The Catholic Podcast

This week, we revisit a conversation Joe and Chloe had last summer about how to beat the noon-day devil of Acedia. Today's conversation covers what acedia is, why it's rooted in an idolatry of ourselves, and how to take a cue for Christ and fighting this devil with Scripture.

Full shownotes can be found at https://www.cathpod.com/episodes/episode-67-beating-the-summer-noon-day-devil

In today's episode, Chloe Langr and Joe Heschmeyer sit down with Holy Family School of Faith team members Dain Finney and Taylor Downey to talk about Saint Pope John Paul II's thoughts on the Rosary. They discuss what it means to sit in the school of Mary, the importance of Mary's memories, and how to console the heart of Jesus.

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In today's episode, Chloe Langr sits down with Joe Heschmeyer to talk about Joe's newly published book, "Who Am I Lord? Finding Your Identity in Christ." Chloe and Joe discuss why we all need to be philosophers, how to look to Christ to find out who we are, and why names matter so much in the life of a Christian.

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In today's episode, Joe Heschmeyer sits down with Helen Maduka to discuss Helen's six recommended antidotes if you're falling into the trap of acedia during lock down. Joe and Helen discuss Our Lady's role in helping us combat slander and gossip, how to prepare for a good general confession, how thinking about your mortality and the end times.

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In today's episode, Chloe Langr sits down with Shaun McAfee to discuss Shaun's brand new book, "I'm Catholic, Now What?" The book is the perfect resource for learning how to get started as a new Catholic. Chloe and Shaun discuss what Catholic traditions, prayers, and devotions look like to new Catholics and how to support new Catholics in your life.

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In today's episode, Chloe Langr sits down with Julie Overlease to discuss Julie's brand new book, "Hope Upon Impact," which shares the story of Julie's daughter, Evelyn, and her accident and miraculous recovery back in April 2018. Chloe and Julie discuss the importance of hope, community, and the Rosary.

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In today's episode, Joe Heschmeyer and Chloe Langr discuss how to celebrate Easter when it still feels like Lent, and how the virtues of faith, hope, and love play a role as we navigate COVID-19. 

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In today's episode, Joe Heschmeyer and Chad Pirotte (of Holy Family School of Faith) discuss how to build our sacrifice muscles, chewing on prayer throughout the day, and taking fasting seriously. 

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In today's episode, Joe Heschmeyer and Fr. Andrew Strobl (of St. John Paul II Catholic Parish) discuss how to choose to receive the Lent you didn't ask for, taking suffering as a gift, and making space for joy and suffering at the same time.

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In today's episode, Joe and Dain Finney (of Holy Family School of Faith) discuss finding the joy, relationship, and mercy of God in Lent. 

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