Encounter at Catholic Charities

This advent, the author of the novel, "My Perfect Wife, Her Perfect Son" has written reflections to prepare your hearts through creative imagination and exploration of the Holy family through the eyes of St. Joseph (before the halo!). We hope you enjoy this conversation with the author ahead of our first episode, which drops Sunday, December 2, 2023.

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In this episode, we explore how community partnerships, like those with Rivery City Habitat for Humanity and the Fulton Rotary Club, are weaving a network of welcome around newcomers.

Encounter at Catholic Charities is a podcast brining the stories of encounter – with Christ and those we serve – to listeners and supporters of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. Support our mission online at: cccnmo.diojeffcity.org/g...

HUD-Certified Housing Counselor Paige Orscheln, reflects in her own words on the transformative encounter of clients seeking guidance on affordable and safe housing from Catholic Charities. 

Encounter at Catholic Charities is a podcast brining the stories of encounter – with Christ and those we serve – to listeners and supporters of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. Support our mission online at: cccnmo.diojeffcit...

In this final episode of season two's Mercy Moments, creator and host Marissa Flores Madden holds up the imagery of festive bunnies and eggs against the beauty of what the truth of the Resurrection holds for people of goodwill.

To listen to the full episode with a written transcript, visit: https://cccnmo.diojeffcity.org/mercy-moments-episode-nine/

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In this week's episode of our Lenten reflection series, Mercy Moments, creator and host Marissa Flores Madden makes a case for forgiveness, noting "you never lose when you choose to love."

To listen to this episode alongside a written transcript, visit: https://cccnmo.diojeffcity.org/mercy-moments-season-two-episode-eight/

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In this episode of our Lenten podcast series, Mercy Moments, creator and host, Marissa Flores Madden, prompts listeners to reflect on Christ's flight to the desert – and the corresponding flight many people make now to escape poverty, abuse, and violence. Citing St. Ignatius of Loyola's directives, Marissa recalls the value of giving everyone "the benefit of the doubt" before accusations, debates, and rejections...

In this episode creator and host, Marissa Flores Madden reflects on the cyclical journey of life and death. From planning wedding music to funeral music, from training as a doula to welcoming new life and embracing the gift of ushering a loved one into everlasting life – Marissa shares personal stories while prompting listeners to examine their own experiences as part of their Lenten journeys.

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How can the insightful and incessant questioning of a child during Mass prompt a period of deeper reflection in each of us? In this episode of Mercy Moments, creator and host, Marissa Flores Madden, holds up the experience of how answering big questions prompted herself to ask deep ones. 

Encounter at Catholic Charities is a podcast brining the stories of encounter – with Christ and those we serve – to listeners and supporters of Ca...

In this week's Mercy Moment creator and host, Marissa Flores Madden, peers into the life of Saints Oscar Romero and Rutillo Grande, and how their lives called others, and call us, to share in the lives of those who are poor and oppressed. 

For a full transcript of this episode, and resources on the Catholic Social Teachings that St. Oscar Romero embraced throughout his life, visit: https://cccnmo.diojeffcity.org/mercy...

LISTENER ADVISORY: This episode of Mercy Moments mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call or text "988". 988 is the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available to you and others for free 24/7. 

For full transcript of our Lenten reflection podcast, Mercy Moments: Season Two, Episode Three visit: https://cccnmo.diojeffcity.org/mercy-moments-season-two-episode-three/

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In episode two of Mercy Moments, host Marissa Flores Madden – Catholic Charities Family Immigration staffer and DOJ Accredited Representative – reflects with listeners on the "dust and rainbows" of God's workings in our lives.

Encounter at Catholic Charities is a podcast brining the stories of encounter – with Christ and those we serve – to listeners and supporters of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missour...

As we enter the somber season with ashes on our foreheads, we invite you to join us at Catholic Charities for a series of reflections, beginning today and airing each Friday throughout Lent.

Marissa Flores Madden, Catholic Charities Family Immigration Services staff and DOJ Accredited Representative, reflects on the Lord's presence in the "dust and rainbows" of life in this 9-episode podcast series.