Agape Ministries Podcast: Recent Episodes
Archie and Cathy Cameron
With over 40 years of experience recording the biggest speakers in Catholic circles, Agape Ministries is opening up its extensive back catalogue for free. This pandemic is leaving many needing spiritual nourishment, this site offers food for the soul specially selected for the audience of today.
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Episode 315.
Speaker: Father Thomas Keating
Topic: Living in the presence of God, Day after Day after Day Part 7.
If you,like Cath and ,I have been richly blessed day after day by the teaching of Thomas , can we recommend the following resources from Contemplative Outreach.
The method of Centering Prayer: https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/centering-prayer-method/
The international community of Contemplative Outreach: https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/
The bio page on Thomas Keating:
https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/fr-thomas-keating/
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Episode 314
Speaker : Father Thomas Keating
Topic: Living in the presence of God, day after day after day.
The daily delight of helping the world be a safe healthy and happy place for all
my brothers and sisters , experienced as an " indescribable and glorious Joy
receiving the outcome of our faith , the salvation of our souls
First Peter 1: 8-9.
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Episode 313
Speaker: Thomas Keating
Topic; Living in the presence of God Day after Day after Day.
Thomas again shares the vision of Jesus and his understanding of how real life work.,
Helps us to understand our anxiety and apprehension.
and encourages us to trust the Jesus way to trust our heavenly |Father
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Episode 312
Speaker Thomas Keating
Topic: Living in the Presence of God Day after day after Day Part 4
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Episode 311
Speaker: Thomas Keating
Topic: Living in the Presence of God Day after Day after day Part 3 .
Get prepared to go deep , the last 10 minutes could take you somewhere else
I know it took us to new understanding of Gods presence and purpose.
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Episode : 310
Speaker: Thomas Keating
Topic: Living in the presence of God, Day after day after day. Part 2.
Father Thomas continues his gentle, thought provoking, reflection on the
wisdom of spending time in the healing and restorative presence of God. day after day, after day.
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Episode 309
Speaker: Thomas Keating
Topic: Living in Gods Presence Day after Day After Day Part 1.
Father Thomas invites us to taste the freedom of taking a moment
to celebrate the beauty and wonder found in everyday life, Day after Day after Day
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Episode 308
Speaker: Chris Thomas
Topic: Gift of the present moment Part 2.
Seek first the Inner Kingdom and everything thing else will follow.
Another invitation to Metanoia.
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Episode : 307
Speaker: Chris Thomas
Topic: The Gift of the Present Moment Part 1.
Wonderful, timeless truth, the freedom of living in the gift of the here and now.
Enjoy the gift of the abundant life.
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Episode 306
Speaker: Mary Hardiman
Topic: Lord teach us to Pray Part 3.
Mary gently leads, through her personal experience of being taken beyond
her own clan and culture . What freedom and courage.
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Episode 305
Speaker: Mary Hardiman
Topic: Lord teach us to pray Part 2.
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Episode 304
Speaker: Mary Hardiman
Topic: Lord, teach us to pray. Part 1
If you’re looking for a gentle female Christian witness who makes the wisdom and presence of Jesus Christ feel deeply real, practical, compassionate, and inwardly transformative rather than merely doctrinal, these talks are especially worth exploring. Mary's question at the end of this recording will take you deep.
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Episode 303
Speaker: Sarah Bachelard
Topic: The Work of Love in the Face of Doom Part 4
The final part of this series. Did you experience the deep wonder
at the very nature of all living things.
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Episode 302
Speaker: Sarah Bachelard
Topic: The Work of Love in a time of Doom
This reflection is on the work of Love, marvelous
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Episode 301
Speaker : Sarah Bachelard
Topic: The Work of Love in the Face of Doom
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Episode: 300
Speaker Sarah Bachelard Topic: The work of Love in the face of Doom Recorded in London May 2018.
This is deep and profound teaching , it touches on some of our most treasured beliefs and how they are framed in our emotions and understanding.
Sarah an Anglican priest and theologian share how Jesus teaches his disciples to reflect and react, to remain free from fear. in the most difficult circumstances
Her reflection on our fear of Death reminds me of Francis of Assisi " Sister Death wont harm you ".
As you will hear she also has a particular concern in the whole area of climate change and sustainable living, how in order not to tip the balance we need times of reflection and adjustment.
Enjoy this teaching , experience the freedom.
Trust, Surrender, Believe, Receive
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Episode 299
Speaker: John Shea
Topic ; Can you still love, Part 2.
The timeless call to go deeper. to go beyond fear to the place of trust
and find there, the presence of God.
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Episode 298
Speaker: John Shea
Topic: Can you still Love Part 1
Can you Still Love explores the idea that becoming fully human is not something we achieve through force or perfection, but something we gradually permit.
Rather than striving to become “more,” John suggests a gentle openness to the path of incarnation is less about transformation through effort, and more about awakening to the sacredness of what is already present.
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Episode 297
Speaker: David Wells
Topic for reflection : Called to be a Merciful Church.
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Episode 296
Speaker: David Wells
Topic : Called to be a Merciful Church Part 3.
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, Gods mercy never comes to an end.
They are new every morning.
Taste and see that the lord is good
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Episode 295
Speaker: Dave Wells
Topic Called to be a Merciful Church Part 2
Mercy as undeserved kindness and compassion
Taste and see the sweetness of God , surrender to Gods beauty.
Enjoy being you.
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Episode 294
Speaker David Wells
Topic : Called to be a Merciful Church Part 1
This is a beautiful reminder of the daily invitation to experience the mercy and compassion in the heart of God for you.
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Episode 293
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: Franciscan Spirituality Part 9
Then it was as if I suddenly saw the secret beauty of their hearts,
the depths of their hearts, where neither sin nor desire
nor self-knowledge can reach,
the core of their reality, the person that each one is in God’s eyes.
If only they could all see themselves as they really are.
If only we could see each other that way all the time.
There would be no more war,
no more hatred,
no more cruelty,
no more greed...
The freedom and Happiness that comes from
being at one with every living thing
Written by Thomas Merton, inspired by God
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Episode 292
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: Franciscan Spirituality Part 8
You are totally human and totally divine, at the same time.
And so is everyone else , now that's very good news.
Enjoy the freedom that comes from this beautiful way of seeing God at work in every human heart.
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Episode: 291
Speaker:Richard Rohr
Topic: Franciscan Spirituality Part 7.
Another wonderful encouragement in finding freedom.
To daily allow Gods Holy Spirit to take beyond the self
and its self imposed solitary confinement.
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Episode 291
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic Franciscan Spirituality Part 6
Father may we all be one in you.
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Episode 289
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: Franciscan Spirituality, Francis and the Non Dual Mind. Part 4.
Wonderful powerful reminder of how to avoid the seductions of suspicion, separation. and superiority. A non dual mind is humble before the wonder of God.
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Episode 288
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic Franciscan Spirituality Francis and the Non Dual Mind Part 3.
Let your imagination take you deep and find within The Presence as pure gift.
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Episode: 287
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic : Franciscan Spirituality, Francis and Non-Dual Thought. Part 2
Recorded at St James Piccadilly, London in 2010. Listen again and experience the freedom-bringing truth, of the interconnection between everybody and everything. To be at peace with yourself , others and God.
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Episode: 286
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic : Franciscan Spirituality, Francis and Non-Dual Thought. Part 1.
Recorded at St James Piccadilly, London in 2010. Listen again and experience the freedom-bringing truth, of the interconnection between everybody and everything.
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Episode 286
Speaker: Chris Thomas
Topic: Book of Number Talk 2 Part 2
May 2026 be a year of wonderful change and transformation
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Episode 285
Speaker: Chris Thomas
Topic: Book of Numbers Talk 2 Part 1
Trust Surrender Believe Receive.
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Episode 284
Speaker: Chris Thomas
Topic : The Book of Numbers Talk 1 Part 2 .
The wonderful process of Gods Holy Spirit. Emptying out what is no longer required or fit for purpose, in order to refill with something new and vital.
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Episode 283
Speaker :Chris Thomas
Topic : The Book of Numbers
Timeless wisdom, Eternal Truth.
We are all part of Gods saving plan of forgiveness and reconciliation
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Episode 282
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic: On the Edge, Being a Christian in the 21st Century.
The inner journey to experience the God of mercy upon mercy.
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Episode 281
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: On the Edge , Being a Christian in the 21st century.
Is the inner freedom of the children of God , the keys to the Kingdom ?
The Kingdom of Peace and Unity within Diversity .
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Episode 280
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic: One The Edge. Being a Christian in the 21st Century.
If found the section on Forgiveness and Inclusion most helpful.
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Episode 279
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic On the Edge: Being a Christian in the 21st Century.
Some really interesting questions asked in the session
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Episode : 287
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic : On the Edge Talk 3 Part 2.
Timeless wisdom , Eternal Truth.
Only God is Good. We are already enfolded in the Fathers loving mercy.
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Episode 276
Speaker: Marie Beirne
Topic: Encounter with the Holy Spirit of God Part 2.
The last thing the world needs today are more fearful , angry people.
We all need the gentle action of Gods reconciling spirit to set us free, to unite us in God and with each other.
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Episode 275
Speaker Marie Beirne
Topic : Encounter with Holy spirit of God.
So good the remember the teaching of the Second Vatican Council on our call to be channels of Gods Holy Spirit today and everyday, especially in the areas of forgiveness and reconciliation. Thank you Marie
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Episode 274
Speaker Raniero Cantalamessa
Topic: Personal Faith Story Part 2
The wonder of New Life in the Holy Spirit of God.
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Episode 273
Speaker Raniero Cantalamessa
Topic Personal faith story
A story of ,the journey from the experience of religious authority, to the authority of religious experience . Wonderful and so true for us-all.
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Episode 272
Speaker Chris Thomas
Topic : I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Part 2
Timeless wisdom recorded in 2012 Reminding us of the dignity of each human person and the inner call to live in harmony To live lives of Justice and Peace.
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Episode 271
Speaker Chris Thomas
Topic : I will pour out my Spirit on all People Part 1
Timeless wisdom recorded in 2012 Reminding us of the dignity of each human person and the inner call to live in harmony To live lives of Justice and Peace.
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Episode 270
Speaker Dave Wells
Topic : Jesus Hope of the World Part 2
Recorded in 2014
Timeless Wisdom ,
Beautiful Vision of Life and Death in Christ Jesus our living hope.
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Episode 269
Speaker Dave Wells
Topic : Jesus Hope of the World
Recorded 2014.
On the theme of Hope this is still excellent and helpful teaching.
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Episode 268
Speaker John Bell
Topic The Power of Unity Part 4
What is Gods Holy Spirit saying to you ?
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Episode 267
Speaker: John Bell
Topic : The Power of Unity Part 3.
Excellent, much to reflect upon . Thank you John .
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Episode 265
Speaker John Bell
Topic The Power of Unity Part 1.
In this episode we can hear the powerful call to personal humility as we enter the dialogue of union and harmony in the Holy Spirit . Thank you John.
