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Faith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyJesus: My Friend With [Divine] Benefits!Do you consider “Friend” to be an appropriate term for Jesus? That’s something I have struggled with over the years. I think friend is a perfect way to introduce Jesus to children, but on an adult level, it has always seemed to be a bit too casual. But I recently listened to an episode of Fr. James Martin’s podcast - with his guest, Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe. In their conversation, they talked about this subject, and Imust say, it made me rethink my position. Please join me as I share the insights I came away with. Fait...2025-07-1008 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyYou Were In My Path!In this Faith Talk I reflect on the words, “You were in my path” from the movie Land, starring Robin Wright, on Amazon Prime. The question is this: Is this life journey that I’m on truly just my journey to travel alone OR might my entire life be intertwined with every other human on earth? Am I on a separate path of faith or might my path cross and re-cross the paths of every other human on earth? To help me reflect on these questions, I turn to the words of Jesus in the gospels. Faith...2025-06-1910 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyPope Leo XIV: A Pope For All People!In this Faith Talk I share 2 aspects of Pope Leo XIV that I find to be most significant: His diverse ancestry/resume and the choice of his Papal name. I believe these tell us a lot about what we might expect from him during his Papacy. I end the episode with a personal message from Pope Leo XIV to all ofus. Please share this with anyone who might benefit. Faith Talk with Anita You Tube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithTalkWithAnita/videos Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith_talk...2025-05-1713 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyEaster Day is Over. Now What?What is the purpose of the Easter Season? We spent 40 long days in the Lenten desert preparing for Easter. But what was it all for? Is Easter just another fun day on our calendar? Easter Day is over – so now what? In this Faith Talk I look at the experiences of the first Christians on the day of Jesus’ Resurrection to see what they can tell us about the purpose of this time. Please share this with anyone who might benefit. Faith Talk with Anita You Tube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithTalkWithAnita/videos ...2025-04-2409 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyI Believe, But I Do Not Understand: An Easter ReflectionAs my Lenten journey was coming to an end, I was preparing to celebrate the Feast of Easter in the same way I had done for most of my life. But as I contemplated the gospel reading for Easter Day, I was taken by surprise. A few seemingly unimportant phrases caught my attention and changed my whole mindset. As a result of this revelation, I decided that this year I will celebrate the Feast of Easter in a way I have notdone for a very long time - like a young child – filled with humility and wonder. I hope my...2025-04-1710 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Woman Caught in Adultery: A mirror into our soulsIn this Faith Talk, I reflect on the story of The Woman Caught in Adultery from the gospel of John, chapter 8. I see this story as a reflection of the human condition. We are all imperfect, sinful creatures, both in the way we live our personal lives and in the way we relate to one another. I also see in this story a very tender and loving encounter between this woman and Jesus – which is intended, I believe, to be a mirror image of my relationship with God. I hope my reflection will be helpful for you as you co...2025-04-0812 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyWE ARE The Prodigal Son!: A Reflection on our Lenten JourneyIn this Faith Talk I reflect on Jesus’ Parable of the Lost Son, also known as The Prodigal Son – the gospel reading for the Fourth Sunday in Lent. This story mirrors our own Lenten Journey, so it is the perfect story to reflect on as we pass the midpoint of Lent. With this story, Jesus invites us to embark on a journey with him – a journey that will take us from pride, arrogance, and greed to anguish and despair. Finally, leading us to humility, repentance, forgiveness and renewal. This, my friends, is the path of our Lenten Journey. Please share...2025-03-2711 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyGod Burns For Our Attention!In this episode, I reflect on the story of Moses at the Burning Bush, the First Liturgical Reading for the Third Sunday of Lent. I see the Burning Bush as a metaphor for God’s burning desire for our attention. God does indeed burn for us and quite often uses the ordinary events of our lives to get our attention and move us to engagement. It is up to us to be alert and open to God’s actions. Please share this Faith Talk with anyone who might benefit. Faith Talk with Anita You Tube video...2025-03-1910 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyWhy Should I Fast During Lent?In this Faith Talk I reflect on the Lenten tradition of fasting. Fasting is a common practice within the major world religions (Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism), including Judaism (Christian foundation). And because Jesus was Jewish, fasting was a familiar and essential ritual for Jesus, which is why it also became an important practice within Christianity. Fasting can help us step out of our ordinary way of living so that we can move closer to Christ’s way of living, which makes it a helpful tool to have in our Lenten toolbox. Faith Talk with Anita Yo...2025-03-1309 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyConfronting our Demons (The Season of Lent)As we celebrate Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Season of Lent, I reflect on Jesus’ Temptation in the desert. Contemplating Jesus’ experience in the desert helps me to fully grasp and live into the purpose and meaning of this season. My reflection on this intriguing story will focus specifically on how we might use the details of Jesus’ time in the desert to enhance and enrich our own Lenten experience. I also include a prayer for Pope Francis. Faith Talk with Anita You Tube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithTalkWithAnita/videos Follo...2025-03-0609 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThis I BelieveIn this Faith Talk, I share my “This I Believe” essay – My personal Creed, if you will. I find writing a “This I believe” essay to be an excellent Lenten exercise. I hope my essay offers you inspiration to write your own. Faith Talk with Anita You Tube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithTalkWithAnita/videos Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith_talk_with_anita/ Sources cited: Prayer for Pope Francis adapted from a prayer offered by Fr. James Martin, February 24, 2025.2025-02-2709 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Role of The Church in the Lives of the FaithfulWhat role should the