The Deacon Dave & Layperson Lisa Show

In this video, Layperson Lisa offers a spiritual reflection on the readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, focusing on the theme of trusting God's power rather than relying solely on our own efforts ( 0:01 - 0:47 ). Key takeaways include: Release the need for control: We often falsely believe that problems at work or in ministry cannot be solved without our personal intervention. Lisa...

In this reflection for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Layperson Lisa explores the theme of accepting God's invitation to a spiritual banquet. She emphasizes that while it is easy to let busyness and personal agendas become excuses, the Lord calls us to slow down and be present with him (0:00 - 0:44). Key themes include: Changing Prayer Habits: Lisa shares that the Lord has invited her to s...

In this reflection for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Layperson Lisa explores the metaphor of "sour grapes" (0:00-0:15) to discuss how our attitudes can hinder the graces God wishes to offer us. Key takeaways from the reflection: Recognizing "Sour Grapes": Lisa shares a personal experience of grumbling about a work task at a retreat center, which initially blocked her abilit...

This video features Layperson Lisa offering a spiritual reflection on the readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time , focusing specifically on the theme of forgiveness . Key themes from the video: The impact of unforgiveness: Lisa explains that holding onto anger and resentment acts as a block to God's grace and ultimately harms the person carrying those negative feelings (0:13-0:52). The...

This reflection by Layperson Lisa explores the importance of spiritual mentorship and friendship, using a personal experience with a bald eagle as a metaphor for recognizing God's presence. Key themes include: Recognizing God's voice: Lisa shares how she initially disregarded a bird's call in her garden, only to realize later it was a bald eagle. She relates this to how often we fai...

This reflection (0:00 - 6:36) explores the spiritual concept of feeling "duped" by God—a feeling of being overwhelmed when called to a task that feels outside one's comfort zone. The speaker shares personal experiences of resistance and eventual surrender to God's plan, illustrating that what initially feels like an impossible cross to bear can lead to deep, transformative grow...

This reflection by Layperson Lisa centers on the theme of surrender as a spiritual response to life's challenges, specifically drawing from the readings for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. Key takeaways from the reflection include: Moving from "Why" to "How": Instead of questioning why difficult situations (like a closed door) happen, the speaker encourages us to ask God...

In this reflection on the readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Layperson Lisa discusses the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones, drawing parallels between the biblical story of Peter walking on water and everyday life experiences (0:00 - 0:47). Key themes include: Embracing Discomfort: Lisa shares a personal anecdote about feeling awkward at a wedding reception where she did...

This reflection by Layperson Lisa explores the theme of perseverance in faith and prayer, using the story of the Canaanite woman (Matthew 15:21-28) to offer comfort for those feeling spiritually dry or distracted. Key Takeaways: Addressing Prayer Struggles: Lisa acknowledges that she has been struggling with focus and feeling "blah" during her prayer life recently (0:06-0:54). She remind...

This reflection (0:00-5:54) by Layperson Lisa focuses on the readings for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time , emphasizing the importance of prayer and trust in God . Key Takeaways: Trust in God’s Provision: The core message is that God knows our true needs better than we do ourselves. While we often pray for what we want , God answers with what we need (0:13-0:38). The Power of Prayer: Prayer is pr...

This reflection by Layperson Lisa explores the themes of wisdom, perseverance, and maintaining a relationship with God, particularly in the face of spiritual challenges. Key takeaways from the video: The Lesson of King Solomon: Lisa discusses how Solomon was gifted with immense wisdom but eventually fell away from God due to the distractions of wealth, pleasure, and the influence of his many wives...

In this reflection on the readings for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Layperson Lisa shares spiritual insights inspired by gardening and her personal life experiences: The Parable of the Weeds: Lisa uses the metaphor of gardening to explain how weeds can easily entangle themselves with plants (0:13-0:44). She connects this to the gospel, noting that it is difficult to distinguish "weeds&qu...

This reflection by Layperson Lisa centers on the readings for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, focusing on the spiritual necessity of finding rest in Jesus. Key themes from the reflection include: Identity over performance: Lisa emphasizes that we often get caught up in worldly standards, sin, or shame (0:39-1:37). She reminds listeners that the Trinity dwells within our hearts, and our identity...

