The Deacon Dave & Layperson Lisa Show

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...

Deacon Dave and Layperson Lisa discuss the progress of their new building's scaffolding and draw parallels between building scaffolding and growing spiritually (0:00-0:35). They highlight that both require hard work, multiple components, and community (0:41-3:08). Here are the key takeaways from their discussion: Spiritual Growth as Scaffolding (0:49-1:21): Just as scaffolding needs many piec...

Deacon Dave and Layperson Lisa share insights from a laundromat, relating their task of washing linens for a retreat center to the less glamorous but essential aspects of spiritual work (0:01-0:31). They discuss how seemingly mundane chores like laundry, cleaning, and gardening are crucial for creating an environment where people can encounter Christ (1:09). The video draws parallels between the l...

The video, "Follow: A Reflection on the Readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time," features Layperson Lisa reflecting on the Gospel reading for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (0:00). She shares a personal anecdote about a challenging decision to leave her full-time job to volunteer at the St. Clair of Assisi Retreat Center , a choice she initially resisted due to fear (0:07-0:49)....

The video reflects on the readings for the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord , emphasizing the constant presence of God within us due to our baptism (0:09). The speaker highlights that we are "shrines of the Trinity" and that God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit dwell within our hearts, going everywhere we go (0:26). Key takeaways from the reflection include: God's Indwelli...

The video "Set Apart: A Reflection on the Readings for the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time" by Deacon Dave & Layperson Lisa Show reflects on the readings for the second Sunday in ordinary time, focusing on Jesus's baptism and the call to holiness. Key takeaways from the reflection include: Sanctifying Grace (0:24-0:36): The Holy Spirit descends upon us at baptism, granting us sanctify...

The video reflects on the readings for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, emphasizing the Christian belief in becoming adopted children of God through the Holy Spirit (0:07). The speaker highlights Mary's heart, which was "inflamed with the Holy Spirit," and encourages listeners to cultivate a similar heart through consecration to Jesus through Mary, as discussed in "33 Days...

This video reflects on the readings for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, focusing on the concept of fear. The speaker contrasts two types of fear: Worldly Fear (Herod's Fear): Herod's fear is characterized by a desire to maintain power and control, leading to envy and a destructive impulse when he hears of the new "king of the Jews" (0:22-1:12). Fear of the Lord (Magi...