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    <title>Ave Explores  - Episodes Tagged with “Advent”</title>
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  <title>Joseph as Protector with Fr. Josh Johnson</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Josh Johnson, host of the podcast _Ask Fr. Josh_, reflects on the essential role of fathers in families and in the Church. He also discusses how fathers--through their role as protectors and shepherds--can inspire and transform a family.</itunes:subtitle>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Josh Johnson, host of the podcast <em>Ask Fr. Josh</em>, reflects on the essential role of fathers in families and in the Church. He also discusses how fathers--through their role as protectors and shepherds--can inspire and transform a family.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Check Out Our Episode Sponsor States of Faith" rel="nofollow" href="https://statesoffaith.com/">Check Out Our Episode Sponsor States of Faith</a> &mdash; States of Faith is a new and growing brand for Catholics who love the rosary and are proud of where they live. States of Faith features high-quality products with images of your state outlined in the Rosary. Get your state outlined in the Rosary on a t-shirt, tank top, coffee mug, or sticker. States of Faith is launching its Fall product line this October to include long-sleeve pocket tees, baseball tees, drop hoodies, and quarter zips. 
The collection includes all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Every state design has the crucifix of the rosary intentionally placed on the state capitol. Entrust your state to Mary's intercession. Rep your state and your faith at StatesofFaith.com.</li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Get Your Copy of the Behold Advent Journal by Sr.  Miriam James Heidland, SOLT" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/behold">Get Your Copy of the Behold Advent Journal by Sr.  Miriam James Heidland, SOLT</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Josh Johnson, host of the podcast <em>Ask Fr. Josh</em>, reflects on the essential role of fathers in families and in the Church. He also discusses how fathers--through their role as protectors and shepherds--can inspire and transform a family.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Check Out Our Episode Sponsor States of Faith" rel="nofollow" href="https://statesoffaith.com/">Check Out Our Episode Sponsor States of Faith</a> &mdash; States of Faith is a new and growing brand for Catholics who love the rosary and are proud of where they live. States of Faith features high-quality products with images of your state outlined in the Rosary. Get your state outlined in the Rosary on a t-shirt, tank top, coffee mug, or sticker. States of Faith is launching its Fall product line this October to include long-sleeve pocket tees, baseball tees, drop hoodies, and quarter zips. 
The collection includes all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Every state design has the crucifix of the rosary intentionally placed on the state capitol. Entrust your state to Mary's intercession. Rep your state and your faith at StatesofFaith.com.</li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Get Your Copy of the Behold Advent Journal by Sr.  Miriam James Heidland, SOLT" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/behold">Get Your Copy of the Behold Advent Journal by Sr.  Miriam James Heidland, SOLT</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Emmanuel and Christmas with Fr. John Burns</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. John Burns wraps up our look at the Advent themes in Adore by explaining that his goal in writing the book was to help readers more deeply appreciate Christmas by getting to know the ways Emmanuel comes into our hearts and changes our lives.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Fr. John Burns wraps up our look at the Advent themes in Adore by explaining that his goal in writing the book was to help readers more deeply appreciate Christmas by getting to know the ways Emmanuel comes into our hearts and changes our lives. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. John Burns wraps up our look at the Advent themes in <em>Adore</em> by explaining that his goal in writing the book was to help readers more deeply appreciate Christmas by getting to know the ways Emmanuel comes into our hearts and changes our lives.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Follow Fr. John Burns on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/fatherjohnburns/">Follow Fr. John Burns on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. John Burns wraps up our look at the Advent themes in <em>Adore</em> by explaining that his goal in writing the book was to help readers more deeply appreciate Christmas by getting to know the ways Emmanuel comes into our hearts and changes our lives.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Follow Fr. John Burns on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/fatherjohnburns/">Follow Fr. John Burns on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>All Things in Charity with Heidemarie Peterson of Reliquary Supply</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Heidemarie Petersen, owner of Reliquary Supply, says that charity means little if it isn't rooted in your heart. She practices charity personally and through her Catholic small business, giving to other organizations and hiring people from marginalized and oppressed communities.