Best Friar Faithful Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 26 - The Nicene Creed (Part 2) 42:37

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This episode marks the conclusion of Season 2 of the Our Church Speaks podcast. The show will return in August, 2025 with Season 3. 2025 marks the 1700 year anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and the drafting of the Nicene Creed. In Part 2 of this discussion, Ben and Dan continue their analysis of the Nicene Creed, following the creed line by lin…

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Exodus 90 Founder and CEO on asceticism, masculinity and becoming uncommonly free 1:01:37

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Joining Zac and Ashley on this week’s episode of “Jesuitical” is Jamie Baxter, Founder & CEO of Exodus 90. The program, which helps men to strengthen their faith through prayer, asceticism and fraternity, faced some early skepticism from the Church—and the Jesuitical team—that led to valuable innovation. Zac, Ashley and Jamie discuss: Jamie’s conve…

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05/29/25 - Fr. Jude DeAngelo, OFM Conv. - The Discipleship Playbook (Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord) 3:44

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Fr. Jude DeAngelo's homily from Mass for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Support Assumption by giving online: assumptionsyr.org/give. Listen to Assumption Today, our daily podcast: anchor.fm/assumptiontoday or subscribe wherever you get podcasts.

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1/3 Down, 2/3 To Go 1:32:46

2d ago1:32:46

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Send us a text Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic, and Trevor as we take a look at how the first third of the season has gone. Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

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Modern Art, Pornography, and Redemption (Andrew Klavan) | Ep. 526 1:40:10

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Andrew Klavan is an American novelist, screenwriter, and video satirist. He is known for his political and cultural commentary on Daily Wire's The Andrew Klavan Show. 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early, score a free PWA beer stein, and join exclusive live streams with me! Become an annual supporter at 👉 https://mattfr…

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Joy and the Valley of Tears 39:47

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Episode 266 - Joy and the Valley of Tears - Series on Jesus and the Jubilee (Part 14) Ever feel too tired, too broken, or too behind to be joyful? You’re not alone. But the gift of Paschal Joy isn’t about having it all together—it’s about Jesus coming to you right where you are. This joy isn’t manufactured; it’s a gift rooted in the Resurrection. E…

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Episode 35 - The Nicene Creed (Part 1) 34:12

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2025 marks the 1700 year anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and the drafting of the Nicene Creed. To mark this significant milestone in church history, Ben and Dan discuss the Nicene Creed, detailing its historical and theological framework. Cover art by Ben Lansing. ORDER the book "Our Church Speaks: An Illustrated Devotional of Saints from Ever…

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Pope Leo XIV: The overlooked experiences that will shape his papacy 56:09

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On this week’s episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac are joined by Mark Francis, C.S.V., who was a seminary classmate of Pope Leo (then known as Bob Prevost) at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago in the late 1970s. Father Mark is the provincial of the Chicago province of the Viatorian community, and he describes Pope Leo as a thoughtful and se…

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Exorcism, Spiritual Warfare, and S*xuall Abuse (Fr. Dan Reehil) | Ep. 525 2:18:19

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Father Dan Reehil is a Catholic priest who transitioned from a successful Wall Street career to the priesthood after a life-changing pilgrimage to Medjugorje in 1998. This spiritual conversion led him to leave New York after 9/11 and begin priestly formation in Boston. He was ordained in 2014 and now serves as the exorcist for the Diocese of Nashvi…

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The Fullness of God 40:51

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Episode 265 - The Fullness of God - Series on Jesus and the Jubilee (Part 13) Can we let God be the one who provides, who carries us, who fills us with His presence and love? This week, the friars reflect on the heart of the Jubilee rest. True rest isn’t just doing less or stopping work—it’s a radical shift in mindset and posture from striving to r…

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Episode 34 - Joan of Arc, Visionary 30:05

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In this episode, Ben and Dan chat about the incredible story of Joan of Arc, a teenage girl given a profound mission by God to liberate her people from oppression. Cover art by Ben Lansing. More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com If you've benefited from this podcast, your support would do so m…

