web02.fireside.fm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:24:40 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Luke 10:41 - Episodes Tagged with “Faith Formation” https://frwill.fireside.fm/tags/faith%20formation Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0600 Fr. Will is a Priest of the Diocese of Austin, TX - He sometimes blogs at. https://luke1041.com/ en episodic Homilies and talks by Fr. Will Rooney and other guests. Fr. William Rooney Fr. Will is a Priest of the Diocese of Austin, TX - He sometimes blogs at. https://luke1041.com/ no Fr. William Rooney williamlrooney@gmail.com Growing in Relationship with Jesus | Prayer, Charity, and a Rule of Life | Adult Faith Formation https://frwill.fireside.fm/2026-01-08 16fe1d2c-3140-4447-b9d8-9ab3c8659a3b Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0600 Fr. William Rooney full Fr. William Rooney In this Adult Faith Formation talk, Fr. Will Rooney explores what it truly means to grow in a relationship with Jesus. Drawing on Scripture, the teaching of Pope Benedict XVI, and the lived experience of Christian discipleship, this reflection emphasizes that Christianity is not first a moral system but a relationship rooted in God’s love. Participants are invited to respond to that love through prayer, the sacraments, obedience to God’s commandments, intentional community, and the creation of a practical rule of life that fosters growth in charity and holiness. 54:46 no This Adult Faith Formation session focuses on how Christians can intentionally grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Fr. Will Rooney presents the heart of the Christian life as a response to God’s love—received first as a gift and then lived out through charity, prayer, and daily faithfulness. Drawing on Scripture, the teaching of Pope Benedict XVI, and the wisdom of the Church, the talk emphasizes that growth in relationship with God is measured not by feelings but by growth in love. Participants are encouraged to deepen their relationship with Christ through daily prayer, fidelity to the commandments, frequent reception of the sacraments, and life within Christian community. The session also includes guided reflection on personal values and the creation of a practical rule of life. By setting concrete, realistic goals rooted in virtue, participants are invited to cooperate with God’s grace and grow steadily in holiness, learning to love God, neighbor, and self more fully. Catholic, faith, relationship This Adult Faith Formation session focuses on how Christians can intentionally grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Fr. Will Rooney presents the heart of the Christian life as a response to God’s love—received first as a gift and then lived out through charity, prayer, and daily faithfulness.

Drawing on Scripture, the teaching of Pope Benedict XVI, and the wisdom of the Church, the talk emphasizes that growth in relationship with God is measured not by feelings but by growth in love. Participants are encouraged to deepen their relationship with Christ through daily prayer, fidelity to the commandments, frequent reception of the sacraments, and life within Christian community.

The session also includes guided reflection on personal values and the creation of a practical rule of life. By setting concrete, realistic goals rooted in virtue, participants are invited to cooperate with God’s grace and grow steadily in holiness, learning to love God, neighbor, and self more fully.

]]> This Adult Faith Formation session focuses on how Christians can intentionally grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Fr. Will Rooney presents the heart of the Christian life as a response to God’s love—received first as a gift and then lived out through charity, prayer, and daily faithfulness.

Drawing on Scripture, the teaching of Pope Benedict XVI, and the wisdom of the Church, the talk emphasizes that growth in relationship with God is measured not by feelings but by growth in love. Participants are encouraged to deepen their relationship with Christ through daily prayer, fidelity to the commandments, frequent reception of the sacraments, and life within Christian community.

The session also includes guided reflection on personal values and the creation of a practical rule of life. By setting concrete, realistic goals rooted in virtue, participants are invited to cooperate with God’s grace and grow steadily in holiness, learning to love God, neighbor, and self more fully.

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