web01.fireside.fm Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:40:37 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Shepherd's Voice with Archbishop George J. Lucas - Episodes Tagged with “Lent” https://archomaha.fireside.fm/tags/lent Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 This podcast brings you conversations with Most Rev. George J. Lucas, Archbishop of Omaha, as he shares his pastoral vision with the local Church: "One Church: Encountering Jesus, Equipping Disciples, and Living Mercy." en-us episodic Archdiocese of Omaha Archdiocese of Omaha This podcast brings you conversations with Most Rev. George J. Lucas, Archbishop of Omaha, as he shares his pastoral vision with the local Church: "One Church: Encountering Jesus, Equipping Disciples, and Living Mercy." no podcast, catholic bishop, archdiocese of omaha, shepherd's voice Archdiocese of Omaha communications@archomaha.org Episode 57: Why did Jesus have to suffer? https://archomaha.fireside.fm/57 95f2a658-839b-4196-9de2-3b8ed98f7496 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 Archdiocese of Omaha 57 Why did Jesus have to suffer? full Archdiocese of Omaha As we draw closer to Holy Week, Archbishop Lucas is posed the question, "Why did Jesus have to suffer?" This leads to a conversation on answering the problem of evil and why bad things happen to good people. If you've ever pondered this question or want to prepare your heart for Holy Week, this will be a thought-provoking listen. 27:37 no As we draw closer to Holy Week, Archbishop Lucas is posed the question, "Why did Jesus have to suffer?" This leads to a conversation on answering the problem of evil and why bad things happen to good people. If you've ever pondered this question or want to prepare your heart for Holy Week, this will be a thought-provoking listen. A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas & David Hazen Editor: Taylor Schroll (https://www.fortecatholic.com) catholicism, catholic podcast, catholic church, bishop, catholic bishop, lent, problem of evil, suffering, Holy Week, Easter, Jesus, crucifixion As we draw closer to Holy Week, Archbishop Lucas is posed the question, "Why did Jesus have to suffer?" This leads to a conversation on answering the problem of evil and why bad things happen to good people. If you've ever pondered this question or want to prepare your heart for Holy Week, this will be a thought-provoking listen.

A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas & David Hazen
Editor: Taylor Schroll (https://www.fortecatholic.com)

]]> As we draw closer to Holy Week, Archbishop Lucas is posed the question, "Why did Jesus have to suffer?" This leads to a conversation on answering the problem of evil and why bad things happen to good people. If you've ever pondered this question or want to prepare your heart for Holy Week, this will be a thought-provoking listen.

A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas & David Hazen
Editor: Taylor Schroll (https://www.fortecatholic.com)

]]> Episode 56: Disconnect & Reconnect https://archomaha.fireside.fm/56 612d2a4f-17b3-46cf-84e3-d4156f759b06 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0600 Archdiocese of Omaha 56 Disconnect & Reconnect full Archdiocese of Omaha This Lent, Archbishop Lucas encourages us to "disconnect and reconnect"—disconnect from the perpetual outrage machine created by our current media and political climate, and reconnect to the Prince of Peace through His Body, the Church. 24:19 no This Lent, Archbishop Lucas encourages us to "disconnect and reconnect"—disconnect from the perpetual outrage machine created by our current media and political climate, and reconnect to the Prince of Peace through His Body, the Church. "Disconnect" doesn't mean to bury our heads in the sand, but rather sifting more vigorously what media we consume and why, and what time we make for silence, for prayer, for others. "Reconnect" is an invitation to move closer (literally!) to those things that really give us life. A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas & David Hazen Editor: Taylor Schroll (https://www.fortecatholic.com) catholicism, catholic podcast, catholic church, bishop, catholic bishop, lent, media, social media, news, politics This Lent, Archbishop Lucas encourages us to "disconnect and reconnect"—disconnect from the perpetual outrage machine created by our current media and political climate, and reconnect to the Prince of Peace through His Body, the Church.

"Disconnect" doesn't mean to bury our heads in the sand, but rather sifting more vigorously what media we consume and why, and what time we make for silence, for prayer, for others. "Reconnect" is an invitation to move closer (literally!) to those things that really give us life.

A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas & David Hazen
Editor: Taylor Schroll (https://www.fortecatholic.com)

]]> This Lent, Archbishop Lucas encourages us to "disconnect and reconnect"—disconnect from the perpetual outrage machine created by our current media and political climate, and reconnect to the Prince of Peace through His Body, the Church.

"Disconnect" doesn't mean to bury our heads in the sand, but rather sifting more vigorously what media we consume and why, and what time we make for silence, for prayer, for others. "Reconnect" is an invitation to move closer (literally!) to those things that really give us life.

