Café Con Santos: Recent Episodes
Ricardo Hernandez
Café Con Santos is a podcast by a young man born and raised in Southwest Detroit. Join your host, Ricardo Hernandez, as he drinks coffee and shares his journey in the Catholic faith with friends, spiritual directors, and other leaders in the community. Through these shows we will hear about personal experiences and will hear a little bit about the many great Saints we have in the Catholic Church.
En este episodio escuchamos el testimonio de Maria Teresa Garcia. Maria comparte sobre su tiempo en diferentes ministerios y platíca sobre su trabajo dentro de la organización Right to Life of Michigan. En la segunda parte de la entrevista, reflexionamos sobre la vida de Santa Teresa de Ávila.
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On this episode, I interviewed Arturo Medina. Arturo has served in youth ministry, spent some time in the seminary, and currently works as a campus minister. Join us for a reflection on the life of Saint Gemma Galgani. - - - -Timestamps.0:00 - Intro.2:49 - Ask Arturo7:48 - Arturo starts his journey story33:56 - The journey today47:41 - Sponsor50:21 - Saint Gemma Galgani biography55:47 - Reflection on Saint Gemma1:10:31 - Moving to Detroit1:34:59 - Last words1:35:58 - Closing prayer1:36:39 - Support Café Con Santos- - - -Donate to our mission by buying from our Amazon Wish List:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1YL5K4FYDTC9W?ref_=wl_share- - - -Follow the Café Con Santos Facebook page for daily rosaries:https//www.facebook.com/cafeconsantos Follow Café Con Santos on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/_cafeconsantos
En este episodio tuve el privilegio de entrevistar a Monseñor Eduardo Chavez. Monseñor Chavez fue el postulador para la causa de canonización de San Juan Diego.
Timestamps.
0:00 - Intro. 1:51 - La pregunta más importante. 2:18 - Oración de Inicio. 3:22 - Pregúntale a Monseñor Chavez. 7:22 - Testimonio de Monseñor Chavez. 50:00 - Biografía de San Juan Diego. 1:09:20 - Reflexión sobre San Juan Diego. 1:40:50 - Oración de salida. 1:42:12 - Apoya la misión de Café Con Santos.
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En este episodio entrevisté a Carlos Castañon. Carlos es el fundador de la Fundación Pinita y practíca su apostolado ofreciendo actos de caridad a los que se encuentran en hospitales.
Timestamps.
0:00 - Intro. 1:13 - La pregunta más importante. 1:30 - Oración de Inicio. 2:39 - Pregúntale a Pinita. 4:55 - Testimonio de Carlos. 36:36 - Comercial de la Basilica de Santa Ana de Detroit. 39:06 - Biografía de San Francisco de Asís. 47:31 - Reflexión sobre San Francisco de Asís. 1:06:44 - Oración de salida. 1:07:48 - Apoya la misión de Café Con Santos.
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On this episode, I interviewed Sister Kateri. Sister Kateri is part of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). Join us for a talk on discernment, adventures in Rome, and a reflection on the life of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha.
Timestamps.
0:00 - Intro.
3:00 - Ask Sister Kateri
7:46 - Sister Kateri starts her journey story
11:08 - Catholic Family Land
15:36 - Franciscan University
22:54 - Society of Our Lady of The Most Holy Trinity
43:38 - Sponsors
46:27 - Saint Kateri Tekakwitha biography
50:47 - Learning from Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
1:10:31 - Moving to Detroit
1:32:42 - Sacred Heart of Jesus
1:34:59 - Last words
1:35:58 - Closing prayer
1:36:39 - Support Café Con Santos
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On this episode, I interviewed Sue Marie Cummins. Sue currently works part time doing evangelization work in the Southwest Detroit community. She has had years of experience following the Lord, and shares some of the things she has learned over the years. Join us for a talk on encounters, the Holy Spirit, and a reflection on the life of Saint Genevieve.
Timestamps.
0:00 - Intro. 3:11 - Ask Sue 6:50 - Sue starts her journey story 24:30 - Encounter with Mary 26:20 - Discerning consecrated virginity 35:00 - Families of Parishes in Southwest Detroit 45:19 - Sponsor 47:59 - Saint Genevieve biography 54:54 - Learning from Saint Genevieve 1:14:53 - The Holy Spirit 1:34:50 - Hope for the future generation 1:39:49 - Some words of encouragement for young Catholics 1:46:06 - Closing prayer 1:48:38 - Support Café Con Santos
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We are happy to start season 4 of Café Con Santos!
