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The Ruth Institute PodcastChildren of Divorce Find Healing | Dr. Margaret McCarthy & Alexander Wolfe on The Dr J Show ep. 195Join us on censorship free Locals: TheRuthInstitute.Locals.com Professor Margaret McCarthy has been teaching at the John Paul II Institute since 1992. She received her doctoral degree in theology at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute at the Lateran University in Rome. Since then, her teaching and writing has focused on various themes belonging to theological anthropology relative to the question of sexual difference, but also relative to the larger nature-grace question. She is the editor of the book Torn Asunder – Children, The Myth of the Good Divorce and the Recovery of Origins (Eerdmans, 2016), and author of Recovering Origins (Ca...
2023-10-061h 03The Ruth Institute PodcastChildren of Divorce Find Healing | Dr. Margaret McCarthy & Alexander Wolfe on The Dr J Show ep. 195Join us on censorship free Locals: TheRuthInstitute.Locals.com Professor Margaret McCarthy has been teaching at the John Paul II Institute since 1992. She received her doctoral degree in theology at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute at the Lateran University in Rome. Since then, her teaching and writing has focused on various themes belonging to theological anthropology relative to the question of sexual difference, but also relative to the larger nature-grace question. She is the editor of the book Torn Asunder – Children, The Myth of the Good Divorce and the Recovery of Origins (Eerdmans, 2016), and author of Recovering Origins (Ca...
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Surprised by GraceCourage to PersevereHomily given at St. Veronica on the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 24, 2022).
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2022-07-2417 min
Diocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Alleluia, Alleluia" - Bishop Michael Burbidge (April 4, 2021)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Be a faithful witness to the truth of Christ's resurrection by reaching out to anyone in need and telling them that Christ lives and that He loves them.
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2021-04-0402 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Holy Week, Holy You" - Fr. Nicholas Schierer (March 28, 2021)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Read the Passion of Our Lord in the Gospels and meditate on Jesus' suffering and death which He accomplished for love of you.
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2021-03-2802 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Bring Someone Closer to Jesus" - Fr. Nicholas Schierer (March 21, 2021)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Pray for someone you know and let this person know that you've been praying for him/her.
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2021-03-2101 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "His Cross, God's Love for You" - Fr. Nicholas Schierer (March 14, 2021)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Spend some time in front of a crucifix, asking Our Lord for the grace to love Him in a deeper way this Lent.
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2021-03-1401 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Drive Out Those Idols" - Fr. Nicholas Schierer (March 6, 2021)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Make a good examination of conscience and then go to Confession to receive God's mercy. Let Christ drive the idols out of your heart!
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2021-03-0702 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Remember the Good Times" - Fr. Peter McShurley (February 28, 2021)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Remember a time in the past when Our Lord blessed you with consolation to prepare you for some suffering in the future. Then, write that down so you can go back to it during times of struggle.
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2021-02-2801 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Learn to Say 'No' to the Devil" - Fr. Peter McShurley (February 21, 2021)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Make a commitment to do each of these Lenten practices this week: prayer, fasting and alms-giving.
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2021-02-2101 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Humility of Heart!" - Fr. Peter McShurley (February 14, 2021)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Ask Our Lord for humility and approach this Lent with a humble heart.
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2021-02-1401 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Refresh Your Soul: Spend Time with God" - Fr. Peter McShurley (February 07, 2021)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Spend at least 10 minutes in silence with Our Lord, asking Him for the spiritual refreshment you need.
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2021-02-0701 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "God Still Speaks. Care to Listen?" - Fr. Thomas Ferguson (January 31, 2021)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Everyday, prayerfully meditate on one of the one hundred and fifty Psalms of the Bible.
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2021-01-3102 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "God's Word, Your Life!" - Fr. Thomas Ferguson (January 24, 2021)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Make a commitment to read and reflect prayerfully on one chapter of any book of the Bible.
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2021-01-2401 minDiocese of Arlington22Minutes2Virtue: "Fast For Life!" - Fr. Thomas Ferguson (January 17, 2021Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Resolve to advance our pro-life cause through prayer and fasting, especially on Friday, January 22nd, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
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2021-01-1702 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Take Ten!" - Fr. Thomas Ferguson (January 10, 2021)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Take 10 minutes this week and listen to God telling you, "You are my beloved...". Take another 10 minutes asking God to help you bring His Good News to a person who is suffering or struggling in any way.
