Invited

Join Bishop Oscar Cantú, Father Matthias of the Immaculate Heart, and Cherry Caparas as they discuss saints relics and the impact of Saint Therese of Lisieux on their personal vocations. Listeners and viewers are also treated to in-episode content filmed at Mission Santa Clara, "The Dry Bones Speak," exploring how saints relics can impact faith.

Now you can listen to or WATCH the Invited podcast! This is the trailer to season 2, episode 1: Saints Relics: What are they and why do Catholics venerate them. Episode description: Join Bishop Oscar Cantú, Father Matthias of the Immaculate Heart, and Cherry Caparas as they discuss saints relics and the impact of Saint Therese of Lisieux on their personal vocations. Listeners and viewers are also treated to in-episode content filmed at Mission Santa Clara, "The Dry Bones Speak," exploring how saints relics can impact faith. Full episode drops Wed, Nov 12!

Join Bishop Cantú, Vicki Schwoob, Margarita Hua, and Deacon Ruben Solorio in a spirited conversation about the impact of ILM whether they graduated five years ago or twenty five years ago.

Learn more about the Diocesan Institute for Leadership in Ministry (ILM) here.

Three special guests who knew or worked with the late Father Kevin Joyce join episode 2 [Ch 4-6]: Emmanuel Valenzuela, youth minister; seminarian Michael Kelly, and vocational discerner Marco Antonio Heredia. All three share their favorite quote from the first six chapters of the book and discuss how they knew Father Kevin. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here or at your favorite bookseller.

The conversation continues during episode 3 [Ch 7-9] where guests Emmanuel, Michael, and Marco reflect on living as faith-filled young adults and the importance of both consistent spiritual practices as well as parental authenticity. In the chapters discussed, Kevin Joyce's own turbulent time of discernment as a young adult takes center stage. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here or at your favorite bookseller.

In episode 1 [Ch 1-3], Marissa Nichols, editor of The Valley Catholic Magazine and Father Joe Kim, pastor of Saint John Vianney, discuss the late Father Kevin Joyce's intended audiences for his autobiography and the universal appeal of Father's spiritual journey for all seekers of truth and grace. Listeners are also treated to a clip of Father Kevin from one of his Spirit Seeker conferences. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here or at your favorite bookseller.

In episode 4 [Ch 10-12], hosts reflect on the halfway point of the book and clarify the relationship between Eastern and Western meditation practices Father Kevin encounters throughout his book. Listeners are also treated to a real-time meditation with the late Father Kevin from one of his Spirit Seeker conferences where he led the audience on the "Jesus prayer." All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter by chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here or at your favorite bookseller.

Trailer for Ep 6. Episode description: Join Bishop Cantú, Vicki Schwoob, Margarita Hua, and Deacon Ruben Solorio in a spirited conversation about the impact of ILM whether they graduated five years ago or twenty five years ago.

Learn more about the Diocesan Institute for Leadership in Ministry (ILM) here.

Join Bishop Cantú and guests Eve Tushnet and Keith Wildenberg, co-Founders of Building Catholic Futures, as they discuss accompaniment and what makes faith possible, appealing, and fruitful for gay people. Believing that everything the Catholic Church holds to be true is true, both Eve and Keith provide insights to serve and share the Gospel with LGBT+ and same-sex-attracted people.

Website: Building Catholic Futures

This is the trailer for episode 5. Episode description: Join Bishop Cantú and guests Eve Tushnet and Keith Wildenberg, co-Founders of Building Catholic Futures, as they discuss accompaniment and what makes faith possible, appealing, and fruitful for gay people. Believing that everything the Catholic Church holds to be true is true, both Eve and Keith provide insights to serve and share the Gospel with LGBT+ and same-sex-attracted people.