Church play in the lives of the faithful? That is the question I am reflecting on in this Faith Talk. I see much value in organized religion, and I believe the ChristianChurch has a crucial role to play in our world. But I also believe The Church has overstepped their role throughout our 2000-year history. Whether you agree with me or not, I hope my reflection will give you some food for thought. Faith Talk with Anita You Tube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithTalkWithAnita/videos Follow me o...2025-02-1715 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the Journey‘Blessed be’ or ‘Woe to you’: The choice is yours!This Faith Talk came from a need deep within my soul for God’s help and protection. As I often do, I looked for God’s guidance in the upcoming liturgical readings. The gospel reading for February 16 (6th Sunday in Ordinary Time) touched my heart and spoke to many of our societal problems, so I chose to share that message with you. In this scriptural account Jesus spoke his famous words, “Blessed are you” and “Woe to you.” In this episode, I reflect on what Jesus might be calling me to with this powerful message. I hope it is helpful for...2025-02-0711 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyLiving in the “Sweet Spot” of SaltinessIn his Sermon on Mount (Matthew’s gospel) Jesus tells us that we are the salt of the earth. But what exactly does that mean? In this Faith Talk, I reflect on Jesus’ metaphor of salt with the help of the work of Spiritual Writer, Debie Thomas
(as seen in Fr. Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditation for December 31, 2024). I hope it is helpful for you.
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Scripture...2025-01-3111 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyJesus is the Prince of Peace, so why is our world at war?Where is God in times of war and suffering? That is a question many of us ask. In this Faith Talk, I reflect on the suffering of innocent people in our world today – where is God and how might we make sense of it all? I hope it’s helpful for you. My sources are the Prophet Isaiah, St. Theresa of Avila, and Jesus.
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Scri...2025-01-2214 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyDoes “God with us” impact the way you live your life?What does it really mean that God is with us? And does God’s presence impact the way you live your life? In this Faith Talk, I share my thoughts on these questions – using the words of Jesus as my foundation. Please join me in this Faith Talk and share it with anyone who might benefit.
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Scripture cited: John 20:27, Matthew 14:27, Matthew 6:25, John 14:1, Matthew 4:19, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 6...2025-01-1612 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Most Important Word In The Christian Vocabulary!I believe the most important word in the Christian vocabulary is Emmanuel. Most of us probably think of the word Emmanuel as a Christmas term. We hear it mostly during the seasons of Advent and Christmas. We sing the famous Christmas song, O Come, O Come Emmanuel during our Advent liturgies. But Emmanuel is not just a Christmas term. It’s not just about the birth of the Christ child in the stable in Bethlehem. Emmanuel, which means God is with us, defines who we are as Christians. Everything that we profess to believe as Christians comes from this on...2025-01-0907 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyTouched by God!“For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
As we come to the end of our Advent journey and begin our final preparation for the great feast of Christmas, we are reminded of the marvelous gift that God has bestowed upon us. On that day so many years ago, God touched all of humanity in a glorious way. As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, we are reminded that God continues to touch each one of us every moment of our lives. The questions we must ask...2024-12-1910 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyBe the Change Christ Wants to See in the World!In this Faith Talk, I reflect on the gospel reading for the Third
Sunday of Advent in which John the Baptist calls us to put our faith into action. Just as Christ came into the world for us, we are called to be Christ for others. Christmas is our yearly reminder to recommit ourselves to Immanuel, God with us, by living as Christ taught us to live – in love, peace, mercy, forgiveness, and justice. John’s message helps us do that!
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...2024-12-1208 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyAdvent: Preparation for the Arrival of Something New!In our society today it is quite tempting to just charge right into Christmas with no preparation whatsoever. But if we do that, we will undoubtedly miss something important. A special event requires special attention and forethought. And that’s exactly what the season of Advent offers us. A time of expectation and wonder. A time of planning and preparation. The liturgical readings guide us through these four weeks by helping us better understand the meaning of this extraordinary season. In this Faith Talk I reflect on the liturgical readings for the First and Second Sundays of Advent, which ca...2024-12-0612 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyGratitude is in our DNA!In this Faith Talk I reflect on the importance of gratitude – for all of God’s blessings both in this life and the life to come. As I see it, gratitude was in Jesus’ DNA, so to speak, which means that as Christians, gratitude is also in our DNA. How can we not be grateful for all that God has given and continues to give us? I hope my reflection is helpful for you. Please share it
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2024-11-2109 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyWhat Happens To Us When We Die?In this Faith Talk, I reflect on death and eternal life. This is certainly not a comfortable thing to do, but it is an important step on our faith journey. It is important when reflecting on death to acknowledge that no one knows definitively what happens to us after death - not the biblical writers, not mystics, bishops, or even the Pope. They are, after all, just humans like you and me - living within the limits of space and time. And so, I offer this reflection to you with the clear admission that it is not grounded in...2024-11-1415 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Christian's Call to Humble ServiceIn this Faith Talk I reflect on the gospel readings for the Twenty Ninth and Thirtieth Sundays in Ordinary Time, which this year fall on October 20th and 27th (Mark 10:35-52). In the first reading, Jesus teaches these important lessons and in the next one he models them. From my perspective, Jesus established a direct correlation between high status or “greatness” if you will - and service. The greatest among us must be the servant of all. I hope this Faith Talk is helpful for you. Please share it with anyone who might benefit.
