Catholic Hitch

This week, we bike against the wind, Kit gets back from retreat in time to host a going-away party for friends, and then we talk about Tolkien's ascension-istic illustration from The Silmarillion. 

We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  [email protected].

The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.

Podcasts we love:
Catholic in a Small Town
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This Is Jen
Clerically Speaking
The After Dinner Scholar
Word on Fire
The Liturgy Guys
The Pillar Podcast

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This week, the weather is at it again, Kit is biking all over, and Bike to Work Day events have a nefarious agenda. Then, we chat about the latest chapter in "The Extraordinary Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux:" Zélie's Suffering and Passion

Want to read the book we are and talking about periodically (like this episode)?  Here it is.  We did Chapter 1 on EP85.

We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  [email protected].

The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.

Podcasts we love:
Catholic in a Small Town
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This Is Jen
Clerically Speaking
The After Dinner Scholar
Word on Fire
The Liturgy Guys
The Pillar Podcast

Check us out on YouTube

This week, Kit might be managing a swarm soon, we do a double-date for the movie, Father Stu, and we talk about child abuse after reading this article. Nothing like talking about child abuse on a beautiful Sunday...

We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  [email protected].

The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.

Podcasts we love:
Catholic in a Small Town
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This Is Jen
Clerically Speaking
The After Dinner Scholar
Word on Fire
The Liturgy Guys
The Pillar Podcast

Check us out on YouTube

This week, we are exhausted from a busy week, and excited to recap our child's full initiation into the Catholic church.  Then, we wax philosophically about the problem of the "restored order of the sacraments" gap in catechesis, and how to approach filling it.

We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  [email protected].

The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.

Podcasts we love:
Catholic in a Small Town
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This Is Jen
Clerically Speaking
The After Dinner Scholar
Word on Fire
The Liturgy Guys
The Pillar Podcast

Check us out on YouTube

This week, we're exhausted following an over-packed week (lesson learned), and we talk about May Crownings, and how to approach them for your parish, or home.

We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  [email protected].

The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.

Podcasts we love:
Catholic in a Small Town
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This Is Jen
Clerically Speaking
The After Dinner Scholar
Word on Fire
The Liturgy Guys
The Pillar Podcast

Check us out on YouTube

This week, we "discover" a new sitcom ("Freelancers," you're welcome!), and Kit makes a confession.  Then, we talk about Postures and Gestures in the Mass, and reference this document:  https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/upload/praying-with-body-mind-and-voice.pdf

We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  [email protected].

The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.

Podcasts we love:
Catholic in a Small Town
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This Is Jen
Clerically Speaking
The After Dinner Scholar
Word on Fire
The Liturgy Guys
The Pillar Podcast

Christ is Risen! We talk about our Holy Week and Triduum journey, and try to contextualize our extreme tiredness this episode!  Then we talk a bit about Lenten practices we are planning to carry forward beyond Lent. (We promise, no more Lent, guys!).

We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  [email protected].

The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.

Podcasts we love:
Catholic in a Small Town
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This Is Jen
Clerically Speaking
The After Dinner Scholar
Word on Fire
The Liturgy Guys
The Pillar Podcast

This week, there are roaming dogs in our backyard, and we have intentional plans for Holy Week. Then, we chat about the latest chapter in "The Extraordinary Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux:" The Time of Trials

Want to read the book we are and talking about periodically (like this episode)?  Here it is.  We did Chapter 1 on EP85.

We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  [email protected].

The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.

Podcasts we love:
Catholic in a Small Town
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This Is Jen
Clerically Speaking
The After Dinner Scholar
Word on Fire
The Liturgy Guys
The Pillar Podcast

This week, we talk about an epic milestone in our family life, and then share our feelings about The Chosen. We then spend some time diving into Jeremiah with The Family Bible Challenge (https://familybiblechallenge.org/).

We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  [email protected].

The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.

Podcasts we love:
Catholic in a Small Town
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This Is Jen
Clerically Speaking
The After Dinner Scholar
Word on Fire
The Liturgy Guys
The Pillar Podcast

This week, we're talking very little, as we are sharing two homilies about traditional Lenten fasting practices.  Feel free to send your provoked emails to [email protected] :)

We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  [email protected].

The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.

Podcasts we love:
Catholic in a Small Town
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This Is Jen
Clerically Speaking
The After Dinner Scholar
Word on Fire
The Liturgy Guys
The Pillar Podcast