Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle

About Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle

Start your day with five minutes of faith, reflection, and quiet strength. Hosted by a Knight of Columbus, this podcast offers brief spiritual reflections rooted in Catholic tradition. Each episode will dive into biblical scripture from both the Old and New Testaments, referencing the Catechism of the Catholic Church to deepen your understanding. With tangible examples of how to put the teachings into practice, we’ll help you ground your soul, lift your heart, and carry Christ into whatever the day brings.

Publisher

Carlo Acutis Podcast Network

Category

health & fitness · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Aug 2025

Latest episode

2 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

50 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Nov 2026

   Gospel of John 7:37-44

   Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle The holy water font. The Sign of the Cross. The prayers before bed. These familiar practices can become routine...but each offers a chance to remember God’s grace. On Spiritual Arms, Joshua Correa explores how Baptism frees us from sin and calls us to walk in newness of life. Don’t just go through the motions. Remember the gift you’ve been given! Revised Standard Version (RSV) translation New Testament: • John 7:37-44 • Romans 6:3-6 Old Testament: • Jeremiah 17:13 • Ezekiel 36:25-27 Catechism of the Catholic Church: • Paragraph 1999 • Paragraph 1287 Takeaways: • Baptism gives us new life in Christ. Through Baptism, we are united with Jesus in His death and Resurrection, freed from sin, and called to live a new life with God. • Remember your Baptism daily. When making the Sign of the Cross or using holy water, reflect on the gift of being cleansed from sin and welcomed into God’s family. • Make it a family tradition. If you have children, consider blessing them with holy water before bed as a simple way to remind your family of the grace and promises of Baptism. Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com #CAPN #Podcast #SpiritualArms #SpiritualWarfare #ScriptureReflection #CarloAcutis #DioceseOfAmarillo #GospelOfJohn #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #KofC #KofC1450 #KnightsOfColumbus #TexasKnights #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.

2. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Gospel of John 6:26-69

   Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle 🍞 Manna sustained the Israelites in the desert. Jesus offers us something infinitely greater: Himself. Jesus Christ tells us, “I am the Bread of Life,” 🥖 and He means far more than a figure of speech. In this slightly longer-than-usual episode of Spiritual Arms: 5 Minutes for the Battle, Harrison Parsons explores the biblical roots of the Eucharist and why Holy Communion is at the heart of our union with Christ. It's a few extra minutes of listening, but a lifetime's worth of spiritual nourishment. Are you ready to receive the Bread of Life? The next time you approach Holy Communion, remember: you're not receiving just a gift. You're receiving the Giver Himself. 🙏 New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) translation New Testament: • John 6:26-69 Old Testament: • Exodus 16:2-6 • Genesis 9:4-6 • Leviticus 17:10-14 • Deuteronomy 12:23-27 Catechism of the Catholic Church: • Paragraph 1391 Takeaways: • Jesus reveals Himself as the Bread of Life, fulfilling God’s promise to provide the true Bread from Heaven through His Body and Blood in the Eucharist. • The Jews were shocked by Jesus’ teaching because God’s law forbade drinking blood. Yet Jesus repeatedly emphasizes that His Body is true food and His Blood is true drink, inviting us to believe in His Real Presence in the Eucharist. • Reflect on Jesus’ words in John 6: Do you truly believe that Christ is present in the Blessed Sacrament at every Mass? Remember that through Holy Communion, we are united with Him, and He abides in us. • Make time to visit Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. In the midst of life’s busyness, spend time in His presence through silent prayer and thank Him for the gift of eternal life. Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com #CAPN #Podcast #SpiritualArms #SpiritualWarfare #ScriptureReflection #CarloAcutis #DioceseOfAmarillo #GospelOfJohn #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #KofC #KofC1450 #KnightsOfColumbus #TexasKnights #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.

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   19 Oct 2026

   Gospel of John 5:2-9 & 14

   Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle Illness, pain, and suffering can leave us feeling powerless...but they can also turn our hearts back toward God. Through the healing of the man who suffered for 38 years, Harrison Parsons (in his Spiritual Arms debut) explores how Jesus brings hope to the suffering and mercy to the sinner. Whatever burden you’re carrying, Christ is calling you to trust Him, receive His grace, and walk in new life. New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) translation New Testament: • John 5:2-9 • John 5:14 Old Testament: • Isaiah 25:1-6 • Isaiah 42:6-7 • Isaiah 42:16 Catechism of the Catholic Church: • Paragraph 1500-1501 • Paragraph 1440 • Paragraph 1443 Takeaways: • Jesus fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy by healing the sick and restoring the suffering. After healing the man who had been ill for 38 years, Jesus warned him to turn away from sin and remain faithful. • God wants to heal us — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whatever suffering we face, we can turn to Jesus and trust in His love. • Don’t let sin keep you from God’s mercy. Through His Cross and Resurrection, Jesus offers forgiveness and freedom. If it’s been a while since your last Confession, return to Him and experience the healing power of His love. Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com #CAPN #Podcast #SpiritualArms #SpiritualWarfare #ScriptureReflection #CarloAcutis #DioceseOfAmarillo #GospelOfJohn #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #KofC #KofC1450 #KnightsOfColumbus #TexasKnights #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.

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