Prayer in the age of the Church takes on many different forms. Together, we examine specifically blessing, adoration, and petition. Fr. Mike emphasizes the beauty that all of our prayers of blessing are a response to God’s blessings for us. He also explores how common and spontaneous prayers of petition to our Father in heaven truly are, but in the age of the Church, our petition is full of hope and not lamentation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2623-2633.

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Day 337: Blessing, Adoration, and Petition (2024)

What is it that makes a hero? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a definition we can all live up to. Using the Wonder Woman movie as an example, he explains how a hero, or heroine, is characterized more by his or her praiseworthy human qualities than by any super-human ones.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

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7 - Aquinas On The Mass | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP

The Catechism has shown us how the common good begins with the good of the individual. It further shows us that each individual can participate in the pursuit of the common good for all—and that this participation is not optional, but an obligation. Fr. Mike explains the nature of this obligation in quite simple terms: “see a need, fill a need.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1913-1927.

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Day 253: Participation in Public Life (2024)

Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298.

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Day 42: The Work of Creation (2026)

Is there ever a time where legitimate defense is justifiable? The Catechism answers this question and how it relates to honoring the dignity of the human person as we dive deeper into the fifth commandment. We learn about defense of ourselves and others, principles of crime and punishment, and capital punishment. Fr. Mike also explains the Church’s current teaching on the death penalty and why it has changed over time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2263-2267.

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Day 293: Legitimate Defense  (2025)

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121: The Homosexual problem in the priesthood, with Dan Mattson

Today's episode is all crazy fun. This episode is an audio replay of the Live YouTube video Matt Fradd and I recorded on the 11th of November! It was a Q&A where people posted their questions and comments and we responded. Make sure to tune in and hear my dating advice that I offered to Matt's single catholic male followers as a result of what many of you beautiful ATL ladies have shared with me. It is a fun episode y'all! Enjoy! If you want to watch the video of the LIVE on youtube here is the link! <a href="https://youtu.be/7x3tG4y0UaQ">LIVE Q&A with the Fradds!</a> Don't forget that we have made <a href="cameronfradd.com">cameronfradd.com</a> the place where you can find all the things Among The Lilies! Check out our new shop with ATL merchandise we will be adding more items soon! Thank you all for your support I am so grateful and I love and am praying for y'all! Thank you for being here! If you are interested in supporting Among the Lilies please consider supporting us at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies">https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies</a> Please join the Among the Lilies community on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/among_the_lilies">Instagram</a> and <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheLiliess/">Facebook</a>!

162: The day YouTube went Down!

Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion of the article on Social Justice. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although we have a right to private property, we also have a duty to meet the needs of those around us. Every human being has a right to what they need to thrive in this life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1939-1948.

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Day 255: Human Solidarity (2025)

A go-to response to insomnia typically involves a snack and TV remote, but there are better ways to get real rest and wake up feeling refreshed. Jeff has some advice for those who have difficulty sleeping, and it all comes from Scripture!

The topic of sleep is a recurring theme in the Bible, and each verse in this episode provides an instruction about how to quiet the mind and get the rest we crave. 

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Worry is where you pay today for something that could possibly happen tomorrow. It keeps us up at night. But Matthew 26:33 says, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.”

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<li>Daniel 2:1 - In the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnez′zar, Nebuchadnez′zar had dreams; and his spirit was troubled, and his sleep left him.</li>
<li>Psalm 121:3-4 - He will not let your foot be moved, he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.</li>
<li>Matthew 8:23-24 - And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep.</li>
<li>Proverbs 6:9-11 - How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a vagabond, and want like an armed man.</li>
<li>Proverbs 20:13 - Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.</li>
<li>Psalm 127:2 - It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.</li>
<li>Psalm 36:4 - He plots mischief while on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good</li>
<li>Proverbs 4:14-16 - Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of evil men. Avoid it; do not go on it; turn away from it and pass on. For they cannot sleep unless they have done wrong; they are robbed of sleep unless they have made some one stumble.</li>
<li>Matthew 6:25-27 - “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his span of life?”</li>
<li>Matthew 26:32-33 - For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.</li>
<li>Proverbs 3:24-26 - If you sit down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden panic, or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes; for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.</li>
<li>Philippians 4:6-7 - Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.</li>
<li>Psalm 91:1-5 - He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, who abides in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence; he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, 
The Lord sustains you</li>
<li>Psalm 3:5 - I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the Lord sustains me.</li>
<li>Psalm 4:8 - In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for thou alone, O Lord, makest me dwell in safety. 
Honest day’s work</li>
<li>Ecclesiastes 5:12 - Sweet is the sleep of a laborer, whether he eats little or much; but the surfeit of the rich will not let him sleep.</li>
<li>Psalm 119:62 - At midnight I rise to praise thee, because of thy righteous ordinances.</li>
<li>Psalm 23 - The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.</li>
<li>Matthew 11:28-30 - “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”</li>
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Having Trouble Sleeping? Scripture is Ambien for the Soul

