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【L&L Coffee House】Unexpected Moments At The Jubilee Pilgrimage of Youth (ep2) “L&L Coffee House” – Unexpected Moments At The Jubilee Pilgrimage of Youth (ep2)

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:00:12 +0000

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生命會客室 🌍 Jubilee Pilgrimage of Youth – Episode Two: Seeing the Pope! Experience the electrifying energy of the Jubilee of Youth in St. Peter’s Square. From sun-drenched waits and humorous mishaps to unexpected blessings and a surprise papal visit, this is a story of faith tested and rewarded.

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【L&L Coffee House】Jubilee Pilgrimage of Youth (ep1) “L&L Coffee House” – Jubilee Pilgrimage of Youth (ep1)

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:00:10 +0000

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🌍 Jubilee Pilgrimage of Youth – Episode One: The Journey Begins Welcome to the first episode of the sharing on Jubilee Pilgrimage of Youth, a heartfelt series by Bernice that follows the spiritual and emotional journey of young pilgrims seeking deeper meaning, connection, and purpose. In this opening chapter, Bernice sets the stage for a transformative adventure—one rooted in faith, community, and discovery.

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【L&L Coffee House】Totus Tuus “L&L Coffee House” – Totus Tuus

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:00:52 +0000

Bernice shares with us her experience as a Totus Tuus missionary this past summer, and how this experience transforms her.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep051 – On Gender Roles

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 01:25:53 +0000

With Jason being a newlywed and Andrew continuing to discover the joys of fatherhood, marriage and family life are at the top of their minds! Today, they talk about the idea of gender roles; how do we balance the 'traditional roles' that a father and a mother have a natural inclination towards while we transition out of the era of excessively patriarchal homes? We try to discern that with today's discussion--hope you enjoy! Talks mentioned in the podcast: - Fr Mike Schmitz, Good News Cruise 2022 https://youtu.be/x0XTTXg--4M - Restore the Glory, Theology of the Body & Healing: Part 3 (Male) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dR0j4jgx2fHUgUWzKOFtJ?si=ff92eb7a1f6445f3 - Restore the Glory, Theology of the Body & Healing: Part 4 (Female) https://open.spotify.com/episode/76ohe2IRb4K6sLz1fwnZwS?si=f21e4af2685840cf - Restore the Glory, Theology of the Body & Healing: Part 5 (Union of Man and Woman) https://open.spotify.com/episode/3q2plCDMld7cj3kXEjkNLY?si=7620a2deb4ce40ea - Restore the Glory, Theology of the Body & Healing: Part 6 (Healing Our Shame) https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kGIMvZg12BbPjQjDoD0As?si=47c4b6661e364084 With Jason being a newlywed and Andrew continuing to discover the joys of fatherhood, marriage and family life are at the top of their minds! Today, they talk about the idea of gender roles; how do we balance the ‘traditional roles’ that a father and a mother have a natural inclination towards while we transition out of the era of excessively patriarchal homes? We try to discern that with today’s discussion–hope you enjoy! Talks mentioned in the podcast: – Fr Mike Schmitz, Good News Cruise 2022 https://youtu.be/x0XTTXg–4M – Restore the Glory, Theology of the Body & Healing: Part 3 (Male) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dR0j4jgx2fHUgUWzKOFtJ?si=ff92eb7a1f6445f3 – Restore the Glory, Theology of the Body & Healing: Part 4 (Female) https://open.spotify.com/episode/76ohe2IRb4K6sLz1fwnZwS?si=f21e4af2685840cf – Restore the Glory, Theology of the Body & Healing: Part 5 (Union of Man and Woman) https://open.spotify.com/episode/3q2plCDMld7cj3kXEjkNLY?si=7620a2deb4ce40ea – Restore the Glory, Theology of the Body & Healing: Part 6 (Healing Our Shame) https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kGIMvZg12BbPjQjDoD0As?si=47c4b6661e364084

“Road from Emmaus” Ep050 – NHL Pride Night

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:25:52 +0000

Long time no talk! Andrew and Jason are back after a two month hiatus to tackle a big news story that's been happening over the last few months: the Pride Nights that each NHL team has been hosting, and certain players refusing to take part in it. They try to share the teachings of the Church, but also try to answer the question of how to have this conversation with someone who struggles with this topic. They hope this discussion is helpful! Long time no talk! Andrew and Jason are back after a two month hiatus to tackle a big news story that's been happening over the last few months: the Pride Nights that each NHL team has been hosting, and certain players refusing to take part in it. They try to share the teachings of the Church, but also try to answer the question of how to have this conversation with someone who struggles with this topic. They hope this discussion is helpful!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep049 – Andrew Is A Dad

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 02:25:47 +0000

In today's episode, Andrew is a dad! In today's episode, Andrew is a dad!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep048 – Grateful Godparents

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 03:22:23 +0000

In today's episode, Andrew shares some reflections on giving thanks for the graces that he and Cherry have received recently. Then he and Jason discuss another thing to be thankful for--being made godparents recently. What does it mean to be a godparent? What does that relationship look like? We'll find out in the years to come, but take a stab at answering those questions today. In today's episode, Andrew shares some reflections on giving thanks for the graces that he and Cherry have received recently. Then he and Jason discuss another thing to be thankful for--being made godparents recently. What does it mean to be a godparent? What does that relationship look like? We'll find out in the years to come, but take a stab at answering those questions today.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep047 – Waiting for Jesus

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:02:34 +0000

We're in the thick of Advent, so you know what that means--25 minutes of Andrew and Jason talking about the themes of preparation and waiting! They reflect on the things they're waiting for: parenthood, marriage. But at the end of the day, how are we all preparing for Jesus's second coming? Andrew and Jason unpack that in today's episode. We're in the thick of Advent, so you know what that means--25 minutes of Andrew and Jason talking about the themes of preparation and waiting! They reflect on the things they're waiting for: parenthood, marriage. But at the end of the day, how are we all preparing for Jesus's second coming? Andrew and Jason unpack that in today's episode.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep046 – On Friendship, and Decision-Making, with DA

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:29 +0000

On today's episode, Andrew and Jason are back with DA as their guest! It's a bit of a "men's session part 2" as they unpack a few different topics: Friendship with other men, loneliness, and if there might be differences between men and women when it comes to decision-making. On today's episode, Andrew and Jason are back with DA as their guest! It's a bit of a "men's session part 2" as they unpack a few different topics: Friendship with other men, loneliness, and if there might be differences between men and women when it comes to decision-making.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep045 – The Importance of Community

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 23:41:07 +0000

It's been a while, and we've got a lot to catch up on! Andrew and Jason share about how having a community of Catholic friends has impacted their faith journeys. Why is community important? What does accountability mean in the context of Catholic community? And then the other end of the spectrum: What happens to your faith if you become too reliant on community? What if you're a bit more of a lone wolf? It's a packed episode--hope you enjoy! It's been a while, and we've got a lot to catch up on! Andrew and Jason share about how having a community of Catholic friends has impacted their faith journeys. Why is community important? What does accountability mean in the context of Catholic community? And then the other end of the spectrum: What happens to your faith if you become too reliant on community? What if you're a bit more of a lone wolf? It's a packed episode--hope you enjoy!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep044 – Inconvenient Paths to Holiness

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:51:58 +0000

As we settle into a regular prayer life, it can be easy to substitute "convenient prayer" for "quality prayer". On today's episode, Andrew and Jason reflect a little on times where they've fallen into that trap, and offer some advice on what to do in those situations. As we settle into a regular prayer life, it can be easy to substitute "convenient prayer" for "quality prayer". On today's episode, Andrew and Jason reflect a little on times where they've fallen into that trap, and offer some advice on what to do in those situations.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep043 – When Things Don’t Go Your Way

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:00:47 +0000

In life, we never really get everything that we want. There will be some kind of curveball thrown, some hoop to be jumped through, some wrench that finds its way into the best laid plans. As Catholics, we're called to turn to God in these situations; to trust in His will, and to seek out His grace. It's easy to say this with words; on today's podcast, Andrew and Jason discuss how to do it in practice. In life, we never really get everything that we want. There will be some kind of curveball thrown, some hoop to be jumped through, some wrench that finds its way into the best laid plans. As Catholics, we're called to turn to God in these situations; to trust in His will, and to seek out His grace. It's easy to say this with words; on today's podcast, Andrew and Jason discuss how to do it in practice.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep042 – Faith Formation Pillars

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:24:05 +0000

On today's episode, Jason shares about some recent reflections on how he got to where he is today in his faith life. What were the important pillars that God placed in his life to keep him on the right path (or to bring him back when he strayed)? Andrew shares about his faith and how it was formed and shaped as well--and they hope their experiences spark some reflection for you guys, too! On today's episode, Jason shares about some recent reflections on how he got to where he is today in his faith life. What were the important pillars that God placed in his life to keep him on the right path (or to bring him back when he strayed)? Andrew shares about his faith and how it was formed and shaped as well--and they hope their experiences spark some reflection for you guys, too!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep041 – Death in the Catholic Sense

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 02:33:18 +0000

Death. End of life. This is something no one really likes talking about, and so something that we often don't really know how to approach. On this episode, Andrew shares about why this is something he's been reflecting about lately. He and Jason talk about why Catholics can hope in the face of death, and what a "good Catholic death" might look like. How can ordinary deaths be made extraordinary through the grace of God? All that, and more! Death. End of life. This is something no one really likes talking about, and so something that we often don't really know how to approach. On this episode, Andrew shares about why this is something he's been reflecting about lately. He and Jason talk about why Catholics can hope in the face of death, and what a "good Catholic death" might look like. How can ordinary deaths be made extraordinary through the grace of God? All that, and more!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep040 – Men’s Session with DA

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 03:50:48 +0000

Ever wondered what it's like being part of a men's session? Andrew and Jason invited their good friend DA to talk about the vocation of marriage from the perspective of the husband and the father. They share about their own experiences and fears for marriage, and then talk about how they might want to raise any sons (God willing) to become men. Hope you enjoy the discussion! Ever wondered what it's like being part of a men's session? Andrew and Jason invited their good friend DA to talk about the vocation of marriage from the perspective of the husband and the father. They share about their own experiences and fears for marriage, and then talk about how they might want to raise any sons (God willing) to become men. Hope you enjoy the discussion!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep039 – Help Yourself!

