web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:41:03 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Explores - Episodes Tagged with “Cfr” https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/tags/cfr Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -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 Lent Makes Us Fully Alive with Fr. Tim Anastos https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslent2024anastos 8a461f06-1276-400c-bad7-dff32fad007b Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 23 Ave Maria Press Fr. Tim Anastos, author and assistant chaplain at the St. John Paul II Newman Center at the University of Illinois, highlights how Lent offers us an opportunity to become fully alive in Christ Jesus. Through our weeks of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we have experienced the love of the Lord in distinct and profound ways. Now, as Holy Week unfolds and we participate in the liturgies of the Triduum, we witness the culmination of these graces and how they reveal that life is worth living with Jesus Christ. 36:36 no Fr. Tim Anastos, author and assistant chaplain at the St. John Paul II Newman Center at the University of Illinois, highlights how Lent offers us an opportunity to become fully alive in Christ Jesus. Through our weeks of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we have experienced the love of the Lord in distinct and profound ways. Now, as Holy Week unfolds and we participate in the liturgies of the Triduum, we witness the culmination of these graces and how they reveal that life is worth living with Jesus Christ. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Lent 2024, Made for Heaven journal, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, Katie Prejean McGrady, Claire and Mike Couche, Manny Gonzalez, Tanner Kalina, Fr. Tim Anastos, Mark Hart Fr. Tim Anastos, author and assistant chaplain at the St. John Paul II Newman Center at the University of Illinois, highlights how Lent offers us an opportunity to become fully alive in Christ Jesus. Through our weeks of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we have experienced the love of the Lord in distinct and profound ways. Now, as Holy Week unfolds and we participate in the liturgies of the Triduum, we witness the culmination of these graces and how they reveal that life is worth living with Jesus Christ.

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]]> The Eucharist Can Revive Our Lent with Tanner Kalina https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslent2024kalina 3454656d-0c9c-4f46-b64b-7fa79134309b Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:30:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 23 Ave Maria Press In this sacred season, our ultimate aim is to draw nearer to Christ. And what better way to achieve this closeness than by physically spending time with him in the presence of the Eucharist? Join Tanner Kalina, a passionate Eucharistic missionary for the National Eucharistic Revival, as he demonstrates how Lent is the perfect time to seek the Lord's presence. Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, Tanner reveals how this season offers a unique opportunity for the Lord to manifest his love, mercy, and kindness to us. Lent is about having—and maybe doing—less to create space for the Lord to pour out his abundance upon us. This episode shares how we can allow the Eucharist to become our ultimate source of what more the Lord hopes to give 32:26 no In this sacred season, our ultimate aim is to draw nearer to Christ. And what better way to achieve this closeness than by physically spending time with him in the presence of the Eucharist? Join Tanner Kalina, a passionate Eucharistic missionary for the National Eucharistic Revival, as he demonstrates how Lent is the perfect time to seek the Lord's presence. Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, Tanner reveals how this season offers a unique opportunity for the Lord to manifest his love, mercy, and kindness to us. Lent is about having—and maybe doing—less to create space for the Lord to pour out his abundance upon us. This episode shares how we can allow the Eucharist to become our ultimate source of what more the Lord hopes to give We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Lent 2024, Made for Heaven journal, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, Katie Prejean McGrady, Claire and Mike Couche, Manny Gonzalez, Tanner Kalina, Fr. Tim Anastos, Mark Hart In this sacred season, our ultimate aim is to draw nearer to Christ. And what better way to achieve this closeness than by physically spending time with him in the presence of the Eucharist?

Join Tanner Kalina, a passionate Eucharistic missionary for the National Eucharistic Revival, as he demonstrates how Lent is the perfect time to seek the Lord's presence. Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, Tanner reveals how this season offers a unique opportunity for the Lord to manifest his love, mercy, and kindness to us.

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Join Tanner Kalina, a passionate Eucharistic missionary for the National Eucharistic Revival, as he demonstrates how Lent is the perfect time to seek the Lord's presence. Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, Tanner reveals how this season offers a unique opportunity for the Lord to manifest his love, mercy, and kindness to us.

