let's grow in faith
& love together
An intentional 2025 awaits us.
You love to gain understanding of new things and I love discussing deep things with you. I've created a way for us to do both consistently, helping us engage with our faith and continue learning about each other in a practical way.
a year of learning, all planned out.
Whether it's learning more about the topic or integrating this new knowledge into our daily lives, we'll do something about what we learn & hold each other accountable.
moved to action
monthly videos
HONEST CONVERSATION
A compilation of topics from sources we've enjoyed in the past and ones we can experience for the first time together.
Done-in-advance discussion questions to prompt thoughtful sharing with each other about what God is speaking to us through the content.
A Prayer to Begin
God, thank you for the gift of marriage and for this opportunity to grow in our Vocation together. Help us listen with humble hearts and open minds as we learn more about you, our faith, and each other. Guide our conversation, inspiring us to share deeply and move to action with what you ask of us.
We entrust this time to the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary, & Joseph—pray for us.
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Sheen’s presence and sense of drama have crossed time and distance. His words of wit and wisdom transcend the years. His eloquence portrays the sacred truth that in every human heart there is a struggle known only to the soul and God.
the best of bishop fulton sheen
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This special documentary allows Catholics all around the world to unite and make a spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land to see the places associated with Christ’s Birth.
adventus
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Fr. Mike and Sr. Miriam examine our needs for healing from sin, trauma, and a broken past, and uncover the luminous power of God's loving gaze on our hearts, minds, and souls.
healing in the gaze
of jesus
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A discussion on the ancient Christian practice of memento mori (remember your death), and how Christ solves the four problems that death poses to each of us: identity, futility, loss, and the end of earthly joys.
why you should ponder your death
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Who are the Angels and why did God create them? What do we know about them and how? Why is St. Michael given a special role and why do you need him? Fr. Chris answers these questions and tells the most incredible story about St. Michael who saved the life of a soldier.
story of st michael: why you need him
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Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Prof. Thomas Hibbs in conversation about the transformative power of beauty and friendship, how art, beauty, and morality fit together, and the role of beauty in theological contemplation.
the transformative power of beauty & friendship
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praying (& living) scripture with my spouse
Marriage has many difficult moments, but the Lord has given us Scripture to give us hope and strength during these trials. In this talk, Ennie Hickman gives practical insight into bringing Scripture into your marriage.
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Sister Clare Hunter of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist gives a talk on magnanimity at the 2024 Catholic Young Women's Leadership Forum.
the virtue of magnanimity
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Award-winning director, Charles Francis Kinnane and his team of passionate and dedicated film-makers tell the true stories of God's grace through the ministries of the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey.
city of saints
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the holy spirit's gift of the kingdom
Who is the Holy Spirit to us? Dr. Mary Healy unpacks the divine gift through the gospel story of the woman at the well. A talk at the 2016 GIVEN Catholic Young Women's Leadership Forum.
difficulties in prayer with st therese
Distractions, drowsiness, dryness... these are struggles that we all face during our times of prayer. In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Marc Foley, OCD to discuss what St. Thérèse can teach us about how to approach these difficulties in prayer.
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the importance of play & leisure
A discussion with Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Dr. R.J. Snell about the importance of play and leisure, work and contemplation, and the communal nature of leisure.
How do we grow in trust in God? Sr. Mary Grace from the Sisters of Life has 10 tips.
how to actually trust god in real life
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the year ahead
discussion questions
let's keep it going
how would you word the main message?
what do you sense god wants you to sit with?
what about this topic do you want to learn more about?
what stood out to you?
what does the catechism say about this topic?
how can you apply this knowledge to your life?
how will we integrate this into our life & help each other remember to do so?
Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.
reflect
A Prayer to End
God, thank you for this time of learning. Help us take what you've given to us and utilize this knowledge in our everyday lives, becoming more like Jesus and loving others more in the process. Open our hearts to see you moving and inspire us to say yes to the action you want us to take, individually and together.
Jesus, Mary, & Joseph—pray for us.