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    Jeff Shiefelbein: Suffering, Identity, & Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 97:01


    Today's episode features Jeff Shiefelbein, a successful entrepreneur and culture-building expert with a long history of launching and leading businesses that achieve healthy growth and workplace excellence. Past foundations include Carpool, the largest safe-ride program for colleges to reduce drunk driving in the nation, and 5, an industry changing energy advisement firm. As a managing partner at Undivided Life, Jeff and his team teach their “Business as a Blessing” framework to deliver strategy and culture consultation to a wide variety of organizations. He currently serves on several non-profit boards and co-hosts the Beatidudes, a religiously funny podcast. Jeff and his wife Amanda have seven children. We discuss the story of how his family accidentally discovered his 3 year old son's brain cancer, diving deep into God's providence through even the toughest situations. We talk about letting go of the desire for worldly success, and finding true personhood and its value in other places. We discuss mentorship, wisdom, and finding the rapture of love in an undivided life. Touching on the depths of friendship in the midst of loss and separation, this podcast will pull your heartstrings, and much more. You can find out more about Jeff on his podcast and on the Undivided Life website. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.  

    How to Pray by Saint Francis de Sales - Audiobook Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 55:56


    Transform your prayer life in under an hour. De Sales' practical methods will help you bring the peaceful presence of Jesus into every moment of your day. Taken from Introduction to the Devout Life (the guide recommended by exorcist Father Chad Ripperger) and written for laymen, these timeless teachings have changed the lives of millions. Saint Francis covers general principles on prayer, a masterful beginner's guide for meditation, and useful advice on meditation, as well as a few other methods of prayer, including morning prayer, dinner recollection, examination of conscience, spiritual retreat, and the trifold practice of aspiration, good thoughts, and spontaneous outbursts. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.

    Young Leader Series #9: Charlie Heintel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 66:27


    Today's episode features Charlie Heintel, the founder of “Quo Vadis,” a Catholic young adult group in Avon Lake, Ohio, a suburb west of Cleveland. We discuss the beginnings of the group, how its small size contributes to adaptability, leadership commitments, and formation of smaller friend groups within larger communities. We talk about how leading a young adult group affects one's priorities, and how leaders can keep things fresh for their groups and themselves. We discuss on the real amount of ‘control' a leader has over a group, and we elaborate on the spiritual dynamics of God's providence for the existence of these groups at all, highlighting several of the “hard to see” benefits of groups, while maintaining how it is okay for groups to be passed on or pass away, and much more. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.

    Fr. John O'Brien: Editing Novels, Receptivity, & the Shallows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 99:04


    Recorded way back in November of 2020, this episode features Fr John O'Brien SJ calling in from Canada. Father John, son of the Catholic novelist Michael O'Brien, is the Vocations Director for the Jesuits of the “Canada Provence,” and has been a longtime spiritual advisor of the Mary Foundation. Before he became a priest, he worked with the Mary Foundation and notably helped Bud Macfarlane edit his novels. Bud also joins us for the podcast. The three of us discuss Father John's origin story, from editing novels with Bud during the early days of the Mary Foundation all the up to his own vocational journey into the Jesuits, highlighting Christian obedience and receptivity. We also dive at length into the effects of technology on our lives, springboarding from a book called “the Shallows” by Nicholas Carr. We discuss how television, cell phones, and social media influence our enjoyment of life & culture, our brain & concentration, our silence and prayer, as well as our relationships & connection to reality. We finish off by discussing a few strategies to deal with some of these negative effects. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.

    Young Leader Series #8: Dr. Megan Lowes-Bolin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 70:15


    Today's episode features Dr. Megan Lowes-Bolin, author of the recent book, “Ignite: The Secret to Engaging Young Adults in the Church”. Lettered in Interdisciplinary Leadership in Education, Dr. Lowes-Bolin has worked in and around Catholic ministry for over 12 years. She is also the founder of a consulting firm for parishes and directs the Ignite Scholars Program at John Carroll University. We discuss Megan's longtime experience in Young Adult ministry, including the boom-bust cycle of these ministries, the danger of repeating history, and the benefits of sharing resources across parishes. We also dive into her book, talking about the three main draws for young adults toward parish life, several ways to encourage involvement, tips to avoid discouraging new young adult leaders, and much more. Links to Dr. Lowes-Bolin's book, consulting firm, and young adult ministry. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.

