Podcasts about Consecration

This marks a unique moment in the life of Grace City. Pastor Josh McPherson begins our first Sacred Assembly—one of ten over the next five weeks—defining revival and calling our church into a focused rhythm of worship, prayer, and family discipleship. Church is for God. And when God is central, everything changes. This season isn't about attendance—it's about hunger. Weekly Sacred Assemblies will be Sunday & Wednesday Evenings @ 6:30pm PST (Two different messages weekly). Catch it in person at Grace City Church, or LIVE online on YouTube or FacebookSupport the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Consecration means setting ourselves apart for God’s purposes. Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe shows us the way of the cross, how to walk by the Spirit, and what it takes to step out in faith for greater things. When we’re ready, God does amazing things. Listen to Bold Steps with Mark Jobe. Bold Step Gift: Growing In Christ – 52 Devotionals For A Year Of FaithBecome a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you for watching All Peoples Church live stream. Pastor Jeff shares a teaching called: 2026 - The Year of Consecration - Readiness for Service. Service from January 18, 2026. For more information, please visit our website, www.allpeopleschurch.us or find us on social media!

Happy new year! And welcome to 2026!After a restful break, we resume by laying out a biblical perspective through which to view the year. The emphasis on this teaching was - The Role of Consecration.We trust it would bless you!Don't forget to leave a rating and share it with a friend!Got any questions? Feel free to reach out to me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz--------------------------------------------If you want to be a part of the ongoing live zoom teachings, we meet every Saturday at 9am CST:Zoom ID: 89834204951Password: epistles-------------------------------------------Benediction:I am a diligent student and doer of the word.I am a teacher of the word.The word is profitable for my growth.Call: By the wordRes: I am correctedCall: By the wordRes: I am trained in righteousnessCall: And in the wordRes: My spirit rejoices!

Fr. Donal Calloway and Scott Smith have teamed up again. Their new book is 33 Days to the Holy Family: Consecration to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Scott Smith joins The Morning Blend to tell you more.Purchase a copy from Marian Press.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

For too long, we've acted like "consecration" and "holiness" are terms reserved for the spiritual elite. We've lowered the bar of what it means to be a Christ-follower so much that we've forgotten what it looks like to be truly set apart. In this episode, we're diving into the "romantic" side of consecration—the idea that God doesn't want you to set yourself apart to earn His love, but as a response to the fact that you already have it. In this conversation, we're pulling back the curtain on: The Big Myth Of Consecration: Why the call to be holy isn't just for people with a title of ‘pastor', and why thinking that way is keeping you from your greatest purpose. The Danger of Your Own Playbook: Who sets the boundaries in your life? If you're the one deciding how far is "too far," you might be setting yourself up for the very attacks you're praying to avoid. Your Secret Identity: We reveal the massive biblical truth that you aren't just a "partaker"—you are a priest. We explore what it actually means to minister to God before you ever try to do anything for Him. Gift vs. Sacrifice: Why God isn't looking for your extravagant gifts, but for the one thing that actually costs you something. If you've felt like you're just going through the motions or that your spiritual lens has gotten "dirty," this episode is a call to come back to the altar. It's time to stop setting your own rules and start living in the power that only comes from a life set apart.    

Luke 22:42 - Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.

In this powerful message, we are invited into a season of consecration — a soul reset — where God realigns our vision, renews our hearts, and calls us into action. Through the story of Isaiah's encounter with God and Jesus' call to the harvest fields, this sermon challenges us to see God clearly, walk in obedience, and respond boldly to His call. God is not looking for perfection — He is looking for availability. When we see Him clearly, we see ourselves clearly. And when our hearts are purified, our purpose becomes undeniable. The harvest is ready. The call is now. Will you say, “Here am I. Send me.”

