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Someone dropped the baton. Someone has not.

On today's episode of A Life Lived Joyfully, your Wednesday host, Steve Gleason, talks about all the all important differential called apostolic succession which has set the Catholic Church into it's own category - It's own unique position. The batton has slid, the batton has been bobbled... But the batton has not been dropped.

Apr 17, 20241h 0m

Ancient Sermons That SHATTER Modern Rules!

On today's episode, your Tuesday host, Msgr. Charles Pope says forget everything you think you know about preaching! Msgr. Charles Pope dives into the world of ancient biblical sermons, revealing how their boldness and directness might shock you in the best way possible. Could these forgotten methods hold the key to a more powerful and impactful faith life? Tune in to find out on this episode of A Life Lived Joyfully!

Apr 16, 20241h 0m

Memento Mori: Keeping in mind our ultimate end.

Today on A Life Lived Joyfully, Sarah Soto explores the powerful practice of Memento Mori - the art of remembering death. Discover how the Saints used this seemingly morbid concept to deepen their faith, prioritize what truly matters, and live each day with greater purpose.

Apr 15, 20241h 0m

Encore: On the issue of IVF.

On today's rebroadcast, Msgr. Pope discusses the current news on IVF and the Church's new document on the subject.

Apr 12, 20241h 0m

The Life and Legacy of St. John Paul II

On today's episode, Sarah Soto and her guest, Fr. Jim Kelleher, talk about the impact St. John Paul II had on the church and in the world.

Apr 11, 20241h 0m

A Life Lived Joyfully - Wednesday April 10, 2024

Recorded on Wednesday April 10, 2024

Apr 10, 20241h 0m

Careful and Clear? Let's talk about 'Dignitas Infinita'

On today's episode, Monsignor Charles Pope helps us understand the new document from Rome 'Dignitas Infinita'.

Apr 9, 20241h 0m

The meaning of love according to the cross.

On today's episode, Sarah Soto talks about what the meaning of love is according to the cross.

Apr 8, 20241h 0m

Encore: Jesus' appearances after the Resurrection.

Today's presentation of A Life Lived Joyfully is a rebroadcast of Msgr. Pope's discussion on the appearances of Jesus' after he rose on Easter Sunday.

Apr 5, 20241h 0m

The families flight to Egypt in our daily with Dr. Matthew Moore.

On today's episode, Sarah Soto speaks with Dr. Matthew Moore about the universal call to holiness and the nuclear family.

Apr 4, 20241h 0m

A life hidden in Christ and His church changes everything!

On this episode, Steve Gleason will discuss: Oh Lord, let us have a spot, a smidgen, a speck of the power and grace the apostles walked in. Acts 4:33 "And with great power did the apostles give testimony of the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord; and great grace was in them all".

Apr 3, 20241h 0m

Discerning of Spirits according to St. Ignatius.

Join Sarah Soto & Fr. Brady Williams, SOLT as they explore discerning the spirits with St. Ignatius.

Apr 2, 20241h 0m

Discerning the will of God

Join today's host, Sarah Soto as she discusses discerning the will of God according to St. Ignatius with Fr. Brady Williams, SOLT.

Apr 1, 20241h 0m

A Life Lived Joyfully - Friday March 29, 2024

Recorded on Friday March 29, 2024

Mar 29, 20241h 0m

A Life Lived Joyfully - Thursday March 28, 2024

Recorded on Thursday March 28, 2024

Mar 28, 20241h 0m

If Joy or holiness were the only choices, what would you take?

On today's episode with Steve Gleason; I remember thinking holiness and joy were two different ends of the spectrum. You know what helped me with that? Reading and re-reading and re-reading what St. Paul said to the church at Philippi "Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice"…that sounds excessively light hearted, but we know for certain that St Paul lived a life of virtue and holiness ... .and he did so while in prison.

Mar 27, 20241h 0m

The First Three Days of Holy Week.

On today's episode, Msgr. Charles Pope discusses the first three days of holy week - Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. What about those days?

Mar 26, 20241h 0m

Encore: Why do bad things happen

Today's episode of A Life Lived Joyfully with Sarah Soto, is an encore presentation of her topic on why bad things happen and how we can respond to them.

Mar 25, 20241h 0m

The order of the family. Why is it important?

A Life Lived Joyfully On today's episode, Sarah Soto discusses the order of the family. What is the order or hierarchy of the family? Where do you sit in that order and why is it important in the family? Sarah Soto answers these questions on this episode of A Life Lived Joyfully.

Mar 18, 20241h 0m

Meditation on the finality of judgement

On today's episode, Msgr. Charles Pope goes over his meditation on the finality of the judgement. Its a great episode, especially during this lent as we get closer to Holy Week.

