Catholics Living Discipleship

Saints for Sinners Ep #2 Servant of God

In today’s episode we have our second conversation with Msgr Benwell around how to live out our call to be saints. In this episode we begin to discuss the process of Canonization. We begin discussing the first step toward Canonization called Servant of God. We talk about the relevancy of this first step not only for that individual but also how it can relate to our own lives. As you listen to the conversation, we hope it encourages you to look further into the lives of those who are currently considered Servants of God. Learning about their  lives can be just as important as learning about those who have been Canonized.
Links
Fr. Walter Ciszek
https://www.jesuits.org/stories/jesuit-father-walter-ciszek-a-life-in-service/
 
Fr. Walter Ciszek book He Leadeth Me
https://amzn.to/4ldvtg2
 
Catholics Living Discipleship Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DbCFiks5J/
 
 

Reflection on Mark 7:31-37 Healing of the deaf man. How to prayerfully overcome reservations:

In this reflection we look at the story of the deaf and mute man Jesus heals in the Gospel of Mark (7:31-37). It is a way to reflect on how God desires to help us. #Discipleship #Prayer #scripturereflections
Youtube version of this podcast
Recommended Gospel of Mark Commentary 
Catholics Living Discipleship Facebook 
Music Credits: Ben Nelson

Dianne Davis from ChristLife shares on Forgiveness Following Christ's example in our journey of discipleship

In this episode I have a conversation with Dianne Davis, Director of Mission Expansion at ChristLife. We discuss the importance of Forgiveness, the impact it has on our lives and those around us. In our journey of Discipleship Jesus calls us to merciful. Come discover for yourself areas of your life you may need to still provide forgiveness.
 
To connect with ChristLife please go to www.Christlife.org.
 
We encourage you to connect with us on Facebook Catholics Living Discipleship
 
Music credits: Ben Nelson

Nick Hardesty explains the stages and thresholds found in The Process of Evangelization and Discipleship Diagram: Part 2

This episode is Part 2 of a two part series on the document The Process of Evangelization and Discipleship Diagram. Nick and I discuss the stages and thresholds found in the document. Nick Hardesty who works with the Center for the New Evangelization at the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as the Associate Director of Adult Evangelization and OCIA. This document and conversation is a wonderful tool to help your parish leadership grow in a deeper understanding of these processes and how to better accompany people in their faith journey. You can find a link to this document and resources below.
Facebook Group Catholics Living Discipleship 
Below are the resources we mention in our conversation:
Process of Evangelization and Discipleship Diagram resources
https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/process-of-evangelization/documents-and-links
 
Directory for Catechesis
https://amzn.to/3EXWmns
 
Forming Intentional Disciples
https://amzn.to/3XjQhYG
 
Catherine of Siena Institute – Ananias Training
https://siena.org/
 
Other great resources to help foster Discipleship
 
Made for Mission by Tim Glemkowski
https://amzn.to/4bMlObQ
 
Start with Jesus by Julianne Stanz
https://amzn.to/3R2D7vM
 
Into His Likeness by Dr Ed Sri
https://amzn.to/41Ofyf4
 
 Music Credits: Ben Nelson 

Nick Hardesty -Explaining the Process of Evangelization and Discipleship Diagram - Part I

In this episode I speak with Nick Hardesty, who works with the Center for New Evangelization at the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as the Associate Director of Adult Evangelization and OCIA. We discuss a document that his office created to help support parishes foster evangelization and grow disciples. The document is called The Process of Evangelization and Discipleship Diagram.  This is first of two episodes. In the second episode Nick breaks down the different stages of Evangelization and the relate to the different thresholds of Discipleship in a person’s faith journey.
 
