The Walk

The Walk

Hosted by: Fr. Roderick Vonhƶgen

A weekly walk with Fr. Roderick during which he shares his thoughts as a priest on the struggles and challenges as well as the joys and surprises of day-to-day life.

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Episodes

The Walk - Frodo's Lessons for Anxious Times

"I will take the Ring, though I do not know the way." Thereā€™s a powerful moment in The Lord of the Rings when Frodo steps forward, against all odds, to carry the burden of the Ring. He doesnā€™t know how heā€™ll succeed....
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The Walk - Blue Monday? Letā€™s Paint It Gold

I'm recording this on the third Monday in January, and for many of us, the spark of the new year feels like itā€™s fading. The Christmas lights are gone, the weather is bleak, and those ambitious resolutions? Theyā€™re...
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The Walk - What To Do When Your World Falls Apart?

Walking through a winter forest earlier today, I saw bare trees and fallen branches. Everything seemed lifeless. But beneath the decay, I noticed something powerful: the forest wasnā€™t dyingā€”it was preparing for new...
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The Walk - Feeling Stuck? The Jubilee Year Offers Hope

Have you ever wished for a total reset? Not just in your calendar, but in your life? Thatā€™s exactly what the ancient concept of a Jubilee Year offersā€”a fresh start for individuals and communities alike, once every 25...
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The Walk - Why Iā€™m Starting Small in 2025

As we step into 2025, one phrase is shaping how I approach the new year: Perfect is the enemy of good. Like many, Iā€™ve started previous years with big resolutions, only to watch them unravel by February. Why? Because...
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The Walk - How To Have a Merry Little Christmas

The other day,Ā I woke up with a Christmas song in my head. It wasnā€™t just any versionā€”it was the Muppets and John Denver, singing 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'. Nostalgia hit hard, reminding me of simpler,...
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The Walk - How To Avoid Christmas Stress

Ā Christmas stress hit me hard this week. Ā  I was sitting at my desk after hours of non-stop work when it dawned on me: Christmas Eve is less than an week away. My brain went into overdrive. So much to do. So many...
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The Walk - Why Dreams Matter

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself standing on the windswept Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. During the bus ride, I had been listening to an audiobook about the life of Saint Patrick, and I was surprised to learn how...
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The Walk: Time To Make Room For Advent

In this episode of The Walk, I take you along as I reflect on a small but meaningful change in my life: transforming an old coatroom into a cozy winter office. This tiny space has become my retreat, a place to focus...
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The Walk: Why You Keep So Much Clutter

I'll admit it - I'm a bit of a digital hoarder. My internet browser is like a virtual junk drawer, with tabs upon tabs open at any given time. Why do I insist on keeping so many tabs open, even when they're just...
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The Walk: What's The Point Of A Reading Challenge?

In this episode of The Walk, I share with you a conversation I had with someone who was wondering what the point is of reading books when you probably have no time of life left to do anything with the knowledge you...
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The Walk: How I Calm My Mind

Ever notice how some days the hum of a leaf blower or other background noise can be more aggravating than others? I explore how my own tolerance for these everyday sounds can fluctuate, and how it reflectsĀ myĀ level of...
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