700 years before it actually happened, the prophet Isaiah foretold the miraculous birth of Christ, as well as the way that God was going to bring light to a world in darkness. In the last couple decades, there’s been a curious controversy about a well-known Christmas song that Catholics often sing during Advent. Do you know the prophecies and understand how rich and meaningful they are to your faith? Have you heard about the controversy? What do think about it? Listen for the details and delightful banter!
The Masters golf tournament was last week! Even if you aren't a golfer and don't appreciate "The Tradition Unlike Any Other," there are some fascinating connections between the game of golf and the life of faith. In this fun, rollicking conversation between Father Gale and Father Drew, the two of them discuss some of the features and traditions of The Masters in particular and golf in general, and share interesting observations and insights that will enrich your spiritual life.
Lamar Hunt Jr. is part owner of the Kansas City Chiefs and the founder of the Loretto Foundation, an organization dedicated "to building stronger families by encouraging spiritual growth." His achievements and credentials are impressive, but Lamar says that he is most thankful to be "a beloved child of God." He and the crew talk about his background growing up in a legendary NFL family, the euphoria of winning a Super Bowl, and how all of us can grow in faith and make the most of the lives God has given us.
We're a couple days past Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day, but it's not too late to delve into the significance (and utter coolness) of two of the greatest feast days of the Catholic year. How exactly does one become a saint? Do you have to be canonized by the Church? Why do we venerate the saints? Why and how do we pray for the souls in purgatory? Listen to this episode for answers to these questions, amusing banter about Halloween, and more!
The doctrine of purgatory is a significant, admittedly strange teaching of the Catholic Church. One the one hand, it makes total sense. On the other hand, it's a perplexing mystery. What's purgatory all about? In this episode, Father Drew Hoffman of St. Isidore's Catholic Student Center explores and explains this oftentimes controversial and confusing doctrine, ultimately concluding that if we rightly understand the nature and purpose of purgatory, it will bring us closer to Jesus.
700 years before it actually happened, the prophet Isaiah foretold the miraculous birth of Christ, as well as the way that God was going to bring light to a world in darkness. In the last couple decades, there’s been a curious controversy about a well-known Christmas song that Catholics often sing during Advent. Do you know the prophecies and understand how rich and meaningful they are to your faith? Have you heard about the controversy? What do think about it? Listen for the details and delightful banter!
The Masters golf tournament was last week! Even if you aren't a golfer and don't appreciate "The Tradition Unlike Any Other," there are some fascinating connections between the game of golf and the life of faith. In this fun, rollicking conversation between Father Gale and Father Drew, the two of them discuss some of the features and traditions of The Masters in particular and golf in general, and share interesting observations and insights that will enrich your spiritual life.
Lamar Hunt Jr. is part owner of the Kansas City Chiefs and the founder of the Loretto Foundation, an organization dedicated "to building stronger families by encouraging spiritual growth." His achievements and credentials are impressive, but Lamar says that he is most thankful to be "a beloved child of God." He and the crew talk about his background growing up in a legendary NFL family, the euphoria of winning a Super Bowl, and how all of us can grow in faith and make the most of the lives God has given us.
We're a couple days past Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day, but it's not too late to delve into the significance (and utter coolness) of two of the greatest feast days of the Catholic year. How exactly does one become a saint? Do you have to be canonized by the Church? Why do we venerate the saints? Why and how do we pray for the souls in purgatory? Listen to this episode for answers to these questions, amusing banter about Halloween, and more!
The doctrine of purgatory is a significant, admittedly strange teaching of the Catholic Church. One the one hand, it makes total sense. On the other hand, it's a perplexing mystery. What's purgatory all about? In this episode, Father Drew Hoffman of St. Isidore's Catholic Student Center explores and explains this oftentimes controversial and confusing doctrine, ultimately concluding that if we rightly understand the nature and purpose of purgatory, it will bring us closer to Jesus.