Below are the resources we mention in our conversation:
 
Process of Evangelization and Discipleship Diagram resources
https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/process-of-evangelization/documents-and-links
 
Directory for Catechesis
https://amzn.to/3EXWmns
 
Forming Intentional Disciples
https://amzn.to/3XjQhYG
 
Catherine of Siena Institute – Ananias Training
https://siena.org/
 
 Music Credits: Ben Nelson

Reflect on Respond, Encounter, Witness to help us grow as a Disciple of Jesus Christ

In this episode I share with you how Respond, Encounter, and Witness are three key words that I like to reflect on in scripture reading The First Disciples found in the Gospel of John. I come back to this reading from time to time to reflect on my journey of discipleship with Christ and to grow in a deeper awareness of Respond, Encounter, and Witness.
 
Resources shared
YouTube Video version: https://youtu.be/AwhQHoXWEeU
 
Gospel of John Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture
https://amzn.to/4gULcNI
 
Other Books to help you grow
Into His Likeness by Dr Ed Sri
https://amzn.to/3Qw2dmy
 
Start with Jesus by Julianne Stanz
https://amzn.to/41pacrP
 
Walking with Jesus by Pope Francis
https://amzn.to/4hO9XfN
 
Catholics Living Discipleship Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GjQkFaKVT/
 
Music Credit: Ben Nelson / Stare Away

Three key considerations about becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ

In this podcast, I provide three simple considerations about becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ. 1)Why does Jesus want us to follow Him 2) How do I respond to his invitation?  3) What can I do in my daily life to grow in this journey?
 
Here are some of the resources that I encourage to read
 
Into His Likeness by Dr Ed Sri
https://amzn.to/42RjCxv
 
Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture -Gospel of Mark
https://amzn.to/4aYoQcE
 
Start with Jesus by Julianne Stanz
https://amzn.to/4gEGWBM
 
Walking with Jesus by Pope Francis
https://amzn.to/3X0Dz0R
 
Fruitful Discipleship
https://amzn.to/3WYsL3i
 
Catholics Living Discipleship Podcast website
https://catholicslivingdiscipleship.com/
 
Catholics Living Discipleship Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1A8cnNmJz5/
 
Catholics Living Discipleship Youtube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/@CatholicsLivingDiscipleship
 
Music Credits: Ben Nelson

Saints for Sinners Series Ep #1 Small s and Big S

In today’s episode we begin a journey learning about how we are called to be saints, the impact it can have for our lives, and the relevancy between Small s and Big S saints.
This podcast segment called Saints for Sinners, will be with Msgr. William Benwell, past Vicar General for the Diocese of Metuchen, and current pastor of St Mary’s Stony Hill in Watchung NJ. Our hope is to encourage you as listeners to either become a little more interested in learning about the Saints. And if you already have a patron saint or enjoy learning about saints, our episodes encourage you to grow even more.
https://catholicslivingdiscipleship.com/
Music credits: Ben Nelson

iThirst Initiative: How to Accompany individuals and families suffering from substance use disorders

In this episode I speak with Keaton Douglas, Executive Director and creator of iThirst. The iTHIRST Initiative is a comprehensive program which focuses on spirituality in the prevention, treatment, and aftercare of those suffering from substance use disorders and their families. The iTHIRST Spiritual Companionship (ITSC) Training, is a faith-based continuing education which instructs lay leaders and clergy on the spiritual dimension of addiction/recovery, certified through Seton Hall University. This is a wonderful way to broaden how we Accompany people along their life journey at parishes.
 
Here is information on how you can connect with the iThirst Initiative
https://ithirstinitiative.org/
 
Podcast music credits: Ben Nelson

Stewardship Part II with David Baranowski Dir of Parish Stewarship Archdio of St Louis MO

This episode is Part II of our Stewardship conversation with my guest Dave Baranowski, Director of Parish Stewardship and Leadership Formation for the Archdiocese of St Louis MO. Part I discussed the first 5 of 11 key points. Part II we discuss the remaining six points.  Below you will find the document mentioned in the podcast as well as the website Revive Parishes that I also mention in the podcast.  
Revive Parishes https://reviveparishes.com/
David Baranowski document: Dave Baranowski 11 Key Suggestions for Parish Stewardship and other info
Podcast music credits: Ben Nelson