Catholic-Link Podcast

This indefinite podcast pause comes with sadness and great joy. For ten years the Catholic Link podcast has engaged Catholics with faith filled content and enabled them to grow deeper in their faith. It is sad to see the podcast end, but we must not be too sorrowful knowing what good the Lord has done with the podcast. We thank all the listeners, the guests, and donors who made the podcast what it is. God bless you! Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how to Be a great husband because your wife needs you. A man often lists his priorities as: God, family, then work. How much time do they dedicate to each of those items? So often work and sleep get the most time and our families, and in particular our wives, get the time that’s left. Devin Schadt, of Fathers of St. Joseph, joins the podcast to provide practical tips for fostering the primordial relationship of a man’s marriage: the relationship with his wife. Our wives desire four things: security, strength, closeness, and spiritual leadership. The husbands of the family provide those needs and the love shared between a man and wife passes down to the children and the world at large. Learn about fatherhood with Devin’s book, The Rule, and follow Fathers of St. Joseph on Instagram. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

Is Halloween a pagan holiday? Should Catholics Participate in Halloween? In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss a Christians relationship to modern day celebrations of Halloween. Halloween originally, and still is, a day of observation of All Saints Day, originally known as All Hallow's Eve. In modern observations of Halloween, debates of the morality of the celebration arose. Fr. Rob and Fr. George address some best practices for Christians as they observe Halloween. With all things in the Catholic Church, Fr. Rob emphasizes holding the two extremes in tension. There are aspects of Halloween that are good and others that can mislead someone into sinful behaviors. For the Christian, it is our responsibility to discern the aspects that bring us closer to God and those that do not. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how to the world’s most famous exorcist: Fr. Gabriele Amorth by popular consensus, recounts God’s victory over Satan with his book God Most Powerful. Michael Lichens joins the podcast today with Fr. George Elliott to discuss the remarkable life of Fr. Gabriele Amorth. Exorcist in the Diocese of Rome. Fr. Amorth lived from 1925-2016 and received the Sacrament of Holy Orders in 1954 after service in World War II and a journalism career. Michael Lichens reminds us that we are called to enjoy the victory God has over evil, rather than giving evil and the Devil undue regard and notoriety. We keep evil at bay by performing works of charity and resisting, in particular, our temptations. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss some of their thoughts about homilies at Mass and how we are to respond to them. They first offer advice to priests and deacons. When writing a homily, a priest or deacon should keep in mind what they want to say. What is the big take away the congregation should have? The next advice for preachers is to be oneself. Authenticity helps the life of Christ shine through the preacher. They then offer advice for the congregation. There's a temptation to call anything good or bad. There lacks the nuance in those situations. Fr. Rob and Fr. George suggest that if we struggle to understand what the priest says in the homily, we should go to the priest and ask him to clarify. We must approach all these situations with charity and assume the most positive intent. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how to the world’s most famous exorcist: Fr. Gabriele Amorth by popular consensus, recounts God’s victory over Satan with his book God Most Powerful. Michael Lichens joins the podcast today with Fr. George Elliott to discuss the remarkable life of Fr. Gabriele Amorth. Exorcist in the Diocese of Rome. Fr. Amorth lived from 1925-2016 and received the Sacrament of Holy Orders in 1954 after service in World War II and a journalism career. Michael Lichens reminds us that we are called to enjoy the victory God has over evil, rather than giving evil and the Devil undue regard and notoriety. We keep evil at bay by performing works of charity and resisting, in particular, our temptations. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss short visits to the Eucharist in our routine. Some people may struggle to do a Holy Hour. This sometimes feels daunting and unattainable. However, Fr. Rob and Fr. George encourage us to make short and simple visits to the Blessed Sacrament on a regular basis. These visits can be five minutes or less and include simple memorized prayers and a spiritual communion. Incorporating this into our routines will increase our Eucharistic devotion and love for our Lord. We could pass a Church on our way to our work regularly. What if we went inside and said an Our Father and continued on our way? This simple gesture done regularly will have immense positive impacts on our spiritual life and draw us closer to Christ in the Eucharist. Then, if we have the time, we can go to Eucharistic Adoration. Thank you for listening to this podcast by Catholic Link, we pray that this podcast helps bring you closer to Christ in the Eucharist. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how to the world’s most famous exorcist: Fr. Gabriele Amorth by popular consensus, recounts God’s victory over Satan with his book God Most Powerful. Michael Lichens joins the podcast today with Fr. George Elliott to discuss the remarkable life of Fr. Gabriele Amorth. Exorcist in the Diocese of Rome. Fr. Amorth lived from 1925-2016 and received the Sacrament of Holy Orders in 1954 after service in World War II and a journalism career. Michael Lichens reminds us that we are called to enjoy the victory God has over evil, rather than giving evil and the Devil undue regard and notoriety. We keep evil at bay by performing works of charity and resisting, in particular, our temptations. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss what our proper attitude towards tradition and traditional liturgies should be. The Traditional Latin Mass and other traditional liturgies are strikingly beautiful. However, there is a danger to inordinately focus on the externals. Virtue is, again, finding the medium between two extremes. At any Mass we go to, we must unite our prayers and sacrifices with that of the Eucharist offered on the altar. Humans have a soul and a body. We need externals to unite our hearts to the true sacrifice of the Eucharist. Some liturgical practices aid in this way more than others. But we must adopt a spirit that understands their proper place. Fr. Rob and Fr. George offer tips on how to find this medium between two extremes. We can admire the beauty of tradition and traditional liturgies and maintain that the heart of worship is our sacrifices united to the Eucharist. With this in our hearts, our worship at a Traditional Latin Mass heightens. Thank you for listening to this podcast by Catholic Link, we pray that this podcast helps bring you closer to Christ in the Eucharist. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how to the world’s most famous exorcist: Fr. Gabriele Amorth by popular consensus, recounts God’s victory over Satan with his book God Most Powerful. Michael Lichens joins the podcast today with Fr. George Elliott to discuss the remarkable life of Fr. Gabriele Amorth. Exorcist in the Diocese of Rome. Fr. Amorth lived from 1925-2016 and received the Sacrament of Holy Orders in 1954 after service in World War II and a journalism career. Michael Lichens reminds us that we are called to enjoy the victory God has over evil, rather than giving evil and the Devil undue regard and notoriety. We keep evil at bay by performing works of charity and resisting, in particular, our temptations. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

