Bishops upholding Catholic teaching. Opinions that differ with Church teaching do not equal an “informed conscience.” Our experience shapes our encounter with God. What errors in judgment create gaps? Tasks left incomplete are remembered well. What’s undone and taking up space in your mind?

Young kidney donor learns risks of helping; later regrets participating in the transplantation process. How would you feel if you could save a total stranger’s life? Acts of self giving come with a cost; does that mean you shouldn’t give of yourself in that way? Father Matthew reflects on a recent, painful experience. Ever wonder […]

Often addictions and compulsions stem from woundedness. The same is true in the spiritual life; we sin from a similar woundedness. Turning away from God: scripture is very clear – sin will neve make us happy. Do we rely on God’s grace enough? Kurzgesagt is German for “In a nutshell.” The channel features a team […]

Father Stephen joins the show. Contrition: being sorry; and committing to try to not sin again. God can’t forgive your sins if you’re not sorry. Perfect contrition: sorry for my sin, because I love God. Imperfect contrition: sorry for my sin out of a fear of Hell/eternal damnation/consequences of our actions. Can you confess a […]

Recollection of fellow Oblate of St. Joseph (Father Eligio), faced a martyr’s death at age 32. Do we realize that each moment of the day is an opportunity to unite to Jesus? Writer shares the story of his parents who left religious life and priesthood to wed. Are secular media “hot takes” serious answers to […]

First year of seminarian formation: setting yourself apart; studying philosophy and theology. Realizing “what you don’t know” is a part of the process. Evangelical Universities publish survey: regarding faith, students tend to struggle more in the final years of college. At what point will you agree: “Jesus Christ is the King of the Universe and […]

Modern landscape/architecture causes brain stress; Singapore airport opens iconic airport resembling forest. The more we appreciate and recognize God’s creation, the better off we’ll be. Slate reporter finds Theodore McCarrick in Victoria, Kansas. Capuchins shared their thinking in receiving McKerrick at their Friary: Christians (even when it’s difficult) are called to show mercy. Catholic priest […]

Discerning authenticity within the Church. Public revelation and private revelation. Examining the obedience of those involved. Given the massive scandals within the Catholic Church, it’s fascinating to look at the devotion of today’s seminaries and seminarians. Theology must be taught to lead to friendship with Christ. Bishops must spend time with seminarians. It took a […]

Netflix stirs drama with its movie “The Two Popes;” when we make caricatures of these men, we aren’t doing anyone service. People want to critique recent Popes, and overlook their particular devotion to God. Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those… are we putting a limit on forgiveness? Are we open to forgiveness? Are […]

Father Stephen joins the show and tests our knowledge of quotes attributed to St. Augustine. St. Augustine: one of our boldest witnesses to conversion. Receiving communion when a person has celiac disease/wheat intolerance. Why can’t we use gluten free hosts? Norms on communion wine. Mustum, a non-alcoholic product of grapes, is a substitute for wine, […]