In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Father James Grant explores the universal reality of betrayal, from the failures of the disciples to modern examples in society and the Church. He reminds listeners that betrayal is part of human nature but that forgiveness—honest, humble, and responsible—is the path to healing and renewal. For Catholics, betrayal is not the end, but the beginning of redemption through God’s grace.
In this episode, Father James Grant shares a story about a difficult person named Tony, who refused to take responsibility for his actions and blamed others for his problems. Using this encounter, Father Grant reflects on human selfishness and the Christian call to serve others and approach life with childlike humility. Despite frustration, he concludes that following Jesus means extending grace—even to those who seem least deserving.
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Creative Catholicism - Thinking Out Loud - Episode 23 - Seen and Not Heard
In this episode, Father James Grant argues that the Catholic Church in Australia is being pressured to stay silent and avoid public influence. He urges Catholics to resist watering down their beliefs for acceptance, drawing on the example of Jesus’ rejection and Pope John Paul II’s boldness. The Church, he says, must speak the truth openly, even in the face of hostility.
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Creative Catholicism - Mary For A Fragile World - Episode 1 - What Is This Mary Thing
Mary for a Fragile World with Father James Grant opens with an exploration of Mary’s place in Catholic life and why devotion to her remains vital today. In this first episode, Father James reflects on Mary’s quiet strength, her example of humility, and her ability to guide us toward God through the ordinary and the small. Drawing on personal stories, cultural critique, and the witness of his late wife Dolores, he shows how Mary offers stability, courage, and purpose in a noisy, restless world—calling us to embrace love, suffering, and everyday acts of faith as paths to transformation.
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Creative Catholicism - Thinking Out Loud - Episode 22 - Transcendence - Making My Life Work
In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Father James Grant reflects on the Feast of the Ascension and its deeper meaning of human transcendence. He contrasts society’s pursuit of fame, recognition, and control—even through destructive means like pornography—with the Catholic vision of transcendence rooted in generosity, humility, and service. True fulfilment, he argues, is found not in being remembered or celebrated, but in the simple, selfless acts of love that lead us beyond ourselves and toward the life God has prepared for us.
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