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We found 10 episodes of Ave Explores with the tag “ave maria press”.
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Gently Rooting Out Sin
March 19th, 2022 | Season 15 | 38 mins 13 secs
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Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, joins Katie this week to talk about sin. Sr. Josephine explains that while sin is the cause of much of our woundedness, we should remember that we weren't created to sin but to be sons and daughters of Christ. Rather than being hyper-focused on sin, we should look for God's healing through prayer and the sacraments.
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The Freedom Found in Uncovering Wounds with Bob Schuchts
March 13th, 2022 | Season 15 | 33 mins 36 secs
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Bob Schuchts, founder of the John Paul II Healing Center and author of the bestselling Be Healed, discusses the Week Two theme of Restore, freedom of heart. He explains why healing and the work of identifying wounds are both difficult and fruitful, leading to a joy that can only come from Jesus. Schuchts says when we explore our wounds, we are doing the work of restoration; when we're willing to do that work, the Lord heals us and gives us the freedom to live life to the fullest.
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Entering into the Desert with Fr. John Burns
March 6th, 2022 | Season 15 | 38 mins 20 secs
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Fr. John Burns examines the Week One theme of Restore, the desert. He discusses how the wilderness of the desert is a place where healing can begin and where restoration is found.
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Introducing Restoration in Lent with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT
March 2nd, 2022 | Season 15 | 33 mins 24 secs
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Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, author of Restore, introduces the main themes of healing and forgiveness as you begin your Lenten journey with her. By following Sr. Miriam's guided journal for prayer and meditation, you will find a deeper awareness of God's healing presence in your life as you walk with Jesus for forty days.
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Emmanuel and Christmas with Fr. John Burns
December 19th, 2021 | Season 14 | 19 mins 43 secs
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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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Nearness with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT
December 12th, 2021 | Season 14 | 15 mins 50 secs
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Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, explains that drawing near to Jesus during Advent provides peace and comfort in times of sorrow and distress, and offers us a glimpse of the Lord's goodness which comes with the joy of Christmas day.
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Heather Khym and Preparedness During Advent
December 5th, 2021 | Season 14 | 15 mins 39 secs
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Heather Khym, cohost of the Abiding Together podcast, helps us understand what preparedness really means during Advent: creating a heart that accepts God's promises long after the season.
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Sarah Swafford Reflects on the Advent theme of Watchfulness
November 28th, 2021 | Season 14 | 22 mins 59 secs
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Sarah Swafford says it is important to slow down and embrace peacefulness and simplicity as we enter Advent. Reflecting on watchfulness—the first of the four weekly themes in Adore—Swafford said she has learned to do less so that she can watch for ways the Lord might surprise us during the season.
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Accompaniment as the Model of Evangelization with Paul Jarzembowski
November 19th, 2021 | Season 13 | 35 mins 7 secs
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Paul Jarzembowski, assistant director of youth and young adult ministries at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses {Evangelii Gaudium}, Pope Francis's Apostolic Exhortation on evangelization. Jarzembowski explains how accompaniment and encounter are the key elements of evangelization.
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Finding the Good in Gaming with Jon Blevins
November 17th, 2021 | Season 13 | 30 mins 17 secs
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Jonathan Blevins, founder and CEO of Little Flower Media, discusses his switch from sharing the faith through parish ministry to evangelizing with gaming on the streaming platform Twitch. By embracing gamers and hosting conversations about faith online, Blevins has opened up a new area of evangelization for the Church.