Thanks for coming back! In this episode, I speak with Ben Gibson. We have a great conversation about Daily Mass, Spiritual Direction, common themes in books he’s read involving the Father’s Wound, and other great topics. He also shares some memories during his time in an “Alternative Spring Break” while lending a helping hand in Oaxaca, Mexico. How does Ben keep his fire burning for our Catholic Faith? Click play and let’s find out, together.
Items mentioned on the Podcast:
Reading List from Ben:
Intro to Devout Life: St. Francis de Sales
Way of Perfection St. Teresa of Avila
These are Biographies of different Soviet Spy books Ben mentioned:
Deep Undercover: Jack Barsky
Spy in the Russian Club: Ronald Kessler
Half-Life: The Divided Life of Bruno Pontecorvo, Physicist or Spy
An impeccable spy Richard Sorge by Owen Matthews
Mission Trips/Alternative Spring Breaks:
Catholic Volunteer Network, Franciscan Mission Service
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