web02.fireside.fm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:16:02 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Explores - Episodes Tagged with “Catholicism” https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/tags/catholicism Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 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 Simplifying Liturgical Living with Elissa Tiprigan of Catholic Family Crate https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresliturgicallivingcatholicfamilycrate dc75c658-e705-4a22-a234-f65c78675b4f Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 21 Ave Maria Press When Elissa Tiprigan began searching for convenient and ready-to-use resources for liturgical living, she faced a challenge—there was a noticeable absence of such materials. However, undeterred by this, she viewed this gap as an opportunity to fulfill an important mission. In response to this, Elissa established Catholic Family Crate, a heartfelt initiative designed to assist families, including her own, in easily accessing uncomplicated tools and activities that infuse the joyful spirit of the Church's calendar into their everyday lives. 43:15 no When Elissa Tiprigan began searching for convenient and ready-to-use resources for liturgical living, she faced a challenge—there was a noticeable absence of such materials. However, undeterred by this, she viewed this gap as an opportunity to fulfill an important mission. In response to this, Elissa established Catholic Family Crate, a heartfelt initiative designed to assist families, including her own, in easily accessing uncomplicated tools and activities that infuse the joyful spirit of the Church's calendar into their everyday lives. Ave Explores Liturgical Living, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Steven Lawson, Monk Manual, Kendra Tierney, Fr. John Burns, Elissa Tiprigan, Erica Tighe Campbell, Living the Seasons, Be A Heart, Sock Religious, Steffani Aquila, Catholic Family Crate, Catholic All Year, Catholic Concepts, Scott Williams, Elisabeth Williams, Catholicism, domestic church, live as a domestic church When Elissa Tiprigan began searching for convenient and ready-to-use resources for liturgical living, she faced a challenge—there was a noticeable absence of such materials. However, undeterred by this, she viewed this gap as an opportunity to fulfill an important mission.

In response to this, Elissa established Catholic Family Crate, a heartfelt initiative designed to assist families, including her own, in easily accessing uncomplicated tools and activities that infuse the joyful spirit of the Church's calendar into their everyday lives.

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In response to this, Elissa established Catholic Family Crate, a heartfelt initiative designed to assist families, including her own, in easily accessing uncomplicated tools and activities that infuse the joyful spirit of the Church's calendar into their everyday lives.

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]]> Creating a Holy Home with Scott and Elisabeth Williams of Catholic Concepts https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresliturgicallivingsockreligious 3dbf86bb-c6a6-4f7a-9dfe-b1e0e6bb7cd2 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 21 Ave Maria Press It all started as an idea to create silly socks for a saint’s feast day. From there, Scott and Elisabeth Williams turned their desire to share creative ways to celebrate something meaningful in the Church into their company, Catholic Concepts. Listen to the story about how this couple went from fun socks to creating other beautiful products to help Catholics grow in their faith by sharing about saints, planning the week, and decorating a home with subtle references to Church teaching and devotions. Through their story, you’ll be inspired to express your faith and celebrate special days and moments in the Church year in creative, unique, and beautiful ways. 49:24 no It all started as an idea to create silly socks for a saint’s feast day. From there, Scott and Elisabeth Williams turned their desire to share creative ways to celebrate something meaningful in the Church into their company, Catholic Concepts. Listen to the story about how this couple went from fun socks to creating other beautiful products to help Catholics grow in their faith by sharing about saints, planning the week, and decorating a home with subtle references to Church teaching and devotions. Through their story, you’ll be inspired to express your faith and celebrate special days and moments in the Church year in creative, unique, and beautiful ways. Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores Liturgical Living, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Steven Lawson, Monk Manual, Kendra Tierney, Fr. John Burns, Elissa Tiprigan, Erica Tighe Campbell, Living the Seasons, Be A Heart, Sock Religious, Steffani Aquila, Catholic Family Crate, Catholic All Year, Catholic Concepts, Scott Williams, Elisabeth Williams, Catholicism, domestic church, live as a domestic church It all started as an idea to create silly socks for a saint’s feast day. From there, Scott and Elisabeth Williams turned their desire to share creative ways to celebrate something meaningful in the Church into their company, Catholic Concepts.

Listen to the story about how this couple went from fun socks to creating other beautiful products to help Catholics grow in their faith by sharing about saints, planning the week, and decorating a home with subtle references to Church teaching and devotions. Through their story, you’ll be inspired to express your faith and celebrate special days and moments in the Church year in creative, unique, and beautiful ways.

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Listen to the story about how this couple went from fun socks to creating other beautiful products to help Catholics grow in their faith by sharing about saints, planning the week, and decorating a home with subtle references to Church teaching and devotions. Through their story, you’ll be inspired to express your faith and celebrate special days and moments in the Church year in creative, unique, and beautiful ways.

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]]> Embracing the Ebb and Flow of Advent and Lent with Fr. John Burns https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresliturgicallivingburns 4347d482-e13b-44d0-bac5-d11ef4df953a Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 21 Ave Maria Press Advent and Lent, revered penitential seasons, stand as gateways to prepare us for days of rejoicing and victory. These seasons are so iconic that even secular society joins in with traditions including Advent calendars for everything under the sun and seasonal fish sandwiches at your favorite drive-thru. Fr. John Burns explains how the natural ebb and flow of the liturgical year, especially with Advent and Lent as pillars of penance within the seasons, allow us to more fully celebrate what is worth celebrating and repent when we need to repent. 1:01:31 no Advent and Lent, revered penitential seasons, stand as gateways to prepare us for days of rejoicing and victory. These seasons are so iconic that even secular society joins in with traditions including Advent calendars for everything under the sun and seasonal fish sandwiches at your favorite drive-thru. Fr. John Burns explains how the natural ebb and flow of the liturgical year, especially with Advent and Lent as pillars of penance within the seasons, allow us to more fully celebrate what is worth celebrating and repent when we need to repent. Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores Liturgical Living, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Steven Lawson, Monk Manual, Kendra Tierney, Fr. John Burns, Elissa Tiprigan, Erica Tighe Campbell, Living the Seasons, Be A Heart, Sock Religious, Steffani Aquila, Catholic Family Crate, Catholic All Year, Catholic Concepts, Scott Williams, Elisabeth Williams, Catholicism, domestic church, live as a domestic church Advent and Lent, revered penitential seasons, stand as gateways to prepare us for days of rejoicing and victory. These seasons are so iconic that even secular society joins in with traditions including Advent calendars for everything under the sun and seasonal fish sandwiches at your favorite drive-thru. Fr. John Burns explains how the natural ebb and flow of the liturgical year, especially with Advent and Lent as pillars of penance within the seasons, allow us to more fully celebrate what is worth celebrating and repent when we need to repent.

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]]> Living the Seasons of the Moment with Erica Tighe Campbell of Be a Heart https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresliturgicallivingcampbell 70955515-a5c5-4595-8418-b6799da96827 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 21 Ave Maria Press Erica Tighe Campbell established Be A Heart as a contemporary lifestyle brand designed for Catholics seeking elegant ways to practice their faith and commemorate the various seasons of the Church calendar. While crafting her product line and writing her latest book, Living the Seasons, she has uncovered the profound significance of embracing both the present phase of life and the yearly cycle, recognizing them as invitations to align with God's purpose, design, and blessings. Discover how you, too, can embrace the seasons of the liturgical year to empower your own walk with the Lord and share the reason for your joy with those around you. 51:02 no Erica Tighe Campbell established Be A Heart as a contemporary lifestyle brand designed for Catholics seeking elegant ways to practice their faith and commemorate the various seasons of the Church calendar. While crafting her product line and writing her latest book, Living the Seasons, she has uncovered the profound significance of embracing both the present phase of life and the yearly cycle, recognizing them as invitations to align with God's purpose, design, and blessings. Discover how you, too, can embrace the seasons of the liturgical year to empower your own walk with the Lord and share the reason for your joy with those around you. Ave Explores Liturgical Living, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Steven Lawson, Monk Manual, Kendra Tierney, Fr. John Burns, Elissa Tiprigan, Erica Tighe Campbell, Living the Seasons, Be A Heart, Sock Religious, Steffani Aquila, Catholic Family Crate, Catholic All Year, Catholic Concepts, Scott Williams, Elisabeth Williams, Catholicism, domestic church, live as a domestic church Erica Tighe Campbell established Be A Heart as a contemporary lifestyle brand designed for Catholics seeking elegant ways to practice their faith and commemorate the various seasons of the Church calendar. While crafting her product line and writing her latest book, Living the Seasons, she has uncovered the profound significance of embracing both the present phase of life and the yearly cycle, recognizing them as invitations to align with God's purpose, design, and blessings.

Discover how you, too, can embrace the seasons of the liturgical year to empower your own walk with the Lord and share the reason for your joy with those around you.

