S3 E17: Sitting in the Dark and Seeing the Light

Episode 17 January 23, 2026 00:09:22
S3 E17: Sitting in the Dark and Seeing the Light
Blessed Sacrament Voices Podcast
S3 E17: Sitting in the Dark and Seeing the Light

Jan 23 2026 | 00:09:22

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Hosted By

Kristyn Russell

Show Notes

In this episode, Cathy Richard journeys through a gospel passage that moves from John the Baptist's arrest to Isaiah's prophecy of a great light piercing despair—and culminates in the instant, radical calling of the first disciples. Drawing on personal anecdotes (including a longing for Jesus' gaze and finding solace in creation), Cathy explores what it truly means to say "Thy will be done," to surrender our fears, and to let Christ's light shine through our acts of love, compassion, generosity, and forgiveness. Join Cathy as she discovers how hope arises even in our darkest seasons—and how each of us is invited to become a beacon for others.

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Cathy has been a member of Blessed Sacrament since 1986. She and her husband Tim did youth ministry for 18 years and have been Catechists for OCIA for many years. She also enjoys leading retreats. Helping people grow in their spiritual life is her passion, along with gardening and grandchildren. She continues to pursue her own spiritual growth, an ongoing quest.

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