The Catholic Duluth Show: Recent Episodes
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The Catholic Duluth Show is a parish community podcast serving the parishes of Saint Lawrence and Holy Family in Duluth, Minnesota. We publish a weekly podcast with information about what is going on in our community, learning about each other's stories, and diving into what we believe as Catholics.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we have special guest Fr. Rich Kunst on the show. We talk with Fr. Rich about growing up in a Catholic and Jewish household. He shares with us his discernment process and his journey to the priesthood. Lastly, we talk with Fr. Rich about his collection of Papal artifacts and his Vatican Unveiled event that is taking place in Duluth this August.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we welcome Luke O'Reilly to the podcast. Luke is a seminarian for the Diocese of Duluth and is going to be with our parishes for his summer assignment. We talk with Luke about his path to the seminary, what's life at the seminary is like, and some of his favorite classes.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are welcomed by Fr. Seth Gogolin. Fr. Seth is the Pastor at St. John's and St. Benedict's in Duluth and shares with us about his upbringing, what his experience has been like being a priest, and shares with us about his upcoming assignment at the new Vicar General of the diocese.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we finish up our conversation on the 4th cup. We talk more about the Passover, Jesus's Crucifixion, and how they both connect to the Eucharist.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we start a series about the Passover and how it connects to the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Mass. This week we focus on the historical importance of the of the Passover from the Jewish perspective and understanding Jewish culture.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we have a changing of the guard and Fr. Anthony joins us as he takes over as pastor at the parishes of St. Lawrence and Holy Family. This week we go over the Holy Week Schedule and talk through the liturgies and their meanings.
This week on the Catholic Duluth show we finish up our series on the Beatitudes and it's Fr. Eli's last episode. The Beatitudes we talk about today are blessed are the peacemakers and blessed are they who mourn. We have a great discussion and we hope you enjoy!
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are continuing our series on the beatitudes based off the book "The Cross and the Beatitudes" By Bishop Fulton Sheen. Today we talk about blessed are the poor in spirit and blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice.
Today on the Catholic Duluth Show we are joined by Fr. Anthony Craig, the new Pastor of St. Lawrence and Holy Family beginning April 4th. Fr. Anthony shares with us what it was like growing up, how he discerned the priesthood, and some stories about living in Rome.
Today on the Catholic Duluth Show we are doing the second part in our series about the Beatitudes. This episode we talk about meekness, mercy, and purity of heart. We are using Bishop Fulton Sheen's book "The Cross and the Beatitudes" as inspiration and are using some of his prompts as we discuss living out the beatitudes in today's world.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we react and process through the news that Fr. Eli will be departing from our parishes on April 3rd. In a letter read at last weekend's Masses Bishop Daniel Felton has appointed Fr. Eli the Pastor in Crosby and Garrison. Fr. Eli shares with us the context of the move and we talk about the change and what will come from it.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we start a series talking about the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are the beginning of Jesus's most famous sermon: the sermon on the mount. Today we give some context into the beatitudes and give an overview on what we are going to discuss in the upcoming weeks.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we do some lectio divina with the upcoming Sunday Gospel of Luke 6: 27-38.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about the upcoming small group ministry that we are starting in our parishes. We have a lot of things happening in March and one of them are small groups. We talk about what they are, why we are starting them, and what we hope they will do for our parishes.
Today on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about two feasts. The Presentation of The Lord and St. Balise. We discuss the origins and the meaning of the Presentation as well as how the Blessing of the Throats came to be.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are celebrating St. Thomas Aquinas. WIth his feast day coming up we discuss the life and works of St. Thomas Aquinas. All of the writings he did, the gifts he left the Church, and the man he was.
Today and the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss what it means to create a culture of life as a Catholic in today's world. With the upcoming anniversary of Roe V. Wade we take time to think about what it means to be Pro-Life and how we can live that out in our every day lives.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we do a prayer episode meditating on the passage of Jesus calming the sea in the Gospel of Matthew. After the meditation we talk about trusting God through the storms of life and discuss the passage more.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we look forward to all of the things that are going on during 2022. From small groups, parish missions, and church renovations here's your outlook for the next year.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show it is the week before Christmas. On this episode we talk about what makes Christmas important, of what elevates it from just another holiday to one of the most important dates on the Church calendar. We discuss the the incarnation of Jesus Christ and how that changed the world.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about seeking out healing. We discuss physical, spiritual, emotional healing, and any other types of healing we would need. How do we diagnose our wounds and how do we actually seek to receive healing from Christ?
