Not So Secular

Mon Reyes

This podcast is all about exploring the sacred in the seemingly secular from the lens of a Catholic Filipino lay missionary. Hosted by Mon Reyes. read less

#51 – Joy And Lament
Aug 4 2022
#51 – Joy And Lament
Because of who Jesus is and what he has done, we can be assured that we have good reason to rejoice regardless of our circumstances. However, we do acknowledge that not every circumstance is pleasant. Pain and suffering are real. So how do we deal with that? How do we embody joy during times when we have to lament? This episode is a reflection on those questions.   Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 – a time for everythingPhilippians 4:4 – rejoicePhilippians 4:13 – "I can do all things..."Psalm 66 – Psalm of praiseLuke 2 – Jesus' NativityJobHabakkukLamentationsPsalm 13 – questioning GodJohn 11 – raising of LazarusMatthew 26:36-46 – Garden of GethsemanePsalm 22 – "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"BibleProject video on joy: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/chara-joy/ Evangelii Gaudium ("The Joy Of The Gospel") by Pope Francis: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html    #8 – If God Is Good, Then Why Do Bad Things Happen? (https://open.spotify.com/episode/241MtDJNpy2qzsgHxvuY4J)#27 – The Layered Person And The Fear Of Being Vulnerable (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Z9DfFBp1HbahDmM3kxQgA)   Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi / Paypal - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular
#46 – Is It A Sin To Be Privileged?
Jun 2 2022
#46 – Is It A Sin To Be Privileged?
Have you ever been called privileged? Would you want to? It seems like more and more nowadays, people have been using the term "privileged" with a negative connotation. But is privilege itself a bad thing? Going further, is it a sin? In this episode, Mon addresses this question. In relation to this, he also shares his thoughts on the 2019 movie, Parasite. SPOILER ALERT. And yes, "that" meme is referenced (the one about the rain).   Parasite on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6751668/  This movie is currently available to watch on Netflix.CinemaBravo Parasite meme: https://www.facebook.com/cinemabravo/posts/1050911125311726  FilmFreeway: https://www.facebook.com/FilmFreeway/photos/a.215557365302478/1383002805224589 Catechism of the Catholic Church 1849-1850 (on sin): http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s1c1a8.htm#1849 BibleProject video on Sin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNOZ7ocLD74 Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response To The Cult Of Progressive Ideology, a book by Noelle Mering: https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Not-Woke-Christian-Progressive-ebook/dp/B094WYFNZR Noelle Mering's interview with Scott Hahn (Spotify link): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7N17sApWW0Um0bGXPcfnOG    Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi / Paypal - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular
#45 – Listener Questions On Prayer Time, Politics, And Love Languages
May 26 2022
#45 – Listener Questions On Prayer Time, Politics, And Love Languages
In this episode, Mon responds to your questions!   Question 1, from Jona (01:01): Hi, kuya Mon! How do you do your devotions daily? Buy Companion, Didache, and Sabbath from Feast Books: https://feastbooks.ph/?ref=rizmonreyesThe Bible In A Year With Fr. Mike Schmitz, Featuring Jeff Cavins: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration, https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/bibleinayear/ BibleProject Old Testament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALsluAKBZ-c&list=PLH0Szn1yYNeeVFodkI9J_WEATHQCwRZ0u  New Testament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0BrP8bqj0c&list=PLH0Szn1yYNecanpQqdixWAm3zHdhY2kPR  Question 2, from Yani (11:25): How do you go back to your spiritual community if nagkasakitan na during the election? Question 3, from Jpaul (15:53): Can you relate a biblical story to the Philippines political situation now? Discussion on Jesus and the temple tax: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wf2jheLkgKe6y25AxjL2U Discussion on Barabbas: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3knPTVZ9RyvO0pYpzA5f7E Previous episode with Jpaul: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UsHrvzWA7nT1tLMoW63wP Holy Sheep Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/61RnJNLa5xPpeRxPbcTTvz All these are Spotify links but they are also available in other podcast platforms. Question 4, from Chloe (19:49): How do you cope when you different love languages? Love Languages website: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/    Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi / Paypal - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular