web02.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:32:04 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Explores - Episodes Tagged with “Pete Burak” https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/tags/pete%20burak Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -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 Easter: Feast after the Fast with Laura Kelly Fanucci https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslentwithfrpatrickmarybriscoeopfanucci 34db1e2f-23aa-4999-ae81-8e48ba22978b Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 32 Ave Maria Press We usually arrive at Easter ready to stop "counting the days" of Lent and happy to end our fasting. Laura Kelly Fanucci's new Easter devotional, Living Easter encourages us to enter the 50 days of Easter with the same focus and purpose as we did for the 40 days of Lent. 38:45 no We usually arrive at Easter ready to stop "counting the days" of Lent and happy to end our fasting. Laura Kelly Fanucci's new Easter devotional, Living Easter encourages us to enter the 50 days of Easter with the same focus and purpose as we did for the 40 days of Lent. Get your copy of Witness (https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1) today, with a foreword by Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen. 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, Lenten video and podcast series, Witness, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, Katie McGrady, Pete Burak, Mary Lenaburg, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Ali Hoffman, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa, Laura Fanucci, Lenten journal We usually arrive at Easter ready to stop "counting the days" of Lent and happy to end our fasting. Laura Kelly Fanucci's new Easter devotional, Living Easter encourages us to enter the 50 days of Easter with the same focus and purpose as we did for the 40 days of Lent.

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]]> Holy Week: The Shock of Holy Week with Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslentwithfrpatrickmarybriscoeopholyweek 906f594d-6332-4913-a18a-edf41cb65d4e Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 32 Ave Maria Press Holy Week arrives with a sudden silence—marked by darkness, stillness, and striking liturgical traditions—that invites us to enter more deeply into the mystery and memory of Jesus’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, helps us prepare for the intensity of the week by sharing the rich Holy Week traditions of the Dominican Order. 40:54 no Holy Week arrives with a sudden silence—marked by darkness, stillness, and striking liturgical traditions—that invites us to enter more deeply into the mystery and memory of Jesus’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, helps us prepare for the intensity of the week by sharing the rich Holy Week traditions of the Dominican Order. Get your copy of Witness (https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1) today, with a foreword by Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen. 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, Lenten video and podcast series, Witness, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, Katie McGrady, Pete Burak, Mary Lenaburg, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Ali Hoffman, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa, Laura Fanucci, Lenten journal Holy Week arrives with a sudden silence—marked by darkness, stillness, and striking liturgical traditions—that invites us to enter more deeply into the mystery and memory of Jesus’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, helps us prepare for the intensity of the week by sharing the rich Holy Week traditions of the Dominican Order.

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]]> 5th Week of Lent: Lent Makes Us Courageous with Pete Burak https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslentwithfrpatrickmarybriscoeopburak 4de1e8c1-4a30-4d6a-9b2e-db382f533c0d Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 32 Ave Maria Press Author of A Man on Purpose, Pete Burak shares how courage doesn’t begin with heroic moments, but with daily faithfulness. In this episode, he explores how small, sometimes difficult Lenten practices—like fasting—form us to respond when God calls us to step forward in bigger ways. 37:01 no Author of [A Man on Purpose](https://www.avemariapress.com/collections/all-products/products/a-man-on-purpose?pos=1&fid=9f0ab8e0d&ss=c)_, Pete Burak shares how courage doesn’t begin with heroic moments, but with daily faithfulness. In this episode, he explores how small, sometimes difficult Lenten practices—like fasting—form us to respond when God calls us to step forward in bigger ways. Get your copy of Witness (https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1) today, with a foreword by Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen. 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, Lenten video and podcast series, Witness, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, Katie McGrady, Pete Burak, Mary Lenaburg, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Ali Hoffman, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa, Laura Fanucci, Lenten journal Author of A Man on Purpose, Pete Burak shares how courage doesn’t begin with heroic moments, but with daily faithfulness. In this episode, he explores how small, sometimes difficult Lenten practices—like fasting—form us to respond when God calls us to step forward in bigger ways.

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]]> Author of A Man on Purpose, Pete Burak shares how courage doesn’t begin with heroic moments, but with daily faithfulness. In this episode, he explores how small, sometimes difficult Lenten practices—like fasting—form us to respond when God calls us to step forward in bigger ways.

