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Talking Donkey Catholic PodcastBe the Man God has Called you to BeThis episode on the day the Church readings are the story of the talking donkey I think it is fitting to talk about being who God calls us to be. Here I want to reflect on men so sorry ladies but we men have to get ourselves right to understand our roles.2024-12-1726 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastVocations Discussion with Father WettaIn this episode I am joined by Father Augustine Wetta. Fr. Wetta is an author and Benedictine monk who teaches and serves at the St. Louis Abby. He has been the director of vocations for the abby and shares some of his experineces and thoughts on vocations to the priestly life. Fr. Wetta has written three books and been guest on other catholic podcast.2024-10-0432 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastSt. Andrew's MartyrdomThis episode is a reflection on the works of the Apostle St. Andrew. Not a lot is wrtten about him in the Bible. However what is written is fitting for his missionary work after Jesus ascended.2024-09-0317 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastMartyrdom of Felicity and PerpetuaSorry for the long break. I am back at it again with the story of two women of the early Church, Saints Felicity and Perpetua. The accounts of their martyrdom are a great witness to the early Church and us still today.2024-08-0324 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastMartyrdom of Felicity and PerpetuaSorry for the long break. I wanted to share in this episode the story of the martyrdom of Felicity and Perpetua. They are a great example of the faith and profound witness of the early Church.2024-07-2724 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastMass MomentsThis episode is a look into some of the moments in the Mass and why they are happening. It is important for us to understand the "why" behind what is happening at the Mass so we can fully participate.2024-03-0115 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastLanguage of the Body - The Trinity and MarriageThis is the final episode in the series of the Language of the Body from the Theology of the Body by St. Pope John Paul II. In this episode I am joined by Deacon Dave Miskell and we discuss the language of the body as it relates to the Trinity and marriage.2024-01-1839 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastLanguage of the Body - The Holy FamilyIn this episode we continue the series on the concept of the "language of the body" from St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Here we will reflect on how the Holy Family can show us this teaching.2024-01-0316 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastLanguage of the Body - The ChurchThis episode is a part 1 of a 3-part series reflecting on the Language of the Body from the Theology of the Body by Saint John Paul II. In this episode we reflect on the Church as the Bride of Jesus, the bridegroom. We talk about the language of our bodies in this relationship.2023-12-2117 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastSaints in the MakingIn this episode I spend some time talking with the 7th grade class at my local Catholic Grade School talking about podcasting and the podcast they want to start.2023-12-0410 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastNicky and PaulyThis episode is a look at the story around John 3:16 and the reactions to the encounter with Jesus that Nicodemus (Nicky) and Paul (Pauly) have in their lives.2023-11-1113 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastCatholic Rules or Tools?This episode is looking at the rules of the Catholic Church. I hear people all the time talk about how many rules the Church has. The episode is a brief look at the precepts (rules) of the church. Nothing too deep, remember I am just a convert for 18 years.2023-10-2622 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastMary's ReceptivityIn this episode we discuss Mary and her role in the early Chruch and how she can still help lead us to Jesus today. He example is one that we need understand still today.2023-09-2719 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastPray for the PopeThe episode is on the results of the North American Synod document and the upcoming Synod in Rome.2023-09-0519 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastBible and BourbonThis is episode is a recording of an event that I lead with my good friend Deacon Dave for our parish. We discuss the Bible and how God made us for the feast (and sampled a little bourbon).2023-08-0356 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastMy Yoke is EasySorry for the gap in episodes. This episode is a reflection on Jesus's words, "My yoke is easy and my burden light". Looking at some examples in the Bible we talk about what these words mean to us.2023-06-3018 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastGod Sits on His ThroneThis episode is a reflection on the Eucharist Prayer of the Mass and how it puts us in the throne room of God for a moment.2023-05-1816 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastBeyond the Bunny2023-05-0110 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Fullness of Journey This episode is a reflection on the quote by Hans Urs von Balthasar from his book Heart of the World, “perfection lies in the fullness of journey. For this reason, never think you have arrived.” I talk about this quote and two Bible Stories that involve a journey on roads that didn't end as planned after an encounter with Jesus.2023-04-0520 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastLent SimplicityThis episode I am back with a reflection on Lent and how the beauty of the simplification of our lives during Lent can help us draw closer to Jesus.2023-03-2015 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastBrothers - Part 3This episode is the final of the three part series on the brothers of Genesis. We will look at Joseph and his brothers to see how their story is the same and different than the ones before.2023-02-0921 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastBrothers - Part 2In this episode we continue looking at the brothers in the book of Genesis. We will focus on Esau and Jacob and their relationship.2023-01-2515 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastBrothers - Part 1This episode is the first of a three part series reflecting on the sets of brothers found in the book of Genesis.2023-01-1113 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastYear A's Gospel, The word of the winged manThis episode is a reflection of the Gospel we will read from in this Liturgical Year A. Nothing too deep but some highlights for you to consider as you hear the words of St. Matthew each week.2022-12-2919 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastFully God; Fully ManIn this episode I am joined by Levi