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Today we have the first in a 2-part series on Father Dave's reflection from his 4-day Chef's Table retreat in New Jersey.  These are very candid episodes that help us look into and try to understand the challenges of being a Catholic priest.  

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Welcome back, as we wrap up the Easter season!  

Today the guys reflect on how the key now is to extend what we've gained in the Easter season into ordinary time.  Also, when in doubt, appeal to the Spirit.

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Today's episode focuses on the Ascension, and what happened after the Resurrection. A few key points:

• What preceded Christ's departure into heaven
• The impact of the 2nd Vatican Council
• How repentence in a biblical sense is a beautiful word, but in today's day and age it may not be
• How Lent reflects our life here on Earth, both in growth and in struggle.

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Welcome back! Today's episode reflects on what Father Dave learned in the seminary 32 years ago, and what's changed since then.  They also talk about some of the mentors that shaped their religious education and helped influence who they are today.  

Also, if you want to reference some of the topics they talked about today, the links are below:

1. The Scottish philosopher abo...

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Today Father Dave and Rick bring their "A Game" to the show!  They always do, but today is even better.  Our episode is all about love and unity in the Easter season, with a few key takeaways:

• Thinking about the appearance of the glorified risen Lord; how the wounds remained as a trophy of love
• The Ressurection is God's judgement on hatred, violence, domination, expl...

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Welcome back! Today's discussion is all about our new Pope. It's an exciting time as we get to know Pope Leo and learn more about the Papacy at the same time.

A few key highlights from today's show:

• How Jesus established the church as a vessel
• The role of the Pope
• How there is beauty and confidence in God providing for us in the form of our Pope

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Today's episode is all about choosing the next Pope.  The guys talk all about the process, what it means to be the Pope and the question: "in what sense is the Pope God's choice?". 

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Welcome to the first installment in our new series on the Pope.  It's going to be an educational, fun series diving into not only the election of a new Pope, but also the legacy of Pope Francis.  

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Today we have a special, heartfelt message from Father Dave on the passing of Pope Francis. 

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It's Holy Week!  Today's episode is all about this special week in our Lenten season, including some key highlights:

• Why it's the most consequential week for Christianity
• There's a lot going on!
• Shouldn't be a mad dash at the end of lent
• Recognizing the challenges and rewards during Holy Week for the vocation of the priesthood
• We should keep things in perspect...

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Today's episode is all about Palm Sunday.  So of course, Father Dave and Rick have a lot to say!  A few key takeaways...

• When Christ is killed, then rises from the dead, that's God's judgement on injustice, hatred, malice, egoism, violence
• Explanation on the various types of violence
• Importance of the Virtues
• How practice is the art of Christian living, and the importa...

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Welcome back to our series on Lent!  Today they discuss some key points about Lent, with some centered around Rick's recent vacation.  A few key takeaways:

• No timeout on Lent during vacations, activities, etc...
• Cherry blossom analogy with Easter from Rick
• Don't need to extreme practices during Lent; you can keep doing what you are doing, just with greater intensity
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Today Father Dave and Rick continue their discussion on Lent, with a specific focus on the parable in this week's Gospel. A few key points to pay attention to...

• The importance of checking in with others during Lent
• Importance of proper interconnection
• How, when we repent, we're not earning God's mercy, but are actually changing our attitude toward God

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Today's episode is a really solid conversation because it's relatable to all of us.  It's also a reminder that this podcast is  "a conversation that seeks to look at daily living through the lens of faith".  A few key highlights...

• We can't view faith in an un-Catholic way
• Faith is a world view; not just a Sunday thing
• The real meaning of repentance
• Deta...

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Today Father Dave and Rick continue the discussion on Lent, starting with an explanation on the season and why we have it.  Then they continue with a great discussion, including:

• Why we need to "take the time"
• The idea behind fasting and the discipline that goes with it
• Almsgiving
• How Lent is a great time for spiritual development and moderating and controlling impulses tha...

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This week's episode kicks off Lent, and the guys discuss Ash Wednesday, the meaning of ashes for some, and much more.  They also go into detail on holiness as a pathway to freedom and the meaning of Christian purity.  

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Today's discussion continues our segment on holiness, specifically referencing the book: "Free to be Holy" by Matt Lozano.  It's a very informative conversation, with some key highlights:

• Holiness is a reality that is likely misunderstood, even by those who go to church regularly
• If you died tonight, why should God let you into heaven?
  • What the church teaches...

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Welcome back!  Today's episode was intended to be a continuation from last week, which it was in a way, but ends up going in a slightly different direction when Rick asks Father Dave a question. 

However the result ends up being very real and interesting so we hope you enjoy.  

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Welcome to a very interesting episode on the topic of holiness.  Father Dave and Rick cover a lot of ground today, with a few key highlights:

• Misunderstood reality
• The book: "Free to be Holy" by Matt Lozano
• Spiritual battles
• Writings of the Desert Fathers
• Humility
• How appearing to be something is much easier than actually being something; we want to be perceived as something ...