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Archbishop Vigneron joins hosts Mike Chamberland and Mary Wilkerson for the final episode of Eyes on Jesus. As he prepares to become Archbishop Emeritus, taking senior status and retiring from ministry as the chief shepherd of Detroit, Archbishop Vigneron reflects on the ups and downs of episcopal ministry, expresses his gratitude to all those who have served by his side in ministry, and looks ahead with great hope at the future of the Archdiocese of Detroit under Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger's pastoral leadership. (0:22) Hosts Mike Chamberland and Mary Wilkerson greet Archbishop Vigneron, who is set to retire from ministry as Archbishop of Detroit upon the March 18 installation of his successor, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger. Before digging into this transition in the life of the archdiocese, our hosts take some time to talk about other important topics from the last month, including a new Lenten message to the faithful and our prayers for Pope Francis' recovery from illness.(6:14) Mary introduces the topic for today's episode: reflecting on the episcopal ministry of Archbishop Vigneron as he enters life as “Archbishop Emeritus,” the honorific given to former archbishops who have retired from their leadership roles. Archbishop Vigneron shares about attending a recent “farewell Vespers” with many of his brother priests. (8:35) Mary summarizes the “big news” of the past month: Pope Francis' appointment of Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger as the next Archbishop of Detroit. The announcement came around 16 months after Archbishop Vigneron submitted his resignation at age 75, as required by Church law. Mary asks Archbishop Vigneron what it was like to stay focused on ministry during this interim period, knowing he could be called into retirement at any time. He also recalls the moment he received word of Archbishop Weisenburger's appointment.(12:25) Archbishop Vigneron shares his impressions of Archbishop Weisenburger, including his congenial spirit and readiness to respond to whatever God asks of him. He then shares the focus of his prayers during this time of transition. (17:01) Archbishop Vigneron reflects on the high points of his ministry, including Synod 16. He connects the success of Synod 16 with the foundation laid by Synod 69, led by Cardinal Dearden, during which the Archdiocese of Detroit “made a radical first effort” to implement the Second Vatican Council and establish a culture of lay involvement in the Church. He also reflects on some of the challenges of his ministry, including tackling the administrative tasks and navigating the reality of having “limited resources for an infinite mission.” (24:04) Archbishop Vigneron shares his gratitude and words of encouragement for his brother priests and the laity who have served alongside him over the years. Our hosts then turn to Unleash the Gospel, the pastoral letter by Archbishop Vigneron that has become the roadmap for the Archdiocese of Detroit to become a Church on mission. Archbishop Vigneron invokes Blessed Solanus Casey in thanking God ahead of time for what the Holy Spirit will do in our midst under the leadership of Archbishop Weisenburger. (30:40) Mike asks “what's next” for Archbishop Vigneron, who is retiring as Archbishop of Detroit but will still be a priest and archbishop—now with senior status—serving the local Church in new ways. He is committed to assisting Archbishop Weisenburger in whatever ways he is needed, and also hopes to continue celebrating the sacraments, visiting parishes, and possibly teaching some classes at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. His new title, Emeritus Archbishop, signals that he is “still an integral part of the local Church.”(35:40) Archbishop Vigneron offers his advice to Archbishop Weisenburger and reflects on the fulfillment of his motto: Aspicientes in Jesum, or “keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.” He answers listener...

“Take the next step, whatever that might be.” Fr. Mario Amore joins Men of the Hearts hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee to talk about his journey to the priesthood. His path was full of twists and turns, with stops in altar service and music ministry. After applying to Sacred Heart Major Seminary and subsequently delaying enrollment for two years, Fr. Mario finally took “the next step” to answer God's call. (0:26) Hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee introduce their guest this month, Father Mario Amore, Director of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Detroit who also serves as a priest in solidum for the Resurget Cineribus Family of Parishes, which includes St. Aloysius, Old St. Mary's, and the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Fr. Amore reflects on his last few months, including Christmas and the annual SEEK conference. (6:55) Fr. Mario is no stranger to podcasts, having previously hosted the Archdiocese of Detroit's I AM HERE podcast in support of the National Eucharistic Revival. Our hosts join Fr. Mario in a discussion about some of the beautiful stories shared through that effort. Fr. Mario also shares his experience hosting the Certifiably Catholic podcast alongside Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland, current hosts of Archbishop Vigneron's Eyes on Jesus podcast.(12:25) Fr. Drew and Fr. Craig reflect on their last few months. Fr. Drew has been “learning the lay of the land” at his assignment in Novi and recently had dinner with his brother and a longtime friend. Meanwhile, Fr. Craig has been encouraged by increasing attendance at Sacred Heart Major Seminary's recent Discernment Weekends. The group also talks about the significance of altar serving to encourage vocations to the priesthood.(20:12) Fr. Mario shares his vocation story. He attended Catholic school as a child and attended Mass every Saturday evening with his family, “doing whatever I had to do to embarrass [my parents].” Still, he remembers his maternal grandfather predicting that he would become a priest one day. He started serving the parish as an altar server before taking a detour into music ministry as a teenager. Ultimately, his interest in theology led him to explore taking classes at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, which he calls his “first foot in the door” of discerning the priesthood. (33:11) Fr. Mario recalls attending a discernment weekend at Sacred Heart. He was already familiar with the academic experience of the seminary, having taken classes since high school, but his discernment weekend affirmed for him that he could find joy in the brotherhood and community of Sacred Heart. After working in a parish for two more years, Fr. Mario finally decided to apply to become a seminarian—but waited and discerned another two years before officially entering the seminary.(44:53) Fr. Mario talks about his time as a seminarian at Sacred Heart, his ordination in 2015, and celebrating his first Mass at St. Pius X in Southgate on the anniversary of his baptism at the same church. He also touches on what it's like to serve both as a parish priest and Detroit as Director of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Detroit. He then offers his advice to men considering the priesthood: “Take the next step, whatever that might be.” The episode concludes with a prayer and blessing.

