Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.Today&apos;s featured saint is Bl. Bartholomew of Vicenza.If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RyRnFzSEt0VWptYWlSNTJDR0ZPRDNqZnJiQXxBQ3Jtc0trSG1IR2dtaEduSHB2RGVtQVQ4VFJvNnpPY3NVZ19fcURMa21SdzRHSWlnMWljb3pBNmdSNkV0UDNGblJ3ZmY3WFBoNHh5Z2drSkg1V2puaHhJTkVKcjc5WEN6cHhOTllHOTdCdmlMV2dfcWxwdkxJZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3rMqLKI&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI</a>

10/27 - Bl. Bartholomew of Vicenza

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Asking a father for the hand of his daughter can be a nerve racking experience. Today, Jeff explains the biblical roots of asking a father for the hand of his daughter, and shares tips to ace this exciting moment in the life of a man. 

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When you ask a father for the hand of his daughter, let him know that you will love his daughter the way Christ loves his bride the Church. 

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Asking a Father for the Hand of His Daughter

While we don’t swear in a vulgar way (that is not who we are), we do swear in a heavenly language. This is exactly what the sacraments are all about. During antiquity, the Latin word “sacramentum” meant “to designate an oath” which was sworn in the making of a family covenant so as to bond two families together. Today, when we participate in the sacraments, we partake in a sacred encounter with God. We swear an oath to uphold the terms of the covenant and receive the benefits of God. In this episode, Jeff dives deep into the sacraments and explains how they bond us together with God.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)</a>

Do Catholics Swear? The Language of the Sacraments

Do you have a passion? Most of us have something we are passionate about. But how often do you think about how to use that passion for God’s glory or in service to the Church? Today, Jeff talks about how we can use our passions to glorify God and serve others.

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God wants to work through our passions. He wants to use our passions to serve others and to glorify him.

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Find Your Passion in the Church

How does your temperament affect your marriage? Join Melissa Elson as she speaks with Laraine Bennett about her book, The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse to find the key to a peaceful and communicative marriage. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: <ul> <li>What are the four temperaments?</li> <li>How is it helpful to know your temperament and the temperament of your spouse?</li> <li>How do opposite temperaments get along in a marriage setting?</li> <li>What are advantages and pitfalls to being married to a spouse of the same temperament? </li> <li>How can spouses use the knowledge of their own temperaments as tools for better communication within the marriage?</li> <li>Is it possible for an individual to have opposite primary and secondary temperaments?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Sophia Institute Press</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/temperament-god-gave-you-the?utm_source=Resources%20Edition&utm_medium=Temperament%20God%20Gave%20You&utm_content=ResourcesEditionTemperamentGodGaveYou" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Temperament God Gave You</a> by Art and Laraine Bennett</li> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/temperament-god-gave-your-spouse-the?utm_source=Resources%20Edition&utm_medium=Temperament%20God%20Gave%20Your%20Spouse&utm_content=ResourcesEditionTemperamentGodGaveYourSpouse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse</a> by Art and Laraine Bennett</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).</li> </ul>

Resources Edition: April 3, 2018 - Laraine Bennett, The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse

In this episode, we conclude our book study on Friendship in the Lord and welcome Fr. John Burns, Founder of <a href="https://www.renewreligious.org/">Friends of the Bridegroom</a>, to the podcast. We reflect on our deep longing to be known and loved and the ways fear can cause us to cling to others or settle for lesser goods. We talk about hoping for the possibility of beautiful friendship, even when our own experience has been marked by loneliness, disappointment, or suffering. We also discuss the beauty of celibate friendship as a witness to the primacy of God's love, the role of feedback in relationships, and how the limitations we encounter in friendship ultimately reveal the deeper truth that we were made for God. Friends, we feel so blessed to have been able to journey with you this summer. We will see you on September 28th for the start of Season 19! Sign up for our <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/subscribe">newsletter</a> or follow us on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/abidingtogetherpodcast/?hl=en">Instagram</a> to receive updates! Announcement: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from <a href= "https://www.avemariapress.com/products/friendship-in-the-lord">Ave Maria Press</a> (or <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Lord-Catholic-Classic-Christian/dp/0870613286/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1728BH4O6QWFG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KjWmJ6qpbNSyOJVq4rc5paCX3OLD4McE51g3aYHtBow5Ol41AfgR8FFGwgINvWixcs8XmKlIoDq_G4o15h97pL5T3DvtJ_Nt8lwZ8sZaocsO5s_mhujeaXwRb_7Fw_m4NaXPvQX3tk_XSAPdp_qGqJWkgK7zpT9PDZZT6oDDfsIMRwZfcxMEbuICJPSHgZFYdZnLFRlO-KcEqT88PHQG0o73IfMphrs9aC3VTMsMesI.lcnakqhQVU1W7oS3LcOUXKHV7qXEwDojsdy0gjisSAc&dib_tag=se&keywords=friendship+in+the+lord&qid=1779300218&s=books&sprefix=friendship+in+the+lord%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1"> Amazon</a>). </li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How has God moved my heart through this book study?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my heart am I longing for more hope in my relationships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How has this book study given me more hope for more friendships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How am I avoiding suffering?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are my relational patterns when I experience joy? Shame? Suffering?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I been tempted to idolize friendship by seeing a friend as my savior?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What has resonated with you in the book?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How do you want to show up to your friendships differently?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What would it look like to have hope in difficult or painful relationships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How are you seeking to grow in maturity in your friendships?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "There is no true love without reverence. And reverence is always tender." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 115) Scripture for Lectio: "He who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. For this reason my joy has been fulfilled." (John 3:29) Sponsor - Ave Maria Press: Enjoyed reading Friendship in the Lord this summer? Ave Maria Press has even more spiritual titles you'll love. Explore more Christian classics, find your next small group book study or <a href= "https://www.avemariapress.com/collections/abiding-together-titles/products/way-of-the-star"> daily Advent companion</a>, and discover guides to deeper healing and spiritual confidence. <a href= "https://www.avemariapress.com/">Ave Maria Press</a> has curated <a href= "https://www.avemariapress.com/collections/abiding-together-titles"> a collection specifically for Abiding Together listeners</a>—encounter your next meaningful read at avemariapress.com. Timestamps: 00:00 Ave Maria Press 01:24 Intro 03:03 Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote 06:10 Appreciation and the Fear of Being Alone 10:19 Hope for What Friendship Can Be 14:01 The Fear of Suffering 20:14 Becoming Who We Are Meant to Be 28:05 Self-Knowledge in Friendship 30:24 The Beauty of Celibate Friendships 38:47 Encountering Loneliness 43:52 Seeing Another's Potential 48:17 Closing Prayer

S18 E24 - Friendship in the Lord: Covenant Love and Celibacy (Chapters 11 & 12, Epilogue)

Amidst the business of life, what does God require of us? Jeff Cavins looks to scripture to help us come back to the basics and focus on three things required of us according to Micah 6:8. We dive deeper into the meaning of justice, mercy, and humility and how we can apply these key principles to our daily lives. 

