Ep. 28 Msgr. James Shea and Msgr. Roger Landry | Shepherd Circle Priest Podcast

On this week's episode, Father Roger Landry speaks with Msgr. James Shea, president of the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota about his own calling to the priesthood, learning from then-Msgr. Timothy Dolan, and his tips on mastering the art of preaching. To learn more about Napa Institute and our priest formation programs, please visit Napa-Institute.org.00:00 Introduction04:10 Childhood on the farm06:42 Discerning the priesthood7:15 Pre-conceived notions of seminary life8:45 Differences between CUA & North American College11:50 Learning from Msgr. Timothy Dolan13:23 Ordination and First Mass 15:47 Being sent back to the states amid Church scandal19:45 Saying no twice before becoming president of U of Mary25:00 What students should know about university 26:55 Highest ranking nursing program, jazz, and sports program29:35 Reflecting on St John Henry Newman and education34:35 The art of preaching and advice to young priests36:50 Wisdom from Peggy Noonan39:10 Aristotle and Logos, Pathos, and Ethos41: 10 Practical tips for writing good homilies42:30 Listening to Fulton Sheen45:20 Shout out to George Weigel 47:00 Good preaching should draw one upward48:20 Human vs. supernatural 51:50 Greatest joys of preaching 54:30 Hopes for the church today58:00 Cultural shift in young college students today59:13 Hungry for faith after pandemic