Raising Saints: Helping Kids Hear God's Voicenoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Sat, 14 Sep 2024 05:21:20 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com41125https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/en-usnoRaising Saints: Helping Kids Hear God's Voicenoreply@blogger.comhttps://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2021/06/raising-saints-season-3-episode-0013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:33:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-1775965799574750573<p>Today we are fielding two questions from Peter. He asks: Where is heaven? and Why can't we see Jesus?</p><p> </p><p>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app</p>0noToday we are fielding two questions from Peter. He asks: Where is heaven? and Why can't we see Jesus? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Today we are fielding two questions from Peter. He asks: Where is heaven? and Why can't we see Jesus? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/apphttps://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2021/03/raising-saints-season-3-0012lectio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-7497346036995929460<p>We are leading listeners through Lectio Divina, a prayerful reading and reflection, of the Road to Emmaus story in Luke's Gospel. Listen as we read the Gospel story and then take some time imagining the scene, prompting thoughts, questions and conversation with God through the story. This is part 1, to be continued in our next episode.</p>0noWe are leading listeners through Lectio Divina, a prayerful reading and reflection, of the Road to Emmaus story in Luke's Gospel. Listen as we read the Gospel story and then take some time imagining the scene, prompting thoughts, questions and conversation with God through the story. This is part 1, to be continued in our next episode.noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)We are leading listeners through Lectio Divina, a prayerful reading and reflection, of the Road to Emmaus story in Luke's Gospel. Listen as we read the Gospel story and then take some time imagining the scene, prompting thoughts, questions and conversation with God through the story. This is part 1, to be continued in our next episode.https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2021/03/raising-saints-season-3-0011-why-didnt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Thu, 4 Mar 2021 14:08:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-4787409963341316021<p>A question from Alexandra's son, John, age 8. He is curious about St. Thomas the Apostle. Why didn't he believe it when the other Apostles told him that Jesus had risen from the dead? This question led us to a discussion about the gift of faith.</p><p>Also, we introduced the idea of leading Lectio Divina for our listeners for the whole family to listen to together. Coming in our next episode, so stay tuned.</p><p> </p><p>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.&nbsp;<a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a></p>0noA question from Alexandra's son, John, age 8. He is curious about St. Thomas the Apostle. Why didn't he believe it when the other Apostles told him that Jesus had risen from the dead? This question led us to a discussion about the gift of faith. Also, we introduced the idea of leading Lectio Divina for our listeners for the whole family to listen to together. Coming in our next episode, so stay tuned. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.&nbsp;https://anchor.fm/appnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)A question from Alexandra's son, John, age 8. He is curious about St. Thomas the Apostle. Why didn't he believe it when the other Apostles told him that Jesus had risen from the dead? This question led us to a discussion about the gift of faith. Also, we introduced the idea of leading Lectio Divina for our listeners for the whole family to listen to together. Coming in our next episode, so stay tuned. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.&nbsp;https://anchor.fm/apphttps://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2021/02/raising-saints-season-3-0010fasting-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:18:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-5715369144959715255<p>The Sullivan kids join us today to discuss fasting for Lent. We bounce around some ideas and brainstorm with the kids. And we discuss keeping it simple and specific. Also, there's a non-sequitur in the middle in which Matthew, age 5, tells us all about what he ate for the day!</p>0noThe Sullivan kids join us today to discuss fasting for Lent. We bounce around some ideas and brainstorm with the kids. And we discuss keeping it simple and specific. Also, there's a non-sequitur in the middle in which Matthew, age 5, tells us all about what he ate for the day!noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)The Sullivan kids join us today to discuss fasting for Lent. We bounce around some ideas and brainstorm with the kids. And we discuss keeping it simple and specific. Also, there's a non-sequitur in the middle in which Matthew, age 5, tells us all about what he ate for the day!https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2021/02/raising-saints-season-3-009why-isnt-god.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Thu, 4 Feb 2021 08:44:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-1205414188307430944<p>Today we answer a question from 5 year old, Nate, who asks: "Why is there not a picture of God, if He is the main character at St. Columba (Fr. Connolly's parish), in the pictures in the stained glass?"