Dramatic Catholics

As we step into 2025, we reflect on the word/phrase God has placed on our hearts to guide and inspire us this new year. Join us as we share the significance of our chosen word, and we encourage all of our listeners to do the same!

Word of the Year Generator:

http://www.wordoftheyear.me

We'd love to hear from you! Comment Below!

What word or phrase did you choose for 2025?

Saint of the Year?

Scripture of the Year?

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If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningful conversations and bringing the hope of the Gospel to more hearts. As of April 20, 2026, we are working to secure the equipment needed to move forward. If you’re able, consider offering one week of your tithe to support this work of evangelization. Thank you for walking with us and being part of this mission—if you love the show, consider donating here: https://gofund.me/82dd06298

Join us for part four, our final episode of a special series with Fr. Andrew Fritz, C.S.C. This week, we are answering questions from our very own listeners!

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Download the Mass Times App or click the link below: 

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Want to assist us at mass? DM, Email, or comment below and we would love to get you plugged into the parish!

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If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningful conversations and bringing the hope of the Gospel to more hearts. As of April 20, 2026, we are working to secure the equipment needed to move forward. If you’re able, consider offering one week of your tithe to support this work of evangelization. Thank you for walking with us and being part of this mission—if you love the show, consider donating here: https://gofund.me/82dd06298

Join us for part three of a special series with Fr. Andrew Fritz, C.S.C., as we explore the questions and confusion surrounding the Mass. This week, we are breaking down the second half, the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Tune in next episode for part four of our Mass Series with a

Q & A with Padre!

If you would like to come back to listen to this episode as you learn more about the Mass, we time-stamped where we discuss the order of the Mass below:

7:05 Introducing Liturgy of the Eucharist

7:30 Offertory/ Bringing Up the Gifts

-Prayer over the offerings

32:31 “The Lord be with you”

36:30 Preface/ Holy Holy Holy

45:55 Eucharistic Prayers 

59:57 Epiclesis (Calling down the Holy Spirit)

1:08:36 Consecration

1:12:46 The Mystery of Faith/ Memorial Acclamation

1:15:57 Continued Eucharistic Prayer

1:30:03 Our Father/Sign of Peace/ Lamb of God

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If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningful conversations and bringing the hope of the Gospel to more hearts. As of April 20, 2026, we are working to secure the equipment needed to move forward. If you’re able, consider offering one week of your tithe to support this work of evangelization. Thank you for walking with us and being part of this mission—if you love the show, consider donating here: https://gofund.me/82dd06298

Join us for part two of a special series with Fr. Andrew Fritz, C.S.C., as we explore the questions and confusion surrounding the Mass. This week, we are breaking down the first half of Mass, the Liturgy of the Word.

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If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningful conversations and bringing the hope of the Gospel to more hearts. As of April 20, 2026, we are working to secure the equipment needed to move forward. If you’re able, consider offering one week of your tithe to support this work of evangelization. Thank you for walking with us and being part of this mission—if you love the show, consider donating here: https://gofund.me/82dd06298

Join us for part one of a special series with Fr. Andrew Fritz, C.S.C., as we explore the questions and confusion surrounding the Mass. This week, we tackle the question: Why is Mass boring—and what can we do to change that?

Show Notes:

James Tissot Image of the Crucifixion:

https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/13508

Comment below: What is your favorite part of the mass? 😊

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If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningful conversations and bringing the hope of the Gospel to more hearts. As of April 20, 2026, we are working to secure the equipment needed to move forward. If you’re able, consider offering one week of your tithe to support this work of evangelization. Thank you for walking with us and being part of this mission—if you love the show, consider donating here: https://gofund.me/82dd06298

In this special episode of Dramatic Catholics, we explore the intersection of faith and politics, discussing how Catholics can effectively live out their beliefs in the public square.

Join us before November 5th to prepare for Election Day!

Book Referenced: Catholics in the Public Square by Bishop Emeritus Thomas J. Olmsted

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If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningful conversations and bringing the hope of the Gospel to more hearts. As of April 20, 2026, we are working to secure the equipment needed to move forward. If you’re able, consider offering one week of your tithe to support this work of evangelization. Thank you for walking with us and being part of this mission—if you love the show, consider donating here: https://gofund.me/82dd06298

This week join us for our annual Spooky Season Episode! We are joined by Fr. David Halm, C.S.C. and explore the intriguing world of the supernatural, discussing everything from zombies to ghosts and aliens.

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If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningful conversations and bringing the hope of the Gospel to more hearts. As of April 20, 2026, we are working to secure the equipment needed to move forward. If you’re able, consider offering one week of your tithe to support this work of evangelization. Thank you for walking with us and being part of this mission—if you love the show, consider donating here: https://gofund.me/82dd06298

This week, we dive into the Catechism of the Catholic Church. How should we approach reading it? What are its origins? Is it really as challenging to read as it seems? We tackle these questions and more in this episode!

Show Notes:

Catechism in a Year: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear?srsltid=AfmBOopFAnGkYOYmpT1G6GysJ8E7pLyyzXieBggzHq8GZeEs8OnTQkQm

Online Catechism: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM

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If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningful conversations and bringing the hope of the Gospel to more hearts. As of April 20, 2026, we are working to secure the equipment needed to move forward. If you’re able, consider offering one week of your tithe to support this work of evangelization. Thank you for walking with us and being part of this mission—if you love the show, consider donating here: https://gofund.me/82dd06298

This week, we welcome Catholic writer and author Leila Miller to discuss her book Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak. In this episode, we delve into the far-reaching effects of divorce on families and highlight the significance of preserving the sacredness of holy matrimony. 

If you are interested in reading Primal Loss for free, visit : https://www.leilamiller.net/digitalbook

Other Recommended Books:

Impossible Marriages Redeemed - Leila Miller

Resources for Children, Teens & Adults of Divorce:

https://restoredministry.com

https://www.lifegivingwounds.org

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If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningful conversations and bringing the hope of the Gospel to more hearts. As of April 20, 2026, we are working to secure the equipment needed to move forward. If you’re able, consider offering one week of your tithe to support this work of evangelization. Thank you for walking with us and being part of this mission—if you love the show, consider donating here: https://gofund.me/82dd06298

Join us this week as we hear about the beginnings of SJV school with the some of its first graduates, Amanda Mazza, Melissa Cruz, Frankie Orozco and Erika Undiano.

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If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningful conversations and bringing the hope of the Gospel to more hearts. As of April 20, 2026, we are working to secure the equipment needed to move forward. If you’re able, consider offering one week of your tithe to support this work of evangelization. Thank you for walking with us and being part of this mission—if you love the show, consider donating here: https://gofund.me/82dd06298