Deep in Christ The Coming Home Network: A Network of Catholic Converts
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Deep in Christ is a conversation about the daily task of growing deeper in imitation of and in relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. We will discuss topics such as prayer, devotion, spiritual study, and growth in virtue, all with an eye towards practical implementation, whatever the vocation or state of life we find ourselves in.
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Prayer as a Quest - Deep in Christ, Episode 74
JonMarc Grodi continues his series on Christian prayer by looking at what the Church has to say about Meditative Prayer, which the Catechism refers to as a "quest."
What does the Church mean by referring to meditation in this way? What are we called to discover in this process? And how should it spur us to live differently as Christians in our day to day walk with the Lord?
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Engaging the Body in Prayer - Deep in Christ, Episode 73
JonMarc Grodi continues his series on Christian prayer by looking at what the Church has to say about Vocal Prayer.
In it, we engage our minds and often our mouths, but often, we are called to engage even our posture in order to help our whole body become disposed to speak with God.
JonMarc reflects on how we can cultivate a life of prayer that goes beyond mere words into a fuller disposition toward the God to whom we pray.
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The Journey of Prayer - Deep in Christ, Episode 72
As the Church reminds us, prayer is not merely a means to get us *into* relationship with God; prayer *is* our relationship with God.
JonMarc Grodi discusses how to better understand prayer as a journey of going deeper in our relationship with the Lord, and how becoming disciplined in prayer can help to grow that relationship over time.
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How Can I Avoid Sin? - Deep In Christ, Episode 71
Temptations surround us at every turn; being tempted is an unavoidable reality. But how do we resist those temptations so as not to fall into sin?
JonMarc Grodi reflects on the nature of temptation and sin, and shares some thoughts from the wisdom of the Church on how to resist temptations when they arise.
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Why do Catholics Make the Sign of the Cross? - Deep in Christ, Episode 70
It's one of the most recognizable gestures in any religion; but why do Catholics make the Sign of the Cross, and what is the significance of it? JonMarc Grodi reflects on what it means to invoke God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and how we can be more intentional about the way we participate in this simple but powerful prayer. More episodes: https://www.deepinchrist.com
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Prayer is Not Magic - Deep in Christ, Episode 69
On this episode of Deep in Christ, JonMarc Grodi discusses the nature of prayer as our relationship with God and some of the potential pitfalls we face in the journey of prayer. What are we doing when we pray? Are we trying to control an outcome, or manipulate supernatural realities? Or is there something deeper that God is calling us to when He invites us to a life of prayer? More episodes: https://www.deepinchrist.com Our Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Support our work: https://www.chnetwork.org/donate