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Simply Holy - 098 How Do Women Know What They Know?
It’s been happening since Adam and Eve. The woman issues an observation, and the guy asks her to prove it. But she can’t. She just knows it. That’s called woman’s intuition and it’s been the source of misunderstandings between men and women for thousands of years. This episode gives sound advice...
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Simply Holy - 097 How to (Effectively) Minister to Others
Ministering to others isn't just for priests, nuns, spiritual directors, and counselors. It's for every disciple of Christ. Whether you realize it or not, you minister to others at all times wherever you go. Here's how to effectively minister to others in your everyday life situations.
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Simply Holy - 096 Tackling Trust Issues
Do you have trust issues? Do you find it difficult to trust other people in relationships? Do you have trouble trusting God in tough situations? There are clues for tackling trust issues in both the Old and New Testaments. Listen as Marge gives sound guidance for learning to trust God in every...
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Simply Holy - 095 Chastity Within Marriage: Not What You Think!
Chastity means much more than abstaining from sex. In fact, you can live in the spirit of chastity and engage in a physical relationship at the same time. Chastity is about having profound reverence for the human body and respect for God's magnificent creation for yourself and others. Listen as...
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Simply Holy - 094 Mary Was Docile Not a Doormat
Mary often is described as docile, which people tend to equate with being a doormat. But she certainly was not a doormat. Docility is completely different, and Mary is the perfect example. We should strive to imitate her in this regard. Listen as Marge gives five key facets of Mary’s docility and...
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Simply Holy - 093 The Importance of Grieving Well
There's a bad way to grieve, and a good way to grieve. The method you choose will make a big difference in your emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Listen as Marge shares the lessons she's learned from personal experience.
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Simply Holy - 091 Longing For Peace? Here's the Solution
If you’re longing for peace – in the world, your life, or your heart – this episode of Simply Holy is a must listen. The dove who bore the olive branch to Noah after the flood is a prefigure of Mary, the Great Peacemaker. Like the dove in the Bible story, Christ’s mother approaches God on our...
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Simply Holy - 090 The Great Post-Resurection Adventure
I call it The Great Post-Resurrection Adventure. The Scripture readings from Easter to Pentecost are some of the most exciting of the entire year and they read like an adventure novel. They are stories of courage, heroism, daring, defiance, love, and conversion and they are all true. Not only are...
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Simply Holy - 089 Who Am I to God?
Do you think you know the answer to that question? Think again. The answer – and the question itself – is more complicated than you realize. Join Marge as she delves into the question we all should ask ourselves, “Who am I to God?” and the corresponding question, “Who are you to me, God?” You’ll…
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Simply Holy - 088 Understanding Real Charity
Charity means donating to a humanitarian organization or taking a carload of gently used household items to the thrift shop, right? Those are charitable actions, but they are only a small part of charity itself. Real charity is loving God for himself and loving others for God’s sake. Learn more...
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Simply Holy - 087 Jesus Was a Rebel
Recent news has included articles about the removals of Bishop Daniel Fernandez Torres of the Diocese of Arecibo, PR from his office by Pope Francis and the removal of Fr. Peter Williams from his Burlington, Vt parish by Bishop Christopher Coyne. These two items have given way to thought about...
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Simply Holy - 086 - Removing the Roadblock in Your Prayer Life
Everyone hits a roadblock in their prayer life at one time or another. Sometimes the block is temporary and inconsequential. But sometimes the roadblock is more like a concrete wall built across the roadway. The basis for these types of seemingly insurmountable roadblocks are assumptions we make...
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Simply Holy - 085 Finding Your Spiritual MPH (Miles Per Hour)
Having her speedometer break while on the highway is one of the best things that could have happened to Marge Steinhage Fenelon. Trying to gauge how fast she should go based on the speeds of the other cars on the road taught her a valuable lesson about her spiritual life. Judging the speed of…
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Simply Holy - 084 Forgiving the Person Your Heart Refuses to Forgive
Who is the one person your heart refuses to forgive? We all have that one. It’s that one person who you feel has wronged you to the point that forgiveness seems out of the question. Sometimes it can be a whole group of people. Whether it’s one person or many, the only way to real forgiveness is…
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Simply Holy - 083 Why You Should Have an Empty Heart
Why would anyone want to have an empty heart? Empty hearts are cold, lonely, and miserable. That’s true if you’re talking only about emotions and human desires. But if you’re talking about humility and God’s grace, an empty heart is exactly what you need. Spiritually speaking, an empty heart is…
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Simply Holy - O82 Is God an Afterthought for You?
When something goes wrong, do you immediately try to tackle the situation yourself and remember to ask God for help later? Do you bemoan hardship, suffering, and loss without first seeking Divine intervention? For many, God is an afterthought – someone to call on only after human efforts have...
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Simply Holy - 081 Author Barbara Lee on Answering God’s Call
Barbara Lee is a practicing spiritual director who lives in New York City. She is a retired attorney, a former US magistrate judge, and a long-serving member of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps – an organization of retired people inspired by Ignatian spirituality who perform volunteer work among the...
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Simply Holy - 080 Imitating St. Paul: “What Should I Do, Sir?”
Paul (Saul) believed he was doing the right thing by rounding up Christians and executing them out on the streets. They were blasphemers and idolaters. They dishonored God and needed to be destroyed. Then one day Jesus appeared and literally knocked him off his high horse, blinding him and...
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Simply Holy - Every Body Belongs to God
In this first podcast of 2022, Marge shares updates and exciting news, explains why it’s taken SO long to do a New Year episode, and delves into the real issue at hand on January 22: Every body belongs to God.
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Simply Holy 078: God’s Blueprint for You
Did you know that God has a unique blueprint for everything he has created or ever will create? That’s right. He has a unique blueprint for every tree, flower, cloud, mountain, river, bush, blade of grass and human being. He has a unique blueprint for you – even if you have an identical twin! His...
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Simply Holy 077: Next Gen Feminism and the Worth of Women
Do you feel like you keep striving but never arriving? Do you struggle with feeling inadequate and emotionally depleted? Listen to this episode as Marge chats with Leah A. Jacobson, MA, IBCLC, founder of The Guiding Star Project that helps girls and women to see their female contributions in a…
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Simply Holy 076: Hope and Consolation for Catholic Mothers
This week editor and author Heidi Saxton joins Marge to chat about her new book, “Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers.” With contributions from 72 spirit-filled Catholic authors, the Ave Prayer Book is a meaningful collection of hope and consolation for Catholic moms of all types – biological,...
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Simply Holy 075: Who is Your King?
As we celebrate the Feast of the Kingship of Christ, Marge considers its origin and meaning. She explores the concept of kingship gone awry in today’s society and political sphere. Finally, she guides you through a brief meditation to discern the question, “Who is my king?”
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Simply Holy 074: Elevating Prayer through Music
St. Augustine once wrote that “singing belongs to one who loves.” Singer-Song Writer Anna Nuzzo certainly spreads her love through her music. Anna is an acclaimed international Catholic singer, songwriter and recording artist. She is well known for elevating prayer through her music, which she…
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