In this episode, I interview John Kramer, also known as J.M. Kramer, a master Lego builder and faithful Catholic from Saginaw, Michigan. John shares his journey of using his talent in building intricate Lego churches to evangelize, to share his Catholic faith, and bring awareness to the intersection of faith and disability. Despite living with cerebral palsy and other health challenges, John discusses how he turns his struggles into strengths, creating inspiring Lego church displays and engaging in discussions about faith and disability, and trust and surrender to God. He also touches on his writing projects, such as his Substack newsletter 'Praying at the Bricks,' and emphasizes the importance of using one's unique talents to serve God and others.

The conversation highlights John's resilience, creativity, and deep faith, showcasing how he navigates life's challenges while staying true to his mission of evangelization. John is very deep but very real.

There are a lot of nuggets of wisdom in this conversation, and I hope you enjoy listening to it.

John's Substack: https://prayingbricks.substack.com
Follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegoChurchProject

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Spiritual maturity and immaturity are real conditions. I fear many in the Church are trapped in spiritual immaturity, and may sadly even be content with it. I hope to encourage listeners to be better than that. Starting things off with an article on NC Register about British Catholics fearing the rumored cancelation of the Traditional Latin Mass, I get into the theme of spiritual maturity contrasted with spiritual immaturity from a scriptural and historical Catholic perspective. The discussion begins with an analysis of the culture surrounding the Traditional Latin Mass, critiquing the subculture without opposing the TLM Mass itself. The episode also explores the difference between 'milk' and 'solid food' in Catholic teachings, using examples such as simplified teachings from Fulton Sheen and the contrast between the Traditional Latin Mass and Novus Ordo Mass. The evolving teachings on the death penalty are highlighted as an instance of the Church's complex and layered guidance.

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"Agatha Christie Letter 2.0: The Traditional Latin Mass as a Cultural, as Well as Liturgical, Treasure"

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The Importance of Keeping Watch: A Reflection for Catholics In this X Spaces session I emphasizes the need for vigilance within the Catholic faith by reflecting on Mark 13:32-37. I discuss the distractions that have pulled me away from crucial work and the pervasive sense of self-importance seen in some among the Church faithful today. Drawing parallels to the Master commanding his servants to remain watchful, I question how we are truly keeping watch for Christ's return amidst theological nitpicking and divisive behaviors.

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