Fr. Z's PODCAzTs

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. Today we hear more about the ancient Station ceremony at St. Peter's in Rome for the 3rd Sunday of Advent. Then, St. Augustine zero's in on something we all have to deal with: distractions.

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. We continue with the description of the Station ceremonies at St. Peter's Basilica for the 3rd Sunday of Advent. Then, Peter Kreeft gives another brilliant reason for why he is Catholic. You'll enjoy the last part, especially.

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. We start to look forward to the upcoming Sunday by looking back to the ancient Church of Rome and Station rites at St. Peter's. Cyril of Jerusalem talks about drinking. Fulton Sheen is, as usual, pretty amazing.

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. Today we hear from Pius Parsch about why the Feast of the Immaculate Conception is in Advent. Dom Prosper Gueranger waxes eloquent about our good fortune. St. Ignatius of Antioch reminds what we, because we are so fortunate, ought to do.

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. Today we hear about St. Ambrose, whose feast it is, from the 3rd Reading of the Office of Matins in the Breviarium Romanum. Then, Ambrose instructs us on how to give alms.

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. Today we have wisdom from a Church Father, Lactantius, about being consistent in living what we say to others. Peter Kreeft talks about whuppin' the Devil. We pray to St. Nicholas to keep us out of Hell.

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. Today Bl. Idelfonso Schuster talks about the Roman Station and St. Gregory explains the symbolism of the "bent reed". Fulton Sheen chimes in.

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. Today we hear some Latin, from the Roman Breviary, about the saint of the day, Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor. There is one particularly good line that ties well with sound instruction from another famous preacher, Fulton Sheen.

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. Today Peter Kreeft gives us a reason, one of many, for why he is Catholic. Fr. Spitzer talks about "nothing". Commodianus warns us.

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. Today Fulton Sheen looks at how Christ was the only founder of any religious whose birth was foretold. Card. Bacci gives us instruction about how to be "the boss".

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. Fr. Troadec explains the end of the world and why it will be unmade in fire, along with what will happen to us. Fulton Sheen gives a hint about being on the right side of what Fr. Troadec describes.

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. Today we hear from St. Paul to the Romans and then get a sobering observations from St. Ignatius of Antioch in his Letter to the Ephesians.

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. Today we hear from Joseph Ratzinger, Fulton Sheen and Holy Mass in the Vetus Ordo. Shhh! It's a Secret.

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021. Today we hear from Pius Parsch and Bl. Idelphonse Schuster.

One of a series of 5 minute daily podcasts during Advent 2021.

For Lent, and now the Octave of Easter, I offer daily 5 minute podcasts.  They are intended to give you a small boost every day, a little encouragement in your own use of this holy season.  This is the final podcast of the series. Today is Sundayt in the Octave of Easter, "Quasimodo Sunday" from the first word of the Introit, "Thomas Sunday" because of the Gospel, "Low Sunday" because we've resolv...

For Lent, and now the Octave of Easter, I offer daily 5 minute podcasts.  They are intended to give you a small boost every day, a little encouragement in your own use of this holy season.  This is the penultimate podcast of the series. Today is Easter Saturday. The Roman Station is St. John Lateran. A little bit about the nickname of this Saturday and a comment about "Divine Mercy" and tradition....

For Lent, and now the Octave of Easter, I offer daily 5 minute podcasts.  They are intended to give you a small boost every day, a little encouragement in your own use of this holy season.  This is the antepenultimate podcast of the series. Today is Easter Friday. The Roman Station is Santa Maria ad martyres. We hear about a time when we were trying to get demonic idols out of churches instead of...

For Lent, and now the Octave of Easter, I offer daily 5 minute podcasts.  They are intended to give you a small boost every day, a little encouragement in your own use of this holy season. Today is Easter Thursday. The Roman Station is Twelve Holy Apostles. Card. Bacci make an observation about how hard life can be.  Fr. Troadec reflects on St. Mary Magdalene.

For Lent, and now the Octave of Easter, I offer daily 5 minute podcasts.  They are intended to give you a small boost every day, a little encouragement in your own use of this holy season. Today is Easter Wednesday. The Roman Station is St. Lawrence outside the walls. St. Augustine of Hippo addresses the newly baptized on the Sunday after Easter, telling them who they (and we) have become.

For Lent, and now the Octave of Easter, I offer daily 5 minute podcasts.  They are intended to give you a small boost every day, a little encouragement in your own use of this holy season. Today is Easter Tuesday. The Roman Station is St. Paul's outside the walls. Card. Bacci tells us that, because Easter has come, we have a lot more work to do!

For Lent, and now the Octave of Easter, I offer daily 5 minute podcasts.  They are intended to give you a small boost every day, a little encouragement in your own use of this holy season. Today is Easter Monday. The Roman Station is St. Peter's in the Vatican. Fr. Troadec gives us a thought of consolation and confidence.  We hear about liturgical octaves and have a glimpse ahead to next Sunday.

Happy Easter! For Lent, and now the Octave of Easter I am offering daily 5 minute podcasts.  They are intended to give you a small boost every day, a little encouragement in your own use of this holy season.   Today is Easter Sunday. The Roman Station is St Mary Major. Today we hear from Dom Prosper Gueranger and Pope Benedict XVI from his Easter 2011 "Urbi et Orbi" address. I provide these especi...

For Lent I offer daily 5 minute podcasts.  They are intended to give you a small boost every day, a little encouragement in your own use of this holy season.  The Roman Station tonight for the Vigil is Saint John Lateran. Today is Holy Saturday in the Triduum. Plan to GO TO CONFESSION! Today we hear from Fr. Troadec and Pius Parsch. You got your music for Lent in advance.  How about music for East...

For Lent I offer daily 5 minute podcasts.  They are intended to give you a small boost every day, a little encouragement in your own use of this holy season.  The Roman Station today is Santa Croce in Gerusalemme. Today is Good Friday in the Triduum. Plan to GO TO CONFESSION!  (While you can.) Today we hear from St. John Henry Newman, Fulton Sheen and get a rapid examination of conscience from a r...