Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd

In today’s episode, we talk about Christmas and the Reredos. We hear a reflection on Saint Catherine of Siena. And we listen to a poem by Ben Jonson, “On My First Son,” read by Chris Veneklase.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd

In today’s episode, we talk about Thanksgiving and Advent. We hear a reflection on the fifth beatitude, “Blessed are the Merciful.” And we listen to a poem by Anne Bradstreet, “By Night When Others Soundly Slept,” read by Lori Weismantel.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd

In today’s episode, we talk about the month of November. We hear a reflection on the third stage in the spiritual life, "The Unitive Way." And we listen to a song sung by Filomena Castriciano, "Taste the Hidden Sweetness."

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd, with special guest Liz O'Neill

In today’s episode we talk about the Five First Saturdays devotion. We hear a reflection on the fourth beatitude, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” And we listen to a poem by Brian Fink, “Kidding.”

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd

In today’s episode, we talk about voting as a Catholic. We hear a reflection on the second stage in the spiritual life, the Illuminative Way. And we listen to a poem by Benjamin Stenlund, “The Woodworker and the Tree.”

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd

In today’s episode, we talk about what is upcoming this fall at the parish. We hear a reflection on Saint Joseph. And we listen to a poem by John Donne, “Deign at My Hands,” read by Susan Ayers.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd

In today’s episode, we talk about in vitro fertilization. We hear a reflection on the third beatitude, “blessed are the meek.” And we listen to a poem by Francis Thompson, “Heaven and Hell,” read by Craig Galer.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd

In today’s episode, we talk about the opening ceremonies of the Olympics and being in the world but not of the world. We hear a reflection on the second beatitude, “blessed are those who mourn.” And we listen to a poem by Ben Jonson, “On My First Daughter,” read by Brian Fink.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd

In today’s episode, we talk about Louisiana and the 10 Commandments. We hear a reflection on “The Purgative Way.” And we listen to an Anglo-Saxon poem by an anonymous author, “The Wanderer,” read by Benjamin Stenlund.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd

In today’s episode we talk about Love of God. We hear a reflection on the first beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” And we listen to a poem by John Milton, “At a Solemn Music,” read by Susan Ayers.