The Catholic Couple

This week Bobby and Katie go over what they are doing to start the year off right: focusing on intentionality and self-mastery with Jesus at the center.  They talk about plans and new year's resolutions that give a jump-start to Lent.Show Notes:The Bible in One Year Podcast with Father Mike: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321Life in weeks: https://stoicreflections.com/Find the Blessing, Be the Blessing, Be Blessed: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/podcasts/find-the-blessing/What Bob is doing: https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-infoWhat Katie is doing: https://www.mag90.com/Books mentioned:Resilience: https://www.amazon.com/Resilience-Hard-Won-Wisdom-Living-Better/dp/0544705262#ace-g2342880709The Way of the Pilgrim (Jesus prayer): https://www.amazon.com/Way-Pilgrim-Continues-His/dp/189738436X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3IK4DHL97KQNE&dchild=1&keywords=the+way+of+the+pilgrim+book&qid=1611806771&s=books&sprefix=the+way+of+the+pilgrim%2Cstripbooks%2C213&sr=1-3Practicing the Presence of God: https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Presence-Brother-Lawrence-Resurrection/dp/0935216219/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2C4DPI96ISWAC&dchild=1&keywords=practicing+the+presence+of+god+by+brother+lawrence&qid=1611806867&s=books&sprefix=practicing+the+pre%2Cstripbooks%2C202&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzU0hRSkJHT0NBRE5RJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTE5Mjk0MTdMVlNRM0kwTkQyVCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTM1MzI3MldOQzFVOEJMWjBKRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Listen to hear Avery (7) and Brayden (4) ask Father Eduardo questions about God, heaven, angels, and prayers in this sweet bonus episode. https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Bobby and Katie have their first guest, Father Eduardo Malagon, to talk about Spiritual Warfare.  Fr. Eduardo is the pastor of St. Casimir Church and All Saints Church in North Hammond, Indiana.  Topics discussed:What is Spiritual Warfare?How is evil still happening if Jesus defeated it?Equipping yourself for "combat"Ghosts/Hauntings and what is REALLY behind themP.S. Keep an eye out for a special BONUS episode where Bobby and Katie's two young children ask Father questions about faith!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Bobby goes to his first Latin Mass and has some thoughts on the both/and principle of Catholicism.  Also, Katie and Bobby discuss their move to a new parish as well.Show notes:Guidance if attending a Latin Mass for the first time: https://onepeterfive.com/suggestions-for-those-new-to-the-latin-mass/St. John Cantius Church:  https://www.cantius.org/Bobby and Katie's New Parish: https://www.stjohnparish.org/https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

This week Bobby and Katie continue their discussion on Catholicism in modern culture.  They go back and forth between TV, movies, music, and books and discuss ways to find Catholic teaching within them.  The best question to ask:  is this cultivating more vice or virtue within me?The Catholic Couple Email: thecatholiccouplepodcast@gmail.comShow notes from discussion:Down To Earth with Zac Efron https://www.netflix.com/title/80230601The Splendid and the Vile https://www.amazon.com/Splendid-Vile-Churchill-Family-Defiance-ebook/dp/B07TRVW6VXBlog mentioned: https://catholicallyear.com/blog/good-omens-and-lucifer-are-both-wrong-about-angels-and-devils-but-one-of-them-is-is-also-wrong-about-god-and-human-beings/humanprogress.orghttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

We're back!  After a few months of travel and family time, Bobby and Katie recap their time together and attempt to touch on some things going on in pop culture.  Katie thought she was going to play a game....but Bobby had something different in mind!Show notes:https://www.citymuseum.org/Good News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dale-schroeder-iowa-man-used-secret-fortune-to-send-strangers-to-college-2019-07-24/We the Kingdom "Don't Tread on Me" https://youtu.be/9dowS2k2TS4 and "Holy Water" https://youtu.be/l0xhhG1Hyoshttps://www.dreamsresorts.com/en_us/resorts/mexico/riviera-cancun.htmlThe Catholic Couple Email: thecatholiccouplepodcast@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

In this episode of The Catholic Couple, Bobby and Katie discuss their first attempt at holding a "marriage meeting" inspired by the book Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love: 30 Minutes a Week to the Relationship You've Always Wanted by Marcia Naomi Berger (link to the book below).The Catholic Couple Email: thecatholiccouplepodcast@gmail.comThe meeting agenda from the book:1.  Showing Appreciation (within the last week)2.  Discuss domestic economy/household chores/daily life issues3.  Planning for good times4.  Resolving big issuesaaaand then we put some Jesus into it:1.  Pray over the meeting 2.  Showing Appreciation (within the last week)3.  Discuss domestic economy/household chores/daily life issues4.  Planning for good times5.  Resolving big issues6.  Spouses spontaneously pray over one another individuallyShow notes:Book: https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-Meetings-Lasting-Love-Relationship/dp/1608682234Podcast interview with the author: https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/podcast-611-how-a-weekly-marriage-meeting-can-strengthen-your-relationship/Other books and websites mentioned:Jesus Shock: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Shock-Peter-Kreeft/dp/1937509176/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jesus+shock&qid=1590726210&s=books&sr=1-1Fortitude: https://www.amazon.com/Fortitude-American-Resilience-Era-Outrage/dp/1538733307/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=krenshaw&qid=1590726336&s=books&sr=1-1Thrift Books: https://www.thriftbooks.com/https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