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are doing a prayer episode meditating on the Nativity. We hope that this can help you to begin praying with the Christmas readings as you continue to go through Advent and prepare for Christmas.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the season of Advent that we have now entered into. We discuss the dynamic of how to celebrate Advent and how to celebrate Christmas during this time. We also talk about different traditions that we have during these seasons. We also discuss the beginning of the new liturgical year and the big feasts coming up.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the news coming from Bishop Daniel Felton concerning St. Joseph's. With the news breaking that St. Joseph will be its own stand alone parish, Fr. Eli talks about his thoughts and what the process looked like from start to finish. We also discuss how the parish structure in the Church has changed over the years and how it might continue to change going forward.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are joined by Dcn. John Foucault. We talk about why we are called to tithe, how much to tithe, and how giving helps us as much as it helps others. We finish up by talking about giving of our time and talent as well as how the UCA benefits our parishes and the whole Diocese.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about All Saints Day and All Souls Day coming up next week. How do we think about the Saints? We talk about Heaven and eternity. What do we have All Souls day for and how do we think about death?
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we do a prayer episode with the upcoming Sunday Gospel, Mark 10. Fr. Eli leads us through the prayer using a pirate's prayer method: ARRR. It stands for Acknowledge, Relate, Receive, and Respond.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we recap the clergy conference that took place this past week as well as talk briefly about St. Teresa of Avila, whose feast day is October 15th.
On this week on the Catholic Duluth Show I am joined by two of the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus and we talk about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Catholic Montessori-style education for kids which we have just started offering here at our parishes. The sisters discuss what it looks like, how it's been going so far, and what the goals of it is.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and the connection it has to us as our Diocesan patron. We also discuss what the Diocese does and how we are a part of a larger local church than just our parish cluster.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about non-ideal situations. What do we mean by "non-ideal" situations? We mean when things don't go the way that they are supposed to. Recently, you may have heard the news that one of the priests in the diocese left the priesthood, this is something that doesn't happen all the time but it's not uncommon. Divorce is another event that happens but is not intended when a marriage first begins. So how do we deal/ work through that when things don't go that way they they're intended to? We discuss this from a personal view as well as a community view on how we can think and act in these situations.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss the Exaltation of the Cross and the Seven Sorrows of Mary. What are they? How is meditating on the sorrows of Mary helpful? And we end the show talking a little about redemptive suffering.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are doing our first guided prayer episode. We go through an Ignatian meditation on Isaiah 55: 1-13. Let us know what you think of the guided prayer and if we should do more.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about trust. We discuss how all sin has its root in our lack of trust. We talk about some common ways we don't trust God and how we are called to distrust ourselves and have all our trust in God.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk all about prayer. Specifically, we talk about 3 different kinds of prayer: Lectio Divina, Ignatian Contemplation, and Intercessory Prayer. We discuss what they are, the principles, and some experiences from our own lives.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about Consolation and Desolation. What are they? How do we know if we're in them? How does desolation differ from depression? And much more!
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about having a Catholic Worldview and an Eternal Perspective. It's an undeniable fact that Catholics look at the world different from everyone else. What makes the way we view the world (our Catholic worldview) different? How an we build up our Catholic worldview? And how should our worldview impact our lives and the way we live them?
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show Deacon John Foucault joins the show. With his experience in the corporate business world, Dcn. John talks to us about work, the Christian view of work, why so many people hate their jobs, how to witness your faith at work, and so much more.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about Mary Magdalen. Mary Magdalen is a very prominent figure in the Church, she played such an important role in the story of salvation. What did she do? What do we know about her? Why don't we talk about her more? All these questions we cover this week.
Pope Paul VI said "The world listens to witness more than they listen to teachers, and if they do listen to teachers it is because they were witnesses first." This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about witnessing our Catholic faith to the world. What's the difference between having a teaching mindset vs a witness mindset? What does it actually look like to witness our faith in our everyday life? What fears hold us back from being witnesses?
