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.
Episodes
107 episodes
Ep 107 — Get Out of the Rat Race
Are we really called to be the best?In Episode 107 of Brother from Another Father, I reflect on Jesus’ parable of the tenants and the deeper story of Israel’s vocation to be a light to the nations.Israel was not called to...
Ep 106 - Empty Enough for Grace?
What does it mean to be “empty” enough to receive God’s grace?In Episode 106 of Brother from Another Father, I return to last week’s McDonald’s analogy to explore Jesus’ parable of the two sons and the surprising people who were...
Ep 105 - First In, Last Paid?
What happens when the person who arrives at 5pm gets paid the same as the person who worked all day?In Episode 105 of Brother from Another Father, we explore Jesus' surprising parable of the workers in the vineyard and the uncom...
Ep 104 - The Valve That Blocks Grace
In this episode of Brother from Another Father, Fr Isaac reflects on Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant and the radical freedom that comes with forgiveness.The kingdom of God is described as a world of mercy, generosity a...
Ep 103 - The Courage to Confront
In Episode 103 of Brother from Another Father, Fr Isaac explores Jesus’ challenging teaching on conflict resolution within the Christian community. Why do we so often avoid difficult conversations, choosing anonymous complaints or sile...
Ep 102 - “Duped by God?”
In this episode of Brother from Another Father, Fr Isaac reflects on the moments when faith can leave us feeling as though we have been “duped by God.” Drawing from the story of Jeremiah, his own experience of religious life, and Peter...
Ep 101 - The Question Before the Answer
Father Isaac explores what it really means to call Jesus “Christ” — reminding us that Christ is not Jesus' surname, but a title meaning “anointed one” or Messiah. More importantly, he asks whether we have sometimes rushed to Jesus as the answer...
Ep 100 - The Grace of Encounter
In Episode 100 of Brother from Another Father, Father Isaac Fernandes reflects on the encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman — a Gospel passage that invites us to take seriously both Jesus' humanity and the prejudices shaped b...
Ep 99 - Walking on Water
In Episode 99 of Brother from Another Father, Father Isaac Fernandes reflects on the storms we encounter in life and the challenge of recognising God's presence in the midst of them.Drawing on Elijah's encounter with God in the ...
Ep 98 - The Treasure Worth Everything
Why do so many people spend their lives chasing happiness, only to find themselves unfulfilled? Reflecting on Jesus' parable of the hidden treasure, this episode explores the difference between pursuing happiness and discovering the treasure Go...
Ep 97 - The Hope Hidden in the Weeds
Why does God allow good and evil to exist side by side? Reflecting on Jesus' Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds, Fr. explores the surprising patience of God and the temptation to judge too quickly. This episode shows how God's grace works slowl...
Ep 96 – The Seed That Waits
In this episode of Brother from Another Father, Fr. reflects on the Parable of the Sower and explores why God's Word rarely transforms us overnight. Like a seed, it requires time, patience, and attentive hearts to bear fruit. In an age...
Ep 95 - “The School of Trust”
In Episode 95 of Brother from Another Father, titled “The School of Trust,” the reflection explores Jesus’ response to rejection, frustration, and apparent failure in His ministry.Drawing on the idea of “early adopters,” ...
Ep 94 - The Cross That Carries You
Episode 94 explores the mystery of suffering and the meaning behind Jesus’ call to “take up your cross.” Reflecting on surrender, identity, and the struggle between the false self and the true self hidden in Christ, this episode examines how su...
Ep 93 - The Courage to Let Go
What happens when life forces us to redraw the map we once imagined for ourselves?In Episode 93 of Brother from Another Father, we reflect on suffering, disappointment, loss, and the difficult grace of surrender. Jesus reminds u...
Ep 92 - You Are What You Eat
You are what you eat. On the Feast of Corpus Christi, I explore what this familiar saying means for our spiritual lives. While junk food affects our bodies, the content we consume, the thoughts we dwell on, and the habits we cultivate also shap...
Ep 91 - The Divine Dance
In this Trinity Sunday reflection, Fr Isaac explores the mystery of God as an eternal communion of love. Using the image of a "divine dance," he examines how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have invited humanity into their life through creatio...
Ep 90 - Beyond Bare Minimum Catholicism
On this Pentecost Sunday, we reflect on the gift of the Holy Spirit and what it truly means to live as mature Christians.Too often, faith can become reduced to simply following rules and doing the bare minimum. But the Holy Spirit invite...
Ep 89 - After the Applause
On this Ascension Sunday, we reflect on leadership, humility, and knowing when to let go. Inspired by a striking new Banksy artwork, this episode explores the danger of leaders who become so consumed by their own agendas that they lose sight of...
Ep 88 - Listening to the Morse Code of God
In this episode, we reflect on Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit as our Advocate — the quiet but powerful presence of God guiding, strengthening, and defending us in the midst of fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty.Drawing from Harry Potte...
Ep 87 - Beyond the Final Horizon
Hope isn’t the belief that everything will turn out well — it’s the conviction that life still has meaning, no matter how things unfold. In Episode 87 of Brother from Another Father, this reflection draws on the wisdom of Václav Havel ...
Ep 86 - A World Without Leaders
In this episode of Brother from Another Father, the focus turns to a deeper question at the heart of modern life: have we lost the ability to follow?Drawing from the Gospel of the Good Shepherd, this reflection challenges the id...
Ep 85 - When the Pieces Don’t Fit
In this episode, Fr. Isaac reflects on the journey to Emmaus — a story of confusion, disappointment, and ultimately, recognition.When life feels like a collection of scattered and broken pieces, it can be difficult to see how everything ...
Ep 84 - Faithful to the End
In this Easter Sunday reflection, Fr. Isaac focuses on a powerful and often overlooked detail in the Resurrection story: the first witnesses were women.In a time when women were not even considered reliable witnesses, the Gospels boldly ...
Ep 83 - Who Are We Crucifying Today?
In this Palm Sunday reflection, Fr. Isaac explores the Passion of Christ through the lens of the Scapegoating mechanism, a concept developed by René Girard.By drawing parallels between the Gospel and real events in today’s world, ...