In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss the Assumption of Mary as a foreshadowing of our resurrection. They discuss how the Assumption defined and why. Next, they reflect that the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, body and soul, is a foreshadowing of what we are to expect in God's new creation. The New Testament points to a new Heaven and a new Earth. Our bodies and souls reunite at Christ's second coming at the end of time. In the meantime, we await the new creation and pray for our beloved dead who have gone before us. We pray for their repose of their souls. In turn, we ask for their intercession for us.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, shared their experiences from the Eucharistic Congress. Father George attended and reflects on some of the formative encounters and joys of the event. Fr. Rob shares an insightful reflection from a parishioner who attended. This parishioner saw how the body of priests were different from the beginning and the end. The priests at the end showed their joy at the Eucharistic Congress. The parishioner shared that part of the reason may be that the priests experienced a crowd of people who believed the message of Christ. That boosted the joy of the priests.

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The Catholic Institute of Technology sponsors this episode. The Catholic Institute of Technology is an American university located in the scenic Alban Hills of Castel Gandolfo, CatholicTech is a leading institution for scientific research and technical education. As a community of saints, scholars, and scientists, we are uniquely positioned to serve the Church and society.

Our curriculum integrates the rigors of technical education with a moral and spiritual formation in the Catholic faith. This education enables our graduates to emerge as impactful leaders, capable of scientific research and innovation that is fully aligned with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George share their experiences from the Eucharistic Congress. Father George attended and reflects on some of the formative encounters and joys of the event. Fr. Rob shares an insightful reflection from a parishioner who attended. This parishioner saw how the body of priests were different from the beginning and the end. The priests at the end showed their joy at the Eucharistic Congress. The parishioner shared that part of the reason may be that the priests experienced a crowd of people who believed the message of Christ. That boosted the joy of the priests.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, and Fr. Michael Niemczak discusses Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati. They emphasize how Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati lived a seemingly ordinary life, but did everything God put in his life and made it holy. Frassati had great devotion to the Holy Eucharist and cared for the poor. His family had wealth and unbeknownst to them, he gave away his shoes, coats, and money to the poor in the community. At the time of his death, the people he helped emerged and Frassati’s impact became known.

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Update: Since the recording of this episode, Pier Giorgio Frassati has begun a SAINT!

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob, Fr. George, and Fr. Michael Niemczak discuss Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati. They emphasize how Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati lived a seemingly ordinary life, but did everything God put in his life, making it holy. Frassati had great devotion to the Holy Eucharist and cared for the poor. His family had wealth and unbeknownst to them, he gave away his shoes, coats, and money to the poor in the community. At the time of his death, the people he helped emerged and Frassati's impact became known.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob discussed the devotion of the Brown Scapular. Our Lady appeared to St. Simon Stock and gave him the brown scapular. She promised that no one who wore it would suffer eternal fire. Fr. Rob discusses how one can live a life similar to a Carmelite and wear the brown scapular. As a child, Fr. Rob didn’t understand the devotion to the Carmelites. Carmelites practice fasts and penances.

Fr. Rob encourages the laity who wear the brown scapular to adapt some of the Carmelite devotions to their lives. One could read scripture and meditate, fast from quality of food or technology time. With these practices and wearing the brown scapular, one unites their work and prayer with the sanctifying graces God offers. Carmelites engage in grueling fasts. But lay people have different circumstances that make such fasts difficult. Use discernment and prudence to create devotional practices.

To the Heights: A Novel Based on the Life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

The Frassati Field Guide: An 8-Day Ascent to Heroic Virtue with Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

Pier Giorgio Frassati: To The Heights

St. Pier Giorgio Frassati Doll

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Conrad talks about all things baseball as related to the Faith with special guest, Ed Condon, D.C. Bureau Chief for Catholic News Agency. Baseball is the National Pass Time, where people go to engage in leisure in the Summertime. Some innovations in the game present a problem that strikes at the core of what baseball is. Baseball brings humans together and has a simple nature. To change baseball too much, interferes with its living tradition and communal nature. Fr. Conrad and Ed Condon compare the sport to the Liturgy of the Catholic Faith and Tradition.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob discusses the devotion of the Brown Scapular. Our Lady appeared to St. Simon Stock and gave him the brown scapular. She promised that no one who wore it would suffer eternal fire. Fr. Rob discusses how one can live a life similar to a Carmelite and wear the brown scapular. As a child, Fr. Rob didn’t understand the devotion to the Carmelites. Carmelites practice fasts and penances.

