Episode 111: Papal Funerals & Conclaves Explained
In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I cover what a Papal Conclave is, who can become Pope, and why and how we should be praying for a Supreme Pontiff. Traditional Funeral Rites for Supreme PontiffsThe Election of a Pope ExplainedPrayer for the Election of a Supreme PontiffThis episode of A Catholic Life is brought to you by the Sanctifica app — and if you’re passionate about living the liturgical year, this is the tool you’ve been waiting for. Feast days, saints, traditional de...
4 Touko 20min
Episode 110: Easter Week Customs, Traditions, and Laws
In today’s episode, on Easter Sunday, the most glorious all feastdays, I address the following: Customs for Easter Week: Food, Activities, Greetings, and MoreThe Agnus Dei SacramentalThe Easter Duty: What it is and when it may be fulfilledThere is no incompatibility between abstinence and Pascaltide. Observe Friday Abstinence and even Saturday abstinence in Eastertide.I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic ...
20 Huhti 20min
Episode 109: The Stations of the Cross
In today’s episode, on Passion Sunday I address why and how we should pray the Stations of the Cross including the forgotten history on the Stations, how to gain an indulgence for praying them, and how praying them at home differs from praying them in a parish. 1. A Catholic Life Podcast Episode 6 on Passion Sunday 2. The History, Indulgences, and Purpose of the Stations of the Cross (along with how to pray them at home) 3. &nbs...
6 Huhti 20min
Episode 108: Can the Saints Hear Our Prayers?
In today’s episode, on Laetare Sunday, I discuss why Catholics rightfully honor the saints who Heaven our prayers in Heaven and who can intercede for us on earth: 1. A Catholic Life Podcast Episode 5 on Laetare Sunday 2. Laetare Sunday as Mothering Sunday 3. Are the Saints Alive? Can They Hear our Prayers? 4. The Certainty of Sainthood: How the Church Recognized Saints Through the Ages 5.&n...
30 Maalis 23min
Episode 107: The Four Types of Penance
In today’s episode, on the Third Sunday of Lent, I address the 4 Types of Penance, the importance of offering up all actions of our life for souls, and provide 20+ examples of ways to live out penance both during and after Lent. 1. What is Penance: Offering It Up 2. The 4 Types of Penance 3. 20+ Options for Penance Now and Beyond Lent This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer car...
23 Maalis 23min
Episode 106: The Precepts of the Church Bind Mortally
In today’s episode, on the First Sunday of Lent, I address the importance of Candles for Catholics: 1. What Are the Precepts of the Church 2. Catholic Fasting and Abstinence Precepts Outlined 3. The Church’s Precept Bind Under Penalty of Mortal Sin 4. Rediscover the Power of Traditional Catholic Fasting I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismCl...
9 Maalis 18min
Episode 105: The 7 Traditional Categories of Saints
In today’s episode, on Septuagesima Sunday, I address the following: 1. A Catholic Life Podcast 50 on Septuagesima 2. The 7 Traditional Categories of Saints This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow English phonetic renderings of Latin words. Pr...
16 Helmi 20min
Episode 104: Role of Candles for Catholics
In today’s episode, on the Purification of our Lady, I address the importance of Candles for Catholics: 1. The Connection Between Groundhog Day and Candlemas 2. Blessing of Candles on the Feast of St. Blase I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything from online K-12 programs, RCIA classes, adult continuing education, marriage...
2 Helmi 19min