FR TOCHI SERIES
God, Culture, Friendship, Marriage, and Family. Podcast that discusses God and the interaction between Culture, Friendship, Marriage, and Family.
Episodes
102 episodes
Episode 101: The Memorial of St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr
This Gospel resonates deeply with the witness of St. Agatha, a young woman who lived her mission with extraordinary courage. Like the apostles, she had very little worldly protection. She carried no weapons, no influence, no social power. What ...
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Episode 100: The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A and World Day of the Sick
he Gospel ends with a beautiful purpose: “That they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Our acts of compassion are not meant to draw attention to ourselves. They point beyond us, to the God whose love inspires them. ...
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Episode 99: Creating and Understanding Your Vision for Growth
A Vision for growth starts with honesty. It asks you to look at where you are right now, your strengths, struggles, patterns, hopes, and name them without judgment. Clarity is essential to creating and understanding vision.
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Episode 98: The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
The Beatitudes are not just lofty ideals; they are the blueprint of Christian living. They show us what it means to be citizens of God’s kingdom. They challenge us to live differently from the world, to value humility over pride, mercy over ven...
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Episode 97:The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
The Word of God today reminds us that Christ is the Light who calls us to unity and discipleship. Let us open our hearts to His Word, walk in His light, and become instruments of His kingdom.
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Episode 96: Presence as an Ingredient for a Successful Relationship.
Presence is not passive. It’s active listening. It’s leaning in when your partner speaks, not just waiting for your turn to reply. It’s noticing the small details, the tone of their voice, the look in their eyes, the pauses between...
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Episode 95: The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Our mission is to bear witness to Christ with humility and courage. So let us echo John the Baptist in our own lives: “Behold the Lamb of God.” May our words and actions help others recognize Jesus, the one who brings true freedom and ...
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Episode 94: The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Year A
As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, let us remember that baptism is not a past event but a present reality. Each day, we are called to live out our identity as beloved children of God, empowered by the Spirit, and sent to continue Christ’s...
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Episode 93: The Solemnity of Epiphany
As we celebrate this feast, let us remember that we are called to be stars, guiding others to Christ by the way we live, by our compassion, by our joy. The Magi found the Child and returned home transformed. May we too encounter Christ anew thi...
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Episode 92: Beginning the New Year with Intentionality
As the calendar turns and a new year rises on the horizon, we’re given something rare… A pause. A breath. A moment suspended between who we have been and who we’re becoming.
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Episode 90:The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Holiness grows in the soil of everyday life. It grows when spouses support one another, when parents sacrifice for their children, when children learn respect and gratitude, when families, whatever their shape or size, choose love again and aga...
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Episode 82: Presence: The Gift of Christmas
Presence is not passive; it’s intentional. It’s choosing to listen when it would be easier to rush, choosing to notice the people right in front of us, and choosing to show up with our whole selves, even if we feel tired, imperfect, or a little...
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Episode 91: Setting Boundaries with Family and Friends during the Holidays
As you move through the season, remember: Boundaries are an act of love, love for yourself, and love for the relationships that matter most. When you show up from a place of authenticity and self-respect, you create space for deeper, healthier,...
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Episode 89: The Christmas Day Homily
Today, as the wrapping paper settles and the carols fade, let this truth echo in your heart: You are loved by a God who came close. You are held by a God who became human. A Light guides you that no darkness can overcome. May the Word made fles...
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Episode 88: Christmas Eve Homily
Tonight, as candles flicker and carols rise, may we remember that the miracle of Christmas is not just that Jesus was born long ago, but that God continues to be born in us. Among us, every time we choose kindness over indifference, peace over ...
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Episode 87: Advent Reflection Part IV: Intentional Love
An intentional Advent is not about doing more but about doing less with greater purpose.
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Episode 86: The 4th Sunday Advent Year A
So as we light the final candle of Advent, let us open our hearts to Emmanuel. May we, like Joseph, say “yes” to God’s plan. May we, like Isaiah, trust in His promise. And may we, like Paul, proclaim with joy: Jesus Christ is Lord, God with...
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Episode 85 Advent Reflection Part 3: Intentional Joy
Advent joy is not about pretending everything is perfect. It is about living with confidence that Emmanuel, God with us, is already here.
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Episode 84: The 3rd Sunday of Advent Year A
Gaudate Sunday teaches us that joy is not the same as comfort. Joy is not the absence of struggle; joy is the presence of God in the struggles.
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Epsiode 83: The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is not about Mary's beginning; it is about God's dream for humanity. God's fidelity to His promises and His desire to heal what sin has wounded.
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Episode 81: Advent Reflection Part 11: Intentional Listening
Silence is essential in a noisy world; intentional listening requires tuning out distractions to hear the quiet stirrings of the Spirit.
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Episode 82: The Second Sunday of Advent Year A
Advent is a time of active preparation, of clearing the obstacles, of opening our hearts so that Christ may find a home among us.
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Episode 80: Advent Reflection Part 1: Intentional Waiting
This is a four-part reflection on Intentionality during the Advent Season. Part 1 reflects on Intentional Waiting; waiting is not passive, it is hopeful anticipation and preparation.
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