PODCAST · religion
CrosierCast
by Diocese of Gallup
Podcast by Diocese of Gallup
Episodes
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CC076: Why Freedom of Religion is An Essential Human Right
Originally recorded in July 2021, but the topic is relevant year-round! Along with freedom of speech, assembly, and other guaranteed American rights, freedom of religion is a right inherent to human beings, and not one that should be bestowed or revoked by any government or ruler. For Catholics,...
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CC075: Work to Live – Don’t Live To Work
It’s easy to find ourselves waffling between two extremes: procrastination on the one hand, or toxic productivity on the other. Hard work, properly ordered, is good, but not when it’s focused on chasing material goods or wealth which will never bring true happiness. Rather, like St. Joseph, we...
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CC074: Preserving the Sanctity of the Eucharist
When a priest or bishop makes the decision to publicly or privately deny the Eucharist to a Catholic, it is not a gesture motivated by politics. Rather, it is an act of charity which keeps the person from falling into deeper sin, a call to repentance, and an effort to preserve the sanctity of the...
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The Year of St. Joseph: What Catholics Should Know
What is the Year of St. Joseph, and what are the spiritual benefits of a devotion to St. Joseph? In this episode, Bishop Wall examines the historic and spiritual impact of St. Joseph on the Catholic Church, and how Catholics can start or strengthen a devotion to the saint. References: Pope…
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CC072: Suggestions for Faithful Catholics in an Election Season
Following one’s moral conscience can be challenging at the best of times, but even more so during election season. How to best combine our religious obligations with our civic duties? In this episode, Bishop Wall gives suggestions on how best to participate in secular and civic life while doing…
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CC071: The Importance of Marriage
Marriage is an underrated and often misunderstood vocation, especially within secular societies. What makes this sacrament so beautiful, and how can couples navigate the challenges and joys that come from a lifelong commitment to one another? In this episode, Bishop Wall chats with special guests...
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CC070: A Catholic Response to Systems of Injustice
How easy it is to feel powerless, angry, and saddened in the face of oppression, racism and injustice! But to act justly and kindly in response, Catholics must keep in mind the two most powerful commandments: to love God, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. In this episode, Bishop Wall…
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CC069: Keeping the Faith During a Pandemic
For most American Catholics, the Coronavirus is unprecedented; no public Masses, suspension of Confirmations, closures of schools – the list goes on. But pandemics, limited access to the Sacraments, and tough times have occurred many times throughout the history of the Church, and so it is up to...
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Podcast: Make This Lenten Season the Most Fruitful One Yet!
It’s time once again for our annual Lenten podcast! In this episode, Bishop Wall shares his personal Lenten habits and gives advice on how to make this your most prayerful and fruitful Lent ever, whether you’re just now kickstarting your prayer life or have a solid spiritual life already. Topics...
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CC067: Meeting the Pope Face to Face
Every 5-8 years, each catholic bishop must go to the Vatican for what is known as an “Ad Limina” visit – Latin for “To the Threshold”. The bishop is visiting the “threshold” of the Apostles, and the Pope as the successor of St. Peter. During this visit, a bishop gives an accounting of his…
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CC066: You Should Be Praying the Rosary – Here’s How to Start
The Rosary is often considered the second most important prayer in Catholicism – the most important, of course, is the sacrifice of the Mass. What makes it so powerful is its connection with the Blessed Mother, and ultimately, how it brings us closer to Christ through her example. Indeed, Mary...
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An Insider Breakdown of the Fall 2019 U.S. Bishops’ Meeting
Bishop Wall takes a look at all the important things happening at the annual November meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. References and Further Reading: USCCB Elections Priestly formation Religious Freedom Committee for Native American Affairs Bishop Wall’s NPR...
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John Henry Newman, Part 2: How Catholic Education Can Transform the Church
On October 13, 2019, John Henry Newman was canonized a saint by Pope Francis. A convert from Anglicanism, Newman became one of the most prolific English Catholic writers and teachers of the 19th century. In our 2nd episode on Newman, Dr. John Freeh joins Bishop Wall to discuss why Newman’s…
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CC063: John Henry Newman, Part 1: Seeking Truth, No Matter the Cost
“Heart Speaks Unto Heart” – this was the motto for Cardinal John Henry Newman, who will be canonized a saint on October 13, 2019. What spoke to Newman’s heart was truth, which he followed throughout his life. It was the truth of Catholicism that led to his conversion in 1845, even though it cost...
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CrosierCast: Does the Catholic Church Teach that Christ is Fully Present in the Eucharist? Yes, Absolutely
It’s been making the rounds lately: a recent PEW religion survey has found that 7 in 10 American Catholics believe the Eucharist is merely a “symbol”. The number falls among weekly Mass-goers, the majority of whom believe in the True Presence, but among fallen away and seldom-attending Catholics…
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Tolkien, Part 3: How Middle-Earth is Infused with Catholicism
In our final episode on Tolkien, Bishop Wall and Dr. Helen Freeh discuss the major differences between the Lord of the Rings books and films, and why reading the books is necessary to understand the themes and true beauty behind the world and stories of Middle-Earth. I think I am as sensitive as...
