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How do Catholics relax & chill out? Fr. Rolando shares about holy leisure, referencing Josef Pieper’s Leisure: The Basis of Culture . See the Sisters of Life podcast episode he references here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY1vcJS7hrc If you found this episode useful or think a friend would like it, share it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

How can we have an amazing Lent? Fr. Gabe shares the key principles. And here’s the link to the episode about the Triduum: https://fromthefathers.substack.com/p/what-is-the-triduum If you found this episode useful or think a friend would like it, share it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substa...

Why do Catholics seem so obsessed with Mary? Fr. Gabe shares why we love our mother, and tells the story of Guadalupe. If you found this episode useful or think a friend would like it, share it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

Why does the Catholic Church have so many rules? Fr. Dennis explains. If you found this episode useful, share it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

How can we be “in the world but not of the world” like Jesus tells us? Fr. Rolando gives some advice. If you liked this, share it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

Kids are playing demons on the playground … should we be worried? Should we watch the movie? Fr. Dennis & Dr. Keyl discuss. Note: Sorry for lower audio on Dr. Keyl & myself and some mic handling noises - we were sharing two mics between three people! Mea culpa. - Maximilian If you liked this episode, share it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...

What’ve been the best parts about being a priest? The hardest? Fr. Dennis shares. You can share, too! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

What’ve been the best parts about being a priest? The hardest? Fr. Rolando shares. You can share, too! Send this to a friend. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

How can I grow deeper in prayer? Fr. Jonathan shares two pillars of our spiritual life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

We have a new pope! Fr. David shares two things Pope Leo XIV will receive at his installation Mass. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

What is the Triduum? How can we best celebrate and observe it? Fr. Gabe walks us through the coming days. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

How can we learn more about our faith so we can better defend & share it? Fr. Gabe gives his top recommendations. Resources Mentioned: Rome Sweet Home Ebook Catholic Answers Live Podcast FORMED Audio Apologetics The Exorcist Files Podcast Serial Podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack....

How can I have a fruitful Lent? Fr. David gives some advice and shares a couple stories about fasting. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

What’ve been the best parts about being a priest? The hardest? Fr. David shares. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

What’ve been the best part about being a priest? The hardest? Fr. Gabe shares. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

What’s been the best part about being a priest? The hardest? Fr. Jonathan shares. (Editor’s note: Sorry for the low audio for my mic—I did the best I could after the fact! - Maximilian) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

How can we recreate in a spiritually healthy way? Fr. Gabe shares some tips and his favorite ways to relax. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

How do I know when God is talking to me? Fr. Gabe shares some principles, and his take on the eternal cats vs. dogs debate. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

What’s the difference between an Examination of Conscience and the Daily Examen? Fr. David breaks it down, and shares his best and worst school subjects. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

What advice would Fr. Gabe give to someone who struggles with bringing the same sin to Confession over and over again? (Plus, his pick for most underrated musician in history.) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

With all the different ways to pray, why pray the Rosary? Fr. Jonathan shares why the Rosary is important and that the best hot sauce isn’t store-bought. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

What are we supposed to *do* in the adoration chapel? Fr. Gabe shares the most important thing to remember, and his most meaningful travel experience. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

How do you balance intercession & listening in prayer? Fr. David shares the best way to pray for others, how to get quiet and hear the Lord, and the most peaceful (and exciting!) places to visit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com

Our Faith is so rich, and there are so many wonderful ways to pray. How do we fit it all into our daily lives? How do we prioritize? Also, what's wrong with raisins, anyway? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromthefathers.substack.com