On this first episode, I interviewed a friend I met many years back during a retreat. Years later, we reconnected and I got to serve with him in Jornadas. Join us on this show to hear a little bit about Santiago Banda's journey.
Timestamps.
0:00 - Intro.
3:57 - Ask Santiago
8:59 - Santiago starts his journey story
26:53 - What is it like being a coordinator?
31:59 - Sponsors
34:52 - Saint Peter biography
42:22 - Learning from Saint Peter
50:33 - Being fishers of men
1:00:50 - What has God been preparing you for?
1:09:18 - Message to Jornaleros/Jornadistas
1:13:53 - Closing prayer
1:15:03 - Support Café Con Santos
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On this last episode of season 3 I give an overview of some key takeaways from each episode. I use one word to reflect on each episode and then guide you through Mathew 6:25-34.
Timestamps.
0:00 - Intro.
5:51 - Desire
9:23 - Thanks
15:23 - Timing
22:53 - Pilgrim
28:14 - Protector
35:24 - Accompany
41:02 - Mathew 6:25-34
52:44 - Closing
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For many years, Jornadas has had the privilege of doing a representation of Our Lady of Guadalupe appearing to Saint Juan Diego. Enjoy this auditive version we made this year. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
On this 20th show I got the opportunity to talk with Father Ryan and Antonio Guzman. We discussed our experience working in Hispanic Ministry and the various movements of the Holy Spirit working in the Southwest Detroit community.
Timestamps.
0:00 - Intro.
1:39 - Opening prayer.
2:19 - Who is Father Ryan?
4:01 - Who is Antonio Guzman?
4:43 - Who is Ricardo Hernandez?
5:22 - Different ministries in the community.
15:12 - Synod 16.
18:36 - Jornadas.
21:29 - Corazó Puro NY and Cor Ignis Detroit.
24:48 - Youth who live a retreat.
36:56 - Life with Christ.
1:07:20 - Trends in ministries.
1:34:53 - Devotion to the youth.
1:51:17 - Closing prayer.
1:52:28 - Support the mission of Café Con Santos.
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En este episodio entrevisté a Eduardo Sámano. Después de un accidente de trabajo, Eduardo decidió entrar al seminario. A través de los años discernió que el sacerdocio no era su vocación. Años después, ahora es un padre de familia y nos comparte un poquito sobre la intercesión de San Jose.
Timestamps.
0:00 - Intro.
1:16 - La pregunta más importante.
2:09 - Pregúntale a Lalo.
6:35 - Oración de Inicio.
7:34 - Testimonio de Eduardo Comienza.
14:39 - La vida dentro del seminario.
18:26 - Discernimiento de su vocación.
27:27 - Consejo para los jóvenes.
28:37 - Comercial de la Basilica de Santa Ana de Detroit.
31:38 - Biografía de San Jose.
36:00 - Reflexión sobre San Jose.
50:19 - La intercesión de San Jose.
1:04:17 - El nombre de Águeda.
1:07:18 - Mensaje para los futuro hijos de Eduardo.
1:08:38 - Últimas palabras.
1:10:10 - Oración de salida.
1:10:55 - Apoya la misión de Café Con Santos.
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On this 18th show I got the opportunity to talk with Father Kevin Roelant from the Archdiocese of Detroit. Father Kevin shared his journey to the priesthood and also his devotion to Sainte Anne.
Timestamps.
0:00 - Intro.
0:50 - The most important question.
1:20 - Starting prayer.
2:05 - Ask Father Kevin.
5:19 - Testimony begins.
14:46 - Seminary life.
19:32 - Priestly life.
28:49 - Basilica of Sainte Anne de Detroit commercial.
31:04 - Sainte Anne biography.
33:45 - Father Kevin's devotion to Sainte Anne.
44:21 - Encouragement for those feeling hopeless.
52:03 - Advice for those discerning religious life.
53:50 - Humility of Blessed Solanus.
55:16 - Closing thoughts.
59:02 - Closing prayer.
1:00:08 - Support the mission of Café Con Santos.
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En este episodio entrevisté a Lizandro Barba, un seminarista de Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Hablamos sobre su tiempo en la universidad, su discernimiento, y sobre la vida de Santo Toribio Romo.
0:00 - Intro.
2:15 - La pregunta más importante.
6:06 - Años de juventud.
