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Seeking God's Grace
by Grace Roclawska
Seeking God’s Grace Podcast is about life, faith and passion. It is an extension of the blog https://www.seekinggodsgrace.com. It is a place to share stories about seeking God, seeking my own meaning of life and learning from others.
Episodes
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Episode 144 - Faith, fatherhood and Artificial Intelligence./ with Andrew Gorkic
In this Episode I have a chat with a young father and an expert of AI world: Andrew Gorkic. We talk about his life of faith, what does it mean to be a father and reasons why we should fear (or not) the development of AI. Andrew shares with us his tips on journaling in his relationship with God…
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Episode 143 - Jubilee Year 2025 tips for all of us.
In this episode I talk a little more about the Jubilee Year 2025. The Jubilee of 2025 will commenced on 24 December 2024 with the Opening of the Holy Door of Saint Peter’s Basilica and runs to 6 January 2026, the Feast of the Epiphany, with the closing of the Holy Door. It is a year of hope for a...
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Episode 142 - Lessons from the Heart of Jesus.
In this Episode I opened the Catechism of the Catholic Church I shared some lessons which we learn from the Sacred Heart of Jesus and are summarised in the Church Teaching. https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/catechism/index.cfm?recnum=2177
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Episode 141 - Be grateful and happy: God loves you./ with Sr Karolina Luczak and Sr Christella Winiarska.
In this Episode I have a great pleasure (and fun) to chat with my two fellow sisters: Karolina Luczak and Christella Winiarska who came to Australia to serve as translators during the latest general conference of our Congregation. We chat about their life and apostolate, things which keep them…
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Episode 140 - Follow your dreams: do not be afraid./ With Michael (Michal Topicha- Dolny.)
In this Episode I chat with Michal Topicha sharing his story about travelling around the world. We talked about God's protection in his travel and all great experiences he gains. We talk about trusting God and being not afraid. If you wish to follow his stories go to: https://www.michaeltravel.pl...
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Episode 139 - Mercy and Pope Francis's life.
This is a short reflection which I share from my heart, summarising the week of mourning Pope Francis. I share my word which will connect with Pope Francis in my heart forever. And finally, I would like to encourage you to your own reflection and sharing with me - what would you cherish as memory...
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Episode 138- Three helpful words for the Holy Week.
In this reflection I share with you three words which help me to go through the Holy Week with attentiveness to everything what is happening for Jesus: feel, read, see connections. What do they mean and how they help me is what I share with you this time. Don't forget to listen to other Episodes…
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Episode 137 - Time to renew your Baptismal call./ with Fr Gerard O'Dempsey
The time of Lent creates for us an opportunity to practice fast, prayer and almsgiving. We focus on our relationship with God and focus on the renewal of our baptismal promises. In this episode I chat with Fr Gerard O’Dempsey about how Lent is celebrated in our Churches, how we can prepare for…
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Episode 136 - My 5 tips for Lent 2025.
Every year around the Ash Wednesday, Catholics around the world go to the churches to pray, receive ashes on their forehead and ... start anew. This year, I would like to offer my 5 tips for Lent, hoping that it can inspire you to become closer to God, be nicer to yourself and one another.
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Episode 135 - Take the plunge and follow God's calling. /with Fr John Nguyen and Fr Andrew Rooney.
In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolising Christ who is…
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Episode 134 - Breaking NEWS!
In this Christmas edition of the Podcast I share my thoughts on the reality in which God comes to us as Man. I reflect on the impact His coming brings to our life and the fact that we are living in the reality of Kingdom of God on earth and realities of things which are still yet to come. Enjoy…
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Episode 133 - 150 years of blessings and counting.
On this First Sunday of Advent, we celebrate the beginning of the Year of special celebration for the Sisters of the Holy family of Nazareth. We begin the jubilee of 150 years since the beginning of our celebration. This occasion is for me an invitation to start the reflection on: What are my 150...
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Episode 132 - Get ready for Advent and Christmas. /with Fr Gerard O’Dempsey.
