St. Matthew Catholic Church Podcast

Ronan and Gloria chat with Sarah about different ways to pray in our series Being Ordinary. Among these types of prayer, they mention Lectio Divina, the Ignatian Examen, and more!  Follow St. Matthew Youth Ministry on Social Media! Instagram: stmatt_ym Facebook: St. Matthew Youth Ministry (Not) The Only One Podcast: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/podcast-nottheonlyone

Join us for this special episode of (Not) The Only One where Fr. Balkey gives us a practical approach to support those suffering in the Holy Land and toward working for peace through praying and fasting. 

One of our favorite St. Matthew Faith Formation volunteers, Aric Foote, shares with us his struggles of being bullied in high school and how his faith has helped him.  If you or someone you know has been bullied, please reach out to a trusted adult who can help support you.  Follow St. Matthew Youth Ministry on Social Media! Instagram: stmatt_ym Facebook: St. Matthew Youth Ministry (Not) The Only...

Welcome Back! Join Sarah and Jim as they talk about what's coming up for our third season of (Not) The Only One. Follow St. Matthew Youth Ministry on Social Media! Instagram: stmatt_ym Facebook: St. Matthew Youth Ministry (Not) The Only One Podcast: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/podcast-nottheonlyone

In this series of "Being Ordinary," Sarah and Emily talk about the transition from the Lenten season into Ordinary Time! Follow St. Matthew Youth Ministry on Social Media! Instagram: stmatt_ym Facebook: St. Matthew Youth Ministry (Not) The Only One Podcast: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/podcast-nottheonlyone 

Necessary (adj.) : required to be done, achieved or present; needed; fundamental; imperative; mandatory. Necessary (n.) : the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth. Father Sanchez and Father Fabio (pastor at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church) host this Lenten series where they explain why we are so important and a necessary part of our parish family! Follow St. Matthew Youth Ministry...

Necessary (adj.): required to be done, achieved or present; needed; fundamental; imperative; mandatory. Necessary (n.): the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth. Father Sanchez and Father Fabio (pastor at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church) host this Lenten series where they explain why we are so important and a necessary part of our parish family! Follow St. Matthew Youth Ministry on...

Necessary (adj.): required to be done, achieved or present; needed; fundamental; imperative; mandatory. Necessary (n.): the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth. Father Sanchez and Father Fabio (pastor at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church) host this Lenten series where they explain why we are so important and a necessary part of our parish family! Follow St. Matthew Youth Ministry on...

Necessary (adj.) : required to be done, achieved or present; needed; fundamental; imperative; mandatory. Necessary (n.) : the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth. Father Sanchez and Father Fabio (pastor at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church) host this Lenten series where they explain why we are so important and a necessary part of our parish family! Follow St. Matthew Youth Ministry...

Necessary (adj.): required to be done, achieved or present; needed; fundamental; imperative; mandatory. Necessary (n.): the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth. Father Sanchez and Father Fabio (pastor at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church) host this Lenten series where they explain why we are so important and a necessary part of our parish family! Questions for Reflection:  How neces...

Necessary (adj.): required to be done, achieved or present; needed; fundamental; imperative; mandatory. Necessary (n.): the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth. Father Sanchez and Father Fabio (pastor at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church) host this Lenten series where they explain why we are so important and a necessary part of our parish family!  Follow St. Matthew Youth Ministry o...

Sarah Jerome is in good company as she talks about the story of Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe Follow up for friends and family:  Imagine what it would be like for Juan Diego to open his cloak and see the beautiful image of his meeting with our Lady.   Ask Our Lady of Guadalupe to intercede for you as you pray the rosary.  To learn more about Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe, visit these...

In this episode, Sarah Jerome and Braden McAuliffe talk about the importance of volunteering and serving the community. Follow up questions for friends and family:  What clubs at school can you volunteer for? Have you signed up for any "Be the Church" opportunities at church?  Take some time to find an organization you would like to volunteer for, and then find time to volunteer! Follow...