Archbishop Vigneron joins host Mike Chamberland to discuss the Sacrament of Marriage, one of the Sacraments at the Service of Communion. Their conversation takes us through the sacrament itself, covers how marriage is reflected in Scripture, and touches on the differences between the secular and Catholic understanding of marriage.(0:21) Host Mike Chamberland, flying solo without cohost Mary Wilkerson this month, welcomes Archbishop Vigneron to another episode of Eyes on Jesus. The Archbishop shares some highlights of the last month, including the solemn opening of the Jubilee Year of Hope, meeting with Knights of Columbus leadership, and the Christmas holiday. (4:09) Mike introduces today's topic: the Sacrament of Matrimony. Archbishop Vigneron begins by talking about the difference between the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist), Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Matrimony, Holy Orders), and Sacraments of Healing (Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick). Mike then asks Archbishop Vigneron to provide an overview of what happens during the Sacrament of Matrimony. (10:07) Archbishop Vigneron suggests there are “two archetypes” of marriage through salvation history: First, the marriage of God in the world, which is inscribed in the nature of the human person, and then the marriage of Christ with humanity in the Church. He clarifies that while the Sacrament of Matrimony can take place outside the celebration of the Eucharist, it is most appropriately celebrated within the context of the Mass. He and Mike then discuss who actually “confers” the Sacrament of Matrimony: the husband and wife.(14:47) Archbishop Vigneron shares how the Sacrament of Matrimony is reflected in Scripture, beginning with the creation of Adam and Eve in the Book of Genesis. Mike asks about the purpose of marriage, which Archbishop Vigneron summarizes as a way for God's sons and daughters to fulfill their own purpose and participate in the mystery of communion. Archbishop Vigneron then explains what we mean when we say marriage is “unitive and procreative.”(26:53) Mike asks the Archbishop to explain why the Catholic Church rejects divorce. Archbishop Vigneron points to Scripture, where Jesus Christ teaches that divorce had previously been permitted due to a human hardness of heart. But now, “we have hearts of flesh, not stone, by the power and grace of Christ.” Archbishop Vigneron then explains how the secular concept of divorce differs from a declaration of nullity from the Church. (35:04) Archbishop Vigneron shares about the annual Together in Holiness Conference, an opportunity for spouses to grow together in holiness and, for those who are parents, to learn how to form their children in the Catholic faith. He also looks back on a marriage ceremony he celebrated early in his priestly ministry and shares what he most enjoys about celebrating this sacrament. Then, he talks about the witness of his parents living out their vocation as a married couple. (42:15) Mike shares his own experience of being married for 21 years, learning from the witness of his own parents and other couples in his life. He and the Archbishop then discuss the Feast of St. Valentine, or St. Valentine's Day. Archbishop Vigneron suggests that while the secular celebration is often focused on romance itself, the Christian focus for relationships should be on love, which remains even in times when romance fades. He and Mike then offer their advice to couples preparing for marriage and those struggling in their marriages. (48:20) Archbishop Vigneron answers listener questions about his favorite memory as a bishop, how to address others' doubts of God, and the one thing he'd ask God for if given the chance. He then closes the episode with a prayer and blessing.

Archbishop Vigneron joins cohosts Mike Chamberland and Mary Wilkerson to discuss the upcoming Jubilee Year of Hope, including the history and purpose of jubilee years, the meaning of the “Pilgrims of Hope” theme, Archbishop Vigneron's new message to the faithful about the jubilee, and opportunities for pilgrimages within the Archdiocese of Detroit. (0:23) Hosts Mike Chamberland and Mary Wilkerson welcome Archbishop Vigneron to another episode of Eyes on Jesus. It has been a couple months since our last episode, so Archbishop Vigneron shares some of the highlights of his fall. (5:43) Mary introduces today's topic: the Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025. Archbishop Vigneron begins by summarizing the history of jubilees, with roots in the Old Testament when the Law of Moses called for every 50 years to be dedicated to the renewal of the life of the children of Israel. The Church's first official jubilee year was held in 1300, when Pope Boniface VIII declared a special year of grace and pilgrimage to Rome. Over time, the practice was regularized to include Ordinary Jubilees every 25 years and Extraordinary Jubilees proclaimed at the discretion of the Holy Father.(8:08) Mary recalls attending World Youth Day in Rome during the Great Jubilee of 2000, noting that she was particularly moved by St. Pope John Paul II's expression of trust in young adults to carry the truth of the Gospel into the world. Archbishop Vigneron highlights the fact that each jubilee year carries with it a special grace for every person, and specifies that while a person's participation in the jubilee may be very personal, it is not private. It is a communal celebration of pilgrims united in prayer.(15:09) Mike asks Archbishop Vigneron to share about the theme of this jubilee year, “Pilgrims of Hope.” The Archbishop begins by explaining the nature of hope and touching on what the Holy Father has said about his chosen theme. The group then discusses the power of authentic hope found solely in the person of Christ through the gift of the Church and the Eucharist.(20:57) Archbishop Vigneron details how the opening of the Jubilee Year will unfold, beginning with Pope Francis opening the first Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on Dec. 24. Over the Christmas season, he will open four more Holy Doors, including one in a Roman prison. Locally, the Archbishop will celebrate a Mass with the Rite for the Solemn Opening of the Jubilee Year on Sunday, Dec. 29, the Feast of the Holy Family. (22:56) Unique to this jubilee year, there will be no Holy Doors outside of Rome. Instead, the Archdiocese of Detroit has designated 12 local pilgrimage sites where the faithful will be able to pray the official prayer for jubilee and unite themselves spiritually with all who will journey as pilgrims to Rome. Archbishop Vigneron lists and discusses some of those sites.(27:49) Archbishop Vigneron introduces the concept of indulgences, the remission of the temporal punishment (the effects of sin that linger in us) caused by sin. Pilgrims can obtain an indulgence by visiting one of the designated pilgrim sites within the Archdiocese of Detroit, as long as they also strive for a complete detachment from sin, offer prayers for the Holy Father, go to Reconciliation, and receive Holy Eucharist within a reasonable amount of time. Archbishop Vigneron then talks about his recent message to the faithful, “Pilgrims of Hope,” and shares his intention to release additional messages to the faithful as the jubilee year unfolds.(37:45) Archbishop Vigneron answers listener questions about celebrating Mass at his childhood parish and his favorite Advent and Christmas hymns. He then closes the episode with a prayer and blessing.