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The way that we treat each other reflects on our walk with God.

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What the Lord Requires of You

In this episode, Matt interviews Raymond Arroyo—host of EWTN's "The World Over," New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster, and podcast host. The conversation touches on the papacy (specifically the differences between JPII, Benedict XVI and Francis), Vatican II, what Mother Angelica was like in-person (and he does the BEST imitation of the Reverend Mother's voice), Pope Leo's stance on the TLM, and much more. 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early and join exclusive live streams with me! Become an annual supporter at 👉 https://mattfradd.locals.com/support 💵 Show Sponsors: 👉 College of St. Joseph the Worker: https://www.collegeofstjoseph.com/mattfradd 👉 Truthly – The Catholic faith at your fingertips: https://www.truthly.ai/ 👉 Hallow – The #1 Catholic prayer app: https://hallow.com/mattfradd ￼ 💻 Follow Me on Social Media: 📌 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattfradd 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattfradd 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Pints_W_Aquinas 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@pintswithaquinas 👕 PWA Merch – Wear the Faith! Grab your favorite PWA gear here: https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The State of the Church (Raymond Arroyo) | Ep. 546

Dr. Robert McNamara examines what remains distinctively human in the age of AI, arguing that while artificial intelligence can process and predict with remarkable speed, it cannot replace human understanding, freedom, or wisdom. This lecture was given on April 11th, 2026, at University of Maynooth. Apply for the Thomistic Institute Study Abroad program by August 1, 2026. To learn more, visit <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/study-abroad" target="_blank">https://thomisticinstitute.org/study-abroad</a>. About the Speaker: Dr. Robert McNamara is lecturer in philosophy and department head at St. Patrick’s Pontifical University, Ireland, adjunct professor of philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville, USA, while also tutoring periodically at the ITI Catholic University, Austria, and the Maryvale Institute, England. Robert is an associate series editor of Edith Stein Studies, an associate scholar of the Hildebrand Project, a research fellow at the Institute for the Study of Man and Woman, and a founding member of the Aquinas Institute of Ireland (currently suspended). Having studied physics, computing, philosophy, and theology, Robert brings a multidisciplinary approach to his work while exploring anthropological and metaphysical themes in ancient, medieval, and phenomenological thinkers, with a defined focus on philosophical personalism in the Christian tradition. He currently resides in Carlow, Ireland, with his wife, Caroline, and their five children. Keywords: AI, Deep Learning, Edith Stein, Human Intelligence, Knowledge, Natural Language, Thomas Aquinas, Truth, Wisdom

I Compute, Therefore I Am: The Distinctively Human in the Age of AI - Dr. Robert McNamara

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.Today&apos;s featured saint is St. Eulogius of Cordoba. If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RyRnFzSEt0VWptYWlSNTJDR0ZPRDNqZnJiQXxBQ3Jtc0trSG1IR2dtaEduSHB2RGVtQVQ4VFJvNnpPY3NVZ19fcURMa21SdzRHSWlnMWljb3pBNmdSNkV0UDNGblJ3ZmY3WFBoNHh5Z2drSkg1V2puaHhJTkVKcjc5WEN6cHhOTllHOTdCdmlMV2dfcWxwdkxJZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3rMqLKI&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI</a>

3/11 - St. Eulogius of Cordoba

This lecture was given on November 13th, 2023, at East Carolina University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a> About the Speaker: Farr Curlin is the Josiah C. Trent Professor of Medical Humanities and CoDirector of the Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative (TMC) at Duke University. Dr. Curlin’s ethics scholarship takes up moral questions that are raised by religion associated differences in physicians’ practices. He is an active palliative medicine physician and holds appointments in both the School of Medicine and the Divinity School, where he is working with colleagues to develop a new interdisciplinary community of scholarship and training focused on the intersection of theology, medicine, and culture.

Helping Patients Who Are Dying or Helping Patients to Die? | Prof. Farr Curlin

Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson in part two of their interview with Dr. James Papandrea about prominent Christ figures in science fiction television shows and movies such as Star Wars, The Matrix, and Lost. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: <ul> <li>Who was the most prominent Christ figure in Star Wars?</li> <li>What ideas from the Star Wars films mirrored Gnosticism?</li> <li>How did The Matrix also have Gnostic themes and ideas?</li> <li>Which superheroes most closely resemble an orthodox view of Christ?</li> <li>What is the best way to compare Christ figures in films and television to an authentic view of Christ?</li> <li>What were the Black Panther's Christ-like traits?</li> <li>How did the television series, Lost, portray God and heaven?</li> <li>What is the Orthodoxy Score Chart at the end of the book and why was it included?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://spiritualdirection.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Sophia Institute Press</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/from-star-wars-to-superman#utm_source=Resources%20Edition&utm_medium=From%20Star%20Wars&utm_content=ResourcesEditionFromStarWars" target="_blank" rel="noopener">From Star Wars to Superman</a> by Dr. James Papandrea</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).</li> </ul> What is the Divine Intimacy Radio Show? The Divine Intimacy Radio Show is a haven of rest and wellspring of spiritual life for those people seeking an increased intimacy with God and the enlightened path of Catholic mystical and ascetical wisdom. Twice a week, host Dan Burke and his co-host, Melissa Elson, explore topics related to the interior life and to authentic Catholic teaching. And, it's amazing what they do! On Tuesdays, they interview various authors about their spiritual books and about the authors’ own insights on those books. On Fridays, they get specific on subjects which primarily include prayer, spiritual direction, meditation, contemplation, and holiness.

July 31, 2018: James Papandrea, From Star Wars to Superman, Part 2

How can you grow more in virtue? How can you be a better parent, spouse, or friend? Jeff Cavins shares how the practice of being specific can impact your growth in virtue and your role as a family member or friend. Using Scripture and personal wisdom, Jeff offers practical ways to get more specific.

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One of the greatest ways to love someone well is to listen to them well.

