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Jennifer Coffey Shevchuk sits down with Fr. Sam and Matt to discuss the impact that a holy pilgrimage can have. She offers her own testimony as someone who was deeply impacted on a pilgrimage, her expertise as a pilgrimage leader, as well as how she is incorporating her training as a Catholic Mentor into the new venture, Integration Pilgrimages. LEARN MORE Integration Pilgrimages: https://integrat...

Father John Nepil joins Fr. Sam and I (Matt) to share the experience of his upbringing as a cultural Catholic and how he experienced the call to the priesthood. This leads into conversation on a deeper understanding of an authentic Catholic worldview, the importance of integrating faith into culture, the role of liturgy in our lives, and how engaging creation improves one's relationship to God. In...

In this conversation, Matt and Fr. Sam explore the complexities of social media, its impact on mental health, and the role it plays in evangelization.    

In this conversation, Matt and Father Sam explore the sacrament of Holy Orders, discussing its significance in the Catholic Church, the role of the priesthood, and the historical context of priestly functions. They delve into the distinction between the Old and New Testament priesthood, the nature of true sacrifice, and the transformative role of Christ in the priesthood. They also discuss the imp...

In this conversation, Father Donald Haggerty discusses the challenges facing the Catholic Church today, particularly the issue of ecclesial uncertainty. He emphasizes the importance of discernment in a media-saturated world, the potential impact of the next papacy, and the need for genuine evangelization alongside sacramental preparation. The conversation also touches on the growing apathy towards...

Since beginning the Tangent a couple years ago, Fr. Sam and I have had the opportunity to interview some amazing guests. One of those guests, who was kind enough to return to the show, is Stephanie Gray Connors. Stephanie Gray Connors is a prolific pro-life speaker. She’s debated against abortion for decades and is now the author of two books in Word on Fire’s Dignity Series - “On Assisted Suicide...

Father Carter Griffin is a Princeton grad, former Navy Line Officer and now rector of a seminary. His book focuses on how parents can incorporate elements of priestly formation into how they raise their children. LINKS Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/ Support Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/donate OTHER SHOWS Restless Catholic Young Adults: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1SbvG...

Habemus Papam, We have a Pope! LINKS Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/ Support Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/donate OTHER SHOWS: Restless: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1SbvGysG6C0mnQRAVcagkg Let Me Be Frank: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy9oYx0t7imNDH5nLwSiM8Q Daily Gospel Reflection: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXE8YpRhxNwsAiv_lrgBOg  

Fr. Sam and Matt discuss the upcoming conclave, going through the logistics of how it works, the responsibility voting Cardinals hold, the need for the whole to Church to pray for an out pouring of the Holy Spirit, and how the Holy Spirit guides the Church during this time. LINKS Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/ Support Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/donate OTHER SHOWS Let Me Be...

Fr. Sam and Matt reflect on the Holy Father's funeral, especially, the public witness of a Papal funeral, the catechetical elements of the broadcast, and the truly Catholic (as in universal) nature of a papal funeral.    LINKS  Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/ Support Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/donate OTHER SHOWS Restless: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1SbvGysG6C0mnQRAVc...

Pope Francis, the 265th successor of St. Peter passed away early this morning. Fr. Sam and Matt discuss the "official" mourning the Church welcomes all Catholics to embrace (Papal wake, funeral, etc.) and how all of us, even those who can't go to Rome can participate in it. Most of all, we are called to pray for the repose of Pope Francis's soul.  Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let Your...

Matthew Petrusek joins the Tangent again to take a deep dive into utilitarianism, classical liberalism, libertarianism, progressivism (wokeism), and non-theistic conservatism. Perhaps most importantly, he, Matt and Fr. Sam discuss how each of these ideologies understand and live the experience of suffering. This is than contrasted with the Catholic understanding of suffering. They finish up the ep...

Matthew Petrusek joins Fr. Sam and Matt to discuss the anatomy of various ideologies and the importance of logic in politics. GREATER SUMMARY Matthew Petrusek discusses his transition from academia to the  @word-on-fire  exploring the intersections of theology, ideology, and education. He emphasizes the importance of true philosophy and logic in understanding and responding to contemporary ideolog...

