Two Edge Talk

Personal Conversion

There are many different types of conversion, and Tim tells a very personal story today of his son Dan, who went from a troubled youth to an on-fire Catholic.  An inspiring story, a living testament to the truth of "Train up a child in the way that he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

Tim also tells about his experience in New York with Pope Benedict, and Cyndi has an observation about modern worship.  Lots to think about in this podcast!

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The Groaning of the Church

Pope Benedict and Tim talk this week about Romans 8:22-25.  Lest you misread that sentence and think that the two of them have chatted, unfortunately, they've been playing phone tag and have missed connections.  But, in this podcast, Tim does talk about the Pope talking about this passage of Romans:

"Yes, we know that all creation groans and is in agony even until now.  Not only that, but we ourselves, although we have the Spirit as first fruits, groan inwardly while we await the redemption of our bodies.  In hope we were saved.  But hope is not hope if its object is seen; how is it possible for one to hope for what he sees?  And hoping for what we cannot see means awaiting it with patient endurance." 

So, there's the rub: "Hope is not hope if its object is seen."  No wonder our spirit often groans as we live this Christian life!

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Audacious Hope?

On the eve of the Pope's visit to the U.S., Deacon Tim contrasts the vision of hope laid out by Pope Benedict versus the vision of hope that seems to be capturing the imagination of American voters.  The idea of "change" that is sweeping the country actually has its roots in the French Revolution.  Is this the change we're looking for?

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Give Us This Day

How do you start your day?  If your thoughts immediately jump to your "action items" for the day, this podcast is for you!  Cyndi suggests a great cup of coffee for God, St. Basil Coffee, while Deacon Tim has some spiritual caffeine for you.  For what it's worth, I just woke up and did exactly what Deacon Tim counseled, and I'm ready for a great day for God!   

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