What if everything happening at Mass is far more real—and far more alive—than we can see?

In this episode of Ordinary Time, I sit down with Joe Helow, Executive Producer of The Real Presence, a powerful Eucharistic documentary that is helping Catholics rediscover the mystery, beauty, and reverence of the Mass.

The film presents a 28-minute cinematic experience that combines liturgical footage with artistic visualization to help viewers enter more deeply into the mystery of the Eucharist—not as a symbol, but as the true Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ.

Joe shares the story behind the project, including how a simple desire to honor Christ in the Eucharist led to a film that is renewing faith and awakening hearts to the reality of the Mass.

We talk about the inspiration behind the documentary, the importance of beauty in evangelization, and why recovering reverence for the Eucharist matters now more than ever.

About the Film

The Real Presence: The Mass is a 28-minute cinematic experience designed to help viewers see the unseen reality of the Catholic Mass, including the presence of angels, saints, and the eternal sacrifice of Christ made present in the Eucharist.

Watch the film for free → https://www.therealpresence.com

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Artist: Marcus P.

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In this episode, I sit down with Tony Zeaiter of Fasting Brothers—a powerful lay-led apostolate where men commit to fasting one day a week for an entire year for the intentions of their bishop or priests.

Tony shares how this movement is uniting men across the country to spiritually support our clergy through fasting and prayer. From one small group to a growing network of parish-based fasting teams, their mission is bold, simple, and deeply rooted in love for the Church.

Ordinary Time, Catholic Podcast exists to spotlight lay Catholics who are living their mission with quiet boldness and eternal impact. We believe the “ordinary” people in the pews are being called to extraordinary things.

🎧 Tune in now and be inspired to take your place in the mission field—from wherever you sit in the Church.

In this episode, I had the privilege to sit down with Jeanette Ghioto, Coordinator of Seven Sisters and Fasting Brothers for the Diocese of St. Augustine.

"The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop—a “holy wasting” (cf. Mt. 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for his deeper conformity to Christ."

Learn more about this amazing lay ministry by visiting https://sevensistersapostolate.org/

Connect directly with Jeanette: 904-710-2277 (call or text) or by email, [email protected]

In this week's episode of Ordinary Time, I am joined by Michael Girgenti, an actor, two-time Grammy Award winner, and author!

Michael plays the role of Judas in The Thorn, a nationally touring live interpretation of the Passion of Jesus.

See if The Thorn is coming to a city near you: https://thethorn.com/

His latest book, Little Flower's Big Love: The Story of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, is available in digital and paperback formats on Amazon. Learn more by visiting www.strawberrypencilmagic.com/books/littleflowersbiglove

Connect with Michael online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgirgenti