The 2rgathered Catholic Podcast

Marian Apparitions

Have you traveled to Fatima, Lourdes, Guadalupe or Medjugorje to visit where the Blessed Mother has appeared?  Did you know there was an approved Marian apparition site in the US?  Take a listen to the extended dance remix podcast and we would love to hear about your experience doing a pilgrimage to one of these sites. Also our "Stuff We Like" segment Father Rob talked about his time on the Pine Ridge reservation and some of the things you can buy from there.  Please check out https://redcloudschool.shop/

Why is Suffering Important?

Father Rob and Jim talk about aspects of suffering as it pertains to our Catholic faith.  We're called to "offer our suffering" to Christ so we talk about what that means.  One great charity that is helping hospitality workers in the Twin Cities is Silver Linings Fund https://gofund.me/283b3dc9.  Please consider supporting them. (Thanks to www.twinsdaily.com  for the suggestion)

Spiritual Direction

Spiritual direction is how Father Rob and Jim first met.  They discuss the value of monthly spiritual direction for the average Catholic and the best way to find a good spiritual director for you.  Also in "Things that We Like" Jim mentions the Minneapolis non-profit the Cookie Cart.  www.cookiecart.org. Buy some cookies and support some kids in low income neighborhoods!

Evangelization and Catholics

Father Rob and Jim talk about why Catholics don't feel the need to evangelize while other Christian faiths do.  Also you can find the Padre Pio Spiritual Direction for Every Day here https://www.amazon.com/Padre-Pios-Spiritual-Direction-Every-ebook/dp/B005PP4PTM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=32UCLOSB143GP&dchild=1&keywords=padre+pio+daily+spiritual+direction&qid=1611037612&sprefix=padre+pio+dail%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-2

 

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Ep 14- Eucharist

Father Rob and Jim talk about the Sacrament of Eucharist and the struggle many Catholics have at accepting the dogma of the Real Presence.  In Stuff We Like Father Rob talks about Father Walter Ciszek and his book "He Leadeth Me" https://www.amazon.com/He-Leadeth-Me-Extraordinary-Testament/dp/0804141525/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Walter+Joseph+Ciszek&qid=1610343582&sr=8-1.  feel free to email us at mail@2rgathered.com

Ep 13 - The Rosary

Father Rob and Jim talk about the history of the rosary and how this uniquely Catholic devotion has impacted their lives.  Also we mention Fr Mike Schmitz and his podcast The Bible in a Year https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321.  Feel free to email us to say hi or pose a question you'd like answered mail@2rgathered.com

Ep 12 Reconciliation

Father Rob and Jim talk about the least popular subject in Catholicism, Confession and Reconciliation!  Feel free to email us at mail@2rgathered.com

Ep 11 Christmas traditions and Catholic traditions

Father Rob and Jim talk about the need of traditions within the family and the importance of tradition within the Church.  Have a blessed Christmas

Ep 10- The Incarnation

Father Rob and Jim share thoughts on the central mystery of the Catholic faith.  Why did God take human form to save humanity?  Father Rob also talks about one of his favorite ministries https://homeboyindustries.org/. 

Ep 9 Our Blessed Mother

Father Rob and Jim talk about the Virgin Mary, her Immaculate Conception and her desire to bring us to her Son.  The episode closes out with SimpleGifts rendition of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. The music mentioned at the end of the podcast can be found here

Billy Mclaughlin Wintersongs and Traditionals https://music.apple.com/us/album/wintersongs-and-traditionals-a-guitar-collection/1479958845

SimpleGifts https://music.apple.com/us/artist/simplegifts/929698352

Doug Young Forever Christmas  https://music.apple.com/us/album/forever-christmas/1532553013 

All three artists can be also found on Spotify