We trace Judah's fall under Ahaz—idolatry, closed temple, failed alliances—and the swift, grounded reform of Hezekiah, who reopens the doors, restores worship, and leads a nation back to covenant. Practical steps close the episode: Scripture, prayer, praise, and costly, honest change.• Ahaz's idolatry and national humiliation• Prophetic rebuke and mercy toward captives• Foreign help fails and pride deepens• Hezekiah opens the temple and repairs• Consecration of priests and Levites• Sacrifice, music, and communal worship restored• Practical habits to return to God• Repentance as reopening, not performanceToday's the day to get back on track.Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Adam welcomes Fr. Lawrence Carney to the show to discuss devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus. Fr. Carney shares his insights on the origins and purpose of the devotion and how it can help us grow in the spiritual life. Later in the show, Adam reflects on the words of the leper in today's gospel who says to Jesus, "if you wish, you can make me clean." Grow in Devotion to the Holy Face! Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Welcome to your Weekly Word! In this powerful prophetic message, Dr. Candice Smithyman teaches on the month of Tevet (Tibet)—a month of goodness, holiness, purification, consecration, and righteousness. As we cross into the new Gregorian year, we step into a season of First Fruits, aligning ourselves with God through praying, fasting, and giving from Matthew 6.This is a year of dominion and multiplication—a time when God is releasing Kingdom strategies, scrolls of destiny, and supernatural revelation for your 2026 assignment. As we journey through the Torah portions (Parashat Shemot, Exodus 1–6), we see Moses' commissioning and understand how God is preparing us in the same way: through consecration, purification, and divine encounter.Isaiah 61 • Exodus 1–6 • Moses' Commissioning • 5786 RevelationAsk the Lord:“What do You want me to give that proves I believe in Your goodness and Your greatness?”God never instructs without blessing. He is righteous, and righteousness produces prosperity.Books & ResourcesJoin Ascend Classes — FREE impartation & activation monthlyThursday January 15 at 10 am and 6 pm est http://bit.ly/4gfRKXmIn USA get your copy of my new book "Cracking the Time Code" to defeat delay and secure God's promises https://www.candicesmithyman.com/shop/p/preorder-cracking-the-time-code-step-into-supernatural-acceleration-stop-cycles-of-delay-and-secure-gods-promises-todayNext Class Thursday January 15 2026 lat 2 pm est- Sign up for “Kingdom Wealth Strategies” for a 6 month COACHING in how to increase prosperity - excellent for marketplace ministry leaders and thoseWanting to dig deeper into God's plan for wealth and prosperous living.https://dream-mentors-transformational-life-coaching.teachable.com/l/pdp/kingdom-wealth-strategies-class-prophetic-communityGet your copy of “365 Prophetic Revelations from the Hebrew Calendar”Www.candicesmithyman.com or out of USA go to https://amzn.to/4aQYoR0https://amzn.to/4aQYoR0Enroll in Soul Transformation and Dream Mentors 101 to become a credentialed biblical life coachWww.dreammentors.orgPodcast: Manifest His Presence on SpotifyEvents & Itinerary:https://candicesmithyman.com/eventsVisit: CandiceSmithyman.com for books, courses, & prophetic resourcesDon't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for weekly prophetic words and biblical teaching.

On Day 12 of the fast, Pastor Azizah Morrison encourages listeners to remain engaged and intentional as the journey deepens. Rooted in James 4:8, this teaching reminds believers that closeness with God is not accidental, but responds to deliberate pursuit. This session addresses the natural tension that can arise mid-fast and calls listeners to resist drifting by choosing nearness with purpose. The teaching concludes with a full, faith-filled prayer, inviting renewed intention, deeper awareness of God's presence, and continued alignment as the fast continues.

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Consecration is the act of realigning our whole lives to God's will for His purposes. Throughout Scripture, we see that when God is about to move, He calls His people to pause, set themselves apart, and put Him back at the center.

Thank you for watching All Peoples Church live stream. Pastor Jeff shares a teaching called: 2026 - The Year of Consecration - Set Apart. Service from January 11, 2026. For more information, please visit our website, www.allpeopleschurch.us or find us on social media!

Consecration does not end with just purification and sanctification. God consecrates his people for purpose and mission so that we may be faithful vessels of his Spirit and power. Therefore, as God consecrates our lives and our church, we must be ready to live with boldness and urgency for His glory.

In this message from our Morning of Consecration, we introduce 40 Days of Simplicity — an invitation to quiet the noise, create space, and re-center our lives around Jesus. We talk about consecration, simplicity, fasting, and the subtle ways distraction shapes our faith more than we realize. Rather than adding more spiritual activity, this moment is about removing what distracts us from being present with God and with others. As a church, we're stepping into a season of intentional rhythms, Scripture reading, and reflection — not as a challenge to complete, but as a posture to adopt. Whether you're beginning the year with clarity or feeling overwhelmed by the pace of life, this message invites you to pause, listen, and return to what matters most.   From Sunday 01.04.26

In this Day 8 teaching, Pastor Azizah Morrison explores spiritual hunger as a sign of alignment, not desperation. Rooted in Psalm 42:1, this session addresses how God uses desire to draw believers back into intimacy when hunger is honored rather than avoided. The episode includes a prophetic teaching, a focused time of prayer, an invitation to rededicate one's life to Christ, and an opportunity to sow a consecration seed in response to what God is awakening within the soul.

