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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “If only this would change… then I’d finally be at peace”?
Those two seemingly innocent words can quietly become a spiritual trap—causing us to look for peace in different circumstances instead of in Christ.
In this episode, we look at why the “if only” trap can hinder our spiritual growth and share 3 simple things you can do to return to the present moment, recognize God’s presence, and do the next loving thing He is asking of you.
Because holiness doesn’t begin in the life you wish you had. It begins right where you are.
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We recently had the privilege of witnessing something most Catholics rarely see: two religious sisters making their final vows and giving their lives completely to Jesus.
In this episode, we share our experience attending the perpetual profession of two sisters from the Queenship of Mary Community in Ottawa, including a close friend we have known for many years.
One moment especially stayed with us. During the ceremony, the bishop asked the sisters:
“What do you desire?”
Their response challenges all of us to consider the same question: What do I desire most—and am I willing to give everything to Jesus in order to become a saint?
We discuss the beauty of religious life, the sacrifices these sisters make, what their vocation asks of their families, and what their witness can teach every Catholic—whether married, single, a priest, or religious—about giving our lives completely to Christ. 
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The devil told three great lies in the Garden of Eden—and he still wants us to believe those same lies today.
In this episode, we expose these three lies and look at how they can quietly creep into our thinking: causing us to distrust God, minimize the consequences of sin, and seek happiness apart from Him.
We’ll also look at how Catholics can resist these lies through trust and obedience, repentance and Confession, and the humility modeled for us by the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The devil’s lies don’t always sound like lies. Sometimes they sound surprisingly reasonable. The question is: could we be believing them without realizing it?
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When Hollywood and the Catholic faith meet, the result may surprise you. In this video, I sit down with Mark Matthews, who spent 10 years working at DreamWorks Animation, to discuss what he saw as a Catholic, the pursuit of fame and celebrity culture, and why he came to see Hollywood as a mission field.
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The 12-Year Prayers of St. Bridget have inspired countless Catholics for centuries—but what are they, where do they come from, and what should we make of the extraordinary promises associated with them?
In this episode, Ken and Janelle discuss St. Bridget of Sweden, her profound devotion to the Passion of Christ, and Janelle's personal experience praying both the one-year and 12-year St. Bridget prayers. They also explore the Church's understanding of private revelation, the remarkable promises connected to these prayers, and why meditating daily on Our Lord's Passion can transform the spiritual life.
Whether you're already devoted to St. Bridget or hearing about these prayers for the first time, this conversation will encourage you to deepen your love for Jesus Christ and His saving Passion.
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