In our last episode of the semester, the team discusses the importance of reflecting on the graces given in a season and expressing gratitude where it is due before moving on. Practicing that gratitude, our beloved Fr. Chris announces his reassignment to St. Louis in Waco and reflects on his time at St. Mary’s and on Verso L’Alto. Thank you, Fr. Chris, for your wisdom, friendship, and fatherhood!

This week we have a special twin guest join us as we talk about all the intricacies of being a Catholic man. We go in and discuss some pressures that guys face in society, what lifts and tears them down, and some ways to grow in brotherhood with one another. Ladies out there, this is also a good listen to learn more about the mind of your fellow guys and we give some ways that women can actually help us become better men. Good luck figuring out who is who based on just the Cox brothers’ voices ;)

As we wrap up our series on Journeying with Jesus in the Desert this Lent, we end at Holy Week, remembering the Lord’s passion and death and preparing to rejoice in the Resurrection. This episode, the team explores how to practically embrace the cross this Holy Week. We remember that despite our shortcomings over Lent, this week is one of great graces and the Lord helps us begin anew to honor and console Him.

The Lord calls us to greater almsgiving during this season of Lent. Spending time in service to the poor is an active way to engage in this sort of giving. This episode, we discuss different avenues to journey with the poor, including mission trips, street service, unseen acts of service, and encountering the “poor in spirit” on campus every day. We pray this episode blesses you and inspires you to greater awareness of how to serve Christ himself through the poor in your life. 

In this episode, Fr. Chris talks about The Missioners of Christ and Happy Are You Poor by Thomas Dubay.

Reflecting on the call to fasting during Lent in imitation of Old Testament penitential practices and Jesus’ own preparation for ministry in the desert, the team discusses the purpose of this common practice and some practicals to encourage you on your way. During Lent, we are called to sharpen our senses to focus our hearts and minds on God, keeping in mind that fasting strengthens our wills. That increased freedom to say “no” means our “yes” mean much more, freeing us from the worldly attachments that keep us from saying more a complete “yes” to God’s call. Some highlights from this week include some practicals on fasting with a focus on growing in charity, discussing the “should I relax my fast on Sunday?” debate, and the benefit of building holy community during this time of self-denial.