In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Brice Higginbotham of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux joins Fr. George to discuss the Liturgy of the Hours. Also known as the Divine Office, it is the official prayer of the Church outside of the Mass. Priests and religious are required to pray these hours at set intervals throughout the day. The Second Vatican Council encouraged the laity to pray the Liturgy of the Hours. The Hours, help individuals come to a deeper appreciation for the Psalms, scripture, and the liturgical calendar. Perhaps add the Liturgy of the Hours to your prayer routine this Lent.

Listen to the previous episode where Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, PhD and Fr. George Elliot discussed ways one should not observe Lent and ways one should observe Lent. Everyone experienced Lents with a lot of passion and other Lents with minimal attention and everything in between. Dr. Hefelfinger discusses How to Lent a new Lenten program.

How to Lent is a new series from the Augustine Institute that aims to equip Catholics with the tools to understand and practice the pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Guided by Solenne Santiago and with the help of priests and religious, this series will challenge our preconceived notions about Lent, laying out a roadmap for entering the season with a purpose. Don’t let Lent sneak up on you like it did last year. Instead, heed the call of St. John the Baptist by preparing for the Lord. Using How to Lent to transform your spiritual life this Lenten season.

Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast.

Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here.

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, PhD of the Augustine Institute joins Fr. George. They discuss ways one should not observe Lent and ways one should observe Lent. Everyone experienced Lents with a lot of passion and other Lents with minimal attention and everything in between. Dr. Hefelfinger discusses How to Lent a new Lenten program.

How to Lent is a new series from the Augustine Institute that aims to equip Catholics with the tools to understand and practice the pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Guided by Solenne Santiago and with the help of priests and religious, this series will challenge our preconceived notions about Lent, laying out a roadmap for entering the season with a purpose. Don’t let Lent sneak up on you like it did last year. Instead, heed the call of St. John the Baptist by preparing for the Lord, using How to Lent to transform your spiritual life this Lenten season.

Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed how showing interest in conversations with other people is an act of charity. Charity is simply willing the good of the other for the other’s sake. It is often synonymous with community service and volunteer work. But a simple conversation with another person is also an act of charity. Someone approaches you to talk about goat treadmills. Perhaps it’s not a topic you have interest in. However, we exercise charity in this situation when we engage the other and express authentic and genuine curiosity. Listen to Fr. Rob and Fr. George share more thoughts about this topic.

Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast.

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In this throwback episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob discusses our journey through a spiritual desert during Lent. Lent is about how to live in paradise...now. It's a great rescue story, the story of us being pulled out of slavery and into the Promised Land (but to do that we must go through the desert). In this episode, Fr. Rob talks to us about what Fr. Rob is and maybe more specifically what it isn't.

Also, go read The Great Divorce by CS Lewis.

Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed how showing interest in conversations with other people is an act of charity. Charity is simply willing the good of the other for the other’s sake. It is often synonymous with community service and volunteer work. But a simple conversation with another person is also an act of charity. Someone approaches you to talk about goat treadmills. Perhaps it’s not a topic you have interest in. However, we exercise charity in this situation when we engage the other and express authentic and genuine curiosity. Listen to Fr. Rob and Fr. George share more thoughts about this topic.

Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast.

Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here.

To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

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In this throwback episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed 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 a preparation in the Heavenly mysteries. Originally the 40 day fast was for the Catechumens, those coming into the Church at Easter. But, the Church saw a need for all the faithful to engage in a time of renewal of one’s relationship with Christ. The time of Lent is a time to reframe our thoughts, habits, and prayer life to God and prepare for the Easter Vigil. We view the Great Fast as training in the world of Heaven. We give up the things that inhibit our relationship with God. Prayer and almsgiving replace what we fast from.

Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed how showing interest in conversations with other people is an act of charity. Charity is simply willing the good of the other for the other’s sake. It is often synonymous with community service and volunteer work. But a simple conversation with another person is also an act of charity. Someone approaches you to talk about goat treadmills. Perhaps it’s not a topic you have interest in. However, we exercise charity in this situation when we engage the other and express authentic and genuine curiosity. Listen to Fr. Rob and Fr. George share more thoughts about this topic.

Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast.

Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here.

To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

View the Catholic Link YouTube page here.

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss how showing interest in conversations with other people is an act of charity. Charity is simply willing the good of the other for the other's sake. It is often synonymous with community service and volunteer work. But a simple conversation with another person is also an act of charity. Someone approaches you to talk about goat treadmills. Perhaps it's not a topic you have interest in. However, we exercise charity in this situation when we engage the other and express authentic and genuine curiosity. Listen to Fr. Rob and Fr. George share more thoughts about this topic.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discussed how one properly responds to confessing the same sins in Confession. When we frequent the Sacrament of Confession / Reconciliation and we find we confess the same sins, we must not give into discouragement. Going repeatedly despite our shortcomings shows our humility and trust in God’s grace to draw us closer to him. Fr. Rob and Fr. George use laundry as an analogy. There are times when a stain needs treatment several times before it improves. With perseverance, the stain recedes. So like our souls and our shortcomings. Perseverance and trust brings us closer to Christ.

Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast.

Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here.

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss how one properly responds to confessing the same sins in Confession. When we frequent the Sacrament of Confession / Reconciliation and we find we confess the same sins, we must not give into discouragement. Going repeatedly despite our shortcomings shows our humility and trust in God's grace to draw us closer to him. Fr. Rob and Fr. George use laundry as an analogy. There are times when a stain needs treatment several times before it improves. With perseverance, the stain recedes. So like our souls and our shortcomings. Perseverance and trust brings us closer to Christ.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob what lazy means and how it differs from despondency. Laziness is generally choosing pleasures or ease over a work or duty one knows they must do. For example, one may know that they need to take the trash out, but they choose to lie on the couch instead. Despondency is a state of low hope or courage. Laziness and despondency also need to be distinguished from a need for genuine rest. Moments arise where rest benefits the body and soul. Too much of any good thing can be bad, which may lead to laziness or despondency.

Fr. Rob references C.S. Lewis’ response to despondency. Lewis writes that the cure for despondency is simply doing something one enjoys. That could be reading a good book, enjoying time with loved ones, or playing video games, for example. A common theme in these podcasts is prudence and searching for the virtuous median. Know what you need and respond to it in an orderly manner.

Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast.

Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here.

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob discusses what lazy means and how it differs from despondency. Laziness is generally choosing pleasures or ease over a work or duty one knows they must do. For example, one may know that they need to take the trash out, but they choose to lie on the couch instead. Despondency is a state of low hope or courage. Laziness and despondency also need to be distinguished from a need for genuine rest. Moments arise where rest benefits the body and soul. Too much of any good thing can be bad, which may lead to laziness or despondency.

Fr. Rob references C.S. Lewis' response to despondency. Lewis writes that the cure for despondency is simply doing something one enjoys. That could be reading a good book, enjoying time with loved ones, or playing video games, for example. A common theme in these podcasts is prudence and searching for the virtuous median. Know what you need and respond to it in an orderly manner.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed again the Mental Health of Priests with a focus on how their experience of Catholicism shifts after ordination. Men become priests for a variety of reasons. All their lives until ordination they participate in the Sacraments just like a lay person in the pews would participate in the Mass. After ordination, they transition from participating to ‘doing’ or ‘saying’ Mass. This is a transition that all priests need to overcome in their mental health.

Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast.

Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here.

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss again the Mental Health of Priests with a focus on how their experience of Catholicism shifts after ordination. Men become priests for a variety of reasons. All their lives until ordination they participate in the Sacraments just like a lay person in the pews would participate in the Mass. After ordination, they transition from participating to 'doing' or 'saying' Mass. This is a transition that all priests need to overcome in their mental health.

Listen to part 1 here.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed reflection and contemplation upon God’s work throughout the past day. In the Nativity story, we hear that Mary pondered the first Christmas in her heart. Fr. Rob and Fr. George call us to end our days with some reflection and contemplation about where God worked. It is easy to grow frustrated at the mundane work of the day or the tedious commute. When we stop to reflect on this work, we see how God is using these small sacrifices to build his kingdom on this side of life. Separating a time for reflection allows us to see the greater picture of God’s work.

Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast.

Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here.

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss reflection and contemplation upon God's work throughout the past day. In the Nativity story, we hear that Mary pondered the first Christmas in her heart. Fr. Rob and Fr. George call us to end our days with some reflection and contemplation about where God worked. It is easy to grow frustrated at the mundane work of the day or the tedious commute. When we stop to reflect on this work, we see how God is using these small sacrifices to build his kingdom on this side of life. Separating a time for reflection allows us to see the greater picture of God's work.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). They discuss why the name changed from RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, to OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. Then they discuss some of the OCIA process and different rites candidates participate in. The entrance into full communion with the Catholic Church must be a wholistic change. It is more than simply leading a moral life and going to Sunday Mass. To be conformed to Jesus means that the whole of our existence changes. We have a different world view, we behave differently, etc. Listen to this episode and learn more.

If you or someone you know is interested in full communion with the Catholic Church, please contact your local parish for more information.

Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast.

Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here.

To listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). They discuss why the name changed from RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, to OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. Then they discuss some of the OCIA process and different rites candidates participate in. The entrance into full communion with the Catholic Church must be a wholistic change. It is more than simply leading a moral life and going to Sunday Mass. To be conformed to Jesus means that the whole of our existence changes. We have a different world view, we behave differently, etc. Listen to this episode and learn more.

If you or someone you know is interested in full communion with the Catholic Church, please contact your local parish for more information.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, discussed why they produce a Catholic podcast. There are so many Catholic podcasts to choose from. Fr. Rob and Fr. George take a unique perspective on their podcast to provide listeners a fresh perspective. They are pastors in their respective parishes. With that experience they feel their podcasts can take a more pastoral approach while discussing the Faith. Listen to this episode to learn more and make the Catholic Link podcast part of the New Year ahead!

Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here, Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast.

Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here.

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