The Good Catholic Life

Today’s topics: Disciples in Mission, Phase 2 Update Summary of today’s show: The Disciples in Mission pastoral plan continues for the Archdiocese of Boston and this weekend 44 parishes that will become 21 collaboratives in June will find out who their new pastors will be. Fr. Paul Soper and Sr. Pat Boyle of the pastoral planning office join Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines to discuss the progress made in Phase One and the preparations for launching Phase Two so far. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines Today’s guest(s): Fr. Paul Soper and Sr. Pat Boyle of the Office of Pastoral Planning Links from today’s show: Disciples in Mission

Today’s topics: Pope to name fewer monsignors; Veteran Catholic journalist joins Boston Globe; Papal trip to the Holy Land Summary of today’s show: Our Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, and Gregory Tracy considered the news headlines of the week, including the decision by Pope Francis to change the rules by which the title of “monsignor” will be given out; the hiring of a legendary Vatican reporter by the Boston Globe; Pope Francis’ announcement of an historic visit to the Holy Land this year; an ecumenical gathering in Sudbury this weekend; and the airing of a documentary on the life Fr. Joseph Muzquiz, who has a cause for canonization in process. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today’s guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston Links from today’s show: The Anchor The Pilot Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot’s and The Anchor’s websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. “Pope Francis Changes Rules on Use of “Monsignor” Title”, Zenit, 1/7/14 “Reported limit on ‘monsignor’ may be return to older practice”, CNA/EWTN News, 1/6/14 “A Monsignor Reflects on the Restriction of the Title “Monsignor.””, Msgr. Charles Pope, Archdiocese of Washington Blog “John Allen, legendary Vatican reporter, to join staff of The Boston Globe”, Boston Globe PR “John Henry vows to make Globe ‘aggressively relevant’”, Boston Globe, 1/8/14 “Jerusalem’s Latin patriarch hopes pope’s May visit is ‘cry for peace’”, Catholic News Service, 1/6/14 Fr. Joseph Muzquiz web site

Today’s topics: The Future of Catholicism Summary of today’s show: Being Catholic has always meant being counter-cultural, but never more so than now, according to our guest Michael Coren, who joins Scot Landry and Michael Lavigne to discuss his new book “The Future of Catholicism.” Michael said we face a future of persecution, especially surrounding marriage, family, and children, and in that context, there is no place for being a “pick-and-choose” Catholic because the faith is a seamless garment. Those expecting the Church to change are deluding themselves because Catholicism in the future will look as it does today on all the important matters, even if it’s a tougher row to hoe for Catholics. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Michael Lavigne Today’s guest(s): Michael Coren, author of The Future of Catholicism Links from today’s show: Michael Coren’s website “The Future of Catholicism” by Michael Coren

Today’s topics: Dr. Aldona Lingertat and the Master of Arts in Ministry program at the Theological Institute for the New Evangelization Summary of today’s show: Priests and religious perform the most visible pastoral work in the Church, but today there are many “co-workers in the vineyard”, lay people being trained with graduate degrees and pastoral experience to join them in ministries in parishes and dioceses. Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor are joined on location at St. John Seminary by Dr. Aldona Lingertat, the director of the Master of Arts in Ministry program at the Theological Institute for the New Evangelization at the seminary, to discuss Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor Today’s guest(s): Dr. Aldona Lingertat Links from today’s show: St. John’s Seminary Master of Arts in Ministry at the Theological Institute for the New Evangelization Rebuilt 2013 Co-Workers in the Vineyard Conference in the Boston Pilot Register for the 2014 Conference at the Theological Institute website

Today’s topics: God’s Bucket List Summary of today’s show: A “bucket list” is a list of things we want to do before we die, but what if God had a bucket list for us to ensure we had a good life and prepared us to be with him in heaven. Scot Landry welcomes Teresa Tomeo, author of the new book “God’s Bucket List” that gives a series of rules for life drawn from Scripture and Tradition that help us understand God’s plan for our life. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry Today’s guest(s): Teresa Tomeo, author, Catholic talk radio host Links from today’s show: Teresa Tomeo’s web site Program #0180 for Wednesday, November 16, 2011: Teresa Tomeo and Danielle Olsen Pope Frnacis’ homily for Mass on Epiphany “God’s Bucket List: Heaven’s Surefire Way to Happiness in This Life and Beyond”

