web01.fireside.fm Fri, 22 May 2026 03:51:19 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Heart of the Ark - Episodes Tagged with “Family” https://www.heartoftheark.org/tags/family Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -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 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 2 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 <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>Fr. Andrew Seo was named by Cardinal Tobin just this past summmer as Associate Director of Vocations, and is a native of Bergen County. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.erichuntermusic.com</a> </p> 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 2 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 <p>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. </p> <p>People of Hope - <a href="https://www.peopleofhope.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.peopleofhope.net/</a></p> <p>Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p> 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 2 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 <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Hope for the Holidays: Finding Light at the Darkest time of the year - <br> <a href="https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/5667-2/hope-for-the-holidays.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/5667-2/hope-for-the-holidays.aspx</a></p> <p>Hope From the Ashes: <a href="https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/5575-0/hope-from-the-ashes.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/5575-0/hope-from-the-ashes.aspx</a></p> <p>Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p> 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

]]> 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

]]> Episode 19: Ep 19: School of Prayer -Building your spiritual tool box with Fr. John Gordon http://www.heartoftheark.org/19 1b7271c1-5e03-453d-8490-27d3e8e04ff2 Fri, 19 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 19 Ep 19: School of Prayer -Building your spiritual tool box with Fr. John Gordon full 1 Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark Fr. John and Jen introduce the new in person series coming in the Fall from the Office For Evangelization - The School of Prayer. 31:02 no <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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/IgrHJtB/SchoolofPrayer</a></p> <p>Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.erichuntermusic.com</a> </p> evangelization, Catholic, gospel, Jesus Christ, conversation, repentance, prayer, family, spirituality, faith 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

]]> 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

]]> Episode 15: Ep 15: We should glory in the cross? Hope is the Christian world-view http://www.heartoftheark.org/15 9dd2a9fd-0e7a-497e-a5c0-13f1612296c9 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 15 Ep 15: We should glory in the cross? Hope is the Christian world-view full 1 Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 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. 28:27 no <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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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 "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.erichuntermusic.com</a> </p> evangelization, Catholic, gospel, Jesus Christ, conversation, Lent, repentance, prayer, family, spirituality, faith 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/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html

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

]]> 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/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html

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

]]> Episode 11: Ep 11: New Year. New me? - Fr. John and Jen discuss the difference between disciplines and resolutions http://www.heartoftheark.org/11 a255043e-a91f-4cb6-86b4-f80b0167709b Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 11 Ep 11: New Year. New me? - Fr. John and Jen discuss the difference between disciplines and resolutions full 1 Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 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. 40:07 no <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 "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.erichuntermusic.com</a> </p> evangelization, Catholic, gospel, Jesus Christ, conversation, Lent, repentance, prayer, family, spirituality, faith 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

]]> 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

]]> Episode 7: Eucharist means Thankgiving with Bishop Michael Saporito http://www.heartoftheark.org/7 cae8bcd3-be78-428a-a24e-6f4e9d318794 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0500 Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark 7 Eucharist means Thankgiving with Bishop Michael Saporito full 1 Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark Bishop Michael Saporito, Auxilliary Bishop of Newark, joins Jennifer to speak about the Eucharist as the ulitmate act of Thanksgiving and the ways we can deepen our relationship with Our Lord truly present in Blessed Sacrament and also in the midst of communities gathered at mass. 36:21 no <p>Bishop Michael Saporito, Auxilliary Bishop of Newark, joins Jennifer to speak about the Eucharist as the ulitmate act of Thanksgiving and the ways we can deepen our relationship with Our Lord truly present in Blessed Sacrament and also in the midst of communities gathered at mass. We cover our hopes for Advent and Christmas seasons. </p> <p>Bishop Michael Saporito, biography - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/urkyevsr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://tinyurl.com/urkyevsr</a></p> <p>Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.erichuntermusic.com</a> </p> evangelization, Catholic, Eucharist, Jesus Christ, conversation, kerygma, prayer, family, Thanksgiving, Holidays Bishop Michael Saporito, Auxilliary Bishop of Newark, joins Jennifer to speak about the Eucharist as the ulitmate act of Thanksgiving and the ways we can deepen our relationship with Our Lord truly present in Blessed Sacrament and also in the midst of communities gathered at mass. We cover our hopes for Advent and Christmas seasons.

Bishop Michael Saporito, biography - https://tinyurl.com/urkyevsr

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

]]> Bishop Michael Saporito, Auxilliary Bishop of Newark, joins Jennifer to speak about the Eucharist as the ulitmate act of Thanksgiving and the ways we can deepen our relationship with Our Lord truly present in Blessed Sacrament and also in the midst of communities gathered at mass. We cover our hopes for Advent and Christmas seasons.

Bishop Michael Saporito, biography - https://tinyurl.com/urkyevsr

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

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