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On today's BONUS EPISODE of the Tangent, Fr. Sam and Matt catch up!  They discuss what being a new dad has been like for Matt, Matt spends too much time talking about the deal he got on his new car, and they are both interrupted by thunder several times!  Don't forget to follow us on instagram!  ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thetangent  

The Church in the United States is in the midst of a  Eucharistic Revival , an exciting time for us to grow in our understanding of and devotion to Jesus who gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. Fr. Sam's friend from seminary days just happens to be one of the priests helping to lead this important effort. It's a joy to welcome  Fr. Craig Vasek  to the Tangent to talk priesthood, Eucharist, conve...

While Matt is out for paternity leave, Fr. Sam sits down for a conversation with Jeremy Rodriguez. Jeremy is a member of the band  toLoveandRescue , and has recorded with some of the biggest names in the Christian music world. He is a husband, father, worship leader, coach, and all around fun human being to be with. We'll talk about his journey in music, youth ministry, faith, and family. And most...

Today we're interviewing  Jason Trennert , founder of  Strategas  and author of " My Side of the Street ," in which he tells the story of a different side of Wall Street than that normally depicted in the movies and on TV. If that sounds like something a little outside our normal subject matter, you're right! The world of finance, trade, and commerce might not have an immediately evident relations...

What do Marian devotion, miracles major and minor, stigmata, St. Gemma Galgani , and the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s have to do with each other? Well, it's the Tangent, so you know they relate somehow! We're talking to  Fr. Daniel Maria Klimek, TOR . His book,  For the Love of Mary  is a great dive into cultivating deeper devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.   About our guest: Fr. Daniel Maria Klim...

Today, we’re talking about  “Athirst for the Spirit: Biblical Wisdom for Desert Times” , by Dr. Nina Sophie Heereman, published by  Emmaus Road Publishing.  Stop here, and put in an order for this book. Did you do it? Good! You just ordered one of the most important contributions to Catholic literature that has been printed. Now let’s get to the episode. Nina Sophie Heereman is associate professor...

Today is Ranae Day! Today is Ranae Day! Today is Ranae Day! This is a series, folks. Part 1 will entertain your socks off.  Who's Ranae you ask? You must not have been listening very closely, since Matt refers to his wife Ranae every 10-15 seconds on the show. Regardless, today's show is an inside scoop on Ranae, her conversion, what it was like to choose family life over a career, and MUCH more....

There are so many tangents in this one, I can't even remember all the stuff we talked about, but it was fun, it was interesting, it was a great conversation and we are proud to bring it to you.   Dr. Greg Bottaro is the founder of the  Catholic Psych Institute , host of the  Being Human Podcast , author of  "The Mindful Catholic"  and  "Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph,"  and most importan...

Marlene Watkins is the founder of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers, the first Lourdes Hospitality outside Europe and the first of the Americas. In twenty years, as a volunteer, Marlene has led over two hundred pilgrimages to Lourdes for more than six thousand pilgrims, including the seriously ill and profoundly disabled with medical, adult, university and youth volunteers....

Since 1900, the Xavier Society for the Blind has provided great Catholic resources to the blind and visually impaired. Through their ministry, they have helped generations of young Catholics learn the faith, have helped converts in their catechetical journey, and have helped priests, seminarians, and religious further their studies in sacred theology. Malachy Fallon is the executive director of th...

This week we sit down with Debbie Cowden, host of the Catholic Sphere on EWTN. With her husband Dave, she's just written " The Prayer Book for Tired Parents ". You want this book. In it, you will find ideas for building up a Catholic culture within your home, tips for helping your kids learn and live their faith, and encouragement for all the challenges that come with being a parent today.  LINKS...

Today we’re talking with Mike Aquilina about his book  Africa and the Early Church: The Almost-Forgotten Roots of Catholic Christianity . Of course, when you’re talking with a journalist and author with more than 50 books and countless articles to his credit, the conversation gets pretty interesting. Mike Aquilina has made huge contributions to making the Fathers of the Church accessible to any re...

