A Catholic Life

In today’s episode, on the 5th Resumed Sunday after Epiphany, I address the following:1. How Did The Saints Fast? What Can They Teach Us?2. The Advent Fast Begins on November 12th 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 p...

In today’s episode, on the Sunday within the Octave of All Saints, I address the following:1. The Forgotten Octave of All Saints2. How and Why American Catholics Must Vote in 2024This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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. PrayLat...

In today’s episode, on the Feast of Christ the King, I address the following: 1. Why and How to Honor the Evangelists2. Why the Offertory of the Mass is Important and How the Novus Ordo Dismantled it3. How and Why Christ is the King of allI 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 continu...

In today’s episode, on Mission Sunday, I address the following:Mission SundayCustoms for St. Raphael’s Day2025 Traditional Catholic Fasting and Abstinence CalendarThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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 form...

In today’s special episode, I address the forgotten history of the Eucharistic Fast based on a talk I gave to the Young Adults of St. John Cantius Church in Chicago, ILFor more information, pick up a copy of "The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting and Abstinence," of which even many Catholic priests said that 95% of it was new to them. Fasting is one of the chief means of penance we can perform to make satisfaction for sin, as our Lady of Fatima repeatedly called for. However, in a mod...

In today’s episode, on the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. Mass Propers: Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost2. The Necessity of Detachment in the Spiritual Life3. Detachment Helps Combat Pride and SlothI 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 educatio...

In today’s episode, on Rosary Sunday, I address the following:October as the Month of the Holy RosaryThe 15 Prayers and 21 Promises Associated with St. Bridget. Are they Legitimate? 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 prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow English phonetic renderings of Latin words. PrayLatin.com offers pray...

In today’s episode, on the Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel, I address the following: 1. Celebrating Michaelmas the Catholic Way2. Why All Catholics Should Strive to Hear Daily MassI 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, confir...

In today’s episode, on the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:The 18th Sunday after Pentecost & the Consecration of a ChurchUnique Customs for Our Lady of Ransom on September 24Why & How to Make a Family NecrologyThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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 ...

In today’s special episode published on Ember Wednesday, I address the forgotten history of Catholic fasting and abstinence based on a talk I gave to the Young Adults of St. John Cantius Church in Chicago, ILFor more information, pick up a copy of "The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting and Abstinence," of which even many Catholic priests said that 95% of it was new to them. Fasting is one of the chief means of penance we can perform to make satisfaction for sin, as our Lady of Fatima ...

In today’s episode, on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. Ember Day Reminder & Their Cultural Importance2. How & Why to Avoid the Near Occasions of SinI 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, confirmat...

In today’s episode, on the Nativity of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, I address the following:Customs for Our Lady’s NativityCustoms for the Exaltation of the Holy CrossReminder on Upcoming Ember DaysThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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...

In today’s episode, on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. A Reflection on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost2. September Devotions in Honor of Our Lady of Sorrows3. The Feast of St. Pius X4. The Errors of Modern PhilosophyI would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything from online...

In today’s episode, on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. A Reflection on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost2. The 7th Precept of the Church: Participating in the Work of Evangelization3. Fasting on the Martyrdom of St. John the BaptistThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently...

In today’s episode, on the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. A Reflection on the 13th Sunday after Pentecost2. Within the Octave of the Assumption3. The Octave Day of St. Lawrence4. What’s Wrong with Martin Luther?5. Running Towards a World Without Cancer: Support My NYC Marathon JourneyI would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. Catechism...

In today’s episode, on the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: A Reflection on the 12th Sunday after PentecostWhat Are the Precepts of the ChurchA History of the Precepts of the ChurchThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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. PrayL...

In today’s episode, on the 11th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. A Reflection on the 11th Sunday after Pentecost and the Sacramental Life2. The Feast of St. Dominic3. The History, Customs, and Importance of the Feast of the TransfigurationI 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 ...

