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In this episode I explore the concept of loving our enemies as a way of distinguishing ourselves as Christians. The section of the Dialogue I read from is within the topic of Truth. For more on Magnificat, go here: https://us.magnificat.net/

Here is the second installment within the topic of The Shadow. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, please do so. . .  I hope you enjoy and benefit from this. If so, please share it with others! Thanks for listening!

Here is the first installment of a two part series. The book referenced is Saint Catherine of Siena: Mystic of Fire Preacher of Freedom, which was written by Paul Murray, OP. The other Dominican Friar mentioned is William Garrott, OP.

Fun little song that isn't quite finished. Enjoy the humanness!

Here is the breakdown. Minding Your Own Business: 1) God Says Mind Your Own Business 2) Tears and Their Fruit 3) Sinners Gonna Sin . . . Priest/Church Scandal: 1) The Church is a Person 2) How The Dialogue Views Scandal 3) Repentance and the Sun

Meditation written by Father Jean-Nicolas Grou, S.J. If you'd like to purchase and read the book in which today's meditation came from, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1928832466/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_X025AZKG9DWHAFMH1HKY

This is a song I wrote that I call: For Love. I've also got a little update on my previous explanation of why there are ads in my podcast. Enjoy!

In this episode, I recommend a great little book that can help any and every one who prays for someone they know who is an addict. This book is titled: Praying for Those with Addictions and was written by Anne Costa. To purchase this book go here: https://bookstore.wau.org/Praying-for-Those-with-Addictions-A-Mission-of-Love-Mercy-and-Hope-P280.aspx

In his episode I explain why I've added ads to my podcast. I also introduce some words of St. Mother Teresa that have changed my life and I think should change everyone's. To donate to Mr. Clean and Safe Parks, go here: https://gofund.me/46f96528 . . . To check out his Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/mr.clean_and_safeparks?igshid=jm4upe9redej . . . To view his YouTube channel, go here: h...

I apologize that the musical intro is so loud, but think of it as like a major announcement. In this episode, I continue to discuss scandal and corruption within the Catholic Church but from a much lighter perspective! Please enjoy and share this episode! Thanks!

A little Christmas Carol I thought was appropriate for this time and place. Please enjoy inspite of the imperfections. After all, this podcast is about humans struggling to practice religion!

A somewhat formal introduction to the Saint I have chosen as the Patron Saint of this podcast.

Here is a continuation of my previous episode about scandals within the Catholic Church. In this episode I look at how God explains scandal to St. Catherine of Siena in her Dialogue.

Here is a meditation for those infuriated by scandals within the Catholic Church. For reference: the author of this meditation is Caryll Houselander. For more info on Magnificat, follow this link: https://us.magnificat.net/home/discover

This is a response to some possible objections one might have to my previous two episodes. The letter I read can be found in the book, Passion For the Truth Compassion for Humanity, edited by Mary O'Driscoll. If you can't be physically with sinners as they die, at least be with them in prayer.

Another meditation from the Dialogue of Catherine of Siena. It is from the section titled, "Tears". This is in response to how difficult it is to mind our own business when the sin of others is always in our face.

For further explanation, I do not think it wrong to admonish the sinner. After all, that is a spiritual work of mercy. However, I think we can draw from both the Dialogue and the Gospel that the only state in which it is meritorious for us to admonish the sinner is when we deal with our own sins FIRST. Finally, this quote can be found in the section of the Dialogue titled: "Truth" - or page 190 of...

This is another short poem about whether lighting candles is necessary during prayer and the common accusation that Catholics "pray to statues".

We've all experienced an identity crisis or two. . . Here's a little poem about my own experience and how it was resolved.

Have you ever known someone who just can't seem to see you as you really are but only as they THINK you are? We all have. . . Here is a poem I wrote about such experiences.  The guitar intro and outro is also my playing. Enjoy!

Quick explanation of the goal and purpose of this podcast. It's simple stuff people!