We Took A Catholic Pilgrimage To France (Here's Why)

We Took A Catholic Pilgrimage To France (Here's Why)

Have you ever wondered what actually happens on a Catholic pilgrimage to France? In episode 48 of the Trust in God podcast, we uncover the life-changing spiritual transformations experienced by our recent pilgrim group.Grant kicks off the episode by setting the stage for our journey across the French countryside. We then sit down with four incredible pilgrims to hear their unique, personal encounters with God:✨ Carolyn shares her emotional and healing experience visiting the Marian shrine at Lourdes.✨ TJ explains the historical awe and spiritual weight of walking through the churches of Paris.✨ Jean reflects on the profound, echoing silence and peace found at Mont Saint-Michel.✨ Tammy beautifully recounts walking in the exact footsteps of St. Therese of Lisieux, seeing the home where God formed her before she entered the Carmelite convent.Finally, Father Bennett book-ends our conversation by explaining the theological graces God grants us when we travel for our faith, and he celebrates a personal Mass with our group.Whether you are planning your own trip or just want to experience the graces of France from home, this episode will inspire your faith journey!Chapters: 0:00 - The Call to Pilgrimage (Grant’s Intro)2:15 - Carolyn’s Healing Experience in Lourdes8:30 - Finding God in the Churches of Paris with TJ14:45 - Jean’s Silent Retreat at Mont Saint-Michel21:20 - Tammy’s Walk with St. Therese in Lisieux28:10 - Father Bennett on the Spiritual Graces of Pilgrimage35:00 - Celebrating Mass in the French Countryside42:15 - How to Plan Your Own Catholic PilgrimageFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

What is Gossip and Is it Always Wrong - Episode 47 Trust in God Podcast

Gossip is often brushed off as a "sweet little sin" or just staying informed, but what is it actually doing to your soul? In Episode 47 of the Trust in God podcast, Grant and Father Bennett expose the deep spiritual dangers of the sins of the tongue. We break down the real difference between venting, mandatory reporting, the news, and toxic gossip.Learn how to navigate tricky workplace conversations, when you actually have a right to information, and how the Catholic Church teaches us to use our words to bless rather than curse. If you want to know how to stop gossiping as a Christian and transform your speech with gratitude, this episode is for you.Youtube Chapters: 00:00 - The sneaky sin we all commit02:01 - The real danger of "harmless" gossip05:16 - Do you have a right to this information?11:02 - How to handle heavy rumors and secrets15:03 - Fraternal correction vs. gossiping20:06 - The difference between the news and gossip27:34 - Workplace HR reporting vs. office gossip33:37 - How to politely shut down gossip39:19 - The power of your words to bless or curse45:11 - Why gratitude is the ultimate antidote to gossip49:30 - A prayer to overcome sins of the tongueFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

Can I Receive Communion at Another Church? - Episode 46 Trust in God Podcast

Can Catholics receive communion at a Protestant church—and why are non-Catholics asked not to receive the Eucharist at Mass? In Episode 46 of the Trusted God Podcast, Grant and Father Bennett address the sensitive but crucial topic of Holy Communion and Christian division. While many see communion as a beautiful symbol of unity, the Catholic Church holds an objective, literal belief in the Real Presence: that the bread and wine become the actual body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ. In this episode, we discuss:- The theological differences between Catholic Real Presence and Protestant symbolism.- Why Holy Orders and apostolic succession are necessary for a valid Eucharist.- The unique historical relationship and exceptions regarding the Eastern Orthodox Church.- How receiving communion outside of full unity can impact the soul (referencing St. Paul's warnings).- Practical pastoral advice on how to respond with charity, invitation, and the Sacrament of Confession if you have made mistakes in the past.Whether you are a practicing Catholic seeking to understand church teachings deeper, or a Christian friend curious about Catholic theology, this video offers a respectful, clear, and biblically-grounded explanation.For more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

Why Does Life Feel Empty After Graduation? - Episode 44 Trust in God Podcast

Why does life feel empty after graduation? In this episode of the Trust in God Podcast, Grant and Father Bennett discuss the post-graduation high, the clean-up after the party, and the subsequent feelings of aloneness that many high school and college graduates experience.We explore the restlessness of the human heart, Saint Augustine's wisdom, and how our Catholic faith helps us navigate major life transitions. Whether you are entering college, starting a career, or walking alongside a graduate as a parent or friend, discover how to stay close to Jesus and the Mass during this new phase of life.If you found this episode helpful, please consider liking, subscribing, and sharing it with a graduate in your life.Chapters and Timecodes:00:00 - The Post-Graduation High01:25 - The Cleanup and the Emptiness03:35 - C.S. Lewis and Restless Desires05:10 - The Three Seminal Moments of Life09:03 - Sustaining the Step, Not Just Stopping11:58 - The Marathon Analogy: Don't Drop Out14:34 - Who Are You Following in the Next Phase?22:54 - Finding Grace When We Make Mistakes24:21 - Parental Duty and Boundaries27:18 - Why Going to Mass Every Week Matters31:41 - Parable of the Late Workers in the Vineyard38:43 - A Graduation Card Challenge for You40:54 - Closing Prayer with Father BennettFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

The Catholic Mistake You Are Probably Making - Episode 43 Trust in God Podcast

Have you ever met someone so focused on one specific part of the Catholic faith that they forget the rest of it? Whether it’s the pro-life movement, Eucharistic adoration, climate advocacy, or the rosary, it’s easy to turn a beautiful devotion into a "holy little legalism."In Episode 43 of the Trust in God Podcast, Grant and Father Bennett discuss the danger of treating your favorite Catholic pet project as the entire faith. We break down why the Mass is the true source and summit of our faith, how St. Francis and Mother Teresa perfectly balanced their specific missions with universal church unity, and how to avoid the trap of Protestant-style fracturing inside the modern Catholic Church.If you want to know how to perfectly balance your unique spiritual gifts without losing sight of the Body of Christ, this episode is for you.Chapters: 00:00 The Danger of "Holy Little Legalisms"02:16 When Good Catholic Devotions Become a Trap04:40 Why the Catholic Church is Not Monolithic08:57 The True Source and Summit of Faith09:57 Why We View The Mass Backwards14:20 The Cult of the Christian "Pet Project"18:01 What St. Francis of Assisi Did Right20:58 Essentials vs. Non-Essentials in Catholicism28:50 The Non-Negotiable Catholic Precepts38:07 Finding Your Specific Role in the Church43:35 Letting Go of Past Church Ministries47:36 The Mother Teresa Principle54:15 A Closing Prayer for Church UnityFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!