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Prayer as the Fundamental Act of the Creature
28 november 2024 · 49 min
In this week's episode, Fr. John and Fr. Jacob dive into the insights of Ferdinand Ulrich's essay "Prayer as the Fundamental Act of the Creature." Together, they explore the idea that prayer is not just an activity, but the most essential and foundational aspect of our existence. Lees meer
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To Err is Human
21 november 2024 · 55 min
Join Fr. Sean and Fr. Mike as they dive into the power of perseverance through adversity and the importance of building discipline in our everyday lives.
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The Catholic Stuff Metaverse
15 november 2024 · 53 min
Join Fr. John and Fr. Jacob as they explore some fascinating Catholic Stuff You Should Know history and discuss the powerful role of narrative in drawing people in.
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Pompeii
8 november 2024 · 44 min
Join Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean for a quick dive into the history of Pompeii, St. Frances Cabrini, and Our Lady of the Rosary.
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Man in the Dimension of Gift
31 oktober 2024 · 56 min
Join Fr. John and Fr. Jacob, along with special guest Fr. David Hall, in this week’s episode as they discuss "Man and Woman He Created Them" more commonly known as Theology of the Body. They’ll focus on the spousal meaning of the body and the profound gift of self. Lees meer
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Citius, Altius, Fortius, Tardio, Inferior, Debilior
24 oktober 2024 · 50 min
Join Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean as they inspire us to adopt a different perspective from the world around us. Rather than striving for faster, higher, and stronger, they invite us to embrace a lifestyle that's slower, lower and weaker.
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Lepanto
17 oktober 2024 · 52 min
Join Fr. Jacob and Fr. John as they welcome a special guest, Fr. David Hall, for a deep dive into the historical significance of the Battle of Lepanto and Our Lady of the Rosary. Tune in for an engaging discussion that blends history, faith, and devotion! Lees meer
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Head In The Clouds
10 oktober 2024 · 50 min
Join hosts Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean as they explore the spiritual significance of clouds, viewing them as a profound veil of the unknowing.
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Receive Your Mother
3 oktober 2024 · 40 min
Join Fr. Jacob and Fr. John in this episode as they dive into the themes of the article "Mother Church: Can Receptivity Be Squared With Resistance?" They explore the dangers of a resistance first mindset, but also wrestle to discover the proper methods of disagreement, while emphasizing the importance and respect for hierarchy and tradition within the Church. Lees meer
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The Four Pillars of the Church
26 september 2024 · 54 min
Join Fr. Sean and Fr. Mike in Episode 650 as they discuss Acts 2:42 and how the Four pillars of the early Church are still important for us today.
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The Geography of the Human Person
19 september 2024 · 54 min
In this week's episode, Fr. John and Fr. Jacob explore the depth of relationships with others and God, discussing privacy and intimacy inspired by Kenneth Schmitz's essay "The Geography of the Human Person."
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Is Love the 5th Dimension?
12 september 2024 · 55 min
Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean discuss the importance of knowing and loving God simultaneously.
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Don't Come Dying to See Me
5 september 2024 · 48 min
Join Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob as they discuss the differences between Last Rites and the Anointing of the Sick. Their discussion provides valuable insights and tips on how to ensure timely and appropriate pastoral care.
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The Weight of Glory
29 augustus 2024 · 54 min
Join Fr. Mike and Fr. John this week as they explore C.S. Lewis' "The Weight of Glory" and the corporal works of mercy.
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The Covenants of Old
22 augustus 2024 · 44 min
Join Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob as they explore the seven key biblical covenants and how these promises shape our faith today.
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Olaf's Self-Reliance
15 augustus 2024 · 57 min
In this week's episode, Father Mike and Father John take up the concept of self-reliance, one that has made its way into the Catholic spiritual lexicon but not found in the tradition. To do so, they will bring the Transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson, who champions the term, into conversation with the Catholic novelist Sigrid Undset. As a male companion to "Kristin's Resentment" (episode #288, May 2017), their hope is to draw out the deeper meaning of self-reliance in Undset's Olav Audunssøn without spoiling the plot! Lees meer
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2024 Summer Conference
8 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 8 min
In this special episode, all four hosts come together from their summer conference in Lander, Wyoming. Tune in as they delve into different forms of literature and discuss why literature is so important.
