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Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their discussion on how to teach children the virtue of resilience. They address the idea of the &ldquo;perfect parent&rdquo; sharing the impact of acknowledging our imperfections as parents, learning from mistakes, and modeling resilience and accountability for our children. Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Maria - I'm a mother of a 2-year-old. The doctor said they want to do a test for autism because they saw some delays in development. How am I supposed to handle this? (17:30)</li> <li>Kelly - What do you think about kids who are high functioning special needs and need to be protected more, in regards to resilience? He's 19 years old. (23:56)</li> <li>Chris - I have a 6-year-old daughter who gets upset easily. What is the best way to handle this? (27:52)</li> <li>John - What helps with peace within the family is the Novena to the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Mother. (35:11)</li> <li>Jeanie - I think that encouraging the 6-year-old to ignore her siblings is a bad idea. (38:51)</li> <li>Mary - How should I approach a situation when I see a child&rsquo;s caregiver raise them in an inappropriate way? (41:32)</li> </ul> Resources: Relevant Radio Dad&rsquo;s Pack <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/merch/products/dads-pack">https://relevantradio.store/collections/merch/products/dads-pack</a> Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a>

Teaching your children resilience (Part 2)

Doug unpacks the qualities of a good husband. He stresses the importance of a wife&rsquo;s primary place in her husband&rsquo;s life, husbands being emotionally available, mutual love, and respect. Doug also unpacks the 5 intimacies in marriage. How do you honor your father and mother and still honor your wife and children? Doug answers this email question reminding the listener that it is important to protect your wife physically, emotionally and spiritually from everyone. This does not mean you disown your parents but that the wife comes first before everything else Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>David - What's the best way to find a good marriage therapist?</li> <li>Connie - My husband has to go to California once in a while for work. He doesn't want to tell me when he's coming back and now he hasn't talked to me in five days.</li> <li>Mario - My girlfriend lives with her parents and her son from a previous relationship. They're a higher priority than me and we all live together. What should I do?</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; Catholic Therapists <a href="https://www.catholictherapists.com/">https://www.catholictherapists.com/</a> &nbsp; Catholic Psychotherapy <a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a> &nbsp; The Bible and Marriage: The Two Shall Become One Flesh <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-bible-and-marriage-the-two-shall-become-one-flesh-a-catholic-biblical-theology-of-the-sacraments/">https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-bible-and-marriage-the-two-shall-become-one-flesh-a-catholic-biblical-theology-of-the-sacraments/</a>

Qualities of a good husband

Carlos grew up in an extremely poor family and was an active member of the Communist Youth organization before the Spanish Civil War. He was a political prisoner of the Franco regime and served in the Spanish Foreign Legion. He worked in a fish shop and eventually started a fish shop of his own. After his conversion and joining Opus Dei, he dedicated much of his energy to trying to improve the lives of local gypsies (as people called them then) and illiterate coal miners.
Resources to learn more about Carlos Martínez:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://unagregadodelopusdei.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">A website created by his friends in Oviedo</a> (in Spanish).</li>
 <li>Íniguez Herrero, José Antonio, and Pablo Alvarez Valbuena. Carlos Martínez, pescadero. Un revolucionario que se encontró con Dios. Madrid: Palabra, 2011 (in Spanish, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/8498405491" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amazon</a>).</li>
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For more information about Opus Dei or to inquire about Opus Dei activities in your area, visit <a href="https://opusdei.org/">⁠www.opusdei.org⁠</a>.
You can buy the book &quot;Encounters: Finding God in All Walks of Life&quot; from <a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/encounters">⁠Scepter Publishers⁠</a> or on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/159417511X">⁠Amazon⁠</a>.

Carlos Martínez: Fish Seller

A meditation preached on April 1, 2024 by Fr. Eric Nicolai at Serra House in Toronto. Serra House accommodates seminarians for the Archdiocese of Toronto in the initial stage of formation.
Music: A. Vivaldi_ Nisi Dominus, RV 608 - IV. Cum dederit (128 kbps)

Lord, Build my House

The Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, honoring the dogma that Mary was conceived without Original Sin.In this podcast, Fr. Eric Nicolai reflects on the joy of this great solemnity in which we are encouraged to pray for an increase in our docility to the work of the Holy Spirit so that we may turn away from sin and allow the Lord to work through us as we work to build up the Kingdom of God.Fr. Eric explains: “Even though we have sin, even though we have rebellion, even though we have those things that lead us away from God, the Lord can transform us nevertheless, and with Our Lady’s intercession, can truly make us into the saints that the world needs today, that the Church needs today, and that we truly want to become.” [ <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Transcript-Transformed-by-Grace.pdf'>Transcript</a> ] [ <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdon49hTUfE'>ASL Interpretation</a> ] <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Transformed by Grace: The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

