Deacon Jeff talks with Brother Innocent Mariae Montgomery, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, about his calling to be a monk and his personal journey of suffering that came to a miraculous and life-changing conclusion.
Category «Living the Catholic Life»
You Are What You Eat
Deacon Jeff and Tom Dorian talk with Bob Nicholas about the importance of “eating” a healthy spiritual diet…including the Eucharist!
The Virtues
Deacon Jeff talks with Derek Rotty about living the Catholic Virtues versus living the world’s values.
The Habit Of Faith
Deacon Jeff talks with Father Anthony Brausch, a priest for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and instructor at the Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary of the West, about faith in terms of being a “habit” and the requirement of developing, nurturing and caring for that faith so as to develop the means to make a positive ascent to the Teachings of the Church.
Christian Frienship
Deacon Jeff talks with Anthony Maranise about the different types of friendships, the ultimate of which includes Christ. Additionally, challenges to a Christ-centered friendship are discussed.
The Catholic Home
Deacon Jeff talks with Alicia Van Hecke, noted homeschooling author, speaker and enthusiast about the ways in which all families can help keep a strong and vibrant Catholic identity in the home.
The Christian Fast
Deacon Jeff talks with co-host Tom Dorian about the Catholic understanding of the fast, it’s Biblical roots, as well as it’s cultural significance. A plea is also made for the continuation and promotion of this ancient, yet powerful tradition.
Catholic Youth
Deacon Jeff talks with Catholic Youth Minister Derek Rotty about the current state of Youth Ministry (and youth in general) in the Church.
Redemptive Suffering
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Bryan Timby about what the Catholic Church teaches regarding the redemptive quality and purpose in our suffering of body…and mind.
That Our Joy May Be Complete
Deacon Jeff talks with Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD, Bishop of Memphis in Tennessee, about his new Pastoral Letter. Living Our Catholicism: That Our Joy May Be Complete helps us realize how we can achieve Christian joy in a troubled world by following your Catholic calling to serve others while living in the good graces of the Church.