Episode 14: Sunday within the Octave of the Ascension

In today’s episode, on the Feast of Christ the King, I address the following: 1. Why and How to Honor the Evangelists 2. Why the Offertory of the Mass is Important and How the Novus Ordo Dismantled it 3. How and Why Christ is the King of all 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 c...

27 Okt 202420min

In today’s episode, on Mission Sunday, I address the following: Mission SundayCustoms for St. Raphael’s Day2025 Traditional Catholic Fasting and Abstinence CalendarThis 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. PrayLatin.com offers prayer cards in various for...

20 Okt 202416min

In today’s special episode, I address the forgotten history of the Eucharistic Fast based on a talk I gave to the Young Adults of St. John Cantius Church in Chicago, IL For more information, pick up a copy of "The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting and Abstinence," of which even many Catholic priests said that 95% of it was new to them. Fasting is one of the chief means of penance we can perform to make satisfaction for sin, as our Lady of Fatima repeatedly called for. However, in a ...

16 Okt 202445min

In today’s episode, on the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. Mass Propers: Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost 2. The Necessity of Detachment in the Spiritual Life 3. Detachment Helps Combat Pride and Sloth 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 ed...

13 Okt 202418min

In today’s episode, on Rosary Sunday, I address the following: October as the Month of the Holy RosaryThe 15 Prayers and 21 Promises Associated with St. Bridget. Are they Legitimate? 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. PrayLatin.com offers pra...

6 Okt 202417min

In today’s episode, on the Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel, I address the following: 1. Celebrating Michaelmas the Catholic Way 2. Why All Catholics Should Strive to Hear Daily Mass 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 preparation, baptism preparation, c...

29 Sep 202422min

In today’s episode, on the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:The 18th Sunday after Pentecost & the Consecration of a ChurchUnique Customs for Our Lady of Ransom on September 24Why & How to Make a Family NecrologyThis 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 ...

22 Sep 202414min

In today’s special episode published on Ember Wednesday, I address the forgotten history of Catholic fasting and abstinence based on a talk I gave to the Young Adults of St. John Cantius Church in Chicago, IL For more information, pick up a copy of "The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting and Abstinence," of which even many Catholic priests said that 95% of it was new to them. Fasting is one of the chief means of penance we can perform to make satisfaction for sin, as our Lady of Fati...

18 Sep 20241h 28min