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Episode 264
Speaker Ronald Rolheiser
Topic: Talking to your family about God Part 2
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Episode: 263
Speaker: Ronald Rolheiser
Topic: Speaking to your family about God Part 1
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Episode 258
Speaker Father Thomas Keating
Topic: The Inner Room and the Human Condition
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Episode 257
Speaker Thomas Keating
Topic: The Inner Room and the Human Condition Part 1.
Father Thomas helps us to reflect on how God has no favourites and calls everyone to share the wonderful free gift, of Gods life life-giving presence and purpose.
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Episode 256
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: On the Edge
What a vision: Father, may they be one, as we are one.
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Episode 255
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: On the Edge
This 2007 recording takes us to the heart of all Richard's teaching
that the grace of God is as available as the air we breathe.
There is nothing we can do to make God love us more
There is nothing we can do to make God love us less.
Thanks be to God.
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Episode 254
Speaker: Bill Heubsch
Topic: The Universal Call to Holiness. A Spirituality of Subtraction.
I play this teaching over and over. It's so inspiring and refreshing to remember that at Vatican 2,2151 bishops voted this was the way ahead, and only 5 disagreed. This is still the official Holy Spirit-inspired teaching of the Catholic Church.
You can listen again to the full episodes.
Title: Universal Call to Holliness Part 1 Episode 157
Universal Call to Holliness Part 2 Episode 158
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Episode: 253
Speaker: Amy Cameron
Topic: Contemplation Part 2
Wonder draws our eyes to the Mystery,
Contemplation keeps our hearts still enough to be changed.
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Episode 252
Speaker: Amy Cameron
Topic: Contemplation
Wonder draws our eyes to the Mystery,
Contemplation keeps our hearts still enough to be changed.
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Episode 251
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic. On the Edge , Being a Christian in 21st Century Part 2
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Episode: 250
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: On the Edge Part 1. Being a Christian in the 21st Century
Timeless Wisdom Recorded in 2007 in York, England, touching on the inner journey, from Information to Transformation
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Episode 249
Speaker Charles Whitehead
Topic: Called to be an Ecumenical Church Part 2 ( Timeless Teaching )
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Episode 248
Speaker Charles Whitehead
Topic Called to be an Ecumenical Church Part 1 ( Timeless teaching )
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Episode 247
Speaker Michelle Moran
Topic Living Kingdom Values in Everyday Life Part 2
Recorded in 2017
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Episode 246
Speaker: Michelle Moran
Topic: Living Kingdom Values in Everyday Life Part 1
Recorded 2017
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Episode 245
Speaker Dave Wells
Topic Discipleship in 21st Century Part 3
Timeless Wisdom Recorded in 2015
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Episode 244
Speaker Dave Wells
Topic Discipleship in the 21st Century Part 2
Timeless Wisdom Recorded in 2015
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Episode 243
Speaker Dave Wells
Topic Discipleship in the 21st Century Part 1
Timeless Wisdom Recorded in 2015
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Episode: 242
Speaker: James Finley
Topic: Humility a path to freedom Part 4
Timeless Truth of the inner life in today's language
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Episode: 241
Speaker: James Finley
Topic: Humility a path to freedom Part 3.
Timeless Truth about the inner life.
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Episode 240
Speaker: James Finley
Topic: Humility a Path to Freedom
Timeless Teaching
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Episode: 239
Speaker: James Finley
Topic: Humility a Path to Freedom.
Timeless Truth
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Episode 238
Speaker: Nancy Kellar
Topic Baptism in the Holy Spirit Part 2
Timeless Teaching Recorded in 2005 but still so true
I was reminded of the Threefold blessing of the Spirit, ie
Personal then Corporate then completed in a Global Blessing.
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Episode: 237
Speaker: Sr Nancy Kellar
Topic: Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Recorded in 2005, this lets you hear the kind of questions people were asking each other about their awareness of God's presence and purpose in their lives.
" Have you had a personal experience of Pentecost "
I truly believe, that after reflection, most people would say yes, but at the time did not understand that it was the Spirit of God at work in and through them.
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Episode 236
Speaker David Wells
Topic: See I am doing a new thing Part 2
What thought our impression blessed you in this teaching?
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Episode 235
Speaker David Wells
Topic: See I am doing a New Thing (Isaiah 43:19)
Timeless Teaching, was recorded in London 2018.
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Episode 234
Speaker John Shea
Topic Believing what Jesus Believed Part 2
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Episode 233
Speaker: John Shea
Topic: Believing What Jesus Believed Part 1.
There is so much to reflect on in this teaching, what do we do with God's abundance?
Relax Reflect Rejoice.
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Episode 232
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic Looking sideways at Christ.
May we all be One
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Episode 231
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic: Looking Sideways at Christ.
Jesus at the Last Supper prayed that all God's children be one family.
We now have thousands of denominations !
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Episwith ode 229
Speaker Christy Wimber
Topic Making Disciples Part 3.
The quote that stayed with me " Every revival begins with prayer "
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Episode 227
Speaker Christy Wimber
Topic Making Disciples Part 1
Recorded in 2018
Christy Wimber planted Yorba Linda Vineyard in southern California in 2006.
But despite growing a flourishing congregation, she announced early in 2017 that she was closing the church. She recalls thinking, “I don’t understand this. This is not what I want to do, but I do feel like this is the Lord.”
Since receiving the message from God that “your assignment here is done”, Wimber has shifted focus to now training church planters. She aims to create a group of leaders who can plant and lead new churches. Her track record of following the Lord’s call to unchartered territories has led to an equity of trust and respect among her fellow leaders.
Christy’s call to include the privilege of discipleship is the full gospel and very refreshing. Just imagine being in that inner place where you experience the promise of Philippians 4: 6 and 7.
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, transcending anything we can understand with reason and logic. Then the peace of God will be released in you, guarding your heart and mind, when you believe what Jesus believed.
Next 4 weeksWe will break down Christy 2 talks into four parts.
The first two episodes 227 and 228 on the freedom God is calling the Church into.
the final two 229 and 230 on how we respond to this call to freedom
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Episode: 226
Speaker Mary Hooper and Richard McMay
Topic: The Power of Welcome Part 2
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Episode: 225
Speakers Mary Hopper and Richard McKay
Topic: The Power of Welcome
This parish community came together to listen to God's Holy Spirit.
They felt the Spirit speak and say " Who are you not welcoming,
who is missing from the table? "
Wonderful, powerful and challenging all at the same time.
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Episode 224
Speaker Richard Rohr
Everything Belongs Part 4.
Helping us look beyond our faults and failings, to discover or rediscover the presence and purpose of Gods reconciling Spirit already within me us a gift of Gods Grace.
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Episode 223
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: Everything Belongs Part 3.
This reminder of my human response to self-concern greatly helped me.
This emotion kicks in each time God's Holy Spirit speaks to me of peace, harmony, forgiveness and reconciliation.
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Episode: 222
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic: Everything Belongs Part 2
Timeless wisdom and Truth. Helping us remain faithful to the teachings of Jesus
ie, how to find inner freedom security and purpose.
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Episode 221
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic: Everything Belongs, Contemplative Prayer and the search for inner peace.
Timeless wisdom and truth. Recorded in Iona Scotland in 2010.
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Episode 220
Speaker: Father Chris Thomas
Topic: Life in all its fulness Part 2
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Episode 219
Speaker Father Chris Thomas
Title: Life in all its fullness Part 1
Timeless truth recorded in 2009.
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In 2018 in a school in Glasgow Bruce Yocum gave this talk.
Bruce who died in 2022 was one of the original five members who started the Servants of the Word brotherhood and a key figure of the covenant community movement, which he served his whole adult life, in writing, teaching, prophetic ministry, and many leadership roles.
From 1989-2003 he also served as our Presiding Elder of the Servants of the Word. Since 2003, Bruce has been living in the UK with some time in Mexico. He has profoundly impacted many individuals and groups within the Sword of the Spirit and beyond.
For more details on Bruce's life and ministry https://servantsoftheword.org.
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Episode 216
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic: The Art of Looking Sideways at Christ Part 2.
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Episode 215
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic: The Art of Looking Sideways at Christ.
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Episode: 214
Speaker: Megan McKenna
Topic: The face of Jesus in Matthews Gospel
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Episode 213
Speaker: Megan McKenna
Topic: The Face of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.
Wonderful understanding of Jesus' teaching on forgiveness and Non-Violence.
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Episode 212
Speaker: Thomas Keeting
Topic: Contemplative Prayer Part 4
Helps us to see the deeper dimensions of Jesus' desire for unity and our inherent
dignity. Both human and divine
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Episode 211
Speaker: Thomas Keating
Topic: Contemplative Prayer Part 3
I am fascinated by the words of Jesus, going to my inner room.
Could it be that it's in the inner room that we sense the presence of the of the Holy Spirit, prompting us to follow Jesus into servant leadership?
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Episode 210
Speaker: Thomas Keeting
Topic : Contemplative Prayer
Teaching just as valid today as when it was originally given.
Episode 209
Speaker Thomas Keeting
Topic: Contemplative Prayer
A wonderful, gentle and wise reflection on Jesus' teaching on prayer
Episode 207
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic Action and Contemplation Part 1.
Richard helps us understand how contemplative, non-dual prayer, has always been a vital part of Christian Spirituality
Episode 205
Speaker: Father Daniel O'Leary
Topic: Lives Transformed by Love
A priest of the Diocese of Leeds, Fr Daniel was also an author and teacher. Born in 1937, in Rathmore, Co Kerry, he studied at All Hallows College, Dublin. He worked in parishes for almost 30 years as a Curate and then Parish Priest. For another 20 years, he taught Theology and Religious Education at St Mary's University College in London, and became chair of its Religious Studies department, before being appointed Episcopal Vicar for Christian Formation in Leeds until 2000.
Fr Daniel held master's degrees in theology, spirituality and religious education. An award-winning author of 12 books, he was a regular contributor to the Tablet, the Irish Furrow and other publications, He also gave conferences and retreats to parishioners, teachers, catechists, head-teachers, priests and Diocesan RE Advisers around the country and internationally. He died in January 2019
Episode 200
Speaker: Ronald Rolhieser
Topic: Proclaiming God's voice with clarity, to our culture and Children. Part 2.
Episode 199
Speaker Ronald Rolhieser
Topic: Proclaiming God's voice with clarity, to our culture and Children. Part 1.
Episode 196
Speaker John Shea
Topic: Put on the Mind of Christ Part 2.
To be reminded that this higher consciousness( the wonderful beautiful Holy Spirit ) is always present within is truly mind-blowing.
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Episode 192
Speaker. Amy Cameron.
Topic: Power of the Holy Spirit
What a beautiful vision of human potential and progress.
Episode 191
Speaker: Amy Cameron
Topic: The Power of the Holy Spirit
Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation 2.
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
We praise and thank you through Jesus Christ our Lord
for your presence and action in the world.
In the midst of conflict and division,
we know it is you who turn our minds to thoughts of peace.
Your Spirit changes our hearts:
enemies begin to speak to one another,
those who were estranged join hands in friendship,
and nations seek the way of peace together.
Your Spirit is at work
when understanding puts an end to strife,
when hatred is quenched by mercy,
and vengeance gives way to forgiveness.
For this we should never cease
to thank and praise you.
We join with all the choirs of heaven
as they sing for ever to your glory:
Episode 190
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic: Contemplative Vision Part 4.
