May 22, 2020
A life verse is powerful for many reasons. It can be the lynchpin to interior freedom when you feel stuck and bound up. It can fix your mind and heart on things above when your heart is restless. It can also ground you in God’s truth when life is difficult. So, what is it and how do you get one? Richaél Lucero tells you all about it in this episode. She also provides a detailed outline for you to discover your life verse and how it will help you thrive.
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—Scriptures referenced:
-Romans 12:1-2— “I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship. Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.”
—Catechism references:
-“Scripture is the speech of God as it is put down in writing under the breath of the Holy Spirit.” CCC 81
—Quotes referenced:
-“Our hearts are restless until they rest in you, Lord.” -St. Augustine
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May 16, 2020
Wedding homilies are typically sweet, cute, and sometimes romantic. Have you ever heard one in which the celebrant unraveled the common misconceptions about what it means for wives to be *submissive* to their husbands? Listen as Richaél Lucero summarizes the highlights of the homily that did just that and how that message converted hearts to Christ.
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—YouTube Channel referenced: St. Vincent de Paul Parish for mass with Fr. Alex. www.youtube.com/channel/UCqAJTtDjV7-8RgfNr1zR4Qw
—Scriptures referenced:
- Ephesians 5:22-25 [Marriage Like Christ and the Church]
Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,”
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May 11, 2020
Summary:
Humility is essential to holiness. Listen as Richaél Lucero explains how the Litany of Humility assists us in growing in this foundational virtue. Don’t miss how she identifies the three types of intentions in this powerful litany and how each attacks pride. Plus, get some creative ideas for praying the Litany of Humility.
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-Litany of Humility series: clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/14/beati…mitating-christ/
—Quotes referenced:
-Humility is, “a virtue by which a man knowing himself as he truly is, abases himself." St. Bernard of Clairvaux
-"The virtue of humility Consists in keeping oneself within one's own bounds, not reaching out to things above one, but submitting to one's superior" -St. Thomas Aquinas
-“If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.” -St. Mother Teresa
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March 14, 2020
What do the beatitudes, theosis, “death to self,” and iconography have in common? Though this may sound like the makings of a riddle, it’s not. Richaél Lucero is continuing the Lenten exploration of the beatitudes. She is drawing connections between these four topics of the Faith to paint a detailed picture of the transformation Christ is calling us to this season. Listen in to ensure you can answer Jesus with a full heart.
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—Scriptures referenced:
-Matthew 5:1-16 “Beatitudes”
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-“Beatitude is a possession of all things held to be good...”—St. Gregory of Nyssa
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February 3, 2020
Making decisions shouldn’t be stressful. In fact, when we use discernment to make decisions with God, we are not only relieved from our stress but the process is simple and more peaceful. Learn what discernment is from the Catholic perspective and how to do it in five steps with Richaél Lucero.
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January 25, 2020
The first act of Christ’s ministry was to preach the message of metanoia. Do you want to know exactly what Christ has called us to? Listen as Richaél Lucero defines the meaning of metanoia. In the process she’ll expose why popular synonyms used to explain metanoia don’t paint the full picture; and leave you with suggestions for preparing three areas of yourself for metanoia.
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—Scriptures referenced:
-“Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand!” Mt 4:17
-“From the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Lk 6:45
-“We have the mind of Christ.” 2:16
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