The Encounters Podcast Michael Dopp

Joining us for this episode is a new guest with a familiar name!  Following in the missionary footsteps of her mother, Jemima Thompson shares her story of praying for a recently departed soul.  This simple act of mercy radiates out and moves the hearts of others in unexpected ways.  It is a great reminder of how grace pours into the hearts of many when we open ourselves up to being God's channel.



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Our beloved Michele, for all of her virtues and accomplishments, does NOT have a PhD (or any other degree or even any interest) in Mathematics. So when she meets a young man who is working on his third degree in Math, she naturally felt a bit taken aback.  While he was able to share what he is an expert in, the Lord soon opened the door for her to share what she is an expert in. And so unfolded an encounter that revealed family wounds, strained friendships, and longings of the soul. It is a testament to the capacity of the Gospel to transform both mind and heart. 
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There is something new happening on The Encounters Podcast today.  We are joined by not one, but two new guests!  Julia and Tristan (you'll soon meet them both) share their experience with Mission Made Possible and their time spent with Fr. Jon and Michele at the Mission House.  

Once the conversation turns to encounters, you'll get double the goods with one which falls flat and one which takes off!  Get ready for a wonderful episode with two great Catholics who love Christ and love sharing their faith.
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Although the conversation started with a dismissive, "I don't really have anything to say," that turned out to not exactly be true.  Given the chance to be really listened to, an older gentleman shares with Fr. Jon things he had never spoken of before.  Listen in on their moving conversation and see how God can work in all hearts.
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Not every encounter is with someone who is sweet and kind.  As Fr. Jon discovered over tea one day, there are people in the world who are gruff and difficult.  But he did not write off just such a man and instead kept invoking the Holy Spirit.  By persevering in the conversation, Father was able to speak about the freedom God has given us and the love He has for us.  It is a testament to hanging in, even when the conversation is difficult.
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Although she was hoping for an afternoon walk by herself near the seashore, Michele's missionary vigilance sensed an opportunity that could have easily been missed.  It led to an "extraordinary encounter " (in her new friends words) at a crucial time in this woman's life.  Although the story is brief, it covers many of the most poignant dimensions of the human experience: suffering, illness, death, loss, and regret.  But in His mercy, God transformed these into a new occasion for faith and love.
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