web02.fireside.fm Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:55:45 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Explores - Episodes Tagged with “Advent With Behold The Wonder” https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/tags/advent%20with%20behold%20the%20wonder Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way. en-us episodic Everyday Faith for Everyday Catholics Ave Maria Press A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way. no Faith, Ave Maria press, Catholicism, Catholic, Mary, Church, Our Lady, Blessed Mother, Jesus Ave Maria Press katieprejean@gmail.com Fourth Sunday of Advent: The Wonder of the Journey with Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresadventwithbeholdthewonder e669ded4-4a2e-4ce3-a82f-e068f205ac79 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 31 Ave Maria Press In the final days of Advent, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, reflects on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem—sudden in appearance, yet deeply intentional and necessary. Their path invites us to consider our own journeys during this liturgical season and throughout life, and to recognize the deeper purpose meant to be received with wonder. 41:20 no In the final days of Advent, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, reflects on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem—sudden in appearance, yet deeply intentional and necessary. Their path invites us to consider our own journeys during this liturgical season and throughout life, and to recognize the deeper purpose meant to be received with wonder. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, Katie McGrady, Advent with Behold the Wonder, Matt Maher, Katie Cavadini, Deacon Jason Bulman, Rachel Bulman, Eliza Monts, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP In the final days of Advent, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, reflects on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem—sudden in appearance, yet deeply intentional and necessary. Their path invites us to consider our own journeys during this liturgical season and throughout life, and to recognize the deeper purpose meant to be received with wonder.

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]]> Third Sunday of Advent: Joy in the Chaos of Advent with Rachel and Jason Bulman https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresadventbeholdthewonderjasonandrachelbulman e219e759-0fdf-4cbf-afd0-76544fb4f720 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 31 Ave Maria Press With six kids, busy schedules, and long to-do lists, Deacon Jason and Rachel Bulman understand what it means to try and slow down in the Advent season, and how even best laid plans to slow down are often thwarted. In today's episode, they share how Jesus actually finds us in that chaotic family life, is present to us, and shows us his tenderness and brings joy even when we feel like everything is moving too fast. 40:50 no With six kids, busy schedules, and long to-do lists, Deacon Jason and Rachel Bulman understand what it means to try and slow down in the Advent season, and how even best laid plans to slow down are often thwarted. In today's episode, they share how Jesus actually finds us in that chaotic family life, is present to us, and shows us his tenderness and brings joy even when we feel like everything is moving too fast. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, Katie McGrady, Advent with Behold the Wonder, Matt Maher, Katie Cavadini, Deacon Jason Bulman, Rachel Bulman, Eliza Monts, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP With six kids, busy schedules, and long to-do lists, Deacon Jason and Rachel Bulman understand what it means to try and slow down in the Advent season, and how even best laid plans to slow down are often thwarted. In today's episode, they share how Jesus actually finds us in that chaotic family life, is present to us, and shows us his tenderness and brings joy even when we feel like everything is moving too fast.

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]]> 2nd Sunday of Advent: A Peaceful Aesthetic with Eliza Monts https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresadventbeholdthewondermonts 30e66ec5-e3ec-4b73-850e-c0e85d7a877d Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 31 Ave Maria Press Walk into any Target or Home Goods and you'll see nothing but perfectly curated Christmas décor selling you the right kind of holiday aesthetic, all in pursuit of a perfect Instagram post. Eliza Monts, a popular Substack writer and Instagram influencer, shares how we can't let perfect be the enemy of good while pursuing peace and harmony in the Advent season. 41:38 no Walk into any Target or Home Goods and you'll see nothing but perfectly curated Christmas décor selling you the right kind of holiday aesthetic, all in pursuit of a perfect Instagram post. Eliza Monts, a popular Substack writer and Instagram influencer, shares how we can't let perfect be the enemy of good while pursuing peace and harmony in the Advent season. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, Katie McGrady, Advent with Behold the Wonder, Matt Maher, Katie Cavadini, Deacon Jason Bulman, Rachel Bulman, Eliza Monts, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP Walk into any Target or Home Goods and you'll see nothing but perfectly curated Christmas décor selling you the right kind of holiday aesthetic, all in pursuit of a perfect Instagram post. Eliza Monts, a popular Substack writer and Instagram influencer, shares how we can't let perfect be the enemy of good while pursuing peace and harmony in the Advent season.

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]]> 1st Sunday of Advent: Finding Wonder in Advent with Katie Cavadini https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresadventbeholdthewondercavadini 119ccc73-0b6c-4e02-9fd4-e474946af03b Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 31 Ave Maria Press The season of Advent can become far busier than we'd like it to be, if we aren't careful. Author of Behold the Wonder, Katie Cavadini, offers insights into how incorporating lectio and visio divinia and allowing ourselves to be immersed in the moments of the nativity story throughout the season can provide us numerous opportunities to behold the wonders the Lord wants to show us in this season of hopeful anticipation. 45:22 no The season of Advent can become far busier than we'd like it to be, if we aren't careful. Author of Behold the Wonder, Katie Cavadini, offers insights into how incorporating lectio and visio divinia and allowing ourselves to be immersed in the moments of the nativity story throughout the season can provide us numerous opportunities to behold the wonders the Lord wants to show us in this season of hopeful anticipation. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, Katie McGrady, Advent with Behold the Wonder, Matt Maher, Katie Cavadini, Deacon Jason Bulman, Rachel Bulman, Eliza Monts, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP The season of Advent can become far busier than we'd like it to be, if we aren't careful. Author of Behold the Wonder, Katie Cavadini, offers insights into how incorporating lectio and visio divinia and allowing ourselves to be immersed in the moments of the nativity story throughout the season can provide us numerous opportunities to behold the wonders the Lord wants to show us in this season of hopeful anticipation.

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]]> NEW SERIES! Teaser: The Advent of Christmas with Matt Maher https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresadventbeholdthewondermaher 9859bbee-3e80-4216-8645-569681ed32f4 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 31 Ave Maria Press Matt Maher takes Advent seriously, not only because he spends the season touring cathedrals across the country leading evenings of prayer and praise, but because Advent invites us to remember the gift and majesty of Mary’s “yes.” In this conversation, Matt reflects on how her courageous response shapes our own call to live the faith with renewed trust, hope, and openness each day. 37:33 no Matt Maher takes Advent seriously, not only because he spends the season touring cathedrals across the country leading evenings of prayer and praise, but because Advent invites us to remember the gift and majesty of Mary’s “yes.” In this conversation, Matt reflects on how her courageous response shapes our own call to live the faith with renewed trust, hope, and openness each day. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, Katie McGrady, Advent with Behold the Wonder, Matt Maher, Katie Cavadini, Deacon Jason Bulman, Rachel Bulman, Eliza Monts, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP Matt Maher takes Advent seriously, not only because he spends the season touring cathedrals across the country leading evenings of prayer and praise, but because Advent invites us to remember the gift and majesty of Mary’s “yes.” In this conversation, Matt reflects on how her courageous response shapes our own call to live the faith with renewed trust, hope, and openness each day.

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