In today’s episode, on the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: A Reflection on the 10th Sunday after Pentecost and the Need for HumilityThe Upcoming Assumption Fast: How and Why to Observe it 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 prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow English phonetic renderings of Latin...

In today’s episode, on the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. The Traditional Vigils and Feasts of the Apostles2. The Vigil of St. James, the Slayer of the Moors3. The Life of St. James and the Camino Pilgrimage 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 class...

In today’s episode, on the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: The History, Requirements, Promises, and Miracles of the Brown ScapularThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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, in...

In today’s episode, on the 7th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:1. The 17th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum 2. How to Grow in Humility 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, quinc...

In today’s episode, on the 6th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. Devotions in Honor of the Precious Blood for July2. Customs in Honor of the Feast of the Most Precious Blood3. Within the Octave of Ss. Peter and PaulThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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 ...

In today’s episode, on the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:1. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 2. The Nativity of St. John the Baptist as a Former Holy Day of Obligation 3. Reminder to Fast on the Vigil of Ss. Peter and Paul 4. Five Excellent Means to Resist Sins in the Mind I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismClass.com, the leader in...

In today’s episode, on 4th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost2. Can the Ordinary Magisterium Err?3. Must a Catholic Obey the Pope in All Things?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 prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow...

In today’s episode, on the Sunday within the Octave of the Sacred Heart, I address the following:1. The Octave of the Sacred Heart2. Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart3. Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart4. Home Enthronement to the Sacred HeartI would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything from onli...

In today’s episode, on the Sunday within the Octave of Corpus Christi, I address the following: 1. The Octave of Corpus Christi2. External Solemnities Explained3. Special US Specific Rubrics for External Solemnities for Ss. Peter and Paul4. Common Questions Answered on the Holy EucharistThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred lan...

In today’s episode, on Trinity Sunday, I address the following:1. Trinity Sunday2. (6) Heresies Against the Trinity to Refute3. Worshipping with Non-Catholics is a Mortal SinI 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 prepara...

In today’s episode, on Pentecost Sunday, I address the following: 1. Customs for Pentecost Sunday & Why Pentecost is Such a Holy Day2. The Whit Ember Fasts3. Why Catholics Must Reject In Vitro FertilizationThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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...

In today’s episode, on the Sunday within the Octave of the Ascension, I address the following:1. Next Saturday is the Vigil of Pentecost: Fast & Abstain2. Our Blessed Mother as Mediatrix of All Graces and Co-RedemptrixI 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, marria...

In today’s episode, on the Rogation Sunday, I address the following: 1. The Minor Rogation Days2. Ascentiontide Customs3. How to Participate in The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in union with Christ the High Priest and Christ the VictimThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. ...

In today’s episode, on the 4th Sunday after Easter, I address the following:1. The Propers for the 4th Sunday after Easter2. Seasonal Variation in the Prayer before and after Meals3. SS. Philip and James on May 1st4. The Finding of the Holy Cross on May 3rdI would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything ...

In today’s episode, on the 3rd Sunday after Easter, I address the following: 1. The Propers for the 3rd Sunday after Easter2. Catholic Anthropology: Understanding Body and Soul plus Memory, Intellect, and WillThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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-fol...

In today’s episode, on Good Shepherd Sunday, I address the following: Good Shepherd Sunday Reflection & Call to ActionThe Other Sheep Not of This Fold and It’s Not the MormonsHow Fasting on Vigils Was Reduced Over TimeI 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...

In today’s episode, on Low Sunday, I address the following: 1. Who was the First Person Christ Appeared to After His Resurrection?2. Traditional Blessing of Homes and Food for Easter3. Pope St. Leo the Great4. The Litany of Loretto ExplainedThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin co...

In today’s episode, on Easter Sunday, the most glorious all feastdays, I address the following:Customs for Easter Friday & Easter SaturdayThe 153 Fish in the Gospel of John on Easter WednesdayThe Forgotten Pascal Commemoration of the Cross at Lauds & VespersAnd be sure to check out Episode 8 from last year, which covered: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 incompatibi...

In today’s episode, on this solemn Palm Sunday, I address the following: 1. 10 Suggestions for Holy Week2. How Palm Sunday Changed Already by the 1962 Missal3. Keeping Spiritual Priorities First in the FamilyThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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 wit...

In today’s episode, on Passion Sunday, I address the following: 1. Customs for Passion Sunday2. Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows in Lent3. Customs for St. Patrick’s DayI 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 preparati...

In today’s episode, on Laetare Sunday, I address the following: 1. The Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent2. Laetare Sunday as Mothering Sunday3. 10+ Great Ideas for Lenten AlmsgivingThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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 Engli...

In today’s episode, on the Third Sunday of Lent, I address the following: 1. The Readings for the Third Sunday of Lent2. The Protestant Attack on Lenten Penance3. The Errors of Donatists and Why They Matter TodayThis episode is sponsored by MyCatholicWill.com. MyCatholicWill.com provides simple and effective tools to pass on the heritage of faith and positively impact future generations of Catholics across the country. Ensure yo...

In today’s episode, on the Second Sunday of Lent, I address the following: 1. The Readings for the Second Sunday of Lent2. How the Traditional Latin Mass Reinforces Lent as a Fast3. Early Christians Fasted Even from Water During LentThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently...

In today’s episode, on the First Sunday of Lent, I address the following: 1. The Readings for the First Sunday of Lent2. The Stational Church Devotion3. 20 Pious Practices for LentI 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, marri...

In today’s episode, on Quinquagesima Sunday, I address the following: 1. The 2nd Edition of the Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting & Abstinence2. The Readings for Quinquagesima Sunday3. Votive Feast of the Holy Face of Our Lord Jesus Christ Deformed in the Passion4. Customs for St. Valentine’s Day5. Ash Wednesday Fasting & Abstinence RulesThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. Pr...

In today’s episode, on Sexagesima Sunday, I address the following: 1. The 2nd Edition of the Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting & Abstinence2. The Readings for Sexagesima Sunday3. The Commemoration of the Passion of Christ (Tuesday after Sexagesima)4. Upcoming Feastdays this WeekI would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic cate...

In today’s episode, on Septuagesima Sunday, I address the following: 1. The Liturgical Changes for Septuagesima2. The Value of Fasting in Septuagesima3. The Feast of the Prayer of Christ4. Upcoming Feastdays this WeekThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practi...

In today’s episode, on the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, I address the following: 1. The National Day of Penance for Violations Against Human Life2. Upcoming Feastdays this week3. The Burial of the AlleluiaI 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, mar...

In today’s episode, on the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, I address the following: 1. Upcoming Feastdays this week2. The Octave of Prayer for Christian UnityThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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 of...

In today’s episode, on the Most Holy Family, I address the following: 1. Feast of the Most Holy Family & the Consecration to the Holy Family2. The Forgotten Season of Epiphanytide3. Sanctify the New Year by Going Deeper Liturgically4. Restoring Lost Customs of ChristendomI would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic catechism clas...

In today’s episode, on the Sunday within the Octave of Our Lord's Nativity, I address the following: 1. Feastdays This Week: St. Sylvester, Feast of the Circumcision, the Holy Name, and More2. Indulgences for New Year's Eve and Day3. The Forgotten Vigil of the Epiphany4. The Traditions of Epiphanytide5. Why Catholics Are Not Modern PhariseesThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin....

In today’s episode, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, I address the following: 1. Midnight Mass & the Traditional Eucharistic Fast2. Indulgences for Praying the Divine Office on Christmas Day3. The Companions of Christ (Dec 26, 27, and 28) as Holy Days of Obligation4. Christmas Compilation of Articles, Sermons, and Prayers5. Friday in the Octave of Christmas Is Still Required AbstinenceI woul...

