Studies & Series

 
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Book Studies

The book Be Transformed by Dr. Bob Schuchts

Be Transformed

Through the guide of this book, we will discuss how the Sacraments can heal and transform your relationship with Jesus Christ. Supplies are limited so we recommend you order your copy of the book as soon as possible.

The book The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

We hope this study will help us reflect more deeply on our relationship with Christ, our own story of faith and redemption, and the invitation to adventure with God.

The book Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen

Life of the Beloved

An 8-part Lenten book study of “Life of the Beloved” by Henri Nouwen. We talk about what it means to be Beloved, living the abundant life, how God wants to bring healing and restoration to us, the intimacy of self-gift, and more.

The book This Present Paradise by Claire Dwyer with white flowers

This Present Paradise

An invitation into the prophetic life of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and her call to holiness for the laity.

The book The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander

The Reed of God

A four-part series on Caryll Houselander’s book “The Reed of God”. Here we reflect on Mary as an empty reed waiting for God’s music to be played through her.

The book The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen

The Return of the Prodigal Son

A six-week Lenten book study on The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen, a powerful book filled with thought-provoking insights and written with such beautiful vulnerability.

The book Searching for and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jacques Philippe

Searching for and Maintaining Peace

We chat about the truth that without God we can do nothing and that searching for peace isn’t about doing more, but opening to the action of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Cover of the book Encountering Emmanuel by Heather Khym

Encountering Emmanuel

A four week Advent journal that guides you into the areas of your heart where Christ has not yet come.

The book Restore by Sister Miriam James Heidland

Restore

A six-part Lenten study journeying through Sr. Miriam’s book “Restore”. In this study, we dive deep into the three disciplines of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

The book In the School of the Holy Spirit by Fr. Jacques Philippe

In the School of the Holy Spirit

This book is going to help you to be more attentive to the movements of the Holy Spirit in your life as you learn to value the third person of the Trinity as the Sanctifier of your soul.

The book A Time of Renewal by Mother Mary Francis

A Time of Renewal

A Time of Renewal: Daily Reflections for the Lenten Season by Mother Mary Francis, P.C.C. is a beautiful yet easy to read daily devotional for the Lenten season.

The book Jesus and the Jubilee by John Bergsma

Jesus and the Jubilee

A seven week Lenten study that journeys through the Biblical Roots of the Jubilee year.

 
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Series

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Advent Series

As we prepare for Christmas, we interview exorcist Fr. Justin Brady, Ennie Hickman—founder of Del Rey Collective, Beth Davis from Blessed is She, and Sarah Kaczmarek—Assistant Director of Alpha Catholic USA.

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Fellowship of the Feminine Genius

An Advent series on the power of community, what it means to come together in a circle, champion one another, and offer a place to be seen, known, and celebrated.

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The Person of Jesus as Revealed in Scripture

A three-part series to deepen our understanding of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, the Vine, and the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

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Under Mary’s Mantle

A four part Advent series on Mary, our heavenly Mother—her fiat, her womb, her heart, and her mantle.

The four women doctors of the church

Women Doctors of the Church

A four-part Advent video series revisiting the Women Doctors of the Church: St. Catherine of Siena, St. Hildegard of Bingen, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and St. Teresa of Avila.

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Belonging

A four-part Advent series with the topic of "Belonging". Here we talk about the gift of belonging to God's family and what this means to us as Christians.

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Herstory

A four-part series focusing on women in scripture: Hannah, Deborah, Mary Magdalene, and Esther.

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Restore the Beauty

A five-part series on the women Doctors of the Church: St. Catherine of Siena, St. Hildegard of Bingen, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

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We Are Family

A three-part series on the persons of the Trinity, each episode highlighting the unique way in which God relates with us: as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Apostolic Letters

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Christifideles Laici: The Lay Faithful

A five part series exploring the vocation and mission of the laity as found in St. Pope John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation.

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Gaudete Et Exsultate:

Rejoice & Be Glad

A three-part study of “Gaudete Et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad)” by Pope Francis.

Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium in book form

Evangelii Gaudium: The Joy of the Gospel

A five-part series on Pope Francis's apostolic exhortation "Evangelii Gaudium - The Joy of the Gospel.”

