Celebrating The Full Catastrophe

Today Brother G shares news from Librarian Phil and announces that he is working on a Franciscan booklet to sell at RoadAndSky.org Today’s Fireside Chat invites us to notice when we are efforting too much, and then to remember that we do not properly belong in the Director’s Chair of Life. Life Itself has a way of coming to its own resolution in its own good time when we are content to play the part that is being presented to us ==Librarian Phil’s inspirational Roll With The Changes playalong: https://youtu.be/VO5SS-ou4vM?si=DBxmcEhTsFjwU5hW To contribute to Phil’s medical expenses from his recent liver transplant: https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills ==Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at: https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support Thank You This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland: https://www.RoadAndSky.org

On this week’s podcast, we celebrate Mother’s Day, and Brother G leads a rest meditation Guided Meditation begins shortly after the 3 minute mark ==Librarian Phil’s latest ukulele playalong: https://youtu.be/zZwtkXvZA0o?si=CJ4c93wGf-lJLIiV To contribute to Phil’s medical expenses from his recent liver transplant: https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills ==Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at: https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support Thank You This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland: https://www.RoadAndSky.org

Friends,This week:We hear good news about Librarian Phil Shapiro’s successful liver transplantWe hear Brother G discuss appropriate use of forceBrother G announces that he will be visiting Lafayette Park (next to the White House) before too long. He intends to exercise his 1st Amendment rights to speak, shout and sing freely for peace in Gaza and among all the Nations and Territories of our Planet==To contribute to Librarian Phil Shapiro’s medical fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills Phil’s Tiny Free Hospy Ukelele Performance: https://youtu.be/EPj1CZa3jto?si=fPU0sUPhxayGNbDt Phil’s Homepage: https://www.his.com/~pshapiro/ ==Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at: https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support Thank You This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland: https://www.RoadAndSky.org

Welcome to Celebrating The Full Catastrophe! Today Brother G talks about world events, shares about Librarian Phil (who needs a liver transplant), and discusses the Brahma Viharas (the Four Heavenly Abodes), which are attitudes that we can cultivate to bring more peace and joy into our lives and into the world An article on the Brahma Viharas by renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh: https://www.parallax.org/mindfulnessbell/article/dharma-talk-the-four-immeasurable-minds-2/ “Four Ways of Letting Go,” an excellent, highly practical talk by Ajahn Brahm from a number of years ago: https://youtu.be/USC5MJVZLy8?si=m69WksRGMQcdvCfN To contribute to Librarian Phil Shapiro’s medical fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at: https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support Thank You This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland: https://www.RoadAndSky.org

Today Brother G discusses Congress’s decision to approve more military aid to Ukraine, makes an appeal for his good friend Librarian Phil, and talks to the young people about life as a marathon. To contribute to Librarian Phil’s medical fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at: https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support Thank You This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland: https://www.RoadAndSky.org

On this week’s Chat, Brother Geronimo speaks briefly to the situation between Iran and Israel, then shares his experience, strength and hope about service and prayer as a reliable path to freedom & joy (which feels a lot like flying through the air)Brother G wishes you all a Happy Spring!🤗🙏💫Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at: https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support Thank You This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland

Today, Brother G shares about facing the challenges that we can experience after Big Wins and after celebrating miracles (like Easter.) Existential Disappointment refers to a little talked about kind of low that can follow the excitement of a major party, wedding or the birth of a childTune in to hear Br Geronimo take on these important, contemporary emotional wellness topicsCelebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at: https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support Thank You This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland

For our special Easter podcast, D.C. Diggs and Brother Maurice join Brother Geronimo to celebrate the Risen Christ as well as Ramadan MubarakCelebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at: https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support Thank You This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland

A brief interim report from Bruddah G: family tragedy

Welcome to Celebrating The Full Catastrophe!In this first episode, Brother G shares some of his history, and specifically what qualifies him to preach the GospelPlease remember: the Gospel itself is MUCH bigger than the BibleAs a deeply ecumenical Franciscan in the tradition of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, Brother G endeavors to share with an open heart and always be a source of strength and inspiration When you visit Maryland, please join us for “Sundays at Breaking Wave Oasis” in GaithersburgDetails at www.RoadAndSky.orgCelebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at: https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support Thank YouThis podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland