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Flint Catholic Podcast
by Fr. Anthony Smela
Providing you with a great podcast to encourage your Catholic faith. Drawing you into deeper discipleship and a more active participation in your faith.If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to use the message button below, or email Fr. Tony at [email protected] Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support
Episodes
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Jake Bates and the USCCB Assembly
Today, we begin by talking about the USCCB Plenary Assembly. I promise it's not boring! We talk about 2 great people put forward for canonization. After the break, we talk about the Detroit Lions and Jake Bates' game winning field goal - and what he had to say afterward.
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Dilexit Nos and a Former Powers Student
Pope Francis recently released an encyclical called Dilexit Nos about the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We discuss the highlights of the document in the first section. After the break, we bring in a former Powers student to talk about how her experience at Powers has helped form her college years.
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New Age Theology
Last week, I was in Sedona, Arizona and I noticed a large New Age presence there. Today, we talk about New Age Theology.
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Saints & Scholars and Confession
Today we talk about the new Saints & Scholars initiative by the diocese - what is it and why are we doing it? After the break we talk about some new data coming out about confession.
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Safety and Cemeteries
Today, we talk about the Anthony Esolen article "Safety First". In the announcements, we talk about the "Back From the Dead Cemetery Walk" at St. Robert. After the break, we talk about World Communications Day.
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The Pope in Papua New Guinea
Today, we talk about Youth Ministry in Genesee County. St. Robert meets from 7-9pm on Sunday. Holy Redeemer meets from 6:15-8:30pm on Sunday. After the break, we talk about Pope Francis' 12 day apostolic journey to Asia encompassing four different countries. I mention Papua New Guinea in the…
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Summer Is Over and Danny Z
Today we talk about an event that happened over the summer, the National Eucharistic Congress. After the break, we talk to Danny Z who has an amazing story to tell.
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Source and Summit
We're back! It's been a long year since we've uploaded an episode, but it's great to be back. Today, Colton and I discuss the theme for the school year, Source and Summit, and we talk about what we've done in the first few weeks of the school year.
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End of Season 3 - Beginning of Summer!
Today we mark the end of a few things here on the Flint Catholic Podcast. First, this is the end of season 3, and we hope to see you all again in late August or early September. Second, Patrick is leaving the Flint area, and so we say goodbye to Patrick on the podcast. Perhaps we'll do a bonus...
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How The Saints Shaped History
Today we talk to the author of the new book "How the Saints Shaped History", Randy Petrides. The book is a history book with the saints as the protagonists. How the Saints Shaped History focuses on the essential role of the saints, as vessels of God's grace, in moving the Church (and the world!)...
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Synodality and Celebration
First, we go over the USCCB document, North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod. (https://www.usccb.org/synod) Trust me, we have a good discussion and we skip all the boring parts. After the break, we talk about how we CELEBRATE Easter!
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He Is Risen!
In the first segment, we talk about the book, Body of Proof: The 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus--and Why It Matters Today by Jeremiah Johnston....
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Asbury and Evangelization
Today, we talk about the Asbury Outpouring at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. The revival took place between February 8-23. After the break, we talk about how we can direct conversations toward God with people who might not ordinarily want to talk about God.
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East Lansing and Rome
Today, we talk about the violence that took place in East Lansing on February 3rd. Are there any real solutions out there? After the break, we talk about Fr. Tony's recent pilgrimage to Rome!
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Catholic Music and Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Today we talk about Catholic Music. I recently found out that an old friend of mine started a Catholic record label called Enemy Love Records. You can find them at enemyloverecords.com The music video featured in the episode can be found here....
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Vos Estis Lux Mundi and High School Questions
Today, we talk about Pope Francis' 3 year old motu proprio, Vos Estis Lux Mundi. Not sure what that is? Listen and find out! After the break, we answer some questions we recently fielded from a high school student. These are really good questions! Announcements: Fish Fry at Christ the King…
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Prop 3 and Catholic Schools
Today, we start with Proposition 3 that will show up on the Michigan ballot this November. Proposition 3 is deceptively dangerous and has many ramifications that need to be known by the voters. After the break, we talk about Catholic Schools because the Vatican recently released a document about...
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New Season and Back to School!
We're back! The students are back in school, and that means we can begin our THIRD season of the Flint Catholic Podcast! Today, we bring in Patrick Brennan to sit along side Fr. Tony, and we catch up from everything that happened over the summer. After the break, we play a back to school game....
