The Nativity Podcast

Jim McDaniel offers Nativity Parish a highly anticipated update on the 12 Nativity Villages in Haiti as of April 2024. Jim has been the director of Nativity's Operation Starfish ministry for 26 years, and Alison has led several mission trips with young adults. Get the full backstory of our outreach to Haiti in Season 1 Episode 1 of The Nativity Podcast! Listen here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nativitypodcast/episodes/It-Makes-a-Difference-to-The-One-e193t8f/a-a6oav2u

Listen to the final episode of our Lenten mini series with special guests Erica & Luis Apaestegui! Erica & Luis share how their faith has influenced their marriage, Erica's introduction to Catholicism, and how they enter into Holy Week together. Check out this powerful episode today! 

You may be familiar with John 3:16, but what about the rest of that passage? Hear how this famous scripture ties into the Lenten season in the 4th episode of our Lenten mini series!

Today we're joined by one of our beloved Nativity School teachers, Janet Basseglia! Janet helps us unpack the Sunday Gospel about the Cleansing of the Temple in this 3rd roundtable episode in our 2024 Lenten podcast series.

We're going to the mountain tops! In this 2nd Sunday of Lent Gospel reflection we welcome our newest Nativity staff member, Maria Ammirati.

Journey with us this Lent as we enter deeper into the liturgical season by inviting guests to have a roundtable discussion on the Gospel readings for each Sunday. This first episode features your hosts, Fr Bresnahan and Mary Castellano.

This special episode discusses how Nativity embodies the Pro-Life message in all areas of Catholic parish life, featuring the Chairs of our Pro-Life Committee, Rick & Linda Loffredo, and our guest co-host, Father Bennett! Local Pregnancy Resource Centers: https://helpforpregnantwomen.org/pregnancyresourcecenters National March for Life:

https://marchforlife.org/national-march-for-life/

Her Plan: https://herplan.org/ | Her Pregnancy and Life Assistance Network facilitates collaboration between assistance providers and their communities to empower women and families through comprehensive medical, social, and material support Virginia March for Life in Richmond:

https://vaprolifeday.org/ | Feb 21, 2024

Listen to our 4th & final reflection on Advent & Christmas, featuring our very own Sister Donatella!

Listen to this powerful reflection on the Gospel reading for the 3rd Sunday of Advent featuring our permanent deacon, Deacon Richard Kelly!

Joining us for the 2nd week of Advent is our new Parochial Vicar, Father Jonathan Bennett!

Fr Bresnahan and Mary are back with another Advent mini series! We reflect on the Suday Gospel reading with our guest, Anna Lisa Licud, the new Marriage Enrichment Ministry Coordinator at Nativity Catholic Church!

That Man Is You (TMIY) is a national men's ministry. Today we interview two leaders of the TMIY group here at Nativity, Tim Yeager and Bob Sands. They share about the transformative power of Catholic fraternity and how TMIY has personally helped them grow as men of faith.

On today's episode we interview Meg Hanrahan and Melinda Engelbrektsson, the founders of Stella Marina, a ministry that supports mothers in Haiti. Listen to Meg and Melinda's incredible dedication to this good work!

We’re back with season 3 of The Nativity Podcast! On this episode, we interview 3 leaders of No Hands But Yours, a Nativity ministry that serves food, clothing, and necessary supplies to our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

In this final episode of our Lenten mini series, Nativity's Pastor, Father Bob Cilinski, shares with us his insights on the power of Holy Week and the climax of Easter.

Rebecca Judge, our Director of Youth Ministry, joins The Nativity Podcast as we discuss the depths of the Gospel reading about the raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-45) and how the lessons from this passage relate to our own lives.

Fr Cedric Wilson joins the podcast for the first time to share beautiful insights and reflections on the Gospel reading about the Blind Man from John 9:1-41.

Join Fr Bresnahan, Mary, and 3 guests for a 3-part mini series on the Lenten Sunday Gospel readings! 

In this final episode of our mini series, Fr Bresnahan, Mary, and Alison wrap up the discussion on Advent in a concluding conversation on the true reason for the season: our relationship with Jesus Christ.

This week's episode of our Advent mini-series is on finding Joy in the desert.

