Jesuit Podcast

Listen to the meditation on the Assumption of the Blessed Mother from Sacred Story Rosary - An Ignatian Way to Pray the Mysteries

Fr. Nazar speaks on the story of his vocation, his experiences as a Jesuit and a priest in working with different peoples to help them realize their faith through the beauty of their culture, and his work in Ukraine, and finally his current work as the Rector of the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome, Italy.

Fr. Bill sits down with Fr. Ganza, where he shares the story of struggles in his home country of Rwanda, his vocation and accomplishments as a priest, and the current state of Rwanda today.

Fr. Bill returns with Fr. Trung Pham of the Society of Jesus and special guest, Sister Thu Hai, to speak about the Catholic Church in Vietnam today and the tremendous faith of Catholics and their struggles that are being realized there.

Fr. Bill sits down with Fr. Trung Pham of the Society of Jesus. Fr. Trung has a master in fine arts and speaks about his life in Vietnam and immigrating to the United States, as well as his vocation story and his pursuance of art both personally and professionally.

Part 2 of our interview with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ on Sacred Story Institute Jesuit podcast, hosted by Fr. Bill Watson, SJ. Fr. Pacwa shares his experiences Explores his experiences with the new age movement, Mother Angelica, and EWTN.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. joins the Sacred Story Institute Jesuit Podcast to talk with Fr. Bill Watson, S.J. about his early years in formation.

Part one of a two-part interview

In the second part of his interview, Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ talks about his:

• Academic career

• Thesis on the existence of time using Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity

• Thoughts on the current state of Catholic higher education and challenges they face

• The Spitzer Center for Visionary Leadership & the Magis Center

• Thoughts on the current state of culture with reference to his new book, Christ vs Satan In Our Daily Lives: The Cosmic Struggle Between Good and Evil. (https://amzn.to/3sjIWXk)

Your host, Fr. William Watson, S.J., sits down with Fr. Robert Spitzer of the Society of Jesus to discuss his family background, where he grew up, his career aspirations, and ultimately his vocation to the priesthood.

Part Two of Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.'s interview with Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., founder of the highly successful and very influential Ignatius Press.

In Part Two, Fr. Fessio shares his experiences in France, his friendships with Andre de Lubac, and Fr. Ratzinger, as well as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's papacy.

In the second segment of Part Two, Fr. Fessio discusses the differences between Karl Rahner and Hans Urs von Balthasar, the resignation of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and his thoughts and reflections upon turning 80 years old this month: his accomplishments and current aspirations.