On the Mark Peter Buckley & Mark O'Donnell

In this episode, we focus on the virtue of temperance and its crucial role in evangelizing in the workplace. Listen as we explore the definition of temperance, as outlined in the Catechism and emphasized by Pope Francis in his general audiences. Using relatable analogies and real-life examples, Peter and Mark illustrate how temperance can act as an internal regulator, much like a thermostat, helping to moderate attractions to pleasures and maintain balance in using created goods.

Join Peter Buckley and Mark O'Donnell on another insightful episode of "On the Mark" as they delve into the theme of evangelization in the workplace, focusing on professionals in their forties and fifties. Drawing from personal experiences and reflections, Mark shares candid insights into the challenges faced by individuals as they navigate the intersection of faith and career advancement. From the waning zeal for evangelization to the pressures of professional success, Mark and Peter explore the contradictions and opportunities encountered on this journey.

In this episode, Peter and Mark continue to talk about Workplace Evangelization in the Different Stages of Life. In their conversation you'll learn that evangelizing in the workplace requires a realistic and personable approach rather than a strictly academic one and that genuine relationships are the foundation for evangelization in both your personal and professional lives. Professional competence and integrity are key to gaining respect and influence in the workplace, which is required if you wish to evangelize.

In this episode, Peter and Mark discuss workplace evangelization in one's first professional secular job. One evangelizes differently when one is 23 years old than when one is 50 years old. The episode highlights the importance of being flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial while evangelizing in the workplace. Simply repeating what one has read or heard in an academic, institutional, or clerical setting is rarely effective at engaging one's professional peers, who have specific spiritual needs that have to be addressed. We only become aware of those "needs" when we work beside others over an extended period of time. The episode describes how we will encounter resistance and ridicule at times, as Christ predicted we would. However, the Holy Spirit will always be there to help us, working through others whom we least suspect would be supportive of our efforts. The episode concludes by encouraging young professionals to engage and evangelize their peers when opportunities arise. However, to do so with gentleness and respect as St. Peter encourages us to do. (1 Peter 3:15) Recommended reading includes: The Acts of the Apostles, Joy of the Gospel (Pope Francis) and On Evangelization (St. Paul VI.)

In this episode of "On the Mark," hosts Peter Buckley and Mark O'Donnell delve into the practical aspects of living out one's faith, particularly within the workplace. Through a blend of personal anecdotes, scriptural insights, and discussions on current societal challenges, this episode offers a comprehensive guide for Christians striving to align their professional lives with their spiritual convictions.

Join Peter and Mark for a discussion centered around understanding the essence of Christianity, which is to love God and one's neighbor as oneself, based on a chapter from Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's book "Credo for Today." In this episode, you'll learn that Christian principles such as listening, serving, and showing joy despite challenges can lead to positive changes and recognition in a stressful work environment.