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Brothers in Mission
1 augustus 2024 · 53 min
Fr. Sean and Fr. Jake record from the Companions Summer Conference in Lander Wyoming. Catching up for the first time since Fr. Jacob started his assignment in Glenwood Springs, they discuss their shared mission even despite the geographic distance. They then reflect on the Eucharist in light of the current Sunday Gospel readings of John, chapter 6. Lees meer
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Don't Let the Money make you Rich
25 juli 2024 · 47 min
Join Fr. John and Fr. Mike in a thought-provoking discussion on wealth and riches, exploring the Gospel's teachings on material possessions and the responsibilities that come with them.
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The Tragedy of the Fall
18 juli 2024 · 54 min
Father Sean and Father Jacob discuss the parable of the prodigal son and how it illustrates human sin and recounts the narrative of salvation history.
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Everyday Pilgrims
11 juli 2024 · 42 min
Fr. John and Fr. Mike continue the Camino theme by discussing pilgrimages and ways to incorporate small pilgrimages into your daily routine.
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Lessons from the Camino
4 juli 2024 · 1 uur 3 min
Join Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob as they reflect on their experience, sharing encounters and lessons learned from the Camino.
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Farsi Belle
27 juni 2024 · 1 uur 3 min
Fr. Mike and Fr. John are joined by Sofia Carozza, co-host of the Pilgrim Soul podcast. Tune in as Sofia shares her personal story and they engage in a thoughtful discussion on beauty.
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Food for the Journey
20 juni 2024 · 35 min
Join Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean as they record this episode live from the Camino de Santiago, sharing their experiences and insights along the way.
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How It All Ends
13 juni 2024 · 43 min
In this episode, Fr. John and Fr. Mike dive into a discussion on the wedding feast of the lamb and the book of Revelation.
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Matter Matters
6 juni 2024 · 45 min
Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean discuss the matter and form of each sacrament and their importance to the church.
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The Virginal Paternity of God
30 mei 2024 · 40 min
In this episode, Father Mike and Father John explore the deep theological significance of the fatherhood of God. In particular they take up the thought of Saint Gregory of Nyssa in its modern interpretation by the theologian Louis Bouyer.
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New Priests and Pentecost
23 mei 2024 · 53 min
Join newly ordained, Fr. Jacob, and Fr. Sean in this week’s episode as they delve into priestly ordinations and the significance of the first mass celebrated by newly ordained priests. They also discuss Pentecost and a few other holy feasts celebrated within the Church. Lees meer
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Brave New Motherless Wold
16 mei 2024 · 54 min
Join Fr. Mike & Fr. John as they dissect Huxley's "Brave New World," focusing on the absence of the Church and the loss of motherhood.
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Pier Giorgio Trojan Horse
9 mei 2024 · 51 min
Dcn. Jacob, soon-to-be Fr. Jacob, and Fr. Sean discuss the soon-to-be St. Pierre Giorgio Frassati.
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Paradise Springs Eternal
2 mei 2024 · 44 min
Fr. Mike's inspiration for this week's topic was T.S. Eliot's poem, The Waste Land. Join him and Fr. John as they discuss the chaos of the wasteland and the hope we should have in knowing God will restore the world back to paradise.
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The Poet's Eye and God's Voice
25 april 2024 · 54 min
Alongside Fr. Mike, Dcn. Jacob encourages listeners to look at reality with the lens that allows us to see the way God is speaking to each one of us.
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Remedies for Sorrow
18 april 2024 · 1 uur 13 min
Fr. John & Fr. Sean are joined by special guest and author Megan Nix. Megan is the author of "Remedies for Sorrow: An Extraordinary Child, a Secret Kept from Pregnant Women, and a Mother's Pursuit of the Truth", a memoir about her deeply personal experience with congenital CMV. Join Megan as she shares a little bit about her journey and her hopes to spread awareness to other expecting mothers. Lees meer
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Remedies-Sorrow-Extraordinary-Pregnant-Mothers/dp/0385548591
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Jesus in the Heart of Dixie
11 april 2024 · 45 min
Fr. Mike recently returned from a retreat at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament which inspired the topic for this episode — joined by Dcn. Jacob, Fr. Mike shares some interesting information about Mother Angelica, the history of EWTN, and the shrine she was inspired to build to honor the Child Jesus. Lees meer
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Bourbon, Neat
4 april 2024 · 53 min
Episode #625 is inspired by Walker Percy's essay, "Bourbon, Neat". Fr. John and Fr. Sean talk about how eating and drinking is a form of giving glory to God. Fr. John fears that the current generation is losing the aesthetic of bourbon drinking, therefore missing out on the opportunity for conversation and community.” Lees meer
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The Universal Call to Contemplation?
