Brother from Another Father - Hosted by Fr Isaac El Fernandes, SJ

Epizode

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  Ep 100 - The Grace of Encounter 16.08.2026 10min

  Send us Fan Mail In Episode 100 of Brother from Another Father, Father Isaac Fernandes reflects on the encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman — a Gospel passage that invites us to take seriously both Jesus' humanity and the prejudices shaped by our upbringing and culture. The Canaanite woman's persistence challenges Jesus' assumptions about who is worthy of God's mercy, and her encounter with him becomes a moment of transformation. From this story, Father Isaac explores how prejudice...
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  Ep 99 - Walking on Water 08.08.2026 9min

  Send us Fan Mail In Episode 99 of Brother from Another Father, Father Isaac Fernandes reflects on the storms we encounter in life and the challenge of recognising God's presence in the midst of them. Drawing on Elijah's encounter with God in the still, small voice and Peter's attempt to walk on water, he explores why God is not the cause of the chaos in our lives, even though God remains present within it. Peter's journey becomes an invitation to face our fears, step outside our comfort zones...
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  Ep 98 - The Treasure Worth Everything 25.07.2026 9min

  Send us Fan Mail Why do so many people spend their lives chasing happiness, only to find themselves unfulfilled? Reflecting on Jesus' parable of the hidden treasure, this episode explores the difference between pursuing happiness and discovering the treasure God has prepared for each of us. Drawing on the wisdom of King Solomon, the insights of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and Jesus' teaching, Fr. Isaac shows that joy is not life's ultimate goal—it is the fruit of finding and embracing God's uniqu...
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  Ep 97 - The Hope Hidden in the Weeds 19.07.2026 10min

  Send us Fan Mail Why does God allow good and evil to exist side by side? Reflecting on Jesus' Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds, Fr. explores the surprising patience of God and the temptation to judge too quickly. This episode shows how God's grace works slowly, both in our hearts and in the world around us, and why Jesus ends this teaching with a message of profound hope: even the smallest acts of goodness can quietly transform an entire society.
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  Ep 96 – The Seed That Waits 12.07.2026 7min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Brother from Another Father, Fr. reflects on the Parable of the Sower and explores why God's Word rarely transforms us overnight. Like a seed, it requires time, patience, and attentive hearts to bear fruit. In an age of endless scrolling, instant entertainment, and shrinking attention spans, this episode invites listeners to rediscover the forgotten art of lingering with Scripture, trusting that the slow work of God always produces a rich harvest.
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  Ep 95 - “The School of Trust” 05.07.2026 11min

  Send us Fan Mail In Episode 95 of Brother from Another Father, titled “The School of Trust,” the reflection explores Jesus’ response to rejection, frustration, and apparent failure in His ministry. Drawing on the idea of “early adopters,” the episode examines how the Kingdom of God was first embraced not by the powerful or influential, but by the poor, the marginalized, and the overlooked. Rather than despairing at this, Jesus rejoices in the mysterious wisdom of God. The episode reflects on ...
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  Ep 94 - The Cross That Carries You 27.06.2026 9min

  Send us Fan Mail Episode 94 explores the mystery of suffering and the meaning behind Jesus’ call to “take up your cross.” Reflecting on surrender, identity, and the struggle between the false self and the true self hidden in Christ, this episode examines how suffering can become a path toward freedom, humility, and deeper trust in God. Through stories, scripture, and spiritual reflection, it considers how the crosses we carry may ultimately become the bridge toward discovering who we truly are.
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  Ep 93 - The Courage to Let Go 21.06.2026 10min

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when life forces us to redraw the map we once imagined for ourselves? In Episode 93 of Brother from Another Father, we reflect on suffering, disappointment, loss, and the difficult grace of surrender. Jesus reminds us that faith is not the certainty that life will unfold according to our plans, but the courage to trust that God is still leading us — even through uncertainty, grief, and letting go. “The Courage to Let Go” is an invitation to release fear, loosen o...
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  Ep 92 - You Are What You Eat 07.06.2026 9min

  Send us Fan Mail You are what you eat. On the Feast of Corpus Christi, I explore what this familiar saying means for our spiritual lives. While junk food affects our bodies, the content we consume, the thoughts we dwell on, and the habits we cultivate also shape our souls. Jesus presents himself as the Bread of Life, offering nourishment that goes far beyond physical hunger. In this episode, I reflect on the Eucharist, the power of God's Word, and why spiritual growth requires more th...
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  Ep 91 - The Divine Dance 31.05.2026 8min

  Send us Fan Mail In this Trinity Sunday reflection, Fr Isaac explores the mystery of God as an eternal communion of love. Using the image of a "divine dance," he examines how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have invited humanity into their life through creation, the Incarnation, and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Along the way, he asks a surprising question about aliens, salvation, and what the Trinity reveals about God's commitment to humanity. A thought-provoking episode about love, relation...
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  Ep 90 - Beyond Bare Minimum Catholicism 24.05.2026 9min