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Discover how you, too, can embrace the seasons of the liturgical year to empower your own walk with the Lord and share the reason for your joy with those around you.

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]]> How to Live the Liturgical Year with Kendra Tierney https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresliturgicallivingtierney 40be1e67-fe62-4b0b-abae-26b487af1f5f Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 21 Ave Maria Press Kendra Tierney wanted to teach her children about the depth and beauty of Catholicism and give them a lived discipleship that wasn’t stuffy or boring. In her quest to pass on a vibrant faith, she discovered the rhythms of the Church year—encompassing saints' feast days and the tapestry of liturgical seasons—as a foundation to illuminate, educate, and infuse the everyday with boundless joy and fun. Her exploration led to the creation of Catholic All Year, a one stop blog and shop that helps families embrace the liturgical year and nurture the faith within the home. Experience Kendra's journey to learn practical ways you can also bring your own faith journey alive and pass that joy on to those you love. 46:32 no Kendra Tierney wanted to teach her children about the depth and beauty of Catholicism and give them a lived discipleship that wasn’t stuffy or boring. In her quest to pass on a vibrant faith, she discovered the rhythms of the Church year—encompassing saints' feast days and the tapestry of liturgical seasons—as a foundation to illuminate, educate, and infuse the everyday with boundless joy and fun. Her exploration led to the creation of Catholic All Year, a one stop blog and shop that helps families embrace the liturgical year and nurture the faith within the home. Experience Kendra's journey to learn practical ways you can also bring your own faith journey alive and pass that joy on to those you love. Ave Explores Liturgical Living, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Steven Lawson, Monk Manual, Kendra Tierney, Fr. John Burns, Elissa Tiprigan, Erica Tighe Campbell, Living the Seasons, Be A Heart, Sock Religious, Steffani Aquila, Catholic Family Crate, Catholic All Year, Catholic Concepts, Scott Williams, Elisabeth Williams, Catholicism, domestic church, live as a domestic church Kendra Tierney wanted to teach her children about the depth and beauty of Catholicism and give them a lived discipleship that wasn’t stuffy or boring. In her quest to pass on a vibrant faith, she discovered the rhythms of the Church year—encompassing saints' feast days and the tapestry of liturgical seasons—as a foundation to illuminate, educate, and infuse the everyday with boundless joy and fun. Her exploration led to the creation of Catholic All Year, a one stop blog and shop that helps families embrace the liturgical year and nurture the faith within the home. Experience Kendra's journey to learn practical ways you can also bring your own faith journey alive and pass that joy on to those you love.

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]]> Living Life Intentionally with Steven Lawson of Monk Manual https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresliturgicallivingmonkmanual dbfaa2b6-de27-4445-9927-7bce9d2c5597 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 21 Ave Maria Press How do we live intentionally, striving not solely for productivity but also for purposeful flourishing? Steven Lawson, creator and founder of Monk Manual, explores how when we rush through life, we can miss moments that matter most. Steven’s conversation with Katie also offers insights on how to notice God at work in our daily lives and shows how the Church’s liturgical calendar and monastic orders provide a perfect template for intentional living. 55:34 no How do we live intentionally, striving not solely for productivity but also for purposeful flourishing? Steven Lawson, creator and founder of Monk Manual, explores how when we rush through life, we can miss moments that matter most. Steven’s conversation with Katie also offers insights on how to notice God at work in our daily lives and shows how the Church’s liturgical calendar and monastic orders provide a perfect template for intentional living. Ave Explores Liturgical Living, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Steven Lawson, Monk Manual, Kendra Tierney, Fr. John Burns, Elissa Tiprigan, Erica Tighe Campbell, Living the Seasons, Be A Heart, Sock Religious, Steffani Aquila, Catholic Family Crate, Catholic All Year, Catholic Concepts, Scott Williams, Elisabeth Williams, Catholicism, domestic church, live as a domestic church How do we live intentionally, striving not solely for productivity but also for purposeful flourishing?

Steven Lawson, creator and founder of Monk Manual, explores how when we rush through life, we can miss moments that matter most. Steven’s conversation with Katie also offers insights on how to notice God at work in our daily lives and shows how the Church’s liturgical calendar and monastic orders provide a perfect template for intentional living.

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Steven Lawson, creator and founder of Monk Manual, explores how when we rush through life, we can miss moments that matter most. Steven’s conversation with Katie also offers insights on how to notice God at work in our daily lives and shows how the Church’s liturgical calendar and monastic orders provide a perfect template for intentional living.

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]]> The Heart of Eucharistic Revival with Bishop Andrew Cozzens https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexplorestheeucharistcozzens e858d979-47c9-4855-9155-6ee291d15f5f Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 20 Ave Maria Press Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Diocese of Crookston, chairman of the USCCB’s evangelization and catechesis committee, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about the Eucharistic Revival and what can happen when people recommit themselves to Jesus. 1:00:21 no Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Diocese of Crookston, chairman of the USCCB’s evangelization and catechesis committee, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about the Eucharistic Revival and what can happen when people recommit themselves to Jesus. Ave Maria Press, Ave Explore the Eucharist, Katie Prejean McGrady, Timothy P. O'Malley, McGrath Institute for Church Life, the University of Notre Dame, the Eucharist, the source and summit of the Catholic faith, Catholicism, Eucharistic Revival, National Eucharistic Congress, Joel Stepanek, Sr. Alicia Torres, FE, Heather Khym, Jake Khym, Becoming Eucharistic People, Fr. Craig Vasek, Eucharistic Adoration, Body, blood, soul, and divinity, the Catholic Mass, Kathryn Whitaker, Perpetua Charles, Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Fr. Malachy Napier, CFR Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Diocese of Crookston, chairman of the USCCB’s evangelization and catechesis committee, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about the Eucharistic Revival and what can happen when people recommit themselves to Jesus.

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]]> The Work of the Eucharistic Revival with Joel Stepanek https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexplorestheeucharistjoestepanek c2600b55-70e6-45e1-befe-783c9749826c Wed, 31 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 20 Ave Maria Press Joel Stepanek, chief mission officer for the National Eucharistic Congress, talks about the origin and goals of the movement and previews the tenth National Eucharistic Congress, scheduled for July 17-21, 2024,in Indianapolis, Indiana. 1:05:30 no Joel Stepanek, chief mission officer for the National Eucharistic Congress, talks about the origin and goals of the movement and previews the tenth National Eucharistic Congress, scheduled for July 17-21, 2024,in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ave Maria Press, Ave Explore the Eucharist, Katie Prejean McGrady, Timothy P. O'Malley, McGrath Institute for Church Life, the University of Notre Dame, the Eucharist, the source and summit of the Catholic faith, Catholicism, Eucharistic Revival, National Eucharistic Congress, Joel Stepanek, Sr. Alicia Torres, FE, Heather Khym, Jake Khym, Becoming Eucharistic People, Fr. Craig Vasek, Eucharistic Adoration, Body, blood, soul, and divinity, the Catholic Mass, Kathryn Whitaker, Perpetua Charles Joel Stepanek, chief mission officer for the National Eucharistic Congress, talks about the origin and goals of the movement and previews the tenth National Eucharistic Congress, scheduled for July 17-21, 2024,in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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]]> Joel Stepanek, chief mission officer for the National Eucharistic Congress, talks about the origin and goals of the movement and previews the tenth National Eucharistic Congress, scheduled for July 17-21, 2024,in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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]]> Bringing the Eucharist Home with Scott and Kathryn Whitaker https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexplorestheeucharistcottandkathrynwhitakers 4a42ff44-4daf-4764-bd1a-6017f81dbcbc Wed, 17 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 20 Ave Maria Press Scott and Kathryn Whitaker share how the Eucharist was a key part of the early days of their marriage and remains a root of their family life. Kathryn and Scott also provide practical tips on prioritizing the Eucharist to build a holy and happy culture in the home. 57:34 no Scott and Kathryn Whitaker share how the Eucharist was a key part of the early days of their marriage and remains a root of their family life. Kathryn and Scott also provide practical tips on prioritizing the Eucharist to build a holy and happy culture in the home. Ave Maria Press, Ave Explore the Eucharist, Katie Prejean McGrady, Timothy P. O'Malley, McGrath Institute for Church Life, the University of Notre Dame, the Eucharist, the source and summit of the Catholic faith, Catholicism, Eucharistic Revival, National Eucharistic Congress, Joel Stepanek, Sr. Alicia Torres, FE, Heather Khym, Jake Khym, Becoming Eucharistic People, Fr. Craig Vasek, Eucharistic Adoration, Body, blood, soul, and divinity, the Catholic Mass, Kathryn Whitaker, Perpetua Charles Scott and Kathryn Whitaker share how the Eucharist was a key part of the early days of their marriage and remains a root of their family life. Kathryn and Scott also provide practical tips on prioritizing the Eucharist to build a holy and happy culture in the home.

