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Hailing (originally) from Avoyelles Parish and then Alexandria, we are delighted to welcome Holly Carbo to Holy Spirit Studios this week! Part of the OG Servant Squad, with faithful roots in the church and youth ministry, Holly shares stories of surrender and the necessity of community with us.Jesus, thank you for the gift of this woman and for leading her to Lafayette!......

Join us for a trip down memory lane, as we take you back to some pivotal episodes from five years ago. We reminisce on our faith journeys as we revisit memories from episodes with the first 4 priests to ever join us in Holy Spirit Studios! Fr. Michael Luxbacher, Fr. Blake Dubroc, Fr. Patrick Broussard, and Fr. Brice Higginbotham. What an absolute gift to see how divinely orchestrated our lives are by our Lord. Join us for all the wows and wonders!Thank you to each and every listener for continuing to tune in week after week, for walking with us, for supporting us, and for loving us so well! ......

What an absolute gift it is to have Phyllis Weaver and Tim Rinaldi join us from Miles Perret Cancer Services this week! Join us for an episode centered around hope and the fruits of a strong and faithful community. We are excited to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Games of Acadiana and Miles Perret Cancer Services! Thank you, Jesus for this organization and the gift of hope they bring to our community!Learn more at https://milesperret.org/......

Welcome Fr. Patrick Hough to Holy Spirit Studios this week! He brings light to the darkness of suffering, and teaches us the importance of living in the moment and fasting from the future. You don't want to miss this fruitful and faith filled conversation!Fr. Hough invites us all to experience the holy and sacred grounds of Grand Coteau Retreats! You can learn more about this beautiful Jesuit Mission and become a monthly donor by visiting https://www.gcretreats.org/......

We've got two new wildly witty friends joining us in Holy Spirit Studios, Grant Bratcher and Hayden Pressley (or more lovingly referred to as Justice and Mercy). These guys take us on a journey of miracles, healing, and happiness. These two good ole boys help us to see the world through a different lens (pun intended) by sharing their knowledge and love of the Lord with us.......

He's only been gone a month, and we are all already missing him SO SO much! What a gift it was to sit with Fr. Seth Lemaire for a little farewell episode before he left for his assignment in Rome. Thank you, Fr. Seth, for the beautiful reminder to surrender our lives to the Lord and be transformed by Christ.Jesus, thank you for sharing your good and holy priest with us!......

Join us this week as we welcome the women behind the Fiat 40 Journal-A Women's 40 Day Journey to Renewal, Restoration and Redemption. We have four of the five authors of this book join us in Holy Spirit Studios to share with us the dreams and events that led to the creation of this project. Emma Pourciau, Misty Thibodeaux, Courtney Pourciau, and Megan Roberts Yeso. (Unfortunately, Carla Gautreaux Rutherford was unable to join us.) In this beautiful book you will not only find daily reflections, questions, and journal entries; but truly tangible weekly action items that will help you to grow spirituality on your pursuit to Heaven.Grab your copy of this book at www.fiat40journal.com......

Our Lenten Pilgrimage with the Saints continues this week on the Sacred Shores with Blessed Stanley Rother. Follow along with us in your devotional and enjoy the beautiful words and reflections from Fr. Sam Fontana and art and reflections from Thomas Loustalot. Join us on the sacred shore of Jesus' heart, to allow Him to create in you an internal spiritual river where His love will flow, not only through you, but out to the hearts of your loved ones and your community!......

Our Lenten Pilgrimage with the Saints continues this week on the Sacred Shores with St. John Paul II. Follow along with us in your devotional and enjoy the beautiful words and reflections from Fr. Michael Vidrine and art and reflections from Thomas Loustalot. Join us on the sacred shore of Jesus' heart, to allow Him to create in you an internal spiritual river where His love will flow, not only through you, but out to the hearts of your loved ones and your community!......

Our Lenten Pilgrimage with the Saints continues this week on the Sacred Shores with St. Thomas More. Follow along with us in your devotional and enjoy the beautiful words, reflections, and art from Thomas Hooks and Thomas Loustalot. Join us on the sacred shore of Jesus' heart, to allow Him to create in you an internal spiritual river where His love will flow, not only through you, but out to the hearts of your loved ones and your community!......

