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Catholicism and Culture is an ongoing series from the Center for Faith and Culture at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. In these bi-weekly episodes, Dr. Stuart Squires, Associate Director of the Center and Associate Professor, interviews theologians, philosophers, poets, artists, architects, filmmakers, street evangelists, and many others about the ways that Catholicism and culture come together in their lives.

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    Antisemitism and the Catholic Church with Simone Rizkallah

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 23:46


    Simone Rizkallah, Director of Philos Catholic at the Philos Project, talks about the rising tides of antisemitism today. Learn more about Philos Project: https://philosproject.org/Learn more about Simone: www.culturalgypsy.comWatch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/79053099If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    New Law Forces Priests to Break the Seal of the Confessional with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 32:22


    Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, Director of the Conscience Project, talks about a new law passed in the state of Washington that forces priests to break the seal of the confessional. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/79053099If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.eduListen to the previous episode with Andrea: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4M36YkzQAAixeDCk3rhy3G?si=QqpVdDeCTZmf3hpAZmdBGw

    The Cristero War and the Mexican Martyrs with Dr. Julia Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 57:49


    Dr. Julia Young, Associate Professor of History at the Catholic University of America, talks about the 100-year anniversary of the Cristero War (1926-1929) and the 25th anniversary of the canonization of the Mexican martyrs.Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/79053099If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Council of Nicaea: 1700 Years Later with Dr. Daniel Keating

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 40:35


    Dr. Daniel Keating, professor of theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, discusses the first ecumenical council and its relevance today.Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/79053099If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Crisis of Catholic Identity in Catholic K-12 Schools with Eric Rubalcava

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 47:20


    Eric Rubalcava, Chief of Mission and Catholic Identity for Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, discusses the challenges of fostering a strong Catholic identity in K-12 Catholic schools today. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    John Dewey and the Destruction of Education with Dr. Hank Edmondson III

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 45:21


    Hank Edmondson III, Carl Vinson Professor of Political Science and Public Administration (Emeritus) at Georgia College and State University, discusses the radical changes in education at the hands of John Dewey. Dr. Edmondson's book, John Dewey & Decline Of American Education: How Patron Saint Of Schools Has Corrupted Teaching & Learning, can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/John-Dewey-Decline-American-Education/dp/193223652X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AAU79Y1RNM44&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1b7aEPFuIi_Z9nPy_Il59p4pRUfvq3hUbNFYTP3RwElsh8mclgwpLnR8mk09UN3C.VXV_lv5zLbu2vhj9BbP_-uJlX4kS3G1o7CRGR-lW5HQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=John+Dewey+and+the+Decline+of+American+Education&qid=1728478840&s=books&sprefix=john+dewey+and+the+decline+of+american+education,stripbooks,91&sr=1-1 Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Life of a Vocations Director with Fr. Philip Yang, OSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 47:03


    Fr. Philip Yang, the Vocations Director of the Province of St. Augustine for the Order of St. Augustine, discusses the graces and challenges of being a vocations director in the 21st century. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Catholic Arts Journal Dappled Things with Rhonda Ortiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 55:00


    Rhonda Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief of Dappled Things, talks about the history, mission, and future of this journal of ideas, art, and faith. Dappled Things: https://www.dappledthings.org/ Rhonda Ortiz: https://rhondaortiz.com/ Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Augustinian Spirituality with Fr. Barnaby Johns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 43:57


    Fr. Barnaby Johns, the Provincial of the Province of St. Augustine for the Order of St. Augustine (OSA), discusses the unique gifts of Augustinian spirituality. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Slavery and the Catholic Church with Fr. Christopher Kellerman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 69:08


    Fr. Christopher Kellerman, Secretary of Justice and Ecology for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the USA, talks about the history of slavery in the Church as detailed in his book All Oppression Shall Cease: A History of Slavery, Abolitionism, and the Catholic Church. Purchase his book: https://www.amazon.com/All-Oppression-Shall-Cease-Abolitionism/dp/1626984891/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DSZJPOFG1MCF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Why6imNs3SLxIj9L8tycML7-YTwNz-C4Mt-y79sVksM.INoCZgmE7zJpLrjUs1Ia2MGDlAi5rmSGrtS2memGjWo&dib_tag=se&keywords=all+oppression+shall+cease&qid=1724452659&sprefix=all+oppression+shall+cease%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1 Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Catholicism and Sports with Blake Pellerin (Repost)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 39:21