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]]> Adoring Jesus in the Eucharist with Perpetua Charles https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexplorestheeucharistcharles d64856f7-f14d-44ed-ade9-166109736138 Wed, 10 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 20 Ave Maria Press Perpetua Charles shares her story of finding comfort, home, and community by seeking out the Eucharist in the various places she's lived and worked and offers insight into how she's allowed the Eucharist to be a source of solace by way of taking time for Eucharistic Adoration. 58:02 no Perpetua Charles shares her story of finding comfort, home, and community by seeking out the Eucharist in the various places she's lived and worked and offers insight into how she's allowed the Eucharist to be a source of solace by way of taking time for Eucharistic Adoration. Ave Maria Press, Ave Explore the Eucharist, Katie Prejean McGrady, Timothy P. O'Malley, McGrath Institute for Church Life, the University of Notre Dame, the Eucharist, the source and summit of the Catholic faith, Catholicism, Eucharistic Revival, National Eucharistic Congress, Joel Stepanek, Sr. Alicia Torres, FE, Heather Khym, Jake Khym, Becoming Eucharistic People, Fr. Craig Vasek, Eucharistic Adoration, Body, blood, soul, and divinity, the Catholic Mass, Kathryn Whitaker, Perpetua Charles Perpetua Charles shares her story of finding comfort, home, and community by seeking out the Eucharist in the various places she's lived and worked and offers insight into how she's allowed the Eucharist to be a source of solace by way of taking time for Eucharistic Adoration.

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]]> The Eucharist Renews Our Identity with Timothy P. O'Malley https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexplorestheeucharistomalley 375f9815-f42c-4e93-b64d-7809ed68cb42 Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 20 Ave Maria Press Theologian and author Timothy P. O'Malley talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about the Eucharist as a renewing force in our lives. Because we come to know Jesus stirring our hearts, the Eucharist can renew our communities, families, homes, and personal identities. 44:37 no Theologian and author Timothy P. O'Malley talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about the Eucharist as a renewing force in our lives. Because we come to know Jesus stirring our hearts, the Eucharist can renew our communities, families, homes, and personal identities. Ave Maria Press, Ave Explore the Eucharist, Katie Prejean McGrady, Timothy P. O'Malley, McGrath Institute for Church Life, the University of Notre Dame, the Eucharist, the source and summit of the Catholic faith, Catholicism, Eucharistic Revival, National Eucharistic Congress, Joel Stepanek, Sr. Alicia Torres, FE, Heather Khym, Jake Khym, Becoming Eucharistic People, Fr. Craig Vasek, Eucharistic Adoration, Body, blood, soul, and divinity, the Catholic Mass, Kathryn Whitaker, Perpetua Charles Theologian and author Timothy P. O'Malley talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about the Eucharist as a renewing force in our lives. Because we come to know Jesus stirring our hearts, the Eucharist can renew our communities, families, homes, and personal identities.

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]]> The Stuff of Our Faith with Mike Aquilina https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aquilinaandthestuffofourfaith f075fd63-97d7-4f41-98e2-bf276547dd0c Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 11 Ave Maria Press Mike Aquilina, bestselling and award-winning author of A History of the Church in 100 Objects, relates how Catholics are a sacramental people, and objects such as the chains of St. Peter and the dome of the basilica named for him are significant to our understanding of faith. Aquilina also shares how ancient locations central to Christianity’s early development have helped him grow his love for the Lord. 35:31 no Mike Aquilina, bestselling and award-winning author of A History of the Church in 100 Objects, relates how Catholics are a sacramental people, and objects such as the chains of St. Peter and the dome of the basilica named for him are significant to our understanding of faith. Aquilina also shares how ancient locations central to Christianity’s early development have helped him grow his love for the Lord. Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Mike Aquilina, catholicism, catholic history. sacraments, basilica, a history of the church in 100 objects Mike Aquilina, bestselling and award-winning author of A History of the Church in 100 Objects, relates how Catholics are a sacramental people, and objects such as the chains of St. Peter and the dome of the basilica named for him are significant to our understanding of faith. Aquilina also shares how ancient locations central to Christianity’s early development have helped him grow his love for the Lord.

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]]> The Power of Healing with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT and Fr. John Burns https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/burnsheidlandsummerplaylist 622a3b90-c4d9-4e59-9f1a-5e3c74875270 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 11 Ave Maria Press Popular Catholic speakers and authors Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, and Fr. John Burns join Katie Prejean McGrady to talk about forgiveness and healing. 55:42 no Popular Catholic speakers and authors Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, and Fr. John Burns join Katie Prejean McGrady to talk about forgiveness and healing. Ave Explores, Summer PlaylistAve Maria Press, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, Fr. John Burns, forgiveness, healing, catholicism, mental health, Katie Prejean McGrady Popular Catholic speakers and authors Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, and Fr. John Burns join Katie Prejean McGrady to talk about forgiveness and healing.

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]]> Mary and the Pears with Jeannie Gaffigan https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/gaffigansummerplaylist 52061bfa-9137-41f0-a239-b41900993276 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 11 Ave Maria Press Katie talks with Jeannie Gaffigan, director, producer, comedy writer, mom of five, and wife of Jim Gaffigan. 35:45 no A pear-sized brain tumor helped director, producer, and comedy writer Jeannie Gaffigan draw closer to the Blessed Mother. In this first Ave Explores podcast, Gaffigan, wife of comedian Jim Gaffigan, talks about praying the Rosary alone and with her family and how her illness helped her grow in her faith. Gaffigan’s book, When Life Gives You Pears (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1538751046/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1538751046&linkCode=as2&tag=katieprejean-20&linkId=f34f59ce60caa771b04c043f09ae34ec), was released in 2019. ave explores, ave maria press, catholic, catholicism, comedy, faith, jeannie gaffigan, jim gaffigan, katie prejean mcgrady, mary, pears, tumors, when life gives you pears A pear-sized brain tumor helped director, producer, and comedy writer Jeannie Gaffigan draw closer to the Blessed Mother. In this first Ave Explores podcast, Gaffigan, wife of comedian Jim Gaffigan, talks about praying the Rosary alone and with her family and how her illness helped her grow in her faith. Gaffigan’s book, When Life Gives You Pears, was released in 2019.

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]]> All Things in Charity with Heidemarie Peterson of Reliquary Supply https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/allthingsincharity 71d3df9a-2716-46a2-9828-469a3e90ec92 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 8 Ave Maria Press 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. 25:21 no 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. advent, charity, catholicism 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.

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]]> Encouraging Kids to Think About Holiness with Lisa M. Hendey https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/kidssaints c6474efa-c364-4107-8b88-ae70ee3253f2 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 7 Ave Maria Press Author Lisa M. Hendey discusses writing children’s books about the lives of the saints and shares advice on how to talk with kids about becoming holy in their everyday lives. 32:13 no Author Lisa M. Hendey discusses writing children’s books about the lives of the saints and shares advice on how to talk with kids about becoming holy in their everyday lives. kids, catholicism, faith, saints, holiness Author Lisa M. Hendey discusses writing children’s books about the lives of the saints and shares advice on how to talk with kids about becoming holy in their everyday lives.

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]]> Diversity of the Saints with Gloria Purvis https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/diversity b84fba99-7b04-4089-95cf-547acc6b12c7 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 7 Ave Maria Press Gloria Purvis explains that learning the stories of black, indigenous, and other diverse saints helps to expand the understanding of holiness in the world. She also shares about the lives of several diverse men and women with open causes for canonization. 43:34 no Gloria Purvis explains that learning the stories of black, indigenous, and other diverse saints helps to expand the understanding of holiness in the world. She also shares about the lives of several diverse men and women with open causes for canonization. diversity, catholicism, saints, communion of saints Gloria Purvis explains that learning the stories of black, indigenous, and other diverse saints helps to expand the understanding of holiness in the world. She also shares about the lives of several diverse men and women with open causes for canonization.

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]]> Saints 101 with Doug Tooke https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/saints101 5ad69253-bd7b-4bfd-b200-524bd0b6020f Wed, 21 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 7 Ave Maria Press Doug Tooke, vice president of mission at ODB Films and host of the Renovo podcast, explains canonization, the process the Church uses to declare a person a saint. He also discusses how each of us can strive for holiness. 44:05 no Doug Tooke, vice president of mission at ODB Films and host of the Renovo podcast, explains canonization, the process the Church uses to declare a person a saint. He also shares how each of us can strive for holiness. saints, catholicism, holiness Doug Tooke, vice president of mission at ODB Films and host of the Renovo podcast, explains canonization, the process the Church uses to declare a person a saint. He also shares how each of us can strive for holiness.