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are joined by Karen Ball, the Director of Faith Formation at our parishes, to discuss the upcoming mission trip that they are going on this week. Karen and Fr. Eli are joining many people from our parishes and around the diocese as they do some service and attend a conference over the next week.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the martyrs. How do we look at martyrdom and death different from the early Christians? Why do we celebrate the martyrs? What can we learn from them in our daily lives?
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about St. John the Baptist. This week in the Church we celebrate his nativity so we discuss what made him such a prominent figure in the Church, what made him attractive to other people, and what we can learn from St. John the Baptist in our own lives.
Following the news of the Bishops of Minnesota rescinding the dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation; today we talk about what that actually means. Why is there an obligation in the first place? What kind of things can you get dispensations for? How do dispensations work? Today we talk about everything you've ever wanted to know about obligations and dispensations.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the upcoming feast days of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and The Immaculate Heart of Mary. These feasts, which take place on back-to-back days, both help us to gain insight into how we are loved and how we can deeper encounter the person of Jesus. We also talk about our experiences at the ordinations that just took place in the Duluth Diocese.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about Corpus Christi - the feast of the Body of Christ. We discuss Adoration, the history of the feast, and what it truly means for us for Jesus to be present in the Eucharist.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the story of the woman caught in adultery; and what we can learn from that story when it comes to how we look at and deal with sin. We talk about how Jesus ministers to the woman, different narratives surrounding sin, and the offer of mercy that Jesus extends to us.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss Pentecost and the Holy Spirit. What does Pentecost mean for the Church today? How does the Holy Spirit manifest itself in the Church and our lives? How can we let the Holy Spirit into our lives?
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the Ascension. Why did Jesus ascend into heaven? How do we celebrate it in the Church? How can we learn what Jesus wants for us from the ascension?
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the Acts of The Apostles! We give an overview on the book and highlight some of the many events that take place. We discuss Pentecost, the conversion of St. Paul, St. Peter's vision, and much more.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about this Sunday's upcoming Gospel - the vine and the branches. On this episode we talk about pruning branches, how we should look at fruit, and remaining in Christ.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about salvation. How do Catholics look at salvation? Is Jesus the only way to salvation? Why do we need the Church?
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss the feast of Divine Mercy Sunday which we just celebrated. We talk about the importance of this feast, how the Church finds balance between justice and mercy, and dive into the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the announcement of a new Bishop for the Diocese of Duluth and we recap Holy Week and Easter. We discuss some highlights and what the resurrection means for us as Catholics as we go forth in this Easter season.
Did Jesus have to die? Why did Jesus die?
On this episode of the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss these questions and dig into the importance of Jesus's death and sacrafice.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about all things Holy Week. We go over our schedule for Holy Week and discuss the significance of the different liturgies.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss the nature of sin, how it affects us, and how we deal with the consequences of sin.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we do a question and answer with Sr. Mary Joseph and Sr. Magnificat from the Handmaids of The Heart of Jesus. We discuss our favorite outdoor activities, the Handmaid order, how to discern vocations, and much more!
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show the Handmaids of The Heart of Jesus join us to discuss all things lent. We chat about what lent is like for the sisters, some things they are doing to grow closer to the Lord, and what are some common traps we can fall into during lent.
This week on the podcast we talk about right worship. First, what is worship, then what's the difference between right and wrong worship. We discuss what the Church tells us to do, what the ideal is, and how can worship The Lord the right way in our own lives.
This week on the podcast Fr. Eli and Dan discuss fasting and asceticism and the role that they have in the Church. What's their point and how does it actually help us in our faith? What are ways to begin being ascetic?
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show Dan shares with us his experience and takeaways from attending the SEEK conference this past weekend. Dan and Fr. Eli discuss taking time for retreat, the need for the entire Church body, and the future of the Church.
How does one actually become a disciple? What actually is a disciple? What does a disciple do? How do we make disciples?
We discuss these questions and more on this episode of The Catholic Duluth Show.
Matthew 28:19-20: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
This Week on the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss The Great Commission and the role that we have in it to "make disciples of all nations".
This week almost 50 years ago Roe v. Wade made abortion legal in the United States. On this week's episode we talk about how the Church looks at abortion, how the Church has dealt with the change, and what it means to be pro-life from the Catholic perspective.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss the role that the Holy Scriptures have in our faith. Fr. Eli gives us the history of the Scriptures and gives us some tips on how to start reading the bible and how to pray with the bible.
