“Wag makialam!” “Separation of Church and State, hello!”—ilang beses mo na bang narinig ‘yan kapag may pari o obispo na nagsalita tungkol sa isyung panlipunan o political? Pero tama ba talaga na dapat tahimik ang Simbahan?

Sa episode na ‘to, sina Ann Mare at Fr. Lennon ay tatalakayin kung ano nga ba ang tunay na ibig sabihin ng “separation of Church and State”—at bakit hindi ito ibig sabihin ng separation of faith and life.

Pag-uusapan nila kung kailan at paano dapat magsalita ang Simbahan, ayon mismo sa Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2240, 2245–2246). From conscience formation to Catholic social teaching, we’ll dive into how faith can and should shape the way we vote, speak, and stand for justice.

💬 Kung napaisip ka na rin kung dapat bang makialam ang Simbahan sa politika, this episode’s for you.

Faith isn’t a weekend hobby—it’s a way of life that speaks truth, even in the public square.

🎧 “The Church isn’t a campaign machine; she’s a compass."

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“‘Remember you will die.’” – scary? morbid? o baka naman the most life-giving reminder you’ll ever hear?

In this episode, Ann Mare and Fr. Lennon unpack the Catholic meaning of Memento Mori—from the Desert Fathers and St. Benedict’s “keep death daily before your eyes,” to St. Francis of Assisi calling death his “sister.” We’ll explore why the Catechism (§1014) actually encourages us to prepare for the hour of our death—hindi para matakot, kundi para mamuhay nang may direksiyon at pag-asa.

Kung sawa ka na sa YOLO hustle o sa pamahiing “knock on wood,” this conversation will show you how remembering death can reframe your priorities, deepen your prayer, and lead you closer to eternal life.

📖 For Further Reading

• Catechism of the Catholic Church §1014 – official teaching: “The Church encourages us to prepare ourselves for the hour of our death…”

• Rule of St. Benedict, Chapter 4 – classic monastic wisdom: “Keep death daily before your eyes.”

• St. Francis of Assisi, Canticle of the Creatures – where he calls death “Sister Death.”

• Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP, Memento Mori: An Advent Companion on the Last Things – a modern revival of this ancient practice.

• Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger), Eschatology: Death and Eternal Life

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“Naku, kapag namatay ang baby na hindi nabinyagan, diretso Limbo ’yan!” – baka narinig mo na rin ang linyang ‘yan mula sa lola o kapitbahay. Pero… doctrine ba talaga ‘to, o chismis lang na naging parang “fourth place” after death?

In this episode, Ann Mare and Fr. Lennon trace the real story behind the word Limbo—from St. Augustine’s struggle with original sin to St. Thomas Aquinas’ “edge of hell” theory, all the way to what the Catholic Church actually teaches today.

We’ll explore the Catechism (§1261), the 2007 document The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die Without Being Baptized, and the rock-solid truth that God’s mercy is bigger than any sacrament or speculation.

If you’ve ever wondered where unbaptized babies go—or just want to swap fear for hope—this episode sets the record straight and reminds you: God’s love is always greater than our theories.

For Further Reading

• Catechism of the Catholic Church §1261 – official summary of the Church’s teaching on infants who die without baptism.

• International Theological Commission, The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die Without Being Baptized (2007) – full theological study commissioned by the Vatican.

• St. Augustine, On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins and on the Baptism of Infants – early wrestling with original sin and infant baptism.

• St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, Supplement, Question 69 – discussion of “limbus puerorum.”

• Council of Florence (1439) & Council of Trent (1547) – Canons on original sin and Baptism; historical background for the Limbo discussion.

• Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI), Eschatology: Death and Eternal Life – balanced overview of Catholic teaching on the afterlife.

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“Angel of God, my guardian dear…” — classic prayer natin ‘yan since childhood. Pero real ba talaga ang guardian angels, or comfort thought lang?

In this episode of Feeling Propeta, Ann Mare and Fr. Lennon explore Scripture, Church tradition, and real-life experiences to ask: divine reality o spiritual wishful thinking?

From biblical encounters with angels to the Catechism’s teaching and the wisdom of saints, we uncover why the Church believes these unseen companions are more than just bedtime stories.

Because maybe… heaven’s help is closer than we think. 👼✨🙏

📚 For Further Reading

• Catechism of the Catholic Church §§328–336 (esp. §336)

• St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae I, q.113 (On Guardian Angels)

• St. Jerome, Homily on Matthew 18:10

• Pope Francis, Homily at Casa Santa Marta, 2 Oct 2014 — “We All Have an Angel”

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Ever wondered kung bakit iba-iba ang kulay at porma ng suot ng pari sa bawat Misa?  Green, violet, red, white—parang liturgical OOTD!  Pero sa likod ng bawat layer at kulay, may malalim na kuwento.

Join Ann Mare at Fr. Lennon as they unpack the biblical roots (hello Exodus 28!), hidden prayers, at meaning ng bawat vestment—alb, cincture, stole, chasuble—and why these garments signal something far more profound than fashion.  From symbolism of colors to the priest acting in persona Christi, discover how every detail points to Christ and heaven breaking into earth.

✨ Pakinggan para mas ma-appreciate ang Misa at ang “garment of faith” na suot din nating lahat mula pa noong binyag.

