faith reconstruction


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • Church Clothes – Raised Catholic 166

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Today is episode 166: Church Clothes Hi friends. Recently I did something that I do not recommend, actually, and that is to engage with a contrary opinion on an Instagram post. This creator was well-meaning, but her…


  • February 5 – Raised Catholic 163

    February 5 – Raised Catholic 163

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Today is episode 163: February 5th Hi friends. Monday, February 5th, 2024 was a day positively full of miracles for me, and maybe it was for you, too. Gosh, I hope so. Today I thought I would…


  • The Delivery People – Raised Catholic 162

    The Delivery People – Raised Catholic 162

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Today is episode 162: The Delivery People Hi friends. As I mentioned in the last episode, this was the week we said goodbye-for-now to our friend Jim. There were so many rich words spoken at his wake…


  • You are Seen – Raised Catholic 159

    You are Seen – Raised Catholic 159

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode.  To listen to the podcast, click here. Today is episode 159: You Are Seen Hi friends. For those who don’t know, I am a preschool music teacher and this week in music class, we used egg shakers. In each classroom I visit, I start…


  • Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going – Raised Catholic 143

    Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going – Raised Catholic 143

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Hi friends, today I’m bringing you an older episode along with a reminder that you can listen for free to all 140-or-so episodes of the Raised Catholic podcast on Apple or Spotify or wherever you listen. I’ll…


  • Full Circle – Raised Catholic 136

    Full Circle – Raised Catholic 136

    The following is a transcript of a Raised Catholic podcast episode. To listen to the episode, click here. Today is episode 136: Full Circle Hi friends. Today is the conclusion of my Rome series – in total, there are ten full episodes in this series which are all taken from inspiration and experiences from just…