Catholic Stuff You Should Know
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So Is Mary Still The Co-Redemptrix?
14 november 2025 · 58 min
Father Jacob and Father John discuss the recent document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith regarding Mary, exploring her roles as Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix. They delve into the theological implications of these titles, the understanding of Mary's mediation, and her role in the Church. Their conversation emphasizes the need for a nuanced approach to Mariology. Lees meer
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Illuminate, Part I
6 november 2025 · 56 min
Only a few weeks from Advent, Fr. John and Fr. Sean offer an introduction to Fr. John’s latest book, “Illuminate: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation.” As they discuss how the work came to be, its structure and form, they offer practical tips for preparing for the coming liturgical season. For more on the journal, visit https://www.avemariapress.com/products/illuminate?srsltid=AfmBOooQ4QVlETqSrUNAR-azm7icXadlVb2QyvChwD372LhMFCiKQke7. Lees meer
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Fathering Sons
30 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
Fr. John and Fr. Sean welcome their friend and author Dominic Polito for a discussion on his book Fathering Sons. In it they explore the need to rescue and restore authentic paternity in our cultural moment, and offer concrete ideas for a modern rite of initiation. As a firefighter of 20 years and father of five, Dominic brings an honest and inspiring example of how a lived and intentional fatherhood can transform our familial landscape. Learn more at https://fatheringsons.com. Lees meer
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Self-Determination and Self-Gift
23 oktober 2025 · 53 min
A Day after St. John Paul II's feast day, Fr. Jacob and Fr. John riff on JPII's philosophical ideas of the human person as they try to come to a greater understanding of healthy self-determination tied to proper self-governance in light of truth. They discuss how man is in a way a "maker of himself" through his agency, and how man can make himself good or evil through his own will. But it is not all doom and gloom, through the perspective of gift and participation the ideas of JPII can help us retrieve proper agency toward virtuous living. Lees meer
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Untangling the Five Solas
16 oktober 2025 · 45 min
Fr. Sean and Fr. John unpack the Five Solas of the Reformation — Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solus Christus, and Soli Deo Gloria — and explore how the Catholic Church understands grace, faith, and our cooperation with God.
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Can We Still Build Wonders?
10 oktober 2025 · 46 min
After his recent travels with his parents, Fr. Jacob reflects with Fr. Sean about tourism, pilgrimage, art, architecture, and the consumption of past wonders while pondering what, if, and how we are building culture, architecture and the Church today. Lees meer
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A.I. and the Crisis of Western Education
3 oktober 2025 · 57 min
Fr. John leads Fr. Jacob through part two of his reflections on the rolling effects of the rise of artificial intelligence. They explore contemporary western education and the problems that can arise from chasing technological literacy over all else.
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Not Graduation
25 september 2025 · 35 min
Fr. Sean and Fr. John do a deep dive into the understanding of the Sacrament of Confirmation. If Confirmation is not a graduation, then how do we properly understand it? Listen to know the essentials and Confirmation 101.
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The Parish - Sojourning Together
19 september 2025 · 50 min
Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob answer a couple of questions from a long time listener about how to bring dead parishes back to life. Tune in to hear their thoughts and how you can help build up your local parish(es).
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Life as a Creative Act
11 september 2025 · 36 min
Fr. Jacob and Fr. John were able to get together in person for a quick episode to celebrate CSYSK’s 700th episode and they are even interrupted with a surprise interjection from the one and only Fr. Mike. Fr. Jacob leads Fr. John in a discussion considering the fruits of a creative life and co-creating with God the Creator. Lees meer
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Creatio
4 september 2025 · 55 min
Fr. Sean and Fr. John sit down with Bo Brustkern, Executive Director of Creatio, for a conversation on the beauty of creation and its essential place in our life of faith. Together, they explore Creatio’s mission and how encountering creation can draw us deeper into God’s presence. Lees meer
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That's So Typical
29 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob dive into the four senses of Scripture—literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical—and explore how they impact the way we interpret and pray with the biblical text.
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A.I. and the Uncontrollability of the World
22 augustus 2025 · 56 min
The first of Father John’s fall series on A.I., Father Jacob and he take up the question from the perspective of the uncontrollability of the world. Unpacking the thought of Harmut Rosa and bringing Von Balthasar to bear, they seek to understand the contours of “resonance,” in place of the illusion of an engineered reality. Lees meer
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Retirement and Capitalism
15 augustus 2025 · 36 min
Inspired by Fr. Sean’s recent ministry in retirement homes, he and Fr. John reflect on the challenges and heartache that come with retirement and the deep value of staying connected to loved ones.
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The Parish and Discipleship
8 augustus 2025 · 54 min
Join Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob as they explore what it truly means to be disciples of Christ—not just within the walls of our parish, but out in the world. Be inspired to win, build and send for Christ.