📚 For Further Reading

• Catechism of the Catholic Church §§1145–1162 (Signs and Symbols of the Liturgy)

• General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) §§335–347 on sacred vestments

• Edward Sri, A Biblical Walk Through the Mass (for symbolism of liturgical actions and garments)

• Brant Pitre, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist (Old Testament roots of priestly garments)

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Ever wondered kung bakit paulit-ulit tayo sa Misa na tumatayo, umuupo, at lumuluhod? Para bang “Mass Zumba” lang — o may malalim na kahulugan bawat galaw? 🤔

Sa episode na ito, Ann Mare at Fr. Lennon unpack the roots of liturgical gestures. From the Jewish traditions, to the early Christians, hanggang sa simbahan ngayon — discover how every movement is actually a prayer in motion.

Hindi lang ito ritual choreography. It’s faith embodied — the body teaching the soul, and the soul leading the body.

For further reading:

📖 Mediator Dei (Pope Pius XII, 1947) — on the nature of liturgy and active participation

📖 Catechism of the Catholic Church §§2558–2564, 2655 — on prayer involving body and soul

📖 The Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) — deep dive on liturgical gestures and posture in worship

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“Optional lang ba ang sakramento?”

Kalma, ka-Propeta. Bago ka mag-decide na skip ang Baptism, Eucharist, o Reconciliation, let’s dive deep.

Sa episode na ‘to, tinalakay nina Ann Mare at Fr. Lennon kung bakit ang mga sakramento—hindi lang ritual o simbolo—ay tunay na encounter kay Kristo. Mula biblical roots hanggang early Church practices, we unpack why these channels of grace are essential, hindi optional.

Sama ka sa spiritual deep dive na ‘to—may theological tea, biblical receipts, at isang napakagandang reminder: Grace flows best when we open our hearts. ✨🙏

For Further Reading:

📖 Catechism of the Catholic Church (Part 2, Section 2: The Sacraments)

📖 Scott Hahn, Swear to God

📖 Brant Pitre, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist

📖 Edward Sri, A Biblical Walk Through the Mass

📖 Early Church texts: The Didache, writings of St. Augustine & St. Cyprian

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“Science over faith.” Madalas natin ‘tong marinig—lalo na kapag may debate online. Pero kailangan ba talagang mamili?

In this episode of Feeling Propeta, Ann Mare and Fr. Lennon dive into one of the most misunderstood ‘rivalries’: Faith vs. Science.

From the myth of the “conflict thesis,” to priest-scientists like Fr. Georges Lemaître (a.k.a. father of the Big Bang Theory) and Gregor Mendel (the father of genetics), to the wisdom of St. John Paul II’s Fides et Ratio—we uncover why faith and reason are not enemies, but partners in the search for truth.

Because maybe… the head and the heart were never meant to fight, but to fly together. 🧠✨🙏

For Further Reading:

📖 Benjamin Wiker, The Catholic Church & Science: Answering the Questions, Exposing the Myths

📖 Pope St. John Paul II, Fides et Ratio

📖 Edited by Ronald Numbers, Galileo Goes to Jail and Other Myths About Science and Religion

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Tinapay lang? Alak lang? Kung symbol lang ang Eucharist, okay na siguro na isipin mo lang si Jesus habang kumakain ka ng pandesal sa bahay. Pero… what if He meant it literally? What if, sa bawat Misa, Siya mismo ang lumalapit sa’yo—Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity?

In this episode, Ann Mare and Fr. Lennon dive deep into one of the most mysterious and beautiful claims of the Catholic faith: the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. We unpack John 6, the Last Supper, and three common objections to the Real Presence—and see how the earliest Christians worshipped the same way we do today.

If Jesus truly comes to us in the Eucharist, then this isn’t just a ritual. It’s the source and summit of our faith—an encounter with the living God that can change everything.

📚 Further Reading:

Books

• Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist – Brant Pitre

• The Lamb’s Supper – Scott Hahn

• A Biblical Walk Through the Mass – Edward Sri

• The Eucharist: Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice, and Communion – Lawrence Feingold

• God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life – Pope Benedict XVI / Joseph Ratzinger

• The Fourth Cup – Scott Hahn

Church Documents & Encyclicals

• Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1322–1419)

• Ecclesia de Eucharistia – Pope John Paul II

• Sacramentum Caritatis – Pope Benedict XVI

• Mysterium Fidei – Pope Paul VI

• Dominicae Cenae – Pope John Paul II

• Sacrosanctum Concilium (Vatican II, nos. 47–58)

• Council of Trent, Session XIII – Decree on the Most Holy Eucharist

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“Iisa lang naman si God… so pwede kahit saan?”

Sounds inclusive. Peaceful. Problem solved, ‘di ba? Pero… what if sincerity isn’t enough? What if not all roads lead home?

In this episode, Ann Mare and Fr. Lennon unpack one of the most common—and most confusing—lines about faith: “Basta mahal mo si God, kahit anong religion, okay lang.” We talk about respect vs. relativism, Jesus’ bold claim that He is The Way, and why the Church He founded matters for knowing and worshipping the one true God.

If truth really leads to Christ—and Christ leads to life—then truth saves. And love means not hiding it.

📚 Further Reading:

• Why We’re Catholic – Trent Horn

• Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 846–848, 816, 847)

• Nostra Aetate (Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions)

• Dominus Iesus (On the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the Church)

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