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In Episode 151 our Guests is Julio and Bella who both met while studying at the University. They have a cute a wonderful story of how they met and their pursuit of a Godly partner.  Enjoy the conversation.

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On the 10th Anniversary of One Life LA where marchers from all over the west coast converge on Los Angeles to witness to the Respect for Life Movement, the Prolife cause, Kim P of St Joseph Catholic Community of Upland California took over This Connected Podcast to be it's "Roe"-ving reporter for the day.  In this episode  Kim had coversations with people on the train to the march, on the March, at the event and on the way home.  The rain did not stop her from listening to the people present.
The following were people Kim connected with:
1.  David & Maria Apodaca
2.  Julia
3.  Anthony
4.  Jonathan and Abraham Navarro
5.  Alexis Guzman
6.  Martha
7.  Emi Wilson and friends
8.  Diana Garcia
9.  Maggie Duran
10. Diana Puerto
11. Amber Duran
12. Casandra Miranda
13. Kim herself sharing her POV
14. Arnel Recio
15. Joahna & Melissa
16. Rosary praying rosary
17. Andrea's POV
18. Archie Lasalle
19. Maricella
20. The Most Reverend Jose H Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles
21. Alexis Guzman POV
22. Kim Speaks about her favorite part of the event and speaking to the Carmelite Sisters
23. Emma & Sr. Emma Lou of the Carmelite Sisters
24. Father Josh Johnson
25. Walk to Requiem Mass at the Cathedral of the Angels
26. Marlon POV
27. Review of the Mass and the day on the way home on the train.

We at This Connected Podcast want to thank Kim P for being such a gracious reporter and doing an awesome takeover.
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This podcast is part of our "Take Over This Connected Initiative"  Giving others the opportunity to use our platform to share and connect others to what and how they are living out their faith.

This is that takeover episode by "Carmelita" a member of the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order regarding the often overlooked situation and conditions of the Catholic Church and other people of faith in the country of Nicaragua.

Carmelite Quotes is a member of the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order (OCDS) in the Washington Province whose primary apostolate is to share the message of Carmel by publishing a blog, graphics, and other resources that provide accurate quotes from Carmelite saints and authors. As a professional translator, "Carmelita" provides translation services to members of the Discalced Carmelite Order worldwide. Since 2018, Carmelita has supported the ministry and prophetic mission of Auxiliary Bishop Silvio Jose Baez of the Managua Archdiocese, who is also a Discalced Carmelite. Thus, Carmelita has assisted Nicaraguans over the last five years to spread their message among English-speaking readers. Since Christmas 2023, she has joined with another freedom-loving activist from Scotland to host the "Free the Bishops" podcast on Spotify to reach more English-speaking listeners with the message of religious freedom for the Catholic Church in Nicaragua. A clergy convert, Carmelita is a member of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter and is a volunteer organist for her local Ordinariate community.

DISCLAIMER: In no way does Carmelite Quotes represent Secular Carmelite communities, the province, or the Discalced Carmelite order in any official capacity or claim to do so. Carmelite Quotes speaks strictly in an individual capacity. Although every attempt is made to provide accurate information, it may not necessarily represent the official teaching or position of the Discalced Carmelite Order.

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In this episode we look at Filipino Identity in light of Filipino American History Month.  Our guests Dr. Susan Protacio, MD along with Angela Albay-Yenney and myself join in conversation of our similar and at times different experiences of being a Filipino American in the United States.  

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Featuring special guest Dr. Susan Protacio and Dr. Nini Dyogi came by to have a conversation about the dynamics of ministry. The word “Kuwentuhan” means chitchat or storytelling. Basically is chatting is what we did in this episode. A wonderful way to just talk about our passions, our cultures and what we are called to do.

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For this episode, we take it back to our youth ministry roots. We welcome Catholic High School student, Juliette Gaytan!

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Mary Lasham is an 85 years old youth minister.
Growing up in a difficult childhood, teen years and early on in her marriage and family life she was convicted by the Holy Spirit at the age of 35.  Finding her call to "Praise God" in all she does she began youth ministry bringing not only her family back to the Church but many others including me through her smile, hospitality and JOY!
This episode is 2 years in the waiting. It was scheduled two years ago but Mary got Covid-19 and struggled to recover.  At 85 she now continues to empower people to follow Jesus and glorify God.
It was a JOY to have a conversation with Mary and her son Ralph. We hope this episode inspires you.

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Out of the dark.
 
Nallely Perez at 14 years old was pregnant. Begrudgingly she chose life for her daughter. But it was not a fairy tale ending when she chose life. At least not yet. Her journey is one of inspiration and her story is the truth of many other women who find themselves today.

