Faith Fondue

This week Faith Fondue features the book Pray For Us: 75 Saints Who Sinned, Suffered, and Struggled on Their Way to Holiness, written by Notre Dame alumna Meg Hunter-Kilmer and introduced to us last episode after Anne attended a retreat on campus featuring the book and the author. What's the difference between Saint, Servant of God, Venerable, and Blessed? Not much in Pray For Us, as Hunter-Ki...

Most people think of relaxing or self-care when they hear the word "spa." In today's episode, Anne and Haley talk about another kind of SPA: an acronym from this weekend's homily that's also a little bit of self-care. Haley and Anne had a very different few days, but both were rooted in family - as Anne shares time with her siblings and mom; and Haley ventured to NYC to spend t...

We're halfway through Lent! Wow, right? How are your Lenten resolutions going? Any Lenten traditions? In this episode, Anne shares some unique ideas from the Archdiocese of San Francisco, while Haley happens into her tradition each year. As we prepare our Hearts and Minds for Holy Week, both Anne and Haley continue to be inspired by those around us: a officemate priest and beans & rice. Ta...

In this episode of Faith Fondue, Anne and Haley share personal stories and and lessons of life and faith of the legendary late Notre Dame Head Football coach, Lou Holtz. To know him was to love him, and to have met him was to learn from him. And we all have lessons we learn from Lou.  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.  Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Anne and Haley discuss the Winter Olympics (one is a fan, one not so much...) but both love the human stories behind the athletes. Did you follow the Winn brothers? And Alyssa Liu? Everyone loves a good comeback story and to cheer for the underdog; these Olympics had both!

In a new take on Faith Fondue, Anne and Haley will be discussing a book, movie, podcast, documentary - anything that relates to what we value most: family, friendships, and living life as women of faith. In this episode we discuss Father Nate Wills' book, Pray Like a Champion, a fast-paced, easy read that combines tales from his work as the Notre Dame Football chaplain with everyday life exper...

After some time off, Anne and Haley are back! Faith Fondue enters it's fifth season with a familiar format and a fun new approach to living life as (mid-life!) women of faith. In our first episode we catch up, while sharing our thoughts on What's Hot (The Flame), our take on this week's Gospel (Spiritual Stew) and share take aways (Melting Pot) for the week...Listen in and join us on t...

Congratulations to Anne and Haley - and our listeners! - for completing 24 episodes in 2024! How often do we set a goal or resolution and accomplish it? And what are you resolutions for this year? Both Anne's and Haley's include reading, boundaries, and a (re)commitment to our faith. It's also playoff season, both in college football and the NFL - including Fantasy Football. Lots to ch...

The third week of Advent begins with Gaudete Sunday. We light a rose colored candle to signify JOY and remind us that Christmas is near. Haley offers a joy-index. Where are you on a scale of 1-10? Anne encountered joy at a fundraiser celebrating a new school community that has a wonderful name: Nativity. The keynote speaker Father Mike Schmitz is naturally effusive and engaging…bring joy to the wo...

Both Anne and Haley traveled south for the long Thanksgiving weekend; Haley avoided the cold by escaping to Florida to be with family, while Anne ventured into enemy territory with friends to see Notre Dame play USC in a season-defining game. But hey, did you know there is a new Catholic Church/Center on USC's campus? Hear what Anne has to say about.  After digesting football (college team won...

Last weekend was a big weekend for movie openings: Wicked and Gladiator 2. Haley and Anne haven't seen either one..."which" one will you see first? Wicked discusses timeless themes, one of them being "inclusion." What does it mean to be truly inclusive...Haley and Anne discuss this as well as the miraculous medal. We are all over the place; a melting pot of topics!

t's not what you think! Yes, the election happened this week. But in today's Gospel we think about the question "Why?" in a different way. Also, Why was Haley so stressed this week? Why are sports stressful? Why do we enjoy one particular athlete over another? Why do we pick up a book and stay with it? So many Whys out there to be discussed! Join us!

