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Send us Fan MailGod might be trying to get your attention, but not the way you expect. A lot of us assume He shows up in noise, drama, and big spiritual moments. Father Steven Sanchez, a Discalced Carmelite priest, makes the case that the Bible keeps pointing somewhere else: the desert and the mountain, where the heart gets stripped down enough to actually listen. We start with the surprisingly important basics of Carmelite life, from monasteries and friaries to why Carmelites still talk about “cells.” Then we go deep on the two core symbols that shape Carmelite spirituality: the desert as the hard road to freedom and the frontline of temptation, and the mountain as the place of encounter and covenant. Along the way we connect Jesus' forty days in the desert to a spiritual strategy of taking the battle into the enemy's territory, not negotiating on our own. From Mount Sinai's thunder to Elijah's gentle breeze, the conversation keeps circling back to one uncomfortable theme: silence. We talk about how modern stimulus wrecks attention, why contemplative prayer feels hard even when we're sincere, and a simple way to begin training the mind through quiet and breath. We also trace the desert tradition through early Christian hermits and into the Carmelite origin story, including the Rule of St Albert, the crusader background of “allegiance,” and devotion to Mary as Our Lady of Mount Carmel. If you've been craving a more grounded Catholic spirituality, a clearer prayer life, and a real relationship with God, this one will give you language and direction. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.Support the showClick here to support the Carmelite Friars!Have something you'd love to hear Fr. Stephen and John talk about? Email us at myfriendthefriar@gmail.com or click here!
This week on Wanye's World, Wanye was running behind after having to drive to the end of St Albert to drop off Jr, he comes back and spends the next 35mins on one of his favorite subjects The Royals!!! Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 7th, 2026: St Cajetan - The First Bank; St Albert of Trapani & Our Lady's Miraculous Water; Agathangelus & Cassian's Martyrdom for Unity; Jesus Gives a Heavenly Invitation; St Cajetan - Prayer is the Key
Matthew Atkins is a celebrated veteran of the music industry. An honours graduate of the renowned Musician's Institute in Hollywood CA, Matthew has worked in a wide array of genres and situations. Matthew is equally at home on a stage playing pop-country to a festival audience, jazz to an intimate venue, or top 40 dance music at a high-end corporate event, as he is playing as part of a drum line at a world class sporting event.With a large catalogue of recording sessions to his credit, Matthew is known to be a diverse, creative professional. Matthew has been recognized with honours and awards from groups such as the Alberta Recording Industries Association and the Canadian Country Music Association.Having lived and worked in Asia, Mexico, and most recently Vancouver, Matthew now makes his home in St Albert, Alberta. In this episode, Matthew talks about: The thought process while performing His early touring experiences with Canadian artists Favorite drummer verses biggest influence His take on the supposed threat of AI Experiencing of loss his wife to cancer Nurturing life long careers in music Unique dynamics in the Canadian music industry Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
Matthew Atkins is a celebrated veteran of the music industry. An honours graduate of the renowned Musician's Institute in Hollywood CA, Matthew has worked in a wide array of genres and situations. Matthew is equally at home on a stage playing pop-country to a festival audience, jazz to an intimate venue, or top 40 dance music at a high-end corporate event, as he is playing as part of a drum line at a world class sporting event.With a large catalogue of recording sessions to his credit, Matthew is known to be a diverse, creative professional. Matthew has been recognized with honours and awards from groups such as the Alberta Recording Industries Association and the Canadian Country Music Association.Having lived and worked in Asia, Mexico, and most recently Vancouver, Matthew now makes his home in St Albert, Alberta. In this episode, Matthew talks about: Understanding the importance of motion when playing His gig as a house drummer at The Mayfield Theatre Using drum charts on a pro level The power of being prepared Chart writing techniques Tapping into the most musical performances in the studio Taking direction with grace
Featuring Sean Lecomber and Isabel Zawtun. Just once, Sean Lecomber would love to have the “lady experience” at the hair dresser, he tells the audience in St Albert. And from Accent on Toronto, Isabel Zawtun is sorry to be constantly disappointing the Persian community.
Faris Hytiaa shares the challenges of being a pioneer with our live St Albert audience...and from the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Evan Carter shares his experiences with the dreaded “S word”.
Send us a textWe trace the Carmelite path from Elijah's quiet breeze to Teresa and John's reform, exploring how silence, scripture, and daily Eucharist shape a life of allegiance to Christ. Along the way, we look at Mary's role, major historical shifts, and why laypeople might discern the Secular Order.• origins on Mount Carmel and Elijah's witness• the Rule of St Albert and daily Eucharist• shift to mendicant life and urban presence• crises, mitigations and the call to reform• Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross' renewal• Mary as model contemplative and patron• Spain's Golden Age and Carmelite saints• differences with the Ancient Observance• why charisms matter for lay discernment• how the Secular Order forms prayer and lifeShare the podcast. Yep, like, subscribe, share all the good things, leave comments, leave reviews!Support the showClick here to support the Carmelite Friars! Have something you'd love to hear Fr. Stephen and John talk about? Email us at myfriendthefriar@gmail.com or click here!
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How do science and magic intersect? St. Albert the Great wanted to understand. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli, joined by Dr. Justin Sledge, unpack St. Albert the Great's mystical side—his writings on magic, alchemy, and the hidden powers of nature. The post St. Albert the Great & Magic appeared first on StarQuest Media.
How do science and magic intersect? St. Albert the Great wanted to understand. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli, joined by Dr. Justin Sledge, unpack St. Albert the Great's mystical side—his writings on magic, alchemy, and the hidden powers of nature.