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Wendy M. Wright and David McPherson discuss the connection between philosophy and “the good life.” McPherson teaches philosophy at Creighton University.
In this program hosts John O’Keefe and Wendy M. Wright discuss the early Christian martyrs Perpetua and Felicitas. The stories of the martyrdoms of these two women are exteremely important […]
Jason Bivens reflects on the relationship between jazz and religion. Bivens, who teaches at North Carolina State University, was on Creighton’s campus as a participant in the 2017 Ignite Talks.
Daniel Dileo discusses his work with the Catholic Climate Covenant. Dileo is Assistant Professor of Cultural and Social Studies at Creighton University
On February 2nd the Church celebrates the feast of The Presentation of the Lord, which has been combined with the feast of the Purification of Mary. The feast has also […]
In this program Sherri Brown and John O’Keefe interview Eli McCarthy about the emerging tradition of “Just Peace” as a replacement to the old “Just War” tradition. McCarthy the Director […]
Marie Thompson joins Wendy Wright and Sherri Brown to discuss trends in spiritual direction in Australia. Thompson teaching in Creighton’s Christian Spirituality Program.
Program host Wendy Wright interviews Dr. Julia Fleming about evolving Catholic teaching about the death penalty and other forms of illegitimate punishment. Fleming teaches moral theology at Creighton University.
Program hosts Wendy M. Wright and John O’Keefe discuss the life and contribution of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Her feast day is January 4th. This program first appeared in 2012.
John Predmore S.J. reflects on the relationship between prayer and art making. Predmore teaches in Creighton’s Christian Spirituality Program.
Our guest this week is Joseph DeFeo, Executive Director of the Ignatian Colleagues Program. In this episode we discuss efforts at Jesuit colleges and universities to integrate Ignatian Spirituality in […]
St. Cecilia Catherdral (Omaha, NE) liturgist, Marie Rubus Bauer discusses the formative power of music during Advent. This program first appeared in 2008.
Co-host John O’Keefe discusses his recent documentary, which portrays the life of the missionary bishop Vincent McCauley. The film is available here free of charge.
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, Rev. Larry Gillick reflects upon gratitude and the Christian life. This program first appeared in 2013.
Dr. Michael Luebbert discuss forgiveness from a psychological and spiritual perspective. Luebbert is a clinical psychologist in Omaha, Nebraska and a member of the faculty in Creighton’s Christian Spirituality Program. […]
Janice Bachman, O.P. discusses the life and contribution of St. Catherine of Siena. A graduate of Creighton University’s (Omaha) Christian Spirituality Program, Janice is on the summer faculty of Creighton’s […]
Today we are reposting our discussion of All Saints Day with Eileen Burke Sullivan. The program first appeared in 2008.
Brother David Hirt discusses the charism of the Capuchin branch of the Franciscan order. Hirt is studying spiritual direction in Creighton’s Christian Spirituality Program.
Dr. Alejandro Anreus discusses the state of the Church in Cuba. Anreus teaches Art History at William Paterson University.
Roger Bergman, director of Creighton’s Justice and Peace Studies Program, comes back to the show to discuss Pope John XXIII’s important encyclical Pacem in Terris. Published in 1963, Pacem in […]
Theresa Monaghan comes back to the show to discuss praying the Rosary. Monaghan is a faculty member in Creighton’s summer program in Christian spirituality.
Dr. Aline Kalbian reflects upon the theological implications of “Hospitality.” Kalbian is Professor of Religion at The Florida State University.
September 21 is the feast of Saint Matthew. Fr. Dennis Hamm, S.J. comes back to the show to talk about both Matthew, one of the twelve, and the gospel that bears […]
Roger Bergman comes back to the show to discuss the concept of selective conscientious objection to unjust wars.
M. Shawn Copeland discusses her recent work on Embodying the Eucharist. Copeland is a Professor of Theology at Boston College.