This Day 7 session is a focused time of prayer marking the close of the first week of consecration. Rooted in Romans 12:1, Pastor Azizah Morrison leads listeners in a powerful prophetic prayer of surrender, offering our lives, plans, and year fully to God as living sacrifices. This prayer invites deep yielding, alignment, and renewed devotion as we continue the journey of consecration.

In this Day 6 teaching, Pastor Azizah Morrison leads listeners into a deeper understanding of nearness to God during consecration. Rooted in James 4:8, this lesson emphasizes that intimacy with God is not earned through perfection, but cultivated through posture and intention. The teaching invites believers to release distraction, restore hunger, and respond to God's invitation to draw near with confidence and faith. The message concludes with an extended prayer, creating space for intimacy, renewal, and deeper alignment with God.

2 Corinthians 7:8-10 New Living Translation   8 I am not sorry that I sent that severe letter to you, though I was sorry at first, for I know it was painful to you for a little while. 9 Now I am glad I sent it, not because it hurt you, but because the pain caused you to repent and change your ways. It was the kind of sorrow God wants his people to have, so you were not harmed by us in any way. 10 For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There's no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death.

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In this Day 5 teaching, Pastor Azizah Morrison leads listeners into the discipline of stillness and inner grounding during consecration. Drawing from Isaiah 30:15, this lesson reveals how strength is restored not through striving, but through quietness and confidence before God. The teaching addresses internal noise, mental urgency, and spiritual overstimulation, and calls believers back to a posture where clarity, discernment, and strength are renewed. The lesson concludes with a prayer inviting God to quiet the inner life and reestablish spiritual footing for the journey ahead.

A message from Pastor Daniel Villarreal on January 4, 2025.

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To start off the New Year and the week of Prayer, Fasting, and Consecration, Dan Kammerzelt shares a message on John 3:16 and God's Love for the world and the Missio Dei

Thank you for watching All Peoples Church live stream. Pastor Jeff shares a teaching called: 2026 - The Year of Consecration - Devoted. Service from January 4, 2026. For more information, please visit our website, www.allpeopleschurch.us or find us on social media!

Consecration and fasting means living in gratitude for His blessing.

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Join Teresa Tomeo for a best of Catholic Connection. A visit with Bishop Kevin Rhoades as she discusses the consecration of the U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026. Fr. Rich Kunst and Molly LItecky stop in to highlight the Mall of America's exhibit of Papal artifacts. Also, Leah Jacobson talks the beauty of navigating society as a Catholic Woman, and Devin Schadt talks rules to allow fathers to live holy lives.

Is the supernatural power seen in the New Testament still available to us today? Can the human heart truly be satisfied by Jesus alone? What does it mean to be "married to Christ”?Dr. Mary Healy—a professor of Biblical Theology and a consecrated woman—joins the podcast to share her radical journey of faith. The conversation also dives deep into the charismatic spiritual gifts, such as healing, prophecy, and tongues, which Dr. Healy argues are "normal" for the Christian life rather than extraordinary rarities.NEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Brave+: Screen Time Made Good - Get a week free trial at https://braveplus.com/lila-Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $40 off! -EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women's health products from an amazing company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this New Year with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:14 - What does it mean to be Consecrated?00:13:23 - What is it like to have Jesus meet all your needs?00:23:09 - Do we have a vocation to marriage?00:28:59 - Regret in vocation? 00:34:39 - Annulment00:42:26 - Ever regretted Consecration?00:44:56 - Dr Healy's Adoption Story00:50:00 - What are Spiritual Gifts?00:57:36 - What do the Gifts actually mean?01:02:41 - Fruits of the Spirit01:10:05 - How to discern your gifts?01:23:00 - Stepping Out Prophetically01:29:40 - Modern Miracles and Resurrections01:37:21 - Right and wrong way to pray for miracles?01:39:59 - Real spiritual gifts in damaged vessels01:52:23 - Biggest miracle Dr Healy has seen?01:58:52 - Gift of Belief02:04:44 - Does everyone have spiritual gifts?02:06:32 - Gift of tongues02:10:08 - What are Dr Healy's gifts?02:13:40 - Catholic backbiting