Christ the King celebration marks the end of the Liturgical Year and precedes the first Sunday of Advent. It is a great opportunity to use the weeks to come for preparation for Christmas. In this Episode with Fr Gerard O’Dempsey, we discuss the liturgical customs and symbols found in our churches...
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Episode 131 - There is nothing impossible for God./ with Sr Joanne Mary Goscicki and Sr Anthony Gracyalny csfn
In this episode I have a joy to chat with two members of our Congregation from the United States: Sr Joanne Mary Goscicki and Sr Anthony Gracyalny. I met both of them online, as regualar listeners to this podcast and this time was able to invite them to the conversation in person. Both of them...
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Episode 130 - Be kind to yourself - He loved us first.
In this Episode I offer the reflection which was accompanying me for the past week: how to be kind to yourself. Being kind to ourselves is not an easy task. Sometimes we need a new start, new beginning in overcoming our shortcomings and weaknesses. For many, Sacrament of Reconciliation becomes…
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Episode 129 - A rope of hope - about the power of rosary prayer.
It was a great pleasure to invite back to my podcast two of my sisters: Sr Amata Nowaszewska: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5W4xgXe1ldN3a1GLxxHjtl?si=ufAz_YUYS2-kx4a9geUIDg and Sr Rita Apura: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PsPEjUp4aQ7lVzhvHZARe?si=UtyoVDVCQpWZSuDHFUu9UQ Together we shared…
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Episode 128 - Loneliness, mental health and faith.
In this Episode I reflect on the on quite common realities of our life today: loneliness and mental heath. Loneliness has been described as an epidemic and is one of the most pressing public health concerns in Australia and internationally. Loneliness and mental health challenges are biggest...
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Episode 127 - Let's talk about the Eucharist - Part 2/ with Fr Gerard O'Dempsey OFM cap
This is the second part of talking about the Eucharist. In Part 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0L8L8MNgCIzfMToxDsNTGr?si=bc96c8a56fac462b we talked about about the Introductory Rites and the Liturgy of the Word. In this Episode we learn more about: - what is happening during the main part of...
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Episode 126 - Let's talk about the Mass- Part 1/ with Fr Gerard O'Dempsey OFM Cap
Fr Gerard O'Dempsey, Parish Priest at The Good Shepherd Parish, explains to us the parts of the Mass and their meaning. This is Part 1 of our chat about the Eucharist. - What is the meaning of words: Eucharist and Mass? - Does Penitential Rite removes our sins? - What is the Liturgy of the Word?…
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Episode 125 - Bring your "thank you" to Sunday Mass/ with Fr Gerard O'Dempsey
This time I chat with Fr Gerard O’Dempsey, a parish priest of The Good Shepherd Parish (https://www.facebook.com/goodshepherdparishplumpton, http://www.goodshepherd.org.au), where I go every Sunday to worship and serve as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. As we talk, I learn the reasons...
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Episode 124 - Keep Jesus alive by your life. / with Fr Raass Asaeli SVD
In this chat I learn about Fr Raass vocation to priesthood. Fr Raass (https://divineword.au/news/news-events/item/905-fr-asaeli-raass-svd-elected-as-next-provincial) was "offered to God" by his grandma. Did he have anything to say? We also talk about his understanding of what it means to be a...
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Episode 123 - What is your life story?
Many of the episodes shared in this podcast are simply sharing people's stories. Have you ever reflected what is your story? I know people who tell me: I don't have a story! This is not true. You have a story, because you have the gift of life. We have a story because God wants us to continue ti...
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Episode 122 - Let Jesus take the lead./ with Anthony Costa from Ministry Digital Media.
In this episode I talk with Anthony Costa https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-costa-1ab8bb48/: A husband, father, musician and the owner of MInistry Digital Media https://www.ministrydigitalmedia.com.au . Anthony shares with us stories about his journey in life and a desire to stay obedient to...
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Episode 121 - About gaining life experiences.
In this short reflection upon my return from overseas I reflect on gaining life experiences: - When and how do we gain them? - How long does it take to learn ? I share with you a short story found on the Internet and encourage you to reflect on your own life experiences.
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Episode 120 - How to serve God better?/ with Sr Janice Fulmer.
