Say Yes to Holiness
By Christina Semmens
Say Yes to HolinessMay 01, 2021
Episode #208 "How To Become A Master of the Art of Evangelization" 1:1 Conversation with Dr. Tom Harmon, Associate Director of Catholic Studies, UST-Houston
In this Say Yes to Holiness 1:1 Conversation podcast, Christina speaks with Dr. Tom Harmon, Associate Director of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, to discuss the new Master of Arts in Evangelization program offered by the Word on Fire Institute and UST Houston.
The program aims to teach people how to approach evangelization in the same way as Bishop Robert Barron, focusing on finding the good, true and beautiful in culture and engaging with it.
The program includes courses on philosophy, apologetics, ethics, art, poetry, and architecture, as well as a summer immersion experience. The program is open to people of all ages and professions who have a heart for evangelization.
Takeaways
- The Master of Arts in Evangelization program aims to teach people how to approach evangelization in the same way as Bishop Robert Barron.
- The program focuses on finding the good in culture and engaging with it, using philosophy, apologetics, ethics, art, poetry, and architecture.
- The program includes a summer immersion experience where students and professors come together for a week of lectures, seminars, workshops, and fellowship.
- The program is open to people of all ages and professions who have a heart for evangelization.
Sound Bites
- "Even in the most hostile cultures, there are still these traces of God's truth that can be found."
- "Nothing's too mundane for the attention of the evangelist."
- "The program is not just interested only in theology, but also in art, literature, history, and politics."
Chapters
00:00 The Journey Towards Holiness
00:37 Introduction and Background
03:31 Introduction and Background
10:10 The Creation of the Initiative
17:18 Practical Ways to Evangelize
29:53 Hopes for the Program
34:05 Book, Movie, and TV Show Recommendations
38:54 Closing Remarks
39:20 Leaving Suggestions for Upcoming Podcasts
To learn more, go to: https://www.stthom.edu/MAEvangelization
Episode #207 "Easter Mercy and Grace"
Summary
In this episode, Christina reflects on the Easter season and shares quotes from saints to inspire and encourage listeners.
The main themes include God's love and mercy, the importance of forgiveness, and the need to trust in Jesus.
Christina encourages listeners to spend time in thanksgiving after receiving the Eucharist, reflect on the cross and the forgiveness we have received, and repeat the mantra 'Jesus, I trust in you' for peace and hope.
The episode concludes with a reminder to begin again with joy and to open our hearts to God's love and mercy.
Takeaways
- The Easter season is an opportunity to reflect on God's love and mercy.
- Forgiveness is essential for our journey towards holiness.
- Trusting in Jesus brings comfort, peace, and joy.
- Reflecting on the cross reminds us of the forgiveness we have received and encourages us to forgive others.
- Beginning again with joy allows us to let go of the past and embrace the present moment.
Sound Bites
- "Let's meditate on God's love and His mercy."
- "The essence of Divine Mercy is to trust and live by God's grace."
- "Reflect upon the cross, the sign of the crucifixion, and allow the forgiveness that God won for us to inspire us to forgive others."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Easter Greetings
08:33 The Power of Forgiveness
13:44 Finding Comfort and Peace in Trusting in Jesus
23:51 Beginning Again with Joy
28:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
May this podcast help inspire, encourage and accompany you in doing WHATEVER IT TAKES so that you may continue to grow in holiness as we tell the Master of Death, “Not Today!”
Divine Mercy and Forgiveness
A small morsel from this week's podcast episode!
Day 54--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Love
Day 54--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Love
Day 53--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Hope & Wisdom
Day 53--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Hope & Wisdom
Day 52--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Faith & Courage
Day 52--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Faith & Courage
Day 51--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Silence
Day 51--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Silence
Day 50--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Patience
Day 50--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Patience
Day 49--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Perseverance & Friendship
Day 49--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Perseverance & Friendship
Day 48--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Obedience
Day 48--Love Like A Saint--Reflection Week--Obedience
Day 47--Love Like A Saint--HAPPY EASTER! HE IS RISEN! ALELLUIA! ALLELUIA!
Day 47--Love Like A Saint--HAPPY EASTER! HE IS RISEN! ALELLUIA! ALLELUIA!
