iPadre Catholic Podcast

This past Saturday, I celebrated my anniversary and attended the ordination of two new priests in my diocese. On Friday, we will enter into a special Year of the Priest and the Holy Father has extended special indulgences to both priests ... Continue reading →

The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is great indeed. It is something that theologians and philosophers have grappled with for centuries. People have died to defend this mystery and others have fought to refute it. A proper understanding of the Trinity ... Continue reading →

In this episode, I take you on a sound seeing tour of Marytown in Libertyville, IL. I share with you my week and how I learned the Extraordinary Form of the Mass and we cover feedback. - "Mary's Got My Back" ... Continue reading →

Another great talk on how we can find healing through our suffers as did St. Paul. A little bit of feedback. And finally, don't forget the T-Shirt giveaway! - "Healing Waters" by Bree Noble - Catholic New Media Awards - Catholic ... Continue reading →

In this episode, I share a great talk on Hope and Healin in St. Paul. We also go over feedback and talk about inter-communion, Myrtle in Easter baskets, Swine Flu and Communion. Don't forget the T-Shirt giveaway! -Where Hope Remains by ... Continue reading →

In this show we tackle a pile of feedback and hit on a lot of questions. Why bells on Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil, Anglican Orders, Marriage, Our Lord's descent into hell, Why the crucifix? Why didn't the disciples recognize Jesus after ... Continue reading →

The Sunday following Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday. In today's show, we'll tackle some feedback and listen to a talk that I did during Lent on Divine Mercy. - Among Women Podcast - Catholic New Media Celebration - SQPN "Giving Campaign" - ... Continue reading →

Today', we're going to look at sin through the eyes of St. Paul. This was a talk I gave on the 4th Friday of Lent. A lot of great feedback. The power of the priestly blessing and another experiment with ... Continue reading →

This special episode of the iPadre Show is a presentation of the Stations of the Cross, based on Anne Catherine Emmerich and a Spanish mystic. It will provide a great meditation for Holy Week or any other time one wishes ... Continue reading →

Why do people have to suffer? Why is there evil? How can God allow people to suffer? In this episode, I share a talk that I gave in my parish on Suffering in the writings of St. Paul. - Music: ... Continue reading →

A bill has been introduced into the Connecticut legislature that will do great harm to the administrative authority of the Catholic Church. Listen in to hear more and find out what you can to to help! - The Diocese of Bridgeport ... Continue reading →

What's it like to be blind? Most of us don't know what a cross that really is. But, how many people can see, and don't see. In today's show, we'll talk about someone who was given new sight! - Music: ... Continue reading →

It has been said that the Church came up with it's theology of the Eucharist in the Middle Ages or at the Council of Trent. In today's show, we'll take a look at what St. Paul wrote about the Eucharist ... Continue reading →

Who's got the power? In today's show, we talk about the power of itnercession. We also go back to a question about excommunication and talk about some of the social networking sites like Twitter, Plurk and Facebook. - Music: "Power ... Continue reading →

In today's show, we have a great interview and sound seeing tour. I will take you to the Cavanaugh Company, a company hidden away in the little state of Rhode Island. They are the largest makers of altar breads in ... Continue reading →

Recently, Pope Benedict XVI lifted the excommunication of the four bishops of the Society of St. Pius X and a controversy ensued. What is an excommunication and how does someone incur one? Why did the Holy Father lift the excommunication, ... Continue reading →

In this episode, we go over some feedback and talk about the history and background of "Scapulars". - Music: "Clothed In Beauty" by Canopy - Greg and Jennifer Willits Subscribe to Feed | Subscribe in iTunes

This weekend we celebrated the Conversion of the Great Apostle St. Paul. Paul had a great impact on the life of the Church. He is an example to us all. On this feast, we learn two important lessons - one ... Continue reading →

The Sacrament of Holy Orders has three degrees. We've talked about the Episcopacy and the Presbyterate. Today, we'll talk about the diaconate. There is some great feedback and we also talk about just war and suicide. - Music: "If You ... Continue reading →

In today's show, I give a review of the movie "Marley and Me". We also talk about pets - saints that had pets, Popes that have / had pets and Cardinals, Bishops and Priests that have pets. Listen to the show ... Continue reading →

During Christmas week, I had some listeners of the show from Chartres, France drop in for a visit. O course, I couldn't let that go by without a little recording. We also have some great feedback. One listener asked if someone who ... Continue reading →

In today's show, we'll talk about the Liturgical Year and what it means. Why do we have a "Liturgical Year" and does it really matter? - Music: "Everyday Eternity" by Take No Glory - Dan's Prayer Corner & Faith Connections - Dr. ... Continue reading →

Jesus asked His apostles, "Who do you say that I am?". How each one of us answers that question makes all the difference in the world. As we journey through Advent, we'll take a look at the Church's understanding of who Jesus ... Continue reading →

In this show, we talk about Advent, the "Lord's Prayer", some great feedback and we catch up on things. - Music: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Karmen Tyler - CatholicTV interview on "Going My Way" Subscribe to Feed | Subscribe ... Continue reading →

In today's show, we talk to another young woman who has taken the leap and entered Religious Life. Hear about her experiences and how her parents deal with her decision to follow her heart and answer God's call. We also have ... Continue reading →