The Catholic Perspective

What do you think is the single most common cause of marital strain among Catholic couples? Money. And no matter how abundant, money can not satisfy the human heart and love of money makes you forget this. In his episode, Fr John shares with the audience tips on how to keep money in its proper place. Follow more Straight Talks from The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org. Follow us on Faceb...

How is Christian prayer and meditation different than other forms of meditation? In this episode, Fr John shares that in Christian prayer, the focus is on an interpersonal friendship with God and offers a few tips on overcoming distraction and sloth. Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Where did the Pope come from and why is he still relevant today? How do you answer those who misunderstand the office of the Papacy? In this episde, Fr John offers talking points about the history and role of the Pope. For more episodes of The Catholic Perspective, follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook. YouTube and Instagram.

What exactly has changed in the Church's take on capital punishment, and why? And how should a faithful Catholic deal with it? Fr John Bartunek approached this difficult subject in this episode of Straight Talk on The Catholic Perspective. Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram

Have you ever been told to offer it up? In this podcast Fr John Bartunek unpacks the meaning behind the traditional Catholic practice of “offering up” our sufferings. To see the full Retreat Guide -  A Mother’s Tears- Our Lady of Sorrows , visit RCSpiriutality.org Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

When it comes to understanding the world, Science has limitations. In this episode of The Catholic Perspective, Fr. Bartunek shares insights on three limits of science. Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

In this episode, Fr. John Bartunek explores celibacy, a priest's free commitment to a life of chastity, while remaining unmarried and why this sacrifice is for the sake of the Kingdom. See the full Retreat Guide: Bridge to Eternity at RCSpirituality.org

This mysterious and extraordinary expression of faithfulness can instruct and inspire us. In This episode Fr John Bartunek explores how great Christian art—so much of which has been inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary—can feed our souls. For the whole series on Mary’s Assumption into Heaven visit  www. RCSpirituality.org Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Ins...

Is there another institution in the world that has succeeded above the impact the Catholic Church has had on humanity? In this episode, Fr John expounds on the contribution the Church has made in the world. Follow The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

In this informative session of Straight Talk, Fr. John explains that the common good is the most important principle of the Church's teaching about social justice. It is the goal and measuring rod of social justice, but it alone can't support social ethics' immense weight. It needs the other two pillars as well: subsidiarity and solidarity. Follow more Straight Talks from The Catholic...

In this episode, Fr. John shares three key ingredients for a healthy society: The common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity. How exactly do these relate to justice? Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

What makes a Saint? Why does the Catholic Church talk about saints? In this episode, Fr. John shares why we need heroes and role models and how the saints intercede on our behalf. Follow the Catholic Perspective on RCspirituality.org, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

How is Mass a "Wrinkle in Time"?  What exactly is the Mass and why do we need to attend? Fr. John leads an engaging discussion on the truth about the Catholic Mass. Listen to other episodes of The Catholic Perspective on RCspirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Christianity is about grace getting down and dirty. It's about God rolling up his sleeves and stepping into our shoes in order to show us how to live life to the full. In this session, Fr. John shares how Relics are a reminder of those who have passed through this life into the heavenly Kingdom. Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

Does the idea of Purgatory make you shiver? All who die in God's friendship and grace are assured of their salvation, but what happens if our friendship is a bit tarnished when we die? What is an indulgence? Fr. John answers this question and more in this episode of Straight Talk. Follow The Catholic Perspective on RCSprituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

In this episode of Straight Talk on the Catholic Perspective, Fr. John discusses what Pope Pius the 12 did and did not do when faced with the Holocaust and the extreme action of the Nazi attacks on the Jewish people. Follow RCSpirituality on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Is the Earth ready to fall off an ecological precipice? Is the human population draining the planet's capacity to support life? What should a faithful Catholic make of all the contradictory studies and heated rhetoric? In this session, Fr John discusses the topic of overpopulation. Follow The Catholic Perspective on RCspirituality.org , Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

What can the Immaculate Heart of Mary teach us about spiritual growth?   In this podcast, Fr John Bartunek shares four types of purity that can help us follow Mary’s example in our own journey to spiritual maturity. RCSpirituality.org has the full series on the  Immaculate Heart of Mary   Here   Be sure to share this podcast with friends and family and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube...

In this episode of Straight Talk, Fr. John Bartunek follows the Church's lead in appreciating, but not exaggerating, Marian Apparitions and the graces that God may want to communicate through these uncommon events. Follow RCspirituality.org and The Catholic Perspective on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

How should society deal with human rights conflicts? How should a conscientious Catholic deal with them?  The answer is not an easy one, but there is an answer. In this episode, Fr. John Bartunek looks at three human dignity issues from three perspectives. Follow RCSpirituality.org on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Do you reject Satan, father of sin and prince of darkness? Was your everlasting spiritual soul rescued from its slavery to the devil, the slavery called original sin? Join Fr John Bartunek as he shares with the audience the power of Baptism. Follow more Straight Talks from The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Today's Catholic lives and works in a world where various forms of atheism are alive and well. We need to understand both the reasonableness of our faith in God and the reasons why so many people don't share that faith so that we can witness the world. In this Straight Talk podcast, we'll take a look at some reasons that show why God's existence is far from an irrational claim, and then we'll look...

A country is the natural social body within which human persons can reach their full potential. The Church has always praised patriotism, or love for one's country. When patriotism is taken to an extreme, it degenerates into nationalism or the unreasonable and unjust disdain for other countries. So, what does the Church teach about war? In this episode of Stright Talk, brought to you by RCSpiritua...

Is life's value determined by its usefulness? Is that usefulness defined from the outside, by society? In other words, by the people who are leading a particular society at a particular time, or even by oneself? Fr. Bartunek answers this question and many more in this episode of The Catholic Perspective on Euthanasia, more Straight Talk on RCSpirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and...

Understanding the marriage bond, what it is, and where it comes from is the only way to understand Catholic teaching about divorce, remarriage, and annulment. In this episode, Fr. Bartunek shares some Straight Talk on the topic of divorce and Annulment. Follow RCSpirituality.org and the Catholic Perspective on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.