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:12:27 +0000

If you've browsed the shelves of your local bookstore lately, there's a good chance that you would have seen a section of books on a hot topic these days: Self-Help. What can *you* do to make *yourself* feel better? On today's episode, Andrew and Jason discuss self-help within the context of Catholic and Christian values, and how it's not so much about helping yourself, but letting God help you. If you've browsed the shelves of your local bookstore lately, there's a good chance that you would have seen a section of books on a hot topic these days: Self-Help. What can *you* do to make *yourself* feel better? On today's episode, Andrew and Jason discuss self-help within the context of Catholic and Christian values, and how it's not so much about helping yourself, but letting God help you.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep038 – Shades of Grey

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:10 +0000

In case you missed it, Fr Mike Schmitz made a big announcement a couple weeks ago: He got a tattoo! So Andrew and Jason got their grifting game going and they've come out with an episode about how Catholics might want to approach supposed "grey areas" like tattoos, alcohol, marijuana, and betting. Hope you enjoy! In case you missed it, Fr Mike Schmitz made a big announcement a couple weeks ago: He got a tattoo! So Andrew and Jason got their grifting game going and they've come out with an episode about how Catholics might want to approach supposed "grey areas" like tattoos, alcohol, marijuana, and betting. Hope you enjoy!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep037 – The Indigenous Delegation, and Rest

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 03:30:34 +0000

It's a jam-packed episode on today's podcast, as Andrew and Jason provide an update on the meeting between Pope Francis and the delegation of Indigenous Peoples. Afterwards, Jason shares about what's been going on in his life the last couple months, and they talk about the importance of rest, and what it means to link rest to doing our Lord's will. May you have a blessed final week of Lent! It's a jam-packed episode on today's podcast, as Andrew and Jason provide an update on the meeting between Pope Francis and the delegation of Indigenous Peoples. Afterwards, Jason shares about what's been going on in his life the last couple months, and they talk about the importance of rest, and what it means to link rest to doing our Lord's will. May you have a blessed final week of Lent!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep036 – To the Moon!

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 01:25:46 +0000

It's Lent, which means it's a season of even more contemplation and reflection than usual. On today's episode, Andrew and Jason try to share some perspective on how to keep our sights on God and Heaven when going through "the stuff of life"--joys, challenges, consolation, and desolation. Hope you enjoy the episode, and have a blessed Lenten season! It's Lent, which means it's a season of even more contemplation and reflection than usual. On today's episode, Andrew and Jason try to share some perspective on how to keep our sights on God and Heaven when going through "the stuff of life"--joys, challenges, consolation, and desolation. Hope you enjoy the episode, and have a blessed Lenten season!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep035 – Marriage Prep (Part 2)

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 02:51:33 +0000

It's part two of our mini two-episode series on marriage prep! In our last episode, Andrew and Jason talked about spiritual and sexual intimacy. Today, they discuss having children--is there a "right number"? What's the balance between being pro-life and having "quality of life"? Finally, they talk about navigating difficult (often unspeakable!) situations together with the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. It's part two of our mini two-episode series on marriage prep! In our last episode, Andrew and Jason talked about spiritual and sexual intimacy. Today, they discuss having children--is there a "right number"? What's the balance between being pro-life and having "quality of life"? Finally, they talk about navigating difficult (often unspeakable!) situations together with the person you want to spend the rest of your life with.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep034 – Marriage Prep (Part 1) “Road from Emmaus” Ep034 – Marriage Prep (Part 1)

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:12:31 +0000

SEX! Okay, now that they've got your attention... today's episode: marriage prep on the Road from Emmaus! Although they aren't certified marriage prep leaders, Andrew and Jason wanted to share some discussion on what marriage prep would look like if they were to put a mini program together. This is the first episode in a mini two-part series in which they cover spiritual and sexual intimacy. Hope you enjoy! SEX! Okay, now that they've got your attention... today's episode: marriage prep on the Road from Emmaus! Although they aren't certified marriage prep leaders, Andrew and Jason wanted to share some discussion on what marriage prep would look like if they were to put a mini program together. This is the first episode in a mini two-part series in which they cover spiritual and sexual intimacy. Hope you enjoy!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep033 – What Grace Looks Like

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 21:08:48 +0000

As Catholics, we often hear of "grace-filled moments" or that "by God's grace", we were able to do something. The word "grace" is used so often that we sometimes don't realize what it actually means in practice. On this episode, Andrew and Jason try to unpack and illustrate what "grace" really looks like. They share some examples that they hope you can relate to and try to make a sometimes-vague concept, well, slightly less vague. Happy new year, and may it be filled with grace! As Catholics, we often hear of "grace-filled moments" or that "by God's grace", we were able to do something. The word "grace" is used so often that we sometimes don't realize what it actually means in practice. On this episode, Andrew and Jason try to unpack and illustrate what "grace" really looks like. They share some examples that they hope you can relate to and try to make a sometimes-vague concept, well, slightly less vague. Happy new year, and may it be filled with grace!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep032 – Pet Peeves and Pro Tips

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:45:13 +0000

Andrew and Jason end off the year with a bit of a fun episode as they go through their list of pet peeves and pro tips relating to behaviours that we all have in Mass, as well as a couple other general ones. As much as this is a fun episode though, the most important part is at the end, so make sure you stay tuned until then. Merry Christmas, happy new year, stay safe, and be well! Andrew and Jason end off the year with a bit of a fun episode as they go through their list of pet peeves and pro tips relating to behaviours that we all have in Mass, as well as a couple other general ones. As much as this is a fun episode though, the most important part is at the end, so make sure you stay tuned until then. Merry Christmas, happy new year, stay safe, and be well!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep030 – Changes In Prayer Life

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:11:47 +0000

On today's episode, Andrew shares about where he's currently at with his prayer life. He's married now, and that vocation for him and Cherry has come with different commitments. Over the last few months, he's been working to adjust to this slightly different lifestyle while still keeping up his prayer habits and relationship with Christ. Together with Jason, they talk about how it's okay to have changes in your prayer life, and how to find new ways to be present to Jesus in every moment. On today's episode, Andrew shares about where he's currently at with his prayer life. He's married now, and that vocation for him and Cherry has come with different commitments. Over the last few months, he's been working to adjust to this slightly different lifestyle while still keeping up his prayer habits and relationship with Christ. Together with Jason, they talk about how it's okay to have changes in your prayer life, and how to find new ways to be present to Jesus in every moment.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep029 – Bearing the Cross of Infertility

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:02:05 +0000

Today, Andrew and Jason tackle the topic of infertility. It's not something we often think of; we grow up planning to get married, to start a family, and to have children,but sometimes, for whatever reason, that last part doesn't happen. It's a difficult cross to bear, and their hearts go out to anyone who does have to bear it. They talk about different approaches that might help, and they also touch on in vitro fertilization and why the Church is against it. Today, Andrew and Jason tackle the topic of infertility. It's not something we often think of; we grow up planning to get married, to start a family, and to have children,but sometimes, for whatever reason, that last part doesn't happen. It's a difficult cross to bear, and their hearts go out to anyone who does have to bear it. They talk about different approaches that might help, and they also touch on in vitro fertilization and why the Church is against it.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep028 – True Presence

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:14:24 +0000

Andrew and Jason are back with another episode on the Eucharist! They talk about how Jesus is present in the Eucharist, and how the bread and wine is truly His body and blood. They go through something called Lewis's Trilemma as well as some instances of Eucharistic miracles. Then they go into the discussion of receiving the Eucharist on our tongue instead of on our hands, and why the traditional way is the way to go. Andrew and Jason are back with another episode on the Eucharist! They talk about how Jesus is present in the Eucharist, and how the bread and wine is truly His body and blood. They go through something called Lewis's Trilemma as well as some instances of Eucharistic miracles. Then they go into the discussion of receiving the Eucharist on our tongue instead of on our hands, and why the traditional way is the way to go.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep027 – What Happened at Western, and the Responsibility of Being Made Man

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 20:11:15 +0000

About a month ago, news came out that there had been sexual assaults and gender-based violence at Western University, the alma mater of Jason and Andrew. It was terrible to hear about and difficult to digest, and in this episode, Andrew and Jason try to get to the heart of the issue--the responsibility of being made man, and the gifts that God has written into the very bodies of men that they must be careful and loving stewards of. Also: they don't get into the graphic details of the news, but sharing a warning just in case. Statement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigeneous: https://www.cccb.ca/letter/statement-of-apology-by-the-catholic-bishops-of-canada-to-the-indigenous-peoples-of-this-land/ Canadian Bishops Announce $30M Financial Pledge to Support Healing and Reconciliation Initiatives: https://www.cccb.ca/media-release/canadian-bishops-announce-30m-national-financial-pledge-to-support-healing-and-reconciliation-initiatives/ The Catholic Vision of Morality: Participation in Our Interior Creation in the Image of God. Talk by Fr. Kevin Belgrave given at GT20 https://youtu.be/mRMp1rhxMU8 Living and Growing in the Virtue of Chastity. Talk by Fr. Kevin Belgrave given at GT20 https://youtu.be/LCr6kVLfTGI About a month ago, news came out that there had been sexual assaults and gender-based violence at Western University, the alma mater of Jason and Andrew. It was terrible to hear about and difficult to digest, and in this episode, Andrew and Jason try to get to the heart of the issue--the responsibility of being made man, and the gifts that God has written into the very bodies of men that they must be careful and loving stewards of. Also: they don't get into the graphic details of the news, but sharing a warning just in case. Statement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigeneous: https://www.cccb.ca/letter/statement-of-apology-by-the-catholic-bishops-of-canada-to-the-indigenous-peoples-of-this-land/ Canadian Bishops Announce $30M Financial Pledge to Support Healing and Reconciliation Initiatives: https://www.cccb.ca/media-release/canadian-bishops-announce-30m-national-financial-pledge-to-support-healing-and-reconciliation-initiatives/ The Catholic Vision of Morality: Participation in Our Interior Creation in the Image of God. Talk by Fr. Kevin Belgrave given at GT20 https://youtu.be/mRMp1rhxMU8 Living and Growing in the Virtue of Chastity. Talk by Fr. Kevin Belgrave given at GT20 https://youtu.be/LCr6kVLfTGI