The saints aren't waiting to be admired — they're actively trying to help us right now. In this episode, Dr. Greg sits down with Dr. Gerard McNicholas to unpack the psychology of devotion, what a living relationship with the saints can look like, and why the "messiness" that sometimes shows up during consecrations may actually be where God is doing His most personal work. Key Topics: Why Dr. Greg says most of us "block" the saints. How devotion becomes a real relationship instead of just a pious habit. When consecrations stir up drama—and why that can be a good sign. The psychology behind spiritual "trends" and jumping into devotions too fast. How scrupulosity and the "tyranny of the shoulds" hijack your prayer life. Why St. Joseph and Our Lady want to be part of your daily life. A simple four-step way to ride out anxiety and spiritual desolation. How friendship and Ignatian wisdom keep you from panicking in hard seasons. Why letting the saints "do their job" can change how you suffer. Learn More: Being Human Ep. #56: Writing Your Story with God with Dr. Gerard McNicholas "When Coping Mechanisms Aren't Enough" – Dr. Gerard McNicholas' interview on The Catholic Sinner Show Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat – An 8-week journey into peace, trust, and deeper relationship with God The Surrender Novena by Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo – A devotion rooted in surrendering control and trusting Jesus more fully. Hope and Help for Your Nerves — Dr. Claire Weekes' classic guide on anxiety, panic, and nervous suffering Summit of Integration – Be the first to hear about event updates and special offers Consecration to Jesus through Joseph by Dr. Greg Bottaro and Jen Settle – A deep dive into devotion, psychology, and relationship through the Holy Family Consecration to St. Joseph – Fr. Donald Calloway's guide to rediscovering the fatherhood and mission of Joseph Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment Follow Us on Socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn

Patrick discusses a surprising IRS update that allows churches to endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status, unpacking its far-reaching implications for faith communities and political conversations alike. He fields listener questions on Communion posture, the distinction between private devotion and public worship, and confronts concerns on recent developments in the Catechism about religious liberty and the death penalty—never shying away from deep-rooted debates or blending in a spontaneous chat about REM. Sharp, energetic, and always candid, Patrick connects faith with the turbulence of today’s headlines. IRS says churches can endorse political candidates without losing tax-exempt status (01:44) Paul - How can we promote Communion on the Tongue? I asked pastor if we could get kneelers, but he said it is not time for Adoration during Holy Communion. (09:16) Steven (email) – Friend is telling me that it's irrational to trust the Church, and the Catechism can't even be trusted because it teaches heresies (21:09) Todd - Why not talk about politics and religion. I think this is good. I know you just want to promote ideas but why can't we take a stand? (34:55) Patrick in Trenton, NJ - I heard a priest's voice changing during the Consecration. (44:36) Jim - You are wrong about the death penalty. Pope Francis himself gave a reason. (48:28) Originally aired on 07/09/25

Thank you for watching All Peoples Church live stream. Leonard Davidson shares a teaching called: 2026 - The Year of Consecration. Service from December 28, 2025. For more information, please visit our website, www.allpeopleschurch.us or find us on social media!

Caleb Schafer, the Lead Pastor of Redeemer's Church, shares a message about the importance of prayer and fasting as we look forward to 2026.  Sunday December 28th, 2025 | 12.28.25 Category: Remembrance, Consecration, Connection,   