James for a dicussion of how Jesus had to be both fully God and fully man when He walked the earth with us.2022-12-1330 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastCalled to BeatitudeThis episode is a reflection on our daily spiritual journey and how the Beatitiudes show us how to live.2022-12-0215 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastDistraction ReactionThis episode I am joined by Seminarian Levi James to talk about how we handle distraction in our spiritual life. We all get distracted sometimes but its how we react to the distraction that makes the difference.2022-11-1432 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastRules To Live ByThis episode is a reflection on The 10 Commandments and the two commandments Jesus gave us. We look at how they apply to our lives of faith today.2022-11-0419 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastA Cause to Believe InIn this episode I talk about the new series Andor and how having a cause and mission is important for us in our life. There is a tie into the Catholic life.2022-10-1114 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastMystery Solved?This episode is a reflection on mysterys and the way we approach them. There are mysteries in the Bible and in the Mass and they all can lead us closer to God if we let them.2022-09-2012 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastSacred SpaceThis episode is a reflection on those scared spaces of our churches and how our approach to them can help our Mass experience to be it's fullest.2022-09-0815 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastGo Climb A TreeThis episode is a reflection on the story of Zacchaeus in the Gospel of Luke. Zacchaeus was willing to climb a tree to see Jesus. What does that say about our approach to Him?2022-08-2215 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastHis Body and His BloodThis episode is a reflection on the power of the Eucharist and how it is Jesus's body, blood, and divinity. Looking at the Passover in Exodus, the Last Supper, and the words of Jesus we hope to gain a better understanding of this miracle at mass.2022-07-2025 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Power of a Teenage GirlThis episode is a reflection on the power of Mary and how she is a powerful advocate for us in our spiritual journey.2022-07-0420 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Love Poured Into our HeartsThis episode is a reflection on the Holy Trinity and the process described in Romans 5 of God's Love poured into our hearts.2022-06-1520 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastJust BreatheThis episode is a reflection on how the little things like taking a breath with God can help us in our spiritual journey.2022-06-0110 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe No-Fear FactorThis episode looks at the difference we see in the Apostles from Easter to Pentacost and how we can learn from it to survive in this hostile world today.2022-05-1612 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastU-Turn at EmmausThis episode is a reflection on the story of the walk to Emmaus found in Luke's Gospel. In this time right after Easter I wanted to look at what that journey may have been like for those disciples.2022-04-2618 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastLIT-urgyThis episode is another group discussion with Deacon Thomas and Seminarian Levi about the Liturgy. We discuss how it serves to bring us closer to God and what to look for in the Easter Liturgy. 2022-04-041h 17Talking Donkey Catholic PodcastThis episode is a reflection on the life and writings of St. Maximiliam Kolbe.2022-03-2213 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Beauty of Our FaithIn this episode I am joined by Fr. Nick and Deacon Thomas reflecting on what is true beauty. Our faith is so rich in beauty and tradition but we can miss the true beauty that God intended if we are not looking for it. Join us as we discuss where we can find it in our faith.2022-03-071h 06Talking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Liturgical ZooIn this episode we will look at some of the animals in the Bible and reflect on how they can lead us closer to God.2022-02-2224 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastYou are a child of GodThis episode is a reflection on being a child of God and how the story of the Israelite exodus of Egypt can show us. 2022-02-1013 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastMissing You.This episode is a reflection on the obligation of the Sunday Mass and why it is so much more than just that. 2022-01-2518 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastTo Carry the FlagThis episode is a reflection on what it means to carry the flag of Christ in this world and why we should find Joy in it.2022-01-1118 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Christmas MiracleThis episode reflects on the perfection in the Christmas story and the Miracle that it was for those looking for it.2021-12-3113 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastA Christmas Gift Giving GuideThis episode reflects on the gifts of the Magi and the Shepherds in the Christmas accounts in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. It also offers up for consideration what gifts we are bringing to the birth.2021-12-1414 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastGreen means grow!This episode discusses how the liturgical season of Ordinary Time should be a time of growth like the vines referenced in the Bible.2021-11-2414 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastYou CAN handle this TruthA reflection with friends about the Truth that God is and should be in our lives.2021-11-081h 06Talking Donkey Catholic PodcastNon-Toxic MasculinityThis episode reflects on what God calls masculinity and how His plan for men sets us up to be the best in our vocations.2021-10-2617 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Wisdom of GodThis episode is a reflection on what is the wisdom of God, how do we get it, keep it, and use it in our spiritual journey. 2021-10-1216 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Gift of PrayerThis episode looks at how to pray and how we approach prayer in our spiritual journey.2021-09-2818 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastDavid on a good day!This episode is a reflection on a good day in the life of David. When he battled Goliath.2021-09-1315 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastOpen to ChangeA reflection on the change that is asked of us when we say yes to follow Jesus and the fear it can cause. 