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Prospect Deep Dive 1:31:27

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Send us a text Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), Danny Barrand, Quinn, and debutant Diego Garcia as we take a look at how our lower levels are doing and who are some standouts so far this season. We also take a quick peek at some potential trade candidates for later in the year and get the panel's thoughts on the season so far. Suppor…

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Guys, this is serious. Seriously. (John Henry Spann) | Ep. 524 3:26:05

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John Henry Spann is a Catholic husband and a father to five children, who he lives with on his farm in the southern Appalachians. He has worked in secondary education at all levels from football coach to principal. He is passionate about authentic, Catholic education, and is currently the Dean of Academics, at an orthodox Catholic K-12 hybrid schoo…

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Jubilee and the Good Samaritan 38:09

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Episode 264 - Jubilee and the Good Samaritan Why do we leave what’s good and go searching for answers in places that break us? This week, the friars unpack the story of the Good Samaritan through the lens of the Jubilee year. What draws us away from the peace and identity we have in God—toward places that leave us wounded and empty? Whether it’s th…

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05/11/25 - Fr. Jude DeAngelo, OFM Conv. - A Member of the Flock (Fourth Sunday of Easter - Good Shepherd Sunday) 7:45

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Fr. Jude DeAngelo's homily from Mass for Fourth Sunday of Easter - Good Shepherd Sunday. Support Assumption by giving online: assumptionsyr.org/give. Listen to Assumption Today, our daily podcast: anchor.fm/assumptiontoday or subscribe wherever you get podcasts.

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buLLpen 43:58

20d ago43:58

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Send us a text Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), to breakdown the Padres recent road trip and bullpen struggles. Coming off of the worst loss of the year, can we expect a bounce back from the 'pen? And how good is Jackson Merrill? We have officially ran out of words. Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul…

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What Pope Leo’s first days tell us about his priorities 33:12

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Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the first days of Leo XIV’s historic papacy. Today, Pope Leo met with members of the Vatican press corps and the thousands of other media in Rome covering his election, telling them to be peacemakers and calling for the release of all imprisoned journalis…

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Episode 33 - John of Damascus, Teacher of the Faith 45:13

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Ben and Dan discuss the Syrian Church Father, John of Damascus and his impact on the church's theology of religious art and images. Cover art by Ben Lansing. More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com If you've benefited from this podcast, your support would do so much to help promote this content…

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Pope Leo XIV is an Augustinian friar. Here's what that means 22:51

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Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. In this episode, the team discusses the Augustinian (and American) roots of Pope Leo XIV. They discuss: Pope Leo XIV is an alum of Villanova University. What’s the atmosphere is like on campus right now? The Augustinian roots of Pope Leo: the intellectual, spiritual and social principles that will lea…

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Ep 29. Jimmy Kernan | Science and the Environment 1:00:22

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Br. Jimmy Kernan, OFM is a professor at Siena College despite still being in formation and still in his 20s. He has a love for science and a desire to bring his Franciscan charism to the world.

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What Pope Leo XIV’s speedy election means for the Catholic Church 25:24

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Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. In this episode, veteran Vatican reporter Gerard O'Connell speaks to Colleen Dulle and Sam Sawyer, SJ about the unexpectedly quick election of Pope Leo XIV, who was elected on the fourth ballot in the conclave. They discuss: What the speedy election tell us about the conclave? Why a pope from the U.S.…

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Habemus papam! The first American pope is elected, and we love him. 21:08

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Welcome to the America magazine conclave podcast. We are thrilled to join the church in welcoming Pope Leo XIV! Our team was just in St. Peter’s Square for the historic election, and we’re here with first reactions and some important details about the life and ministry of the missionary Augustinian friar turned pope: the now former-Cardinal Robert …

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There's only one thing left for Catholics to do: pray. 24:04

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Do we really trust the Holy Spirit to guide the election of a pope? What does that trust feel like? Are we hopeful or fearful for what is to come? Why does it feel so hard to pray in Rome sometimes? The cardinals have asked for our prayers repeatedly in the run-up to the conclave. While they are sequestered away on the second day of conclave, Sebas…

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7 Things Protestants Misunderstand About Christianity (Dr. John Bergsma) | Ep. 523 4:07:56

