Seeking Safety in Jesus in a Chaotic World (Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR) | Ep. 559

In today's interview, Matt sits down with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR for his third appearance on Pints with Aquinas.

The conversation focuses on prayer (particularly the Rosary), finding refuge in Jesus in the midst of a chaotic world, the division we experience today on social media, God's mercy, what religious life and the priesthood are like, plus answers to questions from Locals supporters.

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Time stamps:

00:00:00 – Intro and Matt’s new book
00:01:58 – The Rosary in a Year Podcast
00:08:48 – Struggles with prayer
00:20:03 – Social media
00:37:15 – Divisions within the Church and politics
00:47:25 – Safe spaces
00:58:26 – Matt’s experience of Christ
01:07:42 – Marriage is healing
01:12:55 – Bringing our brokenness to the Lord
01:32:06 – The joy of being a priest
01:39:15 – Vocations and becoming a friar
01:55:24 – What’s new with the Friars of the Renewal?
02:00:48 – Questions from viewers
02:17:15 – Best books on St. Francis of Assisi and the Rosary