<![CDATA[Celebrating The Full Catastrophe]]>50240d1f-ffaf-5dd5-9185-94b8352ec818Sun, 19 May 2024 17:52:47 +0000Captivate.fmG Pflantzbaumhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/4f91ea6e-416e-4435-b288-3c948b62379b/-F5jQJXOoAmL7Mif4SXHGSk_.jpegCelebrating The Full CatastropheG PflantzbaumG PflantzbaumThis is the weekly podcast of the Fellowship of The Road & The Sky (http://www.RoadAndSky.org) These “Fireside Chats” are recorded live at Breaking Wave Oasis in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Each Chat is 30 minutes or less and exists to inspire you and remind you that the Universe is a friendly placehttps://www.RoadAndSky.orgfalseepisodicnopodcastSupport the show!Striving And The Absence Of Striving: abiding in the Great PerfectionStriving And The Absence Of Striving: abiding in the Great PerfectionToday Brother G shares news from Librarian Phil and announces that he is working on a Franciscan booklet to sell at RoadAndSky.org

Today’s Fireside Chat invites us to notice when we are efforting too much, and then to remember that we do not properly belong in the Director’s Chair of Life. Life Itself has a way of coming to its own resolution in its own good time when we are content to play the part that is being presented to us

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Librarian Phil’s inspirational Roll With The Changes playalong:

https://youtu.be/VO5SS-ou4vM?si=DBxmcEhTsFjwU5hW

To contribute to Phil’s medical expenses from his recent liver transplant:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills

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https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland:

https://www.RoadAndSky.org

]]>Today Brother G shares news from Librarian Phil and announces that he is working on a Franciscan booklet to sell at RoadAndSky.org

Today’s Fireside Chat invites us to notice when we are efforting too much, and then to remember that we do not properly belong in the Director’s Chair of Life. Life Itself has a way of coming to its own resolution in its own good time when we are content to play the part that is being presented to us

==

Librarian Phil’s inspirational Roll With The Changes playalong:

https://youtu.be/VO5SS-ou4vM?si=DBxmcEhTsFjwU5hW

To contribute to Phil’s medical expenses from his recent liver transplant:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills

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Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland:

https://www.RoadAndSky.org

]]>cfb1460b-e973-47ad-a23b-9e79645f5b7fSun, 19 May 2024 12:30:00 -040025:43falsefull1101101G PflantzbaumMother’s Day Rest MeditationMother’s Day Rest MeditationOn this week’s podcast, we celebrate Mother’s Day, and Brother G leads a rest meditation

Guided Meditation begins shortly after the 3 minute mark

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Librarian Phil’s latest ukulele playalong:

https://youtu.be/zZwtkXvZA0o?si=CJ4c93wGf-lJLIiV

To contribute to Phil’s medical expenses from his recent liver transplant:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills

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Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland:

https://www.RoadAndSky.org

]]>On this week’s podcast, we celebrate Mother’s Day, and Brother G leads a rest meditation

Guided Meditation begins shortly after the 3 minute mark

==

Librarian Phil’s latest ukulele playalong:

https://youtu.be/zZwtkXvZA0o?si=CJ4c93wGf-lJLIiV

To contribute to Phil’s medical expenses from his recent liver transplant:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills

==

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland:

https://www.RoadAndSky.org

]]>bb0ab378-8e4d-4742-b04f-e691e2db98bfTue, 14 May 2024 11:00:00 -040020:53falsefull19191G PflantzbaumA Time To Resist: Nonviolent Protest And Use Of ForceA Time To Resist: Nonviolent Protest And Use Of ForceFriends,

This week:

  • We hear good news about Librarian Phil Shapiro’s successful liver transplant
  • We hear Brother G discuss appropriate use of force
  • Brother G announces that he will be visiting Lafayette Park (next to the White House) before too long. He intends to exercise his 1st Amendment rights to speak, shout and sing freely for peace in Gaza and among all the Nations and Territories of our Planet

