In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we welcome Father Reuben, a member of the Legionaries of Christ, who shares his unique journey of faith, vocation, and the importance of community. Join us as we explore the challenges and blessings of dyslexia, the role of family in nurturing spiritual growth, and the call to be a light in today's world. Father Reuben's insights on being a beacon of hope and the significance of building relationships through faith will inspire you to deepen your own spiritual journey.

Chapters:

(00:00) Father Reuben is also dyslexic. Welcome to Desert Wanderers

(02:57) The Legionaries of Christ is a religious congregation of pontifical rite

(06:16) Regnum Christie came together to form a group that would change the world

(10:19) People talk about Christians needing to live a life that is different

(11:47) Natalie says having children has brought her closer to people across the world

(16:44) Being a mom is an amazing influence on society, on the future of society

(20:32) Ray: Sometimes we see the problems of the world instead of the home

(27:34) Can you talk about what the legions of Christ mission is and how

(28:14) Stark: Legionaries of Christ seeks to be beacon homes of light

(35:40) There are times when you have to focus on them. And that's what Christ is asking of you

(36:02) Is service really important to the human person and the relationship with Christ

(38:09) Sometimes I feel like it's hard to connect with the person of Christ

(44:35) Wrestling comes from in me, in my own life

(45:14) Father Mike Schmitz talks about God giving us what we choose

(50:22) Father Sentra talks about social media and how it affects fathers

(54:23) I also feel like this is something I've been to continue on to

(56:50) Father Mike: Sometimes I give a lot of my time to my kids

(01:01:08) Father Justin Brady says constancy in prayer helps discern truth from lies

(01:05:16) How would you find a good spiritual advisor? There's plenty online

(01:11:02) Let's go into your vocation story and how you became a priest

(01:14:20) There was a special what Pope Leo talks about in number five

(01:18:15) Seven out of 10 young Catholics leave the church according to a recent study

(01:20:18) Your parents were very religious. They took you to daily mass

(01:22:39) It wasn't until college that I felt like I accepted the faith

(01:23:22) When did you really make your faith your own

(01:29:05) Is it better to start small because there's temptation

(01:32:15) Father Reuben asks Natalie to end the podcast with a prayer

(01:34:49) This episode of Desert Wanderers was produced by Salt and Light Radio

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we engage in a profound discussion with Alberto, a dedicated member of the St. Paul's Newman Center, about the evolving experience of young Catholics today. Alberto shares valuable insights into the balance between tradition and modernity within the Church, particularly how college students are rediscovering their faith. We explore the significance of Mass, the power of adoration, and the importance of community in nurturing a vibrant spiritual life. Join us as we unpack the beauty of Catholicism and how it resonates with the younger generation.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Desert Wanderers will interview priests, religious and laity in Boise

(00:44) Alberto is a campus ministry worker at St. Paul's Newman Center

(01:09) We were talking about how there's a balance between traditional and progressive ideas

(07:46) I always feel like the music needs to be more joyful during Lent

(13:33) There's a reason why 99.9% of churches have angled floors

(15:27) I think there's been a shift in younger Catholics towards faster delivery

(20:40) Reconciliation involves searching for God in the afterlife

(21:37) Thomas Aquinas says the first remedy for sorrow is to do something pleasurable

(26:42) Save that for Lent, right? Like, you're going to do something

(29:57) Father Dom says during Advent you should ask for forgiveness so you can celebrate Christmas

(35:22) 71% of you that listen to our content regularly have yet to subscribe

(38:38) Ken Patterson: When I grew up, there was not this level of information

(45:04) When you would have the priest say things like, everything in, in this church is turned off

(46:00) I worry that people can enter the church because of how it looks

(50:22) There was a time when I learned about the traditional Latin Mass

(55:20) Natalie: I think we appreciate Vatican II and that we were able to understand

(59:45) Now that you're doing the common vernacular, now comes translations

(01:03:35) It's similar to going on a date where you dress up for them

(01:07:14) Several parents complained about the music at our youth mass after mass

(01:11:19) Many people complain about lack of incense at St. Paul's Mass

(01:15:41) I think what you guys are producing is bearing fruit at youth Mass

(01:19:32) Something so beautiful about our faith is that we run into times of distraction

(01:24:14) Mary gives birth to Jesus in a stable, right? So already you're on this

(01:25:46) Mary could have lied to bring her son out of that pain, right

(01:31:34) The disciples were fully human, period, right? Because they saw miracles

(01:36:59) Adoration can be very life giving. I mean, that's the reason people feel bad

(01:41:16) If you're distracted during adoration, relax, you're at Mass

(01:45:55) The Holy Spirit came down because Jesus knew we weren't enough

(01:48:29) What people should know about the Newman center, how to get involved

(01:53:22) Mary says Catholic catechism helps students understand their political identity

(01:57:55) If there's a church teaching you don't understand, go to a saint

(01:59:02) What advice would you give parishes about youth ministry