 Everyone needs support from time to time. Sometimes that support is from the IT department, sometimes that support is from family, and still other times, that support is from friends. Most importantly, we find support from our brothers and sisters in Christ, or at least we should be able to. Having these kinds of support […] The post Support appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

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 In the preparation for mass, there are some specific prayers that the priest and deacon should pray as they are vesting. These prayers have a spiritual meaning as well as reminds the priest of his purpose in the celebration of the liturgy. Join Father Andy, Deacon AJ, and Deacon Barnabas as they discuss the preparation […] The post Let’s Prepare for Mass appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

Let’s Prepare for Mass

 A few weeks ago, Vince and Father Andy discussed Baptism in general, but often Catholics are asked why we baptize children, when a child cannot make a decision for themselves really. We recognize in our faith and the scripture and the tradition that the importance of baptism for the protection of all peoples as well […] The post Why Infant Baptism? appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

Why Infant Baptism?

 If you went to Mass on June 29 and had expected to only hear about Martha, it might have been a surprise to you to hear that we were celebrating Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Just this past January, Pope Francis decreed that the feast day of Martha would include her siblings with her. This gives […] The post Martha, AND Mary, AND Lazarus appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

Martha, AND Mary, AND Lazarus

 In Pope Paul VI’s Apostolic Exhortation, the faithful are called to continual growth in the Gospel message, to proclaim the message to the ends of the earth. As we continue to search for The Lord and find Him in our daily lives, it can be difficult to follow through with this command of Christ, yet […] The post Evangelii Nuntiandi: Follow Me appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

Evangelii Nuntiandi: Follow Me

 In this week’s episode, we journey through the life of Saint Benedict of Nursia. Saint Benedict, better known as the Father of Western Monasticism, is the spiritual father to many religious communities throughout the world. The Encounter Mercy Podcast is lucky to have our own Benedictine monk at our disposal! Join Father Andy and Brother […] The post Our Holy Father, Saint Benedict appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

Our Holy Father, Saint Benedict

 After a month hiatus, the gang is back! Between Father Andy moving and starting in a new parish assignment, Deacon AJ starting his summer assignment, Brother Deacon Barnabas settling in for summer at the Monastery, and the changes of life for Mr. Vince Dragone as a father and spouse, we come back together to discuss […] The post Transitions appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

Transitions

 A few weeks back, we had an episode on Fatherhood and raising Catholic Children. This week, we have a close friend of the Encounter Mercy Podcast, as well as a high school friend of Father Andy, Jillian Zaczyk, to speak on the topic of Catholic Motherhood and how she sees herself as a Catholic Mother, […] The post Catholic Motherhood appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

Catholic Motherhood

 Deacon AJ and Br. Barnabas talk about a favorite book of theirs, He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J., who was an American missionary to Russia during the onset of the 2nd World War.  Ministering in Eastern Poland during the rise of the Soviet Union, Ciszek is captured and is accused of being a Vatican […] The post He Leadeth Me appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

He Leadeth Me

 There are many issues and obstacles in the world that undermine Catholic morality and spirituality within our culture. Join Vince and Jesse as they discuss how to raise children in a secular world. Resources: Religious Parenting by Christian Smith The post Raising Catholic Children appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

Raising Catholic Children

 Building bridges between bodies of believers and non-believers is an important task in our role as ministers of the faith. But what does that mean exactly for us in the pews? Join Vince, Jesse, and Father Andy as they discuss this important role in our church today. The post Bridge Builders appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

Bridge Builders

 Finding the peace we discussed last week can be difficult, especially when we find ourselves in a state of sin. Other times peace can seem elusive when we focus totally on ourselves and our own abilities. Peace is something that we need to seek out each and every day of our lives, yet can be […] The post Searching for and Maintaining Peace appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

Searching for and Maintaining Peace

 Have you ever encountered someone or something that irritates you, and you’ve wanted to scream? Or maybe a situation that causes you fear or pain? It seems to be a part of our lives, yet there are healthy ways to deal with these situations. Join Father Andy, Vince, and Br. Barnabas as they discuss how […] The post Peace Be With You appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

Peace Be With You

 Recently, two bits of information hit the public that has caused some members of the church a great deal of worry and fear. These two documents show that there is a great decline in church membership in the United States as well as the state of religion with young people. These two combined show a […] The post The Future of the Church appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

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