Category Archives: Prayer

Sacramental Life (GNS Session 8)

Posted on August 13, 2014 by + Ann

Welcome friend! We’ve focused a lot on private prayer as a first step in our response to God’s word. This week, we explore how the sacramental life of the Church makes us members of the Mystical Body of Christ. Christian spirituality … Continue reading →

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Spirituality: Enough Already? (GNS Session 7)

Posted on August 7, 2014 by + Ann

Welcome, friend! Today we return to our regular series of reflections for Ordinary Time. Happily, we’ve also just celebrated the Feast of the Transfiguration, the glimpse of glory Jesus gave to His apostles Peter, James, and John to carry them through the dark … Continue reading →

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Sacred Heart of Jesus (Session 6e)

Posted on August 1, 2014 by + Ann

“Bless me, Father, for I have not blogged.” What I have done is about 6000 miles of road-tripping for family reunions. But I’m home now…and have some catching up to do. Here, Fr. Freeh discusses the Feast of the Sacred … Continue reading →

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Eucharistic Reality Check (Session 6d)

Posted on July 1, 2014 by + Ann

Welcome, friend! Sunday, June 22nd we observed the Feast of Corpus Christi, celebrating the central mystery of our Catholic Faith: The Real Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. In this video, Fr. Freeh reflects on God’s great gift … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit… & Technical Difficulties (Session 6b)

Posted on June 13, 2014 by + Ann

We depart from our regular conversation this week to reflect on Pentecost, both in the life of the Church, and in our own individual lives.     (And apologies for the sound quality on this particular video. Although it did … Continue reading →

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Spirituality: A New Word…An Ancient Practice (Session 6a)

Posted on June 3, 2014 by + Ann

Welcome! First…I hope you had a happy Memorial Day weekend. To all veterans, and all those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom…thank you for the many blessings we now enjoy because of your sacrifice. Memorial Day is … Continue reading →

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The Undoing of Sloth (Session 5)

Posted on May 25, 2014 by + Ann

Welcome! I hope you’re enjoying the videos. If you’re looking for high-gloss production values, you’ve probably figured out by now that this isn’t the place.  But as I go through them (and I’ve been viewing one each week, without peeking ahead) … Continue reading →

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A Gift of the Holy Spirit (Session 4)

Posted on May 15, 2014 by + Ann

Today’s video session, Spirituality: Piety Come Alive, delves into possibly the most denigrated (yes, denigrated!) gift of the Holy Spirit. http://youtu.be/B8QEAlu3ufE Too often we share Fr. Freeh’s childhood impression of piety, and our impulse is to reject the constricting notion … Continue reading →

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Rooted in Prayer (Session 3)

Posted on May 8, 2014 by + Ann

Welcome, dear friends! I suggest that you grab a writing implement, and while you watch the video, jot down some of the key ideas that strike you. If you saw the movie Gravity, you might remember the scene where Sandra … Continue reading →

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