</p><p> </p><p>So we discuss how we don't know what God the Father, the first person of the Holy Trinity, looks like, but that we do see Jesus, the second person of the Holy Trinity, represented in the stained glass and other artwork. And we talk about how we see Jesus present in the Eucharist also.</p>0noToday we answer a question from 5 year old, Nate, who asks: "Why is there not a picture of God, if He is the main character at St. Columba (Fr. Connolly's parish), in the pictures in the stained glass?" So we discuss how we don't know what God the Father, the first person of the Holy Trinity, looks like, but that we do see Jesus, the second person of the Holy Trinity, represented in the stained glass and other artwork. And we talk about how we see Jesus present in the Eucharist also.noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Today we answer a question from 5 year old, Nate, who asks: "Why is there not a picture of God, if He is the main character at St. Columba (Fr. Connolly's parish), in the pictures in the stained glass?" So we discuss how we don't know what God the Father, the first person of the Holy Trinity, looks like, but that we do see Jesus, the second person of the Holy Trinity, represented in the stained glass and other artwork. And we talk about how we see Jesus present in the Eucharist also.https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2021/01/raising-saints-season-3-008-interview.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:23:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-432705029416864921<p>"Why do only men become priests?" is an often asked question of boys and girls alike. Fr. Connolly regularly gets asked for an explanation. To help us address this question, we are joined by guest Kimberly Cook.</p><p>Kimberly is a writer, podcaster, wife, mother and Catholic apologist, and joins us today to discuss her new book,&nbsp;<a href="https://kimberlycook.me/">Motherhood Redeemed, How Radical Feminism Betrayed Maternal Love.&nbsp;</a>She gives us a good explanation of feminism, her own experience with feminism, a bit of her conversion story back to Catholicism. And we discuss the ideas of true femininity and masculinity as understood in Catholic teaching, which was a good launching point for us to discuss the roles of men and women within the church.</p><p> </p><p>If you'd like to find out more about Kimberly,<a href="https://kimberlycook.me/">&nbsp;visit her website</a>. You can find her book on Amazon or through TAN books.</p>0no"Why do only men become priests?" is an often asked question of boys and girls alike. Fr. Connolly regularly gets asked for an explanation. To help us address this question, we are joined by guest Kimberly Cook. Kimberly is a writer, podcaster, wife, mother and Catholic apologist, and joins us today to discuss her new book,&nbsp;Motherhood Redeemed, How Radical Feminism Betrayed Maternal Love.&nbsp;She gives us a good explanation of feminism, her own experience with feminism, a bit of her conversion story back to Catholicism. And we discuss the ideas of true femininity and masculinity as understood in Catholic teaching, which was a good launching point for us to discuss the roles of men and women within the church. If you'd like to find out more about Kimberly,&nbsp;visit her website. You can find her book on Amazon or through TAN books.noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)"Why do only men become priests?" is an often asked question of boys and girls alike. Fr. Connolly regularly gets asked for an explanation. To help us address this question, we are joined by guest Kimberly Cook. Kimberly is a writer, podcaster, wife, mother and Catholic apologist, and joins us today to discuss her new book,&nbsp;Motherhood Redeemed, How Radical Feminism Betrayed Maternal Love.&nbsp;She gives us a good explanation of feminism, her own experience with feminism, a bit of her conversion story back to Catholicism. And we discuss the ideas of true femininity and masculinity as understood in Catholic teaching, which was a good launching point for us to discuss the roles of men and women within the church. If you'd like to find out more about Kimberly,&nbsp;visit her website. You can find her book on Amazon or through TAN books.https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2021/01/raising-saints-season-3-007how-can.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Thu, 7 Jan 2021 07:47:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-6775719295591540686<p>We are joined today by a special guest, Patrick Sullivan (no relation to Alexandra), who runs a couple Catholic ministries, Evango and Me &amp; My House. As a parent of 9, we thought he'd be a great help in answering today's question.</p><p>How do we help our kids develop their own prayer life, rather than prayer being another thing that parents put on their "to do" list?