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Inside CatholicPhilly.com dives into matters of faith with a view from the pew, where the people of God are. Editor Matt Gambino, producer Gina Christian, and their guests discuss the Catholic take on... more
FAQs about Catholic Philly:How many episodes does Catholic Philly have?The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.
June 06, 2019Inside CatholicPhilly.com (June 7, 2019) Discerning Your CallHow do you find your true path? Where and who are you meant to be? How do you make life choices in a world that advises you to "keep your options open" and to "have it all"? Oblate Father Thomas Dailey shares how you can discern your vocation -- God's specific call for you -- even in the noisy digital age....more11minPlay
June 03, 2019Inside CatholicPhilly.com (June 1, 2019)- Poverty (Part I)"Poverty" is a small word that encompasses measureless misery. Christians often have a confused relationship with poverty. Is being poor a sign of holiness? Or is it evidence of a deep evil in our hearts, one that allows only a few to enjoy God's abundance while others go without? In the first of a two-part series, Father Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A. of Villanova University explains the different types of poverty, and how each can become an encounter with a Lord who showers all with his blessings....more13minPlay
May 17, 2019Inside Catholic Philly.com (May 17, 2019) - From "Like" to "Amen"Does Mass on television "count"? And are your online friends really your friends? Father Thomas Dailey, OSFS discusses how digital communications shapes our sense of community, especially when we gather -- online or offline -- to share our faith. In his message for this year's World Communications Day, Pope Francis has called for a unity that moves us all from a mere "like" to an "amen" that is grounded in real and welcoming relationships....more10minPlay
May 17, 2019Inside Catholic Philly.com (May 17, 2019)- Marriage, Part IIMarriage isn't just about two people finding happiness in each other. Father Frank Berna of La Salle University shares with producer Gina Christian how this consecrated union actually translates into "everyday holiness," blessing not only the couple and their families, but the human community as a whole....more9minPlay
May 07, 2019Inside Catholic Philly.com (May 7, 2019)- Marriage (Part I)Fewer couples are getting married these days, and "wedded bliss" can mean very different things in the culture and in Catholic teaching. The sacrament of matrimony isn't just a prelude to a lavish wedding party; instead, it's central to the life of the Church. Father Frank Berna, a theologian from La Salle University and a popular wedding celebrant, shares with producer Gina Christian the meaning behind marriage, and how the Catholic Church can invite others to experience the joy of this consecrated union....more12minPlay
April 24, 2019Inside Catholic Philly.com (April 23, 2019): Youth and LiturgyHow can the Catholic faith -- and more specifically, the Mass -- engage today's youth? Father Thomas Dailey shares his thoughts on how teens and young adults encounter the presence of God in the liturgy, although they may not fully know or understand everything that's happening during the rites. Even in the digital age, the call to holiness remains in our genes, and in our hearts....more11minPlay
April 10, 2019Inside CatholicPhilly.com (April 14, 2019): Palm SundayPalm Sunday puts Christians in the heart of the action, as Christ enters Jerusalem to win eternal life for humanity through his passion, death, and resurrection. Seminarian John Paul Heisler of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania shares how our annual remembrance of Christ's passion is new and lifegiving over two thousand years later. Whether we exalt him with the crowds, or deny him as Peter did, Jesus remains with us, offering his all-powerful love and mercy....more8minPlay
April 03, 2019Inside Catholic Philly.com (April 7, 2019): A Woman Caught in AdulteryThe woman caught in adultery stood before Christ completely vulnerable, fearing death and damnation. Yet Jesus silenced her accusers with his just and merciful love, restoring her dignity and her life. Seminarian Mark Tobin of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania shares how the Lord does the same for us when we have been wounded and alienated by our sins. By humbly giving our brokenness to Christ, we are cleansed and renewed -- and free to share that mercy with others. (Image: Andrey Mironov, "Christ and the Sinner" via Creative Commons)....more7minPlay
March 29, 2019Inside Catholic Philly.com (March 28, 2019): The Prodigal Son"Having it all" means having nothing if our definition of "all" is money, worldly success and pleasure -- a lesson the prodigal son learned the hard way. Seminarian Wesly Taveras Medina of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (Wynnewood, Pennsylvania) shares how the radical love of God satisfies our deepest needs. Conversion isn't about the Lord taking away all our fun, but rather about him giving us real and lasting joy....more8minPlay
March 26, 2019Inside Catholic Philly.com (March 26, 2019) - Home Runs and HolinessWhat do God and grand slams have in common? Quite a lot, according to Father Thomas Dailey, OSFS. An avid baseball fan, Father Dailey shares with editor Matt Gambino and producer Gina Christian how the divine can be found on the baseball diamond....more13minPlay
FAQs about Catholic Philly:How many episodes does Catholic Philly have?The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.