With the Nov. 5 election fast approaching, Archbishop Vigneron gives advice to Catholics trying to navigate election season in an increasingly polarized society. He and our hosts draw from the wisdom of the Church and guidance from the U.S. bishops in their discussion about forming consciences, responding to divisiveness, and trusting that “whatever direction the history of the United States takes, ultimately, the Lord is in charge.”(0:24) Hosts Mike Chamberland and Mary Wilkerson welcome Archbishop Vigneron to another episode of Eyes on Jesus. As they discuss the summer coming to an end, Archbishop Vigneron shares about the joys of leading the annual summer seminar for Detroit seminarians and celebrating a Jubilee Mass for men and women in religious life who are celebrating milestone years in their life of service to the Church. (5:43) Mary introduces today's topic of faithful citizenship, an important topic for Catholics to consider ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. Archbishop Vigneron defines a faithful citizen as someone who participates in the political order in light of the teachings of Christ and the Church. The group then discusses Pope Francis' call for a better kind of politics, one truly at the service of the common good. (12:07) Mike asks how Catholics should respond to the polarization in our society, especially surrounding a contentious election. Archbishop Vigneron mentions the “Civilize It” initiative by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, an effort promoting charity, clarity, and creativity in political discourse. He also explains why the Church supports certain ballot initiatives while refraining from endorsing any political candidates. (20:48) Archbishop Vigneron lists some of the issues Catholics can think about when discerning which candidates to support and explains why abortion is considered the “preeminent” issue for consideration. (26:30) Archbishop Vigneron is asked how parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit can approach this election season. He points out the irony of St. Peter and St. Paul telling the faithful to pray for the emperor “at a time when the emperor was no particular friend for Christians.” Following this example, he encourages Catholics to recognize that our leaders are God's stewards, whether or not they realize it, and it's our responsibility to pray for God's plan to work through their lives. He also gives advice to people struggling with polarization in their communities and even families, reminding listeners that “whatever direction the history of the United States takes, ultimately, the Lord is in charge.” (34:48) Mike invites listeners to visit aod.org/election to access resources on faithful citizenship, including the materials discussed during the episode. Archbishop Vigneron offers the “rule of thumb” of considering every initiative and candidate in light of what most advances the family and affirms participation in politics as part of the priesthood of the faithful. (39:54) Archbishop Vigneron answers listener questions about agreeing with the Pope, saints he's close to, and why Catholic weddings take place inside churches. He then closes the episode with a prayer and blessing.

Adolescents and young adults—our young Church—have a particular call to holiness: "What's next?" In this month's episode, our hosts join Archbishop Vigneron to reflect and offer guidance to young disciples as they discern God's will for their lives. 0:10 – Our hosts greet each other and catch up on the past month. 1:36 – Archbishop Vigneron shares some thoughts on his recent pilgrimage to Lourdes in France and the recently-dedicated Lourdes Grotto at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. 4:17 – Mike Chamberland asks Archbishop Vigneron about Bishop Gerard Battersby's recent departure from Detroit and installation as Bishop of La Crosse, Wisconsin. 5:23 – Mary Wilkerson asks Archbishop Vigneron about the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress and the four local Eucharistic Congresses recently held across the Archdiocese of Detroit. 8:16 – Mary asks Archbishop Vigneron about Eucharistic processions and the tradition of carrying the Eucharist through the streets on Corpus Christi. 10:49 – Mary introduces this month's main topic by asking Archbishop what age range the Church means when speaking of “the young Church.” 13:28 – Archbishop Vigneron shares some pastoral guidance for how young people can respond to the universal call to holiness. 16:45 – Mary, Mike, and Archbishop Vigneron discuss how young people, especially adolescents, can work to overcome the pressures by secular society to turn away from God and a life of faith. 22:19 – Mary brings up the growth of young adult and campus ministries in the Archdiocese of Detroit. 24:49 – Mary, Mike, and Archbishop Vigneron share some of their favorite young saints, including Pier Giorgio Frassati, Bernadette of Lourdes, Maria Goretti, and soon-to-be-canonized Carlo Acutis. 30:59 – Mary, Mike, and Archbishop Vigneron share stories of young people they've known who have lived out the universal call to holiness in extraordinary and inspiring ways. 35:41 – Mary asks about the impact of World Youth Day. 39:23 – Mike asks Archbishop Vigneron for his advice to young people. 45:55 – Archbishop Vigneron answers listener questions about dealing with those who deny our beliefs, how far back to confess sins, and our belief in Mary as an everlasting virgin. 52:19 – Archbishop Vigneron shares his prayer intentions for the month and closes the episode with a blessing.

Have you ever gone on a pilgrimage? What is a pilgrimage? Archbishop Vigneron joins co-hosts Mike Chamberland and Mary Wilkerson to discuss what it means to go on a pilgrimage, their favorite pilgrimage sites, and how to go on a pilgrimage without ever leaving the Archdiocese of Detroit. 0:17 – Archbishop Vigneron, Mary, and Mike greet each other and catch up on the past month, including Archbishop Vigneron's keynote presentation on the Eucharist at a conference hosted by Ave Maria University. 5:01 – Mary asks Archbishop Vigneron to remind listeners about the National Eucharistic Revival and National Eucharistic Congress, as well as some local initiatives in support of these efforts. 7:38 – Mike asks Archbishop Vigneron how he'll be observing Lent this year. 10:06 – Archbishop Vigneron reflects on the recent celebration of the World Day of the Sick and the passing of longtime Detroit priest, Monsignor Daniel Trapp. 12:39 – Mary introduces this month's topic, pilgrimages, and asks Archbishop Vigneron to explain what a pilgrimage is, how it differs from a vacation, and the history of pilgrimages in Catholicism. 18:55 – Mike asks Archbishop Vigneron about some pilgrimage locations that are distinctly Catholic and about some of his personal favorite pilgrimage locations. 23:19 – Mike and Mary share some of their personal pilgrimage stories. 26:39 – Archbishop Vigneron shares some pilgrimage sites in southeast Michigan. 31:07 – Archbishop Vigneron introduces the Archdiocese of Detroit's newest pilgrimage experience at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacraments: “Journey with the Saints.” 32:58 – Archbishop Vigneron answers listener questions about loving people while not approving of their choices, his favorite activity, and his favorite subject in school growing up. 40:25 – Archbishop Vigneron shares his prayer intentions for the month and closes the episode with a prayer and blessing.