Faith Talk w...2024-10-2512 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyListening for the Voice of GodI believe God is always calling us. That is clear from Scripture and the writings of the saints. But it’s not always easy to distinguish God’s voice in our noisy, hectic and chaotic world. In this Faith Talk I share my thoughts on the notion of discernment. How can I hear God’s voice? How can I be sure it is God calling me and not just some random thought that pops into my head? Or more likely, my own ego calling? And how do I know for sure what God is asking of me? I hope my ref...2024-10-0909 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyWhat Must I do to Inherit Eternal Life?A man asked Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” This is a critical question that I’m sure we would all like to have the answer to. Jesus does indeed answer the question, but he does so by offering us a very peculiar
image to ponder. Please join me as I reflect on this important question and try to make sense of his strange notion.
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chapter 9.
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Scripture Cited: Mark 9:33-48, Matthew 25:40, Matthew 20:28
Sources C...2024-09-2314 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Wisdom of Proverbs: A guide for successful living!Scripture scholars refer to the Book of Proverbs as “a guide for successful living.” In this Faith Talk I will share a few of my favorite proverbs and similar teachings from Jesus. Please join me as I look to these words for wisdom,
resourcefulness, knowledge, discretion, and guidance. Let us see what they may teach us, and how we might see them reflected in the teachings of Jesus. Foundational information about the Book of Proverbs comes from the Catholic Study Bible, New American version.
Faith Talk with Anita You Tube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithTal...2024-09-1812 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyStanding Firm in our Faith, knowing Jesus is by our side!My inspiration for this episode came from people who I have heard recently saying they don’t feel welcome in their churches because they feel judged by others. They feel as though they are viewed as less-than-ideal Christians because of the way they live their faith. My
intention in this faith talk is to offer a bit of inspiration to all those people, with the help of Jesus’ words from Scripture and the wisdom of two other women –
Margaret Cundiff and Elizabeth Stuart. My advice is this: don’t listen to others who want to tear you down or make you...2024-09-0910 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Wisdom of Holy WomenIn this episode I share the wisdom of six holy women. I believe their voices deserve to be heard. I hope you will gain as much inspiration from them as I have. My source for this Faith Talk is the book, Women of Vision, An anthology of spiritual words from women across the centuries. Compiled by Dorothy Stewart.
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Sources Cited: Women of Vision...2024-09-0311 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyExperiencing the Sacred in the OrdinaryThroughout our lives we experience special events in which we feel God’s presence – those extraordinary events that we would call sacred. But those significant events of life are rare in the big scheme of things. Most of our lives are spent on ordinary, mundane activities. Things like cleaning, cooking, shopping, caring for loved ones, working, waiting in line, etc. So, I ask - aren’t the ordinary
moments of our lives also sacred moments? Don’t we encounter Christ in every moment - in every activity regardless of how insignificant or mundane it may seem? These familiar, everyday activiti...2024-08-1211 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyReading the Bible through the Lens of ChristThis Faith Talk is my reflection on a presentation Bishop Robert Barron gave about Origen of Alexandria (185 A.D. – 252 A.D.) and how he interpreted the Bible. Bishop
Barron refers to Origen as “a man of the Bible.” In short, Origen believed that Christians should read the entire Bible Christologically – through the lens of Christ. And I
agree. Clearly the Bible is the foundation of our Christian faith, but biblical interpretation can be a kind of free-for-all in our world today, so I thought this topic might be valuable and interesting for you.
Faith Talk with Anit...2024-07-3117 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyLessons in Faith from the Prophet SamuelThis Faith Talk is intended to be a personal faith reflection. The story of God’s call of the Prophet Samuel offers us three simple, yet significant faith lessons that I will focus on: First is the importance of the support he received from his family and his community. Second is the fact that he intentionally placed himself in God’s presence. And lastly, is his persistence in faith. I hope this personal faith reflection is helpful for you.
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Follow...2024-07-2309 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneySpeak, Lord, for your Servant is Listening!“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” These words come from the call story of the Prophet, Samuel, in the Old Testament. They have recently become an important part of my daily prayer. I hope they will help you as you continue on your faith journey!
