Ex Nihilo: Restoring a Catholic Mind

Fr. Scolaro's homily on participation in Mass for the Feast of St. Bernadette (given during our Solemn High Mass in the Ordinary Form)

Fr. Scolaro's homily for Easter Sunday - 4/4/2021

Msgr. Fink's homily from the Easter Vigil Mass - 4/3/2021

Fr. Scolaro's homily for Holy Thursday - 4/1/2021

Fr. Scolaro's homily for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 1/31/2021

Fr. Scolaro's homily for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - 1/24/2021

In this episode, Fr. Scolaro, Nick, and Harrison discuss the role of Scripture in Catholic teaching. This episode covers Pt. 1, Sect. 1, Chap. 2, Art. 3 of the Catechism.

Fr. Scolaro's homily for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - 1/17/2021

Fr. Scolaro's homily for the Baptism of the Lord - 1/10/2021

Fr. Scolaro's homily for the Epiphany of the Lord - 1/3/2021

Fr. Scolaro's homily for the Holy Family - 12/27/2020

Fr. Scolaro's homily for the Nativity of the Lord

Fr. Scolaro's homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent

In this episode, Fr. Scolaro, Nick, and Harrison Boyd discuss the role of Tradition in revelation. This episode covers Pt. 1, Sect. 1, Chap. 2, Art. 2 of the Catechism.

Fr. Scolaro's talk from the Advent Theology Talk at Notre Dame Parish - 12/15/2020

Fr. Scolaro's homily for the Third Sunday of Advent - 12/13/2020

How had God revealed himself to humanity? Why did He choose specific figures to have pivotal roles in revelation? How are the different stages of revelation related?   In this episode, Fr. Scolaro and Nick go through the Catechism's teaching on the stages of revelation.

Fr. Scolaro's homily for the First Sunday of Advent - 11/28/2020

Fr. Scolaro's homily at a Mass for Unity & Healing in our Nation at Notre Dame Church

Fr. Scolaro's homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King - 11/22/2020

Fr. Scolaro's homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - 11/15/2020

Msgr. Fink's homily for a Veterans Day Mass at Notre Dame Church. Msgr. Fink served as a Sergeant in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade in Vietnam from 1969-70.

Fr. Scolaro's homily for the Solemnity of All Saints on 11/1/2020

For the next couple weeks, Fr. Scolaro and Nick will be leading virtual Bible studies on the book of Exodus for their parish, Notre Dame. Each week the Bible study will be uploaded to the Ex Nihilo podcast. To view the video version each week on Facebook Live, visit facebook.com/notredamenhp/live

For the next couple weeks, Fr. Scolaro and Nick will be leading virtual Bible studies on the book of Exodus for their parish, Notre Dame. Each week the Bible study will be uploaded to the Ex Nihilo podcast. To view the video version each week on Facebook Live, visit facebook.com/notredamenhp/live

For the next couple weeks, Fr. Scolaro and Nick will be leading virtual Bible studies on the book of Exodus for their parish, Notre Dame. Each week the Bible study will be uploaded to the Ex Nihilo podcast. To view the video version each week on Facebook Live, visit facebook.com/notredamenhp/live

For the next couple weeks, Fr. Scolaro and Nick will be leading virtual Bible studies on the book of Exodus for their parish, Notre Dame. Each week the Bible study will be uploaded to the Ex Nihilo podcast. To view the live stream each week on Facebook Live, visit facebook.com/notredamenhp/live

What does the Catholic Church teach about humanity’s natural relationship with God? How do we desire, come to know, and speak about God?   The basic premises of Catholic belief about these questions are explained in pt.1, sect. 1, chap. 1 of the Catechism. These fundamental spiritual questions set the tone for the rest of Catholic belief about revelation and salvation.    

In this episode, Fr. Scolaro and Nick go over the mission and theme of the Ex Nihilo podcast. They discuss the importance of catechesis and how knowing your faith is vital to evangelization. This episode is an introduction. The next episode will cover Pt. 1, Sect. 1, Chap. 1 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. -- Ex Nihilo is a podcast by the MT28 Project, a media ministry operated by Nick Castelli and Fr. Joseph Scolaro. It is supported by Notre Dame Parish.