</p><p>Find out more about Patrick's ministries here:</p><p><a href="https://www.evango.net/">Evango</a>&nbsp;- resources for evangelization</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.meandmyhouse.net/">Me &amp; My House</a>&nbsp;- geared toward Catholic parenting</p>0noWe are joined today by a special guest, Patrick Sullivan (no relation to Alexandra), who runs a couple Catholic ministries, Evango and Me &amp; My House. As a parent of 9, we thought he'd be a great help in answering today's question. How do we help our kids develop their own prayer life, rather than prayer being another thing that parents put on their "to do" list? Find out more about Patrick's ministries here: Evango&nbsp;- resources for evangelization Me &amp; My House&nbsp;- geared toward Catholic parentingnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)We are joined today by a special guest, Patrick Sullivan (no relation to Alexandra), who runs a couple Catholic ministries, Evango and Me &amp; My House. As a parent of 9, we thought he'd be a great help in answering today's question. How do we help our kids develop their own prayer life, rather than prayer being another thing that parents put on their "to do" list? Find out more about Patrick's ministries here: Evango&nbsp;- resources for evangelization Me &amp; My House&nbsp;- geared toward Catholic parentinghttps://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/12/raising-saints-season-3-006-how-do-we.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:56:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-5315541654546137134<p>Today we are brainstorming and sharing some ideas and suggestions for entering into Advent.</p>0noToday we are brainstorming and sharing some ideas and suggestions for entering into Advent.noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Today we are brainstorming and sharing some ideas and suggestions for entering into Advent.https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/11/raising-saints-season-3-005.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:40:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-4187403903931278775<p>Today we are sharing some positivity - we discuss what are we thankful for during the time of Covid</p>0noToday we are sharing some positivity - we discuss what are we thankful for during the time of Covidnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Today we are sharing some positivity - we discuss what are we thankful for during the time of Covidhttps://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/11/raising-saints-season-3-004-how-do-we.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-3563865343268662102<p>Today is a heavier episode, and we are discussing a very important topic - how to help our young people and children so that they don't become a part of the growing group of "former Catholics." Specifically, we discuss the following questions:</p><p>How do we communicate to our children why they should stay in the church?</p><p> </p><p>And if they do stay, how do they sustain their faith in the midst of a culture that is so hostile to religion?</p>0noToday is a heavier episode, and we are discussing a very important topic - how to help our young people and children so that they don't become a part of the growing group of "former Catholics." Specifically, we discuss the following questions: How do we communicate to our children why they should stay in the church? And if they do stay, how do they sustain their faith in the midst of a culture that is so hostile to religion?noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Today is a heavier episode, and we are discussing a very important topic - how to help our young people and children so that they don't become a part of the growing group of "former Catholics." Specifically, we discuss the following questions: How do we communicate to our children why they should stay in the church? And if they do stay, how do they sustain their faith in the midst of a culture that is so hostile to religion?https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/11/raising-saints-season-3-003-free-will.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Wed, 4 Nov 2020 11:51:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-6864794911965384152<p>Today we answer two questions from 8 year old Patrick:</p><p>If God knows everything and knows what we are going to do, do we really have free will?</p><p>If God wants you to be a priest, do you have to do it?</p><p> </p><p>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.&nbsp;<a href="https://anchor.fm/s/8dc2424/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a></p>0noToday we answer two questions from 8 year old Patrick: If God knows everything and knows what we are going to do, do we really have free will? If God wants you to be a priest, do you have to do it? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.&nbsp;https://anchor.fm/appnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Today we answer two questions from 8 year old Patrick: If God knows everything and knows what we are going to do, do we really have free will? If God wants you to be a priest, do you have to do it? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.&nbsp;https://anchor.fm/apphttps://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/10/raising-saints-season-3-002-where-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:16:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-3160867991700089792<p>Today we are fielding two questions from Peter. He asks: Where is heaven? and Why can't we see Jesus?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.&nbsp;<a href="https://anchor.fm/s/8dc2424/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a></p>0noToday we are fielding two questions from Peter. He asks: Where is heaven? and Why can't we see Jesus? &nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.