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Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Humor and the Spiritual Life (3:04) What is the purpose of laughter in scripture? John - Joke: Kind of fruit they took on Noah's Ark (12:43) Benito - Joke: Atheist who can do whatever he wants (20:51) Break 1 Father Tom – shares some jokes. You decide whether they are good or bad. (28:34) Dean - Humor is critical especially when life is difficult. Also, joke to share. Patrick - Morality of humor. My experience at a nursing facility and how humor can be helpful there. Crucifixion, resurrection...in what sense can that be viewed as a joke on the devil? Death turned into victory and glory. (34:35) Mary - St Bernard said no humor ever came from the devil (37:23) Break 2 Marty – shares a joke about a deacon Nancy – shares a joke about lighting candles. (45:23) Kathy - Close to retirement. My grandmother told me a valuable lesson about humor...that it always be kind. Bob – Bob shares a joke about cheese Jake – shares a joke which his dad would share
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Father Tom Gibbons. Father Tom is the executive producer of “Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey”, a powerful new documentary film that shares the stories of multiple U.S. military chaplains who died while serving. He talks about his life, his vocation and why he wanted to tell the story of combat chaplains who are an example of people truly living their faith.Support the show
Father Tom shares his story at the 2020 Sobriety Under the Sun Convention held in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Event List: https://scast.us/event Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com
In this episode, Sister Brenda engages in a conversation with Father Tom McQuaid, a great preacher, mentor and role model. They delve into the human experience through the lens of wisdom-sharing and faith. Father Tom shares his vocation story and reflects on the changes and challenges in the church over the years. He emphasizes the importance of serving the marginalized, learning from the poor and being bold and honest in expressing one's perspective. The podcast also addresses the sensitive issue of priest abuse and the institutional secrecy that has perpetuated it. Father Tom advocates for greater inclusion and leadership roles for women in the church and urges younger priests to see women as equal partners. The conversation concludes with Father Tom's guiding truth of living justly, loving tenderly, and walking humbly with God.
Fr. Tom Hartman is not only a priest, he also happens to be a Dad and Grandpa in real life too (yep, you read that right). In this episode, Father Tom shares his vocation story, talks about what the Domestic Church is and gives practical tips from his own life experience raising his children on ways you can nurture your family in and through the Faith. His testimony is sure to inspire you!Different prayers that Fr mentioned: Prayer-of-Saint-Augustine.pdf (peterboroughdiocese.org)Prayer to Your Guardian Angel | USCCBBless us, O Lord! - Teaching Catholic KidsPrayer to St. Michael the Archangel | EWTN Episode: https://living-in-truth.captivate.fm Podcast: https://living-in-truth.captivate.fm
The influence of a father (or parent) has generational impact, and a father's influence on his children builds an image of God for them to embrace. So what does an influential father look like? How do we become one? And what generational impact can it have once we embrace the process?
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Fr. Tom Hurley from Marist High School joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into welcoming everyone regardless of their church attendance frequency this year, reasons why those who attend church online should consider attending in person, and Father Hurley sheds light on the significance of Easter and its timeless message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Catholic in America, Father Tom and Father Doug attempt to unpack the philosophy that permeates all of Western thought, social relativism.
On this special episode of Catholic in America, our Executive Producer, Kyle O'Connor, interviews Father Tom Dillon about his life and being a priest. If you're wondering what the motivation is behind his ponytail, you won't want to miss this episode!
Do Protestants and Catholics mean the same thing when they talk about "THE CHURCH"? Father Doug and Father Tom discuss this topic on Catholic in America.
In this episode of Catholic in America, Father Michael and Father Tom analyze trends in argumentation by both liberals and conservatives.
On this episode of Catholic in America, Father Tom and Father Doug discuss legislation being pushed by the state of Utah that would force priests to break the seal of confession and ultimately destroy the sacrament.