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The Mystery of the Eucharist
Today, we tackle the USCCB document "The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church" as we continue our journey to the Eucharistic Revival. After the break, we talk Canon Law! Recently, Nancy Pelosi has been told that she is not to be admitted to communion in the diocese of San Francisco,...
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Do You Want To Be Healed? Interview: Patrick Brennan
Today we explore the phenomenon of miraculous healings in the Scripture along with miraculous healings we see today. On Friday, May 20th, at 6pm at St. Mary in Flint, a healing service will take place. After the break, Patrick Brennan joins us to continue the discussion on healing.
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#BYOB Revelation and a Bible Game
We totally forgot to finish the #BYOB series, can you believe it?!?! Today we dive into the most difficult book of the bible to understand, the book of Revelation. Given the time constraints, I hope I did a good job in summarizing it, but I could do a whole series on Revelation alone. If that is...
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A Walk Through Holy Week
Today, we take a walk through the upcoming Holy Week - Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. After the break, we take a look at different ways of celebrating Easter (or really, more like the spring) in different parts of the world. Some are... unique.
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Emotions, Imagination, and the Number 40!
Today, we're talking about EMOTIONS - like the good kind. And the imagination. How can God use those? Watch and find out! After the break, grab your Faith Catholic Magazine as we learn about the number 40 and how important that is in Scripture! HAPPY LENT!
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Members of the Household of God and Interview with Mark Harris
The Flint 40 Days for Life website is https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/flint Sign up for the prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood: https://tinyurl.com/2p8k8yns For more information contact Mark Harris Flint 40 Days for Life Campaign Leader - volunteer at email: [email protected]...
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The Toughest Catholic Quiz
Today, we tackle the Toughest Catholic Quiz from Catholic Answers. How well did you do? Let us know in the comments! https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-worlds-toughest-catholic-quiz
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Circuses and Lectio Divina
Pillar Catholic Article - https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/the-pope-and-the-circus Megalovania - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvdxHJmDDA0&ab_channel=PeacefulPianoMusic
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Spirituality Year and #Blessed
Today, we talk about the bishops including a spirituality year for seminarians. What does this have to do with ordinary people in the pews? A lot! Stay tuned to find out why. After the break, we talk about what it means to be #Blessed. Following the Feast of the Epiphany, we discuss what the big...
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Advent/Christmas, and Evangelizing Your Family
First, we want to apologize for our episodes coming out more sporadically recently. As you know we're trying to work out the kinks in this new video studio, and it's taking longer than expected. Hopefully, when we start the new year, we'll be able to go every week! Today, we look at Advent and...
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Major Update and #BYOB Colossians
It's been a while! In the time we've been gone, we have been working hard on upgrading our studio. Now we're no longer just audio, we're video! You can find us online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTPHAED3y5fxsJIsA7TTr7g
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Lessons From Samuel and Space Meteors
Today we look to 1 Samuel 3 on how to Hear God. We get a lesson from Samuel. After the break, we read through an article wondering if a recent discovery of an ancient meteor strike was located in the Biblical city of Sodom. Was Sodom Destroyed By A Meteor? #BYOB Fr. Pieter on Genesis 19
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WSJ Article and the Rant on Rants
We look to the Wall Street Journal for our first segment. After the break, we return to the Synod on Synods - hopefully for the last time (but probably not)
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Freshman Questions and Patrick Brennan
In the first segment, we again take a couple of questions from Fr. Tony's Theology class. If you have a question you would like answered on the Flint Catholic Podcast, send an email to [email protected]! Dorothy's House of Coffee presents the Missio Dei Project. Come and join us for a...
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#BYOB Romans and Fire Insurance (not)
In the first segment, we continue our journey through the Bible with the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans. After the break, we look at The Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
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The Case for Jesus and Top 5 Catholic Media
In our first segment, we talk about Brant Pitre's book, The Case for Jesus. After the break, Michael and I count down our top five of Catholic Media, with a couple of honorable mentions at the end. Fr. Tony Word on Fire Ministries (https://www.wordonfire.org/) Spirit Juice Studios...
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The Didache and More Meetings?!?!?
In the first segment, we discuss the great early Church document, the Didache. After the break, we look at George Weigel's recent article, A Church in mission or a Church in meetings? First Annual Michigan Catholic Women’s Conference - To be held on October 16, 2021 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the...