&nbsp;https://anchor.fm/appnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Today we are fielding two questions from Peter. He asks: Where is heaven? and Why can't we see Jesus? &nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.&nbsp;https://anchor.fm/apphttps://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/10/raising-saints-season-3-premiere.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Thu, 8 Oct 2020 08:27:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-4746305617018318540<p>Welcome back!!! We are so excited to be back with you for season 3!!!</p><p> </p><p>In this episode we are talking about the domestic church, what that is and means. We briefly discuss the experience of practicing the faith during the pandemic. Also, all this togetherness can sometimes bring strife within the family, so we are sharing our thoughts on how to handle sibling rivalry situations. And this leads nicely into a discussion about how to raise siblings to be lifelong friends and support each other. Throw in some good old Fr. Connolly and Alexandra tangents, and we have the season 3 premiere!</p>0noWelcome back!!! We are so excited to be back with you for season 3!!! In this episode we are talking about the domestic church, what that is and means. We briefly discuss the experience of practicing the faith during the pandemic. Also, all this togetherness can sometimes bring strife within the family, so we are sharing our thoughts on how to handle sibling rivalry situations. And this leads nicely into a discussion about how to raise siblings to be lifelong friends and support each other. Throw in some good old Fr. Connolly and Alexandra tangents, and we have the season 3 premiere!noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Welcome back!!! We are so excited to be back with you for season 3!!! In this episode we are talking about the domestic church, what that is and means. We briefly discuss the experience of practicing the faith during the pandemic. Also, all this togetherness can sometimes bring strife within the family, so we are sharing our thoughts on how to handle sibling rivalry situations. And this leads nicely into a discussion about how to raise siblings to be lifelong friends and support each other. Throw in some good old Fr. Connolly and Alexandra tangents, and we have the season 3 premiere!https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/06/today-we-are-wrapping-up-season-before.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:13:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-7898725833667518097Today we are wrapping up the season before the summer with some random questions about the hosts.<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; cursor: text; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><br /><br />Can Fr. C wear shorts and sneakers when it's hot?<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; cursor: text; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><br /><br />What are some of our favorite Bible stories?<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; cursor: text; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><br /><br />How did the Sullivans introduce their children to prayer?0noToday we are wrapping up the season before the summer with some random questions about the hosts. Can Fr. C wear shorts and sneakers when it's hot? What are some of our favorite Bible stories? How did the Sullivans introduce their children to prayer?noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Today we are wrapping up the season before the summer with some random questions about the hosts. Can Fr. C wear shorts and sneakers when it's hot? What are some of our favorite Bible stories? How did the Sullivans introduce their children to prayer?https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/04/raising-saints-season-2-0014-what-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-5026075401711072927Happy Easter! Today we are talking about Divine Mercy. What is mercy? What is the celebration of Divine Mercy? What is the Divine Mercy chaplet? Well, we pray it at the beginning of the episode. Join us! And we share #HowIHeardGod this week!0noHappy Easter! Today we are talking about Divine Mercy. What is mercy? What is the celebration of Divine Mercy? What is the Divine Mercy chaplet? Well, we pray it at the beginning of the episode. Join us! And we share #HowIHeardGod this week!noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Happy Easter! Today we are talking about Divine Mercy. What is mercy? What is the celebration of Divine Mercy? What is the Divine Mercy chaplet? Well, we pray it at the beginning of the episode. Join us! And we share #HowIHeardGod this week!https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/04/raising-saints-season-2-0013all-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Tue, 7 Apr 2020 09:25:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-579887210264611225You can tell we are stuck at home as we talked for nearly an hour during this episode! Fr. Connolly tells us about all things Holy Week starting with Palm Sunday. (Side note: Fr. C mentions that his church would be giving out palms, but as things change almost daily, this did NOT happen.) Learn about the Chrism Mass, Tenebrae, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/8dc2424/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #0088cc; font-family: open sans; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">https://anchor.fm/app</a><b></b><i></i><u></u><strike></strike>0noYou can tell we are