Episode 176 of the Fit Father Project Podcast isn't just about how to get healthy — it's also about finding ways to make health and fitness work for YOU.In this episode, you'll meet Tom, a great guy with an incredible journey to share. Tom, like many of our Fit Fathers, was juggling work, family, and a desire to lose weight. And his situation was particularly unique, with a lot of pain and tragedy bringing him down. But Tom didn't let that stop him. He took a long look at himself and decided that, since tomorrow is never promised, it was finally time to make a change.And change he did! Tom dropped over 80 pounds, created positive momentum, broke old patterns, and completely changed his mindset.As you'll hear from Tom himself, he was cynical, skeptical, and resistant. But now, he's all in on his health and fitness and he and his wife are committed and have totally bought in.They, like all our Fit Father and Mothers do, found ways to make healthy eating and physical activity fit into their lives. No matter how busy you are or what you're going through, you can find ways to make positive changes like Tom did. So check this episode out for all of Tom's wisdom, and be sure to stick around to the end, as Tom grills me with some hilarious questions!In this episode, you'll learn about: The unhealthy eating habits that led Tom down a path of poor health. The personal tragedies that shook him to his core.Dealing with pain, guilt, and stress eating.What led to Tom's wake-up call.Changing your mind to change your body.How to make exercise and nutrition work for you and your life.And so much more!So, to get the most from your health and fitness efforts, listen to this episode on how to get healthy, take some notes, and check out FF30X! What is FF30X?FF30X is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy men over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you at every step, FF30X can help you lose 30, 40, or even 50+ lbs — even if you've never picked up a weight in your life. Click here to see what you get when you join the FF30X program today!If you loved what you heard on the Fit Father Project Podcast, please follow, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts.You can also listen to the show on:SpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsStitcherRemember to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on
Pastor Of Old St. Pat's Church In Chicago's West Loop Father Tom Hurley joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the true essence of this holiday season, the impact of social media on religious experiences, and Father Hurley shares heartfelt advice for those missing loved ones who've passed away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Homily for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time delivered by Fr. Tom Suss.
Jack talks to Father Tom Galloway about the upcoming St. Andrews Orthodox Church Heritage Festival coming up this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kruser talks to Father Tom Galloway about the upcoming Heritage Festival being held at St. Andrew Orthodox Church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish priest – and Courtown crew member – Father Tom Dalton on his role when rescue turns to recovery RNLI lifesavers are an eclectic bunch with a common goal – saving lives. But how do they feel when a life can't be saved? Wexford priest and Courtown volunteer Father Tom shares his perspective on the importance of listening and closure. And says there's always a place for what he calls ‘the medicine for all things'. 200 Voices is produced by Adventurous Audio for the RNLI Interview by Adventurous Audio Soundtrack composed and performed by Jon Nicholls The RNLI is a charity celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea - find out more at RNLI.org/200
A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis Schnurr on Saturday urged Catholics in the state of Ohio to reject a November ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights under the state's constitution. The amendment, if passed, would dictate that Ohio “shall not, directly or indirectly, burden, penalize, prohibit, interfere with, or discriminate against” a woman's attempt to get an abortion. State law currently prohibits abortion after the point at which an unborn child's heartbeat is detected, generally around six weeks of pregnancy. Under the amendment, lawmakers could prohibit abortion “after fetal viability,” or when a child could survive outside its mother's uterus, generally at around 24 weeks of pregnancy. The state would be prohibited from doing so, however, in cases where a doctor determined that an abortion was necessary to protect the mother's “life or health.” The archbishop urged Catholics to pray for the amendment's defeat, to raise awareness of the measure, and to vote against the initiative in the November 7 general election. