Catholic After Party

Fr. Raph and Alessandro discuss Adoration

Fr. Raph and Alessandro talk Catholic Social Teaching.

Fr. Raph and Alessandro talks about RCIA and Synod!

Happy Easter! In today’s episode we explore Easter and ask questions about why Jesus died for our sins. Does Jesus fill a real need that we have? Further, Alessandro ask why Easter is a season. Finally, Fr. Raph answers why we don’t do Lenten prayer, fasting and almsgiving during Easter. 

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This is part 2 of a 2-part episode. To listen to the full special, return to your podcast menu select “Holy Week Highlights (Pt. 1)”.

Shelly Pennefather followed her calling from basketball fame to a life of service:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGuOx5ob13c&t=5s

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This is part 1 of a 2-part episode. Part 2 will be released Wednesday!

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In this episode, we explore Fr. Raph's favourite spiritual writers and philosophers. Fr. Raph begins by discussing Arthur Schopenhauer's Aesthetic Genius. Fr. Raph then tells us about his favourite spiritual writer, St. John of the Cross and his poem, Dark Night of the Soul. Finally, Fr. Raph reccommends his favourite Christian movie.

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Do you ever get asked the question, “What did you eat for dinner last night?” It’s probably not a distant ask to say that the person you ask will tell you the truth. However, as silly as it may be, you still may not believe they are telling the truth. 

In this episode Fr. Raph and Alessandro explore the question “What is Truth” as asked by Pontius Pilate during Jesus’ passion. Fr. Raph describes there are two things that prevent us from explicitly understanding the full truth. Finally, Fr. Raph talks about how the importance of truth lies in trust.

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In light of the recent call to address women's roles in the church at the Synod, Fr. Raph shares his insights on hierarchy, worth, and the essence of being Church. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the unique contributions of every individual within the communal body of believers.

Fr. Raph also discusses the concept of discipleship and our invitation to a deeper relationship with Jesus as a community of disciples. Later in the episode, Fr. Raph shares his favourite Marian devotion in our segment "Last Minute of Play."

Tune in to hear Fr. Raph's thoughtful reflections and join the conversation on Instagram @catholicafterparty. Don't forget to submit your questions for our next episode!

This episode features our first game, Dinner Party Disciple! This improv guessing game features saints throughout church history who were all invited to Fr. Raph's dinner party. There's just one catch: Fr. Raph does not know who is invited! Listen in as we learn and explore the lives of saints through Dinner Party Disciple!