11:47 - Cena con el Arzobispo.
16:37 - ¡Vamos Azul! 27:00 - Haciendo un cambio de vida.
36:25 - Entrando al seminario.
43:08 - Consejos para los universitarios.
50:30:40 - Biografía de Santo Toribio Romo.
1:02:43 - La persecución.
1:12:22 - La Eucaristía.
1:19:35 - La Obediencia.
1:27:43 - Ideas equivocadas del seminario.
1:33:03 - Últimos consejos.
1:36:48 - Oración final.
1:37:43 - Apoya la misión de Café Con Santos.
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On this 16th show I got the opportunity to talk with Juanita Vargas Sanchez. Juanita has been involved in different ministries in Detroit and currently works at the Basilica of Sainte Anne de Detroit, helping with their catechism program. During this show we got a chance to talk about Blessed Solanus Casey.
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We are back for season 3 of Café Con Santos! On this 15th show I got the opportunity to talk with Diego Ramirez. Diego has been involved in different young adult groups, all of which have been guiding him to deeper conversion. During this show we got a chance to talk about Saint Maximilian Kolbe.
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On this last episode of season 2 I give an overview of some of the virtues I learned from each of the Saints of this season. I use one word to reflect on each episode and then guide you through our 2nd mini spiritual retreat.
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On this 13th show I got the opportunity to talk with Jenny Bermejo. Jenny shared the ups and downs of her devotions and explained the different graces they have brought to her life. During this show we got a chance to talk about Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Apostle of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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On this 12th show I got the opportunity to talk with Daniel Magareno Soldevilla. Daniel shared his story about getting involved with the church from an early age and about his experience discerning out of the priesthood. During this show we got a chance to talk about Saint Dominic Savio, and his great desire to be a Saint.
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On this episode we have some returning guests. This unnamed group of friends comes together to reflect on a letter that Saint John Paul II wrote on June 29, 1995. The name of the letter is "Letter to Women", and is a letter directed towards women of all backgrounds. Join us as we talk about faith, adventures, and many more things.
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En este episodio entrevisté a Maria Rodriguez, también conocida como mi tía Lupita. Hablamos sobre su tiempo dentro de Jornadas, su vida como una nueva mamá, y sobre la intercesión de Santa Águeda. Por fin sabremos qué le pasa a Lupita!
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On this 9th show I got a chance to talk with Kyle Cascarelli. Kyle shared his experience of wanting to share the Gospel with those who are in need and also opened up about his vocation journey. We got a chance to talk about the humor and humility of Saint Philip Neri and summed up the episode with TRUTH and WORKS.
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We are back for Season 2! On this episode I got a chance to do a second round of questions with Father Ryan Adams. During this episode, Father Ryan shared part of his priesthood journey while we reflected on the life of Saint John Marie Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests.
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On this last episode of season 1, I invite you guys on a mini spiritual retreat. I give an overview of the Blessed and Canonized Saints of this season and talk about how I used their examples to get through 2020. I finish off with some exciting news about the plans for 2021.
On this sixth show, I got a chance to talk with Antonio Guzman. Antonio has been involved with the Archdiocese of Detroit for many years and we got a chance to talk about being joyful missionary disciples. There were a few surprises on this spooky special, as we talked about Blessed Carlo Acutis and his love for the Eucharist.
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On this fifth show, I got a chance to talk with another Jornadas member. Alejandra is an alumni of The University of Michigan and currently works for a nonprofit organization in Southwest Detroit called Urban Neighborhood Initiatives. We got a chance to talk about mental health, youth development, and the best painter in the Midwest.
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On this fourth show, I got a chance to talk with a religious sister. Sister Desiré is a Felician Sister as part of a Franciscan community known as the Congregation of The Sisters of Saint Felix of Cantalice. Although we had never previously met before, we were able to share some moments of honesty as we talked about prayer, discernment, and dancing. The conversation was so great that even a friendly fly wanted to share some words of wisdom.
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On this third show, I got a chance to talk with one of the first persons to live the Jornadas retreat back in 1998. Get ready to hear about the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and how what seems extreme and radical might not be so extreme.
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On this second show, I interview Father Ryan Adams from the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit in Southwest Detroit. Get your coffee ready, as we hear about Saint Pope John Paul II and his teachings on Theology of the Body.
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Welcome to your first episode of Café Con Santos. In this first show, I talk a little bit about where the idea for this show came from and I explain what this Podcast will be about.
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