God’s Will Was Scary

The Blue Jay in the Greenhouse

By Mirjana Villeneuve, published in Restoration, July 2023 Read by Hope Mercugliano FREE! Our gift to you: receive "Restoration" each month in your POSTAL mailbox: https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfree [https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfree] If you find Ora meaningful, leave a 5-star review! This will help get the show in front of more new listeners. Most importantly, share the episode with someone who may need encouragement on the journey. New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. Restoration is the newspaper of Madonna House. Its goal, in Catherine Doherty’s (founder) words, is to “foster the love of God, love for his Church, and the realization that man, if he continues to live without God in this mad and tragic world, will perish.” We strive to achieve this goal with a colorful, down-to-earth array of reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, stories, Church teachings, spiritual reflections, personal witness and community news. Restoration is drawn from the day-to-day life of our Christian community. We don’t preach at you. We simply share with you our joys and struggles in trying to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise in today’s world. Learn more about our way of life, programs, and resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/ [https://madonnahouse.org/]

My Surreal Film Festival

By Tom Kluger, published in Restoration, September 2004 Read by Augustine Mercugliano FREE! Our gift to you: receive "Restoration" each month in your POSTAL mailbox: https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfree [https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfree] If you find Ora meaningful, leave a 5-star review! This will help get the show in front of more new listeners. Most importantly, share the episode with someone who may need encouragement on the journey. New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. Restoration is the newspaper of Madonna House. Its goal, in Catherine Doherty’s (founder) words, is to “foster the love of God, love for his Church, and the realization that man, if he continues to live without God in this mad and tragic world, will perish.” We strive to achieve this goal with a colorful, down-to-earth array of reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, stories, Church teachings, spiritual reflections, personal witness and community news. Restoration is drawn from the day-to-day life of our Christian community. We don’t preach at you. We simply share with you our joys and struggles in trying to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise in today’s world. Learn more about our way of life, programs, and resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/ [https://madonnahouse.org/]

But It’s Just a Potato!

By Denis Lemieux, published in Restoration, September 2004 Read by Matthew Gosselin FREE! Our gift to you: receive "Restoration" each month in your POSTAL mailbox: https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfree [https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfree] If you find Ora meaningful, leave a 5-star review! This will help get the show in front of more new listeners. Most importantly, share the episode with someone who may need encouragement on the journey. New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. Restoration is the newspaper of Madonna House. Its goal, in Catherine Doherty’s (founder) words, is to “foster the love of God, love for his Church, and the realization that man, if he continues to live without God in this mad and tragic world, will perish.” We strive to achieve this goal with a colorful, down-to-earth array of reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, stories, Church teachings, spiritual reflections, personal witness and community news. Restoration is drawn from the day-to-day life of our Christian community. We don’t preach at you. We simply share with you our joys and struggles in trying to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise in today’s world. Learn more about our way of life, programs, and resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/ [https://madonnahouse.org/]

Thoughts in Summertime

By Fr. David May, published in Restoration, July 2023 FREE! Our gift to you: receive "Restoration" each month in your POSTAL mailbox: https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfree [https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfree] If you find Ora meaningful, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! This will help get the show in front of more new listeners. New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. Restoration is the newspaper of Madonna House. Its goal, in Catherine Doherty’s (founder) words, is to “foster the love of God, love for his Church, and the realization that man, if he continues to live without God in this mad and tragic world, will perish.” We strive to achieve this goal with a colorful, down-to-earth array of reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, stories, Church teachings, spiritual reflections, personal witness and community news. Restoration is drawn from the day-to-day life of our Christian community. We don’t preach at you. We simply share with you our joys and struggles in trying to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise in today’s world. Learn more about our way of life, programs, and resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/ [https://madonnahouse.org/]

Stake Your Lives on It

By St. Pope John Paul II, published in Restoration July 2021 FREE! Our gift to you: receive "Restoration" each month in your POSTAL mailbox: https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfree [https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfree] If you find Ora meaningful, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! This will help get the show in front of more new listeners. New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. Restoration is the newspaper of Madonna House. Its goal, in Catherine Doherty’s (founder) words, is to “foster the love of God, love for his Church, and the realization that man, if he continues to live without God in this mad and tragic world, will perish.” We strive to achieve this goal with a colorful, down-to-earth array of reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, stories, Church teachings, spiritual reflections, personal witness and community news. Restoration is drawn from the day-to-day life of our Christian community. We don’t preach at you. We simply share with you our joys and struggles in trying to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise in today’s world. Learn more about our way of life, programs, and resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/ [https://madonnahouse.org/]