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Unity of the Church. Interview: Fr. Anthony Strouse
In the first segment, we talk about unity within the Church and unity outside the Church. We go over some ways to help us all foster real unity in the world, the kind of unity that Jesus prays for. After the break, we interview Fr. Anthony Strouse, pastor of St. Pius X and St. Matthew in Flint....
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#BYOB Acts of the Apostles
Today we take another step in our #BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) journey. We've officially begun the New Testament and dive headfirst into the Acts of the Apostles. Beginning September 21, on Tuesdays, 7-9pm, Holy Family in Grand Blanc will begin a journey through the Bible through the Catholic...
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Authority in Christ, and Put Down the Devices!
In our first segment, we talk about what it means to have the Authority of Christ. After the break, we dive back into Faith Magazine. This time into the July/August edition. Page 6, Sheri Wolfert's article entitled, Summer Reset: Put Down the Devices. ANNOUNCEMENTS Join young adults ages 18-39…
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Summer Pilgrimages - Interview with Colleen Vermeulen
Today, we unveil our top summer pilgrimage spots. First, a list that is within a short drive, and then a list of our top worldwide pilgrimage spots. Driving Distance: Cross in the Woods http://www.crossinthewoods.com/ Bl. Solanus Casey Center https://www.solanuscenter.org/ Shrine of Christ’s...
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#BYOB Malachi and the USCCB Assembly
We are at the halfway point of our participation in the #BishopsYearOfTheBible! Today, we look at one of the minor prophets, Malachi. After the break, we look to the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops). They had their General Assembly last week, but before you fall asleep, there...
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The Faith Catholic June Edition
Grab your Faith Catholic Magazine June Edition! We're going to dive into two different topics from this magazine. The first segment is about the Prophetic Mission of the Laity (a favorite topic of ours!). The second segment is about Scripture and Spiritual Warfare. Don't forget about FaithFest in...
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The Eucharist and Covenants
This past Sunday, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus, and so we felt it appropriate to talk about the Eucharist today! The first segment goes into sacramental theology and what the Eucharist is. The second segment goes into the covenantal nature of the Eucharist....
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#BYOB Isaiah Part Two
Today, we finish what we started last week - the book of Isaiah! After the break, we speak with Fr. Paul Donnelly, the pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe and soon the pastor of Christ the King in Flint as well! During this interview, we mentioned Renewal Ministries and the Hogar Nazareth Orphanage…
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#BYOB Isaiah Part One - Interview with Dan Schmit
Isaiah is a large book - so large in fact, that we couldn't get through the whole thing in one segment, we needed to split it into two! Today, we'll talk through the first half of the book and next week, we'll finish Isaiah. After the break, we talk with the Director of Worship at Holy Redeemer,...
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The Authenticity of Scripture and the Zealots
The first segment comes from a question Fr. Tony received from his 8th grade class. How can we know the Scripture is reliable? How do we know it's true? For this segment, we cite Dr. Brant Pitre and his book, The Case For Jesus. In the second segment, we come back to the Faith Catholic Magazine…
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#BYOB Judith and Community on Mission
Today we continue our journey through the Bible by taking a look at the book of Judith. After the break, we jump back into Faith Catholic Magazine with Fr. Dwight Ezop's article, "Parish Communities Are Called To Nourish People".
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St. Pius V and Sister Christina
In the first segment, we return to the April issue of Faith Magazine and talk about St. Pius V. After the break, we talk to Sister Christina of the Servants of God's Love about her work on the East Side of Flint.
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UPDATE: Don't Eat The Seed! Interview: Dcn. Mike Martin
This is a re-upload! The last one only uploaded the first nine minutes, this is the full episode!
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Option for the Poor. Interview: Mary Dowsett
Today we examine the Church's teaching on the option for the poor. After the break, we speak with Mary Dowsett and ask her to talk about her time ministering on the east side of Flint.
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Happy Easter! And the Bishop's Statement on the Vaccine
Happy Easter! He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed! In the first segment, we talk about the season on Easter! Easter didn't end a few Sundays ago! In the last segment, we read and discuss the statement from the Michigan Bishops about the vaccines, especially the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Providing you with a great podcast to encourage your Catholic faith. Drawing you into deeper discipleship and a more active participation in your faith.If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to use the message button below, or email Fr. Tony at [email protected] Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support
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