Pints With Aquinas Charismatic Renewal, Traditional Liturgy, and Praying in the Wilderness (Fr. Mark Goring) | Ep. 517
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Mar 26, 2025 Fr. Mark Goring, a priest from the Companions of the Cross in Ottawa, shares his insights into the dynamic interplay between charismatic renewal and traditional liturgy. He discusses miraculous healings and the transformative power of prayer, recounting inspiring personal stories. Fr. Mark emphasizes the importance of a living faith, urging Christians to engage authentically with their beliefs. He also reflects on the challenges within the Church, the need for personal solitude in nature, and the role of literature in nurturing spiritual growth.
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Fr. Bedard's Charismatic Transformation
- Fr. Mark Goring describes Fr. Bob Bedard's transformative experience with the charismatic renewal.
- After being prayed over for a gift of prayer, Fr. Bedard developed a deep thirst for God and a changed perspective on ministry.
Love as a Fruit of the Spirit
- Fr. Goring emphasizes that genuine love should be a fruit of the Holy Spirit in one's life.
- He cites examples of saints like John Bosco, Philip Neri, Mother Teresa, and John Paul II, who drew people to God through their love.
Founding of the Companions of the Cross
- Young men struggling in seminary sought guidance from Fr. Bob Bedard.
- This led to regular meetings and eventually the formation of the Companions of the Cross, emphasizing shared life and brotherhood.
