The Tightrope: Reflections for Busy Catholics Podcast
1) Pursuing Real Freedom
Freedom is tied in the very identity of God and who we as his children made in his image and likeness. Understanding the real meaning of freedom revealed to us by Christ, will help us respond to the e...Show More
2) Solidarity and Subsidiarity
Solidarity is the idea that we are one, we are together. It is rooted in empathy for the person or groups who may not have advantages we have. GoFundMe Campaigns are an example of people living out so...Show More
3) Commenting with Charity and Clarity
Engaging on social media with charity and clarity in 2020 is not easy. Inspired by St.Thomas Aquinas, I offer a few principles to help us respond to issues and conflict on social media in a productive...Show More
4) It's the Little Things That Matter
In our pursuit of holiness, we tend to overlook the little things in life. It’s the small moments in life that can either push us upwards towards heaven or pull us down towards evil. Snippet From the...Show More
5) Test 2022
6) An Assault of Beauty Can Be an Encounter with Christ
Colin talks about a time he had an encounter with Christ while listening to beautiful music that brought him to tears. As he was irresistibly drawn in, he realized that art, music, culture, and beau...Show More
7) Crying out “Abba! Father!”
In this final episode of the Tightrope, I leave with you with a powerful scripture verse from Romans about the Fatherhood of God. When we root ourselves in our truest identity as children of God and c...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.8) Offer It All Up
When we unite our suffering to Christ and offer it all up to the Father the way Christ does, everything changes. Our joys, work, hearts, and sufferings can all be offered alongside Christ and given ba...Show More
9) Finding Joy in a Pandemic
Although the pandemic has shifted many of our plans and disrupted our normal routines, we can still choose to rejoice because we know the Lord is close to us in our suffering. Today, I encourage you t...Show More
10) School, Saints, and Little Sacrifices with Leo MacIver
Sainthood is possible no matter the circumstances. Today, I am joined by a very special guest to discuss schools reopening and the gift of the diverse group of saints we have in the Catholic tradition...Show More
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