Stacy & Stacy

Stacy & Stacy wrap up Season 3 with Dr. Alice von Hildebrand's timely advice they discovered in her book Refined by Love: Letters to a Young Bride. In this episode, they discuss the power of prayer, testimonies and faith.

Stacy & Stacy discuss Dr. Alice von Hildebrand's advice in her book Refined by Love: Letters to a Young Bride. In this episode, they reflect on how to 'live your love', give grace and love like the dickens.

Stacy & Stacy discuss Dr. Alice von Hildebrand's advice in her book Refined by Love: Letters to a Young Bride. In this episode, they reflect on the importance of humility, eggshells and forgiveness.

Stacy & Stacy continue their discussion of Dr. Alice von Hildebrand's book Refined by Love: Letters to a Young Bride. In this episode they talk about "Lily's" advice not to "teach" your spouse things, how to avoid power struggles, and how to check yourself before you wreck yourself! Join us.

Stacy and Stacy continue discussing Alice von Hildebrand's book By Love Refined: Letters to a Young Bride. In this episode they discuss the importance of saying, "I love you." They give tips on keeping love alive and creating a symphony of love.

Stacy & Stacy continue the discussion of Dr. Alice von Hildebrand's book, Refined by Love: Letters to a Young Bride. In this episode they tackle that familiar old insecurity -- when other people seem perfect, and you don't. What's at the root of this feeling and how do we deal with it in our marriages?

Stacy & Stacy continue the discussion of Dr. Alice von Hildebrand's book Refined by Love: Letters to a Young Bride in which "Lily" gives Julie advice. In this episode, they talk about that dangerous little word "always" (and its sister "never") and how overgeneralizations and accusations shut down communication. If your spouse says things like, "You always leave the dishes on the counter..." (etcetera), they have advice of their own about how to ask your spouse not to communicate that way for the sake of a good relationship.

Stacy & Stacy discuss Dr. Alice von Hildebrand's advice in her book Refined by Love: Letters to a Young Bride. In this episode, they consider "Lily's" comments about fighting in marriage, how to avoid it and how to do it well.

Stacy and Stacy continue to discuss Dr. Alice Von Hildebrand's book By Love Refined: Letters to a Young Bride. Join them as they discuss dignity, honor, lounge wear and manners.

Stacy & Stacy discuss Dr. Alice von Hildebrand's book By Love Refined: Letters to a Young Bride. In this episode, they talk about her advice when your spouse says hurtful things or uses corrosive humor. How do you deal with it? What do you do? She has great advice for putting up shields instead of walls. (And they discuss actual abuse at the end.)

Stacy & Stacy discuss Dr. Alice von Hildebrand's book By Love Refined: Letters to a Young Bride. In this episode they talk about the importance and difficulty of setting up a home both spouses feel at home in. And they talk about how to talk about the little stuff (THAT BECOMES BIG STUFF).

Stacy & Stacy begin Lent with Alice von Hildebrand in Season 3. They read the letter, "Love is a Great Thing," and talk about courage, freedom, and risk in marriage. This is not just for married couples. Dr. von Hildebrand has relationship advice for everyone.

Stacy & Stacy end Season 2 with a Scripture reflection on David acting insane and then praising the Lord (it's the responsorial Psalm today). And they talk about St. Lucy and her eyeballs. Quite a story there! Finally, they wrap up with some thoughts over the podcast journey so far and where they are going in 2023. Watch for us on Facebook and Instagram.

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Stacy & Stacy celebrate the beautiful Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! Thank you, Mother Mary! We discuss the Catechism (163-165) on how FAITH is the beginning of eternal life, that through all the suffering, pain, and darkness, we can look to the cloud of witnesses in the Bible and among the saints to persevere in the race that is set before us.

After tomorrow, Stacy & Stacy are taking a break for the rest of 2022! They have large families and lots going on, plus they have some pretty extensive planning for 2023, including some writing assignments. Have a beautiful...

