My Stogie Mystagogy Podcast

As we begin the new year, we discuss the importance of having a plan for daily prayer, for daily conversation with our Lord. We lay out two general approaches (ADEPT and ACTS) and then discuss our own daily plans. Here is a Joe Catholic post that contains all of the prayer links discussed in this episode. Whiskey Glenmorangie 10 Maker's Mark Cigars Arturo Fuente Hemingway, Classic (N) Tampa Sw...

We discuss the unique liturgical challenge of getting to go to Mass twice in two days. We also discuss ways we can witness to and evangelize Chreasters. Mass Times App Whiskey: Woodford Reserve Cigars: Crux Epicure Fuente Sun Grown Queen B

We discuss how we maneuvered through the liturgical challenges discussed in last week's episode. We also share a bit about our Christmas family traditions. In our main segment, we frame our discussion on community, duty, friendship and hospitality within the context of pastoral theology. Whiskey Glenmorangie 10 Cigars Alec Bradley Magic Toast Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art, Maduro House o...

We discuss schools of spirituality and share our introduction to the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) and Opus Dei. We further discuss the Rule of Life and Plan of Life for each respectively. We close out with a discussion on the intentionality of formation. Cigar Arturo Fuente Anejo Whisky Johnnie Walker Double Black

We briefly discuss Aristotelian friendship and Mark's writing projects. We dig into Lumen Gentium⁠. We talk about the call of holiness, participation and our vocation. Additionally, we talk about the lack of men attending Mass and being "involved." Whiskey: Glenmorangie Tale of Tokyo Cigars: Monte Cristo 1935 Anniversary Edicion Diamante Casa Fuente LINKS: Mark's Substack

We review a couple of cigars we've smoked before as we pair them with Woodford Reserve Bourbon. We then discuss the meaning of Christ the King, renewed our annual debate on whether or not Advent is a penitential season and we thought back to our days in grad school. Oh and we ponder the salvation of alien beings on other planets.

My Stogie Mystagogy was launched on March 4, 2016. We have dug up the original episode to share with you.

Mark Connolly, my best friend, got together last week to talk about relaunching the podcast. We didn't plan a topic so we are little bit disjointed, but the primary theme is evangelizing in the modern world. Oh and we discuss our time at the Las Vegas Big Smoke.

We cover the ABC's of Divine Mercy, its devotion, chaplet and the Sunday liturgical celebration. Resources mentioned in the episode can be located at our Joe Catholic website .

This is a throwback Thursday episode. We share a My Stogie Mystagogy conversation from 2017 in which Mark and I discuss the shortest liturgical season of the Catholic calendar - Triduum. We apologize for some of the spotty sound; we were experimenting with recording on Skype. 

This is our audio version of the Navarre Bible commentary on today's Gospel from Luke 13:1-9. The commentary reflects on the need for repentance and the parable of the barren fig tree. Additionally, we give an overview on Catholic exegesis in conformity with the Church's Magisterium.  We have excluded the reading of all of the references and scriptural cross references to permit a better flow...

We discuss St. Joseph's role as a personal patron and for the universal Church. We also discuss how to build good, Catholic habits in our children, even as young as 3 years old. This episode also includes a My Stogie Mystagogy segment wherein we review a few cigars and Bullet bourbon.

We give an overview on Catholic exegesis in conformity with the Church's Magisterium and then share an audio version of the Navarre Bible commentary on today's Gospel from Luke 9:28-36. The commentary reflects on the Transfiguration of Christ as a consolation for the three apostles (Peter, James and John) in preparation for his passion. We have excluded the reading of all of the references and scr...

We discuss the meaning of the the 3 Pillars of Lent, the two-fold challenge of trying to do too little or too much and recommendation on how to get back on track.  We reference several resources and you can find all of those links on the Joe Catholic post associated with this episode. That can be found at www.thejoecatholic.org

On this episode we do a Throwback Tuesday and revisit last year's podcast from My Stogie Mystagogy in which we discuss our current Lenten practices and how we are doing. Sources mentioned: Exodus 90, Dynamic Catholic, In Conversation with God (Relevant Radio Podcast), Liturgy of the Hours, Life of Christ (Fulton Sheen) and more.

We give an overview on Catholic exegesis in conformity with the Church's Magisterium and then share an audio version of the Navarre Bible commentary on today's Gospel from Luke 2:16-21. The commentary reflects on the encounter between the shepherds and the newborn Jesus. Additionally, the commentators explain the significance of the naming of Jesus. We recommend you purchase and read the Navarre B...

We give an overview on Catholic exegesis in conformity with the Church's Magisterium and then share an audio version of the Navarre Bible commentary on today's Gospel from Luke 2:41-52. The commentary reflect on the interaction of Jesus at 12 years old with His parents, Mary and Joseph. The commentary describes this passage as the only instance in any of the Gospels in which we get a glimpse into...

We discuss the Church's teaching on the Incarnation and offer a reflection on the meaning of the hidden years of Jesus. We also explain the connection between the 12 Days of Christmas and the liturgical end of Christmas. 

Audio from a Joe Catholic workshop in which we discuss the apparition and image Our Lady of Guadalupe as a mini Mariology course.

We give an overview on Catholic exegesis in conformity with the Church's Magisterium and then share an audio version of the Navarre Bible commentary on today's Gospel from Luke 21:25-28, 34-36. The commentary begins the Advent Season by reflecting on Christ's exhortation to His followers to be vigilant in preparation for His return. We recommend you purchase and read the Navarre Bible for personal...

We give an overview on Catholic exegesis in conformity with the Church's Magisterium and then share an audio version of the Navarre Bible commentary on today's Gospel from John 18:33-37. The commentary analyzes the dialogue between Jesus and Pilate in which our Lord is questioned about His kingship. We recommend you purchase and read the Navarre Bible for personal study. tinyurl.com/NavBible

The audio is taken from a Joe Catholic workshop held in November 2014 in which we discuss a unique way to look at our patron saints and how to incorporate their intercession in all aspects of our lives. We also explain the nuts and bolts about the Communion of Saints and then look at developing a Board of Intercessors or "go to" saints that are part of your daily plan of life.

We give an overview on Catholic exegesis in conformity with the Church's Magisterium and then share an audio version of the Navarre Bible commentary on today's Gospel from Mark 13:24-32. The commentary analyzes Jesus' exhortation to prepare for His second coming at the end of time. We recommend you purchase and read the Navarre Bible for personal study. tinyurl.com/NavBible

We give an overview on Catholic exegesis in conformity with the Church's Magisterium and then share an audio version of the Navarre Bible commentary on today's Gospel from Mark 12:38-44. The commentary analyzes the account of the widow's mite as an example of the importance of the "little things." We recommend you purchase and read the Navarre Bible for personal study. tinyurl.com/NavBible

We give an overview on Catholic exegesis in conformity with the Church's Magisterium and then share an audio version of the Navarre Bible commentary on today's Gospel from Mark 12:28-34. This passage analyzes answer to scribe about the Greatest Commandment. We recommend you purchase and read the Navarre Bible for personal study. tinyurl.com/NavBible