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Be Specific - A Key for Spiritual Growth (Virtues and Family)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah's love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8.

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Day 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2024)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah's warning against complacency and how God's justice applies to everyone, even those who don't believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20.

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Day 206: The Book of Baruch (2026)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15.

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Day 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2025)

Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://SpiritualDirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li><a href="http://onelink.to/92tyk4">The Contemplative Rosary App</a> (phones and tablets only)</li> <li><a href="http://SpiritualDirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> <li><a href="https://www.apostoliviae.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Apostoli Viae</a> - website</li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Sophia Institute</a> – website</li> <li><a href= "https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Contemporary+Issues/INTO+THE+DEEP.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Into the Deep</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Deliverance-Prayers-Fr-Chad-Ripperger/dp/154105671X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544109361&sr=8-1&keywords=deliverance+prayers+for+use+by+the+laity+-+fr.+chad+ripperger" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity</a>  - <a class="a-link-normal" href= "https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&text=Fr.+Chad+A+Ripperger+PhD&search-alias=books&field-author=Fr.+Chad+A+Ripperger+PhD&sort=relevancerank" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fr. Chad A Ripperger PhD</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Prayer/THE+DISCERNMENT+OF+SPIRITS.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Discernment of Spirits</a> - Fr. Timothy Gallager</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).</li> </ul>

The Secret to Focus in Mental Prayer

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Today's readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18.

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Day 193: The Book of Tobit (2025)

Thanks for being here ladies. I am SO EXCITED about this episode! Be sure to listen and share with all your female friends! Please support Among The Lilies at: http://patreon.com/amongthelielies A bit about the St. Paul VI Institute: The Saint Paul VI Institute, founded in 1985 by Thomas W. Hilgers, MD, is internationally recognized for its outstanding achievements in the field of natural fertility regulation and reproductive medicine of scientific research and educational program development; allied health professional education programs for couples and professionals; professional, caring, and morally acceptable patient services.

REAL Women's Healthcare W/ Dr. Teresa Hilgers

This lecture was given on December 2nd, 2023, at St. Albert’s Priory.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the Speaker: Prof. Adam Eitel (University of Dallas) is Associate Professor of Theology at the University of Dallas. Before joining the UD faculty in 2023, he taught for eight years at Yale University, where he held appointments in the Divinity School, the Program in Medieval Studies, and the Humanities Program. His research and teaching bring topics in the history of Christian theology to bear on questions of fundamental moral concern. A specialist in medieval scholasticism, his particular research interests span topics in doctrinal and moral theology, especially in the works of Thomas Aquinas and his contemporaries.

Patience Unto the "Day of the Lord" | Prof. Adam Eitel

This summary of the Catechism's teaching on the sacrament of Matrimony pulls together several beautiful themes regarding marriage and family. Fr. Mike emphasizes the family as the Domestic Church, that community where parents and children grow in charity, forgiveness, prayer, and self-giving. We're reminded that the communion of love shared by husband and wife in marriage is a sacramental sign of the union between Christ and his Church. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1659 through 1666. 

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Day 227: Summary of the Sacrament of Matrimony (2026)

Prof. Jordan Wales critically examines the relationship between artificial intelligence and human personhood through the lens of Christian theology, exploring how AI challenges traditional notions of intelligence, consciousness, and relationality. This lecture was given on June 9th, 2025, at Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speakers: Jordan Wales is Associate Professor and John and Helen Kuczmarski Chair in Theology at Hillsdale College, where he teaches historical theology. His scholarship—appearing in journals such as Augustinian Studies, the Journal of Moral Theology, and AI &amp; Society—focuses on early Christianity as well as theology and Artificial Intelligence. Holding degrees in Engineering (B.S.), Cognitive Science (M.Sc.), and Theology (Dip.Theol., M.T.S., Ph.D.), he is a member of the AI Research Group for the Centre for Digital Culture, under the Dicastery of Culture and Education at the Holy See; a fellow of the International Society for Science and Religion; and a fellow of the Centre for Humanity and the Common Good. Keywords: AI Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Christian Theology, Consciousness, Emmanuel Augustine, Harari Yuval Noah, Intelligence, Personhood, Silmarillion, Trinity

AI and the Human Person I Prof. Jordan Wales

This lecture was given on December 16th, 2023, at The Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speaker: Fr. Dominic Legge is the Director of the Thomistic Institute and Associate Professor in Systematic Theology at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.&nbsp; He is an Ordinary Member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, and holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, a Ph.L. from the School of Philosophy of the Catholic University of America, and a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. He entered the Order of Preachers in 2001, after having practiced constitutional law for several years as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice. He has also taught at The Catholic University of America Law School and at Providence College. He is the author of The Trinitarian Christology of St. Thomas Aquinas (Oxford University Press, 2017).

The Effects of Grace, Justification & Sanctification | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.Today&apos;s featured saint is Bl. Denis of the Nativity. If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RyRnFzSEt0VWptYWlSNTJDR0ZPRDNqZnJiQXxBQ3Jtc0trSG1IR2dtaEduSHB2RGVtQVQ4VFJvNnpPY3NVZ19fcURMa21SdzRHSWlnMWljb3pBNmdSNkV0UDNGblJ3ZmY3WFBoNHh5Z2drSkg1V2puaHhJTkVKcjc5WEN6cHhOTllHOTdCdmlMV2dfcWxwdkxJZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3rMqLKI&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI</a>

11/29 - Bl. Denis of the Nativity

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10/25 - Sts. Crispin and Crispinian

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11/06 - St. Leonard of Noblac

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8/20 - St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Land of the Holy Faith. Land of Miracles

I chat with my beautiful friend, Cana Hickman, about living a life of joy. Ah, so good. She's beautiful and you'll love our chat. Thanks to everyone who is supporting ATL on Patreon! So humbled! If you haven't yet done that, go here to support: https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies

29: Living a life of joy, with Cana Hickman

In this episode, Trent examines two groups of conservatives who need to respond to the message of Jesus Christ and his Church.
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It&#8217;s no secret that conservatives are more likely to believe in God and support traditional moral views like being pro-life. This graph from 538 shows that in the last 30 years, conservatives have remained fairly religious, while liberals who don&#8217;t identify with any religion have risen from 10% to 40% of liberals. But conservative is not synonymous with Christi...

