Simply Holy with Marge Fenelon

Simply Holy - 098 How Do Women Know What They Know?

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:04:00 -0700

It’s been happening since Adam and Eve. The woman issues an observation, and the guy asks her to prove it. But she can’t. She just knows it. That’s called woman’s intuition and it’s been the source of misunderstandings between men and women for thousands of years. This episode gives sound advice for guys and gals in avoiding misunderstandings and growing to appreciate how God has made the opposite gender.

Simply Holy - 097 How to (Effectively) Minister to Others

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:00:00 -0700

Ministering to others isn't just for priests, nuns, spiritual directors, and counselors. It's for every disciple of Christ. Whether you realize it or not, you minister to others at all times wherever you go. Here's how to effectively minister to others in your everyday life situations.

Simply Holy - 096 Tackling Trust Issues

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:27:00 -0700

Do you have trust issues? Do you find it difficult to trust other people in relationships? Do you have trouble trusting God in tough situations? There are clues for tackling trust issues in both the Old and New Testaments. Listen as Marge gives sound guidance for learning to trust God in every circumstance. Check out Marge’s website at: https://www.margefenelon.com to see her books and subscribe to her weekly inspirations.

Simply Holy - 095 Chastity Within Marriage: Not What You Think!

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:21:00 -0700

Chastity means much more than abstaining from sex. In fact, you can live in the spirit of chastity and engage in a physical relationship at the same time. Chastity is about having profound reverence for the human body and respect for God's magnificent creation for yourself and others. Listen as Marge explains how to live in the spirit of chastity no matter your state of life. Check out Marge’s website: www.MargeFenelon.com for more great content.

Simply Holy - 094 Mary Was Docile Not a Doormat

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Fri, 27 May 2022 19:52:00 -0700

Mary often is described as docile, which people tend to equate with being a doormat. But she certainly was not a doormat. Docility is completely different, and Mary is the perfect example. We should strive to imitate her in this regard. Listen as Marge gives five key facets of Mary’s docility and explains how we can – and should – imitate them in our daily lives.

Simply Holy - 093 The Importance of Grieving Well

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 18 May 2022 21:01:00 -0700

There's a bad way to grieve, and a good way to grieve. The method you choose will make a big difference in your emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Listen as Marge shares the lessons she's learned from personal experience.

Simply Holy - 092 The Most Famous Marriage in History

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 4 May 2022 19:30:00 -0700

What is the most famous marriage in history? The marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles? Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco? Beyonce and Jay-Z? The Kardashians? None of the above. Rather, the most famous marriage in history is the marriage at Cana! Even though it’s the most famous because Mary and Jesus were there and it’s the scene of our Lord’s first public miracle. Funny, this marriage is the preeminent in all of time, and we don’t even know anything about the couple who got married! Listen for more intriguing observations of this monumental event and what it has to do with your relationship with the Blessed Mother.

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Simply Holy - 091 Longing For Peace? Here's the Solution

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:53:00 -0700

If you’re longing for peace – in the world, your life, or your heart – this episode of Simply Holy is a must listen. The dove who bore the olive branch to Noah after the flood is a prefigure of Mary, the Great Peacemaker. Like the dove in the Bible story, Christ’s mother approaches God on our behalf and brings his peace back to us. Here’s how.

Simply Holy - 090 The Great Post-Resurection Adventure

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:59:00 -0700

I call it The Great Post-Resurrection Adventure. The Scripture readings from Easter to Pentecost are some of the most exciting of the entire year and they read like an adventure novel. They are stories of courage, heroism, daring, defiance, love, and conversion and they are all true. Not only are they enjoyable, but we have much to learn from them.

Simply Holy - 089 Who Am I to God?

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 6 Apr 2022 19:08:00 -0700

Do you think you know the answer to that question? Think again. The answer – and the question itself – is more complicated than you realize. Join Marge as she delves into the question we all should ask ourselves, “Who am I to God?” and the corresponding question, “Who are you to me, God?” You’ll be surprised at the answers that rise in your heart and soul.

