A Catholic Life

In today’s episode, on Laetare Sunday, I discuss why Catholics rightfully honor the saints who Heaven our prayers in Heaven and who can intercede for us on earth: 1.        A Catholic Life Podcast Episode 5 on Laetare Sunday 2.        Laetare Sunday as Mothering Sunday 3.        Are the Saints Alive? Can They Hear our Prayers? 4.        The Certainty of Sainthood: How the Church Recognized Saints...

In today’s episode, on the Third Sunday of Lent, I address the 4 Types of Penance, the importance of offering up all actions of our life for souls, and provide 20+ examples of ways to live out penance both during and after Lent. 1.        What is Penance: Offering It Up 2.        The 4 Types of Penance 3.        20+ Options for Penance Now and Beyond Lent This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com...

In today’s episode, on the First Sunday of Lent, I address the importance of Candles for Catholics: 1.        What Are the Precepts of the Church 2.        Catholic Fasting and Abstinence Precepts Outlined 3.        The Church’s Precept Bind Under Penalty of Mortal Sin 4.        Rediscover the Power of Traditional Catholic Fasting I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episod...

In today’s episode, on Septuagesima Sunday, I address the following: 1.        A Catholic Life Podcast 50 on Septuagesima 2.        The 7 Traditional Categories of Saints 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 ea...

In today’s episode, on the Purification of our Lady, I address the importance of Candles for Catholics: 1.        The Connection Between Groundhog Day and Candlemas 2.        Blessing of Candles on the Feast of St. Blase 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 progra...

In today’s episode, on the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, I address the following: 1.        The Dreams and Miracles of St. John Bosco 2.        The Catholic Church’s Teaching on Dreams 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 pronunciat...

In today’s episode, on the Feast of the Holy Family, I address the following: 1.        The Feast of the Holy Family and Consecration to the Holy Family 2.        The Catholic Liturgical Year Overview 3.        The Traditional vs Modern Catholic Calendar: Changes to the Temporal & Sanctoral Cycles I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the l...

In today’s episode, on the Holy Name of Jesus, I address the following: 1.        The History of the Holy Name 2.        Epiphanytide: The Customs for This Forgotten Season and Octave 3.        Prior Episode on Epiphanytide 4.        The Sacredness of Time: The Catholic Day, Week, and Month This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share pray...

In today’s episode, on the Sunday within the Octave of the Nativity of Our Lord, I address the future of the A Catholic Life Podcast on this 100th Episode Milestone. In addition, I discuss the following relevant articles: 12 New Year Resolutions for Catholics 2025 Traditional Catholic Fasting and Abstinence Calendar Complete Archive of A Catholic Life Podcast Episode New Years Indulgences I would...

In today’s episode, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, I address the following:  1.      Midnight Mass & the Traditional Eucharistic Fast 2.      Indulgences for Praying the Divine Office on Christmas Day 3.      The Companions of Christ (Dec 26, 27, and 28) as Holy Days of Obligation 4.      Christmas Compilation of Articles, Sermons, and Prayers 5.      Friday in the Octave of Christmas Is Stil...

In today’s episode, on Gaudete Sunday, I address the following: 1.      Gaudete Sunday 2.      The O Antiphons 3.      Upcoming Ember Days of Advent 4.      The Vigil and Feast of St. Thomas 5.      Restoring Customs of Christendom 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 Lati...

In today’s episode, on the Immaculate Conception of our Lady, I address the following: 1.        The 2nd Sunday of Advent 2.        The History of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady 3.        Customs for Immaculate Conception Day I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everythin...

In today’s episode, on the 1st Sunday of Advent, I address the following: 1.        What is Advent? 2.        Advent: The Beginning of the Liturgical Year & Source of Rich Meditations 3.        Advent and Christmas Traditions 4.        The Rorate Mass: A Dawn Mass Said Only By Candlelight This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share pr...

In today’s episode, on the Last and Final Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following: 1.        The Significance of the Last & Final Sunday after Pentecost 2.        A Catholic Understanding of Death 3.        Christ Instituted the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the leader in online Catholic catechism...

In today’s episode, on the 6th Resumed Sunday after Epiphany, I address the following: 1.        The Dedication of the Basilicas Ss. Peter and Paul 2.        The Presentation of our Lady in the Temple and Day of Cloistered Life 3.        Customs for St. Cecilia’s Feast Day This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com . PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred...

In today’s episode, on the 5th Resumed Sunday after Epiphany, I address the following: 1.        How Did The Saints Fast? What Can They Teach Us? 2.        The Advent Fast Begins on November 12th   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 Sunday within the Octave of All Saints, I address the following: 1.    The Forgotten Octave of All Saints 2.    How and Why American Catholics Must Vote in 2024 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 pron...

In today’s episode, on the Feast of Christ the King, I address the following:   1.    Why and How to Honor the Evangelists 2.    Why the Offertory of the Mass is Important and How the Novus Ordo Dismantled it 3.    How and Why Christ is the King of all 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 Mission Sunday, I address the following: Mission Sunday Customs for St. Raphael’s Day 2025 Traditional Catholic Fasting and Abstinence Calendar 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-t...

In today’s special episode, I address the forgotten history of the Eucharistic Fast 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.  Fasting is one of the chief means of penance w...

In today’s episode, on the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, I address the following:   1.    Mass Propers: Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost 2.    The Necessity of Detachment in the Spiritual Life 3.    Detachment Helps Combat Pride and Sloth I would like to thank CatechismClass.com for sponsoring this episode.  CatechismClass.com , the leader in online Catholic catechism classes, has everything fro...

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...