Stacy & Stacy discuss the Memorial of Saint Juan Diego and the Psalm reading for today about our choices in life towards happiness. (This is the very first Psalm!) We get to make our choices, but we don't always get to pick our consequences. In the Catechism, we read about the freedom, the necessity, and the perseverance of Faith. How does it all fit together? Listen in.

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Stacy & Stacy discuss the Genesis Scripture reading for today, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, especially the verse, "Who told you that you were naked?" Do you hear those lies from Satan too? And today in our journey through the Catechism, we read paragraph 159 on faith and science. It's a fun day! And they are so happy to be back together.

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Stacy & Stacy are in different states today! They had to get creative for uniting their conversation. From Texas, Stacy F reflects on St. Ambrose and the Gospel reading about BURDENS! She has a neat breathing exercise. Breathe in peace. Blow out burdens. Try it! Stacy T is visiting her son in Seattle and is broadcasting from there. She talks about "faith seeking understanding" in the Catechism. What does that have to do with burdens? Listen!

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Stacy & Stacy discuss the Psalm for the Memorial of St. Nicholas, especially where it says that God "stooped toward me and heard my cry, and he put a new song into my mouth." They review the Catechism on the certainty of faith and how faith seeks understanding.

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Stacy & Stacy start out the Second Week of Advent with the Scripture on the paralytic who was lowered to Jesus for healing and the Catechism on the gift of faith. Do you have friends with such faith to care for you when you need it? Do you hear God telling you to pray for your friends? Do you have friends you would trust to lower you on a stretcher down to Jesus for healing? "Believing is an act of the intellect, assenting to divine truth by command of the will." God gives us the grace to believe.

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Stacy & Stacy turn to the Responsorial Psalm (27) today. "I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD." From the Catechism, they talk about what it means to have faith in the One God, the Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As always, they reinforce the importance of Scripture study, theology, philosophy, and even science to NOT be just an academic exercise but for the truths we learn from the Church to lead us to love God.

Stacy & Stacy take a long look at the Sermon on the Mount in light of today's Gospel reading in Matthew 7. Having lived through severe abuse herself, Stacy F. reminds us not to judge people by their worst moments, because we do not know all that they are enduring. She reviews the other lessons from Christ in Scripture, and then they discuss Mary's perfect embodiment of faith and why the Church honors her as the purest realization of faith.

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Stacy & Stacy discuss FAITH today! First, they reflect on the life of St. Andrew on his Feast Day. Stacy F. shares some new (to us) big Catholic words: saltire, crux decussata, nunc dimittis. Then they talk about the faith of Abraham in the Old Testament and in the Eulogy of Faith in Hebrews 11, from the Catechism lesson for today. All of it brings us back to the question: Will we walk by faith today?

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Stacy & Stacy discuss the Gospel reading in Luke where Jesus talked to his disciples about how to spread the Good News and say "yes" to God. Then they begin Chapter 3 of Part I, Section 1 in the Catechism on the meaning of "belief" and specifically Mary's "blind obedience," the Blessed Virgin as the "most perfect embodiment" of faith. What a beautiful way to enter Advent!

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Stacy & Stacy are back after a week off to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. Busy time! Happy Advent. They pick back up on today's Responsorial Psalm and the last of the Chapter on Sacred Scripture in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Join them for Scripture and Tradition all during Advent 2022!

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Stacy & Stacy discuss the Gospel reading from the optional Memorial of Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul when Jesus said, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." Then they answer a question about what a Catechism is and how the current one fits into history. Speaking of fitting in, they also discuss the meaning of "typology" when reading the Bible as a whole with Christ as its center.

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Stacy & Stacy are back! They missed two days due to travel. Today's Scripture for the Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Hungary deals with forgiveness. How do we forgive and still protect ourselves from those who hurt us? They also pick back up in the Catechism on the section about the Gospels, in the words of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, "always finding fresh lights there, hidden and enthralling meanings."

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Broadcasting from Bangor, ME today!

Stacy & Stacy discuss the responsorial Psalm 119 today, "Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord." Do the do! In real life, this means looking honestly in the mirror and not forgetting to take a look. Then they discuss how to read the Bible like a Catholic. Airing from Bangor, Maine today! 

