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Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ, welcomes priests, religious, and laypeople onto the new podcast show, Talking with Francky. By discussing theological topics such as Christology, spiritual direction, the Bi... more
FAQs about Talking with Francky - Catholic Podcast:How many episodes does Talking with Francky - Catholic Podcast have?The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.
February 16, 2021An Approach to Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si’Sr. Damien Marie Savino, Ph.D., a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist and expert on the subject of ecology, discusses some elements of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. She also explores components of the climate change crisis in order to help us find more effective solutions....more32minPlay
December 22, 2020Canon Law and the Rights of the FaithfulFather Michael Rosinski, SJ, a canon lawyer and professor of canon law at Regis College Toronto, talks with Francky about the 1983 Code of Canon Law and how it relates to the teachings which came out of the Second Vatican Council. Father Rosinski discusses the place of canon law in the lives of the faithful and of the Church and addresses crucial topics relating to canon law, such as the rights of the faithful and the crisis of sexual abuse of minors in the Church....more31minPlay
December 01, 2020For a Better Understanding of the Ecclesial Structure and Governance of the Catholic ChurchHis Eminence, Thomas Collins, Cardinal Archbishop of Toronto, unpacks for us the Second Vatican Council’s Decree on the Pastoral Office of Bishops, Christus Dominus. He addresses the question of the ecclesial structure and governance of the Catholic Church and also provides us with some key insights to better understand the relationships between clergy and laity, encouraging both to be witnesses of the Gospel message by responding with authenticity to their different vocations of service in the Church and in the world....more27minPlay
November 03, 2020Towards a Practice of EcumenismThe theme of ecumenism has always been of interest to Dr. Susan Wood, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth, who has invested a significant number of years in the ecumenical dialogue, both through her participation in various commissions which promote it and through her numerous writings. In this episode, she explains the meaning of ecumenism in accordance with the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican and invites us to a kind of “practice of ecumenism” while being aware of the complexities of the process....more18minPlay
November 03, 2020People of God, Called to HolinessDr. Josephine Lombardi addresses the ecclesiology of Vatican II and discusses various elements, such as the different models of the Church and the call to holiness of all Christians, members of the Mystical Body of Christ. She also enables us to consider how the Church can better respond to today’s challenges and demonstrates the relationship between the ecclesiology of the Second Vatican Council and the recent papal encyclical, Fratelli Tutti....more20minPlay
October 20, 2020Vatican II: Fidelity to the Tradition of the Church and Openness to Contemporary SocietyAs he embarks on a new series of conversations about Vatican II, Deacon Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ, talks with Dr. Margaret Lavin, Professor Emerita at Regis College, Toronto, and author of the book, Vatican II: Fifty Years of Evolution and Revolution in the Catholic Church. Dr. Lavin provides us with an introduction to the main elements of this important council, highlighting the theological and historical contexts and underlining the consequences of its reception....more23minPlay
September 29, 2020Theological Studies at Regis College, TorontoFr. Thomas Worcester, SJ, is the President of Regis College, Toronto, and also its Professor of Church History. In this episode, he talks with Francky about the importance of theological studies in understanding and responding to the challenges of contemporary society, and he discusses the role of Regis College in ecumenical dialogue....more17minPlay
April 07, 2020The grace of the Sacrament of ReconciliationFr. Darren Dias, OP, is an Associate Professor of Theology at St. Michael’s College, Toronto, who teaches courses on sacramental life. He talks with Francky about the role of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Church. And as we confront the lack of access to ministers and churches during this time of the coronavirus pandemic, Fr. Darren helps us understand the ways we can express forgiveness and sorrow for our weaknesses and our sins and how we can be reconciled with God during this time of crisis....more23minPlay
March 24, 2020The role of Marian devotions in the Catholic ChurchFr. Michael Rogers, SJ, provides us with an understanding of Marian devotions in the Catholic Church through his research as part of his doctoral studies at Regis College, Toronto....more28minPlay
March 10, 2020Music and SpiritualityChristina Labriola and Gregory Celio, SJ, talk about their experiences as musicians. They believe that as a gift from God, music is inseparable from the practice of their faith. Music allows them to express things that may be too deep for words....more36minPlay
FAQs about Talking with Francky - Catholic Podcast:How many episodes does Talking with Francky - Catholic Podcast have?The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.