Catholic-Link Podcast

This indefinite podcast pause comes with sadness and great joy. For ten years the Catholic Link podcast has engaged Catholics with faith filled content and enabled them to grow deeper in their faith. It is sad to see the podcast end, but we must not be too sorrowful knowing what good the Lord has done with the podcast. We thank all the listeners, the guests, and donors who made the podcast what it is. God bless you! Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how to Be a great husband because your wife needs you. A man often lists his priorities as: God, family, then work. How much time do they dedicate to each of those items? So often work and sleep get the most time and our families, and in particular our wives, get the time that’s left. Devin Schadt, of Fathers of St. Joseph, joins the podcast to provide practical tips for fostering the primordial relationship of a man’s marriage: the relationship with his wife. Our wives desire four things: security, strength, closeness, and spiritual leadership. The husbands of the family provide those needs and the love shared between a man and wife passes down to the children and the world at large. Learn about fatherhood with Devin’s book, The Rule, and follow Fathers of St. Joseph on Instagram. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

Is Halloween a pagan holiday? Should Catholics Participate in Halloween? In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss a Christians relationship to modern day celebrations of Halloween. Halloween originally, and still is, a day of observation of All Saints Day, originally known as All Hallow's Eve. In modern observations of Halloween, debates of the morality of the celebration arose. Fr. Rob and Fr. George address some best practices for Christians as they observe Halloween. With all things in the Catholic Church, Fr. Rob emphasizes holding the two extremes in tension. There are aspects of Halloween that are good and others that can mislead someone into sinful behaviors. For the Christian, it is our responsibility to discern the aspects that bring us closer to God and those that do not. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how to the world’s most famous exorcist: Fr. Gabriele Amorth by popular consensus, recounts God’s victory over Satan with his book God Most Powerful. Michael Lichens joins the podcast today with Fr. George Elliott to discuss the remarkable life of Fr. Gabriele Amorth. Exorcist in the Diocese of Rome. Fr. Amorth lived from 1925-2016 and received the Sacrament of Holy Orders in 1954 after service in World War II and a journalism career. Michael Lichens reminds us that we are called to enjoy the victory God has over evil, rather than giving evil and the Devil undue regard and notoriety. We keep evil at bay by performing works of charity and resisting, in particular, our temptations. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss some of their thoughts about homilies at Mass and how we are to respond to them. They first offer advice to priests and deacons. When writing a homily, a priest or deacon should keep in mind what they want to say. What is the big take away the congregation should have? The next advice for preachers is to be oneself. Authenticity helps the life of Christ shine through the preacher. They then offer advice for the congregation. There's a temptation to call anything good or bad. There lacks the nuance in those situations. Fr. Rob and Fr. George suggest that if we struggle to understand what the priest says in the homily, we should go to the priest and ask him to clarify. We must approach all these situations with charity and assume the most positive intent. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how to the world’s most famous exorcist: Fr. Gabriele Amorth by popular consensus, recounts God’s victory over Satan with his book God Most Powerful. Michael Lichens joins the podcast today with Fr. George Elliott to discuss the remarkable life of Fr. Gabriele Amorth. Exorcist in the Diocese of Rome. Fr. Amorth lived from 1925-2016 and received the Sacrament of Holy Orders in 1954 after service in World War II and a journalism career. Michael Lichens reminds us that we are called to enjoy the victory God has over evil, rather than giving evil and the Devil undue regard and notoriety. We keep evil at bay by performing works of charity and resisting, in particular, our temptations. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss short visits to the Eucharist in our routine. Some people may struggle to do a Holy Hour. This sometimes feels daunting and unattainable. However, Fr. Rob and Fr. George encourage us to make short, simple visits to the Blessed Sacrament regularly. These visits can be five minutes or less and include simple memorized prayers and a spiritual communion. Incorporating this into our routines will increase our Eucharistic devotion and love for our Lord. We could pass a Church on our way to our work regularly. What if we went inside, said an Our Father, and continued on our way? This simple gesture, done regularly, will have immense positive impacts on our spiritual life and draw us closer to Christ in the Eucharist. Then, if we have the time, we can go to Eucharistic Adoration. Thank you for listening to this podcast by Catholic-Link.org. We pray that this podcast helps bring you closer to Christ in the Eucharist. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how the world’s most famous exorcist, Fr. Gabriele Amorth, by popular consensus, recounts God’s victory over Satan in his book God Most Powerful. Michael Lichens joins the podcast today with Fr. George Elliott to discuss the remarkable life of Fr. Gabriele Amorth. Exorcist in the Diocese of Rome. Fr. Amorth lived from 1925 to 2016 and received the Sacrament of Holy Orders in 1954 after serving in World War II and working as a journalist. Michael Lichens reminds us that we are called to enjoy God's victory over evil, rather than giving evil and the Devil undue regard and notoriety. We keep evil at bay by performing works of charity and resisting, in particular, our temptations. Links Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know about Jesus, Mary, and Miracles by Fr. Spitzer Cardiologist Examines Jesus: The Stunning Science Behind Eucharistic Miracles 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory  Heavenly Hosts: Eucharistic Miracles for Kids (Catholic Stories for Kids) The 7 Secrets of the Eucharist Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth The Divine Encounter: Meeting Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss what our proper attitude towards tradition and traditional liturgies should be. The Traditional Latin Mass and other traditional liturgies are strikingly beautiful. However, there is a danger to inordinately focus on the externals. Virtue is, again, finding the medium between two extremes. At any Mass we go to, we must unite our prayers and sacrifices with that of the Eucharist offered on the altar. Humans have a soul and a body. We need externals to unite our hearts to the true sacrifice of the Eucharist. Some liturgical practices aid in this way more than others. But we must adopt a spirit that understands their proper place. Fr. Rob and Fr. George offer tips on how to find this medium between two extremes. We can admire the beauty of tradition and traditional liturgies and maintain that the heart of worship is our sacrifices united to the Eucharist. With this in our hearts, our worship at a Traditional Latin Mass heightens. Thank you for listening to this podcast by Catholic Link, we pray that this podcast helps bring you closer to Christ in the Eucharist. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how to the world’s most famous exorcist: Fr. Gabriele Amorth by popular consensus, recounts God’s victory over Satan with his book God Most Powerful. Michael Lichens joins the podcast today with Fr. George Elliott to discuss the remarkable life of Fr. Gabriele Amorth. Exorcist in the Diocese of Rome. Fr. Amorth lived from 1925-2016 and received the Sacrament of Holy Orders in 1954 after service in World War II and a journalism career. Michael Lichens reminds us that we are called to enjoy the victory God has over evil, rather than giving evil and the Devil undue regard and notoriety. We keep evil at bay by performing works of charity and resisting, in particular, our temptations. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

