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Pebbles and Pathways
by Michaela
This is a Catholic podcast about discovering God’s presence in the small, ordinary moments of everyday life.Hosted by Michaela De Guire, this podcast explores how God speaks quietly through people, places, conversations, inconveniences, joys, and even the pebbles scattered along our path.Through personal stories, reflections, and simple spiritual practices, we’ll walk together toward heaven — our ultimate destination — one small step at a time.If you’ve ever wondered whether prayer “actually works,” how to notice God’s nudge or how to live your Catholic faith intentionally. Welcome!
Episodes
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The Saints We Think We Know: Reclaiming Saint Valentine
Saint Valentine has been softened, sentimentalized, and misunderstood. He was not a mascot for romance — he was a bishop and a martyr who lived and died for Christ. Before the flowers and chocolates, there was sacrifice. Before the celebration, there was witness. This Valentine’s Day, let’s...
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A Mantra for the Year: Reflecting Back, Looking Forward
A mantra isn’t a slogan or a productivity hack. It’s a short phrase—often a prayer—that becomes a posture of the heart. Something you return to when the days feel ordinary, overwhelming, or uncertain. For 2025, the words that anchored me were Dei Voluntas—Latin for God’s delight or God’s will. At...
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Walking the Year with a Saint
The New Year often arrives carrying a lot of weight. Resolutions. Goals. Quiet expectations that somehow, this year, we’ll finally get it right. But what if the New Year didn’t begin with pressure? What if it began with companionship? Today I want to share a simple Catholic tradition—one that has...
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God Whispers & Guardian Angels
In this episode, I share a simple story from an ordinary Thursday — nothing dramatic, nothing planned, just a regular day that turned into a quiet reminder of how God speaks through our lives. Sometimes His presence shows up in the smallest interruptions, the unexpected conversations, or the...
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The World Is Your Ship, Not Your Home
In this short reflection, I share how the words of St. Thérèse of Lisieux — “The world is your ship and not your home” — have been stirring in my heart. Through prayer, contemplation, and the friendship of the saints, lets reflect on what it means to live for God in the ordinary moments of life....
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Living Each Day in Uncertainty
And that grief—that ache—is real. Sometimes as Christians we think we’re not supposed to feel it. That we should just be content. But the truth is, the longing is real because the dream is real in your heart. And if it stirs emotion in you, then the ache you feel is real too.
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More Than the World Offers: A Catholic View of Life
What makes the Catholic worldview different from the secular one? In this reflective episode, I explore how we as Catholics understand purpose, suffering, success, morality, love, and death — and how each of these points us back to Christ. From small daily sacrifices to the hope of eternal life,...
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A Happy Death – A Catholic Perspective
How is death suppoesd to be "happy" I wondered, while traviling on the road. My friend was reflecting over the mysteries of the Rosery while I was pondering how some Saints died smiling and how I might pass. Fast forward to my Great Aunts funeral, and Father said in his homily, “Death is not the...
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Catholic Virtue Series: Temperance
What are you really hungry for? In this episode, we explore the virtue of temperance, how it relates to boundaries, and how God used a career change to teach me the beauty of living in balance. Featuring the example of Venerable Fulton Sheen.
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Virtue Series: Fortitude
Join me as we explore the virtue of fortitude through a powerful pilgrimage story, reflections on St. Joan of Arc and St. Maximilian Kolbe, and how God gives us courage when we feel weakest. Fortitude isn’t about feeling brave—it’s about staying faithful. ☕ Grab a warm drink and let’s walk this...
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Catholic Virtue Series: Justice
What does it really mean to live a just life as a Catholic? In this episode, I explore the virtue of justice—not just as fairness, but as a deep, daily commitment to treating others with the dignity they deserve. I share a personal struggle from work, reflect on rich Church teaching, and…
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The Virtue Series: Prudence in the Silence
Prudence is one of those words that might sound old-fashioned or even boring—but it’s anything but. It’s about seeing clearly and choosing wisely. Prudence doesn’t just help us know what is right—it helps us know when to act, how to act, and why we act. It’s not fear or caution. It’s right reason...
