The Walk

The Walk

Hosted by: Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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

What Saint Nicholas Taught Me about Giving and Spending

In this episode I reflect on the holiday season and how it affects giving and spending. The post What Saint Nicholas Taught Me about Giving and Spending appeared first on Father Roderick.
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I Should Be So Stressed Right Now…

I should be so stressed right now… except that I'm not! In this episode I share with you how a number of important choices I made recently are already starting to bear fruit. Also: Trideo plans for 2018! The post I...
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Tragedy and Prayer

If prayer can't seem to prevent violence or tragedies, why pray at all? In this episode I talk about what prayer does, and why prayer alone is sometimes not enough. The post Tragedy and Prayer appeared first on Father...
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Letting Go of the Past

Holding on to your past may close the door to your future. In this episode I share with you why I got rid of most of my archived belongings. The post Letting Go of the Past appeared first on Father Roderick.
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Surviving Rome

In this episode, I share the story of what went wrong last week in Rome… The post Surviving Rome appeared first on Father Roderick.
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Fatigue and what to do about it

In this episode I try to analyze the factors that contribute to ongoing fatigue and restlessness, and I share some of the solutions I'm putting in place. The post Fatigue and what to do about it appeared first on...
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Progress!

In this week's episode I share some of the progress I made after last week's decisions. The post Progress! appeared first on Father Roderick.
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Three Decisions

In this episode, I share three important insights I had during my recent pilgrimage to Rome and to Assisi, that lead to three decisions for 2018. All part of the 'big leap' I feel compelled to. The post Three...
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Radical Poverty

In this episode recorded in Assisi, Italy, I share my thoughts on how to apply St. Francis' teachings in our daily lives. The post Radical Poverty appeared first on Father Roderick.
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The Next Big Leap

Sometimes there is a difference between what you are good at and what you are called to do. Being successful in what you do can become a glass ceiling that prevents you from further growth in life. My thoughts in this...
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Do Whatever He Tells You

How I rediscovered the importance of having faith in God's providence and of responsible stewardship thanks to a crashing computer and a stressful marathon editing session. The post Do Whatever He Tells You appeared...
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The Value of Things

In this episode I share how my ongoing quest to declutter and to simplify also affects my daily routines and the choices I make in life. The post The Value of Things appeared first on Father Roderick.
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