“Road from Emmaus” Ep026 – On Gender and Pronouns

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 22:32:05 +0000

It's been a growing trend over the last couple years that we've been seeing pronouns being put up next to people's names--at work, at school, wherever. As discussion around gender becomes more and more prevalent within society, we as Catholics need to learn how to approach those conversations. And it's okay if you don't know. It's okay to wonder how you should handle these situations, or how immoral you are or aren't being in your pursuit to love your neighbour. On today's episode, Andrew and Jason try to unpack these questions, and they offer their opinions on how they would approach these conversations. Resource for Canadian federal election voting from a Catholic perspective: https://catholicconscience.org/ Also, Bran is a mini poodle, not a mini doodle. Sorry Bran. It's been a growing trend over the last couple years that we've been seeing pronouns being put up next to people's names--at work, at school, wherever. As discussion around gender becomes more and more prevalent within society, we as Catholics need to learn how to approach those conversations. And it's okay if you don't know. It's okay to wonder how you should handle these situations, or how immoral you are or aren't being in your pursuit to love your neighbour. On today's episode, Andrew and Jason try to unpack these questions, and they offer their opinions on how they would approach these conversations. Resource for Canadian federal election voting from a Catholic perspective: https://catholicconscience.org/ Also, Bran is a mini poodle, not a mini doodle. Sorry Bran.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep025 – Virtue Signalling, Humblebragging, Pride, and Humility

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:51:38 +0000

Virtue signalling and humblebragging: the grey area between pride and humility. When we spell it out like that, it might seem black and white. But in our journey towards practicing the virtue of humility, it can be the littlest thing that's said or done the wrong way that could maybe misconstrue our initial intent of being humble, and leave us in a position where the spotlight is left on ourselves instead of on Christ. Andrew and Jason dive into this today in what will probably be their most ironic episode ever, as we try to separate true and false humility. Virtue signalling and humblebragging: the grey area between pride and humility. When we spell it out like that, it might seem black and white. But in our journey towards practicing the virtue of humility, it can be the littlest thing that's said or done the wrong way that could maybe misconstrue our initial intent of being humble, and leave us in a position where the spotlight is left on ourselves instead of on Christ. Andrew and Jason dive into this today in what will probably be their most ironic episode ever, as we try to separate true and false humility.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep024 – Drafting Saints: Team Andrew vs Team Jason

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:11:00 +0000

It's the first time Andrew and Jason have done an episode in person in a while, so they're celebrating with a bit more of a fun one this time! THey draft their own teams of saints--saints they relate to, saints they rely on, or just saints that they like. They share what they know about the stories of these saints, as well as what sainthood is about in general. Hope you have fun with this one, and they recommend heading over to YouTube to watch along instead of listening, if you can! It's the first time Andrew and Jason have done an episode in person in a while, so they're celebrating with a bit more of a fun one this time! THey draft their own teams of saints--saints they relate to, saints they rely on, or just saints that they like. They share what they know about the stories of these saints, as well as what sainthood is about in general. Hope you have fun with this one, and they recommend heading over to YouTube to watch along instead of listening, if you can!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep023 – I’m New to the Faith—What Do I Do? Ep023 – I’m New to the Faith—What Do I Do?

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 21:45:43 +0000

Andrew and Cherry are officially married now, but the podcast doesn't stop! On today's episode, Andrew and Jason spend some time answering the question of what one should do if they're new to the Catholic faith. What should I do? What should my approach be? What resources can I look at? They answer all these questions and more; hope you have a good listen! -- Formed: https://formed.org/ > "Sign Up As A Parishioner" Bible in A Year Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Pppt42NPK2XzKwNIoW7BR?si=ee67747acff04428 Names mentioned: Chris Stefanick, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Bishop Robert Barron, Jason Evert, Christopher West, Scott Hahn, Brandon Vogt GT21 Retreat: www.eccclc.ca Andrew and Cherry are officially married now, but the podcast doesn't stop! On today's episode, Andrew and Jason spend some time answering the question of what one should do if they're new to the Catholic faith. What should I do? What should my approach be? What resources can I look at? They answer all these questions and more; hope you have a good listen! -- Formed: https://formed.org/ > "Sign Up As A Parishioner" Bible in A Year Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Pppt42NPK2XzKwNIoW7BR?si=ee67747acff04428 Names mentioned: Chris Stefanick, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Bishop Robert Barron, Jason Evert, Christopher West, Scott Hahn, Brandon Vogt GT21 Retreat: www.eccclc.ca

“Road from Emmaus” Ep022 – Andrew and Cherry Are Getting Married (but not with Cheryl and Gabby)

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:22:45 +0000

One more week. In just a few more days, Andrew and Cherry will be saying "yes" in front of God to spending the rest of their lives together. Is Andrew ready? They invited Gabby Song and Cheryl Chan, two longtime friends of theirs going back to their days at university together, to find out. They ask Andrew to share about his relationship with Cherry, what their discernment process has been like, and otherwise grill him just to make sure he knows what he's doing. They're joined by a special guest halfway through, so make sure you listen to the whole thing ;) One more week. In just a few more days, Andrew and Cherry will be saying "yes" in front of God to spending the rest of their lives together. Is Andrew ready? They invited Gabby Song and Cheryl Chan, two longtime friends of theirs going back to their days at university together, to find out. They ask Andrew to share about his relationship with Cherry, what their discernment process has been like, and otherwise grill him just to make sure he knows what he's doing. They're joined by a special guest halfway through, so make sure you listen to the whole thing ;)

“Road from Emmaus” Ep021 – When Priests Aren’t Interesting

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:27:26 +0000

Sometimes when we go to Mass, we might come away underwhelmed by the homily. Or maybe we'll go to Confession and the counselling that we receive isn't exactly the greatest. What should we do when this happens? Is it wrong for us to feel this way? Sometimes, our faith becomes a little too priest-centric, and today, Andrew and Jason talk about what that looks like and how we can remind ourselves what things like Mass and Confession are really about. May we always find ourselves pointed towards Christ. Sometimes when we go to Mass, we might come away underwhelmed by the homily. Or maybe we'll go to Confession and the counselling that we receive isn't exactly the greatest. What should we do when this happens? Is it wrong for us to feel this way? Sometimes, our faith becomes a little too priest-centric, and today, Andrew and Jason talk about what that looks like and how we can remind ourselves what things like Mass and Confession are really about. May we always find ourselves pointed towards Christ.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep020 – 215

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:48:57 +0000

215. That's the number of Indigenous children whose remains were found on May 29, 2021. They were found buried on the site of what used to be Kamloops Indian Residential School. Andrew and Jason take today's episode to lay out what happened, what the residential school system was and its traumatic effects on the Indigenous peoples, and how the Catholic Church was involved in this dark past. They share their thoughts and talk about how the lay Catholic should receive this news. Let's continue to keep our Indigenous brothers and sisters in our prayers. St. Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us!

Additional Resources
- Aboriginal Peoples Fact Sheet for Canada, Nov 2015: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/89-656-x/89-656-x2015001-eng.htm
- Native-Land.ca - Apology from Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, May 30: https://secureservercdn.net/104.238.71.250/30a.492.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Media-Release-KIRS-1.pdf
- Joint statement from Chief Littlechild (former Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations) and Archbishop Richard Smith, Archdiocese of Edmonton, June 4: https://caedm.ca/PastoralScene/entryid/876/video-chief-littlechild-and-archbishop-smiths-statement-on-kamloops-and-reconciliation
- Canadian Catholic Conference of Bishops Statement, June 10: https://www.cccb.ca/announcement/cccb-statement-delegation-to-the-holy-see/
- Archdiocese of Toronto statement from June 3: https://www.archtoronto.org/en/outreach/news/archdiocesan/statement-from-cardinal-thomas-collins-archbishop-of-toronto--re-discovery-of-childrens-remains-at-former-kamloops-residential-school/
- Archdiocese of Vancouver responses and statements: https://rcav.org/first-nations
215. That's the number of Indigenous children whose remains were found on May 29, 2021. They were found buried on the site of what used to be Kamloops Indian Residential School. Andrew and Jason take today's episode to lay out what happened, what the residential school system was and its traumatic effects on the Indigenous peoples, and how the Catholic Church was involved in this dark past. They share their thoughts and talk about how the lay Catholic should receive this news. Let's continue to keep our Indigenous brothers and sisters in our prayers. St. Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us!