The world's most famous exorcist: Fr. Gabriele Amorth by popular consensus, recounts God's victory over Satan with his book God Most Powerful. Michael Lichens joins the podcast today with Fr. George Elliott to discuss the remarkable life of Fr. Gabriele Amorth. Exorcist in the Diocese of Rome. Fr. Amorth lived from 1925-2016 and received the Sacrament of Holy Orders in 1954 after service in World War II and a journalism career. Michael Lichens reminds us that we are called to enjoy the victory God has over evil, rather than giving evil and the Devil undue regard and notoriety. We keep evil at bay by performing works of charity and resisting, in particular, our temptations. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how to Be a great husband because your wife needs you. A man often lists his priorities as: God, family, then work. How much time do they dedicate to each of those items? So often work and sleep get the most time and our families, and in particular our wives, get the time that’s left. Devin Schadt, of Fathers of St. Joseph, joins the podcast to provide practical tips for fostering the primordial relationship of a man’s marriage: the relationship with his wife. Our wives desire four things: security, strength, closeness, and spiritual leadership. The husbands of the family provide those needs and the love shared between a man and wife passes down to the children and the world at large. Learn about fatherhood with Devin’s book, The Rule, and follow Fathers of St. Joseph on Instagram. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss how and why some of the Psalms ask God to enact God's justice on his enemies. They explain how the Psalms are prayers. In some of these Psalms, the Psalmist asks God to enact his justice on those who offend God and hurt the people of Israel. This reminds us today that the Church, the new Israel, has enemies too. Jesus said, "Love your enemies," but did not say to not have enemies. There are people who seek to destroy the Church. We obviously should pray for their conversion, but we have faith that God will enact God's justice, give what is due to all. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how to Be a great husband because your wife needs you. A man often lists his priorities as: God, family, then work. How much time do they dedicate to each of those items? So often work and sleep get the most time and our families, and in particular our wives, get the time that’s left. Devin Schadt, of Fathers of St. Joseph, joins the podcast to provide practical tips for fostering the primordial relationship of a man’s marriage: the relationship with his wife. Our wives desire four things: security, strength, closeness, and spiritual leadership. The husbands of the family provide those needs and the love shared between a man and wife passes down to the children and the world at large. Learn about fatherhood with Devin’s book, The Rule, and follow Fathers of St. Joseph on Instagram. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

Be a great husband because your wife needs you. A man often lists his priorities as: God, family, then work. How much time do they dedicate to each of those items? So often work and sleep get the most time and our families, and in particular our wives, get the time that's left. Devin Schadt, of Fathers of St. Joseph, joins the podcast to provide practical tips for fostering the primordial relationship of a man's marriage: the relationship with his wife. Our wives desire four things: security, strength, closeness, and spiritual leadership. The husbands of the family provide those needs and the love shared between a man and wife passes down to the children and the world at large. Learn about fatherhood with Devin's book, The Rule, and follow Fathers of St. Joseph on Instagram. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn Matins is one of the hours/offices of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. Second to the Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours is the official prayer of the Church. That prays the psalms at set times of the day to sanctify time. In this way, we fulfill Christ's command to 'pray without ceasing.' Specifically, Matins is the night/early morning office that comprises of many psalms and meditative readings of scripture. Traditionally this prayer is said in the night, but recently shifted. Bishop Athanasius Schneider provides insights into the meaning of Matins and how one can grow their prayer life through meditative prayer and scripture. You can learn more about Bishop Schneider on his website: gloriadei.io. And you can view his new book Matins with the Fathers. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

Matins is one of the hours/offices of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. Second to the Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours is the official prayer of the Church. That prays the psalms at set times of the day to sanctify time. In this way, we fulfill Christ's command to 'pray without ceasing.' Specifically, Matins is the night/early morning office that comprises of many psalms and meditative readings of scripture. Traditionally this prayer is said in the night, but recently shifted. Bishop Athanasius Schneider provides insights into the meaning of Matins and how one can grow their prayer life through meditative prayer and scripture. You can learn more about Bishop Schneider on his website: gloriadei.io. And you can view his new book Matins with the Fathers. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn about Transhumanism is the belief that humans are in control of their own progress and evolution as a species. It advocates for the augmentation of the human body and bodily functions with technology. This line of thought can lead to a disincarnating of the human soul from the body with sci-fi like technology. Today, a lot of the proposed technologies are not feesible. However, the underlying philosophy that informs the desire to pursuit these technologies questions what it means to be free, what it means to have a body, and what it means to be human. Grayson Quay, author of The Transhumanist Temptation How Technology and Ideology Are Reshaping Humanity—And How to Resist, joins Fr. George to discuss some of these philosophies. And how we are to think rightly and what the Church has to say about such technologies. You can follow Grayson Quay on X @hemingquay. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

Transhumanism is the belief that humans are in control of their own progress and evolution as a species. It advocates for the augmentation of the human body and bodily functions with technology. This line of thought can lead to a disincarnating of the human soul from the body with sci-fi like technology. Today, a lot of the proposed technologies are not feesible. However, the underlying philosophy that informs the desire to pursuit these technologies questions what it means to be free, what it means to have a body, and what it means to be human. Grayson Quay, author of The Transhumanist Temptation How Technology and Ideology Are Reshaping Humanity—And How to Resist, joins Fr. George to discuss some of these philosophies. And how we are to think rightly and what the Church has to say about such technologies. You can follow Grayson Quay on X @hemingquay. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn about how IVF violates the dignity and the rights of a child to be conceived within the loving context of the marital embrace and commodifies a child, bought and sold. To artificially conceive a child in a laboratory introduces disunity of the marital act from the procreative act as well as introduces many ethical paradoxes. Stacy Trasancos, author of IVF is Not the Way: The False Promises of Artificial Procreation, joins the podcast with Fr. George to discuss the ethical problems of IVF. She highlights that children are a gift, not objects to pick and choose how and when we want them. Her own Aunt and Uncle experienced infertility and chose to adopt and foster many children over the course of their marriage. They provided a loving home for these children to know that they are loved and valued. In that way, the Aunt and Uncle’s infertility became a gift that gave life to those children. Listen to this podcast to learn more! You can find Stacy Trasancos on Facebook and Substack. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here.

IVF violates the dignity and the rights of a child to be conceived within the loving context of the marital embrace and commodifies a child into a thing to be bought and sold. To artificially conceive a child in a laboratory introduces disunity of the marital act from the procreative act as well as introduces many ethical paradoxes. Stacy Trasancos, author of IVF is Not the Way: The False Promises of Artificial Procreation, joins the podcast with Fr. George to discuss the ethical problems of IVF. She highlights that children are a gift, not objects to pick and choose how and when we want them. Her own Aunt and Uncle experienced infertility and chose to adopt and foster many children over the course of their marriage. They provided a loving home for these children to know that they are loved and valued. In that way, the Aunt and Uncle's infertility became a gift that gave life to those children. Listen to this podcast to learn more! You can find Stacy Trasancos on Facebook and Substack. Listen to the previous episode to learn about Liturgy as God’s gift of his presence to humanity and reverence is part of our receptivity of that gift. We pray the Mass, we don’t just say the Mass. God calls us to encounter him on a deep level that goes beyond the simple recitation of the prayers. In this experience, God reaches out to us so that we can come to know him. God gives us the Church to form our interior/spiritual dispositions. To learn more about Greg Schlueter, visit liveittoday.us and gregorianrant.us. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here.

