Little by Little – Details, episodes & analysis

Are you praying for the conversion of someone you love and feeling discouraged because nothing seems to be changing? In this episode, Fr Columba speaks directly to the frustration, disappointment, and even despair that can creep in when our prayers appear unanswered. He explains why God is never ignoring our conversion prayers, why He will never force belief, and how grace really works in the hearts of those we’re praying for. This reflection invites us to let go of control, keep praying with faith and hope, and trust that God is doing far more than we can see.

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Little by Little | Episode #252

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 9pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe!

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We couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content.

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Thank you, and welcome to the team!

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Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/little-by-little/id1499383321

Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c

Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f

Do you feel discouraged or hopeless about the state of your country or the world? In this episode, Fr Columba unpacks why placing our hope in politicians or institutions always leads to disappointment—and how easily we turn people into idols by expecting from them what only God can give. Drawing on The Imitation of Christ, he shows that people are channels, not sources, and that real hope returns when we place our trust in God’s power, not human ability.

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Little by Little | Episode #251

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 9pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe!

🔴  MEMBERSHIPS

We couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content.

You can join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/community

Thank you, and welcome to the team!

🔴  WEBSITES

For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org

For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com

🔴  SOCIAL MEDIA

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrg

Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholic

Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/little-by-little/id1499383321

Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c

Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f

Why does God allow wounds — and what does He do with them? In this episode, Fr Columba explores the mystery of suffering, scars, and vulnerability through the lives of the saints and the wounds of Christ. He shares how God meets us precisely in our deepest pain — not with quick fixes, but with His healing presence. By bringing our real, wounded selves to God and others, we allow His love to shine through us. This is not weakness — it’s the place of greatest strength and transformation.

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Little by Little | Episode #242

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 9pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe!

🔴  MEMBERSHIPS

We couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content.

You can join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/community

Thank you, and welcome to the team!

🔴  WEBSITES

For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org

For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com

🔴  SOCIAL MEDIA

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrg

Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholic

Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/little-by-little/id1499383321

Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c

Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f

You could view the place where two people meet as a dividing line, or you could view it as a point of communion and connection. It's quite like that with altar rails. In this video, Fr Columba gets all passionate about why he thinks altar rails are great.

🔴  ABOUT US

Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.

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Little by Little | Episode #152

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 6pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe!

🔴  GIVING

We couldn't create this series without our supporters. If you find these episodes helpful or think they might help others, please consider joining our support team below. 

Donate to us directly: https://www.calledtomore.org/donate

Thank you.

🔴  WEBSITES

For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org

For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholic

Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholic

Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c

Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f

Substack: https://calledtomore.substack.com

While each of us is called to a specific vocation, figuring out what that is can be a challenge. Fr Columba lists three things you need to do to discern well. If you're sitting on the fence, this is your wakeup call. 

🔴  ABOUT US

Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.

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Little by Little | Episode #151

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 6pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe!

🔴  GIVING

We couldn't create this series without our supporters. If you find these episodes helpful or think they might help others, please consider joining our support team below. 

Donate to us directly: https://www.calledtomore.org/donate

Thank you.

🔴  WEBSITES

For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org

For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholic

Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholic

Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c

Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f

Substack: https://calledtomore.substack.com

Whether you're an avid pray-er, an inconsistent pray-er, or simply don't like praying (happens) — never fear, Fr Columba has been there and (even better) has advice that will help you. Building a prayer life is an adventure of a lifetime. Never stop investing.

🔴  ABOUT US

Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.

🔴  THIS SERIES

Little by Little | Episode #150

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 6pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe!

🔴  GIVING

We couldn't create this series without our supporters. If you find these episodes helpful or think they might help others, please consider joining our support team below. 

Donate to us directly: https://www.calledtomore.org/donate

Thank you.

🔴  WEBSITES

For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org

For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com

🔴  SOCIAL MEDIA

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholic

Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholic

Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c

Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f

Substack: https://calledtomore.substack.com

Do you cringe at the thought of talking about your faith with certain people, or maybe any people at all? There's a way to normalise talking about your faith and it's really simple. 

🔴  ABOUT US

Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.

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Little by Little | Episode #149

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 6pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe!

🔴  GIVING

We couldn't create this series without our supporters. If you find these episodes helpful or think they might help others, please consider joining our support team below. 

Donate to us directly: https://www.calledtomore.org/donate

Thank you.

🔴  WEBSITES

For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org

For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com

🔴  SOCIAL MEDIA

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholic

Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholic

Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c

Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f

Substack: https://calledtomore.substack.com

Merry Christmas! A time of year to open presents, stuff our faces, and much more importantly celebrate the incarnation. God becoming man. Jesus entering our midst. The leap from God to man far surpasses the (hypothetical) leap from you as a human to a worm. Think about that. And thank God.

🔴  ABOUT US

Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.

🔴  THIS SERIES

Little by Little | Episode #148

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 6pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe!

🔴  GIVING

We couldn't create this series without our supporters. If you find these episodes helpful or think they might help others, please consider joining our support team below. 

Donate to us directly: https://www.calledtomore.org/donate

Thank you.

🔴  WEBSITES

For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org

For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com

🔴  SOCIAL MEDIA

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholic

Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholic

Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c

Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f

Substack: https://calledtomore.substack.com

Being Irish is mostly great, but we also have a few funny things about us. We can be insular, guarded, and deeply jealous. It's important to be aware of the good AND the bad things about your own culture — and from a place of awareness begin to tackle and root out the ugly.

🔴  ABOUT US

Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.

🔴  THIS SERIES

Little by Little | Episode #147

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 6pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe!

🔴  GIVING

We couldn't create this series without our supporters. If you find these episodes helpful or think they might help others, please consider joining our support team below. 

Donate to us directly: https://www.calledtomore.org/donate

Thank you.

🔴  WEBSITES

For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org

For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com

🔴  SOCIAL MEDIA

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholic

Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholic

Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c

Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f

Substack: https://calledtomore.substack.com

Lots of us get baptised as babies — but did you know the grace of that day is available to you right now, in this very moment? All you have to do is engage your faith. Fr Columba shares some ideas on how to do this.

🔴  ABOUT US

Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.

🔴  THIS SERIES

Little by Little | Episode #146

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 6pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe!

🔴  GIVING

We couldn't create this series without our supporters. If you find these episodes helpful or think they might help others, please consider joining our support team below. 

Donate to us directly: https://www.calledtomore.org/donate

Thank you.

🔴  WEBSITES

For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org

For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com

🔴  SOCIAL MEDIA

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholic

Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholic

Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c

Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f

Substack: https://calledtomore.substack.com