After almost two decades of conducting a weekly scripture study and developing a companion radio show, Real Living, Mary Lou Nemecek and Lavinia Spirito challenges and encourages you to engage your everyday life with a Catholic mindfulness and awareness.
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After almost two decades of conducting a weekly scripture study and developing a companion radio show, Real Living, Mary Lou Nemecek and Lavinia Spirito challenges and encourages you to engage your everyday life with a Catholic mindfulness and awareness.
In this episode of Real Living, hosts Lavinia Spirito and Mary Lou Nemecek discuss the dangers of lukewarmness in faith, inspired by an article from Simply Catholic. The episode delves into the spiritual hazards of indifference and compares it to silent killers like hypertension. They reference the Book of Revelation and the Church of Laodicea to illustrate the grave consequences of lukewarm faith. The discussion extends to practical advice on maintaining a fervent faith life through communion, prayer, community, and spiritual reading, drawing examples from personal experiences and the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Finally, the hosts promise to explore the concept of faith as an exciting adventure in their next episode.Time Topic00:00 Introduction and Overview00:43 Understanding Lukewarmness in Faith01:29 The Wealth and Downfall of Laodicea04:15 Symptoms and Consequences of Lukewarmness06:34 Combating Spiritual Sloth09:54 The Importance of Community and Vigilance16:16 Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places18:25 Conclusion and Next Steps
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After almost two decades of conducting a weekly scripture study and developing a companion radio show, Real Living, Mary Lou Nemecek and Lavinia Spirito challenges and encourages you to engage your everyday life with a Catholic mindfulness and awareness.
