Life Beyond the Chariot | A Faith & Family Series

What do we do when we don't know what will happen next? In today's episode, we reflect on how to step into the unknown with faith, trust and surrender.   A special thanks to Mark, our producer, and Elizabeth Slaten, the Director of Communications for the Diocese of Tyler, for all of your hard work in making this podcast possible.  

Fr. Steven Chabarria (priest of the Diocese of Tyler) joins us for a discussion on the Holy Father's newest encyclical, Dilexit Nos (He Loved Us). Father Chabarria gives us a basic overview of the purpose of this document and then guides us through a brief discussion on each chapter. 

Sister Josephine Garrett joins us for a conversation about the Epidemic of Loneliness and how healthy communities can offer a solution. She offers practical suggestions for how families can build community in their parishes, and discusses the difference between healthy and unhealthy communities.   Show Notes:  Listen to Sister Josephine's podcast: Hope Stories  For more information about the Diocesan Women's Retreat on March 29, 2025 please visit www.dioceseoftyler.org/womensretreat. Early Bird Registration ends January 14th!   

The 2025 Jubilee Year will begin in Rome on December 24, 2024, and in local dioceses on Sunday, December 28th. Jubilee Years are significant moments in the life of the Church, but what does it mean for our families? In today's episode we talk about practical ways to celebrate the Jubilee Year within our families and what this year could mean for you personally.      Show Notes:  Information about the Jubilee Year & Handouts for Families for the Diocese of Tyler: https://www.dioceseoftyler.org/jubilee/  United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Jubilee Celebration Calendar 

Fr. Justin Braun (Pastor of Sacred Heart in Texarkana and Vocations Director) joins us for a conversation about family missionary discipleship. Father helps us understand what missionary discipleship is, what it looks like for families and very practical ways we can live this out within our homes and parishes. We also how parishes can support families in their mission to go out into the world.     Show Notes:  Other episodes with Fr. Braun:  What is a Marriage Catechumenate? (Part 2)  How to Have a Happy Death  How I Fell in Love with the Eucharist  Vatican document referenced by Fr. Braun: The pastoral conversion of the Parish community in the service of the evangelizing mission of the Church  Join us for the 2025 Diocesan Women's Retreat on March 29th! Learn more about this event by visiting www.dioceseoftyler.org/womensretreat. 

We had so much fun talking with Katie Sciba about Catholic Minimalism that we invited her back for a "Part 2"! Today we talk with Katie about Holy Simplicity—we review what that means regarding our homes, and then we do a deep dive on Holy Simplicity at the spiritual level.    Show Notes:  Previous Episode with Katie: Catholic Minimalism & Holy Simplicity   Learn more about Katie Sciba at www.katiesciba.com   Listen to her podcast: Two Coins Culture  Katie's YouTube Channel: @katiescibaspeaker 

Fr. Bowlin joins us for Part 2 of our conversation about spiritual healing. We discuss practical ways of getting started on this journey, and things to keep in mind along the way.     Show Notes:  Podcasts mentioned: Restore the Glory Podcast; Every Knee Shall Bow (Spiritual Warfare Series)  Books mentioned: The Liber Christo Method; The Lord of the Rings   Other episodes with Fr. Bowlin:  Spiritual Healing (Part 1)  Families & The Spiritual Battle  Introduction to the Domestic Monastery  St. Joseph: Husband, Father, Worker, Saint    Is there a topic you'd like us to discuss before the podcast ends this year? Let us know in the comments or email us at djohnston@dioceseoftyler.org. 

Katie Weiss is the founder and Executive Director of Behold, a program built to give women the skills needed to pray using Visio Divina. We spoke with Katie about what Visio Divina is and how to use this method of prayer. We also discussed Behold's newest book “Grieving with Hope,” a prayer book for mothers who have experienced miscarriage.     Show Notes:  Website: https://www.beholdvisiodivina.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behold.visiodivina/   Resources from Behold: Steps to Visio Divina  Pre-order the book Grieving with Hope: Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss here: https://www.beholdvisiodivina.com/product-page/grieving-with-hope-a-companion-for-mothers-pre-order  The Given Institute  

Father Bowlin of the Diocese of Tyler joins us to talk about spiritual healing and the practical tools needed when dealing with our wounds.      Show Notes:  Podcast mentioned: Restore the Glory Podcast   Book mentioned: The Temperament God Gave You    Other episodes with Father Bowlin:  Families & The Spiritual Battle  Introduction to the Domestic Monastery  St. Joseph: Husband, Father, Worker, Saint    Do you have questions or something you would like us to cover in Part 2? Email Deanna at djohnston@dioceseoftyler.org! 