Fr. Rob encourages the laity who wear the brown scapular to adapt some of the Carmelite devotions to their lives. One could read scripture and meditate, fast from quality of food or technology time. With these practice and wearing the brown scapular, one unites their work and prayer with the sanctifying graces God offers. Carmelites engage in grueling fasts. But lay people have different circumstances that make such fasts difficult. Use discernment and prudence to create devotional practices.

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob discusses the devotion of the Brown Scapular. Our Lady appeared to St. Simon Stock and gave him the brown scapular. She promised that no one who wore it would suffer eternal fire. Fr. Rob discusses how one can live a life similar to a Carmelite and wear the brown scapular. As a child, Fr. Rob didn't understand the devotion to the Carmelites. Carmelites practice fasts and penances.

Fr. Rob encourages the laity who wear the brown scapular to adapt some of the Carmelite devotions to their lives. One could read scripture and meditate, fast from quality of food or technology time. With these practice and wearing the brown scapular, one unites their work and prayer with the sanctifying graces God offers. Carmelites engage in grueling fasts. But lay people have different circumstances that make such fasts difficult. Use discernment and prudence to create devotional practices.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discussed the need to encourage our priests. They also discuss how to approach a parish priest about difficult or confusing situations in the parish. They offer a reminder that priests studied the Faith for at least nine years in seminary. Therefore, they can offer nuance, depth, and experience that can help inform difficult situations. Priests also benefit from encourage. After a good homily or successful event, the priests benefit from knowing that their work impacted others positively.

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss the need to encourage our priests. They also discuss how to approach a parish priest about difficult or confusing situations in the parish. They offer a reminder that priests studied the Faith for at least nine years in seminary. Therefore, they can offer nuance, depth, and experience that can help inform difficult situations. Priests also benefit from encourage. After a good homily or successful event, the priests benefit from knowing that their work impacted others positively.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discussed the Immaculate Heart of Mary. They reflected on the scripture passages where Mary’s heart referenced. Mary pondered the mysteries of Christ’s infancy in her heart. Simeon prophesized that a sword will pierce her heart. Fr. Rob and Fr. George explained that we too are to ponder the works of God in our hearts. We can look at our past and prayerfully understand how God worked. A prayer journal helps record your conversations with God and can be an inspiration for future prayers and thanksgivings. Pray the Rosary to develop an Immaculate Heart like Mary that consistently reflects and ponders the mystery of Christ.

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss the Immaculate Heart of Mary. They reflected on the scripture passages where Mary's heart referenced. Mary pondered the mysteries of Christ's infancy in her heart. Simeon prophesized that a sword will pierce her heart. Fr. Rob and Fr. George explained that we too are to ponder the works of God in our hearts. We can look at our past and prayerfully understand how God worked. A prayer journal helps record your conversations with God and can be an inspiration for future prayers and thanksgivings. Pray the Rosary to develop an Immaculate Heart like Mary that consistently reflects and ponders the mystery of Christ.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob and Fr. George shared consoling information about the Devil and demons. They share that demons cannot read your mind and they cannot read your soul. The Devil’s and the demons’ goal is to make one dislike God. All of their tactics distract us from our relationship with God. They can even lead us to hyperfocus on things that are good to distract us from our relationship. Fr. Rob and Fr. George affirm that God loves us and wants to be in relationship with us. Through God’s grace and the Sacraments, we will travel this earthly pilgrimage with his help.

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The Catholic Institute of Technology sponsors this episode. The Catholic Institute of Technology is an American university located in the scenic Alban Hills of Castel Gandolfo, CatholicTech is a leading institution for scientific research and technical education. As a community of saints, scholars, and scientists, we are uniquely positioned to serve the Church and society.