Our Lenten Pilgrimage with the Saints continues this week on the Sacred Shores with St. Ignatius of Loyola. Follow along with us in your devotional and enjoy the beautiful words and reflections from Fr. David Furka and art and reflections from Thomas Loustalot. Join us on the sacred shore of Jesus' heart, to allow Him to create in you an internal spiritual river where His love will flow, not only through you, but out to the hearts of your loved ones and your community!......

Our Lenten Pilgrimage with the Saints continues this week on the Sacred Shores with St. John the Beloved. Follow along with us in your devotional and enjoy the beautiful words and reflections from Fr. Seth Lemaire and art and reflections from Thomas Loustalot. Join us on the sacred shore of Jesus' heart, to allow Him to create in you an internal spiritual river where His love will flow, not only through you, but out to the hearts of your loved ones and your community!......

Our Lenten Pilgrimage with the Saints begins this week on the Sacred Shores with St. Peter. Follow along with us in your devotional and enjoy the beautiful words, reflections, and art from Deacon Jules Breaux and Thomas Loustalot. Join us on the sacred shore of Jesus' heart, to allow Him to create in you an internal spiritual river where His love will flow, not only through you, but out to the hearts of your loved ones and your community!......

What a joy it was to have the best Spiritual Uncle and his special short surprise guest with us in Holy Spirit Studios this week! Welcome Fr. Jared Suire and Leo to the show! This episode is filled with gladness and goofiness and our good and gracious God. Y'all enjoy!Jesus, thank you for sharing this holy priest with us!......

What a gift it was to have Andrew Berken and Cecilia Watson join us in Holy Spirit Studios this week for a podcast collaboration! These two are the cohosts of Let's Be Saints: Awakened, the Cowboy Catholic Podcast at McNeese State University. Their sweet and holy friendship is equally authentic as it is endearing.Lord, we thank you for sharing these two sweet souls with us! ......

We are humbled to welcome our beautiful new friend, Kate Migues to Holy Spirit Studios this week! Kate is a devoted wife, mother, and the founder of Placed Adoption Education Foundation. We are so grateful she came, not only to educate us on adoption, but to share her heart and story with us.To learn more about the work Kate is doing across Acadiana visit https://www.placedadoptioned.com/ourworkJesus, we thank you for sharing your incredible daughter with us!......

Join us as we go way back to Episode 5 and reflect on how much the Lord has worked in our lives. He truly is taking us back and loving us forward. We dive into A-HA moments from our silent retreats, holy interruptions, holy detachment, holy boldness, and the immensity of God's grace in our lives.......

Absolute joy in Holy Spirit Studios this week with our boy, Casey Jude Johnson! His humility and grace will inspire. His talent and holy heart will leave you in awe.Jesus, we thank you for sharing your good and holy son with us!......

What a gift it is to have Nolan Savoy join us in Holy Spirit Studios this week! This young man brings us so many beautiful reflections and moments to be grateful for.Jesus, we thank you for sharing your good and holy son with us!......

Thomas Hooks joins us in Holy Spirit Studios this week! Join us for a fruitful episode discussing the lily pads of life, voluntary poverty, and so much more.Jesus, we thank you for sharing this holy man with us!......

We welcome Hannah Guilliam and Erica Inzina to Holy Spirit Studios this week. Join us as we learn how both of these beautiful women felt called to join the preaux life movement and how they are working to honor the dignity of all human life.Join us to celebrate life at Festival de la Vie Saturday, Jan. 18th, 2025 in downtown Lafayette. We will have an ecumenical prayer walk to pray for an increase in respect for all human life from conception to natural death. The event will also include praise & worship music, a guest speaker, games, food and family fun. Please check-in once you get there at the check-in table for a chance to win a bowling party for your group at a later date. For more information contact the Office of Pro-Life Apostolate at celebratelife@diolaf.org or 337-261-5607.......

Deacon Coby and Kessie Thomas join us this week in Holy Spirit Studios!......

Join us as we reflect on our year and share our dreams with you for 2025!......

We were delighted to journey with you this Advent season! On this Christmas Eve we invite you to join us as we reflect on the incredibly beautiful artwork in our Advent devotional from Mr. Jerry Leleux and hear all about the prayers and inspirations surrounding them.Thank you for joining us on this journey! We pray you and your family have a very blessed and Merry Christmas!......