In today’s episode, on the Third Sunday of Advent, I address the following: 1. Gaudete Sunday2. The O Antiphons3. Upcoming Ember Days of Advent4. The Vigil and Feast of St. Thomas5. Restoring Customs of ChristendomThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently o...

In today’s episode, on the 2nd Sunday of Advent, I address the following: 1. The Upcoming Feastdays this week2. The Pledge Against Indecent Films3. Was the Blessed Virgin Mary An Unwed Mother? No!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 p...

In today’s episode, on the First Sunday of Advent, I address the following: 1. Advent Customs & Advent as a Season of Penance2. The Upcoming Feastdays this week3. The Importance of Fasting on the Vigil of the Immaculate Conception4. The Connection Between the Messages of Our Lady of Akita and Our Lady of FatimaThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and sha...

In today’s episode, on the Last Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. The Last and Final Sunday after Pentecost2. Is there only one legitimate Catholic Calendar?3. The Upcoming Feastdays this week4. The St. Andrew Christmas NovenaI would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything from online ...

In today’s episode, on the 25th Sunday after Pentecost, which uses the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany readings, I address the following: 1. Does Christ Die at Each Mass?2. The Upcoming Feastdays this week3. The Alleged Turkey Indult: Is it Real?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 prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. ...

In today’s episode, on the 24th Sunday after Pentecost I address the following: 1. The Upcoming Feastdays this week2. The Advent Fast (St. Martin’s Lent)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 pre...

In today’s episode, on the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. The Octave of All Saints2. The Upcoming Feastdays this week3. The Importance of Church Consecrations4. Martinmas as the Catholic ThanksgivingThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go...

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 Indulgences2. Prepare for Halloween the Catholic Way3. All Saints Day Traditions & Indulgences4. All Souls Day Traditions & Indulgences5. How Often May A Priest Say Mass?I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismCl...

In today’s episode, on the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. The Words of St. Pius X on Israel2. The Errors of Islam3. The Errors of Judaism4. Upcoming Feastdays this WeekThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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 w...

In today’s episode, on the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. The 2024 Traditional Catholic Fasting Calendar Now Available2. Upcoming Feastdays this Week3. Why Women Can’t Be Doctors of the Church4. The Importance of Holy FriendshipsI would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything f...

In today’s episode, on the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. Upcoming Feastdays this Week2. The Miracles of our Lord as Historical RealitiesThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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. PrayLa...

In today’s episode, on the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. October as the Month of the Holy Rosary & the Required St. Joseph Prayer2. Upcoming Feastdays this WeekI 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 prep...

In today’s episode, on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. Upcoming Feastdays this Week2. The 3 Unique Styles to Depict St. Jerome in Art3. The Customs and Traditions of MichaelmasThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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...

In today’s episode, on the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. The Upcoming Ember Fasts: Their History and ImportanceI 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 cour...

In today’s episode, on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. When the Obligation for Attending Holy Mass Begins2. Indulgences for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross3. Upcoming Feastdays this WeekThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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...

In today’s episode, on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. Upcoming Feastdays this Week2. Customs for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary3. The Magisterial Weight of Various Papal DocumentsI would like to thank Meaning of Catholic for sponsoring this episode. Meaning of Catholic has just launched its online store offering PDF copies of “The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting and Abstinence” (in 3 lang...

In today’s episode, on the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. Reminder of St. Michael’s Lent2. Upcoming Feastdays this WeekThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.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 pra...

In today’s episode, on the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. Upcoming Feastdays this Week2. The Controversy of Honoring Coptic “Saints”This episode is sponsored by CatechismClass.com. 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, catec...