LEVITICUS 8 — THE CONSECRATION OF THE PRIESTHOOD (PART 2)“Cleansing, Order, Authority, and Covenant Service”Teachers: Kerry & Karen BattleAhava ~ Love AssemblyThis is Part Two of our Leviticus 8 teaching series.In Part One, we covered:The Summoning of the Congregation (Lev 8:1–4)The Washing of the Called (Lev 8:5–6)The Garments of Order and Responsibility (Lev 8:7–9)The Oil of Authorization (Lev 8:10–12)In this lesson, we pick back up at Section 5 and move deeper into the cost of consecration, the role of blood, sacrifice, endurance, and covenant participation.This is not ceremony.This is covenant authorization.This is how Yahuah establishes His priesthood.---WHAT WE COVER IN PART TWO5. The Sin Offering: Inner AlignmentLeviticus 8:14–17Before serving others, the inner condition must be addressed.Leadership magnifies what is hidden within.Atonement restores alignment before responsibility.---6. The Burnt Offering: Total SurrenderLeviticus 8:18–21The burnt offering represents complete surrender.Partial obedience is rejected.Consecration touches every area of life.---7. Blood on Ear, Hand, and FootLeviticus 8:22–24Hearing, doing, and walking are sanctified.What Israel hears, how she serves, and where she walks must align with Torah.---8. Offerings in Their Hands: Covenant ParticipationLeviticus 8:25–29No one appears before Yahuah empty.Participation reveals covenant loyalty.Giving reflects alignment, not coercion.---9. Seven Days at the Door: Endurance in ObedienceLeviticus 8:30–36Consecration requires remaining until Yahuah completes the charge.Leaving early disrupts covenant order.Faithfulness is proven over time.---WHY PART TWO MATTERSHoliness is testedObedience is provenEndurance is requiredAuthority is revealedCovenant order is enforcedLeviticus 8 shows that calling without discipline is dangerous, and authority without obedience is unstable.---SCRIPTURE REFERENCES FOR STUDYLev 8 • Ex 28–30 • Ex 29 • Lev 16 • Num 3 • Num 18Ps 24 • Ps 132 • Isa 61 • Ezek 44 • John 15 • Rom 12 • Heb 5Every section is taught precept upon precept.---

Patrick guides listeners through raw stories of faith, candid questions, and practical Catholic wisdom, drawing callers into urgent topics like daily Mass, prayers after liturgy, sacred tradition, and family conversion. Unexpected stories from across America surface, ranging from heartfelt reunions with the Church to urgent advice for end-of-life sacraments. Personal, unscripted, and intensely real moments populate each call. Pat - Can we talk about the movie called 'Not Without My Daughter'. Gives you an inside look into what being a Muslim is like in Iran. (00:36) Mike - My local parish priest is ending Mass with the St. Michael Prayer at our parish. (02:42) Ann - I have been praying for 12 years for one of my sons to come home to the church and my son recently called me to say he would be going back to Mass. I was so happy. (10:59) Michelle - I worked as a hospice chaplain. Sometimes it takes 30 years, but people do come back. I have seen this in my work. (13:34) Sarah - My priest brings up children to the altar during the Consecration. Is that ok? (15:17) Matt - I have heard that Catholics don't have a list of infallible traditions that we need to follow. How are we recording traditions? (22:58) Leo - I have been married for 10 years but was not active in the Catholic Church. I just came back because of my wife's prayers. (35:53) Jason - What is the purpose of Daily Mass? Is it optional? (43:23) Calista - My relative is dying and the only person available to see her is an Episcopalian priest. If she accepted Baptism, would it be valid? (46:53) Starr - Can we distribute blessed salt for Thanksgiving Dinner (49:12) Originally aired on 11/11/25

Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss The Holy Family at Christmas (3:17) Poverty of the Holy Family (20:45) Break 1 (23:00) Clementine - Holy family: When my children were little I would say prayers with them and ask the holy family to keep my family holy. I lost my son and at his funeral there were a lot of priests celebrating the funeral. Importance of families reaching out to others in there? (35:34) Break 2 How does God show up in the ordinary areas of life? (43:50) Trisha - Who was Saint Joseph Parents? And how long was Mary serving at the temple? Did she live in the temple? Resources: Advent Office of readings: https://liturgies.net/Liturgies/Catholic/loh/advent/december20or.htms Consecration to St. Joseph https://consecrationtostjoseph.org/