Teach your children well.
" Let your life be transformed by the expansion of your Mind "
Romans 12:12.
When I think of my children and grandchildren, and your children and grandchildren
I dream of a safe healthy and happy future for them, but because life experience is coloured by thoughts and feelings I pray the next generation to have access to this wonderful teaching that people can live together in safe healthy relationships shaped by mutual caring and sharing. "
Episode 189
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic: Contemplative Vision
Following Jesus' Inner Journey to discover
The presence of a peace which *surpasses all understanding
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Episode 188
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: Contemplative Vision Part 2
Following Jesus' inner journey from:
The experience of Religious Authority; to the Authority of Religious Experience.
Philippians 4.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Every Blessing
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Episode 187
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: The Contemplative Vision.
On reflection, we found that this teaching, given in 2007, helped us understand three things a little clearer
1: Mystery and Grace
2: The true nature of Reality, what life is really like.
3: Questions of Perfection and Purity
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" Taste and see that the Lord is good ".
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Episode 185
Speaker: James Finley
Topic: Transforming Trauma. The Healing Power of Spirituality.
Episode 184
Speaker: John Sullivan
Topic: The Bible.
In this talk, John looks at two questions.
1: What place should the Bible have in the life of faith?
2: How should we approach the Bible?
Episode 183
Speaker: Father Ronald Rolhieser
Topic: How to hear the voice of God Part 2
Episode 182
Speaker: Ronald Rolhieser
Topic: How to hear the voice of God Part 1.
1 Corinthians 13: 11-12
" When I was a child I used to talk like a child think like a child , and argue like a child
but now I am an adult all childish ways are put behind me. ".
This talk follows on from last week, helping us to discover the freedom of adult discipleship.
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Episode 181
Speaker: Father Jack Finnegan.
Topic: Marks Gospel, a Gospel of Discipleship Part 2.
Episode 180
Speaker: Jack Finnegan
Marks Gospel: A Gospel of Discipleship Part 1.
As we enter the winter season the liturgy encourages us to be alert or stay awake for the Kingdom is close at hand, when what we see is cold and damp, to know that something better and beautiful is already on its way.
This talk could also be entitled" Mature Christian Discipleship "
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Episode 177
Speaker: Sue Whitehead
Topic: Walking in the Spirit.
Sue in this talk lays out her experience of the work of the beauty and wonder of God's Sprit in her everyday life.
Episode 175
Speaker: Father Robert Kennedy SJ
Topic: The Experience of Enlightenment.
NB. Father Robert refers to the Fukushima Power Plant problem
that took place in March 2011
Episode 174
Speaker: Father Robert Kennedy SJ
Topic: The Christian Experience of Enlightenment
I have been greatly helped to understand the mind of Jesus
by listening to Jewish teaching providing an insight into the beautiful
supernatural thinking in the mind and heart of Jesus.
Father Robert quotes one of these Avivah Zornberg.
Episode 172
Speaker: Chris Thomas
Topic: The Gift of the Present Moment.
Regularly on our Sunday evening Zoom gatherings, we remember
the words of Theresa of Avilla
"Let nothing disturb you
Let nothing frighten you
All things pass away
God never changes
Patience obtains all things
They who have God lack nothing
God alone is enough".
This inner attitude of peace and serenity is built upon the experience of the presence of God in the present moment. Take time this week to reflect on God's presence around you and within you in every moment of every day.
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Episode 171
Speaker John Sullivan
Topic: What is Synodality in the Church all about Part 2
Wise Words:
Two ancient principles are to be appropriated. The first is that what touches all should be examined and approved by all (rather than being handed down from on high without the people being consulted).
The second is that whatever is received is received according to the mode of the recipient - a recognition that each person receives revelation and the teaching of the church in a unique way that is deeply influenced by their individual nature, experience, and circumstances – and that decision-making in the church should take proper account of the diversity of perspectives and experiences prevalent in her midst. If the internal workings of the church do not display openness, transparency, inclusivity, dialogue, mutual respect and accountability, then it is much more difficult for the church to come across as credible or winsome in communicating faith to the world.
The path of synodality can be considered an attempt to overcome dysfunctionality in our ecclesial culture and thus in our witness to the world.
Enjoy
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Episode 170
Speaker: John Sullivan
Topic What is Synodality in the Church all about Part 1
John has a BA in History and politics (Hull), a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Liverpool), an MLitt in Philosophy of Religion (Lancaster), a PhD in Catholic Philosophy of Education (London) plus a Diploma in the Philosophy and History of Education (London) and a Diploma in Theology (Liverpool) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
He supervises doctoral research in Catholic Studies and Christian education. His special areas of academic interest include Christian higher education, the interconnections between theology, philosophy, and education, and the match between purposes of, contexts for and approaches to Christian education.
His research interests also include the religious thought of Maurice Blondel, developments in the Catholic intellectual tradition, especially the unfinished project of modernism and the place of religious conviction and speech in the public square. What links these broad areas is an enduring engagement with key issues in the communication and reception of the Christian faith.
The above is by way of an introduction of John’s academic credentials, he is a very bright guy.
But let me also introduce you to another side of John that is not covered above. He plays guitar on a Sunday morning at the parish liturgy. He serves tea and coffee afterwards, helps with the washing up, and is remembered for his superb jiving with his wife at parish socials.
So when you listen to John have in mind this bigger picture, a man who in life combines two gifts. One is to encourage others to live a life of loving service, and second to show through his life, a celebration of the wonderful gift of life.
Episode 165
Speaker: Andy Croft
Topic: Relationships of Love
The Christian perspective on love goes beyond the surface and into the depths of our souls. Explore how this divine love encourages us to love not only those close to us but also those who may be different or even challenging to love. Discover the incredible power of compassion, understanding, and unity that stems from the Christian vision.
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Archie
Episode 164
Speaker Andy Croft
Topic: Relationships of Love.
It is all about the quality of our relationships
Enjoy
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Episode 163
Speaker: Ronald Rolhieser
Radical Discipleship and Priestly Prayer.
Part 3 Wonderful teaching reminding us that we are personally the beloved of God. This teaching helps our lived experience of life remain so sweet.
Enjoy
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Episode 163
Speaker: Father Ronald Rolhieser
Topic: Radical Discipleship and Priestly Prayer.
Episode 161
Speaker: Ronald Ronhieser
Topic: Radical Discipleship and Priestly Prayer
In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus uses soil types as a metaphor for the way people receive his teachings.
The different soil types are the different responses people have when they hear his wonderful teaching on anxiety, judgement, radical nonviolence, greed, superiority forgiveness, reconciliation, justice and peace.
The first soil is the hardened path, where the seeds cannot penetrate, symbolizing those who reject the message outright.
The second soil, rocky ground, stands for those who receive the word with first enthusiasm but lack depth, leading to their eventual abandonment of faith.
The third soil, thorny ground, signifies individuals whose faith is choked by worldly concerns.
Finally, the fertile soil points to the receptive heart that fully embrace his teaching and bear the fruit of deep inner freedom and a new experience of abundant life.
Drink Deep
Archie
Episode 159
Speaker Edwina Gately
Topic Building God's Kingdom Part 1.
In this talk, I was reminded of how a woman's faith in Jesus' desire to heal and restore, brought her from shame and exclusion to freedom, dignity and self-worth.
How he restored her soul.
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Episode 158
Speaker Bill Huebsch
Topic: The Universal Call to Holiness
Part 2 of the beautiful sharing, on how we are all called to holiness and freedom.
Archie
Episode 157.
Speaker Bill Huebsch
Topic: Universal Call to Holiness.
I play the last 3 minutes of this teaching over and over. It's so refreshing to remember that at Vatican 11, 2151 bishops agreed that this was the way ahead, and only 5 disagreed. This is still the official teaching of the Catholic Church.
It's great to be a Catholic Christian, called by the Holy Spirit to know deep Love, Joy, and Peace and share these gifts in our everyday relationships.
Archie
Episode 155
Speaker : Mary Hardiman
Topic: Down throught the Roof Part 1.
In this talk Mary helps us to see how scripture can help us respond to the call of God and the witness of Jesus.
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Episode 154
Speaker: Father Pat Collins
Topic: Spirituality is good for your health Part 2.
Episode 153
Speaker: Father Pat Collins
Topic: Spirituality is good for your health Part 1.
This talk really helped me when I realised that the religious experience Father Pat
was referring to was the experience that Thomas Merton described as this
" We find ourselves engulfed in such happiness it cannot be explained. The happiness
of being at one with everything in that hidden ground of love "
John 17. Father may they be One even as we are One.
Episode 151
Speaker: Raniero Cantalamessa
Topic: Reconciliation Part 1
Raniero is a Franciscan priest and Cardinal. He has served as the preacher to the Papal Household since 1980, under John Paul 2, Benedict 18 and Pope Francis.
Cantalamessa is a well-known supporter of Catholic Charismatic renewal. Pope Francis raised him to the rank of cardinal on 28 November 2020.
This is the type of teaching three popes have requested, well worth a listen.
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Episode 150
Interview: Nicky Gumble and Charles Whitehead
Topic: Alpha and Catholics
Words of encouragement and hope to feed our religious imagination.
Enjoy
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Episode 149
Interview: Nick Gumble and Charles Whitehead.
Topic: Alpha and Catholics.
Another wonderful story of the power of the Holy Spirit in today's world.
Episode 147
Speaker: Jack Finnegan.
Topic: Holiness a call to know your true self.
Although this talk was given at a men's retreat, we know that in Christ there is no male or female.
Enjoy being reminded of the true nature of our humanity
Archie
Episode 146
Speaker Cyril Ashton
Topic: When to be right could be wrong.
Wonderful teaching on how Jesus interpreted Scripture, and the call to mercy.
Episode 138
Russ Parker
Topic Jesus the Listener.
Listening is one of the most essential gifts in the evangelisation process.
Enjoy listening to Russ
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Episode 134
Speaker Pat Collins
Topic The Prayer of Praise
In a time of difficulty, it is lovely to be reminded of the beautiful vision Jesus offers his friends. A vision of relationships shaped by justice, love and respect.
Every Blessing in the New Year
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Episode 133
Speaker: Jean Vanier
Topic: A Broken World and the Message of Jesus Part 2
Cathy and I pray that you can take the time to celebrate the wonderful vision of Christmas. Humanity at peace with our creator, each other and all living things
Every Blessing this Christmas.
Episode 132
Speaker Jean Vanier
Topic: A Broken World and the teaching of Jesus. Part 1.
Cathy and I have been very privileged over the years by meeting some really good and caring people . People who show their care and regard for others in practical yet profound ways. Jean is such a person .
Enjoy hearing from the lips of a man whose life was shaped by the love of God and the love of neighbour.
Every Blessing this Christmas and may you and yours know a peace-filled 2023
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Episode 131
Speaker: Margaret Silf
Gods Unfinished Story
We can receive a wonderful freedom when we accept the teaching of Jesus and allow the truth, as he saw it, to set us free. The wonder of child like freedom and trust.
A new way of thinking about the wonderful gift of life.
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Episode 130
Speaker Margaret Silf
Topic: God's Unfinished Story.
This is a wonderful talk, which offers hours of reflection and appreciation.
Its message is full of wisdom. We are all part of a vast infinite sacred reality.
We invite you to remember and savour, the truth about God and all that God has made. Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agapeministries Podcast.
Episode 129
Speaker: Marie Beirne
Topic: A New Pentecost in the Church Part 2.
All the poor of the world are looking to the developed counties for an expression of human consideration and compassion. " A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members. " Mohandas Gandi 1931.
For followers of Jesus, this is a time to be blessed, by serving God in our brothers and sisters. " You do it to me ". and finding the joy of helping someone you love.
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Episode 128
Speaker: Marie Beirne
Topic A New Pentecost in the Church Part 1.
Since Vatican 2 we have all been encouraged to open ourselves to the presence, the power and purpose of God's Holy Spirit at work in and through humanity.
Global problems like climate, covid pandemics, international economics , all show that cooperation and collaboration are the only way to create a safer and kinder future for our children and grandchildren, the old ways of competition and confrontation are no longer fit for purpose.
Episode 127
Speaker Chris Thomas
Topic: You shall love the Lord your God with all your Heart.
At the heart of the first testament lies the grand schema " You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart". Love is at the core of this invitation and this understanding influenced Jesus when he gave us his great commandment.
This theme also runs through the pages of Chris's new book " The Name of God is Love " You can order copies from Irenaeus by emailing jenny@irenaeus.co.uk
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Episode 126
Speaker David Wells
Topic: Jonah Part 2
Part 2 of David's excellent teaching on a wonderful prayer practice, to help us in times of inner pain and trial.
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Episode 125:
Speaker David Wells
Topic: Jonah
This is excellent mature adult wisdom
Read Philippians 4:7 " And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus".
As David reminds us in this talk, gratitude is the key to a Christ-like life.
Every Blessing to you and yours
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Episode 124
Speaker Pete Grieg
Prayer
In part 1, Pete finished with a beautiful explanation of prayer, as bringing joy to the Father's heart.
He ends part 2 with an inspiring vision of intergenerational vision
inspired and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
How beautiful and available to every age and generation.
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Episode 124.
Speaker: Pete Greig
Topic: Prayer.
In 1999 Pete felt he received an inspiration from God. 23 years on 24-7 Prayer has become an international movement with many stories of the goodness of God as a living experience. In this teaching, Pete shares his understanding of the key to prayer.
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Episode 121
Speaker Peter Hocken
Topic: Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Peter ends this part of his talk by saying " The gifts are part of the equipment of the Church to fulfil its task ". I found this very helpful. It helped me to reflect on the call of Vatican 2 to return to the spirit of the founder of our community Jesus. To be empowered by the same Holy Spirit that empowered him, and to be involved in the same task as him.
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Episode 119
Speaker: Jim McManus
Topic: Living by the Word of God.
So many things to say about this talk. It's a beautiful reminder of how we can choose to see ourselves and all of God's wonderful creation daily.
Have a blessed day
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Episode 118
Speaker : Edwina Gatley
Topic: Mystics Rebels and Prophets, women who went before us and walk with us today.
Episode 117
Speaker: Edwina Gately
Topic: Mystics Rebels and Prophets, Women who went before us and walk with us today.
Long title, wonderful talk about how the Holy Spirit of God is at work in women.
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.Episode 116
Speaker: John Bell
Topic: Moving the Contemplative Heart to Action.
As followers of Jesus, we can see how Jesus understood what the Spirit of God was inviting him to be and how he responded. We are blessed to know the freedom of following Jesus into the abundant life on earth and in heaven.
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Episode 115
Speaker John Bell
Topic: Moving the Contemplative Heart to Action.
In this talk, John says " The God we can circumscribe with our intellect and imagination is always smaller than ourselves. God is always bigger, more profound, than our deepest religious, spiritual or theological insights. "
Thank you John for reminding us of this wonderful truth, a truth that sets us free to have child-like trust, and enter that blessed and grace-filled mindset.
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Episode 114
Speaker Andy Croft
Topic A New move of God.
Andy invites us to become part of what God is doing in the world today
Daily God invites us to live in peace and harmony with ourselves and our friends and family.
The cost is high but the rewards are wonderful.
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Episode 113:
Speaker Andy Croft
Topic: A New Move of God.
Hi Everyone. There is a wonderful vision of life that we can hand on from generation to generation, to help the human experience be wonderful and beautiful.
It's the invitation to become a co-creator with God, modelled on the lifestyle and example of Jesus. An invitation to have an abundant life
In this talk, we are reminded that it’s the new quality of relationships that holds the key to this
Goodnews.
Every Blessing and stay safe.
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Episode 112
Speaker Charles Whitehead
Topic Christian Unity.
Thank you Charles for reminding me of the vision Jesus carried in his heart, his top priority
John 17 1-26. The Priestly Prayer of Jesus the Christ.
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Episode 111
Speaker Charles Whitehead
Topic Christian Unity.
This is a recording of a workshop given by Charles, where he looks at the situation regarding Christian Unity. He examines the significant new approach Pope Francis took and looks at what we can do to promote unity in our parish.
Every Blessing and stay safe
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Episode 110
Speaker Jim Graham
Topic Christian Leadership
Jim finishes this talk with a story of vision and aspiration.
Day by Day Day by Day
O Dear Lord three things I pray
To see you more clearly
Love you more dearly
Follow you more nearly
Day by Day
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Episode: 109
Speaker: Jim Graham
Talk: Christian Leadership.
Jim reminds us of the two very important areas for discernment.
The function of Spirit-filled Christian leadership, and, the status of those gifted by the Holy Spirit is to identify, encourage and support everyone in whom the Holy Spirit of God is at work.
Matthew 20:26.
1 Corinthians 12: 4-11
This is a wonderful vision of what is possible.
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Episode 108
Speaker: Chris Thomas
Topic: Contemplating the Face of Christ Part 2.
In this talk, Chris invites us to the beautiful experience of what it means to be a human fully alive. Daily we can choose to remember that we are the beloved of God. What could be better than that?
Every Blessing good sisters and brothers.
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Episode 107
Speaker: Chris Thomas
Topic: Contemplating the face of Christ.
In this talk, Chris says " We are to become love, we are to become forgiveness.
imagine that, to become love, to become forgiveness how wonderful ! how beautiful.
Thank you Chris for this beautiful invitation
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Episode 106.
Speaker: Patti Mansfield.
Topic A New Pentecost Part 2.
God's Holy Spirit is at work in our world today.
God's Holy Spirit is at work in and through you today.
God's Holy Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trustfulness gentleness self-control. All of these supernatural ways of thinking speaking and acting are already within you because God's Holy Spirit is already within you .
Grace, peace and every blessing to you and all those you love.
Episode: 105
Speaker: Patti Mansfield
Topic: A New Pentecost
The personal experience of baptism in God's Holy Spirit is so wonderful that our speaker has devoted her life to sharing her story and encouraging others to receive the same life-changing gift.
Sit back, enjoy and be encouraged that God's Holy Spirit is at work in the world today, and is working through people just like you and me.
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Episode 104
Speaker: Ian Petit
Topic: What is Charismatic Renewal Part 2.
The experience of seeing life in a whole new way is so wonderful. To daily appreciate the wonder, beauty and goodness that is, all around us and within us, is just so good.
No wonder Jesus encourages us to share this new way of seeing life with everyone
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Episode 103
Speaker: Father Ian Petit
Theme: What is this Charismatic Renewal Part 1 .
Happy Memories, it’s just like being there. 1978 Ampleforth Conference.
This is a great talk to share with old friends from the early days of renewal
Enjoy
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Episode 102
S[peaker Fr Pat Collins
Topic The core message of the Gospel
Father Pat shares how his community in Dublin set out to share the gospel on the streets.
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Agape Ministries Podcasts Each one reaches one
Thank you very much
We put up the first episode in May 2020, and this is episode 100. Thank you so much for being part of this project it’s a collective effort. Cathy and I contribute our part, the speakers contribute their part, and you are the third and most important part. It’s because of you, listening and then passing on the link that our podcasts are now being downloaded at the rate of 1000 a month to 1580 cities worldwide Thank you.
We would love your feedback, let us know where we are doing ok and where you think we could improve. Every Blessing this glorious feast
Archie and Cathy archie@agapeministries.co.uk.
Episode 99
Speaker: Ralph Martin
Topic: Finding real meaning and purpose in your life today.
My prayer for you this Easter is taken from Ephesians 3.
You are filled with the utter fullness of God
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Episode 97
Talk: What kind of Church can the laity help to build.
Speaker: Amy Cameron.
I must confess to a bias toward this teaching for Amy is my daughter in law. In all the years I have known her, first as she member of a Youth mission team along with Archie my son, and later as a member of our family, I hold this woman in very high regard.
Amy works for Newcastle Diocese and is part of a committed group of people praying and working for a bright future for the Catholic Church. Some of the facts she shares with us can be quite worrying. By 2030 the number of priests will half, as will the number of Catholics attending Mass. But one of the things I love about her is her confidence in the presence and plans of God for this time, and that by working together, using the gifts God has already given us, we have nothing to fear.
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Episode 95
Speaker Gerrard Hughes
Talk: The Split in our Spirituality.
This is wonderful teaching, helping us to take time, to pay attention to our inner experience and the deepest desire of our hearts. A little prayer practice that I find very helpful and would like to share with you. If you can listen to this talk with a pen and paper at hand and simply stop the talk and write down any thoughts you have about what is being said. For example, I stopped at the part about nuclear arms, it could be different for you.
Then explore your reaction, was it fearful or cautious or hopeful and freeing for you personally. And finally, from the teaching of Jesus find the words that will take you from that place of inner fear and confusion to a place of inner freedom, courage and commitment.
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Episode 94
Speaker: Pauline McDougall
Talk: Scriptural Models for Transformation.
I am sitting in the studio today, preparing this episode and the news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is filling the airwaves. All over the world people are again confronted with the horror of war, horrors inflicted on innocent people even children.
Jesus knew this situation first hand, his country was invaded by a powerful and brutal regime, and it is very good for us to reflect on how he handled it. He had two ways of looking at the situation he was in.
One way of thinking was, that the power of brutality and fear was paramount and inevitable
This is how we are as human beings, we are born competitive and every day we compete with others for survival. That in the end violence is the only way we can stop our enemies.
But on the cross, Jesus showed a new way for us to handle violence, by a radical commitment to non-violence. Jesus believed that he was to bring the peace and reconciliation that God desires into every human relationship, and he personally paid the price of his total commitment to non-violence and forgiveness.
As we discuss with our families the terrible situation in Ukraine, let us, like Jesus keep on saying that war is not inevitable, but that it is a choice that men and women make. And that we personally will never refrain from trying to make the world safe and healthy, a world where we no longer want to or need to make anyone feel afraid. The cost is high but the reward is Great Stay safe and free from fear.
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Episode 93 Speaker: Pauline McDougall Talk: Scriptural Model of Transformation
Firstly, let me apologize for the sound quality of this podcast, it's not bad, it's just not as good as we normally provide. That being said I still want to share it with you. It speaks to a wonderful invitation at the time of the Second Vatican Council for every Catholic to deepen their love of scripture.