Liturgy is God's gift of his presence to humanity and reverence is part of our receptivity of that gift. We pray the Mass, we don't just say the Mass. God calls us to encounter him on a deep level that goes beyond the simple recitation of the prayers. In this experience, God reaches out to us so that we can come to know him. God gives us the Church to form our interior/spiritual dispositions. To learn more about Greg Schlueter, visit liveittoday.us and gregorianrant.us. Listen to the previous episode to learn about Non-exclusive dating is the first stage each Catholic should start relationships in. This stage does not suggest having multiple committed romantic relationships at the same time. Rather, non-exclusive dating is simply getting to know others. And discerning if that person would make a good boyfriend or girlfriend. This period should last no more than three months, should involve little to no physical embraces, and must be communicated to the other people involved. Rachel Canto of Pretty Good Catholic suggests to be open with other people that you aren’t ready to commit to being in an exclusive relationship yet, but after a period of time would be open to entering one with the other person. To learn more about this concept, purchase the book Pretty Good Catholic: How to Find, Date, and Marry Someone Who Shares Your Faith. Also find Rachel on her Instagram: @rachelhoovercanto Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is celebrated on July 16th. In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob discusses the devotion of the Brown Scapular. Our Lady appeared to St. Simon Stock and gave him the brown scapular. She promised that no one who wore it would suffer eternal fire. Fr. Rob discusses how one can live a life similar to a Carmelite and wear the brown scapular. As a child, Fr. Rob didn't understand the devotion to the Carmelites. Carmelites practice fasts and penances. Further Information Fr. Rob encourages the laity who wear the brown scapular to adapt some of the Carmelite devotions to their lives. One could read scripture and meditate, fast from quality of food or technology time. With these practice and wearing the brown scapular, one unites their work and prayer with the sanctifying graces God offers. Carmelites engage in grueling fasts. But lay people have different circumstances that make such fasts difficult. Use discernment and prudence to create devotional practices. Listen to the previous episode to learn about Non-exclusive dating as the first stage each Catholic should start relationships in. This stage does not suggest having multiple committed romantic relationships at the same time. Rather, non-exclusive dating is simply getting to know others. And discerning if that person would make a good boyfriend or girlfriend. This period should last no more than three months, should involve little to no physical embraces, and must be communicated to the other people involved. Rachel Canto of Pretty Good Catholic suggests to be open with other people that you aren’t ready to commit to being in an exclusive relationship yet, but after a period of time would be open to entering one with the other person. To learn more about this concept, purchase the book Pretty Good Catholic: How to Find, Date, and Marry Someone Who Shares Your Faith. Also find Rachel on her Instagram: @rachelhoovercanto Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, and Fr. Michael Niemczak discusses Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati. They emphasize how Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati lived a seemingly ordinary life, but did everything God put in his life and made it holy. Frassati had great devotion to the Holy Eucharist and cared for the poor. His family had wealth and unbeknownst to them, he gave away his shoes, coats, and money to the poor in the community. At the time of his death, the people he helped emerged and Frassati's impact became known. Listen to the previous episode to learn about Non-exclusive dating as the first stage each Catholic should start relationships in. This stage does not suggest having multiple committed romantic relationships at the same time. Rather, non-exclusive dating is simply getting to know others. And discerning if that person would make a good boyfriend or girlfriend. This period should last no more than three months, should involve little to no physical embraces, and must be communicated to the other people involved. Rachel Canto of Pretty Good Catholic suggests to be open with other people that you aren’t ready to commit to being in an exclusive relationship yet, but after a period of time would be open to entering one with the other person. To learn more about this concept, purchase the book Pretty Good Catholic: How to Find, Date, and Marry Someone Who Shares Your Faith. Also find Rachel on her Instagram: @rachelhoovercanto Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

Non-exclusive dating is the first stage each Catholic should start relationships in. This stage does not suggest having multiple committed romantic relationships at the same time. Rather, non-exclusive dating is simply getting to know others. And discerning if that person would make a good boyfriend or girlfriend. This period should last no more than three months, should involve little to no physical embraces, and must be communicated to the other people involved. Rachel Canto of Pretty Good Catholic suggests to be open with other people that you aren't ready to commit to being in an exclusive relationship yet, but after a period of time would be open to entering one with the other person. To learn more about this concept, purchase the book Pretty Good Catholic: How to Find, Date, and Marry Someone Who Shares Your Faith. Also find Rachel on her Instagram: @rachelhoovercanto Listen to the previous episode to learn about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses possible infringes on the dignity of the human person and Pope Leo understands this. Dr. Matthew Bunson, author of EWTN’s book Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope, joins the podcast to discuss in what ways AI proposes challenges to human dignity and what ways Pope Leo XIV can address those. Leo XIV explicitly chose the name Leo as an homage to Pope Leo XIII who saw a tremendous change brought about by the Industrial Revolution. View more of D. Bunson’s work at EWTN. Prayer allows us to communicate with him and for his grace to penetrate us. If one finds that they are growing in virtue, but then lightens their prayer routine. They risk relapse into their sin. Listen to this Catholic Link podcast episode and develop your relationship with God and your family of faith. Check out more of Fr. Morrow’s work at Catholic Faith Alive: cfalive.com Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses possible infringes on the dignity of the human person and Pope Leo understands this. Dr. Matthew Bunson, author of EWTN's book Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope, joins the podcast to discuss in what ways AI proposes challenges to human dignity and what ways Pope Leo XIV can address those. Leo XIV explicitly chose the name Leo as an homage to Pope Leo XIII who saw a tremendous change brought about by the Industrial Revolution. View more of D. Bunson's work at EWTN. Listen to the previous episode to learn about Chastity is an essential virtue in the Christian life through which we see and treat other people as the children of God that they are. For one to commit sins against the virtue of chastity is to not respect the dignity they have. Fr. Thomas G. Morrow, author of Marriage for God’s Sake: A Guide for Catholics. He shares some practical tips for battling sins of the flesh and growing in the virtue of chastity. Lust is the vice contrary to the virtue of Chastity. Whether one is engaging in sinful behaviors or impure thoughts, Fr. Morrow explains how God’s grace can help us, especially through prayer. Prayer is our lifeline with God. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here.

Pentecost is the only Jewish celebration found in Leviticus that Christians still observe in the Catholic Liturgical Calendar. This festival originally celebrated the harvest fifty days after the Passover. Fr. Rob dives into the story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis. The builders of the tower tried to build through their own means apart from God and God confused their language. Now with Pentecost, despite the Apostles speaking Galilean, the rest of the nations understand them through God's power. God is now bringing the Gentiles into the New Covenant. This is the fruit of the spiritual harvest of the Church that continues even today, commemorated in Pentecost. Pray to the Holy Spirit and ask for the grace to help the Church bear a more fruitful harvest. Previous Episode Chastity is an essential virtue in the Christian life through which we see and treat other people as the children of God that they are. For one to commit sins against the virtue of chastity is to not respect the dignity they have. Fr. Thomas G. Morrow, author of Marriage for God’s Sake: A Guide for Catholics. He shares some practical tips for battling sins of the flesh and growing in the virtue of chastity. Lust is the vice contrary to the virtue of Chastity. Whether one is engaging in sinful behaviors or impure thoughts, Fr. Morrow explains how God’s grace can help us, especially through prayer. Prayer is our lifeline with God. Prayer allows us to communicate with him and for his grace to penetrate us. If one finds that they are growing in virtue, but then lightens their prayer routine. They risk relapse into their sin. Listen to this Catholic Link podcast episode and develop your relationship with God and your family of faith. Check out more of Fr. Morrow’s work at Catholic Faith Alive: cfalive.com More Resources On The Holy Spirit True Devotion to the Holy Spirit  In the School of the Holy Spirit  Sober Intoxication of the Spirit  Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here.

Chastity is an essential virtue in the Christian life through which we see and treat other people as the children of God that they are. For one to commit sins against the virtue of chastity is to not respect the dignity they have. Fr. Thomas G. Morrow, author of Marriage for God's Sake: A Guide for Catholics. He shares some practical tips for battling sins of the flesh and growing in the virtue of chastity. Lust is the vice contrary to the virtue of Chastity. Whether one is engaging in sinful behaviors or impure thoughts, Fr. Morrow explains how God's grace can help us, especially through prayer. Prayer is our lifeline with God. Prayer allows us to communicate with him and for his grace to penetrate us. If one finds that they are growing in virtue, but then lightens their prayer routine. They risk relapse into their sin. Listen to this Catholic Link podcast episode and develop your relationship with God and your family of faith. Check out more of Fr. Morrow's work at Catholic Faith Alive: cfalive.com Listen to the previous episode to learn about Anger as an emotion, but without proper understanding and clarity it can become a sin. To have an emotion is alright, but to allow those emotions to take control of our decisions and actions, that is where we enter problematic territory. Join Abbot Austin Murphy, OSB, author of the book Emotional Holiness: Discovering the Divine Plan for Your Human Emotions. To learn more about what role proper emotions play in our lives and how to discern the direction our emotions may lead us. For example, we can discern if our anger is justified, rational, and appropriate. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here.