  Send us Fan Mail On this Pentecost Sunday, we reflect on the gift of the Holy Spirit and what it truly means to live as mature Christians. Too often, faith can become reduced to simply following rules and doing the bare minimum. But the Holy Spirit invites us beyond obligation and into the freedom of love — a freedom where we no longer ask, “What do I have to do?” but rather, “How can I grow closer to God?” This episode explores the difference between living by external laws and living by the...
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  Ep 89 - After the Applause 17.05.2026 5min

  Send us Fan Mail On this Ascension Sunday, we reflect on leadership, humility, and knowing when to let go. Inspired by a striking new Banksy artwork, this episode explores the danger of leaders who become so consumed by their own agendas that they lose sight of where they are leading others. In contrast, Jesus shows us a different kind of leadership — one rooted in trust, humility, and the courage to pass the mission on to others. Even as he ascends to the Father, Christ entrusts his disciple...
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  Ep 88 - Listening to the Morse Code of God 09.05.2026 7min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we reflect on Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit as our Advocate — the quiet but powerful presence of God guiding, strengthening, and defending us in the midst of fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty. Drawing from Harry Potter, St. Ignatius of Loyola, and a remarkable story about Morse code, this reflection explores how easily we can miss the subtle promptings of the Holy Spirit when our lives become too noisy and distracted. The Spirit is always speaking. The qu...
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  Ep 87 - Beyond the Final Horizon 03.05.2026 11min

  Send us Fan Mail Hope isn’t the belief that everything will turn out well — it’s the conviction that life still has meaning, no matter how things unfold. In Episode 87 of Brother from Another Father, this reflection draws on the wisdom of Václav Havel and Viktor Frankl to explore the human search for purpose, especially in moments of suffering. Through the lens of the Gospel, Jesus is revealed as the Good Shepherd who leads us not around suffering, but through it — even through death itself. ...
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  Ep 86 - A World Without Leaders 26.04.2026 9min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Brother from Another Father, the focus turns to a deeper question at the heart of modern life: have we lost the ability to follow? Drawing from the Gospel of the Good Shepherd, this reflection challenges the idea that true freedom comes from complete independence. While today’s culture emphasizes self-direction and personal truth, this episode explores how that mindset can leave us without guidance, without heroes, and ultimately without direction. Inspired...
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  Ep 85 - When the Pieces Don’t Fit 19.04.2026 9min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Fr. Isaac reflects on the journey to Emmaus — a story of confusion, disappointment, and ultimately, recognition. When life feels like a collection of scattered and broken pieces, it can be difficult to see how everything fits together. The disciples themselves struggle to make sense of what has happened to Jesus, holding fragments of a story that no longer seem to align. Drawing on the insights of Louis-Marie Chauvet, this homily explores how the Eucharist ac...
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  Ep 84 - Faithful to the End 04.04.2026 10min

  Send us Fan Mail In this Easter Sunday reflection, Fr. Isaac focuses on a powerful and often overlooked detail in the Resurrection story: the first witnesses were women. In a time when women were not even considered reliable witnesses, the Gospels boldly present them as the first to encounter the risen Christ. Their quiet, faithful presence — when others had fled — becomes the very reason they are entrusted with the greatest news in history. This homily explores how God consistently works thr...
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  Ep 83 - Who Are We Crucifying Today? 29.03.2026 13min

  Send us Fan Mail In this Palm Sunday reflection, Fr. Isaac explores the Passion of Christ through the lens of the Scapegoating mechanism, a concept developed by René Girard. By drawing parallels between the Gospel and real events in today’s world, this homily reveals a deeply human pattern: when faced with frustration, fear, or failure, we often look for someone to blame — usually someone vulnerable. The Passion story exposes this tendency in its rawest form. Jesus, though innocent, becomes t...
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  Ep 82 - When God blue ticks us 22.03.2026 11min

  Send us Fan Mail In this homily, Fr. Isaac reflects on the raising of Lazarus from the Gospel of John, exploring one of the most difficult experiences in the spiritual life: when God seems silent. Martha and Mary send word to Jesus in desperation, asking Him to come and heal their brother. But instead of responding immediately, Jesus delays — leaving them in confusion, grief, and unanswered questions. Why would God wait? Why doesn’t He act when we need Him most? This reflection explores how G...
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  Ep 81 - Hold On to the Light 15.03.2026 12min

  Send us Fan Mail In this homily, Fr. Isaac reflects on the Gospel story of the man born blind from the Gospel of John, a powerful reminder of how faith grows through both light and darkness. After being healed by Jesus, the man faces confusion, arguments, and pressure from religious authorities to deny what he has experienced. Yet he refuses to let go of one simple truth: he has encountered the goodness of God. Drawing on a story shared by Fr. George Smiga, this reflection explores how person...