39 episodes
Opening Up The Tent Father Craig Holway
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.8 • 21 Ratings
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This is podcast from Father Craig Holway of Mary Queen of Peace Parish in Webster Groves, Mo. This podcast will consist of Father Craig's homilies and he will also be discussing different topics around Catholic Spirituality. The goal of the podcast is the Open the Tent and invite as many people as possible to explore the Catholic Church
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Becoming a Priest During the Rise of the New Atheists
Father Craig talks about his faith journey during the early 2000s when he entered the seminary. The early 2000s was not the easiest time to join the Priesthood but Father Craig talks about the challenges the Church and society were facing at the that time actually strengthened his faith and his resolve to serve the Church and his fellow Catholics
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The Surprising Rebirth in the Belief In God
Is there a Revival Brewing? The New Atheists who dominated the early 2000s seem to have lost steam and people are returning back to God and Religion. Here is the recent evidence; Richard Dawkins has said that he is cultural Christian and Bill Maher is turning against the woke crowd. In this Podcast Father Craig talks about this phenomenon and references a recent book that is talking about this revival phenomenon: The Surprising Belief in the Rebirth of God.
Here is a link to the book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1496466772?k=the%20surprising%20rebirth%20of%20belief%20in%20god&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_l_k0_1_8&crid=3VHEBQ8DZAY3U&sprefix=the%20surp -
Lets Go Get Canceled For Agreeing with Harrison Butker
Special guest, Susie Vreeland, joins the podcast to discuss the Harrison Butker commencement address at Benedictine University. Father Craig, Jimmy and Susie discuss the conclusion that no one male or female will find their ultimate fulfillment in their career. People find their ultimate fulfillment with their relationship with God, family, and their community.
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The Great Commission, The Greatest Commandment, and The Great Challenge
In this episode Father Craig discusses how when you combine the Great Commission that happened at Pentecost with the Greatest Commandment to Love Your Neighbor as yourself, Christians are given the great Challenge. Listen in to hear how to accept and with Gods grace live up this challenge.
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It's Ladies Night at the MQP Women's Acts Retreat
Father Craig invited two parishioners to discuss the women's Acts Retreat for 2024. It is occurring in 2 weeks if you are interested. The guests talked about the great results they have experienced in going on the Acts Retreat and what people who are interested in the Acts Retreat can also expect.
Anyone who is interested in going to the Acts Retreat, please sign up here:
https://www.osvhub.com/mqpwg/forms/women-s-acts-retreat-may-16-19-2024 -
Why Hippie Jesus Does Not Work
Father Craig talks about how Christianity is more than just being "nice" and Christ was so much more than just a moral teacher or philosopher. Christianity is an all encompassing choice to pick up your cross and follow Jesus. If the appeal to "join the church" is that is will nice and unchallenging it is false advertising and misses half of the power of being a Catholic Christian
Customer Reviews
A practical summary of why and what we Catholic Christians try to do
Fr. Craig and Jimmy Vreeland take the time to explain some tough and complex concepts. I appreciate the practical explanations. I especially liked the explanation of striving for moral excellence even though we are all imperfect and sinners. And the way the Church Community and Sacraments help us on that journey.
During Easter season 2024, the podcast on “The Greatest Story Ever Told” and rituals helped remind me of many important truths about who we are as children of God and why we have rituals that may seem unnecessary to those who don’t practice or may not understand.
You get a good understanding of this even from a young age
Great podcast Jimmy and Father Craig. I get what you are saying and there is a great message that you are sending.
Great discussion on real topics
ideas articulated and the discussion is perfect! opening up the tent is exactly what’s needed for young men today