Catholic-Link Podcast

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss how the season of Advent is a preparation to celebrate the birth of Christ. One means of preparation for the Solemnity could be to practice fasting. Fr. Rob makes the distinction between the East's and West's view of fasting. St. Basil gave advice for those who are fasting and someone prepares a meal for them. He a...

Saint Pius X: A saint! And the reason why you recieved first communion in second grade instead of after confirmation. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Saint Pius X, who succeeded Leo XIII: The second longest serving Pope since Peter and a great encyclical writer.  You can listen to the podcast about him here. To listen to more  Catholic Link podcasts, click here . View t...

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss the purpose of the Second Coming of Christ and how Advent is a preparation for Christ's second coming. We do not know when Christ will come again and usher in a new creation, so it is of the utmost importance that we continually prepare and unite ourselves to Christ on a daily basis. We prepare for Christ's second...

Leo XIII: The second longest serving Pope since Peter and a great encyclical writer. He is also the oldest person to be recorded on motion picture film. Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t99cgefDHXE In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Leo XIII, who succeeded Blessed Pius IX: Our Longest serving Pope since St. Peter, the Immaculate Conception, and the 20th Ecc...

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed Gnosticism and Gossip. They answer what ways the Church experiences gnosticism today. Most particularly when people gossip. The Church combatted Gnosticism in the early part of the millennia. It comes in a variety of forms and is characterized by overly complex language that is only available to a select group of...

Bl. Pius IX: Our Longest serving Pope since St. Peter, the Immaculate Conception, and the 20th Eccumenical Council, Vatican I. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Blessed Pius IX, who succeeded Gregory XVI: The last non-bishop to be elected Pope, a staunch traditionalist and monk.  You can listen to the podcast about him here. To listen to more  Catholic Link podcasts, clic...

Join Drew and Katie Taylor on Catholic-Link as they provide a detailed movie review of "Journey to Bethlehem." Discover the aspects they loved about the film and the important warnings they have for viewers. In some ways the movie falls short of theological truths known through the Bible. Yes, they cater to the modern culture, but it shouldn't end there. Be sure to know what the Bible says about M...

In this throwback episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Conrad Murphy is joined by Fr. Alec to discuss the Season of Christmas and how Christ, the Messiah, is made manifest to the world through his birth at Christmas, the Epiphany, his baptism in the Jordan, his miracle at the Wedding Feast at Cana, and finally his presentation in the temple on February 2nd, Candlemas. This time of year is an...

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss mercy and gratitude in the heart of the Christian life. They reflect on a quote from Thomas Merton before his ordination that states that mercy and gratitude must be at the heart of the priest and of all Christians. In all of our walks of life, we must be able to show mercy to others and express our gratitude. In t...

Gregory XVI: The last non-bishop to be elected Pope, a staunch traditionalist and monk. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Gregory XVI, who succeeded Pius VIII: Pope Leo XII's childhood schoolmate who couldn't be more different.  You can listen to the podcast about him here. To listen to more  Catholic Link podcasts, click here . View the  Catholic Link YouTube page h...

Drew and Katie Taylor sit down with Rachel Bulman from Word on Fire Meet the Bulmans, and editor of the new Catholic book With All Her Mind: A Call to the Intellectual Life.  Rachel Bulman shares he experience editing Word on Fire's newest book With All Her Mind: A Call to the Intellectual Life. We are all called to the intellectual life, including women, and intellectual spirituality may be...

Pius VIII: Pope Leo XII's childhood schoolmate who couldn't be more different. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pius VIII, who succeeded Leo XII: An old traditionalist Pope who tries to reset Europe after the upheavals of the French Revolution.  You can listen to the podcast about him here. To listen to more  Catholic Link podcasts, click here . View the  Catholic L...

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob is once again joined by Fr. George Elliot and they discuss why do Catholics pray for the dead and how the prayers help them in purgatory. They reference 2 Maccabees 12:46 where it states "it is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead." However, they focus primarily on 2 Timothy 1:16 where St. Paul asks mercy on Onesiphorus' household....