    John Michael Talbot: Monasticism & Life Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 60:28


    Today's episode features John Michael Talbot, the Founder and General Minister of The Brothers and Sisters of Charity, a semi-monistic Catholic community based out of the Little Portion Hermitage in Arkansas. He is an award winning author and multi-platinum, Grammy and Dove award winning Contemporary Catholic musician. His autobiography “Late Have I Loved You” was published on Ash Wednesday 2024 along with a new album bearing the same name. We discuss his life as musician, his time in prayer as monk, and the woes of American individualism. We go deep into what monasticism and monastic culture really look like, touching on the human need for community, a few ways to have better community generally, and much more. You can find John Michael Talbot and his book on his website. --- Learn more and order The Warning: https://www.catholicity.com/books/thewarning.html To order more powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.

    Young Leader Series #7: Daniel Rosa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 72:27


    Today's episode features Daniel Rosa, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at Saint Joseph Catholic Community in Eldersburg, Maryland. CEO of his own management consulting company on the side, Daniel is a former focus missionary and has spent years in ministry with youth, college, and young adults. We discuss Daniel's journey into ministry, benefits and challenges of working with a mentor, different styles of leadership and talent, and the importance of self-knowledge within a bigger mission. We dive into the Working Genius and DISC personality models, and the importance of “leading where you are.” You can find Daniel on his company website D. T. Rose Management Consulting. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.

    Keith Nester: Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 84:20


    Today's episode features Keith Nester, a former Protestant pastor and youth pastor with more than 20 years in full-time ministry. In 2017, Keith converted to the Catholicism. He has since authored two books: The Convert's Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church along with Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary. He also hosts a daily livestream of the rosary at 5:00pm central, which has occurred without fail since 2020, and is now the Rosary Crew. He also shares lessons on his YouTube channel and podcast. We discuss how the I ended up helping to edit his latest book along with Bud Macfarlane, the beginnings of the Rosary Crew, why he wrote another book after thinking never again, the power of the Rosary, Mary, and lessons that Catholics could learn from a former protestant pastor. You can find Keith on his website, Down2EarthMinistry.Org, and on the Rosary Crew Youtube Channel. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.  

    Young Leader Series #6: Gabe Kessler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 76:08


    Today's episode features Gabe Kessler, president of the Cleveland Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP). Gabe is a graduate of Ave Maria University, where he lived in an intentional catholic “household”, and he is now a husband, a father, and a business development professional. He got involved with YCP as a way to give back and be connected to Catholic community and ministry. We discuss his background and path into ministry, what YCP is and how it's structured, the human dynamics of social-professional gatherings, Gabe's mindset on growth and his strategies to achieve it, the future of Young Adult ministry, and more. You can find Young Catholic Professionals online here and on Facebook and Instagram. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.

    Young Leader Series #5: Joe Hopkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 69:10


    Today's episode features Joe Hopkins, the Director of Adult Formation for Mission in the Diocese of Nottingham, England. Joe spent two years in university ministry, then eight years as a high school chaplain before taking on his current position, which includes the Christus Vivat young adult ministry among many other responsibilities. We discuss the challenge of “restarting” after pandemic lockdowns, Joe's role doing “spade work” as he calls it—that is, the logistical leg work required to make anything happen—the four critical ingredients in the recipe for starting a new Young adult group, the importance of providing community opportunities for people after they "age out” of young adult years, and more. You can find Christus Vivat online here and on Facebook and Instagram. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.

