Clumsy Theosis

When you think of holiness, what do you picture? Your favorite saints? Nuns and friars splitting their time between prayer and the service of others? Where do you fit in the picture? You are called to be holy! Jesus and Our Father have both told us exactly what is required to be holy. Listen to Richaél Lucero relay this clearcut path to holiness that we often neglect. Show notes: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Scriptures referenced: -Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 -Be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. Leviticus 19:2 -Love your enemies section during the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5:43-48 —Quotes referenced: “The way of perfection passes by way of the Cross. There is no holiness without renunciation and spiritual battle.” (CCC 2015) Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

What makes someone a disciple? Are you a disciple because you're Catholic? Or because you go to Mass? Or because you’re involved in your parish? No. Becoming a disciple is an intentional choice to follow Jesus. Richaél Lucero points out following Jesus is not a state of mind. An intentional disciple follows Jesus by mimicking what he did during his life. What exactly does that entail? Listen in to learn. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Scriptures referenced:The Acts of Apostles-For inspiration from the disciples of Christ. You will find a string of the miraculous healings and casting out of demons done in Jesus' name. —Quotes referenced: “The Lord wills that his disciples possess a tremendous power: that his lowly servants accomplish in his name all that he did when he was on earth.”-St. Ambrose (also referenced in CCC 983) Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

With every relationship comes expectations. As a Child of God, your heavenly Father has expectations for you. One thing in particular. Richaél Lucero found that it all comes down to the act of receiving. When you learn to receive in your relationship with God the Father, you'll live as a vibrant Child of God. Listen to learn how. And get three tips to keep your mind and heart open to receiving God’s gifts every day. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Scriptures referenced: -Psalm 139:13-14 For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. —Episodes referenced: More about Inheriting the Kingdom of Heaven and being a Child of God. -Theosis in the Bible-https://clumsytheosis.net/2019/06/06/theosis-in-the-bible/ -Theosis and Inheriting a Kingdom-https://clumsytheosis.net/2019/02/07/theosis-inheriting-a-kingdom/ More on using your gifts of the Holy Spirit. -What is *Baptism of the Spirit*?-https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/06/05/what-is-baptism-of-the-spirit/ Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is the most widespread Catholic devotion in the world. But apart from the image of the Sacred Heart, many of us Catholics are fuzzy on the details. Not cool. You deserve better. Listen as Richaél Lucero reveals the 12 gifts Christ promises through his Sacred Heart. As well as a breakdown of its “threefold love.” This will unite you closely with the interior life of Christ. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Prayers referenced: Find the prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus by St. Margaret Mary Alacoque here: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-consecration-to-the-sacred-heart-12727 —12 Promises of the Sacred Heart: A list can be found on the EWTN website: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/12-promises-of-the-sacred-heart-13683 —Encyclicals referenced: -Learn more about the threefold love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in HAURIETIS AQUAS (on devotion to the Sacred Heart): http://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_15051956_haurietis-aquas.html -Read about consecration to the Sacred Heart in ANNUM SACRUM: http://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_25051899_annum-sacrum.html -Learn about reparation to the Sacred Heart in MISERENTISSIMUS REDEMPTOR: http://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_19280508_miserentissimus-redemptor.html -Read the LETTER OF JOHN PAUL II ON THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSECRATION OF THE HUMAN RACE TO THE DIVINE HEART OF JESUS: https://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/letters/1999/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_19990611_consagrazione-sacro-cuore.html Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

