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Pray together! What google will tell you about The Divine Office, also known as the  Liturgy of the Hours  or  Opus Dei , is the official daily prayer of the Catholic Church. It involves praying at specific times throughout the day, sanctifying each hour with prayer, and is primarily structured around psalms, hymns, readings, and prayers. The Divine Office is intended to unite the faithful in pray...

This was a treat for Vitals and Virtues to get to interview the Dr. Adam Blincoe and discuss virtue ethics, Neoaristotelian philosophy and what a good human life is over a few good beers.  The beers Three Roads Brewing . Come out and support your local brewery! Adams Dissertation Flourishing Together .  Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on In...

This episode covers some ground. Like the Gospel of St. John, chapter 6 , the Lord's prayer , the Eucharist , what the early church fathers had to say about it as well as how St. Francis de Sales recommends we join in communion according to Chapter 14 of section 2 of Introduction to the Devout Life . Stuff mentioned in the episode  https://www.catholicspiritualdirection.org/devoutlife.pdf http://w...

Covering chapter 2.13 of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. In this episode settle in to hear what the Spiritual Master (St. Francis) has to say about keeping the Lord ever in our mind and at the forefront of our thoughts no matter what is going on. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think! Be sure...

Spiritual Retirement in Christ is a sure way to grow in holiness and devotion. In this episode we cover chapter 12 of part 2 in Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales where he elaborated on what Spiritual retirement is and how to do it. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think! Be sure to grab your copy...

Here we GO! St. Francis de Sales shares with us here in chapter 11 of part 2 of Introduction to the Devout Life how to examine your conscience at the end of your day. 1. Thank God for preserving you through the day. 2. Examine how you conducted yourself throughout the day... 3. Thank God for the good you did, ask forgiveness where you failed. 4. Commend your body and soul. “Set a watch, O Lord, be...

How to Start your day like St. Francis de Sales from Introduction to the Devout Life, Chapter 10 of Part 2. 1. Thank God for the new day... 2. Call to mind how you are to work towards eternity this day... 3. Consider all the day and how to serve God throughout... 4. Humble yourself and present all your weaknesses to God, and beg for His strength for the day. 5. Do this all immediately upon waking....

Crisis happen everywhere, join in and hear how Robby Lewis, RN MSN deals with crisis intervention and de-escalation from the hospital setting to the farm. We also got into some of his story of why he went from Chef to ER peds nurse, St. Jude’s hospital, elk hunting and more! If you're looking to find the best local beef in the Central Virginia area, look no further than Lewis Family Farm⁠ Find the...

"I am a dog before Thee, but the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their master's table." Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales, chapter 9 of part 2 When you're in a drought: Read the Gospels Read a good spiritual book Kneel/prostrate yourself Kiss your crucifix Consider/meditate on our Lord's Passion The King in The Last Battle who's name I forgot, Ki...

Talking about debriefing and wellness with a great friend, Jade Brankley. She’s a RN, BSN with background in LDRP, ER, Nurse education, and a future in Infusion and wellness nursing.  I’ll be updating the description with her new business soon as the website is operational! Stuff mentioned in the episode  Debriefing in healthcare Peace of Soul by Ven. Fulton Sheen  I have botched yet another Bible...

More from Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales! Join me as I go over chapter 8 of part 2. You also get to hear a brief update on some stuff going on in my world. “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth: and a door round about my lips.” Psalms 140:3  Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think! Be sure to gr...

The Chapters are running together some, but this is chapter 7 of Part 2 of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. The remembering what we prayed on for the refreshment throughout the day. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think! Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Franci...

The best time with mechanical and aerospace engineer turned ER nurse, Emily Wheeler! Listen in for a hand full of topics and find out why Emily went from aerospace engineering with the department of defense, to ER nursing!   Stuff mentioned in the episode  I have botched yet another Bible quote.  “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth: and a door round about my lips.” Psalms 140:3  Little things wi...

When we make a resolution, do we make it vague and general, or do we fine tune it and get specific? St. Francis tells us how our affections and resolutions should look in Chapter 6 of part two in Introduction to the Devout life! Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think! Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the De...

Chapter 5 of part 2 of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. I hope you guys are enjoying this as much as I am! Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think! Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠ , ⁠Ascension⁠ , ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll...

Whatever was said on here, it is Chapter 4 of part 2 of Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales! Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think! Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠ , ⁠Ascension⁠ , ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too...

Faith, healthcare, injury, rituals, and more with Will Midgette, ER nurse practitioner with a DNP from Liberty University. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think! Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠ , ⁠Ascension⁠ , ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠A...

Keeping up with Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales, here's chapter 3 of part 2. How we ought to start our prayers! Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think! Be sure to grab your copy at ⁠TAN⁠ , ⁠Ascension⁠ , ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too...

Not to be confused with trauma nursing! Megan and I got to talk through some difficult aspects of life and how some times its the "messy" things in life that draw you out of the hard times. If I were a better producer, you all would definitely get a better description, but here we are. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know...

Join in with me as I pray the Rosary. The Sorrowful mysteries happen to be my favorite, and the Mysteries that are always prayed on the day of our Lord's Passion, Friday. AMDG

Grab your rosary and pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with me! For more information on the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, click Here And to get a printable PDF of the Chaplet, click here

Rolling along with Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. This is chapter 2 of part 2, a short meditation. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think! Be sure to grab your copy at TAN , Ascension , Sophia Institute and I guess I'll link Amazon too...

In this episode we cover chapter 24 of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. If you haven't gotten a solid copy of the book, click HERE to see what Tan books has to offer! Be sure to follow along on instagram @ Vitalsandvirtues for more content (sometimes)

This episode I had the great pleasure of recording with a good friend from way back! Jared and I went to Marine Corps bootcamp together in Parris Island SC in January of 2011. This podcast we were able to talk about some fun times on that island. We also discussed why Putin might be as bad as our government and news media says he is, miracles, and how Jesus has changed the course of our lives. Let...

Embarking on Part 2 of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales! This is chapter 1 of part 2 which covers the necessity of prayer according to St. Francis de Sales, as well as practical steps to making prayer happen in your day and what to do if you just couldn't find the time due to the business of the day. If you haven't gotten a copy of the book here are some links! https://tanbo...