We are delighted to journey with you this Advent season! Join us on a Quiet Adventure with Mother Mary. This week we are learning to give birth to God's love in others. Follow along in your devotional or visit https://www.wearethelightproject.org/blog for more reflections and access to the incredibly beautiful artwork from Mr. Jerry Leleux. We pray your Advent season will be a blessed one. Thank you for joining us on this journey!......

We are delighted to journey with you this Advent season! Join us on a Quiet Adventure with Mother Mary. This week we are surrendering to God's love. Follow along in your devotional or visit https://www.wearethelightproject.org/blog for more reflections and access to the incredibly beautiful artwork from Mr. Jerry Leleux. We pray your Advent season will be a blessed one. Thank you for joining us on this journey!......

We were privileged to spend a beautiful Saturday outside of Acadian Religious for a day of shopping, podcasting, and community!—complete with Santa Sleigh Rides and the lighting of The South College Center Christmas Tree!Enjoy this bonus episode with interviews from Bud and Anndrea Guilbeau, Art and Riley Garrett, and Jenna Ibieta. Come out to Christmas at Coteau this weekend to shop with us at The Light Project along with some of our favorite holy retailers—Emily S. Pitre Art, Bee Still Design, Crossroads Collective, and so many more!Join us for a Morning of Reflection with Mrs. Robin Hebert!Dec 14, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSt. Mary's Church, Founders Hall, 419 Doucet Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503The welcoming spirit of the Visitation offers a fitting preparation to receive Mary more fully into our hearts. Get your tickets at https://www.wearethelightproject.org/events-1......✝️ Reflection of the WeekWhat are your favorite Advent and Christmas traditions and memories?

We are delighted to journey with you this Advent season! Join us on a Quiet Adventure with Mother Mary. This week we are preparing our hearts through sacred emptiness. Follow along in your devotional or visit https://www.wearethelightproject.org/blog for more reflections and access to the incredibly beautiful artwork from Mr. Jerry Leleux. We pray your Advent season will be a blessed one. Thank you for joining us on this journey!Join us for a Morning of Reflection with Mrs. Robin Hebert!Dec 14, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSt. Mary's Church, Founders Hall, 419 Doucet Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503The welcoming spirit of the Visitation offers a fitting preparation to receive Mary more fully into our hearts. Get your tickets at https://www.wearethelightproject.org/events-1......

On this Feast Day of St. John Berchmans, we are thrilled to have Caroline Richard and Aimee Cotter in Holy Spirit studios to share the miracles of St. John Berchmans that occurred right here in Acadiana in Grand Coteau. These ladies share their love for the Lord, their love for the Academy of Sacred Heart and  Berchmans Academy, and you will certainly be delighted by their incredibly holy friendship! St. John Berchmans, pray for us!Learn more about the school or schedule your tour of the shrine  at https://www.ash1821.org/ and join us at Christmas at Coteau , December 5th, 6th, and 7th! You can get your tickets at https://www.ash1821.org/events/christmas-at-coteau/tickets-and-reservations......

Holy Spirit Studios presents: Live from Ragin Cajun Catholics 2024 Encounter Retreat with co-host, Fr. Patrick Broussard. Join us for a day of mini episodes, recorded live, where students share their magical moments encountering the Lord, their customized Mount Rushmores, and so much more!Our Lady of Wisdom Church and Student Center are building a brand new home, and they need your help to make it happen. You can support this dream by visiting https://www.ourladyofwisdom.org/our-new-home. The future of our church is in your hands! ......

What a gift to have the incredibly kind, gentle, and holy Fr. William Schambough in Holy Spirit Studios this week. He brings us incredible joy, abundant nostalgia, and all kinds of AMENs. You're sure to want to be a Miltonaire after this one!Jesus, we thank you for sharing your priest with us. ......

We are humbled to have Brian Baumgardner and Reecie Gilmore in Holy Spirit Studios this week. Grab your tissues. Join us for a beautiful and heart felt episode with our new friends as they share their unconditional love for their babies in Heaven, the power of community and service to others in times of unimaginable suffering, and the holy work being done through The RescYou Group.Join them for the 3rd Annual RescYou Fest on November 16th at Blackham Coliseum for The Greatest Show in Heaven. You can find more information and purchase your tickets at https://www.therescyougroup.org/eventsJesus, you are THE GREAT REDEEMER. Through You, With You, and In You, ALL things are made good. Thank you for sharing these beautiful souls with us.Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.......

