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For College Catholics
by Fr. Patrick Wainwright - Cor Jesu Apostolate
A podcast for Catholic college students and young adults in general, where we discuss Catholic faith and spirituality.
Episodes
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197 Prayer – You CAN speak with God
In this episode we introduce the Fourth Part of the Catechism, which refers to PRAYER. We look at what is prayer, we consider some examples of prayer in the Old and New Testaments. I also share a great story involving one of the Generals in St. Joan of Arc’s French army who wanted to avoid...
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196 Eighth Commandment - Thou Shall Not Lie (II)
This is the second half of my commentary on the Eighth Commandment, “Thou shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” We look at the different sins against the eighth Commandment and some of the virtues, we are encouraged to live out. Encouraged by the amazing example of Eleazar from the...
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195 Eighth Commandment – Thou Shall Not Bear False Witness
Today we analyze the Eighth Commandment, “Thou shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” After looking at the example of Susanna in the Old Testament and the false witnesses raised against Jesus Christ during his Passion, we look at some of the foundations for this Commandment and how…
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194 Tenth Commandment – Thou Shall Not Covet Your Neighbor’s Goods
The Tenth Commandment, “Thou shall not covet your neighbors’ goods” complements the Seventh, and goes to the roots, to the heart. It forbids avarice, greed and envy, but it also encourages poverty of spirit, charity and humility. I explain what avarice and envy are, its origins, and how to oppose...
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193 Seventh Commandment – Thou Shall Not Steal
In this episode we reflect on the Fifth Commandment, “Thou shall not steal” and several of its implications. We talk about the virtues of temperance, justice, honesty and charity; as well as the principles of private property and the “universal destination of goods.” ----- - Fr. Patrick…
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192 Interview – Christmas and New Year with our Seminarians
In this Episode I welcome Andrew and Edgar, two seminarians of our Community, who share their experiences from their high school and college years, and after entering our Religious Community. They also share their thoughts on Christmas and New Year, as well as what to do to stay Catholic in...
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191 Growing Closer to Christ During the Christmas Season
Christmas is a mystery of purity from any point of view. Join me as we consider what is at the HEART of the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord. How Christmas reminds us that “God is with us,” he is the Emmanuel, and he is the one who saves us. Therefore, we are never alone, because God...
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190 Interview – Jason Evert Chastity and Pornography
In this episode I welcome Jason Evert. Jason has traveled to six continents to bring the message of purity to millions of people for more than 20 years. He is a best-selling author of more than 15 books, including Saint John Paul the Great, How to Find Your Soulmate without Losing Your Soul. He…
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189 How to Win the Battle for Purity
In this episode I speak about how to WIN THE BATTLE for PURITY, what means we can use to oppose impurity, and I also touch on the sins against the Ninth Commandment. ----- - You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2513 to 2533 - This is a great book to read to...
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188 Sins Against the Sixth Commandment (II)
In this episode I speak about the main sins against the Sixth and Ninth Commandments (“You shall not commit adultery” and “You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife”) particularly, CONTRACEPTION and IN VITRO FERTILIZATION. I also explain briefly the reaction of some theologians against the…
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187 Sins Against the Sixth Commandment (I)
In this episode I speak about the main sins against the Sixth and Ninth Commandments (“You shall not commit adultery” and “You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife”) indicating in what ways and to what extent they go against the dignity of the human person, against marriage and society.…
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186 Sixth Commandment – Meaning of Chastity
In this episode I speak about the foundations for the call that all baptized have to live a life of Chastity according to each one’s state in life. I present an introduction and a foundation for the Sixth and Ninth Commandments: “You shall not commit adultery” and “You shall not covet your...
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185 Interview - C. S. Lewis on Just War Theory, Fr. Michael Ward
In this episode I welcome Fr. Michael Ward, from Oxford, England, to speak about the Just War Theory in C. S. Lewis. Don’t miss this lively and enjoyable episode! ----- - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a Catholic priest residing in Detroit. - Fr. Michael Ward is an Englishman, a Catholic Priest, and a...
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184 Interview – Miles Christi Seminarians, New Year’s Resolutions
In this episode I welcome two Miles Christi Seminarians, Andrew and Owen. We talk about their story, some great New Year’s resolutions, and how to apply the Fifth Commandment to life in College. Don’t miss this lively and enjoyable episode! ----- - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest ministering…
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183 Fifth Commandment - End of life issues
In this episode I address some of the issues concerning the Fifth Commandment as it applies to “end of life issues” and situations. I address euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the question of the “ordinary and extraordinary” therapeutic means that should or may be used for prolonging the life of…
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182 Interview – Dr. Janet Smith, on Abortion and Related Topics
In this episode I welcome Dr. Janet Smith. Janet Smith recently retired from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, MI, where for nearly 20 years she held the Father McGivney Chair of Life Ethics. She has published and spoken on the Church’s teaching on sexuality and on other moral issues. She…
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181 Interview – Fr. John of God, on Abortion
In this episode I welcome Fr. John of God, a priest of Miles Christi, as we reflect on several applications of the Fifth Commandment (“Thou shall not kill”) in our lives. We talk about the illicit manipulation of embryos; the permanent and unchangeable teaching of the Church about the evil of...