In this episode we hear from Nallely Perez, a mother, a wife, and an abortion worker survivor. Listen to her story working at an abortion center and the listen to the why and what happens inside to people who work at these clinics. Listen to her story; it may not be much different than yours and maybe be the catalyst to bring about compassion to pray more and reach out to help those who find themselves employed at these clinics. Find out how she got out of that darkness and found herself in the light to help others be not victims of abortion through the organization that has fostered her vocation to be the voice of compassion.

We also hear from Maria from Respect for Life of the Diocese of San Bernardino who at the posting of this episode is fighting against the opening of another Planned Parenthood Clinic in the city of Fontana, CA. 

Contact both these courageous young women to help bring about and foster a culture of life.

RESOURCES:
https://loveline.com/
Call or Text LoveLine @ 888.550.1588
https://proloveministries.org/

Office of Respect Life:
https://www.sbrlpc.org/
respect&care@sbdiocese.org

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Continuing our conversation. Fr Alex Osborne shares insight on you and young adults in Australia and his experiences of faith.

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Fr. Alex Osborne is a a diocesan priest of Canberra, Capital of Australia. In this episode Fr. Osborne shares his vocation story. His call to the sacrament of Holy Orders. To b e a priest of the Catholic Church.
Fr. Osborne shares his story candidly from his childhood growing up in Liverpool, England to immigrating to Australia at the age of 12.  Answering the call to the priesthood and entering at the early age of 18.  He shares his struggles and joys of seminary as well as his dedication to his call.
Enjoy listening and wait for Part 2 where we do a comparison of church in the states vs church in Australia.

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Here you go! Many of you have sent us the YouTube video of Calvin Robinsons speech at the Oxford Union on February 15, 2023.  You asked for us for our reaction to this speech which was about homosexual marriages and extending the Christian sacrament to said marriages.  So we asked Josue and Mcpherson to join us in this episode to gain the response of not just me but also two young adult Catholics on the speech on this topic. 
Topics of discussion:

• God sets the terms not us
• "It is they who went away changed"
• The Faith is Discriminatory
• The Church Denounces Sin not the Sinner
• Teach about salvation
• St. Athanasius of Alexandria quote

Full lecture at the Oxford Union:
     https://youtu.be/ymbTb2HS5Rc

His website:
     https://www.calvinrobinson.com/

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In this episode Arnel and Tony give a Lenten Retreat Presentation at St Catherine of Alexandria in Riverside California.  Using the podcast as a forum to share the faith, Arnel and Tony share in this episode the conversation they had with the teens of St. Catherine's and responded to questions they had.

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Episode 149: SYNOD (Part D) Bishop Alberto Rojas & Sr. Leticia Salazar.
In this final Part of the four part series Tony and Arnel are able to have a conversation with Bishop Alberto Rojas and Chancellor Sr. Leticia Salazar of the Diocese of San Bernardino. 

00:04:00 - Sr. Leticia Salazar speak about the mission she has as the Chancellor.
00:06:15 - The vision of accompaniment.
00:07:20 - Tony asks Bishop, about pushback towards the Synod and how can we practically build this culture of listening?
00:10:08 - "In the process of listening, that is already healing.  The process itself is designed to heal you." Bishop Rojas.
00:13:00 - "Is it a sin to be gay?  Can a person who is gay come to communion?"
00:16:10 - "Speak freely, listen humbly." Bishop Rojas.
00:17:40 - Recapturing the grace of our baptism - Chancellor Sr. Leticia.
00:21:28 - "What do we need to saved about (from)?"
00:22:25 - Arnel is speechless.
00:22:36 - Bishop Rojas Vision for the Diocese of San Bernardino.

Schedule of this Series:

• Monday - (Part A) Listening Session
• Wednesday - (Part B) Synod Team Members
• Friday - (Part C) Dr. Austin Ivereigh
• Sunday - (Part D) Bishop Rojas and Sr. Leticia

We pray that this four part episode will connect with you our fam, our listeners.

Link to Synod Formation Day at the Diocese of San Bernardino:
"In a Time of Isolation a Culture of Encounter"
February 3, 2023 Part 1 English:  https://youtu.be/9ITMHM6dqbo
February 3, 2023 Part 2 Spanish:  https://youtu.be/uY5aHEwTYSs

Diocesan Synod Synthesis: https://www.sbdiocese.org/docs/2022/2022%20ENG%20San%20Bernardino%20Synthesis%20%209_27.pdf
Diocesan Synod Synthesis Guide:
https://www.sbdiocese.org/docs/2022/2022engsynthesisguide.pdf

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Episode 149: Part C of this 4 part series is with Dr. Austen Ivereigh.
Dr. Austen Ivereigh describes himself as a journalist, a writer and an author. He is also an academic professor in Contemporary Church history at Campion Hall, Oxford University. He is most known for his work on and with Pope Francis having done two biographies of Pope Francis:

• The Great Reformer in 2014
• Wounded Shepherd in 2019
• Let us Dream written with Pope Francis in 2020

An enlightening and profound conversation with Dr. Ivereigh who was the guest speaker in the Synod formation day at the Diocese of San Bernardino.  

