Ave Explores
Everyday Faith for Everyday Catholics
Displaying all 5 Episode of Ave Explores with the tag “bonus episodes”.
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BONUS: Lenten Reflections for the Whole Family with Katie and Tommy McGrady | Lenten Practices People "Hate" the Most
April 10th, 2025 | Season 28 | 8 mins 4 secs
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Katie and Tommy discuss the most hated practices people “have” to do during Lent. Is it fasting? Extra prayers? Almsgiving? They dig into why these practices feel so hard—and why we often dread them—even when we know they’re supposed to help us grow. Plus, they share some personal stories, spiritual insights, and maybe even a few Lenten hot takes you didn’t see coming.
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BONUS: Lenten Reflections for the Whole Family with Katie and Tommy McGrady | Mercy is Waiting
March 31st, 2025 | Season 28 | 9 mins 42 secs
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Katie and Tommy discuss the gift of going to confession during the Lenten season through the lens of the prodigal son.
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BONUS: Lenten Reflections for the Whole Family with Katie and Tommy McGrady | Clearing Out During Lent
March 21st, 2025 | Season 28 | 7 mins 47 secs
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What is bearing fruit in our lives, what is draining us, and what do we need to change or fix when it comes to our relationship with Jesus? Katie and Tommy offer a practical activity to help evaluate things halfway through Lent
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BONUS: Lenten Reflections for the Whole Family with Katie and Tommy McGrady | Vulnerability in Lent
March 17th, 2025 | Season 28 | 7 mins 7 secs
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Katie and Tommy discuss how much we look at our phones, screens, and all sorts of distractions throughout our day, which means we are often unable to be seen by the Lord. Lent is a chance to be vulnerable, and allow ourselves to be seen by Jesus.
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BONUS: Lenten Reflections for the Whole Family with Katie and Tommy McGrady | Enter Into Lent with Purpose
March 10th, 2025 | Season 28 | 8 mins 1 sec
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Tommy and Katie McGrady talk about how we can fully enter into Lent with a willingness to let Jesus work on our hearts throughout these 40 days, and encourage listeners to find something they can commit to that will help them grow in a distinct way.