#845 Conservatives Who Need to be Converted - Trent Horn

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7/5 - St. Zoe of Rome

In this episode, Trent examines the difficulties that can arise when celebrities convert to the Faith.
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Big news, everyone. I just became Catholic, 20 years ago. Maybe that&#8217;s not big news, but when an actual celebrity or well-known person becomes Catholic or even Christian, that can be big news to a lot of people, and it&#8217;s understandable that the faithful can get excited about that. But in today&#8217;s episode, I want to offer a word o...

#827 My Concern About Celebrity Converts - Trent Horn

Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and Pints with Aquinas for an off-campus conversation with Dr. R.J. Snell about the importance of play and leisure, work and contemplation, and the communal nature of leisure. You can watch this interview on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f32wLgFkvcw" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f32wLgFkvcw</a>. About the speaker: R. J. Snell is Editor-in-Chief of Public Discourse and Director of Academic Programs at the Witherspoon Institute in Princeton, NJ. Prior to his appointment at the Witherspoon Institute, he was Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Philosophy Program at Eastern University and the Templeton Honors College, where he founded and directed the Agora Institute for Civic Virtue and the Common Good. He has been visiting instructor at Princeton University, where he is also executive director of the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life. He's written books and articles on natural law, education, Bernard Lonergan, boredom, subjectivity, and sexual ethics for a variety of publications. This project/publication was made possible through the support of Grant 63391 from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.

The Importance of Play and Leisure w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Dr. R.J. Snell

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we've learned during this journey with others in our lives.

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Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Day 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body (2024)

Have you ever felt stuck between the desires of the spirit and the desires of the flesh? Today, Jeff shows us how to overcome the constant tension we feel between our yearning for heaven and our yearning for the things of this passing world. By taking us back to Scripture, he shows us how to face this battle and walk according to God's purpose for our lives.

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"Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

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Between Two Yearns: The Spirit and The Flesh

In this episode Trent sits down with Michael Pagano of  ⁨@TrueChristianMinistry⁩  to discuss his views on Catholicism.
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#1173 Chatting with an Ex-Catholic About Catholicism - Trent Horn

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15.

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Day 337: The Importance of Love (2024)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24.

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Day 280: The People of the Covenant (2024)

Farr Curlin is the Josiah C. Trent Professor of Medical Humanities and CoDirector of the Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative (TMC) at Duke University. Dr. Curlin’s ethics scholarship takes up moral questions that are raised by religionassociated differences in physicians’ practices. He is an active palliative medicine physician and holds appointments in both the School of Medicine and the Divinity School, where he is working with colleagues to develop a new interdisciplinary community of scholarship and training focused on the intersection of theology, medicine, and culture.

Helping Patients Who Are Dying Or Helping Patients To Die? | Prof. Farr Curlin

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul's despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God's promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34.

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Day 118: King Saul Despairs (2024)

Why do Catholics focus so much on the crucifixion instead of the resurrection? Why do they claim to eat Jesus' body and drink His blood during the Mass? Join Melissa Elson in part six of a series of interviews with Dr. Gerard Verschuuren about his book, Forty Anti-Catholic Lies, to shed light on these questions about the Faith. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: <ul> <li>Why do Catholics "wallow" in Christ's passion instead of focusing more on His resurrection?</li> <li>Why is suffering an important concept to embrace as a believer of Christ?</li> <li>How can the bitterness of Christ's passion and death help us perceive the resurrection as being even more glorious?</li> <li>What is Jesus' message about suffering?</li> <li>What message does Jesus reveal to us through His passion?</li> <li>Do Catholics really eat the body and blood of Jesus?</li> <li>Should Catholics be considered cannibals?</li> <li>What is transubstantiation?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Sophia Institute Press</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/forty-anti-catholic-lies#utm_source=Resources%20Edition&utm_medium=Forty%20Anti-Catholic%20Lies&utm_content=ResourcesEditionFortyAnti-CatholicLies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forty Anti-Catholic Lies</a> by Dr. Gerard Verschuuren</li> <li><a href="http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P1O.HTM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraph 616</a> - Christ's passion</li> <li><a href="http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P41.HTM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraph 1376</a> - Transubstantiation</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).</li> </ul>

October 9, 2018: Resources Edition - Dr. Gerard Verschuuren, 40 Anti-Catholic Lies Part 6

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Real Life Exorcist Shares His Story (Fr. Carlos Martins) | Ep. 421

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28.

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Day 229: Shepherds of Israel (2026)

Aquinas on the Natural Complexity of Human Emotions - Fr. Richard Conrad OP

This lecture was given on July 15th, 2023, at the "Thomistic Philosophy &amp; Natural Science Symposium" at the Dominican House of Studies.

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Speaker Bio:

Dr. Steve Mrenna is a scientist and particle theorist at the Fermi National Accelerator Science Laboratory, a premier U.S. particle physics lab. He is a contributor to the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. Dr. Mrenna works closely with Monte Carlo event generators, which are computer programs that simulate the complex structure of particle beam collisions at high energies. He is one of the primary authors of the Pythia event generator, and works to develop critical components of data analysis to relate observed data to theoretical models in particle physics. His work is at the crucial intersection of theory and practice in modern physics.

