Abiding Together

By: Heather Khym Michelle Benzinger Sr Miriam James Heidland
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  • Providing a place of connection, rest and encouragement for women who are on the journey of living out their passion and purpose in Jesus Christ.
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  • S16 E3 - Rosary in a Year with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR

    S16 E3 - Rosary in a Year with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
    Feb 3 2025
    In this episode, we welcome Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR to talk about his podcast Rosary in a Year. He shares the inspiration behind his podcast and the importance of meditating on and understanding the mysteries of our faith. We also reflect on prayer being something received not produced, how the Rosary specifically answers the cry of our hearts to learn how to pray, and how Mary intercedes for us within this prayer. Our desire is that Fr. Mark-Mary’s podcast will be an aid as you take the next step deeper in your prayer life. Heather’s One Thing - Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe Heather’s Other One Thing - Sharing the Gospel with Our Lives: A Relational Approach to Catholic Youth Ministry by Bob Rice Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Creamy Chicken Rice Soup Recipe Michelle’s One Thing - The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Fr. Mark-Mary’s One Thing - Christ in the City Missionaries Other Resources Mentioned: Rosary in a Year Podcast on Spotify, Apple, Ascension’s Website (or app) Announcement: Join us for our Lenten Study beginning March 5th, 2025 as we journey through “Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God’s Favor“ by Dr. John Bergsma. We look forward to sitting at the feet of a leading scholar as we unpack what the Lord has in store for us in the year of Jubilee. Order your copy at the St. Paul Center with promo code “ABIDE15” for 15% off. Amazon has very limited copies, so we recommend you order from St. Paul Center to ensure you receive your copy before Lent begins! Journal Questions: What has my relationship been with the Rosary?Do I often perceive the Rosary to be a formulaic task or a channel of grace?How have I experienced a strengthening of my “concentration muscle” in the past?Do I see prayer as something I produce, or something I receive? Discussion Questions: How were you formed in how to pray the Rosary?What obstacles do you experience when praying the Rosary?What do you desire for your relationship with Our Blessed Mother?How can I enter more fully into the Rosary during this Jubilee Year of Hope? Quote to Ponder: "Mary was the first person to take the 'way' to enter the Kingdom of God that Christ opened, a way which is accessible to the humble, to all who trust in the word of God and endeavor to put it into practice." (Pope Benedict XVI) Scripture for Lectio: “Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.” (John 19:27) Sponsor - Ascension: Join Fr. Mark-Mary Ames and Ascension Press for a new installment of the “In a Year” series with the new Rosary in a Year podcast, which debuted in January as the #1 podcast in the U.S.! The podcast’s host, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, takes listeners on a step-by-step journey that will change how they approach the Rosary—and prayer in general—no matter where they are in their spiritual life. By starting small and adding on over time, listeners will find themselves falling more in love with this powerful Marian devotion, becoming a source of grace for the whole world. In six different phases throughout the year, the podcast builds up from just an “Our Father", three “Hail Mary’s”, and a “Glory Be” at the beginning, to joyfully praying the entire Rosary together by the end. Along the way, listeners will learn the basics of prayer, discover the Biblical roots of the Rosary, and learn to meditate on each mystery like never before with help from Sacred Scripture, the writings of the saints, and Sacred Art. You can listen to the podcast and download the Rosary in a Year Prayer guide by visiting our website here. Whether you’re already listening every day or this is your first time hearing about the podcast, it’s never too late to start and there is no better place to listen to Rosary in a Year than in the Ascension app. You’ll get exclusive content and special features you won’t find anywhere else, like full transcripts of each episode, the full text of the prayers and litanies Fr. Mark-Mary shares in the podcast, references to Sacred Scripture and the Catechism, images of sacred art, and much more that help you dive even deeper into each reflection on the Rosary. You can also pray all four mysteries of the Rosary with recordings from Fr. Mark-Mary, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and Jeff Cavins, all for free in the Ascension app. Download the Ascension App on your smartphone or tablet from wherever you get your apps, or by visiting https://link.ascension-app.com/Abide15 Additionally, you can get 15% off the following Rosary in a Year resources by clicking the links and using the promo code ABIDE15 at checkout: Rosary in a Year Prayer Guide (preorder) How to Pray a Better Rosary Rosary in a Year 5 Decade Gemstone Rosary (preorder) Timestamps: 00:00 - Ascension 01:33 - Intro 02:26 - Welcome 03:20 - Fr. Mark-Mary 09:30 - Guiding Quote ...
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    34 mins
  • S16 E2 - Pilgrims of Hope

    S16 E2 - Pilgrims of Hope
    Jan 27 2025

    In this episode, we talk about Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction on the Jubilee Year of Hope! A Jubilee year occurs once every 25 years and it is a year set apart and consecrated just for our Lord. We chat about what it looks like to be pilgrims of hope, especially in the places where we have deep sorrows or unfulfilled desires. We reflect on how we can bring these tender places to our Lord and let them be illuminated, so He can redeem and restore the light of hope in our lives. Keeping our hearts open to hope can be painful and crucifying. But when we enter into this pilgrimage, we are transformed in the light of hope.

    Heather’s One Thing - The Podcast Burning Hearts with Rachel Herbeck

    Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Heather’s Acoustic Worship Spotify Playlist

    Michelle’s One Thing - Jubilee by Maverick City Music

    Other Resources Mentioned:

    • In Defense of Hope a talk by Jackie Hill Perry

    Announcement:

    Join us for our Lenten Study beginning March 5th, 2025 as we journey through “Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God’s Favor“ by Dr. John Bergsma. We look forward to sitting at the feet of a leading scholar as we unpack what the Lord has in store for us in the year of Jubilee.