This weekend wrapped up four straight days of "holidays" (some made up) and kicked off the trifecta of holidays that is the last two months of the calendar. In other words, there was lots for Haley and Anne to talk about that does not include Election Day: honoring loved ones, candy corn, the ethics (and popularity) of sports betting, peacemakers, and apostles. Do you know what the Calaver...

Anne and Haley gather around the flame where a lot is hot—or was in the Bay Area with a recent heat wave. Fortunately, it subsided and feels like Fall. This new season is a busy time and a tough time for many in our country. Recent events prompt questions like “Are you prepared? If so, how?” Jesus asks this question in our spiritual lives too. The spiritual stew speaks to the question: What must w...

Anne and Haley reflect back on Labor Day—what it means and where the long weekend took us. Still licking our wounds from a devastating Notre Dame loss (double whammy for Haley as a Ravens' fan), while tying this week's Gospel to gossip (gasp!) and the humility of Jesus. As 9/11 approaches, both Haley and Anne share ways to reflect, remember, and keep life (and football) in perspective. Nex...

So much happens when we gather around the table: for meals, for prayer, for the Eucharist, to listen and to learn. This is not something to take for granted. Let us look to our homes, work places and other spaces to make room at the table. Football Season is upon us and with that comes the emotions that unite us - and divide us. Once again, Haley strives to not become to attached to her teams. And...

This is the 15th episode in our "24 for 2024," recorded on the 15th of August—the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. The gift of this holy day brought Haley to mass, which was led by a familiar, important and much needed voice—Father Edward “Monk” Malloy, C.S.C. (former Notre Dame President). Anne adds yet another chapter to one of her favorite stories, vis a vi her experience at St. Francis...

During a historic time in our country, it's more important than ever to have leaders in our lives to shepherd us in a positive way. Haley shares her shepherds; who are yours? Experience is a valuable teacher, but only if we learn the right lessons. Speaking of teachers, Anne heads back to school soon with a Leadership 101 goal of her own, while Haley is enjoying her month of self-care (while s...

It was an A-List Holiday Weekend as the entire country enjoyed the HOT four-day Fourth of July. Both Anne and Haley traveled for the long weekend, spending time with family and friends-like-family. Haley's emotional few weeks grounded her in Community and Faith, while Anne's cousin inspires us all.  (Spoiler Alert: No sports talk this episode! That's a first!)

Halfway through our 24 episodes in 2024, Haley and Anne talk sports, heartbreak, celebration, and loss. And - take note! - Haley watched her first golf match. Well, the last few holes of the PGA Tournament...and actually found it exciting.

What a couple of weeks. As Haley waited out the weather delay at the Men's Lacrosse National Championship game, news broke that Bill Walton had passed away. So many connections and a roller coaster day. Anne celebrated a special night on the dance floor and Haley cheered on the Florida Panthers so she could attend the Billy Joel concert.

What is the difference between Commencement Mass and Baccalaureate? How are Commencement and Commissioning the same? What about a Charge? And what do they all have to do with Pentecost and the Holy Spirit? Lots of word play in this week's episode of Faith Fondue!

It was a busy and diverse weekend for Haley and Anne. Haley's family was literally all over the United States, experiencing unique events (just too bad they weren't all together). While Anne walked us through Awards season and commencements - this time of year is a time to celebrate, reflect, look forward and look ahead...all with love for one another.

It Ain’t How Hard You Hit...it's how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. - Rocky Balboa It's the Eye of the Tiger as we look forward to Spring. Is it Spring? Is it not Spring? It's definitely confirmation and Masters season; both signature Springtime events; very different and yet the same. Just like Rocky. Tune in!

Happy Easter! We are called to live as Easter people. People of hope, joy and the resurrection. It seems that Lent—though long— came and went, along with many of our March Madness brackets. Anne attended Palm Sunday mass in that was spoken entirely in the Basque language, while Haley attended Easter mass in a gym. Both Haley and Anne spent time over the Easter weekend imagining what it was like to...