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]]> Eyes Fixed to Heaven with Sr. Bethany Davis, F.S.P. https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/holiness1 877b4a33-325b-4ab1-8ce8-41087b295109 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 7 Ave Maria Press Sister Bethany Davis of the Daughters of St. Paul sits down with Katie Prejean McGrady to explore what it means to be holy and keep our eyes fixed to heaven, not just because that makes us “a good Catholic,” but because it’s what Jesus wants for our lives. Sister Bethany tells her vocation story, explores the charism and mission of her congregation, and also shares about the new book of saints from the Daughters of St. Paul, In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Saints, and how this project ten years in the making is finally coming to fruition. 49:45 no Sister Bethany Davis of the Daughters of St. Paul sits down with Katie Prejean McGrady to explore what it means to be holy and keep our eyes fixed to heaven, not just because that makes us “a good Catholic,” but because it’s what Jesus wants for our lives. Sister Bethany tells her vocation story, explores the charism and mission of her congregation, and also shares about the new book of saints from the Daughters of St. Paul, In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Saints, and how this project ten years in the making is finally coming to fruition. holiness, faith, catholicism, saints, ave explores, ave Maria press Sister Bethany Davis of the Daughters of St. Paul sits down with Katie Prejean McGrady to explore what it means to be holy and keep our eyes fixed to heaven, not just because that makes us “a good Catholic,” but because it’s what Jesus wants for our lives. Sister Bethany tells her vocation story, explores the charism and mission of her congregation, and also shares about the new book of saints from the Daughters of St. Paul, In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Saints, and how this project ten years in the making is finally coming to fruition.

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]]> Welcoming Jesus Into Your Family Life with Emily Jaminet https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/jesusfamily 15c5eeff-c9b5-427e-a644-e6d4606ae407 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 6 Ave Maria Press Emily Jaminet is a Catholic author, speaker, mother of seven, and the executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network. She talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about how family prayer and welcoming Jesus into your home can transform your family dynamic. Jaminet also explains how the ability to pivot in the midst of life’s changes is a mother’s greatest strength. When a mother is centered in prayer, she’s able to change course with grace and patience, Jaminet says. 45:16 no Emily Jaminet is a Catholic author, speaker, mother of seven, and the executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network. She talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about how family prayer and welcoming Jesus into your home can transform your family dynamic. Jaminet also explains how the ability to pivot in the midst of life’s changes is a mother’s greatest strength, sharing how when a mother is centered in prayer, she’s able to change course with grace and patience. sacred heart of Jesus, enthronement, faith, catholicism, family, family life, ave Maria press, ave explores Emily Jaminet is a Catholic author, speaker, mother of seven, and the executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network. She talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about how family prayer and welcoming Jesus into your home can transform your family dynamic. Jaminet also explains how the ability to pivot in the midst of life’s changes is a mother’s greatest strength, sharing how when a mother is centered in prayer, she’s able to change course with grace and patience.

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]]> Fruitfulness & Infertility with Timothy P. O'Malley https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/infertility b03947b3-ced0-4084-85eb-e20e7afacad6 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 6 Ave Maria Press Timothy P. O’Malley, director of McGrath Theology Online at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about he and his wife Kara’s struggle with infertility. A professor who also teaches a course on marriage, O’Malley offers insights into discernment and dating for young adults, and ways that we can encourage prayer as a family. 39:21 no Timothy P. O’Malley, director of McGrath Theology Online at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about he and his wife Kara’s struggle with infertility. A professor who also teaches a course on marriage, O’Malley offers insights into discernment and dating for young adults, and ways that we can encourage prayer as a family. infertility, adoption, catholicism, faith, catholic family, family life, ave Maria press, ave explores Timothy P. O’Malley, director of McGrath Theology Online at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about he and his wife Kara’s struggle with infertility. A professor who also teaches a course on marriage, O’Malley offers insights into discernment and dating for young adults, and ways that we can encourage prayer as a family.

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]]> Forming Families & Finding Joy with Marcia Lane McGee https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/marcia 25144825-66c2-443e-b147-b3c643f60a33 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 6 Ave Maria Press Marcia Lane McGee is a birth mother with an open adoption and a foster mom who lives with six teenage boys at the Mooseheart Home near Chicago. She tells host Katie Prejean McGrady that we are all called to creatively foster family life based on our unique state of life and vocation. Lane McGee also explains how we must invest in people, even when they are at their worst, to help them find joy and to lead them to a fullness of love in Christ. 54:52 no Marcia Lane McGee is a birth mother with an open adoption and a foster mom who lives with six teenage boys at the Mooseheart Home near Chicago. She tells host Katie Prejean McGrady that we are all called to creatively foster family life based on our unique state of life and vocation. Lane McGee also explains how we must invest in people, even when they are at their worst, to help them find joy and to lead them to a fullness of love in Christ. adoption, infertility, single life, catholicism, family, family life, foster family, catholic family life, ave Maria press, ave explores Marcia Lane McGee is a birth mother with an open adoption and a foster mom who lives with six teenage boys at the Mooseheart Home near Chicago. She tells host Katie Prejean McGrady that we are all called to creatively foster family life based on our unique state of life and vocation. Lane McGee also explains how we must invest in people, even when they are at their worst, to help them find joy and to lead them to a fullness of love in Christ.

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]]> Heroic & Empathetic Fatherood with Brian Greenfield https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/fatherhood 7339c347-8ea8-465e-b821-e98ba7e1cfae Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 6 Ave Maria Press Catholic speaker Brian Greenfield talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about a father’s role as provider and protector, and as an affirming, empathetic, healing presence in the lives of his wife and children. A theology teacher at an all-boys high school, Greenfield also shares how walking with young people through their wounds and helping them to find peace and love is a key role that all men can play in helping to heal a broken and selfish culture. 50:56 no Catholic speaker Brian Greenfield talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about a father’s role as provider and protector, and as an affirming, empathetic, healing presence in the lives of his wife and children. A theology teacher at an all-boys high school, Greenfield also shares how walking with young people through their wounds and helping them to find peace and love is a key role that all men can play in helping to heal a broken and selfish culture. fatherhood, catholicism, catholic family life, ave explores, ave Maria press Catholic speaker Brian Greenfield talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about a father’s role as provider and protector, and as an affirming, empathetic, healing presence in the lives of his wife and children. A theology teacher at an all-boys high school, Greenfield also shares how walking with young people through their wounds and helping them to find peace and love is a key role that all men can play in helping to heal a broken and selfish culture.

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]]> Lighting a Fire within your kids with Damon and Melanie Owens https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/kids b00549b6-d5c1-4ab2-acd3-d8f17c0e0b3d Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 6 Ave Maria Press Damon and Melanie Owens, founders of Joyful Ever After Ministries, talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about finding healing within a marriage, especially when working through resentment and frustration. The couple also shares about raising their eight children in the faith, ultimately entrusting their hearts to the Lord and his will for their lives. The Owenses also offer insights into the ups and downs of married life, homeschooling, and finding balance at home. 52:40 no Damon and Melanie Owens, founders of Joyful Ever After Ministries, talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about finding healing within a marriage, especially when working through resentment and frustration. The couple also shares about raising their eight children in the faith, ultimately entrusting their hearts to the Lord and his will for their lives. The Owenses also offer insights into the ups and downs of married life, homeschooling, and finding balance at home. catholicism, catholic family life, kids, children, faith, marriage, ave Maria press, ave explores Damon and Melanie Owens, founders of Joyful Ever After Ministries, talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about finding healing within a marriage, especially when working through resentment and frustration. The couple also shares about raising their eight children in the faith, ultimately entrusting their hearts to the Lord and his will for their lives. The Owenses also offer insights into the ups and downs of married life, homeschooling, and finding balance at home.

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]]> A Twitter Romance & a Covid-19 Wedding with Nick & Riley Sciarappa https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/covidwedding f8d5c070-5a1e-495a-83a5-e417481837e8 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 6 Ave Maria Press Newlyweds Nick and Riley Sciarappa talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about meeting online and about their lives while dating and discerning marriage and what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown in trust throughout their engagement. The Sciarappas also share what it was like to plan a wedding in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. 54:07 no Newlyweds Nick and Riley Sciarappa talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about meeting online and about their lives while dating and discerning marriage and what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown in trust throughout their engagement. The Sciarappas also share what it was like to plan a wedding in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. marriage, family, family life, catholic, covid-19, pandemic, wedding, engagement, catholicism, faith, ave explores, ave Maria press Newlyweds Nick and Riley Sciarappa talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about meeting online and about their lives while dating and discerning marriage and what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown in trust throughout their engagement. The Sciarappas also share what it was like to plan a wedding in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.

