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On Purpose: The Beatitudes, the March for Life, and Preparing Our Hearts for Lent

In this powerful episode of Catholic Conversations, Fr. Peter and Randi reflect on the March for Life and key pro-life issues, emphasizing the Church’s unwavering commitment to the dignity of every human person from conception to natural death. They connect this witness to the third installment of the message series On Purpose, rooted in this weekend’s Gospel and the Beatitudes, which reveal Christ’s blueprint for true happiness, holiness, and purposeful living. The conversation highlights how the Beatitudes call us to mercy, humility, courage, and faithful discipleship in a culture often confused about truth and morality. Fr. Peter and Randi also encourage the parish to begin preparing their hearts for the upcoming season of Lent through prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and deeper conversion. This episode is rich in Catholic teaching, pro-life witness, Scripture reflection, and practical spiritual guidance for anyone seeking to live the Gospel intentionally and grow closer to Jesus Christ. 00:00 – 🎙️ Welcome, thank you, and coming soon: parishioner guests 01:27 – ⛪ Gratitude for strong priestly leadership in our parish 02:24 – ✊ March for Life reflections & pro-life realities in New York 04:29 – 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Dignity beyond utility: witnessing the value of the disabled and elderly 08:50 – 🏠 Why dignity and value begin in the family 10:46 – 🤍 Project Rachel, healing after abortion & the witness of the Sisters of Life 12:17 – 🎯 On Purpose: created on purpose, with a purpose, for a purpose 14:17 – 📖 The Beatitudes open the Sermon on the Mount 16:25 – 🙏 Dependence on God, humility, and identity as beloved children 19:03 – 🔥 A smaller but stronger Church? Ratzinger’s prophetic insight 20:29 – 🍞 Truth over numbers: the Bread of Life discourse 21:18 – 🧭 Addressing apathy, lukewarmness & helping the faithful stay anchored 23:06 – 🕊️ The priest shortage & the call to deeper lay responsibility 24:44 – 🏗️ The call for lay people to be more proactive 27:23 – 🌱 Hope in a “convicted remnant” and trusting God’s sufficiency 29:52 – 👑 Christ remains victorious—the Church will endure 30:34 – 🔄 Lay-led renewal in Church history & today 32:20 – 🙌 Pray for vocations—especially within our own families 33:45 – 🌾 What's so great about being celibate? 35:42 – 🕯️ Preparing for Lent now, not later 37:39 – 🔍 Recognizing patterns of sin, not just sins themselves 39:03 – 📚 Matthew Bible Study update—still open to join 40:15 – 🙏 Closing prayer Parish Page - https://stjoekp.com Parish Livestream Page - https://stjoekp.com/live Make a donation - https://stjoekp.com/donate Follow us on Facebook -   / stjoekp   Follow us on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2g1BsHS... Follow on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... The Sunday Readings - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/reading...