Podcasts

Deacon Tim gave a recent homily after which several parishioners came up to him and said, "That was such a great explanation of what happens at Mass. We never heard that before." One man told Deacon Tim that he had some familiarity with pieces of Deacon Tim's homily but had never heard it put together in such a helpful fashion. So here it is!

Deacon Tim and Cyndi talk about two issues with respect to reception of the Eucharist: 1) the conditions for reception of the Eucharist that apply to Catholics; 2) why non-Catholic Christians cannot generally receive the Eucharist. There is much confusion and misunderstanding of what the Eucharist means and who should participate in this great mystery. Deacon Tim and Cyndi clear things up!

There is a common belief that our capacity for love is fixed, and therefore we have to be very selective about how many people to love. Deacon Tim and Cyndi address the Christian perspective on how generous we can be and should be in offering love to others.

We humans are all made of flesh, so that can't be a bad thing. Furthermore, the world isn't by itself a bad place. What does it mean to be "of the world" but not "in the world." Listen, and you'll find out!

Having just celebrated the Feast of Pentecost recently, Deacon Tim and Cyndi discuss the role that the Holy Spirit actually plays in the lives of Christians. They describe actual events in which the Holy Spirit provided guidance and healing. The Holy Spirit is not a historical figure! The Holy Spirit is available for us every moment of our lives and is just waiting for us to call on him.

One of our best programs ever. We always have time for a short prayer, if we stop and remind ourselves to pray even when we have just a few seconds. Deacon Tim and Cyndi identify and discuss helpful short prayers for a wide range of situations.

Is faith just a nice thing that some people have and some people don't? What real difference does faith make? Does it lead to grace, and, if it does, what difference does grace make in a person's life? Deacon Tim and Cyndi have a practical discussion about the role grace plays in the life of a Christian.

In this program, which aired on Saint Michael Radio on April 22, 2016, Deacon Tim and Cyndi discuss the basic components of the Cursillo experience and how it so effectively changes people's lives.

After Jesus had been lost by His mother and father, and they finally found Him in the temple in Jerusalem, He told them He had to be in His Father's house. What does it mean for us today to be in the house of the Father? In a culture that has become increasingly secular and casual, is it possible to fully appreciate the presence of the Divine in the holiest of places, our churches?

Deacon Tim and Cyndi talk about ways we can deal with the complexities of life in 2016.

What are the most fundamental ingredients for a long, happy Christian marriage? What do we learn along the way? What are the surprises? Deacon Tim and his guest host, his wife Connie, explore these and related questions.

It's so easy in modern life to get so busy that we lose track of the true meaning and purpose of our lives. It's not uncommon to see adults with eyes glazed over from the hectic pace of daily activities. When we are living our lives with authentic passion, that glazed look gives way to eyes that are bright and filled with vitality. How do we find and live out a genuine passion that provides motivation and energy?

We are constantly encouraged by advertisements and social pressure to equal or exceed what other people have and how other people perform. Deacon Tim and Cyndi discuss the problem of envy and some effective ways of combating it.

Every day we make ordinary decisions that have an impact on people we know and even those we don't know. We make choices, and every choice changes someone's life. Deacon Tim and Cyndi discuss the reality of this power and how we can be more conscious of the power and how to use it in a positive way.

What happens when we meet and greet another person? What do we say? What is our tone of voice? Our body language? Are we conscious of how we are coming across to the other person?

Deacon Tim and Jenny Hausher, sitting in for Cyndi Kane, discuss the issue of self-knowledge from a Christian perspective.

As our Catholic listeners know, Pope Francis has declared a Year of Mercy from late 2015 to just before Advent in 2016. In this program, Deacon Tim and Cyndi talk about the goals and the challenges of the Year of Mercy and what it can mean for all of us.

What is freedom from a truly Christian perspective, and how does it differ from our common perception of freedom? Deacon Tim and Cyndi weigh in on these questions.

If we are "right" with Jesus, will our life be trouble-free? Not exactly. In this program, Deacon Tim and Cyndi discuss the most challenging aspects of authentic Christian life, using several quotes from Scripture.

We all need friendships that are grounded in a shared belief in Jesus Christ. What are the attributes of such friendships? How are such friendships acquired and sustained? Deacon Tim and Cyndi discuss these issues in this program which played on Saint Michael Radio on January 22, 2016.