Brother from Another Father - Hosted by Fr Isaac El Fernandes, SJ
This podcast offers thoughtful reflections on the Sunday readings of the Catholic Church, exploring faith, scripture, and everyday spirituality in a fresh, engaging way. Hosted by Father Isaac El Fernandes SJ, it dives deeper into the challenges of modern life through the lens of Catholic teachings, providing listeners with both spiritual guidance and relatable insights.
Podcasting since 2024 • 53 episodes
Brother from Another Father - Hosted by Fr Isaac El Fernandes, SJ
Latest Episodes
Ep 53 - Squeezing Through the Narrow Door
n this episode, Father Isaac explores the paradox of Jesus’ teaching: everyone is welcome in the Kingdom of God, yet the gate is narrow. Drawing from school memories of “elite clubs,” the Babylonian exile, and the Pharisees’ misplaced confidenc...
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Ep 52 - Running With the Cloud of Witnesses
In this episode, Father Isaac reflects on the Christian life through the lens of the Boston Marathon. While the fleet-footed front-runners impress, it’s the stragglers — battling pain with grit and fueled by the cheers of the crowd — who reveal...
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Episode 52
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Ep 51 - When God Comes Like a Thief
This week, Father Isaac unpacks Jesus’ surprising parable where God is both a master and a thief. By exploring Israel’s history, their longing for national vindication, and the radical way Jesus redrew the boundaries of God’s people, we discove...
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Ep 50 - The Diamond You Can’t Lose
A wandering hermit’s mysterious diamond sets the stage for a profound meditation on freedom, detachment, and what truly secures us in life. In this 50th episode, we explore Jesus’ parable of the rich fool and the warning not to store up treasur...
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Ep 49 - Daily Bread and Bobby’s Red Bike: Learning How to Ask
In this humorous and heartfelt episode, Fr. Isaac explores the meaning of true prayer through the story of young Bobby, whose creative attempts to get a red bike for his First Holy Communion teach us something about persistence, but also manipu...
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Episode 49
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