Uncovering the Litanies

Join your host, Luke Evans for the second Prayers for the Faithful (PFF) episode where he prays the Prayer to Our Lady of Częstochowa, a prayer that he feels very close to. He will also give you the history of the beautiful icon and many stories about how the painting was damaged. Below is the Our Lady of Częstochowa picture. https://albertinesisters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/black-madonna.jp...

Today we interview Zac Francomb, layperson, friend, and recent high school graduate. He has chosen to pray the Litany of Trust. We discuss Zac's life of being homeschooled, the virtue of trust, and how to always trust in God. Join us next week for Part II of this episode.

Join your co-host, Nick DeLorenzo for the first Prayers for the Faithful (PFF) episode where he prays the Mary Undoer of Knots Prayer, a prayer that he feels very close to. He will also give you the history of this wonderful prayer and why / how it was created. Below is the Mary Undoer of Knots picture. https://www.churchpop.com/content/images/2023/09/Mary-Undoer-of-Knots3-2.jpeg Below is the Mary...

Today we interview Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer, the Director of Vocations of the Archdioceses of Cincinnati. He has chosen to pray the Litany for Vocations. We discuss the chaste single life, what a discernment sign may look like, and how teenagers stay open to the religious life. Check out Part I of this episode with Fr. Dan!

In today's BONUS episode, Luke will be interviewed by Nick about his experience at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. Below listen to Fr. Mike Schmitz and Mother Olga's speeches at the NEC! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2QtWaEFq3E&t=1540s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36UcdlG_6VU

Today we interview Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer, the Director of Vocations of the Archdioceses of Cincinnati. He has chosen to pray the Litany for Vocations. We discuss Fr. Dan's life of discerning the priesthood, how young men join the seminary, and how God will put a desire of a vocation in your heart. Join us next week for the Part II of this episode.

Today we interview Mary Beth Thiemann, the Coordinator of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at St. Gertrude Church. She has chosen to pray the Litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. We discuss the meaning behind various titles and names of Jesus, how to respect and honor Jesus's name, and the reason why we pray litanies. The Litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus | EWTN

Today we interview Isabella Evans, native born Cincinnatian, layperson, sophomore in collage, and Luke's older sister. She has chosen to pray the Lorica of St. Patrick. We discuss the life of St. Patrick, what a lorica is, and the meaning behind specific lines in the prayer. The Lorica of St. Patrick | EWTN VeggieTales | The Story of St. Patrick

Today we interview Fr. Henry Hoffmann, parochial vicar of The Most Holy Eucharist parish families in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has chosen to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart. We discuss how you devote yourself to the Sacred Heart, why the month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart, and the meaning behind the 12 promises of the Sacred Heart.

Today we interview Walter Plummer, the Director of Evangelization at St. Gertrude Church, who has chosen to pray the Litany of Humility. We discuss Walter's relationship with virtue, stories relating to humility, and advice for everyday Christians on how to battle egotism, conceitedness, and pride. Stay tuned - Walter Plummer will join us again on October 13th for part two on the Thomistic Litany...

Today we interview Dominic Ragusa, a Catholic homeschooled high-school student from Cincinnati, who has chosen to pray the Litany of St. Joseph. We discuss the role St. Joseph has played in Dominic's life, St. Joseph as an example of manliness, as well as the Terror of Demons.

Today we interview Fr. Joachim Kenney, a Dominican priest at St. Gertrude Church, who has chosen to pray the Litany of Loreto. We discuss the history of the House of Loreto, Our Blessed Mother, and her various titles.

Today we interview Fr. Luke VanBerkum, a Dominican priest at St. Gertrude Church, who has chosen to pray the Litany of St. Dominic. We discuss the life of St. Dominic Guzman, and what it means to be a Dominican.

Today we interview Deacon Chris Turner of the diocese of Toledo, who has chosen to pray the Litany for Priests. We discuss what the soon to be ordained priest is excited for, what it means to be a priest, and his journey of discernment. Deacon Chris will be ordained a priest on June 22, 2024!

Join your hosts, Luke Evans and Nick DeLorenzo every Sunday as we bring you a new hour-long Catholic interview where we sit down with a guest (a consecrated religious, friend, or other Catholic man or woman) and discuss a new prayer, the saint that it's about, and how we apply it to our lives today. Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and share with your family and friends so you don’t miss any of...