    In honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics, we are reposting this episode from 2021. Blake Pellerin, President of Arrows RFC, talks about a Catholic vision of sports. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Papacy and Ecumenical Dialogue with Dr. Edward Siecienski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 50:48


    Dr. Edward Siecienski, Professor of Religion and Clement and Helen Pappas Professor of Byzantine Civilization and Religion of Stockton University, discusses the new Vatican Document "The Bishop of Rome," which details how Catholics and non-Catholic Christians have understood the role of the Pope in preceding decades and how we might move towards unity. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Cause for Canonization of Dorothy Day with Dr. Kevin Ahern

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 50:31


    Dr. Kevin Ahern of Manhattan College describes the ongoing cause for canonization of Dorothy Day and his role in that cause. The Dorothy Day Guild: https://www.dorothydayguild.org/ The Dorothy Day Center: https://manhattan.edu/academics/centers-institutes/dorothy-day-center/ Website of Dr. Ahern: https://manhattan.edu/campus-directory/kevin.ahern Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Importance of the Creed with Dr. Jared Ortiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 47:04


    Dr. Jared Ortiz of Hope College discusses his new book: The Nicene Creed: A Scriptural, Historical, and Theological Commentary His book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jared+ortiz&crid=J9KYWDE4KX9E&sprefix=jared+ortiz%2Caps%2C150&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Tepeyac Leadership, Inc. with Cristofer Pereyra

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 22:30


    Cristofer Pereyra, CEO of Tepeyac Leadership, Inc., discusses the crisis of leadership today and how TLI is helping transform our society. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

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    Faith and Science at Catholic Polytechnic University with Dr. Jennifer Nolan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 40:28


    Dr. Jennifer Nolan, President and Co-founder of Catholic Polytechnic University, discusses the history and mission behind this new Catholic university in California. Visit Catholic Polytechnic University: https://catholicpolytechnic.org/ Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Immanence and Transcendence in Our Hopeless Age with Dr. R.J. Snell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 68:57


    Dr. R.J. Snell, Director of Academic Programs at the Witherspoon Institute in Princeton, NJ, and Editor-in-Chief of The Public Discourse, explores the themes of false and authentic hopes in response to Postmodern malaise in his new book Lost in Chaos: Immanence, Despair, Hope published by Angelico Press. Dr. Snell's book: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Chaos-Immanence-Despair-Hope/dp/1621389553 Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The State of Catholic Architecture Today with Architect Anthony Grumbine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 38:36


    Anthony Grumbine, Architect and Principal at Harrison Design, discusses the importance of beautiful architecture. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship with Maggie Gallagher

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 52:33


    Maggie Gallagher, the Executive Director of the Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship, discusses the importance of music and liturgy in the life of the Church. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Can Cremated Ashes Be Divided and Distributed with Dr. Patrick Fletcher?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 47:35


    Dr. Patrick Fletcher, Senior Advisor for Theology and Social Doctrine at Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses the new document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith that explores the question if cremated remains may be divided among family members. The Vatican's Document: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20231209_risposta-card-zuppi-ceneri_en.html Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Challenges Facing Young Hispanic Catholics with Deacon Charlie Echeverry of CALL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 48:33


    Deacon Charlie Echeverry, a board member for the Catholic Association for Latino Leadership (CALL), discusses the unique challenges facing young Hispanic Catholics in California and across the nation. Visit CALL's website: https://www.call-usa.org/ Visit Deacon Charlie's website: https://www.deaconcharlie.com/ If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu Visit: www.stjohnsem.edu

    Masculinity, Marriage, and Fatherhood with Rich Pintang of the Catholic Dadcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 50:46


    Rich Pintang, host of the Catholic Dadcast, joins me to talk about the crises in masculinity and the importance of being a virtuous husband and father. Listen to the Catholic Dadcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2udivUv3efuUpSHdiUaYmr If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Distributism and Catholic Economics with Dr. Alexander William Salter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 51:32


    Dr. Alexander William Salter, Comparative Economics Research Fellow at the Free Market Institute and Georgie G. Snyder Associate Professor of Economics in the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration at Texas Tech University, discusses Hillaire Belloc, G.K. Chesterton, and Distributism. If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Catholic Nonfiction Publishing Today with Greg Metzger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 42:46


