Episode 22 – 4.27.25: Moving from Doubt to Faith. Today Karen and Anne ask the question, does “doubting” Thomas get a bad rap? What does it look like today to desire the gift of faith for ourselves and others?

Scripture references:
Acts 5:12-16
John 20:19-31

Episode 21 – 4.20.25: Happy Easter! As we move from Lent into the joyful Easter season, Karen and Anne reflect about what it means to have a Resurrection faith in a world that still feels uncertain. The empty tomb is just the first step toward “Alleluia.”

Scripture references:
Acts 10:34a-43
John 20:1-9

Passion Sunday. Today, Karen and Anne welcome special guest Deacon Eric Bessette to reflect on the graces of praying Holy Week deeply, the meaning of the Cross, and Jesus’ incredible love for each of us.

Scripture references:
Luke 19:28-40
John 18:1-19:42
Philippians 2:6-11
John 12:1-11

Finding Renewal in God this Lent. It’s been a long, hard winter, and we are all ready for the freshness and new growth of spring. This week, Karen and Anne reflect on how God is bringing new life into our hearts and into our world during this Lenten season.

Scripture references:

Isaiah 43:16-21

John 8:1-11

Returning to God This Lent. This Lent we are making a “pilgrimage of hope,” and our Mass readings this week remind us that every journey ends with a homecoming. Karen and Anne reflect on how we create home in spiritual community and find our ultimate home in God.

Scripture references:

Joshua 5:9a, 10-12

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Lenten Disciplines: Almsgiving Today. This week, Karen and Anne welcome back Dan Hofford, our Finance Director, to talk about what it looks like to be generous with the gifts God has given us and share creative ways to practice almsgiving this Lent and beyond.

Scripture references:

Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15
Luke 13:1-9
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Matthew 25

Lenten Disciples: Praying Today. This week, Karen and Anne ask the question, “What would it look like to let God be in charge of our prayer this Lent?” How can we create favorable conditions for God’s grace to move in our hearts
by showing up to prayer with emptiness, not expectations, with stillness, not an agenda?

Scripture references:

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

Luke 9:28b-36

Lenten Disciplines: Fasting Today. Giving up something for Lent doesn’t just have to be chocolate! This week, Karen and Anne offer creative ideas for going deeper with the practice of fasting to help you let go of what’s cluttering up your heart and make space for God’s Spirit to move.

Scripture references:

Matthew 6:16-18

Isaiah 58:6

Joel 2:12