In today's episode we talk with Katie Sciba about “Catholic Minimalism” and how this idea of holy simplicity can transform our homes as well as our spiritual lives. She offers very practical suggestions on how to get started make space for the gifts God wants us to receive.     Show Notes:  Learn more about Katie Sciba at www.katiesciba.com. Listen to her podcast: Two Coins Culture  

Our parting conversation with Dr. Luke Arredondo about the Eucharistic Revival through the lens of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen.     Show Notes:  The Hour That Makes My Day (chapter from Sheen's autobiography).  Watch keynote talks from the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress here. Learn more about the National Eucharistic Revival here.  

Did you know a Eucharistic Revival is happening in the United States? In today's episode we discuss the recent National Eucharistic Congress, what it means to have a “Eucharistic Revival” moment in the USA and practically speaking what this means for us as individuals and as families.     Learn more about the National Eucharistic Revival by visiting eucharisticrevival.org.   Learn more about the 4 Routes of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage     More Episodes on the Eucharist and Eucharistic Devotion:  Eucharist: Heart of the Domestic Church  A Practical Guide to Bringing Your Kids to Mass  How I Fell In Love with the Eucharist (with Fr. Justin Braun)  From the St. Philip Institute Podcast:  What does the Catechism Teach About the Eucharist?  How is Christ Present in the Eucharist?  The Structure and Parts of the Mass 

Emily Frase from Total W(h)ine joins us in the studio to talk about discernment, vocation, motherhood, and everything in between! This was a fun conversation, and encourages us to reflect on the question: “What makes you come alive?”    Emily's Websites: totalwhine.com; fabmbase.org  Listen to Emily's Podcast: The Total Whine Podcast  Follow Emily on Instagram: @totalwhine_ ; @fabmbase    Other Episodes with Emily Frase: “Reframing the Conversation on NFP” “Not Your Grandma's NFP” 

In today's episode we are sharing Heather Khym's powerful keynote talk from our "They That Wait" Women's Retreat, which was held on March 23, 2024 here in the Diocese of Tyler.  Save the date for next year's event: March 29, 2025! To see pictures from this year's retreat, go here.  Go here to learn more about Heather's ministry:  liferestoration.ca  abidingtogetherpodcast.com  Twitter: @abidingpodcast  Instagram: @heatherkhym  YouTube: Abiding Together Podcast 

In today's episode we are sharing Regina Boyd's keynote talk from our "They That Wait" Women's Retreat, which was held on March 23, 2024 here in the Diocese of Tyler.  Save the date for next year's event: March 29, 2025! To see pictures from this year's retreat, go here.  Buy Regina's book: Leaving Loneliness Behind: 5 Keys to Experiencing God's Love and Building Healthy Connections with Others  Follow Regina on Instagram (@boydcounselingservices)! 

In today's episode we are sharing Rachel Bulman's keynote talk from our They That Wait Women's Retreat which was held on March 23, 2024 here in the Diocese of Tyler.  Save the Date for next year's event: March 29, 2025     Show Notes:  Rachel Bulman is a wife, mother of six, speaker, and author. She enjoys seeking truth, finding beauty, rediscovering the goodness in all things; and answering the call to holiness through her life as a beloved daughter of God. She served as the editor for With All Her Mind: A Call to the Intellectual Life (Word on Fire, 2022) and Becoming Wife: Saying Yes to More Than the Dress (Our Sunday Visitor, 2023). Find more of her work at RachelBulman.com.  Follow Rachel on Instagram: @rachelbulman 

What does it mean to totally surrender to the will of God? In today's episode we discuss passages from the book Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence and the practical ways we can live this out.    Show Notes:  Book: Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret of Peace and Happiness by Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint Jure, S.J. & Saint Claude de la Colombiere, S.J.  Surrender Novena: https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-surrender-novena/. 

