Progress
The Way Back
A prayer collection from the Diocese of Gary.
24 sessions
1IntroductionFr. Declan welcomes you to the “The Way Back” from the Diocese of Gary.
Fr. Declan McNicholas2 min
2Surrender SaturdaySurrender Saturday invites us to stop striving and start trusting. Each week, we pray the Litany of Surrender, letting go of fear, control, and anxiety as we place our lives in God’s hands. Inspired by the words of Servant of God Don Dolindo Ruotolo, we echo the prayer: “Jesus, I surrender myself to You. Take care of everything.”
Norma Torres5 min
3Sunday HomilySunday Homilies with Fr. Declan McNicholas offer a weekly anchor for the journey. Rooted in Scripture and filled with practical wisdom, these homilies invite us to return to the heart of the Father. Each homily challenges and encourages us to surrender, trust, and take the next step forward in faith, knowing we are never walking alone on the way back.
Fr. Declan McNicholas12 min
4Monday with PadreMondays with Padre help us start the week grounded in faith and renewed in purpose. With warmth, humor, and pastoral insight, local priests share their vocational story, encouraging us to surrender our plans and open our hearts to God’s grace. It’s a gentle reminder each Monday: the way back begins with trust, one small “yes” at a time.
Fr. Roque Meraz10 min
5Echos of the CatechismEchoes of the Catechism brings us back to the foundational truths of our faith, reflecting on teachings from the Church. Each session draws from St. John Vianney’s Little Catechism, offering insights into our purpose, salvation, and the call to know, love, and serve God. These reflections invite us to embrace a life lived for God, leading us toward eternal joy and fulfillment in His presence.
Sean Martin6 min
6Witness WednesdayWitness Wednesday brings you real stories from ordinary Catholics who have experienced the extraordinary love of God. Through honest conversations, we hear how everyday people, just like you, have found their way back to faith, healing, and a sense of purpose. These testimonies remind us that God is always at work, often in quiet and unexpected ways, and that our own story might be the very invitation someone else needs to begin their journey home.
Alison Powell10 min
7Echos of the CatechismEchoes of the Catechism brings us back to the foundational truths of our faith, reflecting on teachings from the Church. Each session draws from St. John Vianney’s Little Catechism, offering insights into our purpose, salvation, and the call to know, love, and serve God. These reflections invite us to embrace a life lived for God, leading us toward eternal joy and fulfillment in His presence.
Lisa Curley9 min
8Friday with BishopFridays with Bishop is a weekly invitation from Bishop Robert McClory to return to the heart of discipleship. With clarity, warmth, and pastoral wisdom, each reflection explores what it means to encounter Jesus, surrender daily, and live as a missionary disciple. Through prayer, Scripture, and real-life encouragement, Bishop guides us to place Christ at the center of our lives and live a faith that radiates joy, healing, and purpose. Wherever you are on your journey, these Fridays are a call to come home to Jesus and go out renewed.
Bishop Robert McClory10 min
9Surrender SaturdaySurrender Saturday invites us to stop striving and start trusting. Each week, we pray the Litany of Surrender, letting go of fear, control, and anxiety as we place our lives in God’s hands. Inspired by the words of Servant of God Don Dolindo Ruotolo, we echo the prayer: “Jesus, I surrender myself to You. Take care of everything.”
Cara Benjamin3 min
10Sunday HomilySunday Homilies with Fr. Declan McNicholas offer a weekly anchor for the journey. Rooted in Scripture and filled with practical wisdom, these homilies invite us to return to the heart of the Father. Each homily challenges and encourages us to surrender, trust, and take the next step forward in faith, knowing we are never walking alone on the way back.
Fr. Declan McNicholas11 min
11Monday with PadreMondays with Padre help us start the week grounded in faith and renewed in purpose. With warmth, humor, and pastoral insight, local priests share their vocational story, encouraging us to surrender our plans and open our hearts to God’s grace. It’s a gentle reminder each Monday: the way back begins with trust, one small “yes” at a time.
Fr. Chris Stanish9 min
12Echos of the CatechismEchoes of the Catechism brings us back to the foundational truths of our faith, reflecting on teachings from the Church. Each session draws from St. John Vianney’s Little Catechism, offering insights into our purpose, salvation, and the call to know, love, and serve God. These reflections invite us to embrace a life lived for God, leading us toward eternal joy and fulfillment in His presence.
Vicky Hathaway7 min
13Witness WednesdayWitness Wednesday brings you real stories from ordinary Catholics who have experienced the extraordinary love of God. Through honest conversations, we hear how everyday people, just like you, have found their way back to faith, healing, and a sense of purpose. These testimonies remind us that God is always at work, often in quiet and unexpected ways, and that our own story might be the very invitation someone else needs to begin their journey home.
