Living Catholic with Monsignor Don Wolf

What if the simple act of truth-telling could transform not just your life, but society at large? Join us on Living Catholic as we navigate the profound impact of honesty, alongside insights from the renowned psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson. We'll unravel the complexities of truth in a world where lies often cloud personal integrity and societal trust. By revisiting historical missteps like the New Orleans levee failures, we underscore the long-lasting repercussions of systemic deceit, urging a collective commitment to transparency and accountability for the betterment of all.

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Monsignor Don Wolf is a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Living Catholic also broadcasts on Oklahoma Catholic Radio several times per week, with new episodes airing every Sunday.

Can a single lifetime truly capture the vastness of existence, or is there more to our journey than meets the eye? Drawing from personal reflections and the evocative metaphor of a Star Trek episode, we ponder the swift passage of time and what it means for our fleeting lives. Together, we delve into the significance of our existence within the eternal scope of time and God's omnipotence, encouraging you to reflect on the value and meaning of our brief human experience. 

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Monsignor Don Wolf is a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Living Catholic also broadcasts on Oklahoma Catholic Radio several times per week, with new episodes airing every Sunday.

What if lying is as ancient and inherent to humanity as storytelling itself? Through the lens of iconic narratives, from the Biblical tale of Adam and Eve to the satirical world of Dilbert, we'll uncover how fiction often holds a mirror to our own tendencies toward deception. These stories, both timeless and contemporary, reveal profound truths about our human nature and the vital role they play in helping us navigate the complexities of honesty and falsehood.

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Monsignor Don Wolf is a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Living Catholic also broadcasts on Oklahoma Catholic Radio several times per week, with new episodes airing every Sunday.

Ever wondered if your vote truly makes a difference? Join us on "Living Catholic" as we uncover the profound impact your political choices have on shaping our society and future. Through historical examples like Lincoln and Kennedy, we'll explore how the public images of political candidates often mask their complex realities and why your informed decisions matter more than you might think. We'll also address the skepticism around the influence of voting, underscoring the significant financial investments in political campaigns as evidence of its critical importance.

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Monsignor Don Wolf is a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Living Catholic also broadcasts on Oklahoma Catholic Radio several times per week, with new episodes airing every Sunday.

This episode promises to shed light on the opportunities and challenges that come with the cross-cultural mission of inviting Mexican priests to serve in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, including inspiring stories of our vibrant Hispanic population.

Explore the beautiful concept of mutual support within the Christian life and the missionary vocation, as we highlight the immense resources available in central Mexico that can benefit communities abroad. 

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Monsignor Don Wolf is a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Living Catholic also broadcasts on Oklahoma Catholic Radio several times per week, with new episodes airing every Sunday.

What if our preoccupation with earthly matters is leading us away from a more profound truth about our existence? Join as we confront society's reluctance to engage with the concept of eternity and its implications for our daily lives. By drawing on examples such as gender reassignment surgeries, abortion rights, and surrogacy ethics, we question if our current societal issues are truly fostering a better society, urging us to remember our eternal nature as beings created by God.

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Monsignor Don Wolf is a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Living Catholic also broadcasts on Oklahoma Catholic Radio several times per week, with new episodes airing every Sunday.

How often do we truly think about eternity? By reflecting on Mary Eberstadt's insights into urban life and family dynamics, we'll question how many of us genuinely orient our lives toward the promise of eternity today.

Shifting our attention from the transient to the eternal, we'll explore the contrast between modern-day commitments and the elusive idea of eternity. Through compelling anecdotes, such as a young priest's attempt to call for confessions at a wake and a young woman's fervent mission to end oil by 2030, we highlight how contemporary society often prioritizes immediate concerns over everlasting ones. 

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Monsignor Don Wolf is a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Living Catholic also broadcasts on Oklahoma Catholic Radio several times per week, with new episodes airing every Sunday.

Have you ever stopped to consider the engineering marvel behind a simple Bic pen? Or how the abundance of these marvels lessens the appreciation we have for such things? 

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Monsignor Don Wolf is a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Living Catholic also broadcasts on Oklahoma Catholic Radio several times per week, with new episodes airing every Sunday.

What if a teenager's simple love for technology and soccer could inspire a global journey toward faith and sainthood? Meet Carlo Acutis, a young man whose extraordinary devotion to the Eucharist and commitment to his faith have left an indelible mark on the world. Despite growing up in a non-religious family, Carlos embraced his spirituality, becoming a catechist by the age of 12. His untimely death at 15 only amplified his influence, with numerous miracles attributed to his intercession. Join us to learn how Carlo's modern-day interests and profound faith make him a saint for our times, reflecting the intersection of contemporary life and spirituality.

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Monsignor Don Wolf is a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Living Catholic also broadcasts on Oklahoma Catholic Radio several times per week, with new episodes airing every Sunday.

Have you ever wondered how attending Mass can shape your life and faith in profound ways? Drawing from the Gospel of John, I reflect on my father's unwavering dedication to Mass and the importance of communal worship in discerning God's will.

From celebrating a special Father's Day Mass with Spanish-speaking Catholics in isolated feedlots in Guymon, Oklahoma, to witnessing the beatification of Father Rother in 2017 at the Cox Center, these moments underscore the transformative power of collective faith and prayer. 

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Monsignor Don Wolf is a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Living Catholic also broadcasts on Oklahoma Catholic Radio several times per week, with new episodes airing every Sunday.