A Reason for Hope

By: Array of Hope
  • Summary

  • The A Reason for Hope Podcast is to help decipher the truths of our faith in these challenging times. We address topics of interest and confusion in our culture through interviews with prominent Catholic speakers, candid conversations from the Array of Hope team, and catechetical discussions with our Director of Theology, Dr. David Hajduk.
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Episodes
  • 14 Rules That Will Change Your Life For The Better
    Dec 16 2024

    Mario Costabile sits down with Fr Timothy Gallagher, OMV to go through all 14 of St. Ignatius’ Rules of Discernment and talk about how they can truly change anyone’s spiritual life who learns to implement them.


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    #changeyourlife #catholic #betterlife


    ⏰ Timecodes ⏰

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    04:56 Understanding The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola

    07:51 Understanding Discernment of Spirits

    13:23 Consolation, Desolation, and Tranquility

    14:04 Magnificat

    15:14 Verbum

    19:07 First Rule of Spiritual Discernment

    23:09 Second Rule of Spiritual Discernment

    30:18 Third and Fourth Rule of Spiritual Discernment

    32:31 The closer you get to God, the more the Devil tries to pull you back in

    35:51 Fifth Rule of Spiritual Discernment

    38:28 Sixth Rule of Discernment

    40:24 Seventh Rule of Spiritual Discernment

    41:51 Eighth Rule of Spiritual Discernment

    43:36 Ninth Rule of Discernment

    44:54 Tenth Rule of Spiritual Discernment

    45:38 Eleventh Rule of Spiritual Discernment

    48:48 Twelfth Rule of Spiritual Discernment

    52:19 Thirteenth Rule of Spiritual Discernment

    53:09 Fourteenth Rule of Spiritual Discernment

    58:20 Discernment of Spirits within Marriage

    05:45 Final Remarks


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Is there a wrong way to accept a compliment?
    Dec 9 2024

    In this podcast episode, hosts Alanis Vega and Matt Pana discuss the concept of humility, exploring the balance between self-deprecation and pride, and emphasizing the importance of acknowledging personal weaknesses while giving glory to God for His strength and gifts.


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    #humility #catholic #pride


    ⏰ Timecodes ⏰


    00:00 Intro

    01:47 Defining Humility, Pride, and Self Deprication

    04:02 How to Receive a Compliment

    06:24 How Mary Received a Compliment

    07:42 Healthy Humility

    09:04 The Litany of Humility

    12:56 Cultivate the Gifts God Gives You

    14:23 Affirmations vs. Catholic Declarations

    15:46 Being Vulnerable with God

    16:07 Healthy Skepticism

    17:18 Ave Maria Mutual Funds

    18:28 Magnificat

    19:07 Acknowledge Your Shortcomings

    22:33 Embrace Your Feelings but Don't Dwell on Them

    24:05 To Whom Much Is Given, Much is Expected

    25:55 The Importance of Community

    29:51 The Remedy to False Sense of Pride

    30:19 Outro

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    31 mins
  • Has the Catholic Church Lost It's Edge?
    Dec 6 2024

    In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on how the Catholic Church can combat what appears to be a decline of faith and practice, suggesting a return to traditional practices. This time he considers the Church's approach to fasting and abstinence.


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    #catholicchurch #catholic #catholictradition


    ⏰ Timecodes ⏰

    00:00 Intro

    02:30 Opening Segment - Ascetical practices

    04:48 Many Things Changed and the Numbers Tanked

    05:38 Lowering the Bar Never Works

    07:07 Goretti Fine Arts

    08:19 Ave Maria Mutual Funds

    09:28 Softened Discipline in Fasting and Abstinence

    14:43 The Traditional Fasting

    16:32 What Fasting Does For Us

    17:15 Closing Thoughts - Church's Realization


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    19 mins

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