So, to all our evangelical and Pentecostal sisters and brothers listening to this episode, you can rejoice with us that the Holy Spirit is at work in the Catholic Church calling us to a greater love for the scripture.
When Pauline details the way we can trust the inner call to harmony and peace, because we are listening to the voice of the good shepherd, it helped me so much. It reminds me that I can trust the call of scripture as interpreted by Jesus.
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The teaching of Jesus is wonderful. John 8:31.
"If you make my word your home you will indeed be my disciple, you will learn the truth and the truth will make you free".
The Truth will set you free
Our human ego is such a powerful, inner voice of fear, that can hold us back from living life to the full. In part 2 of his talk, Richard reminds us that in the teaching of Jesus, there is a way to learn what is true and can be trusted. Then we can find freedom from fear and confusion. This freedom gives us the power to control our lives, and live in the freedom of the children of God.
Every Blessing and stay safe. Archie and Cathy
Episode: 91
Talk: Everything is gift.
Speaker: Richard Rohr.
Life in all its fullness
This is one of the days when I really love being alive. When I look around I can see lots of problems and things to worry me because of what might happen. But then because I am trying to be a faithful follower of Jesus I can hear his words in my heart and mind, Archie in this world you will experience trials and tribulations but try not to worry I can show you a way to overcome your fears and find peace even in these times of confusion and uncertainty.
This new way, the Jesus way, of responding to worry is such a positive and wonderful reality
and in this talk, Richard reminds us of the benefits, the fruits of Christian discipleship. peace that the world cannot give.
To remember that every day God holds every living being in loving existing, without the love of God nothing would exist.
I pray that you get the same blessing from this talk that Cathy and I received.
Every Blessing and stay safe. Archie and Cathy
Episode 90
Speaker: Jenny Baker
Talk: In His Presence.
See I am doing a New Thing. Can you not see it.?
When I think of this scripture passage, my attention automatically goes to the exterior world.
I look at human behaviour and belief and look for anywhere where the is no violence or greed. It's so easy for me to see the current situation and feel that things are terrible that nothing new is happening, and this causes me to be anxious and confused.
But then I remember the wonderful words of Jesus in John 16. ( I personalise it)
Archie In this world, you will see trouble and tribulation, but take heart I have overcome the world. I am telling you these things so that like me you will find peace in the trouble and anxiety.
Jesus invites us to follow his way to know the deep inner peace that he knew. Even in very worrying and difficult times. It is so good to be a follower of Jesus and to follow him in this way to find a peace that is beyond all human understanding.
Put it into practiceAnother wonderful scripture to help us know this peace is Phillipians 4: 4-9.
May this talk help you to know the peace that Jesus knew. Every Blessing Archie and Cathy.
Episode 89
Speaker: Jenny Baker
Talk: In His Presence.
" Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you". St Teresa of Avila.
Jenny, in this talk, invites us to remember the wonderful teaching from the New Testament, that God the Creator of everything, is on our side and that we can experience our lives as shaped by kindness goodness and trust. Jesus invites us to choose a very creative way to think about what it means to be a human being today. He invites us to follow him to the experience of " Life, and life in all its fullness, " the invitation to harness all our God-given capacities to live in freedom, freedom from anxiety and stress.
Episode 88
Speaker: Timothy Radcliffe
Talk: Hope Living in the Moment.
If you can, take time this week, to reflect on the wonderful truth shared in this talk, and take it to heart. What is your response when things get dark or you get tired?
Now, this is not an invitation to look inside and find only darkness, it is an invitation to look deeper into the reality of your being. This is an invitation to go beyond the thinking of logic and emotion as the best and only way of understanding the human condition.
Timothy encourages you to believe about yourself, what Jesus believed about himself.
that by grace, the spirit of the eternal God, ie faith hope and love are deep within you to be experienced, protected and promoted as the very best way of living. "Life in all its fullness "
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The first podcast of 2022 is wonderful.
The theme is Hope and the speaker is Father Timothy Radcliffe. In this talk, he shares timeless wisdom and helps us understand the Christian insight into the workings of the human heart and mind. This teaching showed Cathy and me, a way to live creatively in times of uncertainty and anxiety. We pray it will bless you in a similar way.
Episode: 86
Speaker: Frances Hogan
Talk: Facing up to reality. Part 2
On this talk, you are invited to imagine the fruit of the Spirit outpouring in all your relationships, it's a pure delight. Enjoy
Have a blessed Christmas and New year filled with Peace and Joy
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Episode 85:
Speaker: Frances Hogan
Talk: Facing up to reality.
In this talk, Frances paints a beautiful picture of what happens in human relationships when we look at each other with the eyes of love and forgiveness. These supernatural gifts, this alternative way of thinking about each other is truly the wisdom the world needs today.
John 13: 34-35.
" A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples if you love one another.”
When we understand that this is the true meaning of Christmas, that the incarnation of Jesus means that all humanity has been blessed with the wonderful gift of Agape, a whole new quality of human relationships.
Wishing you and yours a very peaceful Christmas and a loving 2022.
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Episode 84.
Speaker: Bob Faricy
Talk: Contemplative Prayer Part 2.
Reading the Signs of the Times
If we take another look, at the move of Gods Spirit, in the event we call the Second Vatican Council we can see how wise the teaching was and still is. In these times of Climate change and the Covid situation, it is now so obvious that we need the goodwill and cooperation of all
counties to protect each other. The slogan " No one is safe until everyone is safe" has never been more true.
The understanding that all life is interdependent is at the heart of the vision of Vatican 2
and is a safe and reliable invitation for an alternative model for human society and culture.
Our prayer is that these podcasts will help keep your hearts and minds free from fear and anxiety and will help to protect and strengthen Faith Hope and Love in your experience of the wonderful gift of life.
Episode 83
Speaker: Father Bob Faricy
Topic: Contemplative Prayer
Father Bob was one of those wonderful priests who made it easy to ask questions. He believed that laypeople were equal in dignity and status and that God was using the laity to make the world a wiser and kinder place and give a new shape to the Church. He also believed that what people believed about themselves was the key to new life in the Spirit.
Great memories of summer days in the fields of Walsingham, and the promise of a process of change that we are still part of today. Enjoy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 82
Speaker: Marie Byrne
Topic: The Call to Unity Part 2
Preface of Reconciliation 2.
"In the midst of conflict and division, we know that is you who turn our minds to thoughts of peace. Your Spirit changes our hearts, enemies begin to speak to one another, those estranged join hands in friendship, and nations seek the way of peace together.
Your Spirit is at work when understanding puts an end to strife when hatred is quenched by mercy, and vengeance gives way to forgiveness, and discord is changed to mutual respect.
Come Holy Spirit Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 81:
Speaker: Marie Byrne
Theme: The Call to Unity.
This topic, in light of the current reality, ie Climate Change and Covid is vital for us but especially for our children and grandchildren.
The need for global cooperation and collaboration is so self-evident that we must:- all in our own way, use whatever power we have to support the companies and organisations that turn from the competitive model which promotes a system of winners and losers to supporting a culture built on cooperation and the welfare of all Gods children. Not only is this sound theology but also true in every area of life for the vast majority of humans alive today.
You are a very powerful agent for change and wisdom. Enjoy this talk and grow in your effectiveness to be a co-creator with God.
Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 80
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic: Adult Christianity as a path to life in all its fullness.
My experience as a school Chaplain was that over the years, and the hundreds of young people I meet, there was a constant theme, they all wanted to feel safe and special.
When we could talk about Jesus belief, that it was God that put those feelings into them, and that God wanted every person to feel safe and special, we could at least begin a common journey with a common goal. The Goal was Life in all its Fullness.
In Part 2 of this talk, Richard helps us to see that when we seek safety and reputation only on the outside we miss a very important source of grace, ie inner safety and a real sense of being inwardly convicted of the truth and wisdom, of our lives of faith and friendship. Enjoy.
Every Blessing Good Sisters and Brothers, stay safe. Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 79
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Theme: Spirituality for the Next Generation.
In this time of Climate Change, Covid and Market Capitalism, this teaching is helping us to remain confident content and committed Catholic Christians.
Every Blessing good brothers and sisters.
Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 78
Teacher: Gio Payne
Teaching: The importance of your Mind.
This must be one of the important topics for any follower of Jesus.
Jesus teaches us that a peaceful and joyful life, is the fruit of peaceful and joyful minds then, lived out in peaceful, just and joyful relationships.
What a wonderful vision for the future of our human family.
Every Blessing
Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 77:
Teacher: Gio Payne
Theme: It's all in the Mind " Sub Title: A ministry to the forgetful "
This is fantastic practical teaching and, at the heart of Jesus teaching on metanoia.
Treat yourself to a real feast of wisdom. A wisdom that can lead you to freedom from fear.
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Episode 76:
Teacher: Father Ian Petit
Teaching: Renewal in the Holy Spirit.
It is often said that this is the age of the Holy Spirit, but what does that mean.
Dave Matthews, a wonderful friend, told me this story. As a young man, Dave went to his pastor and asked him about ministry. He was told to look at what Gods Spirit was doing in the world in this age and generation, and give his life to that, and he did. Dave and his wonderful wife Mary worked faithfully for the cause of Christian Harmony.
In my opinion, Christian Harmony is the work all followers of Jesus are called to.
Jesus said to them, ‘Every kingdom divided against itself is heading for ruin, and a household divided against itself collapses ". Luke 11:15.
Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 75
Teacher: Father Ian Petit
Theme: Renewal in the Holy Spirit.
Father Ian was a true spiritual father to many who became involved in Charismatic Renewal.
Cathy first heard him speak at St John Stone parish in 1974. She came back from the meeting, with a sense that there was so much more to learn about the God of love that Jesus invited everyone to believe in. It was a new experience, a call to know the freedom that comes from believing the things that Jesus believed about God and Gods plan for human happiness.
This call to freedom is wonderful and helps us enjoy the great gift of life given to us freely by God our loving Father.
Every Blessing and stay safe
Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 74
Teacher: Sue Whitehead
Teaching: The Fruit of the Holy Spirit Part 2
Sue ends her teaching with this quote from I Corinthians 6:19
Your Body is the temple of God's Holy Spirit.
God is inviting us to shape the new humanity in and through a new quality of relationships.
Every Blessing, stay safe Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 73
Teacher: Sue Whitehead
Teaching theme: Fruit of the Holy Spirit
When we look at 1 Corinthians 13: 4 -8, then imagine how much kinder and happier all our human relationships could be if we allowed these thoughts and feelings to shape our relationships we can then see Gods solution to many of our human problems.
Really practical teaching on how to see the potential for a whole new way to experience
our relationships with all the other people in our lives.
Every Blessing to you in all your relationships Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 72
Teacher: Ronald Rolhieser
Teaching: To ponder in the biblical sense.
Prepare to have your heart and mind expanded to see the immense courage and love of Jesus on the cross. It gave me a new understanding of the term supernatural.
Every Blessing, Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 71
Teacher: Ronald Rolhieser
Teaching: To ponder in the Biblical sense. " An alternative understanding of the crucifixion ".
St.Paul talked about putting childish ways behind him ( 1 Corinthians: 11-12 ). I think this could be one of the best explanations for putting childish ways behind and taking up the cross. The supernatural power to hold, and in the holding, allow the transformation of toxic emotions, is the very wisdom of God. Image daily relationships and friendships where people hold those judgemental and hurtful words that cause pain and separation.
