The Catholic Cafe

We spend a lot of time at Christmas finding just the right gift for everyone on our shopping list. Perhaps we might pause and discern what gifts we might get Jesus. After all, it is his birthday.

Our world is so hectic, and tough on the heart.It is sometimes hard to feel joyful, even anticipating the season of Christmas. Find out how to overcome some of the obstacles to joy we might be feeling on this Gaudete Sunday.

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a beautiful testimony from Mother Church to Mary and her pure, sinless human nature. Listen in to hear why faith in this Dogma is useful to our everyday lives.

As we celebrate Advent yet again, we can choose to make this just another Advent in another year, or we can choose to make this Advent different. Tune in to find out how.

In the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, the Church proclaims boldly that Jesus is our King. The only problem is, many of us have a little trouble recognizing Jesus as King when we create so many other kings in our lives.

Anyone watching the news lately knows just how divided and hateful the world has become. So, as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, and while we wait for the turkey to be done, perhaps we should consider how, this year, our divided world may be united in thanks.

If you have ever wondered why Purgatory exists as as teaching of the Catholic Church and what its relationship to rooting out unholy attachments to sin is, then this episode is for you.

THe Lord often uses just men and women to accomplish his salvific work on earth. Meet just one such man, John Edwards, who speaks to us about his mission as Just A Guy In The Pew.

Some Christians feel that participating in the festivities and events that surround Halloween are at a minimum problematic, but may even be tantamount to Satanic worship. Find out the truth in this episode entitled Satan And Halloween.

Legalism can be a genuine stumbling block for the faithful, even if you do not realize that you might be legalistic. Tune in to find out what Legalism is and how to avoid it.