Today Fr. Sam is joined by Samantha Kelley, founder of Fierce Athlete. Samantha was a Connecticut state champion in track, soccer, and ice hockey during her high school years at Simsbury High (she is also a 2023 inductee into the Simsbury High School Hall of Fame). She went on to play soccer at UCONN, where she encountered the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. After college, she became a...

This week we are thrilled to talk to Crystalina Evert. In  Women Made New , Crystalina, an internationally known author and speaker, and co-founder of the  Chastity Project , presents the stories of women finding new life, healing, and purpose, through their relationship with God. The book highlights these stories, and the amazing ministry that it flows from it provides a platform for women to con...

Straight out of Steubenville, Ohio, Dr. Scott Hahn is the Fr. Michael Scanlan Professor of Biblical Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville . A well-known author and speaker, he is also the founder and president of the  St. Paul Center . Today we're speaking with him about his new book  Holy Is His Name: The Transforming Power of God's Holiness in Scripture and the Lenten study that...

Fr. Sam and Matt are talking with Amy Rodriguez, an LA-based illustrator and animator who puts her creative and artistic talents to work to spread the Gospel through children's books. Covering many Tangents they speak about Catholic Art vs. Sacred Art, personal reversion, Adoration, 3D animation, cartoon animation, Catholic movies and more!    Amy Rodriguez's latest illustrated book is "Jack Giorg...

This week we're joined by Marty Walker from  Inter Connecticut Football Club . He grew up a Catholic in Derry, Ireland during the Troubles, started playing professional football (or soccer for our American audience) at 18, and went on to earn a degree in sports psychology which he uses in his practice,  Train Your Mind . He has coached soccer at the college level, currently serving at Yale Univers...

Today on the Tangent, Fr. Sam talks with Dr. Christopher Altieri, a veteran Catholic journalist and author. Born and raised in Stamford, CT, Dr. Altieri went on to study at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, worked at the English language desk of Vatican Radio, and took on the challenge of reporting on the news of the Church. He has written for the UK's Catholic Herald, the Catholic Worl...

If you have spent any time at all in a Catholic book store, or have studied theology, chances are, you have held a book from  Ignatius Press  in your hands. Today we're talking with the founder of Ignatius Press, Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ. He'll tell us about his experience studing under Father Josef Ratzinger, becoming the sole English-language publisher of the theological works of Ratzinger, and his...

This weeks episode of the Tangent, recorded a couple of days BEFORE the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, focuses on Jospeh Ratzinger's career as a theologian. Certainly incorporating his time as Pope, Fr. Sam and Matt delve deeply into Joseph's hermeneutic of continuity, influence on the Second Vatican Council, and overall impact on the Catholic Church. Don't forget to save, download, and su...

Fr. Sam and Matt welcome Kevin O'Neil, the author of "The Holy Mass: On Earth as It Is in Heaven" from the Building Blocks of Faith series published by Sophia Institute! Today's tangents include biblical typology, how to teach young children, and of course LEGO! Don't forget to save, download, and subscribe for more content each week!  Links "The Holy Mass: On Earth as It Is in Heaven"  https://ww...

Fr. Sam and Matt discuss the ways that one can deal with moments of spiritual warfare, especially regarding their vocations. How does a priest deal with the varying kinds of doubt as a seminarian? Conversely, what role does a man's wife play in the discernment of a battle strategy? Be sure to tune in today to find out!    LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetangent_catholic/?hl=en Verita...

Fr. Sam and Matt converse about everything from running marathons to seeking out a more charismatic community of the church. Can either Fr. Sam or Matt run a Marathon? Probably not. Is it good to pray to understand and use your charism? Yes! For these, and other tangents, tune in today!  

Today's episode is a re-run of the Tangent's Thanksgiving episode (which ran on the air, you guessed it... near Thanksgiving). What is thanksgiving? How should we be thankful? What's better, Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving? Tune in to find out! 

Fr. Sam & Tony Vasinda discuss how beards and rpg's can be tools for evangelization, the importance of accompaniment, and how the laity has been clericalized (and how it can be fixed!). Tune in for these and WAY MORE tangents!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetangent_catholic/ Catholic Balm Co: https://www.instagram.com/thetangent_catholic/ Plus One Exp: https://plusoneexp.com/ Eden Invita...