Blessed are the peacemakers, they shall be called the children of God. ( Matthew 5-9 ).
Every Blessing
Archie and Cathy.
Episode 70
Teacher: Father Ronal Rolheiser
Teaching: Naming our Moments Biblically Part 2.
Last week Father Ron shared that many of the Bible passages we hear each week at mass, or in a service, are loaded with meaning and power that at the first hearing can easily pass us by.
Rich and deep with spiritual meaning and power, certain scripture passages, as we reflect on them can take us to a new place of understanding and confidence. Father Rons sharing on the Emmaus Story was wonderful, this week his sharings on 3 other scriptures will take us deeper into the wonder and beauty of the Gospel and its promise of freedom and life in all its fullness.
Every Blessing, stay safe, healthy and grateful for the wonderful gift of Life.
Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 69
Teacher: Ronald Rolheiser
Teaching: Naming our moments Biblically.
As someone trying, every day, to be a faithful follower of Jesus, any help to understand the wisdom and power of biblical faith is immensely helpful. I found this teaching on Emmaus so helpful and gave me a place to take my times of disappointment and deflation, and refind the presence of faith hope and love in my inner life. Thank you, Father Ron.
Episode 68.
Teacher: Miriam Swaffield.
Teaching: How young people are coming to faith today Part 2.
" Each one Reach one "This was a phrase that propelled the teaching of Jesus " The Way " from the back streets of Jerusalem to the furthest parts of the known world. The message of peace and justice for all was lived experience . The call to build communities that care for each other and share with each other was a daily lived experience.
Reading the signs of the timesAs we look at how we can build a safe and healthy future together after the Covid regulations are lifted it's good to be reminded that we, the Christian community, believe that the economy is meant to be the servant of the Gods children.
It is a fact that we only borrow the planet from of children and grandchildren, so let's hand on to them a safe and healthy one.
Episode 67
Teacher: Miriam Swaffield.
Teaching: How young people are coming to faith today
This is such a good faith-filled sharing that will encourage every family.
In her work, Miriam has seen many young people come to faith.
This talk is well worth a listen, it will help you to understand what many young people are really looking for. It could also help you, to help them, find what they are looking for.
Every Blessing, Stay safe and cool Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 66
Teacher Daniel O'Leary
Teaching: Recognising Gods presence in everyone and everything.
In this teaching, Daniel again describes it as very important. He encourages us to be faithful to Jesus teaching on metanoia. in other words a new way of thinking about happiness. Jesus invites us to a whole new way to look at everyone and everything.
Look again at Isaiah 6 and Matthew 13. People are looking, but looking at people faults and failings without seeing Gods presence and their potential. Life is so much better when we concentrate on our potential as human beings and encourage and supp[ort each other, to be god spel ( Old English ) "good news/glad tidings" of human progress potential and prosperity.
This teaching will help you to see the wonderful creative power of mature thinking and kind beautiful words, words that build bridges of harmony and not walls of separation and division.
Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape M|inistries
Episode 65
Teacher: Daniel O'Leary
Teaching: Recognising God's Presence in everyone and everything.
This is a wonderful teaching on Human progress and potential. To see Gods presence and Goodness in Everyone and Everything, Imagine the freedom
To choose to see the best in your children, in your wife or husband, the friend who let you down when you needed them most. Imagine the freedom to enjoy life, to creatively live with disappointment and even betrayal, and to deal with them in this way; so that they no longer scar and wound your inner being.
Wishing you all inner peace and every good thing. Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 64
Teacher: Marie Beirne
Teaching: Mercy God's greatest attribute.
Imagine how much better the world would be if tomorrow the almost 2 billion Christians in the world decided to speak only words of mercy, forgiveness and reconciliation.
Imagine the healing of relationships at a personal and family level and also the ripple effect outwards into the world, a beautiful dream or a reflection of the very nature of God, incarnate in all believers.
Every Blessing, stay safe and healthy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 63
Teacher Marie Byrne
Teaching: Mercy Gods greatest attribute.
This is another excellent teaching by Marie. In her lovely gentle style, she shares a truth that changed the whole world. The type of worship that pleases God.
Imagine the beauty in our relationships if we treated each other as the tabernacles of Gods Holy Spirit, and afforded each other dignity and respect.
Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 62.
Teacher: Dennis McBride,
Teaching: The need for all Christian communities to understand Jesus position on religious authority, love of law, and the law of Love.
John tells us that whoever lives in love, lives in God, and God lives in them.
Drink this in, drink it deep, and this truth will set you free.
Stay safe, healthy and joyful Archie and Cathy Agape Podcasts
Episode 61
Teacher Dennis McBride
Teaching: The Face of Jesus in Johns Gospel.
Father Dennis in this teaching covers a wonderful example of how Jesus interpreted the Law of Moses. The woman caught in adultery, under the law, should have received the punishment designated by scripture. Father McBride says this " The law of Moses walks away leaving behind grace and truth ". I really love the way Jesus completely redefines the purpose and practice of religion.
Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 60:
Teacher Megan McKenna
Teaching: A Story within a Story within a Story.
Megan in the first five minutes says something that completely changed the way I thought about worship. The word " approach " its meaning and its connection to worship led me to a time of deep reflection. Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 59
Teacher Megan McKenna
Teaching A story with a story within a story Part 1.
One of the principal gifts of the wonderful Second Vatican Council was the insistence that lay Christians have access to the wisdom of Jesus shared with us in the scriptures. You could say that the Spirit of God, working through the teaching of Vatican 2, reignited a huge interest, in Catholics, in the Bible and how Jesus interpreted the Jewish Scriptures.
This is such helpful teaching for those of us wanting to be faithful followers of the original teaching of Jesus, and experience in our own lives his promise of Life in all its fullness. Then we can share this wonderful collective wisdom with all we meet, every day.
Every Blessing, stay safe Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 58
Teacher: Father Denis McBride
Teaching: The face of Jesus in Lukes Gospel.
In every age and generation, a question is asked. How do I have the best life possible?
To answer this question we need to ask another. How does real-life work? what do I need to know to have a safe and happy life? This is where the teaching of Jesus is invaluable.
Jesus teaches us that kindness and gentleness are vital in human relationships. His teaching invites us to see the very best in everyone, to see the immense potential in all of Gods children even when they mess up. It is in loving forgiving relationships we will find the very best life possible.
Enjoy this beautiful teaching, Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 57
Teacher: Fr Denis Mc Bride
Teaching: The Face of Jesus in Lukes Gospel.
I hope you can see a pattern here in these last podcasts. Fr Emmon spoke of Jesus obsession with " The Kingdom of God " and how Jesus radically redefined his understanding of the purpose and practice of Religion.
Megan McKenna then spoke of Jesus prophetic insistence that the primary worship God requires is the care of the poor, and working to establish and maintain systems of equality justice and peace.
In this talk, Father Dennis shares the tenderness and compassion Jesus protected and promoted. We can see in these three sharings something of the inner life of Jesus and how his beliefs led to radical behaviour shaped by humility and service.
Could it be that Jesus, like us all, woke each day and hoped to have a peaceful happy day? But daily his inner peace was disturbed when he saw inequality and avoidable human suffering and attributed these distrusting feelings to the prompting of Gods Holy Spirit. Perhaps then Jesus could choose to believe that God was calling him personally not to be part of a system that robbed people of their dignity and potential.
Each day he used his personal energy and strength to follow these deep inner feelings to establish with each person he meet a sense of their dignity and worth. He set out to help meet their needs physically emotionally and financially. In being faithful to the deepest calling of his heart he then found the peace and happiness he desired, in knowing he personally was following the will of God in his age and generation.
He invites us all to follow him today and find that peace and happiness deep within our own lives and then to share that peace and fulfilment with others.
Ever Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 56:
Teacher: Megan McKenna
Teaching: The Face of Christ in Mark's Gospel.
As you know Cathy and I have been blessed in our lives. We were introduced to the teaching of Jesus in 1974. It completely changed the way we thought about God, ourselves, and other people, bringing with it a wonderful sense of meaning and purpose for our lives.
Our imaginations were set free to see the wonder and beauty in all living things. Jesus' teaching is so clear on this, enjoy everything good in life, and there is plenty of it.
Slow down if you can, take time to appreciate how wonderful life is and how wonderful you are.
Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 55
Teacher: Megan McKenna.
Teaching: The face of Christ in Marks Gospel.
I got a lot from this teaching. Some historical data helped me remember the circumstances in which the Gospel was written and why it was written. I was also taken deeper into the question and here I paraphrase " Archie who do you say I am, what do you think I am really about?"
Great stuff, thank you, Megan.
Episode 54:
Teacher: Father Eammon Mulcahy.
Topic: Seek first Gods Kingdom.
In this second part of his talk, Father Eammon shares his passion for this wonderful way of thinking about life. He reminds us of the life-enhancing words of Jesus. Jesus was obsessed with helping us have a wonderful life.
When we trust Gods plan for human happiness, contentment and confidence will follow.
Jesus invites you to this daily experience of your life as full, complete with nothing missing.
Stay safe healthy and happy
Archie and Cathy
Agape Ministries
Episode 53.
Teacher: Emmon Mulcahy
Teaching: Seek first Gods Kingdom.
I got so much from this teaching. Imagine a whole new way of being alive, a new quality of relationships an alternative model for humanity. Fantastic stuff.
I pray you get as much out of this sharing as I did. I would love to hear from you after you listened, what spoke to your imagination? archie@agapeministries.co.uk
Every Blessing, Stay safe healthy and happy. Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 52
Teacher: Edwena Gatley
Teaching: The Wonder of You Part 2.
If you can, take five minutes to prepare your self to hear this talk.
Remember the teaching of Jesus. When you are reminded of your dignity and destiny as a child of God, a voice from within your humanity will question that description of you.
You will be in a place of decision, which description of you will you believe.
Again take time to remember the experience of Jesus when the conversation took place in his human nature, his temptation in the desert. Remember the description of his humanity he choose to believe. This belief brought a wonderful freedom and peace into his life.
In faith believe, that by making the same decision as Jesus the same freedom and peace will come into your life. Wait in joyful hope and it will.
Every Blessing, stay safe healthy and happy. Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 51
Teacher: Edwina Gatley
Talk: The Wonder of You.
I love this woman, she really gets the work of the Holy Spirit, in equipping us to see the wonder of our everyday lives. Edwina admits the trials and difficulties but returns time and time again to the call to the new life and the experience of life in all its fullness
Her excitement and enthusiasm to share the wonderful good news of the Gospel is infectious
As you listen to this episode drink deep and know the wonder of your being.
Stay safe healthy and happy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 50
Teacher: Father Chris Thomas
Talk: The Gospels a daily guide for your life. Part 2.
Father Chris in this talk touches on a really important topic for every disciple of Jesus, that is our understanding of time. For followers of the Jesus way of thinking about time, we know Jesus focussed his attention one day at a time. Jesus teaches us to begin each day paying particular attention with gratitude and appreciation of everything God has already given us.
Thank you, Chris, for reminding us of this wonderful way of living each and every day.
Enjoy the freedom this talk brings
Stay safe Healthy and Happy Archie and Cathy.