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255086/cincinnati-archbishop-urges-catholics-to-reject-state-abortion-amendment-in-november The Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, has removed two of its incardinated priests from ministry after receiving substantiated allegations of child sexual abuse. Father Alejandro Ortega of St. Monica Catholic Church in Converse, and Father Jesus Eduardo “Lalo” Martinez-Solis of St. Joseph-Honey Creek church in Spring Branch were both accused of sexually abusing minors. The allegations were referred to law enforcement, the archdiocese said. Both men had their faculties removed and are prohibited from identifying themselves as priests. They are forbidden from wearing clerical clothing and using clerical titles. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255088/san-antonio-archdiocese-removes-two-priests-over-allegations-of-child-sex-abuse The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega prohibited two priests from returning to Nicaragua from Lisbon, Portugal, where they participated in World Youth Day, a lawyer who has conducted research into the human rights abuses of the regime reported. Lawyer and researcher Martha Patricia Molina said that Father Tomás Sergio Zamora Calderón and Father William Mora were returning to Nicaragua after participating in World Youth Dayin Lisbon, August 1-6, attended by Pope Francis and more than a million young people from around the world, including a delegation from Nicaragua. In recent months the dictatorship of Ortega and his wife, Rosario Murillo, has denied entry to Nicaragua "to more than half a dozen priests and lay people, most of them Nicaraguan citizens." https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255090/dictatorship-in-nicaragua-blocks-two-priests-who-attended-wyd-from-returning-to-the-country Today, Catholics and many other Christians celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This significant feast day recalls the spiritual and physical departure of the mother of Jesus Christ from the earth, when both her soul and her body were taken into the presence of God. Venerable Pope Pius XII confirmed this belief about the Virgin Mary as the perennial teaching of the Church when he defined it formally as a dogma of Catholic faith in 1950, invoking papal infallibility to proclaim, “that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever-Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/the-assumption-561
It was only a matter of time until someone spotted missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips. He's been seen this week in Te Awamutu, Te Rapa and Kawhia in Waikato - 18 months after he disappeared with his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember. Police are searching for a stolen bronze Toyota Hilux flat-deck ute Phillips was driving. Waikato Mayor Jacqui Church told Mike Hosking she isn't surprised Philips has now been seen. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What a treat! I had the wonderful opportunity to have an actual Catholic Priest on the show! Enjoy the conversation as I sit down with Fr. Tom Bombadil from Twitter, as we discuss Priesthood, Sola Scriptura, and much much more!Support the show
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In November 2022, we visited Father Tom Mullaly at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenville, Mississippi. Chris's mother Mrs. Demalda Bolden Newsome grew up in this church, as did her family going back three generations. Chris was born and baptized there as well. Father Tom grew up on his Slovak family's farm in the summers, raising food for their winter pantry. For the past 50 years, he has been a pastor in southern Black Catholic churches, keeping gardens in community along the way. In our conversation, Chris and his mom also talk about the importance of the Black Catholic church to their family and community. SEED STORIES TOLD IN THIS EPISODE: Introduction: Speckled Brown Butterbean Calendula Honey Bean MORE INFO FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Heart Catholic Church No-Till Intensive Vegetable Culture, by Bryan O'Hara Italian Garden Project Celebrating Saint Joseph Altars: Italian American Podcast Stella Natura Biodynamic Planting Calendar (one of our moon calendar references) Seventy Septembers, by Mary E. Best ABOUT: Seeds And Their People is a radio show where we feature seed stories told by the people who truly love them. Hosted by Owen Taylor of Truelove Seeds and Chris Bolden-Newsome of Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden. trueloveseeds.com/blogs/satpradio FIND OWEN HERE: Truelove Seeds Tumblr | Instagram | Twitter FIND CHRIS HERE: Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden THANKS TO: Father Tom Mulally Demalda Bolden Newsome Cecilia Sweet-Coll
