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Today, we talk about the problem of loneliness, something that can affect both your spiritual and physical health. Dr. Kevin Vost shows how science and faith show us the effects and cures for loneliness. While we talk about the theory, Dr. Vost also offers some fantastic practical steps we can take today.

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Are you increasingly frustrated and perplexed in this age of technology? While you might be reading this on a your phone, maybe you've noticed that our technology can unite us but, more often, seems to make us more isolated and anxious. Professor Christopher O. Blum has been considering our digital age in light of the Catholic tradition and he has brought together his analysis and advice in his new book, "A Mind at Peace: Reclaiming an Ordered Soul in the Age of Distraction."CE is supported by Sophia Institute Press and our listeners. If you are able to donate, please visit http://catholicexchange.com/donate

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Shane Kapler returns to the podcast to talk with Michael about his new book and how you can intersperse the Divine Mercy Chaplet with the rosary to bring new life into your daily prayer. Shane is the best-selling author of several books on prayer and the liturgy and is a frequent guest to Catholic Exchange. To learn more about Shane visit his website: http://www.explainingchristianity.com/index.htmlPlease consider supporting CE with your donation. $5 a month can enable us to release more episodes, at a higher quality, and do some programs that will excite you and teach you new ways of approaching your faith. http://catholicexchange.com/donate

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We are celebrating the centennial anniversary of when Mary appeared to three children in Fatima and changed the world. Our Lady of Fatima has inspired conversions, devotions, and is believed to be behind many miracles. After so many years, why has our Lady of Fatima been so inspirational and what does she have to still teach us? Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle joins Michael Lichens to kick off a new season of the Catholic Exchange podcast to discuss Our Lady of Fatima and how she still desires to inspire all of us.Donna-Marie is the author of Our Lady of Fatima: 100 Years of Stories, Prayers, and Devotions and Our Lady’s Message To Three Shepherd Children and the World, as well as many books and articles. Her wisdom, experience, and ability to tell a great story will leave you enthralled, whether you're first hearing about Fatima or are a veteran devotee of Our Lady.Resources Mentioned in this EpisodeYou can learn more about Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle on her personal website, donnacooperoboyle.com, find her also on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Donna-Marie's latest book, Our Lady of Fatima: 100 Years of Stories, Prayers, and Devotions is available through Franciscan Media, Amazon, and your local Catholic bookstore. Read an excerpt here, courtesy of Franciscan Media.Donna-Marie is also the author of Our Lady’s Message To Three Shepherd Children and the World, which is available through Sophia Institute Press. Catholic Exchange is proud to give you two free excerpts:The Three Secrets of Fatima RevealedWhen Our Lady Appeared to Three ChildrenIn this episode, Mrs. Cooper O'Boyle shared some of her memories of her friendship with Mother Teresa. You can read more about those memories through her blog and her article, Memories of Mother Teresa.

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With the release of Rod Dreher's anticipated "The Benedict Option," many Catholics are having a conversation about how best to raise their families and form healthy communities. What may surprise many is that such a project has been underway in the Catholic world for decades. Today, Michael welcome back Sam Guzman of the Catholic Gentleman to discuss his family life in a growing village around Clear Creek Abbey in Oklahoma and what such a community might look like. If you are wondering how to raise your kids in a secular culture or how to solve the issue of loneliness, listen in today.

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On the new season of the Catholic Exchange Podcast, host Michael J. Lichens starts off by discussing the awkward questions of dating, marriage, and sex. Joining him are the hosts of the Fishers of Men podcast, Lara Sumera and Mary Ashley Burton. Lara and Mary are two actors, producers, and creative workers who have decided to tackle some of the hardest questions about how it is that one can be single, seek a relationship, all while maintaining their faith in a place like Los Angeles. Today's episode has some fine insight and more than a few laughs.

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Today, Michael is pleased to welcome Patrick Coffin, the long-time host of Catholic Answers Live as he undertakes a new adventure in broadcasting. Patrick has a host of knowledge to share, from how to develop a great memory to how to get a lot of work done, and he's eager to share it all. Join him and Michael as we discuss the ways we can use his new platform to re-invigorate the culture.

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Today Michael is pleased to welcome back David Clayton, the artist, iconographer, and professor at Pontifex University. David discusses the importance of beauty and why it's necessary to cultivate an appreciation of art, theology, and liturgy. Today's episode promises to be an intriguing one for anybody who wants to learn to identify and appreciate the beautiful things in God's creation.

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The late Cardinal Egan was known as an energetic and charismatic defender of the faith throughout his priesthood as well as when serving as the Archbishop of New York. Known for his stances on matters of faith, his public appearances, and his ability to talk to anyone, Cardinal Egan has left behind a legacy that includes more than a few insights and stories. Today Michael is pleased to welcome Dr. Joseph McAleer, an editor to Cardinal Egan who has helped to collect some of the late Cardinal's best writings and stories into the new book, Practice for Heaven: True Stories from a Modern Missionary. Dr. McAleer recounts the many memories of Cardinal Egan, such as the prelate's journey into a record store to buy heavy metal in order to understand its influence on youth as well as his many lessons on how to obtain holiness today. Through Dr. McAleer's work, Cardinal Egan offers a wealth of teachings on becoming a saint and modern missionary.

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Prayer is difficult at times, but the Church provides outstanding examples and aides for us to learn how to take our prayer life to the next level to find that great intimacy with Christ. Today Michael is joined by Dr. Anthony Lilles who uses examples of the saints to show us how we can learn to pray through difficulty, business, and distraction to find union with God.

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