Faith Fondue

As Haley continues her year-long study of the Saints, it’s time to celebrate Saint Patrick and all he has meant for the Irish people. Anne had lunch with Serena Williams and is excited to discuss what the tennis legend might have thought about her friend—Meghan Markle and her husband Harry—had to share with Oprah. Lastly, Anne and Haley reflect on the Lenten tradition of giving alms and the many w...

This week, Anne and Haley take on the theme of FASTING—which Haley admits is a bit of a fad right now. From intermittent fasting to fasting from anything but one dress for 100 days, this episode gets creative with this pillar of Lent. Anne gives a nod to the Holy Father who traveled to a place she would like to visit: Iraq. Prayers for this ancient homeland Abraham, Jonah and ancient civilization.

During this holy season, Christians are called to make more time for prayer. Who needs our prayers? What helps us pray? Why is listening to God so hard? What gets in the way? The story of our faith reminds us men and women throughout history have shared these struggles and persevered! Let’s learn from them...and pray to them!

Lent is a season rich with tradition, ritual, symbols and more. From Operation Rice Bowl, to this year’s Ash Wednesday ashes Anne and Haley discuss what joy and challenge Lent brings, not to mention the connection between Minecraft and The Nether, etc.

While this Sunday we celebrated the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, once again there is nothing ordinary about this week. The cultural holiday of Mardi Gras has deep religious roots that folks night be aware of. Go big before going home, or rather feast before the fast, as Lent commences on Ash Wednesday.

February offers a host of crazy, creative and cultural holidays. From Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day to Mardi Gras, and the Super Bowl, Anne and Haley determine whether or not these holy days (the root of the word) are A or B List.

January is a very long month. 31 days. Granted the days are getting longer--I count every minute but the post-holiday buzz and glow is gone.  One remedy is humor. Anne and Haley discuss the joy of humor, where they find and seek to cultivate and celebrate this great gift.

As Haley reflects on the 29 th anniversary of the Notre Dame swim team bus accident, she also reflects on the 60 th anniversary of the election of our 1 st Catholic president, as we inaugurated our 2 nd Catholic president, which was barely mentioned. Why?

As we reflect on MLK Jr Day, and recent racial events, Haley & Anne agree this is no “ordinary time,” the place we find ourselves in the Liturgical calendar. Speaking of Justice and Mercy, and keeping in mind another great advocate for Civil Rights: Fr. Ted Hesburgh.

The Baptism of the Lord comes at a time with our country needs a baptism – REBIRTH – as well. Anne talks about Mark Shriver’s book on Pope Francis and his pilgrimage, and Haley shares her pilgrim experiences as well.

Haley & Anne look back on 2020, keeping in mind Janus, the Roman God with two heads: one looking forward and one looking back. Anne discusses Ringo Starr, the Bee Gees, and Panda Express. Haley resolves to pray more to the Saints. 

Merry Christmas from Anne & Haley! Did you get an SNL-skit-robe for Christmas?

What did Anne get as a Christmas gift from her school? (And did she like it?) Haley talks about Edward’s birthday, Thank You notes, and the anticipation of Christmas gifts.

On Gaudete Sunday, Anne shares Steve Kerr’s four core values (including JOY) and why Stephen Colbert became a comedian. Haley discusses the Army-Navy football game.

Warning: Sound is compromised. Advent continues with a discussion of Haley’s love of the Nativity and Anne’s special talent: Baking, and her special ingredient!

As we kick off Advent, Anne and Haley talk about the HOPE for the season, their Advent traditions, and how we can find HOPE in the ordinary.

Haley and Anne, two teachers on two different coasts, kick off their podcast with an introduction of themselves, how this podcast came to be, and the format for future episodes.