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Prof. Christopher Kaczor rigorously defends the inclusive interpretation of the Declaration of Independence, arguing that "all men are created equal" refers to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, or status, drawing on historical documents, the founders' intentions, and philosophical influences. This lecture was given on March 27th, 2025, at University of South Carolina. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://dashboard.cohostpodcasting.com/shows/fedb9eb7-b992-446b-be01-01cd62afd823/episodes/thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speaker: Dr. Christopher Kaczor graduated from the Honors Program of Boston College and earned a Ph.D. four years later from the University of Notre Dame. A Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Kaczor is a former Federal Chancellor Fellow at the University of Cologne and William E. Simon Visiting Fellow in the James Madison Program at Princeton University and Honorary Professor in Bishop Barron's Word on Fire Institute. His seventeen books include The Gospel of Happiness, The Seven Big Myths about Marriage, A Defense of Dignity, The Seven Big Myths about the Catholic Church, The Ethics of Abortion, O Rare Ralph McInerny: Stories and Reflections on a Legendary Notre Dame Professor, Thomas Aquinas on the Cardinal Virtues; Life Issues-Medical Choices; Thomas Aquinas on Faith, Hope, and Love; The Edge of Life, and Proportionalism and the Natural Law Tradition. Dr. Kaczor’s views have been in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, National Review, NPR, BBC, EWTN, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, MSNBC, TEDx, and The Today Show. Keywords: Abraham Lincoln, American Founding, Declaration of Independence, Equality, First Treatise On Government, Inalienable Rights, John Locke, Race and Gender, Slavery, Thomas Jefferson

Created Equal: An Interpretation and Defense of the American Proposition | Prof. Christopher Kaczor

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Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today's readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7.

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Day 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2023)

Does the Big Bang prove God? In this lecture, Prof. William E. Carroll explores how cosmological arguments for and against a creator often get it wrong by confusing creation with a temporal beginning, a mistake that Thomas Aquinas can help us avoid. This lecture was given on October 14th, 2024, at Mount Saint Mary College. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://dashboard.cohostpodcasting.com/shows/fedb9eb7-b992-446b-be01-01cd62afd823/episodes/thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speaker: Professor William E. Carroll has recently retired from research and teaching at the Aquinas Institute of Blackfriars in the University of Oxford.&nbsp; For the past two years he has been a Visiting Professor at the Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (Wuhan, China), and at the Hongyi Honor College of Wuhan University. He is a European intellectual historian and historian of science whose research and teaching concern: 1) the reception of Aristotelian science in mediaeval Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, and the development of the doctrine of creation, and 2) the encounter between Galileo and the Inquisition.&nbsp; He has also written extensively on the ways in which mediaeval discussions of the relationship among the natural sciences, philosophy, and theology can be useful in contemporary questions arising from developments in biology and cosmology. He is the author of four books: Aquinas on Creation; La Creación y las Ciencias Naturales: Actualidad de Santo Tomás de Aquino; Galileo: Science and Faith; and Creation and Science (with translations in Slovak, Spanish, and Chinese).&nbsp; His published work has appeared in 12 languages. Over many years he has written more than 25 op-ed pieces for Public Discourse, the web site of the Witherspoon Institute at Princeton. Keywords: Beginning of the Universe, Big Bang Theory, Causation, Cosmology, Cosmological Apologetics, Creation, Quantum Mechanics, Stephen Hawking, Thomas Aquinas, William Lane Craig

Cosmological Apologetics: For and Against Creation | Prof. William E. Carroll

Drawing on the wisdom of Plato, Augustine, Aquinas, and St. John Paul II, this illuminating work restores beauty to its rightful place at the heart of the spiritual life. It shows that beauty is objective and transformative, not a matter of taste, and explains how virtue, reason, and rightly ordered emotion dispose us to perceive it. Through clear examples from nature and the arts, these pages reveal how authentic beauty heals the soul, points to God, and prepares us for the joy of heaven.

Beauty | eBook

Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">Finding Peace in the Storm</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/searching-for-and-maintaining-peace/"> Searching for and Maintaining Peace</a> - Fr. Jacques Philippe</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Sacrament-Present-Moment-Jean-Pierre-Caussade/dp/0060618116"> The Sacrament of the Present Moment</a> - Jean-Pierre de Caussade</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://onelink.to/92tyk4">The Contemplative Rosary App</a> (phones and tablets only)</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

Finding Peace in the Storm Part 5: The Danger of Rejecting Suffering

Drawing from the rich Catholic tradition of spirituality, Dr. Anthony Lilles presents prayer as a living dialogue that transforms the whole of life. With guidance from the saints and mystics, he shows how humble, persevering prayer leads to a deeper awareness of God’s presence and prepares the soul for purification, spiritual battle, and even the dark night. Addressing practical challenges such as dryness, self deception, and busyness, this book invites readers to entrust themselves to Christ, rely on the help of Our Lady, and pursue the heroic holiness to which they are called.

Fire From Above | eBook

Praised by Pope Pius IX, this classic work examines the deeper spiritual roots of unbelief and argues that loss of faith arises more from the will than from the intellect. Fr. Nicolas J. Laforet analyzes the forms unbelief takes and presents a clear, practical remedy capable of leading sincere seekers to Christ. Exploring the harmony of faith and reason, the dangers of materialism, and the moral dimension of belief, this book offers steady guidance for souls navigating doubt and seeking firm access to truth.