"I love the freedom of others," said St. Josemaría, "yours, that of the person passing by right now on the street, because if I didn't love it, I couldn't defend mine. But that's not the main reason. The main reason is this: that Christ died on the Cross to give us freedom, so that we could live in the freedom and glory of the children of God." 
 St. Josemaría Escrivá referred to himself as the "Last of the Romantics," and under this title Mariano Fazio portrays the founder of Opus Dei as a passionate defender of freedom. As he does so, Fazio offers an orderly, clear, and attractive presentation of many of St. Josemaría's key teachings. These teachings will challenge his readers and hopefully awaken in them the same love of freedom that St. Josemaría bore in his heart. "Don't let me be 'the last of the romantics,'" he would say. "This is Christian romanticism: to love the freedom of others, with love and affection."

Last of the Romantics

In this episode, Jim Tierney discusses idols that dads should on guard against worshiping and practical ways that we can grow in the virtue of detachment.


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Episode 33: Dads, Detachment, and COVID-19

Today on the podcast…  Fr. Peter Armenio, a priest of Opus Dei, invites us to reflect on why God is called “the Word” and why the humanity of Jesus Christ is such a unique and shocking truth of Christianity.  <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

The Humanity of Jesus

Monica Hinderer joins Doug sharing more ways to show your children that you love them. Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Norma - I have a 2-year-old grandson who kicks me a lot. What should I do to stop this? Time outs don't work. (19:18)</li> <li>Michelle - I don't agree with them on authoritative parents. My dad was a battalion fire chief (25:40)</li> <li>Thomas - In 1 Timothy it elaborates that parents should not antagonize their kids. (31:55)</li> <li>Thomas - How do you know you are ready to date after a breakup? (35:32)</li> </ul> Resources: &nbsp; Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a> &nbsp; Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> &nbsp; Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a> &nbsp; Showing your children that you love them <ol> <li>Enforce rules to guide children.</li> <li>Expect them to be responsible.</li> <li>Invest time in your child to show you enjoy togetherness.</li> <li>Create routine.</li> </ol>

Show them you love them

#10MinuteswithJesus

** Put yourself in the presence of God. Try talking to Him.
** 10 minutes are 10 minutes. Even if you can get distracted, reach the end.
** Be constant. The Holy Spirit acts "on low heat" and requires perseverance.

10-Minute audio to help you pray.
Daily sparks to ignite prayer: a passage from the gospel, an idea, an anecdote and a priest who speaks with you and the Lord, inviting you to share your intimacy with God.
Find your moment, consider you are in His presence and click play.

01-01-26 Mary, our hope (GJ)

This episode of The Dad Project is the first in a two-part series on dads' role in the sexual education of children.  In Episode 1, Dr. Patrick Fagan encourages dads to take the lead, particularly in the sexual education of boys.


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Episode 12: Sexual Education, Part 1

Coached by Joan of Arc book is a dialogue between the reader and Joan of Arc, the woman Mark Twain called "easily and by far the most extraordinary person the human race has ever produced." 
As we explore her virtue-infused life, this astonishingly modern woman takes us by the hand, coaches us, whispers wise advice and lessons in noble leadership in our ear. Far from being anachronistic, her way of life and virtuous example is eternally new, for she follows precepts that are above human weakness. 
Joan is for all of us – men and women of today, living and working in the midst of the world. She is for us all a coach, a mother, and an excellent teacher of the elevated, virtuous, and courageous life.

Coached By Joan of Arc: Lessons in Virtuous Leadership

14-02-26 On the Road (WJ)

Are you looking to be a better husband? From making your wife laugh, to showing your wife you love her in a meaningful way, Doug unpacks 11 ideas for husbands to make their wives feel well loved. Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Bree - I love the list that you gave. This could also be applied for a wife to a husband. I struggle with procrastination. My husband is early to everything. (43:10)</li> </ul> Resources: Catholic Psychotherapy <a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a> Catholic Therapists <a href="https://www.catholictherapists.com/">https://www.catholictherapists.com/</a> Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> &nbsp; Ideas to make your wife feel well loved <ol> <li>Show your love in a meaningful way.</li> <li>Never stop making your wife laugh.</li> <li>Listen without trying to fix it.</li> <li>Pitch in without being asked.</li> <li>Keep the romance alive in small ways.</li> <li>Treat your wife like a priority and not an afterthought.</li> <li>Respect your wife&rsquo;s opinion even if you don&rsquo;t agree.</li> <li>Support your wife&rsquo;s dreams and goals.</li> <li>Apologize sincerely when you make a mistake.</li> <li>Protect your wife&rsquo;s peace, not just her safety.</li> <li>Never stop showing your wife gratitude.</li> </ol>

