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James of Michigan spent a little more than 30 days walking more than 500 miles. Many people complete The Way of St. James by beginning in Portugal or France and ending up in Santiagod de Compostela, Spain. James walked out his front door in lower MIchigan and started walking the shoreline of Lake Michigan. He documented his journey through Twitter, and in one of his first interviews afterward, James shares with Fr. Edward about the journey and the parallels he made to the Spanish pilgrimage. Hear about his ups and downs, highs and lows, and how God was at work during those endless days of walking.


Follow James on Twitter: https://x.com/michlakeshore

Fr. Edward is delighted to share about his newest travel memoir, Places of Grace, and shares with you a talk he recently gave on lessons he has learned from his Catholic pilgrimages and travels.


Buy Places of Grace on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Places-Grace-Shrines-Monasteries-Received/dp/B0D1XRLSJG/

Bear Woznick book "12 Rules for Manliness" is a reflection on masculine spirituality. The concluding chapter focuses on fatherhood. In this candid conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Bear shares about his father and then offers insights from his own experience of being a father. Be inspired by Bear and then gift his latest book to the man in your life.


Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/12-Rules-Manliness-Where-Cowboys/dp/1644136368/

Shaun McAfee is back on the podcast to share about his latest resource book for Catholics. For all intents and purposes, it's a Catholic dictionary for the contemporary Catholic. If you want to know about a topic, this might be a great resource to have on your shelf and turn to at a moment's notice. Learn about the book and gain insights into tough Catholic topics with this conversation.


Buy the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/all-things-catholic/
Find Shaun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunmcafee/

This Memorial Day, join Fr. Edward Looney for a poignant conversation with Fr. Peter Pomposello, a dedicated Catholic military chaplain. Discover the unique journey and daily life of a chaplain as Fr. Pomposello shares his experiences and insights, addressing topics such as:



The path to becoming a military chaplain
A typical day in the life of a military chaplain
Celebrating Mass in diverse and challenging deployment settings
Guidance for parents with children entering basic training and military service
The role of military chaplains in the causes for sainthood
The significance of St. Gemma Galgani as the patron saint of paratroopers


In this heartfelt episode, we honor the memory of our fallen heroes while exploring the vital spiritual support chaplains provide to soldiers today. Tune in for a meaningful discussion that blends faith, service, and remembrance.


Follow Fr. Peter on Instagram @fr.unclesam for more insights and updates.

Flannery O'Connor is an American writer known for her short stories. She also happens to be the subject of a new film "Wildcat" which is in theaters now, check local listings. Flannery O'Connor has been described as one of the greatest American writers, yet she is quite difficult to appreciate and understand. In this podcast episode, Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Edward Looney to share about his passion, love, and insights into the Hillbilly Thomist Flannery O'Connor.


Buy Fr. Damian's book: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/understanding-the-hillbilly-thomist


Read his review of Wildcat: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/capturing-a-misfit-a-review-of-wildcat/


Learn more about the movie: https://wildcat.oscilloscope.net