Wisdom of Pope Francis

By Jon Holowaty

This podcast explores the teachings of Pope Francis and looks into how it applies to the lives of Catholics, people of other faith traditions, or no faith at all.... more

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December 24, 2020 10. Pope Francis Encourages Families, Communities, and even whole Countries to Get Outside of their Bubbles and Help Others
In this episode, I explore chapter 3 of Pope Francis' latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. In this chapter, Pope Francis counsels communities big and small to not be self-focused but rather to join the larger mission of the Catholic Church in loving and serving the world.

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December 11, 2020 9. It is the Year of St. Joseph! Pope Francis Encourages us to Look to the Foster Father of Jesus for Moral Guidance and Intercession
Forget the Year of the Ox. In the Catholic Church, this is the Year of St. Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus Christ. Pope Francis encourages us to look to St. Joseph as a model of the "good father." In his recent Apostolic Letter, he explores the different characteristics of St. Joseph. He was a beloved, tender, loving, obedient, accepting, courageous, and working father.

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December 04, 2020 8. Who are you in the story of the Good Samaritan?
Pope Francis encourages us to see how we can be a little bit like the characters in the story of the Good Samaritan. He counsels us to really see the poor and disadvantaged and act in concrete and local ways to help them. Also, read the first chapter of my new book: https://catholicanonymous.blog/2020/11/30/wrestling-with-god-a-new-fiction-book-on-prayer/
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November 27, 2020 7. The Story of the Good Samaritan has Everything to do with Addressing Global Issues
In this episode, we explore chapter 2 of Pope Francis' encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. The pope takes a deep dive into Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan to explain the responsibility we all have to help others in need. He seeks to answer the question, "Am I my brother's keeper?"

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November 19, 2020 6. Texting can’t replace physical friendship, and Immigrants are People, too
In this episode, I finish up chapter 1 of Fratelli Tutti. Here, Pope Francis makes the case for why we need to connect with people and have conversations in person, not just online. He explains how poisonous internet culture can be. And he also touches on the need to be open to immigrants and combat xenophobia.
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November 12, 2020 5. Ch. 1 of Fratelli Tutti Continued - Pope Francis tells us to up our game when it comes to the world's most pressing problems.
We've got human trafficking, poverty, abuse of the environment, and disregard for the disabled, unborn and elderly. Pope Francis encourages us to come together globally to do something about it.

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November 07, 2020 4. Pope Francis gives support to civil unions. Does this mean the church is OK with gay marriage?
A recent documentary, “Francesco,” contains a clip of Pope Francis expressing support for civil unions - legal protections for same-sex couples. Does this mean the Catholic Church is fine with gay marriage now? In this episode, we explore the context surrounding this statement and what it might mean for how Catholic moral teaching should interact with the laws a nation should (or should not) pass. Comment on this episode here: https://catholicanonymous.blog/wisdom-of-pope-francis-podcast/ Also check out my music at catholicanonymous.rocks
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October 31, 2020 3. Chapter 1 of Fratelli Tutti - Toxic Politics and the Good and Bad of Globalization
In this episode, I take a dive into the first half of the first chapter of Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis' latest encyclical. He touches on the dangers of globalization, toxic politics, and the erasing of culture.
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October 21, 2020 2. Exploring the Intro to Fratelli Tutti
In this episode, I take a dive into the Introduction to Fratelli Tutti, and what Pope Francis has to say about the need for fraternity in the world today. Continue the conversation at jonnycatholic.wordpress.com
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October 15, 2020 The Wisdom of Pope Francis - Explores why the teaching of Pope Francis is important for us today
In this introductory episode, I explain the reasons why this podcast is being made. I talk about the importance of Pope Francis’ teaching, and how it speaks to not just Catholics but people of all faiths or no faith.

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The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.