it into practice." (Pope Benedict XVI)
Scripture for Lectio:
âThen he said to the disciple, âBehold, your mother!â And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.â (John 19:27)
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You can listen to the podcast and download the Rosary in a Year Prayer guide by visiting our website here.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Ascension
01:33 - Intro
02:26 - Welcome
03:20 - Fr. Mark-Mary
09:30 - Guiding Quote and Scripture Verse
09:59 - Inspiration for Rosary in a Year
13:16 - A Podcast for Formation in Prayer
15:00 - Mary and the Rosary
18:12 - Organization of the Podcast
22:18 - Prayer is Something Received
25:08 - Fatherâs Hope for the Podcast
27:37 - One Things
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In this episode, we talk about Pope Francisâ Bull of Indiction on the Jubilee Year of Hope! A Jubilee year occurs once every 25 years and it is a year set apart and consecrated just for our Lord. We chat about what it looks like to be pilgrims of hope, especially in the places where we have deep sorrows or unfulfilled desires. We reflect on how we can bring these tender places to our Lord and let them be illuminated, so He can redeem and restore the light of hope in our lives. Keeping our hearts open to hope can be painful and crucifying. But when we enter into this pilgrimage, we are transformed in the light of hope.
Heatherâs One Thing - The Podcast Burning Hearts with Rachel Herbeck
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Heatherâs Acoustic Worship Spotify Playlist
Michelleâs One Thing - Jubilee by Maverick City Music
Other Resources Mentioned:
In Defense of Hope a talk by Jackie Hill PerryAnnouncement:
Join us for our Lenten Study beginning March 5th, 2025 as we journey through âJesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of Godâs Favorâ by Dr. John Bergsma. We look forward to sitting at the feet of a leading scholar as we unpack what the Lord has in store for us in the year of Jubilee.
Order your copy at the St. Paul Center with promo code âABIDE15â for 15% off. Amazon has very limited copies, so we recommend you order from St. Paul Center to ensure you receive your copy before Lent begins!
Journal Questions:
Where in my life am I experiencing hopelessness? What idols do I place my hope in? How can I look at this year through the lens of hope? Think about an area of hopelessness in your life. What do you believe about the situation? What do you believe about yourself in this situation? What do you believe about the Lord in this area?
Discussion Questions:
Where in your life is it scary to have hope? When have you experienced the buoyancy and freedom of hope? How is Christ inviting you to hope this year? How does your hopelessness impact your understanding of the character of God?Quotes to Ponder:
"Begin again with hope." (Pope Francis)
âIndeed, the jubilee is a new beginning, the possibility for everyone to start anew from God. With the jubilee we start a new life, a new phase.â (Pope Francis)
Scripture for Lectio:
âHope does not disappoint.â (Romans 5:5)
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00:00 - Glory: Womenâs Conference
1:31 - Intro
1:39 - Welcome
6:16 - Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote
6:51- Why Hope?
10:01 - Hopelessness and Fear
12:20 - Grieving Hopeless Areas
16:29 - A Place of Healing
17:41 - Itâs A Pilgrimage
19:33 - The Grace of Jubilee
21:55 - Patience
23:50 - An Invitation to Transformation
25:50 - Challenge to Mature
27:22 - Our Lady Mother of Hope
29:26 - Lenten Book Study Announcement
32:01 - One Things
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Welcome to the season 16 kickoff with our annual tradition of the Word of the Year episode! Each year, we ask God to give us a theme to focus on for the new year and invite you to do the same. After personal prayer and reflection, we share what our words for 2025 mean to us and chat about the Saints journeying with us this year. We are excited to be back and look forward to seeing what this season will bring.
Heatherâs One Thing - This Strange Land Podcast
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Jubilee Year podcast episode from the Poco a Poco Podcast
Michelleâs One Thing - Notre Dame Football and Marcus Freeman and time with Heather and Sister at the 2025 SEEK Conference in DC
Other Resources Mentioned:
Word of the Year video from Blessed is She Beautiful Holiness Beautiful Holiness: A Spiritual Journey With Blessed Conchita to the Heart of Jesus by Kathleen Beckman Under the Gaze of the Father by Archbishop Martinez (A retreat written for Blessed Conchita)Journal Questions:
If youâve been selecting a word of the year for a few years now, reflect on how the words have built on each other over time. Through what golden lens does God want me to see my year? How can I approach this new year with a spirit of integration rather than novelty? In what circumstances of your life do you feel like God isnât showing up?Discussion Questions:
How did you experience your word for 2024? What is the Lord doing for you this year? How is the Lord inviting you to greater faithfulness in 2025? Do you feel like any particular saints have been chosen to journey with you this year? What is your word for 2025?Quote to Ponder:
âThe object of a new year is not that we should have a new year, but rather that we should have a new soul.â (G.K. Chesterton)
Scripture for Lectio:
âAnd a word spoken in due season, how good it is.â (Proverbs 15:23)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Rooted for Good
01:31 - Intro
02:23 - Welcome
04:01 - Guiding Quote and Scripture Verse
04:34 - What is a Word of the Year?
08:24 - Michelleâs Word(s)
14:10 - Heatherâs Word
24:10 - Sisterâs Word
32:15 - One Things
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In this week's episode, we conclude our 4 part Advent study of Heatherâs new book Encountering Emmanuel. We discuss how we all have deep cries within our hearts and how Jesus coming as a baby gives voice to those longings and sorrows that we hold. We also reflect on the role of the Holy Spirit in revealing the love of God, the power of a name in calling out our truest identity, and the great adventure of falling in love with the Lord. Friends, thank you for joining us on the journey this Advent season. We look forward to next year and pray the Lord reveals Himself to you in a deeper and more intimate way this Christmas season. God bless!