This is the last chat/ interview I had privilege to record with our Sisters while attending the meeting in Rome. In this episode I talk to Sr Janice Fuller, a true champion of the leadership in our congregation. We learn about her life, experiences and love to our congregation. Enjoy the chat.
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Episode 119 - Trust God and find your mission. / with Sr Paula Kozlowska.
This is another chat with the sister of my Congregation. Her name is Sr Paula Kozlowska. Sr Paula ministers in our mission in Ghana: https://www.nazarethfamily.org/?page_id=1903 Her experiences for the past 7 years of being there include learning new food, customs and bits and pieces of Twi...
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Episode 118 - Nazareth Charism and Spirituality - what does it mean?/ with Sr Marie Kielanowicz.
Have you ever wondered what is the Charism and Spirituality of Nazareth or any other religious congregation? In this episode I talk with Sr Marie Kielanowicz, csfn, a member of our Congregation from our Congregation. Sr Marie not only explains some of those big terms, but also brings very...
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Episode 117 - Following Jesus in the international community/ with Sr Emmanuela Le.
It was a my great joy to chat about life, vocation, internationality and being a migrant, with Sr Emmanuela Le from the Holy Family Province, USA. https://nazarethcsfn.org/about-us/sisters-stories?rec_id=15
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Episode 116 - What God says when we need Him the most?
In this Episode I reflect on where and how we can experience God's responses to our life dilemmas, especially at the hard times. As we celebrate the month of June, I encourage you to reflect on the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus:...
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Episode 115 - About the rubbish in the park and focusing on positivity with Jesus.
This time I share with you a very light reflection on three ways how to stay positive when life brings us too much challenges. Bible suggests that we should focus on God's love. How? Jesus' teachings emphasise the importance of maintaining a positive mindset through prayer, thanksgiving…
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Episode 114 - Keep your eyes on Jesus.
In this Episode I talk about the history and meaning of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ known as Corpus Christi. I share with you my own reflection on what it means for me and what I believe it encourages us to do: to keep our focus on Jesus.
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Episode 113 - Are you reacting or responding and what did Jesus do?
For the past couple of weeks the topic of "Responding versus Reacting" was coming back to me in many life situations. This is why I decided to share it with you today. I am reflecting on the human experiences being inspired by some professional resources (great handouts from...
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Episode 112 - Holy Spirit: unpack this package.
On this Pentecost Sunday I share with you the reasons WHY do we need the Holy Spirit in our life and HOW do we use the gifts and fruits receive from the Holy Spirit. You might like to listen also to the Episode 60 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MEtRA7KMSotWAzwJno3IG?si=7fc6c9098cad4354 in…
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Episode 111 - Hidden life of Jesus according to Blessed Frances Siedliska.
On Ascension Sunday I talk about some aspect of Jesus's life which we do not reflect too often- about his HIDDEN LIFE. It is in the context of the life of the Holy Family and the writings of the Foundress of my Congregation- Blessed Frances Siedliska. What is the purpose of life which sometimes…
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Episode 110 - God’s Covenant of Love: about Sunday’s reading.
In this Episode I talk about the readings for each Sunday of the week: - What is their structure? - How do we understand the sermon or homily? - How can we create our own reflections about the readings from the Mass. I offer my reflection for the readings for this 6th Sunday of Easter:...
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Episode 109 - I had a bad day.
In this Episode I talk about the ways of overcoming challenges in a meaningful way which take the attention away from ourselves and make us honest about things we do/ or don't do well. I reflect on the ways Jesus overcame life challenges. Finally, I would like to share with you, as an addition to...
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Episode 108 - About ageing - hopefully gracefully.
This is one of the very reflective episodes when I share with you some of my thoughts about getting older as well as life challenges in the second half of life. In this episode I refer to the story of Eileen Kramer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UTjhx2_CIk And her turning 109 this year:...
