Purposefully Catholic

Purposefully Catholic

Purposefully Catholic is a collaborative initiative between Pope St. Pius X and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Churches in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Each episode we discuss and reflect upon some aspect of Catholic teaching to draw us closer to the life and love Jesus offers us through His Catholic Church.

Episodes

April 10, 2023 16 mins

Fr. Len concludes the 2022-2023 series with the topic, "Catholic Social Teaching" and how to teach this important aspect of the Faith to your younger children.

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Fr. Len continues the series with the topic, "The First Through the Forth Beatitudes" and how to bring these teachings to your younger children.

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Fr. Len continues the series with the topic, "The First Through the Forth Beatitudes" and how to bring these teachings to your younger children.

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Fr. Len is joined continues the series with the topic, "The New Commandments & the Works of Mercy" and how to bring these teachings to your younger children.

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Fr. Len is joined by special guests as they discuss the topics of the 7th through 10th Commandments and and how to bring these teachings to your younger children.

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Fr. Len continues the Purposefully Catholic Religious Education series by tackling the difficult topics of the 5th and 6th Commandments.

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Fr. Len is joined by special guest Teresa Sanchez, as they discuss the topic of The Fourth Commandment and its relationship with the domestic Church (the family).

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Fr. Len is joined by special guests Nancy Kasner & Peyton Davis, as they discuss the topic of The Great Commandments, particularly the first three, and how they relate to our relationship with God.

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Fr. Len is joined by special guest Tim Simunds, as they discuss the supernatural, theological virtues of faith, hope and love, and the human, cardinal virtues of prudence, temperance, fortitude and justice.  Since grace builds on nature, a strong foundation of well-formed human virtues (habits) will allow each of us, including our children, to more fully receive and respond to the supernatural gifts of faith, hope and love.&nb...

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Fr. Len is joined by a special guest as they discuss the topic of sin, and how to avoid it, so we can live in proper relationship with God and neighbor.

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Sue Styren joins Fr. Len to discuss the importance of forming the conscience of our children, so they can live fulfilling lives ordered to the love of God and neighbor. 

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Stephanie Shafer joins Fr. Len to discuss the two most fundamental consequences behind every decision we make. In this episode, Fr. Len explains how our choices throughout life either lead us closer to God or further away from Him.

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Fr. Len is joined by special guest, Mary Stewart as they discuss our life-long journey towards heaven. In this episode, Fr. Len emphasizes the importance of practicing for life in heaven by living faithfully in the Kingdom of God here and now.

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October 7, 2022 14 mins

Fr. Len begins the new year by stressing the responsibility parents have in being true witnesses of the faith to their kids and the life-long impact it has on them. He also discusses the role of a faithful community in helping children maintain the practice of their faith into adulthood.

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April 17, 2022 41 mins

Fr. Len and Fr. John discuss the importance of the sacrament of matrimony, and how God uses it to transform us into the saints He has created us to be.

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April 2, 2022 41 mins

Fr. Len and Fr. John look to scripture and the Old Testament for the biblical roots of the Priesthood. They discuss the important role priests play in the Church today as God works through them to offer His salvation to the world.

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March 19, 2022 28 mins

Fr. Len and Fr. John take us through the holiest days of the year and describe how this great liturgical celebration can be looked at as a wedding ceremony between God and His people.

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February 26, 2022 36 mins

In this special episode of Purposefully Catholic Fr. Len and Fr. John discuss the liturgical season of Lent and how we have a great opportunity ahead of us to grow in conversion to Christ.

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Fr. Len and Fr. John explain how the Church gives meaning to suffering in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

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Fr. Len and Fr. John look to scripture for the biblical roots of Reconciliation. They discuss how Jesus commissioned the apostles and their successors to pass on His healing and forgiveness through this great sacrament of the Church.

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