Habemus Papam Recap 5: 250 Popes, 1800 years and the beginning of the last 15 episodes of this series. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad recaps the last 15 popes in the series. You can listen to the previous episode about Leo XII: An old traditionalist Pope who tries to reset Europe after the uphevals of the French Revolution.  You can listen to the podcast about him here. To listen to...

In this video, Drew and Katie Taylor get to interview Mark Hall, lead singer of Casting Crowns about their new documentary, Home By Sunday.  Hear his story and the amazing advice he has for young adults and your parents! If you found value from this video, please consider SUBSCRIBING: https://www.youtube.com/c/CatholicLin... It really helps YouTube share this video with others.  And please se...

Leo XII: An old traditionalist Pope who tries to reset Europe after the uphevals of the French Revolution In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Leo XII, who succeeded Pius VII: A strange conclave in Venice leads to another Pius and another conflict with Napoleon.  You can listen to the podcast about him here. To listen to more  Catholic Link podcasts, click here . View the&nb...

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob is joined by Fr. George Elliot and they talk about the intercession of the Saints. Fr. Rob bases his discussion on St. Paul's letter to Timothy in 1 Timothy chapter 2 . He also references the book Mediation and the Immediate God: Scriptures, the Church, and Knowing God by Edith M. Humphrey. They point out how mediation between us and God is mor...

Pius VII: A strange conclave in Venice leads to another Pius and another conflict with Napoleon. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pius VII, who succeeded Pius VI: Captured by Napoleon and died in Captivity, "Pius the Last".  You can listen to the podcast about him here. To listen to more  Catholic Link podcasts, click here . View the  Catholic Link YouTube page here...

Looking for amazing Catholic worship music?  Join Drew and Katie Taylor as they interview Luke Spehar about his life as a Catholic musician and his new album Solace. Check our more at ➡️ https://lukespehar.com/ Luke has an incredible story of his faith journey which led him to become a full-time catholic artist. Here are a list of his albums: Be Still No Other Way All Is Gift The Pilgrim and...

Pius VI: Captured by Napoleon and died in Captivity, "Pius the Last". In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pius VI, who succeeded Clement XIV: The Pope who finally gave in and suppressed the Jesuits.  You can listen to the podcast about him here. To listen to more  Catholic Link podcasts, click here . View the  Catholic Link YouTube page here . Facebook:  https://w...

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob talks about Averroism, a school of medieval philosophy based on the application of the works of 12th-century Andalusian philosopher Averroes, a commentator on Aristotle, in 13th-century Latin Christian scholasticism. Fr. Rob explains that Averroeism understands religious truths as distinct from other "fill in the blank" truths one can think of....

Clement XIV: The Pope who finally gave in and suppressed the Jesuits. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Clement XIV, who succeeded Clement XIII: The Pope fights for the Jesuits as European monarchs put on the pressure.  You can listen to the podcast about him here. To listen to more  Catholic Link podcasts, click here . View the  Catholic Link YouTube page here . Fac...

Looking for a card game to play with your Catholic friends that is really fun and good for your soul? Then you have come to the right place! Don't wait! Check out the Catholic Card Game today 👉 https://catholiccardgame.com This week, Drew and Katie from Catholic Link interview Matt and Lisa, the creators of the Catholic Card Game, and play a few rounds too! The Catholic Card Game is made for Cath...

Clement XIII: The Pope fights for the Jesuits as European monarchs put on the pressure. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Clement XIII, who succeeded Benedict XIV: A learned and moderate Pope, an "honest man", and the first rumblings against the Jesuits.  You can listen to the podcast about him here. To listen to more  Catholic Link podcasts, click here . View the  C...

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob talks about how one can pray the Rosary better. The Rosary at its heart is a meditative prayer, focuses on the life of Jesus and Mary based in scripture. Fr. Rob suggests that all those who pray the Rosary should consider meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary while they pray. The mysteries are: Mysteries of the Rosary Joyful Monday & Sa...