web01.fireside.fm Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:32:07 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Heart of the Ark - Episodes Tagged with “Christmas” https://www.heartoftheark.org/tags/christmas Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 The Heart of the Ark podcast is an initiative from the Office for Evangelization in the Archdiocese of Newark. We're coming to you to bring knowledge and courage as we voyage through this life as missionary disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Hosted by Fr. John Gordon, Director of the Office for Evangelization and Secretary of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Newark, and Jennifer Behnke, Associate Director of Evangelization, our aim is to help equip our listeners to better know, love and serve God. en-us episodic Knowledge and Courage for the Voyage as Missionary Disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark The Heart of the Ark podcast is an initiative from the Office for Evangelization in the Archdiocese of Newark. We're coming to you to bring knowledge and courage as we voyage through this life as missionary disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Hosted by Fr. John Gordon, Director of the Office for Evangelization and Secretary of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Newark, and Jennifer Behnke, Associate Director of Evangelization, our aim is to help equip our listeners to better know, love and serve God. no Catholic, prayer, evangelization, ministry, beauty, truth, goodness, service, church, mission Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark evangelization@rcan.org Episode 33: A Thrill of Hope for the weary world - Letting ourselves be loved as a child of God http://www.heartoftheark.org/33 81311f32-f89c-4d35-a6c5-6e499092ca9e Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 33 A Thrill of Hope for the weary world - Letting ourselves be loved as a child of God full Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 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. 27:05 no 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. Poem - Christina Rossetti - (1830 - 1894) - A Baby is a Harmless thing - https://tinyurl.com/5y7x9ava A baby is a harmless thing And wins our hearts with one accord, And Flower of Babies was their King, Jesus Christ our Lord: Lily of lilies He Upon His Mother's knee; Rose of roses, soon to be Crowned with thorns on leafless tree. A lamb is innocent and mild And merry on the soft green sod; And Jesus Christ, the Undefiled, Is the Lamb of God: Only spotless He Upon his Mother's knee; White and ruddy, soon to be Sacrificed for you and me. Nay, lamb is not so sweet a word, Nor lily half so pure a name; Another name our hearts hath stirred, Kindling them to flame: 'Jesus' certainly Is music and melody: Heart with heart in harmony Carol we and worship we. Narrated by Jen's son IJJ. Season/Reason - Wreath Artwork - https://pixels.com/featured/christmas-wreath-reason-tish-wynne.html Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com evangelization, Catholic, gospel, Jesus Christ, conversation, Advent, repentance, prayer, carols, Christmas, Holidays, ministry 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.

Poem - Christina Rossetti - (1830 - 1894) - A Baby is a Harmless thing - https://tinyurl.com/5y7x9ava

A baby is a harmless thing
And wins our hearts with one accord,
And Flower of Babies was their King,
Jesus Christ our Lord:
Lily of lilies He
Upon His Mother's knee;
Rose of roses, soon to be
Crowned with thorns on leafless tree.

A lamb is innocent and mild
And merry on the soft green sod;
And Jesus Christ, the Undefiled,
Is the Lamb of God:
Only spotless He
Upon his Mother's knee;
White and ruddy, soon to be
Sacrificed for you and me.

Nay, lamb is not so sweet a word,
Nor lily half so pure a name;
Another name our hearts hath stirred,
Kindling them to flame:
'Jesus' certainly
Is music and melody:
Heart with heart in harmony
Carol we and worship we.

Narrated by Jen's son IJJ.

Season/Reason - Wreath Artwork - https://pixels.com/featured/christmas-wreath-reason-tish-wynne.html

Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com

]]> 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.

Poem - Christina Rossetti - (1830 - 1894) - A Baby is a Harmless thing - https://tinyurl.com/5y7x9ava

A baby is a harmless thing
And wins our hearts with one accord,
And Flower of Babies was their King,
Jesus Christ our Lord:
Lily of lilies He
Upon His Mother's knee;
Rose of roses, soon to be
Crowned with thorns on leafless tree.

A lamb is innocent and mild
And merry on the soft green sod;
And Jesus Christ, the Undefiled,
Is the Lamb of God:
Only spotless He
Upon his Mother's knee;
White and ruddy, soon to be
Sacrificed for you and me.

Nay, lamb is not so sweet a word,
Nor lily half so pure a name;
Another name our hearts hath stirred,
Kindling them to flame:
'Jesus' certainly
Is music and melody:
Heart with heart in harmony
Carol we and worship we.

Narrated by Jen's son IJJ.

Season/Reason - Wreath Artwork - https://pixels.com/featured/christmas-wreath-reason-tish-wynne.html

Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com

]]> Episode 32: Ep. 32 - Leading hope-filled lives: God and my vocation - with Fr. Gino de la Rama, and Fr. Patrick Seo http://www.heartoftheark.org/32 a04e8c14-88e3-421d-868f-8866ae79d3db Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500 Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 32 Ep. 32 - Leading hope-filled lives: God and my vocation - with Fr. Gino de la Rama, and Fr. Patrick Seo full Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 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. 48:58 no 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. Fr. Gino has served as the Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Newark for the past 7 years, and is a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark who grew up in Jersey City. Fr. Andrew Seo was named by Cardinal Tobin just this past summmer as Associate Director of Vocations, and is a native of Bergen County. Our conversation gives insight into the ways their families helped and sometimes discouraged their vocations, and how important it is to ask Christ to show you His calling for you, in order to live a happier, freer and more fulfilled life. We speak about Advent, Christmas traditions as well. Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com evangelization, Catholic, gospel, Jesus Christ, conversation, Advent, prayer, family, Christmas, Holidays 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.