Making your wife feel well loved

A guide is a welcome addition on most any journey. So it is with the greatest of all journeys: the journey to God. One of the Church's most long-standing and fruitful traditions, spiritual direction is an instrument of God's glory in the world. The act of clearing the way for the Holy Spirit is a delicate yet challenging matter, and one that requires humility, patience, and charity, among other virtues. 
Through Wind and Waves: On Being a Spiritual Guide is a guidebook for those undertaking this important work. It offers wisdom for both the supernatural and the practical elements of spiritual direction. It shows that being a spiritual guide is not simply a matter of prayer and meditation, but one of a firm interior life, genuine friendship, and the daily realities of living one's life for the Lord. That life will be marked by adventure, since every soul is unique and is led by the Spirit to blaze new paths to holiness. 
 Filled with wisdom from the saints, as well as Jesus' words in the Gospels, Through Wind and Waves is a valuable resource for those called to lead others into the safe harbor of God's love.

Through Wind and Waves: On Being a Spiritual Guide

Are these the tough years? What happens when married life becomes boring? What happens when a husband doesn&rsquo;t provide enough financial support for his wife? You be the therapist! Callers weigh in and Doug shares his advice on what to do in these situations. Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Sue - The couple in the first situation should make sure to have a date night every week. It&rsquo;s also a good thing for the couple to write a gratitude list every day. (18:32)</li> <li>Olivia - When things are so stressful and you need time alone, you should get up earlier together and spend time with God. (23:20)</li> <li>Michelle - Take a look at finances, and figure out why both are working. (25:19)</li> <li>Joanne - One of the greatest indicators of a successful marriage is for a man to part with his money and provide for his wife. (30:59)</li> <li>Elizabeth - Case 1: They just need to mix it up a little and connect to other people in similar life circumstances. Case 2: I would say that the wife needs to reach out to her husband's family members (36:32)</li> <li>David - Nothing is 50/50 when the priest announces the couple is one. (45:24)</li> </ul> Resources: Relevant Radio Dad&rsquo;s Pack <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/merch/products/dads-pack">https://relevantradio.store/collections/merch/products/dads-pack</a> Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a>

Gratitude leads to a happy marriage

In this podcast, Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on the profound role for Our Lady in our lives as Christians and our need “to embrace Our Lady to remind her of how much we love her.” He especially reflects on the meaning and devotion to the Holy Rosary and how it is an expression we can you use to repeat our love for Our Lady “again and again and again.”As St. Josemaria Escriva wrote: “Today as in other times, the rosary must be a powerful weapon, to enable us to win in our interior struggle and to help all souls. Exalt holy Mary with your tongue: God asks you for reparation, and for praise from your lips. May you always want to know how to spread peace and happiness throughout the world, through this beautiful devotion to our Lady, and through your watchful love.” <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/To-Jesus-Through-Mary.pdf'>View Transcript</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/podcasts/podcast-to-jesus-through-mary-2'>Visit Show Page</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

To Jesus Through Mary (Rebroadcast)

A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai on October 9, 2023 at Ernescliff College in Toronto.
Psalm 116, 12-13 sings: What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord.
What a question. What can I render to the Lord, for all that he has really given me? For all he has done? The psalmist feels indebted to God and he resolves to repay him by an act of worship. Regardless of what we do and think today, somewhere there has to be a deep vow of gratitude, of thanksgiving. An openness to acknowledge all that I have really received in my life, in my vocation, my limbs, my sight, but even my suffering, my pain, my tiresome work, because the Lord God has given it all meaning. That the blows we receive in life &quot;are necessary to hack away what is superfluous from the huge block of marble.&quot; Like what happened to Michelangelo when he sculpted the David.
Music: Carlos Gardel, Soledad, arranged for guitar by Bert Alink.
Thumbnail: Etty Hillesum 1939.

Building the Foundations of Thanksgiving

Are you having trouble making a decision or knowing what God's will is? This passage from Jacques Philippe's Searching for and Maintaining Peace will give you some helpful tips on making decisions when you feel restless.