Sarah Jerome is joined by Matthew Bojarski, Christian Lennard, and Sean Townes, and they talk about all things Life Teen, camp, and knowing that we are all a little weird!  This episode will also be available in a video format as well!  Follow St. Matthew Youth Ministry on Social Media! Instagram: stmatt_ym Facebook: St. Matthew Youth Ministry (Not) The Only One Podcast: https://stmatthewcatholic....

Sarah Jerome is in good company as she talks about the life of Saint Andrew the Apostle. Follow up questions for friends and family: What do you think it was like for Andrew and Simon Peter to leave everything they had known to then follow a man they barely knew? What are the crosses you are carrying with you?  As a family, pray St. Andrew's novena. To learn more about Saint Andrew visit thes...

In this episode, Sarah Jerome and Halle Patrick talk about the power of prayer. Follow up questions for friends and family:  On a scale of 0-10, how much trust do you have in God?  Have you ever prayed for something and God answered you? Challenge: Find a Psalm that you feel connected to and pray it for the next month.  Follow St. Matthew Youth Ministry on Social Media! Instagram: stmatt_ym Facebo...

Sarah Jerome is joined by Father Binoy Davis on this (Not) The Only One mini series: Passionate Priests. This is thesixth episode in the overall mini series. Father Davis introduces the 7 Gifts of the Spirit, and we continue our discussion with piety and fear of the Lord Follow up questions for friends and family: Why are piety and fear of the Lord positive?  What  are some things that give you wo...

Sarah Jerome is joined by Father Binoy Davis on this (Not) The Only One mini series: Passionate Priests. This is the fifth episode in the overall mini series. Father Davis introduces the 7 Gifts of the Spirit, and we continue our discussion with fortitude and counsel. Follow up questions for friends and family: How can you grow in fortitude? How have you recently used the gift of counsel? Follow S...

Sarah Jerome is joined by Father Binoy Davis on this (Not) The Only One mini series: Passionate Priests. This is the fourth episode in the overall mini series. Father Davis introduces the 7 Gifts of the Spirit, and we start our discussion with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.  Follow up questions for friends and family: What are the differences between wisdom, knowledge, and understanding?  W...

Sarah Jerome is in good company as she talks about the life of Saint John Paul II. Follow up questions for friends and family: What do you remember about Pope John Paul II? What are some changes from the Vatican II Council?  What would you want to be the patron saint of? To learn more about Saint John Paul II, visit these websites:  www.jp2shrine.org www.vatican.va www.catholic.org Follow St. Matt...

In this episode, Sarah Jerome and Christian Lennard talk about silence within prayer and what to do when you feel like God is silent. Follow up questions for friends and family:  What is your prayer life looking like?  Are you taking time to listen for God?  How have you pushed through in moments when you have felt that God has been silent within your prayer life?  Challenge: write down 5 things y...

Sarah Jerome is in good company as she talks about the lives of St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and St. Teresa of Calcutta. Follow up questions for friends and family: What are littles things you can do with great love? When was the last time you had an encounter with the poor?  Find an opportunity to serve in the area - donate clothes, serve at a so...

In this episode, Sarah Jerome and Peyton Purvis explore what living out your faith life looks like in a public school setting. Follow up questions for friends and family:  What are a few words you would use to describe your relationship with God?  Who is someone who helps to guide you in your faith?  How do you choose to show your faith in a public setting? Follow St. Matthew Youth Ministry on Soc...

Sarah Jerome is joined by Father Miguel Sanchez on this (Not) The Only One mini series: Passionate Priests. This is the third and final episode of the three part mini series. Father Sanchez talks about identity and vocation and what that means within our Catholic faith. Follow up questions for friends and family: How do you choose to live out your Catholic faith? What are your gifts and talents th...

Sarah Jerome is joined by Father Miguel Sanchez on this (Not) The Only One mini series: Passionate Priests. This is the second episode of the three part mini series. Father Sanchez talks about identity and vocation and what that means within our Catholic faith. Follow up questions for friends and family: What experiences have you had that have made a positive impact on you?  Who is someone that ha...