We're launching Season 5 of the podcast with a conversation on “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:11). What does it mean to “be still” and enter into prayer with the Lord when life is busy? We discuss common obstacles to prayer (especially as moms) and how we can still have fruitful and intimate prayer lives with the Lord in different seasons of our vocation.   Scripture:  “Be still and know that I am God.”- Psalm 46:11  “The Lord himself will fight for you, you need only to be still.”- Exodus 14:14  The Calming of the Storm at Sea- Mark 4:35-41  From the Catechism of the Catholic Church:  Prayer as God's gift (par. 2559): "Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God." But when we pray, do we speak from the height of our pride and will, or "out of the depths" of a humble and contrite heart? He who humbles himself will be exalted; humility is the foundation of prayer. Only when we humbly acknowledge that "we do not know how to pray as we ought" are we ready to receive freely the gift of prayer.     Save the Date: Diocese of Tyler Women's Retreat Saturday March 29, 2025

On our final episode of 2023 we spend time discussing chapters 6-8 of “Hope: An Invitation” by Sister Josephine Garrett.  We discuss Mary's role in our walk with Christ, revisit the theme of the “Slow Work of God” and how this call to hope in the Lord helps us especially now in the Advent season.     Show Notes:  You can get your copy of Hope: An Invitation at OSV or Amazon.  Download the free reflection guide here. Also: An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  

We are continuing our Fall Book Series of “Hope: An Invitation” by Sister Josephine Garrett. This week we are discussing chapters 3-5 which focus on types of discernment, the importance of community, and the role of the Saints in our lives.     Show Notes:  You can get your copy of Hope: An Invitation at OSV or Amazon.  Download the free reflection guide and reading schedule here. 

We are beginning our 3-part series on the book “Hope: An Invitation” by sitting down with the author herself, Sister Josephine Garrett!  We discuss some of our favorite parts of the book and the inspiration behind the stories Sister Josephine shares.    Show Notes:  You can get your copy of Hope: An Invitation at OSV or Amazon.  Download the free reflection guide and reading schedule here.  

Navigating online conversations and spaces can be messy. Sometimes it can be difficult to know how to discern which voices are true and what arguments are worth fighting amidst all the noise. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Director of Faith Formation, joins us today to discuss how Catholics are called to witness the faith, even in online spaces, and how we can be more discerning who which online voices we are listening to.    Show Notes:  Our team wants to give a big shoutout to our producer, Mark, who edits our episodes. This was a particularly challenging episode to edit!  Join us for an end-of-year Book Study! We'll be reading Sister Josephine Garrett's book, Hope: An Invitation. We'll begin discussing the book on the podcast starting in mid-November. You can get your copy of the book at OSV or Amazon. Download the reading schedule here!

We don't have a full episode for you this week, but we would like to invite you to join us in an end-of-the-year Book Study! We'll be reading Sister Josephine Garrett's book, Hope: An Invitation, and we'll begin discussing the book on the podcast starting in mid-November.   You can get your copy of the book at OSV or Amazon.   Check out Sister Josephine's podcast, Hope Stories.  

In today's episode, we interview Father Steven Chabarria, newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Tyler. He shares his vocation story, and the impact his family life had on his discernment and walk with Christ.    Show Notes:  From Catholic East Texas Magazine: It Was All Worth It: The Journey of One Man Who Did Not Want to Be a Priest 

Fr. Justin Braun joins us today to continue our conversation about the marriage catechumenate and the importance of marriage formation. He gives us a pastor's perspective on the importance of marriage ministry in the life of the parish, what is at risk if we do not offer this to couples, and the abundant joy and blessings that can come from authentic accompaniment of marriages and families.     Show Notes:  Visit www.stphilipinstitute.org/events to see upcoming marriage enrichment events in the Diocese of Tyler.   Read the Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life document here.  The Road to Family Missionary Discipleship: Forming Marriages and Families to Share the Joy of the Gospel 

We sit down with Fr. George Elliott, priest of the Diocese of Tyler and pastor of “Catholic Nacogdoches” to discuss what it means to have a parish that is focused on building disciples. We talk about how his parish is helping people through a discipleship pathway, how they are forming parish leaders, and how this model of discipleship has impacted how they do marriage formation for engaged couples and accompaniment for college students.     Show Notes:  Book recommendation: Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture by Tim Glemkowski  Learn more about "Catholic Nacogdoches" by visiting www.catholicnac.org  Learn more about Witness to Love by visiting www.witnesstolove.org   

When the Vatican published the Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life document last year, it raised a lot of questions about what marriage preparation should look like: Why is the Church asking for longer preparation? What do all the proposed phases and stages mean? In today's episode, we talk about what the Marriage Catechumenate is, and why it matters for both engaged and married couples.    Show Notes:  Visit www.stphilipinstitute.org/familylife to see marriage formation opportunities in the Diocese of Tyler.  Read the Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life document here.  Visit the Marriage Resource Centre Presentation. To learn more about the Evangelizing Spouses Retreat on August 26, 2023, visit www.stphilipinstitute.org/events.

