Catholic Stuff You Should Know
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A lighthearted exploration of various prominent and obscure Catholic topics.
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- The Master and his Emissary · 52 minThis week Fr. CJ and Fr. John explore Iain McGilchrist's work "The Master and his Emissary," a study of the left and right hemispheres of the brain - and how they explain the…
- Faith, Law and Politics · 1 h 5 minThis week, following election season, Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean discuss faith and politics in light of St. Thomas Aquinas' understanding of law and the anthropology of the human…
- Missionaries without Boats · 1 h 1 minIn this week's episode, Fr. John and Fr. CJ welcome Andrea Polito - long-time friend (and notable mention) of the podcast. Interviewing her on the topic of her dissertation…
- Memento Mori · 58 minAs we approach the end of the liturgical year, All Saints and All Souls days, and the month of November where we intentionally pray for the faithful departed, Fr. Jacob and Fr…
- Homesick for Heaven · 42 minHave you ever heard a song, gazed at a beautiful landscape, or recalled a childhood memory that awakened a deep longing for something you couldn't quite name? The Germans have a…
- The 5th Gospel · 1 h 29 minIn this episode, Fr. Jacob and Fr. CJ welcome Fr. Andrew Dalton to the podcast to discuss his work with Othonia spreading the biblical, historical, and scientific significance of…
- Prison Ministry and Christological Solitude · 40 minIn this week's episode, Fr. John presents on solitude of Christ by way of his recent ministry hearing confessions in a local prison. With Fr. Sean, they draw distinction from the…
- The Best Prayer Ever · 46 minFr. John and Fr. Sean discuss obedience and the freedom that comes from surrendering ourselves to God. Looking at obedience and surrender in the lives of Jesus and Mary, they…
- Love Much, Forgive Much · 58 minIn this episode, Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean explore the themes of forgiveness, mercy, and humility in the parable of the unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:21-35) and the teachings of…
- OCIA · 46 minFr. Jacob and Fr. Sean walk through the OCIA process and the Church’s wisdom in accompanying people into the Catholic faith. They discuss the different stages of OCIA—from…
- Hope For Restless Hearts · 49 minFr. Jacob reads Fr. John some excerpts of Pope Leo's reflections on St. Augustine and the two of them riff on the themes and topics of the restless heart, hope, unity, and…
- The Worst Prayer Ever · 1 h 2 minSurgeon General's Warning! Beware of the dangers of the litany of humility! In this week's episode, Fr. John and Fr. Sean break down the structure, intention and history of the…
- Trust · 53 minFr. Jacob leads Fr. Sean on a reflection of the erosion of trust between people today, and though it seems understandable, Fr. Jacob asks the question, is this distrust good?
- A Catholic Stuff Announcement You Should Know · 32 minAlmost as exciting as Fr. Jacob's attempt at blond hair which turned out leprechaun orange, Fr. Jacob welcomes guest host Fr. CJ Mast for a Catholic Stuff You Should Know…
- Loss, Grief, Hope and Joy · 1 h 3 minFr. Jacob, Fr. John, and Fr. Sean gather while they are at summer conference and they share stories in memory of the life and death of both Fr. Jacob's mother, Mary Machado, and…
- Patron Saints · 55 minWhy does the Church encourage us to have a patron saint? In this episode, Frs. Sean and Jacob explore the meaning of patronage in the communion of saints. The saints are living…
- De Sales, de Chantal and the Col de la Croix de Fer · 48 minAs the final installment of Fr. John's cycling-French saint pairings, this week's podcast explores the charisms of one of the great friendships of Church history - St. Francis de…
- Sacraments, Sacramentals, and Relics · 41 minWhy does God use material things to communicate His grace? In this week’s episode, Frs. John and Sean explore the Catholic understanding of sacraments, sacramentals, and relics…
- St. Margaret Mary and the Alpe d'Huez · 50 minAs Part two of Fr. John's three-part French cycling-pilgrimage series, this week's episode introduces the life of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the apparitions of the Sacred…
- Priest and Beggar · 52 minFr. John and Fr. Sean discuss the life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz, an American priest who gave his life to serving the poorest of the poor in Korea, Mexico, and beyond…
- The Curé d'Ars and Col du Galibier · 44 minThis week's episode begins a three-part series by Fr. John, pairing French saints with famous Tour de France stage climbs. These reflections, born from his recent pilgrimage…
- The Threefold Office of Every Christian · 43 minIn this week’s episode Frs. John and Sean explore the baptismal call to share in Christ’s threefold office as priest, prophet, and king. What do these titles actually mean for…
- A Family Affair · 42 minFr. Jacob and Fr. Sean talk about their various experiences with family ministry and emphasize the importance of communities of families living out the Catholic faith.