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Still traveling, Stacy & Stacy play another episode from Season 1 today about how the Church can better minister to pregnant teenagers. They both have loved their daughters through these difficult times and hope the view through their eyes helps others understanding what is in the heart and mind of these young mothers. They'll be back tomorrow live from Bangor, Maine. 

Stacy & Stacy are traveling for the next two days to Bangor, Maine to speak at a women's Advent by Candlelight event. Today's episode is from Season 1, where they talk about how hard it is to live with free will in your children, especially when they are older and making decisions that turn away from the family and from God. We ask the question all parents are afraid to confront: How can we be happy in Heaven if our kids are suffering for all eternity in Hell? How is that even possible?  

Stacy & Stacy read St. Paul's pastoral letter to Titus in Crete: "...older men should be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, love, and endurance. Similarly, older women should be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers, not addicted to drink..." They reflect on what that means for us today. Then they read the Catechism on the interpretation of Scripture with the Holy Spirit. Scripture is a unified whole, living, centered on Christ, and God speaking to us. It's exciting!

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Stacy & Stacy talk about the Scripture in Philippians 2 (Alleluia for the day) that says to "shine like lights". The context says to stop murmuring. That is such a simple truth, but, oh man, is it hard to remember. They also read the Catechism on the truth of Sacred Scripture. How do we know the Scriptures are true and alive? Because Christ, the eternal Word of the living God, through the Holy Spirit opens our minds to understand.

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Stacy & Stacy discuss how David refuses the King's offer of armor when he goes to battle against the giant Goliath. He knew that he knew God would provide what he needed. They also talk about how God provides us affirmations, reminders, and all the grace of Christ we need through Scripture and little miracles every day. The Bible is the Word, ever present, always providing.  

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Stacy & Stacy discuss "the Church of Nice" and what people might mean by that confusing phrase. "Don't be the Church of Nice?" That doesn't mean be the Church of the Ugly. From today's Scripture, they talk about trusting God in daily life and not going down negative trails. "Our kindness should be known to all." Create ripples of goodness. We should not lead people to sin by scandal, but neither should we cause discord.

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Stacy & Stacy discuss the Scripture in the Alleluia today from Matthew: "Come, you who are blessed by my Father; inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." They talk about Corporal Works of Mercy. For the Catechism lesson, they discuss what it means to be obedient to the Magisterium, how Catholics can disagree but must do so in communion, reverence, and docility. Don't divide the body!

Sorry, this one got a bit long! They got excited talking about the Magisterium.

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Stacy & Stacy discuss one of Pope St. John Paul II's beautiful homilies on the Beatitudes and talk about a road trip on All Saints Day to fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation.

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Stacy & Stacy discuss St. Paul and Timothy's words to the Philippians to be "united in heart, thinking one thing" in the context of our daily lives now. The Catechism lesson for today is on the unity of Scripture and Tradition as well. They consider how we live these unities out in our busy lives. Don't be a doormat or a bulldozer. Be a column that speaks the truth in love.

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Stacy & Stacy offer some tips for maintaining a life of constant prayer, as the Scripture says today about Jesus praying all night on the mountain. Then they talk about apostolic succession in the Church, how our bishops today form an unbroken line from the Apostles and deserve our obedience and honor. Even if they give in to corruption, we should pray for them. When we pray, we plug in to the whole communion of the Church now and forever. The Holy Spirit will never leave the Church.

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Stacy & Stacy are not freaking out about Mariana Mazzucato because we are confident in the Holy Spirit at work in the Church. As it says in Scripture today, we can put on the Armor of God. Pray the prayer with them! Get dressed! In the Catechism we also read about Christ Jesus "Mediator and Fullness of All Revelation." The Church has always listened to non-Catholics and gleaned what truth can be found from the philosophers of ancient Greece to medieval times to now.

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Stacy & Stacy urge Catholic influencers and writers to honor the hierarchy instead of so much gossip and backbiting. In their view as converts, they find it confusing and damaging to the Church. Scripture says to honor those in authority, and likewise it says that those in authority should not be "bullies." There are ways to more effectively work to build the Church.  

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