What's the point of baptism prep? What makes a good baptism program? In today's episode, we discuss things that both parents and parishes can do to make that experience even better.   Resources: Article by Marcel LeJeune: Sacramental Formation - Moving From Forms and Classes to Relationship and Conversion (Catholic Missionary Disciples - College Station, TX)  Way of the Holy Family Baptism Prep (St. Philip Institute) Evangelizing Spouses Retreat (St. Philip Institute)

We continue our conversation with Catholic speaker and musician Noelle Garcia to talk about what it means to be a Catholic woman—this time zooming in to our vocations as wives and mothers. There are a lot of strong opinions out there on where women belong... should they work outside the home, what does it mean to be submissive to your husband... and these can be controversial topics! The primary questions we must ask are “What is God's will for our family?” and “How can I serve my family with joy and generosity?”     Show Notes:  Learn more about Noelle Garcia at mqministries.net and EQSaints.com. You can also find her on social media @noellegarciamusic. You can also listen to the podcast Noelle produces with her husband David, called Somehow I Marriage, on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.  

In today's culture we hear a lot of people asking, “What is a Woman?” Understanding our identity as men and women seems to be a challenge. But as women of faith, we see an opportunity to take that question even deeper: What is the spiritual impact of being a woman? In today's episode we sit down with Noelle Garcia, a wife & Mom who serves as the Director of Catholic Programs for EQ Saints, to unpack the gift of womanhood and how we as Catholic women can embrace this gift and live it joyfully.     Show Notes:  Learn more about Noelle Garcia at mqministries.net and EQSaints.com. You can also find her on social media: @noellegarciamusic  

We continue our conversation with Fr. John-Mary Bowlin of the Diocese of Tyler to talk about spiritual warfare—specifically, about the spiritual practices and disciplines we can engage in as Catholic families. If you have a child or loved one who has fallen away from the Faith, we hope this conversation can bring hope and encouragement and offer guidance on ways to pray. 

What does it mean to engage in the spiritual battle as Catholic families? In today's episode we begin a two-part conversation with Fr. John-Mary Bowlin (priest of the Diocese of Tyler) on the spiritual battle and the role of parents in protecting their children from the Evil One.

We are continuing our conversation about Body Literacy with Christina Valenzuela from Pearl & Thistle, this time focusing on how we share this education with our daughters. Christina explains why this conversation with our girls is so important and why they need to hear this from us as moms. She also offers very practical advice on how and when we should start to introduce this education and how to navigate this season with confidence.    Show Notes:  Learn more about Pearl & Thistle at https://www.pearlandthistle.com/  Cycle Prep: http://www.cycleprep.com/  Instagram: @pearlandthistle   To learn more about events with Christina Valenzuela in the Diocese of Tyler July 26-29, 2023, please visit: stphilipinstitute.org/events. 

We have talked about Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness before, but have you ever heard of Body Literacy? In today's episode we sit down with Christina Valenzuela, founder of Pearl & Thistle, to talk about Lifelong Body Literacy for Women-- what it is, why it is important, and how this is helping women in all seasons of life.    Show Notes:  Learn more about Pearl & Thistle at https://www.pearlandthistle.com/  Instagram: @pearlandthistle   To learn more about events with Christina Valenzuela in the Diocese of Tyler July 26-29, 2023, please visit: stphilipinstitute.org/events. 

