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Episode 189
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic: Contemplative Vision

Following Jesus' Inner Journey to discover
The presence of a peace which surpasses all understanding

Every Blessing
Archie

Episode 187
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: The Contemplative Vision.

On reflection, we found that this teaching, given in 2007, helped us understand three things a little clearer

1: Mystery and Grace
2: The true nature of Reality, what life is really like.
3: Questions of Perfection and Purity 

    Enjoy
" Taste and see that the Lord is good ".

Archie and Cathy
Agape Ministries

Episode: 186
Speaker: James Finley
Topic: Transforming Trauma  Part 2 

Episode 181
Speaker: Father Jack Finnegan.
Topic: Marks Gospel, a Gospel of Discipleship Part 2.

Episode 177
Speaker: Sue Whitehead
Topic: Walking in the Spirit.

Sue in this talk lays out her experience of the work of the beauty and wonder of God's Sprit in her everyday life.

Episode 175
Speaker: Father Robert Kennedy SJ
Topic: The Experience of  Enlightenment.

NB. Father Robert refers to the Fukushima Power Plant problem
that took place in March 2011 

Episode 174
Speaker:  Father Robert Kennedy SJ
Topic: The Christian Experience of Enlightenment 

I have been  greatly helped  to understand the mind of Jesus
by listening to Jewish teaching providing an insight into the beautiful
supernatural thinking in the mind and heart of Jesus.

Father Robert quotes one of these Avivah Zornberg.

Episode 173
Speaker: Chris Thomas
Topic:  The Gift of the Present Moment

Episode 172
Speaker: Chris Thomas
Topic: The Gift of the Present Moment.

Regularly on our Sunday evening Zoom gatherings, we remember 
the words of Theresa of Avilla 

"Let nothing disturb you
  Let nothing frighten you 
  All things pass away
  God never changes
  Patience obtains all things
  They who have God lack nothing
  God alone is enough".

This inner attitude of peace and serenity is built upon the experience of the presence of God in the present moment.   Take time this week to reflect on God's presence around you and within you in every moment of every day.

Every Blessing
Archie and Cathy.

Episode 171
Speaker John Sullivan
Topic:  What is Synodality in the Church all about Part 2

Wise Words:

Two ancient principles are to be appropriated.  The first is that what touches all should be examined and approved by all (rather than being handed down from on high without the people being consulted).  

The second is that whatever is received is received according to the mode of the recipient - a recognition that each person receives revelation and the teaching of the church in a unique way that is deeply influenced by their individual nature, experience, and circumstances – and that decision-making in the church should take proper account of the diversity of perspectives and experiences prevalent in her midst.  If the internal workings of the church do not display openness, transparency, inclusivity, dialogue, mutual respect and accountability, then it is much more difficult for the church to come across as credible or winsome in communicating faith to the world.  

The path of synodality can be considered an attempt to overcome dysfunctionality in our ecclesial culture and thus in our witness to the world.   

Enjoy
Archie and Cathy

Episode 170
Speaker: John Sullivan
Topic What is Synodality in the Church all about Part 1 

John has a BA in History and politics (Hull), a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Liverpool), an MLitt in Philosophy of Religion (Lancaster), a PhD in Catholic Philosophy of Education (London) plus a Diploma in the Philosophy and History of Education (London) and a Diploma in Theology (Liverpool) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. 

He supervises doctoral research in Catholic Studies and Christian education.  His special areas of academic interest include Christian higher education, the interconnections between theology, philosophy, and education, and the match between purposes of, contexts for and approaches to Christian education. 

His research interests also include the religious thought of Maurice Blondel, developments in the Catholic intellectual tradition, especially the unfinished project of modernism and the place of religious conviction and speech in the public square. What links these broad areas is an enduring engagement with key issues in the communication and reception of the Christian faith.  

The above is by way of an introduction of John’s academic credentials, he is a very bright guy. 

But let me also introduce you to another side of John that is not covered above.  He plays guitar on a Sunday morning at the parish liturgy.  He serves tea and coffee afterwards, helps with the washing up, and is remembered for his superb jiving with his wife at parish socials. 

So when you listen to John have in mind this bigger picture, a man who in life combines two gifts. One is to encourage others to live a life of loving service, and second to show through his life,  a celebration of the wonderful gift of life.

Episode 168
Speaker: Ann Hall
Topic:   Finding Faith in a Faithless World Part 1.

Episode 166
Speaker  Father Eammon Mulcathy
Topic: The Call to be Church.

Episode 165
Speaker: Andy Croft
Topic: Relationships of Love

 The Christian perspective on love goes beyond the surface and into the depths of our souls.  Explore how this divine love encourages us to love not only those close to us but also those who may be different or even challenging to love. Discover the incredible power of compassion, understanding, and unity that stems from the Christian vision. 

Every Blessing
Archie

Episode 164
Speaker Andy Croft 
Topic: Relationships of Love.

It is all about the quality of our relationships 

Enjoy
Archie and Cathy
Agape Ministries.

Episode 163
Speaker: Ronald Rolhieser
Radical Discipleship and Priestly Prayer.

Part 3 Wonderful teaching reminding us that we are personally the beloved of God. This teaching helps our lived experience of life remain so sweet.

Enjoy
Archie and Cathy
Agape Ministries Podcasts.

Episode 163
Speaker: Father Ronald Rolhieser
Topic: Radical Discipleship and Priestly Prayer.

Episode 159
Speaker Edwina Gately
Topic Building God's Kingdom Part 1.

In this talk, I was reminded of how a woman's faith in Jesus' desire to heal and restore, brought her from shame and exclusion to freedom, dignity and self-worth. 
How he restored her soul.

Every Blessing 
Archie and Cathy

Episode 158
Speaker  Bill Huebsch 
Topic:  The Universal Call to Holiness

Part 2 of the beautiful sharing, on how we are all called to holiness and freedom.

Archie 

Episode 157.
Speaker Bill Huebsch
Topic: Universal Call to Holiness.

I play the last 3 minutes of this teaching over and over.  It's so refreshing to remember that at Vatican 11,   2151 bishops agreed that this was the way ahead, and only 5 disagreed.    This is still the official teaching of the Catholic Church.

It's great to be a Catholic Christian, called by the Holy Spirit to know deep Love, Joy, and Peace and share these gifts in our everyday relationships.

Archie