The Mission Catholic Podcast

What do backyard birds, summer plans, and a decades-long Church controversy have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, we kick things off with a lighthearted conversation about birdwatching and what we’re looking forward to this summer before turning our attention to one of the most frequently misunderstood topics in modern Catholicism: the SSPX. We explore the history behind the...

Tentatively back after a short hiatus, the gang is firing on all cylinders for this one! As I mention towards the end of the podcast, my Facebook account was deactivated and I’ve completely lost all access to everything including The Rubric’s group page. This means I won’t be uploading there anymore and no more Facebook livestreams (RIP and thanks to our 20 loyal listeners). Goodbye Facebook — I f...

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An impromptu discussion on what we should be prioritizing in our lives and in our schools. Follow us on Facebook to be notified for next time! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therubric.substack.com

For all those who weren’t able to join our livestreamed hangout on Facebook last Thursday evening, we’ve recorded and uploaded it for your listening convenience. Follow us on Facebook to be notified for next time! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therubric.substack.com

Our first Facebook live stream as we discuss Pope Leo XIV. Follow us here: YouTube Facebook Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therubric.substack.com

Well folks, I promise we had a plan to discuss a serious topic but we never really got around to it. That’s how it goes when you’ve got friends like these… just gotta roll with it! Follow us here: YouTube Facebook Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therubric.substack.com

Why do we fast and do penance? How does it help us spiritually? Read the incredible story of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste in this homily by St. Basil Follow us here: YouTube Facebook Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therubric.substack.com

Are we taking advantage of the Advent season to prepare ourselves for Christmas? Or are we skipping an important liturgical season and celebrating Christmas early? Let’s discuss! Follow us here: YouTube Facebook Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therubric.substack.com

Jesus said to his disciples:“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. But when these si...

This coming Sunday is the feat of Christ the King. Below is the link to the encyclical mentioned during our discussion: QUAS PRIMAS ENCYCLICAL OF POPE PIUS XI ON THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING Follow us here: YouTube Facebook Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify Know someone that would enjoy our podcast? This post is public so feel free to share it. Subscribing is totally free! This is a public episode....

Jesus said to his disciples:"In those days after that tribulationthe sun will be darkened,and the moon will not give its light,and the stars will be falling from the sky,and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. "And then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in the clouds'with great power and glory,and then he will send out the angelsand gather his elect from the four winds,from the end of the...

Thanks to everyone for coming out to the Mission Catholic Podcast Live Show last evening! We hope everyone had a great time. Thanks again to the Cape Knights of Columbus for hosting and for the Fr. Kelly Band for playing music. Thanks for listening! Subscription is FREE so feel free to subscribe and share so you don’t miss an episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wit...

Live Show Join us for a live recording of The Mission Catholic Podcast! * Wednesday October 16th * Music starts at 5:30pm * Podcast starts at 6:30pm KC Hall 318 S. Spanish Cape Girardeau, MO 63702 US VOTE NO ON AMENDMENT 3 Bishop Johnston addresses extreme consequences of Amendment 3 There are many alarming consequences to this extreme amendment, including: * abortions for any reason before viabil...

Join us for a live recording of The Mission Catholic Podcast! Wednesday October 16th KC Hall 318 S. Spanish Cape Girardeau, MO 63702 US Kick off the night with the Fr. Kelly Band and stick around to hear 4 Fathers and a Dad talk about who knows what. Maybe we’ll do a Q&A. Maybe we’ll have a special guest. Maybe Fr. Allen will have a live T-shirt printing demonstration. The possibilities are endles...

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What is Catholic education? Should it look different than sending your kids to public school? We answer this and much more in today’s episode. Leave a comment below if you have a question you’d like our priests to answer in our next episode! Thanks for listening! Subscribe for FREE to receive new posts straight to your email inbox. Follow us here: YouTube Facebook Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify...

Jesus said to the crowds:"I am the living bread that came down from heaven;whoever eats this bread will live forever;and the bread that I will giveis my flesh for the life of the world."The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying,"How can this man give us his flesh to eat?"Jesus said to them,"Amen, amen, I say to you,unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood,you do not have li...

In this episode we discuss overcoming mediocrity and the dangers of “just getting by”. Other topics include the Sacred Heart pilgrimage, devotion to the Sacred Heart, and Marian Days in Carthage, MO. Here’s the podcast we mention in this episode: Follow us here: YouTube Facebook Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or g...

In this episode we discuss the scandalous opening ceremonies to the Paris Olympics where Christianity was once again mocked on a global scale. We go on to talk about the ongoing priest shortage in our diocese and how we should respond. Follow us here: YouTube Facebook Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t...

In this episode we discuss our summer activities, the joys of Camp Renew-All, and where our priest friends have been newly assigned. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therubric.substack.com

In this episode I sit down with my four priest friends to shoot the breeze about their annual diocesan priest gathering. Topics covered: * Float trips and frog legs * Getting something out of the Mass * Relics * Dress code for church Follow us here: YouTube Facebook Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Join us as we talk about Vatican II - what it was and, perhaps more importantly, what it wasn’t. Topics covered: * Historical context of Vatican II * Clerical dress and monastic habits * Hermeneutic of continuity * Chant and hymnody * Latin in the liturgy Throughout the episode we reference the various documents generated from Vatican II. I would invite you to read through them if you have the tim...

Topics discussed: * The dangers of pneumatic office chairs * The solar eclipse * Our Lady * The pitfalls of astrology Follow us here: YouTube Facebook Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify Thank you for listening. This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therubric.substack.com