Archbishop Vigneron and co-host Mary Wilkerson welcome a special guest, Superintendent Laura Knaus, to the podcast studio to discuss the renewal of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit. 0:10 – Archbishop Vigneron and Mary Wilkerson greet each other and welcome this month's guest host, Laura Knaus, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Detroit. 0:37 – Laura introduces herself to listeners. 1:56 – Archbishop Vigneron, Mary, and Laura look back on the past month, reflecting on their celebrations of Christmas. 5:16 – Mary introduces this month's topic, Catholic schools, and asks Archbishop Vigneron to briefly summarize the state of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit. 7:41 – Laura speaks about the increased enrollment in our Catholic schools since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. 10:34 – Archbishop Vigneron speaks about the mission of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit. 12:33 – Laura elaborates on the integration of mind, body, and soul that is essential to a Catholic education. 14:55 – Mary asks Archbishop Vigneron to explain what he means when he says that Catholic schools are an apostolate that is the responsibility of all parishes in the Archdiocese. 18:52 – Mary asks Laura about Unleash the Gospel—how she came across the pastoral letter and how it inspired her to move to Detroit. 21:55 – Archbishop Vigneron and Laura discuss the four pillars of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit: proudly Catholic, academically excellent, accessible to all, sustainable for the future. 29:12 – Archbishop Vigneron and Laura share some of the challenges faced by our Catholic schools. 33:44 – Archbishop Vigneron and Laura share some of the successes of our Catholic schools. 36:48 – Laura discusses some of the recent changes in the Department of Catholic Schools, including the newly-created position of Assistant Superintendent for Catholic Culture. 41:20 – Mary asks Archbishop Vigneron and Laura about the upcoming celebration of Catholic Schools Week, including how it will be observed in the Archdiocese of Detroit. 46:45 – Mary asks Laura about her vision for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit in five years and asks Archbishop Vigneron about his vision for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit fifty years from now. 49:02 – Archbishop Vigneron answers listener questions about his favorite type of music and his Confirmation saint. 51:16 – Archbishop Vigneron closes the episode with his prayer intentions for the month and a blessing.

As he prepares to submit his resignation to Pope Francis on his upcoming 75th birthday, as required by canon law, Archbishop Vigneron joins co-hosts Mike Chamberland and Mary Wilkerson to reflect with gratitude on the great privilege of ministering in the Archdiocese of Detroit. 0:26 – Archbishop Vigneron, Mary, and Mike greet each other and catch up on the past month. 0:45 – Mary asks Archbishop Vigneron to tell listeners about Bishop Jeffrey Monforton, who Pope Francis recently named to serve the Archdiocese of Detroit as an auxiliary bishop, and what gifts he'll bring to our local Church. 2:21 – Mike mentions that October is Respect Life Month and asks if there's anything Archbishop Vigneron hopes the diocese will do to mark the occasion. 5:22 – Mary introduces this month's main topic: Archbishop Vigneron's 75th birthday and episcopacy in the Archdiocese of Detroit. As Church law requires him—and all bishops—to submit his resignation to the Holy Father when he turns 75, this is an opportune time to reflect on his 14 years as chief shepherd in southeast Michigan. 6:16 – Archbishop Vigneron shares how he considers his ministry to be different than it was for his predecessors, and how he's tried to ensure the fruits of Synod 16 become the touchstone for his ministry. 9:55 – Mike asks the Archbishop to share some of the most enjoyable moments of his time as Archbishop of Detroit. 13:43 – Mary asks the Archbishop about the importance of his bond with his brother priests, some of whom he's known since he was a young boy. 18:08 – Mike asks the Archbishop what message he would like to share with the laity who served alongside him as coworkers in mission. 21:03 – Mary asks the Archbishop to reflect on how the Archdiocese of Detroit has embraced the Holy Spirit's call to unleash the Gospel. 23:11 – Mike asks the Archbishop about some of the more challenging experiences of his time as Archbishop of Detroit. 25:46 – Archbishop Vigneron shares how he'll celebrate his birthday. 26:07 – Mike asks the Archbishop how he stays focused on mission while not knowing when his resignation could be accepted by the Holy Father. 32:03 – Mike asks the Archbishop about his episcopal motto, With Eyes Fixed on Jesus, and how it has served as a guide during his ministry. 35:11 – The Archbishop answers listener questions, including why God made us, what profession he might have pursued if not called to the priesthood, and if he has any family members serving in the Church. 37:44 – Archbishop Vigneron closes the episode with a prayer and blessing.

Archbishop Vigneron discusses Respect Life Month in October, including its significance this year as people in Michigan prepare to vote on Proposal 3, which seeks to include unregulated abortion rights in the state constitution. Note to readers: This episode was recorded in early September, before the proposal was officially placed on the ballot. Show Notes: 0:17 — Our hosts greet each other and catch up on the past few weeks. 2:57 — Mary Wilkerson shares about her new role as a Campus Minister at Divine Child Catholic School in Dearborn. 4:04 — Archbishop Vigneron offers a message of encouragement to Catholic school teachers, parents, and students as they begin a new academic year. 5:35 — With the July 1 launch of the second wave of Families of Parishes, Mike asks Archbishop Vigneron to reflect on his perspective of this transformation in our local Church and to look forward at the next steps. 8:47 — Mary introduces this month's topic: Respect Life Month. She asks Archbishop about the significance of this month taking place in October. 10:30 — Archbishop explains what “respect life” means from a Catholic perspective. 14:15 — Mike asks Archbishop Vigneron about some of the events and initiatives taking place in the Archdiocese of Detroit during Respect Life Month, including two Masses: One on October 2 to thank God for the sacred gift of human and life and another on October 23 for those who have suffered miscarriages or infant loss. 19:33 — Mary invites Archbishop Vigneron to talk about the Walking with Moms in Need initiative and how the Archdiocese of Detroit and the whole Church in the United States are re-doubling their efforts to support all mothers and their families. 26:00 — Archbishop Vigneron speaks about Proposal 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that, if passed, would allow unregulated abortion in Michigan. He shares how Catholics can work to defeat this proposal. 35:47 — Archbishop answers listener questions about his first car, administering the Sacrament of the Sick, and his favorite homilies. 44:36 — The episode concludes with a prayer and blessing.