Additional Resources
- Aboriginal Peoples Fact Sheet for Canada, Nov 2015: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/89-656-x/89-656-x2015001-eng.htm
- Native-Land.ca - Apology from Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, May 30: https://secureservercdn.net/104.238.71.250/30a.492.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Media-Release-KIRS-1.pdf
- Joint statement from Chief Littlechild (former Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations) and Archbishop Richard Smith, Archdiocese of Edmonton, June 4: https://caedm.ca/PastoralScene/entryid/876/video-chief-littlechild-and-archbishop-smiths-statement-on-kamloops-and-reconciliation
- Canadian Catholic Conference of Bishops Statement, June 10: https://www.cccb.ca/announcement/cccb-statement-delegation-to-the-holy-see/
- Archdiocese of Toronto statement from June 3: https://www.archtoronto.org/en/outreach/news/archdiocesan/statement-from-cardinal-thomas-collins-archbishop-of-toronto--re-discovery-of-childrens-remains-at-former-kamloops-residential-school/
- Archdiocese of Vancouver responses and statements: https://rcav.org/first-nations

“Road from Emmaus” Ep019 – Children’s Formation (by two guys who don’t have children)

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 22:53:49 +0000

Andrew and Jason have gotten to the age where they're starting to think about the next stage of their lives--specifically, married life, family life, and bringing up children. In some ways, it's a funny conversation to have because neither of them are even married (yet), but it's also an important conversation. How can we do our best to be examples of holiness, so that our children can become saints? You can hear what they have to say on that on today's episode. Andrew and Jason have gotten to the age where they're starting to think about the next stage of their lives--specifically, married life, family life, and bringing up children. In some ways, it's a funny conversation to have because neither of them are even married (yet), but it's also an important conversation. How can we do our best to be examples of holiness, so that our children can become saints? You can hear what they have to say on that on today's episode.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep018 – When Priests Get Reassigned

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Wed, 26 May 2021 22:55:26 +0000

When priests get assigned to a new parish, go on study or personal leave, or retire, it can be jarring, for the parishioners and for the priest. On this episode, Andrew and Jason talk about what it must be like when priests have to leave their parish, and why it's important for us as laypeople to be able to let go. They touch on the virtue of obedience, too. Remember to keep your priests, deacons, and religious sisters in your prayers! When priests get assigned to a new parish, go on study or personal leave, or retire, it can be jarring, for the parishioners and for the priest. On this episode, Andrew and Jason talk about what it must be like when priests have to leave their parish, and why it's important for us as laypeople to be able to let go. They touch on the virtue of obedience, too. Remember to keep your priests, deacons, and religious sisters in your prayers!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep017 – Revelation According to Andrew Chau

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 17 May 2021 19:52:46 +0000

On Holy Saturday, Andrew was praying with an ancient homily, and he had a revelation of sorts. Andrew and Jason dive into one particular quote within the homily, which was said by Jesus as he brought Adam out of hell. The quote: "Rise, let us leave this place. The enemy led you out of the earthly Paradise. I will not restore you to that Paradise, but will enthrone you in heaven. I forbade you the tree that was only a symbol of life, but see, I who am life itself am now one with you." They talk about the nuts and bolts of how, exactly, Jesus came to defeat and erase the effects of sin. Then they go into what we can do now that Jesus has done the heavy lifting, and how we can participate in salvation by purging our own vices and seeking virtue as we walk through this valley of tears. On Holy Saturday, Andrew was praying with an ancient homily, and he had a revelation of sorts. Andrew and Jason dive into one particular quote within the homily, which was said by Jesus as he brought Adam out of hell. The quote: "Rise, let us leave this place. The enemy led you out of the earthly Paradise. I will not restore you to that Paradise, but will enthrone you in heaven. I forbade you the tree that was only a symbol of life, but see, I who am life itself am now one with you." They talk about the nuts and bolts of how, exactly, Jesus came to defeat and erase the effects of sin. Then they go into what we can do now that Jesus has done the heavy lifting, and how we can participate in salvation by purging our own vices and seeking virtue as we walk through this valley of tears.

“Road from Emmaus” Ep016 – The Source and the Summit

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 16:30:52 +0000

"The Source and the Summit". You've probably heard these words before to describe the core of our Catholic faith, but what does it actually mean? Today, Andrew shares about his revelation on how the Eucharist can be mapped as a parallel to the journey that is our interior life. Andrew and Jason dive into what it truly means to receive Jesus's Body and Blood through the Eucharist. There are some important things to hold in our hearts whenever we find ourselves in front of the Eucharist; may we keep these things prayerfully in our hearts! The video Andrew references by "Breaking In The Habit", on "Do I Have to Confess My Sins to a Priest?": https://youtu.be/PtaGqN2Wm4o "The Source and the Summit". You've probably heard these words before to describe the core of our Catholic faith, but what does it actually mean? Today, Andrew shares about his revelation on how the Eucharist can be mapped as a parallel to the journey that is our interior life. Andrew and Jason dive into what it truly means to receive Jesus's Body and Blood through the Eucharist. There are some important things to hold in our hearts whenever we find ourselves in front of the Eucharist; may we keep these things prayerfully in our hearts! The video Andrew references by "Breaking In The Habit", on "Do I Have to Confess My Sins to a Priest?": https://youtu.be/PtaGqN2Wm4o

“Road from Emmaus” Ep015 – Understanding the Interior Life

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:33:14 +0000

Audrey Assad said a thing a few weeks ago, so Andrew and I start off talking about that. Then we talk about practicing the interior life, and how this is imperative for us to be able to truly be in relationship with God. Without it, the things we do as Catholics can be seen as meaningless. So we try to unpack what the interior life means, using our own journeys and learnings as examples, along with those of the saints. This is being released just before Palm Sunday, so we're praying that you have a blessed Holy Week! Audrey Assad said a thing a few weeks ago, so Andrew and I start off talking about that. Then we talk about practicing the interior life, and how this is imperative for us to be able to truly be in relationship with God. Without it, the things we do as Catholics can be seen as meaningless. So we try to unpack what the interior life means, using our own journeys and learnings as examples, along with those of the saints. This is being released just before Palm Sunday, so we're praying that you have a blessed Holy Week!

“Road from Emmaus” Ep014 – Grief and Suffering with Fr. Raphael Ma CR

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:35:18 +0000

In today's episode, Andrew and Jason bring on their first ever guest, Fr. Raphael Ma CR. They tackle a heavier topic with him as they dive into questions about grief and suffering: Why does God allow suffering into this world? What is the teaching of redemptive suffering? How do we approach grief with someone who is or isn't Catholic? Before unpacking these questions, Fr. Raph CR shares his own experiences with grief: from the perspective of someone who regularly ministers to those who grieve, but also as someone who has gone through his own fair share. -- Resources referred to by Fr. Raph CR throughout the episode: 1) Stephanie Gray blog post that illustrates what God does about suffering (and not just "why suffering"): https://loveunleasheslife.com/blog/2016/3/30/the-day-i-was-stumped-by-stephanie-gray 2) Website on grief - https://whatsyourgrief.com/ 3) Another podcast episode on grief (Erin Kinsella works at Newman U of T) https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s1e4-what-not-to-say In today's episode, Andrew and Jason bring on their first ever guest, Fr. Raphael Ma CR. They tackle a heavier topic with him as they dive into questions about grief and suffering: Why does God allow suffering into this world? What is the teaching of redemptive suffering? How do we approach grief with someone who is or isn't Catholic? Before unpacking these questions, Fr. Raph CR shares his own experiences with grief: from the perspective of someone who regularly ministers to those who grieve, but also as someone who has gone through his own fair share. -- Resources referred to by Fr. Raph CR throughout the episode: 1) Stephanie Gray blog post that illustrates what God does about suffering (and not just "why suffering"): https://loveunleasheslife.com/blog/2016/3/30/the-day-i-was-stumped-by-stephanie-gray 2) Website on grief - https://whatsyourgrief.com/ 3) Another podcast episode on grief (Erin Kinsella works at Newman U of T) https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s1e4-what-not-to-say

“Road from Emmaus” Ep013 – Not Really Ready for Lent

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:37:02 +0000

Today, Andrew and Jason just spend an episode catching up with each other on Lent. They talk about how they prepared for Lent (if they prepared at all), and their thought process behind what they're giving up. Lent isn't just about fasting, though, so they also talk about prayer and almsgiving. Finally, Andrew reflects on how he's taken his faith almost a little too seriously lately, and our need sometimes to recenter our faith on finding joy. Today, Andrew and Jason just spend an episode catching up with each other on Lent. They talk about how they prepared for Lent (if they prepared at all), and their thought process behind what they're giving up. Lent isn't just about fasting, though, so they also talk about prayer and almsgiving. Finally, Andrew reflects on how he's taken his faith almost a little too seriously lately, and our need sometimes to recenter our faith on finding joy.

“Road from Emmaus” – Why Catholicism? (Part 2)

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:00:34 +0000

It's Part 2 of the Road from Emmaus "Why Catholicism?" two-episode mini-series! Last episode, Andrew and Jason tried to answer the questions of "Why do we even believe in religion at all?" And, "Of all the religions in the world, why Christianity?" This time around, they go one level deeper and talk about why they chose Catholicism. They start by sharing their journeys of being cradle Catholics, and then they discuss the importance of Holy Tradition within the Catholic Church. Like the Church, they don't believe in Sola Scriptura, and they talk about that a bit too, and highlight some differences between Protestants and Catholics. They wrap things up by sharing about what they might say to those of us who have friends who've turned away from the Catholic faith. It's Part 2 of the Road from Emmaus "Why Catholicism?" two-episode mini-series! Last episode, Andrew and Jason tried to answer the questions of "Why do we even believe in religion at all?" And, "Of all the religions in the world, why Christianity?" This time around, they go one level deeper and talk about why they chose Catholicism. They start by sharing their journeys of being cradle Catholics, and then they discuss the importance of Holy Tradition within the Catholic Church. Like the Church, they don't believe in Sola Scriptura, and they talk about that a bit too, and highlight some differences between Protestants and Catholics. They wrap things up by sharing about what they might say to those of us who have friends who've turned away from the Catholic faith.