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180 Fifth Commandment - You Shall not Kill (Part 2)
In this episode I reflect on several applications of the Fifth Commandment (“Thou shall not kill”) in our lives. Listen in to get a glimpse into the richness of the Catholic teaching on promoting and protecting the well-being of our neighbor, their lives and their souls! - You can find these…
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179 Fifth Commandment - You Shall not Kill
In this episode I reflect on several applications of the Fifth Commandment (“Thou shall not kill”) in our lives. Listen in to get a glimpse into the richness of the Catholic teaching on promoting and protecting the well-being of our neighbor, their lives and their souls! - You can find these…
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178 The Fourth Commandment – Respect for Civil Authorities
In this episode I reflect on how the Fourth Commandment—“Honor your Father and your Mother”—applies to the relationship between the duties of the Government and the obedience of the citizens in our human society. Listen in to get a glimpse into the richness of the Catholic teaching on civil...
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177 The Fourth Commandment – Honor Father and Mother. Interview with Bro. Daniel
In this episode I welcome Bro. Daniel Heffernan. We discuss the Fourth Commandment “Honor Your Father and Your Mother”, and the implications and duties that it imposes both on children and parents in the family. We look in particular to St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (Eph 6:1-2). We also...
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176 The Third Commandment – Keep Holy the Lord’s Day. Interview with Fr. Maxwell
In this episode I welcome Fr. Matthew Maxwell, and we discuss the Third Commandment, “Keep the Day of the Lord holy”. We speak about the meaning of the Sabbath in the Old Testament, and how the Church started to celebrate the Day of the Lord on Sunday, the day the Lord rose from the dead. We also...
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175 The Second Commandment - Interview with Fr. Matthew Maxwell
In this episode I welcome Fr. Matthew Maxwell, and we discuss the Second Commandment of the Decalogue: “You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain.” - You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2142 to 2167. - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest...
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174 Venerating Images of Christ and the Saints
In this episode we discuss the fact that the veneration of images and statues is good and holy, and it is NOT forbidden by the First Commandment, on the contrary, it has been solemnly and definitively approved by the Church in the Council of Nicaea, in 787 A.D. - You can find these topics in the...
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173 Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
We are celebrating the 350th anniversary of the apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Pope Francis dedicate a three-year jubilee to this devotion, from December 2023 to June 2025. This is why in this episode I speak about the Apparitions of the Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary, and how to...
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172 The First Commandment – Superstition, Atheism, Divination and Magic
In this episode we discuss several sins against the First Commandment like tempting God, Sacrilege, Divination, Magic, Occultism, Atheism and Agnosticism, and why it is important for you to know about them! - You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2110 to 2128.…
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171 The First Commandment – Worship God Individually and Socially
In this episode we reflect on the obligation that, as a result of the First Commandment, individual persons and societies and their leaders as well, have to recognize and obey God, Jesus Christ, and even accept and recognize the Catholic Church as the Church established by Christ. We mention the...
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170 The First Commandment, Sins Against Hope and Charity
St. Monica prayed with perseverance and hope for the conversion of her son—who eventually became not only baptized Catholic, but also a priest, a bishop and a saint, now known as St. Augustine. Hope in God, love for God, adoration, worship and fidelity are all attitudes included in the First...
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169 The First Commandment, “I am the Lord, your God” - Sins against Faith
In this episode, after talking a bit about the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, I discuss the First Commandment, and some of the sins against it, particularly, sins against faith. - You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2083 to 2094. - Fr. Patrick...
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168 The Decalogue, a Summary of the Law
The Commandments (or the Decalogue) were given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 24). We can read about this in the book of Exodus and Deuteronomy. They must be understood within the context of God’s Covenant with Man. God gives us the gift of his Commandments not as a burden or a…
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167 The Commandments - Ten Steps to Get to Heaven
Wouldn’t it be great to be told some ten simple steps to get to Heaven? Well… that is what the Decalogue (also called “the Commandments”) is—TEN STEPS given by God to man so we may have a path to get to Heaven! Today we will speak about the Commandments in general, and where the current wording...
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166 Be a witness with your life – Life of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Today we take a look at the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. He wrote the “Spiritual Exercises”, and is the Master of the Spiritual Life for Miles Christi. He’s an example of a man who was very much immersed in a worldly lifestyle, but by the grace of God was...
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165 The Precepts of the Church
Today, after taking inspiration from the Didache, and the example of the Martyrs of Abitinae (A.D. 304), we look into the five Precepts of the Church, which are part of the law of the Church for all baptized Catholics. - You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers...
