In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we sit down with Deacon Lou as he shares his incredible journey of faith, personal struggles, and the transformative power of community. He discusses the importance of genuine conversations and how we can reconnect with the world around us. Deacon Lou also opens up about his battle with cancer, the role of prayer, and the significance of living a life aligned with God's purpose. Join us for an inspiring conversation that bridges the gap between faith and everyday life.

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we welcome back Tersa to discuss the rich and vibrant celebration of Easter, which extends far beyond just Easter Sunday. Tersa shares her insights on how to embrace the full 50 days of Easter, emphasizing the importance of intentional feasting following a period of Lent. From creative family traditions to meaningful liturgical practices, this episode is packed with ideas to help you and your loved ones celebrate the Resurrection in a joyful and engaging way.

Chapters:

(00:00) Desert Wanderers interviews priests, religious and laypeople in Boise diocese

(01:09) This episode focuses on preparing for Easter, which is right around the corner

(02:01) In my mind, there's two struggles with celebrating Easter properly

(10:53) On Good Friday, we would attend the stations of the Cross at noon

(17:10) Speaking of having a Pascal candle, um, can you just touch briefly after

(25:25) We go to the Easter vigil. We literally break our fast on Holy Saturday

(30:33) Before your kids were confirmed, did you guys have like saints that you dedicated

(40:56) When I started this blog, I had hardly anything for Easter

(44:03) The lamb is by far the greatest of the Easter symbols

(48:20) The lamb is a great symbol of the, um, resurrection

(55:20) White is the color that we use in our liturgy for Easter

(01:03:34) Not celebrating Easter just on one day has a ripple effect in foods and activities

(01:12:49) The second Sunday of Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday

(01:18:13) Every Sunday during the Easter season is a little Easter, Right

(01:25:49) There are lots of resources out there on how to celebrate feast, fasting days

(01:28:53) I do want to push people to your Instagram though, because I just loved them

(01:32:11) Teresa, thanks so much for coming on Desert Wanderers today

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we sit down with Ralph, an inspiring figure in the Boise diocese, to explore his remarkable journey from farming to serving the poor through his work with St. Vincent de Paul. Ralph shares his deep-rooted Catholic faith and how it has guided him in advocating for social justice and community building. He discusses his transformative experiences in Tijuana and Peru, where he witnessed the power of compassion and action. Join us as we delve into the importance of serving the marginalized and how we can all contribute to building a better community.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Desert Wanderers intro
(01:09) Ralph's faith background includes growing up in a Catholic family
(30:54) Catholic Action for Development worked in the poorest parts of Peru
(37:34) We lived in the jungle for four years, running a dairy farm (42:03) Paul went to Peru to help develop innovative dairy farming methods
(43:30) Moving back to the states
(49:05) St. Vincent de Paul has reentry services in Southwest Idaho (53:09) The Society of St. Vincent de Paul was founded by college students in France
(57:10) St. Vincent conferences focus on helping the poor through home visits
(01:04:39) What should we do when we see people panhandling on street corners
(01:10:27) What can we learn from Scripture when it comes to charity
(01:16:19) The debate over social programs vs Christen charity
(01:25:12) We disconnect from our people around us because our prosperity insulates us
(01:28:41) One of the greatest scourges in our society is loneliness (01:35:52) Money is a way to give talent and treasure to benefit others
(01:40:02) Do you think there is any challenge that we could encourage our listeners to get involved?