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19/05/2024

Happy Solemnity of Pentecost! Have you listened to our episode about this great day?

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley discuss the incredibly powerful Solemnity of Pentecost and the power of the Holy Spirit. Thanks for listening! Please leave us a rating and/or review, and share on social media or with a friend! You can e...

16/05/2024

New podcast episode up on this Sunday's Solemnity of Pentecost!!

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley discuss the incredibly powerful Solemnity of Pentecost and the power of the Holy Spirit. Thanks for listening! Please leave us a rating and/or review, and share on social media or with a friend! You can e...

12/04/2024

Sign up now for The Pray More Eucharistic Retreat! It is a free, online, self-paced retreat and Fr. Steve is one of the speakers!

Inspiring talks to help you grow closer to Christ!

03/04/2024

Have a few minutes to spare and need some encouragement? Here's Fr. Steve's homily from Mass this morning!

Listen to Fr. Steve's homily from 4/3/24.Thanks for listening! Please leave us a rating and/or review, and share on social media or with a friend! You can email [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. God bless.

01/04/2024

Happy Easter!! Check out our latest episode where Fr. Steve and Ashley discuss the beauty, joy, and peace of Easter. After experiencing Lent and entering into Easter, are we changed? Does the reality of Jesus dying and rising from the dead change our lives? How can we experience true joy?

In the episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley discuss the beauty, joy, and peace of Easter. After experiencing Lent and entering into Easter, are we changed? Does the reality of Jesus dying and rising from the dead change our lives? How can we experience t...

15/03/2024

No new episode today- instead say a prayer for Fr. Steve who's in Rome right now!

Catch up on our latest episodes, especially our intro to marriage and family series that is beginning soon!

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley talk about our new series we will be diving into- marriage and family life! The richness and beauty of marriage and family life is essential to the Church, but we realize that not everyone's experience is perf...

11/03/2024

Check out Fr. Steve's latest posted talk on how to be a strong Catholic man!

He talks about what it means to "be a man" vs. the false masculinity the world teaches us. We must go into the breach in order to bring the light of Christ to others.

On Thursday 2/1/24 Fr. Steve gave a talk to the Fishers of Men group from Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Naperville regarding what it means to "be a man" vs. the false masculinity the world teaches us. We must go into the breach in order...

03/03/2024

Hey you! Check out Fr. Steve's homily from this morning- the Third Sunday of Lent!

In Fr. Steve's homily, he speaks of how when we allow the Lord to purify our hearts, our parishes are healthier and more people can hear the Lord call them to their vocation.  Listen to hear more! Thanks for listening! Please leave us a ...

01/03/2024

New episode, and the beginning of a new series!

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley talk about our new series we will be diving into- marriage and family life! The richness and beauty of marriage and family life is essential to the Church, but we realize that not everyone's experience is perfect- we all come from broken families to some degree.

We also talk about some fun new changes to the podcast, including lots of new upcoming episodes with Ashley's husband Drew!

Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley talk about our new series we will be diving into- marriage and family life! The richness and beauty of marriage and family life is essential to the Church, but we realize that not everyone's experience is perf...

23/02/2024

For the first time on our podcast, we're posting one of Fr. Steve's talks!

Fr. Steve recently gave a talk to the Knights of Columbus from various nearby parishes regarding how to encourage vocations.

By modeling conversion, refusing to keep our faith hidden, sharing our testimony, and inspiring others, we each help to encourage vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and marriage in the Church.

For the first time on our podcast, we're posting one of Fr. Steve's recent talks!On Saturday 2/17/24 Fr. Steve gave a talk to the Knights of Columbus from various nearby parishes regarding how to encourage vocations. By modeling conversion, refusi...

20/02/2024

Check out our latest episode on really diving deeper and leaning into experiencing more in the sacraments. The Lord has SO much to offer us- let's give Him everything we can!

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley talk about diving deeper and leaning into experiencing more in the sacraments, especially the Mass, adoration, confession, and our baptism. What if we tried to give the Lord more of our hearts? What if he show...

18/02/2024

Happy First Sunday of Lent! Still thinking of how to approach this penitential season? Listen to our episode on Lent to help you out!

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley discuss the fast-approaching season of Lent. They go over the meaning and purpose of Lent, the three dimensions of Lent (prayer, fasting, and almsgiving), and how to approach Lent differently this year to have...

16/02/2024

Today's episode is about diving deeper and leaning into experiencing more in the sacraments, especially the Mass, adoration, confession, and our baptism. What if we tried to give the Lord more of our hearts? What if He showed us a new way to enter into the sacraments?

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley talk about diving deeper and leaning into experiencing more in the sacraments, especially the Mass, adoration, confession, and our baptism. What if we tried to give the Lord more of our hearts? What if he show...

16/02/2024

New Episode Tomorrow!

12/02/2024

Have you listened to our Lent episode yet? Only two more days until Ash Wednesday!!

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley discuss the fast-approaching season of Lent. They go over the meaning and purpose of Lent, the three dimensions of Lent (prayer, fasting, and almsgiving), and how to approach Lent differently this year to have...

09/02/2024

Lent starts next week! Listen to our latest episode to prepare!

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley discuss the fast-approaching season of Lent. They go over the meaning and purpose of Lent, the three dimensions of Lent (prayer, fasting, and almsgiving), and how to approach Lent differently this year to have it truly contribute to genuine growth in our healing and relationship with the Lord.

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley discuss the fast-approaching season of Lent. They go over the meaning and purpose of Lent, the three dimensions of Lent (prayer, fasting, and almsgiving), and how to approach Lent differently this year to have...

12/01/2024

Are you snowed in and need something to do? :) Listen to our latest episode on the specifics of liturgical living!

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley discuss specific examples of ways we can incorporate living a liturgical life into our home. Whether it be celebrating our baptism day or name day, intentionally having days of fasting and penance, or creating a space of prayer in the home, the Lord is waiting to invite us deeper into relationship with Him through a liturgical approach to life.

Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please leave us a rating and/or review, and share on social media or with a friend! You can email [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. God bless.

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley discuss specific examples of ways we can incorporate living a liturgical life into our home. Whether it be celebrating our baptism day or name day, intentionally having days of fasting and penance, or creating...

29/12/2023

Merry Christmas!! Take a listen to our most recent episode on the Christmas season- it's a good one! :)

In this episode, Fr. Steve and Ashley talk about the beautiful gift we are given in the Christmas season, focusing much on the Holy Family. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please leave us a rating and/or review, and share on s...