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2021-01-1002 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "And the Soul Felt Its Worth" - Fr. Thomas Ferguson (January 3, 2021)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Pause at least once each day and call to mind the many signs of God's love and blessings in your life, and then pray a "Glory Be".
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2021-01-0302 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Rejoice! God Is with Us!" - Fr. William Shierer (December 27, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Before the calendar year ends, think about the glory of God, how it should be the motive of your every action, and give thanks to God for the joy of Jesus.
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2020-12-2701 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Just Do It! Do God's Will - Fr. William Shierer (December 20, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Pray the Angelus everyday and try to imitate Our Lady's fearless response to God's holy will.
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2020-12-2001 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Say Yes!" - Fr. William Shierer (December 13, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Think of one person with whom you can share the mystery of the Catholic Faith!
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2020-12-1301 minDiocese of Arlington2Mnutes2Virtue: "What Are We Waiting For?" - Fr. William Schierer (December 6, 2020)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Make a good examination of conscience and go to Confession in the first half of Advent instead of putting it off till the last minute out of procrastination.
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2020-12-0601 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "This Advent, Don't Go Decaf!" - Fr. Michael Isenberg (November 29, 2020)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: This week, jumpstart your Advent with a strong, "spiritually caffeinated" resolve to go deeper in your relationship with God: go to Confession early, pray a novena, pick up a good spiritual reading, receive Holy Communion frequently—all for the purpose of preparing your heart for the coming of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day!
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2020-11-2902 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue:"We Have But One, True King" - Fr. Jamie Workman (November 21, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Make a thorough examination of conscience and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the areas of your life wherein Christ is not yet king, and then surrender them to Him.
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2020-11-2202 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Be Not Afraid. Use Your Gifts!" - Fr. Jamie Workman (November 15, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Find a way in which to offer your loving service to others: a family member, friend, neighbor, your parish or local community.
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2020-11-1501 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "God Sends the Grace We Need" - Fr. Jamie Workman (November 8, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Seek out opportunities to be an encouraging and prayerful support to someone in need.
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2020-11-0801 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Gotta Be Saints!" - Fr. Jamie Workman (November 1, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Read the lives of the saints (your patron saints, confirmation saints or favorite saints) and make a concrete resolution to imitate their example of allowing God to work in their lives.
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Happy Feast of All Saints! Learn more about the Gotta Be Saints Ministry and find cool, saintly stuff to inspire you on your journey: https://www.gottabesaints.com/
2020-11-0101 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Charity. Nuff Said." - Fr. Nicholas Blank (October 25, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Set aside some quiet moment every day this week and let God ask you, "Have YOU loved?" If you've failed in this commandment to love, repent and resolve to love God and your neighbor better.
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2020-10-2602 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Now Feast!" - Fr. Nicholas Blank (October 12, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Read about the Mass and develop a great love for this Sacrament where Christ's sacrifice is perpetuated and where the Heavenly feast comes down to us on earth!
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2020-10-1302 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Obey God Above All Else" - Fr. Nicholas Blank (October 11, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Learn about the life of a saint by reading his or her biography, or watching a movie on that saint's life. Let yourself be inspired by his or her example of loving God above all else.
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2020-10-1102 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Don't Be Miserly with God" — Fr. Nicholas Blank (October 4, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Pray for our shepherds in the Church by offering a decade of the Holy Rosary each day for them.
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2020-10-0402 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Give That Love Away!" - Deacon Gerard-Marie Anthony (September 27, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Think of someone in your immediate family or church family whom you can serve, do an act of charity towards that person and embrace him/her with the love of God.
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2020-09-2702 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Switch Perspectives!" - Deacon Gerard-Marie Anthony (September 20, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Think of someone you're comparing yourself to, and write down the ways you and that person can contribute to society.
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2020-09-2001 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "What Can You Get for $5.58?" - Deacon Gerard Marie Anthony (September 13, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Think of someone you might have made a rash judgment against or someone of a different race, then go do something good to that person.