    Greg Metzger, Associate Publisher of New City Press, discusses the state of the Catholic nonfiction publishing world in the 21st century. To order Pope Francis' new book "Christmas at the Nativity" https://www.focolaremedia.com/bookstore/christmas-nativity?v=582 Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    How To Become Saint: The Canonization Process with Monsignor Robert Sarno

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 51:47


    Msgr. Robert J. Sarno, who worked for 38 years in the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, explains the administrative process for becoming a canonized saint. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Science, Philosophy, and Theology with Dr. Alan Vincalette

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 49:34


    Dr. Alan Vincalette, Associate Professor of Philosophy at SJS, explores the intersection of physics and metaphysics. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Lay Ministry with Pastoral Associate Teresa Runyon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 47:00


    Teresa Runyon, Pastoral Associate at Padre Serra Parish in Camarillo, California, talks about the challenges and graces of lay ministry. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Ammon Hennacy Catholic Worker House with Susan Dietrich

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 54:10


    Susan Dietrich discusses the ministry of the Ammon Hennacy Catholic Worker House in Los Angeles. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Catholic Scouting with Fr. Gerard Gentleman and Mr. John Anthony

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 54:03


    Fr. Gerard Gentleman and Mr. John Anthony of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting discuss the important ways scouting forms young Catholic men and women. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Life and Thought of St. Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) with Fr. Jonathan Meyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 57:47


    Fr. Jonathan Meyer, Assistant Professor of Moral Theology at SJS, discusses the importance of this 20th century saint. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Franciscan Spirituality with Fr. Ryan Thornton, OFM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 54:55


    Fr. Ryan Thornton, Pastor of St. Mark's University Parish, discusses St. Francis, St. Clare, and Franciscan Spirituality. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Cremation, Alkaline Hydrolysis, and Human Composting with Dr. Patrick Fletcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 52:49


    Dr. Patrick Fletcher, Senior Advisor for Theology and Social Doctrine at Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses the Church's thinking on controversial new ways of disposing of human remains. The Vatican's Document: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20160815_ad-resurgendum-cum-christo_en.html The Canadian Bishops' Document:https://www.cccb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CCCB_Burying_the_Dead.pdf?utm_medium=Pamphlet&utm_campaign=BTD The US Bishops' Document: https://www.usccb.org/resources/On%20Proper%20Disposition%202023-03-20.pdf Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Cathedral School Tradition and the Renewal of Catholic Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 37:58


    Greg Glenn, Co-founder of The Madeline Choir School, discusses the uniqueness of the Cathedral School Tradition, and how The Madeline Choir School offers a model for Catholic education. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Life in a Catholic Seminary with Deacon Luis Pablo Ochoa Escarrega

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 38:35


    Deacon Luis Pablo Ochoa Escarrega, a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Tucson, reflects on his life in Catholic seminaries over the past 10 years.

    Pope Benedict XVI's Caritas in Veritate with Dr. Marc Rugani

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 59:28


    Dr. Marc Rugani, Assistant Professor of Moral Theology at St. Anselm College, discusses Benedict's third papal encyclical. The three encyclicals: Deus Caritas Est: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20051225_deus-caritas-est.html Spe Salvi: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html Caritas in Veritate: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20090629_caritas-in-veritate.html Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Pope Benedict XVI's Spe Salvi with Dr. Michael Bolin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 40:13


    Dr. Michael Bolin, Professor of Philosophy at Wyoming Catholic College, discusses the depths of Pope Benedict XVI's second encyclical, Spe Salvi. The three encyclicals that will be discussed: Deus Caritas Est: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20051225_deus-caritas-est.html Spe Salvi: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html Caritas in Veritate: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20090629_caritas-in-veritate.html Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Pope Benedict XVI's Deus Caritas Est with Dr. Andy Staron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 70:33


    Dr. Andy Staron, Associate Professor of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, dives deeply into the depths of Pope Benedict's first encyclical. The three encyclicals that will be discussed: Deus Caritas Est: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20051225_deus-caritas-est.html Spe Salvi: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html Caritas in Veritate: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20090629_caritas-in-veritate.html If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Life and Thought of Pope Benedict XVI with Dr. Joshua Brumfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 57:22


