Gotta Be Saints Brendan Gotta

Based on his study of great theologians and philosophers dating back to Aristotle, eminent philosopher and physicist Rev. Dr. Robert Spitzer devised his Four Levels of Happiness, asserting that whichever level dominates our lives will dictate our actions and determine the depth and endurance of our happiness.On episode #172, I spoke with Fr. Spitzer about this concept. Here are some key questions and topics from our discussion:Conceptual Origins: What inspired the development of the Four Leve...

One of the most misunderstood — and misrepresented — elements of the Catholic Church is her social teaching. Today’s conversation hopes to fix that. On episode #171, I spoke with Dale Ahlquist about Catholic Social Teaching. Here are some key questions and topics from our discussion:What is the history of Catholic Social Teaching?What does it look like today?How does localism play into this?And much more...Tune in for an insightful conversation!Biography:Dale Ahlquist is President of the...

For most of us, Sunday is the day we attend Mass, setting it aside as our Sabbath. However, once we step out of the church, we often find ourselves caught up in the same rush as any other day. Whether it's catching up on work, running errands, or tackling household chores, we rarely allow ourselves a true day of rest. Travel, shopping, and the endless to-do list can lead us to forget the essential purpose of the Sabbath. The commandment to keep the Sabbath day holy is not just about worship i...

Seven months ago, Mariana Kulhman’s husband, Nathaniel, went home to be with the Father. I am blessed to have her with me today to discuss their story - how they met, how their love blossomed, the wedding day, tragedy, and of course, the gift of life. Read about their story here: https://www.ncregister.com/features/kuhlman-hopeOur Sponsors:This is a Good Catholic Podcast. If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total o...

On episode #168, I spoke with Eric Groth about Flannery O'Connor and the new movie "Wildcat," which focuses on her life. Key points from our discussion include:- A snapshot about the life of Flannery O’Connor- Her importance to American literature- How her writing speak to Catholics- A synopsis of the movie, "Wildcat" - And much more...Biography:Eric Groth is CEO of Renovo Media Group and President of ODB Films. ODB Films is an award-winning not-for-profit Catholic video production minis...

On episode #167, I spoke with Shaun McAfee about sacramentals. Key points from our discussion include:- What inspired Shaun to write this book- What is a sacramental?- How sacramentals are incorporated into the live of the everyday Catholic- Superstitions versus legitimate means of grace- The three groups of sacramentals- And much more...Biography:Shaun McAfee, a convert to the Catholic Faith and Lay Dominican, is the founder and editor of EpicPew.com. He writes for numerous Catholic pu...