Episode 2.10 -- 1.18.26. Season of Sowing Seeds. As we embark on 2026, Karen and Anne reflect on what new things we are hoping to grow in our lives this year. How can we nourish the seedlings God is calling us to care for and make choices that help us grow into the people God created us to be?

Scripture references:
Matthew 13:1-23
1 Corinthians 3:6-7
John 12:24

Episode 2.9 -- 1.11.26. Season of Mission: Today is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. This week, Karen and Anne reflect on how Jesus’ Baptism gave him a sense of conviction about his mission and on how the Sacramental life of the Church supports us in following God’s call for our lives.
Scripture references:
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Acts 10:34-38
Matthew 3:13-17
Luke 4:16-30

Episode 2.8 -- 1.4.26. Season of Epiphany: Today is the Feast of the Epiphany. This week, Karen and Anne celebrate how the story of the Magi reveals that God is for everyone, that our Church is a global family, and that the Holy Spirit draws us beyond
the borders of our comfort zones.

Scripture references:

Psalm 72

Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6

Matthew 2:1-12

Episode 2.7 -- 12.28.25. Season of Family: Today is the Feast of the Holy Family. This week, Karen and Anne reflect on the consolations and desolations of their vocation as spouses and parents and how God’s grace is present in all the ups and downs
of family life.

Scripture references:
Colossians 3:12-17
Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

Episode 2.6 -- 12.21.25. Season of Dreams: Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Are visions of sugarplums dancing in your head? As Advent draws to a close, Karen and Anne reflect on our dreams for a Christmas full of peace and the loving presence
of family and friends. And as 2025 draws to a close, we ponder into what deeper dreams God is calling us to in the year ahead.

Scripture references:
Matthew 1:18-24
Numbers 12:6
Joe 3:1

Episode 2.5 -- 12.14.25. Season of Joy: Karen and Anne celebrate Gaudete Sunday, when we light the pink Advent candle, by sharing the many JOYFUL God moments our teens recently experienced on our pilgrimage to the National Catholic Youth Conference.
The exuberant faith of our young church is contagious!

Scripture references:
Exodus 3 (especially Ex. 3:7-8)
2 Timothy 1:6-7
Quote from St. Joan of Arc: “I am not afraid. I was born to do this.”

Season of Expectation: Advent is a time of waiting in joyful hope for the coming of Jesus into our world. This week, as we celebrate Mary’s Immaculate Conception, Karen and Anne reflect on Mary’s story as a model of expectant
faith, responsiveness to God, and courage in answering God’s call for her life.

Scripture references:

Luke 1

Luke 2

It’s Thanksgiving weekend and also the first Sunday in Advent! In this week’s episode, Karen and Anne reflect on all the things we are grateful for in our lives right now and get ready to head into the crazy month of December in a spirit of thankfulness, peace, and appreciation of the gift of each present moment.

Scripture references:
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
2 Corinthians 9:11-12
Psalm 9:1
Psalm 107:9