Saint John Alive
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Leading with Peace: Catholic Educators on Faith & Inner Stillness
Finding Peace Through Trust: Letting Go and Letting God
por St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish
As we continue our Lenten series on Finding Inner Peace, we explore how Catholic leaders and educators cultivate and share this peace in their roles. Our guests—experienced in Catholic education and leadership—reflect on how grounding themselves in faith helps them navigate challenges, form young disciples, and make decisions rooted in trust in God. They share practical wisdom on staying spiritually anchored, fostering peace in schools and communities, and leading with faith in both professional and personal life. Whether you’re an educator, leader, or simply seeking to live with greater inner stillness, this episode offers encouragement for the journey.
In this episode of Saint John Alive, we continue our Lenten series on Finding Inner Peace with a deep and heartfelt discussion on trust, surrender, and peace in the midst of life's challenges. Our guests, Bible study leaders Debbie Ryan and Nicolette Ellinghausen, share their personal journeys of faith, including how they’ve found peace through loss, suffering, and transitions. We explore the wisdom of Scripture, practical habits for cultivating inner peace, and the power of surrendering control to God. Join us for an inspiring conversation on learning to let go, embracing trust, and finding true serenity in faith.
In this episode of Saint John Alive, we launch our Lenten series on Finding Inner Peace, inspired by Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book Searching for and Maintaining Inner Peace. Joined by leaders from our parish Bible study, we dive into the universal struggle of seeking peace in the midst of life’s uncertainties. The team shares personal stories of trusting God when things feel out of control, navigating family challenges, and embracing patience in the journey of faith. Through scripture reflections, wisdom from spiritual leaders, and honest conversations, we uncover how surrendering to God’s will leads to true inner peace.
In this episode, our Director of Music and Liturgy, Freeman Tucker, highlights the difference between what you get out of Mass and making an offering of yourself at Mass.
In this episode, we continue our conversation about being dads and husbands, and the importance of the good and holy women in our lives.
In this episode, we hear from some of the dads in our community about the importance of a father's influence on their children's relationship with the Lord.
In this episode, we break down what is going on in holy week and how to memorialize the events of Holy Week at home for a deeper dive into who Christ is and what he did.
In this episode, we are joined by Sr. Mary Anne McCarron and Sandy Shaker who helped develop our Lenten theme of “Earthen Vessels.” They share their wisdom and insight into the season of Lent and how to lean into the grace of the Holy Spirit.
In this episode, we are privledged to have some of our young parishioners join the conversation and share their experiences in Lent and their journey in the Church.
In this special episode of our Lenten series, we are joined by, special guest, Jack Jobst who is a seminarian for the Diocese of Lansing studying at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Jack shares his about his journey as a disciple and seminarian, and his insights on discernment.