Episodes

  • Episode 29: OUR Father: The Grammar of Faith

    Episode 29: OUR Father: The Grammar of Faith
    Aug 21 2025
    Fr. Barry and J.D. explore the profound impact of language on our perception, relationships, and understanding of the world. From the influence of grammar and word choice on communication to the cultural nuances that shape meaning, they examine how language acts as a bridge to shared reality and how the language we use can transform our spiritual lives and our connection to God.
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    48 mins
  • Episode 28: The Urgency and Seriousness of the Spiritual Life

    Episode 28: The Urgency and Seriousness of the Spiritual Life
    Jul 14 2025
    In this episode, Fr. Barry Cuba and J.D. McQueen emphasize the interconnectedness of the community and the urgency of prioritizing the spiritual life. We often face challenges and overestimate our capacity to meet those challenges or underestimate what we face. How do we invite God into these challenges? Are we actually prioritizing our faith or taking it for granted? Living with spiritual urgency is not about fear but about embracing the gift of today to live fully in God's grace.
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    53 mins
  • Episode 27: Summer Reading

    Episode 27: Summer Reading
    Jun 6 2025
    Fr Barry and JD discuss some of their favorite reads for summer. Do they only read religious books? Armchair Mystic| Mark Thibidaux - https://www.amazon.com/Armchair-Mystic-Easing-Contemplative-Prayer/dp/0867164301 Centering Prayer | M. Basil Pennington - https://www.amazon.com/Centering-Prayer-Renewing-Ancient-Christian/dp/0385181795/ref=sr11?crid=311YY1VNH16RW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tq2yIxnd8Fbt8nREUtqP1PC-EKyXptJ7hOMoTVG57omOg8dyPscjLVfyxZkr3W1n.th88o7JQvdTRF17nV2CIpY2gcUKvcBcjPGW-xb5lw4E&dibtag=se&keywords=centering+prayer+basil&qid=1750103595&s=books&sprefix=centering+prayer+basil%2Cstripbooks%2C118&sr=1-1 Abandonment to Divine Providence | Jean-Pierre de Caussade - https://www.amazon.com/Abandonment-Divine-Providence-Spiritual-Commentary/dp/0870612530/ref=sr11?crid=11PRRYPJS1OD4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qA0yKUxTa2wL7NTr-KqKdpVuXRjx-tfdE5suTlPbGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.0DtNGdptbIOpC0M-7RYM81a1fWCu5oFkAVpQcGEbDd4&dibtag=se&keywords=abandonment+to+divine+providence+classic+text+commentary&qid=1750104031&s=books&sprefix=abandonment+to+divine+providence+classic+text+commentary%2Cstripbooks%2C94&sr=1-1 Abraham | Bruce Feiler - https://www.amazon.com/Abraham-Journey-Heart-Three-Faiths/dp/0060838663/ref=sr11?crid=3SB36G86HYM21&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vg6AKl3F7V95u3deTCBiXfdphDbicMPUHnrxEOnkQ8BgjxdYdRrzAk016teNM49dZJJ85neBiWmig-5ENnW2YIfZHitmjW23aoSAFYZZ-4sSuwEDlvaowNIT0se04eiWC49aikJk9DV0HI67wYsYA.UT7xKjUSMbD1TxruXRAVDfi5D9WFnv95PbDt8gDSf4M&dibtag=se&keywords=abraham+bruce+feiler&qid=1750104309&sprefix=abraham+bruc%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-1 Consoling the Heart of Jesus | Fr. Michael Gaitley https://www.amazon.com/Consoling-Heart-Jesus-Do-Yourself/dp/1596142227/ref=sr11?crid=1NYRYJIAONTTH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ORirxyiwHoxtv0jFcHM391BKD4kBkYmhUPqKoXFYnP1JWtTbT0mhbAy99AGZSF7iEEUhD0EVUqD1bXdFT08MwBt-wir6vRB6uyNtPYGSz-GqlcQgwMPTgl5HSmyE1z7eIcavLqg3dWcZCERxze-7pIZP-zlZ0puwImXuY7-Tljr0nHMmG9BuizlH3EbRZ.LaPnXy5Vdhg2oeVmUSxGJ8DkVRkmzX5j3C6gpQc0&dibtag=se&keywords=consoling+the+heart+of+jesus+by+fr.+gaitley&qid=1750104453&sprefix=consolin%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1 The Father | Fr. Mark Mary Ames https://www.amazon.com/Father-Meditions-Draw-into-Heart/dp/1954882351/ref=sr11?crid=3PJTZ90IYOWI7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NXdXUorGcAJrA9XVyuefsO3x50KiPAzuqUW7i9fGhg.bDChSf9B7iCmBM1W00WxPmFPoxf448mi2hPO2nXyuU&dibtag=se&keywords=the+father+30+meditations+to+draw+you&qid=1750105175&sprefix=the+father+meditations%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1 I Thirst | Joseph Langford https://www.amazon.com/Thirst-days-Mother-Teresa-Paperback/dp/1732720886/ref=sr11?crid=321CJSWYMPQMY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nh9giDcGFBrb2jeg4pDWVrZK0Cpqq-IFCN0YZNEKuWBjtPJAI4Niel92SLQSLXsyz9devW5FiNsPuw1CLzRv1c2uZQjoERLuqi-88DrJLo.o92g96wTyW5Uu2hKt6icUHYLyQAWbhTMI3AHJOSVM-U&dib_tag=se&keywords=i+thirst+40+days+with+mother+teresa&qid=1750105270&s=digital-text&sprefix=I+thirst+%2Cdigital-text%2C103&sr=1-1-catcorr We'd love to hear your recommendations! Send us your favorite reads at: podcast@st-theresa.org.
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    49 mins
  • Episode 26: Forgiveness 3: Towards God and Ourselves