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]]> Finding Ways to be Generous with Beth and Dr. Edward Sri https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/generous 0d94f536-8bf6-4e1a-93cd-56685464b4bf Wed, 12 Aug 2020 05:30:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 6 Ave Maria Press Theologian Edward Sri and his wife Beth talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about how marriage and parenting is meant to be centered in love of God and a couple’s call to mission— to generously love, serve, teach, and proclaim the Gospel. With stories of raising their eight kids (ranging in age from nineteen to four years old), the realities of balancing work, home, and travel, and how to find healing from past wounds, the Sris explain how generosity is the key to thriving within Catholic family life. 54:27 no Theologian Edward Sri and his wife Beth talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about how marriage and parenting is meant to be centered in love of God and a couple’s call to mission— to generously love, serve, teach, and proclaim the Gospel. With stories of raising their eight kids (ranging in age from nineteen to four years old), the realities of balancing work, home, and travel, and how to find healing from past wounds, the Sris explain how generosity is the key to thriving within Catholic family life. marriage, family life, Catholicism, catholic family life, ave maria press, ave explores Theologian Edward Sri and his wife Beth talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about how marriage and parenting is meant to be centered in love of God and a couple’s call to mission— to generously love, serve, teach, and proclaim the Gospel. With stories of raising their eight kids (ranging in age from nineteen to four years old), the realities of balancing work, home, and travel, and how to find healing from past wounds, the Sris explain how generosity is the key to thriving within Catholic family life.

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]]> Restoring Justice with F. DeKarlos Blackmon https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/justice 927cea56-1734-4dfe-9c3c-dea87c78a5f7 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 5 Ave Maria Press F. DeKarlos Blackmon, director of the Secretariat for Life, Justice, and Charity in the Diocese of Austin, Texas, explains why people of faith should be concerned with advocating for justice, especially in prison systems and in the ongoing fight against racial inequality. 44:17 no F. DeKarlos Blackmon, director of the Secretariat for Life, Justice, and Charity in the Diocese of Austin, Texas, explains why people of faith should be concerned with advocating for justice, especially in prison systems and in the ongoing fight against racial inequality. justice, restorative justice, racism, inequality, equity, Ave Maria Press, catholicism, catholic, Ave Explores F. DeKarlos Blackmon, director of the Secretariat for Life, Justice, and Charity in the Diocese of Austin, Texas, explains why people of faith should be concerned with advocating for justice, especially in prison systems and in the ongoing fight against racial inequality.

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]]> Using Our Gifts to Help Those in Need with Steve Camilleri https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/homelessness e3883579-aff3-4535-b9e2-c131e421a82d Fri, 26 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 5 Ave Maria Press Steve Camilleri, executive director of the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, Indiana, explains how each of us are called to use our gifts to help those who need food, shelter, clothing, and financial assistance, not only tangibly, but also by loving and engaging them. 39:49 no Steve Camilleri, executive director of the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, Indiana, explains how each of us are called to use our gifts to help those who need food, shelter, clothing, and financial assistance, not only tangibly, but also by loving and engaging them. homelessness, catholicism, faith in action, ave explores, ave Maria press Steve Camilleri, executive director of the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, Indiana, explains how each of us are called to use our gifts to help those who need food, shelter, clothing, and financial assistance, not only tangibly, but also by loving and engaging them.

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]]> Defending Life with Sr. Mariae Agnus Dei, S.V. https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/life 9ad33aec-4da3-4ce1-8387-d07b38e07ad6 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 5 Ave Maria Press Sr. Mariae Agnus Dei., S.V., joined the Sisters of Life thirteen years ago, choosing the order because of its charism to protect and defend life. She shares how advocating life is not so much being “against” something, but being “for” the goodness of life. 43:20 no Sr. Mariae Agnus Dei., S.V., joined the Sisters of Life thirteen years ago, choosing the order because of its charism to protect and defend life. She shares how advocating life is not so much being “against” something, but being “for” the goodness of life. life, pro-life, catholicism, sisters of life, ave Maria press, ave explores Sr. Mariae Agnus Dei., S.V., joined the Sisters of Life thirteen years ago, choosing the order because of its charism to protect and defend life. She shares how advocating life is not so much being “against” something, but being “for” the goodness of life.

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]]> Bringing Hope to At-Risk Youth with Kris Frank https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/hopeful 09af40b0-a1fc-41ff-8c4d-e50129cf9d6b Wed, 17 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 5 Ave Maria Press Kris Frank, vice president of Vagabond Missions, shares how the Steubenville, Ohio, ministry expanded across the country by focusing on sharing the Gospel with at-risk, inner-city youth, helping them break the cycle of abandonment and hopelessness. 45:53 no Kris Frank, vice president of Vagabond Missions, shares how the Steubenville, Ohio, ministry expanded across the country by focusing on sharing the Gospel with at-risk, inner-city youth, helping them break the cycle of abandonment and hopelessness. hope, vagabond missions, inner-city ministry, at-risk youth, catholicism, faith, faith in action, ave Maria press Kris Frank, vice president of Vagabond Missions, shares how the Steubenville, Ohio, ministry expanded across the country by focusing on sharing the Gospel with at-risk, inner-city youth, helping them break the cycle of abandonment and hopelessness.

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]]> Ending Racism in America with Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N. https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/racism 999a4e41-268a-44ce-924d-872439076a12 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 5 Ave Maria Press Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N., share their experiences as black Catholics, discuss why racism is sinful, and explore how Catholics are called to advocate for change. 1:10:05 no Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N., share their experiences as black Catholics, discuss why racism is sinful, and explore how Catholics are called to advocate for change. racism, injustice, inequality, work, catholicism, faith in action, social justice, justice, change, catholic, ave Maria press Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N., share their experiences as black Catholics, discuss why racism is sinful, and explore how Catholics are called to advocate for change.

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]]> Hope, the Resurrection, and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy with Scott Hahn https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/death ab11efe3-97fd-40c8-9d3c-80db5d5f8f2d Mon, 01 Jun 2020 06:15:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 5 Ave Maria Press Scott Hahn, a theologian and founder of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, explains how the virtue of hope can help us understand the glory of Christ’s Resurrection, and encourage us to love the poor, serve the marginalized, and preach the Gospel. In Hahn’s new book, Hope to Die, he explores how pain and suffering unite us with the Cross of Christ and help us to live out the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. 42:59 no Scott Hahn, a theologian and founder of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, explains how the virtue of hope can help us understand the glory of Christ’s Resurrection, and encourage us to love the poor, serve the marginalized, and preach the Gospel. In Hahn’s new book, Hope to Die, he explores how pain and suffering unite us with the Cross of Christ and help us to live out the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. faith, theology, social justice, action, corporal works of mercy, spiritual works of mercy, catholic, catholicism, Scott Hahn, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores Scott Hahn, a theologian and founder of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, explains how the virtue of hope can help us understand the glory of Christ’s Resurrection, and encourage us to love the poor, serve the marginalized, and preach the Gospel. In Hahn’s new book, Hope to Die, he explores how pain and suffering unite us with the Cross of Christ and help us to live out the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.

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]]> The New Renaissance with Anthony D'Ambrosio https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/renaissance b5ed59e4-4dad-458a-8aaa-d2f9a5b78c46 Wed, 06 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 4 Ave Maria Press Art and creativity are the driving forces behind Anthony D’Ambrosio’s writing and his consulting business. The poet and designer is the cofounder of Catholic Creatives, an international community of artists who want to bring about a new renaissance of beauty within the Church. D’Ambrosio believes even if they don’t realize it, all people are creative and pursue creative work. 35:32 no Art and creativity are the driving forces behind Anthony D’Ambrosio’s writing and his consulting business. The poet and designer is the cofounder of Catholic Creatives, an international community of artists who want to bring about a new renaissance of beauty within the Church. D’Ambrosio believes even if they don’t realize it, all people are creative and pursue creative work. Catholic Creatives, art, architecture, design, sherwood fellows, catholicism, catholic, faith, ave Maria press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Anthony d'ambrosio Art and creativity are the driving forces behind Anthony D’Ambrosio’s writing and his consulting business. The poet and designer is the cofounder of Catholic Creatives, an international community of artists who want to bring about a new renaissance of beauty within the Church. D’Ambrosio believes even if they don’t realize it, all people are creative and pursue creative work.

