For College Catholics

In this episode I present a life of Blessed Solanus Casey. His liturgical feast day is July 30th. Fr. Francis Solanus Casey, was born in 1870, in Wisconsin, and died July 31st, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan. He was a Capuchin Franciscan priest. He lived most of his life in Detroit Michigan, and one of his main tasks was to be the porter at St. Bonaventure’s Monastery. In this episode I present a brie...

Married couples are the bulwark of society. Without married couples, society would fall apart and the Catholic Church would be in a serious crisis. Sacramental Marriage has certain God-given characteristics, or “goods”, and some responsibilities. In this episode we speak about how marriage is one and indissoluble, a life-long commitment that requires mutual fidelity of the spouses, openness to lif...

Listen to the 2nd Part of my conversation with Ben and Shelby Hufford about dating and marriage! Enjoy some fun anecdotes, insights and perspectives about marriage! - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest ministering in Michigan. - This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org - To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by our Priests, visit: https://corjesuaposto...

In this episode I present the first part of an interview where Ben and Shelby Hufford share their stories, their visit to the Holy Land, and some awesome insights on dating and the Sacrament of Marriage. - Ben and Shelby Hufford run “The Grotto” at Hillsdale, an apostolate of St. Anthony’s Parish, Hillsdale, Michigan. - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest ministering in Michigan. - This Podcast’s W...

Today I talk about the effects of the sacrament of Matrimony, particularly, the marriage bond and the graces it gives to fulfill the responsibilities of the spouses. The Catechism states that from a valid marriage arises a bond between the spouses which by its very nature is perpetual and exclusive. That, moreover, the spouses are strengthened and consecrated for the duties and the dignity of thei...

In this episode I talk about some elements that are necessary in a marriage ceremony to make it valid: who are the ministers of the sacrament, what is the matrimonial consent, and the freedom from coercion and freedom from fear for the spouses to put forth a valid consent. - You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 1621-1637. - Encyclical “Familiaris Consortio” (...

In this episode I talk consecrated virginity for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven, and how it relates to marriage. I reflect on some documents of the Vatican Council in this regard, and share some thoughts on how both marriage and consecrated life are two paths established by God Himself for our salvation and sanctification. - You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, nu...

In this episode I talk about some doctrines and practical things that undermine marriages, and on the other hand, about the ways married couples can make their relationship stronger. - You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 285, 1604-1616, and 1659-1661. - The example from Tobit and his wife can be found in the book of Tobit 2:11-14 - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is...

Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, are a model of Christian marriage. Today we look at their example and seek their inspiration, as we delve into the great treasure of the Sacrament of Marriage, how, according to the nature God gave it, it is between one man and one woman, for their entire lifespan, for the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of childr...

Today we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold, to speak about the National Eucharistic Revival, an effort by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to revitalize the faith in the Holy Eucharist and to renew the Devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. - Find more about the National Eucharistic Revival in the USA: https://www.usccb.org/resources/welcome-national-eucharistic-revival . - The bo...

Today we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold, to discuss the practice of celibacy in the Catholic Priesthood. Dr. Feingold presents a brief history of celibacy, its origins, its meaning, and its spiritual fruitfulness, and answers some of the typical objections. We talk about how celibacy is a true treasure in the Catholic Church, which, with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, we hope will never be aban...

Pope St. John Paul II wrote “I declare that the Church has no authority whatsoever to confer priestly ordination on women and that this judgment is to be definitively held by all the Church's faithful” (Ordinatio Sacerdotalis, 4). In today’s episode we look more in depth into why the Catholic Church does not have the authority to ordain women to the priesthood. - Find more about the topics discuss...

“The Priest is a gift from the Heart of Christ” said Pope Benedict XVI, quoting St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars (France). In this episode we look at what is the Priesthood about, how the Sacrament of Holy Orders is administered, and some other elements of the Ordination of Priests. - Find more about the topics discussed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1548-1589. - You can read Pope St....

Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J., (1904-1984) was born in Shenandoah, PA. He entered the Society of Jesus, and soon after he volunteered to be—after his ordination—a missionary to Russia. Ordained in 1937, he was assigned to a Parish in Albertyn, Poland. After the Russian invasion of Poland, he went with another priest toward Russia, in search for work. But the conditions were miserable, and the prospect v...

Today I welcome Fr. Samuel Hakeem, O.P., who will share with us his thoughts about The Catholic Ministerial Priesthood. He was ordained to the Priesthood in 2017, and he is now the Vocations Director of the Central Province of the Dominicans. - Find out more about Fr. Samuel Hakeem and the Dominicans here: https://www.opvocations.org/meet-the-vocation-director - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest...

Today I welcome Fr. Samuel Hakeem, O.P., who will share with us the story of his vocation. Ordained to the Priesthood in 2017. He is now the Vocations Director of the Central Province of the Dominicans. In our conversation, we also provide some tips for discernment! - Find out more about Fr. Samuel Hakeem and the Dominicans here: https://www.opvocations.org/meet-the-vocation-director - Fr. Patrick...

“The Priest is a gift from the Heart of Christ” said Pope Benedict XVI in June 2010, quoting St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars (France). There is no Eucharist without the Priesthood. The priest is chosen from among the people to serve the people in the things that refer to God. Only the priest can consecrate the Body and Blood of Christ, and only the priest can absolve sins in sacramental Confessi...

The Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous 18 times, between February 11, 1858, and July 16, 1858, in a grotto within a massive granite formation called Massabielle. This is near the mountain town of Lourdes, on the French Pyrenees. Among other messages, Our Lady encouraged everyone to pray the Rosary and do penance for sinners. When asked what her name was, the ‘Lady of the Grotto’ answ...

In this episode we look into the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, how it was instituted by Christ himself, how it is celebrated and the spiritual benefits it has for your soul. As a bonus, I speak about the Apostolic Pardon, and how—by pure kindness and mercy of God—it can help you avoid Purgatory altogether. - The topics discussed in this episode can by found in the Catechism of the Cathol...

In this episode we look into one of the more significant moments in the life of St. Teresa of Avila, where she suffered a lot because of illness and paralysis, and almost died. We talk about the meaning of suffering, and how the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given to us by Christ to strengthen us spiritually and help us in the most difficult moments of our lives. - The topics discussed...

In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold. He converted to Catholicism in 1989 together with his wife, while engaged in realist marble sculpture in Italy. He is now a Professor of Theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. He is an expert in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Today we his experience regarding the Devotion to the Virgin Mary. - You can find more about Dr. Lawrenc...

In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold. He converted to Catholicism in 1989 together with his wife, while engaged in realist marble sculpture in Italy. He is now a Professor of Theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. He is an expert in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Today we discuss the Sacrament of Confession, and how he experienced its fruits after converting from At...

One of the most important criticisms that Luther had against the Church was that some priests were selling indulgences. While “selling” them was an abuse, their proper use is of greatest importance. In today’s episode, we speak about one of the greatest ways you have to help those who have passed away—a treasure of the Catholic Church called “indulgences”. They are simple actions of devotion that,...

Today I welcome Colton and Ben to speak about the Sacrament of Confession. St. John Nepomucene’s life and martyrdom is a reminder of the obligation that priests have of not sharing any sins that have been said during a sacramental confession. The king at that time wanted St. John to say whether the queen had confessed anything regarding a possible sin, but St. John refused. Listen in to know what...

As a follow up to a previous Episode (#96) Owen and Andrew, two Miles Christi seminarians, participate as Co-Hosts of today’s episode, and ask Fr. Patrick about his vocation story. In this episode not only will you know about Fr. Patrick’s discernment journey, but you will get some tips to know how to discern the will of God in different situations in life, and what challenges might come your way...