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]]> Lent Reveals Our Weakness with Sr. Orianne Pietra René, FSP https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslent2024sisterorianne 68531f85-1e33-49f8-a76f-7c16a77f289b Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 23 Ave Maria Press The further we get into Lent, the more likely it is that we have run into some—or many—missteps and pitfalls. While this can feel discouraging, Sr. Orianne Pietra René, FSP, a passionate social media evangelist, helps us understand how when Lent is “hard” and we feel weak, that is precisely when the Lord shows up to do great things within us. Our poverty in Lent becomes God’s strength and glory. 25:31 no The further we get into Lent, the more likely it is that we have run into some—or many—missteps and pitfalls. While this can feel discouraging, Sr. Orianne Pietra René, FSP, a passionate social media evangelist, helps us understand how when Lent is “hard” and we feel weak, that is precisely when the Lord shows up to do great things within us. Our poverty in Lent becomes God’s strength and glory. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Lent 2024, Made for Heaven journal, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, Sr. Orianne Pietra René, FSP, Katie Prejean McGrady, Claire and Mike Couche, Manny Gonzalez, Tanner Kalina, Fr. Tim Anastos, Mark Hart The further we get into Lent, the more likely it is that we have run into some—or many—missteps and pitfalls.

While this can feel discouraging, Sr. Orianne Pietra René, FSP, a passionate social media evangelist, helps us understand how when Lent is “hard” and we feel weak, that is precisely when the Lord shows up to do great things within us. Our poverty in Lent becomes God’s strength and glory.

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While this can feel discouraging, Sr. Orianne Pietra René, FSP, a passionate social media evangelist, helps us understand how when Lent is “hard” and we feel weak, that is precisely when the Lord shows up to do great things within us. Our poverty in Lent becomes God’s strength and glory.

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]]> Let the Lord Purify You in Lent with Manny Gonzalez https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslent2024gonzalez ee574219-a4a2-46ed-ae56-502073040b23 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 23 Ave Maria Press Join Emmanuel “Manny” Gonzalez, a graduate student at Franciscan University of Steubenville, as he shows how, despite our best intentions, we can inadvertently introduce a false sense of control into our lives through Lenten spiritual practices or even in our general spiritual journey. Without realizing it, we can squeeze the Lord out of our lives even as we do good and holy deeds. Manny shows us how to avoid this pitfall so that we can walk into Lent willing to let go of everything for the Lord and find ourselves with much more than we surrendered. 31:41 no Join Emmanuel “Manny” Gonzalez, a graduate student at Franciscan University of Steubenville, as he shows how, despite our best intentions, we can inadvertently introduce a false sense of control into our lives through Lenten spiritual practices or even in our general spiritual journey. Without realizing it, we can squeeze the Lord out of our lives even as we do good and holy deeds. Manny shows us how to avoid this pitfall so that we can walk into Lent willing to let go of everything for the Lord and find ourselves with much more than we surrendered. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Lent 2024, Made for Heaven journal, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, Katie Prejean McGrady, Claire and Mike Couche, Manny Gonzalez, Tanner Kalina, Fr. Tim Anastos, Mark Hart Join Emmanuel “Manny” Gonzalez, a graduate student at Franciscan University of Steubenville, as he shows how, despite our best intentions, we can inadvertently introduce a false sense of control into our lives through Lenten spiritual practices or even in our general spiritual journey. Without realizing it, we can squeeze the Lord out of our lives even as we do good and holy deeds. Manny shows us how to avoid this pitfall so that we can walk into Lent willing to let go of everything for the Lord and find ourselves with much more than we surrendered.

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]]> Keeping Lent Simple with Claire and Mike Couche of Finding Philothea https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslent2024couche c2c6e5c9-7855-45a6-b968-d7b8990d4617 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 23 Ave Maria Press Do you ever have BIG plans for Lent, only to feel overwhelmed as the weeks go on? Claire and Mike Couche, founders of Finding Philothea, share how embracing simplicity—through carving out time for prayer, focusing on small acts of fasting, and learning generosity through acts of service—can wield greater impact than grand gestures of repentance and self-denial. When we complicate Lent, our practices can muddy the waters and make this time of prayerful rest overly stressful. When we keep Lent simple, however, we can see that it’s a time to prepare us for Heaven. 33:24 no Do you ever have BIG plans for Lent, only to feel overwhelmed as the weeks go on? Claire and Mike Couche, founders of Finding Philothea, share how embracing simplicity—through carving out time for prayer, focusing on small acts of fasting, and learning generosity through acts of service—can wield greater impact than grand gestures of repentance and self-denial. When we complicate Lent, our practices can muddy the waters and make this time of prayerful rest overly stressful. When we keep Lent simple, however, we can see that it’s a time to prepare us for Heaven. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Lent 2024, Made for Heaven journal, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, Katie Prejean McGrady, Claire and Mike Couche, Manny Gonzalez, Tanner Kalina, Fr. Tim Anastos, Mark Hart Do you ever have BIG plans for Lent, only to feel overwhelmed as the weeks go on?

