• Understanding a Child's Response to Divorce
    Nov 11 2024

    Fr. Michael Stalla reflects on the different ways children respond when their parents divorce and provides practical tips for parents about how to help their children through this difficult time.

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    9 mins
  • Managing Anger
    Nov 9 2024

    Fr. Michael Stalla gives a teaching on anger: what it is, why we have it, and how to manage it appropriately so as not to fall into the sin of wrath.

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    9 mins
  • The Sacred Temple of Your Body
    Jul 12 2024

    Father Michael Stalla helps us to understand Jesus's teaching on the sacredness of the human person and why we must not tolerate the desecration of our bodies.

    For more spiritual reflections by Father Michael, the spiritual advisor of Hope's Garden, join our virtual community for Catholic men or women. Father Michael offers free live spiritual direction events for members throughout the year.

    https://hopesgarden.com/

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    11 mins
  • Theology of the Body and Divorce
    Jul 9 2024

    What was God's intention for marriage "in the beginning"? What did Jesus mean when He said, “For your hardness of heart Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so."?

    Father Michael Stalla gives us a brief introduction to St. John Paul II's teachings known as the Theology of the Body and then answers the above questions through this lens.

    Learn more about the Catholic faith from Father Michael Stalla at hopesgarden.com.

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    21 mins
  • Resting in the Lord
    Jun 27 2024

    Father Michael shares practical advice on why we need to rest in Jesus and how to actually do this.

    Learn more from Father Michael at Hopesgarden.com.

    Become a member of our Catholic women or men's communities and participate in Father Michael's monthly live spiritual direction sessions.

    https://hopesgarden.com/join-our-community/

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    10 mins
  • Whispers of Hope
    Jun 19 2024

    Father Michael Stalla takes us on a journey through the prophets of the Old Testament and shows us how the fulfillment of the hope they spoke of is Jesus the Bridegroom.

    Learn more about Christ the Bridegroom at hopesgarden.com.

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    14 mins
  • Gaining Control Over Your Fear
    May 16 2024

    Father Michael gives us wise advice on how to overcome our fears.

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    14 mins
  • Celebrating the Ascension at Every Mass
    May 12 2024

    Father Matthew Cortnick explains the importance of the feast of the Ascension and gives us a deeper understanding of how we are invited to participate in Christ's Ascension during every Holy Mass.

    You can find all the Hope's Garden podcasts, our resources on the Song of Songs and Christ the Bridegroom, and more spiritual direction from Father Michael Stalla and Father Matthew Cortnick at our website hopesgarden.com.

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    10 mins