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Fr. Sam and Matt discuss several of the mysteries of the Rosary. If you are looking for inspiration on what to meditate on while praying the Rosary, this episode is for you!  

Katie Bogner joins us to discuss teaching middle school theology, reading scripture with kids, her connection to the Vatican recognized miracle attributed to the intercession of Ven. Fulton Sheen, and her new book We Have A Pope!    LINKS  https://stpaulcenter.com/product/we-have-a-pope/  

Jason Craig, the author of Liturgy of the Land (published by our friends at TAN books) joins the Tangent to talk the beauty of homesteading, the practicalities & benefits it affords, the problems with Suburbia, why Suburbia is built to pull families apart), and How you can incorporate aspects of homesteading into your life WHEREVER YOU ARE!  Veritas Shows  Daily Gospel Reflections Let Me Be Fr...

Fr. Sam is going on a well deserved Sabbatical - he tells Matt all about it! 

Dr. Dale Ahlquist the President of the Society of G.K. Chesterton stopped by the Tangent to discuss the ethics of Elfland, G.K. Chesterton's life and work, and the economic proposal called "Localism". SHOWNOTES https://www.chesterton.org/ https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/ Everlasting Man - Commentary by Dr. Dale Ahlquist Localism: Coming Home to Catholic Social Teaching 

Fr. Sam and Matt catch up after Easter, discussing Matt's brother-in-law's Triduum experience as a Candidate for Confirmation, the catechetical nature of the Liturgy, and most of all, truth, justice, and the American way. Yeehaw!  join Matt & Fr. Sam during their LIVE interview with Timothy Cardinal Dolan during On the Air with Veritas ! TICKET LINK: https://e.givesmart.com/events/yap/?isOrder...

Dr. Jeffery Morrow joins us on the Tangent to share the Historical Evidence for the Resurrection he discovered during his own conversion to Catholicism. We also talk about the Old Testament's original manuscripts, the Historical Critical Method, and Jewish worship compared to Catholic Worship. LINKS  Emmaus Academy   Dr. Morrow's Book  Fr. Sam's Daily Reflections

Fr. Sam and Matt talk about what a spiritually fruitful Good Friday looks like, how silence plays a role in it, communication with family (and lack thereof), Father's experience as a priest, and how suffering leads to kissing the cross. 

Leo Severino, the producer of Cabrini joins Fr. Sam and Matt to talk about St. Mother Cabrini, the key to making a good Christian movie, film and evangelization, and more!  LINKS  Cabrini Tickets: https://www.angel.com/tickets/cabrini Leo's Book: https://ignatius.com/going-deeper-gdep/

Francis X. Maier has worked in the Church his entire career. He sat down with us to discuss his newest book True Confessions: Voices of Faith From a Life in the Church, which is a compilation of 103 interviews he conducted with Catholic Bishops, Priests, Laypeople, Educators and more to discuss their true thoughts on the state of the Catholic Church. Some of the interviewee's are anonymous to ensu...

Dr. Gerry Crete the founder of Transformation Counseling and the author of Litanies of the Heart: Relieving Post-Traumatic Stress and Calming Anxiety through Healing Our Parts, joins the Tangent to talk about the importance of therapy for stable mental health, how Internal Family Systems (IFS for short) works, the importance of healing for priests and Bishops if we hope for a healthy Church, St. M...

SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST: https://www.veritascatholic.com/contact Mark Schultz is a Christian Music Artist who has sold two million records to date, has ten No. 1 singles, and a Dove Award as well as multiple nominations under his belt. Naturally, he decided to join the Tangent for chat... We talk everything from songwriting, to Mark's own story (he's was adopted because his mother choice life!)...

SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST: https://www.veritascatholic.com/contact Fr. Sam and Matt chat about Father's pilgrimage to the Eternal City. Father reminisces on why he went to Rome as a seminarian, how priceless of an experience it was, and what it was like to be back. They talk praying before Pope's graves (five are explicitly mentioned... kudos if you spot them all) and the many many relics in Rome...

SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST: https://www.veritascatholic.com/contact Fr. Colin is the associate director of Courage International Apostolate, a ministry for men and women who experience same-sex attractions and those who love them. Courage International helps people encounter Christ, discover themselves, and grow in holiness. Our conversation today focused on these tenets primarily.  SHOWNOTES  htt...

ANNOUNCEMENT!  Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-catholic-reflection-with-fr-sam-kachuba/id1728739605 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h9MTrjWcub9dCQlBqUOuL?si=b94ba955d1f04e70 Podbean: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/ DESCRIPTION This epi...

Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza interview Sean Forrest, the co-founder of Haiti 180.  Haiti 80 is a charity that aims to improve the lives of the Haitian People, building schools, orphanages (more accurately called "homes", no one who lives there feels orphaned), medical facilities, nursing homes, Chapels. Haiti 180 helps the Haitian people know their dignity by providing for them and instructi...

Fr. Louis Merosne joins Fr. Sam Kachuba to discuss current events and needs in Haiti right now. He discusses the courage of his Bishop, Bishop Pierre-André Dumas, who has offered himself as ransom for 6 kidnapped nuns, he speaks about the atrocity of gang culture in Haiti, the necessity of understanding the humanity of your enemies, his own vocation story, and so much more!  Be sure to check out F...

Stephanie Gray Connors, a fantastic pro life speaker, joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza today to talk about Pro Life Ministry! They begin with Stephanie's book My Body For You, from the St. Paul Center. In her book, she speaks about the connection between the pro life message and the Eucharist. It isn't "my body my choice" it's "my body for you"! Stephanie also shares some amazing stories f...

Dr. Bryan Violette joins Fr. Sam Kachuba for this week's episode! They discuss: the importance of knowing your identity the typical pitfalls of mothers and fathers (and how to avoid them) why you need to avoid burnout  turning off being the priest or psychologist (and if that's wise or possible)  Being a priest & sinner and more!  ANNOUNCEMENT!  Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podca...

Dr. John Bergsma of the St. Paul Center joins us today to discuss his new course on the Major Prophets at  Emmaus Academy . They discuss: How to develop biblical literacy & fluency Motives of Credibility for the Catholic Faith The non-existence of true prophecies in other religions  Dr. Bergsma's advice for choosing a college The connection between the Eucharist and Matrimony The universal cal...

Fr. Dwight Longenecker joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza to discuss his new book The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds. They discuss:  Which parts of the "Christmas Story" are myths and which are facts  The historical critical method, and how to apply it to the infancy narratives.  Relics, the stories they've heard about authenticating them How to properly understand Oral Tradition in the C...

Did the Pope just approve blessing same sex unions? The document itself makes it clear that is NOT the case, but there's definitely still some confusion. Here's our discussion on the DDF's new doc, Fiducia Supplicans. ANNOUNCEMENT!  Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...

Dr. Holly Ordway joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza to discuss Tolkien's Faith and the Lord of the Rings!  THEY DISCUSS: Tolkien and the Traditional Latin Mass Tolkien's prowess as a Linguist Why Christianity is the true myth Tolkien's own experience of raising Catholic children Why LOTR is NOT an allegory Why Tom Bombadil is kind of an allegory  the Marian nature of Hobbits Tolkien's approa...

Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza are joined by Liz Tamarkin and Kristy Snyder from Kennedy's Rosary Project to talk about the inception, process, and many miracles of Kennedy's Rosary Project! PLUS this is the first episode with a live activity (and another new outro...)  ANNOUNCEMENT!  Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to...

First friend of the show (listen and you'll be a part of the inside joke) Dr. Scott Hahn once again joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza to discuss his new book, co-authored with Brandon McGinley, Catholics in Exile: Biblical Wisdom for the Journey Home . They chat about everything from: the Jeremiah Option Exile from the society and (what feels like) exile within the Church Maintaining Faithf...