The Good Catholic Life

Today’s topics: Sean Forrest: Music, Boats, and Haiti Summary of today’s show: Sean Forrest is a Catholic musician who performs in dozens of concerts, gives more than 100 confirmation retreats, and talks to many men’s groups each year, and if that’s not enough he’s also deeply involved in Haiti 180, a mission in that impoverished nation to not only care for the physical needs of orphans and the abandoned but also to provide for their Catholic faith as well. Sean will be in Boston on August 19 to perform and preach during the Intergenerational Harbor Cruise organized by the Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults of the Archdiocese of Boston. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams Today’s guest(s): Sean Forrest Links from today’s show: Sean Forrest Haiti 180 Harbor Cruise with Sean Forrest Program #0262 for Wednesday, March 21, 2012: Sean Forrest “The Long Road to Rio: Two Franciscans’ Journey to World Youth Day,” Justin Bell, National Catholic Register Program #0363 for Thursday, August 30, 2012: Franciscans of the Primitive Observance

Today’s topics: The New Evangelization and You Summary of today’s show: The New Evangelization is the hot new term in Catholic circles lately and Greg Willits’ new book, “The New Evangelization and You”, aims to simplify the theological and spiritual implications of the New Evangelization so the average Catholic can know the faith, live the faith, and share the faith, all of them, not just one or two of those. If they miss any of those, then they’re not embracing the fullness of the faith. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor Today’s guest(s): Greg Willits, Director of Evangelization and Family Life for the Archdiocese of Denver Links from today’s show: New Evangelizers “The New Evangelization and You: Be Not Afraid”

Today’s topics: “Man to Man, Dad to Dad: Catholic Faith and Fatherhood” Summary of today’s show: “Man to Man, Dad to Dad” by Brian Caulfield is a resource full of practical advice for Catholic men who are or will become fathers via 13 essays from well-known Catholic dads, encouraging men to holiness and heroism for their wives and children. Scot Landry welcomes Brian to our show to discuss the book and topics ranging from discipline to sports to sex to work to marriage. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry Today’s guest(s): Brian Caulfield Links from today’s show: Knights of Columbus Fathers for Good Brian Caulfield’s previous appearance on The Good Catholic Life “Man to Man, Dad to Dad: Catholic Faith and Fatherhood”

Today’s topics: Priest Profile: Fr. Joseph Mozer Summary of today’s show: With the importance of the Disciples in Mission pastoral plan for the Archdiocese of Boston, Cardinal Seán is making all important resources available to the new pastoral collaborative, including Fr. Joe Mozer, who has been serving with the Metropolitan Tribunal as a canon lawyer. Fr. Mozer joins Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O’Connell to discuss his new assignment to the Belmont collaborative of St. Luke’s and St. Joseph’s, as well as a retrospective of his ministry with the Tribunal, including some of the important themes surrounding canon law regarding marriage as brought up by Pope Francis recently. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O’Connell Today’s guest(s): Fr. Joe Mozer Links from today’s show: Program #0072 for Friday, June 17, 2011: Fr. Joseph Mozer and the Metropolitan Tribunal Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Boston Mass readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 11, 2013

Today’s topics: News Headlines of the Week ending 8/8/13 Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel examined the headlines of the week, including a recap of highlights from World Youth Day; Cardinal Seán’s address to the Knights of Columbus annual convention that garnered so much attention; national honors for two local women for their lifetime of pro-life work; the new Transformed in Love marriage preparation program; 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. “Pope denounces ‘poison’ of consumerism in ‘society based on profit’”, Catholic News Service “Evangelization blocked by our own ‘hesitancy’ to convert”, Catholic News Agency/EWTN News “‘Love of neighbor’ called motivation for Knights’ commitment to charity”, Catholic News Service Transformed in Love “Help for the Future of the Church”, Fr. Roger Landry, The Anchor 2013 People of Life Award *

Today’s topics: Day of Evangelization Summary of today’s show: When Catholics in Attleboro heard about the successful Days of Evangelization that several Rhode Island parishes conducted in their towns, going door-to-door to introduce people to the parish and invite them to come visit (or to come back again), they resolved to bring it to their town. Fr. Richard Wilson and Kathy Harum of St. Vincent de Paul Parish join Scot Landry and Michael Lavigne to discuss the preparations and training for the day, the spiritual support provided by prayer teams both before and during the day, their experiences of similar evangelization experiences, and what they hope to be the outcome of their encounters with their neighbors on the streets of their hometown on August 24th. They also invited anyone—whether they’re from Attleboro or not—to come participate and make real Christ’s command to “go and make disciples of all nations.” Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Michael Lavigne Today’s guest(s): Fr. Richard Wilson and Kathy Harum Links from today’s show: St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Attleboro Day of Evangelization