    Young Leader Series #4: Robert Wines

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 64:51


    Today's episode features Robert Wines, leader of The Ark young adult group at St. Ann parish in Washington, DC. He's been running it for nearly two years while maintaining a full-time 9-5 Job. After college and a year of service with the Saint John Society, Robert and a close friend wanted to get into Young adult ministry in a big way.  We discuss the founding of the group, how the Ark leverages the Alpha program, the “Call, Form, Send” mantra of the Saint John Society, the benefits of a set repeating curriculum and small groups, and the importance of keeping God as the center no matter what.  You can find Ark online at thearkdc.org and on Instagram. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.

    Jose Pulido: Ultra Difficult Evangelization

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 118:20


    Today's episode features Jose Pulido, professional evangelization coach and founder of At The Service. He has coached at universities, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profits. He received an MBA from Yale University and spent over a decade practicing what he calls “ultra-difficult evangelization”.  We discuss how Jose effectively invented a new niche for “coaching” evangelization, the problem of poor execution of the “traditional methods” of evangelization,  the importance of practical, learnable skills, Jose's novel approach of combining modern “behavioral economics” with the beautiful depth of scripture, and more.  By the end of this episode, you'll have an idea of what it means to Talk Like Mary, Dream Like Saint Joseph, and Make Things New Like Jesus. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.  

    Young Leader Series #3: Ken Demoll

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 72:05


    Today's episode features Kenn Demoll, the director of the Youth and Young Adult ministry at St. John Catholic Church in Westminster, Maryland. He is a convert to the faith, and was called to ministry after college while thinking about becoming a police officer. We discuss the challenge of “restarting” a young adult ministry, drawing in and retaining people, the importance of relationships, the grand vision of young adult ministry, how to help a priest get a ministry going, how to avoid the atmosphere of a desperate social/singles club, and more. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com. --- Time Stamps (00:01:15) Intro and Conversion (00:06:36) Inheriting and Restarting a YA Group (00:08:46) Drawing and Retaining People (00:20:51) Why are Relationships So Important? (00:26:46) The Grand Vision of Young Adult Ministry (00:33:53) How to Help a Priest Start a YA Ministry (00:40:01) Avoiding the Desperate Social/Singles Club (00:51:44) The Hard One-On-One Conversations (00:57:50) “Thank God I Did This” (01:00:53) “I Wish I Hadn't Done This” (01:08:26) Be Bold

    Marc Lozano: The Christian Case Against the Stock Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 129:16


    Today's episode features Marc Lozano, who is currently working on a book tentatively entitled, “The Christian Case Against the Stock Market.” A convert from evangelistic atheism, Marc runs the website Christ Centered Capital dot com, and has spent years giving investment advice based on Biblical Principles, and he believes with strong moral conviction that investment in the stock market constitutes a clear moral evil. We discuss Marc's conversion, how he arrived at this controversial position, and why he thinks the stock market is a moral evil… along with his ideas for Christian alternatives to the stock market. DISCLAIMER: The Mary Foundation and its representatives are not financial advisors and nothing in the episode is to be construed as financial advice. Please consult a trusted financial and spiritual advisor before making any financial decisions.  We strongly emphasize that we are not experts in this area. The Catholic Church has not condemned investment in the stock market, and Catholic teaching generally permits investment, interest, loans, and other such financial interactions. The views expressed in this episode do not represent those of the Mary Foundation—it is rather a conversation exploring a fascinating idea with an interesting person. Due to the constraints of the medium, there are many critical facets of this topic that could not be explored.  We leave it to the listener to proceed in prudence according to their own judgement. And lastly, I hope you find this conversation interesting.  --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com. --- Time Stamps 00:00:42 Disclaimer 00:02:09 How Did You Get Here? 00:08:32 Evangelistic Atheism 00:15:42 Conversion via Relationship 00:23:28 Beginning of Moral Conviction 00:31:21 “Biblically Responsible Investing” 00:41:23 Is the Stock Market Evil? 01:13:38 Real Estate 01:30:02 Stock Market Alternatives 01:37:27 Christian Family 01:43:20 Christian Community 01:48:32 Christian Business 01:49:59 Gold, Crypto, and Land 01:52:51 Next Steps  

    Young Leader Series #2: Chris Mueller

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 72:24


    Today's episode features Chris Mueller, the second episode in our series with Young Adult Leaders from around the country. Chris is the Coordinator of Adult Discipleship at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Florida, a thriving parish with a strong young adult presence that is, frankly, astounding to hear about in our era. We discuss the ins and outs of the ministry including how Chris developed the ministry, some failures he encountered early on, his approach to leading teams, and his powerful vision for what young adult life can look like in a parish. We also talk about Discipleship Communities, where small, committed groups join together to share the rhythms of Catholic life. Our hope is that this conversation can help anyone, but especially young adult leaders or pastors who want to better serve the young adults in their area with meaning, truth, and a future worth striving for. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.