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2020-09-1303 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Love: The Only Worthwhile Investment" - Deacon Anthony (September 6, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Take something that's going on in your life, and "deposit" that in the "bank" of God's love—the Sacred Heart!
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2020-09-0602 minDiocese of Arlington2MinutesVirtue: "The Cross is Not Negotiable" - Fr. Christopher Pollard (August 30, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Thank God for absolving your sins in Confession. Identify one sin you've confessed and offer up some form of penance/sacrifice in reparation for that sin.
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2020-08-3003 minDiocese of Arlington2MinutesVirtue: "Who Is Jesus for You?" - Fr. Christopher Pollard (August 23, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenges: 1. Write down why you believe that Jesus rose from the dead. 2. Fast from the TV, phone and/or newspaper for a week and learn to think for yourself, guided by the Gospel.
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2020-08-2302 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Get a Feisty Faith" - Fr. Christopher Pollard (August 16, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Read the whole chapter of Matthew 15 and see how you can apply it to your life in terms of knowing when and how to speak the truth.
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2020-08-1602 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Let Jesus Speak" - Fr. Christopher Pollard (August 9, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Pray for 10, 15 or 20 minutes. After telling the Lord all that you want to say, make sure to give Him time to speak to your heart by listening to Him in SILENCE.
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2020-08-0902 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Are You Satisfied?" - Fr. Christopher Pollard (August 2, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: This week, fast, and offer it up both for your sanctification, that of the Church, and the world around you.
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2020-08-0202 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "You Are What You Treasure" - Fr. Keith O'Hare (July 26, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Examine your priorities in life. Are they faith, family and friendship? If not, take some concrete steps this week to make them the top three priorities in your life.
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2020-07-2601 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "God Brings Good Out of Evil" - Fr. Keith O'Hare (July 19, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Look at the crucifix, and consider how God brought out so much good out of it—your salvation!
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2020-07-1901 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Patience pays off!" - Fr. Keith O'Hare (July 12, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Grow in patience this week by considering how everything in nature quietly and patiently develops to full maturity over years. Think about how your soul needs the same patience in growing in virtue and holiness.
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2020-07-1201 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Learn from Me" - Fr. Keith O'Hare (July 5, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Make an effort to grow in humility by noticing this virtue in others, associating with humble people, and often praying "Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine."
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2020-07-0702 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Learn from Me" - Fr. Keith O'Hare (July 5, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Make an effort to grow in humility by noticing this virtue in others, associating with humble people, and often praying "Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine."
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2020-07-0202 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Want Joy? Put Jesus First" - Fr. Andrew Fisher (June 28, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Pray for the grace to see all your priorities in life and to put them in the right order.
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2020-06-3002 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virrtue: "Faith Over Fear" - Fr. Andrew Fisher (June 21, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Make a list of the areas in your life where you need more fortitude to overcome any difficulties and do what God wants you to do. Pray for an increase of this virtue.
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2020-06-2202 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Really, Truly Present!" - Fr. Andrew Fisher (June 14, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Form the habit of making the Sign of the Cross whenever you pass by a church as a sign of your love for Jesus truly present in the tabernacle.
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2020-06-1503 min
Gotta Be SaintsThe Pros and Cons of Pornography - Part TwoSend us a textOn episode ten of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Benj Klare, Associate Director in the Office for Marriage and Family Life for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, on "The Pros and Cons of Pornography." Hint - there are no pros! Episode Breakdown:0:35 – Confession, Guilt and Mercy4:40 – Where are you looking? 6:40 – How do I support someone who struggles?10:45 – Why are people so attached to Pornography?13:15 – Pornography is addictive even if the Worth Health Organization doesn’t say it 15:00 – Helpful Resources...
2020-06-1432 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Loved by the Trinity" - Fr. Andrew Fisher (June 7, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Meditate on the mystery of the Holy Trinity, and how the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit invite you to share in their life of love.
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2020-06-0802 minGotta Be SaintsThe Pros and Cons of Pornography - Part OneSend us a textOn episode nine of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Benj Klare, Associate Director in the Office for Marriage and Family Life for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, on "The Pros and Cons of Pornography." Hint - there are no pros! Episode Breakdown:0:20 – I was exposed to Pornography at 132:30 – Meet Benj Klare4:30 – Benj’s story9:15 – Key stats11:00 – Why are people viewing it and how did we get here?20:00 – What do you do if you are currently in the throes of addic...
