For College Catholics

In this episode I welcome two Miles Christi Seminarians, Andrew and Owen. We talk about their story, some great New Year’s resolutions, and how to apply the Fifth Commandment to life in College. Don’t miss this lively and enjoyable episode!

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- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

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In this episode I address some of the issues concerning the Fifth Commandment as it applies to “end of life issues” and situations. I address euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the question of the “ordinary and extraordinary” therapeutic means that should or may be used for prolonging the life of a terminally ill patient.

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- Here you will find some ideas given by the NCBC on how to set up a "Health Care Proxy" and an "Advance M...

In this episode I welcome Dr. Janet Smith. Janet Smith recently retired from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, MI, where for nearly 20 years she held the Father McGivney Chair of Life Ethics.  She has published and spoken on the Church’s teaching on sexuality and on other moral issues.  She has served on one Vatican Council and two Vatican commissions.  She writes regularly for various Catholic publications and does interview...

In this episode I welcome Fr. John of God, a priest of Miles Christi, as we reflect on several applications of the Fifth Commandment (“Thou shall not kill”) in our lives. We talk about the illicit manipulation of embryos; the permanent and unchangeable teaching of the Church about the evil of abortion; in what cases the “principle of double effect” can be applied to preserve the life of a mother, and many other interesting topics! ...

In this episode I reflect on several applications of the Fifth Commandment (“Thou shall not kill”) in our lives. Listen in to get a glimpse into the richness of the Catholic teaching on promoting and protecting the well-being of our neighbor, their lives and their souls!

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1897 to 1904 AND 2258 to 2287.

- Here is the Church Document “Donum Vitae” of the Cong...

In this episode I reflect on several applications of the Fifth Commandment (“Thou shall not kill”) in our lives. Listen in to get a glimpse into the richness of the Catholic teaching on promoting and protecting the well-being of our neighbor, their lives and their souls!

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1897 to 1904 AND 2258 to 2287.

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, ...

In this episode I reflect on how the Fourth Commandment—“Honor your Father and your Mother”—applies to the relationship between the duties of the Government and the obedience of the citizens in our human society. Listen in to get a glimpse into the richness of the Catholic teaching on civil society!

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1897 to 1904 AND 2234 to 2257.

- Here is a short biograph...

In this episode I welcome Bro. Daniel Heffernan. We discuss the Fourth Commandment “Honor Your Father and Your Mother”, and the implications and duties that it imposes both on children and parents in the family. We look in particular to St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (Eph 6:1-2). We also consider the family as the basis for the whole human society.

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 219...

In this episode I welcome Fr. Matthew Maxwell, and we discuss the Third Commandment, “Keep the Day of the Lord holy”. We speak about the meaning of the Sabbath in the Old Testament, and how the Church started to celebrate the Day of the Lord on Sunday, the day the Lord rose from the dead. We also discuss what are the obligations imposed by this Commandment, how and when missing Mass on Sunday is a mortal sin, and how to sanctify th...

In this episode I welcome Fr. Matthew Maxwell, and we discuss the Second Commandment of the Decalogue: “You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain.”

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2142 to 2167.

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

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In this episode we discuss the fact that the veneration of images and statues is good and holy, and it is NOT forbidden by the First Commandment, on the contrary, it has been solemnly and definitively approved by the Church in the Council of Nicaea, in 787 A.D.

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2129 to 2132.

- Link to Benedict XVI discourse on St. John Damascene: https://www.vatican.va/con...

We are celebrating the 350th anniversary of the apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Pope Francis dedicate a three-year jubilee to this devotion, from December 2023 to June 2025. This is why in this episode I speak about the Apparitions of the Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary, and how to practice this great devotion.

- I encourage you to read this book: “The Devotion to the Sacred Heart”, by Fr. Croiset, S.J.

- Here is the Li...

In this episode we discuss several sins against the First Commandment like tempting God, Sacrilege, Divination, Magic, Occultism, Atheism and Agnosticism, and why it is important for you to know about them!

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2110 to 2128.

- We discuss similar topics in Episode 32 (The problem with Magic), and Episode 16 (God and Divine Providence). These links connect you w...

In this episode we reflect on the obligation that, as a result of the First Commandment, individual persons and societies and their leaders as well, have to recognize and obey God, Jesus Christ, and even accept and recognize the Catholic Church as the Church established by Christ. We mention the examples of St. Louis IX King of France, St. Ferdinand III King of Castile and Aragon, Blessed Karl of Austria and Gabriel García Moreno P...

St. Monica prayed with perseverance and hope for the conversion of her son—who eventually became not only baptized Catholic, but also a priest, a bishop and a saint, now known as St. Augustine. Hope in God, love for God, adoration, worship and fidelity are all attitudes included in the First Commandment. In this episode I look at some of the sins against the First Commandment like presumption, despair, indifference, lukewarmness, o...

In this episode, after talking a bit about the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, I discuss the First Commandment, and some of the sins against it, particularly, sins against faith.

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2083 to 2094.

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi...

The Commandments (or the Decalogue) were given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 24). We can read about this in the book of Exodus and Deuteronomy. They must be understood within the context of God’s Covenant with Man. God gives us the gift of his Commandments not as a burden or a limitation, but to guide us to eternal life, to show us the easiest way to Heaven.

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Chur...

Wouldn’t it be great to be told some ten simple steps to get to Heaven? Well… that is what the Decalogue (also called “the Commandments”) is—TEN STEPS given by God to man so we may have a path to get to Heaven! Today we will speak about the Commandments in general, and where the current wording comes from.

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2052 to 2082.

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest...

Today we take a look at the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. He wrote the “Spiritual Exercises”, and is the Master of the Spiritual Life for Miles Christi. He’s an example of a man who was very much immersed in a worldly lifestyle, but by the grace of God was converted, and went on to become a great saint. We also reflect on some of his most important spiritual teachings.

- You can find these topics ...