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Sharing Graces Live
Father Michael and Mother Natalia recorded this episode live in California!
Letting Gifts be Gifts
This week Mother Natalia continues with her topic of goodness from her last episode, and uses a homily as a jumping off point to talk about gifts.
Homily Writing with Fr. Nathan Symeon
This week Fr. Michael is joined by special guest, Fr. Nathan Symeon. Fr. Nathan and Fr. Michael walk through the readings for that Sunday and talk about the themes they're hearing in the readings which they use for a homily.
Word from a Poustinik: Goodness
This week Mother Natalia reflects on goodness and our inherit goodness given to us from God.
Children in Church
Today we're joined by special guest Pauline Meert.
Pauline gives some practical suggestions of engaging kids in church.
Immortal Combat
This week Mother Natalia talks about ways she's encountered God and His joy, despite going through a very hard time in her life.
Word From a Homilist: Looking at God
In today's episode Father Michael reflects on homilies for our pre-Lenten gospels, Zacchaeus Sunday and the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee.
Spousal Love and Suffering Children with Hannah Crane
Today we're joined by special guest, Hannah Crane. Hannah is one of Mother Natalia's spiritual daughters.
Ecumenism and Compassion
On today's episode Mother Natalia takes a listener question on Ecumenism. Mother Natalia also talks about the need for compassion as we interact with others.
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