Oldest to Youngest Natalie and Thomas

We apologize for the unplanned break between episodes, but we are back with a discussion about isolation.  We wonder about saints who have experienced isolation, have a discussion about hermits, and discuss ways we have seen isolation affect our loved ones.  We hope this episode is thought provoking and addresses a hidden suffering.  God Bless!
Article about hermits: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-life-of-a-hermit-a-glimpse-inside-the-little-known-state-of-life-66497
Depression tripled: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2020/09/depression-triples-us-adults-amid-covid-19-stressors
St. Elizabeth Seton: https://catholicexchange.com/coming-out-of-quarantine-like-saint-elizabeth-ann-seton
St. Simeon Stylites: https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/saints/saints-stories-for-all-ages/saint-simeon-the-stylite/

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2!  Today we discuss our much loved pets and explore difficult questions such as, do pets go to Heaven?  We hope you enjoy the conversation!  God Bless!

https://simplycatholic.com/pets-in-heaven/
https://www.catholic.com/qa/do-pets-go-to-heaven
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/the-fidoist-heresy

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1!  Today we discuss Devotions.  We explore what they are, the history, our favorite devotions, and more.  We answer if there are 'best' devotions or if devotions can be bad?!  We hope you enjoy our conversation and as always, thank you for listening!
https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/popular-devotional-practices-basic-questions-and-answers#tab--_-why-are-there-so-many-different-forms-of-popular-devotion
https://trcthoughts.com/2014/03/the-two-best-catholic-devotions/
https://osvnews.com/2019/06/13/its-ok-not-to-like-some-devotions-heres-why/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.RosaryPrayers.Contemplatio1&hl=en_US&gl=US
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/contemplatio-rosary-on-images/id1434771807

Today we have a casual conversation about some of our favorite books and why we like them, as Catholics.  We talk about Dracula, The Picture of Dorian Grey, and The Fellowship of the Ring.  Thanks for listening!

I have often wanted Catholic guided meditations, and struggled to find some.  I finally decided to make my own and post a few here as an experiment.  My hope is that these will help you in this season of Advent.  Please let me know what you think!
-Natalie

In this episode we explore the season of Advent and its call to grow spiritually.  We discuss ways to look at and increase spiritual health.   God Bless you in this holy season of Advent!
10 Principles of Spiritual Health article
https://todayscatholic.org/ten-principles-of-the-spiritual-life/
Advent and Repentance article
http://healthycatholics.com/?p=6594
Spiritual Health Assessment article
https://www.crisismagazine.com/2018/time-spiritual-health-assessment
About Advent 
https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/advent/about-advent/
Difference between Advent and Lent 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEkhz7dy4jM&feature=youtu.be
History of Advent 
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resources/advent/history/the-history-of-advent