“Road from Emmaus” – Why Catholicism? (Part 1)

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

On today's episode, Andrew and Jason dig into the foundations and fundamentals of their faith life. Why are they Catholic? Before they can answer that question though, it's necessary to take a look at a couple of other questions: Why believe in religion at all? And of all the religions in the world, why Christianity? The first part of a two-episode mini-series, they touch on moral relativism, and how Christianity isn't just about being a good person or following a set of rules; it's being in a relationship with God. They also announce some exciting news off the top--you can now find the Road from Emmaus podcast on Fountain of Love and Life! 04:38 - Encountering the Fountain of Love and Life on the Road from Emmaus 09:10 - "Why religion?" and moral relativism 15:25 - Who are we to judge? What does it mean to have intellectual discourse? 22:49 - Religion provides a structure of consistent thinking 28:43 - Religion is often more than just having good ethics or morals 31:27 - "Why Christianity?": Christianity is more than just good morals 35:29 - God seeks to be in relationship with us 43:15 - C.S. Lewis's thoughts on how Jesus is God, and not just a moral teacher On today's episode, Andrew and Jason dig into the foundations and fundamentals of their faith life. Why are they Catholic? Before they can answer that question though, it's necessary to take a look at a couple of other questions: Why believe in religion at all? And of all the religions in the world, why Christianity? The first part of a two-episode mini-series, they touch on moral relativism, and how Christianity isn't just about being a good person or following a set of rules; it's being in a relationship with God. They also announce some exciting news off the top--you can now find the Road from Emmaus podcast on Fountain of Love and Life! 04:38 - Encountering the Fountain of Love and Life on the Road from Emmaus 09:10 - "Why religion?" and moral relativism 15:25 - Who are we to judge? What does it mean to have intellectual discourse? 22:49 - Religion provides a structure of consistent thinking 28:43 - Religion is often more than just having good ethics or morals 31:27 - "Why Christianity?": Christianity is more than just good morals 35:29 - God seeks to be in relationship with us 43:15 - C.S. Lewis's thoughts on how Jesus is God, and not just a moral teacher

“Road from Emmaus” – “Ave Maria” Means “Hail Mary”, Apparently

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:00:24 +0000

It's a new year, and there's no better way to start it off than in the same way that the Church starts it off -- celebrating our Holy Mother Mary, Mother of God! There's so much richness and beauty to unpack when it comes to Mary and Marian theology; Andrew and Jason could barely stop talking over each other. Using the Joyful Mysteries to keep them on the right track, they try to dive into the story of Mary, and the reflections they each have on her holy "yes" to God, what it might have been like to be the mother of Jesus, and the pain that she had to carry. Praying that 2021 will get off to a blessed start for you! It's a new year, and there's no better way to start it off than in the same way that the Church starts it off -- celebrating our Holy Mother Mary, Mother of God! There's so much richness and beauty to unpack when it comes to Mary and Marian theology; Andrew and Jason could barely stop talking over each other. Using the Joyful Mysteries to keep them on the right track, they try to dive into the story of Mary, and the reflections they each have on her holy "yes" to God, what it might have been like to be the mother of Jesus, and the pain that she had to carry. Praying that 2021 will get off to a blessed start for you!

“Road from Emmaus” Doing An Examen on 2020

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:00:07 +0000

It's been a whirlwind of a year, and looking back at 2020 is no simple task. Our day-to-day lives ground to a halt with the COVID pandemic, but that doesn't mean nothing happened during the year. Andrew and Jason take this last episode of 2020 to look back and do an examen of sorts on the year. What were some highlights from 2020? What did they learn? And above all, how did they bring Jesus into these things? They wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas (but not a "Happy Holidays"!) :) It's been a whirlwind of a year, and looking back at 2020 is no simple task. Our day-to-day lives ground to a halt with the COVID pandemic, but that doesn't mean nothing happened during the year. Andrew and Jason take this last episode of 2020 to look back and do an examen of sorts on the year. What were some highlights from 2020? What did they learn? And above all, how did they bring Jesus into these things? They wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas (but not a "Happy Holidays"!) :)

“Road from Emmaus” Is Jesus Our Buddy?

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 05:00:10 +0000

A big part of being a Christian is understanding that a lot of our faith is relationship-based. God seeks to be in relationship with us, to know us, to be with us. It's a wonderful blessing to be able to recognize that Jesus is our friend. Sometimes, though, we fall into the trap of only thinking of Jesus as a buddy. We forget that He is also a King, that God is our Creator, and that, as much as Jesus walks alongside us, there's kind of still an "order" to the relationship we have with Him. Today, Andrew and Jason try to unpack what it means that Christ is our King. A big part of being a Christian is understanding that a lot of our faith is relationship-based. God seeks to be in relationship with us, to know us, to be with us. It's a wonderful blessing to be able to recognize that Jesus is our friend. Sometimes, though, we fall into the trap of only thinking of Jesus as a buddy. We forget that He is also a King, that God is our Creator, and that, as much as Jesus walks alongside us, there's kind of still an "order" to the relationship we have with Him. Today, Andrew and Jason try to unpack what it means that Christ is our King.

“Road from Emmaus” – God Loves Us, First

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:00:03 +0000

Andrew and Jason talk about something called the primacy of grace. It's a fancy-sounding term that really just refers to how God, as our loving Father and Creator, seeks us. He yearns to be in relationship with us, and He has already done everything to make that happen. On our end, sometimes we think too much about what we need to do, or where we need to go on our journey of faith, when really, we just need to realize that God is already meeting us where we are. He just needs us to open the door to let Him in. Andrew and Jason talk about something called the primacy of grace. It's a fancy-sounding term that really just refers to how God, as our loving Father and Creator, seeks us. He yearns to be in relationship with us, and He has already done everything to make that happen. On our end, sometimes we think too much about what we need to do, or where we need to go on our journey of faith, when really, we just need to realize that God is already meeting us where we are. He just needs us to open the door to let Him in.

“Road from Emmaus” – What Pope Francis Said

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:00:49 +0000

In the last couple weeks, Pope Francis made a few headlines as he talked about civil unions. A lot was said about whether or not the Church had changed her position on same-sex marriage as Catholics and non-Catholics had all kinds of reactions. What exactly did Pope Francis mean when he talked about "civil unions" and a "right to a family" for our homosexual brothers and sisters? What exactly does the Church teach on homosexuality? And how do we navigate these kinds of conversations? Andrew and Jason share about how they unpacked these questions to get some clarity for themselves. -- Articles referenced: Catholic News Agency article (https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/what-did-pope-francis-say-about-civil-unions-a-cna-explainer-57625) Patheos article by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC (https://www.patheos.com/blogs/throughcatholiclenses/2020/10/pope-franciss-words-on-civil-unions-distorted-by-editing/) In the last couple weeks, Pope Francis made a few headlines as he talked about civil unions. A lot was said about whether or not the Church had changed her position on same-sex marriage as Catholics and non-Catholics had all kinds of reactions. What exactly did Pope Francis mean when he talked about "civil unions" and a "right to a family" for our homosexual brothers and sisters? What exactly does the Church teach on homosexuality? And how do we navigate these kinds of conversations? Andrew and Jason share about how they unpacked these questions to get some clarity for themselves. -- Articles referenced: Catholic News Agency article (https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/what-did-pope-francis-say-about-civil-unions-a-cna-explainer-57625) Patheos article by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC (https://www.patheos.com/blogs/throughcatholiclenses/2020/10/pope-franciss-words-on-civil-unions-distorted-by-editing/)

“Road from Emmaus” – Dry

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:00:28 +0000

Andrew and Jason share about the last few weeks and how they've been hit by a bit of spiritual dryness. They talk about what consolation and desolation is, and touch on how to navigate them using the rules of discernment. Jason also talks about... becoming a teacher? Homily referenced by Andrew: https://thejustmeasure.ca/2020/07/12/three-ways-to-receive-blessings/ Andrew and Jason share about the last few weeks and how they've been hit by a bit of spiritual dryness. They talk about what consolation and desolation is, and touch on how to navigate them using the rules of discernment. Jason also talks about... becoming a teacher? Homily referenced by Andrew: https://thejustmeasure.ca/2020/07/12/three-ways-to-receive-blessings/

“Road from Emmaus” – Worldly Attachment

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:41 +0000

Sometimes it's easy to fall into the trap of becoming too attached to the things of this world. That might be material possessions like a TV, or it could be your professional career. It could even be the relationships that you have with your loved ones. On this episode, Andrew and Jason talk about how being called to a relationship with Christ means that all these worldly attachments fall away--not because we're forced to give them up, but because we see that there's nothing better to cling onto than Jesus Himself. Sometimes it's easy to fall into the trap of becoming too attached to the things of this world. That might be material possessions like a TV, or it could be your professional career. It could even be the relationships that you have with your loved ones. On this episode, Andrew and Jason talk about how being called to a relationship with Christ means that all these worldly attachments fall away--not because we're forced to give them up, but because we see that there's nothing better to cling onto than Jesus Himself.

“Road from Emmaus” – Recapping GT20: How It All Worked Out

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:09 +0000

Andrew and Jason spend this episode talking about this year's GT, an annual Labour Day Weekend retreat that has been going on since 1977. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the retreat was held online for the first time in its 43-year history. Andrew and Jason share about their weekend experience, and about the lessons learned over their years of attending the retreat. In the end, things always work out--according to God's plan! Andrew and Jason spend this episode talking about this year's GT, an annual Labour Day Weekend retreat that has been going on since 1977. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the retreat was held online for the first time in its 43-year history. Andrew and Jason share about their weekend experience, and about the lessons learned over their years of attending the retreat. In the end, things always work out--according to God's plan!