Anger is an emotion, but without proper understanding and clarity it can become a sin. To have an emotion is alright, but to allow those emotions to take control of our decisions and actions, that is where we enter problematic territory. Join Abbot Austin Murphy, OSB, author of the book Emotional Holiness: Discovering the Divine Plan for Your Human Emotions. To learn more about what role proper emotions play in our lives and how to discern the direction our emotions may lead us. For example, we can discern if our anger is justified, rational, and appropriate. Listen to the previous episode to learn about Sports and athletics mirror the Christian life closely. For someone to grow in a sport, they must acquire discipline, fortitude, courage, among other virtues. Similar traits characterize the Christian life to exhibit and become saints. Kevin Wells, award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and renowned Catholic speaker, joins Fr. George to discuss his career as a sports journalist and how the faith and sports connect in interesting ways. Visit his website to learn more about Kevin wells and purchase his book Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney that provides valuable lessons for fathers to grow in shepherding their families. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here.

Sports and athletics mirror the Christian life closely. For someone to grow in a sport, they must acquire discipline, fortitude, courage, among other virtues. Similar traits characterize the Christian life to exhibit and become saints. Kevin Wells, award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and renowned Catholic speaker, joins Fr. George to discuss his career as a sports journalist and how the faith and sports connect in interesting ways. Visit his website to learn more about Kevin wells and purchase his book Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney that provides valuable lessons for fathers to grow in shepherding their families. Listen to the previous episode to learn about Anxiety can be a way that the devil attacks our identity as beloved children of God. People experience anxiety in a variety of forms, but at its root, we begin to doubt that we are loved in and of ourselves: that we don’t need to prove our worth through success or our worthiness to be loved. Rather, simply because we exist, we are loved. Nothing we do or not do can limit how much God loves us. Catherine DiNuzzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor and operates DiNuzzo Counseling (DC), offering traditional counseling from a Catholic perspective, in a virtual format. She has been in private practice since 2010. Catherine is faithful to the Magisterium and operates her practice in that same manner. To learn more go to dinuzzocounseling.com or sacredheartmentalwellness.com. Purchase Catherine’s book here. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 24/7 and it’s toll-free. Call 1-800-273-8255 or resources accessed online here. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here.

Anxiety can be a way that the devil attacks our identity as beloved children of God. People experience anxiety in a variety of forms, but at its root, we begin to doubt that we are loved in and of ourselves: that we don't need to prove our worth through success or our worthiness to be loved. Rather, simply because we exist, we are loved. Nothing we do or not do can limit how much God loves us. Catherine DiNuzzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor and operates DiNuzzo Counseling (DC), offering traditional counseling from a Catholic perspective, in a virtual format. She has been in private practice since 2010. Catherine is faithful to the Magisterium and operates her practice in that same manner. To learn more go to dinuzzocounseling.com or sacredheartmentalwellness.com. Purchase Catherine's book here. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 24/7 and it's toll-free. Call 1-800-273-8255 or resources accessed online here. Listen to the previous episode to learn about how to love is to evangelize and is the call of every baptized Christian. We are to go into our workplaces, our families, our communities with abundant love. Then the message of Christ will penetrate the relationships and draw everyone closer to himself. Chris Bartlett of Ablaze Ministries joins Fr. George Elliott to discuss our call to love and to spread the Heavenly Father’s love for all his children. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

To love is to evangelize and is the call of every baptized Christian. We are to go into our workplaces, our families, our communities with abundant love. Then the message of Christ will penetrate the relationships and draw everyone closer to himself. Chris Bartlett of Ablaze Ministries joins Fr. George Elliott to discuss our call to love and to spread the Heavenly Father's love for all his children. Listen to the previous episode to learn about Papal elections as the process where the cardinals of the Church gather to select the new pope. With the recent death of Pope Francis, the cardinals gather on May 7, 2025 to prayerfully discern the next pope. John and Ashley Noronha of the Truth and Beauty Project share what happens immediately after a new pope is chosen at the papal election. The new pope enters the ‘room of tears’ to put on his papal garments and come to understand the weight of his new role. He chooses a name and proceeds to greet the faithful gathered in Rome. Learn more about the Truth and Beauty Project’s international immersion experiences here. And learn more about John and Ashley’s wedding and family life where they encourage other couples in their Vocation. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

Papal elections is the process where the cardinals of the Church gather to select the new pope. With the recent death of Pope Francis, the cardinals gather on May 7, 2025 to prayerfully discern the next pope. John and Ashley Noronha of the Truth and Beauty Project share what happens immediately after a new pope is chosen at the papal election. The new pope enters the 'room of tears' to put on his papal garments and come to understand the weight of his new role. He chooses a name and proceeds to greet the faithful gathered in Rome. Learn more about the Truth and Beauty Project's international immersion experiences here and learn more about John and Ashley's wedding and family life where they encourage other couples in their Vocation. Listen to the previous episode to learn about conclaves are the process by which the Catholic cardinals prayerfully discern and elect the next Roman Pontiff, the Pope. Modern papal elections have standard practices and traditions. But that was not always the case in the Church’s history. Fr. Conrad Murphy, author of Why Christians Can Wear Pants: Spiritual Lessons from Strange Stories in Papal History. He shares the history of papal elections. From popular acclimation in the early medieval period to the reformed, peaceful election process we know today. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

Conclaves are the process by which the Catholic cardinals prayerfully discern and elect the next Roman Pontiff, the Pope. Modern papal elections have standard practices and traditions. But that was not always the case in the Church's history. Fr. Conrad Murphy, author of Why Christians Can Wear Pants: Spiritual Lessons from Strange Stories in Papal History, shares the history of papal elections from popular acclimation in the early medieval period to the reformed, peaceful election process we know today. Listen to the previous episode to learn about virtuous fatherhood as the goal all fathers should strive for. It is a life of self sacrifice and devotion for one’s family and larger community. Chris Vander Woude joins Fr. George to discuss his father’s virtuous life. Chris’ father, Thom Vander Woude, lived a joyful life consistently sacrificing for his family. His life was extremely ordinary and culminated in a heroic act of sacrifice. Now his cause for canonization is open. To learn more about Thom Vander Woude’s life, visit the website about his canonization process. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

Virtuous fatherhood is the goal all fathers should strive for. It is a life of self sacrifice and devotion for one's family and larger community. Chris Vander Woude joins Fr. George to discuss his father's virtuous life. Chris' father, Thom Vander Woude, lived a joyful life consistently sacrificing for his family. His life was extremely ordinary and culminated in a heroic act of sacrifice. Now his cause for canonization is open. To learn more about Thom Vander Woude's life, visit the website about his canonization process. Listen to the previous episode to learn about Holy Week as the most sacred time in the Church’s calendar. We commemorate the final days of Jesus’ life leading up to his passion, death, and resurrection. During Holy Week, Jesus instituted the Eucharist and established the priesthood. Karen May, a Catholic speaker, author, and spiritual director, joins Fr. George to discuss her favorite moments during the Holy Week liturgies and how she and her family participates in the sacred time. She encourages the listeners to bring their children to these liturgies so they can experience the great graces Jesus has to offer. To learn more about Karen May visit her website, and you can purchase her book Walking Through Holy Week: A Journey into the Story of Easter. Or view her Walking Through Holy Week videos. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