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Fr. Richard Rohr, Daily Medit...2024-07-1512 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Woman who Touched the Cloak of ChristThis is my reflection on the woman who touched the cloak of Christ and was healed. She had suffered for twelve years from debilitating hemorrhages. Doctors could not help her. Finally, she put all her hope and trust in Jesus of Nazareth and her life changed forever. Her encounter with Christ brought her healing and peace. I find this woman’s story to be extremely powerful. And I find her to be an
exemplary model of Christian faith. She has much to teach us as we continue our journey of Faith. I hope her story inspires you as much as...2024-07-0816 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Church as a Community of Compassion“The important thing that God seems to want to be doing in history is to create a community of compassion where people care about one another.” (Fr. Richard Rohr) I like this statement. When I reflect on the Church as a community of compassion I think of 3 levels of compassion: 1. A General call for all Christians to have compassion for all other humans. 2. Self-compassion. 3. Compassion on the part of the bishops for the people of the Church. In this Faith Talk I reflect on these 3 levels of compassion with the help of Scripture, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, and...2024-06-2515 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyCatholic: To be or not to be? That is the question!This Faith Talk was inspired by a few friends who find it difficult to remain faithful to the Church. In this episode I reflect on my own experiences with this issue. Can I live faithfully to the teachings of Jesus and at the same time accept and follow many of the teachings and guidelines put in place by the bishops, including the Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis? Can I reconcile much of what the bishops say with Jesus’ message of equity, compassion, inclusion, forgiveness, and love? I will answer those questions in this Faith Talk. My intention is not to...2024-06-1617 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyA Reflection on the Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristIn this Faith Talk I reflect on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi, through the lens of the liturgical readings for the day. This is a significant feast day for Catholics because we believe that during the Mass, the sacrificial bread and wine become, through the power of the Holy Spirit, The Body and Blood of Christ. We believe Christ to be present in the bread and wine - not just symbolically, but truly present. In this reflection, I will share scripture passages from the Old and New Testaments...2024-06-0519 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Kingdom of God is at Hand!“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” With those words, Jesus began his public ministry. Over the next 3 years he would proclaim the Kingdom through his words and actions. It is this proclamation of the Kingdom
that our liturgical season of Ordinary Time is focused on. In this Faith Talk, I share Scripture passages, the words of Fr. Richard Rohr and Fr. Jan Larson, and my own thoughts on the Kingdom of God. I also share lyrics from the
Musical, The Wiz. I hope my message is helpful for you. Please share this with anyone who might bene...2024-05-2812 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyPentecost: Spirit Given To All!In this Faith Talk I reflect on the Feast of Pentecost – the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the first community of Christians – what many believe to be the birthday of the Church. But I don’t see Pentecost as just a Christian story. I see it as a universal story – intended for the whole world. I believe the Holy Spirit has been given to all! Please join me as I talk through my reasoning.
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Follow me on Instagram: ...2024-05-1608 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyMy Visit to the Miraculous StaircaseThis is the story of my visit to the Miraculous Staircase in the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe. I include incredible details about the staircase itself and the story of how it came to be (from the booklet, Loretto Chapel, the Miraculous Staircase, by Bill Brokaw). You can see my photos of the
staircase in my You Tube video episode 102. I also include the words of the original Novena to St. Joseph that the sisters of Loretta so faithfully prayed all those years ago. Could this magnificent staircase be the work of St. Joseph? You be the judge!
2024-05-0812 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Healing Power of Funeral RitualsIn this Faith Talk I reflect on the power of the funeral ritual (both religious and secular), by sharing my recent experiences. I believe there is great power in the simple act of gathering - to support one another, hold one
another, share stories, laugh, and cry together. Catholics will remember that burying the dead is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy, which doesn’t mean to literally dig the grave. It means being present and taking part in the ritual. It means joining in the grief and loss of others. It means holding others in their time of...2024-05-0311 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe First Step on the Path to MysticismMysticism can be a foreign and quite often perplexing concept for many people. It seems abstract and completely outside of our personal experiences. It’s just not something that most of us have been encouraged to explore or even been exposed to. But I believe God has
created all of us to be mystics. It is our common vocation. And it is possible for each of us to reach that spiritual height. In this Faith Talk I share my thoughts on mysticism as well as the words of theologians Richard Rohr, Matthew
Fox, and Murry Bodo.
F...2024-04-2615 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyFrom Extraordinary to the Ordinary: Our Journey through the Easter SeasonDuring the 40 days of Lent, we put our ordinary daily activities on hold as we pray, fast, and sacrifice in preparation for Easter. And then we celebrate the great Feast of Easter with wonder, awe, exultation, and joy. But where does that leave us in the days and weeks following the extraordinary event of Easter? Does that wonder and awe remain? Or do we simply slip back into our ordinary daily lives? Has the miracle of the Resurrection changed us in some way or is Easter just another date we check off our calendar as we move on to...2024-04-1915 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThree Holy Days that Saved the World!Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter, also known as The Triduum, are the three holy days that saved the world. More precisely, the 3 holy days ON WHICH God saved the world. In this Faith Talk, I reflect on the scripture
readings for these holy days. I hope my reflection will help you enter more fully into these holy days so you can know Christ better and unite more deeply with him in his Paschal Mystery. I wish you a very joyous Easter season. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Faith Talk with Anita You Tube videos: https://www.youtube.com...2024-03-2615 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyPalm Sunday: A Pivotal Moment on our Faith JourneyThe Feast of Palm Sunday places us squarely at the edge of our Lenten desert journey and the beginning of our walk through Holy Week. It’s a pivotal event on our faith journey, just as it was for Jesus’ mission. In this Faith Talk I reflect on a few key details from the Scripture readings from the Palm Sunday Liturgy. If we heed the message, we will discover important truths which can move us forward on our faith journey and deepen our relationship with God. I hope this Palm Sunday proves to be enlightening, inspiring, and transformative for you...2024-03-2111 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneySurrender to God and be free!In this Faith Talk I reflect on the notion of Surrendering to God. What does this mean to you? And what does it look like in your life? In my reflection, I use quotes from Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Richard Rohr, as well as passages from the Bible. My take-away is that surrendering to God is not giving up but opening ourselves up to God. Surrendering to God actually frees us! I also do a brief check-in on Lent and share a version of the “Feast and Fast” prayer. Please share this video with anyone who might benefit.