“Road from Emmaus” – Math, Marriage, and Discipleship

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:22:07 +0000

On this episode, Andrew and Jason talk about the importance of the Sacrament of Marriage within the Catholic Church, and tackle a couple common questions about the Church's teachings on what marriage is about. Then they zoom out a bit and talk about discipleship, and how that often means giving up the things that we want to do for ourselves. Also, Andrew can't do basic addition while the cat wreaks havoc on the camera. On this episode, Andrew and Jason talk about the importance of the Sacrament of Marriage within the Catholic Church, and tackle a couple common questions about the Church's teachings on what marriage is about. Then they zoom out a bit and talk about discipleship, and how that often means giving up the things that we want to do for ourselves. Also, Andrew can't do basic addition while the cat wreaks havoc on the camera.

“Road from Emmaus” – BE A PRIEST! (Is this the only way to love God?)

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 05:00:09 +0000

Andrew and Jason break some exciting news to kick off their first episode! They talk about vocations, discernment, and how they've tried to pursue the calling that God has set out for each of them. Andrew and Jason break some exciting news to kick off their first episode! They talk about vocations, discernment, and how they've tried to pursue the calling that God has set out for each of them.

“Road from Emmaus” – We’re trying to do a thing

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 05:00:57 +0000

Andrew Chau and Jason Lo introduce their podcast, Road from Emmaus. They talk about why they've decided to start a podcast about their Catholic faith journeys, what the podcast will sound like, and the structure it will follow--the tripod method. Please keep them in your prayers, and they hope you'll come along for the ride! Andrew Chau and Jason Lo introduce their podcast, Road from Emmaus. They talk about why they've decided to start a podcast about their Catholic faith journeys, what the podcast will sound like, and the structure it will follow--the tripod method. Please keep them in your prayers, and they hope you'll come along for the ride!

The Holy Catholic Brew S2E5: Vocational Series #5 – Diocesan Priesthood and the Episcopate, with Thomas Cardinal Collins

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Lay Catholics don’t get to see their bishop very often but I remember when I was growing up, I had always admired my bishop like a familiar father figure but simultaneously felt like he was high above my level. This episode is the fifth of my vocational series, where I ask my guests to pick a song relating to their vocational discernment and to answer these seven simple questions: 1. Please introduce yourself and how we got to know each other. 2. Explain your song of choice and how it relates to your discernment. 3. Please explain your vocation in general and what it means to you. 4. How did you discern your vocation in general? Were there any challenges? 5. Why did you pursue your vocation with this diocese/order/person in particular? 6. How has your faith changed since entering this vocation? 7. If you could advise your 18-year-old self about your vocation, what would you say? One day, I emailed the Archdiocese of Toronto and was absolutely delighted when I got to interview the only bishop I ever remembered having … Thomas Cardinal Collins! Cardinal Collins is a man of deep faith and wisdom and has always felt a strong connection with his priests and bishops. From his high school teacher Fr. John Newstead to the bishops of his home Diocese of Hamilton—Bishop Lloyd Ryan, Bishop Paul Reding, and Auxiliary Bishop Anthony Tonnos—and his bishop in London, John Sherlock. Cardinal Collins was ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Hamilton before being appointed rector of the seminary in London (Ontario), consecrated Bishop of St. Paul (Alberta), Bishop of Edmonton, and finally Archbishop of Toronto. I was surprised by how Cardinal Collins discerned his call to the priesthood and found his assessment of the times and his term as bishop to be very insightful. During COVID-19, the Archdiocese is live-streaming daily and Sunday Masses. You can find their website at https://www.archtoronto.org/. The song you heard in the intro was “Wayfaring Stranger”, by The Quebe Sisters and the song Cardinal Collins chose was the “O God Beyond All Praising”, as performed here by the Villanova Pastoral Musicians. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can drop a comment or question for me to answer in a future episode at theholycatholicbrew@gmail.com. Lay Catholics don’t get to see their bishop very often but I remember when I was growing up, I had always admired my bishop like a familiar father figure but simultaneously felt like he was high above my level. This episode is the fifth of my vocational series, where I ask my guests to pick a song relating to their vocational discernment and to answer these seven simple questions: 1. Please introduce yourself and how we got to know each other. 2. Explain your song of choice and how it relates to your discernment. 3. Please explain your vocation in general and what it means to you. 4. How did you discern your vocation in general? Were there any challenges? 5. Why did you pursue your vocation with this diocese/order/person in particular? 6. How has your faith changed since entering this vocation? 7. If you could advise your 18-year-old self about your vocation, what would you say? One day, I emailed the Archdiocese of Toronto and was absolutely delighted when I got to interview the only bishop I ever remembered having … Thomas Cardinal Collins! Cardinal Collins is a man of deep faith and wisdom and has always felt a strong connection with his priests and bishops. From his high school teacher Fr. John Newstead to the bishops of his home Diocese of Hamilton—Bishop Lloyd Ryan, Bishop Paul Reding, and Auxiliary Bishop Anthony Tonnos—and his bishop in London, John Sherlock. Cardinal Collins was ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Hamilton before being appointed rector of the seminary in London (Ontario), consecrated Bishop of St. Paul (Alberta), Bishop of Edmonton, and finally Archbishop of Toronto. I was surprised by how Cardinal Collins discerned his call to the priesthood and found his assessment of the times and his term as bishop to be very insightful. During COVID-19, the Archdiocese is live-streaming daily and Sunday Masses. You can find their website at https://www.archtoronto.org/. The song you heard in the intro was “Wayfaring Stranger”, by The Quebe Sisters and the song Cardinal Collins chose was the “O God Beyond All Praising”, as performed here by the Villanova Pastoral Musicians. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can drop a comment or question for me to answer in a future episode at theholycatholicbrew@gmail.com.

The Holy Catholic Brew S2E4: Vocational Series #4 – Diocesan and Religious Priesthood, with Fr. Peter Turrone

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:00:36 +0000

You might think that God calls men to become His priests in the same way. But no two vocational stories are ever exactly the same. Were they devout as children? Did they always want to become a priest? Did they ever desire another vocation? Did their peers and family support or dissuade them? You generally don’t get to ask your parish priest these sorts of questions, so let me ask one for you. This episode is the fourth of my vocational series, where I ask my guests to pick a song relating to their vocational discernment and to answer these seven simple questions: 1. Please introduce yourself and how we got to know each other. 2. Explain your song of choice and how it relates to your discernment. 3. Please explain your vocation in general and what it means to you. 4. How did you discern your vocation in general? Were there any challenges? 5. Why did you pursue your vocation with this diocese/order/person in particular? 6. How has your faith changed since entering this vocation? 7. If you could advise your 18-year-old self about your vocation, what would you say? I am really excited about this episode because I get to chat with Fr. Peter Turrone whom I know from my time at the Newman Centre, the Catholic chaplaincy at the University of Toronto. Currently the Pastor and Executive Director there, he grew up Catholic but did not take ownership of his faith until a Confirmation retreat experience drew him to a personal encounter with Christ. After his undergraduate studies at York University, he later earned his neuroscience doctorate at the University of Toronto, where he was active at the Newman Centre. At first, he was ordained a priest in the Consolata Missionaries and sent to proclaim the Gospel in Mongolia. For health reasons, he was then incardinated a priest in the Archdiocese of Toronto and then transferred to the Newman Centre chaplaincy. You can learn more from their website at www.newmantoronto.com. The song you heard in the intro was “Wayfaring Stranger”, by The Quebe Sisters and the song Fr. Peter Turrone chose was “What a Beautiful Name”, by Hillsong Worship. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can drop a comment or question for me to answer in a future episode at theholycatholicbrew@gmail.com. You might think that God calls men to become His priests in the same way. But no two vocational stories are ever exactly the same. Were they devout as children? Did they always want to become a priest? Did they ever desire another vocation? Did their peers and family support or dissuade them? You generally don’t get to ask your parish priest these sorts of questions, so let me ask one for you. This episode is the fourth of my vocational series, where I ask my guests to pick a song relating to their vocational discernment and to answer these seven simple questions: 1. Please introduce yourself and how we got to know each other. 2. Explain your song of choice and how it relates to your discernment. 3. Please explain your vocation in general and what it means to you. 4. How did you discern your vocation in general? Were there any challenges? 5. Why did you pursue your vocation with this diocese/order/person in particular? 6. How has your faith changed since entering this vocation? 7. If you could advise your 18-year-old self about your vocation, what would you say? I am really excited about this episode because I get to chat with Fr. Peter Turrone whom I know from my time at the Newman Centre, the Catholic chaplaincy at the University of Toronto. Currently the Pastor and Executive Director there, he grew up Catholic but did not take ownership of his faith until a Confirmation retreat experience drew him to a personal encounter with Christ. After his undergraduate studies at York University, he later earned his neuroscience doctorate at the University of Toronto, where he was active at the Newman Centre. At first, he was ordained a priest in the Consolata Missionaries and sent to proclaim the Gospel in Mongolia. For health reasons, he was then incardinated a priest in the Archdiocese of Toronto and then transferred to the Newman Centre chaplaincy. You can learn more from their website at www.newmantoronto.com. The song you heard in the intro was “Wayfaring Stranger”, by The Quebe Sisters and the song Fr. Peter Turrone chose was “What a Beautiful Name”, by Hillsong Worship. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can drop a comment or question for me to answer in a future episode at theholycatholicbrew@gmail.com.