Today I chat with my kids about Advent and apart from being adorable they actually have some pretty cool insights. Enjoy! Check out our website: <a href= "https://www.cameronfradd.com/">https://www.cameronfradd.com/</a> Please support us on Patreon (Thank you!!!): https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies

166: Discussing Advent w/ The Fraddlets

In this episode we begin our 3 part study of <a href= "https://amzn.to/2KQa62t">"Gaudete Et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad)" by Pope Francis</a>. We start with a discussion of Chapter 1, "The Call to Holiness", and that this call is not for the elite, but for everyone to live out in their own unique way. We talk about the misconceptions of what holiness looks like, share some personal stories of how God brought freedom to areas we felt pressure to live a certain way, and how God wants us to come alive. One Thing We Love This Week: <ul> <li>Sr. Miriam's One Thing - The Prayer of Release</li> <li>Michelle's One Thing - <a href="https://amzn.to/2J9yBva">"One Beautiful Dream: The Rollicking Tale of Family Chaos, Personal Passions, and Saying Yes to Them Both" by Jennifer Fulwiler</a></li> <li>Michelle's Other One Thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/2LeU6Hi">"My Reading Life" by Pat Conroy</a></li> <li> Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/lecture/religion-and-the-opening-up-of-the-mind-google-talk/5770/"> Bishop Robert Barron's talk to Google staff</a></li> <li>Heather's other One Thing - Corn and bean salsa Recipe</li> </ul> One can of sweet corn whole kernel drained One can black beans drained Juice of one fresh lime A handful or two of chopped cilantro (to your taste) Half a jar of salsa (your choice) 1 cup (ish) grated medium or sharp cheddar cheese A little shake of salt Stir together and serve with corn tortilla chips If it needs more flavor add more salsa and/or lime juice Discussion Questions: <ol> <li>Discuss the quote, "Holiness is the most attractive face of the Church"?</li> <li>Holiness is lived out in the little things and flows out to the big things. What are some ways that you choose to live out holiness in little ways?</li> <li>How have you possibly misunderstood what holiness is "supposed to look like" in your life, vocation, and work and how have you felt pressured by this?</li> <li>Where is God trying to make you come more alive this week?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li>Am I more interested in having more followers on social media than making disciples of Jesus?</li> <li>What areas do you feel pressure in your life to be and live a certain way? How might God want to bring freedom?</li> <li>How do you think that you are called to live out your holiness in a personal way, that is specific to your unique gifts and personality?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: "Holiness is the most attractive face of the Church" - Pope Francis

S03 Episode 21: Book Study - Gaudete Et Exsultate Chapter 1 (Part 1)

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Am I a "Good Person?"

Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/instruction-on-the-manner-of-distributing-holy-communion-2195"> Memoriale Domini</a> - encyclical</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://spiritualdirection.com/ecce-homo-2025?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ecce_homo_2025&utm_content=dir"> Ecce Homo</a> - event</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">Finding Peace in the Storm</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://onelink.to/92tyk4">The Contemplative Rosary App</a> (phones and tablets only)</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

The Truth about Reception Part 2

Small acts of kindness can have a profound impact on others. Jeff reflects on the power of small acts of kindness in the Body of Christ. He emphasizes how our willingness to endure small inconveniences can make a significant difference and help us become more like Jesus.

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Inconveniences can lead to fruitful outcomes for both the giver and the receiver.

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Embracing Fruitful Inconveniences

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon's conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today's readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36.

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Day 190: Judah Is Overrun (2024)

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they speak with Fr. Wayne Sattler again on mental prayer and the difficulties you may experience, and how God works in prayer and your life! Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://spiritualdirection.com/bookstudy">Remain in Me and I in You Book Study</a> - online formation</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/product/remain-in-me-and-i-in-you/"> Remain in Me and I in You</a> - Fr. Wayne Sattler</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/product/and-you-will-find-rest/"> And You Will Find Rest</a> - Fr. Wayne Sattler</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://spiritualdirection.com/spiritual-warfare-and-discernment-of-spirits-signup-2?utm_source=dir&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=swados&utm_content=demonic_backlash"> Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits</a> - video series</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/product/discernment-of-spirits-for-beginners/"> Discernment of Spirits for Beginners</a> - Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett & Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://spiritualdirection.com/into-the-deep-sign-up?utm_source=sd.com&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=into_the_deep&utm_content=dir"> Into the Deep</a> - video series</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">Finding Peace in the Storm</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