Unbelief | eBook

In this timely and prayerful guide, Kathleen Beckman calls the faithful to stand beside their priests in the midst of spiritual battle and ecclesial crisis. Emphasizing the indispensable role of the Catholic priesthood, she offers Church approved devotions, scriptural rosaries, and practical spiritual practices to support priestly renewal and vocations. With particular attention to the vocation of spiritual motherhood and the mission of the laity, this book invites all believers to respond with faith and perseverance, calling down grace upon priests for the sanctification of the Church and the salvation of souls.

Praying for Priests | eBook

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss if and when you should correct your spouse, how prayer and fasting are more important to changing your spouse, and letting God do the work!Resources:<ul class="list-node"><li class="list-item-node">Spiritual Warfare and the Family Summit Vault (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://secure.spiritualdirection.com/summitvault?utm_source=dir&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=avila_summit_2026&amp;utm_content=adoration">https://secure.spiritualdirection.com/summitvault?utm_source=dir&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=avila_summit_2026&amp;utm_content=adoration</a> (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://spiritualdirection.com/vault2026?utm_source=dir&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=summit_vault&amp;utm_content=nag">https://spiritualdirection.com/vault2026?utm_source=dir&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=summit_vault&amp;utm_content=nag</a>) - videos</li><li class="list-item-node">Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://spiritualdirection.com/spiritual-warfare-and-discernment-of-spirits-signup-2?utm_source=dir&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=swados&amp;utm_content=demonic_backlash">https://spiritualdirection.com/spiritual-warfare-and-discernment-of-spirits-signup-2?utm_source=dir&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=swados&amp;utm_content=demonic_backlash</a>) - video series</li><li class="list-item-node">Discernment of Spirits for Beginners (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/product/discernment-of-spirits-for-beginners/">https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/product/discernment-of-spirits-for-beginners/</a>) - Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett &amp; Dan Burke</li><li class="list-item-node">Into the Deep (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://spiritualdirection.com/into-the-deep-sign-up?utm_source=sd.com&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=into_the_deep&amp;utm_content=dir">https://spiritualdirection.com/into-the-deep-sign-up?utm_source=sd.com&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=into_the_deep&amp;utm_content=dir</a>) - video series</li><li class="list-item-node">Finding Peace in the Storm (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/</a>) - Dan Burke</li><li class="list-item-node">Into the Deep (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/</a>) – Dan Burke</li><li class="list-item-node">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">http://spiritualdirection.com/shop</a>) - Dan Burke</li><li class="list-item-node">The Contemplative Rosary (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary">https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary</a>) - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li><li class="list-item-node">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">http://spiritualdirection.com/shop</a>) - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li><li class="list-item-node"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://spiritualdirection.com/events">SpiritualDirection.com/Events</a> - website</li><li class="list-item-node">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="http://avila-institute.org/">http://avila-institute.org/</a>)</li><li class="list-item-node">EWTN Religious Catalogue (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/">http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/</a>) – online</li></ul>

To Nag or Not to Nag

In this accessible work of science for general readers, Gerard Verschuuren examines whether the universe is the product of blind chance or ordered purpose. Drawing on recent discoveries in cosmology, physics, chemistry, and geology, he argues that the structures of matter and the conditions that make life possible point to remarkable coherence rather than randomness. Exploring Earth’s unique characteristics and the limits of the scientific method, this book challenges prevailing assumptions and invites readers to consider how the Book of Nature harmonizes with faith in a purposeful Creator.

In the Beginning | eBook

Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us to further cooperate in our redemption. Sin can be understood and categorized in several ways, but every sin wounds our nature and damages our relationships with God and neighbor. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1846-1853. 

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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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Day 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin

The Catechism has spent considerable time unpacking Holy Communion—the “sacrament of sacraments”—with us, and now she summarizes the most essential truths that we must internalize and move forward with. Fr. Mike takes this “nugget day” to tell us that God desires to feed us. He has given us his Son so that we might be filled with him and made whole again, in unity with him for all of eternity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1406-1419.

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 194: Summary of the Sacrament of the Eucharist (2024)

Opening Credits

Chapter I

Chapter II

Chapter III

Chapter IV

Chapter V

Chapter VI

Chapter VII

Chapter VIII

Chapter IX

Chapter X

Chapter XI

Chapter XII

Chapter XIII

Chapter XIV

Chapter XV

Chapter XVI

Chapter XVII

Chapter XVIII

Chapter XIX

Chapter XX

Chapter XXI

Chapter XXII

Chapter XXIII

Chapter XXIV

Chapter XXV

Chapter XXVI

Chapter XXVII

Chapter XXVIII

Chapter XXIX

Chapter XXX

Chapter XXXI

Chapter XXXII

Chapter XXXIII

Chapter XXXIV

Chapter XXXV

Chapter XXXVI

Chapter XXXVII

Chapter XXXVIII

Chapter XXXIX

Chapter XL

Chapter XLI

Chapter XLII

Chapter XLIII

Chapter XLIV

Chapter XLV

Chapter XLVI

Chapter XLVII

Chapter XLVIII

Chapter XLIX

Chapter L

Chapter LI

Chapter LII

Chapter LIII

Chapter LIV

Chapter LV

Chapter LVI

Chapter LVII

Chapter LVIII

Chapter LIX

End Credits

Pip is a young orphan boy raised roughly by his sister in the lonely marsh country, his world small and his prospects smaller, until two strange encounters change everything. First, a desperate escaped convict looms out of the graveyard mist and demands his help. Then he's summoned to a decaying mansion ruled by the eerie, jilted Miss Havisham and her beautiful, icy ward, Estella, who teaches Pip to feel ashamed of all he is. When a secret benefactor suddenly raises him toward wealth and the life of a gentleman, Dickens's masterful 1861 novel sets a humble boy chasing expectations that may cost him dearly.