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]]> 4th Week of Lent: The Cross is Humbling with Meg Hunter-Kilmer https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslentwithfrpatrickmarybriscoeophunterkilmer 74d7550c-8c93-4fe5-ae99-027708eb0efc Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 32 Ave Maria Press Crucifixion was meant to be a humiliating death, a public sign of defeat. Yet Jesus transforms the Cross into the place of ultimate victory. In this episode of Ave Explores, Meg Hunter-Kilmer reflects on how gazing upon the Cross humbles us—revealing both the depth of Christ’s love and the saving power found in what once seemed like failure. 34:54 no Crucifixion was meant to be a humiliating death, a public sign of defeat. Yet Jesus transforms the Cross into the place of ultimate victory. In this episode of Ave Explores, Meg Hunter-Kilmer reflects on how gazing upon the Cross humbles us—revealing both the depth of Christ’s love and the saving power found in what once seemed like failure. Get your copy of Witness (https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1) today, with a foreword by Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen. 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, Lenten video and podcast series, Witness, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, Katie McGrady, Pete Burak, Mary Lenaburg, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Ali Hoffman, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa, Laura Fanucci, Lenten journal Crucifixion was meant to be a humiliating death, a public sign of defeat. Yet Jesus transforms the Cross into the place of ultimate victory. In this episode of Ave Explores, Meg Hunter-Kilmer reflects on how gazing upon the Cross humbles us—revealing both the depth of Christ’s love and the saving power found in what once seemed like failure.

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]]> Crucifixion was meant to be a humiliating death, a public sign of defeat. Yet Jesus transforms the Cross into the place of ultimate victory. In this episode of Ave Explores, Meg Hunter-Kilmer reflects on how gazing upon the Cross humbles us—revealing both the depth of Christ’s love and the saving power found in what once seemed like failure.

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]]> 3rd Week of Lent: Suffering with Christ featuring Mary Lenaburg https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslentwithfrpatrickmarybriscoeoplenaburg d0b5d31b-dc8e-4837-94dd-c4474036cd17 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 32 Ave Maria Press When we stand at the foot of the Cross, we encounter true compassion—literally, “to suffer with.” Mary Lenaburg knows this compassion intimately. Having experienced profound sorrow and deep joy, she understands that suffering is not a season to escape but a place to remain with Christ. While her life has not been a perpetual Lent, she has learned how to walk through it—standing beside Jesus at the Cross and discovering there a love that redeems every trial. 38:00 no When we stand at the foot of the Cross, we encounter true compassion—literally, “to suffer with.” Mary Lenaburg knows this compassion intimately. Having experienced profound sorrow and deep joy, she understands that suffering is not a season to escape but a place to remain with Christ. While her life has not been a perpetual Lent, she has learned how to walk through it—standing beside Jesus at the Cross and discovering there a love that redeems every trial. Get your copy of Witness (https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1) today, with a foreword by Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen. 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, Lenten video and podcast series, Witness, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, Katie McGrady, Pete Burak, Mary Lenanburg, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Ali Hoffman, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa, Laura Fanucci, Lenten journal When we stand at the foot of the Cross, we encounter true compassion—literally, “to suffer with.” Mary Lenaburg knows this compassion intimately. Having experienced profound sorrow and deep joy, she understands that suffering is not a season to escape but a place to remain with Christ. While her life has not been a perpetual Lent, she has learned how to walk through it—standing beside Jesus at the Cross and discovering there a love that redeems every trial.

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]]> When we stand at the foot of the Cross, we encounter true compassion—literally, “to suffer with.” Mary Lenaburg knows this compassion intimately. Having experienced profound sorrow and deep joy, she understands that suffering is not a season to escape but a place to remain with Christ. While her life has not been a perpetual Lent, she has learned how to walk through it—standing beside Jesus at the Cross and discovering there a love that redeems every trial.