Episode 119 of the Fit Father Project Podcast is all about weight loss stages and how to keep your health and fitness momentum going.In this episode, we sit down again with Fit Father Tom, our guest from Episode 103 and the first-place winner of the 2022 Fit Father Project Transformation Contest.When we last talked to Tom, he had lost over 100 pounds and made profound mental, physical, and emotional changes.Now, he's closing in on losing another 100 pounds!Tom walks us through what it takes to lose a lot of weight and the different weight loss stages that you go through in the process.No matter how much weight you have to lose, you'll often see more rapid results in the beginning, but then you start to hit a plateau. Tom breaks down how he's been able to push through his plateaus and how to set short-term goals and manage long-term goals. He has found a way to make weight loss sustainable, and the psychology behind how he's made these lifestyle changes is something you've got to hear, regardless of where you are in your health and fitness journey.This is some super valuable stuff! In this episode, you'll learn: The ups and downs of long-term weight loss.How to manage the different weight loss stages.How to keep honing your nutrition.The importance of varying your workouts. How to get past mental struggles and stay accountable.And so much more!So, if you want to get the most from your health and fitness efforts, listen to this episode on weight loss stages, take some notes, and check out FF30X!What is FF30X?FF30X is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program that is designed especially for busy men over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team that is there for you at every step, FF30X can help you lose 30, 40, or even 50+ lbs — even if you've never picked up a weight in your life. Click here to see what you get when you join the FF30X program today!If you loved what you heard on the Fit Father Project Podcast, please follow, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts.REVIEW GIVEAWAY! WIN ONE MONTH'S SUPPLY OF SUPER FUEL WHEY OR VEGAN PROTEINTo take part, simply write a review at Apple Podcasts, post a screenshot of your review on your IG stories, and tag us (@fitfatherproject) along with two of your friends!You can also listen to the show on:SpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsStitcherAnd don't forget to subscribe to our
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Episode 103 of the Fit Father Project Podcast is all about positive momentum and how small, little changes can lead to larger, significant ones. In this episode, you'll meet Tom, a husband, father, and the first-place winner of the 2022 Fit Father Project Transformation Contest. Every year, we have our Transformation Contest, where hundreds of guys sign up to not just lose weight, but also to align their lives physically, mentally, and spiritually. Tom was one of those guys and when he started, he weighed over 400 pounds. Now, he's under 300 and feeling better than he ever has in his life! But Tom didn't JUST lose over 100 pounds … he's also made profound changes — mentally, physically, and emotionally. His energy is higher, he's able to be there for his kids, and he's got positive momentum that's driving him forward in life. So if you're a “big guy,” you need to listen to Tom's story and know that losing weight is possible. Tom did it, and he was able to make it happen with small, simple changes that eventually led to big gains (and losses). And even if you're not a “big guy,” you still need to hear Tom's story. If he can lose over 100 pounds, you can lose 20 or 30 — doing the exact same things! In this episode, you'll learn: How Tom plans to lose the next 100 pounds. How to tweak your hydration, meal timing, and exercise over time. Building positive momentum. Finding your motivation. The importance of accountability. And so much more! So, if you want to get the most from your health and fitness efforts, listen to this episode on positive momentum, take some notes, and check out https://store.fitfatherproject.com/products/fit-father-30x-program-special (FF30X)! What is FF30X? FF30X is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program that is designed especially for busy men over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team that is there for you at every step, FF30X can help you lose 30, 40, or even 50+ lbs — even if you've never picked up a weight in your life. https://store.fitfatherproject.com/products/fit-father-30x-program-special (Click here) to see what you get when you join the FF30X program today! If you loved what you heard on the Fit Father Project Podcast, please follow, rate, and review it on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fit-father-project-podcast/id1566009525 (Apple Podcasts). REVIEW GIVEAWAY! WIN ONE MONTH'S SUPPLY OF SUPER FUEL WHEY OR VEGAN PROTEIN To take part, simply write a review at Apple Podcasts, post a screenshot of your review on your IG stories, and tag us (@fitfatherproject) along with two of your friends! You can also listen to the show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/76gsdCUAFFeablQwEBFHwv (Spotify) https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/75cabb2e-a8bd-4651-b065-b9dfae842465/FIT-FATHER-PROJECT-PODCAST (Amazon Music) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGUtZml0LWZhdGhlci1wcm9qZWN0LmNhcHRpdmF0ZS5mbS9yc3NmZWVk (Google Podcasts) https://www.stitcher.com/show/fit-father-project-podcast (Stitcher) And don't forget to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/c/fitfatherproject (YouTube Channel) and follow us on https://www.instagram.com/fitfatherproject/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/fitfatherproject (Facebook), https://twitter.com/fitfatherproj (Twitter), and https://www.linkedin.com/company/fit-father-project (LinkedIn)!