    Episode 26: Forgiveness 3: Towards God and Ourselves
    May 30 2025
    "The Journey of Forgiveness – Towards God and Ourselves" J.D. and Fr. Barry continue their discussion regarding forgiveness and direct it toward a part of the process that can sometimes be overlooked: forgiving God for what we feel he owes us, and forgiving ourselves when we were not at our best. How do we renounce self-judgment and embrace the truth of our identity as a beloved child of God?
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    51 mins
  • Episode 25: The Forgiveness Process

    Episode 25: The Forgiveness Process
    May 19 2025
    Most of us know we're called to forgiveness, but how do we actually go about it? Fr. Barry and J.D. present a framework which involves seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance, identifying hurts, renouncing lies and judgments, and moving toward conscious and intentional forgiveness. John Paul II Healing Center: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/ Healing and Forgiveness Resource: https://archspmmainsite.s3.amazonaws.com/Synod/HHJohnPaulHealingCenterActivity4.2_Formatted.pdf Forgiveness Meditation, led by Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT: https://youtu.be/WTDWS6V3_Ow?si=ke9eyp3RO9OTrsod
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    56 mins
  • Episode 24: Forgiveness: A Path to Peace

    Episode 24: Forgiveness: A Path to Peace
    May 9 2025
    In this first part of a series, Fr. Barry and J.D. explore the deep human longing for forgiveness and community and discuss how forgiveness—rooted in the concept of releasing burdens rather than forgetting—fosters reconciliation and spiritual growth. Join them for a heartfelt conversation about transforming hurt into compassion and embracing forgiveness as a path to peace. Psalm 51 (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/51) Please submit any prayer intentions or feedback to: podcast@st-theresa.org.
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    55 mins
  • Episode 23: The Litany of Humility

    Episode 23: The Litany of Humility
    Mar 28 2025
    Fr. Barry and J.D. discuss the Litany of Humility. What is a litany? How can entering into this prayer help us grow this Lent.
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    55 mins
  • Episode 22: Moved + Chosen

    Episode 22: Moved + Chosen
    Feb 21 2025
    In this episode, we explore how bishops are chosen and moved within the Church to serve different communities. Then, we shift to a more personal reflection: during Lent, how are we called to new growth, and how can we remember that we, too, are chosen and beloved? This is the website about the process of appointing bishops that was referenced: https://www.usccb.org/offices/general-secretariat/appointing-bishops Join us for Lenten Soup and Spirit lunches (https://st-theresa.org/events/soup-and-the-spirit/20250306), if you are in Austin! J.D. will lead discussions on C.S. Lewis' "The Great Divorce" every Thursday during Lent, starting March 6, at 12:15 PM in the Family Center.
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    54 mins