2024-03-1613 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyWhen you Think of Lent, Think of Love!The season of Lent brings many thoughts and images to our minds, including sacrifice, fasting, abstinence, and penance. But it seems to me that when we think of Lent, our first thought should be of LOVE! In this Faith Talk I share a few of the gospel readings from the first week of Lent, as well as the words of Bishop Robert Barron from his book, Lenten Gospel Reflections. I see a pattern in these Lenten readings which leads me to understand that the Church is guiding us on our Lenten journey – directly to divine love! I hope my re...2024-03-0514 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyWho do you say that Jesus is?“Who do you say that I am?” Jesus asked this question of his first disciples, but I believe he also asks it of us today. It is one of the most fundamental, yet significant questions we will ever contemplate. How do you answer it? In this Faith Talk, I reflect on this crucial question. Please join me!
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Scripture Cited: Matthew 16:13-19
Other so...2024-02-2714 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyLead me, Lord: A Lenten ReflectionIn this Faith Talk I reflect on the notion of following Jesus, which is a primary liturgical message during the first week of Lent. It’s comforting knowing that we have someone who will lead us in the right direction. Someone who knows the way. Someone we can trust and depend on. My friends, Jesus is that someone. In this episode, I share gospel readings from the first few days of Lent and some concrete ways that we can follow Jesus.
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2024-02-1909 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyMaking Your Lenten PlanAs I record this Faith Talk, we are just a few days away from Ash Wednesday, so it’s time for me to make my Lenten plan. It’s important for me to plan my Lent because if I don’t, I tend to continue going through the days in my normal routine - stuck in my “Ordinary Time” mode. But Ash Wednesday calls us to pause, step away from “Ordinary Time” and enter the extraordinary liturgical season of Lent, which calls us to change. So, I need a plan. In this episode I will share a few thoughts about Lent and...2024-02-1215 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyChristianity and Buddhism: Common PracticesThis Faith Talk is a continuation of my previous episode (The Overlapping Space Between Christianity and Buddhism). In that
episode I shared some common teachings by comparing the words of Jesus with those of Buddha. In this episode I continue the conversation by looking at some common practices, including meditation, prayer beads, chanting, and prayerful, or meditative, walking. Christianity and Buddhism are separate and unique religions to be sure, and each inhabits its own distinct space in the world, but I believe the common practices that lie in the overlapping space are significant, and they deserve our attention.
2024-02-0418 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Overlapping Space Between Christianity and Buddhism: Part 1 Common TeachingsPart 1 of 2: In this Faith Talk I use the image of a Venn Diagram to compare common teachings and practices within Christianity and
Buddhism. These two religions are each separate and unique entities with its own set of beliefs and practices, but they overlap just a bit to form a shared common space. It’s in that overlapping space that I see some important common teachings and practices, which I believe can be beneficial for us. In part one I share common teachings. In part two I will focus on common practices. Question: Might we Christians begin to feel co...2024-01-2820 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the Journey"In the Beginning"... Reinterpreting the Biblical Story of CreationIn the first Creation story in Genesis, we are told that God created the universe and everything in it “in the beginning.” We assume the biblical author intended this to mean that God created everything (billions of years ago), finished the creation process, and then called creation complete – the end! But might we be so bold as to reinterpret the Creation story and expand our understanding of “the beginning?” Might “the beginning” be ongoing and infinite? Might painful events that we perceive to be endings, actually be transitions to new beginnings? Might our entire life be a sequence of new beginnings...2024-01-1914 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyFaith Potpourri: Priest celibacy, Important upcoming liturgical dates, and the New Year!In this Faith Talk I touch on a few subjects including important upcoming liturgical dates, a few thoughts on the New Year, and an interview with a senior Vatican official in which he speaks about priest celibacy. I hope each of these “ingredients” in my Faith Potpourri are interesting and helpful for you. Please share this with anyone who might be interested.
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do so? In this Faith Talk I reflect on that question after the death of my brother on Christmas Day. Please know this is a work in progress as I am still processing my experiences and trying to make sense of life. I pray it will help you on your faith journey.