The Diocese of Camden is conducting 30 Eucharistic Revival talks through Spring 2022. On this week's episode we're featuring a recent talk by Fr. Tom Newton of St. Damien Parish in Ocean City, NJ, titled “The Eucharist: The Meal We Share.” To learn more about the Eucharistic Revival in South Jersey and future talks being held in the region, go to: https://eucharisticrevivalsouthjersey.org/ Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/show/talking-catholic, or catch us on Domestic Church Media radio Sundays at 11 AM or Mondays at 4 PM domesticchurchmedia.org. Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingCatholic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingcatholic Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingcatholic
Jack talks to Father Tom Galloway about this year's St. Andrew's Church Heritage Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Father Thomas Curran, S.J., is the newest past president of Rockhurst University who broke the mold of Jesuit tradition on his mission for scholarly excellence. With a literal handful of degrees and penchant for transformative leadership, he reinvigorated a community's dedication to social justice. And from “the least” came the house that wisdom built, along with a city he's leaving better than it was before.
Father Tom preaches on Jesus' mission for each one of us at Holy Family Catholic Church in Orlando, Florida. Holy Family is a vibrant Catholic Parish in SW Orlando near Dr Phillips, Isleworth, Windermere, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Horizon West, Metrowest. Also, conveniently located near the theme parks (Disney, Universal, SeaWorld) as well as the Orlando Convention Center.
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Pastor at St. Alphonsus Rock Church talks about the importance of Holy Thursday, the symbolism of washing someone's feet, and much more.
Tonight Mike sits down with Father Tom Willis, and 5 questions!
Jim Sano is a world-renowned Catholic author who has written four books, including one that was a finalist for the "Outstanding Christian/Religious Fiction" at the 2021 IAN Book of the Year Awards. He is a member of the Catholic Writer's Guild and all of his novels have been the recipient of the "Catholic Writer's Guild Seal of Approval Award" for editorial integrity and faithfulness to Catholic teaching. To put it simply, Jim knows how to tell a good story and remain true to Church teaching.During this interview, Jim and James discuss the roots of the Father Tom series, why men in today's day and age are struggling, and the importance of the father in the family. You won't want to miss this interview. Be sure to follow Jim Sano on Twitter here. Affiliates:Sword & Spade Magazine → We often talk about Fraternus, an incredible organization that strives to connect men with their children and get them outside! Subscribe to their magazine by using this link and help support them and our show! Hallow → Thank you to our partners at Hallow! Hallow is the #1 Catholic app that helps deepen your prayer life, meditate on Holy Scripture, and fall asleep to Bible stories. Make sure you click on this link to receive an extended 30-day free trial of their premium content exclusively for our listeners. As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Get social with us:Follow us on the ‘gram.'Join our private FB group exclusively for our listeners.Tweet us here. Contact James directly:james.cr.caldwell@gmail.comResources mentioned in the episode:1. Jim Sano's website2. The Father's Son3. Gus Busbi4. Stolen Blessing5. Van Horn Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/manlycatholic)
Episode SummaryThis episode is about learning how to pray. It is not about learning the words in some sectarian prayer book but rather about learning how to give thanks for our blessings and how to develop this spiritual gratitude even if you have some problems with praying because of the beliefs contained in the prayers.Episode NotesMore broadly, this episode is about learning how to do something new. It is about the amazingly useful common saying, “Fake it till you make it.” The feeling of awkwardness that blocks us is a universal feeling and this episode offers a way out of this spiritual blockage which I call pretend dancing. This phrase and this idea came to me during a book signing with Father Tom where there was a band booked for after the signing. I was uncomfortable with such hoopla for the opening of a children's book about