The Holy Catholic Brew S2E3: Vocational Series #3 – Religious Sisterhood, with Sr. Mary Grace

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:00:08 +0000

Nowadays, the average Catholic doesn’t get to see many nuns. While they used to run schools and hospitals, these are now secular institutions and we might only catch a glimpse of them assigned to different parishes or at retreats. What is the life of a religious sister like? Do they pray all day in their convents? This episode is the third of my vocational series, where I ask my guests to pick a song relating to their vocational discernment and to answer these seven simple questions: 1. Please introduce yourself and how we got to know each other. 2. Explain your song of choice and how it relates to your discernment. 3. Please explain your vocation in general and what it means to you. 4. How did you discern your vocation in general? Were there any challenges? 5. Why did you pursue your vocation with this diocese/order/person in particular? 6. How has your faith changed since entering this vocation? 7. If you could advise your 18-year-old self about your vocation, what would you say? Listen to me chat with Sr. Mary Grace from the Sisters of Life, whose journey so far has brought her from Australia to New York to Toronto, where she is currently assigned. The Sisters of Life are a female religious order dedicated to protecting human life in our culture and helping women in crisis pregnancies. They also hold retreats for the public. You can find their website at https://sistersoflife.org/. The song you heard in the intro was “Wayfaring Stranger”, by The Quebe Sisters and the song Sr. Mary Grace chose, “I Will Wait”, by Mumford & Sons. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can drop a comment or question for me to answer in a future episode at theholycatholicbrew@gmail.com. Nowadays, the average Catholic doesn’t get to see many nuns. While they used to run schools and hospitals, these are now secular institutions and we might only catch a glimpse of them assigned to different parishes or at retreats. What is the life of a religious sister like? Do they pray all day in their convents? This episode is the third of my vocational series, where I ask my guests to pick a song relating to their vocational discernment and to answer these seven simple questions: 1. Please introduce yourself and how we got to know each other. 2. Explain your song of choice and how it relates to your discernment. 3. Please explain your vocation in general and what it means to you. 4. How did you discern your vocation in general? Were there any challenges? 5. Why did you pursue your vocation with this diocese/order/person in particular? 6. How has your faith changed since entering this vocation? 7. If you could advise your 18-year-old self about your vocation, what would you say? Listen to me chat with Sr. Mary Grace from the Sisters of Life, whose journey so far has brought her from Australia to New York to Toronto, where she is currently assigned. The Sisters of Life are a female religious order dedicated to protecting human life in our culture and helping women in crisis pregnancies. They also hold retreats for the public. You can find their website at https://sistersoflife.org/. The song you heard in the intro was “Wayfaring Stranger”, by The Quebe Sisters and the song Sr. Mary Grace chose, “I Will Wait”, by Mumford & Sons. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can drop a comment or question for me to answer in a future episode at theholycatholicbrew@gmail.com.

The Holy Catholic Brew S2E2 – Vocational Series #2 – Permanent Diaconate, with Deacon mark Neugebauer Vocational Series #2 – Permanent Diaconate, with Deacon mark Neugebauer

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:00:21 +0000

Deacons have always been a mystery to me – they are married and sometimes have secular jobs outside of their work in the parish but they also help out with a lot of church duties, and even give homilies. Are they closer to lay people or consecrated religious? This episode is the second of my vocational series, where I ask my guests to pick a song relating to their vocational discernment and to answer these seven simple questions: 1. Please introduce yourself and how we got to know each other. 2. Explain your song of choice and how it relates to your discernment. 3. Please explain your vocation in general and what it means to you. 4. How did you discern your vocation in general? Were there any challenges? 5. Why did you pursue your vocation with this diocese/order/person in particular? 6. How has your faith changed since entering this vocation? 7. If you could advise your 18-year-old self about your vocation, what would you say? Listen to me chat with Deacon Mark Neugebauer, whose epic faith journey has included stops at Conservative Judaism, Messianic Judaism, and Evangelical Protestantism on his way home in the Catholic Church. He is currently the Deacon at Blessed Trinity Parish in the Archdiocese of Toronto and formerly worked as an elementary school teacher before being recommended by his parish to become a permanent deacon. The song you heard in the intro was “Wayfaring Stranger”, by The Quebe Sisters and the song Deacon Mark picked was the hymn “It Is Well With My Soul” (I picked the version by Anthem Lights). If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can drop a comment or question for me to answer in a future episode at theholycatholicbrew@gmail.com. Deacons have always been a mystery to me – they are married and sometimes have secular jobs outside of their work in the parish but they also help out with a lot of church duties, and even give homilies. Are they closer to lay people or consecrated religious? This episode is the second of my vocational series, where I ask my guests to pick a song relating to their vocational discernment and to answer these seven simple questions: 1. Please introduce yourself and how we got to know each other. 2. Explain your song of choice and how it relates to your discernment. 3. Please explain your vocation in general and what it means to you. 4. How did you discern your vocation in general? Were there any challenges? 5. Why did you pursue your vocation with this diocese/order/person in particular? 6. How has your faith changed since entering this vocation? 7. If you could advise your 18-year-old self about your vocation, what would you say? Listen to me chat with Deacon Mark Neugebauer, whose epic faith journey has included stops at Conservative Judaism, Messianic Judaism, and Evangelical Protestantism on his way home in the Catholic Church. He is currently the Deacon at Blessed Trinity Parish in the Archdiocese of Toronto and formerly worked as an elementary school teacher before being recommended by his parish to become a permanent deacon. The song you heard in the intro was “Wayfaring Stranger”, by The Quebe Sisters and the song Deacon Mark picked was the hymn “It Is Well With My Soul” (I picked the version by Anthem Lights). If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can drop a comment or question for me to answer in a future episode at theholycatholicbrew@gmail.com.

The Holy Catholic Brew S2E1 – Vocational Series #1 : Consecrated Virginity, with Erin Kinsella Vocational Series #1 : Consecrated Virginity, with Erin Kinsella

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 04:00:20 +0000

Husband, Wife, Monk, Friar, Sister, Father, and … Consecrated Virgin? If you’re like me, you have never heard of Consecrated Virginity before as a vocation in the Catholic Church. But this vocation’s history stretches back to the early days of the Church and is being revived in recent years. This episode is the first of my vocational series, where I ask my guests to pick a song relating to their vocational discernment and to answer these seven simple questions: 1. Please introduce yourself and how we got to know each other. 2. Explain your song of choice and how it relates to your discernment. 3. Please explain your vocation in general and what it means to you. 4. How did you discern your vocation with this diocese/order/person in particular? Were there any challenges? 5. Why did you pursue your vocation with this diocese/order/person in particular? 6. How has your faith changed since entering this vocation? 7. If you could advise your 18-year-old self about your vocation, what would you say? Listen to me chat with Erin Kinsella, the Directory of Campus Ministry at the University of Toronto’s Newman Centre, as we learn about her conversion, her early years, and how she discerned Consecrated Virginity at the Archdiocese of Toronto. The song you heard in the intro was “Wayfaring Stranger”, by The Quebe Sisters and the song Erin picked was “Halo”, by Beyoncé. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can drop a comment or question for me to answer in a future episode at theholycatholicbrew@gmail.com. Husband, Wife, Monk, Friar, Sister, Father, and … Consecrated Virgin? If you’re like me, you have never heard of Consecrated Virginity before as a vocation in the Catholic Church. But this vocation’s history stretches back to the early days of the Church and is being revived in recent years. This episode is the first of my vocational series, where I ask my guests to pick a song relating to their vocational discernment and to answer these seven simple questions: 1. Please introduce yourself and how we got to know each other. 2. Explain your song of choice and how it relates to your discernment. 3. Please explain your vocation in general and what it means to you. 4. How did you discern your vocation with this diocese/order/person in particular? Were there any challenges? 5. Why did you pursue your vocation with this diocese/order/person in particular? 6. How has your faith changed since entering this vocation? 7. If you could advise your 18-year-old self about your vocation, what would you say? Listen to me chat with Erin Kinsella, the Directory of Campus Ministry at the University of Toronto’s Newman Centre, as we learn about her conversion, her early years, and how she discerned Consecrated Virginity at the Archdiocese of Toronto. The song you heard in the intro was “Wayfaring Stranger”, by The Quebe Sisters and the song Erin picked was “Halo”, by Beyoncé. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can drop a comment or question for me to answer in a future episode at theholycatholicbrew@gmail.com.

The Holy Catholic Brew S2E0 – New Season! New Season!

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:07:44 +0000

We’re back to Ordinary Time again and it’s time for a new season! Among the new changes, Lyndon will be the sole host going forward and has found a job. There will also be more interviews and reflections from reading material and prayer. Episodes will be more varied and sporadic this time, so check for updates from time to time. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share us with them wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can drop a comment or question for me to answer in a future episode at theholycatholicbrew@gmail.com. We’re back to Ordinary Time again and it’s time for a new season! Among the new changes, Lyndon will be the sole host going forward and has found a job. There will also be more interviews and reflections from reading material and prayer. Episodes will be more varied and sporadic this time, so check for updates from time to time. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share us with them wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can drop a comment or question for me to answer in a future episode at theholycatholicbrew@gmail.com.

L&L Coffee House Ep4 – WYD 2019 Panama Sharing – Grace (3)

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:01:37 +0000

Grace continues to share with us what she has encountered and what she has learned from her Panama WYD experience. Grace continues to share with us what she has encountered and what she has learned from her Panama WYD experience.

L&L Coffee House Ep3 – WYD 2019 Panama Sharing – Grace (2)

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 18:06:26 +0000

As Grace has arrived at Panama City without much expectation, what did she encounter in the World Youth Day week? What is her most memorable moment? As Grace has arrived at Panama City without much expectation, what did she encounter in the World Youth Day week? What is her most memorable moment?

L&L Coffee House Ep2 – WYD 2019 Panama Sharing – Grace (1)

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:21:06 +0000

How did Grace get on her journey to Panama City in early 2019 to attend the 16th World Youth Day. How did Grace get on her journey to Panama City in early 2019 to attend the 16th World Youth Day.

