Episode 117: The Forgotten 36 Holy Days of Obligation
In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I cover the fascinating, complicated, and often forgotten history of Holy Days of Obligation in the United States. Honor the Forgotten (Former) 36 Holy Days of ObligationA History of Holy Days of Obligation & Fasting for American Catholics: Part 1A History of Holy Days of Obligation & Fasting for American Catholics: Part 2This episode of A Catholic Life is brought to you by the Sanctifica app — and if you’re passionate about living th...
15 Juni 16min
Episode 116: Miracles of the Holy Rosary
In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I cover the powerful signs and miracles that God has worked through the most holy Rosary. The Rosary is not merely a devotional prayer. It is a spiritual sword, a weapon given by Heaven to crush heresy, convert sinners, save souls, and protect the world from diabolical forces. In this episode, we’ll dive into six incredible stories from Church history where the Rosary played a decisive and miraculous role, and we’ll end by reflecting on the p...
8 Juni 15min
Episode 115: The Importance of Catholic Schools
In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I cover a topic that touches the very future of the Church and the eternal destiny of our children—the importance of Catholic schools and strong Catholic education. 1. Indulgences for Teaching or Studying Catholic Doctrine 2. Must Parents Send Their Children to Catholic Schools? This episode of A Catholic Life is brought to you by the Sanctifica app — and if you’re passionate about living th...
1 Juni 12min
Episode 114: Observing Memorial Day as a Catholic
In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I cover how Catholics can and should observe Memorial Day 1. The Catholic Way to Observe Memorial Day 2. Memorial Day Prayer for Catholics 3. Rogation Day Abstinence and Ascension Holy Day Reminder This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic praye...
25 Maj 14min
Episode 113: How to Honor the Month of Mary
In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I cover May as the Month of Mary with a focus on customs and practices we can do to observe our Lady’s Month. 1. Customs for the Month of Mary 2. The Month of Mary 3. How to Make a Marian Pilgrimage in America 4. Why We Honor Jubilee Years This episode of A Catholic Life is brought to you by the Sanctifica app — and if you’re passionate abo...
18 Maj 22min
Episode 112: Binding and Loosing - The Church’s Power to Govern Souls
In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I cover why and how the Catholic Church possesses from God Himself the authority to bind people to certain laws. 1. The Various Kinds of Law – Is the Catholic Church Too Legalistic? 2. Ecclesiastical Laws and the Church’s Authority to Bind and Loose 3. Primary of St. Peter and His Successors This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin pra...
11 Maj 21min
Episode 111: Papal Funerals & Conclaves Explained
In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I cover what a Papal Conclave is, who can become Pope, and why and how we should be praying for a Supreme Pontiff. Traditional Funeral Rites for Supreme PontiffsThe Election of a Pope ExplainedPrayer for the Election of a Supreme PontiffThis episode of A Catholic Life is brought to you by the Sanctifica app — and if you’re passionate about living the liturgical year, this is the tool you’ve been waiting for. Feast days, saints, traditional de...
4 Maj 20min
Episode 110: Easter Week Customs, Traditions, and Laws
In today’s episode, on Easter Sunday, the most glorious all feastdays, I address the following: Customs for Easter Week: Food, Activities, Greetings, and MoreThe Agnus Dei SacramentalThe Easter Duty: What it is and when it may be fulfilledThere is no incompatibility between abstinence and Pascaltide. Observe Friday Abstinence and even Saturday abstinence in Eastertide.I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic ...
20 Apr 20min