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]]> 2nd Week of Lent: Friendship at the Cross with Fr. Jeronimo Espinosa and Ali Hoffman https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreslentwithfrpatrickmarybriscoehoffmanespinosa 6d590587-6ee3-4f3e-9534-de0a9b56a4d4 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 32 Ave Maria Press Lent invites us to stand at the foot of the Cross—but never alone. The Christian life is meant to be lived in communion, alongside companions who help draw us closer to the Lord. In this episode, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa and Ali Hoffman reflect on how friendship and community have shaped their faith over the years. Through their shared journey, they reveal the beauty of growing in intimacy with Jesus through genuine relationships and the transformative grace that comes from encountering the Lord together. 48:23 no Lent invites us to stand at the foot of the Cross—but never alone. The Christian life is meant to be lived in communion, alongside companions who help draw us closer to the Lord. In this episode, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa and Ali Hoffman reflect on how friendship and community have shaped their faith over the years. Through their shared journey, they reveal the beauty of growing in intimacy with Jesus through genuine relationships and the transformative grace that comes from encountering the Lord together. Get your copy of Witness (https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1) today, with a foreword by Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen. 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, Lenten video and podcast series, Witness, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, Katie McGrady, Pete Burak, Mary Lenanburg, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Ali Hoffman, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa, Laura Fanucci, Lenten journal Lent invites us to stand at the foot of the Cross—but never alone. The Christian life is meant to be lived in communion, alongside companions who help draw us closer to the Lord. In this episode, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa and Ali Hoffman reflect on how friendship and community have shaped their faith over the years. Through their shared journey, they reveal the beauty of growing in intimacy with Jesus through genuine relationships and the transformative grace that comes from encountering the Lord together.

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]]> Lent invites us to stand at the foot of the Cross—but never alone. The Christian life is meant to be lived in communion, alongside companions who help draw us closer to the Lord. In this episode, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa and Ali Hoffman reflect on how friendship and community have shaped their faith over the years. Through their shared journey, they reveal the beauty of growing in intimacy with Jesus through genuine relationships and the transformative grace that comes from encountering the Lord together.

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]]> 1st Week of Lent: Dignity at the Cross with the Sisters of Life https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploreswitnesswithfrpatrickmarybriscoeopsistersoflife fbb45033-9350-4f04-94e5-9a09d8bee7e4 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 32 Ave Maria Press Rooted in their mission to uphold the dignity of every human person, the Sisters of Life witness to the truth that no one is beyond God’s love and mercy. During Lent, we are invited to stand at the foot of the Cross and encounter the Lord’s loving gaze, even in his suffering. Sr. Cora Caeli and Sr. Magnificat Rose share how they live Lent as religious sisters, reflecting on why the cross is not something to avoid but to embrace—especially as we repent, convert, and cling to Christ throughout these forty days. 48:36 no Rooted in their mission to uphold the dignity of every human person, the Sisters of Life witness to the truth that no one is beyond God’s love and mercy. During Lent, we are invited to stand at the foot of the Cross and encounter the Lord’s loving gaze, even in his suffering. Sr. Cora Caeli and Sr. Magnificat Rose share how they live Lent as religious sisters, reflecting on why the cross is not something to avoid but to embrace—especially as we repent, convert, and cling to Christ throughout these forty days. Get your copy of Witness (https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1) today, with a foreword by Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen. 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, Lenten video and podcast series, Witness, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, Katie McGrady, Pete Burak, Mary Lenanburg, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Ali Hoffman, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa, Laura Fanucci, Lenten journal Rooted in their mission to uphold the dignity of every human person, the Sisters of Life witness to the truth that no one is beyond God’s love and mercy. During Lent, we are invited to stand at the foot of the Cross and encounter the Lord’s loving gaze, even in his suffering. Sr. Cora Caeli and Sr. Magnificat Rose share how they live Lent as religious sisters, reflecting on why the cross is not something to avoid but to embrace—especially as we repent, convert, and cling to Christ throughout these forty days.

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]]> Rooted in their mission to uphold the dignity of every human person, the Sisters of Life witness to the truth that no one is beyond God’s love and mercy. During Lent, we are invited to stand at the foot of the Cross and encounter the Lord’s loving gaze, even in his suffering. Sr. Cora Caeli and Sr. Magnificat Rose share how they live Lent as religious sisters, reflecting on why the cross is not something to avoid but to embrace—especially as we repent, convert, and cling to Christ throughout these forty days.

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