Schedule of this Series:

• Monday - (Part A) Listening Session
• Wednesday - (Part B) Synod Team Members
• Friday - (Part C) Dr. Austin Ivereigh
• Sunday - (Part D) Bishop Rojas and Sr. Leticia

We pray that this four part episode will connect with you, our fam, our listeners.

Link to Synod Formation Day at the Diocese of San Bernardino:
"In a Time of Isolation a Culture of Encounter"
February 3, 2023 Part 1 English:  https://youtu.be/9ITMHM6dqbo
February 3, 2023 Part 2 Spanish:  https://youtu.be/uY5aHEwTYSs

Diocesan Synod Synthesis: https://www.sbdiocese.org/docs/2022/2022%20ENG%20San%20Bernardino%20Synthesis%20%209_27.pdf
Diocesan Synod Synthesis Guide:
https://www.sbdiocese.org/docs/2022/2022engsynthesisguide.pdf

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Episode 149: Part B of the Synod 4 Part Series continues with conversations with members of the Diocese of San Bernardino's Synodal Synthesis Core Team.  If you had questions about this synod process; this episode provides clarity within the conversations with Dr. Amanda Alexander, Director of the Ministry Formation Institute, Fr. David Andel, Director of Canonical Services, Elder Samaniego, Director of the Office of Child and Youth Protection and Edgardo Juarez, Director of the Ministry to Young Catholics.

Dr. Alexander & Fr. Andel respond to questions:
00:04:10 - What is Synod?
00:06:60 - What is Holistic Formation? The disconnect that young people have.
00:12:00 - "So what... how does that affect my life?" Making it practical and concrete.
00:14:46 - What is Christlike exercise of authority?
00:17:00  - What to do when synodality becomes heretical?
00:21:28 - "A synod is not called to change or reform anything" Fr. Andel.
00:23:25 - How do we alleviate that anxiety and combat the culture of fear?
00:25:35 - "Fear is not of the Spirit" Dr. Alexander.
00:27:30 - What are your expectations of inviting Dr. Austen Ivereigh?

Elder Samaniego & Edgardo Juarez share the process of Synodal Synthesis:
00:28:42 - Who is the Core Team for the Diocese of San Bernardino for the Synodal Process?
00:35:40 - The Process and how synthesis was done?
00:40:16 - Is the synthesis report affected by the personal bias of those in the people doing the synthesis.
00:50:00 - Not jumping into conclusion
00:51:00 - Pope Francis challenge to us.
00:54:10 - How do we go deeper in our communal discernment?
00:59:35 - "Discernment is uncomfortable"
01:04:00 - What are some things that stood out for the young people in the synod?
01:08:42 - "I cannot bring myself back to a Church who does not accept me for who I am." A question for the Bishop in Part D of this series.

"We should not embrace synodality, synodality should embrace us." - Elder Samaniego.

Diocesan Synod Synthesis: https://www.sbdiocese.org/docs/2022/2022%20ENG%20San%20Bernardino%20Synthesis%20%209_27.pdf
Diocesan Synod Synthesis Guide:
https://www.sbdiocese.org/docs/2022/2022engsynthesisguide.pdf

Schedule of this Series:

• Monday - (Part A) Listening Session
• Wednesday - (Part B) Synod Team Members
• Friday - (Part C) Dr. Austin Ivereigh
• Sunday - (Part D) Bishop Rojas and Sr. Leticia

We pray that this four part episode will connect with you our fam, our listeners.

Link to Synod Formation Day at the Diocese of San Bernardino:
"In a Time of Isolation a Culture of Encounter"
February 3, 2023 Part 1 English:  https://youtu.be/9ITMHM6dqbo
February 3, 2023 Part 2 Spanish:  https://youtu.be/uY5aHEwTYSs

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Episode 149 is a four part mini-series of an event we were invited to cover at the Diocese of San Bernardino called the Synod Formation Day.  It was an opportunity to directly podcast at Diocesan Pastoral Center where Dr. Ivereigh, Pope Francis Biographer came to speak to and present on the Synodal Process and where we are today.
This four parts series, released every other day will be in sections of when we had conversations with the attendees, the Diocesan Synodal Team, Dr. Austin Ivereigh himself and the Chancellor, Sr. Leticia and Bishop Rojas. We have also linked below the actual Synod Formation event here for you to be able to watch for yourself so that you may gain a better perspective of what the discussion was about.