How God Works in Prayer

Fr. John Harris discusses the Catholic approach to secular politics, emphasizing Thomistic principles, the role of lay Catholics, and the balance between natural and supernatural ends in governance. This lecture was given on October 10th, 2024, at Trinity College Dublin. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speaker: Fr. John Harris, O.P. serves as the prior provincial for the Dominican Province of Ireland. Keywords: Aristotelian Philosophy, Catholic Social Teaching, Cultural Relativism, Divine Law in Politics, Enda Kenny Speech, Lay Apostolate, Natural Law Theory, Secular Governance, De Regno, Vatican II

Should Catholics Run (Away) From Secular Politics? | Fr. John Harris, O.P.

In this week's episode, we continue with our book study on the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (chapters 9-12). We discuss themes like the false narrative of the enemy, the dynamic of stoney hearts that God wants to restore and turn to flesh, true living of the paschal mystery, and the power of God's resurrection power in our lives. We hope you enjoy this episode! Heather's One Thing - The Abiding Together small groups! We love you! Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Within-Teresa-Gospel-Prayer-ebook/dp/B0031B09YC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1548699022&sr=8-2&keywords=the+fire+within"> Fire Within</a>- Fr. Thomas Dubay Michelle's One Thing - The movie "<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI01wBXGHUs">Gifted</a>" Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Instead of being child-like, we can be childish with God. What is the difference between these two dynamics that I can see in my own life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The enemy makes empty promises. What is one empty promise that he has made to me?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is one promise of God and His faithfulness that I have seen at work in my life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">"Battle looks like surrender." What is one battle that I need to move into a disposition of surrender to God?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is one of the false narratives that the enemy has been telling in your life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What do you think the Father wants to say about that false narrative?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What area of your heart do you feel has been turned to stone or has been hardened? Why?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">"Hurting people, hurt people." How have you experienced this concept and how can we offer a response of healing?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where have you settled for the dry bread from the enemy instead of the banquet that God is offering you?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "Aslan is on the move" - (Mr. Beaver) C.S. Lewis - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Scripture for Lectio: "A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." -Ezekiel 36:26 Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (01:36) - Welcome (03:42) - Edmund's Narrative (10:48) - The Winter in Our Hearts (13:16) - Father Christmas vs the White Witch (15:15) - The Gifts of Father Christmas (20:03) - The Empty Promises of Turkish Delight (23:02) - The Thawing of Winter into Spring (27:09) - One Things

S14 E21 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 9-12)

Saying grace before meals is a common tradition in the Catholic faith. Today, Jeff delves into the biblical history of praying before meals and offers us two main ways to pray before meals so that however we pray, it may be a meaningful tradition in our homes. 

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When we bless God before meals, we acknowledge that he is the giver of all good gifts. 

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Saying Grace: Bless Us Oh Lord or Make It Up

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5/6 - St. Francis de Laval

(Please note that sound effects are used in this episode and may be triggering to parts.)In this experiential exercise I invite you and your parts to approach Jesus in the psychological, emotional, relational, and bodily anguish He suffered in His humanity in the Garden of Gethsemane.  Which parts of you might avoid Jesus, turn away from Him in His suffering -- and why?  Here is an opportunity to gently learn more about how our parts react to Jesus and to gently connect with them in understanding and compassion.

110 Being with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane – Experiential Exercise

In this episode we discuss the power of community, the circles of community, the call to build one wherever you are and practical tips on how to do so! (Introverts-there is hope!) "We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community." Dorothy Day, <a href="http://amzn.to/2pAEyTo">The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist</a> One Thing We Love: <ul> <li>Sr. Miriam's one thing: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQz6R_RqHsg">End Time Sins Are In The Church 2017</a> by Francis Chan</li> <li>Michelle's one thing : Reshma Saujani's Ted Talk - <a href= "https://www.ted.com/talks/reshma_saujani_teach_girls_bravery_not_perfection?utm_source=tedcomshare&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=tedspread"> Teach Girls bravery, not perfection</a></li> <li>Heather's one thing : <a href= "https://blessedisshe.net/product/way-road-pentecost-journal/">Blessed Is She Pentecost Journal</a></li> </ul>

S01 Episode 10: Creating Community Wherever You Are

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>. Today&apos;s featured saint is St. Vincent. If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RyRnFzSEt0VWptYWlSNTJDR0ZPRDNqZnJiQXxBQ3Jtc0trSG1IR2dtaEduSHB2RGVtQVQ4VFJvNnpPY3NVZ19fcURMa21SdzRHSWlnMWljb3pBNmdSNkV0UDNGblJ3ZmY3WFBoNHh5Z2drSkg1V2puaHhJTkVKcjc5WEN6cHhOTllHOTdCdmlMV2dfcWxwdkxJZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3rMqLKI&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI</a>

