How do I get my kids to love Church? How do I get them to follow her teachings? Why don’t they go to Mass anymore? More and more frequently, these are the questions many, many parents are asking themselves. Interestingly, the answer can be quite simple…but you really need to start when they’re young. Join Deacon Jeff, Tom and Doug in the Luxurious Corner Booth to find out what you can do as a parent to strengthen and lengthen your childrens’ faith lives.
Coming Back Home
We all know someone who has left the Church. Maybe our child, or another family member. Maybe our close friend or a dear co-worker. Maybe even you have drifted away from the sacraments. Did you ever stop and think about why, or what caused the “drift” and what we can do about it? Join Deacon Jeff, Tom and Doug as they explore the story of a recent family of “reverts” and try and shed a little light on the topic of coming back home to the Catholic Church.
Losing Grace
Did you ever wonder if we were able – once we had accepted it – to lose God’s grace? Or, to lose salvation? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the ins and outs of grace, free will and the permanence of salvation.
The Baptism Of Jesus
Did you ever ask yourself why Jesus was baptized by John? Jesus was certainly without sin, and yet, he insisted on being baptized by the Baptizer in the River Jordan. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the several beautiful reasons for Jesus’ baptism.
Repetitious Prayer
Have you ever been accused of not “truly” praying because you were simply repeating a memorized or written prayer? Have you ever found yourself “rattling off” a prayer without giving any sense of meaning to the words? Is repetitious prayer the culprit? Join Deacon Jeff, Tom and Doug as they discuss why Catholics should not worry about whether or not a prayer is repetitious, but whether or not it is heartfelt.
Suffering With Christ
When St Paul tells the Colossians that in his flesh, he is “completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions,” we might wonder what he could have meant. Didn’t Christ do it all? What could possibly be lacking in Christ’s salvific act on the Cross? Join Deacon Jeff, Tom and Doug in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the important role Christ asks each of us to play in the Father’s plan of Salvation.
Everyday Evangelization
When it comes to your faith, are you a “professional student”…someone who continually stocks up on knowledge, but may be too afraid to put it to use evangelizing? Join Deacon Jeff, Tom and Doug in the Luxurious Corner Booth for an interesting discussion of ways that average, everyday Catholics can share the gospel message of hope to all those they encounter day-to-day.
Scrupulosity
How often should you go to the sacrament of Confession? When is it “too much”? Do you know what scrupulosity is? Many people suffer from this distorted understanding of self-examination. Listen in as Deacon Jeff and Tom discuss how to get the most out of your Reconciliation experience and how to avoid the pitfalls of scrupulous behavior.
Spiritual To-Do Lists
Have you ever wondered if the spiritual goals you may have set for yourself can be problematic? Are you concerned with how many Rosaries you’ve prayed, or how many hours of Adoration you’ve accomplished, or how many Masses you attend weekly? Sometimes we can get caught up in the numbers game and lose sight of the real “big” picture…growing in holiness. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they welcome a new member of the team, Doug Grokulsky, to the Luxurious Corner Booth to discuss the potential problems of spiritual to-do lists.
Catholic Relief Abroad
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they welcome their guest, Caroline Brennan of CRS, as she shares first-hand experiences and offers some great insights into the emergency needs of people around the world who suffer from persecution, poor living conditions and natural disasters.