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Jesuitical

How failing Lent can help you grow in holiness

Jesuitical

America Media

Spirituality, Christianity, News, News Commentary, Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 949 Ratings

šŸ—“ļø 28 February 2025

ā±ļø 51 minutes

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Summary

On ā€œJesuiticalā€ this week, Zac and Ashley are joined by Sister Josephine Garrett, a sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth, a licensed counselor, host of the ā€œHope Storiesā€ podcast and the author of the new book, Wilderness Within: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation. Presently a counselor in private practice, Sister Josephine earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2019. Prior to entering religious life, she worked as vice president in the home loans division of Bank of America. She resides in Tyler, Tex. Zac, Ashley and Sister Josephine discuss:Ā  - The challenges (and graces) that emerge in the spiritual wilderness - How therapy and counseling compare to spiritual direction and prayer - Why Lent promotes deeper reflections on our relationships with others and ourselves In Signs of the Times, Zac and Ashley are joined by America’s editor at large, James Martin, S.J., to give an update on Pope Francis’ health after his 13th day in Gemelli Hospital, where he is being treated for pneumonia in both of his lungs. They also discuss Father Martin’s viral prayer for the pope during his illness, which is linked below.Ā  Links for further reading:Ā  Wilderness Within: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and MeditationĀ  A prayer for Pope Francis during his grave illness Update: Pope Francis’ CT scan shows ā€˜normal progression of the lung inflammation’ Pope Francis beats back speculation of imminent death or conclave as he continues pneumonia recovery Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow.Ā Ā  You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical.Ā  Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media at americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Where can a Master of Theological Studies take you?

0:03.2

At Loyola University, Maryland, our interdisciplinary program prepares you for careers with faith-based non-profits, religious education,

0:10.6

campus ministry, law, social work, and higher education.

0:14.5

Choose from three specialized tracks, or our post-becclureate certificate in theology and ministry.

0:20.0

Experience small classes, faculty mentorship,

0:23.2

networking opportunities at conferences, and so much more.

0:26.7

Apply by August 1st for fall 2025.

0:29.8

Learn more at loyola.edu forward slash theology.

0:33.3

Music Hello and welcome to Jesuitical, a podcast from America Media for Saints and Sinners.

0:49.2

You can join us each week for honest conversations about the Catholic Church and our world today, sometimes over drinks.

0:55.3

I'm Ashley McInnellis, and I'm joined by Zach Davis.

0:57.9

Great to be with you, Ashley.

0:58.8

Great to be with you.

0:59.7

What's you giving up for Lent?

1:01.2

Well, okay, I'm glad you said that because this is the first year ever where I'm not going to be caught off guard because of our guest this week.

1:06.8

Yes.

1:07.1

But I have not thought about you.

1:08.7

Haven't picked anything. Haven't picked anything yet. I think I have something good.

1:11.6

Yeah.

1:12.6

Multiple tabs.

1:14.6

Yes.

1:15.6

Yeah.

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