Heatherâs One Thing - 2025 SEEK Conference in DC and the Ave Maria Press team
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Lo, How a Rose Eâer Blooming choral arrangement
Michelleâs One Thing - Our amazing staff (Kristina, Camille, Kate, and Kathy) and The Genesis Prescription Program with SoulCore
Other Resources Mentioned:
Encountering Emmanuel Resources
Announcement:
Season 16 will begin on January 20th, 2025!
Journal Questions:
What would it look like for light to be born in the darkness of my life? Where are the places Iâm trying to escape or overcome my own humanity? Where in my spiritual life do I feel like Iâve plateaued? Pray the Litany of Encounter. Which line resonates with you at this moment?Discussion Questions:
When you think about seeing Jesus face-to-face, what questions, fears, or excitement are in your heart? Where do you need the Holy Spirit to overshadow you? What graces have you received this Advent? What is Jesus inviting you to this Christmas season?Quote to Ponder:
âJesus has chosen to show me the only way which leads to the divine furnace of love; it is the way of a childlike self-surrender, the way of a child who sleeps, afraid of nothing, in its fathers arms.â (St Therese of Lisieux)
Scripture for Lectio:
âAnd His name shall be called Emmanuel, which means God with us.â (Matthew 1:23)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Stonecrop Wealth Advisors
01:13 - Intro
02:19 - Welcome
05:03 - Jesus Comes to Show Us Godâs Love
07:07 - The Liturgical Seasons
08:33 - He Comes with a Cry
11:38 - He Comes with a Name
12:27 - He Comes as a Person with a Face
16:00 - He Comes with the Holy Spirit
20:30 - He Comes as a Gift to the World
25:10 - Litany of Encounter
29:02 - One Things
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In this week's episode, we continue with âWeek Threeâ in our 4 part Advent study of Heatherâs new book Encountering Emmanuel. We meditate on the vulnerability of Jesus as a baby and how He comes as one who is little so we can know that we are loved in our littleness. We also reflect on what it looks like to have hope, how to love with an open heart, and the deeper meaning of incense. Jesusâ heart is an open place of refuge where we find the comfort and relief we so desperately need this Advent season.
Heatherâs One Things - The upcoming womenâs conference at Franciscan June 6-8 (registration opens January 29, 2025) Sponsored by Abiding Together and Deacon Bob Riceâs new Scriptural Rosary Cards
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Restore the Glory Podcast episodes on redemptive suffering (Carrie Archual) (Part 1) (Part 2)
Michelleâs One Things - This mug from Deacon Bob Rice, Trader Joe's winter peonies, and The Portal of the Mystery of Hope by Charles Peguy
Other Resources Mentioned:
Encountering Emmanuel Resources Resources The Hidden Meaning of Incense w/ Fr. Boniface HicksJournal Questions:
What does abundant life look like in my life at this time? How can I lean into Hope today? When did I become so serious? How can I allow the Lord to transform my woundedness into a sweet fragrance for the Lord?Discussion Questions:
How do you conflate abundant life with perfection? Where are you holding onto hopelessness? How can you live more openly even in the midst of pain? How can you embrace more play in your life?Quote to Ponder:
âTo love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken.â (C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves)
Scripture for Lectio:
âI led them with cords of human kindness, with bands of love. I was to them like those who lift infants to their cheeks. I bent down to them and fed them.â (Hosea 11:4)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Catholic Women and Couples NFP
01:30 - Intro
02:22 - Welcome
04:20 - Vulnerability and Hope
08:12 - Loving with an Open Heart
11:41 - Incense
16:06 - The Language of Play
22:22 - Thoughts for the Third Week of Advent
24:37 - One Things
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In this week's episode, we continue in our 4 part Advent study of Heatherâs new book Encountering Emmanuel and focus on âWeek Twoâ. We ponder the reality that we are welcomed into Jesusâ family as heirs and children of God. We also discuss the restoration that takes place in family, relating to each other as spiritual family, and the ache we experience for union with God in Heaven.
Heatherâs One Thing - The community at Franciscan
Sister Miriamâs One Thing - Gingerbread and gingerbread cookie recipes
Michelleâs One Thing - The gift of community in North Carolina
Other Resources Mentioned:
Encountering Emmanuel Resources
Journal Questions:
How do I âsanitizeâ the Gospel and oversimplify the transformation Christ came to bring us? In what parts of my heart am I not attached to the Lord? Do I believe the Lord delights in the poor parts of my heart? Or do I believe He merely tolerates them? How do I experience the Divine Ache in my life? Do I run from the ache or run towards the Lord when I experience it?Discussion Questions:
How have you experienced healing and restoration within your family? How have you experienced the Trinity as a family? How often do you consider the hope and reality of Heaven? Have you experienced the transformation from deep aches to lasting hope?Quotes to Ponder:
âThe Word became flesh to make us âpartakers of the divine natureâ: âFor this is why the Word became man, and the Son of God became the Son of man: so that man, by entering into communion with the Word and thus receiving divine sonship, might become a son of God.â âFor the Son of God became man so that we might become God.â âThe only-begotten Son of God, wanting to make us sharers in his divinity, assumed our nature, so that he, made man, might make men gods.â (CCC 460)
Scripture for Lectio:
âFor all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, âAbba! Father!â it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christâif, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.â (Romans 8:14-17)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - In.spired Living
01:08 - Intro
02:00 - Welcome, Scripture Verse, and Quote
04:58 - Familial Love of God
06:58 - Adoption and Belonging
10:47 - The Desire to Be Received
15:13 - A Way to Heaven
19:53 - The Ache Within Us
21:45 - Kindness vs. Comfort
24:59 - One Things
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