The Quest

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On today's episode, join us for part two of Sarah's series on marriage in the Catholic church. What does the church teach? What does it say in the Catechism? Sarah answers these questions and more. She'll also address some deeper issues that married Catholics confront in their lives.

On today's episode with Steve Gleason, your Wednesday host. It is clear to me that we see that the Pursuit of the higher aspect of life is the pursuit of what counts: In otherwards, we can be amused with the wisdom of man but the best is to be amazed with who God is and what He wants for us.

On today's episode, Sarah Soto steps in today for Msgr. Pope. Sarah will discuss marriage and what the church teaches on this sacrament in this week as a series. Is it a path to holiness? What's the big deal with marriage? Sarah will address these questions and much more on today's live episode of A Life Lived Joyfully. Stay tuned for Part 2 on Thursday, February 1st.

Host: Martha Fernandez-Sardina On today's episode, Martha speaks about some of the LoveNos … NoNos … Love Impediments … Love Detriments … Love Obstacles … Love Hindrances … Love Suckers… Love Killers… inner attitudes of the heart and mind, will and soul we must identify, acknowledge. repent of, confess, uproot, and replace.

On today's episode, Msgr. Charles Pope discusses the current state of catholic schools in the United States and their affordability. Msgr. Pope also tackles the question on why bad things happen, and when God says no to our prayers.

On today's episode, Sarah talks about why we always say, it's just the way it happens or the way it is. Is it really? And Sarah asks the question, who did you come out of a dark period in your life with God?

On today's episode - Tall, dark, and handsome vs. short, ruddy, and plain. Do we want Saul or David? 1 Sameul 8: "Behold, you are old and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint for us a king to govern us like all the nations." (ALERT ALERT.) 6 But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, "Give us a king to govern us." And Samuel prayed to the Lord. And the Lord said to Samuel, "Hearken to the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them". Saul caves to people. David yields to God Plus, we'll be talking about Catholic education during Catholic schools week.

On today's episode, Msgr. Charles Pope discusses articles on Bishop Neindstat, former bishop of St. Paul MN, The Belgian fight to remove baptismal records for those wanting to be "unbaptized", and finally Msgr. Pope address the FBI and the investigation of the targeting of traditional Catholics.

On today's episode, Martha asks - How's your New Year going – has it gotten old already? How's your love life? Have you made it your #1 New Year's Resolution to Love More In '24 (Part 2)? Listen to this hour of A Life Lived Joyfully, to find out more.

On today's episode. Msgr. Charles Pope talks about the March For Life happening in Washington D.C. and expounds on the topic of human dignity and our role in fighting for the unborn in the pro-life movement.

On this episode, Sarah Soto interviews Montse Romero on the topic of marrying young. What are the advantages? Are there any disadvantages? In a world that already has a negative attitude toward marriage, we find people getting married at a later age, because of personal goals, careers, financial. It's a priority that's on the wrong end of our values. Join Sarah and Montse to find out more.

The remedy for a fearful life: Our prayers, our voice, our boldness..boldness to be ridiculed. Boldness to NOT keep up with the times, nor the culture, nor a standardless way of living life….Couple with the boldness to have a strong voice in the marketplace…added prayers of faith, added to the pursuit of a virtuous life…Easy? No way. Rewarding? absolutely…pleasing the Father? Indeed.

On this episode of A Life Lived Joyfully, Msgr. Pope discusses the problem with the translation of past Sunday's reading. Why does it say immorality when the actual translation is to run from fornication? What about our current use of the English language? Why have meanings of words changed? Join us on this episode to find out more with Msgr. Charles Pope.

On this episode, Msgr. Charles Pope gives commentary on the description of creation in the book of Sirach as well as using the commentary from St. Athanasios. Msgr. will discuss how the beauty of creation should move us to appreciate what God has done for us and how, through is infinite wisdom, has caused all things to move, down to the micro level of the atom and the cells in your body. Truly appreciating the wonder of creation helps us to have a joyful outlook in your own life.

On this episode of A Life Lived Joyfully, Sarah Soto and her guest, Sr. Miriam Caritas SOLT, discuss ways to be holy and to even evangelize by living holy in the workplace.

Today's episode is an Encore presentation. Steve Gleason talks about your spiritual diet and how it should depend on the Holy Eucharist.

Today's episode is an Encore presentation. Msgr. Charles Pope talks about the stages a civilizations experiences during its rise and fall. What state is the United States in? Listen to this week's episode with Msgr. Pope to find out.

On today's episode, Martha Fernandez-Sardina talks about the end of the Christmas season and how we can continue living our daily Christian life.

Please note the technical issues at the beginning of the audio feed, but please continue listening for the live presentation. On today's episode, Msgr. Charles Pope discusses the recent document from Rome on same-sex blessings, Fiducia Supplicans. What does this document mean and what is saying? Is this document not very clear? Msgr. Pope goes over the declaration to help clarify and try to make sense of its meaning.

On today's episode, Sarah Soto discusses the role of the Father in the family. She discusses the importance of the Father and how the culture continues to act against this role, demonizing it to a problem of "patriarchy".

On today's episode, Steve Gleason talks about the getting your joy from the Lord and going off into the world to give that Joy away to others.

On today's episode, now that we've begun the New Year 2024, Msgr. Pope will discuss the incarnation of Christ and what that means to us as Catholics and how it helps us understand our faith.

On today's episode, Martha Fernandez-Sardina talks about The New Year 2024 and fresh possibilities it offers for our new years resolutions. We should allow those resolutions to help us re-examine our life as a Christian with God's plan in mind. It should be our resolve to do better not only for ourselves, but for others.

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