Higher Word

Conversations: Sin - What Is It?

In this episode, Fr. Graebe discusses Sin. What is it, and how to avoid it. An important topic to reflect on as we journey through lent. This is part of our Higher Word Conversations series, set in a loft in New York City. Catholics and Christians, young and old, gathered for a thoughtful and memorable afternoon. If you like these episodes, consider following the podcast and sharing it with someone who might like to listen. And if you’d like to be part of our in-person discussions, you can join the mailing list at HigherWord.org. Thanks for listening. Please follow us for future topics.

Conversations: Thy Will Be Done – But What is Thy Will?

In this episode, Fr. Graebe discusses the importance of discernment, vocations, and how our faith is woven into everyday life. This marked our first Higher Word Conversations event of the year, set in a loft in New York City. Catholics and Christians, young and old, gathered for a thoughtful and memorable evening. If you like these episodes, consider following the podcast and sharing it with someone who might like to listen. And if you’d like to be part of our in-person discussions, you can join the mailing list at HigherWord.org. Thanks for listening. Please follow us for future topics.

Where Is God in Our Suffering — The Problem of Evil

Why would a loving God allow suffering? Why do good people go through so much pain? In this episode, Father Graebe sits with the hard questions we all face — not with quick answers, but with a way of looking at suffering that’s grounded and rooted in hope. If these conversations help you, consider following the podcast and sharing it with someone who might like to listen. And if you’d like to be part of our in-person discussions, you can join the mailing list at HigherWord.org. Thanks for listening. Please follow us for future topics.

The Light of the Saints: Father Jonah’s Reflection— Special Episode from the All Hallows Concert

"Christian hope is not individual. It must always be a hope not only for myself but for others." Father Jonah Teller delivered a reflection on the meaning of All Saints and All Souls, and how we can strive to be like saints in our own lives here in NYC.  Thanks for listening. Please follow us for future topics.

Conversations: Heaven, Hell, Purgatory

"God has given us as friends of each other to help us get to heaven." Heaven, Hell, Purgatory: What do we know, how do we know it, and what can we do to get to one and avoid the others? Father Graebe discusses these topics at our monthly Higher Word events in New York. To attend, please sign up for our mailing list at higherword.org. Thanks for listening. Please follow us for future topics.