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A Podcast for Busy Catholics. A mix of short, informative sound bytes, long-form interviews, and narratives from Church history. Wherever you are in your faith, we have episodes for you!

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Catholic-Link Podcast episodes:

04.24.2024
Book of Revelation with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob discusses a way to meditate on the Book of Revelation. Some people read Revelation and try to map world history or current events onto what they read. Fr. Rob proposes...
04.17.2024
Easter is Not Just Another Day with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob discusses how Easter is more than just another day. Easter is the culmination of our faith. We should live "Easter" all the days of our lives. We do this through...
04.10.2024
Easter and St. John’s Understanding: A Throwback
Easter: So, it is the Triduum…we have done well(ish) with Lent, but how to we celebrate Easter? Tune in and hear Fr. Rampino explain how the Gospel of St. John explains Easter. How we should live it out! Christ desires...
04.04.2024
The Finale: Habemus Papam– Episode 265
Finale Recap 6: 264 Popes (for now). In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad recaps and reflects on all of the Habemus Papam podcast series. You can listen to the previous episode about Pope Francis: Our current successor of St....
04.03.2024
Christian Initiation with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss Christian initiation of adults at the Easter Vigil and Pentecost. Baptism is how Christians become adopted sons and daughters of God. To wait for the...
03.28.2024
Francis: Habemus Papam– Episode 264
Francis: Our current successor of St. Peter, the first Pope from the New World, with a heart for the poor and the marginalized. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pope Francis, who succeeded Pope Benedict XVI: One...
03.27.2024
Stations of the Cross with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss the Lenten devotion Stations of the Cross and how it can augment Lenten prayer. During this Holy Week, take the time to pray the Stations...
03.21.2024
Benedict XVI: Habemus Papam– Episode 263
Benedict XVI: One of the great Theologians of the 20th Century, a mover in the Second Vatican Council, and a Papal Resignation. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Benedict XVI, who succeeded Pope John Paul II: One of...
03.20.2024
Veiling Images During Lent with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss veiling sacred images. Beginning with the 5th Sunday of Lent until Good Friday. also known as Passiontide. This is a means of preparing the faithful...
03.14.2024
John Paul II: Habemus Papam– Episode 262
John Paul II: One of the great papacies in history, a sainted theologian who stood up to communism, envigorated the youth, and brought the Church into the Third Millenium. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Saint John Paul...
03.13.2024
Scrutinies with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss the Rites of Scrutinies, which are celebrated on the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent for those who are preparing to receive the Sacraments...
03.07.2024
Silent Retreat for 30 Days: A Throwback
Silent Retreat: No, we were not on a silent retreat while taking a break from podcasting, but Fr. Chris Seith was, and now he’s back! Tune in and learn about this practice and what fruits poured forth in this throwback...
03.06.2024
Temptations of Jesus in the Desert with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss the temptations of Jesus in the Desert. The temptations of Jesus give us an understanding of how Christ experienced every facet of the human life,...
02.29.2024
Bld. John Paul I: Habemus Papam– Episode 261
Bld. John Paul I: The Smiling Pope with a brief papacy. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Bld. John Paul I, who succeeded Pope Saint Paul VI: A papal diplomat who concluded and implemented the Second Vatican Council....
02.28.2024
Repentance with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss repentance as a way of life. This means that repentance is a life long journey by which we are sorrowful to God for our actions...
02.22.2024
Paul VI: Habemus Papam– Episode 260
Paul VI: A papal diplomat who concluded and implemented the Second Vatican Council. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pope Saint Paul VI, who succeeded John XXIII: A “caretaker pope” who surprises the world and calls the Second...
02.21.2024
Lent as Preparation for Heaven with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss a brief history of Lent. So, how we should not only think of Lent as a time for penance. But also think of Lent as...
02.15.2024
John XXIII: Habemus Papam– Episode 259
John XXIII: A "caretaker pope" who surprises the world and calls the Second Vatican Council. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses John XXIII, who succeeded Pius XII: Pope during the Second World War and the definer of the...
02.14.2024
Penance as Reparation for Sins with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss why, even after we've confessed our sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, it is encouraged to perform acts of penance as a means of repairing...
02.08.2024
Pius XII: Habemus Papam– Episode 258
Pius XII: Pope during the Second World War and the definer of the Assumption. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pius XII, who succeeded Pius XI: The Creation of Vatican City State, and a defiant antifascist Pope, who...
02.07.2024
Loneliness and Christmas with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss how the Christmas season can be a lonely time for a lot of people. Firstly, priests may experience a particular loneliness when they celebrated multiple...
02.01.2024
Pius XI: Habemus Papam– Episode 257
Pius XI: The Creation of Vatican City State, and a defiant antifascist Pope, who was also a world class mountain climber. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pius XI, who succeeded Benedict XV: Peacemaker Pope during the First...
01.31.2024
Silence and the Spiritual Life with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss how silence is an essential aspect of the spiritual life whereby one comes to a deeper knowledge of the truth of the present moment and...
01.25.2024
Benedict XV: Habemus Papam– Episode 256
Benedict XV: Peacemaker Pope during the First World War. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Benedict XV, who succeeded Pius X: A saint! And the reason why you received first communion in second grade instead of after confirmation. You...
01.24.2024
Fasting During Advent with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss how the season of Advent is a preparation to celebrate the birth of Christ. One means of preparation for the Solemnity could be to practice...
01.18.2024
Saint Pius X: Habemus Papam– Episode 255
