DeKalb County Catholic

DeKalb County Catholic

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DeKalb County Catholic episodes

  • Sacred Music and the Catholic Identity

    With centuries of beautiful sacred music, the Catholic Church should be filled with song and voice! Sometimes, however, congregational singing remains absent from our parishes. Why?

     
    Tune in to this bonus DeKalb County Catholic episode as St. Joseph's pastor and music director reflect on Salve Regina University professor Thomas Day's "Why Catholics Can't Sing: The Culture of Catholicism and the Triumph of Bad Taste," a book detailing Catholic musical culture, the influence of Vatican II, the importance of restoring beauty and reverence to the liturgy, and more.
     

    51 min
  • Prayer: Lectio Divina
    Today, we're talking about Lectio Divina, the ancient practice of prayerfully reading Sacred Scripture! Listen from our priests as they share their personal approaches to prayer and explain how Scripture can become a meaningful conversation with God—not just words on a page.

     

    34 min
  • Prayer : Vocal, Meditative, Contemplative

    Prayer takes many forms.  For today's DeKalb County Catholic episode, our priests begin a new series exploring the beauty and importance of prayer in our relationship with God. Discover different kinds of prayer—like vocal, meditative, and contemplative—and learn how to deepen your prayer life by overcoming distractions and moving beyond familiar prayers.


    Prayer is more than just speaking with God—it's also learning to listen when He speaks to our hearts. Together, let's pray that we become more aware of His presence among us!

    31 min
  • Holy Matrimony: A Reflection of Christ's Love
    Holy Matrimony reflects Christ’s faithful and self-giving love for His Church. 
     
    Drawing from their experiences in preparing couples for this sacrament, our DeKalb County Catholic priests discuss the beauty of marriage as a vocation, the importance of shared faith, and how faithful marriages build up the entire Church. Plus, discover practical advice on prayer, humility, and how to keep Christ at the center of family life on today's episode!
    41 min
  • Holy Orders - The Apostolic Ministry

    What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders, and why is it essential to the life of the Catholic Church?

    In this episode of DeKalb County Catholic, our priests explore the biblical foundations of Holy Orders, beginning with Christ's establishment of the apostolic priesthood at the Last Supper. Discover the three degrees of Holy Orders: bishop, priest, and deacon, and how apostolic succession connects the Church today to the apostles.

    Through Scripture, Catholic teaching, and conversation, our priests reflect on the priesthood as a vocation of service, dedicated to teaching, sanctifying, and shepherding God's people.

    35 min
  • The Church Is Alive with the Sound of Music!

    What is the purpose of music in Catholic liturgy? In today's special episode, Fr. Brian sits down with three new guests:


     Fr. Paulo, Pastor of St. John the Baptist in Fort Wayne
     Tommy Saul, Music Director of St. John the Baptist in Fort Wayne
     Adam Trudel, Music Director of our very own St. Joseph Church
     
    Enjoy this very musical episode as we discuss the history of this music, including changes and reforms in the last 100 years.

    1 hr 7 min
  • Anointing of the Sick - Call for the Priests!

    This #DeKalbCountyCatholic episode is all about the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, otherwise known as the sacrament of Healing. Beginning with the Book of James, our priests cover the institution of the sacrament, how it is administered, and more.

     
    We are down one priest today, but don't fret—Fr. Tom will be back soon! In the meantime, tune in to hear Fr. Brian and Fr. Jake converse on this important sacrament.
     
    #AnointingoftheSick #Healing #Sacrament

    33 min
  • Confession & A Scary Statistic
    Reconciliation. Confession. Conversion. Penance.
     
    The sacrament goes by many names, but the end result is the same glorious gift. In today’s #DeKalbCountyCatholic episode, the priests examine the importance behind Confession and share the enormous benefit of being reconciled with not only Christ but also His Church.
    34 min
  • Confirmation: Do You Got That Drip?
    What is Confirmation? What does it do? Why do Catholics choose Confirmation saints? Discover the answers to these questions and more in today's DeKalb County Catholic podcast episode!
     
    #Confirmation #Sacraments #Podcast #DeKalbCountyCatholic
    31 min
  • The Sacraments - Baptism
    Today, our priests discuss the gateway to all the other sacraments: Baptism. Discover themes of new creation and being ransomed from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light!
     
    #Baptism #Sacrament #DeKalbCountyCatholic
    37 min

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Recorded in Garrett, Indiana, DeKalb County Catholic is a podcast featuring insightful commentary from priests of the three Catholic parishes in DeKalb County for the Diocese of Fort Wayne–South…

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  1. Number 1: Holy Orders - The Apostolic Ministry
    35 min
  2. Number 2: The Church Is Alive with the Sound of Music!
    1 hr 7 min
  3. Number 3: Anointing of the Sick - Call for the Priests!
    33 min