In Episode 225 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, St. Lucian of Antioch, who gave his life for the faith. We will hear a homily for the Epiphany of the Lord, as the Magi visit the holy family. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will discover the journey of a Catholic entertainer. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will learn about Pope Francis' appearance in a Netflix special. In the segment entitled “I Don’t Get It”, I will try to...
Jan 02, 2021•26 min
In Episode 224 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, St. Olga of Kiev, who despite a challenging personality faithfully served the Lord. We will hear a homily for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as Jesus is brought to the temple. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about a new Bishop. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will discover a new album from a religious order. In the segment entitled “I Don’t ...
Dec 26, 2020•31 min
Merry Christmas to you all. May you have a peace-filled and Christ-filled Christmas season. God bless!
Dec 24, 2020•5 min
In Episode 223 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, Blessed Jacopone da Todi’, who went from a successful lawyer to a person considered a fool for Christ. We will hear a homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent as Mary is visited by an angel. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about a year dedicated to an adoptive father. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will discover a new movie highlighting the faith of a young man struggli...
Dec 19, 2020•30 min
In Episode 222 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, Blessed Honoratus Kozminski, a man who stood up for the truth of the faith. We will hear a homily for the Thrid Sunday of Advent, as John the Baptist is questioned as to his identity. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about a man standing up for the truth of the faith despite governmental persecution. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will discover a new book from an im...
Dec 12, 2020•30 min
In Episode 221 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, Blessed Rafal Chylinski’, who used his musical abilities to bring people to Christ. We will hear a homily for the 2nd Sunday of Advent as we hear about John the Baptist who prepares the way for Christ. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about a new ministry designed to serve adult children of divorce. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will learn about an app helping youn...
Dec 05, 2020•33 min
In Episode 220 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, St. Columban, a man who served as a missionary. We will hear a homily for the First Sunday of Advent, as Jesus tells us the importance of being watchful. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about a new soon to be Cardinal. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will discover a new book from a respected Catholic author. In the segment entitled “I Don’t Get It”, I will try to un...
Nov 28, 2020•26 min
Who or what is the king of our universe? Is it ourselves, others, or the world? We are called to ensure that Christ is the King of Our Universe. The question for us to ponder in this Special Edition of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast is - Is He?
Nov 21, 2020•17 min
In Episode 219 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, St. Gertrude the Great, who was a true bride of Christ. We will hear a homily for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, as we hear the parable of the talents. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about an Archbishop, who despite a personal tragedy opposes the death penalty. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will learn about a children's book focused on the evils of racism. In ...
Nov 14, 2020•28 min
In Episode 218 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, St. Didacus, a man who lived a humble and holy life. We will hear a homily for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time as Jesus tells us the parable of the 10 virgins. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about a new ambassador to the Holy See. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will discover a new documentary about the Vatican. In the segment entitled “I Don’t Get It”, I will try...
Nov 07, 2020•28 min
In Episode 217 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, St. Wolfgang of Regensburg, who served the Church in humility. We will hear a homily for the Solemnity of All Saints, as we honor and pray for help from all who completed their journey to the kingdom. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about a man who lives in faith and works in football. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will learn about a children's book focused on gro...
Oct 31, 2020•25 min
In Episode 216 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, St. Hilarion, whose holiness made him more popular than he wished to be. We will hear a homily for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time as Jesus encounters the Pharisees who attempt to trap Him. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about a Bishop who helped calm his diocese after 9-11. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will learn about a new encyclical from Pope Francis. In th...
Oct 17, 2020•31 min
In Episode 215 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, a missionary priest who served the Church with zeal and love. We will hear a homily for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, as Jesus tells us a parable about a king's invitation to a wedding. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about a Bishop challenging us to overcome the sin of racism. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will discover a new Ca...
Oct 10, 2020•29 min
In Episode 214 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, St. Theodora Guérin, who left her home and country to bring the faith to others. We will hear a homily for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time as Jesus tells us the parable of a vineyard owner and his wicked tenants. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about a new Bishop who was a co-founder of a religious community. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will discover a sculptor...
Oct 03, 2020•27 min
In Episode 213 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, St. Paul VI, a Pope who served the Church during a tumultuous time, telling the truth despite opposition. We will hear a homily for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, as Jesus tells us a parable about a father and his two sons. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about a woman who devoted herself to protecting life. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will discover a new boo...
Sep 26, 2020•30 min
In Episode 212 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, St. Cornelius, who led the Church as Pope during a challenging time. We will hear a homily for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time as Jesus tells us the parable of the generous landowner. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about the life and death of a "secret" Cardinal. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will discover a new book from an American Cardinal. In the segment ent...
Sep 19, 2020•26 min
In Episode 211 of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we will first discuss our “Saint of the Week”, St. Cyprian who taught the forgiveness of Jesus during a time of Church persecution. We will hear a homily for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time as Jesus tells us a parable about an ungrateful servant. In the segment “Catholics in the News”, we will learn about a nun who has gone through two pandemics. In our segment, “Truth in the Media”, we will discover a new book about the importance of silenc...