Saint Pius X: A saint! And the reason why you recieved first communion in second grade instead of after confirmation. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Saint Pius X, who succeeded Leo XIII: The second longest serving Pope...
01.17.2024
The Second Coming with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss the purpose of the Second Coming of Christ and how Advent is a preparation for Christ's second coming. We do not know when Christ will...
01.11.2024
Leo XIII: Habemus Papam– Episode 254
Leo XIII: The second longest serving Pope since Peter and a great encyclical writer. He is also the oldest person to be recorded on motion picture film. Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t99cgefDHXE In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses...
01.10.2024
Gnosticism and Gossip with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed Gnosticism and Gossip. They answer what ways the Church experiences gnosticism today. Most particularly when people gossip. The Church combatted Gnosticism in the early part...
01.04.2024
Blessed Pius IX: Habemus Papam– Episode 253
Bl. Pius IX: Our Longest serving Pope since St. Peter, the Immaculate Conception, and the 20th Eccumenical Council, Vatican I. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Blessed Pius IX, who succeeded Gregory XVI: The last non-bishop to be...
01.03.2024
‘Journey to Bethlehem’ Movie Review
Join Drew and Katie Taylor on Catholic-Link as they provide a detailed movie review of "Journey to Bethlehem." Discover the aspects they loved about the film and the important warnings they have for viewers. In some ways the movie falls...
12.28.2023
Christmas: A Season of Epiphanies | Throwback
In this throwback episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Conrad Murphy is joined by Fr. Alec to discuss the Season of Christmas and how Christ, the Messiah, is made manifest to the world through his birth at Christmas, the...
12.27.2023
Mercy and Gratitude as the Heart of Christian Life with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss mercy and gratitude in the heart of the Christian life. They reflect on a quote from Thomas Merton before his ordination that states that mercy...
12.21.2023
Gregory XVI: Habemus Papam– Episode 252
Gregory XVI: The last non-bishop to be elected Pope, a staunch traditionalist and monk. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Gregory XVI, who succeeded Pius VIII: Pope Leo XII's childhood schoolmate who couldn't be more different. You can listen...
12.20.2023
Rachel Bulman: With All Her Mind
Drew and Katie Taylor sit down with Rachel Bulman from Word on Fire Meet the Bulmans, and editor of the new Catholic book With All Her Mind: A Call to the Intellectual Life. Rachel Bulman shares he experience editing Word on...
12.14.2023
Pius VIII: Habemus Papam– Episode 251
Pius VIII: Pope Leo XII's childhood schoolmate who couldn't be more different. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pius VIII, who succeeded Leo XII: An old traditionalist Pope who tries to reset Europe after the upheavals of the...
12.13.2023
Why Do Catholics Pray for the Dead? with Fr. Rob Adams
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob is once again joined by Fr. George Elliot and they discuss why do Catholics pray for the dead and how the prayers help them in purgatory. They reference 2 Maccabees...
12.07.2023
Habemus Papam Bonus Episode 5: Pope Recap
Habemus Papam Recap 5: 250 Popes, 1800 years and the beginning of the last 15 episodes of this series. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad recaps the last 15 popes in the series. You can listen to the previous...
12.06.2023
Casting Crowns Home By Sunday: Mark Hall Interview!
In this video, Drew and Katie Taylor get to interview Mark Hall, lead singer of Casting Crowns about their new documentary, Home By Sunday. Hear his story and the amazing advice he has for young adults and your parents! If you...
11.30.2023
Leo XII: Habemus Papam– Episode 250
Leo XII: An old traditionalist Pope who tries to reset Europe after the uphevals of the French Revolution In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Leo XII, who succeeded Pius VII: A strange conclave in Venice leads to another...
11.29.2023
The Saints and Their Intercession with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob is joined by Fr. George Elliot and they talk about the intercession of the Saints. Fr. Rob bases his discussion on St. Paul's letter to Timothy in 1 Timothy chapter...
11.23.2023
Pius VII: Habemus Papam– Episode 249
Pius VII: A strange conclave in Venice leads to another Pius and another conflict with Napoleon. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pius VII, who succeeded Pius VI: Captured by Napoleon and died in Captivity, "Pius the Last". You...
11.22.2023
Catholic Music || Luke Spehar Solace Interview
Looking for amazing Catholic worship music? Join Drew and Katie Taylor as they interview Luke Spehar about his life as a Catholic musician and his new album Solace. Check our more at ➡️ https://lukespehar.com/ Luke has an incredible story of his...
11.16.2023
Pius VI: Habemus Papam– Episode 248
Pius VI: Captured by Napoleon and died in Captivity, "Pius the Last". In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pius VI, who succeeded Clement XIV: The Pope who finally gave in and suppressed the Jesuits. You can listen to the...
11.15.2023
Averroeism Alive and Well with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob talks about Averroism, a school of medieval philosophy based on the application of the works of 12th-century Andalusian philosopher Averroes, a commentator on Aristotle, in 13th-century Latin Christian scholasticism. Fr....
11.09.2023
Clement XIV: Habemus Papam– Episode 247
Clement XIV: The Pope who finally gave in and suppressed the Jesuits. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Clement XIV, who succeeded Clement XIII: The Pope fights for the Jesuits as European monarchs put on the pressure. You can...
11.08.2023
Catholic Card Game with Creators Matt and Lisa Martinusen
Looking for a card game to play with your Catholic friends that is really fun and good for your soul? Then you have come to the right place! Don't wait! Check out the Catholic Card Game today
11.03.2023
Clement XIII: Habemus Papam– Episode 246
Clement XIII: The Pope fights for the Jesuits as European monarchs put on the pressure. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Clement XIII, who succeeded Benedict XIV: A learned and moderate Pope, an "honest man", and the first...
11.01.2023
How to Pray the Rosary Better with Fr. Rob
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob talks about how one can pray the Rosary better. The Rosary at its heart is a meditative prayer, focuses on the life of Jesus and Mary based in scripture. Fr....
10.26.2023
Benedict XIV: Habemus Papam– Episode 245
Benedict XIV: A learned and moderate Pope, an "honest man", and the first rumblings against the Jesuits. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Benedict XIV, who succeeded Clement XII: A blind Pope who tries to “right the ship”...

