“Sanctifying the Word: Taking Every Thought Captive”
In today's episode, Sarah sits down again with Sister Tracey as they explore the power of words and their connection to the Incarnation. While discussing practical steps for spiritual growth, they explore the reality of communing with God in the midst of our ordinary, daily lives. Their conversation emphasizes the significance of community and encouragement in one's spiritual journey, all while highlighting the need we all have to take every thought captive to Christ, allowing Him to help us discern which thoughts and words we have taken in are life-giving and which ones are not.
Other highlights from this episode:
Christmas is the ultimate celebration of the Incarnation of Christ.
The power of words can shape our reality and self-perception, which is why it's so important that we pay attention to them.
Contemplation in prayer allows us to process what we've experienced and then maturely respond to it.
Taking every thought captive can be immensely beneficial for spiritual growth.
Trusting in God's Word brings peace and clarity.
Journaling can help us process emotions and thoughts and remember how God has been present to us.
Life seasons affect our spiritual practices and growth.
God is present to each of us in our daily lives. His constant invitation is for us to see and hear Him present to us.
Sr. Tracey Matthia Dugas is a Cajun girl from St. Martinville, Louisiana. As a teen, one of her big goals in life was to get a job at the mall so she could “get a really good discount at The Gap.” Yet at the same time she hungered for something more and kept asking herself, “What do I really want?”
Her favorite thing about being consecrated to God is that she's God's "audio-visual," called to communicate Him and His love and truth to everyone. Sr. Tracey is currently stationed in Boston, MA, at the motherhouse, where she serves as the Director of Mission Advancement for The Daughters of St. Paul (USA and Toronto). The Pauline Sisters have bookstores around the world where they offer a place of faith and hope for people to come and be close to Jesus in the Eucharistic Chapel as well as through books, music, and videos. When she’s not singing, Sr. Tracey spends much of her time facilitating her community of sisters and speaking God's Word at retreats, at conferences, and on the radio.