Mar 15, 20241h 0m

Protecting your Children's innocence.

On today's episode, Sarah Soto talks about the most important part about being a parent is protecting the innocence of your children. With the collage of information overload and anything available in technology, from inappropriate images and movies to smartphone use, Sarah tackles these issues on today's show.

Mar 14, 20241h 0m

Four parts make one: What's that mean?

A Life Lived Joyfully On today's episode, you Wednesday host, Steve Gleason, discusses; Before Mass has clocked 120 seconds, five things have occurred. We will talk about those five which are Process, Kiss, Cross, Greet, and Grant. These five actions bring your congregation into the theater of salvation.

Mar 13, 20241h 0m

What are the lost Sabbaths and why are they important?

On today's episode, you Tuesday host, Msgr. Charles Pope digs deep into the reading of the fourth Sunday of Lent.

Mar 12, 20241h 0m

The Fourth Commandment: Honor Thy Parents

On Today's episode, Sarah Soto digs deep into the meaning of the fourth commandment to honor they Father and Mother, and why it is so important to understand it.

Mar 11, 20241h 0m

Mail Bag Segment. Msgr. Answers Questions

On today's episode, Msgr. Charles Pope answers questions he receives on his column at Our Sunday Visitor.

Mar 8, 20241h 0m

Mixing Catholicism and the Occult Part II

On today's episode, Sarah continues her discussion on the mixing of Catholicism and the occult part II.

Mar 7, 20241h 0m

From muddy to clarity. Everyone needs a Cyrus.

On Today's episode, Steve speaks about how one moment can turn our life from being muddy to having clarity. Steve brings on his guest, Deacon Tim Grey, talking about communication standards for you and me.

Mar 6, 20241h 0m

Early form of evangelization in the ancient Church.

Host: Msgr. Charles Pope Today on this episode of A Life Lived Joyfully, Msgr. Pope goes over how the Christians of the early church evangelized and spread the gospel.

Mar 5, 20241h 0m

The Danger of mixing Catholicism with Superstition and the Occult.

Host: Sarah Soto On today's episode, Sarah tackles the topic on the problem that many Latin Americans follow - the mixing of Catholicism, superstition and the occult. Sarah will talk about some of those practices and how to avoid them. She'll also talk about the consequences of practicing these false beliefs.

Mar 4, 20241h 0m

What's at Stake? How the failure to clearly teach this has emptied the Church.

Today on a A Life Lived Joyfully, your host, Msgr. Charles Pope talks about how we have failed to teach what is right from wrong.

Mar 1, 20241h 0m

How the virtues help us to habitually do good and how sin does the opposite.

Welcome to A Life Lived Joyfully, with your Thursday host, Sarah Soto. On today's episode, Sarah speaks with her guest, Fr. Peter Marsalek, SOLT, about how the virtues help us to habitually do good and how sin does the opposite, making it much more difficult for us to know what God's will is in our lives.

Feb 29, 20241h 0m

Suggestions are for marriage. Commands are for the Church

Welcome to A Life Lived Joyfully, with your Wednesday host, Steve Gleason. On today's episode, "Moses spoke to the people, saying: "This day the LORD, your God, commands you to observe these statutes and decrees. Be careful, then, to observe them with all your heart and with all your soul". How do we take this to heart? Can we take this to heart. Do we take this to heart?.. Do I really obey the many behavioral statements issued from God directly to me…with the understanding that these are not suggestions.

Feb 28, 20241h 0m

On the subject of IVF and Fearing the right thing.

Host: Msgr. Charles Pope On today's episode, Msgr. Pope discusses what IVF is and the Catholic stance on it. Msgr. will also tackle the subject of fearing to do the right thing. Plus, listen to Msgr. as he shares the story of Chicken Little and the consequences of jumping on the wagon with everyone else.

Feb 27, 20241h 0m

Convert already!

Today's host: Martha Fernandez-Sardina That's the purpose of Lent – that's the call of a lifetime. Why? How? The Word of the Lord tells us – and shows us what we get in exchange.

Feb 26, 20241h 0m

Encore: Why bad things happen and the importance of Catholic education

Encore Presentation Host: Msgr. Charles Pope. Today's episode is an encore presentation on Msgr. Pope's discussion regarding why bad things happen and on the importance of a Catholic education.

Feb 23, 20241h 0m

Catholic Teaching on Same Sex Attraction

Today's Host: Sarah Soto On today's episode: Sarah will be discussing an important topic on what the church teaches on same sex attraction. Sarah will tackle this issue and answer your questions.

Feb 22, 20241h 0m

There is the starting line and the finish line. In between is the work.