24d ago4:07:56

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Dr. John Bergsma is a Full Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, in Steubenville, Ohio. He served as a Protestant pastor for four years before entering the Catholic Church in 2001 while pursuing a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He specializes in the Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls, graduati…

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Black smoke on first vote. But what happens after a pope is elected? 43:07

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Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses: The protocols being followed by the cardinals in conclave The “habemus papam” moment, what the pope wears and other telling symbolic gestures What happens in the days i…

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Freed by the Cross 48:54

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Episode 263 - Freed by the Cross How can the wounds of Jesus at the cross set us free? Could the cross be more than a symbol—could it be an exorcism, a place of real freedom and healing? His open heart invites us to lay down our disordered loves and be delivered from the false attachments that enslave us. Could the cross be where we find freedom, n…

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Where the cardinals stand one day before the conclave 32:46

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Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses the frontrunners entering the conclave, and explains how the voting could quickly confirm papabile lists or pivot to an unexpected candidate. Featuring: Gerard O’Connell, America’s Vatican correspondent and author of The Election of Pope Francis: An Ins…

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What happens inside a conclave? Everything you need to know. 1:08:01

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Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses: Final preparations for the conclave, including additional meetings for the cardinals President Trump’s A.I. pope image Covering the conclave for secular media, with NPR…

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05/04/25 - Fr. Jude DeAngelo, OFM Conv. - Love Is Calling (Third Sunday of Easter) 8:31

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Fr. Jude DeAngelo's homily from Mass for Third Sunday of Easter. Support Assumption by giving online: assumptionsyr.org/give. Listen to Assumption Today, our daily podcast: anchor.fm/assumptiontoday or subscribe wherever you get podcasts.

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Episode 32 - Julian of Norwich, Anchoress 38:07

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Ben and Dan discuss Julian of Norwich, an English woman who lived during the dark days of the Black Death and who had profound visions of the eternal, never-ending lovingkindess of Jesus. Cover art by Ben Lansing. More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com If you've benefited from this podcast, yo…

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Will the next pope embrace synodality–or reject it? 1:01:54

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Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses: The security measures being taken at Casa Santa Marta, where the cardinal electors will stay during the conclave, including lock inspections and sealed windows The hist…

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At the conclave, politics and prayer come together. Is that a problem? 43:22

30d ago43:22

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Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses: The latest conclave news, including the installation of the chimney of the roof of the Sistine Chapel and how many cardinals have arrived in Rome The cardinals have ask…

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Life Update: God's Goodness Remains 5:22

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Send us a text A quick life update and request for prayers. Have something you'd love to hear Fr. Stephen and John talk about? Email us at [email protected] or click here!By John Lee and Fr. Stephen Sanchez, O.C.D.

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Choosing a pope: What qualities the cardinals will look for in the conclave 38:45

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Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses: Cardinal Beniamino Stella’s stunning attack on Pope Francis in Wednesday’s general congregation meeting of the College of Cardinals The “election” of a new bishop in ma…

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Giant Turnaround 1:09:56

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Send us a text Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), Trevor, Matt, and special guest Al Scott to breakdown the Padres recent homestand and if this team has turned a corner. . Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

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From Protestant Missionary to Franciscan Friar (Br. Lawrence, C.F.R.) | Ep. 522 2:56:22

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Br. Lawrence Joshua Johnson entered the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in 2015 and professed final vows in 2021. He has ministered in the Bronx and Nicaragua and currently resides in Yonkers, NY. He graduated with a degree in Religious Studies from Brown University, holds an M.T.S. degree from the University of Notre Dame, and is currently a tran…

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Will the next pope be Italian? And the unfinished business of Francis’ papacy 35:30

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Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses: President Donald Trump’s choice for pope The latest from the cardinal pre-conclave meetings The question: Will the next pope be an Italian? The unfinished business of P…

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Jubilee and Prophets 46:07

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Episode 262 - Jubilee and Prophets - Series on Jesus and the Jubilee (Part 11) What does our identity as prophets really mean? We are baptized in Jesus and called to be prophets as well, meaning that we are called to reveal the Father in everything we do. In our words, our actions, our personalities, our vocations, our mission, in everything we are…

