Sons of Ars

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

January 20, 2026 35 mins

While this episode was suposed to appear in Decemeber, it is a powerful appreciation of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Michael Sparks and James Joseph excitingly invite newly ordained Deacon Luciano Diaz to share his story.

In this episode another Sons of Ars episode is referenced called "He Who is Called by God" from Mar 21, 2022

Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com

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In this episode, Dave Napierkowski and James Joseph share their experience of reading the famous work of St. Francis De Sales called "Intro to the Devout Life." A must read for seminarians and those looking to grow in their spiritual journey.

(The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vi...

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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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September 26, 2025 41 mins

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...

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May 27, 2025 43 mins
Michael Sparks takes a journey of reminiscing with two good friends Dominic and Nate as they also look forward to what the future entails.
 
Also, we forgot to shout-out future priest Dcn. Aaron Alford, congrats! You can listen to his episode published March 21, 2022 https://sjvdenver.libsyn.com/he-who-is-called-by-god 
 

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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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February 1, 2025 51 mins

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...

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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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December 22, 2024 46 mins
In this episode, Michael Sparks and Michael Salemi bring in a good friend and soon to be priest to the studio. Deacon Kade Megaffin shares his journey of love and tells stories of promising relationships that ended in being called by Christ.

 

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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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November 17, 2024 42 mins

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...

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October 23, 2024 28 mins

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.

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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

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September 9, 2024 37 mins

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 

Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com

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July 3, 2024 43 mins

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.

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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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April 30, 2024 55 mins

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...

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April 16, 2024 28 mins

(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

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