Ryan and Mary-Rose Verret, founders of Witness to Love, discuss the importance of family, going against the flow as a Catholic family, the cycle sequence of a relationship with Christ, the significance of apologizing, spending time in adoration with Jesus, the power of prayer, finding peace in the Eucharist, and updates about recent events and initiatives.
The importance of being a witness to others through joy, peace, and a sense of mission.
The stages of a relationship with Christ and the significance of saying 'Please, Thank You, and I'm Sorry' in relationships.
The role of the family as a missionary outpost and the need to deepen one's relationship with God.
Deep dives
Being a Christian is Like Being a Salmon
The podcast episode discusses the analogy of being a Christian to being a salmon swimming upstream against the current. It encourages listeners to go against the flow and live as a Catholic family that is trying to grow in love with Christ and serve Him. The episode emphasizes the importance of being a witness to others through joy, peace, and a sense of mission. It also explores the stages of a relationship with Christ, including the wanderer stage, the seeker stage, the disciple stage, and the apostle stage. The importance of saying 'Please, Thank You, and I'm Sorry' in relationships is highlighted, as well as the significance of the Eucharist and prayer in family life.
The Role of Witness to Love Ministry
The episode introduces the Witness to Love ministry, led by Ryan and Mary Rose Verret, and explains that their ministry focuses on encouraging priests to prioritize marriage and family life. The Verrets travel around the world, meeting with bishops and priests to promote the renewing of marriages and the building blocks of family life. The episode highlights the importance of being a missionary family and the impact of passing on the faith to future generations. It also emphasizes the need for open-mindedness, discernment, and trust in God's plan in family life.
The Four Stages of a Relationship with Christ
The episode discusses the four stages of a relationship with Christ: the wanderer stage, where individuals may feel lost or indifferent; the seeker stage, where individuals start to see a star and embark on a quest for God; the disciple stage, where individuals become sold out for Jesus and focus on studying and growing in their faith; and the apostle stage, where individuals trust God with all aspects of their lives and become witnesses to others. It encourages listeners to discern where they are in these stages and to focus on saying 'Please, Thank You, and I'm Sorry' in their relationships.
The Significance of Family as a Missionary Outpost
The episode highlights the importance of the family as a missionary outpost and encourages listeners to make their homes a place where others can experience Jesus. It discusses the impact of witnessing to others through joy, peace, and by honoring family values. The importance of deepening one's relationship with God and being open to his guidance and healing is emphasized. The episode also explores the challenges and distractions that can hinder spiritual growth and urges listeners to focus on their own journey and relationship with God.
Adoration, Confession, and the Light is On for You
The episode announces upcoming opportunities for adoration, confession, and prayer during the Advent season. It encourages listeners to participate in the sacrament of reconciliation and spend time in Eucharistic adoration during Wednesdays of Advent. It also invites families to attend the Live Nativity event at the parish school and donate canned goods to help the needy. Finally, it announces the preaching series on Mary that will take place in the upcoming weeks.
Listen along as our Family Night speakers Ryan and Mary-Rose Verret, founders of Witness to Love, equip the parents of our parish in building Kingdom-minded Families.
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