On a particular virtue of monastic life and it's real benefit to the everyday Catholic. "The fourth class of monks is called Gyrovagi (or Wanderers). These move about all their lives through various countries, staying as guests for three or four days at different monasteries. They are always on the move and have no stability, and are slaves to their own wills and to the enticements of gluttony." - The Rule of Saint Benedict, Chapter 1, Of the Several Kinds of Monks and their Lives...
Jun 21, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 39
On proper, Catholic merry-making.
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 38
The DVP hosts dive into the depth of the Veni Sancte Spiritus , sometimes called the Golden Sequence, drawing out the poetic beauty and symbolism of this ancient hymn of the Solemn Feast of Pentecost.
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 37
The DVP hosts return to the subject of the USCCB's Eucharistic Revival: an initiative to assist Catholics in the rediscovery of their identity in the Most Blessed Sacrament. The Fathers focus on the final encyclical of Pope Saint John Paul II: Ecclesia De Eucharistia and touch on how this thorough and thoughtful document must be given attention in the life of the Church today. Ecclesia De Eucharistia : https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_20030417_ecc...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 36
The life of Faith has heights and valleys. When the valley comes, don't forsake the journey.
May 24, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Jesus Christ is truly present in the poor.
May 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 34
*** IMPORTANT CORRECTION: The date of the Eucharistic procession in Warsaw, IN is Sunday, June 19th. *** On proper reception of Holy Communion. In response to the crisis concerning belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament, the US bishops have encouraged a period of prayer, catechesis, and evangelization over the course of the next three years. Father Dan and Father Stephen weigh in, providing some perspective and sharing how they hope to help in achieving the goals of ...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 33
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known to many as the synoptics, seemingly leaving Saint John to himself. Fr. Stephen shows that it's clear the Gospel writers were doing more riffing off each other than some might give them credit for.
May 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Here you will find the final installment of the three-part series on the Orator, Member of Parliament, Author, Historian, Economist, Apologist, Jack-of-all-trades-and-master-of-many, Catholic man himself, Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc. Known as 'Old Thunder' to his family, 'Hilaire' to his friends, 'Belloc' to his enemies, and 'Beloved Son' to his God, Hilaire Belloc remained enamored all his life long by the good things the Lord had given him. His particular Joy is showcased most famously i...
Apr 26, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Fathers Stephen and Dan look back on the recent Sacred Triduum and Easter Day, the glories and the sorrows both.
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 30
A look at the life of Hilaire Belloc. Thanks to Joseph Pearce's work Old Thunder.
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Slava Ukraini. Immaculate Virgin Mother, Queen of Peace, Pray for us.
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Thanks to Mr. Chris Lushis for coming on the show and continually showing us how Mary is at the center of the Christian Life, ever pointing us to her Son. Sede Sapientiae - Seat of Wisdom The Correspondence of Saint Ignatius and Our Lady: https://aleteia.org/2019/02/01/when-the-virgin-mary-wrote-a-letter-to-st-ignatius-of-antioch/
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Two of the most Catholic Personalities ever to exist... No, not Fr. Dan or Fr. Stephen. Old Thunder on the Shepherd of the Mournes. Full text: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/yimcatholic/2014/03/hilaire-belloc-on-st-patrick.html
Mar 22, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 26
The Batman.
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 25
The ups and the downs. Screwtape Series #8!
Mar 08, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Star Trek finds its way into the podcast's sci-fi library! Often filling the role of the classic Morality play, the beloved sci-fi franchise portrays many instances of victory and tragedy in tests of conscience. Ref: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Season 6, Episode 19, In the Pale Moonlight
Mar 01, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In a recent buzz in mainstream media over the Form of the Sacrament of Baptism, we thought we'd chime in with the what and why of Church teaching. When it comes to validity, the "I" has it. [For the record, this episode is the 2nd episode to be dropped today, that is 2/22/22. It is the 22nd episode of the 2nd season of The Deus Vult Podcast.]
Feb 22, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Formation of one's conscience is key to a truly moral life. Ignorance is not bliss.
Feb 22, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Not about The Hobbit ... Sorry. Bilocation! Thanks to listener Katie for her contribution.
Feb 15, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Concerning Two-Face from Batman: The Animated Series. Batman Returns to The Deus Vult Podcast. Part 1: https://www.b98.tv/video/two-face-part-1/ Part 2: https://www.b98.tv/video/two-face-part-2/
Feb 02, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 19
"Divide and Conquer" is in the Devil's toolbox.
Feb 01, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Presenting Fr. Mike Ammer! We've just returned from a very blessed March for Life and Fr. Stephen is still living in the Christmas Season.
Jan 25, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Revisiting Spiritual Warfare
Jan 18, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 16
The Preservation of Patrimony. Death Comes for the Cathedrals, Marcel Proust, Wiseblood Books https://www.amazon.com/Death-Comes-Cathedrals-Marcel-Proust/dp/1951319680 Thank you, Mr. Brian Holdsworth for his argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMATJsF-OJs
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Great movie... St. Nick gets a Cameo.
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Rome, Alexandria, Nicaea, Diocletian, Constantine, Alexander, Arius, Jesus... the scene and characters are in place.
Dec 28, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In the words of Thin Lizzy, the boys are back. We're super happy to have our diocesan seminarians home for the Christmas break. Welcome Sam Martinez to the show! Come to the Cupertino Classic, Priests vs. Sems basketball game!
Dec 21, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 12
On the Roman Martyrology.
Dec 14, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Father David Violi, a priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend and current student in Canon Law at The Catholic University of America, talks some of the curious ins and outs of the Code of Canon Law.
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 10
