Hen Hensley joins us to talk about the work of the Coming Home Network ( chnetwork.org ), and we discuss how to support converts once RCIA and the Easter Vigil are over. Patreon supporters get over 13 minutes of extra conversation. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/49584585 .
Rocio Hermes (graceandmercyblog.com) joins us to talk about her favorite topic — the Love of God! We talk about how the Love of God should underpin our own Lenten Observance, and how it is exemplified in the Paschal Mystery. Patreon supporters get an extra 15 minutes of conversation at https://www.patreon.com/posts/49274761 .
Anna Carter, President and Co-founder of Eden Invitation ( www.edeninvitation.com ), joins us to unpack the response to "the Responsum" from the CDF about the Church's inability to bless Same-sex unions. We look at the difference in communication style between Catechesis and Evangelization, and take the time to explore the various interior responses to the CDF document.
Dr. Timothy P. O'Malley, from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame ( https://mcgrath.nd.edu/) , joins us to talk about his new book "Real Presence: What Does It Mean, and Why Does It Matter?" (Available on Ave Maria Press ). Our Patreon supporters get an additional 17 minutes of conversation. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/48706865 ....
Louis Damani Jones joins us to talk about what we are owed, and what we owe to each other. Separate from Almsgiving, Justice is accepting the responsibility to meet someone else's rights due to their being made in the Image and Likeness of God. We explore the distinction and dig into the difference. Patreon supporters get an extra 12 minutes of conversation. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/48415216.
Joe Heschmeyer ( www.shamelesspopery.com ) joins to talk about the role of the Wilderness/Desert/Desolation in the Spiritual life of a disciple. Patrons get an extra 22 minutes of conversation. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/48086870 .
Karianna Frey ( kariannafrey.com ), author of Serviam Non Serviam: A Daily Examination of Conscience Journal , joins us to talk about the hard work of discerning our hidden faults. Patron's get nearly 20 minutes of extra conversation about Kids, Confession, and Cultural Expression. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/karianna-frey-47794479
Dr. Maria C. Morrow joins us to talk about her new book " A Meaningful Parent's Guide for a Meaningful Lent. " Patreon supporters get extra content! Learn more and Listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/47500165 .
The OSV Innovation Challenge is back! I talk with Dr. Matt Smith, the Director of Strategic Alliances at the OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation about the place of Innovation in the life of a missionary disciple, about Saints who are known for innovation, and the work OSV is doing to foster innovation today. Patreon supporters get an extra segment. Learn more and listen at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/47207242 ....
Jennifer Fitz (www.jenniferfitz.com) joins us to talk about the importance of fostering positive discourse, and how to avoid misunderstandings as we seek to share the Gospel. Patreon supporters get an extra segment! Learn more, and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/46871933
Dr. Mark Giszczak, from the Augustine Institute , joins us to talk about the importance of Sacred Scripture in our lives and talks to us about the new ESV-CE translation of the Bible distributed by the Augustine Institute. Patreon supporters get extra segments! Learn more and Listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/46577068 .
St. Paul told the people of Corinth that "The love of Christ impels us!" As we grow closer to Christ and experience His love, we grow in an unexpected and unquenchable desire to make him known. St. Paul Street Evangelization ( streetevangelization.com ) has proven non-confrontational methods to help you learn the process of evangelization. Adam Janke, the COO of St. Paul Street Evangelization, shares stories and insights from his own experiences. This week's extra segment is available to all lis...
Reflecting on the events of national significance from this past week, Dcn. Charles Beard and I look at how the Baptism of the Lord - and our own baptisms - should impact our outlook and our actions to such unsettling moments in history. Our Patreon supporters get an extra 17 minutes of conversation exploring the Church's stance toward partisanship, and our obligation as the Baptized to prophetically proclaim the Kingdom of God. Learn more and Listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/46008488...
Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo ( leonardjdelorenzo.com ) from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame joins us to talk about the free course "Praying with the Saints" to help you create new habits of prayer in the new year. Patreon Supporters get an extra 16 minutes of conversation. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/45728012 ....
Dr. R. Jared Staudt ( http://buildingcatholicculture.com/ ) joins us to talk about his new book, Restoring Humanity: Essays on the Evangelization of Culture available on Divine Providence Press . We explore the idea that What and How we Celebrate informs our identity and helps us understand our place in the world around us. We discuss some practical ideas to celebrate Christmas to the fullest. Patrons get an extra segment discussing Classical Education and the Great Books. Learn more and listen ...
