• Lent 2023 - What is the Lord offering you?
    Feb 22 2023

    Ash Wednesday is here - which means Lent has begun! Archbishop George J. Lucas expands upon the holy season.

    "Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God. For gracious and merciful is he." - Book of Joel

    We should not ritualize Lent, but find our own meaning and purpose.

    What is Jesus offering you? Listen!

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    16 mins
  • Episode 68: 2022 Priesthood Ordination
    Jun 2 2022

    The 2022 priesthood ordination is happening Saturday, June 4, 2022 at St. Cecilia Cathedral. Two amazing transitional deacons will be ordained in the Archdiocese of Omaha. The episode is divided into 3 parts: (1) Archbishop Lucas talking about the importance of priestly vocations, (2) both transitional deacons explaining their experience throughout the seminary, and (3) a conversation with retiring priest Father Lloyd Gnirk. Congratulations to Deacon Brett Jamrog and Deacon Minh Tran!

    A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
    Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas & Jimmy Carroll
    Editor: Jimmy Carroll

    Special Guests: Deacon Brett Jamrog and Deacon Minh Tran.

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    40 mins
  • Episode 67: How can we experience the Risen Christ this Easter?
    Apr 27 2022

    We are full swing into the Easter season. The Most Rev. George J. Lucas explains how Catholics can better experience and encounter the Lord in his Resurrection. He also explains the upcoming feast days in the liturgical calendar. And yes, Pentecost is Sunday, June 5!

    A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
    Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas & Jimmy Carroll
    Editor: Jimmy Carroll

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    16 mins
  • Episode 66: What is the Journey of Faith?
    Mar 30 2022

    The Journey of Faith is a new Pastoral Planning initiative within the Archdiocese of Omaha. Over the past three years, some rural and urban parishes have already joined together in groupings served by one pastor and one or more associate pastors, and with a sharing of resources.

    A projected 24% decline in numbers of priests over the next 10 years, only 22% of Catholics in the pews for weekend Masses, and shifting populations in both rural and urban areas – all resulting in imbalances that threaten the long-term viability of parishes and schools.

    Learn more about the Journey of Faith at www.JourneyofFaith.org.

    A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
    Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas & Jimmy Carroll
    Editor: Jimmy Carroll

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    15 mins
  • Episode 65: Living Lent more fully!
    Mar 4 2022

    Lent 2022 is here! What is the true meaning of the smudge of ash on our foreheads? Most Rev. George J. Lucas gives us his thoughts on how Catholics can deepen their spiritual lives during the Lenten season.

    Recalling the words of Genesis 3:19 used during the administering of ashes, “Remember that you are dust and unto dust you shall return,” how does that verse really put this awareness into people’s minds as something that they can really reflect upon?

    A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
    Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas & Jimmy Carroll
    Editor: Jimmy Carroll

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    19 mins
  • Episode 64: Catholic Schools Week 2022
    Feb 4 2022

    Catholic Schools Week was January 30 - February 5 and all 70 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Omaha are celebrating the greatness of their school, through fun activities and what it means to attend a Catholic school in Northeast Nebraska. Jimmy Carroll, Most Rev. George J. Lucas and Superintendent of Catholic Schools Vickie Kauffold talk about why Catholic Schools Week is vitally important to the well-being of administrators, teachers and students. It's a week to celebrate! Have a listen.

    A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
    Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas & Jimmy Carroll
    Editor: Jimmy Carroll

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    16 mins
  • Episode 63: COVID keeps raising its ugly head
    Jan 19 2022

    A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
    Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas & Jimmy Carroll
    Editor: Jimmy Carroll (Digital Media Specialist at Archdiocese of Omaha)

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    15 mins
  • Episode 62: Looking back at 2021 and ahead at 2022
    Dec 30 2021

    2021 is coming to an end....but will 2022 look any different? Most Rev. George J. Lucas talks about families and friends gathering for important feast days during the Christmas season. Furthermore, the New Year brings Catholics more exciting feast days to celebrate. Keep the volume up as Archbishop Lucas reflects on 2021 and what 2022 will bring for the Archdiocese of Omaha.

    A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
    Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas & Jimmy Carroll
    Editor: Jimmy Carroll

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    26 mins