Catholic Exchange

Michael is joined by two great professors from the Honors College of Belmont Abbey College to discuss the importance of reading great books. We discuss many of the modern problems in discourse and how the great books of history and our Catholic culture address it.

Whether you're looking for a possible college program to reacquire the intellectual tradition of the West, or just want some reading encouragement, give us a listen.

Honors College Website: http://belmontabbeycollege.edu/academics/honors-college/

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Sarah is the author of several books and countless articles about Mary. As a fellow convert, she and Michael talk about the different ways people come to Mary. They also talk about how Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette provide each of us with a model of love and virtue.

This is the perfect podcast to listen to while you continue your Lenten journey

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We took a short holiday break, but we're back! In the first interview of 2018, Michael sits down with Jeannie Ewing, a frequent guest and writer at CatholicExchange.com. Our focus is on the spirituality of waiting and how you can use long moments to dig deep into your spiritual life while also learning more about yourself and what God might be preparing you for. Go to our website to learn more.

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Michael welcomes Dr. Jim Papandrea onto the CE Podcast for a lighthearted but critical examination of Star Wars just in time for the latest installment of the epic space opera franchise. With their love of theology and sci-fi, Michael and Jim discuss the Christian imagery that is used throughout the saga.

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Michael presents the first episode of our Advent podcast series. Reading from the 17th century theologian Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, we explore how the promise of Christ's birth was given to the Old Testament patriarchs. This is part of our series to offer small bits of audio to help you reflect on this season. Text for the meditation available at: http://catholicexchange.com/jesus-promised-patriarchs-advent-meditation.

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You might be seeing the Magi, the three wise men, in every Nativity set around your town. But who are they, and how do we know about them? Fr. Dwight Longenecker joins the CE podcast to talk about the mystery of the Magi.

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Michael is joined by Fr. Looney to discuss how we can find a Marian heart this Advent. Like Mary, we patiently wait and contemplate our Lord, but how do we become more like Her? Tune in and learn how you can pray, wait, and love with the same holy passion of Mother Mary. Click, subscribe and donate at CatholicExchange.comFind Fr. Looney at EdwardLooney.com

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Today, Michael is pleased to welcome Dan Burke, president of the Avila Foundation and SpiritualDirection.com to talk about how to pray the contemplative rosary. Using St. Theresa of Avila and Pope St. John Paul II, Dan shows how you can engage your whole mind into praying the rosary and really kick-start your prayer life.

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How do you even begin to talk about Catholicism with an agnostic, an atheist, or just a curious soul? It can seem daunting at first, but author Brandon Vogt has a few ideas gleaned from his own conversion experience and his ongoing discussions with atheists. Join us today to talk about conversion, beauty, and some great books that showcase the joy and wonder of the Catholic faith. Catholic Exchange is supported Sophia Institute Press and our listeners. If you can support us for even $5 a month to grow this podcast, go to http://catholicexchange.com/donate

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