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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

What compels Anna to visit so many different churches? Why did she start her Instagram page? What does she look for during a visit to a Church? What does she do during a visit? How can you better appreciate visiting a church you've never visited before? In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Anna answers these questions and more!


Follow her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchtraveler/


Buy Fr. Edward's new book, "Places of Grace"- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1XRLSJG/

James Valois became a devotee of Our Lady of Good Success decades ago, before it was popularized through the internet and social media. In his book "Our Lady's Prophesies" he helps the reader understand the importance and significance of the seventeenth century apparitions in Ecuador. In this interview with Fr. Edward Looney, Mr. Valois helps make sense of the apparitions and the current situation of the world today.


Buy the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/our-ladys-prophecies/

Ed the Diver has become quite popular on social media. He's from Northeast Wisconsin and dives local rivers and waterways cleaning up debris on the waterway floor. In this conversation with Fr. Edward, he shares about his discoveries, how he is caring for God's waterways, and encourages all people to take better care of the environment.


Learn more about his work: https://www.edthediver.com