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Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox, as they unpack the meaning and history of novenas, which are special prayers that are said for nine consecutive days. Praying Novenas can bring peace and joy regardless of the answer we have received; because of our faith and hope in prayer, the fruit is always peace and assurance God is with us.

During this episode, you will discover:

• What novenas are and when was the first Novena?
• When do we begin a novena?
• How can novenas help us in our spiritual growth?

Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode.

Jewel for the Journey:
“When we pray we speak to God; but when we read, God speaks to us.” – St. Jerome

We are so grateful to this month’s sponsors, Deanna and Josias Owen in memory of Josias and Rebecca Villarreal, and in memory of John and Vera Martinez, who made this podcast episode possible.

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On our journey today, we will find hope along our daily pilgrimage of life and explore the topic of depression. A common and serious mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. Depression can make us feel hopeless, and isolated. But there is hope for those who suffer from depression, and we will learn how to find it from our guest today, Jeanette Santos.

During this episode, you will:

• Discover the role prayer can play in a journey with depression.
• Hear about some practical ways to incorporate faith into our daily lives when struggling with depression.
• Find meaning and purpose in our suffering.

Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode.

Jewel for the Journey:
“Cling to God, and leave all the rest to Him: He will not let you perish. Your soul is very dear to Him, He wishes to save it.” – St Margaret Mary Alacoque

We are so grateful to this month’s sponsors, Deanna and Josias Owen in memory of Josias and Rebecca Villarreal, and in memory of John and Vera Martinez, who made this podcast episode possible.

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How do you feel when you sing or listen to the music of the Mass? It can help us express our faith, emotions, and unity as the Body of  Christ. Join Jason Nunez and his guests, composers of the Mass of Renewal and winners of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians New Mass Setting Competition in 2010, William Gokelman, and David Kauffman as they take us on a musical journey through the Mass of Renewal.

On today’s journey, you will:

• Discover what a Mass Setting is and its significance.
• Hear about what inspired the creation of the Mass of Renewal, which has been adopted by well over 3500 parishes… maybe even your own parish!
• Dive into the role music plays in the Mass and how it deepens our connection in Divine Worship.

Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode.

Jewel for the Journey:

“To sing is to pray twice.” – St. Augustine

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Our journey today will be a pilgrimage to Chicago, IL to the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Mother Cabrini was the first American Citizen Saint and is the Universal Patron Saint of Immigrants. Guiding us along the way will be Angela Sealana and her guest, Fr. Ramil Fajardo, Rector of the Shrine.

On today’s journey, you will:

• Explore the Shrine which includes a chapel, area for retreat, the preserved hospital room where Mother Cabrini passed away, and much more…
• Hear about the life of this inspiring role model of faith.
• And learn about how she can teach, encourage & inspire us today.

Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's journey. 

Jewel for the Journey:
“Today, love must not be hidden… It must be living, active, and true!” – St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

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Featured Image courtesy of the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. All rights reserved.

You may have heard of First Fridays, but where did this concept come from? In a private revelation, Jesus asked St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to spread the practice of honoring his Sacred Heart through a First Fridays devotion.

On this journey, we’ll talk with author and ‘media nun’ Sr. Anne Flanagan, FSP, about:

• What’s so powerful (and popular) about devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
• What is the First Fridays devotion?
• How can the average person benefit from this practice?
• And much more!

Purchase Come To Me - Living The Nine First Fridays, by Sr. Anne Flanagan, FSP here.
Connect with Sr. Anne Flanagan, FSP on Instagram.

Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode and take your journey to the next level!

Jewel for the Journey:
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

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Did you know that the Catholic Church has a process for canonizing a Saint? Join Mary Jane Fox and her guest, Sr. Julia Mary Darrenkamp, a Daughter of St. Paul, as they discuss what this process entails and how to get to know these role models of faith.

During this episode, you will:

• Discover the steps taken in the process of proclaiming a person a Saint for the entire Church to recognize.
• Hear about a couple of people who became Saints.
• Learn how these canonized Saints can help us.

Connect with Sr. Julia on Instagram.

Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode and take your journey to the next level!

Jewel for the Journey:
“Do not be afraid to be saints. Follow Jesus Christ who is the source of freedom and light. Be open to the Lord so that may lighten all your ways.” – Pope St. John Paul II

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How do you explain a challenging subject like purgatory to children? In this episode Jason Nunez talks with Susan Tassone, “The Purgatory Lady” about her new children’s book, New Friends Now and Forever: A Story about the Holy Souls. Susan explains how the book helps children understand and love the holy souls in purgatory, who are our friends and intercessors. She also gives us some tips and resources on how to pray for them and foster a devotion to them.

