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  • When We Get it Wrong – Raised Catholic 180

    When We Get it Wrong – Raised Catholic 180

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Today is episode 180: When We Get it Wrong Hi friends. Now, I’m still crossing my fingers about this, but it sure feels like this week, I may have finally found the solution to a health problem…


  • Women in the Church – Raised Catholic 178

    Women in the Church – Raised Catholic 178

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Today is episode 178: Women in the Church Hi friends. Happy Pentecost! If you’ve listened to this podcast for a while, then you will know that Pentecost is my very favorite feast day. There is just something…


  • With and a Little Ahead – Raised Catholic 177

    With and a Little Ahead – Raised Catholic 177

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Today is episode 177: With and a Little Ahead Hi friends. Today I’m bringing you a story that I first wrote back in 2017, well before the start of this podcast. This insight that I’ll describe into…


  • Divine Connection – Raised Catholic 175

    Divine Connection – Raised Catholic 175

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic Podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Today is episode 175: Divine Connection Hi friends. Recently I heard a homily which began with the concept of ubuntu, an African value system that underlines the universal bond that each of us shares with everyone in…


  • What We Will Become – Raised Catholic 174

    What We Will Become – Raised Catholic 174

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Today is episode 174: What We Will Become Hi friends. My favorite local farm opened up their tulip field this week, and I got myself there as quickly as I could to go pick my own, some…


  • My Ministry Garden – Raised Catholic 172

    My Ministry Garden – Raised Catholic 172

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast. To listen to the podcast, click here. Today is episode 172: My Ministry Garden Hi friends. This week I returned from a rainy day run and was stretching my legs along the rock wall in front of my little house when I felt compelled to…


  • Faith is Not a Room – Raised Catholic 171

    Faith is Not a Room – Raised Catholic 171

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Today is episode 171: Faith is Not a Room Hi friends, happy Easter season to you and yours! I hope it was a really nice Easter for you. This year was the first one I can remember,…


  • What If (repost) – Raised Catholic 170

    What If (repost) – Raised Catholic 170

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Hi friends, happy Easter! He is risen, alleluia! Today I have a repost of an earlier episode, it’s number 70 from way back in April of 2022. I hope it’s a blessing to you as you start…


  • Lessons from Lazarus – Raised Catholic 169

    Lessons from Lazarus – Raised Catholic 169

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Today is episode 169: Lessons from Lazarus Hi friends. I have been thinking about the Gospel reading from the 5th Sunday of Lent now for a few days, and the lessons that I’m taking away from it are…


  • The Spiritual Practice of Awe – Raised Catholic 168

    The Spiritual Practice of Awe – Raised Catholic 168

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Today is episode 168: The Spiritual Practice of Awe Hi friends. As we move toward Holy Week in this springtime of Lent, I find myself noticing the things that are bringing me awe, and I’m letting these…