Fr. Gino has served as the Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Newark for the past 7 years, and is a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark who grew up in Jersey City.

Fr. Andrew Seo was named by Cardinal Tobin just this past summmer as Associate Director of Vocations, and is a native of Bergen County.

Our conversation gives insight into the ways their families helped and sometimes discouraged their vocations, and how important it is to ask Christ to show you His calling for you, in order to live a happier, freer and more fulfilled life. We speak about Advent, Christmas traditions as well.

Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com

]]> 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.

Fr. Gino has served as the Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Newark for the past 7 years, and is a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark who grew up in Jersey City.

Fr. Andrew Seo was named by Cardinal Tobin just this past summmer as Associate Director of Vocations, and is a native of Bergen County.

Our conversation gives insight into the ways their families helped and sometimes discouraged their vocations, and how important it is to ask Christ to show you His calling for you, in order to live a happier, freer and more fulfilled life. We speak about Advent, Christmas traditions as well.

Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com

]]> Episode 31: Ep 31 - Prepare your thankful heart http://www.heartoftheark.org/31 ab25270d-d3dc-443f-81a7-02398f798e1c Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 31 Ep 31 - Prepare your thankful heart full Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 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. 20:45 no 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 and enter the Advent season. People of Hope - https://www.peopleofhope.net/ Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com evangelization, Catholic, gospel, Jesus Christ, conversation, Thanksgiving, prayer, family, Christmas, Holidays, carols 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 and enter the Advent season.

People of Hope - https://www.peopleofhope.net/

Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com

]]> 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 and enter the Advent season.

People of Hope - https://www.peopleofhope.net/

Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com

]]> Episode 30: Hope for the Holidays: Finding Light at the Darkest time of the year - with author Paul Jarzembowski http://www.heartoftheark.org/30 f09992d2-6eea-4f42-b9df-e62274c3f209 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 30 Hope for the Holidays: Finding Light at the Darkest time of the year - with author Paul Jarzembowski full Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 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. 48:18 no 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 throughout Advent and into the Christmas season, 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. Paul Jarzembowski serves on staff for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in Washington DC, overseeing the U.S. bishops' engagement with laity ministry, ecclesial movements, youth, and young adults. He is also the author of "Hope from the Ashes" (Paulist Press, 2021), on evangelization, pastoral care, and accompaniment of individuals through Catholic moments of return such as Lent. He was the lead staff for the USCCB engagement with the XV Synod of Bishops on "Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment," and its post-synodal exhortation, "Christus Vivit." Paul is also the United States' national coordinator for World Youth Day, and serves as an advisor to the Vatican on ministries with young people. Hope for the Holidays: Finding Light at the Darkest time of the year - https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/5667-2/hope-for-the-holidays.aspx Hope From the Ashes: https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/5575-0/hope-from-the-ashes.aspx Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com evangelization, Catholic, gospel, Jesus Christ, conversation, Advent, prayer, family, Christmas, Holidays, carols 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 throughout Advent and into the Christmas season, 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.

Paul Jarzembowski serves on staff for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in Washington DC, overseeing the U.S. bishops' engagement with laity ministry, ecclesial movements, youth, and young adults. He is also the author of "Hope from the Ashes" (Paulist Press, 2021), on evangelization, pastoral care, and accompaniment of individuals through Catholic moments of return such as Lent. He was the lead staff for the USCCB engagement with the XV Synod of Bishops on "Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment," and its post-synodal exhortation, "Christus Vivit." Paul is also the United States' national coordinator for World Youth Day, and serves as an advisor to the Vatican on ministries with young people.

Hope for the Holidays: Finding Light at the Darkest time of the year -
https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/5667-2/hope-for-the-holidays.aspx

Hope From the Ashes: https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/5575-0/hope-from-the-ashes.aspx

Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com

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Paul Jarzembowski serves on staff for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in Washington DC, overseeing the U.S. bishops' engagement with laity ministry, ecclesial movements, youth, and young adults. He is also the author of "Hope from the Ashes" (Paulist Press, 2021), on evangelization, pastoral care, and accompaniment of individuals through Catholic moments of return such as Lent. He was the lead staff for the USCCB engagement with the XV Synod of Bishops on "Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment," and its post-synodal exhortation, "Christus Vivit." Paul is also the United States' national coordinator for World Youth Day, and serves as an advisor to the Vatican on ministries with young people.

Hope for the Holidays: Finding Light at the Darkest time of the year -
https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/5667-2/hope-for-the-holidays.aspx

Hope From the Ashes: https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/5575-0/hope-from-the-ashes.aspx

Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com

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