On today’s journey, you will hear answers to questions like,

• How do you teach a difficult doctrine like purgatory to children?
• What are the benefits of praying for the holy souls in purgatory?
• How does praying for the holy souls help kids grow in virtue and have hope?

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Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode and take your journey to the next level!

Jewel for the Journey:
“Let perpetual light shine upon them.”

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Our journey this week will be unique and special in many ways. Hear why Catholic Funerals are a part of the Church and our Faith. Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox on a spiritual journey to eternity!

During this episode, you will:

• Discover the purpose & origin of All Souls Day & All Saints Day.
• Receive insight into questions such as: Why visiting a cemetery can be a corporal work of mercy and What does one do when we do visit gravesites?
• Receive hope when so many are dying these days, especially without seeing loved ones before passing away.

Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode and take your journey to the next level!

Jewel for the Journey:
“Take care of your body as if you were going to live forever, and take care of your soul as if you were going to die tomorrow.” – St. Augustine

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What is meant by devotion to the Sacred Heart? Our inspirational journey with pilgrimage leader Mary Jane Fox will answer this question and more!

On today’s journey, you will:

• Discover the meaning of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
• Hear the story of the apparitions of Jesus in France to a nun named Sister Margaret Mary (Marguerite-Marie) Alacoque.
• Learn about the 12 promises given to us by Jesus.

Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode and take your journey to the next level!

Jewel for the Journey:
“Do not let the past disturb you. Leave everything in the Sacred Heart of Jesus and begin again with joy.” – St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)

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Did you know that there is one place in the USA which is the site of a Marian apparition approved by the  Church? Our journey today will be a pilgrimage to the shrine built on this site. Join Angela Sealana and her guest, Fr. Joseph Aytona, Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion as they shine a light on this pilgrim destination.

On today’s journey, you will:

• Explore the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin
• Hear the story of the Virgin Mary’s apparition at this location
• Learn about how Mary’s message can teach, encourage & inspire us today

Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's journey. 

Jewel for the Journey:
“Go and fear nothing, I will help you.” – Our Lady of Champion

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Our journey today will be a pilgrimage with St. Vincent de Paul and the Society that is named after this role model of faith. You may know his name, and perhaps have heard of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, but how much do you know about what he has contributed to the Church?

On today’s journey, you will:

• Meet St. Vincent de Paul and hear about his life.
• Be introduced to Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and bring to light its impact on communities across the globe.
• Finally, we will learn about all of this can teach, encourage & inspire us today.

Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode. 

We are so grateful to this month’s sponsor, Deanna Villarreal, who made this podcast episode possible.

Jewel for the Journey:
“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40

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Featured Image includes the logo of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul; permission granted for use. All rights reserved.

Our journey today will be a pilgrimage with a trailblazing woman saint, whom Pope Benedict XVI named a Doctor of the Church. She was a musician and composer, a theologian and mystic, an herbalist and healer, and a preacher and reformer in the High Middle Ages. Joining Angela Sealana is her guest, Jeanne O’Connell with St. Hildegard’s Cathedral of the Woods.

On today’s journey, you will

• Meet St. Hildegard von Bingen and hear about her life
• Discover how her insights can help us find wholeness and healing in our lives as we reclaim our relationship to the rest of Creation

Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode. 

Official website of St. Hildegard’s Cathedral of the Woods

Jewel for the Journey:

“With nature’s help, humankind can set into creation all that is necessary and life-sustaining.” – St. Hildegard von Bingen

We are so grateful to this month’s sponsor, Deanna Villarreal, who made this podcast episode possible.

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Our journey today will be a pilgrimage with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, under her title Our Lady of Stono River. This Marian title is associated with the Stono Uprising which took place at Stono River, South Carolina in the U.S. on September 9, 1739. We will also discuss how Mary’s titles in many cultures is important for our faith, and advice on passing along our own cultural traditions to keep them alive.

On today’s journey, you will

• Hear the story of this event in American history
• Learn about the Marian and Catholic connections
• Be encouraged by Our Lady of Stono River
• And, be inspired by the relationship between faith and culture

Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode. 

We are so grateful to this month’s sponsor, Deanna Villarreal, who made this podcast episode possible.

Would you like to support Journeys of Hope? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a month of Journeys of Hope 2023 Radio Broadcast & Podcast! Click here to get started.

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Featured Image, Our Lady of Stono River mural created for the National Black Catholic Congress by Enzo Selvaggi, used with permission.

In this installment of the podcast that refuses to die, we talk briefly about the Padre Pio movie (like, really briefly) and The Sound of Freedom as well as the implications of the related ailments that plague our society's tearing down of the masculine fabric and what we can and do about them. In order to not plagiarize, the links for the clips we used are at the bottom of these notes. Remember to like, subscribe, and all that junk (give us a 5-star review) and if you want to follow on the socials, here is the stuffs about the links:

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Don't even bother with facebook or twitter. We're never there.

