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    <title>Heart of the Ark - Episodes Tagged with “Faith”</title>
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    <description>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. 
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    <itunes:summary>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. 
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  <title>Episode 36: Ep: 36: Christ's love is perfect, mine is not - Planning your imperfect Lent</title>
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  <itunes:title>Ep: 36: Christ's love is perfect, mine is not - Planning your imperfect Lent</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This year, Christians observe Ash Wednesday as secular society celebrates Valentine's Day. The paradox of these two celebrations can help us understand the consolation of God's mercy. We give a brief history of the season of Lent, some biblical and liturgical considerations we will encounter, and the ways in which we can enter deeper into our journey toward an Easter of transformation. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>41:01</itunes:duration>
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  <description>This year, Christians observe Ash Wednesday as secular society celebrates Valentine's Day. The paradox of these two celebrations can help us understand the consolation of God's mercy. We give a brief history of the season of Lent, some biblical and liturgical considerations we will encounter, and the ways in which we can enter deeper into our journey toward an Easter of transformation. 
Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me, but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. 
(2 Cor 12:8-10)
Mercy House - https://rcan.org/mercy-house/
Catholic Charities of Northern New Jersey - https://www.ccannj.org/
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com
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    <![CDATA[<p>This year, Christians observe Ash Wednesday as secular society celebrates Valentine&#39;s Day. The paradox of these two celebrations can help us understand the consolation of God&#39;s mercy. We give a brief history of the season of Lent, some biblical and liturgical considerations we will encounter, and the ways in which we can enter deeper into our journey toward an Easter of transformation. </p>

<p>Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me, but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. <br>
(2 Cor 12:8-10)</p>

<p>Mercy House - <a href="https://rcan.org/mercy-house/" rel="nofollow">https://rcan.org/mercy-house/</a><br>
Catholic Charities of Northern New Jersey - <a href="https://www.ccannj.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ccannj.org/</a><br>
Our original theme music is &quot;Meditation&quot; by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" rel="nofollow">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This year, Christians observe Ash Wednesday as secular society celebrates Valentine&#39;s Day. The paradox of these two celebrations can help us understand the consolation of God&#39;s mercy. We give a brief history of the season of Lent, some biblical and liturgical considerations we will encounter, and the ways in which we can enter deeper into our journey toward an Easter of transformation. </p>

<p>Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me, but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. <br>
(2 Cor 12:8-10)</p>

<p>Mercy House - <a href="https://rcan.org/mercy-house/" rel="nofollow">https://rcan.org/mercy-house/</a><br>
Catholic Charities of Northern New Jersey - <a href="https://www.ccannj.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ccannj.org/</a><br>
Our original theme music is &quot;Meditation&quot; by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" rel="nofollow">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 19: Ep 19: School of Prayer -Building your spiritual tool box with Fr. John Gordon</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. John and Jen introduce the new in person series coming in the Fall from the Office For Evangelization - The School of Prayer. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>31:02</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Fr. John and Jen introduce the new in person series coming in the Fall from the Office For Evangelization - The School of Prayer. 
Beginning in September 2023 we will offer a 7 session course to enrich your spirital life.
The course which meets on the third Wednesday of each month will be offered as a series. 
As of May 16, 2016 we are still building the backend of the course, but to inquire about the course or to preliminarily reserve your space, please email: evangelization@rcan.org to get on the list today. 
All information will be posted to our website using this link: 
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/IgrHJtB/SchoolofPrayer
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. John and Jen introduce the new in person series coming in the Fall from the Office For Evangelization - The School of Prayer. <br>
Beginning in September 2023 we will offer a 7 session course to enrich your spirital life.<br>
The course which meets on the third Wednesday of each month will be offered as a series. <br>
As of May 16, 2016 we are still building the backend of the course, but to inquire about the course or to preliminarily reserve your space, please email: <a href="mailto:evangelization@rcan.org" rel="nofollow">evangelization@rcan.org</a> to get on the list today. <br>
All information will be posted to our website using this link: <br>
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/IgrHJtB/SchoolofPrayer" rel="nofollow">https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/IgrHJtB/SchoolofPrayer</a></p>

<p>Our original theme music is &quot;Meditation&quot; by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" rel="nofollow">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. John and Jen introduce the new in person series coming in the Fall from the Office For Evangelization - The School of Prayer. <br>
Beginning in September 2023 we will offer a 7 session course to enrich your spirital life.<br>
The course which meets on the third Wednesday of each month will be offered as a series. <br>
As of May 16, 2016 we are still building the backend of the course, but to inquire about the course or to preliminarily reserve your space, please email: <a href="mailto:evangelization@rcan.org" rel="nofollow">evangelization@rcan.org</a> to get on the list today. <br>
All information will be posted to our website using this link: <br>
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/IgrHJtB/SchoolofPrayer" rel="nofollow">https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/IgrHJtB/SchoolofPrayer</a></p>