The Lord ALWAYS knows exactly what we need and when we need it! The love and laughter Fr. Michael DeBlanc brings to Holy Spirit Studios is truly a gift. Join us for a fun and fruitful episode where we learn more about purgatory, Fathers travels to Japan, the beauty of different cultures and the universal church and so much more! Thank you, Jesus, for sharing your holy son with us!......

Holy Spirit Studios is filled with some incredibly creative and gifted humans this week y'all! We've got Grammy Nominated, Laura Huval and her beautiful sister, Maegan Rankin on the couch. Joining them is 6 time Grammy winner and music producer, Mr. Tony Daigle; and the most delightful surprise guest, Mrs. Courtney Pourciau here. They journey with us through the inspiration and creation of Sing the Rosary...a prayer you will not want to stop praying and singing once you hear it! Get your free download at https://laurahuval.com/album/3040066/sing-the-rosaryAnd a surprise announcement of the release of Fiat 40 Journal: A Woman's 40 Day Journey to Renewal, Restoration, and Redemption written by Courtney Pourciau and her spiritual sisters! Get your copy at https://www.pioussolutions.com/fiat-40-journalJesus, we thank you for sharing your incredibly gifted children with us and for your sacred love and devotion to Our Blessed Mother Mary through the prayers of the Rosary......

We had THE best time hanging out with everybody's favorite Cajun Mamas, Sarah O'Pry and Koa Melancon. We laugh, we cry, we pray, (and we share our mutual love for Fr. Patrick Broussard!)The Holy Spirit was all up in the studio with us. Enjoy ALL the Amens this week with our new favorite friends, the Cajun Mamas.......

We've got THE most Holy Spirit filled man in Holy Spirit Studios this week. Kent Zerangue shares beautiful stories with us from his Food with Love Ministry. Many of his stories are shared in his book, Holy Moments on the Journey Home: Food with Love Stories. But a truly powerful story, you won't find in the book, is the one of his beautiful goddaughter, Adalyn. You won't want to miss this inspiring and powerful episode.Jesus, we thank you for sharing this faithful and humble servant with us! Holy Moments on the Journey Home: Food with Love Stories will be available to purchase from Hospice of Acadiana at the end of the month. Stay connected for the release date! The book can also be purchased on Amazon. All proceeds from sales will go to Hospice of Acadiana for the Food with Love Ministry.......

We've got THE coolest Catholic in Holy Spirit Studios this week, y'all. The man behind the camera, Mr. Jamie Orillion. What an incredibly genuine and beautiful conversation we get to share with one of our favorite friends! His heart, his gifts, and his authenticity are treasured. Enjoy seeing the world through Jamie's sacred lenses with us.Jesus, we thank you for sharing this amazingly kind and very very cool man with us!......

Catherine Richard joins us in Holy Spirit Studios, and her presence alone is an absolute gift. This woman is joyful and kind and charitable and full of a light. We are so grateful to have her on the couch to share her story and her zeal for living life abundantly with the Lord. Jesus, we thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter with us!To learn more and support Catherine in her work with College Missions visit https://www.collegemissions.net/about-5......

Luke Ungarino brings us an overload of love, wisdom, and inspiration this week. This episode is anything but the snooze fest he thought it would be. He opens our minds and our hearts in a way only he can. His desire to live fully in the Lord's love and guide others to do the same is absolutely captivating.Learn more about Luke's work with Via Nova at via.studyworkpray.org.Jesus, we thank you for sharing this man with us!......

We welcome our friend, Kim Lyons, to Holy Spirit Studios this week. Kim joins us from Central Louisiana. She is the director of Cenla, Avoyelles, and Miss-Lou Pregnancy Centers. We learned so much about the important work they do to by creating a kind, compassionate, and non-judgmental atmosphere for everyone they encounter. Their 6th Annual Gift of Life Fundraiser is Tuesday, September 17th. You can learn more about their work and support their mission at lovelifecenla.com.......

Fr. Josh Guillory joins us in Holy Spirit Studios this week, and we loved every second of our time with him! Join us for a fruitful, holy, and inspiring conversation with the Pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church. We are so grateful for his wisdom, his heart, and his YES. Jesus, we thank you for sharing Fr. Josh with us!......

