In this throwback episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Conrad Murphy is joined by Fr. Alec to discuss the Season of Christmas and how Christ, the Messiah, is made manifest to the world through his birth at Christmas, the Epiphany, his baptism in the Jordan, his miracle at the Wedding Feast at Cana, and finally his presentation in the temple on February 2nd, Candlemas. This time of year is an incredible grouping of feasts that show that Christ is finally present in the world. You can make this time of year last all year round by bringing Christ to everyone you meet and share his love and his light with those who may not know him. 



Here at the Catholic Link podcast, we wish you a merry Christmas. Be sure to celebrate Christ's birth into the New Year because it is its own liturgical season!



When most Catholics think of epiphany, they only think of when the three wisemen visit Jesus. In truth, the entire Christmas season is a season of epiphanies! Fr. Conrad and Fr. Alec go more in depth on advent, Christmas day, Nativity, Presentation, Baptism of the Lord, and all the ways Christ makes Himself known to the world!



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Christmas: A Season of Epiphanies | Throwback

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob discusses the feast of Pentecost. Fr. Rob identifies how Pentecost is the only Jewish feast that is on the Catholic Liturgical Year Calendar.



Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob discussed 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.



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Some of the important Jewish feast days also include: the Feast of Booths, the Day of Atonement, and Hanukkah, which commemorates the rededication of the Temple after the Jews drove out Hellenistic rule and as described in the book of Maccabees. Fr. Rob then discusses how Pentecost is, yes, the birthday of the Church, but it is still fundamentally a harvest festival. In the Old Testament, Pentecost celebrated the grain harvest that grew from February or March. In the New Covenant, the celebration is a harvest of the people. The Acts of the Apostles describes many different people understand the Apostles speaking Galilean in their native tongue. This symbolizes the Church beginning to harvest souls from all corners of the Earth. Finally, Fr. Rob invites all of us to participate in that harvest and praying to the Holy Spirit to help one's own evangelization efforts and build a fruitful harvest for the Lord.



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Pentecost with Fr. Rob: A Throwback

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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Book of Revelation with Fr. Rob

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 is Not Just Another Day with Fr. Rob

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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Easter and St. John’s Understanding: A Throwback

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.

Christmas: A Season of Epiphanies | Throwback

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