Great Expectations

“Arise, soldiers of Christ, throw away the works of darkness and put on the armor of light”Today, we’ll hear the story of Saint Cecilia, one of the earliest and most famous Roman martyrs. In our episode today, we’ll hear not only her story but the story of her courageous and faithful husband Valerian. Together, they brought many souls to Christ and ultimately gave their lives as martyrs. Because Saint Cecilia is the patroness of music, we have two brand new original pieces written for this episode! Tune in today to hear the beautiful music and story of Saint Cecilia!Parental Guidance: True to the story of Saint Cecilia, both she and her husband Valerian were martyred for their faith. For sensitive listeners, parents may want to preview episode before listening with little ones. Original songs written by Patrick O’Connell and performed by Stacey SumereauSaints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a <a href='http://hallow.com/saintsalive'>30-day free trial!</a>Please rate, review and share with friends and family!Find out more about Saints Alive at our website: <a href='https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/'>https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/</a>

Saint Cecilia

Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski, O.P., explores how creation sacramentally reflects God’s glory, particularly investigating how metaphysics, scripture, poetry, and ultimately every aspect of existence—from cosmic order to human relationships—reveals divine truths. This lecture was given on November 18th, 2024, at University of Michigan. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/spring25web" target="_blank">Donate to Support Our Work</a> About the Speaker: Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski, OP is member of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. She is an Associate Professor of Theology at the University of St. Thomas in Houston where she also teaches at St. Mary's Seminary. Her main area of research is medieval sacramental theology with a focus on Albert the Great and Aquinas. She has published a translation of Albert the Great's work On the Body of the Lord, in the CUA Fathers of the Church Medieval Continuation series as well as a translation of Aquinas's Commentary on the Psalms for the Aquinas Institute. She has published articles in various journals including Logos, Antiphon, Nova et Vetera, and Franciscan Studies. Keywords: Aristotelian Causality, Canticle of Creation, Country Music, Divine Reflection, Exemplary Cause, Gift of Knowledge, Natural Theology, Sacramentality of Creation, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Thomas Aquinas

The Beauty of the Catholic Sacramental View | Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski, O.P.

In this episode, we focus on the patron of the universal Church, St Joseph. Since Pope Francis has declared this as the "Year of St Joseph", we desire to uncover the gift of this humble and faithful adoptive father of Jesus. We discuss Joseph as a tender, loving Father who shows us that God can use our frailty and weakness to bring about great things for the Kingdom. We consider how in the face of disappointment, Joseph chose to surrender and continue to give his daily fiat. We pray that you would allow Joseph to take you into his home as he does with Mary and be open to the healing God wants to work in your heart this year. Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3q6x3TA">Dear Father: A Message of Love for Priests - Catherine De Hueck Doherty </a> Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/baked-spicy-ranch-chicken-fingers/"> Recipe for baked black pepper ranch chicken fingers</a> Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/2XC4jWq">Becket Wants to Be a Priest - Matt Regitz</a> Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What struck you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How can we model St. Joseph's love for the people dearest to us in our life - not as our possessions, but as gifts entrusted to us. Are you able to receive them with open hands and give them back to the Lord?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Where is God inviting you to practice obedience, acceptance, and surrender like St. Joseph?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How do you need to receive a redeemed experience of fatherhood through St. Joseph this year?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Joseph practiced obedience and surrender in the face of disappointment. What areas of your life is God asking you to surrender in the midst of disappointment?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How is God revealing a redeemed masculinity to you through St. Joseph? Take some time to invite him into any areas of woundedness around masculinity or ways men have wounded you. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What does God want to reveal to you about His character through St. Joseph this year?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: "When God wishes to raise a soul to greater heights, he unites it to St. Joseph by giving it a strong love for the good saint" — St. Peter Julian Eymard Scripture for Lectio Divina - Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: "Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God is with us." When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus. - Matthew 1:18-25 Additional Resources: <ul> <li><a href= "https://amzn.to/3sQpWkr">Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father Paperback – Fr Donald Calloway </a></li> <li><a href= "https://amzn.to/2MeU4oC">Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph: An Integrated Look At the Holy Family Paperback – Dr. Gregory Bottaro</a></li> <li><a href= "https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/12467/documents/2020/6/Seven%20Sorrows%20and%20Joys%20of%20St.%20Joseph.pdf"> The Seven Sorrows and Joys of St. Joseph</a></li> <li><a href= "http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html"> Patris Corde - With a Father's Heart - Pope Francis</a></li> <li><a href= "http://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_15081989_redemptoris-custos.html"> Redemptoris Custos - Saint Pope John Paul II</a></li> </ul> Abiding Together Podcast 2021 Lenten Book Study Announcement: The Abiding Together Podcast will be reading and discussing This Present Paradise by Claire Dwyer. You can find the reading plan, discussion questions and where to buy your book at <a href= "http://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/this-present-paradise">www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/this-present-paradise.</a> This episode is sponsored by the Given Institute Forum. Are you a woman with a heart for mission and an aptitude for leadership? Come to the GIVEN Catholic Young Women's Leadership Forum to develop your personal gifts and leadership skills and put them at the service of the Gospel! The GIVEN Forum will take place June 9th-13th at Catholic University in Washington DC and is open to emerging Catholic female leaders ages 21-30. You'll receive faith formation, leadership development, and mentoring and leave with a concrete action plan that you'll take back to the communities you love. The GIVEN Forum is the signature program of the GIVEN Institute, which seeks to raise up Catholic female leaders both lay and religious. 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S09 E05: St. Joseph: With A Father's Heart