Our girl is back! Erin Thomas joins us in Holy Spirit Studios this week. She takes us on her journey with the Lord over the last two years through healing, grasping, reliance, battling permanence, and continued surrender. She also shares the struggles and joys of a beautiful project she has been working on and for our beloved Yvonne Goodyear Bienvenu.We are excited to announce that Love Is Where You'll Find Me,  by Yvonnne Goodyear Bienvenu, will be officially released at the end of September. Pre-order now to ensure you receive your copy as soon as it's available!While Love Is Where You'll Find Me was written as a personal tribute to Yvonne's children, it resonates with anyone who has ever loved deeply and faced loss. This book is more than just a poem – it's a heartfelt reminder that love endures, even in the face of loss, and that the bonds we share with those we love are never truly broken. It is an enduring story about the goodness of God's Love.You can pre-order your copy today at https://www.erinthomascreative.com/loveiswhere......

Another sweet, holy, humble man joins us this week in Holy Spirit Studios. Haden Coleman, a seminarian for the Diocese of Lafayette,  shares his heart with us, takes us on a journey of his faith, and encourages us to follow the ache in our hearts to grow in a deeper relationship with the Lord. Fellas, get registered for the Man to Man Conference taking place on August 24th at Our Lady of Fatima Church. Register TODAY at www.catholicmenlft.comJoin us on the morning of August 31st at St. Pius X Catholic Church for a Volunteer Disaster Training with Catholic Charities of Acadiana. This session is designed to equip volunteers with the skills and knowledge to effectively assist our neighbors during times of disaster. RSVP for this training here: https://bit.ly/StPiusDisasterTraining2024......

We've got two holy men with us in Holy Spirit Studios this week! Join us for powerful testimonies from Rafael Perez and Rick Cambre as we discuss the importance of leading a Christ centered life, the power of a prayerful man, and the necessity of holy husbands and fathers to lead the family. Fellas, get registered for the Man to Man Conference taking place on August 24th at Our Lady of Fatima Church. Register TODAY at www.catholicmenlft.com......

The Zumo family joins us this week in Holy Spirit Studios with incredibly beautiful testimonies of our Lord's immense love and grace. You won't want to miss Jacob and Haley share their stories with us, stories only the Lord could write.Check out Jacob's art by visiting his website https://www.jzumo.com/ and follow him on Instagram and Facebook @artbyjzumo. The man has A GIFT of mixing the beauty of visual art with spiritual undertones making each and every piece relatable and intricately unique. ......

We've got ya boy, Gerald Gruenig, in Holy Spirit Studios this week! What an absolute gift to meet the man behind the media man. We loved learning about his zest for life and his love of the Lord (and Jimmy White). Y'all enjoy getting to know our favorite local personality!......

The beautiful and holy, Shannon Phillips, joins us this week with special guest Brennan Higginbotham. The love they have for the Lord is inspiring, and the love they have for one another is incomparable. Join us for a beautiful episode with these two as we navigate grief, the different crosses we are called to carry, and so much more.Tune in to the very end for Catholic Charities of Acadiana highlight and the AMAZING project of Canstruction at St. Thomas More Catholic High School.......

Coming to you live from Steubenville South, we have the three incomparable speakers on the mics with us. Sarah Swafford, Mari Pablo, and David Calavitta. Let them illuminate your souls with these mini episodes on talks of faith, relationships, theology of the body, and their immense love for our Lord.......

Broadcasting live from Steubenville South, we had an incredible time with Fr. John Burns, Kris Frank, and the amazing Holy Dream Team teens. You'll enjoy this short conversation about faith, the highlights of the conference, and of course, our favorite Mt. Rushmore question. Our chat with the teens who were working behind the scenes to make the conference happen was truly hopeful and inspiring! Join us for some uplifting moments and heartfelt Amens!  ......

Live from Steubenville South, we've got Josh Blakesley and Kelly Pease Lombardi on the mics with us! This dynamic duo has been worshipping together for decades, and they dropped a super dreamy album earlier this year! Lullabies with the Saints is a beautiful way to grow in relationship with the Lord, by following in the immensity of the love the Saints had for Jesus. Kelly and Josh have gifted us with the opportunity to pray twice with words and prayers of some great Saints. You can stream Lullabies with the Saints on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. Follow them on Instagram @beatifymusic

We've got the newly ordained, Father John Dugas in Holy Spirit Studios this week! Join us for a beautiful reflection of his ordination and first Mass. What a gift to learn from this man and hear of the immense graces he has experienced in his first five days of priesthood!✨Verse of the Week✨