Green foliage with a book version of St. Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letter Mulieris Dignitatem

Mulieris Dignitatem: Feminine Genius

A four-part series that explores our feminine genius, referencing Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter Mulieris Dignitatem on the Dignity and Vocation of Women.

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 The Identity of a Woman Series

A special 16-part video series broken into four parts of four episodes. Watch each video here or on YouTube. The audio from each episode is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

We recommend you watch the videos in this order: Daughter, Sister, Bride, Mother

 
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Daughter

A four part study on the identity of woman as daughter. We discuss the daughter being the delight of the Trinity, the core needs of a daughter, the wounds of a daughter, and the redemption of daughterhood.

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Sister

A four part study on the identity of woman as sister. We discuss biological and spiritual sisterhood, the true vision of sisterhood, the wounds of sisterhood, and the redemption of sisterhood.

A bride holding a bouquet of green, blue, and white flowers

Bride

A four part study on the identity of woman as bride. We discuss being freely in love, full & total love, faithful & honoring love, and fruitful love.

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Mother

A four part study on the identity of woman as mother. We discuss the power of motherhood, the wounds of motherhood, the healing & repair of motherhood, and the communion in motherhood.

 Studies by

Liturgical Season

 

Lent

This Present Paradise book with white flowers

This Present Paradise

An invitation into the prophetic life of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and her call to holiness for the laity.

A woman in a mustard jacket holding the book Return of the Prodigal Son

Return of the Prodigal Son

A six-week Lenten book study on The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen, a powerful book filled with thought-provoking insights and written with such beautiful vulnerability.

The book Searching for and Maintaining Peace

Searching For and Maintaining Peace

A Lenten book study with reflections on Searching For and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jacques Philippe. They chat about the truth that without God we can do nothing and that searching for peace isn’t about doing more, but opening to the action of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

The book Life of the Beloved

Life of the Beloved

An 8-part Lenten book study of “Life of the Beloved” by Henri Nouwen. We talk about what it means to be Beloved, living the abundant life, how God wants to bring healing and restoration to us, the intimacy of self-gift, and more.

The book Restore on a wooden background

Restore

A six-part Lenten study journeying through Sr. Miriam’s book “Restore”. In this study, we dive deep into the three disciplines of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

The book Be Transformed with the Abiding Together logo

Be Transformed

A six-part Lenten study on the book “Be Transformed” by Dr. Bob Schuchts. Through the guide of this book, we discuss how the Sacraments can heal and transform your relationship with Jesus Christ.

The book Jesus and the Jubilee on a wooden background

Jesus and the Jubilee

A seven week Lenten study that journeys through the Biblical Roots of the Jubilee year.

Advent

A singular light purple rose

Under Mary’s Mantle

A four part Advent series on Mary, our heavenly Mother—her fiat, her womb, her heart, and her mantle.

A lit red candle with a pinecone

Advent Series

In this four-part series, we interview exorcist Fr. Justin Brady, Ennie Hickman—founder of Del Rey Collective, Beth Davis from Blessed is She, and Sarah Kaczmarek—Assistant Director of Alpha Catholic USA, to cover a variety of topics as we prepare for Christmas.

Framed sketch of a women with the words Fellowship of the Feminine Genius circling her

Fellowship of the Feminine Genius

A short Advent series in which we break open what happens in the power of community and what it means to come together in a circle and champion one another and to offer a place to be seen, known, and celebrated.

A single light pink rose held against a wall so we see the shadow of the rose

Belonging

A four-part Advent series with the topic of "Belonging". Here we talk about the gift of belonging to God's family and what this means to us as Christians.

The four women doctors of the Church

Women Doctors of the Church

A four-part video series for Advent revisiting the Women Doctors of the Church. In this series we discuss the lives of St. Catherine of Siena, St. Hildegard of Bingen, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and St. Teresa of Avila.

The Reed of God book on a wooden background

The Reed of God

A four-part series on Caryll Houselander’s book “The Reed of God”. Here we reflect on Mary as an empty reed waiting for God’s music to be played through her.

Dark blue background with Mary the Mother of God holding Jesus and the words Encountering Emmanuel

Encountering Emmanuel

A four week Advent journal that guides you into the areas of your heart where Christ has not yet come.

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