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Taste & See
Taste & See is a weekly podcast of heartfelt reflections and meditations on the Sunday readings. Join Zac Wierschem from Paradisus Dei as he guides you into a deeper encounter with Jesus—alongside a global community that prays together each week. Learn more about Paradisus Dei and our life-changing programs at: paradisusdei.org
Episodes
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Awake Out of Love
Join me as we dive into Luke 12:32-48, reflecting on what it means to stay awake for Jesus’ return. I share a personal story from my days in religious life…
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Less To Carry, More To Love
Summary:In Luke 12:13-21, Jesus warns against hoarding wealth, urging us to embrace detachment for true richness in love. A Camino de Santiago story about…
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God's Abundant Gifts
In Luke 11:1-13, Jesus teaches the Our Father and urges persistent prayer, revealing God’s desire to give us more than we ask. Inspired by a story of a missed…
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Silence Before Service
Summary:Explore the tension between service and silence in Luke 10: 39-42, where Jesus reminds us that "one thing is necessary." Reflect on the dangers of…
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You Did It To Me
In this episode, we explore the Parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37, where Jesus challenges cultural and religious divides by presenting a…
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Evangelization is Love
In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the essence of evangelization as an act of love, inspired by Luke 10:1-9, where Jesus declares, “The harvest is…
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Welcome Home
In this powerful episode, we reflect on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, exploring the unshakable foundation of the Catholic Church despite human…
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Blessed, Broken, and Given
This episode explores the profound connection between the Feeding of the 5,000 and Corpus Christi Sunday, where the Church celebrates the Eucharist. Both…
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You Are a Gift
John 17:20–26 | Seventh Sunday of EasterIn this week’s episode, we reflect on Jesus’ prayer in John 17: “Father, they are your gift to me.” What does it mean…
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He Chose Her Everyday
John 13:31–35 | Fifth Sunday of EasterWhat does it mean to love like Jesus? In this Catholic podcast episode, we reflect on John 13:31–35 through a powerful…
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The Shepherd Smells Like Us
John 10:27–30 | Good Shepherd SundayWhat does it mean that Jesus is the Good Shepherd? In this episode, I share a personal story from my time in Kenya caring…
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He Never Denied Me
3rd Sunday of Easter | John 21: 1-19In today’s episode, we explore the powerful story of St. Vitalis of Gaza, a 7th-century hermit who risked everything to…
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When Doubt Becomes Devotion
Gospel: John 20:19–31Theme: Divine Mercy | Trust | Doubt | RedemptionThis episode dives into the powerful grace of Divine Mercy Sunday and the surprising faith…
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Held by Christ
📖 John 13:1–15 | Mass of the Lord’s SupperBefore the Cross, Jesus kneels.In this Holy Thursday reflection, we enter the Upper Room and watch the Son of God…
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Inner Wisdom: Visions and Vocations
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (Luke 19:28–40)This Palm Sunday, Jesus shows us the power of humility—riding into Jerusalem not on a war horse, but on a…
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Inner Wisdom: No Freedom, No Discernment
5th Sunday of Lent | John 8:1-11True discernment requires holy indifference—the freedom to choose what is most aligned with God’s will. Without this interior…
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Inner Wisdom: Created for Love
4th Sunday of Lent | Luke 15:1-3, 11-32The Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of Jesus’ most moving stories—one that speaks directly to our identity, purpose…
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Inner Wisdom: Discern to Decide
Are you stuck in endless discernment, afraid to make a decision? This episode of Taste and See explores Jesus’ call to bear fruit through decisive action. We…
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Inner Wisdom: The Lover's Voice
How do you recognize God’s voice? How can you be sure it’s Him? In this episode, we reflect on the Transfiguration and explore the signs of God speaking in…
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Inner Wisdom: The Battle for Your Heart
In this episode, we launch our Lenten series: "Inner Wisdom"—a seven-week journey exploring the principles of discernment for a happy and holy life. This week…
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You are Abundant, not Accidental
In this episode of Taste and See, we reflect on Jesus’ words in Luke 6:39-45 and the truth that we are created out of the abundance of God's love. Too often…
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Loving as God Loves
