In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob discusses a way to meditate on the Book of Revelation. Some people read Revelation and try to map world history or current events onto what they read. Fr. Rob proposes another meditation of the book. He suggests that we read Revelation as a foretaste of the Heavenly Liturgy that the Saints and angels participate in. Further, in the book, the Risen Christ is aware of the events in his Church. So, we can take courage and peace knowing that Christ knows and is in control of what is happening now. Lastly, yes, the Book of Revelation contains information about the End Times. Fr. Rob proposes that we focus less so on what is happening around us that may signal the End Times. Rather, he suggests we reflect on the mystery that the world will end and all will be fulfilled in Christ with his glory.

Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob discussed how Easter is more than just another day. Easter is the culmination of our faith. We should live “Easter” all the days of our lives. We do this through acts of mercy and charity. By living in this way, Easter is more significant than the 4th of July or Thanksgiving. Easter is what provides our joy and hope for eternal life. Listen to this episode with Fr. Rob to learn more about Easter and how it can take root in daily life.

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob discusses how Easter is more than just another day. Easter is the culmination of our faith. We should live "Easter" all the days of our lives. We do this through acts of mercy and charity. By living in this way, Easter is more significant than the 4th of July or Thanksgiving. Easter is what provides our joy and hope for eternal life. Listen to this episode with Fr. Rob to learn more about Easter and how it can take root in daily life.

Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot. They discussed Christian initiation of adults at the Easter Vigil and Pentecost. Baptism is how Christians become adopted sons and daughters of God. To wait for the Vigil or Pentecost for Baptism is a way to reinforce the interior conversion already taking place.

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Easter: So, it is the Triduum…we have done well(ish) with Lent, but how to we celebrate Easter? Tune in and hear Fr. Rampino explain how the Gospel of St. John explains Easter. How we should live it out! Christ desires to bring us to the Father and save us. St. John witnessed the Passion of Christ closely and John shows Christ that he is in control, but is a willing sacrifice. Jesus acts our of divine peace and he desires to bring us into that divine peace. To celebrate properly, we have a different kind of hope. That hope allows us to be more merciful and forgiving. Maybe even add some ice cream to make the Easter season all the more celebratory! Happy Easter!

Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed Christian initiation of adults at the Easter Vigil and Pentecost. Baptism is how Christians become adopted sons and daughters of God. To wait for the Easter Vigil or Pentecost for Baptism is a way to reinforce the interior conversion already taking place.

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Finale Recap 6: 264 Popes (for now).

In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad recaps and reflects on all of the Habemus Papam podcast series. You can listen to the previous episode about Pope Francis: Our current successor of St. Peter, the first Pope from the New World, with a heart for the poor and the marginalized. You can listen to the podcast about him here.

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Fr. Conrad reflects on his inspiration for the podcast while home for Thanksgiving. He read through biographies of the United States Presidents in order. Then he thought he could maybe do a project like that for the Popes. After six years, the Habemus Papam podcast ends. Through this research, Fr. Conrad explains in the finale now more greatly appreciates the work of the Holy Spirit to keep the Church afloat. We fallen, broken, and sinful humans are entrusted by God with the great gift that is the Church. Good men were popes and bad men were popes. But we have the confidence in Christ that the Church is our means to salvation.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss Christian initiation of adults at the Easter Vigil and Pentecost. Baptism is how Christians become adopted sons and daughters of God. To wait for the Easter Vigil or Pentecost for Baptism is a way to reinforce the interior conversion already taking place.

Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed the Lenten devotion Stations of the Cross. How it can augment Lenten prayer. During this Holy Week, take the time. Pray the Stations of the Cross and meditate on the final moments of Christ’s life.

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Francis: Our current successor of St. Peter, the first Pope from the New World, with a heart for the poor and the marginalized.

In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pope Francis, who succeeded Pope Benedict XVI: One of the great Theologians of the 20th Century, a mover in the Second Vatican Council, and a Papal Resignation. You can listen to the podcast about him here.

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This is the current Pope, as of this recording. As such, this episode is not so much an analysis of his papacy. Rather, it looks at Pope Francis' background before the Papacy.

