Polycarp's Paradigm

We will all stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ and give an account for every word and deed we did in our lives. Sounds intimidating, but it is actually really Good News! See how the Final Judgment equips us to live holy lives and have lives packed with purpose and meaning.

After becoming Catholic from Anglican roots, James Halpin has gone through quite the vocational discernment process. He shares about his life as a Catholic convert, while giving wise advice to those who try to discern God's calling for their lives.

The grand finale of our series on the sacraments through my book "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind" ends with an appeal to Protestants, ex-Catholics, practicing Catholics, and lukewarm Catholics. The glory of the sacraments, especially that of the Most Holy Eucharist, beckons Catholics to spread the Good News of Christ's Presence and Redemption to the ends of the earth!

Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Every person's journey into the Catholic Church is unique. James Halpin explains what led him to the Catholic Church from the Anglican/Episcopal Church. James takes us through the personal circumstances and the inner-wrestling that occurred in him that eventually led him to take the leap of faith to be in communion with the Chair of Peter.

What does devotion to Mary have to do with the sacramental life of the Church? Why ought Christians be devoted to Mary? This last chapter of my book, "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind," dives into the deep waters of spirituality as it connects the mystery of Mary with the mystery of Christ and the sacraments.

Link to my book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

The papacy is both a gift to the Church and a stumbling block to many. Explore the ancient roots of the papacy with special guest, Joe Heschmeyer, the author of a new book: Pope Peter.

Link to Joe's book "Pope Peter": https://www.amazon.com/Pope-Peter-Defending-Distinctive-Doctrine/dp/1683571800/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=pope+peter&qid=1596228832&sr=8-2

Link to Joe's website: https://www.cathpod.com/

Link to Joe's podcast "Cathpod": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-podcast-episodes/id1350286186?mt=2

Marriage is a beautiful reality woven into the very heart of God. It is also under attack like never before in our modern culture. In this episode I show you how I handle some of the most difficult moral issues surrounding marriage: headship/submission, divorce and remarriage, contraception, "gay marriage", fornication, etc. Love impels me to declare the truth and beauty of Holy Matrimony.

Link to my book "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

WWLBC = Why We Love Being Catholic. This is Pat and Eric's second round of describing aspects of Catholicism that they love. They also go into what it means to be Catholic from various vantage points. Being Catholic is awesome! Spread the Good News!

Link to book "Consecration to St. Joseph":

https://www.amazon.com/Consecration-St-Joseph-Wonders-Spiritual/dp/1596144319/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=consecration+to+st.+joseph&qid=1595957801&sr=8-2

From the earliest days of Christianity the order of bishops, priests, and deacons was established by God to bring order out of chaos. Where does the sacrament of Holy Orders come from? Why can't women be priests? Why are priests celibate? We will continue our journey through my book, "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind," to answer these questions.

Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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Heaven is a relational reality catching humanity up in the life of the Most Holy Trinity! Join Pat and I as we discuss with Karlo Broussard, Apologist at Catholic Answers, about the philosophical and theological underpinnings of Heaven.

Karlo's website: https://karlobroussard.com/