This week Bobby and Katie tackle the broad topic of prayer.  Jesus says when you pray...assuming we will...but sometimes it isn't easy and sometimes can be dry.  Prayer is a relationship and is as simple as "talking to God"--which is actually how their 7 year old, Avery describes it when she crashes the podcast!Show notes:3 S’s - Silence, Solitude, and Slowing downJesus Prayer: "Lord Jesus Christ Son of the living God, have mercy on me a sinner,"ACTS: Adoration- sets the tone for the entire prayer, it reminds us who we are addressing and whose presence we’ve entered into.  Slow down and focus our attention on God. As we list his attributes and lift up his character we reinforce our understanding of who He is. Psalms are full of praise--those are good ways to do that.  Psalm 8, 19, 23, 100, and the Magnificat is also great adoration prayers.Confession/Contrition-God came for the sinners and not the righteous.  First we have to except and declare that we are sinners and that we fail to do what is right a lot of the time. Thanksgiving- Give thanks in all things...victim-hood and no sense of gratitude makes for bitterness. Luke 17:11.Supplication- Requests. Philippians 4:6 In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Matthew Kelly/Dynamic Catholic Prayer ProcessThe seven steps of The Prayer Process are as follows:1. Gratitude: Begin by thanking God in a personal dialogue for whatever you are most grateful for today.2.  Awareness: Revisit the times of the past twenty-four hours when you were and were not the-best-version-of-yourself. Talk to God about these situations and what you learned from them.3. Significant Moments: Identify something you experienced today and explore what God might be trying to say to you through that event (or person).4.  Peace: Ask God to forgive you for any wrong you have committed (against yourself, another person, or Him) and to fill you with a deep and abiding peace.5.  Freedom: Speak with God about how he is inviting you to change your life, so that you can experience the freedom to be the-best-version-of-yourself.6.  Others: Lift up to God anyone you feel called to pray for today, asking God to bless and guide them.7.  Finish by praying the Our Father.Pope Francis' Five Finger PrayerUsing the fingers on your hand, start with the thumb and pray these intentions in this order:1.) The thumb is closest finger to you. So start praying for those who are closest to you. They are the persons easiest to remember. To pray for our dear ones is a "Sweet Obligation."2.) The next finger is the index. Pray for those who teach you, instruct you and heal you. They need the support and wisdom to show direction to others. Always keep them in your prayers. 3.) The following finger is the tallest. It reminds us of our leaders, the governors and those who have authority. They need God's guidance. 4.) The fourth finger is the ring finger. Even though it may surprise you, it is our weakest finger. It should remind us to pray for the weakest, the sick or those plagued by problems. They need your prayers. 5.) And finally we have our smallest finger, the smallest of all. Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. When you are done praying for the other four groups, you will be able to see your own needs but in the proper perspective, and also you will be able to pray for your own needs in a better wayAuthors discussed were Dr. Peter Kreeft and Dr. Scott HahnCatholic Couple email: thecatholiccouplepodcast@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

In this episode, Bobby and Katie discuss how the quarantine is affecting our kids.Topics include:The new Chosen seriesThe Alpha Program (for more information go to https://alphausa.org)Child-like with ChristHow our kids are processing what is happeningHow it is affecting high school students, especially seniorsLifting soon?? What then?Good News stories!Show notes:New show email: thecatholiccouplepodcast@gmail.com  Email us with feedback or topics you would like to discuss!!Peace Prayer: Your peace is in my heart, O Lord, Your peace is on my mind.  Please help me spread this peace around by being loving, true, and kind.  I try my best in all I do, in who I'm called to be, and remember that I'm to treat others the way I want them to treat me.  https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Before you skip this one....Bobby and Katie go over the benefits of fasting both spiritually as well as physically, not just with fasting from food, but also fasting from the things in our lives that might want to pull us away from becoming our best selves.Some points addressed:Spiritual FastingDiscipline=Freedom (yeah, seriously...just listen to the show and see)Who's the Boss?  Me? or My Body?Fasting fosters humility, solidarity with those in need, and reveals our need for GodIntermittent Fasting: Katie has been practicing it for 2 years and actually fails to mention she has lost over 30 pounds!!Reminder: (since we even forgot to mention) Jesus said that one kind of demon does not go out except through prayer and fasting!  (Matthew 17: 21)Don't forget to subscribe and give us that 5 star!!Fasting app:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zero-fasting-tracker/id1168348542Fasting Book: https://www.amazon.com/Delay-Dont-Deny-Intermittent-Lifestyle/dp/1541325842Fasting Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intermittent-fasting-podcast/id1228755008https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85