In this episode of The Tangent, Fr. Sam and Matt sit down with Doug Barry — founder of RADIX, longtime EWTN host of Battle Ready and Life on the Rock — for a conversation about what Catholic manhood actually requires, naturally AND spiritually.

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Fr. Sam just got back from four days with the Missionaries of Charity in Washington, D.C. He and Matt discuss the retreat/seminar that he offered them, rehashing the topic: Mary's perfect humanity.

They go also discuss the origin story of the Missionaries of Charity, St. Mother Teresa's profound impact on the world, Fr. Sam's personal experience with Pope St. John Paul II and his experiencing of reading in front of (to?) Pope Benedict XVI.

The essence of the retreat was based off a quote from St. Mother Teresa, "We imitate Mary's spirit of loving trust, total surrender, and cheerfulness." Taking some cues from his training with Catholic Psych Institute, Fr. Sam breaks open how to imitate Our Lady's perfect humanity.

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Maria Palma Smith, the translator of Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You joins the Tangent today to discuss the life of Don Dolindo Ruotolo and his famous surrender novena. 

Maria Palma Smith is a Third Order Franciscan, Italian translator, Author, and Catholic Life Coach. 

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Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You: The Life of Don Dolindo Ruotolo

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Fr. Deacon Kyle Washut president of Wyoming Catholic College joins the Tangent to discuss Truth on Trial, Wyoming Catholic College's unique curriculum, and the relationship between Eastern & Western Catholicism.

If you're interested in the Catholic Land Movement and different types of education (especially classical education) this episode is for you! 

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Dr. John A. Cuddeback has been a professor of Philosophy at Christendom College for thirty years. He lectures and writes on how to live the good life today. His first book, True Friendship, and his new book The Intentional Household are published by Ignatius Press. His work at LifeCraft is renowned for applying a timeless wisdom to life today.

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Fr. Sam and Matt sit down for another round of tiny Tangents. This time, they test Fr. Sam's ability to discern whether or not the questions asked were written by Matt or... the robot. 

Some of the topics covered include: 

- the excommunication of the SSPX

- God's love and mercy in the Old Testament 

- Catholic Moral Theology

- Pope Leo XIV (and the previous Pope Leo's) 

and way more! 

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This week on the Tangent Fr. Sam and Matt sit down to discuss a myriad of topics: 

What is liberation theology?

Why should married couples take advice from celibate priests?

Where should someone start if they want to begin reading Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict XVI)?

What are their favorite movies? 

plus many others! 

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When you pray with another you open yourself before them and before God. The real intimacy & vulnerability that requires makes it one of the most worthwhile acts spouses can do together. It can also make it really difficult. That’s why Fr. Sam and I sat down with Deacon James Keating PhD to discuss his new book Spousal Prayer: A Way to Marital Happiness. 

Deacon James answered plenty of our questions, 

How should spouses pray together? 

What if one spouse doesn’t want to pray with the other? 

How does personal healing affect spousal prayer? 

How can Spouses practically mimic Christ’s spousal love for the Church? 

All this plus a story about my son wanting to bring balloons to Mass (don’t worry, we didn’t). 

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Tangent! 

In Christ, 

Matt Sperrazza 

Co-Host of the Tangent 

Most Catholics know the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Far fewer know the quiet 17th-century Jesuit Saint who helped who helped to popularize it.

In this episode, translator Brandon Otto walks us through the life of St. Claude La Colombière, the French Jesuit and confessor to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque who helped spread devotion to the Sacred Heart.  Brandon shares the saint's own words so we might grow in humility, mercy, and perseverance.

We get into St. Claude's interior struggle with vainglory, a true practical lesson for anyone trying to stay engaged with the world without being owned by it. In an age that runs on fame, image, and more stuff, his case for detachment and quiet, hands-on charity is powerful.

We also discuss two miracle stories. First a story about Blessed Solanus Casey and second a healing miracle Matt's mother received through the intercession of St. Joseph.  

St. Claude's advice can help you live in the world without losing your soul! 

Brandon Otto is the translator of Not of the World by St. Claude LaColombière 

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Why would Satan — one of the most brilliant creatures God ever made — choose hell? Matt sits down with Norbertine priest Fr. Frederick Schmit, O.Praem., author of St. Michael the Archangel Through the Ages (TAN BOOKS), to unpack the fall of the angels, St. Michael's mission from Genesis to Revelation, and the surprising story of St. Norbert.

Along the way: Tolkien's Silmarillion, why you can't save yourself, sacred art and vestments, Zwingli's whitewashed walls, and the abbey's first abbot election in 30 years.

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