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Fr. Mark Thibodeaux has been a Spiritual Director for many years and he shares his work on bringing others closer to Jesus Christ. What is spiritual direction? Where can you find a Spiritual Director? Listen as Fr. Thibodeaux explains what it entails, what it's not and how you can also get spiritual direction.

Find online Masses, retreats and other resources on the Holy Name of Jesus Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HNJChurchNewOrleans

Knowing our roots, our church history is very important. Deacon Royce Winters shares his experience creating the "Celebrating Black Catholic History Month: Tracing Your Catholic Roots" project from the Office of African-American Catholic Ministries in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Deacon Winters talks about how he tried to capture the history and voices of Black Catholics, particularly from priests and parishioners in the Archdiocese.

You can check out the project from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati from the following link:
https://resources.catholicaoc.org/offices/african-american-pastoral-ministries/publications

Faith is stronger than life's struggles if we attend to it. Liz shares how her faith in Jesus Christ has evolved and how that has helped her in her life's journey. Although there have been many challenges what has strengthened her is her growing relationship with Christ. Hear how a Christian can shine God's light in the darkness.

What is prayer? How can we pray to God? Desiré Findlay shares her voice on what prayer looks like to her through writing, dance, Lectio Divina and more. Listen in on the conversation as Desiré explains how prayer connects her to Jesus, others and the world. Find inspiration in how you can grow in prayer too.
Please support Desiré by purchasing a beautifully handmade rosary from her Esty shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/adentroYafuera

Meet Erika Jacinto who works as the Director of Communications and Media Relations, as well as the press secretary for the Archbishop, of the Catholic Church of Montreal. Erika shares how in her role she communicates with various individuals from laity, non-religious, and religious leaders like Archbishop Christian Lépine and Pope Francis.

Maria E. Luevano‑Salazar shares her view on motherhood as a working professional. She draws inspiration from her childhood experience of seeing her own mother and the other mothers in her family. Maria explains how being a mother has enhanced her appreciation of scripture and how she continues to express her faith in her family and her work place.