How often should you go to the sacrament of Confession? When is it “too much”? Do you know what scrupulosity is? Many people suffer from this distorted understanding of self-examination. Listen in as Deacon Jeff and Tom discuss how to get the most out of your Reconciliation experience and how to avoid the pitfalls of scrupulous behavior.
Category «The Sacraments»
A Priest For Holland
Join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as Deacon Jeff and sidekick Fra Tom Mulligan welcome their guest, Deacon Johannes Van Voorst, a transitional deacon from Holland who is preparing for his ordination to the priesthood. Deacon Johannes presents his thoughts on vocations in his country and around the world, and also he shares why he answered the call to Holy Orders. You never know who is going to drop into The Catholic Cafe!
Bless Me Father
Unfortunately, there are many Catholics who have refrained from the Sacrament of Reconciliation for a long, long time. There can be many reasons – some better than others – that the People of God might consider not wanting to avail themselves of so generous a gift of grace as Confession. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they ponder the oft-avoided, difficult topic of going back to the confessional after a long absence.
Confirmation
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the “luxurious corner booth” of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian discuss what our Church teaches about the Sacrament of Confirmation and why is it so important NOT to miss out on the graces that come to us through this particular sacrament.
Women In The Priesthood
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski and his wingman Tom Dorian in the “luxurious corner booth” of The Catholic Cafe as they cover the sometimes controversial topic of why the Catholic Church only ordains men.
Examination Of Conscience
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the “luxurious corner booth” of The Catholic Cafe as he and wing man Tom Dorian talk about the who, what, when, where, why and how of making a good examination of conscience before Confession.
Confession To A Priest
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they discuss the common sensical Catholic teaching of confessing your sins to a priest, rather than simply in prayer to Jesus.
The Sacramental Economy
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they discuss the Catholic teaching on the Sacramental Economy and it’s implications for the Mystical Body of Christ.
Discerning The Priesthood
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Fr Adam Rust, a young priest of the Diocese of Memphis in Tennesse about his calling to the priesthood.
Priestly Celibacy
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Anthony Baetzold, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal about the Catholic teaching regarding Celibacy, especially for priests.