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Follow me on Ins...2024-01-0614 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyYour Savior Comes! A light will shine on us this day.In this Faith Talk I reflect on the bible readings for Christmas Day. In these readings we hear good news that can transform our lives if we but listen closely and take it to heart: 'Your savior comes…. A light to shine upon us…. Not because of any righteous deeds we have done but because of God’s mercy and love.' The question is, what will we do with this knowledge? Will this Christmas be a turning point in our lives, or will it be just another blip on the yearly calendar? Will the new year find us moving...2023-12-2119 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyAn Advent MeditationIn this episode I guide you through an Advent Meditation, or more
precisely, an Advent Reflection, using a few of the main themes of Advent: waiting, expecting, hoping, and preparing. I hope it will help you prepare to celebrate Christmas with a deeper sense of joy, reverence, enthusiasm, and love, and truly welcome Emmanuel into your heart and home this Christmas season.
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2023-12-1309 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyA Christmas Journey from Bethlehem to EternityIn this Faith Talk I continue my Advent reflection by contemplating the meaning of the great Feast of Christmas. The miracle of Christmas takes us on a journey beyond time and space. The birth of Jesus of Nazareth gives witness to the magnificence of God – who is beyond all limitations or boundaries. In this episode, I share an image that I hope will help expand your understanding of the great mystery of Christmas – that of an intersection of the Roads of the Past, the Present, and Eternity! Please join me on this journey and see where it might
lead us!2023-12-0714 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyLiving a more Purposeful Advent Season!In my Advent Reflection for 2023, I share some general thoughts about Advent, including reflections on the gospel readings for the four Sundays in Advent. I also share some specific ideas to help you live a more purposeful Advent Season.
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Faith Talk with Anita Episodes cited: Episode 36: Advent: The Season of Waiting, Hoping and Preparing, and Episode https://youtu.be/vAo3vJUGSxk
Episo...2023-12-0118 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyA Meditation of GratitudePlease join me in a guided meditation of gratitude. I hope it helps
you relax during the hectic holiday season – or anytime that life seems overwhelming. It is short and simple, but I hope it leaves you feeling more relaxed, peaceful, and filled with gratitude. In
the words of Meister Eckhart: “If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.”
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2023-11-2207 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyKeeping "Thanks" in Thanksgiving!This Faith Talk is all about making ‘gratitude to God’ the center of our Thanksgiving celebration. I share wisdom and inspiration from Scripture, and some fun and easy ideas for celebrating the day – decorations, games and activities, and the table prayer. I hope my ideas help you keep the ‘Thanks’ in Thanksgiving.
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Scripture cited: Psalm 118:1, Luke 17: 17-18, John 6:11, Luke 22:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.
Oth...2023-11-1819 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Psalms: Words to say when we have no WordsThis Faith Talk is my reflection on the Psalms, the beautiful ancient Hebrew masterpieces of prayer. What I love most about the Psalms is that they give us words to say when we have no words – not only in times of joy and gratitude, but more
importantly in time of grief, despair, and sorrow. This reflection is in response to a friend who asked for guidance on our use of the Psalms during times of war and suffering. In this episode I do not dwell on the war between Israel and Hamas, but I do offer a prayer (Psalm 142) fo...2023-11-1123 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyWhat's Love Got To Do With It?In this Faith Talk I reflect on the notion of love with the help of Jesus’ 7 Love Messages (gospel passages are listed below) and Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Physics. I believe love to be an action word, a force if you will. And I believe that Jesus intended us to put our love into action. How do we do that? What might it look like? I will share a few examples. And just as in my last Faith Talk, I invite you to pray with me for all the innocent people who are suffering from the horrors of w...2023-11-0322 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThis is the Day the Lord has Made! Let us Rejoice!Today is a gift from God, to be sure! We must never take a single day for granted. We must live it to our greatest ability - and be grateful. In this Faith Talk, I reflect on the gift of this day. I also share a few things that I do to stay positive and thankful, even on my most difficult days. I hope they will be helpful for you. And because I am recording this Faith Talk during the Israel/Gaza war, I share my thoughts on the conflict and a prayer for all the innocent victims of...2023-10-2522 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Father and I are One!Do you believe Jesus when he says, “The Father and are one?” Can you also believe that YOU and the Father are one, as Jesus is, right here, right now? And if you are one with the Father, what
does that mean for the way you live your life? That is what I reflect on in this episode - with the help of Franciscan Sister and
Theologian Ilia Delio and the writings of a few Christian mystics: Hildegard of Bingen, Mechthild of Magdeburg, Julian of Norwich.
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are times when all of us feel like our lives are out of control, when everything seems to be falling apart, when we can’t cope with the day-to-day happenings. When we just don’t know how to fix things and put our lives back together again. But there’s a light at the end of the dark tunnel of this world. Jesus, the “Wholemaker,”
is here for us. He sees us as we are. He is fully aware of our broken, damaged, shattered condition. But, in his compassion...2023-10-0815 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneySacred Space: Have you been there lately?God said to Moses, “Remove the sandals from your feet for the place where you stand is holy ground.” In this Faith Talk, I reflect on the notion of sacred space. From the beginning of human life
on earth, we have been identifying sacred space and setting it aside for worship. Sacred Space offers us a connection with God and a point of reference for making sense of our everyday world. What exactly is sacred space and where might we find it? Where is your sacred space? And how does it make you feel? Please join me in this impo...2023-09-2919 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneySitting with God: a prayer anyone can do!Sitting with God is a solitary, unstructured, and personal form of prayer that anyone can do. There are no right words or correct actions. It is not tied to any one religion or denomination, and requires no adherence to any rules, doctrine, or dogma. All it takes is an intention to be with God and a bit of time. In this Faith Talk, I explain what “Sitting with God” is, and share how it works for me. I hope it’s helpful for you.
