Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they guide us through the season of Advent, a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ! They delve into the meaning of hope and share insights on cultivating a deeper relationship with God during this sacred season.

In this episode, you will:

• Discover why Advent is also referred to as a Season of Hope
• Hear personal stories and reflections related to the Advent season
• Be reminded of the importance of faith and community as we navigate life's challenges and joys

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Jewel for the Journey: "It is the beautiful Task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus to open doors of hope." - Pope Benedict XVI

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Join Jason Nunez, Angela Sealana, and their special guest Ann Gonsalves as they explore the inspiring story of St. Lucy, a beacon of hope and faith! Whether you're familiar with her story or hearing it for the first time, this episode promises to enlighten and inspire.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Why is St. Lucy such a popular saint around the world?
• Who was the real St. Lucia? How can she inspire us today?
• How do different cultures celebrate St. Lucia?

Continue Your Journey: Guest information and helpful resources.

Jewel for the Journey: "Those whose heart is pure are temples of the Holy Spirit." - Attributed to St. Lucy

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Statute Image "St. Lucy" Attribution, by Lawrence OP is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

When do we give thanks? Where do we give thanks? Do you find yourself struggling to recognize opportunities to show gratitude? Missionary of Hope, Eddie Reyes, has an encouraging message to help you on your daily journey of life.

"It ​is ​truly ​right ​and ​just. ​Our ​duty ​and ​our ​salvation, ​​always ​and ​everywhere ​to ​give ​you ​thanks, ​Father ​most ​Holy, ​through ​your ​beloved ​Son, ​Jesus ​Christ." (From the Eucharistic Prayer II)

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Explore the vital intersection of mental health and faith with Angela Sealana and licensed professional counselor Amber Pilkington. Discover how community support, Catholic counseling, and emotional well-being can guide you on your journey towards wholeness. Listen and take the first step towards a healthier, more hopeful life!

In this episode, you will discover:

• Who actually needs mental health help, from a Catholic view?
• How does a spiritual director differ from a counselor? What about a life coach?
• Advice for Catholics who want to encourage others in their family, parish, community

Continue Your Journey: Guest information and helpful resources.

Jewel for the Journey: "The hope God gives us and the joy that accompanies this hope, is a precious treasure we must protect." - Most Rev. Bishop James Conley

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Journey with us on the path of evangelization! Mary Jane Fox and Fr. Bruce Nieli, CSP, share stories, insights, and the importance of sharing your faith.

In this episode, you will:

• Discover what evangelization is.
• Hear about Fr. Bruce Nieli's testament to the power of the call to evangelization.
• Learn practical ways to share the Catholic faith with others.

Continue Your Journey: Guest information and helpful resources.

Jewel for the Journey: "Let us ask our Lord to help us bear shining witness to his mercy and his love in every area of our Christian lives." - Pope Francis

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Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they explore why true friendship, rooted in faith, doesn't end with death.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• What really happens when we die?
• Why should we remember those who have passed?
• How can we be a part of helping the souls in Purgatory?

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Jewel for the Journey: "All that we offer to God in charity for the dead is changed into merit for ourselves, and we shall find it increases a hundredfold after our death." St. Ambrose

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Have you ever wondered why Catholics venerate saints and relics? Discover the intricate process of canonization and the significance of relics. Angela Sealana and Jason Nunez discuss the importance of these traditions in our faith journey.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Why do Catholics care so much about relics?
• Where did this practice originate?
• How is devotion to the saints in line with the Christian faith?

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Get More Out of Your Journey: Who Are My Patron Saints?

Jewel for the Journey: "Let us become saints so that after having been together on earth, we may be together in Heaven." - St. Pio of Pietrelcina

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Have you ever thought about what it would be like to see a Eucharistic miracle? Mary Jane Fox shares three powerful stories from across the world that remind us that Jesus is truly with us in the Eucharist at every Mass. Listen and be inspired to grow in faith and love for the Lord who is always present on the altar.

In this episode, you will discover:

• What is the Eucharist?
• Be introduced to Eucharistic miracles from Italy, France, and Mexico.
• Hear how these miraculous events reaffirm our faith and give us hope for our daily lives.

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Get More Out of Your Journey: Eucharistic Miracle Website created by St. Carlo Acutis

Jewel for the Journey: "In the humble signs of bread and wine, changed into his body and blood, Christ walks beside us as our strength and our food for the journey, and he enables us to become, for everyone, witnesses of hope." - Pope St. John Paul II (Ecclesia de Eucharistia, April 17, 2003)

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