Happy New Year! This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we take a look back on 2020 and look forward to 2021.
This week on The Catholic Duluth Show we discuss what's the difference between the Christmas Octave and the Christmas Season, Why the Church celebrates martyrs right after Christmas, and what's so important about Mary being the "Mother of God".
Merry Christmas from the Catholic Duluth Show! This week we discuss the importance of the Incarnation of Jesus. Why did God decide to come in this way? What was it like for the Holy Family? What can we learn about God from what he does?
This week on The Catholic Duluth Show we talk about Our Lady of Guadalupe. Fr. Eli and Dan share the history and story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and talk about their experiences visiting the Basilica in Mexico City.
This week on The Catholic Duluth Show Dan and Fr. Eli talk about the Immaculate Conception. The history, why it's important, and why Mary is important in our spiritual lives.
Happy first week of Advent. This week on the Catholic Duluth Show Dan and Fr. Eli talk about the season of Advent and how we await the incarnation of Christ in Christmas.
This week on the podcast we chat about the difference between Liturgical and Devotional prayer. We take a look at it from the perspective of objective and subjective and how the Church gives us both.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the feast of the dedication of the churches of St. Peter and St. Paul. We discuss why we celebrate the feasts of buildings, what some of our favorite churches are, and what St. Peter and St. Paul would think about the Church today.
This week Deacon John Foucault joins us on the Catholic Duluth Show. Deacon John tells us about discerning the diaconate, going through formation, and his experience being a deacon for the Catholic Church.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss what it means to have an eternal perspective on life. How can we live our lives looking towards heaven while also taking care of our earthly needs?
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we chat about who St. Benedicts was, what we can learn from him, and learn about the story of the St. Benedict medal.
This is the recording from the first night of "Intro to Catholicism". The two songs that are played were removed for this audio recording but they are "How to Save A Life" By The Fray and "God Beyond All Praising" if you want to look them up yourself.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about what is helpful to know as a Catholic. It seems as if anywhere you look you can find a deep well of knowledge and information. But what is actually helpful to know? What is it that is essential in our faith and helps us to live out our life as Christians? We try to take this on this week.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about what is helpful to know as a Catholic. It seems as if anywhere you look you can find a deep well of knowledge and information. But what is actually helpful to know? What is it that is essential in our faith and helps us to live out our life as Christians? We try to take this on this week.
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show the Handmaids of The Heart of Jesus join to tell us all about the Examen Prayer. They explain what it is, why it's helpful, and how you can implement it in your life.
Have you ever wondered what it's like for a priest on the other side of the confessional? This week Fr. Eli talks to us about his experience hearing confessions and even going to confession as a priest.
This week on The Catholic Duluth Show we finish the series on the transcendentals. The topic this week: The Good. Extra credit to anyone who counts the number of times we say "good".
This week on the Catholic Duluth Show Fr. Eli and Dan continue on their series about the transcendentals by discussing beauty. Is beauty truly in the eye of the beholder? How can beauty help people come to God?
This week Fr. Eli and Dan start a series about the Transcendentals, which are, Truth, Beauty, and Goodness. They begin this series talking about all things Truth.
This week on The Catholic Duluth Show Fr. Eli and Dan discuss the news of our Bishop-elect resigning from his appointment as allegations surface. They talk about how we deal with this as a church and personally.
This week Dan and Fr. Eli discuss a story that came out of Detroit where a priest found out that he was never validly baptised. They discuss how this happened, what makes a sacrament valid, and how God works in His Church.
This week Fr. Eli and Dan discuss the different "levels" of the liturgy. What's the difference between a daily mass from a Holy Day of obligation? Or a feast day from a memorial? You have to listen to find out!
This week Dan and Fr. Eli talk about prayer. What's the importance of prayer? What is prayer? How do we start our prayer life? How do we develop our prayer life? And how do we find the best way that we pray?
This week Dan talks with Sr. Therese Marie and Sr. Magnificat of the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus. They tell us what it was like giving up everything, what life is like as a Handmaid, and share with us their wisdom about the faith.
This week the Fr. Eli and Dan talk about our trust issues when it comes to God. Why do we not trust him like we should? They talk about how our trust issues manifest themselves in the world and how the way we act differs from how we should act. Also, Fr. Eli teaches us about St. John Vianney and what he can show us about living in trust!
