The Catholic Couple

New year's resolutions can seem cliche and overwhelming.  Bobby and Katie go over some practical ideas, mantras, practices, and mindsets to take into 2023.  https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Bobby and Katie geek out over the upcoming Father Mike's Catechism in a Year that begins January 1, 2023.  They discuss the Catechism's origins, purpose, structure, and how it is anything but boring!Show Notes:Catechism in a YearGreen Catechism referencedBible in a YearCompendium  for the Catechism of the Catholic Churchhttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

On this Thanksgiving weekend, Bobby and Katie discuss the spiritual, physical, and mental effects of being grateful. Show Notes:Tony Robbins Gratitude Exercise and YouTubeArticle on the 137 Studies linking positive thought to positive healthArticle on the 31 Benefits of GratitudeFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

On Instagram, Bobby shared a quote for Bishop Sheen's Life of Christ  where he unpacks the reason Jesus chose these two substances to become His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.  Bobby and Katie discuss this and other topics around the Eucharist and why we call it Communion.Show notes:Sheen's Life of ChristThe Instagram post that prompted the discussionFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Bobby and Katie discuss the Catholic and Christian roots of Halloween and how to help your children navigate the holiday. Show notes:Lord of Spirits PodcastFather Mike on GhostsSoul Cakes Recipehttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Bobby and Katie unpack what it means to keep the Sabbath holy and analyze what true rest really is in our modern world. Show notes:Rhythm of Life by Matthew KellyOlympian who refused to compete on the SabbathHallow AppFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

In this episode, Bobby and Katie discuss how reading scripture is transformative.  They discuss various ways to read passages that allow God to speak to you and change your life.  Show Notes:Fr. John Johnson explains Lectio DivinaFour Sense of Scripture handout that Katie made for her studentsFather Stephen DeYoung's Website that shows both podcastsBible in a Yearhttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Bobby and Katie unpack Matthew 16:24-25 “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."  https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Last week Bobby and Katie's son unknowingly stated an  interesting  comment about  freedom and the boundaries required to have it.  This sparked a conversation and whole episode on boundaries: what they are,  how to set them, and why we need them.Show Notes: Book about Boundaries and how to set themBrene Brown talk about boundariesFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

On the weekend of this holy feast day,  Bobby and Katie discuss  the Ascension and its relevance to us.  This talk by Bishop Fulton Sheen is referenced. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85