Practicing Catholic Show

As Practicing Catholics, we know that the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith – we hear that time and time again, and for good reason. Fr. Tim Tran, parochial vicar of St. Stephen in Anoka and Diocesan Point Person for the National Eucharistic Revival is with us to catch us up on where the Revival has been this year, and share about what’s to come as we head into 2023. 

We’re back for our last installment of Mass Class with Fr. Tom Margevicius, the Director of the Office of Worship for the Archdiocese. If you’ve missed any of Fr. Tom’s teachings, go to Spotify and search for our Mass Class playlist. You may also find all the past interviews at practicingcatholicshow.com! 

I know of few things more inspiring than hearing a good conversion story. Sometimes, the Lord’s work of transforming lives is difficult to observe in the day-to-day, but when we look back over the years, we can really see how he has been at work.  Joining us now is Josh Marshall, who has definitely seen the Lord at work in his life, and he’s come on the show to share that with us and inspire...

We’ve said it before here on Practicing Catholic and we’ll say it again: we are so blessed to have such strong leadership in our Archdiocese and the Archbishop’s recent pastoral letter has just proven again that our shepherd cares for us and listens to our needs.  Part of the newly-revealed synod implementation plan (included in the pastoral letter ) includes participation of “the 12” in the...

If you’re anything like us here at Practicing Catholic, you might be on the hunt for some ideas to enrich your Advent this year. What do you do when you get stuck in a spiritual rut? How do you keep Advent Advent in the midst of the Christmas anticipation and shopping craziness? Paul Sadek, Cami Berthiaume, and show host Patrick Conley talk about what makes Advent special to us here at Practicing...

How’s your Advent been so far? Luckily we’re only a week in so there’s much to look forward to during this time of anticipation. Maybe you’re still looking for a way to give of your time and perhaps material resources this year?   Our friends at Catholic Charities are back for their 30th year of the Giving Tree at the Mall of America – a place for our local brothers and sisters to pick up ess...

Advent is such a unique time in the liturgical year: we’re preparing our hearts for the birth of Christ through generosity to others, service to the needy, and care to those who could use a bit of extra love.   Our consecrated religious brothers and sisters are both on the giving and the receiving end of this Advent generosity, and here today to chat about one practical way to give back is Sr...

Remember Thanksgiving, 2020? We were in the midst of COVID, and holiday gatherings were at least limited, if not canceled altogether. This Thanksgiving weekend, when we’re grateful not to be amid a pandemic, we’re taking a look back two years ago at an interview with Susanna Parent, former producer of our show and now-stay-at-home mom and freelance writer . Though there’s a fair bit of COVID langu...

It’s easy to take sight for granted, isn’t it? Many of us go through most days not even thinking of it. Because of that, this weekend we’re talking with two members of the Xavier Society for the Blind - a Catholic organization teaching about the challenges our blind sisters and brothers face and how we can help and learn from them. 

Following the elections from earlier this month, there’s a clear need for us to continue to accompany and support moms, dads and their unborn babies. We’ll chat with Sydney March and Father John Paul Erickson about Options for Women East – and how we can get involved in these local pro-life efforts.

National Vocations Awareness Week wrapped-up earlier this month, but it’s always vocations season in the Church. Coming up, we’ll check-in with Father David Blume – director of the Office of Vocations in the Archdiocese – about the state of vocations and tips on how to talk with our children and grandchildren about answering God’s call.   

From the Holy Days to Sunday readings, Mother Church provides us with ample opportunities in November to contemplate our mortality. It’s a gift because, as Catholic Christians, we know that this Earthly life is not our final destination. Thanks be to God, right?! Joining us this past weekend to help us do just that (and invite us to this special event) was Amy Miller, author of “Last Life Lesson:...

Well praise God: after three years of tireless work at the hands of many volunteers, employees of the Archdiocesan Catholic Center, and of course our bishops, the culmination of the Synod is here! Archbishop Hebda’s Synod pastoral letter has been released this weekend of the Solemnity of Christ the King – find it at archspm.org/synodletter and listen as our shepherd discusses what you’ll find ther...

This past weekend, Father Tom Margevicius was back for our November Mass Class! He answers a couple of your questions and takes a look at the Concluding Rite. Be sure to catch up on past ‘Mass Classes’ by visiting practicingcatholicshow.com. 

 Right on the heels of National Vocation Awareness Week, we thought it’d be helpful to take a look at the different types of orders around the Archdiocese - including secular institutes. Ever heard of those? What are the differences between a secular institute and a religious order?    We’ll get some answers today from Natasha Sager, member of the Caritas-Christi Secular Institute ;...

 Right now, we’re continuing our look at vocations during this National Vocation Awareness Week by gaining some insights into the priesthood with an experienced priest of the Archdiocese. What exactly is spiritual fatherhood, and what does that practically look like as a priest? Fr. Skluzacek of the St. Paul Seminary fills us in. 

Did you know that National Religious Vocations Week is happening Nov. 6-12? We’ve all experienced the fruits of our Archdiocesan men responding to the call to priesthood and now’s our turn to pray for them and an increase in future vocations.   Joining us today is the mother of a well-known priest (and now-Bishop), Mrs. Judy Cozzens. Judy is the former president of the U.S. Council of Serra I...

How have you been preparing for voting season? We tend to hear about “faithful citizenship” and “forming our consciences” ahead of election day, but it can maybe seem a bit vague or unclear on what exactly that means.   If it’s been a while since you’ve brushed up on the basics of voting, Jason Adkins of the Minnesota Catholic Conference will be joining us today to provide a run-down on regis...

This weekend we chatted about discerning our spiritual gifts! For those who are unfamiliar, in addition to Patrick’s role as your devoted show host, he serves as Called & Gifted coordinator within the Archdiocese.   We’ll jump into what Called & Gifted is, and how you can get involved as we’re joined today by Christina Krutza, fellow Called & Gifted presenter for the Siena Institu...

First up, our Director of Communications for the Archdiocese, Tom Halden, sat down with our chief shepherd, Archbishop Hebda for his October interview, centered around...you guessed it! Synod implementation. But this time, with a pilgrimage report thrown in for good measure! Let’s listen. 

Maybe your family has a plan for if, God-forbid, you were to experience a devastating natural disaster – where are the family photos? What articles and heirlooms are worth extra precautionary care?   With October being National Archives month, Allison Spies has agreed to chat with us about the behind-the-scenes efforts that happen in the event of natural disasters – particularly in relation t...

You’ve likely been hearing the buzz about the Archbishop’s upcoming pastoral letter being released on the Feast of Christ the King: it’ll be the culmination of three years of the Synod process and thorough input from the faithful around the archdiocese. But believe it or not, the Synod doesn’t stop there – it'll now be time to put the pastoral letter into action.   Helping our parishes do tha...

It’s getting to be parent-teacher conference time – but not at the Practicing Catholic School! It’s time for another Mass Class with Fr. Tom: where the curriculum is divine and class is eternal! This week’s subject is the Communion Rite!  Listen to past Mass Classes here: 

Have you turned-off the TV because of all of the political ads? Tis the season, but don’t tune-out of the election. Our friend, Ryan Hamilton, from the Minnesota Catholic Conference focus us in on what it means to be faithful Catholics as we head towards election day on November 8th. 

Raise your hand if you love the change of seasons! Ours are up. Today we’re going to learn about living all the seasons – liturgically – all year-round with Kendra Tierney, founder of Catholic All Year and expert in liturgical living.