2020-06-0729 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "God's Love Engulfs Us" - Fr. Noah Morey (May 31, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Go to Confession to receive the healing love of God through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
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2020-06-0102 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Ascend with Jesus" - Fr. Noah Morey - Diocese of Arlington(May 24, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Speak to at least one person, be it a family member or a friend, about the ways Jesus is alive in your life.
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2020-05-2602 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Why Believe" - Fr. Noah Morey - Bishop Ireton Catholic High School (May 17, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Come up with a 3-minute testimony of why you believe in Jesus Christ, of why you believe in His Resurrection.
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2020-05-1902 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Love Our Mother" - Fr. Noah Morey - Bishop Ireton Catholic High SchoolYour #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Make an act of love for the Blessed Mother by offering her your heart and all its petitions, confident that she will intercede for you with Jesus.
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2020-05-1102 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: "Keep Safe" - Fr. Noah Morey - Bishop Ireton Catholic High School (May 3, 2020)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Take the Catechism and read about the "Marks of the Church" beginning with paragraph 811. Reflect on how the Good Shepherd wants us to remain safe in His fold by giving us these marks.
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2020-05-0502 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Christopher Christensen "Empty Yourself for God!" (November 3, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Engage in an act of self-emptying charity this week by helping someone in need, reaching out to someone you haven't talked to in a while, or praying for the poor souls in Purgatory.
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2019-11-0403 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Farrell "Overcome Your Inner Pharisee" (October 27, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Try to cultivate true humility. Every day at prayer, try to see yourself as you truly are: a sinner loved and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and one who is constantly in need of His grace.
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2019-10-2801 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Farrell "Persist Till God Can't Resist" (October 20, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Persist in prayer. If you don't have a life of prayer, now is the time to start by setting aside some time to be with God every day. If you already do, try to go deeper in intimacy with the Lord by striving to pray more unceasingly.
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2019-10-2101 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Farrell "Gratitude Changes Attitudes" (October 13, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Level up your gratitude to God for all His goodness to you by making a firm decision to turn your bad habits, vices and imperfections into virtue.
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2019-10-1501 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Farrell "Let the Mass Change You" (October 6, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Let those around you see that you are a different person each time you come from Mass. In concrete ways, let your family, friends and coworkers see that you've just received Jesus Christ in Holy Communion.
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2019-10-0701 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Ed Bresnahan "Who Is Your Lazarus?" (September 29, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Test your generosity by checking what your reaction is whenever someone asks you a favor—be it materially or in some other way.
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2019-09-3002 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Ed Bresnahan "Generosity Gives, Greed Grabs" (September 22, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Test your generosity by checking what your reaction is whenever someone asks you a favor—be it materially or in some other way.
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2019-09-2302 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Ed Bresnahan "Don't Get Stuck!" (September 15, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Turn to God with all your heart! Cultivate daily a sincere desire for conversion, to reject sin and embrace the life of the Gospel.
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2019-09-1602 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Ed Bresnahan "Let Jesus Bear Your Burdens" (September 8, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Consider how you give Our Lord the opportunity to help you carry your crosses. Ask Him for the grace to bear them patiently till the end for His glory.
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2019-09-0901 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Ed Bresnahan "Humility. Humility. Humility." (September 1, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: This week, ask God to grant you the grace to be humble at every moment, and make sure to practice many acts of this virtue.
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2019-09-0301 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Rampino "Will Everyone Be Saved?" (August 25, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: This week, make a good confession. Come to the Lord with all your sins, imperfections and struggles, so that in receiving His mercy, you may come to know Him who truly loves you.
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2019-08-2603 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Rampino "The Cross is the Answer" (August 18, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Every day, look at the Cross for a while and put everything there— your joys, sorrows, hopes, and fears.
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2019-08-1902 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Rampino "Are You Watching" (August 11, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: This week, find a good chunk of time to visit Jesus in the tabernacle. Be there with Him in watchful silence, waiting for Him to come to you.