Today Allie and Chad interview Mary Wilkerson! Mary's podcast with Archbishop Allen Vigneron: https://www.unleashthegospel.org/podcasts/eyes-on-jesus/ Have a question? Send us an email at thedcgodcast@divinechildhighschool.org! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedcgodcast/message

Today Chad and Allie interview Mary Wilkerson who is a mother of 5 and has a podcast with the Archbishop! Mary's Podcast with Archbishop Allen Vigneron: https://www.unleashthegospel.org/podcasts/eyes-on-jesus/ Have a question? Send us an email at thedcgodcast@divinechildhighschool.org! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedcgodcast/message

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Permission to Pursue podcast!! I'm so happy to be back sharing some amazing interviews. In this episode, I speak with Mary Wilkerson, a former youth minister, and mother of 5 who shares her journey to trust God with the plan for her motherhood and her ministry. Making the decision to let go of full-time ministry in order to serve her family as a mom was a big decision. But it was the right one for her. Mary shares about how she discerned the various shifts and changes in her calls in and out of ministry and how she allowed God to teach her important lessons about his plan for her. This episode is packed with some incredible stories and you are not going to want to miss them!As always, show notes can be found at Permissiontopursue.com/episode5

In this 50th celebration episode Fr. Mario Amore, Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland sit down to catch up and discuss some spicy Catholic cultural quick takes.  We hope you enjoy!

Culture is always changing.  Therefore, our ministry needs to always change and be adaptable to the current audiences and situations.  And yet something about the message and the ministry always remains the same.  In this episode Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland welcome special guest Fr. Stephan Pullis (Director of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship) to discuss the ever changing world of ministry.

In this episode Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland welcome Brian Buckley to share his experience of: living his life as a Catholic Seminarian, Family Man and Father of 8 children, and being a Catholic Police officer during these crazy times.

In this episode Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland listen to clips from Episode #40 - "Its he End of the World as we Know It" which aired just before the covid shutdowns happened. We take a moment to review the entire pandemic year and process what we have learned but personally, culturally and spiritually.

Archbishop Vigneron, Mary Wilkerson, and guest host Erik Coules discuss the transition to Families of Parishes, including its impacts on parish staff and clergy, and what went into identifying family groupings. Show Notes: (1:30) Archbishop Vigneron gives brief updates on how his month has been, the work he and his leadership team have been doing to help mitigate the virus, and the continued work towards the transition to Families of Parishes. He also reflects on the holiness of the month of November. (3:20) Archbishop discusses other successes and challenges that have arisen over the past month and shares a bit about his Thanksgiving and the blessings we can find in unconventional celebrations. (9:23) Mary refreshes our memories of the announcement to move our archdiocese to a Families of Parishes structure, and Archbishop shares more about why the decision was made, what a ‘family of parishes’ is, and where the inspiration for this shift came from. (14:20) Archbishop discusses more of the specific process behind identifying parish groupings and the sorts of considerations that were made in determining families. (18:36) Mary asks about the effect the groupings will have on the presence of clergy within the parishes, and Archbishop overviews what plans there are for the waves of the transition and whether he anticipates the movement of any priests. (20:53) Next, Erik asks about the possible effects on parish staffs. While recognizing that there is no one model by which every family can make these adjustments, Archbishop discusses a playbook that has been developed to help pastors and families navigate the changes. (25:00) Archbishop discusses this transition as a fruit of the Synod and our calling to evaluate all of the structures we currently have in place for the mission. Mary overviews the pastoral note Led by the Spirit on Mission and how it can help the faithful prepare for this move, and Archbishop reflects on how the move carries out Jesus’ Great Commission. (29:38) Erik asks Archbishop Vigneron what key message he hopes readers of Led by the Spirit on Mission will take away from the note, and Archbishop answers simply: courage. (33:40) Archbishop shares his vision of how our coming together as families of parishes is part of the work of being joyful missionary disciples and sharing the Good News.

Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in Southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by hosts Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel in Livonia and Michael Chamberland, parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington Hills, The name of the podcast , Eyes on Jesus, comes from the Archbishop's apostolic motto, ASPICIENTES IN IESUM. Introduction 0:40 After expressing their collective weariness of the pandemic and all that it involves, Mary asks Archbishop Vigneron about his celebration of All Saints and All Souls Day. The Archbishop talks about the special Covid Mass he offered for those who lost their lives because of the virus. Turning to the Eucharist 05:02 This segment begins with Mary stating the focus of this podcast, the Church encouraging members of the faithful, when at all possible, to return to Mass and the general dispensation that is currently in effect. The Archbishop states that as long as we are able, we should attend Mass. This leads to a discussion of the extra measures clergy, church staff and volunteers have taken on to insure the saftey of their congregations and the sucess parishes are having bringing the faithful back. As the talk turns to the Eucharist and how, by following the direction of the parishes, we show how much fraternal love we have for each other. Mary pivots the conversation to the importance of actually participating in the Eucharist as opposed to a virtual expression. The Archbisop reminds us that the Holy Eucharist is an action, "something Jesus does". He encourages us to honor that action by active partcipation. He tell us that, "the heart of a Christian longs to be united with Jesus in praising the Father", and that our longing to be in His presence is another way of worshipping God. In this upcoming Advent season, the Archbishop reminds us that God has always kept His promises and that even in this 2020 Advent season, God will continue to be with us. Reflection and Prayer Requests 44:07 The Archbishop asks us to lift up our brothers and sisters faced with challenging health issues in this Covid time. Archbishop's Blessing 45:04

In this episode we warmly welcome Erik Coules to join Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland as we discuss the difficulties of reshaping old habits for the sake of Love, God and our lifestyle as Catholic Disciples. Erik shares how many recent changes in life have got him thinking about making new and lasting habits for the good.

Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in Southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by hosts Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel in Livonia and Michael Chamberland, parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington Hills, The name of the podcast , Eyes on Jesus, comes from the Archbishop's apostolic motto, ASPICIENTES IN IESUM. Introduction :10 Mike begins by asking Archbishop Vigneron about his recent retreat and how he goes about spending time alone with God. Mary continues by asking about the "different reality" faced this year by our Catholic School teachers and students. Mike asks about the two recent feast days to Mary, The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin and the celebration of the Holy Name of Mary. The conversation pivots to the recent situation with the wording of the Baptism ceremony, and its effect on the lives of a diocesan priest and members of the faithful. The Archbishop talks about the great injustice of the situation and how the Archdiocese needs to do whatever it can correct it. The Sacraments 09:29 Archbishop Vigneron explains how the Sacraments are specific rituals instituted by Christ that "accomplish what they express". Mary mentions her wonder at how God has entrusted humankind with these Sacraments in spite of our ability to mess things up. Archbishop Vigneron talks about the incomparable generosity of God and the "ecology of the intrustment of these great divine realities to us frail human beings." Mike asks about the purpose of the Sacraments and Mary continues by asking how we can allow the Sacraments to move us to a place of evangelization and understanding of our role in the Kingdom of God. The Archbishop closes this segment by suggesting that we can take a kind of "confident humility" that Christ is in our midst in spite of our limitations and that the true power of the sacraments is not dependent on the minister. Questions From the Faithful 40:34 The segment includes an inquiriy into the role of college students in the life of the Church, Archbishop Vigneron's favorite religious and non-religious movies, how does one know if God has placed something on their heart and finally, how does the Archbishop deal with the pressures of his office. Reflections and Prayer Requests 54:04 Archbishop Vigneron asks for prayer for teachers and students not only in Catholic schools, but in all schools, and that this year will be a blessing to all. Archbishop's Blessing 55:21

Covid-19 has stretched us all in ways we wouldn't have imagined even a year ago. This month join Mary Wilkerson, Mike Chamberland and special guest Jay Jackett as we discuss our Catholic faith and lifestyle when rolling with adversity.

Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in Southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by hosts Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel in Livonia and Michael Chamberland, parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington Hills, The name of the podcast , Eyes on Jesus, comes from the Archbishop's apostolic motto, ASPICIENTES IN IESUM. Introduction 0:10 Mike begins by asking Archbishop Vigneron about his summer vacation activities. Mary asks about the ongoing implementation of Families of Parishes. The Archbishops talks about how we’re moving forward based on the work of the Synod and encourages all of us to “get out of the boat” and trust Jesus and the workings of the Holy Spirit. Mike asks about Archbishop Vigneron’s 24th anniversary of his ordination as an auxiliary bishop and what surprises he experienced becoming a bishop. He mentions how being a native son of SE Michigan has helped him in his ministry. Cultivating Hope 11:40 Mary kicks off this segment by asking about the multiple uncertainties we’re all experiencing and the Archbishop’s statement that this is God’s appointed time and we are his people. The conversation continues talking about the differences between optimism and hope. Archbishop Vigneron talks about how his belief in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead gives him the the strength to let God be God and simply be “a part of his project.” Mike asks the Archbishop to elaborate on how hope is tied to the other theological virtues of faith and love. Mary wonders what we should hope for as Catholic Christians. The Archbishop councils that we will have tough times and that God will use these challenges to get us ready for an “eternity of bliss with him.” Mary asks for guidance for families returning to Sunday mass. The Archbishop suggests that, as stated in the parable, Jesus is disappointed if we don’t show up for his banquet. The conversation moves to a discussion of Unleash the Gospel and the progression of “encounter, grow and witness”. She asks how we can witness hope to others in these challenging times. The Archbishop responds by giving an example of witnessing in “concentric circles’ to our immediate family, our friends and the world at large. The Archbishop ends this segment by asking the faithful to express appreciation to their priests for all the extraordinary things they are doing to give pastoral care in this very unusual time. Questions from the Faithful 47:25 Collected from all over the Archdiocese, this month’s questions include wondering about the Church’s take on tattoos, how to deal with the challenges facing faith formation leaders as our children return to school in the midst of the pandemic, suggestions for teaching the faith to preschool age children and how can we insure hospitalized and hospice patients have access to the Sacrament of the Sick. Reflections and Prayer Requests 01:08:52 The Archbishop asks that we pray for prudence and that God will give us good judgement as we move forward with forming our parishes into families. Archbishop’s Prayer and Blessing 01:09:03

Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in Southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by hosts Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel in Livonia and Michael Chamberland, parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington Hills, The name of the podcast , Eyes on Jesus, comes from the Archbishop's apostolic motto, ASPICIENTES IN IESUM. Introduction 0:18 Archbishop Vigneron begins by invoking Blessed Solanus Casey's admonition to thank God in advance for all the good He's going to bring out of this pandemic. Mike asks about the upcoming priest and deacon ordinations and the unique format they will take this year. The discussion pivots to the situation going on in our nation and our city with the protests and unrest. The Archbishop acknowledges the great hurt shared by George Floyd's family, their community and African Americans in general. Mary brings up the process of reopening our churches, how it's being monitored and how the Archbishop came to the decision to resume public masses. Families of Parishes 15:56 Archbishop Vigneron explains the newly announced Family of Parishes plan, how it was developed and how it will begin to be implemented. Mary asks how FOP will differ from previous merging and clustering of parishes. The Archbishop goes on to explain how we must remain a missionary church in spite of fewer available resources. Mike wonders about the effect on parish culture and the Archbishop reminds us that even the Apostles and St. Paul had their plans changed and how God was able to do a great work through them as they adapted. Archbishop Vigneron asks us to remain in prayer so that the Kingdom of God can grow, "from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Southeast Michigan." Questions from the Faithful 43:04 Collected from all over the Archdiocese of Detroit, this episode includes questions about the current Mass restrictions, masks, social distancing, etc., what the Church has to offer African Americans and how it can help that community, and how the laity can support the transition to Families of Parishes. Reflection and Prayer Requests 50:47 Archbishop Vigneron asks us to pray that we remain faithful to the inspiration of the Synod and for the implementation of Families of Parishes. Archbishop's Blessing 51:20

Man we live in challenging times. With everything going on it can be difficult to know who to believe, what to make of all this, and our best way forward. Hopefully good conversations take place. Civil conversations where people truly listen and possibly disagree but still seek truth together. In this episode of Certifiably Catholic Fr. Mario Amore, Mary Wilkerson, Aaron Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland discuss our current race situation in America and how the Catholic Church through the power of Jesus Christ might play part in deep healing.

