Fr. Abundio Colazo-Lopez recently celebrated his first anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. He shares insights gained from the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick, and his love of Eucharistic Adoration. Listen in to Fr. Abundio's winding path to becoming a priest and realizing God's call for his vocation.

Learn more at: https://diocesetucson.org/vocations

Produced by Carissa Krautscheid

Fr. Abundio: 'Holy Spirit, Activate'

A Tucson man who spent nearly 30 years on death row converted to Catholicism while in state prison. 

In 1995, police arrested Barry Jones and charged him with the sexual assault and murder of his girlfriend’s 4-year-old daughter, Rachel. Decades later, courts reviewed new evidence, and Jones was found not to be responsible for the sexual assault charge and he took a lesser plea of second degree murder for the death of the child, for not ensuring that the necessary medical attention was provided to potentially save her life.

In 2023, Jones was released from prison. Months later, he reflected on his time in custody and shares how he found the Catholic faith, thanks in part to the spiritual direction of Deacon Ed Sheffer.

Listen to Barry’s story of his early life, poor decisions that led to his time in prison, and how finding faith led him to forgiveness, hope, and second chances.

From Death Row to Catholic Conversion

Sit courtside with Nan Tulchinsky, a longtime scorekeeper for Notre Dame Women's and Men's Basketball, as she shares stories of her remarkable life of dedication to her family, local community, and Catholic faith.

Everyday Holiness, Season 11

Nan Tulchinsky

Everyday Holiness Podcast: Nan Tulchinsky

Ambition, glory and honor - is the desire for these things evil. Jesus doesn't say that. Instead, to be ambitious in service, to be the least of all and the servant of all, this is ambition, glory and honor in God's eyes. 
""You know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles
lord it over them,
and their great ones make their authority over them felt. 
But it shall not be so among you.
Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant;
whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. 
For the Son of Man did not come to be served
but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10
Readings for the 29th Sunday in OT: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102024.cfm
Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Ambition, Service And Glory

Fr. Tom Quirk thought that the door to the priesthood was closed to him, because he had already tried going to seminary. But God opened the door a second time after he gained some real-world experience as a counselor. Listen in to Fr. Tom's vocation story about how his passion for serving God's people has grown because he is a priest.

Produced by Carissa Krautscheid

Fr. Tom thought it was too late to be a priest, but God knew best

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a cloistered nun? Sr. Rita McCarthy, OCSO, describes the rhythm of Cistercian life at Santa Rita Abbey in the beautiful high desert of Sonoita, Arizona. In a unique lifestyle where work is woven around prayer, God calls certain women and men to lives of simplicity, stillness, and radiant joy that are found so often in religious life.

More info: https://santaritaabbey.org/
How are Catholic altar breads made? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcpPz_rQegk

Produced by Carissa Krautscheid

A Day in the Life of Cistercian Nuns

Hear the story of Dr. Andrew McShane, Director of the Notre Dame Liturgical Choir, as he reflects on a vocation that took shape over time through beautiful music, unexpected loss, and the lasting example of others.

Dr. Andrew McShane

Everyday Holiness Podcast: Dr. Andrew McShane

Meet Tim and Lindsay Will, two graduates of the Alliance for Catholic Education program, who help us contemplate the meaning of loss, love, and the family ties that bind us to one another.

Tim and Lindsay Will

Everyday Holiness Podcast: Tim and Lindsay Will

In the image, Melchizedek lays his hands on Abram. The Book of Hebrews looks at this moment in Genesis as the origin of the priesthood of Christ. "Brothers and sisters:
The levitical priests were many
because they were prevented by death from remaining in office,
but Jesus, because he remains forever,
has a priesthood that does not pass away.
Therefore, he is always able to save those who approach God through him, 
since he lives forever to make intercession for them." Hebrews 7. What does this have to do with Jesus and the Temple Mount in the Gospel for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time. This week on OVC.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110324.cfm
Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Behold The Great High Priest

We continue this season with Avis Boyd, a longtime volunteer and alumna of Notre Dame, as she shares her perspective on moving through life with purpose, conviction, and a deep faith, even in the face of adversity.

Fr. Abundio: 'Holy Spirit, Activate'

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