Rest In Your Mother's Arms
Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean's conversation is inspired by 1 Thessalonians 2:7-19. Fr. Mike talks about viewing the church as our Mother and the virtues and similarities shared between the two.
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Catholic Stuff You Should Know
A lighthearted exploration of various prominent and obscure Catholic topics.
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Episodes
Bye Bye Sadness My Old Friend
In episode 604, Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Sean talk about St. Thomas' remedies to cope with sadness and sorrow and how to interpret it.
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Some Sacristy Prayers
Fr. Mike and Dcn. Jacob walk through the vesting prayers, giving lay people an inside look into the sacristy as the priest and deacon prepare to celebrate mass.
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min
The 14er Finisher
On October 2nd, Fr. John and Fr. Sean accomplished the feat of summiting all 54 14ers in Colorado. Fr. Sean successfully summited all the 14ers and Fr. John has now celebrated mass on top of all 54. In celebration, the two reminisce on stories and experiences from hiking over the years.
Oct 26, 2023•53 min
An Airplane Conversation with Christopher Dawson
In this week's episode, Fr. John tells Dcn. Jacob about a very interesting conversation he had on an airplane and how it led him to ponder three big questions that we should all be thinking about.
Oct 19, 2023•55 min
Old Friends
Fr. Mike is joined by special guest and former host of CSYSK, Fr. Michael O’Loughlin. Enjoy their discussion on the traditions and practices found within the Byzantine Catholic Church.
Oct 12, 2023•59 min
What Makes a Father a Father
Fr. Sean and Fr. Mike discuss the different criteria that an individual must meet in order to be recognized as a doctor or father of the church.
Oct 05, 2023•52 min
Andrew Kim Taegon and Companions
Fr. Sean and Dcn. Jacob discuss the story of St. Andrew Kim Taegon and the evangelative efforts in the East.
Sep 28, 2023•50 min
Wrestling with Targums
Fr. Mike teaches Fr. John about Genesis 32, where Jacob wrestles with an angel and changes the world forever.
Sep 22, 2023•53 min
Run So As To Be Still
Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Mike discuss the apparent paradox of two different scriptures. How can we simultaneously by be still (Exodus 14:14, Psalm 46) while also running so as to win (1 Corinthians 9:24).
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min
A Bride Adorned
Fr. John provides an outline of what to expect from his new book, "A Bride Adorned". Fr. Sean joins him as they discuss the term perichoresis and how Mary and the Church cannot be understood apart from each other.
Sep 07, 2023•53 min
The Crisis of Faith
Dcn. Jacob and Fr. John discuss the experience of faith throughout different stages of life and the deaths and crises that happen throughout a life of faith.
Aug 31, 2023•50 min
Open-Heart Spirituality
Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean discuss the beauty of a vulnerable heart and the importance of turning our brokenness over to God to allow Him to do great work.
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min
CSYSK Live from Lisbon
Sleep deprived Fr Sean and Dcn Jacob recount their experience of World Youth Day, and share their reflections on the week spent leading their parish group on pilgrimage to Lisbon.
Aug 17, 2023•37 min
The Knight of the Woeful Figure
This week Fr. Mike and Fr. John welcome their priest friend Fr. Joe McGill from Scotland for a conversation on the Catholic vision expressed in Cervantes' Don Quixote - as well as Fr. Mike's tattoo.
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Harmonies
This week Fr. Mike and Dcn. Jacob wax poetically about chaos and order. In context of the Companions own self reflections, they discuss the interplay of stability and uncertainty, and the important harmonies of life that allow for healthy growth and adventure.
Aug 03, 2023•52 min
A Night Chapp under the Stars
The four hosts join together for a discussion on Larry Chapp's Confessions of a Catholic Worker: Our Moment of Christian Witness - the focus of this year's Companion's Summer Conference.
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Dare We Hope that Balthasar is a Heretic?
Fr. John passionately talks with Fr. Sean about two common misinterpretations made against Balthasar.
Jul 20, 2023•51 min
Vacation Stuff You Should Know
In the midst of summer, Fr. Sean and Dcn. Jacob discuss the purpose of vacation and offer some practical suggestions on how to enter into a time of true rest.
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 10 min
The Odyssey and The Rule
Fr. John uses a classic piece of literature, "The Odyssey", to give future dating advice to his new goddaughter, Penelope. Fr. John and Dcn. Jacob discuss the restlessness of the human heart found within all of us but specifically found in men.
Jul 06, 2023•47 min
Laurus
Fr. Mike and Fr. John talk about the essence of three well-known pilgrimage sites and how we can journey on them in our own personal prayer life.
Jun 29, 2023•44 min
Marriage on Mission
Fr. Mike and Deacon Jacob take us back to where it all began... the book of Genesis. The two discuss marriage, the beauty and complexity found within the vocation and the war on marriage.
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min
You've Got a Friend In Me
Fr. Sean and Fr. John discuss the importance of having friendships in our lives and with the Trinity. The conversation is structured around Aristotle's three degrees of friendship.
Jun 15, 2023•51 min
Could Artificial Intelligence Have Named This Episode Better?
Dcn. Jacob has been hard at work preparing to lead the discussion on this week's topic: Artificial Intelligence. Tune in to hear Dcn. Jacob, Fr. John, and Fr. Sean discuss their opinions and thoughts on AI and its impressive yet alarming capabilities.
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Tetragrammaton Revisited
In this episode, Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean discuss the Tetragrammaton, the four letter name of God in Hebrew. They remind us of the reverence and importance that lies within His name and to be cognizant of when and how we use Jesus' name.
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Order Up
Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Sean discuss how not all knowledge is equal and that there is a proper ordering of knowledge. They are concerned with showing that the material and technological sciences do not supersede ethical, moral or theological truth.
May 25, 2023•59 min
Don’t Forget Your Biscuits
Fr. John reminisces with Fr. Mike on an experience he had hiking Little Bear Peak, one of the most challenging 14ers in Colorado. This experience along with many others has inspired Fr. John to write a book this summer giving the perspective of how a person can rebuild a Christian worldview and rediscover God and themselves in the backcountry.
May 18, 2023•57 min
The King Animal in the Animal Kingdom
Inspired by David Attenborough's animal documentaries, Fr. Mike muses with Dcn. Jacob about how cultures, nations, and families use animals to represent their core ideals. Ultimately they discuss how the Lamb is a symbol of the Christian.
May 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Leaf by Niggle
This week's episode is inspired by Fr. John's recent feat of completing the Grand Traverse. Fr. John uses J.R.R Tolkien's essay, Leaf by Niggle, to share a beautiful reflection with Fr. Sean on his experience of the Grand Traverse.
May 04, 2023•56 min
Power and Authority
This week's topic is inspired by the writings of political philosopher, Augusto Del Noce. Fr. John & Dcn. Jacob discuss the dangers and consequences that are a result of living in a culture that has mistaken authority for power.
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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