Holy Week is the most sacred time in the Church's calendar. We commemorate the final days of Jesus' life leading up to his passion, death, and resurrection. During Holy Week, Jesus instituted the Eucharist and established the priesthood. Karen May, a Catholic speaker, author, and spiritual director, joins Fr. George to discuss her favorite moments during the Holy Week liturgies and how she and her family participates in the sacred time. She encourages the listeners to bring their children to these liturgies so they can experience the great graces Jesus has to offer. To learn more about Karen May visit her website, and you can purchase her book Walking Through Holy Week: A Journey into the Story of Easter. Or view her Walking Through Holy Week videos. Listen to the previous episode to learn about Virtue is often defined as the median between two extremes. An overly academic definition, though, can make virtue feel remote and unachievable. Dave DiNuzzo, author of The Steep Upward Climb, joins Fr. George in this podcast to describe how virtue is both attainable and is a requirement to live the Catholic life. Our climb up the mountain of life aims at eternal life in Heaven and our journey up requires us to pray and cultivate virtues in accordance with our state of life. We are all called to be holy and virtuous members of Christ’s church. You can learn more about Dave DiNuzzo at www.truemanhood.com and order Dave’s book at www.sacredheartmentalwellness.com. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

Virtue is often defined as the median between two extremes. An overly academic definition, though, can make virtue feel remote and unachievable. Dave DiNuzzo, author of The Steep Upward Climb, joins Fr. George in this podcast to describe how virtue is both attainable and is a requirement to live the Catholic life. Our climb up the mountain of life aims at eternal life in Heaven and our journey up requires us to pray and cultivate virtues in accordance with our state of life. We are all called to be holy and virtuous members of Christ's church. You can learn more about Dave DiNuzzo at www.truemanhood.com and order Dave's book at www.sacredheartmentalwellness.com. Listen to the previous episode to learn about Carlo Acutis, the Millennial Saint, lived an ordinary life and loved the people around him in an extraordinary way. He shows the modern world that holiness is for everyone, we are all called to be saints. An upcoming documentary, The Boy from Milan, shows the personal testimony of those who knew him during his life. Emily Mentock, executive producer of Based on a True Saint, joins Fr. George. She shares her experience documenting the lives of saints and soon-to-be saints from the people who actually knew them in real life. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

Carlo Acutis, the Millennial Saint, lived an ordinary life and loved the people around him in an extraordinary way. He shows the modern world that holiness is for everyone, we are all called to be saints. An upcoming documentary, The Boy from Milan, shows the personal testimony of those who knew him during his life. Emily Mentock, executive producer of Based on a True Saint, joins Fr. George. She shares her experience documenting the lives of saints and soon-to-be saints from the people who actually knew them in real life. Listen to the previous episode to learn how Fitness and Nutrition are the tools for the modern ascetic. As humans, made of body and soul, we must take care of our bodies and that can be a means of self discipline. The goal is to become a total self gift to others. Exercise and eating well are means to help us love God more fully and those in our lives more fully. Chase Crouse of Hypuro Fit joins Fr. George to discuss how Catholics should approach fitness and nutrition. as tools to grow in holiness. As a bonus, can a theologian tell when AI generates fake Bible verses? Fr. George presents 10 verses to Chase, 5 are real Bible verses and 5 are AI generated fakes. and Chase needs to tell the difference. Do you think you can tell the difference? Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

Fitness and Nutrition are the tools for the modern ascetic. As humans, made of body and soul, we must take care of our bodies and that can be a means of self discipline. The goal is to become a total self gift to others. Exercise and eating well are means to help us love God more fully and those in our lives more fully. Chase Crouse of Hypuro Fit joins Fr. George to discuss how Catholics should approach fitness and nutrition as tools to grow in holiness. As a bonus, can a theologian tell when AI generates fake Bible verses? Fr. George presents 10 verses to Chase, 5 are real Bible verses, and 5 are AI-generated fakes, and Chase needs to tell the difference. Do you think you can tell the difference? (Try it yourself, HERE!) Listen to the previous episode where Dr. John Bergsma discusses the Jubilee. Jubilee is an ancient tradition with roots in the Old Testament, beginning with Moses and the Exodus. Dr. John Bergsma and Fr. George Elliot compare the ancient themes and practices to how we can live the Jubilee year well in the Catholic Church today. Pilgrimage is a key aspect of the Jubilee from the beginning where servants, set free from their service, return home to their family. Dr. John Bergsma focuses on these themes of Jubilee years: forgiveness, freedom, family, and fullness. Listen to this episode with Fr. George and Dr. Bergsma to learn more about the roots of the Jubilee Year! Check out Dr. Bergsma’s book. Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God’s Favor, from the St. Paul Center. And check out the St. Paul Center’s and Dr. Bergsma’s Instagram: @stpaulcenter; @emmausroadpublishing; and @john.s.bergsma. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