Day 46--Love Like A Saint--Epilogue--Magnanimity
Day 46--Love Like A Saint--Epilogue--Magnanimity
Day 45--Love Like A Saint--Epilogue--Humility
Day 45--Love Like A Saint--Epilogue--Humility
Day 44--Love Like A Saint--In Her Own Words
Day 44--Love Like A Saint--In Her Own Words
Day 43--Love Like A Saint--The Leading Lady of Penitence
Day 43--Love Like A Saint--The Leading Lady of Penitence
Day 42--Love Like A Saint--Lacordaire's Magdalen
Day 42--Love Like A Saint--Lacordaire's Magdalen
Day 41--Love Like A Saint--Exit Stage Left
Day 41--Love Like A Saint--Exit Stage Left
Day 40--Love Like A Saint--Modern Magdalene
Day 40--Love Like A Saint--Modern Magdalene
Day 39--Love Like A Saint--Who Needs Your Love?
Day 39--Love Like A Saint--Who Needs Your Love?
Day 38--Love Like A Saint--Saint Mary Magdalene
Day 38--Love Like A Saint--Saint Mary Magdalene
Day 37--Love Like A Saint--In Her Own Words
Day 37--Love Like A Saint--In Her Own Words
Day 36--Love Like A Saint--In Christ Alone
Day 36--Love Like A Saint--In Christ Alone
Day 35--Love Like A Saint--The Way of the Cross
Day 35--Love Like A Saint--The Way of the Cross
Day 34--Love Like A Saint--Converging Hopes
Day 34--Love Like A Saint--Converging Hopes
Day 33-Love Like A Saint--Cross Bearer
Day 33-Love Like A Saint--Cross Bearer
Day 32--Mary of the Cross, Mary MacKillop
Day 32--Mary of the Cross, Mary MacKillop
Day 31--Love Like A Saint--In Her Own Words
Day 31--Love Like A Saint--In Her Own Words
Day 30--Love Like A Saint--Beloved Brown Mother
Day 30--Love Like A Saint--Beloved Brown Mother
Day 29--Love Like A Saint--Forward Out of Love
Day 29--Love Like A Saint--Forward Out of Love
Day 28--Love Like A Saint--Conversion and Coraggio
Day 28--Love Like A Saint--Conversion and Coraggio
Day 27--Love Like A Saint--Hidden Mystery, New Master
Day 27--Love Like A Saint--Hidden Mystery, New Master
Day 26--Love Like A Saint--A Shattered Little Heart
Day 26--Love Like A Saint--A Shattered Little Heart
Day 25--Love Like A Saint--Saint Josephine Bakhita
Day 25--Love Like A Saint--Saint Josephine Bakhita
Day 24--Love Like a Saint--In Her Own Words
Day 24--Love Like a Saint--In Her Own Words
Day 23--Love Like A Saint--A Silent Heart is a Loving Heart
Day 23--Love Like A Saint--A Silent Heart is a Loving Heart
Day 22--Love Like A Saint--Reviving Poustinia
Day 22--Love Like A Saint--Reviving Poustinia
Day 21--Love Like A Saint--The Silence of Lover
Day 21--Love Like A Saint--The Silence of Lover
Day 20--Love Like A Saint--Catherine de Hueck Doherty
Day 20--Love Like A Saint--Catherine de Hueck Doherty
Day 19--Love Like A Saint--In Her Own Words
Day 19--Love Like A Saint--In Her Own Words
Day 18--Love Like A Saint--She Knew How To Wait
Day 18--Love Like A Saint--She Knew How To Wait
Day 29--Love Like A Saint--Forward Out Of Love
Day 29--Love Like A Saint--Forward Out Of Love
Day 17--Love Like A Saint--The Powerful Arms of Patience--Part 2
Day 17--Love Like A Saint--The Powerful Arms of Patience--Part 2
Day 16--Love Like A Saint--The Powerful Arms of Patience
Day 16--Love Like A Saint--The Powerful Arms of Patience
Day 15--Love Like A Saint--A Note of Clarification
Day 15--Love Like A Saint--A Note of Clarification
Day 14--Love Like A Saint--Blessed Elizabetta Canori Mora
Day 14--Love Like A Saint--Blessed Elizabetta Canori Mora
Day 13--Love Like A Saint--Holding Jesus in the Palm of her Hand
Day 13--Love Like A Saint--Holding Jesus in the Palm of her Hand
Day 12--Love Like A Saint--Friendship in Letters
Day 12--Love Like A Saint--Friendship in Letters
Day 11--Love Like A Saint--Little Still Host on the Altar
Day 11--Love Like A Saint--Little Still Host on the Altar
Day 10--Love Like A Saint--An Enchanted Heart
Day 10--Love Like A Saint--An Enchanted Heart
Day 9--Love Like A Saint--Looking Through Death
Day 9--Love Like A Saint--Looking Through Death