Sons of Ars

Description Template: Michael Sparks interviews Deacon Simon Ortiz, soon to be ordained to the priesthood, to learn more about how the Lord worked in his life and called him to his vocation. (The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to inspire those discerning and to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.) Emai...

James Joseph brings together an assortment of guests to discuss a topic close to his heart and familiar to those who listen to the monthly homilies. This provides a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at the Vigil Praise that occurs at SJV every month.

Revelation 6:1-17; (3:33) From the first Apology of St Justin Martyr; (6:33) Luke 24:1-12; (8:50) Homily by Bishop Jorge Rodriguez

Exodus 5:1—6:1; Commentary on the psalms by Saint Augustine (4:34); Luke 13:22-33 (8:26); Homily by Rev. Mr. Jeffrey Pooley (11:18). Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

Thessalonians 1:1-2:12; Epistle to the Smyrnans by Saint Ignatius of Antioch (4:14); Luke 24:13-35 (7:19); Homily by Rev. Mr. Simon Ortiz (10:30) Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

Miachel Sparks and James Ball welcome Br. Joseph to the studio to share his andventurous journey through seminary which included travles to Spain with the order of the Diciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. https://dcjm.org/usa/   Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com Do you want to get monthly updates about seminary life at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary? Si...

Isaiah 29:13-25; From a sermon by St. Augustin (2:15); Luke 24:25-53 (6:52); Homily by Fr. Zach Michalczyk (9:00)   Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

While this episode was suposed to appear in Decemeber, it is a powerful appreciation of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Michael Sparks and James Joseph excitingly invite newly ordained Deacon Luciano Diaz to share his story. In this episode another Sons of Ars episode is referenced called "He Who is Called by God" from Mar 21, 2022 Email with any questions or comments:  sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com Do you wa...

In this episode, Dave Napierkowski and James Joseph share their experience of reading the famous work of St. Francis De Sales called "Intro to the Devout Life." A must read for seminarians and those looking to grow in their spiritual journey. (The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theolog...

Ezekiel 24:15-27; From a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine (2:35); Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20 (5:56); Homily by Fr. John Ezratty (8:30)   Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

Three main hosts including Michael Salemi, Michael Sparks, and James Joseph recap the summer and explain a little about why their schedule was too full to record... There was exciting summers full of spiritual growth, spanish immersions, and sports games. Also, included is what the SJV seminarians look forward to in the seminary this year. In this episode the host reference another Sons of Ars epi...

Michael Sparks takes a journey of reminiscing with two good friends Dominic and Nate as they also look forward to what the future entails.   Also, we forgot to shout-out future priest Dcn. Aaron Alford, congrats! You can listen to his episode published March 21, 2022 https://sjvdenver.libsyn.com/he-who-is-called-by-god     (The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of se...

Leviticus 8:1-17, 9:22-24; From a treatise on John by Saint Augustine (3:08); Mark 10:32-45 (6:40); Homily by Very Rev. Samuel Morehead V.F. (9:27)   Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

Galatians 1:1-12; From a homily by a spiritual writer of the fourth century (1:37); Luke 24:35-53 (4:35); Homily by Rev. James-Peter Trares, O.P. (6:55)   Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

Michael Sparks and James Joseph sit down with a long-time priest Fr. Bill Breslin who shares his life journey during and after Vatican II. Many priests in those tumultuous times were confronted with the crisis of the chaos and it took courage to withstand it by the grace of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Bill shares a glimps into that perspective. (The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the ex...

Deuteronomy 1:1, 6-18; (3:05) from a Letter to the Ephesians from St. Ignatius of Antioch; (5:34) Mark 16:1-20; (9:22) Homily by Fr. Tom Scherer.    Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

Isaiah 45:1-13; (2:52) from a Letter by Saint Leo the Great; (6:30) Luke 24:35-53; (9:10) Homily by Archbishop Samuel Aquila Support our Seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

In this episode, Michael Sparks and Michael Salemi bring in a good friend and soon to be priest to the studio. Deacon Kade Megaffin shares his journey of love and tells stories of promising relationships that ended in being called by Christ.   (The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to inspire those discerning and to update friends of the seminary about...

Wisdom 1:1-15; (2:57) Letter to the Corinthians by St Clement I; (5:22) John 20:1-18; (8:44) Homily by Dcn Kade Megaffin Support our Seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

Michael Sparks and Anthony Olmes discuss a favorite topic of this podcast, but with a different perspective. The fraternity in light of family allows the true friendship to unfold even if distance seems to get in the way. (The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to inspire those discerning and to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vian...

James and Dave catch up with the listeners and chat with their friend Tommy Myers about their summer assignments, the current fall semester, and what the future holds this academic year at St. John Vianney. (The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to inspire those discerning and to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theological...

Philippians 1:1-11; (2:00) from the letter to the Philippians by St. Polycarp; (4:30) Mark 16:1-20; (8:05) Homily by Dcn Jacob Chavez

Michael and James recap the summer and discuss a little of what it means to be on mission as a seminarian especially during the summer. Michael referenced the interview he did on the Drew the Catholic show: https://youtu.be/8JbUDLwrxDI?si=mlpeHUb_JSa8yeQA   Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com Do you want to get monthly updates about seminary life at Saint John Vianney...

Michael takes some fraternity time out side of his summer assignment to talk with Mark Rocco, a seminarian from Colorado Springs who studies at the Mount St. Mary's seminary in Maryland and happens to be assigned nearby. They discuss the similarities and diferences between seminaries and then dive into Mark's vocational calling right out of high school. Email with any questions or comments:  sonso...

Five years after the release of Part 1, Fr. Micah Flores joins Michael Salemi and John Cooney to continue the discussion on the Church Fathers. From the Lord Jesus to St. John, from St. John to St. Polycarp, and from St. Polycarp to St. Irenaeus, the life of Faith has been passed down through discipleship to us today. Email with any questions or comments:  sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com Do you want to...