In this final part of the talk series from our favored. retreat, we are sharing the keynote by Sister Josephine Garrett entitled “Living as the Favored One”.   Once we receive the loving Gaze of the Father, how do we live as women of faith? It doesn't mean that we won't struggle, but it does mean that we can be rooted in the love and mercy of God and continue to return to His gaze.   To view pictures from our Women's Retreat, please visit https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAyGz4  

Episode 3: Receiving the Father's Gaze (Deanna Johnston)  This week we're sharing Deanna Johnston's keynote called “Receiving the Father's Gaze” from our Women's Retreat in the Diocese of Tyler, favored.   In this talk, Deanna encourages women to reflect on their relationship with God, what it means to receive God's loving gaze, and how the Blessed Mother models for us the way we can be at peace and have confidence in God's unconditional love.  To view pictures from our Women's Retreat, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAyGz4    

On March 25th, the St. Philip Institute hosted a Women's Retreat here in the Diocese of Tyler called “favored.” This first keynote given by Chika Anyanwu is called “Worldly Favor.” Chika talks about what can happen when our sense of worth and desires of our heart are not rooted in God first and foremost. She shares her own story in a beautiful way that will leave you feeling uplifted and encouraged. To learn more about Chika Anyanwu, please visit: https://www.chika.church/. To view pictures from our Women's Retreat, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAyGz4  

What can moms learn from St. John the Baptist? In today's episode we talk about the qualities from this saint that can help us in our vocation (you know, besides being a voice “crying out in the wilderness” at our kids…).   Resources: Year of Baptism & St. John the Baptist  2023 Eucharistic Congress Registration CET Article from Dr. Luke Arredondo 

At the beginning of Advent 2022, the Diocese of Tyler entered into the Year of Baptism and St. John the Baptist. In today's episode we sit down with His Excellency, Bishop Joseph Strickland to discuss his hopes for our diocese over the coming year, and what we can receive by responding joyfully and intentionally to our baptismal call.   Show Notes: Year of Baptism & St. John the Baptist    Save the Date: June 9-10, 2023 Eucharistic Congress (more information coming soon!)

Death can be a difficult reality to face; but in light of our Catholic faith we have a tremendous reason for hope! In today's episode we sit down with Fr. Justin Braun, pastor of Sacred Heart in Texarkana, to discuss what it means to have a “happy” death, and what are some of the practical things we can do when accompanying someone in their final moments.    Show Notes: Litany of the Saints    On YouTube:  Seven Sorrows of Mary  Introduction to the Interior Life (with Fr. Justin Braun)

How do we help our children to not only prepare for their sacraments, but also help them to have a relationship with Jesus? In today's episode we talk about very practical ways we can accompany our children in their sacrament formation in a way that also nurtures their walk with Jesus for a lifetime.    Resources: Sacrament Preparation Worksheets (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O41C0lAUOFAVanrN2LXoxtKmmRVyRNEG?usp=sharing) Mass Boards from Noelle Garcia (Somehow I Marriage) (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SomehowImarriage?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1320633939)   Other Podcasts: Saints Alive (http://saintsalivepodcast.com) Saint Stories For Kids (https://shininglightdolls.com/pages/saint-stories-for-kids)

During this episode, we visit with special guest, Noelle Garcia McHugh, to discuss Mary and how we can have a relationship with her. We address some of the following questions: How is Mary a model of motherhood? What does Mary teach us about trusting God? Mary experienced an absence of Jesus too-- what can we learn from her? How can we help bring her into the lives of our children?   Watch on YouTube: Having a Relationship with Mary (Throwback Episode)   Additional Resources: Click here for a handout that accompanies this episode!    For more from Noelle, visit her website: https://www.mqministries.net/   Check out the St. Philip Institute website: https://stphilipinstitute.org/   Email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org or Join our Facebook Community!

Also on YouTube: Slay Your Dragons    Additional Resources: Temperance Worksheets    Email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org or Join our Facebook Community! 

For NFP Awareness Week we're throwing it back to a great episode from our archive! Are Natural Family Planning and contraception the same thing? Is it possible to use NFP with a “contraceptive mentality”? In today's episode, we break open the Church's teaching on these issues.    Watch on YouTube: Is NFP Just Catholic Contraception? (Throwback Episode)   Additional Resources ~ Real Talk on NFP by Deanna Johnston (CET Article): https://www.catholiceasttexas.online/real-talk-on-natural-family-planning/   ~ Catholic Teaching & Fertility Awareness  - Dr. Cami Jo Tice Harouff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZpC9A-V0V4&feature=youtu.be   ~ NFP Resources from the St. Philip Institute: http://stphilipinstitute.org/natural-family-planning/   ~ NFP Week Series from 2020 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCYNncG6k5g3EydAS_7Sv-zeORCaLoMCj   ~ USCCB Resources for NFP Awareness Week 2021: https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/national-nfp-awareness-week   ~ Uncharted Territory Series by Emily Frase: https://totalwhine.com/2020/07/18/uncharted-territory-an-nfp-week-series/   ~ Managing Your Fertility: https://www.managingyourfertility.com/   ~ You, Me, & NFP: https://www.youmeandnfp.com/   We want to hear from you! Join our Facebook Community or email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org