The feast of St. Augustine is August 28th. In today’s program, hosts John O’Keefe and Wendy M. Wright reflect on the legacy of this great Christian. This program first appeared […]
Rev. Michael Himes discusses the history and value of a Catholic Liberal Arts education. Himes is a member of the Theology Department at Boston College.
Eileen Burke Sullivan discusses the doctrine of the Assumption of Mary. This program first appeared in 2012.
Singer-songwriter Natia Serna discusses her work writing and singing about migration and the border experinece. Serna goes by the stage name “La Muna,” and her work is available on Bandcamp. […]
Dr. James J. Carney and Dr. Max Engel discuss a course they recently co-taught exploring the connections between spirituality and sports. Carney and Engel teach full time at Creighton University.
Dr. Susan Calef discusses what we know about Mary Magdalene. Calef teaches New Testament at Creighton University.
Rev. William Harmless discusses the life and legacy of Saint Benedict. The program mentions the following items that may be of interest to listeners: * The Benedictine Order * The […]
Anthony Masalonis discusses the work and perspective on of Consistent Life Network, an organization he serves as a board member. Masalonis joined us via Skype.
Molly Mattingly discusses the ministry of liturgical music. Mattingly is Director of Music Ministry at St. John’s Parish on the campus of Creighton University.
New Testament scholar Fr. Dennis Hamm discusses John the Baptist and his significance. The feast of John the Baptist is June 24th. The program first appeared in 2010.
Professor Gregory Beabout discusses the philosophical roots of Pope Leon XIII’s landmark social encyclical Rerum Novarum. Beabout is Professor of Philosophy at Saint Louis University.
Dr. Michael Naughton discusses the relationship between contemplative leisure and the vocation of business. Naughton is Professor of Catholic Studies and the Director of the Center for Catholic Studies at […]
Dr. Fred Pestello discusses the efforts of Saint Louis University to deal with a protest/occupation crisis that erupted on SLU’s campus following the 2014 shooting death Michael Brown in Ferguson […]
Dr. Eileen Burke-Sullivan discusses the feast of the Ascension of Lord. Burke-Sullivan points out that, liturgically, the Ascension is as important as Christmas, but most people are unaware of the feast’s […]
Dr. Gene Laczniak discusses the origin and content of the document Justice in the Global Economy: Building Sustainable and Inclusive communities, a recent publication of the Jesuit Social Justice and Ecology […]
The Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney discusses the history and charism of the Salesians of Don Bosco, which is his own religious order. Moloney is Senior Professorial Fellow at the […]
Professor Khaled Anatolios of the the University of Notre Dame discusses the remarkable life of St. Athanasius. Born at the end of the third century (ca. 298), Athanasius is most known […]
Dr. Christopher Pramuk discusses an Ignatian approach to having difficult conversations. Pramuk teaches Systematic Theology at Xavier University.
Rev. Roc O’Connor, S.J. reflects on how we can celebrate the “50 days of Easter.” This week’s program invites us to live more deeply into the mystery of Easter. This […]
Dr. Julia Feder reflects upon the meaning of the cross in the light of Holy Week and contemporary theological conversation. Feder is Assistant Professor of Theology at Creighton University.
Dr. Sherri Brown discusses the distinctive features of the Passion according to the Gospel of John. Brown teaches Biblical Studies at Creighton University and is a co-host of Catholic Comments.
Rev. Joseph Kakooza discusses the challenges of pastoring in rural Uganda. Kakooza is a priest of the diocese of Kasana Luweero in Uganda.
Dr. Kathleen Smythe discusses the place of sustainability in Jesuit higher education. Smythe is Professor of History at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.
In this program host John O’Keefe and guest host David McPherson interview Tim Staples and Trent Horn who are both staff apologists for Catholic Answers. Catholic Answers is a Catholic […]
Dr. Todd Salzman discusses emerging Catholic teaching about the right to health care. Salzman is Professor of Theology and holder of the Amelia B. & Emil G. Graff Chair in […]