This is a special episode of the Eyes On Jesus Podcast. Archbishop Vigneron leads an in-depth conversation on racism, protests and the Catholic response. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by our regular host Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel in Livonia and our guest host, Fr. John McKenzie, Associate Pastor at Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak. The name of the podcast, Eyes On Jesus, comes from the Archbishop's apostolic motto, ASPICIENTES IN IESUM. Description 0:10 After greeting Archbishop Vigneron and introducing Fr. John McKenzie, our guest host, Mary Wilkerson begins the conversation talking about the Archbishop's recent message to the faithful on racial injustice in our society. Archbishop Vigneron talks about the Church's teaching on racism and how it hurts the diginty of the individual and their community. The Archbishop ask Fr. John about the usefulness and importance of expressing solidarity coupled with a commitment to change and then asks Mary, as a mother of mixed race children, what her hopes and fears are for them as members of the Church. The discussion continues by touching on the Archdiocese of Detroit's history with racial attitudes, Fr. John mentions the Mass For Pardon and how much it meant to him that the sin of racism was included. Mary asks about raising her children to acknowledge culturally where things once were, while celebrating how far we've come. The Archbishop suggests giving thanks to God for instilling in a culture "an unquenchable thirst for freedom". Talk turns to the USCCB's position on racism, Mary asks how the lay faithful can begin rooting out the sin of racism from our hearts and our communities. Fr. John talks about his time in Seminary and his experiences with cultural touchstones like food and music as a seminarian. Mary closes with an expression of hope and a belief that the Holy Spirit wil touch us even in these difficult times. Closing Prayer and Blessing 01:02:01

Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in Southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by hosts Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel in Livonia and Michael Chamberland, parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington Hills, The name of the podcast , Eyes on Jesus, comes from the Archbishop's apostolic motto, ASPICIENTES IN IESUM. Introduction 0:13 Archbishop Vigneron talks about trusting the Lord in this time of trial. He goes on to say how proud he is of his priests and the creativity they've shown in ministering to the faithful. Mike asks about Catholic schools and the Archbishop expresses his gratitude for the flexibility and investment of the entire Catholic schools community. The Intercession of Mary 13:48 Mike asks about the origin of the dedication of the month of May to the Blessed Mother. Mary asks the Archbishop if he has any special ways to honor Mary this month. This leads to a discussion on the meaning and role of Mary as intercessor. The Archbishop goes on to talk about our baptism covenant with God the Father and how, because we are Christians and disciples of Jesus, we belong to Mary and she belongs to us. Questions From The Faithful 37:50 From all over the Archdiocese, today's questions reference King David's relationship with God, the struggle to maintain a pro-life stance in these times and how can we support our brothers and sisters dealing with sexual sin in our secularized culture. Reflection and Prayer Requests 50:43 The Archbishop asks for prayer for the pastors and priests working dilligently to be of service to God's people and prayers for our seminarians about to be ordained to the priesthood. Archbishop's Blessing 52:17

In this Episode Fr. Mario Amore, Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland discuss how they are personally doing but also how the Church is "Covid Coping" during this time. Join us as we discuss how have we had to shift gears and how will the immediate future of the Church and Sacraments look?

Fr. Steve and Danielle welcome Mary Wilkerson, wife, mother and podcaster, to talk balance and being a witness to the world. Rapid Fire Questions and Discussion - 01:32 Testimony - 06:51 Discussion of the UTG Letter - 16:07 Reflection - 29:15 Episode Summary - 30:39

Fr. Steve and Danielle welcome Mary Wilkerson, wife, mother and podcaster, to talk balance and being a witness to the world. Rapid Fire Questions and Discussion - 01:32 Testimony - 06:51 Discussion of the UTG Letter - 16:07 Reflection - 29:15 Episode Summary - 30:39

Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in Southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by hosts Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel in Livonia and Michael Chamberland, parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington Hills, The name of the podcast, Eyes on Jesus, comes from the Archbishop's apostolic motto, ASPICIENTES IN IESUM. Introduction - 0:13 Holy Week and Easter in a Time of Crisis - 15:50 Questions From the Faithful - 40:50 Reflection and Prayer Request - 50:41 Archbishop's Blessing - 52:08

Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in Southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by Mary Wilkerson, a parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel in Livonia and Michael Chamberlain, parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington Hills. The name of the podcast comes from the Arhbishop's apostolic motto, ASPICIENTES IN IESUM. Introduction - 0:15 The Season of Lent - 17:13 Questions from the Faithful - 37:37 Reflection and prayer requests - 45:55 Archbishop's blessing - 46:46

In this episode Fr. Mario Amore, Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland discuss the Coronavirus and its implications on our society and faith life. What wisdom does the Church offer its believers when considering the end of the world, fear, panic and the promise of heaven?

Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit, shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in Southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by hosts Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel in Livonia and Michael Chamberland, parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington Hills. The name of the podcast, Eyes on Jesus, comes from the Archbishop's apostolic motto, ASPICIENTES IN IESUM. Introduction - 0:11 World Day of the Sick & Annointing the Sick - 10:12 Questions from the Faithful - 29:18 Reflection and Prayer Requests - 39:02 Archbishop's blessing - 39:51

Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in Southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by hosts Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel in Livonia and Michael Chamberland, parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington Hills.The name of the podcst, Eyes on Jesus, comes from the Archbishop's apostolic motto, ASPICIENTES IN IESUM. Introduction and welcome - 0:24 52 Sundays - 09:39 Questions from the faithful - 28:12 Archbishop's Blessing - 38:11

Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit, shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in Southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Introduction and welcome - 0:24 The Incarnation and Advent - 08:18 Questions from the Faithful - 28:38 Archbishop's Blessing - 35:09

In this episode Fr. Mario Amore, Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland remember our dead in the month of November. Is it weird to think of and pray with the dead? How can we remember those who have gone before us?

