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Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith

Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith

Catholic Extension

Be inspired by stories that demonstrate how vibrant faith communities are transforming lives in the poorest regions of the United States. Meet faith-filled people and learn about their unique ministries. See how the work of Catholic Extension is changing people's lives--and how these people are changing the world around them. Learn more at www.catholicextension.org.
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Top 10 Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith - Reflection for the Second Week of Lent

Reflection for the Second Week of Lent

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02/28/18 • 9 min

Rebecca Woods, a young adult pastoral associate at a small parish in the rural Diocese of Lexington, offers a brief reflection on the Gospel reading for the second week of Lent.

Afterward, listen to an interview with Rebecca on her experience working for the Catholic Church in Appalachia, where Catholics are a minority but the Church is a respected source of physical and pastoral care for the poor.

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Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith - Patrons of Puerto Rico

Patrons of Puerto Rico

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03/21/18 • 10 min

Joe Boland, our vice president of mission, appeared on Relevant Radio to discuss the current situation in Puerto Rico six months after Hurricane Maria as well as the role of Catholic parishes in providing essential physical and spiritual support to communities across the island.

We have launched the Patrons of Puerto Rico initiative to raise funds for these parishes so that they can continue their vital ministry to the millions of Puerto Ricans who are still struggling to put their lives back together.

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Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith - Want to grow in holiness? Start by serving others

Want to grow in holiness? Start by serving others

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04/10/18 • 14 min

The publication of Pope Francis’ most recent apostolic exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate (“Rejoice and be glad”) offers us an opportunity to reflect on how the gospel calls us to renew our efforts at growing as a holy people called to serve others.

The document is subtitled “the call to holiness in today’s world,” and exhorts us to grow in faith both as individuals and as members of a church in service to the world.

Listen to Dr. Tim Muldoon reflect on four lessons from the pope's new document and how these values are lived out in the mission dioceses served by Catholic Extension.

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Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith - The Enduring Mission of Catholic Extension

The Enduring Mission of Catholic Extension

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05/01/18 • 6 min

Our president Father Jack Wall recently appeared on Catholic.TV to reflect on Catholic Extension's mission to build up the Church in America's poorest places, especially our recent support of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

If you're unfamiliar with the work of Catholic Extension, this interview provides a perfect primer on our mission. Learn more at our website.

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Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith - Our Story - Catholic Extension (Episode 1)

Our Story - Catholic Extension (Episode 1)

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06/10/15 • 27 min

Hear inspiring stories of how the Catholic faith is transforming our society and an exclusive interview with Fr. Barron sharing his experience training priests to serve in Catholic communities where faith abounds, but financial resources do not.

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Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith - Humanity and Compassion of the Catholic Church - Catholic Extension (Episode 2)
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07/21/15 • 27 min

Episode two of Catholic Extension looks at the remarkable gifts we receive when we experience the profound, God-given humanity in others, our common humanity that we share with: Seasonal Farm Workers, at-risk youth, and even gang members seeking to return to life and to society. We’re taking you to meet some of these people, to experience the challenges they face and to see how the Church is a beacon of hope, offering them alternatives, so that they can see they are much, much more than their circumstances.

Watch the videos from this episode at http://videoseries.CatholicExtension.org now.

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Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith - The Church Reaching Out - Catholic Extension (Episode 3)
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09/21/15 • 25 min

Episode three focuses on the extraordinary people, supported by Catholic Extension, who are following Pope Francis’ call to reach out to spread the Good News, and the special and unique ways in which they serve. See inspired faith in action, meet dedicated people, experience the challenges they face and see how the Church is opening its doors, welcoming people, and building faith communities.

Watch video, check out bonus content and more from Catholic Extension: The Church Reaching Out at http://videoseries.catholicextension.org now!

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Hear Father Dave Dwyer, host of the Busted Halo satellite radio show on how he seeks to reconnect young adults with their Catholic faith in this full extended interview from Episode 3 of Catholic Extension.

Watch/listen to the full episode at http://videoseries.catholicextension.org

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Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith - Extended Story: Our Lady of Guadalupe - Catholic Extension (Episode 3 Bonus Content)
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10/26/15 • 27 min

Hear the story of how devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe and Juan Diego bridges culture and faith, and strengthens our Church as told by Dr. Arturo Chávez, President of the Mexican American Catholic College. Watch/listen to the full episode now at videoseries.catholicextension.org

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Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith - Young People and Purple Churches

Young People and Purple Churches

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04/05/18 • 7 min

In his address at World Youth Day in 2013, Pope Francis urged young people to go out to the streets and “make some noise.” By that, he called to mind his desire that they be agents of the Church’s mission in the world, and not merely passive recipients.

Dr. Tim Muldoon, director of mission education for Catholic Extension, offers some thoughts on how the Church might look if young people emerged as leaders...through the story of a purple church.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith have?

Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith currently has 55 episodes available.

What topics does Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith cover?

The podcast is about Catholic, Christianity, Faith, Religion & Spirituality, Catholicism, Podcasts, Inspiration, Mission, Service and Church.

What is the most popular episode on Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith?

The episode title 'A Report from the Border' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith?

The average episode length on Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith is 14 minutes.

How often are episodes of Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith released?

Episodes of Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith are typically released every 13 days.

When was the first episode of Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith?

The first episode of Catholic Extension: Stories of Faith was released on Jun 10, 2015.

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