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2019-08-1202 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Rampino "Nothing Else Matters!" (August 4, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: This week, start setting away the things that do not matter. Let go of them to make room for God in your soul.
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2019-08-0502 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Michael Isenberg "Persist in Prayer" (July 28, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Persevere in your prayer life. If you find yourself lacking in persistent prayer, now is the time to make a resolution to pray more.
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2019-07-2901 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Michael Isenberg, "Living Charity in the Present Moment" (July 14, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: When you find it difficult to love somebody at any given moment, push yourself to actually do good to that person, allowing yourself to be an instrument of God's love and mercy.
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2019-07-1502 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Michael Isenberg "Let Jesus Break In!" (July 7, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Whatever "wall" or "fence" is there in your life, tear it down, and let God work more fully in your life!
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2019-07-0802 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. James Searby "Don't Look Back" (June 30, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Make a decision about something you've been hemming and hawing about. Put it in the hands of God and move forward!
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2019-07-0101 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. James Searby "Jesus is Present in the Eucharist: Be with Him" (June 23, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Be with Him! Go visit Jesus at a local church and be with Him who is present in the tabernacle just for you!
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2019-06-2401 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Rev. Fr. James Searby "Bound up in His Love" (June 16, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Make the Sign of the Cross often, especially in public, and let it remind you that you are called to share in the love of the Holy Trinity.
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2019-06-1701 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. James Searby "Is Heaven on Your Radar?" (June 2, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Meditate on heaven! What experiences have you had in the past that would help you get there? What are you doing to merit being there?
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2019-06-1001 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. James Searby "Is Heaven on Your Radar?" (June 2, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Meditate on heaven! What experiences have you had in the past that would help you get there? What are you doing to merit being there?
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2019-06-1001 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. James Searby "Let God Break Down the Walls!" (June 9, 2019)Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Ask the Holy Spirit for the strength to overcome your fears and, like the apostles, go out and share Christ to others. Watch: https://youtu.be/ydRqNrnwTIk
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2019-06-1002 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Christopher Pollard "Dedicated to Love?" (May 19, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Pledge never to deliberately commit a venial sin and rededicate yourself to a life of love.
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2019-05-2002 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Christopher Pollard "Are You of His Flock?" (May 12, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Take extra time to pray for your shepherds: your pastor, your Bishop and the Holy Father. Then, try to be a good shepherd yourself by your example.
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2019-05-1401 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Christopher Pollard "Yes, You Can Do Great Things!" (May 5, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Meditate on this Sunday's Gospel and in the coming weeks, and see how God wishes to do greater things through you.
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2019-05-0602 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Stephen Vaccaro "Struggling? Bring it to Jesus!" (April 28, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Like Thomas, run to the Risen Lord in the Sacrament of Confession and let Him heal and free you from your struggles.
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2019-04-2901 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Stephen Vaccaro "Run to Jesus with Easter Joy!" (April 21, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Go to the tomb! See the Risen Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament and spend time with Him this Easter.
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2019-04-2301 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Stephen Vaccaro "Who Is Your King?" (April 14, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: This Holy Week, look at your life and ask, "Where is Christ not yet King?" and ask for His grace to welcome Him in.
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2019-04-1501 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Stephen Vaccaro "Hope Against All Hope" (April 7, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Make a daily act of hope by asking God to increase your trust in Him and His promises.
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2019-04-0901 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Paul Scalia "A Limited-Time Offer" (March 24, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Set a 30-minute limit to your use of social and news media and devote more time to prayer.
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2019-03-2501 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Carroll Oubre "Let God Exceed Your Expectations" (January 20, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Discover which talent you have that God wants to use to change the world.
This Sunday's readings are taken from Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C).
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2019-01-2202 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Carroll Oubre "He Died for You" (January 13, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenges: Discover the church and the date of your own Baptism and start celebrating that day each year when you became God's beloved child.
This Sunday's readings are taken from the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Year C).
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2019-01-1902 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Carroll Oubre "Follow the Star" (January 6, 2019)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Before going to bed each night this week, ponder two or three ways that God has guided you that day.
This Sunday's readings are taken from the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord (Year C).
