Avoiding Babylon
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Catholic channel and podcast focused on community, eutrapelia, and good cheer. We discuss news and topics but try to do so in a way that leads to hope, not despair. We try to remind ourselves and those who enjoy the channel that being Catholic is a joyful and exciting experience. Above all, we try to bring humor and joy to the craziness of this fallen world.
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Meditations for Advent 2024 - Day 10 & 11

What if the divine mystery of Jesus Christ could transform your spiritual journey? Join us as we navigate the profound insights of the Gospel of John, delving into the eternal existence of the Word, both with God and as God. Our meditative reflections guide us to a deeper understanding of the Holy Trinity and the ways in which faith can illuminate our path, urging us to love and obey divine commandments.

Facing technical glitches and health hurdles, we persist in our exploration of spiritual truths. With four contemplative meditations, we emphasize the transformative power of Christ's light and grace, drawing from the first chapter of John. As we reflect on the Word made flesh, we highlight the contrast between Christ's unique grace and the world's emptiness, revealing the boundless grace we receive from His fullness.

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d coughs along the way, we express heartfelt gratitude for your patience and support. Our extended episode aims to cover missed ground and keep us on track with our spiritual journey together. We invite you to embark on this reflective path, as we anticipate future discussions on Jesus Christ the Anointed One and the virtues of Christian anointing.


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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Easter 2025 - Easter Sunday

Christ is risen! The glorious transformation we've been preparing for through forty days of Lenten sacrifice has arrived, but what happens to our spiritual journey now?

This meditation explores the profound significance of Eastertide—not merely as the end of Lenten disciplines but as the beginning of a new way of living. From the triumphant moment when "light has triumphed over darkness," we are called to understand that Easter isn't about abandoning our spiritual progress, but redirecting it toward a fuller expression of our life in Christ.

As St. Paul reminds us, being "risen with Christ" means elevating our desires toward heaven while detaching from mere earthly satisfactions. For newly baptized Catholics, this season marks their first days in the faith, while for all believers, it offers a time to balance joyful celebration with continued spiritual growth. The Easter octave specifically highlights this transition as we learn to live out the new life received in baptism.

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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Lent 2025 - Day 46 / Holy Saturday

The sacred stillness of Holy Saturday holds a unique place in our spiritual journey - that profound pause between the Crucifixion and Resurrection, where we are invited to contemplate the mystery of Christ's rest in the tomb. Through ancient liturgical texts and thoughtful meditation, we explore this day not as empty waiting, but as fertile ground where the seed of Resurrection quietly germinates.

"Today I am plunged in anguish, but tomorrow I will break my bonds." This powerful antiphon sets the tone for our reflection on what appears as defeat but secretly harbors victory. We join Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus at the hasty burial of Jesus before walking through the profound symbolism of the Easter Vigil ceremonies—the blessing of new fire, the lighting of the Paschal candle representing Christ risen, and the gradual illumination of darkness as this light spreads throughout the congregation.

The beautiful paradox of Holy Saturday emerges as we contemplate both loss and anticipation. "The ...

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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Lent 2025 - Day 45 / Good Friday

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