Just a Parishioner

Lorenz and Sean discuss why pursuing and standing for TRUTH is one of the most important things we can do as Catholics.  ----more---- www.justaparishioner.com Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner YouTube: Just a Parishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Lorenz and Sean dive into what the consequences of Christ's resurrection are, and what suffering would mean if He never rose from the dead. How would we have to deal with life if there was no life after death? ----more---- www.justaparishioner.com Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner YouTube: Just a Parishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Lorenz and Sean are back with a new episode detailing where they are in their lives now with some wonderful news! They reflect on family changes, and their own changes internally as Catholics along the way.----more---- www.justaparishioner.com Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner YouTube: Just a Parishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Lorenz and Sean continue their Advent/Christmas conversation with Theresa Marino and Gerri Maquet! The group discusses creating Christmas traditions as a new family, Christmas Mass and other things we can focus on during the Christmas Season! ----more---- www.justaparishioner.com Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner YouTube: Just a Parishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

In this episode, Lorenz and Sean are joined by Theresa Marino and Gerri Maquet in this very special Christmas episode! They discuss everything Christmas, from their favorite (and least favorite) Christmas songs, their childhood Christmas traditions and so much more!----more---- www.justaparishioner.com Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner YouTube: Just a Parishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

This is a continuation of the last episode where Theresa Marino returns as a guest host along with Julia Grealy and Katie Zaragoza - Sean and Lorenz's wives! In this all-female episode, the ladies discuss their own backgrounds and reflect with perspective about Catholic femininity compared with the feminist mindset they were brought up with. ----more---- www.justaparishioner.com Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner YouTube: Just a Parishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Theresa Marino returns as a guest host along with Julia Grealy and Katie Zaragoza - Sean and Lorenz's wives! In this all-female episode, the ladies discuss their own backgrounds and reflect with perspective about Catholic femininity compared with the feminist mindset they were brought up with. ----more---- www.justaparishioner.com Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner YouTube: Just a Parishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

We are joined by painter and former FOCUS missionary Elisa Torres, who discussed the role that beauty plays as a transcendental in our faith! She shared a bit about her mission work, how she expresses her love for God through her art, and her views on sacred art and how it can be used to evangelize and share the faith. ----more---- www.elisamtorres.com Instagram: @elisa.m.torres ----more---- www.justaparishioner.com Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner YouTube: Just a Parishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

In this episode, Lorenz is joined by religious education teacher, Theresa Marino. Lorenz and Theresa discuss how important it is to create a strong foundation of faith for children. Additionally they talk about their opinions on the state of Catholic Schools today and how they feel these institutions can create the best environments for kids to excel in academics, but more importantly, deepening their faith! ----more---- www.justaparishioner.com Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner YouTube: Just a Parishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

In this episode, Lorenz and Sean dive into popular Netflix series "Stranger Things" and discuss similarities to the show's most recent antagonist and the greatest enemy we face in our every day lives. They further the discussion on how we can best equip ourselves for spiritual warfare.  ----more---- Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner YouTube: Just a Parishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Catholic school teacher Erin Von Elm joins the podcast to share her experience receiving a brain tumor diagnosis while in high school, and the aftermath, including surgery, recovery, and trusting God through it all. ----more---- Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner YouTube: Just a Parishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

This week, we sample a clip from popular psychologist Jordan Peterson's recent message to Christian churches, and offer our response. We discuss men's roles, how the Church can call us beyond ourselves, and our thoughts on what to do on the local level. ----more---- Jordan B. Peterson's YouTube video: Message to the Christian Churches ----more---- Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner YouTube: Just a Parishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!  

Sean and Lorenz dive into the question posed by Stephen Stanley's song “Note to Self” - if you could give your younger self advice or tell them a regret, what would you say? They each share 3 things they would tell their younger selves in this episode. ----more---- Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner YouTube: Just a Parishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

This episode is a recording of a talk Sean gave at his parish's men's holy hour on June 16th. He talks about Father's Day, Theology of the Body, Christ's presence in the sacraments, and how we experience God's true presence every time we're at Mass. ----more---- Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