This reflection by Lisa, part of the Deacon Dave & Layperson Lisa Show, offers spiritual guidance based on the readings for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The core message is overcoming fear, worry, and anxiety through faith and trust in God. Key themes discussed: Addressing Fear and Anxiety: Lisa notes that fear often begets more fear, creating a "snowball" effect. She emphasizes...

This reflection by Layperson Lisa connects her recent experience on the Elie Chain Walk in Scotland to the spiritual celebration of the Most Holy Trinity. Key Themes: The Weight of Life: During her hike, Lisa encountered heavy chains used to help travelers navigate rocky coastal cliffs (0:45-1:15). She uses these chains as a metaphor for the burdens—such as doubt, pride, sin, and negative thoughts...

In this video, "Layperson Lisa" offers a reflection on the readings for the Ascension of the Lord (0:00-0:05). To help navigate the challenges of transition, she introduces the acronym C.H.A.N.G.E. as a framework for responding to change: C - Community (0:42-1:55): Apostles relied on one another as they were sent out to new missions. Community provides accountability, encouragement, and...

n this reflection for the 6th Sunday of Easter, the speaker uses the metaphor of removing invasive nut grass from her garden to discuss the nature of sin and spiritual life. Key themes include: Sin as Invasive Roots (1:30 - 3:20): Just as the complex, interwoven roots of the nut grass were difficult to remove and spread throughout her garden, the speaker describes how pride, selfishness, and sinfu...

In this video, Deacon Dave and Layperson Lisa share highlights from their recent trip to Venice, Italy. The hosts discuss their experiences, spiritual reflections, and upcoming travel plans. Trip Highlights & Cultural Experiences: Cooking Class: The pair participated in a three-hour class where they handmade pasta and spinach-ricotta ravioli, and learned to make tiramisu (0:25-0:40). Church Vi...

This reflection by Layperson Lisa explores the theme of seeing Jesus in our daily lives during the Easter season, drawing inspiration from the gospel account of the road to Emmaus and the life of St. Gianna Molla. Key themes and reflections: The Road to Emmaus (1:03 - 1:21): The disciples were walking away from Jerusalem, saddened by the events surrounding Jesus, and failed to recognize Him when H...

This reflection by Layperson Lisa, created for Divine Mercy Sunday , centers on the theme of unlocking the doors of our hearts to God. Drawing from the Gospel reading where the apostles were locked in a room, the video explores how fear, a desire for comfort, and self-doubt often cause us to lock ourselves away from our true purpose and relationship with God. Key reflections include: Prioritizing...

This reflection by Lisa, part of the Deacon Dave & Layperson Lisa Show, focuses on hope and reconciliation during the fifth Sunday of Lent. She ties the liturgical readings to the Paschal Mystery—the life, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus—and how the Sacrament of Reconciliation allows us to experience this resurrection in our own lives (0:26). Key Highlights: Ezekiel's Prophecy...

This video reflects on the First Sunday in Lent's readings , focusing on the concept of sin (0:00). The speaker explains how sin: Darkens our intellect (0:18), making it difficult to make right choices and leading to rationalization (0:39). Weakens our will (1:03), allowing passions and desires to overpower intellect and lead to bad choices (1:31). Results from our concupiscent nature due to...

This video emphasizes the importance of "interiority" (0:29), or one's inner self and disposition, as preparation for Lent. The speaker explains that while outward actions might change, true spiritual growth involves aligning both exterior and interior selves (1:19) with God's will. The video highlights: Addressing negative thoughts and vices: The speaker encourages viewers to...

Deacon Dave and Layperson Lisa provide an update on the construction progress at their meeting space, focusing on the HVAC installation and insulation work ( 0:32 ). They use the progress of the building as a metaphor for spiritual growth, explaining how the flow of grace can be hindered by sin, much like pipes can get clogged ( 1:01 ). Key updates and discussions include: HVAC and Insulation ( 0:...

This video reflects on the readings for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time , focusing on the virtues of humility and meekness (0:00). Humility as a foundational virtue (0:39): It counteracts pride, which is seen as the root of all sin. Growing in humility helps individuals grow in other virtues, such as patience. Patience involves bearing wrongs joyfully, without sorrow (1:05-1:20). Meekness as a qui...