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Claire and Mike Couche, founders of Finding Philothea, share how embracing simplicity—through carving out time for prayer, focusing on small acts of fasting, and learning generosity through acts of service—can wield greater impact than grand gestures of repentance and self-denial. When we complicate Lent, our practices can muddy the waters and make this time of prayerful rest overly stressful. When we keep Lent simple, however, we can see that it’s a time to prepare us for Heaven.

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]]> Lent isn't Just for Easter with Mark Hart https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslent2024hart 0c62d664-adc9-4c2e-8061-4439a86bbd95 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 23 Ave Maria Press What’s the purpose of Lent? It’s a simple question, and one Mark Hart answers in a very honest and straightforward way: Lent prepares us for heaven. If we view Lent merely as a spiritual bootcamp to get ready for Easter, we will miss out on all the season has to offer. However, by approaching Lent with a broader perspective, we'll realize that these forty days can prepare us not only for the rest of our lives but also for the joys of heaven. 38:41 no What’s the purpose of Lent? It’s a simple question, and one Mark Hart answers in a very honest and straightforward way: Lent prepares us for heaven. If we view Lent merely as a spiritual bootcamp to get ready for Easter, we will miss out on all the season has to offer. However, by approaching Lent with a broader perspective, we'll realize that these forty days can prepare us not only for the rest of our lives but also for the joys of heaven. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Lent 2024, Made for Heaven journal, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, Katie Prejean McGrady, Claire and Mike Couche, Manny Gonzalez, Tanner Kalina, Fr. Tim Anastos, Mark Hart What’s the purpose of Lent? It’s a simple question, and one Mark Hart answers in a very honest and straightforward way: Lent prepares us for heaven. If we view Lent merely as a spiritual bootcamp to get ready for Easter, we will miss out on all the season has to offer. However, by approaching Lent with a broader perspective, we'll realize that these forty days can prepare us not only for the rest of our lives but also for the joys of heaven.

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]]> What’s the purpose of Lent? It’s a simple question, and one Mark Hart answers in a very honest and straightforward way: Lent prepares us for heaven. If we view Lent merely as a spiritual bootcamp to get ready for Easter, we will miss out on all the season has to offer. However, by approaching Lent with a broader perspective, we'll realize that these forty days can prepare us not only for the rest of our lives but also for the joys of heaven.

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]]> The Wilderness of Lent with Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslent2024torres 1ea75904-298f-4ae6-8997-a9e49dba2123 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 23 Ave Maria Press When Ash Wednesday rolls around, many of us are ready—even excited—to start our Lenten resolution. However, as the weeks go by, our resolve can wane. What do we do when our Lenten practices become challenging to maintain? Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, the author of Made for Heaven, offers us a way to enter this season as he explains why he felt called to write about going into the wilderness of Lent with a willing spirit and a ready heart. If we “fight” Lent, we close ourselves off to God’s greater plan for these forty days. If we go into the desert remembering that Jesus went there first, we will see growth in our faithfulness. 29:27 no When Ash Wednesday rolls around, many of us are ready—even excited—to start our Lenten resolution. However, as the weeks go by, our resolve can wane. What do we do when our Lenten practices become challenging to maintain? Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, the author of Made for Heaven, offers us a way to enter this season as he explains why he felt called to write about going into the wilderness of Lent with a willing spirit and a ready heart. If we “fight” Lent, we close ourselves off to God’s greater plan for these forty days. If we go into the desert remembering that Jesus went there first, we will see growth in our faithfulness. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Lent 2024, Made for Heaven journal, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, Katie Prejean McGrady, Claire and Mike Couche, Manny Gonzalez, Tanner Kalina, Fr. Tim Anastos, Mark Hart When Ash Wednesday rolls around, many of us are ready—even excited—to start our Lenten resolution. However, as the weeks go by, our resolve can wane. What do we do when our Lenten practices become challenging to maintain?

Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, the author of Made for Heaven, offers us a way to enter this season as he explains why he felt called to write about going into the wilderness of Lent with a willing spirit and a ready heart. If we “fight” Lent, we close ourselves off to God’s greater plan for these forty days. If we go into the desert remembering that Jesus went there first, we will see growth in our faithfulness.

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Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, the author of Made for Heaven, offers us a way to enter this season as he explains why he felt called to write about going into the wilderness of Lent with a willing spirit and a ready heart. If we “fight” Lent, we close ourselves off to God’s greater plan for these forty days. If we go into the desert remembering that Jesus went there first, we will see growth in our faithfulness.