Tune in every week until Christmas for a conversation on prayer and practical tips to help you enter into this special liturgical season. Today's conversation is about preparing.

We are joined by Alison Fram to bring you a 4-part mini-series on the themes of Advent! Tune in every week until Christmas for a conversation on prayer and practical tips to help you enter into this special liturgical season. Today's episode is on waiting. 

This Advent we're bringing you a special 4-part Mini Series! Fr Bresnahan and Mary will be joined by Alison Fram to help you enter into the Liturgical Season of Advent by offering you roundtable prayer conversations about the beauty of Advent and preparing our hearts for Christmas. One episode will air each week, so stay tuned for Episode #1 this November 2022!   

Fr Bresnahan and Mary recap the highlights of Season 2!

Fr Bob returns to the podcast to share about our 50th Anniversary Jubilee Celebration, sanctuary renovations, and more!

Today we interview 3 ladies from our women's Bible Study called "Walking With Purpose." Erin, Jennifer, and Hope share how this community of women who journeying together through seasonal Bible studies has helped them grow closer to Jesus Christ and one another.

We interview Deacon Richard Kelly, Nativity’s Permanent Deacon, on his vocation to both the diaconate and married life. We talk about his call to serve, his work with Nativity’s Bible Studies, and more!

Today we interview Cat Sands, our Pastoral Care Minister, who brings Jesus to those who are homebound, walks with families as they say goodbye to their loved ones, and more.

Today we interview Kimberly Siepmann, the Director of Nativity's Theater Ministry, about how theater can bring about a community that leads people to Christ.

Happy Spring! Today we interview Kim & George Young, the leaders of Nativity's Creation Care Ministry, on our responsibility to take care of our common home.

May the 4th be with you! On this Star Wars Day podcast we interview Nativity's Transitional Deacon, Peter Clem, on preparing for his ordination into the Catholic priesthood!

We're back with Season 2! Listen as Bob Corsi shares the amazing work he and Nativity's Knights of Columbus are doing to help families in need in Appalachia with the Appalachia Home Building Project.

Fr Bresnahan and Mary discuss their favorite moments & lessons learned from Season 1 of The Nativity Podcast!

Today we hear the powerful conversion story and faith journey of Ron Riggins, the leader of Nativity's Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Learn more about how you can become Catholic today: https://nativityburke.org/rcia/

On this episode we interview Jennifer Sturgeon, Nativity's Director of Marriage Enrichment Ministry, and her husband Mark. We discuss their journey together, their work with engaged & married couples, and more in this special Valentine's Day Weekend episode of The Nativity Podcast!

Today we interview Catholic Charities Mental Health Counselor Marguerite Turner on ways to take care of your mental health, what to say to someone who may be struggling, and how the pandemic has changed the way we conduct mental health services.

Today we interview 4 teenagers from Nativity's Youth Ministry about their experience at WorkCamp, a week of service and spiritual growth for high school students hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. Listen to our teens share their incredible testimonies from this powerful week of encountering God! Learn more about WorkCamp and Nativity's Youth Ministry: https://nativityburke.org/cym/lifeteen/

Our pastor, Fr Bob Cilinski, joins Fr Bresnahan and Mary in this special Christmas episode as we celebrate our patronal feast, the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas to our Nativity Family!

Today we're talking about Baptism! Joined by Anna Marty, Nativity's Baptism Coordinator, and Alison Fram, Director of Nativity's Young Family Ministry, we're discussing the beautiful sacrament of Baptism, offering practical advice for new parents, and welcoming you into our Nativity Family!

Today we are joined by Diane Fields! Diane shares how her involvement at Nativity Catholic Church has changed over the years and how God has worked through the various ministries she has been involved with.

On our first episode, we interview Jim McDaniel, Coordinator of Nativity's Operation Starfish, a Nativity Ministry that works with and serves the people of Haiti in partnership with Food for the Poor. Listen to Jim's AMAZING story, and then share it with a friend! Learn more about the great work of Operation Starfish: https://nativityburke.org/service/operation-starfish/

Get to know your hosts Father Ed Bresnahan and Mary Castellano in our pilot episode introducing our new podcast about the parish life and community of Nativity Catholic Church in Burke, VA! 

Nativity Catholic Church in Burke, VA is excited to bring you a podcast about the activity life of our awesome parish community!