Open Seat: A Holy Family Podcast

The Everday Gospel: Living Between Sundays

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407538/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Open Seat, Lora Arriaga joins us for a conversation about faith, family, service, and finding joy in the everyday moments of parish life. Lora shares how welcoming her nieces and nephew into her home changed her life, the ministries that keep her connected to the Holy Family community, and why she believes the Gospel message is something we need not just on Sunday, but throughout the week. From the Giving Tree and parish softball to quiet prayer and coffee and donuts after Mass, Lora reflects on the people, experiences, and moments that have helped shape her faith journey. Whether you're looking for encouragement, community, or a reminder of what really matters, pull up a chair and join us for this inspiring conversation. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407538/support] This is a podcast of Holy Family Parish, located in Adrian MI. We are a Catholic people, not a place, striving to Live Jesus through celebrating the sacraments and forming disciples in Adrian and beyond. www.HolyFamilyAdrian.org [https://holyfamilyadrian.org/]Instagram: Instagram.com/holyfamilyadrian [https://www.instagram.com/holyfamilyadrian] Facebook: Facebook.com/adrianCatholic [https://www.facebook.com/adrianCatholic] YouTube: www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian [https://www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian] Open Seat es un podcast Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia ubicada en Adrian, Michigan. Somos un pueblo católico, no un lugar, que se esfuerza por vivir a Jesús celebrando los sacramentos y formando discípulos en Adrian y más allá.

Called Again: A Journey Back to Priestly Vocation with Chris Allen, n/OSFS

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407538/fan_mail/new] What happens when someone leaves religious life, builds what seems like the perfect life, and then feels called back? In this episode of Open Seat, we sit down with novice Chris Allen, OSFS, to talk about his vocation journey with the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. His story is a powerful reminder that vocation is not about having everything figured out—it's about responding to God's call one step at a time. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407538/support] This is a podcast of Holy Family Parish, located in Adrian MI. We are a Catholic people, not a place, striving to Live Jesus through celebrating the sacraments and forming disciples in Adrian and beyond. www.HolyFamilyAdrian.org [https://holyfamilyadrian.org/]Instagram: Instagram.com/holyfamilyadrian [https://www.instagram.com/holyfamilyadrian] Facebook: Facebook.com/adrianCatholic [https://www.facebook.com/adrianCatholic] YouTube: www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian [https://www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian] Open Seat es un podcast Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia ubicada en Adrian, Michigan. Somos un pueblo católico, no un lugar, que se esfuerza por vivir a Jesús celebrando los sacramentos y formando discípulos en Adrian y más allá.

Playstation to Prayer: A Young Voice on Faith

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407538/fan_mail/new] What does faith look like through the eyes of a teenager? In this episode of Open Seat, we sit down with 14-year-old Omar Garcia Jr. to talk about growing up Catholic, serving at church and discovering a deeper relationship with God along the way. Omar shares how serving at a young age helped him grow in confidence and faith, how prayer became personal during the pandemic, and how young people can inspire an entire church community. Omar’s story is a reminder that faith can grow in unexpected ways — and that young people have more to offer the Church than many realize. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407538/support] This is a podcast of Holy Family Parish, located in Adrian MI. We are a Catholic people, not a place, striving to Live Jesus through celebrating the sacraments and forming disciples in Adrian and beyond. www.HolyFamilyAdrian.org [https://holyfamilyadrian.org/]Instagram: Instagram.com/holyfamilyadrian [https://www.instagram.com/holyfamilyadrian] Facebook: Facebook.com/adrianCatholic [https://www.facebook.com/adrianCatholic] YouTube: www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian [https://www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian] Open Seat es un podcast Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia ubicada en Adrian, Michigan. Somos un pueblo católico, no un lugar, que se esfuerza por vivir a Jesús celebrando los sacramentos y formando discípulos en Adrian y más allá.

Family Boundaries, Confesion and the Eucharist | Hot Seat

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407538/fan_mail/new] In this episode of The Hot Seat, Father Mike and Katie Love tackle some of the toughest questions Catholics wrestle with today: 🔥 What boundaries can you have with family members involved in grave sin or illegal activity? 🔥 Why do priests lay face down during the Good Friday service? 🔥 Do you need to go to confession before receiving the Eucharist? Father Mike breaks down Church teaching on confession, mortal sin, family boundaries, suffering, and the healing power of the Eucharist.Whether you’re struggling with difficult relationships, questions about worthiness, or simply curious about Catholic traditions, this episode offers practical insight and encouragement rooted in the Catholic faith. Do you have a question for a future Hot Seat episode? Submit a question to the podcast at: www.HolyFamilyAdrian.org/Podcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407538/support] This is a podcast of Holy Family Parish, located in Adrian MI. We are a Catholic people, not a place, striving to Live Jesus through celebrating the sacraments and forming disciples in Adrian and beyond. www.HolyFamilyAdrian.org [https://holyfamilyadrian.org/]Instagram: Instagram.com/holyfamilyadrian [https://www.instagram.com/holyfamilyadrian] Facebook: Facebook.com/adrianCatholic [https://www.facebook.com/adrianCatholic] YouTube: www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian [https://www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian] Open Seat es un podcast Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia ubicada en Adrian, Michigan. Somos un pueblo católico, no un lugar, que se esfuerza por vivir a Jesús celebrando los sacramentos y formando discípulos en Adrian y más allá.

Trees and Spirituality with Paul Pfeifer

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407538/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Open Seat, we sit down with Paul Pfeifer — horticulturist, nature lover, and director at Hidden Lake Gardens — for a thoughtful conversation on faith, family, trees, and spirituality. Paul shares his journey from studying horticulture at The Ohio State University and Purdue University to discovering a deeper spiritual connection through nature, prayer, and the Ignatian spiritual exercises. Together, we explore eco-spirituality, the healing power of slowing down, and how encounters with creation can open our hearts to God’s presence. The conversation also touches on the story behind the canopy walk at Hidden Lake Gardens, everyday blessings, helping people reconnect with nature in a meaningful way as well as finding community at Holy Family Parish.  Whether you love gardening, enjoy being outdoors, or are searching for God in ordinary moments, this episode offers encouragement to notice the blessings already surrounding you.  Reflection Question for this episode: where are you missing blessings in your life by not realizing God is in your midst? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407538/support] This is a podcast of Holy Family Parish, located in Adrian MI. We are a Catholic people, not a place, striving to Live Jesus through celebrating the sacraments and forming disciples in Adrian and beyond. www.HolyFamilyAdrian.org [https://holyfamilyadrian.org/]Instagram: Instagram.com/holyfamilyadrian [https://www.instagram.com/holyfamilyadrian] Facebook: Facebook.com/adrianCatholic [https://www.facebook.com/adrianCatholic] YouTube: www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian [https://www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian] Open Seat es un podcast Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia ubicada en Adrian, Michigan. Somos un pueblo católico, no un lugar, que se esfuerza por vivir a Jesús celebrando los sacramentos y formando discípulos en Adrian y más allá.