Today's Host: Steve Gleason On today's episode: Have you ever thought about what holiness looks like, feels like, seems like…The holy scriptures say, "Taste and see that the Lord is good". There will never be disappointment in our pursuit of holiness or living a life of virtue…vice has sorrow, virtue has joy. Vice may have temporary fulfillment as the prophet Moses said, "Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season". I will take his advice any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Feb 21, 20241h 0m

Let's talk about the Sacrament of Confession

Today's Host: Msgr. Charles Pope On today's episode: Msgr. Pope discusses the sacrament of confession, and it's importance in our lives. It's a great episode during Lent.

Feb 20, 20241h 0m

The Goal of Lent is Conversion

Today's Host: Martha Fernandez-Sardina On today's episode: Word has it that God might relent if we repent this Lent. If we repent, He might relent from the just punishment coming our way. So let's do it – "repent and believe in the gospel!" Ensure your Lenten disciplines have deep conversion as their goal. Make sure not a single daily Scriptural admonition goes to waste.

Feb 19, 20241h 0m

Preparing for Lent: The Seven Deadly Sins - Anger + two other deep drives: Ingratitude and Fear

Host: Msgr. Charles Pope On this episode, Msgr. Pope concludes his series on the Seven Deadly Sins with Anger, ingratitude, and fear.

Feb 16, 20241h 0m

Encore: Why do bad things happen?

Today's episode of A Life Lived Joyfully is an encore presentation. Today re-broadcast is on the topic of why bad things to us. Is it just the way things are? Join Sarah to find out more about this question.

Feb 15, 20241h 0m

King Solomon. Hide and seek. Is it just a game? Maybe not!

On this episode, your host Steve Gleason, discusses the great King Solomon said that our Lord "stores up sound wisdom for the upright". We notice he did not say our Lord "stores up sound wisdom from the upright". What is the difference? Let's find out that big difference and enjoy the value of that difference on today's episode of A Life Lived Joyfully.

Feb 14, 20241h 0m

Preparing for Lent: The Seven Deadly Sins series - Lust & Gluttony

Host: Msgr. Charles Pope. On this episode Msgr. Charles Pope continues his series on the Seven Deadly sins as we approach Lent. Today's topic is Lust & Gluttony. Tune in as Msgr. Pope tackles these vices and seeks ways to build the virtues in order to combat and overcome the deadly sins.

Feb 13, 20241h 0m

Lent is for Lovers

Host: Martha Fernandez-Sardina Lent is coming – and is almost here – beginning this Valentine's Day which is Ash Wednesday. What will it do for you? What will you do for yourself? What will you do for the love of God? Will you finally and truly let Jesus Christ be your Valentine? Let's talk about it!

Feb 12, 20241h 0m

Preparing for Lent: Envy and Sloth

On today's episode, Msgr. Pope talks about preparing for Lent by discussing the vice of envy and sloth and how we can overcome them by building the virtues.

Feb 9, 20241h 0m

Preparing for Lent: More than Meatless Fridays

Host: Sarah Soto On today's episode, Sarah talks about that the season of Lent is meant to deepen our friendship with the most Holy Trinity through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. At the end of each Lenten season, we should be holier that we were at the beginning, and we should be in more intimate communion with the Lord. Join Sarah for this discussion on Lent.

Feb 8, 20241h 0m

The Holy Family is not just for Christmas.

Host: Steve Gleason On today's episode; We are going to talk about a family. A real-life family. None other than THE family. The Holy family. That expression may cause you to think of Christmas time but today we are going to spend some time on those three family members. Our Lord Jesus Christ, St. Joseph, the Blessed spouse of the Ever Virgin Mary and yes, the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Feb 7, 20241h 0m

The Seven Deadly Sins (Part 1) - Pride and Greed

Host: Msgr. Charles Pope Join us for A Life Lived Joyfully, where we explore the call to holiness and the life of virtue. Msgr. Pope begins his series on the seven deadly sins as we approach the beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday.

Feb 6, 20241h 0m

Love like our Lady of Lourdes

Host: Martha Fernandez-Sardina On today's episode, February 11 is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes – also commemorated as the World Day of the Sick. What was the heavenly message of love that Our Lady came to bring – and how might we respond even now? Our Monday host, Martha Fernández-Sardina shares why the warmth and warnings should not be ignored, and how we can respond to the call from heaven to Love Like Our Lady of Lourdes – a love that can literally save souls.

Feb 5, 20241h 0m

Presentation of the Light and Love of the Lord

On today's episode, Martha Ferandez-Sardina hosts today for Msgr. Charles Pope. Martha talks about - The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple (Luke 2:22-40) is an ancient and multifaceted Feast that commemorates an important moment in salvation history and invites us to receive the light and the love of Christ.

Feb 2, 20241h 0m