Podcast

Today we’re talking about that aching feeling that nothing’s ever enough — not the house, the car or the career. These moments arise when we expect the wrong things to bring us joy. In his book “Remade for Happiness,” Bishop Fulton Sheen explains that external gifts such as wealth or fame bring temporary pleasure, but eternal happiness can only be found by building a close relationship with God.

In this podcast, we learn that:
– Fixating on material possessions or job success creates distractions and disappointment.
– We should look for the breadcrumbs that lead us back to God.
– It’s not what you get in life, but what you give.

Today I’m talking to Marcel LeJeune, author of “The Contagious Catholic” and founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples. A popular guest on Catholic media, Marcel is renowned for his message of radical change and the call for person-to-person evangelization. He has a Christ-based strategy, modeled on love, commitment, and vulnerability, for inviting your friends, family, and neighbors to share in eternal salvation.

On this podcast, we learn that:
– To be a disciple is to make an active choice each day.
– Each person’s conversion story is unique; there’s no single formula.
– It’s time for Catholics to live their faith out loud.

Today we’re talking about the virtue of perseverance. Our Christian walk requires more than a mountaintop moment of accepting Christ and then moving on. We’ve got to pick up the Cross and carry it daily, no matter what hardships or disappointments we face.

In this podcast, we discuss:

– Those who persevere in faith will be blessed with God’s grace.
– Keeping marriages and families together isn’t always easy, but it brings long-term rewards.
– Perseverance prioritizes fidelity over fleeting feelings.

On today’s podcast, my co-host Victor and I delve into last Sunday’s Gospel reading, in which Jesus’ apostles fight over which of them is the greatest. We examine the surprising way in which Jesus flips the idea of greatness on its head.

We’ll learn:

– Why desiring greatness is not a bad thing in itself.
– How this desire becomes sinful.
– The suffering that results from this sin.
– An essential virtue that will help you conquer it.

Today we’re talking about the importance of building a foundation for life-based on belief in Jesus Christ. People who structure their lives on superficial values often see their world come crashing down, like houses built on sand. Jesus asks us to dig deep each day to discover the scriptures, love our neighbors, and live the truth.

In this podcast, we learn that:
– Practicing humility is a good habit for those who desire to grow in faith.
– Asking God for repentance opens a path to joy and peace.
– We are called to take action by sharing the Word and making the world a better place.

How do you discern God’s voice in your heart? How do you recognize the voice of evil seeking to lead you astray? Thankfully, Fr. Timothy Gallagher is here to help us tell the difference. We’ll examine St. Ignatius’ 14 rules of discernment and how they can transform our spiritual lives.

In this podcast we’ll learn:
– Who St. Ignatius was.
– How to recognize the voice of God.
– What St. Ignatius meant by “rule.”
– Each of the 14 rules.
– How we can apply these rules to our own lives.