Growing up, we all had heroes. Unfortunately, we stop looking to heroes more and more as we get older. Now, more than ever, men need a good role model to improve their lives as husbands, fathers, sons and brothers. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth of The Catholic Cafe as they discuss what Scripture tells us about St. Joseph, and why he makes an excellent hero to model for today’s challenges.
Category «Living the Catholic Life»
Joseph’s Dream
Why did God send an angel to Joseph in a dream as he was planning on leaving Mary behind? Did you ever wonder about that? Could it be that God had plans for Jesus, Mary and Joseph as a family? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they delve into Joseph’s dream and reveal why God sent Joseph back to Mary.
Save The Family
Life is tough these days…and it’s really toughest on the family. It seems that nothing is under attack more than the traditional family unit which has always been the basis for a stable…and holy…society. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss how men can regain a sense of spiritual direction in their families.
Prayer, Fasting And Almsgiving
When’s the last time you fasted? No…REALLY fasted? It’s not something we do a lot anymore and it tends to be very counter-cultural. And, even though we pray and give alms, perhaps we’ve gotten a little lax in those areas as well. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth of The Catholic Cafe as tackle the (sometimes uncomfortable) topic of the power of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in living out our Catholic faith life.
10 Ways To Ramp Up Your Lent
Is your Lenten experience a little stale? Are you tired of just giving up chocolate or colas and calling it Lent? Maybe you need to ramp things up a bit, but you feel like you have to wait until next year since Lent is already underway. Well, it’s not too late. You can still make this the best Lent ever! Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious corner Booth as they compile and discuss a list of ten simple things that you can do right now to ramp up your Lenten experience.
Knowing Jesus Through Alpha
Do you really KNOW Jesus? Lots of folks say they do, but who is Jesus referring to when he says many will call out to him saying “Lord Lord!” and tells them he never knew them? We hope and pray that is not us. So how do we come to truly know him? Join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth as Fr. John Riccardo tells us how he and his parish have used a program called Alpha to truly encounter the Risen Lord.
The Holy Family
Is your family holy? Many of us would prefer not to answer that. With all of the challenges the world has to offer, most would agree that it’s hard to keep our families together…let alone keep them holy. That’s why the example of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is so important in this day and age! But…can we EVER be that holy? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the LuxuriousCorner booth as they discuss how the example of the Holy Family might be more attainable that we might think!
Catholic Distance University
Do you wish you knew more about your Catholic faith? Do you think you’re too far past your “college days”? Are you just too busy to do it? Many faithful Catholics feel exactly the same way! That’s why we’ve invited Dr. Marianne Mount, President of Catholic Distance University, to join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth. We discuss not only why it’s important to learn more about your faith, but how you can do it online and fit it neatly into your own personal schedule!
Armour Up
Are you ready for a battle? You can assured that Satan is ready…so we must be as well. And, there’s a lot at stake in this battle, because it is spiritual warfare. Our eternal salvation hangs in the balance! Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they answer an email from Audra, a 26 year-old listener who wants some help and direction in discerning her way through life.
Spiritual Direction
Do you have trouble asking for directions? Many of us do…especially when it comes to our spiritual life! In actuality, we really don’t mind asking a doctor, lawyer, banker or architect for advice and direction when it comes to decisions about our day to day life. But, when it comes to our eternal life…most of us don’t get much in the way of direction. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they discuss the concept of spiritual direction and how a little direction can keep us from getting lost on our faith journey.