The Deacon Dave & Layperson Lisa Show
A Catholic Deacon and layperson discuss a variety of topics related to the Catholic faith.
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Nut Grass: A Reflection on the Readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter
n this reflection for the 6th Sunday of Easter, the speaker uses the metaphor of removing invasive nut grass from her garden to discuss the nature of sin and spiritual life.Key themes include:Sin as Invasive Roots (1:30 - 3:20):...
Unlock the Door to Your Heart: A Reflection for the Readings for Divine Mercy Sunday
This reflection by Layperson Lisa, created for Divine Mercy Sunday, centers on the theme of unlocking the doors of our hearts to God. Drawing from the Gospel reading where the apostles were locked in a room, the video explores how fear, ...
Seeing Jesus: A Reflection on the Readings for the 3rd Sunday in Easter
This reflection by Layperson Lisa explores the theme of seeing Jesus in our daily lives during the Easter season, drawing inspiration from the gospel account of the road to Emmaus and the life of St. Gianna Molla.Key themes and reflecti...
Venice
In this video, Deacon Dave and Layperson Lisa share highlights from their recent trip to Venice, Italy. The hosts discuss their experiences, spiritual reflections, and upcoming travel plans.Trip Highlights & Cultural Experiences:
Hope in Reconciliation
This reflection by Lisa, part of the Deacon Dave & Layperson Lisa Show, focuses on hope and reconciliation during the fifth Sunday of Lent. She ties the liturgical readings to the Paschal Mystery—the life, suffering, death, and resurrection...
S.I.N.: A Reflection on the Readings for the First Sunday in Lent.
This video reflects on the First Sunday in Lent's readings, focusing on the concept of sin (0:00).The speaker explains how sin:Darkens our intellect (0:18), making it difficult to make right choices and l...
Interiority: A Reflection on the Readings for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This video emphasizes the importance of "interiority" (0:29), or one's inner self and disposition, as preparation for Lent. The speaker explains that while outward actions might change, true spiritual growth involves aligning both exterior and ...
HVAC and Scarves
Deacon Dave and Layperson Lisa provide an update on the construction progress at their meeting space, focusing on the HVAC installation and insulation work (0:32). They use the...
Meek and Humble: A Reflection on the Readings for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This video reflects on the readings for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, focusing on the virtues of humility and meekness (0:00).Humility as a foundational virtue (0:39):It counteracts pride, which is se...
Scaffolding to Holiness
Deacon Dave and Layperson Lisa discuss the progress of their new building's scaffolding and draw parallels between building scaffolding and growing spiritually (0:00-0:35). They highlight that both require hard work, multiple components, and co...
At Soap n Suds
Deacon Dave and Layperson Lisa share insights from a laundromat, relating their task of washing linens for a retreat center to the less glamorous but essential aspects of spiritual work (0:01-0:31). They discuss how seemingly mundane chores lik...
Fear: A Reflection on the Readings for the Solemnity on the Epiphany of the Lord
This video reflects on the readings for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, focusing on the concept of fear.The speaker contrasts two types of fear:Worldly Fear (Herod's Fear): Herod's fear is characterized by a desire to...
A Heart Like Yours: A Reflection on the Readings for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of Go
The video reflects on the readings for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, emphasizing the Christian belief in becoming adopted children of God through the Holy Spirit (0:07). The speaker highlights Mary's heart, which was "inflamed with the ...
Set Apart: A Reflection on the Readings for the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
The video "Set Apart: A Reflection on the Readings for the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time" by Deacon Dave & Layperson Lisa Show reflects on the readings for the second Sunday in ordinary time, focusing on Jesus's baptism and the call to...
Love: A Reflection on the Readings for the Solemnity on the Baptism of the Lord
The video reflects on the readings for the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord, emphasizing the constant presence of God within us due to our baptism (0:09). The speaker highlights that we are "shrines of the Trinity" and that God the F...
Follow: A Reflection on the Readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The video, "Follow: A Reflection on the Readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time," features Layperson Lisa reflecting on the Gospel reading for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (0:00). She shares a personal anecdote about a challe...