Casting the Net

Casting the Net

By Father Dave and RickReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Casting the Net episodes

  • Episode 161 - C.S. Lewis Part 3

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    Welcome to part 3 in our new series about the literary works of C.S. Lewis.  

    Father Dave and Rick talk today about the chapter: Counting the Cost, and go into detail on some great analogies, how conversation costs us our old lives and how perfection is proximity to Christ. 

    Enjoy!

    Thanks for listening!

    22 min
  • Episode 160 - C.S. Lewis Part 2

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    Welcome to part 2 in our new series about the literary works of C.S. Lewis.  

    Father Dave and Rick begin this new discussion with an introduction to his writings and why he has such an impact on Christianity. 

    Enjoy!


    Thanks for listening!

    22 min
  • Episode 159 - C.S. Lewis (Part 1)

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    Welcome to a new series about the literary works of C.S. Lewis.  

    Father Dave and Rick begin this new discussion with an introduction to his writings and why he has such an impact on Christianity. 

    Enjoy!

    Thanks for listening!

    25 min
  • Episode 158 - Top Chef Priest's Retreat (Part 2)

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    Today we have the second episode in a 2-part series on Father Dave's reflection from his 4-day Chef's Table retreat in New Jersey.  These are very candid episodes that help us look into and try to understand the challenges of being a Catholic priest.  

    For more information on the retreat, click here: https://divinerenovation.org

    Enjoy!


    Thanks for listening!

    24 min
  • Episode 157 - Top Chef Priest's Retreat

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    Today we have the first in a 2-part series on Father Dave's reflection from his 4-day Chef's Table retreat in New Jersey.  These are very candid episodes that help us look into and try to understand the challenges of being a Catholic priest.  

    For more information on the retreat, click here: https://divinerenovation.org

    Enjoy!

    Thanks for listening!

    23 min
  • Episode 156 - Wrapping Up the Easter Season

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    Welcome back, as we wrap up the Easter season!  

    Today the guys reflect on how the key now is to extend what we've gained in the Easter season into ordinary time.  Also, when in doubt, appeal to the Spirit.

    Enjoy!

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    21 min
  • Episode 155 - The Ascention

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    Today's episode focuses on the Ascension, and what happened after the Resurrection. A few key points:

    • What preceded Christ's departure into heaven
    • The impact of the 2nd Vatican Council
    • How repentence in a biblical sense is a beautiful word, but in today's day and age it may not be
    • How Lent reflects our life here on Earth, both in growth and in struggle.

    Enjoy!

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    20 min
  • Episode 154 - Reflections on Priesthood, Mentors, and More

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    Welcome back! Today's episode reflects on what Father Dave learned in the seminary 32 years ago, and what's changed since then.  They also talk about some of the mentors that shaped their religious education and helped influence who they are today.  

    Also, if you want to reference some of the topics they talked about today, the links are below:

    1. The Scottish philosopher about whom Rick speaks:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alasdair_MacIntyre

    2. The Catholic apostolate about whom Fr. Dave speaks:

    https://jpiihealingcenter.org/


    Enjoy!

    Thanks for listening!

    25 min
  • Episode 153 - Unity & Love in the Easter Season

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    Today Father Dave and Rick bring their "A Game" to the show!  They always do, but today is even better.  Our episode is all about love and unity in the Easter season, with a few key takeaways:

    • Thinking about the appearance of the glorified risen Lord; how the wounds remained as a trophy of love
    • The Ressurection is God's judgement on hatred, violence, domination, exploitation, etc... that bring about Christ's death and His response to those sins
    • Everything hinges on Jesus' suffering, dying and rising

    See you next week!


    Thanks for listening!

    23 min
  • Episode 152 - The Papacy

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    Welcome back! Today's discussion is all about our new Pope. It's an exciting time as we get to know Pope Leo and learn more about the Papacy at the same time.

    A few key highlights from today's show:

    • How Jesus established the church as a vessel
    • The role of the Pope
    • How there is beauty and confidence in God providing for us in the form of our Pope

    Enjoy!

    Thanks for listening!

    23 min

About Casting the Net

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Casting the Net is a candid discussion between two fathers, one a priest and the other a married man with four kids, on what it means to be a father, and always in search of “catching the…