A Catholic Life

In today’s episode, on Rosary Sunday, I address the following: October as the Month of the Holy Rosary The 15 Prayers and 21 Promises Associated with St. Bridget. Are they Legitimate?   This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronun...

In today’s episode, on the Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel, I address the following:   1.    Celebrating Michaelmas the Catholic Way 2.    Why All Catholics Should Strive to Hear Daily Mass I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything from online K-12 programs, RCIA classes, adult...

In today’s episode, on the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: The 18th Sunday after Pentecost & the Consecration of a Church Unique Customs for Our Lady of Ransom on September 24 Why & How to Make a Family Necrology This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic pray...

In today’s special episode published on Ember Wednesday, I address the forgotten history of Catholic fasting and abstinence based on a talk I gave to the Young Adults of St. John Cantius Church in Chicago, IL For more information, pick up a copy of " The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting and Abstinence ," of which even many Catholic priests said that 95% of it was new to them.  Fastin...

In today’s episode, on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:   1.    Ember Day Reminder & Their Cultural Importance 2.    How & Why to Avoid the Near Occasions of Sin I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything from online K-12 programs, RCIA classes, adult co...

In today’s episode, on the Nativity of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, I address the following: Customs for Our Lady’s Nativity Customs for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Reminder on Upcoming Ember Days This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Pra...

In today’s episode, on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:   1.      A Reflection on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost 2.      September Devotions in Honor of Our Lady of Sorrows 3.      The Feast of St. Pius X 4.      The Errors of Modern Philosophy I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the leader in online Catholic catechi...

In today’s episode, on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1.      A Reflection on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost 2.      The 7th Precept of the Church: Participating in the Work of Evangelization 3.      Fasting on the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacr...

In today’s episode, on the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:   1.      A Reflection on the 13th Sunday after Pentecost 2.      Within the Octave of the Assumption 3.      The Octave Day of St. Lawrence 4.      What’s Wrong with Martin Luther? 5.      Running Towards a World Without Cancer: Support My NYC Marathon Journey I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring t...

In today’s episode, on the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:  A Reflection on the 12th Sunday after Pentecost What Are the Precepts of the Church A History of the Precepts of the Church This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go....

In today’s episode, on the 11th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:  1.      A Reflection on the 11th Sunday after Pentecost and the Sacramental Life 2.      The Feast of St. Dominic 3.      The History, Customs, and Importance of the Feast of the Transfiguration I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the leader in online Catholic c...

In today’s episode, on the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:  A Reflection on the 10th Sunday after Pentecost and the Need for Humility The Upcoming Assumption Fast: How and Why to Observe it  This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on t...

In today’s episode, on the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:  1.      The Traditional Vigils and Feasts of the Apostles 2.      The Vigil of St. James, the Slayer of the Moors 3.      The Life of St. James and the Camino Pilgrimage   I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has ev...

In today’s episode, on the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:  The History, Requirements, Promises, and Miracles of the Brown Scapular This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow Engli...

In today’s episode, on the 7th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1.      The 17th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum   2.      How to Grow in Humility   I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything from online K-12 programs, RCIA classes, adult continuing education, marriag...

In today’s episode, on the 6th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:  1.      Devotions in Honor of the Precious Blood for July 2.      Customs in Honor of the Feast of the Most Precious Blood 3.      Within the Octave of Ss. Peter and Paul This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your b...

In today’s episode, on the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1.      Fifth Sunday after Pentecost   2.      The Nativity of St. John the Baptist as a Former Holy Day of Obligation   3.      Reminder to Fast on the Vigil of Ss. Peter and Paul   4.      Five Excellent Means to Resist Sins in the Mind   I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  Catechis...

In today’s episode, on 4th Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:  1.      The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 2.      Can the Ordinary Magisterium Err? 3.      Must a Catholic Obey the Pope in All Things? This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on...

In today’s episode, on the Sunday within the Octave of the Sacred Heart, I address the following: 1.      The Octave of the Sacred Heart 2.      Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart 3.      Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart 4.      Home Enthronement to the Sacred Heart I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the leader in online Catholic c...

In today’s episode, on the Sunday within the Octave of Corpus Christi, I address the following:  1.      The Octave of Corpus Christi 2.      External Solemnities Explained 3.      Special US Specific Rubrics for External Solemnities for Ss. Peter and Paul 4.      Common Questions Answered on the Holy Eucharist This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to...

In today’s episode, on Trinity Sunday, I address the following: 1.      Trinity Sunday 2.      (6) Heresies Against the Trinity to Refute 3.      Worshipping with Non-Catholics is a Mortal Sin I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything from online K-12 programs, RCIA classes, adult cont...

In today’s episode, on Pentecost Sunday, I address the following:  1.      Customs for Pentecost Sunday & Why Pentecost is Such a Holy Day 2.      The Whit Ember Fasts 3.      Why Catholics Must Reject In Vitro Fertilization This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin c...

In today’s episode, on the Sunday within the Octave of the Ascension, I address the following: 1.      Next Saturday is the Vigil of Pentecost: Fast & Abstain 2.      Our Blessed Mother as Mediatrix of All Graces and Co-Redemptrix I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything from onli...

  In today’s episode, on the Rogation Sunday, I address the following:  1.      The Minor Rogation Days 2.      Ascentiontide Customs 3.      How to Participate in The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in union with Christ the High Priest and Christ the Victim This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your...

In today’s episode, on the 4th Sunday after Easter, I address the following: 1.      The Propers for the 4th Sunday after Easter 2.      Seasonal Variation in the Prayer before and after Meals 3.      SS. Philip and James on May 1st 4.      The Finding of the Holy Cross on May 3rd I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the leader in online Catho...