This week we chat with Fr. Eli about what it's like to change parishes as a priest. He gives us insight into his experience and all of the different dynamics that are in play when priests move. We aslo chat about what all of the recent moves mean for the diocese.
This week we welcome Fr. Eli to our parishes! Fr. Eli is the new pastor of St. Lawrence and Holy Family and on this week's episode we get to know him! Fr. Eli tells us about his upbringing, his hobbies, and his favorite things about being catholic.
On our last episode with Fr. Ryan, we go on a stroll down memory lane. He talks about some of his most fond memories over the last three years at St. Lawrence and Holy Family.
This week the guys talk about regrets. What is the christian way to deal with our regrets? They take a look at the lives of St. Peter and St. Paul to see what we can learn from them.
It's ordination season! In this episode Fr. Ryan and Dan discuss the upcoming ordination of Father Matt and some of the special parts of an ordination liturgy. Also, with the news that we are getting a new Bishop the guys talk about Bishop-elect Michel Mulloy.
This week on the Podcast Fr. Ryan and Dan talk about the changes announced this past weekend of Fr. Ryan getting a new assignment within the diocese. They talk through the change and how that impacts us as a parish and the diocese as a whole.
On this week's episode the guys do their best to explain the Trinity. They talk about how we can come to understand who God is by his actions and dive into how the early church fathers came to understand and create the dogma of the Trinity.
This week we break down the gifts and fruits of the holy spirit. How can we use them and how do we receive them. We also dive into discerning and using our charisms.
As we approach the celebration of Pentecost this weekend, we talk about what the coming of the Holy Spirit meant for the apostles and what it means for us today.
Right now things probably aren't going the way that we all expected them to go. And that's okay. This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about how to react when things don't go our way. How are we called as christian to take this in stride and live in God's will?
This week we finish up our 3-Part series on Priest, Prophet, and King by talking about how the three offices of Christ are seen throughout the Mass. We delve into the different parts of the Mass as well as the ministerial roles and sacred furnishings.
This week we continue on the topic of the three offices of Christ: priest, prophet, and king. We talk about what they mean for us and how we can live out these offices in our own lives.
This week on the podcast we start a new series about Jesus Christ being priest, prophet and king. We talk about the historical significance behind the these three "offices" of Christ and what they mean for us as Christians. This is the first part of a new series we will be doing on this topic.
This week we talk about the book "He Leadeth Me" by Fr. Walter J. Ciszek, S.J. It's a story Fr. Ciszek's spiritual journey being in solitary confinement and in a work camp in Russia for 23 years. We share some stories and insights on how Fr. Ciszek's experience can help us during this quarantine.
“O truly necessary sin of Adam, destroyed completely by the Death of Christ! O happy fault that earned for us so great, so glorious a Redeemer!” - Exsultet
Happy Easter! This week on the podcast we discuss a line from the Exsultet, which we hear during the Easter Vigil.
This week on the podcast Fr. Ryan talks to us about Divine Mercy and its connection to Easter. He also introduces us to the Divine Mercy novena we will be doing together as a parish leading up to Divine Mercy Sunday.
On this week's episode Fr. Ryan tells us about the training that priests go through before they get ordained. He tells us about what kind of subjects they study, shares his experience of learning how to say Mass, and doing confessions for the first time.
In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak we want to take a step back and check in and see what you are all up to? Fr. Ryan talks about his new movement #StopTheScroll and how we can use this time of quarantine as an opportunity for good.
Why do you believe? Why are you Catholic? This week we get deep and talk about some these first principles of our faith.
To what end are our fastings and penances? What do they lead us to? This week we talk about how we as a Church are called to continual conversion and how the Lord calls us daily.
For this week's episode we brought in Kade Shea and Blake Biondi to tell us about their experience playing against each other in the Section 7A hockey Finals last week. We talk about experiencing success and failure, what it's like to be a Catholic hockey player, and lessons they have learned going through their Catholic journey.
Lent is upon us! This week we talk about what kind of ahes we receive during Ash Wednesday, what is required of us during Lent, and if Sundays count as days of Lent.
Lent is right around the corner and on this week's episode we are sharing everything you need to know about Lent 2020.