A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas & David Hazen
Editor: Taylor Schroll (https://www.fortecatholic.com)

]]> Back to basics: The 'how' and 'why' of Confession https://archomaha.fireside.fm/45 92e168ac-feb5-4f4e-9ec8-f1fe795af4e1 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0600 Archdiocese of Omaha 45 Back to basics: The 'how' and 'why' of Confession full Archdiocese of Omaha It can be easy to see the sacrament of penance as a chore, a sort of spiritual spring cleaning. But as we head into Lent, Archbishop Lucas invites us to see this sacrament as a path to freedom, as something great Jesus wants to do for us. 19:34 no It can be easy to see the sacrament of penance as a chore, a sort of spiritual spring cleaning. But as we head into Lent, Archbishop Lucas invites us to see this sacrament as a path to freedom, as something great Jesus wants to do for us. confession, sacrament, penance, Jesus, Catholic, Lent It can be easy to see the sacrament of penance as a chore, a sort of spiritual spring cleaning. But as we head into Lent, Archbishop Lucas invites us to see this sacrament as a path to freedom, as something great Jesus wants to do for us.

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]]> Episode 32: Entering into Holy Week https://archomaha.fireside.fm/32 b54f19c5-8932-4aa4-bfcc-a1d5531cc7d8 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:00:00 -0500 Archdiocese of Omaha 32 Entering into Holy Week full Archdiocese of Omaha The Church has great riches to share with us during the celebration of the Triduum, says Archbishop Lucas. In this episode, he unpacks the Paschal Mystery for us and invites us to enter into these high holy days with heightened expectations. 22:23 no The Church has great riches to share with us during the celebration of the Triduum, says Archbishop Lucas. In this episode, he unpacks the Paschal Mystery for us and invites us to enter into these holy days with heightened expectations. Highlights: 0:00 - 4:27 - Holy Week as the pivotal point of the Church's calendar 4:28 - 7:08 (https://archomaha.fireside.fm/32?t=268) - Understanding Christ's love by walking the Way of the Cross 7:09 - 9:20 (https://archomaha.fireside.fm/32?t=428) - Why we don't celebrate Mass on Good Friday 10:22 - 15:13 (https://archomaha.fireside.fm/32?t=622) - Living the tension between the Cross and Resurrection; the meaning of suffering 15:14 - 18:14 (https://archomaha.fireside.fm/32?t=913) - The single most important fact of the Faith 19:05 - 21:51 (https://archomaha.fireside.fm/32?t=1145) - Being attentive and bearing witness to the Resurrection Jesus, Lent, Easter, faith, Archdiocese of Omaha The Church has great riches to share with us during the celebration of the Triduum, says Archbishop Lucas. In this episode, he unpacks the Paschal Mystery for us and invites us to enter into these holy days with heightened expectations.

Highlights:

  • 0:00 - 4:27 - Holy Week as the pivotal point of the Church's calendar
  • 4:28 - 7:08 - Understanding Christ's love by walking the Way of the Cross
  • 7:09 - 9:20 - Why we don't celebrate Mass on Good Friday
  • 10:22 - 15:13 - Living the tension between the Cross and Resurrection; the meaning of suffering
  • 15:14 - 18:14 - The single most important fact of the Faith
  • 19:05 - 21:51 - Being attentive and bearing witness to the Resurrection
]]> The Church has great riches to share with us during the celebration of the Triduum, says Archbishop Lucas. In this episode, he unpacks the Paschal Mystery for us and invites us to enter into these holy days with heightened expectations.

Highlights:

  • 0:00 - 4:27 - Holy Week as the pivotal point of the Church's calendar
  • 4:28 - 7:08 - Understanding Christ's love by walking the Way of the Cross
  • 7:09 - 9:20 - Why we don't celebrate Mass on Good Friday
  • 10:22 - 15:13 - Living the tension between the Cross and Resurrection; the meaning of suffering
  • 15:14 - 18:14 - The single most important fact of the Faith
  • 19:05 - 21:51 - Being attentive and bearing witness to the Resurrection
]]> Episode 29: Lent and the Gospel of Luke https://archomaha.fireside.fm/29 f619b431-34d6-4459-9c31-770754af9a60 Sat, 16 Mar 2019 14:00:00 -0500 Archdiocese of Omaha 29 Lent and the Gospel of Luke full Archdiocese of Omaha Archbishop George J. Lucas explores the Gospel readings from Luke for the first two Sundays of Lent to help us immerse ourselves into this liturgical season. 20:20 no Archbishop George J. Lucas explores the Gospel readings from Luke for the first two Sundays of Lent to help us immerse ourselves into this liturgical season. Highlights: * How Jesus faces down the devil, and what that has to do with our own temptations ("Just push the Father out of the way for a moment...") * Why the glory of the Transfiguration fits with this penitential season Jesus, Lent, penance, temptation Archbishop George J. Lucas explores the Gospel readings from Luke for the first two Sundays of Lent to help us immerse ourselves into this liturgical season.

Highlights:

  • How Jesus faces down the devil, and what that has to do with our own temptations ("Just push the Father out of the way for a moment...")
  • Why the glory of the Transfiguration fits with this penitential season
]]> Archbishop George J. Lucas explores the Gospel readings from Luke for the first two Sundays of Lent to help us immerse ourselves into this liturgical season.

Highlights:

  • How Jesus faces down the devil, and what that has to do with our own temptations ("Just push the Father out of the way for a moment...")
  • Why the glory of the Transfiguration fits with this penitential season
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