Sep 12, 2020•29 min
In this final Summer Edition of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast for 2020, we hear from the Gospel of St. Matthew Jesus telling his disciples how to handle people who are not following the path and are in dispute with one another. Do we turn over our differences to Christ and the Church? Are we a people of justice and mercy?
Sep 05, 2020•16 min
In this Summer of Edition of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we hear the readings for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. In the Gospel of Matthew, we hear a "follow-up" to the Gospel of last week. Last week, Peter was given the keys to the kingdom. This week, Peter is rebuked by Jesus when he asks Jesus not to go to Jerusalem to suffer and die. We can be like Peter - one day close to the Lord following Him, and the next day lose our way. May the Lord give us the grace to stay on His path and ...
Aug 29, 2020•15 min
In this Summer Edition of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, we hear from the Gospel of St. Matthew as Jesus asks his Apostles who He is. What would we say if Jesus asked us that question? Who is Jesus to and for us? Is He truly the Lord and center of our lives? Would we know Him if we saw him?
Aug 22, 2020•14 min
In this Summer Edition of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, we reflect on the readings for the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time. In the Gospel of St. Matthew, we hear about the pagan woman who encounters Jesus and perseveres in asking Jesus to heal her daughter. Her perseverance is rewarded. May we never give up praying, may we never waiver in our belief that Jesus is Lord who always hears our prayers and gives us what we truly need.
Aug 15, 2020•16 min
In this Summer Edition episode of the What is Truth Catholic podcast, we focus on the readings for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time. In the Gospel of St. Matthew we hear the story of the disciples' journey in a boat. A storm comes up and they are afraid. Jesus appears walking on the water and tells them not to be afraid. He calls Peter to follow him by walking towards Jesus. Peter becomes afraid and sinks into the water. Jesus saves him. We are called to leave the safety of our boats and walk to...
Aug 08, 2020•18 min
In this episode of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast we focus on the readings for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time. The Gospel this week is from St. Matthew and we hear the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000. Jesus offers to feed us as well. However, we need to look at what is on our diet. Do we want to be filled by the food of the world and by the food that comes from God? We all get hungry. What will satisfy us? What food do we want to eat?
Aug 01, 2020•15 min
In this episode of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we hear from the Gospel of St. Matthew about Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven. May we understand there is no greater gift we can receive from the Lord than the Kingdom of Heaven. Our life on earth is our time to do our best to prepare ourselves for the Kingdom. However, our efforts alone are not enough. So let us pray to our Lord to help us, heal us,, and by His grace prepare ourselves for the Kingdom of H...
Jul 25, 2020•17 min
In today's Gospel for the16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we hear Jesus relate the parable of the wheat and the weeds. As we try to live the Christian life (wheat), we find that we are surrounded by weeds - the weeds of our sins, the weeds of the world including the weed of constantly needing to be entertained, to be busy, etc. We struggle with the weeds of wanting control and wanting to be "free". May we be willing to ask our Lord to remove the weeds of our lives and may we be willing to cooperate...
Jul 18, 2020•13 min
In the Gospel for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Jesus shares the parable of the sower. The sower (God) spreads the seed on the ground which represents us. What kind of ground are we? Are we rocky, dry, or fertile? Does God's word grow within us or die, as we may not be paying attention or even rejecting His word. Lord, help us to hear Your word and to be good ground where Your seeds will bear good fruit.
Jul 11, 2020•15 min
In this episode for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast, Jesus invites us to come to Him and we will find rest. This is sometimes a challenging message for us, as we often believe we can do things for ourselves. We often forget our dependence on God. So let us remember who we are and who Jesus is. We are the Lord's beloved creatures, His adopted sons and daughters. We are not gods. May we continue to surrender our lives to Him.
Jul 04, 2020•14 min
In the Gospel of Matthew for the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we hear the challenge of Jesus reminding us that we must be willing to give up our lives to be His disciples. The call to following Christ is a path of many crosses and "deaths". We must die to our sinfulness, selfishness, self-centeredness etc. Lord, help us to die these deaths so that we may be, in our own human sinful way, worthy of You. Lord, please give us the grace to do this.
Jun 27, 2020•15 min
Today's readings are for the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time. We hear Jesus tell His apostles not to fear anyone. Our Lord does not want us to live our lives in fear; He knows that a fear-based life creates a barrier for us to follow Him. We are called to live in faith - faith in our Lord Jesus Christ who gave everything He had for us; may we trust Him and put our lives in His hands. After all, God is in control.
Jun 20, 2020•16 min
In this edition of the What is Truth Catholic Podcast for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, we celebrate the most precious gift of God - the Eucharist. As Catholics, we know that Jesus gave us His actual Body and Blood, soul and divinity in the Eucharist. This is the source and summit of our faith. May we thank Jesus for this gift and when we receive His most precious Body and Blood, may we receive God into our hearts and minds to become more and more configured to Christ....
Jun 13, 2020•14 min