    Young Leader Series: Joe Vicario

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 92:51


    Today's episode features Joe Vicario, and is the first of our new series speaking with Young Adult Leaders. In addition to his day job designing hearing aid batteries, Joe is the co-founder of Cleveland's largest young adult group, called Catching Fire, which meets weekly for discussions and draws anywhere from fifty to ninety people. We discuss the founding of Catching Fire, the challenges of growth and mission, some practicals of managing such a large group, and the danger of pride. Our hope is that this conversation can help anyone, but especially young adult leaders or pastors who want to better serve the young adults in their area with meaningful community and friendships built on Christ. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.

    The Mystic Next Door - Ed Jozsa's Miraculous Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 127:14


    Today's episode features Ed Jozsa. A few years ago, he was in a head-on collision that should have killed him. During and after the accident, Ed experienced profound mystical visions of a place he can only describe as “forever,” along with a pit of vile creatures and a timeless experience with the Holy Spirit. He spent nearly a year trying everything he could to prove his visions weren't real, but nothing of this world could explain what happened. Get ready for an amazing journey into life, death, suffering, and the awesome power of God. You can order Ed's book to read the full story at PresenceofGodEncounters.com. Ed enjoys the approval of his pastor, who assures to the best of his knowledge that Ed's story does not contradict any Catholic moral and dogmatic teaching. --- Make sure to check out the Daily Rosary Meditations podcast with Dr. Mike Scherschligt, where you learn how to meditate and establish a daily habit of prayer while discovering the truths of the Catholic Faith. Join in every day for Scripture, Meditation, and a Rosary, all in under 20 minutes. The meditations are perfect for your daily commute or morning coffee. You can find them in your favorite podcast app by searching Daily Rosary Meditations or on the web at DailyRosaryMeditations.com. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.

    Daily Prayers to Save America - Saturday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 21:32


    Help God Save America Millions of Christians share a profound certainty that something has gone terribly wrong with our nation. An immense war in the spiritual realm is being waged to determine the future of America. You can now do something about it every day by offering the three prayers featured in this book: - The Auxilium Christianorum Prayers 
(from Father Chad Ripperger, Exorcist)

 - The Divine Mercy Chaplet 
(by request of America's Guardian Angel)

 - The all-new Mantle of Mary Prayer Order the official Prayer Book at Catholicity.com

    Daily Prayers to Save America - Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 22:52


    Help God Save America Millions of Christians share a profound certainty that something has gone terribly wrong with our nation. An immense war in the spiritual realm is being waged to determine the future of America. You can now do something about it every day by offering the three prayers featured in this book: - The Auxilium Christianorum Prayers 
(from Father Chad Ripperger, Exorcist)

 - The Divine Mercy Chaplet 
(by request of America's Guardian Angel)

 - The all-new Mantle of Mary Prayer Order the official Prayer Book at Catholicity.com

    Daily Prayers to Save America - Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 22:32


    Help God Save America Millions of Christians share a profound certainty that something has gone terribly wrong with our nation. An immense war in the spiritual realm is being waged to determine the future of America. You can now do something about it every day by offering the three prayers featured in this book: - The Auxilium Christianorum Prayers 
(from Father Chad Ripperger, Exorcist)

 - The Divine Mercy Chaplet 
(by request of America's Guardian Angel)

 - The all-new Mantle of Mary Prayer Order the official Prayer Book at Catholicity.com

    Daily Prayers to Save America - Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 22:11