Today’s topics: Pope Francis’ First Press Conference Summary of today’s show: On his flight back to Rome from Rio de Janeiro after World Youth Day, Pope Francis gave his first press conference to the media traveling with him on topics ranging from his carry-on luggage to the recent allegations of a “gay lobby” in the Vatican. His responses garnered worldwide headlines and analysis, much of it ignoring the context in which they were spoken. Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor delve into the Holy Father’s answers to the journalists’ questions and provide the perspective of Catholics who are steeped in the Church’s teachings and familiar with the Pope’s consistent messages since the day he was elected in the conclave. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor Links from today’s show: Pope Francis’ Press Conference on Return Flight from Brazil (Part 1) Pope Francis’ Press Conference on Return Flight from Brazil (Part 2) “Letter #80: Pope’s Press Conference, Commentary”, The Moynihan Letters

Today’s topics: Seminarian Profiles: Tom Gignac and Patrick Fiorillo Summary of today’s show: Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines talk to two of Boston’s current seminarians attending St. John’s Seminary, Tom Gignac and Patrick Fiorillo. Tom had a career as a consultant for IBM and later felt the call to the priesthood. Patrick grew up in one of the largest parishes in the archdiocese and heard the call while he was in college. Both Patrick and Tom are entering their third-year of seminary in the fall after a summer of pastoral work and special opportunities to study Latin for Patrick and to take a pilgrimage to Europe and study in Rome for Tom. Patrick has a degree in music and recording technology and his love for music has led to his current interest in Latin and liturgy. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines Today’s guest(s): Tom Gignac, Patrick Fiorillo, and Chris Kelley Links from today’s show: Archdiocese of Boston Office of Vocations St. John Seminary 877-888-6279: the line for feedback on the Try God billboards from WQOM

Today’s topics: News Headlines of the Week Ending July 19, 2013 Summary of today’s show: Our panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, and Fr. Roger Landry — calling in from Rome — discussed the news headlines of the week, including Evangelization Day at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Attleboro; the ecumenical meeting between Cardinal Seán and Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Methodios; Nun Day at Fenway Park; Quo Vadis Days; a Boy Scout’s Rosary Walk project; and World Youth Day preparations. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today’s guest(s): 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. St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Attleboro Program #0528 for Tuesday, June 18, 2013: Ecumenism as the Obligation of all Catholics “Bishop catechists for World Youth Day 2013 revealed”, CNA/EWTN News, July 16, 2013 “World Youth Day by the numbers: pilgrims, toilets and security patrols”, Catholic News Service, 7/15/13 “Pope on the road: Vatican does detailed planning but expects surprises”, Catholic News Service, 7/17/13 “Pope Francis’ accommodations for World Youth Day revealed”, CNA/EWTN News, 7/15/13 “Pope nixes popemobile for Rio trip”, Associated Press, 7/17/13

Today’s topics: World Youth Day in Rio Summary of today’s show: Millions of youth from around the world will be gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, next week for World Youth Day, including more than 160 who will be traveling from the Archdiocese of Boston. Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams are joined by Chuck and Amber Kelley, a father and daughter from Townsend who will be traveling to their first World Youth Day, to discuss what they expect and to preview the events they will participate in and to explain the World Youth Day plenary indulgence. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams Today’s guest(s): Chuck and Amber Kelley Links from today’s show: Official World Youth Day Rio website Archdiocese of Boston’s World Youth Day Rio website Official Prayer for World Youth Day Oh Father, You sent Your Eternal Son to save the world, and You chose men and women, so that through Him, with Him and in Him, they might proclaim the Good News of the Gospel to all nations. Grant us the necessary graces, so that, by the power of the Holy Spirit, the joy of being the evangelists that the Church needs in the Third Millennium may shine in the faces of all young people. Oh Christ, Redeemer of humanity, the image of Your open arms on the top of Corcovado, welcomes all people. In Your paschal offering, You led us, by the Holy Spirit, to encounter the Father as His children. Young people, who are nourished by Eucharist, who hear You in Your Word and meet You as their brother, need your infinite mercy to walk along the paths of this world as disciples and missionaries of the New Evangelization. Oh Holy Spirit, Love of the Father and of the Son, with the splendor of Your Truth and the fire of Your Love, shed Your Light upon all young people so that, inspired by their experience at World Youth Day, they may bring faith, hope and charity to the four corners of the earth, becoming great builders of a culture of life and peace and catalysts of a new world. Amen !