Casting into the Deep with Fr. Simon

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Practical and refreshing advice on living a life of hope in tough times from Benedictine College chaplain, Father Simon Baker.

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    • May 19, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 8 EPISODES


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    Ep. 8 // Set the World on Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 7:35


    Through us, the impact of the coronavirus can spread community, faith and scholarship all over the world, says Father Simon Baker.

    Ep. 7 // Rejoice Always

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 7:01


    In light of the sadness and challenges of recent times, Fr. Simon reflects on words from St. Paul's Letter to the Thessalonians: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and in every circumstance give thanks.”

    Ep. 6 // Lectio Divina, Simplified.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 20:18


    How do you pray with Scripture? Father Simon Baker gives his take on this ancient, tried and true method.

    Ep. 5 // The Voice of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 8:13


    Father Simon Baker’s great advice for those who are having trouble praying and reading Scripture in this difficult time: Return to Scripture. “To read this book is to hear the voice of God,” he says. Here’s a great way to get started.

    Ep. 4 // An Easter Sheltered at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 6:48


    Fr. Simon reflects on the strange circumstances of this year's Easter celebration and draws connections with an Easter story from the life of St. Benedict, when he was living in solitude as a hermit.

    Ep. 3 // Fasting from the Eucharist during the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 7:23


    Fr. Simon reflects on a surprising practice St. Augustine recommends: fasting from the Eucharist. Pope Benedict XVI mentioned it and now it is relevant to all.

    Ep. 2 // Six Ways to Keep Your Faith Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 4:29


    During Holy Week, Fr. Simon gives six practical ways to keep your faith strong in trying circumstances.

    Ep. 1 // Getting Through These Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 5:49


    Fr. Simon reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on Benedictine College's community, and offers advice on prayer and maintaining hope and joy in the midst of anger, frustration and fear.

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