Truth and Uncertainty in Particle Physics | Doctor Steve Mrenna

Welcome to season 17! In this episode, we continue our tradition of reflecting on the mysteries of our lives based on the mysteries of the Rosary. In every season of our lives, we're given opportunities to grow in charity and to receive God's grace. Periodically, it is important to pause and reflect on how God has been working in and through our lives. In our conversation, we model what this looks like and discuss how the virtues of each mystery of the Rosary align with the mysteries of our lives and the fruits God is cultivating. Join us today as we share the Joyful and Luminous mysteries of our lives. Heather's One Thing - The beauty of being an empty nester! Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Chastity-Reconciliation-Senses-Erik-Varden/dp/1399411411/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SMU47S2Z4QO7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nfJ1TBHyacAtzz4rT8r2X9blXA-Wc4eALPuqrU7NPak.NEVgJW9QkxEGen2TO_wwk4h0e3s-qY-KGm8bpXvFHoo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Chastity%3A+Reconciliation+of+the+Senses&qid=1757097279&sprefix=chastity+reconciliation+of+the+senses%2Caps%2C296&sr=8-1"> Chastity: Reconciliation of the Senses</a> by Bishop Erik Varden Michelle's One Thing - Summer camps Michelle's Other One Thing - College football is back! 🌟 Joyful Mysteries (Mondays & Saturdays): <ol> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Annunciation – Humility</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Visitation – Love of Neighbor / Charity</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Nativity – Poverty of Spirit / Detachment from the World</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Presentation – Obedience / Purity</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Finding in the Temple – Joy in Finding Jesus / Zeal for God</li> </ol> ✨ Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays): <ol> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Baptism of Jesus – Openness to the Holy Spirit / Living one's baptism</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Wedding at Cana – To Jesus through Mary / Faith in God's Will</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Proclamation of the Kingdom – Repentance and Trust in God</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Transfiguration – Desire for Holiness / Spiritual Courage</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Institution of the Eucharist – Adoration / Love of the Eucharist</li> </ol> Other Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/1THzmE6HVt5SgUh5tvlGeC?si=e3d40041ecda40fb"> Joy and Pain</a> by Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock</li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How am I tempted to be so serious that I miss out on having fun?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How is the Lord inviting me into detachment and poverty of spirit?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the paradoxes in my life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the prayers and requests of my heart right now?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When did you tangibly experience the presence of God during this summer?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who can I invite into deeper intercession in this season?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have you experienced the Joyful Mysteries in this season?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have you experienced the Luminous Mysteries in this season?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "...We must be able to pause in silence, in meditation, in calm, prolonged reflection; we must know how to stop and think. In this way our mind can find healing from the inevitable wounds of daily life, it can penetrate the events that occur in our life and in the world and can attain that wisdom which makes it possible to see things with new eyes." (Pope Benedict) Scripture for Lectio: "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." (Isaiah 55:8-9) Sponsor - CORDA: CORDA translates the stories of the saints into scents, and helps you create a place of prayer and peace in your home with their Catholic candles. Each candle is handcrafted with great ingredients and a beautiful modern design, and lasts for 45 hours! Now through November 15, use code ABIDING15 to save 15% when you order! And check out the free Rewards program on CORDA's website, too - it's an awesome way to earn points you can redeem for free products, gift cards, and free shipping. Explore all of CORDA's gorgeous Catholic candles (and 3500+ five-star reviews) at <a href= "http://cordacandles.com/abiding">cordacandles.com/abiding</a> Timestamps: 00:00 CORDA 01:43 Intro 02:22 Welcome 07:43 Quote to Ponder and Scripture Verse 11:18 The Nativity - Poverty of Spirit 15:40 Finding Jesus in the Temple - Zeal for God 19:22 The Nativity - Detachment from the World 22:50 The Baptism of Jesus - Openness to the Holy Spirit 27:48 The Wedding at Cana - Faith in God's Will 30:58 The Institution of the Eucharist - Adoration 33:57 One Things

S17 E1 - The Mysteries of Our Lives (Part 1)

Jeff continues walking us through more of Jesus' parables today, and invites us to reflect on the ways Jesus is challenging us to listen more closely to the Word of God, and to let it shape the way we treat others. 

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How often do you hear the Word of God without letting it take root in your heart? 

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What If Jesus Told Stories About You? (Part Two)

“Children are the supreme gift of marriage,” says Vatican II. Marriage is directed by its very nature toward the procreation of children. Beyond this, parents are the primary educators of their children, responsible for their holistic formation. Sadly, many couples suffer from infertility. Even in their struggle, they can provide a powerful witness of love, sacrifice, and fidelity. In all this and more, we see the family as the Domestic Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1652-1658.

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Day 226: The Supreme Gift of Marriage (2026)

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.Today&apos;s featured saint is Pope St. John XXIII.If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RyRnFzSEt0VWptYWlSNTJDR0ZPRDNqZnJiQXxBQ3Jtc0trSG1IR2dtaEduSHB2RGVtQVQ4VFJvNnpPY3NVZ19fcURMa21SdzRHSWlnMWljb3pBNmdSNkV0UDNGblJ3ZmY3WFBoNHh5Z2drSkg1V2puaHhJTkVKcjc5WEN6cHhOTllHOTdCdmlMV2dfcWxwdkxJZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3rMqLKI&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI</a><a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFFVVERhWkxqbHpVcmNaYVpIOHJpeUk3ek5od3xBQ3Jtc0ttTzVxRmNFeTRzcGV1R2lvTXJubTZrRVpkTXUtNTRGcU5xZFBCcm1QNlZtNWpXOEhPempUMGhSX3ZFOHkyTjV3WmVjRjI1czdVc0gxNTBGU09DSXBnd1EwaHplVDNBbnlhc3I4S2licC1pUDdzektJNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgoodcatholicmedia%2F&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>.</a>

10/11 - Pope St. John XXIII

Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. 

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Day 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2024)

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.Today&apos;s featured saint is St. Catherine Del Ricci.  If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RyRnFzSEt0VWptYWlSNTJDR0ZPRDNqZnJiQXxBQ3Jtc0trSG1IR2dtaEduSHB2RGVtQVQ4VFJvNnpPY3NVZ19fcURMa21SdzRHSWlnMWljb3pBNmdSNkV0UDNGblJ3ZmY3WFBoNHh5Z2drSkg1V2puaHhJTkVKcjc5WEN6cHhOTllHOTdCdmlMV2dfcWxwdkxJZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3rMqLKI&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI</a>

2/13 - St. Catherine Del Ricci

It feels like your life is shattered and you don’t know how to rebuild it from the rubble. Does this sound like you? 

This feeling can happen to anyone at anytime. Whether it’s triggered by a catastrophic event or creeps in like a slow leak, we can take heart in knowing that we’re not alone. In fact, there are a lot of biblical stories where lives were shattered, and rebuilt. 

Jeff walks us through the exile of the Israelites to Babylon. They lived shattered lives as captives for seventy years until, “God stirred up the heart of Cyrus, king of Persia” (Ezra 1:1) who allowed them to return to Jerusalem. 

They returned in three waves. Each attempted to rebuild their shattered lives in different ways, and each one is vital to our own struggles.

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3 Keys to Rebuild a Shattered Life!

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203. Tired of Pretending? Ready to be REAL?

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon's plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today's readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65.