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The Virtue Series: Hope that Anchors
Hope is more than optimism. It’s not wishful thinking or a sunny attitude. Hope is a virtue. A supernatural strength that lets us live with our eyes fixed on heaven—even when the world feels heavy. The Catechism says hope is the virtue “by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as...
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The Virtue Series: Faith in Action
This is the second episode in our virtues series—a journey through the seven virtues of the Catholic Church. In our last episode, we explored charity, the greatest of the virtues, and how generosity becomes love made visible. Today, we turn to the second theological virtue: faith. Faith is the...
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The Virtue Series: Charity in Action
Let’s begin today with the greatest of all virtues: charity. Charity isn’t just another word for giving. In Catholic teaching, charity is the highest form of love—it is the love of God poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit. As the Catechism tells us, it’s the virtue “by which we love God…
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A Day in Faith: Weaving Prayer in Everything
The ways we live our faith not just in church, but in the rhythm of our everyday lives is how we make space for intentional moments that connect us to God. Because faith isn’t just for Sundays or holy days. It’s for the drive to work. For the lunch break. For the evening walk. It’s for the…
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Confession: Why Catholics Speak Their Sins Aloud
Have you ever done something you deeply regretted? Maybe it was a harsh word, a broken promise, or something you hoped no one would ever find out about. You carried it around, hoping it would go away. But it didn’t. That weight we carry? That’s guilt. And whether we call it that or not, every…
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Welcome
Hi, I am Michaela! I am a cradle Catholic doing my best to stay grounded in Christ. Especially in a culture that often pushes a very different agenda. Each week, I will share reflections, practical habits, and real-life conversations about what it means to walk with Christ day by day. So, if you...
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The Story Behind My Confirmation Name
Today, we’re diving into something that’s super meaningful in the Catholic faith, especially for those who’ve gone through or are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation. We’re talking about Confirmation names—what they are, why they matter, and how they connect us to the saints and to our...
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Exploring the Art of Stewardship and Fulfillment
Today, we're diving into a profound topic: using the talents and gifts that God has bestowed upon us. We'll explore what it means to steward these gifts wisely and how doing so can lead to a fulfilling and purposeful life.
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Friday's of Lent Faith and Practice
Today we'll be exploring a topic that comes up every year during the Christian season of Lent: the Roman Catholic rules and regulations regarding the consumption of meat on Fridays or rather, no meat on Fridays.
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The Making of a Saint
Welcome back to the Little Ways podcast, where we explore the mysteries and wonders of the Catholic faith. Today we're going to dive into a topic that has fascinated believers and non-believers alike for centuries: Saints. What makes a person a saint? How do they come to be recognized as such…
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The Significance of the Sign of the Cross
Our discussion will revolve around a topic that holds great historical and spiritual significance: the Sign of the Cross. This ancient gesture, known as "Signum Crucis" in Latin, is a symbol of faith and devotion used by Christians worldwide. It serves as a reminder of the crucifixion and...
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Faithful Adornments
Wearing Catholic jewelry is also be an act of witness. It is a silent but powerful statement of one's beliefs, inviting dialogue and sharing of faith with others. Let's explore some beautiful pieces together!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is a Catholic podcast about discovering God’s presence in the small, ordinary moments of everyday life.Hosted by Michaela De Guire, this podcast explores how God speaks quietly through people, places, conversations, inconveniences, joys, and even the pebbles scattered along our path.Through personal stories, reflections, and simple spiritual practices, we’ll walk together toward heaven — our ultimate destination — one small step at a time.If you’ve ever wondered whether prayer “actually works,” how to notice God’s nudge or how to live your Catholic faith intentionally. Welcome!
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This is a Catholic podcast about discovering God’s presence in the small, ordinary moments of everyday life.Hosted by Michaela De Guire, this podcast explores how God speaks quietly through people, places, conversations, inconveniences, joys, and even the pebbles scattered along our path.Through...
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Pebbles and Pathways is created and hosted by Michaela.
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