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The Lampstand: God's Vision For The Family

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"Family, become what you are." (St. John Paul II) The Lampstand illuminates the vocation of the family and equips families to answer God's call to holiness. Produced by Family Rosary, the ministry founded in 1942 by Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. Pope Francis declared Father Peyton "Venerable"—a step on the road to being declared a saint—in 2017.
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How do we understand the feminine without also understanding the masculine? Here's a hint...we really can't. Check out this a conversation Alex Dee shares with Dr. Deborah Savage. They share an important conversation on what the feminine genius is and how it extends from scripture. She also explains that in order to understand femininity we must also understand masculinity. Dr. Savage is a professor of Theology at Franciscan University at Steubenville. She consistently speaks, writes, a...
May is the month of Mary, and Family Rosary will be reflecting on some of the last words Jesus spoke as He hung on the cross: “Behold your Mother”. Jesus gave his mother, Mary to all of us in that moment. In his “Letter To Women” St. John Paul II spoke of Mary’s motherhood and life as the prime example of the “feminine genius”. In this episode, Alex Dee sits down with Chloe Langr, host of the incredible podcast "Letters To Women". Chloe shares her passion for embracing the feminine geni...
Holy Week is here! This is the week where we as Christians remember and reflect on the Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We see the culmination of God’s grand plan to redeem us as sinners, by offering His own Son to wipe away our sin – “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16). God loves us, so much so that He came into our messy world to save us, which begs the que...
In honor of Saint Joseph's recent feast day, Alex Dee sits down with Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo to discuss this amazing saint's powerful example of faith. Saint Joseph doesn't say one word in the Bible but his life has inspired the Church throughout history, so much so that in 1870, Blessed Pope Pius IX declared unto him the title of "Protector of the Universal Church".In this episode, Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo shares his deep background knowledge of this amazing and humble saint. For more inspiration...
Do you struggle finding time to pray as a family? Join Alex Dee as he discusses overcoming the challenges of incorporating daily family prayer into family life with Amy and Craig Dyke. They recently celebrated 25 years of marriage together and after being inspired by St. John Paul II have devoted themselves to serve in diocesan, parish, and Catholic school ministries since 2002. But the most rewarding ministry they are engaged in, is that of their own marriage and family, joyfully seeki...
As Catholics, we know Lent is a penitential season: a time for us to repent and make sacrifices to help us grow closer to Christ. When we grow closer to Christ and become more like Him, it translates to all areas of life, and in a particular way within marriage. In this episode of The Lampstand, Alex Dee discusses how Lent can be a special time of spiritual growth of intimacy with God and relationships between spouses. Kathleen and Troy Billings discuss their new book “Simply Love: Catholic M...
Have you ever found yourself seeking to share the faith in natural tangible ways with those around you? The Catholic faith has so many beautiful traditions to help us live and share the faith everyday with those we encounter. Alex Dee interviews Allison Gingras and talks with her about her new book, “Encountering Signs of Faith: My Unexpected Journey with Sacramentals, the Saints, and the Abundant Grace of God”. Together they discuss the powerful ways sacramentals can help us experience and s...
Saying “Yes” to God requires sacrifice of our self-driven pursuits but God’s plans are always bigger and better than our own. Alex Dee as sits down with his long-time friend and recent FOCUS Missionary, Tanner Kalina as they reflect on their parallel journeys as actors in Los Angeles, growing closer to Christ, and finding their true vocations as husband and father to their loving wives and growing families. They discuss how “the power of one yes” relates to FOCUS’s model of missionary discipl...
This Advent Family Rosary is reflecting on the theme: “The Power of One Yes”. Our Heavenly Mother Mary’s “yes” to God’s will at the Annunciation was the very beginning of a long line of powerful and joyful answers of “yes” to God. Some of the most amazing examples of saying “yes” to God are visible in the lives of the saints. Join Alex Dee as he sits down with Fr. Sean Hurley of The Franciscans of the Primitive Observance (FPO) as they reflect on the example of an amazing saint – St. Francis ...
"When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son."Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home."John 19:26-27Join us in this conversation as Marge Fenelon speaks on her mission of "bringing the world to Christ through Mary."Marge Fenelon is a world renowned author, speaker, journalist and retreat leader. She and Alex Dee sit down and discuss how we can all grow close...
