Spiraling Upwards

Episode 57: The Savior of the Whole World

In this episode for Christmas Day, we reflect on the idea of "saving" someone, and what it means for us to say that Jesus is the Savior of the world.

Episode 56: Longing to See His Face

Continuing last week's idea of pondering over the mysteries of the life of Jesus Christ through Mary's constant faith, we consider today her unwavering hope, and her longing for to see His face.

Episode 55: Pondering with Mary

In this episode, we consider the affect which the miraculous conception of Jesus in the womb of the Virgin Mary had upon her faith in God and her prayer.

Episode 54: Response to the Gift

Continuing the prior discussion of gratitude, this episode hones in on the question of making an adequate response of gratitude to God for what He has given to us.

Episode 53: Reflecting on Gratitude

On this First Anniversary of the launch of Spiraling Upwards, we consider what we have to be grateful for, especially as regards the gift of faith, and what gratitude itself is in response to a gift.

Episode 52: Christ, Our King

In preparation for the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, we discuss what it means to say that Jesus is a king, and even more, to say he is our king.

Episode 51: "Love Your Enemies"

In this episode we consider our Lord's teaching about loving our enemies, and the power of prayer in repairing the harm done by sin both in our own hearts and in the hearts of others.

Episode 50: Intercessory Prayer

In this episode, we discuss the importance of praying for others, as a spiritual work of mercy, especially for the Poor Souls in Purgatory, and for the conversion of sinners.