Episodi

  • Resting in Tradition
    Jan 21 2026

    This week Fr. Michael reflects on tradition vs canon, inspired by his recent Christmas tree decorating. (Yes, this was recorded a few weeks back!) He talks about ways to identify tradition vs canon in our individual life, our family life, and our parish life. He talks about the importance of setting norms, even for adults, but also being able to identify when flexibility is needed. Fr. Michael also talks about setting aside work for the sake of rest.

    References:

    The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis


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    54 min
  • Love, Father and Mother
    Jan 14 2026

    This week Fr. Michael talks about prayer and being sincere in prayer, both directly with God and also when asking the saints for assistance. He also talks about spiritual fatherhood and some of the ways he's experienced some of the "normal" experiences that biological fathers experience.


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  • "I know..."
    Jan 7 2026

    This week Mother Natalia reflects on the Visitation, and how Mary may have felt seen by Elizabeth. She talks about the importance of being seen by others and the importance of us seeing each other. Mother Natalia also talks about the healing that comes from being seen by Christ in confession.

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    55 min
  • Yearning Better
    Dec 31 2025

    This week we have two mini-topics. First we talk about priestly celibacy and married priesthood, the spousal relationship with the church and the spousal relationship with Christ. Then we make a shift and talk about the cycles within the church, daily reception of the Eucharist, and how some of the norms around daily reception of the Eucharist came to be.

    References:

    Behold a Great Light: A Daily Devotional for the Nativity Fast through Theophany by Stephen De Young

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    56 min
  • Mighty Man of God
    Dec 24 2025

    This week Fr. Michael talks about the archangel Gabriel and the meaning of his name. He talks about the manly strength of God and how Gabriel shows us this strength in his actions. Fr. Michael talks about fear of the Lord and how that differs from our fear of people or things that could happen to us.

    References:

    Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word by Erasmus Leiva-Merikakis

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    52 min
  • Nothing but Banter (Seriously...)
    Dec 17 2025

    This week we've got a banter only episode. Enjoy!

    References:

    Finding God in the World: An Introduction to Josef Pieper's Sacramental Worldview

    The Good News About Being Human in the Age of AI by Hope Schneir

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    51 min
  • Be Attentive
    Dec 10 2025

    This week Fr. Michael walks through the phrase "Let us be attentive. Peace be to all. Wisdom, be attentive!" that we hear during Divine Liturgy. He talks about the etymology of some of the words, the purpose of the sentences, and how we're called to be especially attentive after hearing those commands from the priest or deacon.


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    53 min
  • Beautiful Suffering
    Dec 3 2025

    This week Mother Natalia talks about finding beauty in the midst of suffering. She gives examples of saints lives who were able to find beauty despite their suffering. She also talks about how God draws good out of suffering, despite suffering being an evil.


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    1 ora e 4 min