Alex Dee sits down again with Dr. Joseph Atkinson. Dr. Atkinson is an associate professor of sacred scripture at the pontifical John Paul II Institute in Washington D.C. He’s the author of Biblical and Theological foundations of the Family: The Domestic Church, and the founder of the Theology of the Family project which promotes the recovery of the Biblical vision of marriage and the family. In this episode they discuss Mary’s unique and pivotal role in the Faith. This discussion will illumin...
On Holy Thursday, Jesus instituted two sacraments—the Eucharist and the Priesthood—by which He would continue to share His life with the world after His death. The Eucharist is also at the heart of every vocation because it is the pattern for authentic self-gift. Join Alex Dee and Fr. Steven Booth as they discuss the spiritual significance of Holy Thursday and the practical ways that families can rejoice in Jesus’ gifts to the Church on this sacred day.At Family Rosary we equip families ...
Pre-Cana: what is it and why does it matter? Join me in conversation with Fr. Jon Schnobrich as we discuss the vocation of marriage and how the Church walks with her faithful as they enter into this beautiful vocation. We also discuss how St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body is an amazing gift for spouses and the world today. This episode is a great listen for the newly engaged, those about to become engaged, and even those who are married who are looking for a quick dive into marria...
Alex Dee sits down with Fr. James Phalan, C.S.C. to discuss the Sacrament of Reconciliation aka Confession. Fr. James has served as a priest for the Congregation Of Holy Cross all over the world from Peru to France and now serves as the National Director of Family Rosary USA. Together, he and Alex share and unpack the beauty of the tangible and intangible graces of this amazing Sacrament. At Family Rosary we equip families with the Light of Christ and inspire the practice and devotion of...
Students for Life staff members Camille Cisneros and Kate Maloney join Alex Dee to discuss the pro-life movement, the dignity of women, and the effects of the anti-life culture on the family. They also share some of the newest initiatives from Students for Life—perfectly timed for this pivotal moment in history. At Family Rosary we equip families with the Light of Christ and inspire the practice and devotion of the Rosary. We continue on the work of our founder, Venerable Patrick Peyton,...
What does the spirituality of St. Jeanne Jugan teach us about the sanctity of life? How does it offer a counter-narrative to the dominant cultural perspectives? Join us as we sit down with Sr. Constance of the Little Sisters of the Poor, as she shares her order's beautiful and simple wisdom of how to build a culture of life.At Family Rosary we equip families with the Light of Christ and inspire the practice and devotion of the Rosary. We continue on the work of our founder, Venerable Patrick ...
President of Holy Cross Family Ministries Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. describes his calling to the priesthood, his 50 years of service to the Church, and his passion for continuing the mission of Venerable Patrick Peyton. Father Willy and Alex discuss the relevance of Father Peyton's conviction, "The family that prays together stays together," and the enduring importance of prayer in contemporary family life. At Family Rosary we equip families with the Light of Christ and inspire the pr...
Alex Dee sits down with Dr. Timothy O’Malley, professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame and Director of Education at the McGrath Institute for Church Life. They discuss what “liturgy” means, what it is, and why it matters to families. They also speak candidly about relationships on college campuses and the importance of inspiring today’s younger generations to understand the gift of the dreaded “r” word…responsibility.At Family Rosary we equip families with the Light of Christ and...
What is spiritual leadership in family life? How can men become fathers after the Heavenly Father’s heart? Dr. Gregory Popcak and Alex Dee discuss the vocation of fatherhood, the example of St. Joseph, and practical ways that contemporary fathers and mothers can work together to raise holy, happy families. Dr. Popcak is the director of the Pastoral Solutions Institute, co-director of the Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life, and author of the BeDADitudes: 8 Ways to Be an Awesome Dad.&nbs...
Dr. Joseph Atkinson and Alex Dee continue their conversation on the meaning of the term "domestic church." What are the forces preventing contemporary families from fulfilling God's call to holiness? How should families, the Church, and society respond? Dr. Atkinson is Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute in Washington, D.C. and the author of Biblical and Theological Foundations of the Family: The Domestic Church. At Family Rosary we equ...
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