28 maart 2024 · 1 uur 8 min
Inspired by a topic suggestion sent in by a listener, Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Mike touch on how contemplation can be found in all vocations. They remind us that no matter what our vocation is, we all have the same opportunity for holiness.
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Evangelization & the Kerygma
21 maart 2024 · 38 min
Fr. Sean & Fr. John touch on the different stages of evangelization and discuss the importance and necessity of the first stage, pre-evangelization.
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The Spirit Within
14 maart 2024 · 53 min
In this episode Fr. Mike and Dcn. Jacob discuss scriptural commentaries and the prophetic character of Jesus and the Church in the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles. The conversation was inspired by the biblical scholar Luke Timothy Johnson and one of his books, “Prophetic Jesus, Prophetic Church.” Lees meer
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Eschatology and Utopia
7 maart 2024 · 53 min
In this thought-provoking podcast, Fr. John proposes the question, "Am I living my Catholic faith in the world as a utopian or an eschatological thinker?". Tune in as he and Fr. Sean discuss the damaging effects of trying to build a utopia within a society and how the real utopia is not of this world. Lees meer
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Fount of Renewal
29 februari 2024 · 1 uur 4 min
In light of Dcn. Jacob’s thesis, he and Fr. Mike discuss the renewal within the church and the need for renewal within our own hearts, all in light of the Holy Spirit.
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Chastity, Reconsidered
22 februari 2024 · 46 min
Join Fr. John & Fr. Sean as they discuss the true essence of chastity and the denial needed to achieve it.
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Soto Voce Part Two
15 februari 2024 · 54 min
This episode is a follow-up to the episode “The Quiet Parts." Tune in as Fr. Mike and Dcn. Jacob pick up where they left off last time, discussing the quiet prayers a priest prays during the mass.
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A Reflection on Mary
8 februari 2024 · 38 min
Fr. Sean and Fr. John reflect on Our Lady of Lourdes in light of her feast day coming up. Additionally, they reflect on Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in light of a triptych that Fr. Sean helped make. Tune in to hear about the apparitions at Lourdes as well as the title we give to Mary as Mother of the Eucharist and what these mean for us today. Lees meer
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The Quiet Parts
1 februari 2024 · 48 min
In this episode Fr. Mike shares the “sotto voce” or quiet (literally, under-voice) prayers that the deacons and priests pray during the Mass. Deacon Jacob and Father Mike discuss how these prayers help their own focused devotional participation at Mass and invite you to consider how you can engage the prayers of the Mass with more preparedness, awareness and devotion. Lees meer
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Sunday Best
25 januari 2024 · 46 min
In this episode Fr. Sean and Fr. John look at what Sundays ought to look like for a Catholic. Fr. Sean asks the simple question, “What should I wear to Mass on Sunday.” Tune in to hear their thoughts and how you can enter into your Sunday Best.
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Cathartic Heresies
18 januari 2024 · 52 min
In this episode Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Mike discuss the likeness and difference between the self-help movement and the Christian practice of asceticism. Do we still need God, or can we help ourselves?
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The Religion of the Day
11 januari 2024 · 54 min
In this episode Fr. John and Fr. Sean break down the new book by the University of Mary entitled, The Religion of the Day. Seeking to understanding the deeper meaning beneath the phenomenon of the "none," we realize that though secular, they are in fact religious - and that a new form of evangelization is now required. Lees meer
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New Year, Same Us
4 januari 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
In this banter heavy episode all four hosts gather to ring in the new year and look back at the last year of the podcast and their lives. It was full of mountains and Marian devotion. There is also a bit of looking ahead to the year to come. It's been a great year and the hosts have loved sharing it with listener land. Listen along to hear some of the lessons they've learned and hopes they have for the future. Lees meer
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As The Roman Eagle Falls...
28 december 2023 · 34 min
In this episode Fr. Mike teaches Dcn. Jake the history of Rome's frustrated hopes as they expected an eternal empire full of peace and prosperity that never quite panned out. The hosts invite all of us to wish big and pray for big world changing things because Jesus has come into the world and he is King of the Universe. Lees meer
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Light from Light
21 december 2023 · 55 min
Frs. John and Mike discuss Norway, their mild obsession with Bishop Erik Varden and the profound imagery of light and darkness in the Advent and Christmas Season.