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Episode #98- April 24, 2024: Yoga Extension- To Stretch or Not to Stretch? There is More to the Question

#98 Yoga Extension- To Stretch or Not to Stretch? There is More to the Question

 

Today, Alisha, Annie, Lauren, and Stacy discuss the topic of yoga and our differing personal viewpoints.

 

Some articles for further reading: 

 

https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19891015_meditazione-cristiana_en.html

 

https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/interelg/documents/rc_pc_interelg_doc_20030203_new-age_en.html

 

https://www.catholic.com/qa/what-does-the-church-say-about-yoga

 

https://www.theessentialmother.com/blog-2/pietra-fitness#:~:text=What%20is%20Pietra%20Fitness%3F,the%20work%20of%20your%20vocation.

 

https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/should-catholics-practice-yoga

 

https://contemplativehomeschool.com/2017/02/23/yoga-centering-prayer-and-mindfulness-part-i/

 

https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/pope-francis-urged-to-discipline-catholic-priest-who-called-yoga-work-of-the-devil/31012562.html

 

Alternative Catholic Fitness Programs: 

 

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https://soulcore.com/

 

https://www.catholicfit.com/

 

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Episode #97- April 10, 2024: Snake Oil: Manifestation and Mindfulness with Special Guest Fr. Christopher Brashears

#97: Snake Oil: Manifestation and Mindfulness

Slippery Cultural Myths Masquerading as Truth

Today, we are joined again by Father Christopher Brashears from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. Brashears is a parish priest, canon lawyer, and member of the Archdiocesan Tribunal. In this episode, we discuss cultural myths such as manifestation, mindfulness, and other New Age philosophies and the harmful effects they have on the soul. 

 

Recommended Reading: 

 

The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis https://a.co/d/4VYLnlx

 

The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila https://tanbooks.com?rfsn=7123077.dfb511

 

Is Centering Prayer Catholic? By Connie Rossini https://a.co/d/8pC6o7X

 

https://www.catholic.com/qa/mindfulness-meditation-and-the-church?fbclid=IwAR1VcjS_c57t5Sgu9BGw-vncMn0NzKVPgTVYYnF4Q3Y90YjVqIXENFXYwR0

 

https://contemplativehomeschool.com/2017/10/28/is-mindfulness-catholic/?fbclid=IwAR1VcjS_c57t5Sgu9BGw-vncMn0NzKVPgTVYYnF4Q3Y90YjVqIXENFXYwR0

 

 

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Episode #96- March 27, 2024: Come to the Wedding Feast: A Reflection & Take Away from the Oklahoma Catholic Women's Conference

#96 Come to the Wedding Feast: A Reflection & Take Away from the Oklahoma Catholic Women's Conference 

 

In this episode, Stacy reflects on the 2024 Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference and what really has stayed with her from the conference. 

 

https://okcatholicwomen.com/

 

Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC 

 

Sr. Mary Bethany, OP

 

Jackie Francois Angel 

 

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Episode #95- March 13, 2024: A Feminine Genius Response and Reflection

#95: Reflections on the Feminine Genius

 

In this episode, Lauren, Annie, Stacy, and Alisha share our reflections on the previous interview with Fr. Christopher Brashears on JPII’s Feminine Genius and our own insights about how the characteristics of receptivity, maternity, sensitivity, and generosity play out in our lives. 

 

Pope Saint John Paul II’s Mulieris Dignitatem https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1988/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_19880815_mulieris-dignitatem.html

 

Pope Saint John Paul II’s Letter to Women https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/letters/1995/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_29061995_women.html

 

Hallow’s Feminine Genius Course with Lisa Cotter 

 

Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius  by Lisa Cotter 

 

The Eternal Woman by Gertrud Von Le Fort 

 

Essays on Woman (The Collected Works of Edith Stein)

 

https://www.alicevonhildebrand.org/

 

Unlocking the Feminine Genius with Edith Stein by Alexandra Richards Cathey, MTh

 

Oxytocin and the Development of Parenting in Humans: A Study from Ruth Feldman Lab