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First Things Last
1 augustus 2025 · 50 min
Join Fr. Jacob and Fr. John as they explore life through the lens of Ignatian spirituality, inspired by the First Principle and Foundation. They focus on the importance of knowing our true end and how it can shape and direct our life.
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The Wedding Industrial Complex
25 juli 2025 · 53 min
Join Fr. Sean and Fr. John as they reflect on the heart of a Catholic wedding preparation, inspired by the insights of Cate (Spesia) Wisnieski. In a world where the wedding industry often overshadows the true meaning of the celebration, Cate offers a few thoughtful and faith-filled things to consider when planning a wedding with the Sacrament of Marriage at its center. Lees meer
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Intentional Sacrifice
18 juli 2025 · 51 min
After experiencing a lot of misunderstandings about what mass intentions and mass offerings are, Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean dive into the history and theology of the Mass as a sacrifice and how the benefits of that sacrifice are dispersed through mass intentions. Lees meer
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Timespace
10 juli 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
Fr. John and Fr. Jacob ponder a book by Paul Griffiths and discuss the experience of space and time from creation and the fall through the redemptive incarnation of Christ and how time has changed now that God has entered into His creation and drawn all things to himself from the cross. Lees meer
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A Grateful Heart
4 juli 2025 · 1 uur
The whole crew gathers for Fr. Mike's last episode as he leads us on one more adventure discussing his new idea for a devotion to the Sacred Heart.
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Plants and Transplants
27 juni 2025 · 52 min
Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean discuss Fr. Jacob's latest hobby, gardening, and the spiritual analogies he's gleaned from his successes and failures striving to be a green thumb.
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The Antlitz of Beatrice
19 juni 2025 · 55 min
In Fr. Mike's penultimate episode, Frs. John and Mike explore the distinctive anthropological phenomenon of the face - why we look for it and how it constitutes the fundamental experience of human life. Viewed from the lens of Dante's love of Beatrice, the face (or antlitz for Balthasar) expresses not only the fullness of the person, but truly the inner life of God. With an "homage" to Fr. John's mom, this podcast concludes with a glimpse into the Marian heart of the Church. Lees meer
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Pentecost as the Feast of Weeks
13 juni 2025 · 49 min
Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob discuss the significance of Pentecost finding its roots in the Jewish Feast of Weeks. There were three traditional pilgrimage feasts for the Jewish people and one of them, the Feast of Weeks, which coincided with the barley harvest, took place 50 days after Passover. How does Pentecost fulfill the handing on of the law? Lees meer
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Nuchs for the Kingdom
6 juni 2025 · 49 min
Fr. Mike and Fr. John dive into Isaiah 56:3-7 and talk about a moment where God reveals something unexpected—His own celibacy. They reflect on the significance of this divine self-disclosure and how it opens the door for men to receive the grace to share in God’s celibate love. Lees meer
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Entitlement and Giftedness
30 mei 2025 · 50 min
Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob dive into the intertwined realities of entitlement and giftedness.
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Angels in Lucan Airwaves
23 mei 2025 · 59 min
Join Fr. John and Fr. Mike as they dive into the Book of Acts, explore angel morphism, and uncover the mysteries of angels in the Bible and in heaven.
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How to Make a Priest
17 mei 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob share their journeys to the priesthood and dive into the seminary formation that shaped their faith, prayer life, and calling.
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What Is a Parish?
8 mei 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
Hosted by Fr. Mike and Fr. John, this episode—inspired by Matthew Walther’s article “What Is a Parish”—dives into the history of parish life, the rise of parish shopping, and where the future of parish communities may be headed.
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Chrism
1 mei 2025 · 47 min
Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob delve into the rich significance of the Chrism Mass. They explore the importance of the blessing of the holy oils—especially the Chrism, Oil of Catechumens, and Oil of the Sick—as essential tools for priests in their ministry throughout the liturgical year. Lees meer
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John Paul's Środowisko
25 april 2025 · 39 min
With Fr. Sean preparing for a new assignment and the recent anniversary of the passing of Pope John Paul II on their minds, Fr. John and Fr. Sean dive into what it means to leave a legacy.
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Our Lady of Zeitoun, Pray for Us
17 april 2025 · 57 min
Fr. Mike and Fr. Jacob talk about forming one’s heart in Compassion like the prophets and Jesus. How do we weep with those who weep without losing hope? We can trust in the power of prayer and the help of the Communion of Saints.
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Justification By Faith
12 april 2025 · 44 min
Fr. John and Fr. Sean discuss the Catholic understanding of justification and the question of whether Christ had faith.
