Is Praying to Saints Christian? Understanding Intercession

In this episode, we dive into the topic of praying to saints and address common concerns about whether it aligns with Christian teachings. Using a unique biblical story where Jesus converses with Moses and Elijah, we explore the Catholic belief in the communion of saints. We clarify misconceptions about necromancy and idol worship, and explain the historical and scriptural basis for asking saints to intercede for us. Discover how this practice is not only deeply rooted in tradition but also enhances our understanding of community and holiness within the Catholic faith.

00:00 Introduction: Is it Christian to Pray to Saints?
00:07 Series Introduction: Things I Love About Being Catholic
00:20 Addressing Common Concerns About Praying to Saints
00:39 Biblical Story: Jesus and the Transfiguration
03:40 Understanding the Communion of Saints
04:55 Defining Prayer and Its Context
06:22 Historical Evidence of Praying to Saints
07:19 Conclusion: Embracing the Intercession of Saints

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Tips for Expanding Your Circle & Making Friends at a New Church

In this video, we discuss practical tips for making friends and expanding your circle at a new parish or church. Key strategies include joining or starting a small group, sitting in the same area during mass to become familiar with others, stepping out of your comfort zone to help and connect with new people, and seeking out mentors by signing up to serve. Join us to learn how to build a strong and supportive Christian community around you.

00:00 Introduction: Making Friends at a New Parish
00:17 Joining or Starting a Small Group
01:18 Building Connections at Mass
01:48 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
03:04 Finding a Mentor Through Service
04:46 Conclusion and Community Engagement

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5 Ways Eucharistic Adoration Changed My Life + A Surprising Adoration Story

In this episode, I discuss my favorite things about Catholicism, particularly how Eucharistic Adoration has profoundly impacted my life. I share five significant ways that spending time in Adoration has strengthened my faith, brought clarity and order to my prayer life, provided emotional support, and more. Then, I recount a memorable and humorous incident from late-night Adoration involving a young man, his hidden phone, and a call to the police. Join me for spiritual insights and a surprising story!

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:27 Top Five Ways Eucharistic Adoration Changed My Life
04:31 Personal Stories of Adoration
08:20 Recap and Reflection
09:17 The Police Story
12:57 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Surviving a Scary Health Emergency: My Encounter with Peace and Faith

In this personal story, I share a recent alarming experience that involved calling paramedics to our home after I lost consciousness due to a severe stomach flu. I describe the event, my husband's swift response, and the insights I gained about faith and peace during potentially life-threatening situations. This episode highlights how my spiritual practices, such as confession and daily morning offerings, prepared me for confronting fear and finding peace in the face of uncertainty. Join me as I delve into the significance of faith, the power of prayer, and the support from our community in overcoming this frightening ordeal.

00:00 Emergency at Home

00:22 A Desire for Confession

01:06 Family Health Crisis

01:55 A Scary Incident

03:03 Paramedics Arrive

04:32 Reflections on Mortality

05:25 Finding Peace in Faith

08:18 Morning Offering Challenge

09:18 Gratitude and Hope


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A Faith and Love Journey: Ashley and Nick's Story

Join us as Julie sits down with Ashley and Nick, a newly engaged couple whose love story is a testament to God's glory and goodness. In this episode, they share their journey of faith, personal growth, and the choices to pursue virtue that they've made to nurture their relationship. From their individual paths of rediscovering their faith to meeting at a retreat, and practicing chastity while dating, Ashley and Nick offer inspiring insights on living a Christ-centered life and the importance of trust, prayer, and intentional love. Stay tuned for a heartfelt conversation filled with valuable lessons on love, faith, and the beauty of God’s plans.

00:00 Introduction to Ashley and Nick's Love Story
01:52 Ashley's Journey to Faith
05:09 Nick's Journey to Faith
12:34 Ashley's Move to Georgia
19:08 The Retreat and First Meeting
23:25 A Retreat Encounter
24:00 A Clear Sign from God
25:10 The First Move
26:51 Long-Distance Challenges
29:10 Making It Work
32:23 Practicing Chastity
42:44 Advice for Singles
47:36 A Prayer for Guidance

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St. Paul saving someone from suicide and Is infant baptism biblical? Is infant baptism in the bible? The episode is about why I initially thought being Catholic was a terrible idea and how my views changed, focusing on the topic of infant baptism. I explain three reasons that changed my mind: biblical instances of entire families being baptized, particularly citing Acts Chapter 16; the historical context with larger family sizes; Jesus's call to "let the children come to him," and the practice of infant baptism endorsed by early church figures like St. Cyprian. What is your take on this Catholic vs protestant debate? When to baptize a child?

00:00 Introduction to Infant Baptism
00:35 Biblical Evidence for Infant Baptism
01:25 Historical Context and Family Dynamics
02:12 Acts Chapter 16: Lydia's Household
03:15 Acts Chapter 16: The Jailer’s Household
05:31 Early Church Writings and St. Cyprian
06:15 Conclusion: Embracing Infant Baptism

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The unexpected ways God can show up during Eucharistic Adoration.

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The third reason why I thought Catholicism was a terrible idea: Catholicism was not biblical enough. How learning about the origin of the bible forced me to confront my anti-catholic attitude.

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