For College Catholics
A Podcast for college students and young adults in general, where we discuss faith and spirituality from a Catholic perspective.
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Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, are a model of Christian marriage. Today we look at their example and seek their inspiration, as we delve into the great treasure of the Sacrament of Marriage, how, according to the nature God gave it, it is between one man and one woman, for their entire lifespan, for the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of children. When the spouses are baptized, ...
Today we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold, to speak about the National Eucharistic Revival, an effort by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to revitalize the faith in the Holy Eucharist and to renew the Devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
- Find more about the National Eucharistic Revival in the USA: https://www.usccb.org/resources/welcome-national-eucharistic-revival.
Today we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold, to discuss the practice of celibacy in the Catholic Priesthood. Dr. Feingold presents a brief history of celibacy, its origins, its meaning, and its spiritual fruitfulness, and answers some of the typical objections. We talk about how celibacy is a true treasure in the Catholic Church, which, with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, we hope will never be abandoned by the Church.
- Find more ab...
Pope St. John Paul II wrote “I declare that the Church has no authority whatsoever to confer priestly ordination on women and that this judgment is to be definitively held by all the Church's faithful” (Ordinatio Sacerdotalis, 4). In today’s episode we look more in depth into why the Catholic Church does not have the authority to ordain women to the priesthood.
- Find more about the topics discussed in the Catechism of the Catholic...
“The Priest is a gift from the Heart of Christ” said Pope Benedict XVI, quoting St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars (France). In this episode we look at what is the Priesthood about, how the Sacrament of Holy Orders is administered, and some other elements of the Ordination of Priests.
- Find more about the topics discussed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1548-1589.
- You can read Pope St. John Paul II decree on not receivi...
Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J., (1904-1984) was born in Shenandoah, PA. He entered the Society of Jesus, and soon after he volunteered to be—after his ordination—a missionary to Russia. Ordained in 1937, he was assigned to a Parish in Albertyn, Poland. After the Russian invasion of Poland, he went with another priest toward Russia, in search for work. But the conditions were miserable, and the prospect very dark. Fr. Ciszek was faced with...
Today I welcome Fr. Samuel Hakeem, O.P., who will share with us his thoughts about The Catholic Ministerial Priesthood. He was ordained to the Priesthood in 2017, and he is now the Vocations Director of the Central Province of the Dominicans.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
Today I welcome Fr. Samuel Hakeem, O.P., who will share with us the story of his vocation. Ordained to the Priesthood in 2017. He is now the Vocations Director of the Central Province of the Dominicans. In our conversation, we also provide some tips for discernment!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
“The Priest is a gift from the Heart of Christ” said Pope Benedict XVI in June 2010, quoting St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars (France). There is no Eucharist without the Priesthood. The priest is chosen from among the people to serve the people in the things that refer to God. Only the priest can consecrate the Body and Blood of Christ, and only the priest can absolve sins in sacramental Confession. Today I talk about the priestho...
The Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous 18 times, between February 11, 1858, and July 16, 1858, in a grotto within a massive granite formation called Massabielle. This is near the mountain town of Lourdes, on the French Pyrenees. Among other messages, Our Lady encouraged everyone to pray the Rosary and do penance for sinners. When asked what her name was, the ‘Lady of the Grotto’ answered “I am the Immaculate Conceptio...
In this episode we look into the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, how it was instituted by Christ himself, how it is celebrated and the spiritual benefits it has for your soul. As a bonus, I speak about the Apostolic Pardon, and how—by pure kindness and mercy of God—it can help you avoid Purgatory altogether.
- The topics discussed in this episode can by found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1510-1532
- The ...
In this episode we look into one of the more significant moments in the life of St. Teresa of Avila, where she suffered a lot because of illness and paralysis, and almost died. We talk about the meaning of suffering, and how the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given to us by Christ to strengthen us spiritually and help us in the most difficult moments of our lives.
- The topics discussed in this episode can by found in th...
In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold. He converted to Catholicism in 1989 together with his wife, while engaged in realist marble sculpture in Italy. He is now a Professor of Theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. He is an expert in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Today we his experience regarding the Devotion to the Virgin Mary.
- You can find more about Dr. Lawrence Feingold, his books and his video...
In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold. He converted to Catholicism in 1989 together with his wife, while engaged in realist marble sculpture in Italy. He is now a Professor of Theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. He is an expert in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Today we discuss the Sacrament of Confession, and how he experienced its fruits after converting from Atheism to Catholicism. Listen in to ...
One of the most important criticisms that Luther had against the Church was that some priests were selling indulgences. While “selling” them was an abuse, their proper use is of greatest importance. In today’s episode, we speak about one of the greatest ways you have to help those who have passed away—a treasure of the Catholic Church called “indulgences”. They are simple actions of devotion that, by the merits of Christ and the sa...
Today I welcome Colton and Ben to speak about the Sacrament of Confession. St. John Nepomucene’s life and martyrdom is a reminder of the obligation that priests have of not sharing any sins that have been said during a sacramental confession. The king at that time wanted St. John to say whether the queen had confessed anything regarding a possible sin, but St. John refused. Listen in to know what happene...
As a follow up to a previous Episode (#96) Owen and Andrew, two Miles Christi seminarians, participate as Co-Hosts of today’s episode, and ask Fr. Patrick about his vocation story. In this episode not only will you know about Fr. Patrick’s discernment journey, but you will get some tips to know how to discern the will of God in different situations in life, and what challenges might come your way in fulfilling the will of our Lord.
...As a follow up to a previous Episode (#93) I welcome Owen and Andrew, two Miles Christi seminarians, who will be traveling soon to Argentina to continue their formation to the priesthood. They share their greatest moments and their challenges here in Michigan, and they ask me some great questions about formation and the spiritual life. Tune in to enjoy this relaxed and enjoyable conversation!
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Want to make a good confession…? Whether you haven’t been to confession for several years, or whether you go a couple of times a month, you might want to make sure your confession is valid, spiritually effective and pleasing to God. So, here’s a quick guide to making a good, productive confession—and the first recommendation is to “Go do it!”.
In this episode I present a brief analysis of the late Pope Benedict’s legacy, looking at his wisdom, his humility, his love for the Church and the Liturgy, and his childhood example.
- For further reading: Encyclical “Spe Salvi” [link];“The Spirit of the Liturgy” book [link]; “The Ratzinger Report” book [link]. “Jesus of Nazareth” [link]; “Jesus, the Apostles and the Early Ch...
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