Our curriculum integrates the rigors of technical education with a moral and spiritual formation in the Catholic faith. This education enables our graduates to emerge as impactful leaders, capable of scientific research and innovation that is fully aligned with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George share consoling information about the Devil and demons. They share that demons cannot read your mind and they cannot read your soul. The Devil's and the demons' goal is to make one dislike God. All of their tactics distract us from our relationship with God. They can even lead us to hyperfocus on things that are good to distract us from our relationship. Fr. Rob and Fr. George affirm that God loves us and wants to be in relationship with us. Through God's grace and the Sacraments, we will travel this earthly pilgrimage with his help.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discussed the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. And how it combats the heresy of Jansenism. Jansenism began in the early 17th century and emphasizes our sinfulness and imperfection over the free love and grace of God that redeems us. The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus emphasizes that God loves us. With a human heart because of Jesus of Nazareth. We can easily recognize that God loves us. But it is through Jesus, fully human as well as fully divine, that he loves and likes and delights in us. Jesus understands what it’s like to be human and he wants us to succeed.

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The Catholic Institute of Technology sponsors this episode. The Catholic Institute of Technology is an American university located in the scenic Alban Hills of Castel Gandolfo, CatholicTech is a leading institution for scientific research and technical education. As a community of saints, scholars, and scientists, we are uniquely positioned to serve the Church and society.

Our curriculum integrates the rigors of technical education with a moral and spiritual formation in the Catholic faith. This education enables our graduates to emerge as impactful leaders, capable of scientific research and innovation that is fully aligned with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. And how it combats the heresy of Jansenism. Jansenism began in the early 17th century and emphasizes our sinfulness and imperfection over the free love and grace of God that redeems us. The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus emphasizes that God loves us. With a human heart because of Jesus of Nazareth. We can easily recognize that God loves us. But it is through Jesus, fully human as well as fully divine, that he loves and likes and delights in us. Jesus understands what it's like to be human, and he wants us to succeed.

Listen to the previous episode where. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discussed modesty as a understanding of the median and of time and place. Modesty is a virtue which means that modesty involves finding the median between two extremes. Modesty also encompasses many areas of life from clothes to behavior. St. Thomas Aquinas focuses on behavior and politeness. Fr. Rob and Fr. George distinguish that to dress or behave modestly. Involves a proper understanding of the time, place, culture, and situation one finds themself in. One would not behave or dress the same way at a beach and a wedding. Discernment of time and place is important to know how to dress modestly. A Victorian Englishman would not dress the same as our contemporary Englishman either.

The Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: How to Practice the Sacred Heart Devotion 

Secrets of the Sacred Heart: Twelve Ways to Claim Jesus' Promises in Your Life

Sacred Heart of Jesus: Devotion to Jesus' Heart for Children

Sacred Heart of Jesus Key Chain

Mini Sacred Heart Jesus Plush Doll

Sacred Heart of Jesus Rosary for Children

Gem Art Craft Kit Sacred Heart of Jesus

A Practical Way To Pray The Litany Of The Sacred Heart

The Richness In The Sacred Heart Of Jesus | St. Josemaria Escriva

Folk Art Sacred Heart Print: 5x7

Vintage Sacred Heart Medallion

Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue

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This episode is sponsored by Catholic Institute of Technology. The Catholic Institute of Technology is an American university located in the scenic Alban Hills of Castel Gandolfo, CatholicTech is a leading institution for scientific research and technical education. As a community of saints, scholars, and scientists, we are uniquely positioned to serve the Church and society.

Our curriculum integrates the rigors of technical education with a moral and spiritual formation in the Catholic faith. This education enables our graduates to emerge as impactful leaders, capable of scientific research and innovation that is fully aligned with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss modesty as a understanding of the median and of time and place. Modesty is a virtue which means that modesty involves finding the median between two extremes. Modesty also encompasses many areas of life from clothes to behavior. St. Thomas Aquinas focuses on behavior and politeness. Fr. Rob and Fr. George distinguish that to dress or behave modestly involves a proper understanding of the time, place, culture, and situation one finds themself in. One would not behave or dress the same way at a beach and a wedding. Discernment of time and place is important to know how to dress modestly. A Victorian Englishman would not dress the same as our contemporary Englishman either.

Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George discussed how one can pray with Scripture. Fr. Rob shares the Benedictine method, commonly known as Lectio Divina for scriptural prayer. Lectio Divina is Latin for Divine Reading. In Lectio Divina, one chooses a short passage and meditates and contemplates what stuck out to them. Fr. George shares the Carmelite method where one rereads a scripture passage to become familiar with it. They then examine the passage from different perspectives. Finally, they move into meditation, then contemplation. As a bonus, they discuss the Jesuit method of scriptural prayer where one imagines themselves as a witness in the passage’s story.

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