“Baptism of the Spirit” is a term many Catholics have heard. But one that leaves a lot of question marks. What’s the difference between the sacrament of baptism and baptism of the Spirit? Is baptism of the Spirit in the bible? I didn’t hear about baptism of the Spirit when I was younger—is this something new in Catholicism? Listen as Richaél Lucero answers all of these questions and more. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Resources referenced:The Wild Goose series-To learn more about the baptism of the Spirit and the spiritual/charismatic gifts. https://thewildgooseisloose.com/series-segments —Quotes referenced:”Let us rediscover, dear brothers and sisters, the beauty of being baptized in the Holy Spirit; let us recover awareness of our Baptism and our Confirmation, ever timely sources of grace.”-Pope Benedict XVI —Scriptures referenced: -“I baptize with water, but the Lord will baptize in the Holy Spirit and fire” Some variation of this verse is in the following Gospels (Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16; John 1:33). -1 Cor. 12 is the largest list of charismatic gifts. However, there are other mentions of the additional gifts in other letters in scripture. —Episodes referenced (St. Augustine links the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit with the Beatitudes/Kingdom of Heaven): -7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of Heaven (Part 1 of 2)-https://clumsytheosis.net/2018/06/16/7-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit-and-the-kingdom-of-heaven-part-1-of-2/ -7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of Heaven (Part 2 of 2)-https://clumsytheosis.net/2018/06/25/7-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit-and-the-kingdom-of-heaven-part-2-of-2/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Have you ever encountered a convert to Catholicism who seems to know the Faith inside and out—more so than most Cradle-Catholics? There is a major difference between those new(er) to Catholicism and those who have had the Faith the majority of their lives. After reading a book for new converts, “I’m Catholic. Now What?” Richaél Lucero realized that difference is a strong sense of wonder and an appetite for answers. Listen to learn the part wonder plays in your knowledge of your Faith, what you can gain from new converts, and how to reignite your spark for wonder in the Faith. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Books refereded: “I’m Catholic. Now What?” by Shaun McAfee https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/i-m-catholic-now-what —Scriptures referenced: -Psalm 119:18 “Open my eyes, so that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.” SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

A life verse is powerful for many reasons. It can be the lynchpin to interior freedom when you feel stuck and bound up. It can fix your mind and heart on things above when your heart is restless. It can also ground you in God’s truth when life is difficult. So, what is it and how do you get one? Richaél Lucero tells you all about it in this episode. She also provides a detailed outline for you to discover your life verse and how it will help you thrive. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Websites referenced: www.biblegateway.com —Scriptures referenced: -Romans 12:1-2— “I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship. Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” —Catechism references: -“Scripture is the speech of God as it is put down in writing under the breath of the Holy Spirit.” CCC 81 —Quotes referenced: -“Our hearts are restless until they rest in you, Lord.” -St. Augustine SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Wedding homilies are typically sweet, cute, and sometimes romantic. Have you ever heard one in which the celebrant unraveled the common misconceptions about what it means for wives to be *submissive* to their husbands? Listen as Richaél Lucero summarizes the highlights of the homily that did just that and how that message converted hearts to Christ. SHOWNOTES —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —YouTube Channel referenced: St. Vincent de Paul Parish for mass with Fr. Alex. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqAJTtDjV7-8RgfNr1zR4Qw —Scriptures referenced: - Ephesians 5:22-25 [Marriage Like Christ and the Church] Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,” SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Summary: Humility is essential to holiness. Listen as Richaél Lucero explains how the Litany of Humility assists us in growing in this foundational virtue. Don’t miss how she identifies the three types of intentions in this powerful litany and how each attacks pride. Plus, get some creative ideas for praying the Litany of Humility. SHOWNOTES —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes referenced: -Litany of Humility series: https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/14/beatitudes-and-imitating-christ/ —Quotes referenced: -Humility is, “a virtue by which a man knowing himself as he truly is, abases himself." St. Bernard of Clairvaux -"The virtue of humility Consists in keeping oneself within one's own bounds, not reaching out to things above one, but submitting to one's superior" -St. Thomas Aquinas -“If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.” -St. Mother Teresa —Litany of Humility: https://wp.me/p7RT88-vS SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Ensure you have a firm foundation to your prayer life with a “Rule of Prayer.” This traditional model of daily prayer organizes your prayer time to promote quality over quantity. Its fruits are deep humility, and inner peace. Learn how to create your own with Richaél Lucero today. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes referenced: -Imaginative Prayer vs. Quiet Prayer https://clumsytheosis.net/2019/11/11/imaginative-prayer-vs-quiet-prayer/ -Make Work Your Prayer https://clumsytheosis.net/2019/07/27/make-work-your-prayer/ -The episode in which I talk about the Jesus Prayer is also the episode titled Imaginative Prayer vs. Quiet Prayer https://clumsytheosis.net/2019/11/11/imaginative-prayer-vs-quiet-prayer/ —Scriptures referenced: -Psalm 50—Psalm of Repentance is good for the morning. -Psalm 84—Psalm of Peace is good for the evening. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