📖 Gospel: Luke 6:27-38Why does Jesus tell us to “love our enemies, lend expecting nothing back, and offer the other cheek?” At first, these words may seem…
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With You in the Weeping
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 6:17, 20-26 | The BeatitudesIn this episode ofTaste and See, we dive into Luke’s Beatitudes, focusing on Jesus’…
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Dare to Surrender Deeply
In this episode, we reflect on Luke 5:1-11, exploring the profound truth that God meets us at our lowest points. Drawing from real-life stories and the dynamic…
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Purified for Deeper Love
In this episode, we reflect on Luke 2:22-32 and the Presentation of the Lord, diving deep into the heart of Mary and Joseph's journey of faith and obedience…
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He Offers Himself to You
In this episode, we reflect on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time and dive into Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21. Together, we explore:Who is Jesus?Discover Jesus’ identity…
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Stranger to Myself
In this episode of Taste and See, we explore the Gospel for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (John 2:1-11), reflecting on the miracle at the Wedding at Cana…
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Beloved Beyond Brokenness
In this episode of Taste and See, we reflect on the Baptism of the Lord (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22) and how it reveals our identity as God’s beloved children…
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The Gift and Dignity of Women
In this Fourth Sunday of Advent reflection on Luke 1:39-45, we journey with Mary to the hill country of Judah as she visits Elizabeth. Through this encounter…
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Find True Joy in Repentance
In this special Gaudete Sunday episode, we dive into the profound connection between repentance and joy. Drawing from Luke 3:10–18, we reflect on how true…
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Your Body is Worth Dying For
In this episode of Taste and See, we reflect on the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent (Luke 3:1-6) and explore how John the Baptist prepares the way for…
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Embrace Advent: Watch and Pray with Him
In this episode of Taste and See, we dive into the Gospel reading for the First Sunday of Advent (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36) and reflect on how Advent is more than…
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Living for the King
In this episode of Taste and See, we reflect on the conclusion of the liturgical year and the celebration of Christ as King of the Universe. Through the lens…
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Longing For the Beloved
In this episode of Taste and See, we reflect on the gospel for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, where Jesus describes the end times and His glorious return…
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Two Coins and a Mother's Love
In this week's episode of Taste and See, we explore the Gospel passage of the widow’s offering in Mark 12:41-44, focusing on the profound act of giving…
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The Hands That Give
In this episode of Taste and See, we explore Jesus’ challenge in Matthew 23:1-12, calling us to live with humility, servant-heartedness, and freedom from…
Taste & SeeThe Blessing of Blindness
In today’s episode, we dive into the Gospel story of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, and reflect on what his encounter with Jesus reveals about our hearts and…
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Bring Your Desires to God
Episode Summary:In this episode of Taste and See, we reflect on Mark 10:35-45, where James and John approach Jesus with bold, unfiltered requests. Together, we…
Taste & SeeEmbracing True Treasure: Love Sells Everything
Episode Summary:In this episode, we explore the profound message of Mark 10:17-30, where Jesus invites us to surrender our possessions and distractions to…
Taste & SeeLove is Possible
In this episode, we explore Jesus' profound teachings on marriage from Mark 10:2-12 and how they reveal a deeper understanding of the mystery of the Trinity…
Taste & SeeLove and Sin: More Than Just Breaking Rules
In this episode, we dive deep into understanding sin, not merely as the breaking of a rule but as a failure to love. Drawing from the Greek word…
Taste & SeeChildlike Greatness
In this episode of Taste and See, Zac dives deep into Mark 9:30-37, where Jesus redefines greatness through the example of a child. Zac explores the themes of…
Taste & SeeThe Joy of the Cross
In this episode, Zac reflects on Mark 8:27-35, where Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. But what does that…
Taste & SeeBeggars Leading Other Beggars
Episode Summary: In this episode of Taste and See, Zac reflects on the Gospel passage from Mark 7:31-37, where Jesus heals a deaf and mute man. He explores the…
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Why Do You Follow?
In this episode of Taste and See, we dive deep into John 6:60-69, where many disciples turn away from Jesus after struggling to accept His challenging…