Dramatic Catholics

This week we discuss the scriptural basis for relics, and share about some of the most interesting ones we have encountered. We are also joined by two special guests, Abigail and Eliana Navarro that are long time parishioners who serve here at SJV. If you want to give a listen to the podcast mentioned in this episode, check out The Exorcist Files with Fr. Carlos Martins! To get more info about rel...

This episode we discuss Pride Month and how we can go about having constructive conversations with those around us during a time of such division that arises during this month. Joining us to share some insight on how we can dialogue by balancing truth and love are Fr. Andrew Fritz, C.S.C. and David Portugal. --------------------------------------- If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we...

On this episode, we welcome THE Dramatic Catholic Catholic himself, Fr. David Halm, C.S.C., as he shares his origin story and discernment journey that ultimately brought him to SJV, where he now serves as our pastor. --------------------------------------- If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your supp...

Tune into this week's episode for our special guest Maribel Miranda de Valle, our Marriage & Family Life Coordinator, to hear how she got started at the parish, in addition to all things Marriage Prep. Warning: Discretion for younger children is advised as we discuss NFP (Natural Family Planning). If you are interested in Marriage Prep or volunteering in this ministry, email mmiranda@sjvaz...

This week we have two special guests: Chilo and Jeremiah Salinas, formerly a part of St. John Vianney's 3More Band. Buckle in this week or a bit of a longer episode as we discuss everything from their upbringing at SJV, family life and what they are up to now as worship leaders for The Well. If you are interested in attending The Well, follow them on instagram @thewellphx to see what parish is...

On this episode, we welcome THE Dramatic Catholic Catholic herself, Delila Baca, as she shares about her time at SJV and her position as the Director of Religious Education, otherwise known as the D.R.E. If you have a student that needs to be enrolled in Religious Education, or you are looking to volunteer in this particular ministry, you can email Delila at religioused@sjvaz.net . ---------------...

On this episode, we are joined by our Director of Faith Formation, David Portugal, as we break down the importance of continuing to allow Scripture to speak to us, no matter how many times we hear the same stories. To encourage us to allow scripture to be unveiled to us, we are led in a reflection on the Prodigal Son. --------------------------------------- If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your...

In this truly Dramatic episode, we cover everything from Ai, cloning & pet peeves, all the way to discussing what we are destined for and the close of the Lenten season. --------------------------------------- If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningfu...

On this special episode, we welcome THE Dramatic Catholic herself, Esmeralda Avila, as she shares about her time at SJV and her new position as Youth Minister. If you are interested in serving in Youth Ministry, DM us on any of our social media accounts. We would love to have you! @dramatic_catholics @sjvym @esmizzlee --------------------------------------- If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your...

This week, we discuss our experience of taking Dramatic Catholics to Temple Beth Shalom, as Fr. David answers questions on a panel with a Jewish Rabbi, Muslim Imam, and Lutheran Pastor. --------------------------------------- If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue shari...

Today, we discuss out top movies and go down memory lane as Fr. David receives a box from his time in seminary. If you are interested in attending our Parish Mission, it will be February 25-27 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in our CSC gym. No registration required! We hope to meet you at our Dramatic Catholics table :) --------------------------------------- If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we i...

Join us for a special 20th episode where we take Dramatic Catholics to St. Louis, MO, and reflect on SEEK 2024, a conference hosted by FOCUS. If you would like to listen to the talks we referenced, you can use this link: https://seekreplay.com/ Recommended Talks: Msgr. James Shea: The Weight of Our Brokenness Msgr. James Shea: Love for the Church in a Post-Christian Age Chika Anyanwu: But God, I D...

Today, we are joined by our good friend Br. John Draves, C.S.C, as he shares his experience in seminary and explains what it means to be a religious brother for the Congregation of Holy Cross. In this episode, we also have some bonus content as Fr. David Halm takes Dramatic Catholics on the road to St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Laguna Niguel, CA to interview their Pastor, Fr. Patrick! :) --...

Today we are joined by Fr. David Halm, C.S.C, for a casual convo on proposals, best friends, recaps on our year, and our goals for 2024. --------------------------------------- If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningful conversations and bringing the hope...

On this segment of Q & A with Padre, we are joing by Fr. Andrew Fritz, C.S.C to discuss Mary, veiling, scapulars and much more based on some questions from our listeners! We would also love to hear from you! Make sure to subscribe and leave a comment :) --------------------------------------- If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive....

Today we have Director of Pastoral Care at the Andre House of Hospitality and one of our very own Holy Cross priest's, Fr. Brian Kennedy, C.S.C. to discuss the issue of poverty and how we can better serve those experiencing homelessness. If you are feeling called to serve at Andre House, feel free to visit andrehouse.org to inquire about volunteer opportunities :) ——————————————— If Dramatic C...

In preparing for Advent, this liturgical season of preparation, we are joined by special guest Fr. David Smith, C.S.C., former associate pastor at SJV, to help us kick off the season! :) ——————————————— If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningful conversat...

Join us this week with Blessed is She’s Stephanie Salinas to talk about all things marriage 😎 If you’re a young adult looking for community follow @_thewellministry on Instagram for updates on their next worship night! If you’re a woman looking for resources to deepen your faith check out the Blessed is She website for resources at www.blessedisshe.net ——————————————— If Dramatic Catholics has im...

This week we have one of our regular guests, Fr. Andrew Fritz, C.S.C. to talk about Acedia, a.k.a being spirtually "wishy washy," and how we can utilize the virtues to get out of our spiritual slump. ——————————————— If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue shari...

This week we finish off our Spooky SZN Series talking about little “t” traditions and big “T” Traditions as we learn how to discern the difference between the Tradition of the Church verses the traditions we grow up with as Catholics. Disclaimer: We share some traditions regarding the tooth fairy:) ——————————————— If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping t...

On this third episode of our Spooky SZN Series, we welcome our first guest from the Diocese of Phoenix Pastoral Center, Fernando Enriquez to discuss the true meaning of Halloween...our friends, the saints! :) ——————————————— If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharin...

For part two of our Spooky SZN Series in this month of October, we discuss the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell. In addition, we join Fr. David Halm, C.S.C for another segment of Q & A with Padre. ——————————————— If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us conti...

Today, in honor of spooky season, we discuss with Fr. Andrew Fritz about where demons come from, what exorcisms and doorways to evil are, as well as how we can be equipped to battle temptation when it comes our way. ——————————————— If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue...

Today we have long time parishioner and ministry leader, Paul Lorenz to discuss the Holy Spirit, and how we can grow closer to Him in prayer so that we may be able to go out and be disciples. ——————————————— If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive. As we prepare for season four, your support will help us continue sharing meaningful conv...

Today, on this feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, we welcome Penelope Toscano, as she shares about her work at Aid to Women Center and how we can grow in our relationship with Jesus through Mary. P.S Shout out to the group in the room next to us for the impromptu background music ☺️👌🏽 ——————————————— If Dramatic Catholics has impacted your faith, we invite you to be part of keeping this mission alive...