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Higher Word
A Higher Word covers topics of the Catholic faith and culture through the eyes of Father Graebe.
Our episode formats consist of:
A Brief Word: A bitesize thought to incorporate into your day
A Sunday Word: Reflections on key topics relating to culture, scripture, feast days, and saints
Higher Word Evenings - audio from our live evening Series
Episodes
13 episodes
Waiting For Him: The Reflections from our Musical Journey through Advent
Step into the spirit of Advent with this special episode, featuring inspiring talks from our Christmas Advent Concert held on December 11th, 2024, at St. Agnes Church in New York City. Relive the evening’s profound reflections as Father Graebe ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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36:44
A Brief Word: The Holy Rosary (Callback)
We revisit a 4-part series we posted last year on the significance of praying the Rosary. October is the Month of the Rosary, and October 7th is an important feast day.
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22:13
A Brief Word: The Beheading of St. John the Baptist
We delve into the powerful story of St. John the Baptist, whose unwavering commitment to truth cost him his life. On August 29th, we commemorate his beheading—a moment that resonates deeply in the Catholic faith. This episode unpacks the Gospel...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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7:44
A Brief Word: The Feast of Pentecost
There's a dynamism about this feast of Pentecost and our entire faith. We'll look at how our faith continues to flourish ever since that first Pentecost.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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7:06
Evenings: The Presentation of the Lord - The 3 Lessons to Live By
The Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd is one of great feast days of the church year and it marks 40 days since Christmas. It’s the day when Mary and Joseph fulfill Jewish law, which says that a first-born son must be dedicated to God. 40...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:13
Evenings: The Arrival - The Meaning of Christmas & St. Stephen
The day after Christmas, people may overlook what comes next. But there is something the Church is trying to tell us by following Christmas Day with the Feast of St. Stephen. Why do we move from this lovely feast of baby Jesus to the feast of a...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:00
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A Brief Word: Immaculate Conception
As Catholics, we honor Mary because God honors Mary. Today, Heaven and earth celebrate the beauty of our Queen who is the masterpiece of God's creation.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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4:08
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A Brief Word - All Souls Day
A remarkable contrast; the joy and triumph of All Saints Day gives way to the sadness and sobriety of All Souls Day. We turn from honoring those in Heaven to praying for those in Purgatory. Death, however, is not the last word.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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4:44
A Brief Word - All Saints Day
We are all called to grow up to become holy, and the Saints are the role models we aspire to become. Studying the lives of the saints will bring out the best in us as we strive to be at the top of our game.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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5:21
A Brief Word: The Rosary - Glorious Mysteries (Part 4/4)
In this episode, we conclude our rosary series on a note of triumph: that Jesus has won the victory over sin and death, and we glory with Our Lady as she is crowned Queen of Heaven and earth.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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5:56
A Brief Word: The Rosary - Sorrowful Mysteries (Part 3/4)
In this episode, we continue with the Sorrowful Mysteries, and stand by Our Lady as she stands by her Son in his saving Passion and Death.Part 4/4 to release: 10/7/23
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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7:19
A Brief Word: The Rosary - Joyful Mysteries (Part 2/4)
In this episode, we begin our deeper discussion on the rosary with the Joyful Mysteries, and reflect on Mary’s joys at the Incarnation of the Son of God.Part 3/4 to release: 10/30
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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6:21
A Brief Word: The Rosary - An Introduction (Part 1/4)
Part 1/4: October is soon upon us, and it is the month dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. In this episode, we give an overview of the Holy Rosary, the most privileged devotion in the Church. Why is the rosary so powerful and so important? ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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