Bobby Fredericksen7 min
14Echos of the CatechismEchoes of the Catechism brings us back to the foundational truths of our faith, reflecting on teachings from the Church. Each session draws from St. John Vianney’s Little Catechism, offering insights into our purpose, salvation, and the call to know, love, and serve God. These reflections invite us to embrace a life lived for God, leading us toward eternal joy and fulfillment in His presence.
Claudia Sadowski7 min
15Friday with BishopFridays with Bishop is a weekly invitation from Bishop Robert McClory to return to the heart of discipleship. With clarity, warmth, and pastoral wisdom, each reflection explores what it means to encounter Jesus, surrender daily, and live as a missionary disciple. Through prayer, Scripture, and real-life encouragement, Bishop guides us to place Christ at the center of our lives and live a faith that radiates joy, healing, and purpose. Wherever you are on your journey, these Fridays are a call to come home to Jesus and go out renewed.
Bishop Robert McClory9 min
16Surrender SaturdaySurrender Saturday invites us to stop striving and start trusting. Each week, we pray the Litany of Surrender, letting go of fear, control, and anxiety as we place our lives in God’s hands. Inspired by the words of Servant of God Don Dolindo Ruotolo, we echo the prayer: “Jesus, I surrender myself to You. Take care of everything.”
Lucia Bim-Merle3 min
17Sunday HomilySunday Homilies with Fr. Declan McNicholas offer a weekly anchor for the journey. Rooted in Scripture and filled with practical wisdom, these homilies invite us to return to the heart of the Father. Each homily challenges and encourages us to surrender, trust, and take the next step forward in faith, knowing we are never walking alone on the way back.
Fr. Declan McNicholas8 min
18Monday with PadreMondays with Padre help us start the week grounded in faith and renewed in purpose. With warmth, humor, and pastoral insight, local priests share their vocational story, encouraging us to surrender our plans and open our hearts to God’s grace. It’s a gentle reminder each Monday: the way back begins with trust, one small “yes” at a time.
Fr. Steven Caraher10 min
19Echos of the CatechismEchoes of the Catechism brings us back to the foundational truths of our faith, reflecting on teachings from the Church. Each session draws from St. John Vianney’s Little Catechism, offering insights into our purpose, salvation, and the call to know, love, and serve God. These reflections invite us to embrace a life lived for God, leading us toward eternal joy and fulfillment in His presence.
Roseanne Kouris7 min
20Witness WednesdayWitness Wednesday brings you real stories from ordinary Catholics who have experienced the extraordinary love of God. Through honest conversations, we hear how everyday people, just like you, have found their way back to faith, healing, and a sense of purpose. These testimonies remind us that God is always at work, often in quiet and unexpected ways, and that our own story might be the very invitation someone else needs to begin their journey home.
Sam Maule10 min
21Echos of the CatechismEchoes of the Catechism brings us back to the foundational truths of our faith, reflecting on teachings from the Church. Each session draws from St. John Vianney’s Little Catechism, offering insights into our purpose, salvation, and the call to know, love, and serve God. These reflections invite us to embrace a life lived for God, leading us toward eternal joy and fulfillment in His presence.
David Herr7 min
22Friday with BishopFridays with Bishop is a weekly invitation from Bishop Robert McClory to return to the heart of discipleship. With clarity, warmth, and pastoral wisdom, each reflection explores what it means to encounter Jesus, surrender daily, and live as a missionary disciple. Through prayer, Scripture, and real-life encouragement, Bishop guides us to place Christ at the center of our lives and live a faith that radiates joy, healing, and purpose. Wherever you are on your journey, these Fridays are a call to come home to Jesus and go out renewed.
Bishop Robert McClory11 min
23Surrender SaturdaySurrender Saturday invites us to stop striving and start trusting. Each week, we pray the Litany of Surrender, letting go of fear, control, and anxiety as we place our lives in God’s hands. Inspired by the words of Servant of God Don Dolindo Ruotolo, we echo the prayer: “Jesus, I surrender myself to You. Take care of everything.”
Sr. Jamie4 min
24Sunday HomilySunday Homilies with Fr. Declan McNicholas offer a weekly anchor for the journey. Rooted in Scripture and filled with practical wisdom, these homilies invite us to return to the heart of the Father. Each homily challenges and encourages us to surrender, trust, and take the next step forward in faith, knowing we are never walking alone on the way back.
Fr. Declan McNicholas10 min