The Holy Hour

Diana Vilic
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A podcast for misfits, almost-saints, and the ones who think they’ve gone too far. Every day, we break open the Catholic Mass readings with bold theology, gritty honesty, and raw hope. For the addict, the skeptic, the soul starting over—this is sacred ground. One reading, one reflection, one real prayer at a time.

Episodes

  1. 08/06/2025

    What Is This? (For Addicts)

    📖 The Holy Hour — Bonus Episode: What Is This? (For Addicts) Theme: When healing feels like hunger, and recovery feels like a fight — you are not failing. You’re in the grip of God. ⸻ Reading Anchors: • Exodus 16:2–4, 12–15 — Manna in the wilderness • Joshua 1–2 — Be strong and courageous. The enemy is already afraid. • Genesis 32 — Jacob wrestles with God and refuses to let go • 1 Kings 18–19 — Elijah calls down fire, collapses in exhaustion, and climbs a mountain to pray for rain ⸻ Key Topics Covered: • What it feels like to go through emotional and spiritual withdrawal during recovery • How we glamorize the pain of the past because at least it was predictable • Why healing doesn’t always look like a miracle — sometimes it looks like a crusty mattress and a cold cup of coffee • The danger of self-sabotage in the desert, and the God who waits out our fear • The boldness of Joshua and Rahab’s prophetic courage • The reality that to wrestle with God is to still be in His grip • Elijah’s total exhaustion after doing everything “right” — and how God responds with food, rest, and gentle presence • Recovery as a cycle of collapse and restoration — not proof of failure, but of transformation ⸻ Quotes & Theology: • “I am doing something new… do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:19 • “Be strong and courageous… I will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1 • “We have heard of your God… no courage is left in anyone.” — Rahab, Joshua 2 • “Jacob wrestled with God and would not let go until he received a blessing.” — Genesis 32 • “It is enough now, O Lord… I am no better than my ancestors.” — Elijah, 1 Kings 19 • Catechism §26 — “Faith is man’s response to God, who reveals Himself and gives Himself to man.” ⸻ Takeaway: If healing feels like hunger… If you’re still limping from the fight… If the walls are falling and you’re too tired to cheer— You’re not lost. You’re not failing. You’re not disqualified. You’re just in the middle of a miracle that doesn’t look like one yet. And the fact that you’re still wrestling? Means you’re still in His grip.

    9 min

  2. 08/06/2025

    The Our Father (For the Wrecked and the Wandering)

    This bonus episode takes a raw, grace-soaked look at the most well-known prayer in Christianity — The Our Father — and reclaims it for people who are hurting, doubting, recovering, or totally unchurched. Diana Vilic breaks down each line of the prayer through the lens of trauma, addiction, and spiritual exhaustion, pulling in the Catechism and saints, but speaking in language that feels safe for the ones who were told they were too far gone. Whether you’re in rehab, surviving abuse, or just trying to believe again — this one’s for you. ⸻ 📖 Featured Theology & Sources • Catechism of the Catholic Church: • CCC §1 – God draws close to us in every moment and calls us to seek Him • CCC §2761 – The Our Father as “the summary of the whole Gospel” • CCC §982 – No sin is too great for the mercy of the Church • St. John Paul II – “Prayer teaches us that the Father’s love is stronger than sin.” • St. Augustine – Describes the Kingdom of God as reigning in the human heart • St. John Vianney – “God binds Himself to forgive us the moment our hearts turn back toward Him in sorrow.” ⸻ 🔥 Key Themes • Reclaiming Prayer: The Our Father isn’t for the polished — it’s a survival cry • What “Father” really means: Not the man who hurt you. The one who stays. • Healing from spiritual abuse: You’re not too far gone, and God isn’t punishing you • Trauma-aware theology: Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting — it means choosing freedom • Daily surrender: “Give us this day…” isn’t about performance — it’s asking for enoughness • Praying through doubt: Even if you don’t believe, God still listens ⸻ ✝️ Takeaway If you’ve ever felt like the Our Father didn’t apply to you — this episode is your invitation to start over. Line by line. Scar by scar. You don’t need perfect faith. You just need a willingness to say: “God, if You’re real… I need You to come get me.”

    10 min

  3. 08/06/2025

    Father John Dalton

    Topic: Father John Dalton, Teresa of Ávila, and the God who doesn’t need you to be polished Themes: – Saints for misfits, doubters, and the burned-out – Teresa of Ávila’s influence on a broken missionary – Why Catholic mystics matter in real suffering – Finding comfort in imperfection, silence, and fire Key Quotes: “I do not ask God to erase my past. I ask Him to teach me how to carry it in grace.” – John Dalton “To reach something good, it is very useful to have gone astray.” – St. Teresa of Ávila “She taught me that prayer is not escape. It is entry — into fire, into silence, into truth.” – John Dalton Takeaway: You don’t need to be a saint to start praying. But the saints are proof that God meets us in the mess, not after we’ve cleaned it up. Father John Dalton is proof of that too. You’re not too far gone. You’re exactly where grace begins.

    5 min

  4. 08/06/2025

    God Still Calls You Beloved — Even Now [8.6.25]

    August 6, 2025 — Feast of the Transfiguration Reading: 2 Peter 1:16–19 Theme: God Still Calls You Beloved — Even Now • Today’s Mass reading is Peter’s account of the Transfiguration — when Jesus’ divine glory is revealed and the voice of God breaks through the sky. • That voice says: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” • God says this before the cross — before the betrayal, before the failure — showing that His love is not conditional. • Peter denies Jesus. Three times. Still becomes the first pope. • The Catechism says God’s power is mercy (CCC 271). • Thérèse of Lisieux reminds us: even if we committed every sin, we should still run to Him. • This isn’t a story about being holy. It’s a story about showing up dirty and being loved anyway. Takeaway: You don’t have to believe in all of this yet. You don’t have to clean up first. But if there’s even one part of you that’s tired of being numb — God’s voice is still speaking. And it’s not rejection. It’s not disgust. It’s this: “You are My beloved. I am still pleased with you.”

    6 min

  5. 08/01/2025

    Outcast God, Outcast Me [8.1.25]

    Outcast God, Outcast Me 📅 Daily Reading Reflection for Friday, August 1, 2025 💬 Based on: Matthew 13:54–58 ⸻ What You’ll Hear: • Why Jesus was rejected in His hometown (and why it matters) • How His family line is full of scandal, sinners, and nobodies • What “tekton” actually means and why it matters • Why apostles were teenagers who didn’t make the religious cut • How the Church was built by the rejected—and still is ⸻ 📖 Gospel Verse: “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house.” — Matthew 13:57 ⸻ 🙏 One-Line Prayer: Jesus, remind them they’re not disqualified. You were never looking for polished. You were looking for real.

    5 min

  6. 07/31/2025

    God Thought You’d Enjoy This [7.31.25]

    God Thought You’d Enjoy This 📅 Daily Reading Reflection for Thursday, July 31, 2025 💬 Based on: Psalm 84 ⸻ 🕊 What You’ll Hear: • Why “God’s dwelling place” is no longer a temple—and what that means for you • The line Jesus said that hits different if you’ve ever felt used or unseen • Real stories of broken saints: Paul, Augustine, Moses the Black, and Mother Teresa • How to “find your own Calcutta”—even if you don’t know where to start • Why God didn’t make you to impress Him… but to enjoy this life ⸻ 📖 Key Verse: “Blessed are those whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.” — Psalm 84:5 ⸻ 🙏 One-Line Prayer: God, they don’t believe it yet—but show them they’re the place You love to dwell. ⸻ 🎙️ Hosted by Diana Vilic ✝️ Catholic reflections for people who want God—but not the performance. 📍New episodes every weekday with the daily Mass readings.

    10 min

  7. 07/30/2025

    You’re Not Losing Anything [7.30.25]

    You’re Not Losing Anything 📅 Daily Reading Reflection for Wednesday, July 30, 2025 💬 Based on: Matthew 13:44–46 ⸻ 👋 Welcome to The Holy Hour A Catholic reflection for the misfits, almost-saints, and anyone who hears the word “surrender” and immediately flinches. Today’s Gospel says the Kingdom of God is like treasure—worth selling everything to get. But what does that actually mean? Are we supposed to just let go of the dreams God gave us? This episode goes deep into: • Why “surrender” doesn’t mean loss—it means giving it back • The Shunammite woman’s rage and demand for resurrection • How Zion never wanted to be Zion—and God chose it anyway • The Catholic theology of restoration, suffering, and consecration • Why God doesn’t destroy what you love—He rebuilds it from the roots ⸻ 📖 Today’s Gospel: “He sold all he had and bought it.” — Matthew 13:46 ⸻ 🙏 One-Line Prayer: God, they’ve lost more than they’ll say out loud. Show them You’re the God who restores even the years the locusts have eaten. ⸻ 🎙️ Hosted by Diana Vilic ✝️ Gritty, raw, Catholic reflections for people who want God—but not the performance. 📍New episodes every weekday with the daily Mass readings.

    9 min

  8. 07/30/2025

    God Doesn’t Need You to Perform [7.29.25]

    God Doesn’t Need You to Perform 📅 Daily Reading Reflection for Tuesday, July 29, 2025 💬 Based on: Luke 10:38–42 (Martha & Mary) ⸻ 👋 Welcome to The Holy Hour A daily reflection for misfits, almost-saints, and anyone who loves God but feels like they’re too messy, too loud, or too far behind in their faith to be holy. Today, we’re talking about Martha and Mary—and what Jesus is actually calling us into when He says, “Only one thing is necessary.” Spoiler: It’s not productivity. And it’s definitely not a curated spiritual performance. ⸻ 🕯 What You’ll Hear: ​ Why your good intentions might be distracting you from the grace in front of you​ What contemplation really means—and why silence isn’t always about quiet​ How saints like Peter, John of the Cross, Teresa of Ávila, and St. Bruno prove that God isn’t afraid of your anger, questions, or mess​ A fiery reminder that God picked Peter, the loud, emotional, violent one, to lead the Church​ And a short prayer for anyone who’s been trying too hard to be someone they’re not ⸻ 📖 Today’s Gospel: “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things. But only one thing is necessary.” — Luke 10:41–42 ⸻ 🙏 One-Line Prayer: God, be near. Not when we finally calm down. Right here in the middle of the noise. ⸻ 🎙️ Hosted by Diana Vilic ✝️ Catholic theology for the misfits and the barely-holding-it-together faithful 📍New episodes drop daily with the Catholic readings. Real. Honest. Holy.

    9 min
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A podcast for misfits, almost-saints, and the ones who think they’ve gone too far. Every day, we break open the Catholic Mass readings with bold theology, gritty honesty, and raw hope. For the addict, the skeptic, the soul starting over—this is sacred ground. One reading, one reflection, one real prayer at a time.

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