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]]> Evaluating Relationships for Lent with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslent2024garrett a171a4de-5ff6-4323-acb3-454226b4c64e Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 23 Ave Maria Press As we approach Ash Wednesday, the question on every faithful Christian's mind is, "What should I do to make this Lent an intentional time to grow closer to God?" In this episode, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, offers a new focus to this sacred season by encouraging us to examine the very fabric of our relationships—with ourselves, with others, and most importantly, with God. She provides practical advice on how intentional fasting, heartfelt prayer, and compassionate almsgiving can be tools to strengthen our most important connections. Through this, you will learn that going into Lent “blind” won’t set you up for success, but going into Lent “examined” can lead you to a preview of Heaven. 36:57 no As we approach Ash Wednesday, the question on every faithful Christian's mind is, "What should I do to make this Lent an intentional time to grow closer to God?" In this episode, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, offers a new focus to this sacred season by encouraging us to examine the very fabric of our relationships—with ourselves, with others, and most importantly, with God. She provides practical advice on how intentional fasting, heartfelt prayer, and compassionate almsgiving can be tools to strengthen our most important connections. Through this, you will learn that going into Lent “blind” won’t set you up for success, but going into Lent “examined” can lead you to a preview of Heaven. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Lent 2024, Made for Heaven journal, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, Katie Prejean McGrady, Claire and Mike Couche, Manny Gonzalez, Tanner Kalina, Fr. Tim Anastos, Mark Hart As we approach Ash Wednesday, the question on every faithful Christian's mind is, "What should I do to make this Lent an intentional time to grow closer to God?" In this episode, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, offers a new focus to this sacred season by encouraging us to examine the very fabric of our relationships—with ourselves, with others, and most importantly, with God. She provides practical advice on how intentional fasting, heartfelt prayer, and compassionate almsgiving can be tools to strengthen our most important connections. Through this, you will learn that going into Lent “blind” won’t set you up for success, but going into Lent “examined” can lead you to a preview of Heaven.

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]]> Week Four of Prepare Your Heart: Holding Jesus like Mary in Advent with Sr. Zelie Maria Louis, SV https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresadvent2023sisterzeliemarialouissv a7f04789-fdd3-426a-844f-6507d68ae6d0 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 22 Ave Maria Press Mary opened her arms to the child Jesus, and we are called to do the same. Sr. Zelie Maria Louis, a Sister of Life serving pregnant women in Manhattan, reflects on how we can look to Mary as a perfect example of holiness and love of the Lord in the final days of Advent. 36:20 no Mary opened her arms to the child Jesus, and we are called to do the same. Sr. Zelie Maria Louis, a Sister of Life serving pregnant women in Manhattan, reflects on how we can look to Mary as a perfect example of holiness and love of the Lord in the final days of Advent. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Prepare Your Heart, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Katie Prejean McGrady, Bobby and Jackie Angel, Sr. Zelie Maria Louis, SV, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Advent prayer journal Mary opened her arms to the child Jesus, and we are called to do the same. Sr. Zelie Maria Louis, a Sister of Life serving pregnant women in Manhattan, reflects on how we can look to Mary as a perfect example of holiness and love of the Lord in the final days of Advent.

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]]> Week Three of Prepare Your Heart: Building a Home like Joseph with Bobby and Jackie Angel https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresadvent2023bobbyandjackieangel ec570bd5-d655-4900-9994-f1deabd54d8f Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 22 Ave Maria Press Jackie and Bobby Angel, authors, speakers, and podcasters, share how the spirit of hospitality and a charism of welcome are essential in order to enter into Advent. When we open our homes to others, and when we work to build a home of love, we are embracing the spirit of St. Joseph. 39:16 no Jackie and Bobby Angel, authors, speakers, and podcasters, share how the spirit of hospitality and a charism of welcome are essential in order to enter into Advent. When we open our homes to others, and when we work to build a home of love, we are embracing the spirit of St. Joseph. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Prepare Your Heart Advent journal, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Jackie and Bobby Angel, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Sr. Zelie Maria Louis, SV, St. Joseph, preparing for Christmas, Advent season Jackie and Bobby Angel, authors, speakers, and podcasters, share how the spirit of hospitality and a charism of welcome are essential in order to enter into Advent. When we open our homes to others, and when we work to build a home of love, we are embracing the spirit of St. Joseph.