Nick Clune of  @heybrotherpodcast  joins Fr. Sam and Matt to discuss Nick and Fr. Sam's respective experiences with the Catholic Psych Model of Applied Personalism program, the importance of relationships in healing, and the impact of John Paul II's personalism on counseling. They explore the challenges men face, particularly regarding addiction to p*rnography and the need for authentic relationsh...

In this conversation, Fr. Sam and Matt explore the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, discussing its significance and historical development. They delve into the evolution of sacramental practices, the importance of faith in healing, and the relationship between spiritual care and medical science. Matt and Fr. Sam also explore the connection between redemptive suffering and the sacramental unders...

Fr. Sam and Matt jump into any and every topic related to the Sacrament of Confession, including: understanding the effect of sin, mortal vs. venial sin, the ecclesial dimension of sin & penance, the healing power of confession, and much more!  LINKS Email List: https://www.veritascatholic.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpeAxbil8_mgC4Ielq0_MRQ/ Fr. Sam's Daily Reflections: http...

In this conversation, Fr. Sam and Matt catch up after Fr. Sam's pilgrimage/vacation to Ireland. They explore the significance of Our Lady of Knock and the importance of silence and contemplation in daily life. They discuss the challenges of balancing personal desires with spiritual discipline, the emotional impact of music and prayer, and the need for silence in a noisy world. The dialogue emphasi...

Fr. Sam and Matt sit down to discuss the importance of praying for Pope Francis right now (and the Pope always), the importance of a healthy approach to death, and why Pope Francis calling the Jubilee of Hope is so fitting to keep in mind right now. LINKS Email list: https://www.veritascatholic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetangent_catholic/?hl=en

Fr. Sam and Matt had the great pleasure of sitting down Tess Livingstone, a personal friend of Cardinal Pell and the author of George Cardinal Pell: Pax Invictus, A Biography. They cover quite a bit including: Cardinal Pell's childhood, vocation story, seminary reforms, time as archbishop, the false accusations, convictions, solitary confinement in prison, the Demos memo addressed to the Pope, and...

In this conversation, Matt and Fr. Sam delve into the profound mystery of the Eucharist, exploring its significance as the sacrament of Christ's presence. They emphasize the importance of receiving (as opposed to "taking") the Eucharist and the other Sacraments. They also connect the Eucharist to the sacrament of marriage, highlighting the theme of self-gift.   Additionally, they address the histo...

This week on the Tangent, Fr. Sam Kachuba and I continue our series on the Sacraments by discussing Confirmation! We discuss why the Bishop has a particular role in this sacrament, what it actually means that Confirmation is a sacrament of maturity, as well as why Confirmation is so important for young Catholics in a secular age. And of course, Confirmation ≠ graduation. If you haven’t had the cha...

This week we begin a series of episodes on understanding the sacraments, in which Fr. Sam and I will dedicate an individual episode (or two) to each sacrament. We begin with baptism. We discuss the transformative power of baptism, the biblical types of baptism, how we're baptized in Jesus's death, and how we live out the grace of the Holy Spirit, given to us in baptism. We also touch on the role o...

Fr. Sam recently hosted a Q+A at his parish. He answers questions about sacramental theology, the bible, and life as a Catholic.    SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST @ https://www.veritascatholic.com/

We discuss why going to EITHER the Novus Ordo Mass or Traditional Latin Mass doesn't guarantee a greater participation, the importance of maintaining liturgical practices, the impact of these traditions on faith and community, and the significance of symbols in faith, especially in the liturgy and art. We also discuss how to cultivate a deeper understanding of scripture in a materialistic culture....

This week, Fr. Sam and I welcome Matthew Wiseman to discuss his unique journey from a Southern Baptist upbringing to exploring the Hebrew Roots Movement to joining the Anglican Church to becoming a Catholic. We discuss everything from the challenges of living a kosher lifestyle in Texas, the significance of practicing the faith as a family, the true Jewish Roots of Christ in the Gospels and why Ca...