Meet Santa’s Helper, also known as Brian Elms, who volunteers as a well-dressed Santa at children’s hospitals and pancake breakfasts. Deacon Jeff and Tom welcome Brian into the Luxurious Corner Booth to discuss the reason he helps Santa, and the many wonderful stories that come with the beard and red suit.
Category «Living the Catholic Life»
True Friendship
If you were asked if you had any friends, it’s almost a given that you’d reply, “Of course. I have many friends.” But, do you really know what makes a friend a TRUE friend? And how is this different from a “regular” friend? Well, join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the luxurious corner booth as they welcome Dr. John Cuddeback, Professor of Philosophy at Christendom College. Dr. Cuddeback shares what it means to be a true friend, and what obstacles can keep us from that true friendship.
Purposeful Parenting
When you look at the world today, it’s easy to see how much bad “stuff” is out there. Did you ever stop and think why so much, and why now? It all is connected to God’s purpose and plan for the family. Join Deacon Jeff and sidekick Tom Dorian as they discuss the important topic of Purposeful Parenting and how our children desperately need parents of great moral character who are filled with faith.
Catholic Identity
Join Deacon Jeff in the “luxurious corner booth” as he and wingman Tom Dorian talk with Bishop Ronald Gainer, Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington in Kentucky, about the importance of “wearing your Catholicism on your sleeve” for all to see. Find out how living with a distinct and visible Catholic identity is the key to inner transformation and outer evangelization.
Catholic Common Sense
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the “luxurious corner booth” of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian discuss how all of the teachings of the Catholic Church, much to the disagreement of many naysayers, actually are basically easy to understand and make perfect sense.
A Disciple On Purpose
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the “luxurious corner booth” of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian discuss what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus.
Why I Do Good Works
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the “luxurious corner booth” of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Michelle Miller, DM, a Dame of Malta, about her life of volunteerism, service to those in need and good works through the Order of Malta…and why she does it.
Holy Baseball
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the “luxurious corner booth” of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Fr. Andrew Fisher, chaplain to a professional baseball team and a former player himself, about the connections between the sport of baseball and spirituality.
The Average Catholic
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the “luxurious corner booth” of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Leo McCormick, an average Catholic dad who has come to Lourdes on pilgrimage with his son Greg, about what his Catholic Faith has meant to him in times of joy and suffering.
Catholic Parenting
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the “luxurious corner booth” of The Catholic Cafe as he and his wife, Bess Drzycimski share many insights, thoughts and tips focused on parenting in this day and age.