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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...