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The Tightrope: Reflections for Busy Catholics — 124 episodes
Pursuing Real Freedom
Solidarity and Subsidiarity
Commenting with Charity and Clarity
It's the Little Things That Matter
Test 2022
An Assault of Beauty Can Be an Encounter with Christ
Offer It All Up
Finding Joy in a Pandemic
School, Saints, and Little Sacrifices with Leo MacIver
Talking to Your Family About Faith
5 Things I've Learned in 2020
Fall 2020: Planning for Uncertain Times
The Saints, Social Media and Cancel Culture (with Aimee MacIver)
Seen Everything but Christ
The Center Did Not Hold
Offer Good News and Ask Good Questions
Identity, Purpose, and Desire: Living as Children of God
What Will Happen as Parishes Reopen?
This Is Not the New Normal
How Can We Rejoice in Our Sufferings? - Colossians 1:24
Pandemic Life and Screens: The Battle Intensifies
Resurrection and Mission
Holy Week - We Can’t Save Ourselves
Urbi et Orbi: At the Threshold of the World
A Rule for Your Domestic Monastery
Love and the Little Prince in the Age of Social Distancing
The Holy Spirit as the Origin of Lent
Prefer Nothing to Christ: St. Benedict’s Rule as a Help for Lent
The Holy Face at the Edge of Lent
Preparing for Lent
Do More, Love More
Pettifogging: When You Lose Sight of the Big Picture
Not Getting Through? 3 Things to Consider
Communicating Love Is Core to Parenthood
The Three Epiphanies
Spiritual Resolutions from a 9-Year-Old
Developing a Vision for 2020
Have a Holly, Jolly, and Scriptural Christmas
Dealing with Christmas Stress
3 Lessons from Our Lady
An Unlikely Advent Meditation
3 Ways to Practice Gratitude
Jesus is King with St. José Luis Sánchez del Río and Blessed Miguel Pro
Tech, Parenthood, and TikTok
Principles to Make “The Talk” Less Awkward
All Saints and All Souls Day: Our Reminder to Keep Striving
Christ the Redeemer: Center of Your Universe?
Our Prophetic Calling: Afflicting the Comforted
To What Shall I Compare the Kingdom of God?
St. Thérèse: A Little Way to Wellness
Stigmata, Messy Kitchens, and St. Padre Pio
St. Ignatius Prayer for Generosity
3 Steps to Be Less Franxious (Frantic and Anxious)
Imitate Mary's Fiat with This Short Prayer
There is No Conflict between Faith and Science
Celebrating the Catholic Calendar
Go to Adoration … Even If You Don’t Feel Like It
You Aren’t in Control of Your Life
3 Books You Will Want to Read Over and Over
Music and Movement in Prayer
3 Reasons We Go to Mass (According to a 9-Year-Old)
Church Teaching on Immigration
Delayed Gratification Is One of the Greatest Markers of Happiness
Fasting Isn’t Just for Lent
Remember Your Death
Ordinary Time Resolutions
The Importance of the Holy Spirit in Your Life
2019 Problems Are Not Solved with 1980s Solutions
Building a Culture of Life and a Civilization of Love
Spoiler Alert! Why We Crave Adventure
Providence and Pianos
The Resurrected Wounds of Jesus
Easter Is a Season of Testimony
Take the Crucifix off the Wall
Veronica and the Face of Jesus
St. Dismas and Our Wounds
What’s Holding Us Back from God? C.S. Lewis Has an Idea
When You Fail at Your Lenten Fast
Chaotic Morning? Try These Prayers
Should You Give Up Swearing for Lent?
Reconciliation and True Freedom
Instagram, St. Ignatius, and Spiritual Exercises
God’s Love Letter Specifically for You
Be the Real Deal: Venerable Carlo Acutis
Charity Begins at Home: A Cliche Because it’s True
Look, Love, and Challenge
Joan of Arc’s 607th Birthday Party
Carnival Celebration
The Key to Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution
Candy Corn and Gift of Self: A Christmas Special
Can God be Found in Entertainment Culture?
The Immaculate Conception and Real Freedom
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like … Advent
Should Sisyphus have been Grateful for his Suffering?
The Feminine Genius of St. Scholastica
Lay Down Your Burdens
Remind Halloween of its Baptismal Promises
St. John Paul II and Who You Really Are
3 Life-Changing Catholic Ideas
Your Guardian Angel Wants to Help You
God is Good, Not Just Fine
Pray With Someone
How St. Thérèse Can Lead You to Heaven
St. Therese - Malaise, Hurricanes, and the Little Way
The 3 Basics of Christian Life
You Don’t Have to Get Married to Make a Gift of Self
5 Virtues of St. Joseph to Imitate
Stop, Connect, and Ask God What to do Next
The Dog that Doesn't Do Anything
Shark Week and Fear of the Lord
Moana and Finding Who You Are
The Incredibles and C.S. Lewis
Home with the Kids
Independence Day, Freedom, and the Catholic Faith
Blood Transfusion
Two Hands
Ricky the Dragon
Tangled
Princess
Yanny or Laurel?
Villains
Intro: Balance, Tension, and the Tightrope
Tacos for Breakfast
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