My Stogie Mystagogy Podcast

The conversation delves into various themes including philosophical concepts like the veil of ignorance, personal reflections on cigars and drinks, and a deep exploration of discipleship and apostolic work within the Catholic faith. The speakers discuss the importance of intentional discipleship, the distinction between ministry and apostolate, and the transformative power of a relationship with Christ. They also touch on personal growth, the significance of community, and the cyclical nature of faith development.

We discuss the 5 pillars of Catholic Social Doctrine: the Common Good, Human Dignity, Solidarity, Subsidiarity and Participation. Included is a discussion of the proper meaning of justice and mercy. Cigars Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Gurkha Ghost Rocky Patel 1990 Drinking Messina's Special Reserve Tawny Port Dewar's White Label Reading The God Delusion, Dawkins Mark's Substack Reviews on The God Delusion The Life of Christ, Fulton J. Sheen Healing, Dr. Mary Healy References Compendium on Catholic Social Doctrine (online) Compendium on Catholic Social Doctrine (book) The Loreto House Bambi Meets Godzilla

In addition to our regular segment - What ya drinkin' and what ya smokin', we introduce a new topic, entitled DAN: Doubts, Answers and Non-Sequiturs. We also discuss our Lenten practices. In our main segment, we discuss Gaudium et Spes. In particular we examine the role of the Church in the modern world and some of the world issues predicted by the Second Vatican Council. Cigars El Pulpo by Artesano del Tobacco Casa Cuba Doble Cuatro Whisky Dewar's White Label Glenmorangie 10 Year What We're Reading The Word and the Spirt, Congar Treasure in Clay: The Autobiography of Fulton J. Sheen Healing: Bringing the Gift of God's Mercy to the World, Healy

Our main focus is a discussion of the meaning and make up of Catholic Moral Theology. We conclude by unpacking a series of scenarios to discuss real world applications. Subtopics: Formed and informed conscience; venial and mortal sin; willful ignorance. What Ya Drinkin' Dewars White Label Liquid Death Grim Leafer Tea Glenmorangie 10 ⁠Story⁠ about dad packing beer in son's lunch. What Ya Smokin' La Flor Dominca Ligero Gurkha 125 Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art (N) What Ya Readin' Gaudium et Spes Great Expectations Dune Courtship of the Saints Misc References Gaudium et Spes 22 Catholic Stuff

We discuss the role of the laity in evangelization and ways we can be intentional in personal apostolate. Books Through Winds and Waves Plan of Life Coached by Josemaria Escriva Witcher Series Tolkien's Faith Divine Mercy in My Soul Free Will and the Rebel Angels in Medieval Philosophy Cigars Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Arturo Fuente Hemingway Between the Lines Gurkha Ghost Exorcist Whisky Glenmorangie 10

As we begin the new year, we discuss the importance of having a plan for daily prayer, for daily conversation with our Lord. We lay out two general approaches (ADEPT and ACTS) and then discuss our own daily plans. Here is a Joe Catholic post that contains all of the prayer links discussed in this episode. Whiskey Glenmorangie 10 Maker's Mark Cigars Arturo Fuente Hemingway, Classic (N) Tampa Sweethearts #24 Prayer Apps iBreviary St. Josemaria (Plan of Life)

We discuss the unique liturgical challenge of getting to go to Mass twice in two days. We also discuss ways we can witness to and evangelize Chreasters. Mass Times App Whiskey: Woodford Reserve Cigars: Crux Epicure Fuente Sun Grown Queen B

We discuss how we maneuvered through the liturgical challenges discussed in last week's episode. We also share a bit about our Christmas family traditions. In our main segment, we frame our discussion on community, duty, friendship and hospitality within the context of pastoral theology. Whiskey Glenmorangie 10 Cigars Alec Bradley Magic Toast Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art, Maduro House of Cigars Factory

We discuss schools of spirituality and share our introduction to the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) and Opus Dei. We further discuss the Rule of Life and Plan of Life for each respectively. We close out with a discussion on the intentionality of formation. Cigar Arturo Fuente Anejo Whisky Johnnie Walker Double Black

We briefly discuss Aristotelian friendship and Mark's writing projects. We dig into Lumen Gentium⁠. We talk about the call of holiness, participation and our vocation. Additionally, we talk about the lack of men attending Mass and being "involved." Whiskey: Glenmorangie Tale of Tokyo Cigars: Monte Cristo 1935 Anniversary Edicion Diamante Casa Fuente LINKS: Mark's Substack

We review a couple of cigars we've smoked before as we pair them with Woodford Reserve Bourbon. We then discuss the meaning of Christ the King, renewed our annual debate on whether or not Advent is a penitential season and we thought back to our days in grad school. Oh and we ponder the salvation of alien beings on other planets.

Mark Connolly, my best friend, got together last week to talk about relaunching the podcast. We didn't plan a topic so we are little bit disjointed, but the primary theme is evangelizing in the modern world. Oh and we discuss our time at the Las Vegas Big Smoke.

We cover the ABC's of Divine Mercy, its devotion, chaplet and the Sunday liturgical celebration. Resources mentioned in the episode can be located at our Joe Catholic website.

My Stogie Mystagogy was launched on March 4, 2016. We have dug up the original episode to share with you.

This is a throwback Thursday episode. We share a My Stogie Mystagogy conversation from 2017 in which Mark and I discuss the shortest liturgical season of the Catholic calendar - Triduum. We apologize for some of the spotty sound; we were experimenting with recording on Skype. 

This is our audio version of the Navarre Bible commentary on today's Gospel from Luke 13:1-9. The commentary reflects on the need for repentance and the parable of the barren fig tree. Additionally, we give an overview on Catholic exegesis in conformity with the Church's Magisterium.  We have excluded the reading of all of the references and scriptural cross references to permit a better flow of the reading. You can locate these references, as well as the paragraphs from the Catechism in which passages from this Gospel reading are cited, at www.thejoecatholic.org.  We recommend you purchase and read the Navarre Bible for personal study. tinyurl.com/NavBible

We discuss St. Joseph's role as a personal patron and for the universal Church. We also discuss how to build good, Catholic habits in our children, even as young as 3 years old. This episode also includes a My Stogie Mystagogy segment wherein we review a few cigars and Bullet bourbon.

We give an overview on Catholic exegesis in conformity with the Church's Magisterium and then share an audio version of the Navarre Bible commentary on today's Gospel from Luke 9:28-36. The commentary reflects on the Transfiguration of Christ as a consolation for the three apostles (Peter, James and John) in preparation for his passion. We have excluded the reading of all of the references and scriptural cross references to permit a better flow of the reading. You can locate these references, as well as the paragraphs from the Catechism in which passages from this Gospel reading are cited, at www.thejoecatholic.org.  We recommend you purchase and read the Navarre Bible for personal study. tinyurl.com/NavBible

We discuss the meaning of the the 3 Pillars of Lent, the two-fold challenge of trying to do too little or too much and recommendation on how to get back on track.  We reference several resources and you can find all of those links on the Joe Catholic post associated with this episode. That can be found at www.thejoecatholic.org

On this episode we do a Throwback Tuesday and revisit last year's podcast from My Stogie Mystagogy in which we discuss our current Lenten practices and how we are doing. Sources mentioned: Exodus 90, Dynamic Catholic, In Conversation with God (Relevant Radio Podcast), Liturgy of the Hours, Life of Christ (Fulton Sheen) and more.