If you’ve ever felt that soul-crushing loneliness or wondered how faith can combat the modern isolation crisis, this insight from Timmerie is for you. 🙌

 

Get the full hour here!

 

📊 Loneliness: A Rising Epidemic

 

Gallup says 1 in 5 adults feels lonely, and it’s getting worse every quarter. 😔 Those who don’t feel lonely often have something in common: faith, fulfilling work, and a strong sense of community. Gallup suggests volunteering, exercising, and fostering relationships, but Timmerie? She dives straight into the faith factor.

 

🤝 Why Relationships Are Literally in Our DNA

 

Timmerie reminds us that God created humans for relationship, not isolation. Like, think about it:

 

We start life literally attached to another human being (thank you, moms!). 🤱

 

Babies need physical touch to thrive: it’s not "needy"; it’s God-designed.

 

Even in Genesis, God looked at Adam and said, “It’s not good for man to be alone.” 

 

🌟 The Incarnation: God’s Solution to Loneliness

 

Christ’s coming is the ultimate "I see you." God didn’t just send a postcard; He became man. Why? To touch, see, and be with us face-to-face.


💡 Mind-blowing thought: Jesus shows up today just as real, in the Eucharist. We taste, see, and touch Him in Holy Communion. That's divine intimacy. 🙏

 

💔 The Pain of Loneliness

 

Timmerie gets real: Loneliness isn’t just about being physically alone. You can be surrounded by people and still feel empty.

 

Example? Her 3-year-old’s heartbreak when her cousin said, "You’re not my best friend anymore." (We all feel that sting, even if we’re older and more “mature.” 😏)

 

Sometimes, loneliness is a void meant for God. Remember what St. Augustine said? “Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”

 

What Can YOU Do?

 

Timmerie gives practical, faith-filled advice for escaping the loneliness trap:

 

Run to the Eucharist. 🕊️ It’s the ultimate antidote to being alone. Jesus is literally waiting for you.

 

Get involved in the world. Volunteer, attend events, shop in person, join a ministry. People can’t know you exist if you’re hiding at home! 🏡🚪

 

Be the friend you wish you had. Relationships aren’t about perfection. People are messy, and that includes you. 🙃

 

 

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If you&rsquo;ve ever felt that soul-crushing loneliness or wondered how faith can combat the modern isolation crisis, this insight from Timmerie is for you. 🙌
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Get the full hour <a href="https://relevantradio.com/2024/12/christ-combats-loneliness-and-violence/">here</a>!
&nbsp;
📊 Loneliness: A Rising Epidemic
&nbsp;
Gallup says 1 in 5 adults feels lonely, and it&rsquo;s getting worse every quarter. 😔 Those who&nbsp;don&rsquo;t feel lonely often have something in common: faith, fulfilling work, and a strong sense of community. Gallup suggests volunteering, exercising, and fostering relationships, but Timmerie? She dives straight into the faith factor.
&nbsp;
🤝 Why Relationships Are Literally in Our DNA
&nbsp;
Timmerie reminds us that God created humans for relationship, not isolation. Like, think about it:
&nbsp;
We start life literally attached to another human being (thank you, moms!). 🤱
&nbsp;
Babies need physical touch to thrive: it&rsquo;s not "needy"; it&rsquo;s&nbsp;God-designed.
&nbsp;
Even in Genesis, God looked at Adam and said, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not good for man to be alone.&rdquo;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
🌟 The Incarnation: God&rsquo;s Solution to Loneliness
&nbsp;
Christ&rsquo;s coming is the ultimate "I see you." God didn&rsquo;t just send a postcard; He became man. Why? To touch, see, and be with us face-to-face.
 💡 Mind-blowing thought: Jesus shows up today just as real, in the&nbsp;Eucharist. We taste, see, and touch Him in Holy Communion. That's divine intimacy. 🙏
&nbsp;
💔 The Pain of Loneliness
&nbsp;
Timmerie gets real: Loneliness isn&rsquo;t just about being physically alone. You can be surrounded by people and still feel empty.
&nbsp;
Example? Her 3-year-old&rsquo;s heartbreak when her cousin said, "You&rsquo;re not my best friend anymore." (We all feel that sting, even if we&rsquo;re older and more &ldquo;mature.&rdquo; 😏)
&nbsp;
Sometimes, loneliness is a&nbsp;void meant for God. Remember what St. Augustine said? &ldquo;Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
What Can YOU Do?
&nbsp;
Timmerie gives practical, faith-filled advice for escaping the loneliness trap:
&nbsp;
Run to the Eucharist. 🕊️ It&rsquo;s the ultimate antidote to being alone. Jesus is literally waiting for you.
&nbsp;
Get involved in the world. Volunteer, attend events, shop in person, join a ministry. People can&rsquo;t know you exist if you&rsquo;re hiding at home! 🏡🚪
&nbsp;
Be the friend you wish you had. Relationships aren&rsquo;t about perfection. People are messy, and that includes you. 🙃
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The&nbsp;best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It&rsquo;s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out <a href="https://relevantradio.com/listen/get-the-app/">here</a>.

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Life can get busy, and it's easy to miss out on the captivating moments from your favorite Relevant Radio shows. But now, we've got you covered! "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" brings you the crème de la crème of Relevant Radio's programming. We carefully curate and compile the most engaging and relevant content from the past week, just for you! Get ready to catch up on faith, culture, current events, and personal growth, all in one convenient and easily accessible podcast. It's like having a front-row seat to the most compelling moments from Relevant Radio's diverse range of shows. So, whether you're an active Relevant Radio listener or new to our programming, "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" is your passport to a world of knowledge, growth, and inspiration.