How do we actually practice joy for 50 days straight? In this radiant Easter episode of The Quest, host Bailey Garland is joined by Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT to talk about the absolute necessity of living in Resurrection joy! Did you know that the Church gives us 50 days of feasting to celebrate Easter, compared to only 40 days of fasting for Lent? Fr. Sam explains why true, authentic Christian joy is actually harder work than sorrow, and shares an unbelievable true story about the night he invited a prostitute, a pimp, and a transvestite to a midnight Easter feast in the Philippines! Plus, discover a simple, life-changing morning routine to help you embrace the joy of the Risen Christ in your own home.
🔍 WHAT IS THIS EPISODE ABOUT? The Discipline of Joy Why is the Easter season 50 days long? Fr. Sam explains that celebration is what cements the graces we receive from repentance. Discover why true Christian joy isn't about ignoring the sorrows of the world, but rather rooting your heart in the ultimate victory of Jesus Christ. A Midnight Easter Feast Fr. Sam shares a mind-blowing, real-life story from his time as a missionary in the Philippines! Discover what happened when the Holy Spirit prompted him to walk outside at midnight on Easter Sunday and invite three unlikely strangers into the rectory to share a meal and the "Alleluia" of the Resurrection. The Road to Emmaus & The Eucharist How does Jesus make Himself known to us today? Diving into the story of the Road to Emmaus, Fr. Sam breaks down the profound Eucharistic formula of being "Blessed, Broken, and Shared," and how Jesus meets us exactly where we are. Our Lady's Resurrection Joy Did Jesus appear to His Blessed Mother first after the Resurrection? Fr. Sam shares the mystical tradition of the Church and describes a breathtaking Filipino Easter tradition where children dressed as angels remove a black veil of mourning from a statue of Mary to reveal her white veil of joy!
⏳ KEY MOMENTS (TIMESTAMPS) Click the time to jump to that topic! 00:00 - Intro: A midnight Easter feast in the Philippines 00:41 - Why the Church gives us 50 Days of Feasting 04:42 - How to have authentic joy in the midst of deep sorrow 08:09 - The true meaning of the word "Joy" in Scripture 12:57 - A simple morning routine to transform your daily life 15:53 - How to build a joyful "Domestic Church" at home 22:35 - Fr. Sam shares the full story of his midnight Easter feast 27:23 - The Road to Emmaus: Blessed, Broken, and Shared 30:14 - Did Jesus appear to Mary first? (A beautiful Filipino tradition) 33:17 - Why Jesus asked Mary Magdalene: "Why are you weeping?" 38:45 - The connection between the Resurrection and Divine Mercy 39:53 - A final blessing of joy and healing from Fr. Sam Medley
🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT is a priest with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity and a regular spiritual contributor on the Guadalupe Radio Network.
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