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Day 146: The Universal Church (2024)

Thomas Aquinas and the Harmony of Faith and Reason | Fr. Thomas Joseph White OP

Professor George Corbett examines St. Thomas Aquinas as an exemplary model of holiness, focusing on his intellectual gifts, indomitable will, and dedication to God. It explores Aquinas' life, from his childhood to his academic career, highlighting his vast scholarly output in theology, philosophy, and biblical studies. The talk also touches on Aquinas' personal virtues, including his humility, chastity, and devotion to prayer, presenting him as a multifaceted saint whose example remains relevant for modern students and scholars. This lecture was given on July 10th, 2024, at Stonyhurst College. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a> About the Speaker: George Corbett is Professor of Theology, School of Divinity, University of St Andrews. Prior to joining the School of Divinity in 2015, he held positions as Junior Research Fellow in Philosophy, Trinity College, and Affiliated Lecturer, University of Cambridge, where he taught English literature, Italian literature, and theology. He received his BA (double first), MPhil (distinction), and PhD (AHRC-funded) from the University of Cambridge. He also studied in Pisa (as an Erasmus-Socrates exchange scholar at La Scuola Normale Superiore), Rome (Institutum Pontificium Alterioris Latinitatis), and Montella (Vivarium Novum). Prof. Corbett directs CEPHAS (a Thomistic Centre for Philosophy and Scholastic Theology), TheoArtistry (a project linking up theologians and artists), and co-directs the collaborative MLitt in Sacred Music.

St. Thomas Aquinas: Model of Holiness for Students and Scholars | Prof. George Corbett

This lecture was given on February 23rd, 2024, at Trinity College Dublin. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at&nbsp;<a href="https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthomisticinstitute.org%2Fupcoming-events&amp;token=cecb01-1-1738798113621" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 136, 221);">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a> About the speaker: Fr. Ezra Sullivan is a Dominican friar of the Province of St. Joseph. He currently serves as professor of theology and psychology at the Angelicum in Rome. He has published numerous articles and contributed to many books on subjects related to Thomistic ethics.

Christ vs. Secularism: The Ethics of the Day | Fr. Ezra Sullivan, O.P.

In today's reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79.

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Day 47: The Golden Calf (2024)

This lecture was given on April 4th, 2024, at United States Military Academy. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speaker: Fr. Dominic Legge is the Director of the Thomistic Institute and Associate Professor in Systematic Theology at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. He is an Ordinary Member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, and holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, a Ph.L. from the School of Philosophy of the Catholic University of America, and a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. He entered the Order of Preachers in 2001, after having practiced constitutional law for several years as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice. He has also taught at The Catholic University of America Law School and at Providence College. He is the author of The Trinitarian Christology of St. Thomas Aquinas (Oxford University Press, 2017).

Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?  How Can We Know? | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.

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3/12 - St. Luigi Orione

Seminarian Jason Paul Marshall of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe was among two victims killed Sunday in a charter bus crash in Southern Colorado. In this episode we talk with a listener of ATL who knew him. Please consider supporting our work at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/amongthelilies">https://www.patreon.com/amongthelilies</a>

105: The death of a seminarian

Dr. Lydia Dugdale argues that physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia are morally and medically dangerous because they normalize suicide, undermine the physician-patient covenant, and place vulnerable people at risk. This lecture was given on February 12th, 2026, at Vanderbilt University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speakers: Dr. Lydia Dugdale is the Silberberg Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at Columbia University in New York City. As a medical doctor and ethicist, she cares for patients, consults on complex ethical issues in the hospital, and teaches medical trainees and undergraduate students. Her scholarly work focuses on physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia, the need to prepare well for death, and questions of moral injury and human flourishing. She is author of the book The Lost Art Of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom (HarperOne, 2020) and is currently writing a book on hope. Keywords: Autonomy, Canada, Euthanasia, MAID, Medical Ethics, Oregon, Physician Assisted Suicide, Suffering, Vulnerable Patients, Life And Death

Making Sense of Physician Assisted Suicide – Dr. Lydia Dugdale

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.Today&apos;s featured saint is All Dominican Saints. If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RyRnFzSEt0VWptYWlSNTJDR0ZPRDNqZnJiQXxBQ3Jtc0trSG1IR2dtaEduSHB2RGVtQVQ4VFJvNnpPY3NVZ19fcURMa21SdzRHSWlnMWljb3pBNmdSNkV0UDNGblJ3ZmY3WFBoNHh5Z2drSkg1V2puaHhJTkVKcjc5WEN6cHhOTllHOTdCdmlMV2dfcWxwdkxJZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3rMqLKI&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI</a>

11/07 - All Dominican Saints

The Contemplative Rosary Pt. 3 With Connie Rossini on Divine Intimacy Radio Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://SpiritualDirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li><a href="http://onelink.to/92tyk4">The Contemplative Rosary App</a> (phones and tablets only)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/lenten-journey-with-mother-mary"> Lenten Journey with Mother Mary</a> - Fr. Edward Looney</li> <li><a href="http://SpiritualDirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> <li><a href="https://www.apostoliviae.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Apostoli Viae</a> - website</li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Sophia Institute</a> – website</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Centering-Prayer-Catholic-Connie-Rossini-ebook/dp/B07K1Q2B5S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550686904&sr=8-1&keywords=is+centering+prayer+catholic"> Is Centering Prayer Catholic?</a> - Connie Rossini</li> <li><a href= "https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Contemporary+Issues/INTO+THE+DEEP.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Into the Deep</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Deliverance-Prayers-Fr-Chad-Ripperger/dp/154105671X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544109361&sr=8-1&keywords=deliverance+prayers+for+use+by+the+laity+-+fr.+chad+ripperger" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity</a>  - <a class="a-link-normal" href= "https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&text=Fr.+Chad+A+Ripperger+PhD&search-alias=books&field-author=Fr.+Chad+A+Ripperger+PhD&sort=relevancerank" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fr. Chad A Ripperger PhD</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Prayer/THE+DISCERNMENT+OF+SPIRITS.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Discernment of Spirits</a> - Fr. Timothy Gallager</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).</li> </ul>

The Contemplative Rosary Pt. 3 With Connie Rossini

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people's opinions of us. Today's readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7.

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Day 151: Wisdom and Folly (2026)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120.

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Day 79: Psalms of Ascent (2024)

Day 226: The Supreme Gift of Marriage (2025)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel's battles. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31.

