100 episodes
A New York Catholic Conversation Podcast anewyorkcatholicconversation
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.8 • 21 Ratings
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What do two Catholic men who believe in God and love the Church sound like when they have a conversation? Listen to ‘"A New York Catholic Conversation" to hear for yourself.
For several years every Thursday morning, Frank Alagia and Deacon John Catalano would have breakfast after the 7am Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and they would talk about things they cared about; the daily Gospel message, the Sacraments, Holy Days, forgiveness, and any number of topics of interest to Catholic people.
Both men are deeply committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church and to a sacramental life with Christ, and they want their loved ones to know that this life is available to everyone! They are not scholars but that are passionate about their faith, and they engage in a lively, brief exchange every week about all things Catholic. They have a beautiful faith and a true love, and they want you to have it as well.
Join Frank and Deacon John each week and see if their Conversation makes sense for you.
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Devotion to The Holy Face
When we gaze into the Holy Face of Jesus in prayer, we enter into His passion and humbly align ourselves with the suffering Christ. And Jesus Himself told Sister Mary of St. Peter, ”Those on earth who contemplate the wounds of My Face, shall in Heaven behold it radiant with glory, and they themselves shall shine with particular splendor in Heaven.”
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Meekness and Humility
Jesus uses the word ’meek’ in the Beatitudes - it represents a quality of the heart with which a person is willing to accept and submit to the will and desire of someone else - so necessary in marriage. And by embracing the virtue of humility we can more readily love God above all things, and love our neighbor as ourselves.
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Growth, Transformation, & the Joy of God
We are called to be saints, and we must keep striving for growth and transformation in our spiritual lives. A Benedictine nun, Sister Mary David, offers reflections on spirituality that are steeped in simple wisdom and practical advice. Her collected writings are in a book called ”The Joy of God.”
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Grumbling
It’s been called ’”faithless complaining.” It’s moaning and growling about everything and everyone around us, but it is dangerous because it can easily turn to bitterness and harden our hearts.
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Turning Back to Worldliness
Many of us make only a tepid effort at practicing our faith, and grow frustrated when the going gets tough. In our frustration, we turn back to the things of the world. Worldliness seems the easier path.
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The 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy
Are you looking for ways to enrich and strengthen your prayer life this Lent? Consider practicing the Spiritual Works of Mercy. They draw us into a deeper relationship with God and make us instruments of God’s peace.
Customer Reviews
Incredible
One of the best podcasts in my rotatation!
Wonderful
A nice reflection that is perfect for the busy Catholic.
Short and sweet
These guys are awesome! Highly recommend