In today’s episode, on the 11th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. All Things Assumption: The Vigil of the Assumption, Assumption Day, Octave of the Assumption, and Customs for the Assumption2. Historical Proof of Early Christians Believing in the Assumption and in the Immaculate Conception3. Upcoming Feastdays this Week: St. Joachim, St. Hyacinth, and St. John EudesThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayL...

In today’s episode, on the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: Upcoming Feastdays this week, including the changing dates for St. John VianneySaturday Fasting & the Binding Force of CustomCatholic ProductivityI 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, bapt...

In today’s episode, on the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. Upcoming Feastdays this Week2. The Often-Uncelebrated Feast of St. Peter’s Chains3. The Forgotten Feast of the Finding of St. Stephen’s Relics4. The Portiuncula IndulgenceThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your ba...

In today’s episode, on the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. The Upcoming Assumption Fast2. Upcoming Feastdays this Week3. The Apparitions of St. James to Free Spain from Islamic RuleI 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, m...

In today’s episode, on the 7th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. Should Civil Society Outlaw Sin?2. What Really Was the Spanish Inquisition?3. Upcoming Feastdays this WeekThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers without spending more time looking at screens. Conveniently carry these Latin prayers ...

In today’s episode, on the 6th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. Offering Up Fasting while in the state of grace for Priests2. Upcoming Feastdays this WeekI 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, confirmat...

In today’s episode, on the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. Why and How to Practice the Presence of God2. The Octave of Ss. Peter and Paul and the Commemoration of All Holy Popes3. The Feasts of St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria and Ss Cyril and MethodiusThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers witho...

In today’s episode, on the 4TH Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. The Bula de Cruzada (the Crusade Bulls on Fasting in the Spanish World)2. The Fast of the Vigil of Ss. Peter and Paul on June 28th3. The Forgotten History of How Ss. Peter and Paul, on June 29th, Ceased Being an American Holy Day of ObligationThis episode is sponsored by Ordinary Dad Life. Ordinary Dad Life seeks to inspire courage in men to pr...

In today’s episode, on the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Sunday within the Octave of the Sacred Heart), I address the following: 1. The Vigil of St. John the Baptist Customs2. The Nativity of St. John the Baptist, who was born without original sin3. Other Feastdays Coming This Week, including St. Aloysius, Patron of Catholic YouthThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share pr...

In today’s episode, on the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1. The Feast of Corpus Christi with its Octave2. St. Anthony of Lisboa3. The Feast of the Sacred Heart with its OctaveI 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...

This is Episode 16 of the A Catholic Life Podcast.In today’s episode, on Trinity Sunday, I address the following: 1. The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity and the Importance of Praying the Athanasian Creed2. The Upcoming Apostles Fast3. The Feasts of St. Francis Caracciolo, St. Boniface and St. NorbertThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. ...

In today’s episode, on Pentecost Sunday, I address the following: 1. The Ancient, Yet Forgotten Customs of the Octave of Pentecost2. The Upcoming Feasts in Honor of Our Lady this Week, the End of the Marian Month3. Can Popes Err? Part 1 & Part 2I would like to thank Meaning of Catholic for sponsoring this episode. Meaning of Catholic has just launched its online store offering PDF copies of “The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fas...

In today’s episode, on the Sunday within the Octave of the Ascension, I address the following: 1. The Octave of the Ascension2. St. Gregory VII3. St. Philip Neri4. The Vigil of Pentecost as a Day of Fasting and AbstinenceI 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 cla...

In today’s episode, on the 5th Sunday after Easter, I would like to go over a few things:1. The Minor Rogation Days2. The Vigil of the Ascension3. Ascension Thursday and AscensiontideI 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, baptis...

In today’s episode, on the 4th Sunday after Easter, I address the following:1. The Forgotten May 8th Feast of the Apparition of St. Michael the Archangel2. The Feastday for this Week in May3. The Anniversary of the May 13th Apparition of our Lady of FatimaI would like to thank Meaning of Catholic for sponsoring this episode. Meaning of Catholic has just launched its online store offering PDF copies of “The Definitive Guide to Catholic F...