On this episode, Lorenz interviews special guest Maryjane McQuade for a new Parishioner Profile. Maryjane has been an active advocate for the Human Life Committee at her parish for decades. Hear her talk about how she started her involvement, why she stands by her pro-life position as a Catholic, and where she sees the movement going, among other topics woven in along the way. ----more---- Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Sean's wife, Julia, joins for this episode as she, Sean and Lorenz share some resources that have helped to form them in knowledge and understanding of the faith. They each share some books and podcasts that have stuck out to them and helped them learn the “what, why, and how” behind being a Catholic in today's world.   ----more---- Favorite Resources   BOOKS   Tattoos on the Heart - Gregory Boyle Orthodoxy -G.K. Chesterton Why We're Catholic - Trent Horn Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis The Weight of Glory - C.S. Lewis The Four Loves - C.S. Lewis Life of the Beloved - Henri Nouwen Theology of the Body - Pope John Paul II Life of Christ - Fulton J. Sheen Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love - Edward Sri Girl, Arise! - Claire Swinarski The Privilege of Being a Woman - Alice von Hildebrand   PODCASTS   Abiding Together Counsel of Trent Every Knee Shall Bow The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast Pints with Aquinas   ----more---- Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Meghan Magaldi joins the show to discuss the themes of her parishioner profile! We share and discuss the things we've learned personally in our marriages as well as practical pieces of advice for couples preparing for marriage and couples who are newly married!   ----more---- Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Our guest this week is Meghan Magaldi. Listen as Meghan walks us through her journey as a young Catholic in this year's first Parishioner Profile! ----more----   Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Lorenz and Sean return from a year long hiatus from recording. Listen in as Sean details the experience of losing his father last year, what the grieving process has been like, and how he's sought comfort in Christ and our Catholic faith. ----more----Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Our guest this week is Rose Haslbauer, a religion teacher at a Catholic High School in Queens, NY. Listen as Rose talks about how service played a role in her development as a Catholic individual! ----more---- Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Lorenz & Sean team up with the guys from "The Beach Catholic Podcast" and "God and Country" for a roundtable discussion. Inspired by an article titled "Will Catholics Ever Return to Mass".----more---- Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

We reflect on the Triduum and how we can "Keep East in Easter" this year. Including having intentions for our fasting, putting ourselves in the shoes of the apostles, and more! ----more---- Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Lorenz & Sean team up with the guys from "The Beach Catholic Podcast" and "God and Country" for a roundtable discussion. Inspired by an article titled "Will Catholics Ever Return to Mass", in part 1 of this 2 part discussion, the panel discusses how we as a church, have gotten to where we are today and what the future Catholic church may look like. ----more---- Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

ATTENTION LONG ISLANDERS! We'll be recording our next podcast episode in front of a live audience at St. Mary of the Isle Parish Hall in Long Beach, NY this coming Thursday, March 18th at 7:30 pm. Our discussion will be centered on the question “Will Catholics Ever Return to Mass?” and will feature the hosts of two other local podcasts, God and Country and the Beach Catholic Podcast.  We hope to see you there, it's going to be a great night! ----more----Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner

Brendan Rorke joins the show to discuss the themes of his parishioner profile. We tackle suffering, loss, thanksgiving, joys, and more. It all comes back to the prayer: "Jesus, I trust in You!"   Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Our guest this week is Brendan Rorke, a financial planner who experienced something of a miracle as a child. Listen to hear his amazing story of healing, along with the wide spectrum of the ways God reveals Himself in our lives.   Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Our guest this episode is Jacqueline Lahey, an interior designer, real estate agent, and recent Catholic convert (with big news!). Listen in for her story of faith, eventual conversion, and how some key people in her life helped steer her toward Christ.   Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

The podcast has its first guest! Gerri Maquet, director of religious education in Long Beach, NY, tells us in her #parishionerprofile about how she became friends with Christ as a young woman, how that helped her overcome dark times in her own life, and how it ultimately led her to want to spread Christ's love to others.   Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Co-host Sean Grealy gets into his #parishionerprofile centered around discernment. What is discernment? Hear Sean's take on it and his discussion with Lorenz.   Instagram: @justaparishioner Facebook: facebook.com/justaparishioner Hallow: 3 Free Months of Premium Subscription!

Listen to the first episode of Just a Parishioner as Sean & Lorenz dive into Lorenz's Parishioner Profile and discuss what they will do to level up their Catholic faith in 2021. For the record, they are not resolutions.

Take a listen to the introduction of "Just A Parishioner" and what you can look forward to every episode!   Email: weareparishioners@gmail.com Instagram: @justaparishioner