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Clarity, Confusion, Unity: Unpacking the conclave’s code words 55:33

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Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. In today’s episode, the team discusses: - The controversial presence at the pre-conclave meetings of Cardinal Becciu, convicted of embezzlement, and Cardinal Cipriani, who was sanctioned by the Vatican for alleged sexu…

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04/27/25 - Friar Nader Ata, OFM Conv. - God Never Gets Tired (Second Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday) 8:31

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Friar Nader Ata's homily from Mass for Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday). Support Assumption by giving online: assumptionsyr.org/give. Listen to Assumption Today, our daily podcast: anchor.fm/assumptiontoday or subscribe wherever you get podcasts.

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04/20/25 - Fr. Jude DeAngelo, OFM Conv. - A New Hope (Easter Sunday) 6:10

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Fr. Jude DeAngelo's homily from Mass for Easter Sunday. Support Assumption by giving online: assumptionsyr.org/give. Listen to Assumption Today, our daily podcast: anchor.fm/assumptiontoday or subscribe wherever you get podcasts.

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The Conclave is more than a referendum on Pope Francis 38:27

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America Magazine’s editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. As part of the coverage, the team is producing a new podcast episode every day and releasing it on Inside the Vatican and Jesuitical. In today’s episode, the team discusses: - The funeral of Pope Francis - The cardinal’s decision to start the conclave…

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Episode 31 - Athanasius of Alexandria, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith 41:26

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Ben and Dan have a conversation about Athanasius of Alexandria, one of church history's greatest theologians of the Trinity and his role at the Council of Nicaea. They then talk about the significance of the Nicaea and mark its 1700 year anniversary in 2025. Cover art by Ben Lansing. More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks p…

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Reinforcements Needed 1:14:12

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Send us a text Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic, Trevor, and special guest Bryan Swarberg. to breakdown the Padres recent road trip and how the recent injuries have affected the Padres hot start to 2025. We also discuss if an Acuna trade would be worthwhile, why our depth is non-existent, and a little Take On Nic with Bryan squar…

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St. Faustina & the Divine Mercy: A Message for Our Time (Fr. Chris Alar) | Ep. 521 2:20:14

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Father Chris Alar, MIC, is the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina. He wrote and produced the popular "Divine Mercy 101" and "Explaining the Faith" YouTube series and is the author of the bestselling books After Suicide: There'…

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R.I.P. Pope Francis, feat. his fellow Jesuits Sam Sawyer and James Martin 56:06

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On this week’s episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac are joined by America magazine’s editor in chief, Sam Sawyer, S.J., and America editor at large James Martin, S.J., to discuss the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 in the early morning of April 21, 2025. He was the first pope from Latin America and the first Jesuit pop…

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Jubilee and Kingship 50:33

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Episode 261 - Jubilee and Kingship - Series on Jesus and the Jubilee (Part 10) What makes a king in the Kingdom of God? Looking to Jesus, the Son who reigns with mercy and strength, we reflect on how true kingship flows from sonship. As we journey through this Jubilee, we continue uncovering the identities we’re meant to live. Today, we explore wha…

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Ep 28. Jerry Bleem | One Man's Trash... 57:45

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Art doesn't just please the eye, it is meant to tell a story and help the viewer see the world around them differently. No one understands this better than Fr. Jerry Bleem, OFM, a Franciscan priest and artist who uses reclaimed trash and refuse to create thoughtful pieces of art.

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Episode 30 - Catherine of Siena, Reformer of the Church 38:05

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Ben and Dan talk about the 14th century Italian prophetic witness of Catherine of Siena, who was empowered through a life of prayer to speak truth to the most powerful figures of her day. Cover art by Ben Lansing. Learn more about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at www.ourchurchspeaks.com. If you've benefited from this …

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Friars are Flying 1:09:51

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Send us a text The hot start has continued and your San Diego Padres still have the best record in the MLB. Tune in to hear us breakdown how sustainable of a run this could turn out to be and a return of the walkup song segment, featuring Nick Pivetta's song "Wipe Me Down (feat Foxx)" by Trill Family. Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTh…

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