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]]> The Soul of the Artist with Christine Valters Paintner https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/paintner 2cf90848-c5a8-45a6-8d7e-8734fdad7406 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:30:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 4 Ave Maria Press Christine Valters Paintner is a Catholic author and online abbess at the Abbey for the Arts, a virtual monastery offering classes and resources on contemplative practice and creative expression. She explains how we are called to see ourselves as artists in the world, not because we have marketable talents, but because the Lord is inviting us to create. Paintner explores how God surprises us with art in every form. 27:42 no Christine Valters Paintner is a Catholic author and online abbess at the Abbey for the Arts, a virtual monastery offering classes and resources on contemplative practice and creative expression. She explains how we are called to see ourselves as artists in the world, not because we have marketable talents, but because the Lord is inviting us to create. Paintner explores how God surprises us with art in every form. art, artists, artists way, Catholicism, architecture, Christine Paintner, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press Christine Valters Paintner is a Catholic author and online abbess at the Abbey for the Arts, a virtual monastery offering classes and resources on contemplative practice and creative expression. She explains how we are called to see ourselves as artists in the world, not because we have marketable talents, but because the Lord is inviting us to create. Paintner explores how God surprises us with art in every form.

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]]> Art Draws Us In with Liz Lev https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/art 06d6eaef-1b14-4765-baa0-c97cb9cb7df9 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 4 Ave Maria Press Elizabeth Lev, an art historian, author, tour guide, and college professor living in Rome, shares how art—especially the art of the Church—is the ultimate path to understanding what we believe and helps us see the continuity of the faith throughout history. Lev explains how art ultimately invites us to be drawn into its beauty and to contemplation of the divine. 29:53 no Elizabeth Lev, an art historian, author, tour guide, and college professor living in Rome, shares how art—especially the art of the Church—is the ultimate path to understanding what we believe and helps us see the continuity of the faith throughout history. Lev explains how art ultimately invites us to be drawn into its beauty and to contemplation of the divine. art, art history, catholicism, Rome, architecture, Liz Lev, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press Elizabeth Lev, an art historian, author, tour guide, and college professor living in Rome, shares how art—especially the art of the Church—is the ultimate path to understanding what we believe and helps us see the continuity of the faith throughout history. Lev explains how art ultimately invites us to be drawn into its beauty and to contemplation of the divine.

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]]> The Stuff of our Faith with Mike Aquilina https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/stuff 3a4af50a-5524-4979-8687-39ccb66047b7 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 4 Ave Maria Press Mike Aquilina, bestselling and award-winning author of A History of the Church in 100 Objects, relates how Catholics are a sacramental people, and objects such as the chains of St. Peter and the dome of the basilica named for him are significant to our understanding of faith. Aquilina also shares how ancient locations central to Christianity’s early development have helped him grow his love for the Lord. 31:20 no Mike Aquilina, bestselling and award-winning author of A History of the Church in 100 Objects, relates how Catholics are a sacramental people, and objects such as the chains of St. Peter and the dome of the basilica named for him are significant to our understanding of faith. Aquilina also shares how ancient locations central to Christianity’s early development have helped him grow his love for the Lord. catholicism, art, architecture, history, Mike Aquilina, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press Mike Aquilina, bestselling and award-winning author of A History of the Church in 100 Objects, relates how Catholics are a sacramental people, and objects such as the chains of St. Peter and the dome of the basilica named for him are significant to our understanding of faith. Aquilina also shares how ancient locations central to Christianity’s early development have helped him grow his love for the Lord.

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]]> Holy Week with Fr. John Burns https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/holyweek c272d1e5-a408-4ccd-9e1e-3b6a9fed66af Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press How can we more fully enter into the celebration of Triduum and Easter, the holiest days of the Church year? Fr. John Burns, author of Lift Up Your Heart, explains the liturgies for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday and offers ways we can experience these sacred days at home, even with public masses suspended because of COVID-19. 1:02:20 no How can we more fully enter into the celebration of Triduum and Easter, the holiest days of the Church year? Fr. John Burns, author of Lift Up Your Heart, explains the liturgies for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday and offers ways we can experience these sacred days at home, even with public masses suspended because of COVID-19. 6:47 - Holy Thursday 16:55 - Good Friday 28:13 - Holy Saturday 40:36 - Holy Week at Home Holy Week, Catholicism, Triduum, quarantine, Ave Maria Press, Fr. John Burns, Katie Prejean McGrady How can we more fully enter into the celebration of Triduum and Easter, the holiest days of the Church year? Fr. John Burns, author of Lift Up Your Heart, explains the liturgies for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday and offers ways we can experience these sacred days at home, even with public masses suspended because of COVID-19.

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40:36 - Holy Week at Home

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]]> Suffering goes Hand in Hand with Joy with Mary Lenaburg https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/suffering 33e93728-2b01-4c64-ab6d-8d171f4df2c2 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Mary Lenaburg, author of Be Brave in the Scared: How I Learned to Trust God during the Most Difficult Days of My Life, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how suffering and joy go hand-in-hand, especially during Lent. With a heart for hospitality, Lenaburg shares how her family joyfully lives life while always celebrating the memory of her daughter Courtney. 39:38 no Mary Lenaburg, author of Be Brave in the Scared: How I Learned to Trust God during the Most Difficult Days of My Life, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how suffering and joy go hand-in-hand, especially during Lent. With a heart for hospitality, Lenaburg shares how her family joyfully lives life while always celebrating the memory of her daughter Courtney. suffering, joy, bravery, lent, catholicism, faith, coronavirus, Mary Lenaburg, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores Mary Lenaburg, author of Be Brave in the Scared: How I Learned to Trust God during the Most Difficult Days of My Life, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how suffering and joy go hand-in-hand, especially during Lent. With a heart for hospitality, Lenaburg shares how her family joyfully lives life while always celebrating the memory of her daughter Courtney.

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]]> Our Mental Health Reboot https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/reboottrailer e0b13554-d2dd-44c1-bdcf-77b2705e9151 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Ave Maria Press wants to help with a new Ave Explores podcast mini-series that focuses on mental health. Host Katie Prejean McGrady revisits some of our panel of stress, anxiety, and mental health experts to help you cope. Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Tommy Tighe, Scott Weeman, and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., will help you end up mentally and spiritually stronger on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic. 5:06 no Let’s face it: We can all probably use a reboot right now. As the fight against COVID-19 continues around the world, more people are working at home, kids are attending classes online, we’re watching Mass on TV or the internet, and we could be suffering from the disease, quarantined, or sheltering in place. No doubt you’re mentally drained from the ever-changing crisis. Ave Maria Press wants to help with a new Ave Explores podcast mini-series that focuses on mental health. Host Katie Prejean McGrady revisits some of our panel of stress, anxiety, and mental health experts to help you cope. Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Tommy Tighe, Scott Weeman, and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., will help you end up mentally and spiritually stronger on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic. mental health, coronavirus, quarantine, shelter in place, catholicism, faith, catholic, ave Maria press Let’s face it: We can all probably use a reboot right now.

As the fight against COVID-19 continues around the world, more people are working at home, kids are attending classes online, we’re watching Mass on TV or the internet, and we could be suffering from the disease, quarantined, or sheltering in place. No doubt you’re mentally drained from the ever-changing crisis.

Ave Maria Press wants to help with a new Ave Explores podcast mini-series that focuses on mental health. Host Katie Prejean McGrady revisits some of our panel of stress, anxiety, and mental health experts to help you cope. Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Tommy Tighe, Scott Weeman, and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., will help you end up mentally and spiritually stronger on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic.

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As the fight against COVID-19 continues around the world, more people are working at home, kids are attending classes online, we’re watching Mass on TV or the internet, and we could be suffering from the disease, quarantined, or sheltering in place. No doubt you’re mentally drained from the ever-changing crisis.

Ave Maria Press wants to help with a new Ave Explores podcast mini-series that focuses on mental health. Host Katie Prejean McGrady revisits some of our panel of stress, anxiety, and mental health experts to help you cope. Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Tommy Tighe, Scott Weeman, and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., will help you end up mentally and spiritually stronger on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic.

]]> Our Common Humanity with Joyce Rupp https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/joyce 926e5cfd-93f6-41b1-8fcb-e74b098b9f6f Tue, 24 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Joyce Rupp, author of Jesus: Friend of My Soul, shares how the season of Lent is an invitation to love other people in more intentional ways, just as Jesus loves us. Rupp also relates how the COVID-19 crisis is a chance to be more aware of our common humanity, seeing Christ in each person we encounter. 32:32 no Joyce Rupp, author of Jesus: Friend of My Soul, shares how the season of Lent is an invitation to love other people in more intentional ways, just as Jesus loves us. Rupp also relates how the COVID-19 crisis is a chance to be more aware of our common humanity, seeing Christ in each person we encounter. catholic, catholicism, lent, Joyce Rupp, faith, coronavirus, covid-19, pandemic, lenten sacrifice, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press Joyce Rupp, author of Jesus: Friend of My Soul, shares how the season of Lent is an invitation to love other people in more intentional ways, just as Jesus loves us. Rupp also relates how the COVID-19 crisis is a chance to be more aware of our common humanity, seeing Christ in each person we encounter.