In today’s episode, on the 3rd Sunday after Easter, I address the following1. How the 1962 Calendar Is Not Traditional in the First Week of May: Honoring the Forgotten Feasts of St. John, Ss. Philip and James, and the Finding of the Holy Cross. 2. Understanding the Forgotten Eastertide Feast of St. Joseph with its Octave, which preceded the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker3. The Spirituality of May in Honor of the Most Blessed Virgin...

In today’s episode, on the 2nd Sunday after Easter (known as Good Shepherd Sunday), I would like to go over a few things:1. Good Shepherd Sunday2. The Feast St. Mark and the Major Rogation Day, including Rogation Day Processions, Prayers of Blessing for Rogation Day, and how come colonies kept St. Mark’s Day as a Holy Day of Obligation3. Feastdays occurring this last week in AprilI would like to thank Meaning of Catholic for sponsoring ...

In today’s episode, on Low Sunday, also known as Quasimodo Sunday, I would like to go over a few things:1. Low Sunday – the Sunday of Many Names and How Sundays Are Given Latin Names in the Liturgy2. Why Penance Is Not Wrong for Pascaltide3. The Almost Election of Cardinal RampollaI would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everythin...

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 c...

In today’s episode, on this Palm Sunday, I address the following:1. The Strictness of the Holy Week Fast: Passion Fast & Xerophagiae 2. Traditions for Holy Week: Indulgences, Forgotten Customs, & Suggestions for a Holy WeekPlease spare a minute to pray for JoeSixPack, the author of Cantankerous Catholic, who has unexpectedly died. Requiescat in pace!

In today’s episode, on this Fifth Sunday of Lent (Passion Sunday), I address the following:1.Passion Sunday: Veiling of Images & the Custom of Changing the Rosary2.The Worship Owed to the Cross: Is it Latria or Dulia?3.Feasts of St. John Damascene and St. John of CapistranoI 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 e...

In today’s episode, on this Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday), I address the following:1. Laetare Sunday and the custom of the Papal Golden Rose2. The Transferred Feast of St. Joseph vs. the forgotten former Eastertide Feast of St. Joseph3. The Votive Feast of the Precious Blood (Friday after the Fourth Sunday in Lent)4. The History of American Anti-Catholicism of the Late 1800s and early 1900sTo start though, I’...

In today’s episode, on this Third Sunday of Lent, I address the following:1. There is No Salvation in Judaism2. Can I Eat Meat on St. Patrick's Day on a Friday in Lent?3. Who is Exempt From the Law of Fasting or Abstinence?4. The Feast of the Five Holy WoundsI would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode. CatechismClass.com, the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything fr...

In today’s episode, on this Second Sunday of Lent, I address the following:1. Proving that our Lord Jesus Christ was a real person2. The Feastdays of this week, with an emphasis on St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John of God3. The Holy Shroud (Friday after the Second Sunday in Lent. This was kept in Turin, Italy)To start, though, I’m happy to announce that Meaning of Catholic has launched its online shop, and PDFs of my book on the Roman Cat...

In today’s episode, on this First Sunday of Lent, I would like to go over a few things:1. Each Feria in Lent Has Its Own Propers for Mass2. St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows whose feastday is on Monday3. The Feast of the Sacred Lance and Nails kept on Friday after the First Sunday in Lent in some placesFirst and foremost, though, keep up the disciplines you have begun, especially prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. And even though this is...

Quinquagesima Sunday is the final Sunday before the start of Lent. In this inaugural episode of the "A Catholic Life" Podcast, we consider how to prepare for the upcoming fast of Lent. We mention a comparison chart on how Lenten regulations have changed over time and we mention the newest book on the topic: "The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting & Abstinence" by Matthew Plese, published by Our Lady of Victory Press. We conclude by mentioning ways to make reparation this week for sins o...