Clip at the beginning about the troubles this movie had when showing in theaters: https://youtube.com/shorts/JWw7SeA5rH8?feature=share

Mike Tyson talking about evil clip with the ominous music: https://youtube.com/shorts/XWDeHYxIHNs?feature=share

Our journey this week will be unique and special in many ways as we embark on a spiritual pilgrimage into sports and spirituality. Guiding us along the way are Mary Jane Fox and her guest, Stan Laing, Athletic Director at Northside Independent School District, the fourth largest school district in the state of Texas.

During this episode, you will:

• Be inspired by a Sports Coach who incorporates his Christian Faith with those around him.
• Hear how this Coach’s experience in the Holy Land caused him to choose a battle cry that includes the Jerusalem Cross.
• Receive good tips on choosing things that matter most, especially those that relate to our daily life.

Jewel for the Journey:

“Sports contribute to the love of life, teaches sacrifice, respect, and responsibility, leading to the full development of every human person.” – St. Pope John Paul II

Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode. 

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Come with us and explore Dominican Spirituality and the life of St. Dominic de Guzmán! To guide us on our spiritual pilgrimage are Angela Sealana, Media Coordinator for Pilgrim Center, and Annette Winfield, President of the Lay Dominican Chapter of San Antonio, Texas.

During this episode, you will:

• Meet St. Dominic and hear about his life
• Discover Dominican spirituality
• And learn about how all of this can teach, encourage & inspire us today.

Jewel for the Journey:

“May you make progress every day.” – St. Dominic de Guzmán

Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode. 

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Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox on a spiritual journey to the Holy Land, where they will introduce us to Mary of Nazareth. She became the Mother of Jesus, the Son of God. She is without a doubt one of the most prominent and important figures in all of Christianity.

During this episode, you will:

• Be introduced to Mary of Nazareth
• Hear about the history of Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus
• Learn about Mary’s role in God’s salvation plan for his people

Click here to purchase the Holy Land Rosary booklet, written by Deacon Tom Fox.  All proceeds support our evangelization ministry.

Jewel for the Journey:
“Mary is that happy ark, in which those who take refuge will never suffer the shipwreck of eternal perdition” – St. Bernard of Clairvaux

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Just how hard is it to learn Latin? In this full episode of Adventures in Imperfect Living, we talk about the benefits, ways we're learning, and some of the many struggles.

Plus: Ash Wednesday smudged ashes, reacting to more TLM restrictions from the Vatican, Learning to pray the Rosary in Latin, St. Leo the Great's Lenten Advice, Remembering another Rosary Army Soldier, and how we'd handle widowhood if the other spouse died.

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"I go back to the Gospels a lot . . .the more I encounter Jesus in the Gospels I encounter someone who is certainly not afraid of conflict and not afraid of tension because He saw it as an opportunity for growth." --Kristin Bird

Episode Summary: Deacon Keith, Executive Director of M3 Ministries, Kristin Bird, Executive Director of Burning Hearts Disciples, and Rachel Espinoza, Editor and Liturgical Training Consultant with LTP, explore the reality of conflict within parish life and discuss ways to navigate through it and strategies for creating an environment for healthy, instructive conflict.

Key Topics:

Catchup (0:56)

Vatican Website Hacked (6:55)

Introduction to the Topic of Conflict (11:30)

Conflict in Parish Life  (13:13)

Conflict as Misalignment of Expectations (15:17)

Healthy vs Unhealthy Conflict (16:54)

Examples of Healthy Conflict (29:40)

Self Knowledge & Team Awareness as Tools for Healthy Conflict (39:42)

Creating Environments for Healthy Conflict (50:06)

Need to Talk?

If you have an ongoing conflict at your parish that you would like to talk to us about, or if you have questions about evangelization or parish renewal, just reach out to us:

Contact Deacon Keith

Contact Kristin

Contact Rachel

Resources Mentioned**

Clifton Strength Finders

5 Dysfunctions of a Team (Video)

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Next Steps

Join the M3 Community http://m3catholic.com/m3-community-signup/

Explore The Missionary Leadership Academy https://missionaryleadershipacademy.com

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Dr. Kimberly Aguillard had some vision until she was ten years old--one of the surgeries Kimberly had in fourth grade resulted in total blindness.

Afterwards, Kimberly found that she was more isolated being disabled in a world that isn’t made for people with disabilities. Kimberly tells stories and shares ideas to help people who are blind feel more included in the Catholic Church community.

Kimberly has received invaluable resources from Xavier Society for the Blind, which "delivers faith and inspiration in braille and audio." Learn more about these resources at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org.