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]]> Lent is a Launchpad with Tommy McGrady https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/launchpad cf9cd4da-614d-4a3e-a2cf-3dbda691189f Tue, 17 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Tommy McGrady and Katie Prejean McGrady, coauthors of Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, discuss how young people can fully invest in the season of Lent. McGrady shares how fasting, prayer, and almsgiving can be the foundation of a fruitful spiritual life for teenagers long after Lent is complete. 32:09 no Tommy McGrady and Katie Prejean McGrady, coauthors of Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, discuss how young people can fully invest in the season of Lent. McGrady shares how fasting, prayer, and almsgiving can be the foundation of a fruitful spiritual life for teenagers long after Lent is complete. lent, catholic, catholicism, faith, lenten sacrifice, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, teens, teenagers, Catholic teens, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Tommy McGrady Tommy McGrady and Katie Prejean McGrady, coauthors of Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, discuss how young people can fully invest in the season of Lent. McGrady shares how fasting, prayer, and almsgiving can be the foundation of a fruitful spiritual life for teenagers long after Lent is complete.

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]]> What God Wants us to Do with Joel Stepanek https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/humility 068c810c-f379-4a99-8144-84d55acc458e Tue, 10 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Joel Stepanek, author of Chasing Humility: 8 Ways to Shape a Christian Heart, joins Katie Prejean McGrady to discuss how Lent can be fruitful if we pay attention to what God wants us to do with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Humility is the golden thread that ties together these Lenten practices. 30:23 no Joel Stepanek, author of Chasing Humility: 8 Ways to Shape a Christian Heart, joins Katie Prejean McGrady to discuss how Lent can be fruitful if we pay attention to what God wants us to do with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Humility is the golden thread that ties together these Lenten practices. lent, humility, sacrifice, faith, humble, Joel Stepanek, Life Teen, catholicism, catholic, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady Joel Stepanek, author of Chasing Humility: 8 Ways to Shape a Christian Heart, joins Katie Prejean McGrady to discuss how Lent can be fruitful if we pay attention to what God wants us to do with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Humility is the golden thread that ties together these Lenten practices.

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]]> Carrying Your Cross with Emily DeArdo https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/cross 32fff5ca-3906-481a-9fd5-290d284947be Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Emily DeArdo, author of Living Memento Mori: My Journey through the Stations of the Cross talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about her battle with cystic fibrosis and how it deeply affects her friendships, family life, and faith. Emily shares how carrying this cross helped her gain new insights into how to walk through any desert, especially the forty days of Lent. 38:04 no Emily DeArdo, author of Living Memento Mori: My Journey through the Stations of the Cross talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about her battle with cystic fibrosis and how it deeply affects her friendships, family life, and faith. Emily shares how carrying this cross helped her gain new insights into how to walk through any desert, especially the forty days of Lent. cystic fibrosis, faith, Catholicism, Lent, Ave Maria Press, Memento Mori, Stations of the Cross, the Cross, Emily DeArdo, Katie Prejean McGrady Emily DeArdo, author of Living Memento Mori: My Journey through the Stations of the Cross talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about her battle with cystic fibrosis and how it deeply affects her friendships, family life, and faith. Emily shares how carrying this cross helped her gain new insights into how to walk through any desert, especially the forty days of Lent.

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]]> You Can't Mess Up Lent with Gary Zimak https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/cantmessup 677cbb4b-912b-4d03-a4c9-7b6230e30c73 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Gary Zimak, “worry” expert and author of Give Up Worry for Lent! 40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ, chats with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to avoid becoming over scrupulous and reassures us that we can’t really ruin the forty days of Lent if we keep our priorities straight. 25:23 no Gary Zimak, “worry” expert and author of "Give Up Worry for Lent! 40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ" chats with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to avoid becoming over scrupulous and reassures us that we can’t really ruin the forty days of Lent if we keep our priorities straight. lent, worry, anxiety, stress, Catholic, Catholicism, faith, prayer, fast, give alms, Gary Zimak, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady Gary Zimak, “worry” expert and author of "Give Up Worry for Lent! 40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ" chats with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to avoid becoming over scrupulous and reassures us that we can’t really ruin the forty days of Lent if we keep our priorities straight.

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]]> Giving Up Starts with Giving with Deacon Greg Kandra https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/lent1 efa56c67-0c5f-4b9c-8268-90671462f4c8 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 03:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Deacon Greg Kandra talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how the practice up giving up something in Lent actually starts with giving. Kandra also shares insights into the Lenten devotional Daily Devotions for Lent 2020 and what he’s going to focus on doing during Lent this year. 24:53 no Deacon Greg Kandra talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how the practice up giving up something in Lent actually starts with giving. Kandra also shares insights into the Lenten devotional Daily Devotions for Lent 2020 and what he’s going to focus on doing during Lent this year. lent, catholic, catholicism, the deacon's bench, ave Maria press, ave explores, Katie Prejean McGrady, faith, lenten miniseries Deacon Greg Kandra talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how the practice up giving up something in Lent actually starts with giving. Kandra also shares insights into the Lenten devotional Daily Devotions for Lent 2020 and what he’s going to focus on doing during Lent this year.

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]]> The Power of Healing with Sister Miriam James Heidland & Fr. John Burns https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/forgiveness 81401ec1-b914-41ae-a06b-f9897c4b99d3 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Catholic authors and speakers Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., and Fr. John Burns talk about the basic need everyone has to seek healing. Whether it’s from wounds, slights, or deep and long-lasting trauma, the need for healing is directly tied to living a mentally healthy life. Our conversation explores ways to rest in the healing power of God’s mercy, forgiveness, and love. 54:45 no Catholic authors and speakers Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., and Fr. John Burns talk about the basic need everyone has to seek healing. Whether it’s from wounds, slights, or deep and long-lasting trauma, the need for healing is directly tied to living a mentally healthy life. Our conversation explores ways to rest in the healing power of God’s mercy, forgiveness, and love. mental health, healing, forgiveness, peace, comfort, faith, Catholicism, Catholic, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Sister Miriam, Fr. John Catholic authors and speakers Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., and Fr. John Burns talk about the basic need everyone has to seek healing. Whether it’s from wounds, slights, or deep and long-lasting trauma, the need for healing is directly tied to living a mentally healthy life. Our conversation explores ways to rest in the healing power of God’s mercy, forgiveness, and love.

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]]> Finding Hope in the Midst of Loss with Tommy Tighe https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/tommytighe be786b69-dcb6-4753-ab18-e87ff69124b5 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Tommy Tighe is a counselor, author, and podcast and TV host, but he would tell you his most important title is husband and father. In this episode, Tighe shares about the struggle of losing a child and how he, his wife, and their four other sons have lived with their grief, maintained their faith. and remained mentally healthy. 58:09 no Tommy Tighe is a counselor, author, and podcast and TV host, but he would tell you his most important title is husband and father. In this episode, Tighe shares about the struggle of losing a child and how he, his wife, and their four other sons have lived with their grief, maintained their faith. and remained mentally healthy. Tommy also offers insight on how to help those who are struggling with grief, what it means to "feel your feelings," and how faith has been a foundation upon which healing has been found. mental health, faith, Catholicism, grief, healing, loss, Tommy Tighe, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores Tommy Tighe is a counselor, author, and podcast and TV host, but he would tell you his most important title is husband and father. In this episode, Tighe shares about the struggle of losing a child and how he, his wife, and their four other sons have lived with their grief, maintained their faith. and remained mentally healthy. Tommy also offers insight on how to help those who are struggling with grief, what it means to "feel your feelings," and how faith has been a foundation upon which healing has been found.

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]]> Helping Teens be Mentally Healthy with Roy Petitfils https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/roy 88b44e6e-01b4-478c-ae2e-f0b2afdab9d8 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Roy Petitfils counsels teenagers struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, and stress. In this episode, he gives an overview of what teens are facing, how screens and social media are influencing teenagers and their mental health today, and how all of us can have open and fruitful conversations about mental health challenges. 50:27 no Roy Petitfils counsels teenagers struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, and stress. In this episode, he gives an overview of what teens are facing, how screens and social media are influencing teenagers and their mental health today, and how all of us can have open and fruitful conversations about mental health challenges. mental health, stress, anxiety, Catholicism, faith, hope, healing, teens, depression, anxiety, Roy Petitfils, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady Roy Petitfils counsels teenagers struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, and stress. In this episode, he gives an overview of what teens are facing, how screens and social media are influencing teenagers and their mental health today, and how all of us can have open and fruitful conversations about mental health challenges.

