The Normal Christian Life

By: Frs. Michael and Christopher Trummer Joe Herring
  • Summary

  • What does ”ordinary Christianity” look like exactly? Using Scripture, Church history and personal testimony, two Catholic priests, Frs. Michael and Chris Trummer, and Joe Herring offer a renewed vision of what our lives can be like as Christians. Far from being ”ordinary”, the normal Christian life is an entirely new life empowered by the Holy Spirit -- drawing upon a divine inheritance, manifesting supernatural power, and bearing a staggering promise of glory.
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Episodes
  • Beyond Familiarity: Intentionally Engaging the Mass
    Oct 22 2024

    In this episode, Fr. Tony Cecil joins Fr. Michael and Fr. Christopher to explore various facets of enhancing our engagement and experience during the Mass. It emphasizes mindfulness, a contemplative mindset, and the other necessary dispositions of the heart. They discuss the importance of being generous with our time, as well as the nature of internal and external participation. The role of confession and a devotional life, such as Eucharistic adoration, is highlighted as vital for deeper connection with God. Practical tips for enriching the Mass experience include preparing spiritually beforehand, engaging in discussions, and balancing different forms of participation during the service. The overarching theme calls for a renewal of how individuals approach and perceive the Mass, urging generosity and intentionality in worship.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • 35. Healing Shame: Making Room for God's Love (Inner Healing Series)
    Oct 14 2024

    This podcast episode delves into the topic of shame and its impact on spiritual and emotional healing. Fr. Michael, Fr. Christopher, and Joe discuss how shame is often a subtle and deeply rooted wound that affects people's ability to experience God's love and delight. They emphasize that shame is not just another wound, but a core wound since the fall of humanity. The hosts explain how shame can prevent individuals from walking confidently in their faith, as it leads to self-rejection, a sense of inadequacy, and a distorted view of one's worth.

    The discussion also covers how shame can manifest in different ways, such as scrupulosity, striving for perfection, or struggling with vulnerability. Healing from shame, they argue, requires vulnerability—bringing one’s wounds to God and others in trusted relationships. They stress the importance of confession, openness, and allowing oneself to experience God's love even in moments of brokenness. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to seek healing by addressing childhood wounds and learning to accept love and forgiveness instead of living under the burden of shame.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 34. What is "Catholic Mindfulness"? (Inner Healing Series)
    Sep 30 2024

    What is "Catholic mindfulness"? Is it a new age add-on to Christian spirituality, or is it compatible with Catholic tradition and orthodoxy? "Mindfulness" can refer to the natural ability to focus our attention fully on the present moment. Defined thus, mindfulness can be understood as essential for meditative prayer and active recollection, and for the contemplative life in general.

    Strongly influenced by Dr. Greg Bottaro's book, The Mindful Catholic, this episode explores the topic of mindfulness: what it is (and is not), the fruits of practicing mindfulness, basic practicals, and reasons why mindfulness is especially critical for Catholics in our anxious and distracted age.

    Dr. Greg Bottaro's website:

    https://catholicpsych.com

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    1 hr and 9 mins

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