stuck at home as we talked for nearly an hour during this episode! Fr. Connolly tells us about all things Holy Week starting with Palm Sunday. (Side note: Fr. C mentions that his church would be giving out palms, but as things change almost daily, this did NOT happen.) Learn about the Chrism Mass, Tenebrae, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)You can tell we are stuck at home as we talked for nearly an hour during this episode! Fr. Connolly tells us about all things Holy Week starting with Palm Sunday. (Side note: Fr. C mentions that his church would be giving out palms, but as things change almost daily, this did NOT happen.) Learn about the Chrism Mass, Tenebrae, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/apphttps://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/03/raising-saints-season-2-0012-questions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:10:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-997319459752196154In today's episode, Fr. Connolly speaks with the Sullivan children, Samantha, John and Matthew and their very good friends Kaitlyn, Nathan and Madeleine. Each child has a question about the quarantine, Coronavirus and the cancellation of Masses and sacraments.0noIn today's episode, Fr. Connolly speaks with the Sullivan children, Samantha, John and Matthew and their very good friends Kaitlyn, Nathan and Madeleine. Each child has a question about the quarantine, Coronavirus and the cancellation of Masses and sacraments.noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)In today's episode, Fr. Connolly speaks with the Sullivan children, Samantha, John and Matthew and their very good friends Kaitlyn, Nathan and Madeleine. Each child has a question about the quarantine, Coronavirus and the cancellation of Masses and sacraments.https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/03/raising-saints-season-2-0011-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:49:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-1006027259774705122Today we finish our conversation with Cynthia O'Connor about her daughter who is a religious sister. We talk about the joy of finding your vocation, Fr. Connolly sings a boy band song, and Cynthia tells us about a panini press that had to be returned because of her daughter's vow of poverty!<br /><br />--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://anchor.fm/s/8dc2424/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp" style="color: #0088cc; font-family: open sans; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">https://anchor.fm/app</a><b></b><i></i><u></u><strike></strike><br />0noToday we finish our conversation with Cynthia O'Connor about her daughter who is a religious sister. We talk about the joy of finding your vocation, Fr. Connolly sings a boy band song, and Cynthia tells us about a panini press that had to be returned because of her daughter's vow of poverty! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Today we finish our conversation with Cynthia O'Connor about her daughter who is a religious sister. We talk about the joy of finding your vocation, Fr. Connolly sings a boy band song, and Cynthia tells us about a panini press that had to be returned because of her daughter's vow of poverty! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/apphttps://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/03/raising-saints-ash-wednesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Tue, 3 Mar 2020 06:36:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-4695641707808346565Why do we flock to our churches to have dirt put on our faces and what’s the significance of the sign of the Cross?0noWhy do we flock to our churches to have dirt put on our faces and what’s the significance of the sign of the Cross?noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Why do we flock to our churches to have dirt put on our faces and what’s the significance of the sign of the Cross?https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/02/raising-saints-season-2-0010-interview.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:04:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-3368412283077647734Today we speak with Cynthia O'Connor, mom, grandma and school nurse extraordinaire! Cynthia's daughter, Sister Clare (Anna) is a Sister of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. We speak with Cynthia on how the family helped their daughter discern her call, what family prayer life was like, and her thoughts about having a child enter religious life, and many more topics. Learn more about Sister Clare's order here on their website. Sister Clare is featured in the video on the homepage.0noToday we speak with Cynthia O'Connor, mom, grandma and school nurse extraordinaire! Cynthia's daughter, Sister Clare (Anna) is a Sister of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. We speak with Cynthia on how the family helped their daughter discern her call, what family prayer life was like, and her thoughts about having a child enter religious life, and many more topics. Learn more about Sister Clare's order here on their website. Sister Clare is featured in the video on the homepage.noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Today we speak with Cynthia O'Connor, mom, grandma and school nurse extraordinaire! Cynthia's daughter, Sister Clare (Anna) is a Sister of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. We speak with Cynthia on how the family helped their daughter discern her call, what family prayer life was like, and her thoughts about having a child enter religious life, and many more topics. Learn more about Sister Clare's order here on their website. Sister Clare is featured in the video on the homepage.https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/02/raising-saints-season-2-009-how-can-we.