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Episode 107 - Pastoral care: accompaniment of love./ with Dominic Arcamone (Part 2)
In this Part 2 of the chat with Dominic Arcamone- we talk about the understanding of the pastoral care, acting pastorally and our holistic approach to life. Listen to Part 1 to learn more about Dominic's story on https://open.spotify.com/episode/54Q5FMSATsN3XNHHDoFtdM?si=87bbd389a2c4472d
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Episode 106 - Living the mission with loyalty. / with Alasdair Croydon.
In this Episode I had a pleasure to chat with Alasdair Croydon, Chief Executive Officer at Holy Family Services - A Ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth where I work as a Director of Mission. See more: https://www.holyfamilyservices.com.au/ We talked about his career path from...
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Episode 105 - It doesn't make sense: about the Man who rose from the dead.
In this Episode I talk about the ethymology of the of the word "Easter" in different languages and I spend some times imagining what was going through the heads of those who lived at the time when Jesus died and rose from the dead. Finally, I suggest some ways of us experiencing Jesus in our…
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Episode 104 - Insignificance which matters - about the Holy Week.
In this Episode I share with you my reflection about significant days of the Holy Week - starting on Palm Sunday and sharing some thoughts of what we see and experience in the churches and our personal experiences of God. I reflect not only on Jesus, but also on those who were creating the…
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Episode 103 - Experiencing God through personal and community relationships./ with Dominic Arcamone. (Part 1)
In this first part of my chat with Dominic Arcamone, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-arcamone-a97951ab/ we have an opportunity to hear the story of his life and dual vocation of Dominic: from priesthood to married life. We talk about his image of God and the way he experience God through...
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Episode 102 - Building community on the foundation of values and faith/ with Nick Seemann.
In this Episode I am chatting with Nick Seemann https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-seemann-6b55942/ about life, faith, passion for community and the reality of living the values of life in the family which shares both Jewish and Catholic traditions. Join me in listening to the insights ab out life...
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Episode 101 - The power of silence.
In this Episode I share with you my own reflection on the value which silence brings to our life. I connect this topic with the Gospel for the 3rd Sunday of Lent - John 2: 13- 15) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+2%3A13-+25&version=NIV What is your experience of silence? How does...
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Episode 100 - Climb the mountain with Jesus and what you can learn in 100 weeks.
In this Episode 100 I share with you my reflection on the Gospel which we read in this 2nd week of Lent: Matt 17.1-9 Mark 9.2-9 Luke 9.28-36 While reflecting about Transfiguration of Jesus and what it meant for His disciples and for Him, I also reflect on the past 100 weeks of creating this...
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Episode 99 - What does it mean to bear a cross?
On this first Sunday of Lent, I wanted to share with you my reflection on the meaning of bearing the cross in our life. I hope that you will find it somehow helpful or at least feel encouraged to share your own reflection. Happy First week of Lent, everyone :)
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Episode 98 - Finding fulfilment in priesthood/ with Fr Tadeusz Zadorozny.
In this Episode 98, I am having a Zoom chat with an old friend of mine with whom I used to work back in Poland almost 25 years ago, at the beginning of his ordained life. I talk to Fr Tadeusz Zadorozny https://holyapostles.edu/faculty/fr-tadeusz-zadorozny/ about his life as priest...
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Episode 97 - Is consecrated life still valid today?
On 2nd of February of each year we celebrate the World Day of Consecrated Life. Today, I am sharing with you some insights about that form of living and encouraging you to think about the gifts of your own, unique vocation in life.
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Episode 96 - How do we start the day - Daily Offering.
Many people remember to pray before they go to bed, but mornings... are more difficult. How to start the day with a simple prayer, ritual or symbol of our offering of the gift of life to God? This is what this episode 96 is all about. Below are three prayers I mentioned in this episode: St....
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Episode 95 - When it's time to sleep- Daily Examen.
In this Episode I reflect on the Daily Examen- a practice many people include in their daily routine just before they go to sleep. My reflection is based on years of practising it myself and sometimes forgetting, too :) This is a version of the five-step Daily Examen that St. Ignatius practiced.…
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Seeking God’s Grace Podcast is about life, faith and passion. It is an extension of the blog https://www.seekinggodsgrace.com. It is a place to share stories about seeking God, seeking my own meaning of life and learning from others.
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