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Father Rob and Jim talk about their impressions on going through the consecration to Mary, how it compares to the consecration to St Joseph and the impact the past 33 days have had on their lives.  We've been podcasting for a year and we are going to go on hiatus for a while.  We will still be accepting emails at mail@2rgathered.com.   and you can always post on our Facebook page! Thanks for listening from Fr Rob and Jim!!

Father Rob and Jim do a bad job talking about the complex Catholic themes woven in Lord of the Rings.  Give a listen and you may find something out you didn't know about this masterpiece of fiction.  Also go listen to these guys at the Burroshire Podcast who do a much longer breakdown https://burrowshirepodcast.com/catholicism-lord-of-the-rings/

We didn't know much about this saint but she kept on coming on Jim's radar so we decided to talk about this amazing woman.  Hope you enjoy it.  If you want to read about her yourself https://www.amazon.com/Maryam-Bethlehem-Little-Sister-Emmanuel/dp/0998021849/ref=asc_df_0998021849/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509362509069&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10938402319530112815&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019558&hvtargid=pla-912420546650&psc=1   Email us ideas of other saints you'd like us to cover mail@2rgathered.com

Father Rob and Jim start the 33 day consecration to the Blessed Mother today (I know we said the 8th.  We screwed up). We talk a bit about our consecration t St Joseph and what drew us to this consecration.  Here is the link to the book. We would LOVE to have people join us on the journey! https://www.amazon.com/Days-Morning-Glory-Do-Yourself-ebook/dp/B00DJDZMXK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=KDHQCO2WGXKU&dchild=1&keywords=33+days+to+morning+glory+book&qid=1630774868&sprefix=33+d%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-2

Father Rob walks us through the life and the works of St Jane Frances de Chantal and her friendship with St Francis de Sales.  Also we are trying to talk less and get to the point more!   Here is a link to the book on the concecration to Mary that we are starting Sept 8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJDZMXK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_17FVPYFD51KCY56DZ1V3

Father Rob is back and we're discussing what many say is our greatest emergency in the Church. How do we get our youth back?  Research shows that for every 1 convert to the Church 6.45 people leave us.  The discussion is a little long but we hope you find it worthwhile.  Here is a connection to Bishop Barron's Podcast which covers this topic in multiple episodes. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-word-on-fire-show-catholic-faith-and-culture/id1065019039

Father Brian Lynch comes on the podcast to talk about his passion for pro-life!

Longtime friend Father Brian Lynch fills in once again while Father Rob is leading a 30 day retreat!     email us at mail@2rgathered.com

Father Rob and Jim (ok mostly Father Rob) talk about the spiritual practices of Jesuits plus a little history on St. Ignatius.  And once again in "Stuff we like" we're pitching https://catholicwoodworker.com/. (Jim just replaced a lost rosary).    As always send us an email at mail@2rgathered.com 

Father Rob and Jim talk about the release of the motu proprio TRADITIONIS CUSTODES by the Holy Father last Friday.  The letter ends the expansion of the Latin Mass that Pope Benedict allowed and those who love the Latin Mass are genuinely fearful that it will be taken away.  Pope Francis declared that this is a move towards unity in the Catholic Church. (Some disagree)   Also here is the link to "Stuff We Like" this week https://sacredstory.net/.  It's a great resource Enjoy    Contact us at mail@2RGathered.com or find us on Facebook!!

Father Rob and Jim talk about the role that sports and athletics can play in our spiritual lives.  In "things that we like" one of the Milwaukee seminarians is biking 500 for pro-life. you can donate to his ride here https://bikingforbabies.com/missionary/alex-becker/   feel free to email us at mail@2rgathered.com with prayer requests and questions

June 24 of this year was the 40th anniversary of the alleged visions in Medjugorje.  Father Rob and Jim take a deeper look at the messages, miracles and Jim's experiences after going to Medjugorje twice.    Here is the link to the Chesterton Academy of the St Croix Valley. https://chestertonscv.org/. Also the amazing video made to promote the school is here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IwhzXfGAM4&t=205s

Father Rob and Jim talk about the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart and what they mean to Catholics (with a special intro by Father Brian Lynch). Also to see Outcasts (I've watched it now! It really belongs in "Stuff We Like") visit http://www.outcaststhemovie.com/

Father Rob returns from his many responsibilities around the country and touches base with us again! Today Father Rob and Jim talk about the unexplainable mystery of the Trinity.  You would think we wouldn't have much to say about an unexplainable mystery but you'd be wrong!  In "Things We Like" we talk about one of Father Rob's favorite books "He Leadeth Me. https://www.amazon.com/He-Leadeth-Me-Extraordinary-Testament/dp/0804141525/ref=sr_1_3?crid=25XL4GGNY6VWX&dchild=1&keywords=he+leadeth+me+by+father+walter+ciszek&qid=1624044469&sprefix=he+lead%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-3   A true story about a Jesuit surviving in a harsh Russian prison and persevering.  It's a great read!

While Father Rob is off this summer leading retreats for seminarians, let's keep him in our prayers.  But it gives us the opportunity to get to know Father Brian Lynch even better!  This podcast goes into why he chose the priesthood and some of the difficulties he had to overcome in his ministry!  It's a wonderful conversation with Father Brian!  Email us with questions or prayer requests at mail@2rgathered.com

Father Brian Lynch has graciously filled in for Father Rob while he is on retreat.In this episode he shares his story of fighting satanists who wanted to put up a satanic monument in the small town of Belle Plaine MN. This is literally a fight against evil.

Father Rob is on his personal silent retreat so we have one of the newly ordained transitional deacons, Deacon Steve Weller, to sit in his chair this week.  Jim learns how Deacon Steve came to join the seminary and what his thoughts are about our Church today.

There have been more martyrs for the Faith in the 20th century than all the centuries prior combined.  Father Rob and Jim talk about what is the necessary for martyrdom and are we heading for more martyrs or less?  In stuff we like we talk about https://crosscatholic.org/ and what they do for the world   You can email us with your prayer requests questions or prayer intentions at mail@2rgathered.com

Former Catholics are such a large group, if they were a denomination, they would be the third largest in the US.  Father Rob and Jim talk about the reasons why people leave the Church and, more importantly, why we stay.  Also in stuff we like visit https://www.mysticmonkcoffee.com/  If you have a prayer intention you'd like for our community to pray for, email us at mail@2rgathered.com

Father Rob takes us through the Jesuit practice of prayer and daily reflection by sharing the Examen created by St Ignatius.  You can find a copy of the steps here https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/