Today’s topics: The Sinner’s Guide to Natural Family Planning Summary of today’s show: Simcha Fisher has written a book for every Catholic couple who has struggled with living by the Church’s teachings on marital sexuality, specifically natural family. Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O’Connell discuss such topics as the difficulty of openness to life in a contraceptive culture; discerning God’s will for when to have a child; dealing with the difficulty of self-discipline and self-sacrifice; figuring out how the Church’s teaching gets applied in your life and marriage; and more. Also, we celebrate Fr. Mark O’Connell’s last show as co-host with Scot on Fridays, saying farewell and thank you for all his great insights and contributions. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O’Connell Today’s guest(s): Simcha Fisher Links from today’s show: I Have to Sit Down, Simcha’s blog at Patheos.com Simcha’s blog at National Catholic Register The Sinner’s Guide to Natural Family Planning (paperback) (Available in February) The Sinner’s Guide to Natural Family Planning (ebook) (Available now)

Today’s topics: Preaching in Evangelii Gaudium, New papal interview, Bishop Deeley to Portland, Dominican immigration Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Fr. Roger Landry, and Gregory Tracy examine the news headlines of the week, including Fr. Roger’s latest column discussing Pope Francis’ words on Evangelii Gaudium having to do with preaching; Pope clarifies remarks in new interview; Bishop Deeley appointed to Portland, Maine; Cardinal Seán’s intervention into a Dominican immigration controversy; and changes at the Vatican’s bishops’ congregation. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today’s guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today’s show: The Anchor The Pilot Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot’s and The Anchor’s websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. Evangelii Gaudium “Preaching the Good News of Great Joy,” Fr. Roger Landry, The Anchor, December 20, 2013 “Constant criticism of preachers is usually sign of fear, pope says”, Catholic News Service, 12/13/13 “Never be afraid of tenderness”, Pope Francis and Andrea Tornielli, Vatican Insider, 12/16/13 Pope Francis Appoints the Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, J.C.D., as the 12th Bishop of Portland “Bishop Deeley appointed as the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Portland”, The Pilot, 12/18/13 “Pope reconfirms Cardinal Ouellet to lead bishops’ congregation”, The Pilot/CNS, 12/20/13 “Cardinal O’Malley urges action on Dominican immigration controversy”, The Pilot, 12/20/13

Today’s topics: How to Share Your Faith with Anyone Summary of today’s show: Terry Barber is one of the founders of St. Joseph Communications and Lighthouse Catholic Media, which provides thousands of different recorded talks by the biggest Catholic voices for the work of evangelization. He has taken his decades of experience in proclaiming the faith and condensed it all into an easy-to-read, step-by-step book, “How to Share Your Faith with Anyone: A Practical Manual of Catholic Evangelization”. Terry joins Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams to discuss his own story, the book, and the ministries he’s involved with. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams Today’s guest(s): Terry Barber, author of the book “How to Share Your Faith with Anyone: A Practical Manual of Catholic Evangelization” Links from today’s show: Diocese of Portland’s announcement of the appointment of Bishop Robert Deeley as the 12th Bishop of Portland Bishop Deeley's Welcome from OLFF Maine on Vimeo. Lighthouse Catholic Media St. Joseph Communications “How to Share Your Faith with Anyone: A Practical Manual for Catholic Evangelization”, by Terry Barber

Today’s topics: Contraception and Catholicism Summary of today’s show: In her new book, Dr. Angela Franks talks about contraception and the Church’s teachings in plain language, addressing the common misunderstandings about both, including that the Church is anti-woman or wants families to have as many kids as we can, and drawing the logical conclusion that contraception itself treats fertility as a disease and places us at odds with our bodies. Angela sits down with Scot Landry to discuss the book and the caricatures of Church teaching that we often hear. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry Today’s guest(s): Dr. Angela Franks Links from today’s show: Dr. Angela Franks’ web site Contraception and Catholicism: What the Church Teaches and Why

Today’s topics: Child Euthanasia; Ethical and Religious Directives; Vatican Stem Cells; Flu Vaccine Furor Summary of today’s show: We return to the latest issues and news surrounding healthcare and medical ethics with our regular guest M.C. Sullivan, including a new law passed in Belgium to legalize euthanasia of children; the Vatican joint venture to help develop adult stem cells; and the legal challenge to the Ethical and Moral Directives for Catholic Health Care. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry Today’s guest(s): M.C. Sullivan., Director of Ethics, Covenant Healthcare Systems Links from today’s show: “Never be afraid of tenderness”, Pope Francis’ interview with La Stampa “Belgian Senate Votes to Allow Euthanasia for Terminally Ill Children”, New York Times, 12/12/13 Stem for Life Foundation Person of the Year, Joy of evangelizing, Catholic health care, Trappistine solar power: Program #0635 for Thursday, December 12, 2013 Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services “ACLU Lawsuit Puts U.S. Bishops’ Health-Care Directives on Trial”, National Catholic Register, 12/16/13