2021-08-3014 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Big 4-0This episode we look at the trails and tests associated with 40 days in the Bible.2021-08-1718 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastYou've Got that Supernatural GlowThis episode is on the topic of God's face shining upon us and what it means for us.2021-08-0212 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastSword, Sword, Battle AxeA discussion on the weapons of three saints, St. Peter Joan of Arc, and St. Boniface.2021-07-2114 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastSuffering; What is it Good For?A reflection on suffering for our faith and what the saints and the Bible have to say about it.2021-07-0614 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastFather for The FATHERA reflection for Father's Day and what God has in mind for fathers.2021-06-2015 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastAngelsThis episode is a discussion with my brother in Christ on Angels and how they can help us on our faith journey.2021-06-0940 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastFlesh vs SpiritIn this episode we reflect on the battle between the flesh and the spirit. We will consider the need to feed and nourish your spiritual body if you want to make it to Heaven.2021-05-2400 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastGet to Know Your FaithA reflection on the value in spending time to understand and research your faith and why we do the things we do.2021-05-1112 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastCommunity of FaithA reflection on the value of our faith community to our spiritual journey.2021-04-2814 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastDefined by the FatherA reflection on St. Augustine, a panda who knows kung fu, and the love of the Father.2021-04-1412 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Prayer of JesusThis episode is a reflection on the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before His Passion and death.2021-03-3116 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastGetting Up at 3, 7, and 9A reflection on the Stations of the Cross. Focusing on stations 3, 7, and 9; the falls of Christ.2021-03-1716 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastA Convert, a Seminarian, and a Priest talk about our MomThis episode is a conversation about our Mother Mary and her role in the Church.2021-03-011h 08Talking Donkey Catholic PodcastFollowing God into LentA reflection on how we are called to approach Lent and the time of preparation for Easter.2021-02-1610 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Best Podcast Ever on HumilityA reflection of St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility.2021-02-0217 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastChildren of the LightThis episode is a reflection on the Light that is referenced in the Bible and how we are to relate to it in our spiritual journey.2021-01-1916 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Year of St. JosephThis episode is a reflection on the declaration of this year as the Year of St. Joseph and why we need Joseph's example now.2021-01-0515 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe GiftA reflection on the descriptions of Jesus at his birth.2020-12-2214 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe CelebrationThis is a reflection on the celebration of Christmas as the celebration of all time.2020-12-0816 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastAdvent - Prep for a New StartA reflection on the Season of Advent and how our preparation can lead to a fuller experience of Christ's coming.2020-11-2415 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastBringing Down the House with SamsonThe is a summary and reflection on the story of Samson found in the book of Judges in the Bible.2020-11-1018 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Fast and the FightingThis episode is a reflection on the spiritual battle we are in and the power of fasting.2020-10-2614 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Leadership of JesusA reflection on the style of leader Jesus was in the Gospels and how we should lead today.2020-10-1417 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastHoly H2OThis podcast is a discussion on Holy Water and how we can use it in our faith journey.2020-09-3014 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastPodcast on PodcastsThis is a discussion on the different podcast that are out there. Here are some links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrINLb-tAV8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-wWBGo6a2w the idea of God Jordan Peterson and Bishop Barron 2020-09-1538 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastFaith and WorksA reflection on faith and works in our journey to Christ.2020-08-3115 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe RelationshipA reflection on what a relationship with Jesus could look like and how it compares to where we are in our faith journey.2020-08-1711 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Lion, the Saint, and the AngelThis episode discusses the story of lions in the book of Daniel, Ignatius of Antioch, and Peter's New Testament writings.2020-08-0615 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastLet go and let the Father, the Son, and the Holy SpiritA reflection on how we approach decisions in our lives and how looking at them with the Trinity can help.2020-07-1814 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Census of ChristThis episode takes a look at the census counts in the Old Testament of the Bible and how Jesus starts a new census with His ministry.2020-06-3018 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe StormsThis episode is a reflection on the storms that were calmed in the Bible by Jesus. How we can approach calming the storms in our lives.2020-06-1516 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Good SheepA reflection on what it is to be one of the sheep in the flock of the Good Shepard and what it takes to be called the Good Sheep.2020-06-0315 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastIs your breath gospel fresh?This episode is a reflection on how our breath (spirit) is given to us by God and how we must take care of it.2020-05-1815 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastDavid and the no good, very bad day.A reflection of the story of David and Bathsheba. Discussing God's mercy that is offered to David and his reaction to it.2020-05-0716 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastThe Home-field AdvantageA reflection on the value of keeping and practicing your faith at home. Looking at the use of the home in the early Church and in the current stay-at-home situation we are in.2020-04-2019 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastWhy Do Bad Things Happen?2020-04-0414 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastSt. Joseph, Terror of DemonsThis a reflection of St. Joseph, the faithful earthly father of Jesus and how we can model our lives based on St. Joseph's faith.2020-04-0414 minTalking Donkey Catholic PodcastDoctrine of the Donkey2020-04-0211 min