God. I was sulking at a table when Tommy asked me to get up and dance. I refused and he said, “If you can't really dance, why don't you try pretend dancing?” Reluctantly I agreed and then, after some desultory and uninspired foot shuffling, Aretha Franklin's song “Respect” was played and by the end of it I was no longer pretend dancing. I was really dancing (well dancing for me). That is when I learned that to do something with conviction you first have to pretend to do it. That is true for so many things and it is definitely true for praying. Pretend to do it until you are no longer pretending. C.S. Lewis, the British philosopher, novelist, poet, Oxford don, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, broadcaster, lecturer, Christian apologist, author of the Chronicles of Narnia, and prophet of pretend dancing wrote, "Do not waste time bothering whether you 'love' your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this, we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone you will presently come to love him." Buddhism is a religion based upon pretend dancing. For Buddhism all existence is pretend existence. The Buddhist philosopher Thich Nhat Hanh offered up the single best definition of pretend dancing. He taught, "Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy."This poem entitled, "Praying" is by my favorite contemporary poet, Mary Oliver and it also affirms the value of sincere prayer. It is from her book of poems entitled, Thirst, and it is perfect,It doesn't have to bethe blue iris, it could beweeds in a vacant lot, or a fewsmall stones; justpay attention, then patcha few words together and don't tryto make them elaborate, this isn'ta contest but the doorwayinto thanks, and a silence in whichanother voice may speak.Join me in this episode for some joyful pretend dancing.
Episode SummaryThis episode is about learning how to pray. It is not about learning the words in some sectarian prayer book but rather about learning how to give thanks for our blessings and how to develop this spiritual gratitude even if you have some problems with praying because of the beliefs contained in the prayers.Episode NotesMore broadly, this episode is about learning how to do something new. It is about the amazingly useful common saying, “Fake it till you make it.” The feeling of awkwardness that blocks us is a universal feeling and this episode offers a way out of this spiritual blockage which I call pretend dancing. This phrase and this idea came to me during a book signing with Father Tom where there was a band booked for after the signing. I was uncomfortable with such hoopla for the opening of a children's book about God. I was sulking at a table when Tommy asked me to get up and dance. I refused and he said, “If you can't really dance, why don't you try pretend dancing?” Reluctantly I agreed and then, after some desultory and uninspired foot shuffling, Aretha Franklin's song “Respect” was played and by the end of it I was no longer pretend dancing. I was really dancing (well dancing for me). That is when I learned that to do something with conviction you first have to pretend to do it. That is true for so many things and it is definitely true for praying. Pretend to do it until you are no longer pretending. C.S. Lewis, the British philosopher, novelist, poet, Oxford don, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, broadcaster, lecturer, Christian apologist, author of the Chronicles of Narnia, and prophet of pretend dancing wrote, "Do not waste time bothering whether you 'love' your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this, we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone you will presently come to love him." Buddhism is a religion based upon pretend dancing. For Buddhism all existence is pretend existence. The Buddhist philosopher Thich Nhat Hanh offered up the single best definition of pretend dancing. He taught, "Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy."This poem entitled, "Praying" is by my favorite contemporary poet, Mary Oliver and it also affirms the value of sincere prayer. It is from her book of poems entitled, Thirst, and it is perfect,It doesn't have to bethe blue iris, it could beweeds in a vacant lot, or a fewsmall stones; justpay attention, then patcha few words together and don't tryto make them elaborate, this isn'ta contest but the doorwayinto thanks, and a silence in whichanother voice may speak.Join me in this episode for some joyful pretend dancing.