Jubilee is an ancient tradition with roots in the Old Testament beginning with Moses and the Exodus. Dr. John Bergsma and Fr. George Elliot compare the ancient themes and practices to how we can live the Jubilee year well in the Catholic Church today. Pilgrimage is a key aspect of the Jubilee from the beginning where servants, set free from their service, return home to their family. Dr. John Bergsma focuses on these themes of Jubilee years: forgiveness, freedom, family, and fullness. Listen to this episode with Fr. George and Dr. Bergsma to learn more about the roots of the Jubilee Year! Check out Dr. Bergsma's book, Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God's Favor, from the St. Paul Center. And check out the St. Paul Center's and Dr. Bergsma's Instagram: @stpaulcenter; @emmausroadpublishing; and @john.s.bergsma. Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Brice Higginbotham of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux joins Fr. George to discuss the Liturgy of the Hours. Also known as the Divine Office, it is the official prayer of the Church outside of the Mass. Priests and religious are required to pray these hours at set intervals throughout the day. The Second Vatican Council encouraged the laity to pray the Liturgy of the Hours. The Hours, help individuals come to a deeper appreciation for the Psalms, scripture, and the liturgical calendar. Perhaps add the Liturgy of the Hours to your prayer routine this Lent. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Brice Higginbotham of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux joins Fr. George to discuss the Liturgy of the Hours. Also known as the Divine Office, it is the official prayer of the Church outside of the Mass. Priests and religious are required to pray these hours at set intervals throughout the day. The Second Vatican Council encouraged the laity to pray the Liturgy of the Hours. The Hours, help individuals come to a deeper appreciation for the Psalms, scripture, and the liturgical calendar. Perhaps add the Liturgy of the Hours to your prayer routine this Lent. Listen to the previous episode where Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, PhD and Fr. George Elliot discussed ways one should not observe Lent and ways one should observe Lent. Everyone experienced Lents with a lot of passion and other Lents with minimal attention and everything in between. Dr. Hefelfinger discusses How to Lent a new Lenten program. How to Lent is a new series from the Augustine Institute that aims to equip Catholics with the tools to understand and practice the pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Guided by Solenne Santiago and with the help of priests and religious, this series will challenge our preconceived notions about Lent, laying out a roadmap for entering the season with a purpose. Don’t let Lent sneak up on you like it did last year. Instead, heed the call of St. John the Baptist by preparing for the Lord. Using How to Lent to transform your spiritual life this Lenten season. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, PhD of the Augustine Institute joins Fr. George. They discuss ways one should not observe Lent and ways one should observe Lent. Everyone experienced Lents with a lot of passion and other Lents with minimal attention and everything in between. Dr. Hefelfinger discusses How to Lent a new Lenten program. How to Lent is a new series from the Augustine Institute that aims to equip Catholics with the tools to understand and practice the pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Guided by Solenne Santiago and with the help of priests and religious, this series will challenge our preconceived notions about Lent, laying out a roadmap for entering the season with a purpose. Don’t let Lent sneak up on you like it did last year. Instead, heed the call of St. John the Baptist by preparing for the Lord, using How to Lent to transform your spiritual life this Lenten season. Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed how showing interest in conversations with other people is an act of charity. Charity is simply willing the good of the other for the other’s sake. It is often synonymous with community service and volunteer work. But a simple conversation with another person is also an act of charity. Someone approaches you to talk about goat treadmills. Perhaps it’s not a topic you have interest in. However, we exercise charity in this situation when we engage the other and express authentic and genuine curiosity. Listen to Fr. Rob and Fr. George share more thoughts about this topic. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this throwback episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob discusses our journey through a spiritual desert during Lent. Lent is about how to live in paradise...now. It's a great rescue story, the story of us being pulled out of slavery and into the Promised Land (but to do that we must go through the desert). In this episode, Fr. Rob talks to us about what Fr. Rob is and maybe more specifically what it isn't. Also, go read The Great Divorce by CS Lewis. Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed how showing interest in conversations with other people is an act of charity. Charity is simply willing the good of the other for the other’s sake. It is often synonymous with community service and volunteer work. But a simple conversation with another person is also an act of charity. Someone approaches you to talk about goat treadmills. Perhaps it’s not a topic you have interest in. However, we exercise charity in this situation when we engage the other and express authentic and genuine curiosity. Listen to Fr. Rob and Fr. George share more thoughts about this topic. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this throwback episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed a brief history of Lent. So, how we should not only think of Lent as a time for penance. But also think of Lent as a preparation in the Heavenly mysteries. Originally the 40 day fast was for the Catechumens, those coming into the Church at Easter. But, the Church saw a need for all the faithful to engage in a time of renewal of one’s relationship with Christ. The time of Lent is a time to reframe our thoughts, habits, and prayer life to God and prepare for the Easter Vigil. We view the Great Fast as training in the world of Heaven. We give up the things that inhibit our relationship with God. Prayer and almsgiving replace what we fast from. Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed how showing interest in conversations with other people is an act of charity. Charity is simply willing the good of the other for the other’s sake. It is often synonymous with community service and volunteer work. But a simple conversation with another person is also an act of charity. Someone approaches you to talk about goat treadmills. Perhaps it’s not a topic you have interest in. However, we exercise charity in this situation when we engage the other and express authentic and genuine curiosity. Listen to Fr. Rob and Fr. George share more thoughts about this topic. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss how showing interest in conversations with other people is an act of charity. Charity is simply willing the good of the other for the other's sake. It is often synonymous with community service and volunteer work. But a simple conversation with another person is also an act of charity. Someone approaches you to talk about goat treadmills. Perhaps it's not a topic you have interest in. However, we exercise charity in this situation when we engage the other and express authentic and genuine curiosity. Listen to Fr. Rob and Fr. George share more thoughts about this topic. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discussed how one properly responds to confessing the same sins in Confession. When we frequent the Sacrament of Confession / Reconciliation and we find we confess the same sins, we must not give into discouragement. Going repeatedly despite our shortcomings shows our humility and trust in God’s grace to draw us closer to him. Fr. Rob and Fr. George use laundry as an analogy. There are times when a stain needs treatment several times before it improves. With perseverance, the stain recedes. So like our souls and our shortcomings. Perseverance and trust brings us closer to Christ. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss how one properly responds to confessing the same sins in Confession. When we frequent the Sacrament of Confession / Reconciliation and we find we confess the same sins, we must not give into discouragement. Going repeatedly despite our shortcomings shows our humility and trust in God's grace to draw us closer to him. Fr. Rob and Fr. George use laundry as an analogy. There are times when a stain needs treatment several times before it improves. With perseverance, the stain recedes. So like our souls and our shortcomings. Perseverance and trust brings us closer to Christ. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob what lazy means and how it differs from despondency. Laziness is generally choosing pleasures or ease over a work or duty one knows they must do. For example, one may know that they need to take the trash out, but they choose to lie on the couch instead. Despondency is a state of low hope or courage. Laziness and despondency also need to be distinguished from a need for genuine rest. Moments arise where rest benefits the body and soul. Too much of any good thing can be bad, which may lead to laziness or despondency. Fr. Rob references C.S. Lewis’ response to despondency. Lewis writes that the cure for despondency is simply doing something one enjoys. That could be reading a good book, enjoying time with loved ones, or playing video games, for example. A common theme in these podcasts is prudence and searching for the virtuous median. Know what you need and respond to it in an orderly manner. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob discusses what lazy means and how it differs from despondency. Laziness is generally choosing pleasures or ease over a work or duty one knows they must do. For example, one may know that they need to take the trash out, but they choose to lie on the couch instead. Despondency is a state of low hope or courage. Laziness and despondency also need to be distinguished from a need for genuine rest. Moments arise where rest benefits the body and soul. Too much of any good thing can be bad, which may lead to laziness or despondency. Fr. Rob references C.S. Lewis' response to despondency. Lewis writes that the cure for despondency is simply doing something one enjoys. That could be reading a good book, enjoying time with loved ones, or playing video games, for example. A common theme in these podcasts is prudence and searching for the virtuous median. Know what you need and respond to it in an orderly manner. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed again the Mental Health of Priests with a focus on how their experience of Catholicism shifts after ordination. Men become priests for a variety of reasons. All their lives until ordination they participate in the Sacraments just like a lay person in the pews would participate in the Mass. After ordination, they transition from participating to ‘doing’ or ‘saying’ Mass. This is a transition that all priests need to overcome in their mental health. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss again the Mental Health of Priests with a focus on how their experience of Catholicism shifts after ordination. Men become priests for a variety of reasons. All their lives until ordination they participate in the Sacraments just like a lay person in the pews would participate in the Mass. After ordination, they transition from participating to 'doing' or 'saying' Mass. This is a transition that all priests need to overcome in their mental health. Listen to part 1 here. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed reflection and contemplation upon God’s work throughout the past day. In the Nativity story, we hear that Mary pondered the first Christmas in her heart. Fr. Rob and Fr. George call us to end our days with some reflection and contemplation about where God worked. It is easy to grow frustrated at the mundane work of the day or the tedious commute. When we stop to reflect on this work, we see how God is using these small sacrifices to build his kingdom on this side of life. Separating a time for reflection allows us to see the greater picture of God’s work. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss reflection and contemplation upon God's work throughout the past day. In the Nativity story, we hear that Mary pondered the first Christmas in her heart. Fr. Rob and Fr. George call us to end our days with some reflection and contemplation about where God worked. It is easy to grow frustrated at the mundane work of the day or the tedious commute. When we stop to reflect on this work, we see how God is using these small sacrifices to build his kingdom on this side of life. Separating a time for reflection allows us to see the greater picture of God's work. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). They discuss why the name changed from RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, to OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. Then they discuss some of the OCIA process and different rites candidates participate in. The entrance into full communion with the Catholic Church must be a wholistic change. It is more than simply leading a moral life and going to Sunday Mass. To be conformed to Jesus means that the whole of our existence changes. We have a different world view, we behave differently, etc. Listen to this episode and learn more. If you or someone you know is interested in full communion with the Catholic Church, please contact your local parish for more information. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). They discuss why the name changed from RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, to OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. Then they discuss some of the OCIA process and different rites candidates participate in. The entrance into full communion with the Catholic Church must be a wholistic change. It is more than simply leading a moral life and going to Sunday Mass. To be conformed to Jesus means that the whole of our existence changes. We have a different world view, we behave differently, etc. Listen to this episode and learn more. If you or someone you know is interested in full communion with the Catholic Church, please contact your local parish for more information. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed why they produce a Catholic podcast. There are so many Catholic podcasts to choose from. Fr. Rob and Fr. George take a unique perspective on their podcast to provide listeners a fresh perspective. They are pastors in their respective parishes. With that experience they feel their podcasts can take a more pastoral approach while discussing the Faith. Listen to this episode to learn more and make the Catholic Link podcast part of the New Year ahead! Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss why they produce a Catholic podcast. There are so many Catholic podcasts to choose from. Fr. Rob and Fr. George take a unique perspective on their podcast to provide listeners a fresh perspective. They are pastors in their respective parishes. With that experience they feel their podcasts can take a more pastoral approach while discussing the Faith. Listen to this episode to learn more and make the Catholic Link podcast part of the New Year ahead! Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed some of the mental health aspects of the priestly vocation as a means to help the laity better understand how to respect and care for their priests. There are many aspects of the priesthood that the laity understand. Though, a lot of the behind the scenes aspects are left unnoticed. Fr. Rob and Fr. George share some of their experiences to help the laity respond properly to the needs of their priests. A lack of a prayer life or sin is not always what leads a priest to turbulent waters. Sometimes it is as simple as a busy week in their ministries. Other times, their administrative duties are exhausting and demanding. It is right for the laity to pray for their priests and offer assistance where needed. Listen to Fr. Rob and Fr. George share more about mental health in their Vocation! Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss some of the mental health aspects of the priestly vocation as a means to help the laity better understand how to respect and care for their priests. There are many aspects of the priesthood that the laity understand. Though, a lot of the behind the scenes aspects are left unnoticed. Fr. Rob and Fr. George share some of their experiences to help the laity respond properly to the needs of their priests. A lack of a prayer life or sin is not always what leads a priest to turbulent waters. Sometimes it is as simple as a busy week in their ministries. Other times, their administrative duties are exhausting and demanding. It is right for the laity to pray for their priests and offer assistance where needed. Listen to Fr. Rob and Fr. George share more about mental health in their Vocation! Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed some traditions one can incorporate this Advent to help prepare our hearts and homes for the coming of the Christ child at Christmas. Fr. Rob says we first need an Advent Wreath and we must secondly light it. Advent symbolizes the darkness of the world before Jesus' coming. In the northern hemisphere, this time of year is also the darkest. By lighting our Advent wreath, we are expressing our hope for the coming of Christ who dispels all darkness. As Christmas approaches we light more candles. Next, Fr. Rob and Fr. George emphasize a Marian devotion because Mary embodies perfectly the anticipation of Christ and a complete giving of herself. They suggest honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe on her feast day, December 12th with a bouquet of flowers. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss some traditions one can incorporate this Advent to help prepare our hearts and homes for the coming of the Christ child at Christmas. Fr. Rob says we first need an Advent Wreath and we must secondly light it. Advent symbolizes the darkness of the world before Jesus' coming. In the northern hemisphere, this time of year is also the darkest. By lighting our Advent wreath, we are expressing our hope for the coming of Christ who dispels all darkness. As Christmas approaches we light more candles. Next, Fr. Rob and Fr. George emphasize a Marian devotion because Mary embodies perfectly the anticipation of Christ and a complete giving of herself. They suggest honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe on her feast day, December 12th with a bouquet of flowers. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed The Three Comings of Christ to reflect on during Advent. The three comings of Christ are: 1) Christ’s birth at Christmas, 2) Christ’s coming into our hearts and souls every day, and 3) Christ’s coming at our death and at the end of time. Advents preparation for Christmas plainly understood. Even Christ’s coming at our death and at the end of time is easily understood in context of the readings and practices. Christ who comes into our hearts and souls on a daily basis need to be understood better. This requires a true spirit of repentance that our faith and the Advent season calls us to. What separates us from allowing Christ to enter our hearts is our own sin. Fr. Rob and Fr. George encourage all their listeners to take up penitential practices this lent to allow Christ to enter our hearts more fully. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss The Three Comings of Christ to reflect on during Advent. The three comings of Christ are: 1) Christ's birth at Christmas, 2) Christ's coming into our hearts and souls every day, and 3) Christ's coming at our death and at the end of time. Advent as a preparation for Christmas is plainly understood. Even Christ's coming at our death and at the end of time is easily understood in context of the readings and practices. Christ who comes into our hearts and souls on a daily basis need to be understood better. This requires a true spirit of repentance that our faith and the Advent season calls us to. What separates us from allowing Christ to enter our hearts is our own sin. Fr. Rob and Fr. George encourage all their listeners to take up penitential practices this lent to allow Christ to enter our hearts more fully. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed some tips and things to be aware of when having conversations about sensitive issues. Prudence is a key virtue in this regard. Firstly, it’s important to discern if the topic in question is a topic we are qualified to address. If we chime in just so our voices are heard, we should do some deeper reflection into our motives. We want to be authoritative on the subject. Secondly, using prudence to determine our timing. There are certain issues that may always be difficult to broach, but having the correct timing helps mitigate negative responses and helps form a charitable conversation built upon our eternal salvation. Then, finally, not allowing our anger take hold. Sometimes we can grow angry with a conversation and being aware of that can inform how to best move forward. Fr. Rob and Fr. George offer more concrete advise and tips. Through all these steps, one needs prudence. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss how the season of Advent is a preparation to celebrate the birth of Christ. One means of preparation for the Solemnity could be to practice fasting. Fr. Rob makes the distinction between the East's and West's view of fasting. St. Basil gave advice for those who are fasting and someone prepares a meal for them. He advises that the person should eat what is in from of them, but not eat to their fill. In the western churches, fasting is viewed as a penance for our sins or a kind of sorrow to make up for what faults we've done. In the East, the emphasis is more so on that fasting is a preparation to partake in the Heavenly mysteries. Fasting should also be accompanied with prayer and almsgiving. What small thing can we add to our spiritual daily routine to help our relationship with Christ during Advent to help us prepare for his birth? Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed some tips and things to be aware of when having conversations about sensitive issues. Prudence is a key virtue in this regard. Firstly, it’s important to discern if the topic in question is a topic we are qualified to address. If we chime in just so our voices are heard, we should do some deeper reflection into our motives. We want to be authoritative on the subject. Secondly, using prudence to determine our timing. There are certain issues that may always be difficult to broach, but having the correct timing helps mitigate negative responses and helps form a charitable conversation built upon our eternal salvation. Then, finally, not allowing our anger take hold. Sometimes we can grow angry with a conversation and being aware of that can inform how to best move forward. Fr. Rob and Fr. George offer more concrete advise and tips. Through all these steps, one needs prudence. Links To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss some tips and things to be aware of when having conversations about sensitive issues. Prudence is a key virtue in this regard. Firstly, it's important to discern if the topic in question is a topic we are qualified to address. If we chime in just so our voices are heard, we should do some deeper reflection into our motives. We want to be authoritative on the subject. Secondly, using prudence to determine our timing. There are certain issues that may always be difficult to broach, but having the correct timing helps mitigate negative responses and helps form a charitable conversation built upon our eternal salvation. Then, finally, not allowing our anger take hold. Sometimes we can grow angry with a conversation and being aware of that can inform how to best move forward. Fr. Rob and Fr. George offer more concrete advise and tips. Through all these steps, one needs prudence. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed the connection between our mental health and spirituality. Once again we have the tension to hold two seemingly conflicting things. As Catholics, we understand that the human person is a union of body and soul. We must have mental health to take care of body and spirituality to take care of our soul. These two are also connected. If we create habits that deteriorate our cognitive abilities, then our soul has a diminished intellect to operate with. We should approach mental health issues holistically, taking into account the whole person. This means that we factor in both bodily irregularities and spiritual factors. If someone’s brain is in excess or defect of a key chemical, then seeing a medical professional for help may be helpful. Dismissing the body for only the spiritual remedies is not a prudent way to approach it. Fr. Rob and Fr. George offer key insights into a right relationship between mental health and spirituality. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad's book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin… The Catholic Institute of Technology sponsors this episode. The Catholic Institute of Technology is an American university located in the scenic Alban Hills of Castel Gandolfo, CatholicTech is a leading institution for scientific research and technical education. As a community of saints, scholars, and scientists, we are uniquely positioned to serve the Church and society.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss the connection between our mental health and spirituality. Once again we have the tension to hold two seemingly conflicting things. As Catholics, we understand that the human person is a union of body and soul. We must have mental health to take care of body and spirituality to take care of our soul. These two are also connected. If we create habits that deteriorate our cognitive abilities, then our soul has a diminished intellect to operate with. We should approach mental health issues holistically, taking into account the whole person. This means that we factor in both bodily irregularities and spiritual factors. If someone's brain is in excess or defect of a key chemical, then seeing a medical professional for help may be helpful. Dismissing the body for only the spiritual remedies is not a prudent way to approach it. Fr. Rob and Fr. George offer key insights into a right relationship between mental health and spirituality. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed his new book Why Christians Can Wear Pants: Spiritual Lessons from Strange Stories in Papal History. This new book is the product of Fr. Murphy’s podcast project. Over the course of six years, Fr. Murphy created short podcast biographies for each pope in chronological order. This book compiles some of the best stories he learned and how we grow closer to Christ in light of these stories. These stories include a pope’s statement on whether Christians can wear pants. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin… The Catholic Institute of Technology sponsors this episode. The Catholic Institute of Technology is an American university located in the scenic Alban Hills of Castel Gandolfo, CatholicTech is a leading institution for scientific research and technical education. As a community of saints, scholars, and scientists, we are uniquely positioned to serve the Church and society.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Conrad Murphy, host of the Habemus Papam podcast, joins Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss his new book Why Christians Can Wear Pants: Spiritual Lessons from Strange Stories in Papal History. This new book is the product of Fr. Murphy's podcast project. Over the course of six years, Fr. Murphy created short podcast biographies for each pope in chronological order. This book compiles some of the best stories he learned and how we grow closer to Christ in light of these stories. These stories include a pope's statement on whether Christians can wear pants. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed a Christians relationship to modern day celebrations of Halloween. Halloween originally, and still is, a day of observation of All Saints Day, originally known as All Hallow’s Eve. In modern observations of Halloween, debates of the morality of the celebration arose. Fr. Rob and Fr. George address some best practices for Christians as they observe Halloween. With all things in the Catholic Church, Fr. Rob emphasizes holding the two extremes in tension. There are aspects of Halloween that are good and others that can mislead someone into sinful behaviors. For the Christian, it is our responsibility to discern the aspects that bring us closer to God and those that do not. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin… The Catholic Institute of Technology sponsors this episode. The Catholic Institute of Technology is an American university located in the scenic Alban Hills of Castel Gandolfo, CatholicTech is a leading institution for scientific research and technical education. As a community of saints, scholars, and scientists, we are uniquely positioned to serve the Church and society.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss a Christians relationship to modern day celebrations of Halloween. Halloween originally, and still is, a day of observation of All Saints Day, originally known as All Hallow's Eve. In modern observations of Halloween, debates of the morality of the celebration arose. Fr. Rob and Fr. George address some best practices for Christians as they observe Halloween. With all things in the Catholic Church, Fr. Rob emphasizes holding the two extremes in tension. There are aspects of Halloween that are good and others that can mislead someone into sinful behaviors. For the Christian, it is our responsibility to discern the aspects that bring us closer to God and those that do not. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed the Synod on Synodality and how we ought be governed. Right now, the Church engages in the second phase of the Synod on Synodality. There are three works of the Church in our world: sanctification, governance, and teaching. The Church holds these three works in tension to successfully fulfill Christ’s mission. As the Church operates, it implicitly teaches about how God the Father’s relationship is with us. Part of the Church’s role shepherds the people to the greener pastures. The Synod shows us that the laity share in governance and can approach their pastors to provide input into decisions and direction of the parish. Laity, in turn, called to follow their pastor’s decision and trust them as representatives of Christ. Links To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin… The Catholic Institute of Technology sponsors this episode. The Catholic Institute of Technology is an American university located in the scenic Alban Hills of Castel Gandolfo, CatholicTech is a leading institution for scientific research and technical education. As a community of saints, scholars, and scientists, we are uniquely positioned to serve the Church and society.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss the Synod on Synodality and how we ought to be governed. Right now, the Church engages in the second phase of the Synod on Synodality. There are three works of the Church in our world: sanctification, governance, and teaching. The Church holds these three works in tension to successfully fulfill Christ's mission. As the Church operates, it implicitly teaches about how God the Father's relationship is with us. Part of the Church's role shepherds the people to the greener pastures. The Synod shows us that the laity share in governance and can approach their pastors to provide input into decisions and direction of the parish. Laity, in turn, are called to follow their pastor's decision and trust them as representatives of Christ. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed what idle talk is and how it can harm us and our relationship with God. As Catholics, we believe words have power: e.g. the Word became flesh, God’s word, etc. Today’s discussion reflects on James 1:26 that states, “If any think they are religious, and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless.” Gossip and idle talk are distinct. Gossip involves harming the reputation of another. Idle talk does not have an aim and can harm the speaker. It’s easy to let our tongue go free and do harm. Fr. Rob offers three questions to bring into one’s evening examen that focuses on our speech: Is what we said true? What is our motive of what we say? Are we speaking to someone for selfish reasons? Is what I’m saying factual or am I qualified to speak about this? The next time we go to speak, let’s reflect on the content and the motives of our speak. We can turn our attention away from ourselves and more on the other and on higher goods. Links To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink… Twitter: https://twitter.com/catholiclink_en​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiclin… The Catholic Institute of Technology sponsors this episode. The Catholic Institute of Technology is an American university located in the scenic Alban Hills of Castel Gandolfo, CatholicTech is a leading institution for scientific research and technical education. As a community of saints, scholars, and scientists, we are uniquely positioned to serve the Church and society.