Outside the Walls

Andrew Casad, the Steward of Christian Initiation and Matrimony at St. Michael Parish in Olympia Washington, talks about Pope Francis' new motu proprio, "Antiquum Ministerium" and the institution of the Ministry of Catechist. Show Supporters get an extra 14 minutes of conversation about the Catechuminate and the RCIA. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/51293464 . 

Dr. Leonard J. Delorenzo , from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame , joins us to talk about his new book on prayer, " Into the Heart of the Father: Learning From and Giving Yourself Through Christ in Prayer ." In both the book and the conversation, he suggests simple perspective shifts that have profound implications in our practice and experience of prayer. Patr...

Fr. Casey Cole, OFM produces videos for the popular Youtube Channels Breaking in the Habit and Upon Friar Review . He joins us today to talk about living a life of evangelization.  Patreon supporters get an extra 15 minutes of conversation. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/50727656 . 

Paul Fahey, a Co-founder of WherePeterIs.com , joins us to talk about our responsibility to preserve unity with the Church, and we discuss the importance of Humility and Docility when wrestling with confusion or misunderstanding with our priests, bishops, and the pope. Patreon supporters get an extra 24 minutes of conversation exploring how the Church can and should respond to the loss of respect,...

On March 27th 2020, the eyes of the world were fixed on St. Peter's Square. There in the darkness, Pope Francis stood before an empty square and offered the whole world the hope of Christ. Whatever storms we find ourselves living through, the words, prayers, and events of that night can provide direction, encouragement, and hope.  Jaymie Stuart Wolfe has compiled a beautiful book to explain t...

Fr. Edward Looney joins us to talk about his new book " Meditations After Holy Communion ," available on Sophia Institute Press. An extra 12 minutes of conversation is available to all those who support the show on Patreon. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/49874610 . 

Hen Hensley joins us to talk about the work of the Coming Home Network ( chnetwork.org ), and we discuss how to support converts once RCIA and the Easter Vigil are over. Patreon supporters get over 13 minutes of extra conversation. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/49584585 .

Rocio Hermes (graceandmercyblog.com) joins us to talk about her favorite topic — the Love of God! We talk about how the Love of God should underpin our own Lenten Observance, and how it is exemplified in the Paschal Mystery. Patreon supporters get an extra 15 minutes of conversation at  https://www.patreon.com/posts/49274761 . 

Anna Carter, President and Co-founder of Eden Invitation ( www.edeninvitation.com ), joins us to unpack the response to "the Responsum" from the CDF about the Church's inability to bless Same-sex unions.  We look at the difference in communication style between Catechesis and Evangelization, and take the time to explore the various interior responses to the CDF document.

Dr. Timothy P. O'Malley, from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame ( https://mcgrath.nd.edu/) , joins us to talk about his new book "Real Presence: What Does It Mean, and Why Does It Matter?" (Available on Ave Maria Press ). Our Patreon supporters get an additional 17 minutes of conversation. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/48706865 . 

Louis Damani Jones joins us to talk about what we are owed, and what we owe to each other. Separate from Almsgiving, Justice is accepting the responsibility to meet someone else's rights due to their being made in the Image and Likeness of God. We explore the distinction and dig into the difference. Patreon supporters get an extra 12 minutes of conversation. Learn more and listen at https://www.pa...

Joe Heschmeyer ( www.shamelesspopery.com ) joins to talk about the role of the Wilderness/Desert/Desolation in the Spiritual life of a disciple. Patrons get an extra 22 minutes of conversation. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/48086870 .

Karianna Frey ( kariannafrey.com ), author of Serviam Non Serviam: A Daily Examination of Conscience Journal , joins us to talk about the hard work of discerning our hidden faults. Patron's get nearly 20 minutes of extra conversation about Kids, Confession, and Cultural Expression. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/karianna-frey-47794479

Dr. Maria C. Morrow joins us to talk about her new book " A Meaningful Parent's Guide for a Meaningful Lent. "  Patreon supporters get extra content! Learn more and Listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/47500165 . 

The OSV Innovation Challenge is back! I talk with Dr. Matt Smith, the Director of Strategic Alliances at the OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation about the place of Innovation in the life of a missionary disciple, about Saints who are known for innovation, and the work OSV is doing to foster innovation today. Patreon supporters get an extra segment. Learn more and listen at: https://www.patreon.c...

Jennifer Fitz (www.jenniferfitz.com) joins us to talk about the importance of fostering positive discourse, and how to avoid misunderstandings as we seek to share the Gospel. Patreon supporters get an extra segment! Learn more, and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/46871933

Dr. Mark Giszczak, from the Augustine Institute , joins us to talk about the importance of Sacred Scripture in our lives and talks to us about the new ESV-CE translation of the Bible distributed by the Augustine Institute. Patreon supporters get extra segments! Learn more and Listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/46577068 .

St. Paul told the people of Corinth that "The love of Christ impels us!" As we grow closer to Christ and experience His love, we grow in an unexpected and unquenchable desire to make him known. St. Paul Street Evangelization ( streetevangelization.com ) has proven non-confrontational methods to help you learn the process of evangelization.  Adam Janke, the COO of St. Paul Street Evangelizatio...

Reflecting on the events of national significance from this past week, Dcn. Charles Beard and I look at how the Baptism of the Lord - and our own baptisms - should impact our outlook and our actions to such unsettling moments in history. Our Patreon supporters get an extra 17 minutes of conversation exploring the Church's stance toward partisanship, and our obligation as the Baptized to prophetica...

Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo ( leonardjdelorenzo.com ) from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame joins us to talk about the free course "Praying with the Saints" to help you create new habits of prayer in the new year. Patreon Supporters get an extra 16 minutes of conversation. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/45728012 .

Dr. R. Jared Staudt ( http://buildingcatholicculture.com/ ) joins us to talk about his new book, Restoring Humanity: Essays on the Evangelization of Culture available on Divine Providence Press . We explore the idea that What and How we Celebrate informs our identity and helps us understand our place in the world around us. We discuss some practical ideas to celebrate Christmas to the fullest. Pat...

Jeannie Ewing (www.jeannieewing.com) joins us to talk about Spiritual Discernment in times of waiting; whether that waiting is for a liturgical season, or a season of grief or uncertainty. Patrons get an extra segment! Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/45221658 . 

Joe Heschmeyer, who blogs at www.shamelesspopery.com, talks about the Year of St. Joseph recently declared by Pope Francis .  We got a little sidetracked and also began talking about the role of Language in shaping our perspectives. We saved the majority of that conversation for our Patreon extra segment. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/44963955.

Dr. Ryan J. (Bud) Marr, author of "Seeking God with Saint John Henry Newman" from Our Sunday Visitor, joins us to talk about seeking God during this season of Advent. Our Patreon supporters get an extra segment. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/posts/44704092.

JonMarc and Teresa Grodi, of the Elevate Ordinary podcast, join us to talk about Advent. Patreon supporters get an extra 15 minutes of conversation: Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/posts/44425499