More broadly, this episode is about learning how to do something new. It is about the amazingly useful common saying, “Fake it till you make it.” The feeling of awkwardness that blocks us is a universal feeling and this episode offers a way out of this spiritual blockage which I call pretend dancing. This phrase and this idea came to me during a book signing with Father Tom where there was a band booked for after the signing. I was uncomfortable with such hoopla for the opening of a children's book about God. I was sulking at a table when Tommy asked me to get up and dance. I refused and he said, “If you can't really dance, why don't you try pretend dancing?” Reluctantly I agreed and then, after some desultory and uninspired foot shuffling, Aretha Franklin's song “Respect” was played and by the end of it I was no longer pretend dancing. I was really dancing (well dancing for me). That is when I learned that to do something with conviction you first have to pretend to do it. That is true for so many things and it is definitely true for praying. Pretend to do it until you are no longer pretending. C.S. Lewis, the British philosopher, novelist, poet, Oxford don, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, broadcaster, lecturer, Christian apologist, author of the Chronicles of Narnia, and prophet of pretend dancing wrote, "Do not waste time bothering whether you 'love' your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this, we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone you will presently come to love him." Buddhism is a religion based upon pretend dancing. For Buddhism all existence is pretend existence. The Buddhist philosopher Thich Nhat Hanh offered up the single best definition of pretend dancing. He taught, "Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy."This poem entitled, "Praying" is by my favorite contemporary poet, Mary Oliver and it also affirms the value of sincere prayer. It is from her book of poems entitled, Thirst, and it is perfect,It doesn't have to bethe blue iris, it could beweeds in a vacant lot, or a fewsmall stones; justpay attention, then patcha few words together and don't tryto make them elaborate, this isn'ta contest but the doorwayinto thanks, and a silence in whichanother voice may speak.Join me in this episode for some joyful pretend dancing.
An introduction to Father Tom's new podcast site, The Word in Liturgy - https://anchor.fm/fr-thomas-reeves RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/6cc224ac/podcast/rss --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fr-thomas-reevess-podcast/message
Join us for Amityville Horror 2: The Possession! Burt Young as Anthony Montelli and Andrew Prine (minus his famous The Evil Pants) as Father Tom, Face of against The Amityville Horror before George and Kathy Lutz! Can they win?! A dysfunctional family moves into a new house, which proves to be satanic, resulting in the demonic possession of their teenage son. If these walls could talk...they would shriek! In "The Amityville Horror", the Lutzes got out of this house alive. This family was not so lucky. In 1976 a New York family fled this house with their lives. The previous owners weren't so lucky . . . This is their story! Don't forget to check under the bed... The night of February 5, 1976, George and Kathleen Lutz fled their home in Amityville, New York. They got out alive! Their living nightmare shocked audiences around the world in "The Amityville Horror". But before them, another family lived in this house and were caught by the original evil. They weren't so lucky... this is their story!
As part of our "A Beautiful Life" series, Tom Houston preaches from John 5:19-29. Tom shares about what it is to follow Jesus as he follows our Father in heaven.
If you haven't heard by now, Fr. Tom Rafferty, the Pastor at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in The Woodlands for the past 14 years, has been reassigned to the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. He'll be serving as the Vicar for Clergy, helping with their priestly formation, choosing their assignments, and more. While we're saddened for him to depart our parish soon, he leaves behind a legacy of great memories at St. Anthony, and a few staff members have joined Nate this episode to share some of their stories with him. Tune in also for an update on our big August event that'll include a chance to bid Fr. Tom farewell - you're not going to want to miss it!
Father Tom W from Oakland Ca speaking at the 2014 Crested Butte Mountain Conference, he is a very funny man and carries a solid message at the same time. Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate We have added a page of meetings that have moved online https://sobercast.com/online-meetings Sober Cast has 1500+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search.
In episode five Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) talks with comedian/sales executive/dad Tom Costello about his anxiety surrounding becoming a parent. Psychologist and Assistant Professor from Harvard University, Dr. David Rosmarin joins to talk about ways in which parents can work through their anxiety. If you're liking the show and want to support it, feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/givesmeanxietyhttps://twitter.com/GivesanxietyPodhttps://www.facebook.com/thatgivesmeanxietypodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thatgivesmeanxietypodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCOITNlRi_K7JP9QxBK-vQSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/givesmeanxiety)
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