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Tolkien, Part 2: The Faith and Friendships That Shaped Middle-Earth
In our second of of three episodes examining the life and legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien, Dr. Helen Freeh joins Bishop Wall to discuss Tolkien’s upbringing, faith, and friendships. Tolkien was acquainted with death from an early age, losing his father as a little boy and later 2 close friends in the...
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CC059: Tolkien, Part 1 – Free Will and Fate in Western Myth
Dr. Helen Freeh joins Bishop Wall for this first in a three-part discussion on the life, legacy and faith of British author J.R.R. Tolkien. Most known for his books “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings”, Tolkien was an Oxford Professor and devout Catholic who infused his works with religious...
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CC058: The Enduring Legacy of St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Why does the life of a young Algonquin-Mohawk woman from a 17th century mean so much to the Catholics of New Mexico and Arizona? In this episode, Bishop Wall takes a look at St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first canonized Native American saint. “When we look at the saints, and this our special saint,...
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CC057: A Look at the Major Events of the June 2019 Bishops’ Meeting
Catholic Bishops from around the United States gathered in June for a meeting with a unique agenda – a continuing need for efforts to combat sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. In response to a recent letter from Pope Francis, Vos Estis Vox Mundi – You Are the Light of the World – and a year of...
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CC056: The Life of a Spanish Colonial Artist, with Guest Jerry Montoya
A “santero” is a practitioner of the only Catholic Spanish colonial artform that is indigenous to the American southwest. Many santeros still create art in the same way as their ancestors – from grinding up the shells of the cochineal bug to make red pigment, to depicting patron saints and...
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CC055: How to Be Loving and Courageous Pro-Life Advocates
As the political and legislative debate around abortion heats up, it can be all too easy to forget the humanity of those on the other side, and to demonize or belittle the human beings on the various sides of the pro-life and pro-abortion spectrum. Our Catholic faith calls us to fight against the...
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CrosierCast, Episode 55: Preparing Our Hearts and Minds for Holy Week
Bishop Wall gives more insights into Holy Week, covering everything from the significance of Palm Sunday to the intricate liturgies of the Triduum. Why do we cover statues and paintings? Why is there no Mass on Good Friday? And what kind of mindset will help us to appreciate more fully the end of...
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CC054: Restoring Confirmation to Its Original Order
This year, Bishop Wall announced that the Sacrament of Confirmation would be restored to its original order, to be given at the age of reason at around 7-8 years of age. In this episode, he explains his reasons for the restoration, how the sacrament confers grace at a crucial period, and how...
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CC053: Virtue vs. Virtue Signalling
“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” A quick video clip emerged in late January that supposedly showed a group of Catholic high school students engaging in harassment of Native Americans. Celebrities, news outlets and social media were quick…
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CC052: New Mexicans Must Oppose a Culture of Death
The New Mexico legislature is considering two radically anti-life bills that, if enacted, would carry devastating consequences for the state’s citizens. The first, NM HB51, removes conscience protections for doctors, nurses and healthcare workers who refuse to perform or refer for abortions. It...
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CC051: 35 Years Serving Elders in the Diocese of Gallup, with the Little Sisters of the Poor
The Little Sisters of the Poor are women religious who operate nursing and hospice homes for the elderly poor throughout the world. In December of 2018, they celebrated 150 years of service in the United States. In the Diocese of Gallup, the Little Sisters have operated their home, Villa…
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CC051: An Inside Perspective on the National Bishops’ Meeting
Welcome to the second season of CrosierCast! At the National USCCB meeting in November, the American bishops were set to vote on several action items that would address abuse among high-ranking prelates…until a last-minute directive from the Vatican required them to table the voting. So has...
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The First Days of a New Priest, with Guest Fr. Mitchell Brown
Bishop Wall sits down with his newest priest, Fr. Mitchell Brown, who was ordained in June of 2018 and was born and raised in the Diocese of Gallup. They compare notes on their first days as priests – including their first time hearing Confessions, offering the Mass, and having someone address…
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My Dad the Coach – Lessons on Sportsmanship and Leadership from my Father
Coach Wall was a model of many virtues, especially self-control and living out the Faith. Growing up, Bishop Wall and his two brothers played football for their dad’s teams, and the lessons they learned from their father carried over into adulthood. Bishop Wall also discusses his favorite current...
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What St. Kateri Tekakwitha Means to Indigenous Catholics
Bishop Wall is joined by special guest Fr, Dale Jamison, director of Native American ministry in the Diocese of Gallup, to talk about the influence of Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American Saint. Topics Discussed: 00:20 – Introducing Fr. Dale Jamison, OFM 01:25 – Who was St. Kateri...
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