Revival: Recent Episodes
Tara Lauderdale
Welcome to the place where you can hear, encounter, and ponder truth! Each episode of Revival features the reading of an excerpt from a writing of the Catholic Church followed by a brief commentary, all so we might be renewed in the truth and come to imitate Truth Himself, Jesus Christ. Enjoy the show!
This episode, we discuss a few reasons why we should read and pray with Scripture, as well as some practical tips on how to do it. Check out Father Wilfrid Stinissen's book, The Word is Very Near You, for a more in-depth study.
"God speaks his word to me personally when he allows me to come into existence. I exist because God continuously whispers my name, says who I am" (11).
Join me this week as we conclude our study on St. Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church. Material is derived from Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese of Lisieuxby Rev. Francois Jamart, OCD.
This will likely be my final episode that is close to an hour in length. Revival will no longer be airing on St. Michael Catholic Radio because like St. Therese, I am quite little and need to revert back to shorter episodes which are more spaced out. Please keep me in your prayers as I enter into a short break from podcasting!
Join me this week as we study St. Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church. Material is derived from Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese of Lisieux by Rev. Francois Jamart, OCD.
We discuss the life of St. Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church, using the book, 35 Doctors of the Church by Christopher Rengers.
This week, we discuss the Holy Spirit and who He is from Father Wilfrid Stinissen's book, The Holy Spirit, Fire of Divine Love.
This week we discuss solitude from Henri Nouwen's book, The Way of the Heart: Connecting with God Through Prayer, Wisdom, and Silence.
Join me this week as we study discipleship with the help of Guissani's book, Christ, God's Companionship with Man. See also John 1:35-42.
Join me this week as we discuss how to invite Jesus into our days with the help of the book, Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement: The Wisdom and the Spiritual Power of Venerable Bruno Lanteri by Father Timothy Gallagher.
In this episode, we discuss the Lord's Prayer, particularly the lines, "Our Father" and "Thy will be done." Material is derived from Pope Benedict XVI's book, Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration.
In this episode, we are discussing the chapter on friendship with God from John Cuddeback's book, True Friendship: Where Virtue Becomes Happiness. See also John 15:1-17.
This week, we dive into Frank Sheed's popular work, Theology and Sanity, and discuss his thoughts on the topics, the insufficiency of man and the sufficiency of the Church, and what these mean.
Check out my second episode on marriage which features two of the Catholic Church's brightest theologians, Alice and Dietrich von Hildrebrand. In this episode, we explore their book, Marriage: The Mystery of Faithful Love.
In this week's episode we discuss the chapter, Why Make a Holy Hour, from Fulton Sheen's book, The Priest is Not His Own. Though the book is written to and for priests, I offer commentary for applying Sheen's principles to the laity.
A discussion on Genesis-creation, God as the God of the covenant, the Fall, and sin's impact on the world-through the mind of St. John Paul II in his series of Lenten meditations in the book titled, A Sign of Contradiction.
Join me as we discuss the virtue of kindness from Lawrence Lovasik's book, The Hidden Power of Kindness: A Practical Handbook for Souls Who Dare to Transform the World, One Deed at a Time.
We conclude our series on spiritual warfare finishing up our discussion on the weapons and armor we are equipped with for spiritual battle.
From the Manual on Spiritual Warfare by Paul Thigpen.
We continue with part two of our series on spiritual warfare with a discussion on knowing our weapons! All commentary is based on the book, Manual on Spiritual Warfare.
Part one of Revival's next series on spiritual warfare from the Manual on Spiritual Warfare by Paul Thigpen.
We are jumping into Season Four with a reflection on my first ever mission trip and pilgrimage to Mexico City! In addition, we discuss how to grow in love for God and our neighbor through the help and advice of a Saint pal!
To conclude our series on Henri Nouwen's book, The Return of the Prodigal Son, we discuss the astounding love of the Father and how to remain within His house!
We are continuing with Part Two of our series on The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen with a discussion on the elder son.
A commentary on the extraordinary book, Searching For and Maintaining Peace by Father Jacques Philippe.
A commentary on believing in & worshipping the Lord in the Holy Eucharist.
From the book, Eucharistic Meditations: Extracts from the Writings and Instructions of St. John Vianney.
A commentary on beginning & persevering in the life of prayer.
From Peter Kraft's book, Prayer for Beginners.
A commentary on the person of Jesus-His nearness to humanity, and His desires to heal and transform us.
From Romano Guardini's book, Meditations on the Christ: Model of All Holiness.
A commentary on how to work for peace, combat anxiety, and be present to the abundant life that God has to offer.
From the first three chapters of the book, A Mind at Peace by Christopher Blum and Joshua Hochschild.
A discussion on surrender and abandonment to God, particularly in union with Sunday Mass.
From the book Into Your Hands, Father by Wilfrid Stinissen.
From St. Augustine's Confessions.
For more information on the advent wreath:
https://www.catholiccompany.com/magazine/the-advent-wreath-tradition-meaning-5924
Content from Pope Pius XI's Encyclical, Casti Connubii, "On Christian Marriage."
My apologies for any audio hiccups!
Tune into this episode of Revival to hear practical advice from St. Francis De Sales on prayer and how internet use and social media negatively impact the interior life. Excerpts from St. Francis De Sales' writing, Introduction to the Devout Life.
It never gets old! We have to hear the Good News. Here it is, my friends! May your hearts be transformed and awakened anew to the message of salvation.
From the chapter titled "Evangelism" from Peter Kreeft's book, Catholics and Protestants: What Can We Learn From Each Other?
Today, we are joined by our friends St. Matthew, Flannery O'Connor, Bishop Robert Barron, and St. Peter Damien!
From St. John Henry Newman's meditation titled, "Jesus Christ, Yesterday, and Today, and the Same Forever."
From Michael O' Brien's, The Sabbatical.
The Gospel According to Matthew, 2: 1-12
P.S.-My friends, you are first and foremost beloved children of the Father, but you are made to encounter Him through the transcendentals of truth, goodness, and beauty!! Intake what leads you to our Beloved Father!
Today, we discuss God's incredible love for us through the writing of philosopher and theologian, Peter Kreeft.
From the introduction and chapter one of Kreeft's book, The God Who Loves You, "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling."
Follow this link to the article on and transcription of the 1969 radio broadcast by Father Ratzinger, "What Will the Church Look Like in 2000."
https://ucatholic.com/blog/the-lost-prophecy-of-father-joseph-ratzinger-on-the-future-of-the-church/