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happen...2023-08-2522 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyGifts of the Holy Spirit: Our Superpowers!The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are our Superpowers! Freely and unconditionally given to us by God. It is up to us simply to accept and use them to the best of our ability. I believe it is precisely our acceptance and utilization of these gifts that gives meaning to our lives. And when that happens – the world begins to change. Please join me as I reflect on these powerful gifts: Wisdom, Understanding, Right judgment, Courage, Knowledge, Reverence, and Wonder and Awe.
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Follow me on...2023-08-1713 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyWhy am I Here? A Meditation on LifeWhy am I here? A crucial question to ponder, to be sure. Without some type of answer to this question, or at least a search for an answer, life can seem empty. If we don’t occasionally stop and contemplate life, we’ll find that we’re just going through the motions – surviving, but not
truly living. In this episode, I invite you to pause and reflect deeply on YOU – the unique human being that you are. Ask yourself –Where did I come from? Where am I going? What is the purpose of my life, and what connection do I have with...2023-08-0918 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyBreath of God: A Meditation on The SpiritIn this episode I invite you to “sit with God” through intentional breathing. Scripture offers us the image of God’s breath as Spirit - giving us life and sustaining us. In Genesis chapter 2 we read that God blew the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, making him a living being. In the book of Job we hear, “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty keeps me alive.” And in John’s gospel we read that the risen Christ appeared to his disciples and breathed on them, saying “Receive the Holy Spirit.” So today, I invite...2023-08-0313 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyJesus' Words to Live By: The Final Countdown!In this episode I continue with my top ten list of “Jesus’ words to live by.” For Christians these life lessons are our code of ethics. We need to hear and heed them so we can be an example for others. I hope my list of “Jesus’ words to live by” is helpful for you, and I encourage you to read through the gospels and make your own list of Jesus’ life lessons. It’s a great exercise for all Christians to engage in.
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Follow me on Instagra...2023-07-2715 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyJesus Offers Us Words To Live ByThe words of Jesus are the most powerful tool in our Christian toolbox. I believe that if more people followed the “words to live by” that Jesus offers us, we would all get along so much better, and the world would be a better place. In this episode I offer my list of Jesus’ greatest lessons – “words to live by” to be sure. I encourage you to read through the gospels and make your own list and compare it to mine.
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that does is hold us, and our offender, hostage, as if chained in a prison of our own creation. Jesus gives us an alternate example. One which calls for limitless, unconditional forgiveness. Jesus does not ask us to condone sin or pretend it never happened – No. He simply asks us to acknowledge it, name it, and then let it go – freeing the offender and ourselves from the bonds of hate and anger. This Fait...2023-06-0815 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyI am a Sinner and Jesus Loves me anyway!As children it was easy to believe that Jesus loved us no matter what. But, as adults, it’s easy to see ourselves as flawed. We question how Jesus could possibly love us as we are, considering all the things we’ve done and said, all the sins we’ve committed, all the hurt we’ve caused. We think Jesus could only love us if we change or do enough penance or somehow make up for all our failings. We have the idea that we need to earn his love back in some way, but that is not true. Jesus do...2023-06-0122 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Feast of Pentecost: God's Spirit Given and ReceivedPentecost, or the Descent of the Holy Spirit, is one of the most remarkable events in Christian history. Christian scholars have written volumes trying to explain and make sense of this incredible spiritual experience. In this Faith Talk, I join them in that quest. The story is recalled in Acts 2:1-11. In my reflection
I wonder if this happened exactly as it is recounted, or could this be the only way the disciples could explain their unbelievable experience; what did they
mean by “wind and fire”; why was this event life changing for them; how does this Pentecost event rela...2023-05-2422 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Lord's Prayer: A Prayer of Christian UnityThe Lord’s Prayer, also known as the Our Father, is the Christian prayer of unity – given to us by Jesus. Most Christians know this prayer by heart and can recite it without even thinking about the words. But it’s vital that we slow down, from time to time, and reflect on the words that Jesus taught us. In this video I give a bit of background for the prayer and then break it open in small bits to reflect on its meaning and significance.
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Follow me on Instagram: https://ww...2023-05-1021 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyBecoming the Church: Conflict and Compromise!I think early Church history is fascinating! I hope you do too! In this Faith Talk I walk through the first 300 years of the Church - the conflicts and compromises the first Christians experienced – including the Ascension, The Pentecost event, the Council of Jerusalem, the Great Persecution and the Church of Constantine the Great. I offer you a few thoughts to ponder and wonder about, and end with a prayer.
