Revival

Check out my second episode on marriage which features two of the Catholic Church's brightest theologians, Alice and Dietrich von Hildrebrand. In this episode, we explore their book, Marriage: The Mystery of Faithful Love.

In this week's episode we discuss the chapter, Why Make a Holy Hour, from Fulton Sheen's book, The Priest is Not His Own. Though the book is written to and for priests, I offer commentary for applying Sheen's principles to the laity.

A discussion on Genesis-creation, God as the God of the covenant, the Fall, and sin's impact on the world-through the mind of St. John Paul II in his series of Lenten meditations in the book titled, A Sign of Contradiction.

Join me as we discuss the virtue of kindness from Lawrence Lovasik's book, The Hidden Power of Kindness: A Practical Handbook for Souls Who Dare to Transform the World, One Deed at a Time.

We conclude our series on spiritual warfare finishing up our discussion on the weapons and armor we are equipped with for spiritual battle. From the Manual on Spiritual Warfare by Paul Thigpen.

We continue with part two of our series on spiritual warfare with a discussion on knowing our weapons! All commentary is based on the book, Manual on Spiritual Warfare.

Part one of Revival's next series on spiritual warfare from the Manual on Spiritual Warfare by Paul Thigpen.

We are jumping into Season Four with a reflection on my first ever mission trip and pilgrimage to Mexico City! In addition, we discuss how to grow in love for God and our neighbor through the help and advice of a Saint pal! 

To conclude our series on Henri Nouwen's book, The Return of the Prodigal Son, we discuss the astounding love of the Father and how to remain within His house! 

We are continuing with Part Two of our series on The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen with a discussion on the elder son. 

Part One of the series on Henri Nouwen's book, The Return of the Prodigal Son. 

A commentary on the extraordinary book, Searching For and Maintaining Peace by Father Jacques Philippe. 

A commentary on believing in & worshipping the Lord in the Holy Eucharist.  From the book, Eucharistic Meditations: Extracts from the Writings and Instructions of St. John Vianney.

A commentary on beginning & persevering in the life of prayer. From Peter Kraft's book, Prayer for Beginners. 

A commentary on the person of Jesus-His nearness to humanity, and His desires to heal and transform us. From Romano Guardini's book, Meditations on the Christ: Model of All Holiness. 

A commentary on how to work for peace, combat anxiety, and be present to the abundant life that God has to offer.   From the first three chapters of the book, A Mind at Peace by Christopher Blum and Joshua Hochschild. 

A discussion on surrender and abandonment to God, particularly in union with Sunday Mass.  From the book Into Your Hands, Father by Wilfrid Stinissen.

Revival is hitting the radio waves in T-town! 

From St. Augustine's Confessions.  For more information on the advent wreath:  https://www.catholiccompany.com/magazine/the-advent-wreath-tradition-meaning-5924

Content from Pope Pius XI's Encyclical, Casti Connubii, "On Christian Marriage."  My apologies for any audio hiccups! 

 Tune into this episode of Revival to hear practical advice from St. Francis De Sales on prayer and  how internet use and social media negatively impact the interior life.  Excerpts from St. Francis De Sales' writing, Introduction to the Devout Life.

It never gets old! We have to hear the Good News. Here it is, my friends! May your hearts be transformed and awakened anew to the message of salvation. 

From To Believe in Jesus by Sister Ruth Burrows See also Isaiah 53 & Psalm 22

From Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger's book, The Spirit of the Liturgy. 

From G.K Chesterton's book, The Catholic Church and Conversion .