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:39:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-1621226985668683349We answer two kids' questions today. Cassidy, age 10, wants to know how we can be sorry for our sins when we don't know how. And Joseph, age 5, wants an answer to the age old question about why there is evil in the world. Plus, #HowIHeardGod is back this episode!0noWe answer two kids' questions today. Cassidy, age 10, wants to know how we can be sorry for our sins when we don't know how. And Joseph, age 5, wants an answer to the age old question about why there is evil in the world. Plus, #HowIHeardGod is back this episode!noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)We answer two kids' questions today. Cassidy, age 10, wants to know how we can be sorry for our sins when we don't know how. And Joseph, age 5, wants an answer to the age old question about why there is evil in the world. Plus, #HowIHeardGod is back this episode!https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/01/raising-saints-season-2-008-interview.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:23:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-2957440074616600472We are continuing our conversation with Sister Marie Pappas, a Sister of the Resurrection and DRE at St. Columba in Hopewell Junction, NY.<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> <br /></div> <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; cursor: text; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span> She tells us more about her vocation and answers some rapid fire questions sent in from some local children.<b></b><i></i><u></u><strike></strike><br />0noWe are continuing our conversation with Sister Marie Pappas, a Sister of the Resurrection and DRE at St. Columba in Hopewell Junction, NY. She tells us more about her vocation and answers some rapid fire questions sent in from some local children.noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)We are continuing our conversation with Sister Marie Pappas, a Sister of the Resurrection and DRE at St. Columba in Hopewell Junction, NY. She tells us more about her vocation and answers some rapid fire questions sent in from some local children.https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2020/01/raising-saints-season-2-007-interview.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:38:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-5238490418476456843This episode we begin a series on vocations. We start by interviewing a religious sister, Sister Marie Pappas of the Sisters of the Resurrection. Sister Marie currently runs the religious education program of St. Columba parish in Hopewell Junction, NY. In part 1 of the interview, Sister Marie tells us her vocation story.0noThis episode we begin a series on vocations. We start by interviewing a religious sister, Sister Marie Pappas of the Sisters of the Resurrection. Sister Marie currently runs the religious education program of St. Columba parish in Hopewell Junction, NY. In part 1 of the interview, Sister Marie tells us her vocation story.noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)This episode we begin a series on vocations. We start by interviewing a religious sister, Sister Marie Pappas of the Sisters of the Resurrection. Sister Marie currently runs the religious education program of St. Columba parish in Hopewell Junction, NY. In part 1 of the interview, Sister Marie tells us her vocation story.https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2019/11/raising-saints-season-2-006-is-god.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:08:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-8938282502305284006We answer call in questions today from two boys - Did Adam get a new rib after Eve was made? And is God a punishing God? - We chat about Thanksgiving traditions and plans, and we share #HowIHeardGod this week.0noWe answer call in questions today from two boys - Did Adam get a new rib after Eve was made? And is God a punishing God? - We chat about Thanksgiving traditions and plans, and we share #HowIHeardGod this week.noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)We answer call in questions today from two boys - Did Adam get a new rib after Eve was made? And is God a punishing God? - We chat about Thanksgiving traditions and plans, and we share #HowIHeardGod this week.https://raisingsaintsbbm.blogspot.com/2019/11/raising-saints-season-2-005-how-do-i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:32:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664720324695369983.post-3557609760208641224Have you ever thought, "I just don't get much out of Mass." Or are you not sure how to actively participate in Mass? This episode we tackle some of those challenges.0noHave you ever thought, "I just don't get much out of Mass." Or are you not sure how to actively participate in Mass? This episode we tackle some of those challenges.noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)Have you ever thought, "I just don't get much out of Mass." Or are you not sure how to actively participate in Mass? This episode we tackle some of those challenges.