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]]> Week Two of Prepare Your Heart: Holy Witnesses in Advent with Meg Hunter-Kilmer https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresadvent2023hunterkilmer 93f35e48-e54d-42ea-965c-78cdd73b4d50 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 22 Ave Maria Press Meg Hunter-Kilmer offers insights into how the stories of the saints can help us more purposefully enter into Advent, preparing our hearts with the witness of faithful men and women who have spent their lives preparing to meet Jesus. 39:04 no Meg Hunter-Kilmer offers insights into how the stories of the saints can help us more purposefully enter into Advent, preparing our hearts with the witness of faithful men and women who have spent their lives preparing to meet Jesus. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores Advent 2023, Prepare Your Heart, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Katie Prejean McGrady, Bobby Angel, Jackie Angel, Advent prayer and meditation journal Meg Hunter-Kilmer offers insights into how the stories of the saints can help us more purposefully enter into Advent, preparing our hearts with the witness of faithful men and women who have spent their lives preparing to meet Jesus.

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]]> Week One of Prepare Your Heart: Preparing for Nazareth Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresadvent2023 e6ef35a2-3c26-4004-b5c8-9be7950a4531 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 22 Ave Maria Press Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, author of Prepare Your Heart, explains how the season of Advent is a chance to enter into the heart of Nazareth, a place of respite, rest, and formation. At the beginning of the liturgical year, it’s so easy to become consumed with the busyness of the season, the work that must be done for Christmas, and we can forget how this is ultimately a time to prepare to welcome Jesus. Fr. Agustino explains how when we purposefully prepare our hearts, we are joyfully anticipating the gift of Christmas in the best way possible. 44:49 no Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, author of Prepare Your Heart, explains how the season of Advent is a chance to enter into the heart of Nazareth, a place of respite, rest, and formation. At the beginning of the liturgical year, it’s so easy to become consumed with the busyness of the season, the work that must be done for Christmas, and we can forget how this is ultimately a time to prepare to welcome Jesus. Fr. Agustino explains how when we purposefully prepare our hearts, we are joyfully anticipating the gift of Christmas in the best way possible. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, Prepare Your Heart, Advent 2023, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, the way to Nazareth, Jackie and Bobby Angel, Meg Hunter Kilmer, Sr. Zelie Maria Louis, SV Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, author of Prepare Your Heart, explains how the season of Advent is a chance to enter into the heart of Nazareth, a place of respite, rest, and formation. At the beginning of the liturgical year, it’s so easy to become consumed with the busyness of the season, the work that must be done for Christmas, and we can forget how this is ultimately a time to prepare to welcome Jesus. Fr. Agustino explains how when we purposefully prepare our hearts, we are joyfully anticipating the gift of Christmas in the best way possible.

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]]> The Eucharist Leads Us to the Poor with Fr. Malachy Napier, CFR https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexplorestheeucharistnapier f3d51282-76d7-497f-ae8f-0de3efdb5ad0 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 20 Ave Maria Press Fr. Malachy Napier, CFR, talks about how the Eucharist compels us to take what we receive and go out into the world to serve those who are forgotten, hurting, and alone by loving them like Jesus. 48:21 no Fr. Malachy Napier, CFR, talks about how the Eucharist compels us to take what we receive and go out into the world to serve those who are forgotten, hurting, and alone by loving them like Jesus. Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores the Eucharist, Katie, Prejean McGrady, Fr. Malachy Napier, CFR, servant heart, encounter Jesus in the Eucharist, love others better, body blood soul and divinity, engaging with our brothers and sisters in need, source and summit of the Catholic faith Fr. Malachy Napier, CFR, talks about how the Eucharist compels us to take what we receive and go out into the world to serve those who are forgotten, hurting, and alone by loving them like Jesus.

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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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]]> Finding Ourselves in Easter with Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslent2023torres 23e28506-ef31-4c14-92e4-72812a5d828c Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 19 Ave Maria Press In this week's episode, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, talks with Katie about finding ourselves in the Easter story. He says that when we embrace an authentic relationship with Christ, we can see how our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving have given space for him to dwell in our hearts. 36:11 no In this week's episode, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, talks with Katie about finding ourselves in the Easter story. He says that when we embrace an authentic relationship with Christ, we can see how our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving have given space for him to dwell in our hearts. Ave Maria Press, Fr. John Burns, Return, guided Lent journal for prayer and meditation, Lent, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, Adore, Lift Up You Heart, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR In this week's episode, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, talks with Katie about finding ourselves in the Easter story. He says that when we embrace an authentic relationship with Christ, we can see how our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving have given space for him to dwell in our hearts.

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