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164 The Catholic Church, Mother and Teacher
Today, after looking at the historical background of the publication of the Encyclical “Humanae Vitae”, we consider whether the Catholic Church has the authority (and the duty!) to teach not only on matters of doctrinal truth, but also on matters of morality, and particularly, if she has the...
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163 The Path to Heaven: Justification, Grace and Merit
Today we look at the Catholic meaning of Redemption, Justification, Sanctifying Grace, Actual Graces and Merit. All of them key concepts to understand our spiritual and moral life correctly! Don’t miss this enlightening, doctrine-packed episode! - You can find these topics in the Catechism of the...
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162 The Law as a Guide to Virtuous Living
After looking at the example of the life and death of St. Thomas More, under Henry VIII, we look at the different kinds of law there are (Divine or Eternal, Natural, Revealed, Ecclesiastical and Civil), considering the attributes and limitations of each one of them and their application to our...
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161 Interview – Sr. Mercedes’ Vocation Story
In this episode, Sr. Mercedes, from the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist, shares her life and vocation story. She’s the Vocations Director for the Dominican Sisters… and she is from the Dominican Republic! During our very enjoyable conversation, she also shares tips on…
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160 Interview – Service Trip to Lourdes, France
In 1858, our Lady appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in a Grotto, in Lourdes, France. On May 21, 2024, I went with 15 volunteers to serve at the Shrine in Lourdes. We stayed there for seven days. Jack Fedewa and Anna Wilberding were two of the volunteers. Today they share their experiences, their...
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159 Authority and the Common Good of Society
Are we supposed to always obey human authorities? Does their power come from God? What is the Common Good? Today we address the importance of Civil Authority for the well-being of our human society, and what is that civil authority supposed to preserve and promote in our community. Don’t miss…
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158 The Holy Trinity, Model for our Human Society
Just as God is a community, a Trinity of Persons, so too, man—who is created by God—was made to live in community. This social aspect of man is embedded in our human nature. Today I talk about how the human society and even the civil authorities are willed by God. I also talk about the principle…
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157 Interview – Dcn. Benjamin on The Seven Capital Sins
The Seven Capital Sins or Deadly Sins: Why are they called “Capital”? Are they sins or vices? What are some examples of each of them? How can we oppose and overcome them? Today we address with Deacon Benjamin (a member of the Miles Christi Religious Order) these topics that can be so eye-opening...
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156 Interview – Fr. Michael Ward on C. S. Lewis
Today I interview Fr. Michael Ward. He is an Englishman, a Catholic Priest, and a literary critic and theologian, with a special expertise in the writings of C. S. Lewis. He will share with us insights on C. S. Lewis’ works and gives great recommendations on why read his works and which are the...
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155 St. Peter, St. Paul, Pilate and Judas – The Different Types of Sin
During the Sacred Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, we could identify different ways in which people offended God. We have Judas, who was instrumental in capturing our Lord; St. Peter who denied Jesus three times; some of the Pharisees and the leaders of the Sanhedrin; there was Pilate himself…
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154 Interview – Fr. Michael Ward’s Conversion Story
Today I interview Fr. Michael Ward. He is an Englishman, a Catholic Priest who converted from Anglicanism, and a literary critic and theologian, with a special expertise in the writings of C.S. Lewis. He works at the University of Oxford where he is an associate member of the Faculty of Theology...
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153 Did You Total Your Car, or is it a Minor Crash? Mortal and Venial Sin
When there’s a car accident, your vehicle can be dented or scraped, or it could be totaled. Something similar happens with sin. Sin can be venial or mortal. And these two are essentially different degrees of sin. Through mortal sin we lose the state of Grace, and if we die unrepented and with…
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152 We have lost the sense of sin
Evil is an undeniable reality in our world. But the worst evil is that of SIN. Through sin we deliberately break the law of God, offend our Creator, and hurt our neighbor and ourselves. But the Mercy of God is greater than our sin, and with the grace won by Jesus Christ we can overcome sin in our...
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151 Interview – Msgr. Cummings, Vocation Story, and Dating Tips
Today we welcome Msgr. McLean Cummings, a priest from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and Director of Spiritual Formation at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. He spent several years as a missionary priest in Russia. He will share with us his vocation story, as well as some insights for discernment, good...
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150 The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, One by One
Today we consider the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit individually, and we look at some good examples of how they acted in the lives of the saints! - You can find the topics discussed today in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1830 through 1832. - You can read the encyclical by Pope…
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149 Interview – Deacon Benjamin’s Vocation Story
Today we welcome Deacon Benjamin, a transitional deacon of Miles Christi born in Texas. He will share with us his vocation story, as well as some insights for discernment and good tips for your prayer life! - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest ministering in Michigan. - This Podcast’s Website:...
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148 The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
When St. Joan of Arc was confronted with a tribunal made up of the best theologians in France, she didn’t stand a chance. However, her answers were so profound and clear, that she baffled all those who were trying to prove her wrong. Her answers were examples of the gifts of the Holy...
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