This episode features an interview with Father Biju and parishioner Chris Hollar about Father Biju’s Catholic upbringing in Kerala, India, the influence of his grandparents’ prayer life, his call to the priesthood, and his formation as a Missionary of St. Francis de Sales. Father Biju shares his years of missionary work in Northeast India, challenges like isolation during monsoons, long travel by train, and how the universal Mass connects cultures. He reflects on serving three parishes in Wisconsin, pastoral trust through moments like hearing confession during a storm, and his desire not to lose souls due to priestly attitude. The episode closes with Fathers Sam Martin and Steven Weller previewing the Sixth Sunday of Easter readings focused on the Holy Spirit, discipleship, and hope.

00:29 Father Biju’s Roots in Kerala

02:08 Home and Homesickness

03:41 Why a Missionary Order

05:04 Grandparents and Family Prayer

08:30 Serving Three Wisconsin Parishes

09:41 Belonging and Parish Community

12:28 New Pastor Transition Stories

14:43 Discernment and Seminary Formation

16:13 First Arrival in the US

20:07 Universal Church Across Cultures

23:25 Train Journeys and Mission Life

25:08 Christianity in India and Reverse Mission

27:28 Mission Schools Outreach

28:20 Touring Remote Villages

30:06 Isolation and Monsoon Trials

31:50 Priest Behind the Collar

33:00 Storm Confession Story

35:22 Parishioner Perspective

37:36 Basketball and Community

40:59 Parish Life and Support

42:00 Gardening Green Thumb

42:59 Not Losing Any Souls

46:07 Easter Readings

50:32 Holy Spirit and Saints

58:00 Do You Want the Spirit