Way of the Holy Family

In a world so loud fighting for our attention, God's language is different. And he's there, beside you, waiting for your response.1 Kings 19:11-12 'a gentle whisper' To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

"Samuel! Samuel!" Speak, Lord. For your servant is listening. Here is a little snippet of my journey towards well... being quiet to listen to the Lord as he shows me his hand is in all things. To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

Having trouble in having peace amongst interacting with others? In how we treat one another; specially our spouses? Here is a reminder of our identity in Christ, being rooted in him and how we are to and can relate to one another being that light of Christ.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

Hello Spring! New time change! New you! New plans! Or perhaps not? What is it to be in the moment? God is still working.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

Sometimes all we want to do is get up and start moving, knowing what to expect, and knowing what to do. But sometimes the Lord just wants us to be in a place of patience. How do we walk in that space of patience?To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

When life hits us with a fog of pain, sickness or suffering we need to turn to Christ and ask, "So whats the point to all this?" We may not understand, but we should be confident that we are seen and loved by Christ who works with and who is working on us bringing further good and hope.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

Redemptive Sweet Suffering. The saints throughout the centuries describe a space in the mist of pain as sweet suffering in offering up their pain joining their suffering with Christ's. A space that I experienced as peace and pain simultaneously. Here is the story.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

When we trust and surrender to God, we begin to see the little blessings he has for us right where we are. Wholesome blessings, blessings that speak to us to our very being, bringing childlike joy and brilliance. To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

Is there perhaps an obstacle in your life? Perhaps its bringing a little light from God to your life. Here is a story how God brings the natural light into my home without direct sunlight.Verses Reflected on: (Psalm 84:12-13) (Jer 29:11)To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

In this new year, let us hand over our goals, hopes, concerns etc. Why? He will work through you, better equipping you to bring you in to greater wholeness and peace. To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

In prayer and conversation with Christ, he can provide us with the Saints who not only pray for us but are examples of the life an light God wishes to give us as break through for the new year!*Thank you for your patience as we figure out audio quality and levels.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

We have so many goals to begin our new year. What are our priorities. Are they aligned with God? Are our priorities allowing Christ to help us with all we need and what to accomplish?*Thank you for your patience as we figure out audio quality and levels.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

The big build up of Christmas much of the time leaves us hanging at the end with well...nothing. What do we have to look forward to. This year, I feel like Christ has transformed my life in the way Christmas is meant to. Here is my perspective now of Christ's hope. Hope it blesses you.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.*Apologies for the distant audio, microphone setting was in error.

Being a parent at more times than others is a thankless job, and sometimes that can be amplified at Christmas. Mathew 6:4 speaks doing things in secret, like Santa Clause! What blessings come from such work!?To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

In all our excitement, wanderings, complexities, in our work, or even disparity preparing for Christmas, let us discern our approach  of our tasks by way of John Henry Newman's quote on vocation, resolution and offering; and in doing so allow God to meet us where we are at making way for the infant king in all its wonder and love.“For the feast of the Infant Jesus, my wish for you is that your heart may be his cradle adorned with flowers, where he can rest without the slightest discomfort.”  -St. Padre Pio 

Amongst the busy preparation of Christmas, in this season of Advent, Let us take a moment of quiet to prepare a place for the infant Jesus to dwell with us with this quick Advent meditation.“For the feast of the Infant Jesus, my wish for you is that your heart may be his cradle adorned with flowers, where he can rest without the slightest discomfort.”  -St. Padre Pio To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

Out of a cry of dryness, having nothing left to offer or serve people, God comes and fills our tanks in a way that speaks to us personally. Here's a little story amongst the business of the Advent season prepairing for Christmas how God filled my tank. I hope it blesses you allowing the veil to be lifted and see all the little letters of hope and love the Lord sends you.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

Jesus surrounded by those who knew him, preaches in the synagogue in Capernaum. Challenged by two matters, the disciples are befuddled by Christ's literal proclamations  as the one who came down from Heaven and, to top it all off, are instructed to eat his body and drink his blood. In their reactions they murmured, they quarreled, and some...left. Lets take a look by sitting in the room to see what happened.The Bread of Life Discourse (John 3:31-69)To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

Do you feel like the holiday season is already sweeping you downstream before Thanksgiving is here? This is a family activity I do with my kids to slow down and focus our hearts on the blessings God has already given us.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com. 

Day to day can be difficult enough, but when our routines are disrupted or our family falls ill, the opportunity can be taken as a grace, a purification to love more perfectly.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com. 

Again, the disciples are overwhelmed, dumbfounded, and stunned hearing the news of the resurrected Christ and later when he is taken up to heaven leaving them staring up at the sky!  But God sends his messengers to help humanity remembering what Jesus had foretold and invites them to participate in the God's salvific mission by living in the realities of Heaven.The Resurrection (Lk 24:1-12)The Ascension (Acts 2:6-12)To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com. 

