Sons of Ars
This is a lighthearted podcast where two seminarians sit down to discuss their life in seminary, topics and issues Christians face in the modern world, and the spiritual life. We hope to invite others into this journey that we are on and that countless other men are on across the world. We hope you enjoy! God bless! Find out more about us at www.sjvdenver.edu and follow us on the Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary facebook page.
Episodes
Ezekiel 24:15-27; From a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine (2:35); Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20 (5:56); Homily by Fr. John Ezratty (8:30)
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Three main hosts including Michael Salemi, Michael Sparks, and James Joseph recap the summer and explain a little about why their schedule was too full to record... There was exciting summers full of spiritual growth, spanish immersions, and sports games. Also, included is what the SJV seminarians look forward to in the seminary this year.
In this episode the host reference another Sons of Ars episode called "He Who is Called by Go...
Leviticus 8:1-17, 9:22-24; From a treatise on John by Saint Augustine (3:08); Mark 10:32-45 (6:40); Homily by Very Rev. Samuel Morehead V.F. (9:27)
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Galatians 1:1-12; From a homily by a spiritual writer of the fourth century (1:37); Luke 24:35-53 (4:35); Homily by Rev. James-Peter Trares, O.P. (6:55)
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Michael Sparks and James Joseph sit down with a long-time priest Fr. Bill Breslin who shares his life journey during and after Vatican II. Many priests in those tumultuous times were confronted with the crisis of the chaos and it took courage to withstand it by the grace of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Bill shares a glimps into that perspective.
(The mission of the podcast continues to be rec...
Deuteronomy 1:1, 6-18; (3:05) from a Letter to the Ephesians from St. Ignatius of Antioch; (5:34) Mark 16:1-20; (9:22) Homily by Fr. Tom Scherer.
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Isaiah 45:1-13; (2:52) from a Letter by Saint Leo the Great; (6:30) Luke 24:35-53; (9:10) Homily by Archbishop Samuel Aquila
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Wisdom 1:1-15; (2:57) Letter to the Corinthians by St Clement I; (5:22) John 20:1-18; (8:44) Homily by Dcn Kade Megaffin
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Michael Sparks and Anthony Olmes discuss a favorite topic of this podcast, but with a different perspective. The fraternity in light of family allows the true friendship to unfold even if distance seems to get in the way.
(The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to inspire those discerning and to update friends of the seminary about life at St. Jo...
James and Dave catch up with the listeners and chat with their friend Tommy Myers about their summer assignments, the current fall semester, and what the future holds this academic year at St. John Vianney.
(The mission of the podcast continues...
Philippians 1:1-11; (2:00) from the letter to the Philippians by St. Polycarp; (4:30) Mark 16:1-20; (8:05) Homily by Dcn Jacob Chavez
Michael and James recap the summer and discuss a little of what it means to be on mission as a seminarian especially during the summer.
Michael referenced the interview he did on the Drew the Catholic show: https://youtu.be/8JbUDLwrxDI?si=mlpeHUb_JSa8yeQA
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Michael takes some fraternity time out side of his summer assignment to talk with Mark Rocco, a seminarian from Colorado Springs who studies at the Mount St. Mary's seminary in Maryland and happens to be assigned nearby. They discuss the similarities and diferences between seminaries and then dive into Mark's vocational calling right out of high school.
Five years after the release of Part 1, Fr. Micah Flores joins Michael Salemi and John Cooney to continue the discussion on the Church Fathers. From the Lord Jesus to St. John, from St. John to St. Polycarp, and from St. Polycarp to St. Irenaeus, the life of Faith has been passed down through discipleship to us today.
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Michael Sparks and James Joseph invite a guest to share his testimony of God working throughout his life to bring him to seminary. Jeff Pooley shares some stories about those who've inspired him and his life as an airplane pilot, but most especially how beuaty and human relationship all point to our desire for relationship with God.
Reference mentioned for those looking to go into religous life or priesthood, but have lots of deb...
(0:00) Revelation 6:1-17; (3:21) First Apology of St. Justin Martyr 66-67; (6:08) Luke 24:1-12; (8:04) Homily by Cardinal Francis Stafford
Michael Salemi, James and Dave explore the meaning of leisure especially in the context of seminary life. They take a philosophical look at leisure and then examine the interior life of being rejuvenated especially as seminarians. They include a little discussion about Irish step dancing.
Book mentioned, "Leisure: The Basis of Culture" By Josef Pieper
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(0:00) Hebrews 1:1-2:4; (2:30) St. Athanasius Epistle 14, 1-2; (5:42) John 8:1-11; (7:42) Homily by Dcn. Blaise Buches.
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