Monday - (Part A) Listening
Wednesday - (Part B) Synod Team Members
Friday - (Part C) Dr. Austin Ivereigh
Sunday - (Part D) Bishop Rojas and Sr. Leticia

We pray that this four part episode will connect with you our fam, our listeners.

Link to Synod Formation Day at the Diocese of San Bernardino:
"In a Time of Isolation a Culture of Encounter"
February 3, 2023 Part 1 English:  https://youtu.be/9ITMHM6dqbo
February 3, 2023 Part 2 Spanish:  https://youtu.be/uY5aHEwTYSs

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In the 148th episode of This Connected, Arnel aka Catholic.dad talks to newly ordained, Deacon Robert Gonzalez and his Wife Lorena.  They talk about a mans journey to answer the call to holiness; to be a  Deacon in the Catholic Church.  Deacon Roberts journey with the support of his wife Lorena is inspiring and joyful to hear. Join in on this conversation between three friends.
 
Thank you for watching or listening.
Deacon Robert and Lorena currently serve at St. Marys Catholic Church in Fontana, CA.

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This episode is another addition to our series of Youth Ministry Moments speaking to long time ministers on successes and pitfalls of the many years in ministry with young people. In this episode Melissa from St. Peter and Paul the Apostle in Rancho Cucamonga California talk about "balancing ministry and life."  This is something that is so important to know especially if you the minister is married.  Knowing your vocation and what you are called is key in your success in working in the vineyard of God.  Melissa, Tony and I unpack this topic in this episode.

Thank you for watching or listening.
To contact Melissa, reach her on her Instagram @melissamariee92

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Theme Song by: The Parousia Band (Instagram @parousiaband )
Re-imagined Theme Song by Tony Pimentel
Track - "Forever" by Anno Domini Beats

Live a life of holiness,
B Blessed & B 3rd

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This year we will focus some episodes directed specifically towards Youth Ministry and the you 'Youth Ministers.' 
These episodes will be short (around 30 to 40 minutes) to hopefully showcase some of the challenges youth ministers come into and an opportunity to learn from the ups and downs of the ministers we have on the show. We have invited ministers who have had at least 10 years of experience in ministry to talk about certain topics or pitfalls of ministering to the young people.
In this Youth Ministry Moment episode titled, "Short Season / Long Game" our guest is Melissa Acosta; the Youth & Young Adult Minister as well as Music Minister at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Rancho Cucamonga, California.  Melissa has been active in youth ministry since 2012 starting at Sacred Heart Catholic Church before moving to Sts. Peter & Paul.  A music minister, worship leader, wife and devoted mother of two, Melissa has many talents. She is a gifted singer, speaker and shares her love and knowledge of the Lord and His Church.  You can connect with her on her Instagram @melissamariee92 .

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Edited by Tony Pimentel - http://www.youtube.com/TonyPimentel

Theme Song by: The Parousia Band (Instagram @parousiaband )
Re-imagined Theme Song by Tony Pimentel
Track - "Forever" by Anno Domini Beats

Live a life of holiness,
B Blessed & B 3rd

Book your stay at the cabin, Running Springs, CA
Instagram: @thecabin2021

Your blessing of support is needed and appreciated: https://www.buzzsprout.com/948010/support

Bethany took over, Tony played with the camera switcher and Arnel was being well, Arnel.
We just talked about our advent, what it was about and had some laughs, but we did get a little serious here in the middle. We chatted a bit about how difficult and lonely the Christmas season can be for many of our family and friends. Enjoy the show.

Remember to like, subscribe and recommend to a friend. Contact us at catholic.dad50@gmail.com. If you would like to help our podcast, you can be a patron on our Patreon page, or you may make a donation on our paypal or venmo @CatholicDotDad.

Support the show - http://www.patreon.com/ThisConnected

FOLLOW on Instagram:
@catholic.dad  &  @minitangled

Edited by Tony Pimentel - http://www.youtube.com/TonyPimentel

Theme Song by: The Parousia Band
Re-imagined Theme Song by Tony Pimentel
Track - "Forever" by Anno Domini Beats

Live a life of holiness,
B Blessed & B 3rd

Book your stay at the cabin, Running Springs, CA
Instagram: @thecabin2021

Your blessing of support is needed and appreciated: https://www.buzzsprout.com/948010/support