In the Gospel of Matthew Peter, James and John accompanied Jesus to the top of a mountain and Jesus was transfigured before them. Not entirely sure what to do, Peter offers to build tents for Jesus, Moses and Elijah. During his proposal however, God spoke over the scene frightening the disciples. And yet, Jesus says do not be afraid. We are not dumb, but we are limited in our humanity, and God meets us in his kind, loving and compassionate tempo to draw us to himself.Matthew 17:1-8To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com. 

Mark 8: 14-21 Follows Jesus and the disciples across the sea after feeding thousands who attended Jesus' sermons. Yet after witnessing a miracle on such a grand scale, the disciples thought they were short on food with one loaf of bread in the boat.Lets see how Jesus helps his stunned disciples and how he sticks by our side helping us grow to understand all things concerning God.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com. 

All we have is the "Love of Jesus." And sometimes everything we have known goes out the window! We can be well educated, thoughtful, talkative, but all that can come to a halt into silence. The more often that happens, the better. So let us think about and only about the love that Jesus has for us. To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com. 

In Psalm 63, David's soul sings praise to and of God's goodness, and reminds himself of God's promises made. But his environment was not that way; he was hiding in the wilderness! Lets take a look at how we can be the masters of our hearts, minds, bodies and souls by actively turning to God, acknowledging who he is and be an active participant of praising his goodness so that we may be a conduit of his peace to others.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com. 

We all have things hidden in the deep caresses of our souls; burdens, sin, hurt, concerns, worry, unforgiveness. And what a price we are paying caring it. Lets take a look at what God has instore for us if we participate in a 'yes' to allow God to shed light into those dark places.References:Definition of Carriage: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carriageDaily Readings of Tuesday, 28th Week of Ordinary time: (Rom 1:16-25; Heb 4:12; Luke 11:37-41)"Anima Christi" attributed to St. Ignatius of Loyola "Blood of Christ, Inebriate Me" article by Jimmy Betsill, cantor of St. Mary's Cathedral Cheyenne, WY https://stmarycathedral.com/news/blood-of-christ-inebriate-me#:~:text=Every%20time%20that%20we%20partake,be%20exhilarated%20or%20extremely%20happinessSuggested Composition: "Anima Christi" by Marco Frisina.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com. 

Oh trusting the process! But what if God is silent? What happens in the silence? God is paving the way for you to trust him, glorifying himself and through your life in a way that brings beauty, joy, and fruit to all those around you.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com. 

We have so many rich resources available to us. But remember God likes to keep it simple for us. Here are a few ideas from where we started to where we are now in how we make God available to our family. Approachable, conceivable and implementable.Part 1: How we make God available to our children in the home.Part 2: How we spend our time to make God available to our children.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com. 

We have so many rich resources available to us. But remember God likes to keep it simple for us. Here are a few ideas from where we started to where we are now in how we make God available to our family. Approachable, conceivable and implementable.Part 1: How we make God available to our children in the home.Part 2: How we spend our time to make God available to our children.To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com. 

1. The Lover to the Beloved*** alone (meaning: confident) in God's triumphs2. The Beloved's Response - 'The Suscipe' by St. Ignatius of Loyola3. The Beloved's Acknowledgement - Psalm 23 'A psalm of David'To find out more or to contact us, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com. 

A prosperous home begins with first, your relationship with God, if you are married, then your spouse, children, and others etc.So what does this have to do with obedience? Lets take a look at the story of Esther, her heart about God's will and how she carries herself and the impact she makes. To find out more, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

How do you feel when you hear the word obedience? Uncomfortable, rebellious, do you grit your teeth. I do!Here is a story for listening to that still small voice. As Isaiah 1:19 states, "If you are willing, and obey, you shall eat the good things of the land."So lets get into the sprit of obedience and the fruit of it!To find out more, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

Although a nine minute podcast is nowhere near the sufficient time to share all the blessings we have received, a personal testimony of how Christ has transformed our family and household praying Our Lady's Rosary every evening.To find out more, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

How do we properly rest. What does it say about our identity and about our priorities? Matthew (11:28-30). To find out more, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

A spur of the moment vacation clears the way for the heart and mind to see the purpose of all things in God's light bringing Heaven a little closer to everyday life.To find out more, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

The forms of serving changes through the seasons. We have been so busy were we were drowning in tasks, to doing absolutely nothing. In what ever season it may be, may there be peace and your spirits revitalized. To find out more, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

The short Gospel of Matthew 19:13-15 contains a powerful message. You yourself are a child of God. Mess and all, Jesus is waiting to greet you. Sharing in the continuity of identity; a simple surrendered acknowledgement of who God is and who God made you.To find out more, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.

Here to explain the mission and purpose of Way of the Holy Family Ministries and a little about us.To find out more, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com. 

Welcome to Way of the Holy Family Podcast. We are honored for you to be here to celebrate the Launch of the audio outlet of Way of the Holy Family Ministries. Here to connect with one another in Christ, equip with knowledge, hope and confidence, to grow in relationship Jesus in the first place where it all begins, the Domestic Church.To find out more, go to wayoftheholyfamily.com.