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Alongside Fr. Mike, Dcn. Jacob encourages listeners to look at reality with the lens that allows us to see the way God is speaking to each one of us.
Fr. John & Fr. Sean are joined by special guest and author Megan Nix. Megan is the author of "Remedies for Sorrow: An Extraordinary Child, a Secret Kept from Pregnant Women, and a Mother's Pursuit of the Truth", a memoir about her deeply personal experience with congenital CMV. Join Megan as she shares a little bit about her journey and her hopes to spread awareness to other expecting mothers.
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Remedies-Sorrow-Extraordinary-Pregnant-Mothers/dp/0385548591
Fr. Mike recently returned from a retreat at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament which inspired the topic for this episode — joined by Dcn. Jacob, Fr. Mike shares some interesting information about Mother Angelica, the history of EWTN, and the shrine she was inspired to build to honor the Child Jesus.
Episode #625 is inspired by Walker Percy's essay, "Bourbon, Neat". Fr. John and Fr. Sean talk about how eating and drinking is a form of giving glory to God. Fr. John fears that the current generation is losing the aesthetic of bourbon drinking, therefore missing out on the opportunity for conversation and community.”
Inspired by a topic suggestion sent in by a listener, Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Mike touch on how contemplation can be found in all vocations. They remind us that no matter what our vocation is, we all have the same opportunity for holiness.
Fr. Sean & Fr. John touch on the different stages of evangelization and discuss the importance and necessity of the first stage, pre-evangelization.
In this episode Fr. Mike and Dcn. Jacob discuss scriptural commentaries and the prophetic character of Jesus and the Church in the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles. The conversation was inspired by the biblical scholar Luke Timothy Johnson and one of his books, “Prophetic Jesus, Prophetic Church.”
In this thought-provoking podcast, Fr. John proposes the question, "Am I living my Catholic faith in the world as a utopian or an eschatological thinker?". Tune in as he and Fr. Sean discuss the damaging effects of trying to build a utopia within a society and how the real utopia is not of this world.
In light of Dcn. Jacob’s thesis, he and Fr. Mike discuss the renewal within the church and the need for renewal within our own hearts, all in light of the Holy Spirit.
Join Fr. John & Fr. Sean as they discuss the true essence of chastity and the denial needed to achieve it.
This episode is a follow-up to the episode “The Quiet Parts." Tune in as Fr. Mike and Dcn. Jacob pick up where they left off last time, discussing the quiet prayers a priest prays during the mass.
Fr. Sean and Fr. John reflect on Our Lady of Lourdes in light of her feast day coming up. Additionally, they reflect on Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in light of a triptych that Fr. Sean helped make. Tune in to hear about the apparitions at Lourdes as well as the title we give to Mary as Mother of the Eucharist and what these mean for us today.
In this episode Fr. Mike shares the “sotto voce” or quiet (literally, under-voice) prayers that the deacons and priests pray during the Mass. Deacon Jacob and Father Mike discuss how these prayers help their own focused devotional participation at Mass and invite you to consider how you can engage the prayers of the Mass with more preparedness, awareness and devotion.
In this episode Fr. Sean and Fr. John look at what Sundays ought to look like for a Catholic. Fr. Sean asks the simple question, “What should I wear to Mass on Sunday.” Tune in to hear their thoughts and how you can enter into your Sunday Best.
In this episode Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Mike discuss the likeness and difference between the self-help movement and the Christian practice of asceticism. Do we still need God, or can we help ourselves?
In this episode Fr. John and Fr. Sean break down the new book by the University of Mary entitled, The Religion of the Day. Seeking to understanding the deeper meaning beneath the phenomenon of the "none," we realize that though secular, they are in fact religious - and that a new form of evangelization is now required.
In this banter heavy episode all four hosts gather to ring in the new year and look back at the last year of the podcast and their lives. It was full of mountains and Marian devotion. There is also a bit of looking ahead to the year to come. It's been a great year and the hosts have loved sharing it with listener land. Listen along to hear some of the lessons they've learned and hopes they have for the future.
In this episode Fr. Mike teaches Dcn. Jake the history of Rome's frustrated hopes as they expected an eternal empire full of peace and prosperity that never quite panned out. The hosts invite all of us to wish big and pray for big world changing things because Jesus has come into the world and he is King of the Universe.
Frs. John and Mike discuss Norway, their mild obsession with Bishop Erik Varden and the profound imagery of light and darkness in the Advent and Christmas Season.
In this special episode, Fr. John is joined by special guest Fr. Joseph Fessio. Fr. Fessio shares the story about the founding of Ignatius Press as well as his experiences learning from and being mentored by many incredible and well-known theologians.
Fr John promotes disunity snd seems to be unaware of differing views within the American Catholic Church. The number of seminarians has been declining for decades. Also, thousands of Catholics have returned to the church because of Pope Francis. The arrogance of the young priests on this podcast, especially Fr. John’s arrogance, is stunning. Fr. John needs to be humbled, and I pray that he will be.
Now I know why we don't sing, "City of God" anymore. I liked that song, but I see why it doesn't make sense.
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solid! thanks Fr John (even though you'll never see this)
powerful! thank you.
I went and read the introduction to the new edition of Dare We Hope and was very concerned about Bishop Baron sounding like a universalist. Surprised and disappointed.
I have enjoyed the whole journey from the first episode. it's great to hear the honest perspective of those wearing the collar.
This is a great podcast but the first 1/4 was not that fun to listen to.
Marriage is not entirely about raising children, Sex is not primarily about procreation. Both empower the relationship between two people. No wonder the catholic church is dwindling in the west. I'm saying this as a catholic.
What a pleasure to hear Alicia! Come back anytime. :)
For some reason the last 5 minutes of the episode are cut off.
Stumbled upon this podcast looking for new shows to listen to during lent, and wow... Started with a few of the recent episodes on Google podcast and then got curious about the first episodes. Unfortunately Google podcast only goes back to 2014, and I realized after I listened to a few that there had to be more. So now I am listening to it bottom to top. Amazing work from this inspiring priests. Love the banter, the down to earth nature. God bless you!
I believe it's pronounced as though it were spelled, in English, 'zeal-zorger'. Love the show.
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I love this podcast. thank you for doing this. this is my study on my way to work most mornings. and I love the banter. I laugh out loud and love how down to earth and accessible you are.
By the way, that song is Richard Marx, not Bryan Adams. just saying. I just found you guys on the last day of you two. I really liked your banter and your insight. I finally am getting the deeper meaning of the Prodigal Son. Thank you!
As a former catholic I treasure every day I am away from this religion.
i think that the reason artists gravitate towatds drugs is because you cant create good art without some connection to the transcendent or intangible. But as an artist I think its greater to make art with God by connecting as much as you can to his beauty. But i feel like Beauty is the most neglected of the transcendentals no one talks about it. So maybe thats part of the problem?
"For banter haters, you get a freebie today..." - 14 minutes into the podcast
good morning to all.... Canada. .