The world's most famous exorcist: Fr. Gabriele Amorth by popular consensus, recounts God's victory over Satan with his book God Most Powerful. Michael Lichens joins the podcast today with Fr. George Elliott to discuss the remarkable life of Fr. Gabriele Amorth. Exorcist in the Diocese of Rome. Fr. Amorth lived from 1925-2016 and received the Sacrament of Holy Orders in 1954 after service in World War II and a journalism career. Michael Lichens reminds us that we are called to enjoy the victory God has over evil, rather than giving evil and the Devil undue regard and notoriety. We keep evil at bay by performing works of charity and resisting, in particular, our temptations. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how to Be a great husband because your wife needs you. A man often lists his priorities as: God, family, then work. How much time do they dedicate to each of those items? So often work and sleep get the most time and our families, and in particular our wives, get the time that’s left. Devin Schadt, of Fathers of St. Joseph, joins the podcast to provide practical tips for fostering the primordial relationship of a man’s marriage: the relationship with his wife. Our wives desire four things: security, strength, closeness, and spiritual leadership. The husbands of the family provide those needs and the love shared between a man and wife passes down to the children and the world at large. Learn about fatherhood with Devin’s book, The Rule, and follow Fathers of St. Joseph on Instagram. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss how and why some of the Psalms ask God to enact God's justice on his enemies. They explain how the Psalms are prayers. In some of these Psalms, the Psalmist asks God to enact his justice on those who offend God and hurt the people of Israel. This reminds us today that the Church, the new Israel, has enemies too. Jesus said, "Love your enemies," but did not say to not have enemies. There are people who seek to destroy the Church. We obviously should pray for their conversion, but we have faith that God will enact God's justice, give what is due to all. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn how to Be a great husband because your wife needs you. A man often lists his priorities as: God, family, then work. How much time do they dedicate to each of those items? So often work and sleep get the most time and our families, and in particular our wives, get the time that’s left. Devin Schadt, of Fathers of St. Joseph, joins the podcast to provide practical tips for fostering the primordial relationship of a man’s marriage: the relationship with his wife. Our wives desire four things: security, strength, closeness, and spiritual leadership. The husbands of the family provide those needs and the love shared between a man and wife passes down to the children and the world at large. Learn about fatherhood with Devin’s book, The Rule, and follow Fathers of St. Joseph on Instagram. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

