For College Catholics

By Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC

A Podcast for college students and young adults in general, where we discuss faith and spirituality from a Catholic perspective.... more

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August 23, 2024 167 The Commandments - Ten Steps to Get to Heaven
Wouldn’t it be great to be told some ten simple steps to get to Heaven? Well… that is what the Decalogue (also called “the Commandments”) is—TEN STEPS given by God to man so we may have a path to get to Heaven! Today we will speak about the Commandments in general, and where the current wording comes from.
- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2052 to 2082.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
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17min
July 26, 2024 166 Be a witness with your life – Life of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Today we take a look at the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. He wrote the “Spiritual Exercises”, and is the Master of the Spiritual Life for Miles Christi. He’s an example of a man who was very much immersed in a worldly lifestyle, but by the grace of God was converted, and went on to become a great saint. We also reflect on some of his most important spiritual teachings.
- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2044 to 2046.
- Here is the AUTOBIOGRAPHY of St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556). His feast day is July 31.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
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23min
July 19, 2024 165 The Precepts of the Church
Today, after taking inspiration from the Didache, and the example of the Martyrs of Abitinae (A.D. 304), we look into the five Precepts of the Church, which are part of the law of the Church for all baptized Catholics.
- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2041 to 2043.
- Here’s a homily by Pope Benedict XVI that touches on the example of the Martyrs of Abitinae.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
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17min
July 12, 2024 164 The Catholic Church, Mother and Teacher
Today, after looking at the historical background of the publication of the Encyclical “Humanae Vitae”, we consider whether the Catholic Church has the authority (and the duty!) to teach not only on matters of doctrinal truth, but also on matters of morality, and particularly, if she has the authority to interpret the Natural Law.
- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2030 to 2040.
- Some biblical quotes used: 1 Tim 3:15 (Pillar of Truth); Mt 28:18-19 (teach to all nations); Mt 7:21 (fulfill the law to enter heaven).
- I encourage you to read the Encyclical “Humanae Vitae”, which is really prophetic: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
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10min
July 05, 2024 163 The Path to Heaven: Justification, Grace and Merit
Today we look at the Catholic meaning of Redemption, Justification, Sanctifying Grace, Actual Graces and Merit. All of them key concepts to understand our spiritual and moral life correctly! Don’t miss this enlightening, doctrine-packed episode!
- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1987 to 2016.
- Some biblical quotes used: Rom 8:14 (“sons of God”); Rom 5:5 (“Holy Spirit poured into our hearts”); Philippians 2:13 (God work the desire and the work in us); John 15:4-5 (“I am the Vine, you are the branches… remain in Me”); John 4:14 (water welling up to eternal life); 2 Pet 1:4 (“sharers in His Divine Nature”); Hebrews 9:26 (Sacrifice that takes away sin); 1 Cor 15:3 (Christ died for our sins).
- I encourage you to listen to these previous episodes (of this same podcast) that talk about Sanctifying Grace: Episode 67, Episode 72, Episode 75, Episode 144 and Episode 153.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
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25min
June 29, 2024 162 The Law as a Guide to Virtuous Living
After looking at the example of the life and death of St. Thomas More, under Henry VIII, we look at the different kinds of law there are (Divine or Eternal, Natural, Revealed, Ecclesiastical and Civil), considering the attributes and limitations of each one of them and their application to our daily lives. Don’t miss this important foundational episode for your moral life!
- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1849 to 1986.
- Some biblical quotes used: Matthew 5-7; Romans 12-15; 1 Corinthians 12-13; Colossians 3-4; Ephesians 4-5; Jeremiah 31:33.
- Encyclical “Libertas” by Pope Leo XIII: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_20061888_libertas.html
- Encyclical “Humani Generis” by Pope Pius XII: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_12081950_humani-generis.html
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
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29min
June 21, 2024 161 Interview – Sr. Mercedes’ Vocation Story
In this episode, Sr. Mercedes, from the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist, shares her life and vocation story. She’s the Vocations Director for the Dominican Sisters… and she is from the Dominican Republic! During our very enjoyable conversation, she also shares tips on discernment, and tells us why Consecrated Men and Women are so important for the Common Good of Society!
- You can find more about the Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist here.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two SHURE MV7 XLR dynamic microphones with a ZOOM H6 recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
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49min
June 14, 2024 160 Interview – Service Trip to Lourdes, France
In 1858, our Lady appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in a Grotto, in Lourdes, France. On May 21, 2024, I went with 15 volunteers to serve at the Shrine in Lourdes. We stayed there for seven days. Jack Fedewa and Anna Wilberding were two of the volunteers. Today they share their experiences, their stories, and what they brought back with them from this amazing trip to Lourdes.
- Here is a live webcam from Lourdes, France: live webcam.
- You can find more about the miracles of Lourdes clicking here.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two SHURE MV7 XLR and one SE Electronics V7 dynamic microphones; together with a ZOOM H6 recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
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41min
June 07, 2024 159 Authority and the Common Good of Society
Are we supposed to always obey human authorities? Does their power come from God? What is the Common Good? Today we address the importance of Civil Authority for the well-being of our human society, and what is that civil authority supposed to preserve and promote in our community. Don’t miss this great episode!

- You can read the following resources: Gaudium et Spes, n. 26, 74, 84; the Compendium of Catholic Social Doctrine, n. 164; the Encyclical “Mater et Magistra”, n. 65. For further reading, you can check this article written by Fr. Chapman, O.P..
- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1897 to 1927.
- Here is a biography of St. Louis IX, King of France: https://www.stlouiskingoffrance.org/our-church/saint-louis-ix/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
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20min
May 17, 2024 158 The Holy Trinity, Model for our Human Society
Just as God is a community, a Trinity of Persons, so too, man—who is created by God—was made to live in community. This social aspect of man is embedded in our human nature. Today I talk about how the human society and even the civil authorities are willed by God. I also talk about the principle of “subsidiarity”. Don’t miss this great episode!
- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1877 to 1896.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
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18min

FAQs about For College Catholics:

How many episodes does For College Catholics have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.