Rick Kohut

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God

Religion EN ↓ 541 episodes

A frequent reflection on how a middle-aged, marginal Catholic sees the MORE, aka God, by looking for the more in the world around. Episodes focused on this light have interspersed ST21 episodes - a modern version of The Screwtape Letters. Listen and see how to recognize the nearness of the MORE and hear how to avoid being distracted away from the deep. May this podcast help you to see and experience deeply.

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Rick Kohut

Episodes

# 75 -Year 2- Presence in the Holy Monday Gospel 16.04.2019 8:46

I reflect on the liturgical gospel for Monday - the heartfelt story of Mary of Bethany anointing Jesus' feet with perfume.

# 74 -Year 2- Presence in Holy Week Invitations 15.04.2019 7:28

It's Holy Week 2019 and I am pondering these questions about Christ's Passion proclaimed in mass on Palm Sunday. How does this story sink into my bones? How does this story break my heart? How does this story blow my mind? This is the first post in my special Holy Week series.

# 73 -Year 2- Presence in Taking the Piggies to the Vet 28.03.2019 7:13

It was time to take my two guinea pigs - Buzz and Chopper - to the vet for a check up. The care and kindness felt during the visit was a revelation of Christ's Presence.

# 72 -Year 2- Presence in the Novel "The Wall" Conclusion 27.03.2019 11:44

I conclude my reflection on the novel "The Wall" by John Lanchester. PARTIAL SPOILER ALERT

# 71 -Year 2- Presence in a Novel - "The Wall" 26.03.2019 13:45

I am 2/3 the way through a novel which is a both a commentary on our current times and a warning of a possible future. Listen as I read three short passages from "The Wall" by John Lanchester (No book story spoilers in this episode)

# 70 -Year 2- Presence in Meditating at the Dentist's Office 26.03.2019 6:03

I have a crown installed today by my dentist. Rather than sliding rapidly in anxiety as the dentist is drilling and grinding, I listen to music on my earbuds, close my eyes and focus on my breath. This simple mindful practice makes all of the difference for me.

# 69 -Year 2- Presence in Talking w/ My Daughter 23.03.2019 7:02

I drove my 15 yr old daughter home from a friend's house and we talked for a bit. Nothing major - just a nice moment of unexpected connection.

# 68 -Year 2- Presence in the Blessing of the Worms 21.03.2019 6:41

I have begun a project vermicompsoting with worms in my classroom. Yesterday our Deacon came for a brief and quite lovely prayer service of blessing these little creatures.

# 67 -Year 2- Presence in 10 Moments 20.03.2019 6:59

It's my first episode after my revised format. I reflect over the past few day and share 10 moments in which I experienced the closeness of Christ's Presence.

# 66 -Year 2- Presence in Changes 17.03.2019 10:59

I am back after a few days of hiatus. Please listen to hear the changes that I'm bringing to the podcast going forward. And hear why I'm now beginning with "Let us remember we are always and everywhere in the holy presence of Christ"

# 65 -Year 2- Presence in Hand Writing, Daylight and Kindness 11.03.2019 9:01

I am behind in my record so I'm catching up here by reflecting on Friday to Sunday. It's a busy, 1 hour shorter weekend and yet one in which I experienced Gods Presence.

# 64 -Year 2- Presence in Soulful Conversation with a Fellow Traveler 09.03.2019 14:19

I am moved by a meaning-full conversation with a new friend also in recovery.

# 63 -Year 2- Presence in Ash Wednesday 07.03.2019 14:43

I begin my Ken ten Journey by praying, fasting and giving. And I hear a challenging, prophetic homily during mass.

# 62 -Year 2- Presence in Hopepunk & "Alice Isn't Dead" Podcast 07.03.2019 14:15

On the last day before Lent I reflect on the radical hope which resists the despair of grimdark. I find deep hopepunk themes in the podcast "Alice Isn't Dead" which has gripped me lately.

# 61 -Year 2- Presence in the Earlier Sunrise 06.03.2019 9:36

I notice that the sun is rising now at 7 am - right as I am leaving for work.

# 60 -Year 2- Presence in Caring For My Dress Shirts 05.03.2019 10:15

It was time to wash my dress shirts which I wear everyday to teach in. I feel God near in this care-full ritual.

# 59 -Year 2- Presence in the Noosphere 04.03.2019 11:36

I am thinking about big things like Teilhard deChardin's understanding of the noosphere and I discover a TED Talk which is all about it.

# 58 -Year 2- Presence in Power School & Ear Surgery 02.03.2019 13:16

I don't have school as my colleagues learn how to use Power School for next year. Simultaneously my wife was with our daughter as she had surgery to have tubes put into hear ears.

# 57 -Year 2- Presence in the Flying Spaghetti Monster 01.03.2019 14:34

I give a quiz and only one student catches a little "Easter egg" I put in it regarding the object of worship by the small, mysterious sect known as the Pastafarians.

# 56 -Year 2- Presence in the Diversity Club's Celebration of Heritage 28.02.2019 12:31

I am warmed on a pivotal day nationally and internationally by the celebration of the diversity of my school community on display in an assembly today.

# 55 -Year 2- Presence in the History of the Green Book 28.02.2019 11:56

The talk about the film "The Green Book" leads me to learn about the historical importance of the Negro Traveller's Green Book and the way it aided many in the 1940s and 1950's.

# 54 -Year 2- Presence in Fr. Paul & My Other Friends in the Fullness of Christ 27.02.2019 15:19

I am sad as I learned on Monday that a friend and mentor from long ago died Sunday afternoon. Fr. Paul, just 4 years older than me, was there with me back 30 years ago when I was in high school and then college. I have deep faith that he joins other friends of mine -saints now in the fullness of Christ - as a presence still with me and all of us. ✌🙏💜

# 53 -Year 2- Presence in Restorative Community and the Academy Awards 25.02.2019 12:35

I hear Jesus' words in today's gospel about how to live in community and I am struck by how I experience this twice on Sunday.

# 52 -Year 2- Presence Watching MLB Game and "Roma* 24.02.2019 13:05

I was moved with joy and gratitude as I watched the first Spring Training game of the year and then the amazing film "Roma"

# 51 -Year 2- Presence Serving Pizza on the Frosh Retreat 24.02.2019 14:22

Another year's Freshman Retreat rolls back around (listen to episode #40 for last year's) and I serve in specific way which adds at least a little bit to the day.