<p>Our original theme music is &quot;Meditation&quot; by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" rel="nofollow">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 16: Ep 16: "God's Love - We can't even imagine!" with Sr. Patricia Wormann O.P.</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Ep 16: "God's Love - We can't even imagine!" with Sr. Patricia Wormann O.P.</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Sr. Pat Wormann, serves as the Delegate for Religious for the Archdiocese of Newark. A member of the Caldwell Dominicans, Sr. Pat has been a nun for 58 years. She shares a piece of her vocation story and the hope and joy she finds in knowing that "Jesus is right in the midst of our mess"</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>25:23</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Sr. Pat Wormann, serves as the Delegate for Religious for the Archdiocese of Newark. A member of the Caldwell Dominicans, Sr. Pat has been a nun for 58 years. She shares a piece of her vocation story and the hope and joy she finds in knowing that "Jesus is right in the midst of our mess". Lent, Holy Week and Easter meditations
Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi: March 27.2020 - Christ in the Storm - https://tinyurl.com/5eapf3rr
The Joy of the Gospel - Evangelii Gaudium  - https://tinyurl.com/bdzjk24n
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com 
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<p>Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi: March 27.2020 - Christ in the Storm - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/5eapf3rr" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/5eapf3rr</a><br>
The Joy of the Gospel - Evangelii Gaudium  - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdzjk24n" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bdzjk24n</a></p>

<p>Our original theme music is &quot;Meditation&quot; by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" rel="nofollow">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Sr. Pat Wormann, serves as the Delegate for Religious for the Archdiocese of Newark. A member of the Caldwell Dominicans, Sr. Pat has been a nun for 58 years. She shares a piece of her vocation story and the hope and joy she finds in knowing that &quot;Jesus is right in the midst of our mess&quot;. Lent, Holy Week and Easter meditations</p>

<p>Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi: March 27.2020 - Christ in the Storm - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/5eapf3rr" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/5eapf3rr</a><br>
The Joy of the Gospel - Evangelii Gaudium  - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdzjk24n" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bdzjk24n</a></p>

<p>Our original theme music is &quot;Meditation&quot; by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" rel="nofollow">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 15: Ep 15: We should glory in the cross?  Hope is the Christian world-view</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark</author>
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  <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Ep 15: We should glory in the cross?  Hope is the Christian world-view</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. John and Jen talk about the importance of living as people of God who understand that our Hope in Jesus is the only sure thing, and is an outlook that can be strengthened when lived in communion with Him and community with each other. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>28:27</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Fr. John and Jen talk about the importance of living as people of God who understand that our Hope in Jesus is the only sure thing, and is an outlook that can be strengthened when lived in communion with Him and community with each other. Lent and Easter meditations.
Pope Francis - Hope and the apostolic zeal of the believer - March 8, 2023 - General audience https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/audiences/2023/documents/20230308-udienza-generale.html
Pope Benedict - Spe Salvi - https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hfben-xvienc20071130spe-salvi.html
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. John and Jen talk about the importance of living as people of God who understand that our Hope in Jesus is the only sure thing, and is an outlook that can be strengthened when lived in communion with Him and community with each other. Lent and Easter meditations.</p>

<p>Pope Francis - Hope and the apostolic zeal of the believer - March 8, 2023 - General audience <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/audiences/2023/documents/20230308-udienza-generale.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/audiences/2023/documents/20230308-udienza-generale.html</a></p>

<p>Pope Benedict - Spe Salvi - <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html</a></p>

<p>Our original theme music is &quot;Meditation&quot; by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" rel="nofollow">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. John and Jen talk about the importance of living as people of God who understand that our Hope in Jesus is the only sure thing, and is an outlook that can be strengthened when lived in communion with Him and community with each other. Lent and Easter meditations.</p>

<p>Pope Francis - Hope and the apostolic zeal of the believer - March 8, 2023 - General audience <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/audiences/2023/documents/20230308-udienza-generale.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/audiences/2023/documents/20230308-udienza-generale.html</a></p>

<p>Pope Benedict - Spe Salvi - <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html</a></p>

<p>Our original theme music is &quot;Meditation&quot; by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" rel="nofollow">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 11: Ep 11: New Year. New me?  - Fr. John and Jen discuss the difference between disciplines and resolutions</title>
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  <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Ep 11: New Year. New me?  - Fr. John and Jen discuss the difference between disciplines and resolutions</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. John and Jen discuss the difference between disciplines and resolutions and encourage our listeners to start thinking now about our Lenten practices to have longer-lasting spiritual benefits for our lives.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>40:07</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Fr. John and Jen discuss some ideas for considering and creating spiritual practices that will lead to a more fulfilling Lent and real conversion of your heart and habits. 
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. John and Jen discuss some ideas for considering and creating spiritual practices that will lead to a more fulfilling Lent and real conversion of your heart and habits. </p>

<p>Our original theme music is &quot;Meditation&quot; by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" rel="nofollow">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. John and Jen discuss some ideas for considering and creating spiritual practices that will lead to a more fulfilling Lent and real conversion of your heart and habits. </p>

<p>Our original theme music is &quot;Meditation&quot; by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" rel="nofollow">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p>]]>
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