Simply Holy - 088 Understanding Real Charity

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Charity means donating to a humanitarian organization or taking a carload of gently used household items to the thrift shop, right? Those are charitable actions, but they are only a small part of charity itself. Real charity is loving God for himself and loving others for God’s sake. Learn more about real charity and how you can live it in your life.

Simply Holy - 087 Jesus Was a Rebel

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 18:53:00 -0700

Recent news has included articles about the removals of Bishop Daniel Fernandez Torres of the Diocese of Arecibo, PR from his office by Pope Francis and the removal of Fr. Peter Williams from his Burlington, Vt parish by Bishop Christopher Coyne. These two items have given way to thought about Jesus as a rebel in his time. What’s the difference? We, too, are called to be rebels in the way we live our faith. Learn what made Jesus a holy rebel and how you can answer his call to become one as well.

Simply Holy - 086 - Removing the Roadblock in Your Prayer Life

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 9 Mar 2022 20:54:00 -0800

Everyone hits a roadblock in their prayer life at one time or another. Sometimes the block is temporary and inconsequential. But sometimes the roadblock is more like a concrete wall built across the roadway. The basis for these types of seemingly insurmountable roadblocks are assumptions we make about God, ourselves, and prayer itself. Learn how to remove the roadblock in your prayer life regardless of it size.

Simply Holy - 085 Finding Your Spiritual MPH (Miles Per Hour)

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 2 Mar 2022 18:16:00 -0800

Having her speedometer break while on the highway is one of the best things that could have happened to Marge Steinhage Fenelon. Trying to gauge how fast she should go based on the speeds of the other cars on the road taught her a valuable lesson about her spiritual life. Judging the speed of your spiritual striving by that of others is not only fruitless, but detrimental to your spiritual growth. Learn how to find your personal MPH (Miles Per Hour) and how to make God your ultimate speedometer this Lent.

Simply Holy - 084 Forgiving the Person Your Heart Refuses to Forgive

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:50:00 -0800

Who is the one person your heart refuses to forgive? We all have that one. It’s that one person who you feel has wronged you to the point that forgiveness seems out of the question. Sometimes it can be a whole group of people. Whether it’s one person or many, the only way to real forgiveness is by seeing each of them as a valued child of God. Once you get to that point, the rest will come naturally. Listen as Marge shares her own experience and leads you through the process to forgiving the person your heart refuses to forgive.

Simply Holy - 083 Why You Should Have an Empty Heart

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:20:00 -0800

Why would anyone want to have an empty heart? Empty hearts are cold, lonely, and miserable. That’s true if you’re talking only about emotions and human desires. But if you’re talking about humility and God’s grace, an empty heart is exactly what you need. Spiritually speaking, an empty heart is one that is completely empty of self and fully open for God’s grace. Once we open our emptied hearts to God’s grace, we’ll be able to follow his will perfectly. When we follow his will perfectly, great things happen. Listen as Marge shares wisdom from Ven. Fulton Sheen and the real meaning – and necessity – of an empty heart.

Simply Holy - O82 Is God an Afterthought for You?

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Mon, 7 Feb 2022 20:18:00 -0800

When something goes wrong, do you immediately try to tackle the situation yourself and remember to ask God for help later? Do you bemoan hardship, suffering, and loss without first seeking Divine intervention? For many, God is an afterthought – someone to call on only after human efforts have failed? In this episode, Marge explains why your first response in any circumstance should be to praise God and offer prayers of gratitude. Listen as she demonstrates using examples from her own life. This practice has changed her life and it will change yours, too!

Simply Holy - 081 Author Barbara Lee on Answering God’s Call

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:42:00 -0800

Barbara Lee is a practicing spiritual director who lives in New York City. She is a retired attorney, a former US magistrate judge, and a long-serving member of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps – an organization of retired people inspired by Ignatian spirituality who perform volunteer work among the poor. She is the author of God Isn’t Finished with Me Yet and Answering God’s Call: A Scripture-Based Journey for Older Adults. In this episode, Barbara chats with Marge about the workings of the Holy Spirit in her life and how she was led to start a ministry for the aging.

