Catholicism 101: Forever Learning and Living the Faith

E30: All About Vocations & Discernment (with Fr. Corey Bruns)

What are vocations, and what different kinds of vocations are there? How do we hear God’s call when our own hearts feel uncertain, restless, or afraid of choosing wrongly? How do vocations and discernment reveal that holiness is not found in controlling every detail, but in surrendering our lives to the One who knows us best? Join us for this month’s episode of Catholicism 101 as I sit down with the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Owensboro, Fr. Corey Bruns, to reflect on vocations, discernment, and the ways that God leads each of us toward the life He has prepared. Owensboro Vocations [https://www.owensborovocations.com/] Passionist Nuns of St. Joseph Monastery [https://www.passionistnuns.org/] St. Meinrad Archabbey & Seminary [https://www.saintmeinrad.org/] The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia - Nashville [https://nashvilledominican.org/] The Fathers of Mercy - Auburn, KY [https://fathersofmercy.com/] Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco - Daughters of Mary Help of Christians [https://www.salesiansisters.org/] The Abbey of Gethsemani [https://monks.org/] Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus [https://www.carmelitedcj.org/carmelite-sisters] Franciscan Friars of the Renewal [https://www.franciscanfriars.com/] Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration [https://benedictinesisters.org/] Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Owensboro [https://owensborodiocese.org/permanent-diaconate/] Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph - Maple Mount [https://ursulinesmsj.org/] Have a question about the Faith you’d like to have answered on the Podcast? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/zorQwuUGtSdukzjc6 [https://forms.gle/zorQwuUGtSdukzjc6]

E29: Motherhood as a Path to Sainthood (with Sara Gipson)

How does a mother learn to trust God when she cannot protect her children from every struggle, mistake, or suffering? How does thirty years of family life slowly reveal God’s presence in both the joys and the hidden sacrifices? Join us for this month’s episode of Catholicism 101 as I sit down with my own mom, Sara Gipson, to reflect on motherhood, faith, and the quiet ways God forms us through the ordinary and the unexpected; drawing us little by little toward holiness. Connect with Sara: Sara Gipson Group Brokered by eXp Realty, LLC [https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeHomePaducah/] “Motherhood is the means towards sainthood—not only our own personal sanctity, but also that of our husband and children… The vocation of a mother is a slow process toward developing a virtuous life. The vices that encompass self-satisfaction are gradually stripped away through motherhood. This is not a quick process, and often women go through this spiritual growth kicking and screaming. Not in the sense of rejecting responsibilities, but in giving up our selfish nature and putting our faith in God first as Our Lady gave her fiat.” From Catholic Mom (Holy Cross Family Ministries) [https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/the-miraculous-reach-of-motherhood] Have a question about the Faith you’d like to have answered on the Podcast? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/zorQwuUGtSdukzjc6 [https://forms.gle/zorQwuUGtSdukzjc6]

E28: The Joy of Life in Christ (with Ben Warrell)

In this month's episode of Catholicism 101, Ben Warrell joins us to share his testimony of walking with Christ in the Paschal Mysteries of everyday life, as well as over his own lifetime thus far. Ben serves as the Camp Director at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp & Retreat Center right outside of Bowling Green, KY in the Diocese of Owensboro. If you are interested in learning more about camp, whether it be sending your own child, serving as a volunteer, or serving on summer staff, you can find more information on Gasper's website HERE [https://www.gasperriverretreatcenter.org/], by calling 270-781-2466, or by emailing gasperriver@hotmail.com [gasperriver@hotmail.com] Have a question about the Faith you’d like to have answered on the Podcast? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/zorQwuUGtSdukzjc6 [https://forms.gle/zorQwuUGtSdukzjc6]

E27: Living the Paschal Mystery

What is the Paschal Mystery? Why does the Church love Lent so much when it seems like the hardest season of the year? How can prayer, fasting, and almsgiving become a more impactful experience for me rather than simply fulfilling my obligation as a Catholic? Join us for this month’s episode of Catholicism 101 as we get to the heart of Christ’s Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension, and what these events mean for each of us during the Lenten season. Have a question about the Faith you’d like to have answered on the Podcast? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/zorQwuUGtSdukzjc6 [https://forms.gle/zorQwuUGtSdukzjc6]

E26: Marriage as Sacrament: A Path to Holiness (with Al & DeeAnna Wathen)

Why does the Church call marriage a Sacrament and not just a commitment? What does it mean to rely on the grace of the Sacrament when the burdens of life feel impossible to bear? How can married love become a path to holiness and a gift not only to one another, but to children, grandchildren, and the wider community? Tune into this episode of Catholicism 101 as we sit down with Al and DeeAnna Wathen to reflect on marriage as a Sacrament of grace, service, and life-giving love, as well as wisdom for those discerning or preparing for marriage. Have a question about the Faith you’d like to have answered on the Podcast? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/zorQwuUGtSdukzjc6 [https://forms.gle/zorQwuUGtSdukzjc6]