9/27 - St. Vincent

Prof. Katja Krause analyzes Albert the Great’s synthesis of Augustine in his physics, showing how philosophical method, anthropological formation, and the hierarchy of sciences inform the integration of world time and soul time in medieval thought.​ This lecture was given on June 16th, 2025, at Schloss St. Emmeram. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speakers: Prof. Katja Krause is a historian of science and a philosopher specializing in medieval thought and beyond. She received her PhD in 2014 from King’s College London for her dissertation entitled “Aquinas’ Philosophy of the Beatific Vision: A Textual Analysis of his&nbsp;Commentary on the Sentences&nbsp;in Light of Its Greek, Arabic, and Latin Sources.” After her doctorate, Krause was awarded a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, where she worked on a series of articles examining the empirical turn of the thirteenth century that emerged from the appropriation of Averroes’ commentaries on the&nbsp;corpus Aristotelicum. In 2016/17 she served as Assistant Professor in Medieval Thought at Durham University, UK, and in 2017/18 was a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Divinity School, supported by the Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina – Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften. Katja Krause is currently Leader of the Max Planck Research Group “Experience in the Premodern Sciences of Soul &amp; Body, ca. 800–1650,” jointly with a professorship at the Technische Universität Berlin. Prof. Katja Krause has recently completed the edited volumes&nbsp;Premodern Experience of the Natural World in Translation&nbsp;(edited with Maria Auxent and Dror Weil, Routledge 2022),&nbsp;Contextualizing Premodern Philosophy: Explorations of the Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, and Latin Traditions&nbsp;(edited with Luis Xavier López-Farjeat and Nicholas Oschman, Routledge 2023), and&nbsp;Albert the Great and His Arabic Sources: Medieval Science between Inheritance and Emergence&nbsp;(edited with Richard C. Taylor, Brepols 2024). Her translation of Thomas Aquinas’s&nbsp;Commentary on Peter Lombard’s&nbsp;Sentences&nbsp;IV.49.2, with introductions and notes, appeared in autumn 2020 with Marquette University Press. Keywords: Anthropological Formation, Augustinian Integration, Hierarchy Of Sciences, Human Cognition, Logic And Metaphysics, Medieval Curriculum, Philosophical Method, Scientific Ascent, Soul Time, World Time

World Time versus Soul Time: Augustine in Albert the Great's Physics – Prof. Katja Krause

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.Today&apos;s featured saint is Blessed John Licci. If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RyRnFzSEt0VWptYWlSNTJDR0ZPRDNqZnJiQXxBQ3Jtc0trSG1IR2dtaEduSHB2RGVtQVQ4VFJvNnpPY3NVZ19fcURMa21SdzRHSWlnMWljb3pBNmdSNkV0UDNGblJ3ZmY3WFBoNHh5Z2drSkg1V2puaHhJTkVKcjc5WEN6cHhOTllHOTdCdmlMV2dfcWxwdkxJZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3rMqLKI&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI</a>

11/14 - Bl. John Licci

In today's episode, aired on September 11, 2020 I talk about this day 19 years ago. 9/11 was a world changing day and for those of us who were old enough to remember it happening it will forever be fixed in our minds. I compare the response of the nation/world then to the response everyone is having now. I would love to hear where you were when 9/11 happened, what were you feeling, please share your story with me in the comments below the show post! Checkout our new website! <a href="cameronfradd.com">cameronfradd.com</a> Thank you for being here! If you are interested in supporting Among the Lilies please consider supporting us at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies">https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies</a> Please join the Among the Lilies community on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/among_the_lilies">Instagram</a> and <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheLiliess/">Facebook</a>!

153: Where Were You on 9/11?

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel's sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86.

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Day 98: Israel Asks for a King (2024)

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688.

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Day 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wound of abortion. Fr. Mike emphasizes that all human life deserves protection, especially the unborn, but he also emphasizes the importance of God’s mercy. He explains that those who have procured an abortion are excommunicated, subject to the conditions established by Canon Law. However, the excommunication does not limit the scope of God’s mercy, but rather highlights the gravity of the sin. Fr. Mike concludes by highlighting that if abortion is a part of your story, you are encouraged to take the step towards confession and forgiveness, to be met with mercy and love and be welcomed home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2270-2275.

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Day 295: The Wound of Abortion (2025)

They say that perfection is the enemy of the good. But what is true goodness in a pursuit? What does excellence actually look like and consist of?

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