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2019-01-0702 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Tom Ferguson "Cultivate A Friendship With Our Lady" (December 30, 2018)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenges: Resolve to cultivate a deeper relationship with the Blessed Mother by praying the Rosary or the Angelus more regularly, making a pilgrimage to a Marian shrine, placing an image of Our Lady in your home, or simply praying to her more frequently.
This Sunday's readings are taken from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (Year C).
Keep building up those virtues this season of Christmas!
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2019-01-0701 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Tom Ferguson "Share Your Bread With The Hungry" (December 23, 2018)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Share your bread with the hungry by contributing to a parish or community food drive for people who may be in need this Christmas.
This Sunday's readings are taken from the Fourth Sunday of Advent, (Year C).
The Lord is coming soon! How are those virtues coming along?
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2018-12-2301 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Thomas Ferguson "Get Ready 'Cause Here He Comes'" (December 2, 2018)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Call to mind each day a reason to be joyful, a reason for hope, a time you have known peace, and a person you love.
This Sunday's readings are taken from the First Sunday of Advent, (Year C).
Build up those virtues in preparation for Christmas!
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2018-12-1701 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Thomas Ferguson "Undo Those Knots" (December 9, 2018)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenges: Mark on your calendar the day and time you will receive the Sacrament of Confession and take some time to learn more about the devotion to Our Lady, the Undoer of Knots.
This Sunday's readings are taken from the Second Sunday of Advent, (Year C).
Build up those virtues in preparation for Christmas!
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2018-12-1701 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Tom Ferguson "Waiting In Joyful Hope" (December 16, 2018)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Carry your rosary each day and pray a decade of the Joyful Mysteries whenever you find yourself waiting in line in stores, in traffic or wherever you may be. This way, you can be sure that you are waiting in joyful hope for Jesus' coming.
This Sunday's readings are taken from Gaudete Sunday (Third Sunday) of Advent (Year C).
Build up those virtues in preparation for Christmas!
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2018-12-1701 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Bergida "Let The King Rule In Your Life" (November 25, 2018)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenges:
1. Examine: Are there any parts in your life that Christ is not King over?
2. Make an Act of Consecration of yourself and your family to Christ the King
3. Bonus Challenge: Read "Quas Primas," Pope Pius XI's encyclical on the Kingship of Christ.
The readings are taken from Sunday, November 25, The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Ordinary Time, Cycle I (Year B).
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2018-11-2602 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Bergida "Say 'Yes' To Heaven!" (November 18, 2018)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Everyday, think of a blessing you are grateful for,—be it your family or friends—and thank God that His promises endure forever.
Today's readings are taken from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle I (Year B).
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2018-11-1902 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Bergida "Give Mercy A Chance" (November 11, 2018)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Reflect frequently this week on the mercy of God in your life and how you, in turn, are being merciful to others.
Today's readings are taken from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle I (Year B).
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2018-11-1302 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Bergida "How Deep Is Your Love?" (November 4, 2018)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenges:
1. Remind yourself often: "I should be judged on my love."
2. Pray each day for someone who has died: a friend, a neighbor or somebody whose name you came across.
Today's readings are taken from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle I (Year B).
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Searching for MoreAn Interview with Catholic Married Couple Marcus and Dianne Guevara on Humanae VitaeMarcus and Dianne share their beautiful love story, from Marcus' powerful conversion from a life of promiscuity, to how the couple shared their "first kiss" at the altar on their wedding day. Hear how Pope Paul VI's encyclical on married love, Humanae Vitae, plays an integral role in their daily lives. Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pUndfaJ5Ouo At a time of great social and moral confusion, Humanae Vitae confirms the beauty of the Church’s teaching on married love and the transmission of life. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Huma...
2018-07-2243 minSearching for MoreAn Interview with Catholic Married Couple Charlotte and Joel Sellier on Humanae VitaeA Catholic married couple talks about how Pope Paul VI's encyclical on married love, Humanae Vitae, has enriched their lives. Watch this interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLw7MjIjghc&list=PLwz9H-zVK86TLdFoIpdrUIfB9xjj87Qkx At a time of great social and moral confusion, Humanae Vitae confirms the beauty of the Church’s teaching on married love and the transmission of life. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae, Professor Chad Pecknold, Ph.D., will host a Twitter discussion entitled “HV50: Ask the Question." The discussion will occur from July...
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