    Order your copy at the St. Paul Center with promo code “ABIDE15” for 15% off. Amazon has very limited copies, so we recommend you order from St. Paul Center to ensure you receive your copy before Lent begins!

    Journal Questions:

    • Where in my life am I experiencing hopelessness?
    • What idols do I place my hope in?
    • How can I look at this year through the lens of hope?
    • Think about an area of hopelessness in your life. What do you believe about the situation? What do you believe about yourself in this situation? What do you believe about the Lord in this area?

    Discussion Questions:

    • Where in your life is it scary to have hope?
    • When have you experienced the buoyancy and freedom of hope?
    • How is Christ inviting you to hope this year?
    • How does your hopelessness impact your understanding of the character of God?

    Quotes to Ponder:

    "Begin again with hope." (Pope Francis)

    “Indeed, the jubilee is a new beginning, the possibility for everyone to start anew from God. With the jubilee we start a new life, a new phase.” (Pope Francis)

    Scripture for Lectio:

    “Hope does not disappoint.” (Romans 5:5)

    Sponsor - Glory: Women’s Gathering:

    Franciscan University, and Heather Khym from Life Restoration are holding their first ever Steubenville women’s conference! We absolutely love the theme they've chosen: The Spirit and the Bride Say Come. Heather will be joined by an amazing lineup of speakers including Michelle Benzinger, Sr. Josephine Gerrett, Sarah Kaczmarek, Debbie Herbeck, Fr. Tim Hepburn, and Sarah Kroger leading worship! Join women across generations to worship God, hear from Spirit-filled speakers, and make room for conversation with one another and with Jesus the Bridegroom. Mark your calendars for June 6th-8th 2025 and click this link to register!

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Glory: Women’s Conference

    1:31 - Intro

    1:39 - Welcome

    6:16 - Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote

    6:51- Why Hope?

    10:01 - Hopelessness and Fear

    12:20 - Grieving Hopeless Areas

    16:29 - A Place of Healing

    17:41 - It’s A Pilgrimage

    19:33 - The Grace of Jubilee

    21:55 - Patience

    23:50 - An Invitation to Transformation

    25:50 - Challenge to Mature

    27:22 - Our Lady Mother of Hope

    29:26 - Lenten Book Study Announcement

    32:01 - One Things

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    36 mins
  • S16 E1 - Word of the Year

    S16 E1 - Word of the Year
    Jan 20 2025

    Welcome to the season 16 kickoff with our annual tradition of the Word of the Year episode! Each year, we ask God to give us a theme to focus on for the new year and invite you to do the same. After personal prayer and reflection, we share what our words for 2025 mean to us and chat about the Saints journeying with us this year. We are excited to be back and look forward to seeing what this season will bring.

    Heather’s One Thing - This Strange Land Podcast

    Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Jubilee Year podcast episode from the Poco a Poco Podcast

    Michelle’s One Thing - Notre Dame Football and Marcus Freeman and time with Heather and Sister at the 2025 SEEK Conference in DC

    Other Resources Mentioned:

    • Word of the Year video from Blessed is She
    • Beautiful Holiness Beautiful Holiness: A Spiritual Journey With Blessed Conchita to the Heart of Jesus by Kathleen Beckman
    • Under the Gaze of the Father by Archbishop Martinez (A retreat written for Blessed Conchita)

    Journal Questions:

    • If you’ve been selecting a word of the year for a few years now, reflect on how the words have built on each other over time.
    • Through what golden lens does God want me to see my year?
    • How can I approach this new year with a spirit of integration rather than novelty?
    • In what circumstances of your life do you feel like God isn’t showing up?

    Discussion Questions:

    • How did you experience your word for 2024?
    • What is the Lord doing for you this year?
    • How is the Lord inviting you to greater faithfulness in 2025?
    • Do you feel like any particular saints have been chosen to journey with you this year?
    • What is your word for 2025?

    Quote to Ponder:

    “The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year, but rather that we should have a new soul.” (G.K. Chesterton)

    Scripture for Lectio:

    “And a word spoken in due season, how good it is.” (Proverbs 15:23)

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    We’re honored to sponsor the Abiding Together podcast, a community rooted in faith, inspiration, and connection. This partnership is extra special, as many women in the Abiding Together community have been integral to Rooted’s amazing growth. Today, women across the U.S. and beyond trust Rooted products as a key part of their skincare routines.

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Rooted for Good

    01:31 - Intro

    02:23 - Welcome

    04:01 - Guiding Quote and Scripture Verse

    04:34 - What is a Word of the Year?

    08:24 - Michelle’s Word(s)

    14:10 - Heather’s Word

    24:10 - Sister’s Word

    32:15 - One Things
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    38 mins

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I really find this podcast encouraging. I found it last year the same month my mom died from breast cancer and have found their conversations contemplative and healing. it's been hard getting back into my spiritual routine but this podcast has become a part of my new normal.

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This podcast and Sr Miriam, Heather& Michelle have so much to offer, and the insightful conversations have had such a positive impact on my life. Everyday I listen to an episode has positive ripple effect on me.

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I am always amazed at how much these ladies whom I don't know yet me. God uses their podcast and it changes how I think and act. Thank you so much.😇

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