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Day 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2024)

Day 229: Shepherds of Israel (2025)

Prof. Giuseppe Pezzini argues that Oscar Wilde's aestheticism and life journey reveal a Catholic imagination, where art confronts suffering and beauty leads to embracing the full reality of pain, culminating in his final reconciliation with faith. This lecture was given on March 23rd, 2026, at University of Galway. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speakers: Prof. Guiseppe Pezzini is an Associate Professor of Latin Language and Literature at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, specializing in Early Latin (3rd–1st c. BC). A linguist and philologist by training, he explores the period's crucial role in shaping Roman-Greek cultural identity, applying expertise in ancient metre, textual criticism, and digital humanities to his research.His career has included teaching at the University of St Andrews and research fellowships at Magdalen College Oxford and the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. He studied at the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa and earned his D.Phil. from the University of Oxford. From 2010 to 2013, he also served as an Assistant Editor for the Oxford Dictionary of Medieval Latin.Professor Pezzini's interests extend to the classical ancestry of modern English literature. This is seen in his forthcoming monograph, Tolkien and the Mystery of Literary Creation (Cambridge University Press 2025). Other recent and forthcoming books include volumes on Early Latin (Cambridge 2023), Roman Cultural History (Oxford 2025), and an edition and commentary on Terence's Heauton Timorumenos (forthcoming in the Cambridge ‘Orange Series’). Keywords: Aestheticism, Beauty, Conversion, De Profundis, Dorian Gray, Suffering, Happy Prince, Prison, Prophecy, Wounded Humanity

The Catholic Imagination of Oscar Wilde – Prof. Guiseppe Pezzini

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today's readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107.

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Day 72: The Plains of Moab (2024)

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Q&A - Liturgical abuse and spirituality.

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6.

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Day 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2024)

Rik Van Nieuwenhove - "Why Did God Die? Salvation According to Thomas Aquinas"

Prof. Michael Krom presents Aquinas’s account of charity and asks what it really means to love the sinner without affirming the sin, showing how true Christian love can require both mercy and moral clarity. This lecture was given on August 18th, 2025, at Universidad Panamericana. To make a gift this June, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://truth.thomisticinstitute.org/pod" target="_blank">https://truth.thomisticinstitute.org/pod</a>. About the Speaker: Michael Krom started reading Aquinas’s Summa Theologiae shortly after his conversion at the end of college. Upon learning about Flannery O’Connor’s “hillbilly Thomist” habit of reading Aquinas every night, he started studying two articles a day and completed the Summa while in graduate school at Emory University. As a professor at Saint Vincent College, he saw the urgent need for collegians and seminarians to receive a solid foundation in Aquinas’s philosophical theology. In 2020, he published Justice and Charity:&nbsp; An Introduction to Aquinas’s Moral, Economic, and Political Thought (Baker Academic Press), and teaches a Thomistic philosophy course each fall. In addition to continuing work on the moral, economic, and political topics covered in the book, his current research is on the influence of monastic spirituality on Aquinas; he is working on a monograph tentatively entitled Aquinas Among the Benedictines. Keywords: Aquinas, Charity, Christian Love, Common Good, Limits Of Charity, Sin, Tough Love, Virtue

Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin: Aquinas on the Limits of Charity - Prof. Michael Krom

Day 118: King Saul Despairs (2026)

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares three Babylon Bee Articles that completely get his life as a millennial aged husband and father.
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#878 FFAF: Babylon Bee Articles That Get Me - Trent Horn

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today's readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22.

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Day 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2026)

Fr. Mike explains why it's important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today's readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21.

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Day 189: Follow the Lord (2024)

Day 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2026)

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Our Divided Church, God's Mercy, and The Eucharistic Congress (Cardinal Burke) | Ep. 471

What is the ideal man? What is the ideal woman? Rather than offer his opinion, Jeff shares what Scripture has to say about the ideal man and woman. Hopefully, these words from Scripture will help you or someone you know find the one who will help them get to Heaven.

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There is no ideal greater than Heaven.

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The Ideal Man and Woman

Are you afraid to approach God? 

Jesus says, &quot;When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them... But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.&quot; Matthew 6:5-6

Fr. Mike reminds us that God sees us, notices us and cares for us. Don&#39;t be afraid to approach the throne of grace. 

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The Fear That’s Keeping You from Prayer (And How to Overcome It)

In this episode, we declare and claim this new year as a year of God's favor! We discuss the power of repentance and blessing and the beautiful exchange that God wants to bestow on us as his beloved children. We continue our discussion on becoming a new creation in Christ through repentance, claiming God's blessings, and destroying areas of idolatry in our life. We pray this week each of you would allow yourself to be found and renewed by the God of restoration! Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/5IWiR3Zz6OTvcp2gdTVLl1?si=354aa6387abb41a7"> The King of Love My Shepherd Is - Sarah Kroger</a> Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyTlCEeVR5U">Hail O Queen - Damascus Worship</a> Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://www.lesakeeven.com/">Rhythm - Lisa Keeven</a> Michelle's other one thing - <a href= "https://crownedforashes.org/">Crowned for Ashes</a>. You can read more about this ministry through the <a href= "https://greenhousecollective.org/reflect/2020/4/29/tending-broken-hearts"> following interview</a>. Other Books Mentioned: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/dp/154105671X?ref=exp_the_greenhousecollective_dp_vv_d"> Deliverance Prayers for the Laity</a> Discussion Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What stood out to you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Where does God want to bestow a beautiful exchange in your life (a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, a garment of praise instead of the spirit of despair)? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How can you cultivate the spiritual practices of repentance and renouncing? How can you cultivate the spiritual practices of claiming blessing and calling forth goodness?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What part of Isaiah 61 is God inviting you to be rooted in, in this new year? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Michelle shared a quote from Andy Couch, "Idols promise everything and deliver nothing." What areas of idolatry is God asking you to repent as you move into a new year?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Are there areas of dysfunction, sin, or idolatry you would like to renounce especially for the sake of restoration in your family and future generations? </li> </ol> Quotes to Ponder: "… in this new year that God is giving us to sanctify us and unite us more closely to Himself, let us make Him grow in our souls, let us keep alone and set apart; may He be truly King." - St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Scripture for Lectio Divina - "...to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor… " - Isaiah 61:2 This episode is sponsored by OSV Challenge. Are you a Catholic innovator or entrepreneur? OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation invites you to apply for the 2022 OSV Challenge. This multi-round entrepreneurial competition seeks and builds up Catholic innovators by offering opportunities for personal development, professional guidance, and idea acceleration—and a shot at one of five $100,000 prizes. This year the OSV Challenge also includes four new idea tracks for creative arts, entrepreneurship, parishes and dioceses, and technology that are specially designed to support the applicants in each track. At least one $100,000 winner will be selected from each track. Applications for the OSV Challenge are due February 18, 2022, so don't wait to enter! Visit <a href= "https://www.osvinstitute.com/osvchallenge/">osvchallenge.com</a> for full details. Announcing our 2022 Lenten Study This year we will be journeying through the season of Lent with a six-part series based on Restore: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation written by our very own Sister Miriam James Heidland. You can <a href= "https://www.avemariapress.com/products/restore">pre-order your copy from Ave Maria Press here</a> or <a href= "https://amzn.to/3Ik4ECH">pre-order from Amazon here</a>. We look forward to journeying with you this Lent!