Born Jorge Mario Bergolio on December 17, 1936 as the eldest of five children to Mario Jose Bergoglio and Regina Maria Sivori. Jorge recieved a chemical technician's diploma from Escuela Tecnica Industrial Number 27 Hipolito Yrigoren. At 21 years old, part of Jorge's lung removed due to life-threatening pneumonia and three cysts.

Jorge discerned his Vocation to the priesthood after an encounter in confession. He entered the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) on March 11, 1958.

Bergoglio became a Cardinal on February 21, 2001 and elected Pope on March 13, 2013.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss the Lenten devotion Stations of the Cross and how it can augment Lenten prayer. During this Holy Week, take the time to pray the Stations of the Cross and meditate on the final moments of Christ's life.

Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed veiling sacred images. Beginning with the 5th Sunday of Lent until Good Friday. also known as Passiontide. This is a means of preparing the faithful for the most sacred time of year. It reminds the faithful that we may not understand (see) the cross until it is revealed to us by the Church. And is presented to us in light of the Gospel. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss how Paul referred to the cross as a stumbling block to the Greeks and scandal to the Jews. In some ways, we can fall into either of these categories. Where are you in your faith journey? Do you have a hard time understanding the death of Jesus on the cross?

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Benedict XVI: One of the great Theologians of the 20th Century, a mover in the Second Vatican Council, and a Papal Resignation.

In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Benedict XVI, who succeeded Pope John Paul II: One of the great papacies in history, a sainted theologian who stood up to communism, envigorated the youth, and brought the Church into the Third Millenium. You can listen to the podcast about him here.

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Born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger on April 16, 1927, Holy Saturday in his parents home in Marktl, Bavaria. The third and youngest child of Joseph Ratzinger Sr., a police officer, and Maria Ratzinger (Peintner). Baptized the same day.

Joseph Jr. and his younger brother Georg entered Saint Michael Seminary in Traunstein in November 1945. They received the sacrament of Holy Orders in Freising on June 29, 1951.

Joseph Ratzinger taught at the University of Bonn, 1959 in 1959 and participated in the Second Vatican Council and served as theological consultant to Cardinal Frings of Cologne.

John Paul II died April 2, 2005 and the Conclave elected him on April 19, 2005 and he chose the name Benedict XVI.

He wrote three encyclicals and many books which aid people come to know Christ more personally.

As his health declined, he discerned resignation. On February 11, 2013 he resigned on Pope Francis succeeded him. Benedict died on December 28, 2022.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss veiling sacred images. Beginning with the 5th Sunday of Lent until Good Friday. also known as Passiontide. This is a means of preparing the faithful for the most sacred time of year. It reminds the faithful that we may not understand (see) the cross until it is revealed to us by the Church. And is presented to us in light of the Gospel. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss how Paul referred to the cross as a stumbling block to the Greeks and scandal to the Jews. In some ways, we can fall into either of these categories. Where are you in your faith journey? Do you have a hard time understanding the death of Jesus on the cross?

Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed the Rites of Scrutinies. Celebrate on the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent for those who prepare to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. The history of these rites originates in the Early Church and the Gospel readings for these Sundays. The man born blind, the woman at the well, and Lazarus from the dead, read for at least 1500 years on these Sundays.

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John Paul II: One of the great papacies in history, a sainted theologian who stood up to communism, envigorated the youth, and brought the Church into the Third Millenium.

In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Saint John Paul II, who succeeded Pope John Paul I: The Smiling Pope with a brief papacy.  You can listen to the podcast about him here.

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Born Karol Jozef Wojtyla on May 18, 1920 in Wadowice as the youngest of three children born to Karol Wojtyla and Emilia Kaczorowska.

Karol received seminary formation at the clandestine underground seminary run by Archbishop of Krokow in October 1942. He received the sacrament of Holy Orders on November 1, 1946 and studied in Rome's Pontifical International Athenaeum Angelicum.

Pope John Paul I died a month after his election. and a conclave ensued. John Paul II became pope on October 16, 1978.

John Paul II instituted World Youth Days in 1985 and are now periodic events. He is also most famous for his Theology of the Body work on human sexuality and dignity. So much happened in JPII's lifetime. One should take the time to read some biographies!

He died on April 2, 2005 with the words: "Allow me to depart to the house of the Father." Pope Benedict XVI succeeded him.