The Holy Catholic Brew S1E11 – Ohana means Family. Family means …

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Thu, 23 May 2019 18:01:56 +0000

Nobody gets left behind or forgotten. We can’t pick our families and neither can our families pick us, but we learn our most important life lessons within the context of our families: the way we approach work, the way we find meaning in our experiences, the way we look for love, even the way we see God. This episode, Lyndon shares some personal stories about the way his family has affected his life and faith. It will also be the last episode of the first season of The Holy Catholic Brew and when we resume with the second season, we will be featuring some guest interviews to chat about the way their vocations have shaped their faith. Thank you all for tuning in and see you soon!

The song you heard in the intro and outro was “Roll Away Your Stone” and “Awake My Soul”, both by Mumford and Sons, and the song in the middle was “Childhood Goodbye” by Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear; the transition music was by Podington Bear. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share with them wherever you listen to your podcasts!

L&L Coffee House Ep1 – Homecoming journey – Chammi Homecoming journey – Chammi

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 14 May 2019 17:48:01 +0000

How a university student finds her way "home" to where she truly belongs. A homecoming journey that transform her life. Join us for our conversation with Chammi at L&L Coffee House. How a university student finds her way "home" to where she truly belongs. A homecoming journey that transform her life. Join us for our conversation with Chammi at L&L Coffee House.

The Holy Catholic Brew S1E10 – Fruit, Glorious Fruit!

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 06 May 2019 13:52:01 +0000

It’s Eastertide (or Easter Season, Easter Time, whatever you prefer) already, and now we are entering the 50-day waiting period for the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. If you’re like me, Pentecost is just the time when the Holy Spirit lands on the Apostles as FIRE! Pretty cool, but what significance does it have to you and me when we don’t see awesome stuff like that happen to us? In this episode, Lyndon reflects on the theme of fruits in the Old and New Testaments, how that relates to the Mosaic Law, the ancient Jewish practice of offering first-fruits, and links it to Pentecost. Sit back, relax, and enjoy some fruits as you listen to this podcast … it’ll be a long one.

The song you heard in the intro and outro was “Roll Away Your Stone” and “Awake My Soul”, both by Mumford and Sons, the themed song today was “The Fruit of the Spirit”, by Uncle Charlie; the transition music was by Podington Bear and the music for the Scriptural readings was by Michael Levy. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share us with them wherever you listen to your podcasts!

The Holy Catholic Brew S1E9 – Pass Over The Passion

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:06:57 +0000

Holy Week and Easter are already upon us … can you believe Lent is over already? In this episode, Lyndon explains (very excitedly) some stuff that he’s read about (accuracy is not guaranteed) the Old Testament and the often overlooked connections to Jesus, His Passion, and Resurrection. We’ve often heard of Jesus of Nazareth being a Jew, but how does the Jewish experience change the way we should view and worship “The King of the Jews”? If you have the focus to sit through this (admittedly rather dense) episode, you’ll hear about the Exodus from Egypt, the Passover meal, the Eucharist, and what Jesus rising from the dead means for us today.

The song you heard in the intro and outro was “Roll Away Your Stone” and “Awake My Soul”, both by Mumford and Sons, and the song in the middle was “Ma Nishtana” by Micha Gamerman; the transition music was by Broken Elegance. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share us with them wherever you listen to your podcasts!

The Holy Catholic Brew S1E8 – Beyond the Retreat High

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 04:01:07 +0000

In this episode, Lyndon and Jeremy chat about retreats! We talk about what the purpose of a retreat is, what kinds there are, and share some personal stories about how retreats have shaped our faith lives and the things that we’ve struggled with. We also chat about the “retreat high” that a lot of Catholic youths mistakenly desire from retreats and which we argue is the wrong mindset to have. Why? Well, listen to our episode and find out!

The song you heard in the intro and outro was “Roll Away Your Stone” and “Awake My Soul”, both by Mumford and Sons, and the song in the middle was “Train to Nowhere” by Savoy Brown; the transition music was by Broke for Free. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share us with them wherever you listen to your podcasts!

The Holy Catholic Brew S1E7 – Because God Tells Me So, Part 2

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 04:00:44 +0000

In this episode, Lyndon and Jeremy chat about discernment again, but this time taking a more structured approach. We talk about what discernment is, how it’s different from just taking care of your responsibilities well from a secular point of view, how it’s nothing to be scared of, and that discernment needs to be done in the context of a relationship with God, and not done by trying to discover a secret list of rules from God.

The song you heard in the intro and outro was “Roll Away Your Stone” and “Awake My Soul”, both by Mumford and Sons, and the song in the middle was “Dance with Who Brung Ya” by The Western Swing Authority; the transition music was by Jahzzar. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share us with them wherever you listen to your podcasts!

The Holy Catholic Brew S1E6 – Because God Tells Me So, Part 1

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 21:23:44 +0000

In this episode, Lyndon and Jeremy chat about how doing the will of God is REALLY different from what secular society thinks, even what Chinese society thinks. Just being a nice person who works hard to get a good job and raise a good family isn’t enough – there are tons of people already like that outside the Church. We also talk about why God doesn’t just talk to us audibly (that would make things soooo much easier) and why He permitted the Catholic Faith to enter China so late – was He playing favourites?

The song you heard in the intro and outro was “Roll Away Your Stone” and “Awake My Soul”, both by Mumford and Sons, and the song in the middle was “All My Days” by Alexi Murdoch; the transition music was by Broke For Free. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share us with them wherever you listen to your podcasts!

The Holy Catholic Brew S1 E5 – That “Earlier Incident”

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 04:01:10 +0000

In this episode, Lyndon talks about the recent suicide at the University of Toronto and reflects on what he sees as the dehumanizing bureaucracy with which our institutions deal with human lives and try to avoid bad publicity (although he might just be plain mistaken … who knows?). He also reflects on practical steps that we as Christians can personally take to revive a civilization of love.

CBC article on the incident: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/university-toronto-suicide-campus-1.5061809

University of Toronto student article on the situation: https://thevarsity.ca/2019/03/18/u-of-t-acknowledges-death-at-bahen-centre-police-deem-incident-non-suspicious/

The song you heard in the intro and outro was “Roll Away Your Stone” and “Awake My Soul”, both by Mumford and Sons, and the song in the middle was “Angel Island” by The Brother Brothers. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share us with them wherever you listen to your podcasts!

The Holy Catholic Brew S1 E4 – Loving the Giver or the Gifts?

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 04:01:44 +0000

In this episode, Lyndon talks about we tend to mix up our gifts with the person who gave them. Hmm, do I like the video game console that Mom and Dad gave me, or Mom and Dad? How do we get a proper perspective on things and people this Lent?

The song you heard in the intro and outro was “Roll Away Your Stone” and “Awake My Soul”, both by Mumford and Sons, and the song in the middle was “I Feel Fine” by The Beatles and the transition music was by Jahzzar. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share us with them wherever you listen to your podcasts!

The Holy Catholic Brew S1 E3 – Pray Your Troubles Away

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:01:29 +0000

In this episode, Lyndon and Jeremy talk about prayer. The thing that you do while kneeling and saying some memorized words to God? Is it? Well, listen to this episode and hear from a man studying for the Catholic priesthood himself to find out yourself. We’ll be talking about what it means to pray, our personal experience of prayer and some common misconceptions that people have about prayer.

For those of you with bad memory (no worries), here are the four tips that Jeremy gave on prayer:

Personal prayer can look different from the way other people prayer … and that’s ok, but some public prayers (like the Mass) are non-negotiable
Start praying with bits and pieces at a time
Consistently showing up to pray is more important than the quality
If you’re distracted in prayer, let that be your prayer to God

The song you heard in the intro and outro was “Roll Away Your Stone” and “Awake My Soul”, both by Mumford and Sons; the song in the middle was “Oh Daddy” by Fleetwood Mac and the transition music was by Jahzzar. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share us with them wherever you listen to your podcasts!

The Holy Catholic Brew S1 E2 – The Church of Fakes and Clichés

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:00:18 +0000

In this episode, Lyndon talks about how he used to be repulsed by Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular because of the image that he had of faith from the surrounding culture. What happens when humans are made for meaning and purpose in life but don’t find it from their image of Christianity or from the consumerist culture? Does the Church have an adequate response to the messiness of life?

The song you heard in the intro and outro was “Roll Away Your Stone” and “Awake My Soul”, both by Mumford and Sons, and the song in the middle was “Leper Messiah” by Metallica. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share us with them wherever you listen to your podcasts!

The Holy Catholic Brew S1 E1 – Not Just for Old Grannies

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 19:53:21 +0000

This is the first episode of our new podcast, The Holy Catholic Brew! In this episode, Jeremy and Lyndon talk about how the podcast started, the meaning of the name, who we are, how we met, and how we approached the faith and God.

Throughout the conversation, we mentioned lots of acronymous groups that we joined at one point or another. So you can keep up with them, here’s a handy list:

UTCCC = University of Toronto Chinese Catholic Community: https://utccc.wordpress.com/

St. Agnes Parish = St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Catholic Church: https://stagneskouyingtsao.archtoronto.org/

YOSAC = Youth Of St. Agnes Church: https://stagneskouyingtsao.archtoronto.org/Ministries/youth-ministries/yosac

GT = Ga Tung = Eastern Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp: https://eccclc.ca/

Newman Centre Toronto: https://www.newmantoronto.com/

The song you heard in the intro and outro was “Roll Away Your Stone” and “Awake My Soul”, both by Mumford and Sons. If you have any friends and family that you think would like this podcast, please share us with them wherever you listen to your podcasts!

Singing Praise Ep 2 – Oceans

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 05:00:02 +0000

Love and Life first English program – Singing Praise series : Ep2

Singing Praise Ep 1 – Lord I Need You

feed@fll.cc (FLL radio team) — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:09:10 +0000

Love and Life first English program – Singing Praise series.