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Deacons Pod

Deacons Pod

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 The Paulist Deacon Affiliates consider questions of faith and life.2022 Paulist Fathers Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • You Can't Fail Lent – Mary DeTurris Poust

    You Can't Fail Lent – Mary DeTurris Poust
    Feb 24 2026
    Longtime Catholic writer Mary DeTurris Poust is our guest on this episode of Deacons Pod. A former Director of Communications for the Diocese of Albany, NY, Mary has been a reporter, editor, and columnist for multiple diocesan newspapers. She also is author of several books on spiritual topics, leads retreats, and serves as a spiritual director. Her blog and website are called "Not Strictly Spiritual." "Life Lines" is the name of her column and podcast. In this episode, Deacon Mike Hayes (one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates) speaks with Mary about several topics, including a column and retreat day she created called "You Can't Fail Lent." "Sometimes, maybe where we are being called to go in our Lent is somewhere different than what our agenda was. Maybe God has a different plan for us," says Mary.
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    54 mins
  • Encounter Grace: Moments of Hope, Joy, and Peace – Becky Eldredge

    Encounter Grace: Moments of Hope, Joy, and Peace – Becky Eldredge
    Feb 10 2026
    Spiritual director, retreat leader, and author Becky Eldredge visits with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this special episode of Deacons Pod. The founder of Ignatian Ministries, Becky accompanies clergy, religious, and lay leaders in monthly spiritual direction and through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She also trains spiritual directors, and works with individuals and groups to teach Ignatian prayer, discernment, and the art of accompaniment.Becky is the author of the books "The Inner Chapel" and "Busy Lives and Restless Souls," both from Loyola Press. Her new book is "Encounter Grace: Moments of Hope, Joy, and Peace."
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way – Lisa Hendey

    Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way – Lisa Hendey
    Jan 27 2026
    Esteemed Catholic author and speaker Lisa Hendey is our guest on this special episode of Deacons Pod. She speaks with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates about her new book "Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way: A Weekly Devotional" from Loyola Press. The book has 52 weekly entries which readers may begin on any week of the year. Each entry includes prayer, Scripture, a reflection, thought-provoking questions, and space for readers to write their own reflections and responses. Lisa also is the founder of CatholicMom.com (from which she is now retired) and a parishioner at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community, which the Paulist Fathers serve in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. She also writes at Substack. Note: This episode was recorded on January 9, 2026.
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    41 mins
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