84 episodes

This is a lighthearted podcast where two seminarians sit down to discuss their life in seminary, topics and issues Christians face in the modern world, and the spiritual life. We hope to invite others into this journey that we are on and that countless other men are on across the world. We hope you enjoy! God bless!

Find out more about us at www.sjvdenver.edu
and follow us on the Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary facebook page.

Sons of Ars St. John Vianney Theological Seminary

    • Religion & Spirituality

This is a lighthearted podcast where two seminarians sit down to discuss their life in seminary, topics and issues Christians face in the modern world, and the spiritual life. We hope to invite others into this journey that we are on and that countless other men are on across the world. We hope you enjoy! God bless!

Find out more about us at www.sjvdenver.edu
and follow us on the Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary facebook page.

    Poverty of Flying with God

    Poverty of Flying with God

    Michael Sparks and James Joseph invite a guest to share his testimony of God working throughout his life to bring him to seminary. Jeff Pooley shares some stories about those who've inspired him and his life as an airplane pilot, but most especially how beuaty and human relationship all point to our desire for relationship with God. 
    Reference mentioned for those looking to go into religous life or priesthood, but  have lots of debt. https://rescuevocations.org/ 
    Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com
    Do you want monthly updates about life at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary? Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://sjvdenver.edu/ 

    • 55 min
    Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 4/13

    Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 4/13

    (0:00) Revelation 6:1-17; (3:21) First Apology of St. Justin Martyr 66-67; (6:08) Luke 24:1-12; (8:04) Homily by Cardinal Francis Stafford

    • 28 min
    The Rest of Seminary

    The Rest of Seminary

    Michael Salemi, James and Dave explore the meaning of leisure especially in the context of seminary life. They take a philosophical look at leisure and then examine the interior life of being rejuvenated especially as seminarians. They include a little discussion about Irish step dancing.
    Book mentioned, "Leisure: The Basis of Culture" By Josef Pieper
    Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com
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    • 41 min
    Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 3/16

    Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 3/16

    (0:00) Hebrews 1:1-2:4; (2:30) St. Athanasius Epistle 14, 1-2; (5:42) John 8:1-11; (7:42) Homily by Dcn. Blaise Buches.

    • 19 min
    What Does It Mean to Prophesy?

    What Does It Mean to Prophesy?

    John, Michael, and Dave discuss their experiences at a conference hosted by Encounter School of Minsitry about the gift of prophecy.
    Learn more about Encounter: https://encounterschool.org/ 
    Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com
    Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary where you can sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://sjvdenver.edu/ 

    • 55 min
    Going to SEEK and Finding Hope

    Going to SEEK and Finding Hope

    Michael Sparks is joined by two new voices: Dave Napierkowski and James Joseph! The two make their Sons of Ars debut speaking with Michael about their experience traveling to the annual SEEK conference in St. Louis, MO.
    The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to inspire those discerning and to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.
    Check out all the talks from SEEK24 here: https://seekreplay.com/
    Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com
    Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary where you can sign up for monthly newsletter: https://sjvdenver.edu/ 

    • 40 min

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