The Tangent on Veritas Catholic Network

Matthew Petrusek joins the Tangent again to take a deep dive into utilitarianism, classical liberalism, libertarianism, progressivism (wokeism), and non-theistic conservatism. Perhaps most importantly, he, Matt and Fr. Sam discuss how each of these ideologies understand and live the experience of suffering. This is than contrasted with the Catholic understanding of suffering. They finish up the episode by discussing what it means t...

Matthew Petrusek joins Fr. Sam and Matt to discuss the anatomy of various ideologies and the importance of logic in politics.

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Matthew Petrusek discusses his transition from academia to the  @word-on-fire  exploring the intersections of theology, ideology, and education. He emphasizes the importance of true philosophy and logic in understanding and responding to contemporary ideologies, particularly in the context of...

Nick Clune of  @heybrotherpodcast  joins Fr. Sam and Matt to discuss Nick and Fr. Sam's respective experiences with the Catholic Psych Model of Applied Personalism program, the importance of relationships in healing, and the impact of John Paul II's personalism on counseling. They explore the challenges men face, particularly regarding addiction to p*rnography and the need for authentic relationships.

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Mentorship with Nick: ht...

In this conversation, Fr. Sam and Matt explore the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, discussing its significance and historical development. They delve into the evolution of sacramental practices, the importance of faith in healing, and the relationship between spiritual care and medical science.

Matt and Fr. Sam also explore the connection between redemptive suffering and the sacramental understanding...

Fr. Sam and Matt jump into any and every topic related to the Sacrament of Confession, including: understanding the effect of sin, mortal vs. venial sin, the ecclesial dimension of sin & penance, the healing power of confession, and much more! 

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In this conversation, Fr. Sam and Matt catch up after Fr. Sam's pilgrimage/vacation to Ireland. They explore the significance of Our Lady of Knock and the importance of silence and contemplation in daily life. They discuss the challenges of balancing personal desires with spiritual discipline, the emotional impact of music and prayer, and the need for silence in a noisy world. The dialogue emphasizes the value of intentionality in ...

Fr. Sam and Matt had the great pleasure of sitting down Tess Livingstone, a personal friend of Cardinal Pell and the author of George Cardinal Pell: Pax Invictus, A Biography.

They cover quite a bit including: Cardinal Pell's childhood, vocation story, seminary reforms, time as archbishop, the false accusations, convictions, solitary confinement in prison, the Demos memo addressed to the Pope, and Cardinal Pell's work as the Secret...

This week on the Tangent, Fr. Sam Kachuba and I continue our series on the Sacraments by discussing Confirmation! We discuss why the Bishop has a particular role in this sacrament, what it actually means that Confirmation is a sacrament of maturity, as well as why Confirmation is so important for young Catholics in a secular age.

And of course, Confirmation ≠ graduation.

If you haven’t had ...

This week we begin a series of episodes on understanding the sacraments, in which Fr. Sam and I will dedicate an individual episode (or two) to each sacrament. We begin with baptism. We discuss the transformative power of baptism, the biblical types of baptism, how we're baptized in Jesus's death, and how we live out the grace of the Holy Spirit, given to us in baptism. We also touch on the role of parents in developi...

We discuss why going to EITHER the Novus Ordo Mass or Traditional Latin Mass doesn't guarantee a greater participation, the importance of maintaining liturgical practices, the impact of these traditions on faith and community, and the significance of symbols in faith, especially in the liturgy and art.

We also discuss how to cultivate a deeper understanding of scripture in a materialistic culture. The discussion emphasizes the beau...

This week, Fr. Sam and I welcome Matthew Wiseman to discuss his unique journey from a Southern Baptist upbringing to exploring the Hebrew Roots Movement to joining the Anglican Church to becoming a Catholic. We discuss everything from the challenges of living a kosher lifestyle in Texas, the significance of practicing the faith as a family, the true Jewish Roots of Christ in the Gospels and why Catholics used to rinse...

In this conversation, Matt, Father Sam, and Father James Kubicki, S.J. discuss the significance of daily offerings in the Catholic faith, particularly focusing on the morning offering prayer. They explore its origins, the importance of living the Eucharist in daily life, and how to incorporate suffering into one's offerings. The discussion also emphasizes the need for quality time with God, the simplicity of prayer, and the connect...

Roxanne King joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza to discuss a series of Catholic heroes who fought for human and civil rights. Some of these heroes include Franz Jägerstätter, who stood up to the third Reich and was eventually martyred for his efforts, Dorothy Day, known for her work bringing Catholic Social Teaching to the world, and Nicholas Black Elk, a well known figure, but unknown Catholic Catechist. They dive into why i...