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The Stories We Tell
4 april 2025 · 58 min
Join Fr. Jacob and Fr. Mike as they explore the power of the stories we tell—about others and ourselves. Inspired by Ignatius’ Annotation 22 and Fr. Jacob’s recent read, Viper’s Tangle, this thought-provoking discussion dives into how our perceptions shape relationships, influence motives, and impact the narratives others create about us and our narratives about others. Lees meer
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A Meditation on Givenness and Home
27 maart 2025 · 42 min
Fr. John and Fr. Sean explore this week’s topic through the lens of two thought-provoking writings: A Meditation on Givenness by St. John Paul II and The Thoughtful Home by Dia Boyle. Together, they reflect on the essence of home and its profound impact on a a family as well as a priest’s life in a rectory. Lees meer
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The Sin of Nostalgia
22 maart 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
Drawing upon the teachings of Saint Augustine of Hippo and Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Father Mike and Father Jacob discuss the role of memory in the spiritual life, and also discuss some of the possible pitfalls of nostalgic escape.
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Jesus as the Jubilee of Hope
13 maart 2025 · 39 min
Fr. Sean and Fr. John dive into the significance of the Jubilee Year of Hope and touch on a few virtues that nourish and strengthen our hope.
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When You Find Out You're Super Annoying
7 maart 2025 · 51 min
Fr. Mike confesses to Fr. Jacob that he's discovered a new vice to add to his list of favorites...but then the Christian twist! In his weakness, Jesus will be proved stronger.
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To Heights and Unto Depths, Part 4
27 februari 2025 · 50 min
Join Fr. John and Fr. Sean for the final episode of their podcast series on Fr. John's new book, To Heights and Unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail. In this episode, they delve into several chapters of the book, touching on manhood and Mary's fiat. Lees meer
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Yes Mother
21 februari 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
In this week’s episode, "Yes Mother", Fr. Jacob is joined by Fr. Mike. Inspired by John Henry Newman’s A Grammar of Assent, they discuss the importance of assenting to truth while maintaining a thoughtful and open mind.
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To Heights and Unto Depths, Part 3
14 februari 2025 · 41 min
In this episode, Fr. John and Fr. Sean revisit Fr. John's transformative experience along the Colorado Trail. Fr. John shares how his encounter with creation opened a deeper connection to God, allowing him to more fully participate in God's being.
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What's God's Favorite Animal?
6 februari 2025 · 48 min
Fr. Mike and Fr. Jacob talk about donkeys in the Bible. Awesome!
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To Heights and Unto Depths, Part 2
31 januari 2025 · 45 min
In this week's episode, Father Sean and Father John continue their discussion of Fr. John's new book, To Heights and Unto Depths, with Father Sean sharing more about his personal experience on the trail.
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More Catholic Stuff You Want to Know
23 januari 2025 · 1 uur 24 min
To celebrate 15 years of "Catholic Stuff You Should Know," the four hosts reunite for a special episode answering questions submitted by you, the listeners! Join them as they dive into your burning questions about the faith.
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The Number of the Beast
16 januari 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
It’s episode #666 and instead of skipping over it, Fr. Jacob and Fr. Mike dive into the scriptural meaning of the number 666 and the mark of the beast exploring various interpretations: historical, scriptural and even some of Fr. Mike's personal theories. Lees meer
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To Heights and Unto Depths, Part 1
9 januari 2025 · 48 min
In this special episode, Fr. John and Fr. Sean dive into the inspiration and journey behind Fr. John’s newly published book, To Heights and Unto Depths. Join the hosts as Fr. John shares spiritual reflections, and experiences that sparked the writing of this book and his invitation for readers to explore the heights of faith and the depths of the human experience. Lees meer
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YOLO: Thus Spake the Preacher
4 januari 2025 · 54 min
Fr. Mike and Fr. Jacob sit at the feet of an ancient wise man, and ask whether meeting Jesus will flip his age-old ambitions.
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Merry Christmas from CSYSK
26 december 2024 · 9 min
The hosts want to wish listener land a very Merry Christmas. Be sure to celebrate! We’ll see you in the new year!
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An Incarnational Pilgrimage
20 december 2024 · 49 min
Fr. Sean is joined by former host, Fr. Michael O'Loughlin, for a special conversation about their upcoming pilgrimage to Rome, along with a discussion on the Incarnation.
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Light in the Darkness
12 december 2024 · 44 min
Listen in as Fr. John and Fr. Jacob offer reflections on Advent, light, and darkness. May this episode illuminate your Advent season as you wait, hope, and prepare for the coming of Christ, the true light of the world.
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The True King Above Kings
7 december 2024 · 38 min
What makes for world peace? Join Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean as they explore the Kingdom of King Jesus and the failed attempts of other kings.