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"I know..."
This week Mother Natalia reflects on the Visitation, and how Mary may have felt seen by Elizabeth.
Yearning Better
This week we have two mini-topics. First we talk about priesthood, then we talk about the cycles within the church.Be Attentive
This week Fr. Michael walks through the phrase "Let us be attentive. Peace be to all. Wisdom, be attentive!" that we hear during Divine Liturgy.
Beautiful Suffering
This week Mother Natalia talks about finding beauty in the midst of suffering.
Lacuna Matata
This week Mother Natalia reflects on her recent retreat in Colorado. She talks about the rest she had during retreat and the moments of rest she has during her busy life.
Tethered to our Altars
This week Fr. Michael takes inspiration from a prayer said by the Maronite priests at the end of Divine Liturgy.
Formation by Osmosis
This week Mother Natalia talks about how we are formed by the community around us.
Is There a Place for a Celibate Byzantine Parish Priest?
This week Fr. Michael talks to Fr. Nathan Symeon and Fr. Joel Barstad about married priests and celibate priests in the Eastern Catholic Churches. They talk about considerations that need to be taken for each option.
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This week we've got a banter only episode. Enjoy!