Simply Holy - 080 Imitating St. Paul: “What Should I Do, Sir?”

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 21:21:00 -0800

Paul (Saul) believed he was doing the right thing by rounding up Christians and executing them out on the streets. They were blasphemers and idolaters. They dishonored God and needed to be destroyed. Then one day Jesus appeared and literally knocked him off his high horse, blinding him and rendering him powerless. Paul had two questions for this Being who spoke to him: “Who are you, Sir?” and then, finally, “What shall I do, Sir?” These two questions should be the guidelines for our lives in imitation of St. Paul.

Simply Holy - Every Body Belongs to God

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:05:00 -0800

In this first podcast of 2022, Marge shares updates and exciting news, explains why it’s taken SO long to do a New Year episode, and delves into the real issue at hand on January 22: Every body belongs to God.

Simply Holy 078: God’s Blueprint for You

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:04:00 -0800

Did you know that God has a unique blueprint for everything he has created or ever will create? That’s right. He has a unique blueprint for every tree, flower, cloud, mountain, river, bush, blade of grass and human being. He has a unique blueprint for you – even if you have an identical twin! His blueprint was made with the utmost love and wisdom just for you. Because of the effects of original sin, the reality doesn’t match the blueprint. Discover God’s blueprint for you and learn how to more closely resemble it.

Simply Holy 077: Next Gen Feminism and the Worth of Women

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 8 Dec 2021 07:25:00 -0800

Do you feel like you keep striving but never arriving? Do you struggle with feeling inadequate and emotionally depleted? Listen to this episode as Marge chats with Leah A. Jacobson, MA, IBCLC, founder of The Guiding Star Project that helps girls and women to see their female contributions in a new light, find common ground, connect with other women, and celebrate sisterhood not competition. Guiding Star centers offer a wide range of counseling and provide healthcare from qualified medical professionals. Through her ministry, Leah works with women to heal the crisis caused by the Women’s Movement, realize their worth, and set realistic expectations for themselves. This is what she calls the Next Gen Feminism and she’s written about it in her new book, “Wholistic Feminism”, published by Lumen Press. Find out more about Leah and The Guiding Star Project at GuidingStarProject.com.

Simply Holy 076: Hope and Consolation for Catholic Mothers

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:11:00 -0800

This week editor and author Heidi Saxton joins Marge to chat about her new book, “Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers.” With contributions from 72 spirit-filled Catholic authors, the Ave Prayer Book is a meaningful collection of hope and consolation for Catholic moms of all types – biological, adoptive, and spiritual. Heidi shares some of the book’s wisdom with us in light of the recent tragedy in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She also tells us about her Pray Across America road trip adventure with her husband, bringing peace and inspiration to parishes throughout the US. Find out more about Heidi at HeidiSaxton.com.

Simply Holy 075: Who is Your King?

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 11:13:00 -0800

As we celebrate the Feast of the Kingship of Christ, Marge considers its origin and meaning. She explores the concept of kingship gone awry in today’s society and political sphere. Finally, she guides you through a brief meditation to discern the question, “Who is my king?”

Simply Holy 074: Elevating Prayer through Music

noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:36:00 -0800

St. Augustine once wrote that “singing belongs to one who loves.” Singer-Song Writer Anna Nuzzo certainly spreads her love through her music. Anna is an acclaimed international Catholic singer, songwriter and recording artist. She is well known for elevating prayer through her music, which she has performed across the US and abroad. But before 2012, she was a part-time local church singer with her own Interior design business in Wisconsin. What happened 9 years ago? On the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary in 2012, she consecrated her life to Jesus through Mary and her life has never been the same! Learn more about Anna’s music and ministry in this lively interview.