Question of Faith

Delve into the sacred with Mary Hrich, the Diocese of Cleveland's Director for the Office for Worship, as we address the intricacies of the communion rite—is personalizing it with a communicant's name a move towards intimacy or a step away from the ritual's communal roots? As we unravel the layers of this debate, you'll gain a deeper understanding of why "The Body of Christ" is more than just a phrase—...

As Mike Hayes and Father Damian Ference recount, there's something about an eclipse that brings both wonder and joy. The recent night sky's ballet was no different, and as it cast a surreal glow, they found themselves surrounded by friends, absorbed in the spellbinding moment.  This episode takes you through their weekend journey, ending with the prayerful peak of the eclipse and the vibrant Believeland retreat with young...

Have you ever wondered how a simple invitation can transform someone's spiritual life? Join the three of us:  Mike Hayes, Father Damian Ference and Christy Cabaniss, as we unravel the power of community and the art of welcoming others into our faith journey this Easter season. In our latest heartfelt discussion, we dive into the nuances of inviting friends to Mass, from becoming a "Mass buddy" to leveraging technolog...

Fr. Eric Garris, Diocesan Vocations Director joins Mike and FD

0:45:   Lent is busy for all.

1:15:  It's like Finals Week

1:35:  What is Holy Week like for the guys?

1:50:  What is Shrove Tuesday?

2:15:  Today is the Chrism Mass.

2:25:  More on Shrove Tuesday and the Chrism Mass and the priests spending the day.

4:00:   The priesthood is very diverse.

4:20...

Christa Alaburda from the Young Adult Advisory Board and parishioner at St Hilary's Parish in Fairlawn

(1:05)  Christa is a Godparent to her nephew.

1:25:  What are the responsibilities and requirements to be a Godparent?

2:05:   It's a gift!

2:20:  To be a witness and accompany.

2:40:  Did Christa have active Godparents?

3:20:  You might have wonderful parents but yo...

Mary Hrich, Director for the Office for Worship joins us as Fr. Damian is travelling.

0:20:  Mary is a longtime liturgical musician, so she talks about how she's gone about selecting music in parish life.

1:40:  Music must be deemed worthy and liturgically approproate.

2:35:   Music has different purposes: Sometimes it's the prayer itself.  Sometimes it's processional.

4:00:  The...

Mary Hrich (pronounced "Rich") joins us.  She is the Director of the Office for Worship for the Diocese of Cleveland.

0;20 Fr. Damian is on Spring Break

0:35:  How did Mary get her job?

1:35:  Mary took a straw poll of friends.

2:00:   What does the GIRM say? 
 
2:28:  Can you subtract words?

2:50:  An Ash Wednesday example on the Kyrie.

3:20:  On the Roman ...

Lisa Leondarides, who is Bishop Malesic's personal assistant joins us.

2:00:  Lisa's small group experience.

2:30:  The USCCB's Video Series on the Eucharistic Revival.

3:50:  How did Lisa start getting involved with these groups?

4:50:  Small groups are important to be involved in so we can hear about the spirit working in people's lives.

5:40:  Mike was part of a sm...

0:23:  What is Spiritual Direction?

0:48:  Where did Mike get his training for Spiritual Direction?

1:48:  How is Spiritual Direction different from Counseling, Pastoral Counseling and Pastoral Care?

3:29:  How is this different from a life coach?

4:29:  Who's really directing in Spiritual Direction?

6:10:   Does God have a secret plan?  Or is this in our day to day?

7:33: ...

0:30:   Welcome back Fr. Damian, who was out sick this past week.

2:35:  Valentine's Day or Ash Wednesday?  Mike is clearly making adjustments to celebrate Valentine's Day?

3:15:   FD notes Ss. Cyril and Methodius Day as well.

5:20:  Notes on the Super Bowl and Taylor Swift.  Reference to Cain Park in Cleveland Heights.

6:20:  Usher got married?

7:05:  People are rooting for pe...

Dr. Megan Lowes-Bolin joins Mike for this episode.

Dr Lowes-Bolin's new book: Ignite! The Secret to Engaing Young Adults in the Church.

Fr. Damian is under the weather!  Pray for him!

(0:45)  Megan teaches at her alma mater, John Carroll University.

(1:12)   So what is the secret?

(1:30)   Megan also worked in a number of parishes.

(1:55)  Who are the people young adults li...

Maria Wancata, Lindsay Fullerman, and Desi Gould all join us from the Behold Retreat.

1:00  An Aside on Spiders!

3:15:  How did they all join together to collaborate on this retreat and what parts are they playing?

4:00:  Desi talks about her passion for Theology of the Body and talks about how we relate to each other as mothers and daughters.

4:55:  FD introduced Maria and Lindsay.   And Lindsay...

It's coming up on Catholic Schools Week so this is an entire podcast on Catholic Schools week.

Michael Suso, Director of Marketing for Cleveland Catholic Schools.
Fred Roberts, Director of Development for Catholic Education for the Catholic Community Foundation.

0:45:   Michael is only 6 months into the job.

1:14:  How do we help schools tell their story?

Catholic Schools Week is January...

(0:40) Sr. Jane Nesmith, Director of the Office of Black Catholics joins us.

(1:00)  Sr. Jane reviews the past few days of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations in the Diocese of Cleveland.

(1:52)  Fr. John Judie, from the Archdiocese of Louisville, preached at the Cathedral yesterday.

(4:25)   We talk about the Diocesan Gospel Choir.

(6:14)  We debrief the event at St. Dominic's Parish a...

Maria Wancata joins us to talk about The Barbie Movie winning the Golden Globe Award and her and FD did a workshop on the movie at CLE 21:6.

1:35:  We recap the movie a bit.  And the tension between men and women and who should run the world?

2:40:  The unresolved dilemma is that neither work well.

3:25:  Review of the creation story and provide some teaching on complimenting each other as men and women.<...

WELCOME TO SEASON 2

0:00:  We review FD's NPR voice.

1:25:   Mike talks about his experience of doing Sports on NPR.

2:22:   We talk about 2024 and our looking forward to this for many years.

3:00:  We talk about Generations among ourselves.

3:30:   The Catholic Project at Catholic U is the subject today .

4:20:   Priests and the Orthodoxy range in the study.

5:00:...

Fr. Eric Garris joins us for the year ender podcast.

Fr. Damian does this episode in an NPR voice.

1:07:  Fr. Garris talks about his highlight at the Seminary with the new seminarians.

2:15:  Mike tries to do his highlight in a sportscaster voice (for a bit).

3:42:  The old guy still got it.

4:07:  FD recaps the Eucharistoc Revival.

Tune in to our You Tube Channel

5:27:...

Christy Cabaniss, Director of Missionary Discipleship is our guest.

0:30:   Mike and Christy are new to Cleveland (sorta)...

1:40:   FD has almost never missed Christmas.

2:20:  FD's going back to Rome during the Christmas season.

2:50:  Marion's (Mike's wife) family Christmas Party.

3:25:  Christy celebrates Christmas "day" differently.

4:00:  On Signin...

Calla Gill is Our Guest

0:40:  Check out our Billboards on our YouTube Channel?

1:00:  Mary isn't alone!

1:20:   Anthony Van Ardsdale is the artist.

1:50:   A bit on the Black Catholic Conference and how this all started.

3:50:  Where are these billboards?

4:50:   We had to get permission  to use this image.

6:10:  We're invited to kneel at Christmas ...
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