Catholic-Link Podcast

Habemus Papam: Episode 197 – Innocent VI 04.08.2022 ↓

Another holy and reforming Pope who starts to get serious about Italy, but struggles diplomatically.

Habemus Papam: Episode 196 – Clement VI 28.06.2022 ↓

The Black Death strikes Europe and a more easy-going Pope has to respond.

Habemus Papam: Episode 195 – Benedict XII 24.06.2022 ↓

The last cardinal anyone thought would get elected does, and then he tries to clean up messes.

The Ascension 25.05.2022 ↓

How was Jesus’ body different after the Resurrection, and what was the significance and necessity of the Ascension? In this episode, Fr. Alec and Fr. Conrad discuss the impact that the Ascension had on the Church, and how it brought the new era of Jesus’ mystical body.

How to Feast Properly 18.05.2022 ↓

Why are feast days special? How should we celebrate them? In this episode, Fr. Alec and Fr. Conrad discuss how to celebrate feasts and saint’s days in holy and beautiful ways and how we can connect our lives liturgically with the Church.

Habemus Papam: Episode 194 – John XXII 17.05.2022 ↓

A crafty and good administrator Pope and his Franciscan opponents.

All About The Soul 11.05.2022 ↓

How well do you know your soul? In this episode, Fr. Alec and Fr. Conrad take a deep dive into the three types of souls, what makes human souls unique, and answer the question, “What is a soul?”

Habemus Papam: Episode 193 – Clement V 10.05.2022 ↓

The 15th Ecumenical Council, the Council of Vienna, and the start of the Avignon Papacy.

Does Religion Still Matter to Young People 28.04.2022 ↓

The answer may surprise you!

Habemus Papam: Episode 192 – Bl. Benedict XI 20.04.2022 ↓

A weak but holy man tries to clean up the mess from last episode.

Habemus Papam: Episode 191 – Boniface VIII 17.04.2022 ↓

A big personality gets slapped around.

Habemus Papam: Episode 190 – St. Celestine V 26.03.2022 ↓

Papal resignation of a holy pope and his imprisonment.

The State Of Young Catholics 19.03.2022 ↓

How has COVID affected young Catholics, what trends are we seeing amongst Catholic youth today? Today, Fr. Conrad is joined by Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of Springtide Institute, to discuss what trends we are seeing in the rise and declines of church attendance, faith practices, and identification amongst young Catholics across the country.

Habemus Papam: Episode 190 – St. Celestine V 16.03.2022 ↓

Papal resignation of a holy pope and his Imprisonment.

Passover and Eucharist 11.03.2022 ↓

Most Catholics understand that there is some connection between the Eucharist and Jewish Passover, but how deep do those connections go? In this episode, Fr. George and Fr. Conrad revisit Exodus and the story of the first Passover while they draw the connections to how we celebrate and interact with the Eucharist today. Want to check out Fr. George’s book? Follow this link!

St. Paul’s Priesthood 11.03.2022 ↓

When people think about St. Paul, his life and duties as a priest are not one of the first things that come to mind. In this episode, Fr. George and Fr. Conrad take a deeper look at St. Paul and how he shared the Mass and Eucharist with others. Want to check out Fr. George’s book? Find it here!

Habemus Papam: Episode 189 – Nicholas IV 08.03.2022 ↓

The first Franciscan Friar is elected Pope.

Habemus Papam: Episode 188 – Honorious IV 01.03.2022 ↓

An old gout ridden Pope who doesn’t do too much.

Charismatic Gifts 25.02.2022 ↓

Sometimes God grants gifts to particular individuals for the purpose of raising up the Church. In this episode, Fr. Conrad and Fr. Alec dive into glossolalia, or the gift of speaking in tongues, and answer the questions of its authenticity, its relation to God, and how it affects His church.

Habemus Papam: Episode 187 – Martin IV 24.02.2022 ↓

The conflict between Italians and French boils over during the Sicilian Vespers.

Habemus Papam: Episode 186- Nicholas III 20.02.2022 ↓

The origin of the word nepotism.

Habemus Papam: Episode 185 – John XXI 09.02.2022 ↓

A miscalculation about the number of Pope John’s and the first Portuguese Pope.