On today’s show: Father discusses an article by Joe Pinsker of The Atlantic which explores the social phenomenon in which people will buy things to be recognized by others. Are you trying to find friends through material things? Studies reveal that things don’t actually get you more friends. Father talks about minor seminaries, inside of […]

On today’s show: Surprise – recent storm activity may not support the “global warming” theory. Father recalls the first time he beheld a piece of petrified rock. The Petrified Forest in Arizona: The problem of guests stealing “souveneirs” at this National Park – and the problem of what to do with returned items from people […]

On today’s show: Surprise – recent storm activity may not support the “global warming” theory. Father recalls the first time he beheld a piece of petrified rock. The Petrified Forest in Arizona: The problem of guests stealing “souveneirs” at this National Park – and the problem of what to do with returned items from people […]

On today’s show: Father discusses the requirement for priests to study Philosophy as a pre-requisite to Theology. He found it difficult, but appreciated the ancient Greek philosophers. He discusses presenting the spiritual life as “legalism” vs a life of virtue. How do you start on the path of virtue? Father discusses Dave of Barstool Pizza […]

On today’s show: Father discusses the requirement for priests to study Philosophy as a pre-requisite to Theology. He found it difficult, but appreciated the ancient Greek philosophers. He discusses presenting the spiritual life as “legalism” vs a life of virtue. How do you start on the path of virtue? Father discusses Dave of Barstool Pizza […]

On today’s show: Father talks about the new iphone update especially the screen time, which counts all of the time spent on the phone. He also talks about the stone face experiment. How not only do phones have an effect on children but parents time on phones affect the children as well. People use virtual […]

On today’s show: Father talks about the new iphone update especially the screen time, which counts all of the time spent on the phone. He also talks about the stone face experiment. How not only do phones have an effect on children but parents time on phones affect the children as well. People use virtual […]

On today’s show: Father recalls a rewarding experience while he was in the seminary. He worked with religious sisters in an assisted living facility. One sister in particular challenged him to see Christ each day. He realized that he never heard her complain. At what point can you “vent” without complaining? Father examines the example […]

On today’s show: Father recalls a rewarding experience while he was in the seminary. He worked with religious sisters in an assisted living facility. One sister in particular challenged him to see Christ each day. He realized that he never heard her complain. At what point can you “vent” without complaining? Father examines the example […]

On today’s show: Father discusses a book called, “Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else” by Goeff Colvin. Computer analysis of chess masters reveals that advances have caused chess players to make fewer mistakes today. The way we learn has changed dramatically. Father tells about dinner during his childhood. The strongest […]