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To contribute to Librarian Phil Shapiro’s medical fund:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills

Phil’s Tiny Free Hospy Ukelele Performance:

https://youtu.be/EPj1CZa3jto?si=fPU0sUPhxayGNbDt

Phil’s Homepage:

https://www.his.com/~pshapiro/

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Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland:

https://www.RoadAndSky.org

]]>Friends,

This week:

  • We hear good news about Librarian Phil Shapiro’s successful liver transplant
  • We hear Brother G discuss appropriate use of force
  • Brother G announces that he will be visiting Lafayette Park (next to the White House) before too long. He intends to exercise his 1st Amendment rights to speak, shout and sing freely for peace in Gaza and among all the Nations and Territories of our Planet

==

To contribute to Librarian Phil Shapiro’s medical fund:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills

Phil’s Tiny Free Hospy Ukelele Performance:

https://youtu.be/EPj1CZa3jto?si=fPU0sUPhxayGNbDt

Phil’s Homepage:

https://www.his.com/~pshapiro/

==

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland:

https://www.RoadAndSky.org

]]>080fe414-fc37-42fb-bbfd-fd7e50a6244bSun, 05 May 2024 19:15:00 -040017:50falsefull18181G PflantzbaumThe Four Heavenly AbodesThe Four Heavenly AbodesWelcome to Celebrating The Full Catastrophe!

Today Brother G talks about world events, shares about Librarian Phil (who needs a liver transplant), and discusses the Brahma Viharas (the Four Heavenly Abodes), which are attitudes that we can cultivate to bring more peace and joy into our lives and into the world

An article on the Brahma Viharas by renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh:

https://www.parallax.org/mindfulnessbell/article/dharma-talk-the-four-immeasurable-minds-2/

“Four Ways of Letting Go,” an excellent, highly practical talk by Ajahn Brahm from a number of years ago:

https://youtu.be/USC5MJVZLy8?si=m69WksRGMQcdvCfN

To contribute to Librarian Phil Shapiro’s medical fund:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland:

https://www.RoadAndSky.org

]]>Welcome to Celebrating The Full Catastrophe!

Today Brother G talks about world events, shares about Librarian Phil (who needs a liver transplant), and discusses the Brahma Viharas (the Four Heavenly Abodes), which are attitudes that we can cultivate to bring more peace and joy into our lives and into the world

An article on the Brahma Viharas by renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh:

https://www.parallax.org/mindfulnessbell/article/dharma-talk-the-four-immeasurable-minds-2/

“Four Ways of Letting Go,” an excellent, highly practical talk by Ajahn Brahm from a number of years ago:

https://youtu.be/USC5MJVZLy8?si=m69WksRGMQcdvCfN

To contribute to Librarian Phil Shapiro’s medical fund:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland:

https://www.RoadAndSky.org

]]>f1e231fc-9acb-42d8-918b-16ca23cbd989Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:45:00 -040028:07falsefull17171G PflantzbaumThe Marathon Of LifeThe Marathon Of LifeToday Brother G discusses Congress’s decision to approve more military aid to Ukraine, makes an appeal for his good friend Librarian Phil, and talks to the young people about life as a marathon.

To contribute to Librarian Phil’s medical fund:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland:

https://www.RoadAndSky.org

]]>Today Brother G discusses Congress’s decision to approve more military aid to Ukraine, makes an appeal for his good friend Librarian Phil, and talks to the young people about life as a marathon.

To contribute to Librarian Phil’s medical fund:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/phil-needs-help-with-medical-bills

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland:

https://www.RoadAndSky.org

]]>a13e6e2b-5fe1-4426-852a-e7899e3a7e82Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:30:00 -040012:39falsefull16161G PflantzbaumThe Promise Of Flight: Growing Our Wings Through Prayer & ServiceThe Promise Of Flight: Growing Our Wings Through Prayer & ServiceOn this week’s Chat, Brother Geronimo speaks briefly to the situation between Iran and Israel, then shares his experience, strength and hope about service and prayer as a reliable path to freedom & joy (which feels a lot like flying through the air)

Brother G wishes you all a Happy Spring!

🤗🙏💫

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland

]]>On this week’s Chat, Brother Geronimo speaks briefly to the situation between Iran and Israel, then shares his experience, strength and hope about service and prayer as a reliable path to freedom & joy (which feels a lot like flying through the air)

Brother G wishes you all a Happy Spring!

🤗🙏💫

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland

]]>2fc6eceb-a2d3-4f32-b808-7810c9e5c037Sun, 14 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -040025:19falsefull15151G PflantzbaumLiving Inside A Miracle: How To Follow Up A Resurrection ComebackLiving Inside A Miracle: How To Follow Up A Resurrection ComebackToday, Brother G shares about facing the challenges that we can experience after Big Wins and after celebrating miracles (like Easter.) Existential Disappointment refers to a little talked about kind of low that can follow the excitement of a major party, wedding or the birth of a child

Tune in to hear Br Geronimo take on these important, contemporary emotional wellness topics

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland

]]>Today, Brother G shares about facing the challenges that we can experience after Big Wins and after celebrating miracles (like Easter.) Existential Disappointment refers to a little talked about kind of low that can follow the excitement of a major party, wedding or the birth of a child

Tune in to hear Br Geronimo take on these important, contemporary emotional wellness topics

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland

]]>77fad843-3f9f-4742-b8a2-9e0d98e6801dSun, 07 Apr 2024 13:30:00 -040013:56falsefull14141G PflantzbaumResurrection: Making The Ultimate ComebackResurrection: Making The Ultimate ComebackFor our special Easter podcast, D.C. Diggs and Brother Maurice join Brother Geronimo to celebrate the Risen Christ as well as Ramadan Mubarak

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland

]]>For our special Easter podcast, D.C. Diggs and Brother Maurice join Brother Geronimo to celebrate the Risen Christ as well as Ramadan Mubarak

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland

]]>30b17539-11c8-4d95-b4cd-164d48b18213Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:15:00 -040010:07falsefull13131G PflantzbaumSometimes The Bear Eats YouSometimes The Bear Eats YouA brief interim report from Bruddah G: family tragedy

]]>A brief interim report from Bruddah G: family tragedy

]]>0ab2a6f8-4fbd-4089-8c5d-023d78affc4cFri, 15 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -040000:44falsefull12121G PflantzbaumBy What Authority Do I Preach?By What Authority Do I Preach?Welcome to Celebrating The Full Catastrophe!

In this first episode, Brother G shares some of his history, and specifically what qualifies him to preach the Gospel

Please remember: the Gospel itself is MUCH bigger than the Bible

As a deeply ecumenical Franciscan in the tradition of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, Brother G endeavors to share with an open heart and always be a source of strength and inspiration

When you visit Maryland, please join us for “Sundays at Breaking Wave Oasis” in Gaithersburg

Details at www.RoadAndSky.org

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland

]]>Welcome to Celebrating The Full Catastrophe!

In this first episode, Brother G shares some of his history, and specifically what qualifies him to preach the Gospel

Please remember: the Gospel itself is MUCH bigger than the Bible

As a deeply ecumenical Franciscan in the tradition of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, Brother G endeavors to share with an open heart and always be a source of strength and inspiration

When you visit Maryland, please join us for “Sundays at Breaking Wave Oasis” in Gaithersburg

Details at www.RoadAndSky.org

Celebrating The Full Catastrophe has expenses. If you are benefiting from our podcast, you can support us with a tip at:

https://celebrating-full-catastrophe.captivate.fm/support

Thank You

This podcast is a production of the Fellowship of the Road and the Sky, a deeply ecumenical Franciscan community based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland

]]>388deb5a-8374-46e8-9573-1b8280762451Sun, 10 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -040018:21falsefull11111G Pflantzbaum