On today's episode of Catholic Pore Over, Maria and Fr. Damian interview Deacon Chuck Cairnie who will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Cleveland. Deacon Chuck shares his not-so-straightforward path to the seminary and reflects on the way Christ called him to faithfulness at different periods in his life.Priestly ordinations for the Diocese of Cleveland will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. A livestream will also be made available here: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/events/2026/05/16/ordination-to-the-priesthoodThink God is calling you to the priesthood? Learn more about the seminary and our diocesan vocations office here: clepriesthood.orgFollow the Vocations Office on Instagram: instagram.com/clepriesthoodSubscribe to our channel on YouTube: youtube.com/@catholicporeoverFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/catholicporeoverRecorded and edited by Black Valve Media.

Chances are you know someone who has started making sourdough or recently got into canning food -- maybe that person is you! The growing popularity of more traditional practices and the retreat into rural life reflects a desire for a lost part of our industrial culture. In this episode, Fr. Damian and Maria chat with Tim Cermak of the Catholic Land Movement to discuss the great physical, social, and spiritual benefits of getting back to the land. Find out more about the Catholic Land Movement and locate a chapter near you: https://catholiclandmovement.info/Follow us on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/catholicporeover

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In this episode, Fr. Damian and Maria sit down with Fr. Patrick Schultz to reflect on the importance of Holy Week and how to enter into it more reverently. Find more of Fr. Patrick's homilies and reflections on Slaking Thirsts.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholicporeover

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Pope Leo XIV has established 2026 as the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, commemorating the 800th anniversary of the death of the saint. In this episode, Maria and Fr. Damian sit down with Fr. David Domanski, OFM Cap. to talk about the Franciscan charism and the ministry that the order provides to the Church. Learn more about the Capuchin Friars of the Province of St. Augustine here: https://www.capuchinfriar.org/Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/catholicporeover

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Leading his team to the school's first national championship, Fernando Mendoza has made headlines as a player of integrity and tenacity. In this episode, Fr. Damian and Maria discuss Fernando Mendoza's example of discipline, perseverance, and faith on the field and in his personal life.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholicporeover

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In this episode, Fr. Damian and Maria are joined by Mother Natalia of the Christ the Bridegroom Monastery and host of the podcast "What God is Not" to discuss the ins and outs of fasting. Mother Natalia addresses how fasting helps us form a spirit of detachment from material goods, so that we can become more attached to the Lord. Tune in for this edifying discussion on deepening your Lenten practices.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholicporeover

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Many young women have been sold a lie that they can "have it all" -- that children and a career can seamlessly fit together without tension. But the demands of children do not follow a 9-5 schedule, and the biological reality that babies and young children require more from their mothers cannot be ignored. In her new book, "The Dignity of Dependence", Leah Libresco Sargeant highlights the ways our culture has prized autonomy and so-called freedom, penalizing those who are naturally dependent upon others, including babies, the sick, and the elderly. Join us for this thought-provoking discussion on the challenges we face today in a world that values self-sufficiency over community.

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In this episode, Maria and Fr. Damian discuss the corresponding themes of memory, free will, friendship, and mercy in both the last season of Stranger Things and the latest installment in the Knives Out movie franchise. Spoilers ahead!

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In this special bonus episode, Fr. Damian and Maria interview Matt Maher and Sarah Kroger about their reflections on the past year and hopes for the year to come. Tune in to hear more about the value of creativity, trusting your gut (and the Holy Spirit), and the importance of identifying first as a child of God.

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When was the last time you watched a film in the theater? It seems in many places that cinemas are becoming less popular, and films in general are in competition with series that can be more accessible on various streaming platforms. In this episode, Fr. Damian and Maria discuss Pope Leo XIV's recent address to filmmakers, actors, and directors, highlighting how his praise of the artform is important and offers hope for the future of the medium.Read the Pope's address here: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/speeches/2025/november/documents/20251115-mondo-del-cinema.html

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