 

https://norbertinesisters.org/ 

 

https://aleteia.org/2023/12/25/up-with-your-baby-late-last-night-these-nuns-prayed-for-you/

 

Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis

 

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Episode #94- February 28, 2024: St. John Paul II and the Feminine Genius with Special Guest Fr. Christopher Brashears

#94: Pope St. John Paul II and the Feminine Genius with Special Guest Father Christopher Brashears

 

Today, we are joined again by Father Christopher Brashears from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. Brashears is a parish priest, canon lawyer, and member of the Archdiocesan Tribunal. In this episode, we discuss JPII’s teachings on the feminine genius, complementarianism of the sexes, and women’s role in the Church. 

 

Pope Saint John Paul II’s Mulieris Dignitatem https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1988/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_19880815_mulieris-dignitatem.html

 

Pope Saint John Paul II’s Letter to Women https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/letters/1995/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_29061995_women.html

 

 

 

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Episode # 93- February 14, 2024: Celebrating During Lent?

#93: Celebrating During Lent? 

Life doesn't stop during Lent. There are still Birthdays, Anniversaries, school and office parties, dinners at friends houses, et cetera. In today's episode Lauren and Stacy discuss how we celebrate in the midst of our Lenten mortifications. 

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Episode #92- January 31, 2024: Part 2 Resolving Miscommunication between Laity and Clergy with Special Guest Fr. Christopher Brashears

#92: Resolving Miscommunication between Laity and Clergy Part II

Today, we are joined by Father Christopher Brashears from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. Brashears is a parish priest, canon lawyer, and member of the Archdiocesan Tribunal. In this episode, we conclude our open discussion about various miscommunications that often arise between the laity and clergy and ways we can bridge the gap for healthy relationships. 

 

Code of Canon Law: https://www.vatican.va/archive/cod-iuris-canonici/cic_index_en.html

 

The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis https://a.co/d/5F37f1j

 

 

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Episode #91- January 17, 2024: Part 1 Resolving Miscommunication between Laity and Clergy with Special Guest Fr. Christopher Brashears

#91: Resolving Miscommunication between Laity and Clergy Part I

 

Today, we are joined by Father Christopher Brashears from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. Brashears is a parish priest, canon lawyer, and member of the Archdiocesan Tribunal. In this episode, we begin an open discussion about various miscommunications that often arise between the laity and clergy and ways we can bridge the gap for healthy relationships. 

 

Code of Canon Law: https://www.vatican.va/archive/cod-iuris-canonici/cic_index_en.html

 

The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis https://a.co/d/5F37f1j

 

 

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Episode #90- January 3, 2024: Evangelizing Youth with Guest Noelle

#90: Evangelizing Youth with Guest Speaker Noelle

 

Today, Stacy, Annie, and Alisha are joined by former co-host and renowned Catholic speaker Noelle Garcia to discuss ministering to youth. 

 

More about Noelle: https://www.mqministries.net/

 

More about EQ Saints: https://eqsaints.com/

 

Keep Your Kids Catholic: Sharing Your Faith and Making It Stick by Marc Cardaronella

 

 

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Episode #89- December 20, 2023: Mental Health & Suicide- A Conversation with Noelle

#89: Mental Health & Suicide- A Conversation with Noelle

In this episode, Stacy, Alisha, and Annie conclude the 3-part mental health series. We are joined by former C&C co-host and renowned Catholic speaker Noelle to minister to those touched by suicide. We discuss that the Catechism says about suicide, how the church has reacted to suicide in the past and present, and our own stories about how suicide has effected our lives. 

Possible Triggers: Suicide, Addiction, Obstacles in obtaining care 

 

CCC 2281 - 2283 

 

13 Reasons Why You Matter  by Noelle Garcia

 

https://www.mqministries.net/

 

Resources Discussed: 

 

Fr. Mike Schmitz Talking About Suicide 

 

Kevin Hines Story

 

Deacon Ed Shoener 

 

The Light Shines on in the Darkness by Fr. Robert Spitzer 

 

 

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