    Dr. Joshua Brumfield, IKON Director at the Newman Idea and author of the book The Benedict Proposal: Church of Creative Minority in the Thought of Benedict XVI, discusses the biography and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI. The three encyclicals that will be discussed in the next three episodes: Deus Caritas Est: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20051225_deus-caritas-est.html Spe Salvi: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html Caritas in Veritate: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20090629_caritas-in-veritate.html If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Scandal of Sin with Dr. Elizabeth Reichert

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 52:00


    Dr. Elizabeth Reichert, Assistant Professor of Moral Theology at St. John's Seminary, discusses how multiple ethical frameworks view sin. If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Benedictine Spirituality with Fr. Luke Dysinger, OSB

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 64:12


    Fr. Luke Dysinger, Professor of Moral Theology and Church History at St. John's Seminary, discusses the biography of St. Benedict, Benedictine spirituality, and how Benedictine spirituality can transform society at large. If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The Idolatry of Politics with Fr. Tim Peters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 59:29


    Fr. Tim Peters, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at St. John' Seminary, explains the historical, theological, and spiritual significance of 1 Samuel 8. If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    The National Eucharistic Revival with Fr. Gustavo Castillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 48:09


    Fr. Gustavo Castillo, one of fifty nation-wide eucharistic preachers, discusses the Eucharist and the National Eucharistic Revival launched by the U.S. bishops this year and will last for the next three years. If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary in Los Angeles, email mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Sex, Gender, and the Transgender Movement with Dr. Abigail Favale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 52:14


    Dr. Abigail Favale, professor in the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, discusses her new book, The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory, that addresses the most controversial anthropological issues of our time. Dr. Favale's book, The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Gender-Christian-Theory/dp/1621644081/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L8858YAHP7DR&keywords=genesis+of+gender&qid=1665905587&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjA1IiwicXNhIjoiMC42OSIsInFzcCI6IjAuODUifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=genesis+of+gende%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1 Our previous conversation on the Catholic vision of women titled "The Genius of Women:" https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/3Kcdiz619tb If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary in Los Angeles, email mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    Should the Catholic Church Embrace the Single Life as a Permanent Vocation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 58:09


    Claire McMullin, the Vocations Volunteer Manager of the Vocations Office for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, discusses the recent movement in the Catholic Church in America that advocates for the single life to be understood as a permanent vocation. If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary in Los Angeles, email mapm@stjohnsem.edu

    St. Junipero Serra and the California Missions with David Bolton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 40:13


    David Bolton, the Executive Director and CEO of the California Missions Foundation, discusses the importance of St. Junipero Serra and the California Missions to California and U.S. history. California Missions Foundation: https://californiamissionsfoundation.org/

    The Desert is in My Heart: The Life of a Hermit with Fr. Mike Roebert

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 38:56


    Fr. Mike Roebert, a priest of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, talks about his life as a hermit, and the tradition of hermits.

    The State of Maternity and Paternity Leave Policies in the US Catholic Church with Renée Roden and Kelly Sankowski

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 40:43


    Renée Roden and Kelly Sankowski are editors at www.femcatholic.com who have recently published an article investigating the maternity and paternity policies of all of the archdioceses and dioceses in the US Catholic Church. The article: https://www.femcatholic.com/post/paid-leave-report

    As Earth Without Water: A New Catholic Novel by Katy Carl

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 34:28


    Katy Carl, Editor in Chief of Dappled Things, has published her first novel. https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Without-Water-Katy-Carl/dp/1951319931/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BW4OOU954VKD&keywords=katy+carl&qid=1652158850&sprefix=katy+carl%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1

    Challenges of Being Catholic in the Medical Profession with Dr. Carla Falco

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 37:41


    Dr. Carla Falco, President of the Catholic Healthcare Professionals of Houston, discusses contemporary challenges to being a Catholic in the medical profession.

    Ammon Hennacy and Christian Anarchism with Dr. William Marling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 53:40


    Dr. William Marling, Professor in the Department of English at Case Western Reserve University, discusses Christian Anarchism.

    Pope Francis Declares St. Irenaeus of Lyons a Doctor of the Church with Dr. James Bushur

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 53:50


    Dr. James Bushur, The Carl and Erna Weinrich Associate Professor of New Testament and Early Church Studies at Concordia Theological Seminary of Fort Wayne, discusses the life and thought of St. Irenaeus, whom Pope Francis recently named the Doctor of Unity.

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