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83: What is the soul? Does it survive death?

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The BEST of Pints With Aquinas in 2021

Prof. Steven Jensen explores the issue of free will and moral responsibility, arguing that we are genuine authors of our actions only if our choices are self-determined and not merely the inevitable result of heredity, environment, or internal states shaped by outside forces. This lecture was given on September 30th, 2025, at Georgia Institute of Technology. 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: Steven J Jensen holds the Bishop Nold Chair in Graduate Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas, Houston, where he teaches in The Center for Thomistic Studies. His fields of research include bioethics, moral psychology, the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas, human nature, and natural law. He is the author of several books, including the following: Living the Good Life: A Beginner’s Thomistic Ethics, The Human Person: A Beginner’s Thomistic Psychology, The Natural Law: A Beginner’s Thomistic Guide. Keywords: Action, Causality, Compatibilism, Determinism, Free Will, Freedom, Human Tendencies and Prediction, Libertarian Agency View, Moral Responsibility, Possibility

The Issue of Free Will: Are We the Authors of Our Actions? – Prof. Steven Jensen

Introduction

Knowing God

Loving God

Serving God

Closing Credits

Fr. Wayne Sattler offers meditations and practical guidance for living more deeply in union with God. Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and his experience as a spiritual director, he helps readers recognize obstacles to grace and respond to God’s invitations with greater trust. This book invites a deeper interior life rooted in humility, silence, and a growing awareness of God's continual presence.

Remain in Me and I in You

Fr. Mike knows the tricks we can play on ourselves when it comes to picking something for Lent. So he gives a straightforward guideline: Don’t pick something that’s arbitrary. Pick something that is necessary. 

In other words, don’t say you’re giving up watermelon when you know you will hardly eat watermelon anyway; and don’t give up hot showers if you know cold showers actually won’t help you grow in holiness. We can easily fool ourselves into thinking strictness equates to holiness. Likewise, we can fall into the trap of thinking that the easiest thing will be the most helpful. 

What do I really need to do or give up for Lent? If I take an honest look inside myself, it may be something difficult, but I will know.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Picking a Thing for Lent

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites' hearts from today's readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God's law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today's readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32.

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Day 230: A New Heart (2023)

Into the Primitive

The Law of Club and Fang

The Dominant Primordial Beast

Who Has Won to Mastership

The Toil of Trace and Trail

For the Love of a Man

The Sounding of the Call

Buck is a powerful, pampered dog living an easy life on a sun-warmed California estate, until he's stolen away and sold north into the frozen wilds of the Yukon, where the Gold Rush has made strong sled dogs worth their weight in gold. Thrust into a brutal new world ruled by the club and the fang, Buck must shed his soft comforts fast and learn the hard laws of survival. With every blow and every mile, something ancient and primal begins to stir awake inside him. London's gripping 1903 novel follows a civilized dog as the wilderness starts to call him home.

The Call of the Wild

Many underestimate the devil’s power, leaving themselves unprepared for daily spiritual battles. This clear and practical guide explains how Satan tempts, deceives, and seeks to rule hearts through pride, sin, and fear. Drawing from Scripture and the wisdom of the saints, it reveals how to resist his traps, expose evil with God’s light, and guard your soul with repentance, prayer, and grace. A needed reminder to stay vigilant and rooted in Christ’s victory.

The Deceiver | eBook

In this special bonus episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times. 

Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.&nbsp; He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival.

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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BONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens)

Mastering the art of storytelling is an extremely effective way to spread truth. 

Spoiler alert! Jeff talks about the popular dystopian book, Fahrenheit 451. In it, scholars who memorize books in the hopes that they will be written down again call themselves “dust jackets for books”. 

We too, are “dust jackets for books”, especially when it comes to the Bible. We are responsible for remembering important parts of the Bible so that we can share them with others, especially our kids and grandkids.

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Becoming Dust Jackets for Truth: The Art of Storytelling!