In today's episode we break open the virtue of Fortitude-- how this is so much more than simply being “brave” but how it helps us to achieve difficult goods, and endure difficult things.   Watch on YouTube: Beyond Comfort and Into Greatness (Fortitude)   Other YouTube Episodes: How to Deal Justly (Virtue of Justice) The Virtue of Faith (SPI Podcast) Why the World Needs Christian Hope (SPI Podcast)   Additional Resources Fortitude Worksheets for Kids  Familiaris Consortio (St. John Paul II) What is Fortitude? (CET Article)   Email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org or Join our Facebook Community! 

Justice is one of the least understood virtues! Is Justice about punishment and giving people what is coming to them? Or does it have more to do with being in right relationship with God and others? Continuing our series on the Cardinal Virtues, we unpack what Justice actually means and how to practically live this virtue out in daily life.   Watch on YouTube:  How to Deal Justly with Others   Other Episodes: Can We Talk About Virtue with Dr. Luke Arredondo (PodBean, YouTube) How to Make Good Decisions (PodBean, YouTube) Introduction to the Interior Life with Fr. Justin Braun (PodBean, YouTube)   Additional Resources Justice Worksheets for Kids  The Family: A School of the Cardinal Virtues by Mikki Sciba (CET Article) CET Article on Justice? Justice for Kids by Mikki Sciba   Email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org or Join our Facebook Community!

How do we make “good” decisions? Better yet, how do we make decisions that also draw us closer to God? In today's episode we discuss the virtue of prudence and offer some practical tips for living this out in family life.   Watch on YouTube: How to Make Good Decisions   Other Episodes: Can We Talk About Virtue (with Dr. Luke Arredondo) How to Keep Satan Out of Your Summer   Additional Resources Prudence Worksheets for Kids   The Family: A School of the Cardinal Virtues by Mikki Sciba (CET Article) Prudence for Kids by Mikki Sciba (CET Article)   Email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org or Join our Facebook Community! 

This week there's an exciting new video on the St. Philip Institute's YouTube channel! Joel McMichael is a seminarian for the Diocese of Tyler here in East Texas, and he shares his conversion story from growing up Baptist to converting to the Catholic Faith and entering seminary! Head on over to the St. Philip Institute YouTube channel and watch here: https://youtu.be/UJ93j_OjmAY

We are excited to launch a new series of episodes that focus specifically on the virtues! In this introductory episode with Dr. Luke Arredondo, Director of Faith Formation, and host of the St. Philip Institute Podcast, we lay the foundation for what is virtue, the differences between the Cardinal and Theological Virtues, and why these are essential to the Christian life.   From the St. Philip Institute Podcast: An Introduction to the Virtuous Life   Watch on YouTube: Virtue: What Is It? Do We Need It? An Introduction to the Virtuous Life   Additional Resources The Greatest Value: Worksheet for Parents to reflect on the values they want to instill in their children The Family: A School of the Cardinal Virtues by Mikki Sciba (CET Article)   Email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org or Join our Facebook Community! 

Fr. Justin Braun, Pastor of Sacred Heart in Texarkana and Chaplain of the St. Philip Institute, shares how the Eucharist played an important part in his vocation story. He offers practical advice on leading our children, particularly older teens, to a deeper love of the Eucharist and how we can increase Eucharistic devotion during Mass and in our homes.   Watch on YouTube:

Let's be honest: sometimes attending Mass with children can be *challenging*. Should parents automatically head to the cry room? Is there a survival guide for how to attend Mass with little ones? In today's episode we offer practical tips for attending Mass with young children and ways we can bring the elements of the Mass into our homes.    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z76YmdnO0NM   Other Episodes: All We Need is the Eucharist How to Pray When You're a Parent   From the St. Philip Institute Podcast: The Structure and Parts of the Mass    Email us at podcast@stphilipinstitute.org or Join our Facebook Community!