Tune in Every month as Archbishop Allen Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit, shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in Southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by hosts Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Livonia and Michael Chamberland, parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington Hills. The name of the podcast, Eyes On Jesus, comes from the Archbishop's apostolic motto, ASPICIENTES IN IESUM. Introduction and welcome - 0:26 Extraordinary Mission Month - 07:21 Questions from the faithful - 26:49 Reflections and prayer requests - 38:36 Archbishop's blessing - 39:24

In this episode Fr. Mario Amore, Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland discuss how to navigate the wide world of criticism, constructive criticism, slander, and online trolls. Who's opinion matters most?

Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit, shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in Southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by hosts Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Livonia and Michael Chamberland, parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington Hills. The name of the podcast, Eyes on Jesus, comes from the Archbishop's apostolic motto, ASPICIENTES IN IESUM. Introduction and summer reflections - 0:10 Pew Study on belief in the Real Presence - 5:45 Questions from the faithful - 24:27 Reflection and prayer requests - 35:17 Archbishop's blessing - 35:38

In this episode Fr. Mario Amore, Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland discuss school and more specifically Catholic Education. Is Catholic education a positive model for building disciples? Why do parents choose Catholic schools over other options? All this and much much more!

Fr. Steve and Danielle welcome Mary Wilkerson, wife, mother and podcaster to talk about balancing all this while being a witness to the world. Rapid Fire Questions and Discussion - 01:32 Testimony - 06:51 Discussion of the Unleash the Gospel Letter - 16:07 Reflection - 29:15 Episode Summary - 30:39

Fr. Steve and Danielle welcome Mary Wilkerson, wife, mother and podcaster to talk about balancing all this while being a witness to the world. Rapid Fire Questions and Discussion - 01:32 Testimony - 06:51 Discussion of the Unleash the Gospel Letter - 16:07 Reflection - 29:15 Episode Summary - 30:39

On this episode Fr. Mario Amore, Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland have an engaging conversation about Fr. James Martins' recent tweets regarding women in the Church. Should women give homilies? Assign Priests? Have bigger decision making abilities? You will want to give this one a listen.

In this episode Fr. Mario Amore, Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland discuss their past history to discover how God has moved and worked for their healing and goodness.

So often we are busy and running from one thing to the next without stopping to look back, reflect, and access. This episode Fr Mario, Mary and Mike take a moment to reflect on this past Lent for what they learned and what the Lord is doing in their lives. We also take a moment to discuss our most powerful lents and what made them so powerful.

In this Episode a priest, stay at home mom and guy who works for the Church discuss the magic of Disney, power in the Church and what is our part to play in making the Church all Christ wants it to be.

In this episode Fr. Mario, Mary and Mike discuss the benefits of taking an occasional spiritual temperature check and being spiritually aware of what God is doing in your life.

This episode Fr. Mario Amore shares insights and thoughts about his recent trip to Rome. How has this trip changed since being a priest and what was it like to serve Mass with the Holy Father!

2018 has been a great year but what will 2019 hold for your spiritual life? Join Mary, Mike and Fr. Mario as we discuss resolutions and what they mean to us as disciples of Jesus.

"Love one another as I have loved you." This is the greatest of all the commandments. But how? Why? Listen as we speak about the one thing that will remain...LOVE.

Advent is a wonder season and a fresh start to the Church new year. Join us as we discuss how to make the most of Advent so that your Christmas is that much more powerful!

In today's episode Fr. Mario, Mary and Mike discuss the virtue of Hope, the movie Hope Floats and which celebrity Fr. Mario looks like most.

Join Fr. Mario, Mary and Mike as we discuss faith and its deep importance to our daily lives.

This episode we discuss the difficulty and necessity of having those difficult conversations with others. In the church we call it fraternal correction or admonishing the sinner. Either way its tough and takes courage and love.

Is there an epidemic level cultural cancer ruining marriages, sex life and the dignity of the human person? Imagine there is and yet VERY few mention it or talk about it? Join us this episode to learn more.

It's always fun when friend of the show Fr. Brian Meldrum joins us. This episode we discuss the importance of Scripture and best ways to approach this sacred word.

In this episode we continue to discuss our reactions and how we feel we move forward during this time of Church crisis and scandal.

It has been a rough summer for the Catholic Church. In this episode Fr. Mario Amore, Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland discuss our initial feelings and the facts about the Summer of Shame. Look out for part two when we discuss practical ways we move forward.

In this Episode we discuss how to take care of your mind, body and Spirit as gifts from God.

In this episode we discuss the nature of vocations. How we have personally felt called to our own vocations and why there may be a vocation crisis on out hands.

Friendship is a valuable gift. But how do we make friends? How does friendship help us draw close to God? What does friendship say about our God. These questions and many stories abound as we welcome Fr. Mario's best friend Fr. Brian Meldrum.

Not long ago there were some words of wisdom from an MTV acceptance speech. If you aren't aware then please take a second to consider the magnitude of these words for today's culture.

Today people often seek the spiritual but forget there may be a "dark side" to the spiritual realm. How can we protect ourselves and our neighbor from involvement with those things that are truly evil?

The recent vote in Ireland is a tragety and has us asking about the future of Catholic culture and what this means in a larger context.

Catholics are often the brunt of many jokes and mockery. But was the recent Met Gala mockery or honoring?

What is the "god" of your life? Do we ever enter into idolatry without realizing it or thinking about it? Take a listen and re-think who the real "god of your life is?"

Prayer is key to our faith life but how we pray and what works best for each vocation is going to be different. In this episode we discuss the variety of our prayer life and styles.

We all know them, those people who are hard to love. But as Christians we must. In this episode we discuss how we can live our Lords call regardless of difficult people.

Do you ever feel sad about humanity? In this podcast we seek to give to big picture context and a reminder that its not all dark and scary because in real life most people are awesome!

In this episode Mary, Fr. Mario and Mike discuss Pope Francis, his many writings and media relations over the course of his five year pontificate. He has certainly shaken things up.

Love to travel? Love to ignite your faith life? We do too. Here is our take on some of the top places to travel for your faith and why.

Fr. Mario Amore, Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland discuss their different vocations in life. The good, the bad and the blessed moments.

In this mini-episode Fr. Mario, Mike and Mary discuss how to make the most of your Holy Week regardless of your state in life.

A Catholic Priest, stay at home mom and husband/parish minister discuss the in's and out's of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (aka. Confession).