Episode 49
Teacher Father Chris Thomas
Talk: The Gospels, a daily guide for your lives.
Father Chris suggests ways in which we can bring the wisdom of the Gospel into daily life.
The biblical vision is of a human family living at peace with God, ourselves and each other.
Another wise teaching from my mate Chris. Stay safe healthy and happy.
Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 48
Teacher: Mary Hardiman
Topic: The Power of Gods Word in our lives.
Mary touches on a wonderful question regarding our life of faith. What happens when we feel that the things in our lives, in which we found some satisfaction, no longer satisfy.
Both Mary, with a good job, and remember Edwina Gately, when the Charity she began was up and running, and she was being seen as a very successful person felt- like Mary a call to leave these things behind and start something new with God. Echos of Abraham?
What does that look like, how do we move from security in our outer life to a place of security in our inner life? This is where we are so blessed as disciples of Jesus. Jesus is the Way, to the Truth, about the wonderful security of faith within our inner Life. Our conviction that we are the beloved of the Creator of the Universe. And living in a way that sees all humanity as sisters and brothers, because we all have the same Father.
Stay safe Healthy and Happy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 47:
TeacherMary Hardiman
Title: The Power of Gods word in our lives.
This sharing is so good. It left me more convinced of the work of Gods Holy Spirit in the world today. The world is a kinder place because of people like Mary.
Mary is married to Hughie with one son Kieran. A former High School teacher is now a person-centred counsellor and head of Well-being at a pupil health referral unit in Salford. She is also a coordinator for Lifelines, a charity that befriends and supports people on Death Row in America through letter writing.
Enjoy. Stay safe Healthy and Happy. Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
This is a wonderful opportunity to take time to reflect, on how we can live the full life Jesus told us the Fathers wants for every one of Gods children.
John 10-10.Our prayer is that Lent 2021 will be a time for you to look inward and find every gift in the heavenly places
Every Blessing stay safe and happy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 45
Teacher James Finley
Teaching: Childlike Acceptance.
At first, I found this quite difficult to get.
My inner conversations- went from Childlike to Childish. But after giving it a second and third look, it made such sweet sense.
I hope it does the same for you.
Enjoy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 44
Teacher: James Finley
Title: Childlike acceptance, a path to inner peace and union with God.
Divinity of all life, just as it is.
In this beautiful teaching, James helps us to discover, that little things- such as being struck by how trusting and accepting small children can be. When given time and attention, this acceptance can help us experience Gods presence in our lives. Using scripture and teaching from Christian mystics he offers guidance in the ancient wisdom of Childlike acceptance as a path to inner peace and union with God.
Every Blessing, stay safe healthy and happy Archie and Cathy.
Episode 43
Teacher Edwina Gately
Title Living a Gospel Life Part 2.
Every Life of infinite value.
I was moved this week to hear the Archbishop of Canterbury say that each of the 100.000 people who have died in the UK as a result of the coronavirus was of infinite value.
Such a wonderful way of thinking about each other and how we can treat others with immense dignity and respect. In this second part of her story, Edwina shares how, by the grace of God, she has remained faithful to the daily dream of a kinder and more generous quality of human relationships.
Each one reach one: An alternative approach to Evangelisation.
I am trying an alternative approach to evangelisation. When I see evangelisation as a way of trying to convert people I can sometimes hesitate, I don’t want to offend or to lose face. But then this idea came- I am not trying to convert but simply to keep people connected to truth and beauty.
By sharing these teachings with someone else - they know that the human desire for a safer and happier future for our children is not foolishness but the highest form of human aspiration.
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Agape Ministries podcasts are now heard, free of charge, every week in 456 cities in 33 Countries. Every week households all over the world are being encouraged to experience our wonderful practical faith. Our faith that says kindness, wisdom, beauty, truth and laughter can be shared in every home every day. Our faith also helps us to understand and respond when upset and difficulties visit our homes.
Who will you share this beautiful truth with? Stay safe and happy Archie and Cathy.
Episode 42
Teacher: Edwina Gately
Title: Living a Gospel Life.
Luke10:21
"At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
There is always more to learn.
I had often wondered at this passage, what God was hiding? Then I was blessed when I heard this sentence from Father Richard Rohr. "Ignorance does not come from what you don't know, but from what you think you do know".
Listening to the voice of God
When the voice of God speaks to you, inviting you to leave behind status and influence. When that inner Spirit invites you to set out again and start all over again. When the Spirit of God invites you to take Gods presence into areas of pain and rejection, then only someone with Spirit-inspired child-like trust could find the inner courage to leave all behind and follow Gods invitation. Jesus heard that call to inner freedom and lived a simple life of joyful, humble Finding freedom in following JesusThis is the real-life story of one woman, take time, take notes and take heart.
What Edwina can do and is doing - because of the Holy Spirit of God within her - so can you. You to can find that freedom.
Stay safe and Happy. Archie and Cathy
Episode 41 Gifts Unimagined Radical Grace Part 2. Richard Rohr.
Jesus vision for the human family
What can we learn from this COVID-19 pandemic, this worldwide sickness? For me, there are two primary messages.
1: This virus was caused when the delicate balance that ensures human health and happiness was forgotten.
2: That for this balance to be restored we need the active goodwill and caring behaviour of the entire human family. Jesus vision for the human family is a vision of deep respect for each other, and the avoidance of any act that would bring sickness violence or greed into our families, local or global.
I thank God every day for this beautiful and achievable vision. Each day I can choose to follow Jesus. To live free from fear, in childlike trust that God is in charge, and that through God presence in the behaviour of our human family this pandemic will come to an end.
Following Jesus is the Way to the Truth about the most wonderful way of Life
Stay safe and happy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
A new quality of human relationships
Our simple plan for 2021 is to continue to spread the seed of the teaching of Jesus on renewing the quality of human relationships. Cathy and I are overjoyed at the response from the podcasts we have recorded, from trusted speakers worldwide. Now these are available for you to share worldwide for free.
St Paul told the early Christians, that although he planted the seed of a new life in Christ and Apollos water it only God’s Spirit, received and shared, could make it a lived experience. (1 Corinthians 3: 6. )
We pray that each week in 2021 these teachings will support and encourage your desire to work for a kinder and happier world for our children and grandchildren.
Every Blessing and stay safe. Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 39
Teaching: "When to be Right could be Wrong". or " How to find the freedom not to Judge ". Teacher: Bishop Cyril Ashton
Cyril says " Grace is God making sure we get what we don't deserve,
Mercy is God making sure we don't get what we do deserve ".
This teaching is so beautiful and life-giving it deserves to be listened to time after time after time. To be freed for the poison of judgement is a wonderful gift. Judgement stagnates all our relationships and suffocates Jesus vision of Unity within diversity in the human family.
" Father may they be so completely one, that the world will believe it was you who sent me "In 2021 we will continue to plant the seeds of unity and reconciliation, but we know that only the Spirit of God active and at work, will make it a lived reality.
Every Blessing, stay safe and happy
Archie and Cathy.
Agape Ministries
Episode 38
Teaching: Communities of Fence Movers
Teacher: Bishop Cyril Ashton Church of England.
Cyril is a very humble and funny man, who just happened to be an Anglican Bishop.
He tells of how Baptists, Methodists, and Catholics have helped to form his understanding
of the essentials of our Christian Calling.
He told me that 2 Catholic priests Ian Petit and Peter Dolan were very influential in him coming to trust the work of the Spirit in other Christian denominations. This is a wonderful talk. It upholds a very current vision, not only for the Church but for the world.
Feed your Imagination and enjoy.
Stay safe and happy
Archie and Cathy
Agape Ministries
Episode 37
Teaching: Be Transformed by the renewing of your Mind.
Teacher Charles Whitehead.
In my life, this topic was foundational. Daily I took to mind the principle of Metanoia, the dream of God placed in my heart, and the daily enjoyed seeing the wonderful will of God lived out in very simple, beautiful, and profound ways.
May this teaching bless you as much as it blessed and inspired me.
Enjoy, stay safe and happy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 36
Teacher: Charles Whitehead
Be Renewed by the Transformation of your Mind Part 1.
Scripture speaks of a new humanity. A humanity free from fear and suspicion-
open to living in peace and harmony. In this insightful talk, my good friend Charles Whitehead shares the important role played by the human mind, and how we can allow the Holy Spirit to transform our thinking and behaviour.
Drink deep with this one, allow the Spirit to change your self-image. You are little less than a God (Psalm 8: 3 -5 ) Enjoy Stay safe and happy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 35 Teaching Part 2 Peace I Give you, A peace the world cannot give. Teacher Louisa Grundy.
I remember a talk given by a wonderful friend of mine, who died some time ago. His name was Bruce Smart, Cathy and I were recording at S.P.U.C. meeting where Bruce was speaking the right to life. Outside the venue, Bruce was being accused of not understanding how hard it was for parents when a child was born with a severe physical or mental condition.
“ You people don’t know and don’t care about ordinary people whose lives are so badly affected by this hardship. What would you do if you were told your child might have a disability. I will never forget his answer, he said ” I would turn my heart and mind to God and ask for the grace to love and care for that child”.
He was then told that its ok to speak of prayer but in the real world things are not that simple and God does not always answer those prayers. Bruce said “ I know God does not always every prayer but he answered mine when my son Johnathon was born deaf and blind. The effects of rubella.
The miracle of hearts and minds changed by a whole new way of thinking about the most difficult of situations A supernatural way of thinking. An experience of Supernatural Peace.
Listen to another real-life story of how Gods peace can transform our experience of the most difficult situations
Episode 34
Peace I give you, peace the world cannot give. Part 1.
Teacher Louisa Grundy.
This is such a great talk. Louisa is married to Andy and they have four children,
she has suffered from anxiety for most of her childhood and adult life, but found peace through the teaching of the Gospel on the God of Peace. She is a psychotherapist who specializes in the field of anxiety. Take time to let this talk help you find the peace of mind you long for.
Archie
Episode 33 Contemplation Confidence and Fulfilment Part 2
Teacher: James Finley
Our introduction " Agape Ministries a whole new way of thinking."
This teaching will invite you to take or make the time to slow down. To slow down and listen to a whole new way of thinking about yourself. To take a second look at your belief about the beaytiful creative reality we call God.
You are be invited to believe that God really is deeply in love with you. God never calls to mind any mistakes, you have made or every will make. Remember this what Jesus believed. Jesus really believed in an allways loving God.
Stay safe and happy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.
Episode 32: Title Contemplation Confidence and Fulfilment
Teacher James Finley
I remember this teaching so well, Cathy and I had spent the night in the same convent as James. He was a warm and funny man, great company and came over as someone who loved and celebrated life.
At an evening meal James shared this image I have never forgotten it, for it helped me with the understanding of the presence of God in my life. " Imagine this" James said " A sponge and the ocean. The sponge is in the ocean, and at the very same time, the ocean is in the sponge. The sponge is not the Ocean , but is not seperate from ocean. In the very same way, you are in God and God is in you. You are not God but you are not seperate from God.
I invite you to take time and drink in this truth about yourself. God's presence is in you ,and you are in God. You are not God, but you are not, and never will be , seperate from God .What a beautiful , wonderful and powerful teaching. Stay safe and happy. Archie and Cathy.