Prof. Michael Dauphinais argues that stories are not just useful for faith—they are how human beings understand reality, and the Christian story of creation, redemption, and resurrection is the true narrative that reorders the imagination. This lecture was given on March 27th, 2026, at Florida State University. 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: Michael A. Dauphinais, Ph.D., serves as the Fr. Matthew Lamb Professor of Catholic Theology and the co-director of the Aquinas Center for Theological Renewal at Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, Florida.&nbsp; He has co-authored with Matthew Levering Knowing the Love of Christ: An Introduction to the Theology of Thomas Aquinas; Holy People, Holy Land: A Theological Introduction to the Bible; and The Wisdom of the Word: Biblical Answers to Ten Questions about Catholicism.&nbsp; He specializes in C.S. Lewis, the Bible, and St. Thomas Aquinas. He speaks frequently in both academic and popular settings, and particularly enjoys visiting Thomistic Institute student chapters.&nbsp; Dr. Dauphinais hosts The Catholic Theology Show podcast to help a wide audience discover the richness of coming to know and love God as he has revealed himself in Jesus Christ. Keywords: Alasdair MacIntyre, C. S. Lewis, Christian Story, Creed, Gospel, Imagination, Storytelling, Tolkien

Why Stories Matter for Transmitting the Faith – Prof. Michael Dauphinais

"Love your neighbor as yourself." We all know the drill. Jesus calls us to love even our enemies. But loving people can be so HARD. 

Today Fr. Mike offers us some 3 practical tips and a word of challenge to lean into loving those we find difficult to love and care for. <a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

How to Love Someone that is Hard to Love

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent brings back the tradition of answering any question his patrons ask him.

#1118 FFAF: Ask Me Anything Returns! - Trent Horn

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11/08 - Four Crowned Martyrs

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A Church in Crisis (Dr. Ralph Martin) | Ep. 308

What does it mean to live out the truth? This theme carries over as we continue our evaluation of the eighth commandment. We learn the Catechism’s teachings on ways we violate truth, degrees of gravity based on circumstances, and the duty of reparation. Fr. Mike discusses each offense and offers resonating examples to reflect on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2475-2487. 

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 321: Offenses Against Truth

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

For the Greater Good: Social Justice, the Human Heart, and Thomas Aquinas | Fr. Philip Neri Reese

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Ask a Catholic Therapist: Parenting, Boundaries, and Healing | Ep. 384

In this episode Trent shows that James White&#8217;s recent critique of his arguments against sola scriptura have style but lack substance.
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Welcome to the Council of Trent podcast, a production of Catholic Answers.

Trent Horn:

Have you ever waited for the big reveal at the end of a movie or a book that just never showed up? Disappointing, right? Well, that&#8217;s how I felt listening to James White&#8217;s recent response to my episode that focused on sola scriptura and the issue of the Greek word theopneustos, often translated as God breathed. That&#8217;s what we&#821...

#779 James White’s (Non)Response to my Sola Scriptura Arguments - Trent Horn

Dr. Thomas Madden, Professor of Medieval History and Director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Saint Louis University, sits down to set the record straight on the Crusades. Demystifying one of history's most misunderstood chapters. Dr. Madden draws on 30 years of scholarship and archival work to trace the full arc of the Crusades from their origins in centuries of Muslim expansion to the catastrophic Fourth Crusade's sack of Constantinople. Whether you think the Crusades were an act of aggression, piety, or geopolitical chaos, this conversation will challenge what you thought you knew.
 
Ep. 568
 
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Thank God for the Crusades! (Dr. Thomas Madden) | Ep. 568

Dr. Jan Bentz argues that utopias are dangerous because they promise a perfected society by denying human fallenness, replacing Christian hope and grace with man-made salvation, and turning politics into a counterfeit religion. This lecture was given on November 1st, 2025, at Thomistic Institute in Limerick. 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 Speakers: Dr. Jan C. Bentz was born and raised in Germany and graduated high school in St Louis, Missouri, where he attended as a foreign exchange student. Dr Bentz holds a doctorate in Philosophy from the Roman Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, a Masters in Sacred Art, Architecture, and Liturgy and a Masters in Church, Ecumenism, and Religious Studies. His dissertation was published in German on Gustav Siewerth (1903-1963) and his work on Thomas Aquinas and G.W.F. Hegel. His fields of expertise include Metaphysics, History of Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Thomism, and Philosophy of Art. Dr Bentz lectures at Blackfriars’ Studium on History of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Philosophy of History. He taught Philosophy of Art (Aesthetics) for The Catholic University of America, Rome Campus, History of Medieval Philosophy at Christendom College, Rome Campus, and Apologetics for IES Study Abroad also in Rome. His journalistic career included the production of weekly TV coverage in German and English for EWTN Global; interviews and commentary for Catholic News Agency, Inside the Vatican; and for The Catholic Herald in English and Jüdische Rundschau in German. His current format is called Reality Check, a series of video interviews also published on YouTube with the European Conservative. Keywords: Equality, Eschatology, Grace, Human nature, Joachim of Fiore, Marx, Politics, Religion, Technology, Utopia

Why We Need or Don't Need Utopias – Dr. Jan Bentz

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129: Aquinas on Anger, with Fr. Chris Pietraszko

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they talk with Christopher Carstens about liturgical spirituality, what is it, and how to travel along the road from the baptismal font to heaven! Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://adoremus.org/avila">Adoremus</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://spiritualdirection.com/spiritual-warfare-and-discernment-of-spirits-signup-2?utm_source=dir&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=swados&utm_content=demonic_backlash"> Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits</a> - video series</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/product/discernment-of-spirits-for-beginners/"> Discernment of Spirits for Beginners</a> - Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett & Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://spiritualdirection.com/into-the-deep-sign-up?utm_source=sd.com&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=into_the_deep&utm_content=dir"> Into the Deep</a> - video series</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">Finding Peace in the Storm</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://spiritualdirection.com/events">SpiritualDirection.com/Events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

Liturgical Spirituality

In today's episode we talk with Thomas about whether or not the universe could be eternal and created. Thomas thinks it can, even though he thinks the universe has a beginning because of revelation. Enjoy! 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>

81: Can philosophy prove the beginning of the universe?

We’ve seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they’re for. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134.

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Day 154: Sacraments of Eternal Life (2025)

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That's NOT The Point! Pt 2 w/ Mthr. Natalia

In this episode, we reflect on how Pentecost is more than just an event of the past, but can be an ongoing outpouring of God's love and grace in our lives today. We discuss how the Holy Spirit helps heal our wounds, restores communion with God, and teaches us how to live with power and boldness, even in the places where we feel unable to love the Lord. As we prepare our hearts for Pentecost, we talk practically about cultivating a posture of receptivity, learning to invite the Holy Spirit more deeply into our hearts, and how to allow His fire to illuminate our identity and transform us from within. The Holy Spirit is alive within us, able to enter even the locked places of our hearts, and desires to help us bear much fruit in our lives. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4umKMQxxwCvocRdgCP64mY?si=55bd50fd88834e91"> Pentecost | Holy Spirit Rest on Us</a> Playlist Heather's Other One Thing - <a href= "https://wildgoose.tv/programs/collection-wlknyrzsacq">Wild Goose Series</a> with Fr. Dave Pivonka Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/discerning-hearts-for-android-iphone-and-ipad-devices/"> The Discerning Hearts Podcast App</a> Michelle's One Thing - College Graduations Other Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/be-transformed">Be Transformed</a> Book Study</li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I make myself more open to encounter the Holy Spirit pirit this Pentecost?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my life do I feel powerless?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Am I allowing the Holy Spirit to make me more like Jesus?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How am I rationing the boldness of the Holy Spirit?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where do I need to unlock the doors of my heart?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can you welcome the Holy Spirit into your life in a deeper way? </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What does it look like to experience the Holy Spirit in community?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What gifts of the Holy Spirit do you desire to empower your work of building the Kingdom of God?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How will you celebrate Pentecost?</li> </ul> Quotes to Ponder: "If there be among the gifts of God none greater than love, and there is no greater gift of God than the Holy Spirit, what follows more naturally than that He is Himself love…." (Saint Augustine) "This great mystical tradition . . . shows how prayer can progress, as a genuine dialogue of love, to the point of rendering the person wholly possessed by the divine Beloved, vibrating at the Spirit's touch, resting filially within the Father's heart." (Pope Saint John Paul II, Novo Millennio Ineunte, Paragraph 33) "A noble and delicate soul ... follows faithfully the faintest breath of the Holy Spirit; it rejoices in this Spiritual Guest and holds onto Him like a child to its mother." (The Diary of St. Faustina, Entry 148) Scripture for Lectio: "On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Then they gathered around him and asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight." (Acts 1:4-9) Sponsor - Mary's Meals: Every mother knows what it's like to want to protect their child and provide for them, to make sure there's food on the table, to make sure her child is safe, cared for, and able to grow into who God created them to be. But for millions of mothers around the world, hunger stands in the way of that hope. Their children walk to school carrying empty bowls, wondering if today they'll have anything to eat. And that's where Mary's Meals steps in. Mary's Meals provides one daily meal in a place of education for children living in some of the world's poorest communities. And that simple meal becomes the reason a child comes to school. Once they're there, everything can begin to change. Education can become a pathway out of poverty. So a child who is hungry can focus. A child who is vulnerable can dream. And a mother who felt helpless can begin to hope again. What we love most about Mary's Meals is how ordinary people get to become a part of that story. We don't have to solve global hunger. We simply have to feed one child. And here's the beautiful thing. It only costs $25.20 to feed a child for an entire school year. That's one child sitting in a classroom instead of sitting at home hungry. One mother experiencing relief instead of worry. One life changed through a simple act of love. So if your hearts are moved to help, we invite you to join us in supporting Mary's Meals. You can head over to their website <a href= "https://www.marysmealsusa.org/what-we-do/campaigns/2520?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23335095793&gbraid=0AAAAAoyxFZNJ-UgymdCAAvqRJ0JISWhSK&gclid=CjwKCAjwwpDQBhAuEiwAa-4Wo5gkKpG_zVTXl0Z6DdAyYIpIPYuY6tH4Msi6ZViAhrwu4XttZ1l6shoCYqQQAvD_BwE"> marysmealsusa.org</a> (or <a href= "https://www.marysmeals.ca/">marysmeals.ca</a> for Canada) and together we can offer hope, dignity and a daily meal to a child who needs it most. Timestamps: 00:00 Mary's Meals 01:39 Introduction 02:26 Welcome 03:24 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 04:39 Preparing Our Hearts 07:34 Healing the Wound of Powerlessness 09:26 The Holy Spirit Enables Us to Love 11:04 Inviting the Holy Spirit into Our Hearts 12:50 Our Advocate and the Forgiveness of Sins 15:10 "It is Better that I Go" 17:14 Baptized with Fire 19:15 Bearing Fruit in Our Lives 20:57 When We Restrict the Holy Spirit 22:50 Receiving the Holy Spirit within Community 28:08 Being Inspired by the Holy Spirit 31:04 One Things

S18 E16 - Preparing for Pentecost

This lecture was given on March 20th, 2024, at University of Texas at El Paso. 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: Robert C. (“Rob”) Koons is a professor of philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin, M. A. Oxford, Ph.D. UCLA. He is the author or co-author of five books, including The Atlas of Reality with Timothy H. Pickavance (Wiley-Blackwell, 2017) and Is Thomas’s Aristotelian Philosophy of Nature Obsolete? (St. Augustine Press, 2022). He is the co-editor of four anthologies, including The Waning of Materialism (OUP, 2010) and Classical Theism (Routledge 2023).&nbsp; He has been working recently on an Aristotelian interpretation of quantum theory, on defending and articulating hylomorphism in contemporary terms, and on interpreting and defending Thomas's Five Ways.

Tolkein's Philosophy | Prof. Robert Koons

Episode 136 - Step One Jesus not only loves us—He thirsts for us. Why does He say "I thirst"? What does it mean? It's something so hard to explain in words. I thirst is something much deeper than Jesus just saying, "I love you". Mother Teresa tells us how much love Jesus has for each of us—beyond all that we can imagine. In her words "Not only He loves you, even more, He longs for you. He misses you when you don't come close. He thirsts for you. He loves you always, even when you don't feel worthy" This fourth and last part of this series talks about Jesus's experience of us and our first step to begin to know who He wants to be for us, or who Jesus wants us to be for Him. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com

Step One

Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they answer questions from listeners about the sacrament of reconciliation. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: <ul> <li>What differentiates the purgative, illuminative, and unitive stages of the interior life?</li> <li>Why must one go to confession if he or she is detached from habitual mortal and venial sin?</li> <li>What is the purpose or benefit of confessing venial sins frequently?</li> <li>What argument does Venerable Pope Pius XII make in favor of frequently confessing venial sins in his encyclical, Mystici Corporis Christi?</li> <li>When one reaches the "active night of the senses," is he or she free from habitual venial sin?</li> <li>Is is possible to be truly free from attachment to habitual mortal and venial sin?</li> <li>What should one do if he or she leaves the confessional feeling attacked, judged, or neglected?</li> <li>Should we go to a regular confessor to benefit most from confession?</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.org/" 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.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/SPECIALTY/Mother+s+Favorites/DIVINE+INTIMACY.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Divine Intimacy</a> by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen</li> <li><a href= "http://w2.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_29061943_mystici-corporis-christi.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mystici Corporis Christi</a> - Encyclical of Venerable Pope Pius XII on the Mystical Body of Christ</li> <li><a href= "http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/154105671X/cathospiridir-20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity</a> by Fr. Chad Ripperger, PhD</li> <li>Text "get" to 38470 for an Examination of Conscience</li> <li><a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/1thessalonians/5" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">1 Thessalonians 5:23</a> - USCCB Bible link</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>

July 6, 2018: Q&A - Confession & Deepening the Interior Life

Father Mike Schmitz discusses the personal renewal that can come from accepting the hardships, tragedies and difficult situations that hit us throughout life.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Acceptance

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What does a"win" look like? There are times when we accomplish our goals...and then we still feel that there ought to be something more. There are times when "winning" is just as empty as "losing". In those moments, we have the opportunity to step back and ask what we are shooting for. These are the moments we can ask "what does a 'win' look like?" Mass Readings from August 11, 2024: 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

08/11/24 Winning?

What happens in the final moments of our lives? Jeff shares his personal experience as he faces his mother's imminent passing, emphasizing the Catholic tradition of Last Rites, the Apostolic Pardon, and various prayers offered by the Church during the final hours of a loved one's life.

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We need spiritual strength for the process of going from this life to the life to come.

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Memento Mori: Remember Your Death

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The enemy can't win, he just wants you to lose. The Church has been established by Jesus Christ Himself. And yet, the Church has sinners and sin within Her ranks. The enemy of God and humanity has done this. We need to be aware of sin in the Church and sin in our own hearts. If we stay awake and alert, we can guard against sin in the Church and in our lives.Mass Readings from July 23, 2023:Wisdom 12:13, 16-19Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43

7/23/23 Parabellum: An Enemy

This lecture was given on March 21st, 2024 at Texas A&amp;M University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us atthomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the Speaker:Sister Mary Angelica Neenan, O.P. is an Assistant Affiliate Professor on the theology faculty at the University of Dallas. She earned the S.T.D. from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, the Angelicum, in Moral Theology in 2011, as well as the S.T.L. and S.T.B. She has been teaching Theology at Aquinas College in Nashville since 2007, and has served in other assignments such as directing the study abroad program for Aquinas College in Bracciano, Italy, from 2014-2017. Sister Mary Angelica is also a trained portrait painter and enjoys painting and drawing, and received her first Undergraduate degree in Fine Arts from Belmont University in Nashville.

The Soul and its End in Contemplation | Sr. Mary Angelica Neenan, O.P.

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say "Yes" to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul's hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today's readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3.

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Day 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2023)

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Relieving Post-Traumatic Stress & Calming Anxiety (Dr. Gerry Crete) | Ep.449

Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796.

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Day 112: The Church Is the Bride (2024)

While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169.

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Day 23: We Believe (2024)

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus, do not let what You did for me end with me. To have been given all that one needs...and then to not use it would be a tragedy. We are surrounded by the tragedy of wasted potential. But this doesn't have to be the end of our story. Mass Readings from February 8, 2026: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalm 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16

2/8/26 Wasted Potential

Death is not the end but the beginning of eternity — and contemplating the Four Last Things (death, judgment, heaven, and hell) has long been a path to holiness. With clarity and brevity, this book distills the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas on what awaits us after death, including purgatory, limbo, glorified bodies, and the justice of eternal punishment. With answers to pressing questions about the soul’s journey, the resurrection, and the joys of heaven, this accessible guide invites readers to prepare their hearts for what truly matters: eternal union with God.

Aquinas on the Four Last Things | eBook

This is part 2 of a special episode of The Jeff Cavins Show recorded at the SEEK24 conference. Jeff continues his discussion with Mike “Gomer” Gormely, focusing on their powerful experiences doing prison ministry. They conclude their conversation with some practical advice on how we can make progress in the spiritual life by focusing on one goal at a time. 

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The light of Christ shines in the darkest places.

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Why Prison Ministry Is Life Changing (SEEK24 with Mike Gormley – Part 2)

In this episode Trent refutes the claims in the new documentary “1946” that scripture doesn’t condemn homosexual relationships.
Was Sodom and Gomorrah Really about Homosexuality? | Mary Healy
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What if the word homosexual was never meant to be in the Bible? That&#8217;s the question a new documentary called 1946 is asking, and it&#8217;s part of a long-running effort to misinterpret the Bible to say that it never condemns sexual relationships between people of the same sex. There have been a lot of liberal and self-described gay Christians in the past 40 years who have practiced th...

#849 REBUTTING a Pro-Gay Documentary About the Bible - Trent Horn

In this episode, we begin our four part Advent series revisiting the women doctors of the church with a discussion on hope through the life of St. Catherine of Siena. We discuss the virtue of hope, receiving and sharing Christ's light in the darkness, and tips for making room for Christ this Advent season. We pray that you would receive the deep love of God as we begin this time of preparation for the birth of our Savior. For further listening, check out <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/restore-the-beauty"> Restore the Beauty,</a> a five part series on the women doctors of the church from Season 4 and b<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/AbidingTogetherPodcast">e sure to subscribe to the Abiding Together Podcast on YouTube to watch our video podcasts! </a> Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/30h7eZT">Be Restored: Healing Our Sexual Wounds through Jesus' Merciful Love - Dr. Bob Schuchts</a> Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://littlebirdpressonline.com/products/seeing-christmas"> Seeing Christmas - Karen Stacy</a> Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1W0h7f2GT8k410DIfqmuFR?si=214102044c4b4bf9"> Advent Playlist on Spotify</a> Other Books Mentioned - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3kxJtmX">Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas - Ann Voskamp</a> Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What stood out to you from today's episode? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Does your life, your marriage, your family, your church, or your small group proclaim good news to the world? And if not, why? What needs to be redeemed or restored?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Are you living a life rooted in hope? Where can you be light in the darkness for others? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How can you make room for Christ this Advent season? </li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How do you need "the Madman" to love you madly in the season of Advent this year?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Are there any particular fasts the Lord may be calling you to this Advent to create room for him in your heart?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What does the Holy Spirit want to birth or make new in you during this season of Advent?</li> </ol> Quotes to Ponder: "The love of Christ embraces all without exception. Fire of love, crazy over what You have made. Oh, divine Madman." - Saint Catherine of Siena Scripture for Lectio Divina: The spirit of the sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. To proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God. To comfort all who mourn and provide for those who grieve in Zion. To bestow on them a crown of beauty, instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise, instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. - Isaiah 61:1-3 This episode is sponsored by Kingdom Builders. Our sponsor for today's episode is Kingdom Builders. If you have always felt welcome in church or never felt welcome in church. If you've never had a child, have many children or you long for a child. Single, married, divorced, or widowed. Young, old, rich or poor. A believing Christian or an atheist. If your life is a sinful mess or full of purity or anywhere in between, Kingdom Builders has something for you. Kingdom Builders creates opportunities for holy encounters for women. To learn more about Kingdom Builders and their latest project My Father's Garden, go to <a href="http://buildingthroughhim.com">BuildingThroughHim.com</a>

S10 E12 Advent Part 1: Hope in His Love - St. Catherine of Siena

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3.

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Day 324: The Name of Jesus (2025)

Episode 65 - A Prophetic People We're called to be prophets. Real, recognizable prophets in our day to day. How does that hit you? What does your life look like? Do people around you see it and think, This guy's living it. He communicates in the depths of who he is that Jesus is alive and he's real and he's risen from the dead and this means something for us. He's a prophet. We have to live provocative lives—lives that provoke people to ask questions. We can't be shy about it. At the same time, we have to be the first to ask questions, always quick to be interested in someone, to genuinely listen in a way that makes him or her feel undeniably heard. In this episode, we discuss many aspects of living a prophetic life. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of generous donors like you. You can give at <a href="https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco&source=gmail&ust=1626195075326000&usg=AFQjCNESDWp0kmHZzhdrh-ukQpTLNSgIJQ"> https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco</a>. Thank you!