Sunday, December 3, 2023
A Catholic Life Podcast: Episode 42

In today’s episode, on the First Sunday of Advent, I address the following: 

  1. Advent Customs & Advent as a Season of Penance
  2. The Upcoming Feastdays this week
  3. The Importance of Fasting on the Vigil of the Immaculate Conception
  4. The Connection Between the Messages of Our Lady of Akita and Our Lady of Fatima

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Sunday, November 26, 2023
A Catholic Life Podcast: Episode 41

In today’s episode, on the Last and Final Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 

  1. The Last and Final Sunday after Pentecost
  2. Is there only one legitimate Catholic Calendar?
  3. The Upcoming Feastdays this week
  4. The St. Andrew Christmas Novena

I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything from online K-12 programs, RCIA classes, adult continuing education, marriage preparation, baptism preparation, confirmation prep, quince prep classes, catechist training courses, and more. It is never too late to study the fullness of the Catholic Faith, and CatechismClass.com is the gold standard in authentic Catholic formation online.

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Sunday, November 19, 2023
A Catholic Life Podcast: Episode 40

In today’s episode, on the 6th Resumed Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 

This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.comPrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow English phonetic renderings of Latin words. PrayLatin.com offers prayer cards in various formats, including Latin-English rosary pamphlets with the traditional 15 mysteries. Shop for additional Latin resources like missal booklets, server response cards, and more. Visit PrayLatin.com today.

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Sunday, November 12, 2023
A Catholic Life Podcast: Episode 39

In today’s episode, on the 24th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 

  1. Upcoming Feastdays this Week (including why the Feast of St. Gertrude moved so many times)
  2. St. Martin's Lent: The History of the True Advent Fast

I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything from online K-12 programs, RCIA classes, adult continuing education, marriage preparation, baptism preparation, confirmation prep, quince prep classes, catechist training courses, and more. It is never too late to study the fullness of the Catholic Faith, and CatechismClass.com is the gold standard in authentic Catholic formation online.

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Sunday, November 5, 2023
A Catholic Life Podcast: Episode 38

In today’s episode, on the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 

This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.comPrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow English phonetic renderings of Latin words. PrayLatin.com offers prayer cards in various formats, including Latin-English rosary pamphlets with the traditional 15 mysteries. Shop for additional Latin resources like missal booklets, server response cards, and more. Visit PrayLatin.com today.

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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I have been blessed to be involved in Catholic apologetics now for many years. I have been writing here for "A Catholic Life" since 2004, for CatechismClass.com since 2009, for Catholic Family News since 2018, for the Fatima Center since 2018, for Latin Mass Magazine since 2020, and for 1P5 since 2021. And others. I now also offer several books on PDF along with my fasting calendars for purchase for anyone on the Patron Shop.

But I have plenty of other plans in store for the future. I added some videos to YouTube this year for the first time. And I happily launched the weekly A Catholic Life Podcast to reach those who prefer audio content. And I have dozens of other articles on my shortlist to research and write so that more Catholics can learn about forgotten aspects of our Faith. Here are some of my articles on unknown topics just this year:
Early next year, I hope to release the 2nd Edition of "The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting and Abstinence," which will more than double the book as I explore more of this forgotten history that has been taken from us. Patrons will receive a free PDF copy of it!



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Sunday, October 29, 2023
A Catholic Life Podcast: Episode 37

In today’s episode, on the Feast of Christ the King, I address the following: 

  1. The Feast of Christ the King: Its Spirituality and Indulgences
  2. Prepare for Halloween the Catholic Way
  3. All Saints Day Traditions & Indulgences
  4. All Souls Day Traditions & Indulgences
  5. How Often May a Priest Say Mass?

I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything from online K-12 programs, RCIA classes, adult continuing education, marriage preparation, baptism preparation, confirmation prep, quince prep classes, catechist training courses, and more. It is never too late to study the fullness of the Catholic Faith, and CatechismClass.com is the gold standard in authentic Catholic formation online.

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Sunday, October 22, 2023
A Catholic Life Podcast: Episode 36

In today’s episode, on the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 

This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.comPrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow English phonetic renderings of Latin words. PrayLatin.com offers prayer cards in various formats, including Latin-English rosary pamphlets with the traditional 15 mysteries. Shop for additional Latin resources like missal booklets, server response cards, and more. Visit PrayLatin.com today.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023
Prayers for the Intercession of Blessed Emperor Karl of Austria

God our Father, through the gift of Blessed Emperor Karl You have given us an example to follow. In extremely difficult times he performed his burdensome tasks without ever losing his faith. He always followed Your Son, the true King.

He led a humble life, sincerely loving the poor and giving himself heart and soul to the search for peace. Even when his life was in danger he trusted in You, putting his life in Your hands. Almighty and Merciful God, by the intercession of Blessed Emperor Karl, we pray that You may give us his unconditional faith to support us in our most difficult situations, and the courage to always follow the example of Your only Son.

Open our hearts to the poor, and strengthen our commitment for peace within our families and among all peoples. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Imprimator: Archdiocese of Vienna, May 18, 2004 Z1. K787/07 or K788/04,  Vicar Apostolic Dr. Franz Schuster

O Blessed Emperor Karl, you accepted the difficult tasks and burdensome challenges that God gave you during your life. In every thought, decision and action you trusted always in the Holy Trinity. We pray to you to intercede for us with the Lord our God to give us faith and courage, so that even in the most difficult situations of our earthly lives we may not lose heart, but continue faithfully in the footsteps of Christ. 

Ask for us the grace that our hearts may be molded into the likeness of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Help us to work with compassion and strength for the poor and needy, to fight with courage for peace in our homes and in the world, and in every situation to trustingly place our lives in the hands of God, until we reach Him, as you did, through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Imprimator: Archdiocese of Vienna, May 18, 2004 Z1. K787/07 or K788/04, Vicar Apostolic Dr. Franz Schuster

Source: Cause of Canonization of Blessed Emperor Karl of Austria

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Sunday, October 15, 2023
A Catholic Life Podcast: Episode 35

In today’s episode, on the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 

  1. The 2024 Traditional Catholic Fasting & Abstinence Calendar Now Available
  2. Upcoming Feastdays this Week
  3. Why Women Can’t Be Doctors of the Church
  4. The Importance of Holy Friendships

I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything from online K-12 programs, RCIA classes, adult continuing education, marriage preparation, baptism preparation, confirmation prep, quince prep classes, catechist training courses, and more. It is never too late to study the fullness of the Catholic Faith, and CatechismClass.com is the gold standard in authentic Catholic formation online.

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