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Catholic Stuff You Should Know
Hosted by J. 10 Initiative · EN
A lighthearted exploration of various prominent and obscure Catholic topics.
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Before They Set Something on Fire
6d ago00:44:50Tap to summarizeThis week guest host Fr. CJ Mast takes the lead on discussing the educational ideal of St. John Bosco. Known as the "preventive system," Bosco's approach is informed by the experience not just "being loved" - but "knowing that you are loved." Reflecting on his six years of high school chaplaincy, Fr. CJ unpacks with Fr. John the varying themes that lie within this authentic human approach to education.
Transcribe →Spring Cleaning Your Soul
2w ago00:54:18Tap to summarizeThis episode explores the profound importance of confession in the Catholic faith. Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob offer practical guidance on how to make a good confession, the sacramental theology of it, and the spiritual benefits of this sacrament.
Transcribe →Clouds, Thrones, and Glory
3w ago00:47:58Tap to summarizeFr. Sean and Fr. John unpack the mystery of the Ascension through the lens of Scripture. Far more than Jesus floating into the sky, the Ascension reveals Christ’s heavenly enthronement as king and high priest. Drawing from Acts 1, Daniel 7, and Hebrews, they explore the cloud of glory, the heavenly Temple, and the heavenly glory.
Transcribe →Triumph of the Heart
4w ago00:58:15Tap to summarizeFr. Jacob and Fr. John welcome a special guest Anthony D'Ambrosio, the director of the film Triumph of the Heart. Between Fr. Jacob and Anthony nerding out about film and the creative process, they talk about the journey of faith, passing through trials, Catholic art, and the creative spirit.
Transcribe →Dante's Paradiso
May 100:49:32Tap to summarizeConcluding our three-series on Dante, Fr. John and Fr. Jacob walk through the finale of Dante's Divine Comedy, the Paradiso. This "highlights reel" serves as an overview of the work for anyone every interested, but intimated by a poem of such stature. We hope it inspires a reading, as the poetry of Dante is truly inexhaustible. If you are interested in more, check out Fr. John's nine-part lecture series at Our Lady of Lourdes: https://www.youtube.com/@LourdesDenver/streams.
Transcribe →Cosmological Evidence for God
Apr 2400:41:44Tap to summarizeFr. Jacob and Fr. Sean look at some of the compelling contemporary scientific evidence for the existence of God before discussing St. Thomas' 2nd and 3rd cosmological proofs. Join this discussion of causality, contingency, beauty and wonder at the universe and it's creator.
Transcribe →Dante's Purgatorio
Apr 1600:55:48Tap to summarizeAs the second installation of his three-part series, Fr. John offers an introduction and overview of the second canticle of Dante's Divine Comedy - The Purgatorio. He is joined by guest host Fr. CJ Mast, a fellow companion and long time friend. If you are looking for more on Dante, check out Fr. John's nine-part lecture series at Our Lady of Lourdes: https://www.youtube.com/@LourdesDenver/streams.
Transcribe →Keep the Party Going
Apr 1000:56:20Tap to summarizeThis week Fr. Jacob and Fr. John talk about the hinge pin of the liturgical year, Holy Week, the Triduum and the Easter Octave. Launching from the Easter season they discuss the liturgical year at large and how it all flow from and to the greatest of solemnities Easter!
Transcribe →Dante's Inferno
Apr 301:00:17Tap to summarizeThis week Fr. Sean and Fr. John do a deep-dive introduction to the first canticle of Dante's Divine Comedy, The Inferno. Following the lecture series of Fr. John at Our Lady of Lourdes, they provide a comprehensive overview, the first of a three-week program from the podcast. To view the lectures at Lourdes by Fr. John, visit https://www.youtube.com/@LourdesDenver/streams.
Transcribe →Arma Christi
Mar 2600:55:47Tap to summarizeFathers Sean and Jacob reflect on the Arma Christi, the weapons of Christ, which were used as the instruments of Christ's Passion. In addition, they dive into the brutality of the sufferings that Christ experienced and then reflect on redemptive suffering.
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