Episode 31
See I am doing a new thing. Teacher Mirian Swaffield.
" God is doing a new thing and its always about community, its always going to be about becoming like Jesus. "
" You are blessed, now go and spread this blessing, increase in number and multiply."
" Out of the Blessing of God comes fruitfulness "
Enjoy this wonderful truth. Let it feed your soul and awaken your Sacred imagination.
Stay safe and Happy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries
Episode 31: See I am doing a New Thing Part 1 .
Teacher: Miriam Swaffield.
Miriam is a real breath of fresh air. She brings a refreshing energy in her approach to sharing the Goodnews of the Gospel. Hear how she brings a truth that is over 2000 years in age into the lived experience of the young people of today. This teaching will help you talk to your family and friends in a language that is current and rich in meaning and purpose.
Enjoy, Stay safe and Happy
Archie and Cathy.
The two-fold blessing of God.Firstly The Father blesses us with a divine dream of our lives as co-creators with God.
Secondly, through us, Gods Spirit and presence are made flesh in our world today, and the world is blessed.
To believe that you are part of the divine ongoing plan of creation is the very best feeling in all the world. It truly is " Life in all its fullness"
Enjoy Part 2 of this wonderful teaching on The Power of Blessing by Russ Parker.
This is a fantastic talk, Russ Parker shares with us a much-neglected teaching on the Fathers Blessing. Jesus believed with all his heart and mind that he was beloved by God.
He choose to believe that he was continually covered by the Father blessing. This belief brought him priceless understandings of identity worth and mission.
Enjoy every moment of this talk, and daily enter into the experience of the Fathers blessing and provision for you.
Every Blessing. Stay safe and happy
Archie and Cathy.
In this beautiful and practical talk, Clare shares a wonderful and powerful truth.
We all carry the presence and energy of God into our daily lives. Imagine a local situation where the council and church communities work together for the well being of all. No more winners and losers, no one left out, no one left behind. That's true justice, that's the Kingdom of God in practice.
That's the Kingdom I pray each day will come, to me and through me. Stay safe and happy Archie and Cathy
In this episode No 26 we share the teaching of Clare Thompson. She shares her beautiful witness of faith, hope and loving service in her hometown of Bristol.
She shares how the Spirit called her and her husband to a new experience of freedom and faith. She also shares a story of a YouTube video with Pope Francis and Bishop Tony Palmer, if you wish to see it here is the YouTube link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrS4IDTLavQ.
Enjoy the teaching , dream the dream of Unity. Stay safe Archie and Cathy.
In this episode, Father Pat encourages us to prayerfully and carefully find another person with whom we can share our innermost thoughts and feelings. For me, this is where the quality of Christian relationships becomes a beautiful reality. I invite you to imagine this situation.
A person hears the freedom giving teaching of the gospel and commits themselves to the daily psychological, emotional and spiritual journey taken by Jesus. With this new self-understanding and confidence, we can begin to pay as much attention to the needs of others as we do to our own.
Imagine then they meet another person committed to this way of thinking and living and plan to live there lives together. Now, remember the promise that Christians commit to each other "For Better or Worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, until death takes us home."
Is this an impossible dream? No. Is it easy? No Is it worth it Absolutely.
Stay safe and Happy Archie and Cathy
John 15:15 I no longer call you servants, I call you friends. Jesus tells us that friends share the deepest things in their lives. Hopes, dreams, fears and failures. Where can we find friends like these, well that's what we set out to be as a community.
Within our small imperfect community, we have a number of informal friendship groups who meet together, at times socialise together and share Christian conversation. But we also have another smaller group of gifted listeners, who can listen without judgement or the need to fix peoples lives. These gifted listeners simply walk with people as they journey towards transformation, wholeness and the freedom to enjoy the wonderful gift of life.
It is such a blessing to have these gifted mature Christians as part of our faith community.
Stay safe Archie.
This is part two of Father Pats excellent teaching on Self Esteem. Jesus baptism in the Jordan was his experience of the inner presence of Gods Spirit deep in his human nature.
It is this experience that Jesus wants to share with us. Jesus daily invites us to allow Gods Spirit to dream of a new quality of human relationships, relationships in which Justice and Compassion are primary. Jesus invites us to commit our selves to forming small local communities living in this new way.
Stay safe, Archie and Cathy
Fr Pat invites us to take 3 steps to free us from a poor self-image and low self-esteem.
1. Accept yourself 2. Be yourself 3. Forget yourself
These steps set you free to ENJOY BEING YOUR NEW SELF
Every Blessing
Archie and Cathy
When Jesus spoke about the human condition, he raised it to a whole new level.
He spoke of humanity as a wonderful, beautiful creation of a wonderful and beautiful creator. Our prayer is that this teaching helps you to think of yourself and others in this way
because the immortal Spirit of God is in all things **The book of Wisdom 12:1
Every Blessing.stay safe, healthy and happy Archie and Cathy.**
This is a great teaching from Michelle, both prophetic and practical.
Her call to help Pope Francis is so timely. We know that our response to the Coronavirus requires global cooperation and collaboration. No more us and them, winners and losers.
It's fantastic, that at a time when the world needs to see the wisdom of interdependence lived out in every village, town, city, and continent, that God is equipping the children of God to see each other as brothers and sisters and look out for each other.
So let's bring this down to everyday living, from today we can commit ourselves to being part of a community of faith, a community that values every human life as a wonderful, beautiful work of art, created by God; beyond price and worthy of protection.
If we need to change to a more simple way of living so be it, it will be so beautiful
Stay safe and keep others safe. Archie.
The Beatitudes: The Beautiful attitudes. Part 2.In John 8:31 Jesus says this to you reading this today.
If you make my word your home, you will be my disciple
you will learn the truth and the truth you learn will set you free.I used to think that discipleship was a daily practice that took from me freedom,
to act in certain ways, but I now see that discipleship is a practice that offers
a deeper freedom the - freedom to be the person God created me to be.
Its great to be a disiple of Jesus.
The Beatitudes: The Beautiful attitudes.
In this talk, Father Chris reminded me of an aspect of Matthews Gospel that I had completely forgotten. I had forgotten that the writer of Matthews gospel believed
Jesus was the new Moses.
Just as Moses led the people out of slavery from the Egyptian empire, an outer reality. Now Jesus leads his people out of slavery to fear and violence, an inner reality.
Jesus teaching on Metanoia, is just so good. It opens up for us a way to freedom.
The freedom to trust God.
The freedom of Faith:
The freedom of Hope:
The freedom of Love:
Thank you, Chris, and thanks to the writer of the Gospel of Matthew
Episode 17.
In this wonderful talk, Ruth reminds us of the power of our minds and the power of belief.
She encourages us to allow God to dream a beautiful dream using your mind. A dream of a kinder happier world for our children and grandchildren. Talk to them about the dream God has placed in you, and they will see how you take practical steps every day to help Gods dream become a reality in your family, in your church community and in your town.
" Thy Kingdom Come On Earth as it is in Heaven"
Every good to you and yours.
Luke 1:68-79 " To give light to those who live in darkness, the shadow of death, and to guide us in the way of peace"
In this episode, number 16 in our series, we hear from a woman in Northern Ireland who heard the call to be involved in the Jesus way of peace. Through all the troubles, because of the gift of faith, she kept this precious dream of God alive and accessible, helping to form communities working for reconciliation and peace.
Part 2 of Charles talk is so good, his sharing of how, without any previous diplomatic contacts, he ends up on speaking terms with the top Vatican officials is just so mind-stretching. Another great sharing is the story of the man who speaks in tounges in an ordinary church setting. The response of the congregation and then the blessing this gift brought into the life of the person it was given for and given too. Just two of the many clear examples of how the Holy Spirit is at work in our world and in the Catholic Church today. Enjoy. Stay safe Archie
Charles Whitehead is one of those people used by God to do wonderful things.
From an office in the city of London to an office in the Vatican is a culture shift
that not many business executives would imagine or desire. But this is how the Holy Spirit changed the life of Charles. A new life with a new set of goals and aspirations.
Can you imagine the deep peace and sense of satisfaction that comes from believing that God is using you, as a channel of forgiveness and reconciliation?
Through forgiveness, God is saying that human sin is more a wound to be healed than a crime to be punished.
"Goodness and Mercy all my life will surely follow me, and in Gods house, forevermore my dwelling place shall be". Psalm 23.
Shalom
Archie
It's all about Human Progress and our Super Human Potential
We are in the midst of a global pandemic and there is a very real need for global collaboration and cooperation. But can you really collaborate with people you just don't trust? Jesus says Yes ( Matthew 5:44-48). Sr Helen Prejean heard these words of Jesus and put them into practice and by doing so was making the world a kinder and more forgiving place.
Hear how this ordinary little nun allowed the supernatural power of forgiveness and compassion to flow through her, and helped her see the best in someone that others despised.
When Jim saw the two infallible signs of Repentance and Reconciliation, operate within the church, he experienced God is at work in that group of people.
Just imagine, God's Spirit blossoming in hearts and minds,
renewing relationships,
and bringing peace and justice to the world.
Come Holy Spirit Bring it on!
Jim was minister of Gold Hill Baptist Church in Buckinghamshire from 1968 –1994.
Described as one of the enthusiastic fathers of the modern charismatic renewal movement, he never wavered in his commitment to the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
He encouraged many others to experience a new life in the Holy Spirit and membership of the church grew from 120 to over 600.
Patti Gallagher Mansfield was a participant in the historic Duquesne Weekend that marked the beginning of the Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic Church. Patti says that there were only about 12 people in the Chapel that night, but that from that night, it's estimated that at least 120 million Catholics worldwide, and many many millions in other Christian denominations have also received the wonderful grace of the Baptism in God's Holy Spirit. Listen to what the Spirit of God is doing in the world today across many branches of Christianity. Calling all those who follow Jesus to live lives of unity within the diversity of the Body of Christ, the experience of Pentecost.
The beauty of the phrase " Gifts Unimagined " stirs in me a quiet confidence that it is God who is calling Humanity forward: Unimagined Human Potential, Unimagined Human Progress in our daily ministries as servants and friends of God.
This is a wonderful teaching, you will often hear Ronald Rolhieser quoting John Shea, as you listen you will understand why.
John unpacks how he came to think in a whole new way about the very beautiful spiritual wisdom held within in Gospels.
If like him you invest time to pray and think about the message of the Gospels you will begin to understand Gods wonderful plan for your life and for all humanity.
During this talk, I could see that praise is like a shield, that everyday praise protects my Christian identity from those inner negative voices that keep repeating in my head.
To help this become like a solid foundation in my heart and mind, I listen often to
Lauren Daigle singing " You say " check it out on YouTube.
In this teaching Marie Byrne reminds us of that Praise is Gods secret weapon.
A powerful spiritual and mental practice, its like an andidote to the poision of anxiety
Fr Rolald completes the second part of his talk on keeping a mellow heart in bitter times.
In our introduction we say " Agape Ministries a whole new way of Thinking. Fr Ronald Rolheiser is one of the Catholic priests that encourages us to allow the teaching of Jesus that helps us move from fear to fairh. The wisdom that helps us keep a to keep a mellow heart in bitter times..