Displaying all 4 Episode of Heart of the Ark with the tag “christmas”.
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Episode 33: A Thrill of Hope for the weary world - Letting ourselves be loved as a child of God
December 18th, 2023 | 27 mins 5 secs
advent, carols, catholic, christmas, conversation, evangelization, gospel, holidays, jesus christ, ministry, prayer, repentance
Fr. John and Jen sit down together again (finally!) for one last conversation of hope before Christmas.
Fr. John gives us a surefire way to be renewed in hope and joy this Christmas by bringing our repentant hearts to the manger this year.
Jen and Fr. John read from some of the carols of the season that give us strong theology for discipleship once we get past the well-known first verse. -
Episode 32: Ep. 32 - Leading hope-filled lives: God and my vocation - with Fr. Gino de la Rama, and Fr. Patrick Seo
December 1st, 2023 | 48 mins 58 secs
advent, catholic, christmas, conversation, evangelization, family, gospel, holidays, jesus christ, prayer
Jen has her first conversation with two guests, Fr. Gino de la Rama Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Newark, and Fr. Patrick Seo, Associate Vocations Director, about how to keep the door open for the young people in your life to consider their calling whether it be to marriage, clergy or religious life.
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Episode 31: Ep 31 - Prepare your thankful heart
November 21st, 2023 | 20 mins 45 secs
catholic, christmas, conversation, evangelization, family, gospel, holidays, jesus christ, prayer, thanksgiving
Fr. John recently attended a prayer meeting with a reflection led by Fred Bunsa. In the midst of all of your holiday preparation this week, we offer a 20 minute practical guide to give the gift of hope to the people whom you spend time with at Thanksgiving.
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Episode 30: Hope for the Holidays: Finding Light at the Darkest time of the year - with author Paul Jarzembowski
November 8th, 2023 | 48 mins 18 secs
advent, catholic, christmas, conversation, evangelization, family, gospel, holidays, jesus christ, prayer
Jen interviews Paul Jarzembowski, author and Associate Director for the Laity, oversees USCCB engagement with lay ministry, ecclesial movements, youth, and young adults. Paul's book 'Hope for the Holidays' (Paulist Press 2023) offers practical advice for welcoming our holiday visitors back to church, using the secular narratives of the season to draw connections with the unchurched, and a personal and pastoral plan to work to accompany visitors to finding renewed hope in our Catholic church.