In honor of St. Catherine of Siena's feast day, April 29th, we take a look a one of the many treasures we can learn from her—her abandonment to the divine will of God. Listen as Richaél Lucero peels back a tiny layer of the life of one of the four female Doctors of Church. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH Prayers referenced: -“You Are Direct Without Any Twisting”—St. Catherine of Siena excerpt- https://wp.me/p7RT88-um SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

With Divine Mercy Sunday being this weekend, Richaél Lucero explores the message of Divine Mercy that Jesus gave to St. Faustina in the 1930’s. This episode is jam packed! Learn the “ABC’s” of the Divine Mercy message, the necessity for trust, and the true understanding of mercy and how it embodies our relationship with God. Plus, how to receive the graces promised on the feast of Divine Mercy Sunday (even under social distancing restrictions.) SHOW NOTES: —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH — Donate via Patreon- https://www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Divine Mercy website: https://www.thedivinemercy.org —Scriptures referenced: - Hosea 6:6 “For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God, rather than burnt offerings.” —Prayers mentioned: - Spiritual communion prayer - https://wp.me/p7RT88-u6 Additional prayer to pray on Divine Mercy Sunday- https://wp.me/p7RT88-u6 —Episodes referenced: -Abiding Together podcast episode on Trust and Divine Mercy- https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/podcastarchive/s07-e13-divine-mercy -Clumsy Theosis episode on the Jesus prayer, “Imaginative Prayer v. Quiet Prayer” - https://clumsytheosis.net/2019/11/11/imaginative-prayer-vs-quiet-prayer/ -Clumsy Theosis series on the Beatitudes - https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/14/beatitudes-and-imitating-christ/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

There is a powerful event happening between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. It’s Jesus’ harrowing of Hades, also referred to as his descent into Hell. What happened there and why is it important? Find out now with Richaél Lucero. SHOW NOTES: —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Scriptures referenced: -1 Peter 4:6 —Catechism paragraphs referenced: -CCC 632-635 The descent of Jesus into Hell explained —Quotes referenced: -Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday— Excerpt found in CCC 635 -Full text available on the Vatican website- https://wp.me/p7RT88-tP —Link to the Icon of the Harrowing of Hades- https://wp.me/p7RT88-tP SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Richaél Lucero looks at the events that precede Holy Week and their themes to answer the question, should the faithful be somber or joyful during Holy Week? SHOW NOTES: —Sign up for the weekly email + have the podcast delivered directly to your inbox. eepurl.com/gItxjH —Catch up on our 2020 Lenten Series: -2020 Lent Series on the Beatitudes: -Beatitudes Introduction- clumsytheosis.net/2020/02/28/beati…es-introduction/ -Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 1 of 3)- clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/14/beati…mitating-christ/ -Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 2 of 3)- clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/21/beati…ist-part-2-of-3/ -Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 3 of 3)- https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/31/beatitudes-and-imitating-christ-part-3-of-3/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Lent is a time of restoration. Our souls are being restored to better reflect the image of Christ. Enjoy the final episode of our 2020 Lenten series aimed at helping the faithful delve into the spirit of this season. Listen as Richaél Lucero concludes this series with a practical explanation of how we are to live out the last three beatitudes in order to be renewed images of Christ in the world. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes mentioned: -2020 Lent Series on the Beatitudes: -Beatitudes Introduction- https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/02/28/beatitudes-introduction/ -Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 1 of 3)- https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/14/beatitudes-and-imitating-christ/ -Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 2 of 3)- https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/21/beatitudes-and-imitating-christ-part-2-of-3/ —Scriptures referenced: -Matthew 5:1-16 “Beatitudes” -Isaiah 11:1-2 “Gifts of the Holy Spirit” -Ezekiel 36:26 “A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will take out of your flesh the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” -Isaiah 43:19 “Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.” SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net