Catholic Stuff You Should Know

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Catholic Stuff You Should Know

A lighthearted exploration of various prominent and obscure Catholic topics.

  1. 3D AGO

    The Antlitz of Beatrice

    In Fr. Mike's penultimate episode, Frs. John and Mike explore the distinctive anthropological phenomenon of the face - why we look for it and how it constitutes the fundamental experience of human life. Viewed from the lens of Dante's love of Beatrice, the face (or antlitz for Balthasar) expresses not only the fullness of the person, but truly the inner life of God. With an "homage" to Fr. John's mom, this podcast concludes with a glimpse into the Marian heart of the Church.

    55 min

  2. JUN 13

    Pentecost as the Feast of Weeks

    Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob discuss the significance of Pentecost finding its roots in the Jewish Feast of Weeks. There were three traditional pilgrimage feasts for the Jewish people and one of them, the Feast of Weeks, which coincided with the barley harvest, took place 50 days after Passover. How does Pentecost fulfill the handing on of the law?

    49 min

  3. JUN 6

    Nuchs for the Kingdom

    Fr. Mike and Fr. John dive into Isaiah 56:3-7 and talk about a moment where God reveals something unexpected—His own celibacy. They reflect on the significance of this divine self-disclosure and how it opens the door for men to receive the grace to share in God’s celibate love.

    49 min

  4. MAY 30

    Entitlement and Giftedness

    Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob dive into the intertwined realities of entitlement and giftedness.

    50 min

  5. MAY 23

    Angels in Lucan Airwaves

    Join Fr. John and Fr. Mike as they dive into the Book of Acts, explore angel morphism, and uncover the mysteries of angels in the Bible and in heaven.

    59 min

  6. MAY 17

    How to Make a Priest

    Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob share their journeys to the priesthood and dive into the seminary formation that shaped their faith, prayer life, and calling.

    1h 9m

  7. MAY 8

    What Is a Parish?

    Hosted by Fr. Mike and Fr. John, this episode—inspired by Matthew Walther’s article “What Is a Parish”—dives into the history of parish life, the rise of parish shopping, and where the future of parish communities may be headed.

    1h 3m

  8. MAY 1

    Chrism

    Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob delve into the rich significance of the Chrism Mass. They explore the importance of the blessing of the holy oils—especially the Chrism, Oil of Catechumens, and Oil of the Sick—as essential tools for priests in their ministry throughout the liturgical year.

    47 min
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