Jeannie Ewing (www.jeannieewing.com) joins us to talk about Spiritual Discernment in times of waiting; whether that waiting is for a liturgical season, or a season of grief or uncertainty. Patrons get an extra segment! Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/45221658 .
Joe Heschmeyer, who blogs at www.shamelesspopery.com, talks about the Year of St. Joseph recently declared by Pope Francis . We got a little sidetracked and also began talking about the role of Language in shaping our perspectives. We saved the majority of that conversation for our Patreon extra segment. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/44963955....
Dr. Ryan J. (Bud) Marr, author of "Seeking God with Saint John Henry Newman" from Our Sunday Visitor, joins us to talk about seeking God during this season of Advent. Our Patreon supporters get an extra segment. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/posts/44704092.
JonMarc and Teresa Grodi, of the Elevate Ordinary podcast, join us to talk about Advent. Patreon supporters get an extra 15 minutes of conversation: Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/posts/44425499
Deacon Charles Beard, from St. Mary's in Tulsa and the Blessed Stanley Rother Catholic Worker, joins us to talk about the Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. We often imagine this Cosmic Kingship with the implication of his rule over the nations; today we explore the implications of his rule on a personal level. Patreon supporters get 11 extra minutes of conversation. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/posts/44153885
Fr. John P. Cush, the academic dean at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, joins us to talk about his new book The How-To Book of Catholic Theology available now on OSV.com. Patreon Supporters get an extra 14 minutes of conversation. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/posts/fr-john-p-cush-43897703
Mark Brumley, Preisdent of Ignatius Press ( https://www.ignatius.com/ ), joins us to talk about the new Ignatius Press Journaling and Note-Taking Bible. He shares his own experience with the benefits of journaling with Scripture.
In these last few days before the election, it is important to remember our citizenship and our fellow citizens. Of course, I'm speaking of our Heavenly citizenship and the witness of the Saints. Sr. Danielle Victoria, FSP of The Daughters of St. Paul illustrated this beautiful new book highlighting 365 Saints (many of them newer or lesser-known). The Pauline sisters have worked on this volume for 10 years, and their care and expertise shine through every page. "All You Holy Men and Women of God...
Anna and Shannon from Eden Invitation join us to talk about Eden Invitation, which recently won the OSV Innovation Challenge . They share from their personal experience and talk about the importance of seeing and valuing the whole person. Eden Invitation is a movement for young adult Catholics experiencing same-sex desires or gender discordance, seeking to follow Christ in His Church. Through in-person events and online community, Eden Invitation creates space to receive the whole person, grow s...
Tommy Tighe ( www.twitter.com/theghissilent ) joins us to talk about his new book #BlessedMother: How to Follow, Share, and Defend Mary in the World of Social Media (available on www.OSV.com). We talk a bit about how the weirdness of Catholicism can be an odd, but effective means of evangelization. Our Patreon supporters get an extra 10 minutes of conversation about Tommy's Podcast, St. Dympnha's Playbook, which endeavors to destigmatize mental health issues, and give Catholics tools and support...
Damon Owens, Executive Director of JoyToB.org and founder of JoyfulEverAfter.com, join us to talk about unjust structures, systemic racism, and handling conflict with grace. This is one of the most important, and one of the most enjoyable conversations I've had on the show. We also touch on the new Encyclical Fratelli Tutti and its relation to our topic of the day....
Father Andy Davy, MIC joins us to talk about his youtube videos for the children of his parish school (Father Andy's Virtual Neighborhood - https://youtu.be/xr6d-vtupDg ). We talk about the benefit of approaching the world like a child. Patreon supporters get an extra segment in which Fr. Davy talks about his vocation story and more. Learn more and listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/fr-andy-davy-mic-42312776 ....
Daniel and Bethany developed the Life-giving Wounds retreat ( www.lifegivingwounds.org ) from their personal and professional experience and extensive study. It is a much-needed program helping identify and heal the wounds experienced by the adult children of divorce or separation. Listen and share this episode with all who may need it. If you are experiencing difficulty in your marriage, consider a retrouvaille retreat ( www.helpourmarriage.com ). To grow in your marriage, visit www.foryourmarr...
Jennifer Fitz ( www.jenniferfitz.com ) joins us to talk about my favorite topic, Evangelization. She's written a very practical tutorial on the topic, and we pick a few high-points to discuss; particularly the interior component of evangelization and the proper place for apologetics. Patreon supporters get an extra segment each week. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/posts/41783978 .
Allison Gingras ( https://reconciledtoyou.com/) joins us to talk about her new Catholic journaling book Seeking Peace: A Journey from Worry to Trust. Patreon supporters get an extra 17 minutes of conversation. Learn more here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41530302
