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Catholic Calisthenics (MLMG Ep 26)

April 12th, 2024  |  34 mins 29 secs

catholic, mass postures

What's with all the sitting, standing, and kneeling at a Catholic mass? What is the meaning behind the different postures, because there IS meaning. There is a reason, and that reason brings us deeper into prayer!

Why Can't non-Catholics Receive the Eucharist? (MLMG Ep 25)

April 5th, 2024  |  28 mins 38 secs

church fathers, fred's testimony, teaching, why can't non-catholics receive the eucharist

Fred's struggle with the protestant teaching on "communion" actually led him to believe the Catholic understanding! Kara grew up not knowing that, as a Catholic, she shouldn't receive "communion" in other Churches. And why can't non-Catholics receive the Eucharist in the Catholic Church?

Why do bad things happen to good people?

April 3rd, 2024  |  57 mins 18 secs

scripture, suffering

As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus at the beginning of this Easter season, we revisit the topic of suffering and reflect on its relationship to the Resurrection; and the experience of resurrection in our own lives. Why do we suffer? What purpose does it serve? How should we approach it? Why does the Lord allow it? And can anything good come from it? In this episode we pull ALOT from Scripture, get a little personal and honest, and reflect suffering in our own lives, and the life of Job, in reflecting on the answers to these questions.

For You (DN Classics)

March 28th, 2024  |  41 mins 4 secs

Going back to one of our earliest episodes, we pull this discussion of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ from the vault. We pray that it will be a blessing to you as you prepare your hearts for the Paschal Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter).

Chosen, Blessed, Broken, and Given

March 27th, 2024  |  57 mins 45 secs

In this episode, taken from the third season of the I See a Movement podcast, we are joined by Eric Gallagher as we discuss our own personal victories through struggles and crosses. We take a look at how suffering and trials give way to resurrection! We also reflect on the necessity of embracing our own brokenness and weaknesses, and how, by grace, this helps us to trust the Lord more and become better instruments of healing in the world. We also reflect on what it means to live a Eucharistic life as we discuss the necessity of embracing our own brokenness and weaknesses.

Emmaus Teaches the Mass (MLMG Ep 24)

March 22nd, 2024  |  24 mins 53 secs

eucharist, scripture, teaching, the mass

Did you know the Road to Emmaus reveals a lot about our encounter with Christ in the Mass? This is one of Fred and Kara's favorite passages!

God is in the Mess and in the Mass (MLMG Ep 23)

March 15th, 2024  |  30 mins 37 secs

In this testimony episode of MyLord and My God, with EmmaLee Miklosovic, she shares how God has called her out of perfectionism and loved her in her mess. That translates to her relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist: where he has pursued her heart as a romance. As LOVE himself.

Struggles in the Interior Life

March 13th, 2024  |  55 mins 39 secs

In this third episode taken from the I See a Movement series on the apostolate, we discuss the reality of struggles and obstacles we face in the interior life. Why do these obstacles exist? How do we overcome them? Listen to find out!

The Interior Life

March 6th, 2024  |  57 mins 5 secs

In this second episode taken from the I See a Movement series on the apostolate, we discuss the interior life and it's place within the apostolate of every believer. What is the interior life? What are some of the struggles we face as we strive to grow in the interior life? Listen to find out!

Learn more about I See a Movement at: https://www.iseeamovement.com

Behold the Lamb (MLMG Ep 20)

March 1st, 2024  |  33 mins 56 secs

behold the lamb, eucharist, mass

"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"
In this episode, by looking at the Scriptural meaning and themes of "the lamb," we can better understand the gravity of the words we hear every mass... but perhaps have never truly heard.

The Last Supper (MLMG Ep 22)

February 23rd, 2024  |  28 mins 46 secs

scripture teaching, the last supper

The Institution of the Eucharist (Catholic Mass) comes at the Last Supper. In this episode, Fred and Kara begin by explaining the theme of "covenant" throughout the story of salvation. Jesus, at the Lord's Supper, fulfills the Old Covenant, institutes the New Covenant, and gives us the "thank" offering that will continue for all of time in the Eucharist.

The Soul of the Apostolate

February 21st, 2024  |  55 mins 38 secs

apostolate, catholic, discipleship, evangelization, interior life, ministry, relational ministry

We are joined by our good friend Eric Gallagher over the next five epsiodes on the apostolate and the interior life! This episode originally posted as part of the Substack platform/podcast we share with Eric, called I See a Movement! We thought this series would be a blessing to all of our Draw Near listeners on your Lenten journey. And of course... we also want you to check out https://www.iseeamovement.com/

In this episdoe, we begin by laying a foundation for this new season. Here we look at the foundational truth, that by grace and the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our souls, we are apostles. We take an honest look at what this means for our our lives; and discuss our tendency to want to be independent and in control. We look at the value and necessity of the interior life, and the role our relationship with Christ bears in the fruitfulness of our efforts. We also take a look at the importance of prayer and humility as the greatest strength.