830 Consecration to the Lord Based on Sacrifice, A Guided Christian Meditation on Luke 2:22-24 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in  and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.  You can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tense or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation ESV NIV 22 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord"), 24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: "a pair of doves or two young pigeons." KJV 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; 23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) 24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. Reflection on Scripture: I almost always record my episodes moments before posting them. If you ever see them posted at 2 or 3 in the morning that is because I just finished editing them. For the last couple weeks I have been sleeping in the desert with my Marines so I pre-recorded the episodes. This year the Christmas season somewhat snuck up on me because of this trip. I slept on the ground and in the cold in the dirt. Each time I am presented with these hardships it makes me so grateful for my blessings. Sometimes the things we do in life can challenge our focus or have us asking why things happen the way they do. From moments of discomfort, grief, anxiety, or temptation sometimes our small human minds find it difficult to feel seen by a perfect on loving God.  This scripture points out something. The sacrifice for two doves was an option in place of a sheep, which would have cost much more. The sacrifice of two pigeons was known as the offering for the poor. Mary, the mother of Jesus, the very Son of God offered the sacrifice of the poor. She and Joseph must have had very little by way of earthly assets. With that said, this was far from a judgment about their quality. Our struggles serve us well when they draw our attention to the Lord and our dependance on Him.  When hardship turns our focus to God and makes us more grateful, then that hardship becomes a blessing. Mary's poverty existed conjointly with her humility. Whatever you wished your life would have been, whatever you wished would be different about your family, or this season, or any other earthly outcome it does not change God's profound love. Actually if our human weaknesses point our focus to God then we are indeed blessed. Thank God for our struggle, may it ever draw our focus to Him. During this Christmas, don't focus on what made this season incomplete, allow any challenge to draw your attention to the one who redeems all. He has overcome the world, and as such so will we. Merry Christmas. God bless us, every one.   Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?  FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod

Declaration of Consecration

In this powerful message, Mark unpacks the supernatural reality of sonship — the miracle described in Romans 8:14–17 where God adopts us into His family and places His Spirit within us to lead, empower, and transform our lives. He explores four attributes of spiritual sonship and the four phases every believer journeys through: Revelation, Consecration, Activation, and Manifestations. Together, these truths reveal what it means to walk not as slaves, but as fully empowered sons and daughters who carry the authority, identity, and love of the Father.   If you're hungry to understand your kingdom identity and step boldly into your God-given purpose, this teaching will ignite your faith and awaken the Spirit-led life within you.

“Is there an obligation to kneel during the consecration?” This question opens a discussion on liturgical practices, alongside inquiries about whether individuals should approach for a blessing if not receiving communion, and the role of the sign of peace in the Novus Ordo. The episode addresses various aspects of Mass participation and the significance of different rituals. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:18 – Is there an obligation to kneel during the consecration? 07:45 – Should people go up to receive a blessing or stay in their pew if they are not disposed to receive communion? 12:20 – I'm in OCIA. Should I be going to Mass? 17:53 – The sign of peace throws me off in the current place in the Novus Ordo. What should I be doing? 21:08 – Why is the penitential act missing in these last couple of Sunday masses? 29:08 – Is it better to think about the sacrifice of the cross or of Jesus as the high priest during the Mass? 35:33 – Are choir members required to kneel like the rest of the congregation? 42:35 – Why would 1st century Christians recognize more, the Latin Mass or the Novus Ordo?

In this episode, Dr. Greg and Fr. Colin Lomnitzer dive into the real St. Joseph—the man who quietly shaped Jesus' courage, work, identity, and tenderness far more than most people realize. For anyone wrestling with father wounds, questions about masculinity, or mission, this conversation offers a powerful and healing perspective.   Key Topics: The surprising ways Joseph reverses generations of wounded fatherhood stretching from Adam to Abraham The invitation to let Joseph father you where your own story carries hurt, fear, or mistrust Why Jesus needed a real mother and a real father—and what that means for your own healing The hidden "reparenting" offered through baptism and why Mary and Joseph matter for your emotional life The overlooked link between Joseph's example and how Jesus treated women in the Gospels Why the Church may be recovering a deeper understanding of Joseph right when the world needs fathers most Learn More: Connect with Fr. Colin Lomnitzer — Discover more about Fr. Colin's ministry accompanying newly-ordained priests. From the Desk of Fr. Lomnitzer (Substack) – Reflections, notes, and insights from life as a Catholic priest. Guardian of the Redeemer – St. John Paul II's apostolic exhortation on the person and mission of St. Joseph "Double Trinity" Painting – The artwork featured on Fr. Colin's ordination card  Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph – A 44-day deep dive into the life and meaning of St. Joseph and Our Lady as they relate to our integrated human journey growing closer in union with Jesus Christ. Related episodes on fatherhood and masculinity: Ep. 163: Leading with Weakness: Authenticity in Fatherhood Ep. 248: The Hard Part about Being Dads and How to Do It Well Ep. 31: What Everyone Gets Wrong about St. Joseph  Understanding "Development of Doctrine" (Referenced in this Episode) – Learn more in Being Human Episode 250 Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment   Follow Us on Socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn