Candid Catholic Convos

Part Two of our discussion with Dr. John Bishop, founder of FORGE, as we continue to discuss the crisis of masculinity in the Catholic Church, the importance of authentic Catholic masculinity, and practical ways men can lead their families in faith.

SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 4:13-15

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Thomas More

RESOURCES:

New Adam: God's Plan for Men - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XYZ1234

Website - https://forge.org/johnbishop

Dr. John Bishop, founder and executive director of FORGE, discusses the crisis of masculinity in the Catholic Church, the importance of authentic Catholic masculinity, and practical ways men can lead their families in faith.

Resources

New Adam: God's Plan for Men by Dr. John Bishop - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XYZ1234

Website - https://forge.org/johnbishop

We live in a time of constant noise. Constant consumption. Constant comparison. Most people are overwhelmed by information, pressured to perform, and stretched thin by busyness. Even spiritually, it can be easy to approach faith as just another thing to manage or optimize. And yet Saint Francis offers us something strikingly different. Today we’re chatting with Father Michael Heine, the minister provincial of the Franciscan Friars Conventual of Our Lady of Angels in Maryland, to talk about how the spirit of St. Francis continues to shape the Church, challenge modern believers in deeply practical ways and why he continues to resonate with people who are searching for something deeper during this year of Saint Francis.

SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:23

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Clare of Assisi

Fr. Chiedozie Ononuju (Fr. Dozy), parochial vicar of St. Patrick Parish in Carlisle, joins us today to chat about the quiet ways God directs our lives and how we can work on our relationship with Him.

SCRIPTURE: John 15:4

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Francis de Sales

Easter Sunday may be over but the Easter Season is only just now coming to an end. While the Church calls this Ordinary time, there's nothing 'ordinary' about living as Resurrection people in a world driven by science, technology, questions and uncertainty. Today we're diving into this beautiful tension - and harmony - with Monsignor Frank Karwacki, pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and former science teacher.

SCRIPTURE: John 10:10

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Albert the Great

Today we're exploring the idea of Mary not just as our mother, but as our friend who's walked this path with us, sharing her wisdom, her faith, and pointing us to our ultimate goal, her Son. Amanda Snyder - convert, mom and co-facilitator of the An Investment in Motherhood group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish - joins us today to explore how our blessed mother might advise us as we navigate our modern motherhood.

SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:38-45

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Louis de Montfort

Today we're exploring what many nowadays would consider a radical act: the sacrament of Confession. Donna Giberti joins us to unpack how reconciliation can be a radical act for us Catholics, and indeed, very punk rock.

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:23-24

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Josephine Bahkita

To anyone who’s unfamiliar, the Catholic observance of relics might seem a bit creepy. And if Jesus conquered death at Easter, why do we do it at all? Today we’re joined by Father Matt Cannon, pastor at St Paul the Apostle church in Annville, to share with us how the saints provide an example for us of a faith that shows up in real life, and why venerating their relics can be an integral part of our faith.

SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:36-48

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Maria Goretti

How do we reconcile our Catholic Faith and Current events? Today we're joined by Father John Bateman, Pastor at St. Joe's Parish in Mechanicsburg and chaplain in the PA Air National Guard with a degree in Canon Law who's uniquely qualified to help us comprehend current events from all sides: as a civilian, as a soldier, and as a Catholic.

SCRIPTURE: John 15:13

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Venerable Emil Kapaun

The disciples couldn't recognize Jesus walking with them on the road to Emmaus - what hope is there for us to recognize Him when we are so distracted by modern day living? Donna Giberti, spiritual director for the Diocese of Harrisburg, joins us to share some ways we can practice recognizing Christ in our every day.

SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:28:35

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Ignatius of Loyola