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This episode is an interview pulled from the recent Veritas Catholic Network Pledge Drive. Matthew Pride is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army and convert to the Catholic Faith. He will be hosting a new show with Veritas Catholic Network in the new year. To support the production of Matthew Pride's new show you can donate at www.veritascatholic.com/donate (if it is the case, specify you'd like to support Matthew Pride's new show in t...

Dr. Shane Owens joins Fr. Sam and Matt discuss the Bible Across America (which you can check out right now  @StPaulCenter ), a bible study led by Dr. Owens, Fr. Boniface Hicks, Katie Prejean McGrady, Heather Khym and Alex Jones. As an expert in the writings of Saint Augustine he also gives insight into the Augustinian mind of Pope Leo XIV.

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Pope Leo XIV published his first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te. He Addressed this exhortation "On Love For the Poor" to All Christians. It is well worth the read and can be found in the show notes below.

In this conversation Fr. Sam and Matt discuss Pope Leo XIV's viral words on technology, explain why Charity is a fundamental aspect of the Christian life, and speak about why prudence is necessary when responding to the needs of...

If you've ever asked yourself how to say the Rosary, or more, how to say the family rosary, this episode is filled with advice of, yes, Fr. Sam and Matt, but more importantly VENERABLE Father Patrick Peyton. Fr. Patrick Peyton is best known for his phrase, "The family that prays together stays together". Father Peyton's devotion to the rosary and his efforts to promote family prayer have left a lasting impression on millions (even ...

In this episode, Fr. Sam shares his profound experiences from a recent pilgrimage, highlighting the spiritual depth and historical significance of several key locations. The journey begins with a visit to Rome, where Fr. Sam attends a Papal audience. He describes the powerful sense of unity and spiritual fatherhood felt in the presence of the Pope, who, with his American-accented English, connects deeply with the pilgrims. This mom...

This week we re-release our episode with Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ. Fr. Spitzer joins the Tangent to discuss Near Death Experiences and the Shroud of Turin, ultimately showing how scientific discovery is PROVING the existence of God, and especially Christianity, not disproving it.

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Fr. Daniel Klimek joins Matt Sperrazza and Fr. Sam Kachuba on this week's episode of the Tangent to discuss his new book through Emmaus Road Publishing, With Jesus and Mary: Reflections on the Rosary (link below).

Per usual, many Tangents were taken, so this week we discuss everything from the Rosary, to the difference between ascetical and mystical prayer, to how one can properly dispose oneself to receive the grace of mystical pr...

In this conversation, Father Sam and Matt discuss the tragedy of Charlie Kirk's murder. They cover martyrdom, civility in discourse, and the impact of ideas on society. They also discuss the distinction between objective truth and subjective experience (why relativism is false but subjective experience is true), the role of humility in arguments, and how faith influences political discourse. The dialogue emphasizes the need for emp...

On this week's episode of the Tangent, Fr. Sam and Matt interview Clare Morell. Clare Morell is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in the Bioethics, Technology and Human Flourishing Program. She has worked in both the White House Counsel’s Office and the Department of Justice, as well as in the private and non-profit sectors. She is also the author of the forthcoming book, The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Ki...

First and foremost, this is not an episode of hot-takes. Recognizing the terrible tragedy at Annunciation School is an event that impacts the Universal Church as well as the local Church, Fr. Sam and I (Matt) reflect on suffering and forgiveness.

Our conversation springs from the guidance and words offered to the faithful by the Pastor of Annunciation Church, Fr. Zehren; Archbishop Hebda; and Jeff Cavins, on behalf of Hallow. We hi...

Fr. Sam and Matt discuss some of the elements of Pope Leo XIV's papacy they've been encouraged and edified by. They also "predict" some of the things they are excited to see from the new Pope in the coming months and years. 

Some topics include: 

Pope Leo XIV's work with youth, especially how he's engaging NCYC

Pope Leo's Augustinian roots 

Pope Leo's approach to the liturgy

A "Prognostication" of the topic for Pope Leo's First Pap...

Fr. Sam flies solo on this week's episode of the Tangent, interviewing Cece Donoghue and Jamie Manirakiza about PEHT, the Partnership to End Human Trafficking. They tackle some of the difficult questions that surround human trafficking:

How do you spot trafficking?

How can you protect your kids from trafficking?

Is there anything we can do? 

This week's conversation is an important one, to see how you can help PEHT visit their webs...

In this conversation, Matt, Fr. Sam and Jamie Baxter discusses the origin and impact of Exodus 90 on personal and communal faith journeys. They share personal stories of conversion, the origins and goals of the program, and the importance of intentionality in spiritual growth.

The discussion also highlights the challenges faced in seminary formation and the role of prayer and community in navigating these challenges. Ultimately, Ex...

Fr. Sam and Matt discuss the importance of liturgical norms in the universal church. That might seem like a topic that covers rubrics alone, but the core of the topic is how to balance diversity while maintaining unity in worship. Thus, Church governance, liturgical preferences, canon law, and authentic worship are all covered. 

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Fr. Sam and Matt take a leap from Romans 8 into an entire discussion on the interplay between prayer and suffering. They discuss amongst other things: the role of good health in a good spiritual life, the pastoral necessity of good physical health, how everything needs to seen through Pope St. John Paul II's lens of "self-gift", the importance of being physically present to others and, naturally, transhumanism.

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