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Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Fr Columba Jordan CFR brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 9pm Irish time (4pm Eastern / 1pm Pacific).
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What does it really mean to pray for the Pope? In this episode, Fr Columba shares a heartfelt reflection on the humanity and burden of the Holy Father — Pope Leo XIV — and our shared responsibility to intercede for him. Drawing on personal experience, Fr Columba reveals how prayer unites us not only with the Pope, but with Christ Himself, reminding us that even the one who leads the Church is first a beloved child of God. Discover why praying for the Pope matters — and how your prayers can st...
Are you confessing the same sins over and over again? In this episode, Fr Columba explores why true healing requires more than just listing your faults — it demands digging up the roots. Drawing on wisdom from Alcoholics Anonymous and the Christian tradition, he shares practical tools for breaking patterns of anger, unforgiveness, and pride. Discover how to move from confession to real conversion — and find the lasting freedom Christ promises. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #2...
What if prayer could defy physics? In this episode, Fr Columba tells the astonishing true story of eight Jesuit priests who survived the atomic blast at Hiroshima, without injury, in the open, and against every scientific law. Their secret? Living the message of Fatima and praying the Rosary daily. Discover how this miracle reveals the real power of prayer, the protection of Our Lady, and why the Rosary remains one of the Church’s greatest weapons of faith, even in the darkest moments of hist...
What does it really mean to become a saint? In this episode, Fr Columba reveals that holiness isn’t about being flawless or extraordinary — it’s about becoming fully yourself in Christ. Drawing on the wisdom of the saints, he shows how sainthood starts with surrender, honesty, and love. Discover how to stop comparing your journey to others, let God work through your uniqueness, and live the kind of holiness the world actually needs. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #244 Little b...
Are you focusing too much on your problems? In this episode, Fr Columba reveals how fear traps us by keeping our attention on what’s wrong instead of Who is faithful. Using the image of mountain biking, he shows that where we fix our gaze determines where we go — and that hope is the courage to look beyond fear. Learn how to stop feeding your fears, shift your focus to God, and rediscover peace through trust and hope. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #243 Little by Little is a w...
Why does God allow wounds — and what does He do with them? In this episode, Fr Columba explores the mystery of suffering, scars, and vulnerability through the lives of the saints and the wounds of Christ. He shares how God meets us precisely in our deepest pain — not with quick fixes, but with His healing presence. By bringing our real, wounded selves to God and others, we allow His love to shine through us. This is not weakness — it’s the place of greatest strength and transformation. 🔴 ...
Do you ever feel unworthy of God’s love? In this episode, Fr Columba explores how shame twists our image of ourselves and of God, making us believe lies about who we are. Drawing on the wisdom of Brother Lawrence and Scripture, he shows how the practice of God’s presence can break through the weight of shame and bring healing. Learn how to silence the false voices, receive Christ’s gaze of love, and live in the freedom of knowing you are never beyond His mercy. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by L...
Are you missing out on one of God’s greatest gifts to the Church? In this episode, Fr Columba shares why the saints are essential companions on our journey to heaven. Discover how their lives reveal the fullness of Christ’s love, why ignoring them leaves your faith incomplete, and how to build a deeper relationship with Jesus through His friends. Don’t walk the path of faith alone — heaven is a family. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #240 Little by Little is a weekly video seri...
Have we lost sight of what makes the Gospel truly radical? In this episode, Fr Columba unpacks the real scandal of the Gospel — the shocking truth that God’s grace can’t be earned or controlled. Drawing from Scripture and personal reflection, he explores how this message disrupts our comfort, challenges our pride, and calls us to live with radical trust. Discover how to embrace the uncomfortable beauty of a faith that transforms everything. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #239 ...
Are you letting fear control your decisions? In this episode, Fr Columba explores how fear can hold us back from living fully in God’s love. Drawing from Scripture and real-life struggles, he reveals how courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s trusting God in the midst of it. Learn practical steps to overcome anxiety, find peace, and boldly step into the life God is calling you to. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #238 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More...
Do you struggle to read Scripture or feel distant from God’s Word? In this episode, Fr. Columba shares simple, practical steps to ignite your spiritual life by engaging deeply with Scripture. Using the Ignatius Press Study Bible as a guide, he shows how this resource can help you understand and pray with God’s Word more deeply. Whether you’re a beginner or feeling spiritually dry, start where you are — and let God do the rest. A special thanks to Ignatius Press for sending us a copy of this ...
Why is Christianity so difficult—and why is that a good thing? In this episode, Father Columba unpacks the challenge at the heart of following Jesus. Drawing on G.K. Chesterton, he shows how the Gospel’s radical demands aren’t meant to scare us off but to invite us deeper into grace. True Christianity is impossible without God’s help—and yet it’s also the most rewarding life you can live. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #236 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called t...
Why does surrender feel so hard — yet bring so much peace? In this episode, Father Columba explores what it really means to hand your life over to God. Instead of trying to control every outcome or carry every burden yourself, surrender opens the door for God to act in ways you never could. Discover how letting go isn’t weakness but trust — and the surest remedy for stress, anxiety, and self-reliance. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #235 Little by Little is a weekly video serie...
Why do we gossip even when we know it’s wrong? In this episode, Fr. Columba unpacks why gossip is more than idle chatter — it’s a spiritual act that can wound both hearts and reputations. With real-life stories and practical strategies, he shares how to step away from destructive conversations, protect trust, and use your words to bring life instead of harm. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #234 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with th...
Why do so many people miss God’s beauty? In this episode, Father Columba invites us to rediscover the lost gift of wonder — the kind that opens our eyes to grace in the ordinary. Drawing from Scripture, saints, and even Montessori, he challenges our obsession with control, coolness, and cynicism. Learn how wonder softens the heart, deepens prayer, and awakens us to the world as God sees it. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #233 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called...
Why is Catholicism exploding in 2025? Pope Francis has declared it a Jubilee Year — a rare time of extraordinary grace. In this episode, Father Columba unpacks the biblical roots and real-life power of the Jubilee, sharing stories of conversion, prayer, and unexpected grace. Learn how to posture your heart to receive all God wants to give you this year. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #232 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Fra...
Have you been hurt by a false image of God? Many of us carry distorted views of who He is—distant, angry, disappointed. In this episode, we explore how these false images form and how they can be healed. Discover the truth of God's loving nature, how to rebuild trust with Him, and why your image of God shapes everything about your spiritual life. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #230 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan...
We all want to understand ourselves — and the people we love. But can a personality test really tell you who you are? Or who someone else is? They can help, sure. But be careful they don’t become boxes. Real love means seeing beyond type, mood, or instinct — and asking: what’s really going on in this person’s heart? 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #230 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our ho...
Is it possible to love someone — and still have them feel unloved? In this episode, we explore the power of the five love languages and how miscommunication can keep us from truly connecting. Whether in marriage, friendship, or family, learning how someone receives love can transform your relationships. This isn’t manipulation — it’s intentional love, the kind Jesus calls us to. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #229 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in...
How often do we go straight from emotion to decision—and regret it? In this episode, Fr Columba explores how feelings, while real, aren’t the full truth. He shares how rushing to judgment—about others or ourselves—can cement false beliefs and break relationships. Discover how to pause, involve your intellect, and make decisions rooted in truth and freedom, not just feeling. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #228 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in coll...
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