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For a full list o...2023-04-1928 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Gift of Doubting Thomas: Blessed are those who have not seen and have BelievedDoubting Thomas has gotten a bad rap over the years for his lack of faith in Jesus, but he is just a typical human being – no different than you and me. We all have the possibility of being Thomas at one point or another in our lives. It doesn’t make us bad Christians; it just makes us human. The main point in this story is not Thomas’ unbelief, but Jesus’ response to him. Jesus offers him peace and love. And Jesus offers the same to us – knowing we must all come to faith in
our own way, in our own ti...2023-04-1321 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Overwhelming Power of Grief: The "Good Fridays" Of Our LivesIn this Faith Talk I offer you a new lens through which to view and reflect on Good Friday, by reflecting on the “Good Friday” experiences of your life – the sadness and grief you have felt at the loss of a loved one. We join with Mary and all the people who loved Jesus as they walked with him through his suffering and death. And I share my experiences of loss and offer support for you in your loss, all the while remembering that the overwhelming grief of Good Friday is not the end of the story. Christ has conque...2023-04-0523 min
Looks Good on Paper#28 - How To Build RecTech - Mikey de Mello & Hamish LivingstonIn this episode of The Recruitment Reality Podcast, I speak with Mikey de Mello and Hamish Livingston about product development within the recruitment technology space.This was a fascinating chat. Mikey, Product Manager at Florence, and Hamish, VP of Product at Willo®, are both experts at building disruptive rectech. They share their experience of building products that aim to challenge the market through innovative technology. If you've ever wondered what it takes to build a rectech product, this could be a really interesting listen for yo...2023-04-0445 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyFollowing Church Law does not Equal Strong FaithLike Judaism, the Christian Church is centered around laws, rules and regulations. But, Jesus stressed relationship and faith in God above Law. In this episode I share Scripture passages in which Jesus spoke of the Law. While he clearly respected the Law, he knew that the value of the Law rested firmly on relationship with, and love for, God. I also share my opinion that some Church laws, rules and regulations should be reconsidered. I respect the Church's need for structure, which includes laws and rules, but I believe they must spur us to love if they are to...2023-03-3025 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyJesus said, “I AM the Bread, Light, Shepherd, Vine. . . ”: A Reflection on these Powerful Messianic MetaphorsJesus gave us 7 images to help us know him better as Messiah (One with the Father). Each of these messianic metaphors is a mirror reflecting the person of Jesus in a very powerful way. They are all different and yet each portrays Jesus perfectly. They are simple – easy for us to picture in our minds - and yet extremely complex. Using common items, such as bread, light, vines, and shepherds, Jesus helps us understand his identity, and relate to him, in a way that words alone can not do. This is my reflection on these 7 “I AM” statements from John’s...2023-03-2223 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyJesus Invites Us, "Come and See!"A Lenten Reflection. Jesus asks the question, "What are you looking for?" And then he invites us to "Come and See!" (John's gospel). This episode is a reflection on this interaction Jesus had with his disciples. I include a short meditation to help you reflect on these words of Jesus in your life. How might you answer Jesus' question, "What are you looking for?" And how do you respond to his invitation, "Come and See!"
#Catholic, #Christian, #Faith, #Religion, #Bible, #Scripture, #Disciples. #Lent2023-03-1424 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyI Was Lost But Now I'm FoundThis video is a reflection on the Parable of the Lost Son (Luke's Gospel chapter 15) - perfect for Lent. Source: Five Pillars of the Spiritual Life (pages 138-142) Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. Ignatius Press2023-03-0629 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyRepent and Believe in the GospelThis Faith Talk is a Lenten reflection on the first public words of Jesus in Mark's gospel: Repent and Believe in the Gospel, as well as a reflection on the call of Jesus to turn back to God and change. Scripture referenced - Mark 1:15-20. I include questions for your Lenten contemplation. Please follow me on Instagram at Faith_Talk_With_Anita and check out my library of videos on YouTube.com/@FaithTalkWithAnita.2023-02-2622 minFaith Talk with Anita: Join Me on the JourneyThe Journey Begins!This episode is an introduction to my podcast and myself. Please join me on this faith journey!2023-02-2209 min
9 to 5 with Avi & AnitaIf it was a choice, I probably would have given upToday on the podcast we talk to Helen Teede, a Zimbabwean artist. It’s a big episode on creative practice and its cyclical nature, the mysteries of paint, the imperative driving the vocation to be an artist and all the reasons why we shouldn’t and challenging the patriarchy. Helen has been dividing her time between Venice and Harare for the past five years and has had solo and group shows internationally in spaces and arts fairs including the Paris Internationale, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art, Cape Town, Qingdao Art Museum in Shanghai, and First Floor Galler...2023-01-1833 min
L'hypersensibilité du fardeau au cadeauQu'est-ce qui se passe dans la tête de nos compagnons?La communication animale est un fabuleux outil pour mieux comprendre et communiquer avec ceux qui partagent notre intimité au quotidien. Qu'on-t-il à nous apprendre? Quelle est leur mission auprès de nous? Comment communiquent-ils avec nous? Une interview exclusive avec Florence Grandjean, communicatrice animale Pour communiquer avec Florence: https://www.commanimaux.ch/ Retrouvez-moi sur mon site internet: https://www.meditation-hypnose.ch/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anita2264/message2022-03-2553 min
Good MorningShe Speaks Life Anita's StoryIn this episode Anita shares how she overcame doubt and God brought her through a dark time. Her story is an impactful one about encountering God's miraculous power and how prayer and support in a time of need is so important. Click Here to Order My God Stories Journal2019-09-251h 01