What God is Not Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia
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A Byzantine Catholic Podcast about Divine Mystery WhatGodIsNotPodcast@gmail.com
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Searching the Depths
This week Mother Natalia talks about self-reflection on sin, recognizing where we've stumbled, how that has impacted others, and where we've grown. She uses a recent example of something that happened in community life to show us how this works practically.References:Green Dolphin Street by Elizabeth GoudgeLitanies of the Heart by Dr. Gerry CreteFollow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom Monaster...
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Letting Jesus be Jesus
This week Fr. Michael unpacks a theme he sees in the post-Pascha Sunday readings around people saying yes to Jesus immediately vs qualifying the yes or asking follow-up questions before saying yes. He talks about the reasons why we might not say yes right away, and how our human experience can get in the way of our desire to say yes. Follow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryOur Website...
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Word from a Poustinik: Rest
This week Mother Natalia talks about her recent poustinia, where she reflected on rest. Mother Natalia talks about taking to-do lists to pray while also trying to remember that prayer is relational and not something to fulfill check-boxes.Follow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryOur WebsiteOur NonprofitSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.
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Knights of Poustinia with Br. Simeon Miriam
This week we’re joined by special guest Brother Simeon Miriam from the CFRs. Brother Simeon was imminently about to start an 8-day poustinia, so in this episode we talk a bit about poustinia, the nights of poustinia he helped start in NYC, a bit about how he became Roman Catholic, and the love of breathing with both lungs.References:The Way of a PilgrimThe PhilokaliaFranciscan Friars of the RenewalFollow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads Gro...
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Word from a Poustinik: Imperfection
This week Mother Natalia talks about imperfection and recognizing that we will always be imperfect, following a retreat she gave at Wyoming Catholic College. She and Fr. Michael talk about the externals of our prayer practice, both personal prayer and prayer during Diving Liturgy or Mass. They talk about how our relationship with Christ should grow and develop over time.References:From Christendom to Apostolic Mission by University of MaryScrupulosity and the SacramentsThe Reed of God by Cary...
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Despair Not
This week Mother Natalia talks about attacks of the devil that lead to despair. She vulnerably shares some personal examples, and talks about people in her life who encouraged her during these moments of despair. Mother Natalia shares some writings from St. John Chrysostom related to despair as a way to encourage and strengthen us.Want to be a backstage listener? Become a patron on Patreon!References:On Repentance and Defeating Despair: Letters to Theodore by St. John ChrysostomFollow and Con...
Customer Reviews
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I can’t get enough of these episodes. The first time I listened to Mother Natalia in Pints with Aquinas I felt like I could relate to someone for the first time. Together with Father Michael, your points of view bring balance to each topic. It has blessed me tremendously. And as a young Protestant looking to become Catholic this has shown me the meaning of real relationship with Jesus more than anything I’ve been taught in the past. Thank you for your obedience Father Michael and Mother Natalia!
Reverent and joyful discussions
This podcast is an oasis of reverence and joy. Mother Natalia and Father Michael focus their discussions on their love for Christ and his Church.
A wonderful eastern catholic podcast
As a Ukrainian Catholic currently attending a west seminary(as per my archbishop), this podcast has been a great resource!