    Help God Save America Millions of Christians share a profound certainty that something has gone terribly wrong with our nation. An immense war in the spiritual realm is being waged to determine the future of America. You can now do something about it every day by offering the three prayers featured in this book: - The Auxilium Christianorum Prayers 
(from Father Chad Ripperger, Exorcist)

 - The Divine Mercy Chaplet 
(by request of America's Guardian Angel)

 - The all-new Mantle of Mary Prayer Order the official Prayer Book at Catholicity.com

    Daily Prayers to Save America - Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 21:26


    Help God Save America Millions of Christians share a profound certainty that something has gone terribly wrong with our nation. An immense war in the spiritual realm is being waged to determine the future of America. You can now do something about it every day by offering the three prayers featured in this book: - The Auxilium Christianorum Prayers 
(from Father Chad Ripperger, Exorcist)

 - The Divine Mercy Chaplet 
(by request of America's Guardian Angel)

 - The all-new Mantle of Mary Prayer Order the official Prayer Book at Catholicity.com

    Daily Prayers to Save America - Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 21:24


    Help God Save America Millions of Christians share a profound certainty that something has gone terribly wrong with our nation. An immense war in the spiritual realm is being waged to determine the future of America. You can now do something about it every day by offering the three prayers featured in this book: - The Auxilium Christianorum Prayers 
(from Father Chad Ripperger, Exorcist)

 - The Divine Mercy Chaplet 
(by request of America's Guardian Angel)

 - The all-new Mantle of Mary Prayer Order the official Prayer Book at Catholicity.com

    Daily Prayers to Save America - Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 22:48


    Help God Save America Millions of Christians share a profound certainty that something has gone terribly wrong with our nation. An immense war in the spiritual realm is being waged to determine the future of America. You can now do something about it every day by offering the three prayers featured in this book: - The Auxilium Christianorum Prayers 
(from Father Chad Ripperger, Exorcist)

 - The Divine Mercy Chaplet 
(by request of America's Guardian Angel)

 - The all-new Mantle of Mary Prayer Order the official Prayer Book at Catholicity.com

    Operation True Cross with Randall Terry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 56:18


    Today's episode features pro-life giant Randall Terry, who joined up with us for Operation True Cross, our pilgrimage of reparation across America. He joined the pilgrimage for about a week and shares his experience on the road, including the day-to-day blessings and challenges of being on the walk, as well as the spiritual fruits that came from the walk itself and praying the Daily Prayers to Save America. We also talk about how to listen for what God wants you to do, the little moments God puts in our lives that end up having a big impact, and the necessity to act. Lastly, we went into his future plans for ministry, which includes making award-winning films with Catholic characters and themes. To order the Daily Prayers to Save America go to Catholicity.com.

    Operation True Cross with Steve Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 41:53


    Today's episode features Steve Thomas, a long-time Mary Foundation benefactor and the original inspiration behind Operation True Cross, our pilgrimage of reparation across America. He joined Operation True Cross, walking on the team with our founder, Bud Macfarlane, and sleeping in our modified cargo van, as they went from Washington, DC to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on this second leg of our pilgrimage to carry a relic of the true cross to trace a cruciform over America, ending at the Lourdes Grotto at Notre Dame, Indiana. We're also joined by Anthony Mencini, our Operations Manager here at the Mary Foundation, who was on the team for the walk from the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in northern Wisconsin to the Lourdes Grotto at Notre Dame. To get the Daily Prayers to Save America, the official prayer book of Operation True Cross, you can order online at our website CatholiCity.com  

    The Truth by Father Larry Richards

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 59:22


    Today's episode features the well known evangelist and priest, Fr. Larry Richards. He shares the Truth: that the most important thing in life is to strive for Heaven where we will live in eternity with God… to know, love and serve Jesus. How exactly do we do that? Fr. Larry explains. Interested in more? See all our offerings here at CatholiCity.com

    Joe Scheidler: The Most Important Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 61:56


