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.

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(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