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>25:21</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Heidemarie Petersen, owner of Reliquary Supply (https://www.reliquarysupply.co), says that charity means little if it isn't rooted in your heart. She practices charity personally and through her Catholic small business, giving to other organizations and hiring people from marginalized and oppressed communities. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Heidemarie Petersen, owner of <a href="https://www.reliquarysupply.co" rel="nofollow">Reliquary Supply</a>, says that charity means little if it isn&#39;t rooted in your heart. She practices charity personally and through her Catholic small business, giving to other organizations and hiring people from marginalized and oppressed communities.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Reliquary Supply" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.reliquarysupply.co">Reliquary Supply</a></li><li><a title="Follow Reliquary Supply on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/reliquarysupply?igshid=uxxmq5q97sk0">Follow Reliquary Supply on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Heidemarie Petersen, owner of <a href="https://www.reliquarysupply.co" rel="nofollow">Reliquary Supply</a>, says that charity means little if it isn&#39;t rooted in your heart. She practices charity personally and through her Catholic small business, giving to other organizations and hiring people from marginalized and oppressed communities.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Reliquary Supply" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.reliquarysupply.co">Reliquary Supply</a></li><li><a title="Follow Reliquary Supply on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/reliquarysupply?igshid=uxxmq5q97sk0">Follow Reliquary Supply on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Hopeful Anticipation with Bishop William Wack, C.S.C.</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Most Rev. William Wack, bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee, reflects on spending the Advent season anticipating the birth of Jesus with a joyful, hopeful, and generous heart.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Most Rev. William Wack, bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee, reflects on spending the Advent season anticipating the birth of Jesus with a joyful, hopeful, and generous heart. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Most Rev. William Wack, bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee, reflects on spending the Advent season anticipating the birth of Jesus with a joyful, hopeful, and generous heart.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Bishop Bill on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/bishopwack/">Follow Bishop Bill on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/ptdiocese">Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee</a></li><li><a title="Advent Resources from Ave Maria Press" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/search?search_type=all&amp;keywords=advent">Advent Resources from Ave Maria Press</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Most Rev. William Wack, bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee, reflects on spending the Advent season anticipating the birth of Jesus with a joyful, hopeful, and generous heart.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Bishop Bill on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/bishopwack/">Follow Bishop Bill on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/ptdiocese">Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee</a></li><li><a title="Advent Resources from Ave Maria Press" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/search?search_type=all&amp;keywords=advent">Advent Resources from Ave Maria Press</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Hope Looks Different this Year with Justina Kopp</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Justina Kopp explains how she grew in faithfulness and hope while pregnant with her now-four-year-old quadruplets. Kopp says that although hope may feel different in light of the pandemic and the social unrest in the country this year, it is still valuable to look for the light that only Christ brings.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>30:29</itunes:duration>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Justina Kopp explains how she grew in faithfulness and hope while pregnant with her now-four-year-old quadruplets. Kopp says that although hope may feel different in light of the pandemic and the social unrest in the country this year, it is still valuable to look for the light that only Christ brings.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Justina on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/justinakopp/">Follow Justina on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Books for Advent from Ave Maria Press" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/search?search_type=all&amp;keywords=advent">Books for Advent from Ave Maria Press</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Justina Kopp explains how she grew in faithfulness and hope while pregnant with her now-four-year-old quadruplets. Kopp says that although hope may feel different in light of the pandemic and the social unrest in the country this year, it is still valuable to look for the light that only Christ brings.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Justina on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/justinakopp/">Follow Justina on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Books for Advent from Ave Maria Press" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/search?search_type=all&amp;keywords=advent">Books for Advent from Ave Maria Press</a></li></ul>]]>
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