S11 E02 A Year of God's Favor Part 2

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent sits down with fellow Catholic Answers apologist Joe Heschmeyer to discuss some big &#8220;no-no&#8217;s&#8221; when it comes to defending the Faith.
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#763 FFAF: Stop Doing This When Defending Catholicism (with Joe Heschmeyer) - Trent Horn

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6/9 - Blessed Anna Maria Taigi

In this weeks podcast we reflect on the next chapter in Life of the Beloved, "Given". We talk about the greatest gift we can offer another is not our talents, but our very selves. This allows for the deep connection and intimacy we all long for, but to give ourselves we need to first possess ourselves and know our identity as beloved. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/147228892631737/">Join the Facebook discussion group here.</a> One Thing We Love This Week: <ul> <li>Sr. Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlTYgVi-PFE&t=495s">Steffany Gretzinger - Reckless Love</a></li> <li>Michelle's One Thing - Lisa Brenninkmeyer's son Jonny Brenns is on American Idol! <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUPephy-FPE">Here's his audition!</a></li> <li>Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://magnolia.com/journal/">Magnolia Journal</a></li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ol> <li>When faced with an opportunity to give to another, we often will count the cost. What are the things that make you turn down opportunities to offer yourself to others?</li> <li>What are the gifts that you receive when you are willing to share your life with others?</li> <li>What are specific ways you can go beyond offering your talents to people, to giving of yourself?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li>How do I live like an orphan in regards to giving?</li> <li>In what relationships do I take more than I give? How can I practically begin to change this dynamic in those relationships and offer more to the other?</li> <li>Judgement of others can often cause us to pull away from people, but when we remember we are loving Christ when we love that person it changes us. Who in your life can you do a better job of loving today?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: "Our real gift is not so much what we can do, but who we are" - Henri Nouwen

S03 Episode 11: Life of the Beloved - Given (Part 7)

Day 151: Wisdom and Folly (2025)

Today we look at Aristotle's 4 causes and see how they apply to Aquinas' 5 proofs for the existence of God. --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, Jed Florstat, Daniel Szafran, Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar, Phillipe Ortiz, Russell T Potee, Sarah Jacob, Fernando Enrile SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

56: What are the 4 causes of Aristotle? How do they apply to your 5 ways?

Dr. Paul LaPenna delves into the neuroscience of vice and virtue, explaining how neuroplasticity, habit formation, and philosophical insights from figures like Aquinas inform our understanding of humility, magnanimity, pride, and vainglory in the development of moral character. This lecture was given on May 2nd, 2025, at Thomistic Institute in New York City. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speakers: Dr. Paul LaPenna is a neurologist based in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in the care of patients with neurological emergencies. He is also an award-winning professor at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he teaches neuroscience and has been recognized as the Professor of the Neuroscience Block from 2019 to 2025. Dr. LaPenna’s professional and academic work is deeply informed by the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, particularly regarding the integration of faith and reason, science and religion, and the Thomistic understanding of the human person. Through his lectures and writings, he explores how modern neuroscience complements classical philosophy and theology, offering insights into human cognition, virtue formation, and the relationship between mind, brain, and soul. Dr. LaPenna lives in Greenville with his wife Nicole and their three daughters, Catherine, Susanna, and Lucia, who daily remind him of life’s greatest joys and deepest blessings. Keywords: Addiction Neuroscience, Aristotelianism, Habit Formation, Humility, Magnanimity, Moral Psychology, Neuroplasticity, Summa Theologiae, Teleology, Vice and Virtue

The Neuroscience of Vice and Virtue I Dr. Paul LaPenna

Fr. Mike breaks down the real definition of love, which is willing the good of the other for the other. 

He goes further than that though, saying that if we truly believe in Christ, then the loving thing to do would be to share Christ with others by being his witness. 

St. Valentine risked his life by being a witness for Christ and for love. In our calling as Christians, let’s be courageous and love others not just by doing good deeds for them, but by sharing Christ with them. <a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

The Meaning of "I Love You"

Day 47: The Golden Calf (2026)

Today Dan and Melissa answer your questions about overcoming distractions in prayer, praying the rosary and trusting God. Topics/Questions covered in the show: <ul> <li>How can we become more disciplined in prayer?</li> <li>How can we avoid becoming distracted while praying the rosary?</li> <li>While praying the rosary, should we focus on the mysteries, the prayers or our intentions?</li> <li>What can we do if we struggle with trusting God?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtn.com/radio/index.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EWTN Global Catholic Radio</a></li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> - online</li> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/pray" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Into the Deep - Finding Peace Through Praye</a>r by Dan Burke</li> <li><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/shop.axd/ProductDetails?edp_no=34425" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Contemplative Rosary</a> by Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location and question.</li> </ul>

September 22, 2017: Q&A - Distractions in Prayer, Praying the Rosary, and Trusting God

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today's readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105.

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Day 70: The Offense of Balaam (2024)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon's plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today's readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. 
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Day 146: The Universal Church (2026)

The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766.

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Day 107: Origin of the Church (2024)

Mahon McCann argues that the real AI apocalypse already happened when social media and platform algorithms took over human judgment, reshaping what we see, think, and do through an attention economy that quietly downgrades our humanity. This lecture was given on April 11th, 2026, at University of Maynooth. Apply for the Thomistic Institute Study Abroad program by August 1, 2026. To learn more, visit https://thomisticinstitute.org/study-abroad. About the Speaker: Mahon McCann is an Irish philosophy lecturer and PhD researcher based in Dublin. He holds a BA in Philosophy &amp; Economics from University College Dublin and an MA in English from Queen’s University Belfast. In 2022, he was awarded the DCU School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music Scholarship for his research on the attention economy, particularly how social media companies' commodification of user attention shapes their moral character. His academic research is at the intersection of modern cognitive science, ancient virtue ethics and transformative technologies. Outside of academia, he is involved in public philosophy communication and hosts a popular podcast, which has ranked in the top ten for self-improvement and education in Ireland, on the meaning crisis in the West. Keywords: AI apocalypse, attention economy, social media, algorithms, human judgment, cognitive decline, human agency, digital ethics, platform power, technological formation