    Today's episode is pulled from the archives, and features Joe Scheidler, Founder of the Pro Life Action League in 1980. He is considered by many the “Godfather” of pro-life activism. Joe is a recognized expert on abortion culture, sidewalk counseling, the spiritual dimension of pro life activism, media relations, and the moral responsibility to fight abortion. While he passed away last year at the age of 93, his legacy lives on through his wife Ann and son Eric, who still run the Pro Life Action League today. Originally recorded in 1994, this talk is full of timeless wisdom, and serves as a fantastic look back to see how far we've come in the pro-life mission, especially as Roe V. Wade hangs in the balance. If you want to get more involved in Pro Life work, make sure to check out the Pro Life Action League's website, as well as 40 Days for Life. Interested in more? See all our offerings here at CatholiCity.com

    Fr. John Anthony Boughton: The Healing Power of Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 72:43


    Today's episode features Father John Anthony Boughton CFR, and Anthony Mencini, our Operations Manager at the Mary Foundation. Father John Anthony shares insights, stories, and practical tips from his ministry about the freedom and healing power of forgiveness, and we talk about some of the gateways the enemy can use to enter our life. 

    Fr. John Anthony Boughton: Conversion and the Warning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 78:06


    Today’s episode features Fr. John Anthony Boughton CFR, and our founder Bud Macfarlane. Father Boughton is a convert to the faith and has an amazing conversion story. For those of you who are up to date with Bud Macfarlane’s Catholicity Message, you know that Father John Anthony has been a critical part of our Great Awakening Mass Project.  Now, listen as Father Boughton shares about his conversion and how he ended up running medical supplies during the war between Bosnia and Herzegovina. We talk about his life in the CFRs, the Eucharist, spiritual direction, and Confession. Bud and Father Boughton also discuss the Great Awakening Project, including a run in with the police, and the coming Warning promised by Jesus to St. Faustina and many other Church approved revelations. 

    The Truth About Mary with Pat Madrid and Marcus Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 73:04


    This episode focuses on the Truth About Mary featuring Pat Madrid, Marcus Grodi, and our founder, Bud Macfarlane. Like her son Jesus, Mary is one of the most well-known yet misunderstood persons in all of human history. These two experts, including a former Protestant minister, explain what the Catholic Church really teaches about Mary of Nazareth. Sit in on this captivating conversion between two of the most respected Catholic apologists of our time. Order free CDs of talks like this for yourself and your family, and consider getting extras for your friends, fellow parishioners, and coworkers.

    Marriage and the Eucharist by Christopher West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 73:23


    Find out how two critical realities of Christian life are related when the world's top expert on the Theology of the Body lights a fuse to what the former pope's biographer called John Paul II's "theological time bomb." Presented with unbridled energy, humor, and searing insight. Ideal for pre-Cana, Adult Religious Education, RCIA, and Youth Ministry. Order free CDs of talks like this for yourself and your family, and consider getting extras for your friends, fellow parishioners, and coworkers.

    France Vocation Pilgrimage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 82:53


    Bud Macfarlane, founder of CatholiCity.com, talks with Fr. John O'Brien and Xavier Macfarlane, a third-year college seminarian, about the First Annual Catholicity Vocations Pilgrimage to France in June of 2019. They also discuss the initial stages of discernment for a religious calling in general, how to obtain financial assistance, and much more. For more information on this pilgrimage visit our website or to book a reservation for the pilgrimage, visit Canterbury Pilgrimages.

    The Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 73:30


    A Free Talk by the Mary Foundation America's #1 Rosary CD is easy to pray with every day and a perfect tool for learning the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. Pleasant voices, perfect pacing, and no distracting music. Bonus Features: Common Catholic Prayers, the History of the Rosary, and "The Truth About Mary" talk with Marcus Grodi and Patrick Madrid. An ideal gift for family, friends, or parish. more > Order free CDs of this talk for yourself and your family, and consider getting extras for your friends, fellow parishioners, and coworkers. 

    The Conversion of Roy Schoeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 58:49


    A Free Talk by Roy Schoeman Like a modern-day St. Paul, in perhaps the most astounding conversion of our times, Roy Schoeman, former atheist, shares how God directly intervened to change everything. You will never be the same. A perfect gift for anyone, especially fellow parishioners. more > Order free CDs of this talk for yourself and your family, and consider getting extras for your friends, fellow parishioners, and coworkers. 

