Called to Serve with Kathy Barrans

National Association of Pastoral Musicians (Season 2 Episode 10)

In this episode we sit down with three members of the Albany, NY Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. Tony Koslowski, Justine Crevatas, and Tony Leva talk about what the organization does and what it has to offer to parishes to help enhance liturgies.

The OCIA Experience (Season 2 Episode 9)

James Coupe and Nicole Butt recently came into the Catholic Church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY through the OCIA process. They talk about their decision to join the Church and share thoughts on going through OCIA individually and as a couple.

Do Not Judge Anyone (Season 2 Episode 8)

Fr. Isaac Slater, a Trappist monk, talks about his book, “Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World.” The book is both challenging and inspiring, sharing thoughts on a more peaceful response to conflict. We pray that this conversation may plant seeds of hope in those who listen. We encourage all to listen with an openness to anything God may want to place on your heart. If you would like to order Fr. Isaac's book, it was published by Liturgical Press.  [https://litpress.org/Products/8973/Do-Not-Judge-Anyone?srsltid=AfmBOoo9gd65M4U2otO_klpMGs49dnZBb5ISsNVU7YkmtOy2-m5-VlKn]

Understanding Third Orders (Season 2 Episode 7)

Matt Levine, a young adult, youth minister and OCIA Coordinator in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY talks about Third Orders, explaining what they are and sharing his journey to become a Third Order Franciscan.

Noticing Needs & Sharing Christ's Love (Season 2 Episode 6)

As Catholics, we are called to serve, called to meet the needs of others, but are we aware of the needs around us? Sr. Betsy Van Deusen, CSJ, Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY, shares thoughts on how to see needs around us, and how to respond to those needs with the heart of Christ.