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Catholic-Link Podcast episodes:

Book of Revelation with Fr. Rob

Easter is Not Just Another Day with Fr. Rob

Easter and St. John’s Understanding: A Throwback

The Finale: Habemus Papam– Episode 265

Christian Initiation with Fr. Rob

Francis: Habemus Papam– Episode 264

Stations of the Cross with Fr. Rob

Benedict XVI: Habemus Papam– Episode 263

Veiling Images During Lent with Fr. Rob

John Paul II: Habemus Papam– Episode 262

Scrutinies with Fr. Rob

Silent Retreat for 30 Days: A Throwback

Temptations of Jesus in the Desert with Fr. Rob

Bld. John Paul I: Habemus Papam– Episode 261

Repentance with Fr. Rob

Paul VI: Habemus Papam– Episode 260

Lent as Preparation for Heaven with Fr. Rob

John XXIII: Habemus Papam– Episode 259

Penance as Reparation for Sins with Fr. Rob

Pius XII: Habemus Papam– Episode 258

Loneliness and Christmas with Fr. Rob

Pius XI: Habemus Papam– Episode 257

Silence and the Spiritual Life with Fr. Rob

Benedict XV: Habemus Papam– Episode 256

Fasting During Advent with Fr. Rob

Saint Pius X: Habemus Papam– Episode 255

The Second Coming with Fr. Rob

Leo XIII: Habemus Papam– Episode 254

Gnosticism and Gossip with Fr. Rob

Blessed Pius IX: Habemus Papam– Episode 253

‘Journey to Bethlehem’ Movie Review

Christmas: A Season of Epiphanies | Throwback

Mercy and Gratitude as the Heart of Christian Life with Fr. Rob

Gregory XVI: Habemus Papam– Episode 252

Rachel Bulman: With All Her Mind

Pius VIII: Habemus Papam– Episode 251

Why Do Catholics Pray for the Dead? with Fr. Rob Adams

Habemus Papam Bonus Episode 5: Pope Recap

Casting Crowns Home By Sunday: Mark Hall Interview!

Leo XII: Habemus Papam– Episode 250

The Saints and Their Intercession with Fr. Rob

Pius VII: Habemus Papam– Episode 249

Catholic Music || Luke Spehar Solace Interview

Pius VI: Habemus Papam– Episode 248

Averroeism Alive and Well with Fr. Rob

Clement XIV: Habemus Papam– Episode 247

Catholic Card Game with Creators Matt and Lisa Martinusen

Clement XIII: Habemus Papam– Episode 246

How to Pray the Rosary Better with Fr. Rob

Benedict XIV: Habemus Papam– Episode 245