    Marian Apparitions Explained by Bud Macfarlane Sr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 66:43


    A Free Talk by Bud Macfarlane Sr. The most riveting and life-changing talk ever recorded on the earth-shaking messages from Mary, the Mother of God, who, along with her son Jesus, has been warning the world in dozens of approved apparitions over the past three centuries. more > Order free CDs of this talk for yourself and your family, and consider getting extras for your friends, fellow parishioners, and coworkers. 

    Bringing Catholics Home by Tom Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 56:23


    A Free Talk by Tom Peterson The most entertaining Catholic recording of all-time on the subject of modern, mature evangelization. Tom Peterson, the founder of Catholics Come Home, is hilarious, insightful, and inspirational. This talk will supercharge your zeal for souls and provide you with a pitch-perfect tool for inspiring family, friends, co-workers, and Catholics in parishes in your area. more > Order free CDs of this talk for yourself and your family, and consider getting extras for your friends, fellow parishioners, and coworkers. 

    The Conversion of Scott Hahn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 77:49


    A Free Talk by Scott Hahn This classic is the beguiling firsthand account from the brilliant young Protestant minister who became a Catholic and set in motion a tidal wave of conversions. Millions have been touched by this talk. A great supplement for Bible Studies and many parish programs. more > Order free CDs of this talk for yourself and your family, and consider getting extras for your friends, fellow parishioners, and coworkers. 

    Healing and Holiness by Vinny Flynn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 49:35


    A Free Talk by Vinny Flynn Difficult relationships, sin, illness, setbacks, and the everyday challenges of modern life take a toll on all of us. Find out how Jesus works through the "twin sacraments" of Reconciliation and the Eucharist to heal your deepest wounds. Ideal for a variety of parish ministries. more > Order free CDs of this talk for yourself and your family, and consider getting extras for your friends, fellow parishioners, and coworkers. 

    Knowing Jesus by Father John Riccardo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 50:03


    A Free Talk by Father John Riccardo Delivered by an extraordinary priest in a Protestant church filled with non-Catholics, this talk will deeply influence how you view your relationship with Jesus. This powerful, proven tool for evangelization is the perfect gift for family, friends, and fellow parishioners. more > Order free CDs of this talk for yourself and your family, and consider getting extras for your friends, fellow parishioners, and coworkers. 

    Confession by Father Larry Richards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 61:48


    A Free Talk by Father Larry Richards The #1 all-time recording on the Sacrament of Reconciliation is must-listening for practicing and non-practicing Catholics alike. Riveting, hilarious, insightful, earthy, and inspirational. An essential parish resource for RCIA, Youth Ministry, and Adult Education. You will never experience this most important sacrament in the same way again. more > Order free CDs of this talk for yourself and your family, and consider getting extras for your friends, fellow parishioners, and coworkers. 

    Seven Secrets of the Eucharist by Vinny Flynn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 54:50


    A Free Talk by Vinny Flynn The #1 all-time recording on the Sacrament of Reconciliation is must-listening for practicing and non-practicing Catholics alike. Riveting, hilarious, insightful, earthy, and inspirational. An essential parish resource for RCIA, Youth Ministry, and Adult Education. You will never experience this most important sacrament in the same way again. more > Order free CDs of this talk for yourself and your family, and consider getting extras for your friends, fellow parishioners, and coworkers. 

    The Mass Explained by Father Larry Richards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 66:58


    A Free Talk by Father Larry Richards The best explanation on the Mass ever recorded, featuring the Real Presence in the Eucharist, the amazing Untold History of the Mass, and a nuts-and-bolts"Walk-Through" of the Parts of the Mass. Whether you attend Mass regularly or not, your sacramental life will be enriched immeasurably. A powerful, proven tool for parish education programs, from First Communion prep to RCIA and beyond. more > Order free CDs of this talk for yourself and your family, and consider getting extras for your friends, fellow parishioners, and coworkers. 

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