Unrest in Decisions - Searching for and Maintaining Peace

Jim and Maureen Otremba join Doug to discuss their Banquet of Love Program, a 12-part course that helps you make practical connections between the Eucharist and your marriage. They discuss the 8 intimacies of the Eucharist and how they relate to marriage.   Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>   The Center for Family Counseling <a href="https://www.thecenterforfamilycounseling.com">https://www.thecenterforfamilycounseling.com</a>   Banquet of Love program <a href="https://banquetoflove.org/">https://banquetoflove.org/</a> Use code 30 OFF for discount

The 8 Intimacies of the Eucharist

Courtney Brown joins Doug to discuss how to pass on the major themes of the Theology of the Body to junior high aged children. &nbsp; &nbsp; Resources: Ruah Woods Institute <a href="https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/">https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/</a>

Arming our Children with the Truth

In this podcast on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr. Javier del Castillo revisits the dogma of the Assumption, shares St. Josemaria’s devotion to Our Lady, and explains how we too can participate in the Assumption. What you’ll hear: 0:30 – On the Dogma of the Assumption as proclaimed by Pope Pius XII on November 1st, 1950. 2:50 – On the two artistic “scenes” of the Assumption 4:35 – St. Josemaria’s insights into the Assumption and the radiant beauty of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:50 – Why St. Josemaria was so fond of our Lady of the Assumption when he was a child 9:30 – What we are really celebrating on the Feast of the Assumption 12:40 – How Mary’s Fiat brought heaven to earth and the Assumption brings earth to heaven 16:50 – How do we bring heaven to earth, so that we might be brought to heaven? 23:25 – How, on the Feast of the Assumption in 1951, St. Josemaria went on the pilgrimage to Loretto to consecrate Opus Dei to Our Lady 25:55 – How we can participate in the Assumption <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

The Assumption Of Mary

Brave Leader, Big Heart: St. John Henry Newman's Adventures invites young readers to meet this new saint. Far from being a distant academic, he was a happy child, a thoughtful young man, a warm friend, and an affectionate brother. With his pen, he helped start a movement that would change lives. As a Catholic priest, his courage and warmth led many to seek his guidance. His heart can still speak to hearts today.

Brave Leader, Big Heart

"If we truly want to serve mankind and the world, and thereby fulfill our Lord's command, we must love God first. For only in this love and through this love will our service to others—love shown in deeds—be able to imitate the incomparable grandeur of Christ's heart." These words by Fr. Ocáriz, sum up the wisdom of this assemblage of his thoughts on God's love for mankind and our love for God—of  which we cannot have too much. Indeed, he states, "to sin by having too much charity, or too much faith and hope, is strictly speaking impossible." As he juxtaposes secularization and the worship of Man with virtue, justice, and Christian fraternity, Fr. Ocáriz pulls together a complete and sustaining testimonial of true human greatness found only through the ardent desire and fervent action of loving God and Neighbor, as Christ's heart desires of us all.

Love In Action: Loving God and Neighbor, A Twofold Commandment

This Advent reflection centers on the theological virtue of hope, emphasizing that true hope is rooted not in human success or temporary achievements but in the unwavering love of God. Fr. Luke Mata contrasts divine hope with fleeting worldly hopes, encouraging listeners to rely on God’s grace rather than their own strength. Through Scripture, stories, and references to Pope Benedict’s encyclical Spe Salvi, Fr. Luke calls believers to deepen their hope in God’s promise of eternal life, avoid the pitfalls of presumption and despair, and share this hope with a world in need of light and meaning.

Advent and the Virtue of Hope

Opening

Preface

Book 1, Chapter 1

Book 1, Chapter 2

Book 1, Chapter 3

Book 1, Chapter 4

Book 1, Chapter 5

Book 1, Chapter 6

Book 1, Chapter 7

Book 1, Chapter 8

Book 2, Chapter 1

Book 2, Chapter 2

Book 2, Chapter 3

Book 2, Chapter 4

Book 2, Chapter 5

Book 2, Chapter 6

Book 2, Chapter 7

Book 2, Chapter 8

Appendix

Closing

"No one has greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." &ndash;John 15:13 What does it mean to live friendship as a Christian? In a culture of fleeting connections and digital noise,&nbsp;The Company We Keep&nbsp;offers a compelling return to the wisdom of Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas, the Gospel, and Christian tradition to rediscover the lost art and meaning of true friendship as a vital part of holiness and disicpleship. Catholic philosopher Michael Pakaluk invites readers to see friendship not as optional, but essential: a moral, spiritual, and deeply human bond that reflects our highest calling. With clarity and warmth, he explores the kinds of friendship that shape our lives&mdash;from casual camaraderie to the deep, sacrificial love between spouses, parents, and children. Whether you seek richer relationships, deeper community, or a more meaningful life of faith, this book will challenge and inspire you to choose your company wisely&mdash;and to become the kind of friend that is crucial and indispensable in the lives of your loved ones. It is a book about community, growing in love, and following Christ more closely&mdash;together.&nbsp;