Be a great husband because your wife needs you. A man often lists his priorities as: God, family, then work. How much time do they dedicate to each of those items? So often work and sleep get the most time and our families, and in particular our wives, get the time that's left. Devin Schadt, of Fathers of St. Joseph, joins the podcast to provide practical tips for fostering the primordial relationship of a man's marriage: the relationship with his wife. Our wives desire four things: security, strength, closeness, and spiritual leadership. The husbands of the family provide those needs and the love shared between a man and wife passes down to the children and the world at large. Learn about fatherhood with Devin's book, The Rule, and follow Fathers of St. Joseph on Instagram. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn Matins is one of the hours/offices of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. Second to the Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours is the official prayer of the Church. That prays the psalms at set times of the day to sanctify time. In this way, we fulfill Christ's command to 'pray without ceasing.' Specifically, Matins is the night/early morning office that comprises of many psalms and meditative readings of scripture. Traditionally this prayer is said in the night, but recently shifted. Bishop Athanasius Schneider provides insights into the meaning of Matins and how one can grow their prayer life through meditative prayer and scripture. You can learn more about Bishop Schneider on his website: gloriadei.io. And you can view his new book Matins with the Fathers. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

Matins is one of the hours/offices of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. Second to the Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours is the official prayer of the Church. That prays the psalms at set times of the day to sanctify time. In this way, we fulfill Christ's command to 'pray without ceasing.' Specifically, Matins is the night/early morning office that comprises of many psalms and meditative readings of scripture. Traditionally this prayer is said in the night, but recently shifted. Bishop Athanasius Schneider provides insights into the meaning of Matins and how one can grow their prayer life through meditative prayer and scripture. You can learn more about Bishop Schneider on his website: gloriadei.io. And you can view his new book Matins with the Fathers. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn about Transhumanism is the belief that humans are in control of their own progress and evolution as a species. It advocates for the augmentation of the human body and bodily functions with technology. This line of thought can lead to a disincarnating of the human soul from the body with sci-fi like technology. Today, a lot of the proposed technologies are not feesible. However, the underlying philosophy that informs the desire to pursuit these technologies questions what it means to be free, what it means to have a body, and what it means to be human. Grayson Quay, author of The Transhumanist Temptation How Technology and Ideology Are Reshaping Humanity—And How to Resist, joins Fr. George to discuss some of these philosophies. And how we are to think rightly and what the Church has to say about such technologies. You can follow Grayson Quay on X @hemingquay. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here.

Transhumanism is the belief that humans are in control of their own progress and evolution as a species. It advocates for the augmentation of the human body and bodily functions with technology. This line of thought can lead to a disincarnating of the human soul from the body with sci-fi like technology. Today, a lot of the proposed technologies are not feesible. However, the underlying philosophy that informs the desire to pursuit these technologies questions what it means to be free, what it means to have a body, and what it means to be human. Grayson Quay, author of The Transhumanist Temptation How Technology and Ideology Are Reshaping Humanity—And How to Resist, joins Fr. George to discuss some of these philosophies. And how we are to think rightly and what the Church has to say about such technologies. You can follow Grayson Quay on X @hemingquay. Previous Episode Listen to the previous episode to learn about how IVF violates the dignity and the rights of a child to be conceived within the loving context of the marital embrace and commodifies a child, bought and sold. To artificially conceive a child in a laboratory introduces disunity of the marital act from the procreative act as well as introduces many ethical paradoxes. Stacy Trasancos, author of IVF is Not the Way: The False Promises of Artificial Procreation, joins the podcast with Fr. George to discuss the ethical problems of IVF. She highlights that children are a gift, not objects to pick and choose how and when we want them. Her own Aunt and Uncle experienced infertility and chose to adopt and foster many children over the course of their marriage. They provided a loving home for these children to know that they are loved and valued. In that way, the Aunt and Uncle’s infertility became a gift that gave life to those children. Listen to this podcast to learn more! You can find Stacy Trasancos on Facebook and Substack. Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here.