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Many Catholics have heard (or maybe even said) the phrase, "Mass is boring."  But is it really? Or is there something deeper we're...

From Boredom to Awe: Experiencing Mass Fully The Catholic Mass is breathtaking, a divine encounter where heaven meets earth. Angels join...

A Tale of Two Conversions: Finding Christ in the Eucharist In this episode, Fred shares his journey of twofold conversion —a quest for...

In this heartfelt episode, Kara Kardell shares a powerful testimony of God’s relentless love and transformative grace. From a lukewarm...

Fred and Kara could think of no better way to celebrate the 200th Episode of the Draw Near Catholic Podcast, than spotlighting some "Best...

In this episode, we reflect on New Year's Resolutions... Or, more accurately, "New Day's Resolutions" and the idea that the Lord's...

In the deeply personal episode, Fred and Kara reflect on their relationship with Mary, and how that has changed and grown over the...

Do you praise God in EVERYTHING?... the Good AND the Pain? On the heals of Thanksgiving, it is common to be thankful for the good gifts,...

We often hear people say that the Lord “spoke” to them. But, what does it mean to hear the Lord's voice? Is hearing the Lord's voice...

In this two part episode, Fred is joined by Julie Storr from Lectio the Liturgy who offers some great practical steps for hearing the...

In this episode, we spend some time reflecting on one of our favorite prayers, the Litany of Trust. Continuing our "Lectio Series" by...

LOVE is the root of renewal of heart, renewal in the Church, and renewal in the world. "Love" builds the Church. This is a topic we have...

Having a spiritual director can be “trendy.” Nevertheless, there is great value in spiritual direction! We often need help in making...

In this episode, we talk about living holiness in our every day lives with special friend and guest, Sister Fidelis Marie of the...

"Treat me like a human being." These were the words of a friend of ours recounting a difficult situation to us recently. These words have...

Despite the world being so "connected," many of us find ourselves struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness. We have many...

St. Francis of Assisi, in hearing God say "rebuild my Church," began rebuilding himself in holiness... the people are the Church! The...

Jesus tells us narrow and difficult is the path that leads to life. Does this mean we will naturally experience hardships and suffering?...

In this final episode of the Draw Near "Apologetics series," Fred and Kara share practical tips to defending your Catholic faith and...

There is so much division in the world... but also in the Church! The Church has been described in the image of a "Boat" since the Early...