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Fr. John and Mary begin a series on the Book of Job, one of the most profound, unsettling, and beautiful books in all of Scripture that confronts one of the central challenges of human life, suffering. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

As World Mission Sunday approaches this weekend, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the increasingly unique and urgent role of the laity in carrying out the mission of the Church to rescue, renew, and transform the human family into the family of God. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

In this episode Fr. John and Mary quickly recap The Jesus Conference and invite us to listen to a few testimonies of what the Lord did over the weekend. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

In this episode, Mary interviews Fr. John about his new book, The Resistance: God’s Plan for Renewing the Human Family that will be officially released on September 29, 2026. To purchase the book visit: https://www.actsxxix.org/theresistance or Amazon Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary try to better understand the cleansing of the Temple that takes place immediately before the Gospel this week, so that we can better understand what the Lord is saying to each of us in His word. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary find themselves stunned and bewildered at the generous love and mercy of God as they ponder another parable of Jesus. ========================== Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant and what’s at stake if we don’t forgive. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open Jesus’ challenging instructions on how to have messy conversations with brothers and sisters. Click here to purchase your Advent of Rescue 2026! ========================== Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

Fr. John and Mary tackle in this episode one of the most absurd, extraordinary and demanding words of Jesus in all the Gospel…and why it is that what seems so absurd is actually quite reasonable and leads to true happiness. A Preaching Proposal for an Extended “Parish Mission” Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

Fr. John and Mary offer some background and personal reflection around Jesus’ most pointed and important question in the Gospel: who do you say that I am? Check out our merch store here. Pre-order your Advent Guide here. https://youtu.be/ZKsN-AeqJP0 Jesus, the Final Days: What Really Happened, by Craig Evans and N. T. Wright Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary wrestle with one of the most difficult encounters in all of the Gospels — the meeting between Jesus and the Canaanite woman. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary build on last week’s episode regarding our understanding of God the Father. They invite everyone to listen to perhaps Jesus’ most pointed parable on His Father. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

Father John and Mary start a series on God the Father and how essential it is not just for prayer but for life to know Him. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

In this episode, fresh off the heels of a visit to the Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Los Angeles, Fr. John and Mary gently encourage us to take time this week to pray in a special way for those who dedicate themselves to pray for us — the religious! To learn more about The Resistance or pre-order your copy click here. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary conclude their series on what ACTS XXIX calls their apostolic values — the “how” of their mission, which is equally as important as the “what”. This week they look at the 3rd and final value: Being Docile to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit, Fire of Divine Love Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)