Right now we don't have a Bishop in the Duluth Diocese. This week we discuss the process of how Bishops get appointed and how long that process takes. Fr. Ryan shares with us some stories and what we can do to prepare for the new Bishop.
Last week we referenced the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) a lot. This week we break down what the CCC is and how can we use it to grow in our relationship with God. Plus, Fr. Ryan shares with us his new favorite song!
This week we do our first question and answer episode. Big thanks to anyone who submitted a question. We didn't get to all of them but we talk about angels, purgatory, and so much more!
This week we welcome Karen Ball to the podcast. Karen is the Director of Youth and Family Faith Formation at Saint Lawrence and Holy Family. She gives us an update on how the year is going, shares some highlights, and talks about the changes to this year's faith formation program.
This week we discuss baptism and how we receive sanctifying grace through our baptism. Also, Fr. Ryan shares some of the context on the relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus.
Have you ever wondered what life as a seminarian is like? We have Diocese of Duluth Seminarian Peter Brown to tell you about what life is like, his classes, and some of his own interests as he is with our parish community for the next couple weeks before his classes resume.
January 1st is not only the beginning of a new year but also the Feast of Mary, The Mother of God. In this episode we talk about both of these and what they mean for us as Catholics.
Merry Christmas! We have a savior and he has come! This is the message of Christmas and what we get to live out during this season. In this episode, Fr. Ryan leads us through a meditation of the Nativity and we talk about the beauty of the Christmas mystery.
Happy third week of Advent! This week the Church encourages us to live joyfully. Fr. Ryan talks to us about what it means to live with Christmas Joy, even when we are in times of suffering.
What is the reason for the season? Does the way we live Advent show that? This week we talk about keeping Christ in our Advent and our Christmas celebrations.
Happy 1st week of Advent. With the sudden passing of Bishop Sirba over the weekend Fr. Ryan shares with us some stories and the importance of preparing ourselves for the coming of Jesus this Advent season.
Happy Thanksgiving! This week we talk about being thankful for the gifts that God has given us... both the good and the bad and how we can have a disposition of gratitude.
Have you ever been at Mass and noticed the priest saying some prayers quietly to himself and wondered what he's saying? Well in today's episode Fr. Ryan shares with us those prayers, why he says them to himself, and what they mean.
In the final episode of our 3-part series Sr. Mary Joseph and Sr. Therese Marie of The Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus join us to talk about saints. We chat about how they received their names and the saints they are named after. They even share parts of their names that not many people know!
In the second of our three-part series about Saints, this week we talk about patron Saints. We talk about ways that we can have friendships with Saints and how some Saints can make themselves known in our life. Fr. Ryan shares with us an example from his own life with a particular Saint.
As All Saints Day approaches, we talk about the Church's history with Saints and the Holy Day. Fr. Ryan shares with us an analogy of how we can understand Saints and explain them to those in our life. This episode starts off our 3-part series on Saints.
This week we are starting Eucharistic Adoration in our parish community! We talk about the history behind Adoration and how we should approach it ourselves. Fr. Ryan tells us about different ways to pray and shares with us how he approaches Adoration! Also, on the feast day of St. John Paul II we get some stories of the great Saint!
Fr. Ryan returns from his European trip for Deacon Matt's ordination in Rome and a pilgrimage to Poland. He talks about some highlights from the travel and we get into what it means to go on pilgrimage and why we do it as Catholics.
In the busyness of our lives and in the act of building up our world, sometimes we need to ask ourselves the question: How did I make God feel today?
In today's show, we talk about what it means to celebrate the sabbath and why it's important to be conscious of how we are making God feel.
This week we talk about RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). We brought in special guests John Baker & Hannah and Spencer Wallner to tell us about their experiences going through RCIA. If you wonder what RCIA is like, then you have come to the right place!
In this episode Fr. Ryan talks about 3 points from the letter in episode 2. He explains what their argument is and why we as Catholics believe what we do concerning the authority of St. Peter, the Eucharist, and Last Rights.
In today's podcast, we talk about truth vs error. What are the ways that we can fall into error? How do we know that we stay within truth?
Welcome to The Catholic Duluth Show. Fr. Ryan and Daniel Rhoda are your hosts as you hear what is going on in our parish community, learn more about your Catholic faith, and much more! Enjoy!