The Walk

If you could give yourself one piece of advice today, what would it be? I share what I told myself this morning in this new episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Roderick on Instagram This show is Continue reading "Today…" The post Today… appeared first on Father Roderick . Get full acce...

In this episode I share my thoughts on patience and providence when life changes faster than you can handle. The post Speed boats and oil tankers appeared first on Father Roderick . Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe

Remember what Bilbo used to say: “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” In this episode, I share my thoughts on what to do when you experience “whiplash” from sudden changes Continue reading "The Road Outside Your Door" The post The Road Outside Your Door appeared first on...

In this episode I share with you how much reducing the number of projects and adhering to a more balanced work schedule has improved my health. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Roderick on Instagram This show is brought to you free of Continue reading "Happy Trees" The post Happy Trees appeared first on Father Roder...

In this episode I share how much I've learned from therapy during my recovery over the past few months. I talk about the leap forward I intend to make this year and about a miserable day that still ended well thanks to journaling. The post Things I’ve learned in post-Covid therapy appeared first on Father Roderick . Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I talk about my trip through China, about the differences between how I experienced Sundays last year compared to this year and I share some thoughts on the parable of the barren fig tree. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Continue reading "The Fig Tree" The post The Fig Tree appeared first on Father...

During an evening winter walk, I wonder why we sometimes pile too much on our plate and worry that what we do is never enough. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Roderick on Instagram This show is brought to you free of advertisements Continue reading "Never enough?" The post Never enough? appeared first on Father Rod...

In this episode, I talk about my experiences with journaling (using DayOne) in the first week of the new year. The post What journaling taught me (so far) appeared first on Father Roderick . Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of The Walk, I share the first fruits of journaling with the DayOne app: a new way to plan my week and a better balance between work and recovery during the day. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Roderick on Continue reading "Looking for Wisdom in the New Year" The post Looking for Wisdom in the New Y...

During a Christmas walk I tell you how my journey this year shares a number of aspects with the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Now that we celebrate how the birth of Jesus brought light into the darkness, I think of the people that enlightened my life during this challenging year. Merry Christmas! Continue reading "Bringers of Light" The post Bringers of Light appeared first on Father Ro...

In this episode I share with you the measures I’m taking to make room for my recovery in the upcoming weeks. I also talk about the process of soul-searching that I have been going through for the last few months and I share with you what I’ve learned from a couple of big questions I Continue reading "Breaking Bad?" The post Breaking Bad? appeared first on Father Roderick . Get full access to Fathe...

Because I continue to suffer from long-term consequences of Covid-19, my doctor has prescribed physical therapy to help with post-Covid recovery. But in order to properly heal, I need to make some drastic lifestyle changes and reorder my priorities. In this episode of The Walk, I discuss the consequences. The post The Pyramid appeared first on Father Roderick . Get full access to Father Roderick a...

I recently experienced a number of setbacks that made me feel terrible. I kept asking myself why things were the way they were, when people would change, who to blame for what I experienced. And then I discovered a book that made me realize that I was asking the wrong questions. Link to The Question Continue reading "The Question Behind the Question" The post The Question Behind the Question appea...

Recovering from Covid-19 is a strange, unpredictable experience. I give you an update on the process and I share what an awesome year this has been for me personally *despite* the Corona crisis.. The post This year was awesome. No, really! appeared first on Father Roderick . Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe

The enduring pandemic takes a toll on our mental and spiritual well-being. I share how the lingering effects of my Covid-19 infection teach me to take better care of myself. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Roderick on Instagram This Continue reading "Self-care" The post Self-care appeared first on Fa...

Despite the ups and downs during this third week of Covid-19, there are small and big things to be thankful for. I share them in this episode. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Roderick on Instagram This show is brought Continue reading "Thankful" The post Thankful appeared first on Father Roderick . G...

In this episode, I talk about my experiences during the two weeks that I’ve been sick with Covid-19. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Roderick on Instagram This show is brought to you free of advertisements thanks to my patrons. Continue reading "Two Weeks of Covid-19" The post Two Weeks of Covid-19 a...

In this episode, I explain why I'm currently wearing a mask at all times when I'm outside. I also explain the workflow I developed to reduce the amount of work I have to invest in my video productions. The post Why I’m wearing a mask appeared first on Father Roderick . Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe

If anything was possible, what would your dream-life look like? In this episode, I challenge you to dream big and to take steps to realize your dreams. The post Living the Hobbit life and other dreams appeared first on Father Roderick . Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe

I share some very personal experiences of self-limiting behavior that I was able to overcome. The post Self-limiting doubts vs. unlimited potential appeared first on Father Roderick . Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I share what Pope Francis taught me on discerning the future. The post The art of communal discernment appeared first on Father Roderick . Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I share some thoughts on reducing my carbon footprint and share my struggles in some areas to live a more environment-friendly lifestyle. The post Goals without limits appeared first on Father Roderick . Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I share some thoughts on reducing my carbon footprint and share my struggles in some areas to live a more environment-friendly lifestyle. The post Me and the environment appeared first on Father Roderick . Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe

I've encountered and sometimes shared some of my frustrations, worries and disappointments I experienced as a priest. And yet, deep down inside, I am profoundly happy with my vocation and with the choices I have made to follow it. In this episode, I share with you what helps me to stay a happy priest despite the shortcomings of myself and of the church that I'm a part of. The post Pain, pleasure a...

I've encountered and sometimes shared some of my frustrations, worries and disappointments I experienced as a priest. And yet, deep down inside, I am profoundly happy with my vocation and with the choices I have made to follow it. In this episode, I share with you what helps me to stay a happy priest despite the shortcomings of myself and of the church that I'm a part of. The post Why I’m a happy...