- Life is a Miracle · 45 minIn this week's episode Frs. John and Sean take up Wendell Berry's Life is a Miracle: An Essay Against Modern Superstition. Laying out his critique of Edward O. Wilson's…
- Before They Set Something on Fire · 45 minThis week guest host Fr. CJ Mast takes the lead on discussing the educational ideal of St. John Bosco. Known as the "preventive system," Bosco's approach is informed by the…
- Spring Cleaning Your Soul · 54 minThis episode explores the profound importance of confession in the Catholic faith. Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob offer practical guidance on how to make a good confession, the…
- Clouds, Thrones, and Glory · 48 minFr. Sean and Fr. John unpack the mystery of the Ascension through the lens of Scripture. Far more than Jesus floating into the sky, the Ascension reveals Christ’s heavenly…
- Triumph of the Heart · 58 minFr. Jacob and Fr. John welcome a special guest Anthony D'Ambrosio, the director of the film Triumph of the Heart. Between Fr. Jacob and Anthony nerding out about film and the…
- Dante's Paradiso · 50 minConcluding our three-series on Dante, Fr. John and Fr. Jacob walk through the finale of Dante's Divine Comedy, the Paradiso. This "highlights reel" serves as an overview of the…
- Cosmological Evidence for God · 42 minFr. Jacob and Fr. Sean look at some of the compelling contemporary scientific evidence for the existence of God before discussing St. Thomas' 2nd and 3rd cosmological proofs…
- Dante's Purgatorio · 56 minAs the second installation of his three-part series, Fr. John offers an introduction and overview of the second canticle of Dante's Divine Comedy - The Purgatorio. He is joined…
- Keep the Party Going · 56 minThis week Fr. Jacob and Fr. John talk about the hinge pin of the liturgical year, Holy Week, the Triduum and the Easter Octave. Launching from the Easter season they discuss the…
- Dante's Inferno · 1 h 0 minThis week Fr. Sean and Fr. John do a deep-dive introduction to the first canticle of Dante's Divine Comedy, The Inferno. Following the lecture series of Fr. John at Our Lady of…
- Arma Christi · 56 minFathers Sean and Jacob reflect on the Arma Christi, the weapons of Christ, which were used as the instruments of Christ's Passion. In addition, they dive into the brutality of…
- (Sage) Against the Machine · 50 minIn this week's episode, Fr. Jacob and Fr. John unpack one of the key features of Paul Kingsnorth's Against the Machine: On the Unmaking of Humanity. Understanding the modern…
- Questioning Your Vocation · 56 minThis week Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean reflect on the questions asked during the rites of marriage and ordination as a means to explore what it is we promise when we freely enter into…
- The "Aesthetics" of Sin · 44 minIn this week's episode, Frs. Sean and John take a deep dive into two theological topics often untreated (and rarely ever in common) - sin and beauty. The reality of sin, itself a…
- The Trinitarian Theology of John the Apostle · 48 minWhile searching for his notes, Fr. Jacob quizzes Fr. John on Augustine's Trinitarian Theology, and then he leads us through the writings of St. John the Apostle, his Letters, his…
- Fire and Ice: The Life of Sigrid Undset · 1 h 1 minThis week Fr. Sean and Fr. John welcome friend and Sigrid Undset aficionada Danielle Coon to the podcast. Our conversation covers the life of the great Norwegian convert, a…
- Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi · 43 minFr. Sean and Fr. Jacob discuss the different prayer postures that happen during the liturgy. Understanding prayer postures will then help us to better understand what we believe…
- Authenticity and Resonance · 54 minThis week Fr. Jacob and Fr. John take up the question of what makes a teacher truly excellent in the classroom. Taking up the theme "Authenticity is the universal language of…
- Given for Others · 44 minFr. Sean and Fr. John talk about how to discern vocation in todays world. They discuss the importance of charisms, discernment, the councils, and more. Tune in to understand how…
- Priests in Film · 57 minFr. Jacob and Fr. Sean discuss the representation of priests in film, especially the priests in the new film from Rian Johnson, Wake Up Dead Man. They then discuss various themes…
- Pass the Torch · 42 minOn the heels of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Jacob and Fr. John discuss the symbolism of the Baptismal and Easter Candle and how we pass on faith from one generation…
- The School I Seek · 54 minThis week Fr. Sean and Fr. John hash through the difficult challenges that face parents in selecting a high school. Distilling down the four basic motives, they hope to offer a…
- New Year, Same God · 45 minAs the new year begins, Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob reflect on why most resolutions fail and propose a more Christian approach: ordering our lives around love rather than…
- Merry Christmas! · 16 minFather Sean, Father John, and Father Jacob wish you all a Merry Christmas and share a few graces from the year. Merry Christmas and thanks for listening to CSYSK!
- O Antiphons · 47 minIn the final days of Advent, Fr. Sean and Fr. John talk about the ancient O Antiphons, names for Christ drawn from Isaiah, that express Israel’s longing for a Savior. Hidden…
- Show Don't Tell · 49 minUsing the film and literature adage of "Show, don't tell," Fr. Jacob leads Fr. Sean down a reflection of Catholic life using the analogies of light and perspective. How can…
- Illuminate, Part II · 1 h 6 minAs the second installation on Fr. John's new book "Illuminate," Fr. Jacob and Fr. John unpack some of the deeper contours of the opening verses of the Gospel of St. John. Focused…