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]]> Give Up Worry with Gary Zimak https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/garyzimak 20c72372-808a-49ce-b848-dd274ec0bb5b Tue, 14 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Catholic speaker, author, and "worry expert” Gary Zimak discusses what it’s like to live with anxiety, and helps explain ways chronic worriers can find peace, comfort, and relinquish control to Jesus. 36:32 no Catholic speaker, author, and "worry expert” Gary Zimak discusses what it’s like to live with anxiety, and helps explain ways chronic worriers can find peace, comfort, and relinquish control to Jesus. Faith, Anxiety, Catholicism, Stress, Worry, Katie Prejean McGrady, Gary Zimak, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores Catholic speaker, author, and "worry expert” Gary Zimak discusses what it’s like to live with anxiety, and helps explain ways chronic worriers can find peace, comfort, and relinquish control to Jesus.

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]]> Introducing Season 2 of Ave Explores https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/season2trailer 6eeaf4db-3948-4180-90e8-076e70b4a883 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Katie Prejean McGrady is back to give a snapshot of the upcoming season of Ave Explores, as we take a look at stress, anxiety, and mental health. 8:43 no Katie Prejean McGrady gives a snapshot of the topic for the upcoming season of Ave Explores, taking a look at stress, anxiety, and mental health. This season includes interviews with Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Tommy Tighe, and more, along with articles from professional counselors, psychologists, and doctors. Subscribe to Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health here (https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/signup/): mental health, stress, anxiety, Catholicism, faith, hope, healing, friendship, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady Katie Prejean McGrady gives a snapshot of the topic for the upcoming season of Ave Explores, taking a look at stress, anxiety, and mental health.

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]]> Episode 8: Mary on the Journey with Us https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/8 b26ddd02-1919-468f-85ed-0e9822f44a6b Wed, 13 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie summarizes the Ave Explores Mary series, highlighting the key points made by all the guests on Season 1 of the podcast. 22:17 no Katie summarizes the Ave Explores Mary series, highlighting the key points made by all the guests on Season 1 of the podcast and insights gained about the role Mary plays in our lives. Mary, Our Lady, Catholic, Ave Maria Press, Catholicism, Faith, Jesus, Blessed Mother, Katie Prejean McGrady Katie summarizes the Ave Explores Mary series, highlighting the key points made by all the guests on Season 1 of the podcast and insights gained about the role Mary plays in our lives.

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]]> Many Hail Marys at a Time with Kristin Reilly https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/6 c34aae4e-19d5-41b9-86d5-a1d489da8646 Sat, 02 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie visits with Kristin Reilly, a working mom with 7 kids, a career in finance, and an online ministry that brings hundreds of people together on Instagram Live every morning to pray the rosary together. 29:25 no Katie visits with Kristin Reilly, a working mom with 7 kids, a career in finance, and an online ministry that brings hundreds of people together on Instagram Live every morning to pray the rosary together. Rosary, Mary, Catholic, Our Lady, Blessed Mother, Catholicism, Many Hail Marys, Hail Mary, Katie Prejean McGrady, Kristen Reilly Katie visits with Kristin Reilly, a working mom with 7 kids, a career in finance, and an online ministry that brings hundreds of people together on Instagram Live every morning to pray the rosary together.

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]]> Making a Holy Family with J.D. Flynn https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/5 63ef3707-00b5-4ae3-85a2-7583a2b5be3d Tue, 29 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie sits down with J.D. Flynn, Editor-in-Chief of Catholic News Agency and co-host of the popular Catholic podcast, The Editor's Desk from CNA, to talk about the Blessed Mother's importance to his family, how praying a rosary every evening has helped him be a better husband and father, and he puts on his "Canon Lawyer hat" to help give tips on how to explain Mary to non-Catholics. 27:35 no Katie sits down with J.D. Flynn, Editor-in-Chief of Catholic News Agency and co-host of the popular Catholic podcast, The Editor's Desk from CNA, to talk about the Blessed Mother's importance to his family, how praying a rosary every evening has helped him be a better husband and father, and he puts on his "Canon Lawyer hat" to help give tips on how to explain Mary to non-Catholics. Catholic, Mary, Blessed Mother, Our Lady, Ave Maria Press, JD Flynn, Katie Prejean McGrady, Catholicism, Faith, Ave Explores Katie sits down with J.D. Flynn, Editor-in-Chief of Catholic News Agency and co-host of the popular Catholic podcast, The Editor's Desk from CNA, to talk about the Blessed Mother's importance to his family, how praying a rosary every evening has helped him be a better husband and father, and he puts on his "Canon Lawyer hat" to help give tips on how to explain Mary to non-Catholics.

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]]> At the foot of the Cross with Leticia Ochoa Adams https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/4 fbac6e21-8bbb-4e45-beb6-4b7cb5adeca0 Sat, 26 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie visits with Leticia Ochoa Adams, a wife, mom, and speaker from Texas, who shares about grief, hope, and faith following the suicide of her son and how we can look to Mary as mother and comforter during the darkest days. 32:41 no Katie visits with Leticia Ochoa Adams, a wife, mom, and speaker from Texas, who shares about grief, hope, and faith following the suicide of her son and how we can look to Mary as mother and comforter during the darkest days. Mary, Faith, Catholicism, Catholic, Our Lady, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Grief, Suicide, The Cross, Leticia Adams, Katie Prejean McGrady Katie visits with Leticia Ochoa Adams, a wife, mom, and speaker from Texas, who shares about grief, hope, and faith following the suicide of her son and how we can look to Mary as mother and comforter during the darkest days.

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]]> Mary in the life of a priest with Fr. Anthony Sciarappa https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/3 87383a8c-829b-4a0c-8d45-5e2f5a403fad Tue, 22 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie Prejean McGrady and “Pittsburgh’s Okayest Priest” Fr. Anthony Sciarappa chat about how his devotion to the Blessed Mother grew in the seminary and how we can welcome Mary into our prayer life. 26:19 no Katie Prejean McGrady and “Pittsburgh’s Okayest Priest” Fr. Anthony Sciarappa, host of the popular Catholic podcast "Clerically Speaking," (http://www.clericallyspeaking.com)chat about how his devotion to the Blessed Mother grew while he was in seminary and how we can all welcome Mary into our prayer life. Mary, Ave Maria Press, Catholic, Catholicism, Faith, Blessed Mother, Our Lady, Katie Prejean McGrady, Fr. Anthony Sciarappa, Clerically Speaking Katie Prejean McGrady and “Pittsburgh’s Okayest Priest” Fr. Anthony Sciarappa, host of the popular Catholic podcast "Clerically Speaking," chat about how his devotion to the Blessed Mother grew while he was in seminary and how we can all welcome Mary into our prayer life.

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]]> Trusting Providence with Meg Hunter-Kilmer https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/2 2b835c71-1d1b-40f2-b394-3a7a0f1c66ea Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie chats with Meg Hunter-Kilmer, the "Hobo for Christ," about trusting in God's will. 33:58 no Katie Prejean McGrady and Meg Hunter-Kilmer talk about what it’s like to travel all the time (especially when living out of your car), how to trust in God’s providence, and how Mary is an example of what radical trust in God can, and does, look like. Mary, Catholic, Catholicism, Faith, Katie Prejean McGrady, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Blessed Mother, Our Lady Katie Prejean McGrady and Meg Hunter-Kilmer talk about what it’s like to travel all the time (especially when living out of your car), how to trust in God’s providence, and how Mary is an example of what radical trust in God can, and does, look like.

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]]> Mary and the Pears with Jeannie Gaffigan https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/1 bbd22e0b-f0ed-4bf3-8c57-4b0afeb06769 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie talks with Jeannie Gaffigan, director, producer, comedy writer, mom of five, and wife of Jim Gaffigan. 31:02 no A pear-sized brain tumor helped director, producer, and comedy writer Jeannie Gaffigan draw closer to the Blessed Mother. In this first Ave Explores podcast, Gaffigan, wife of comedian Jim Gaffigan, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about praying the Rosary alone and with her family and how her illness helped her grow in her faith. Gaffigan’s new book, When Life Gives You Pears (https://amzn.to/2OCP6kG), was just recently released. Jeannie Gaffigan, When Life Gives You Pears, Faith, Mary, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Katie Prejean McGrady, Jim Gaffigan, Comedy, Catholic, Catholicism, Tumors, Pears A pear-sized brain tumor helped director, producer, and comedy writer Jeannie Gaffigan draw closer to the Blessed Mother. In this first Ave Explores podcast, Gaffigan, wife of comedian Jim Gaffigan, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about praying the Rosary alone and with her family and how her illness helped her grow in her faith. Gaffigan’s new book, When Life Gives You Pears, was just recently released.

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