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Fr. Branson and Fr. John, along with FOCUS missionaries Bucky and Hannah, discuss the purpose and meaning of Advent. They offer a few proposals for entering into this new liturgical season and invite the GTCC community to live it together. Please join the Advent GroupMe and sign up to offer the group a daily reflection! Link: https://gtcc.co/GTCCAdvent23

In this three-part series recorded last fall, Father Branson breaks down stereotypes about faith, Christianity, and the Catholic Church. This third episode touches upon how Christ can be tangibly encountered today, most fully in the Catholic Church. The talk ends at 50:30 and shifts to a Q&A. Supplemental Doc: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Y-P1JnQpkzz9jnuDeaIoRLkPuKBNGbc/view?usp=drive_link

In this three-part series recorded last fall, Father Branson breaks down stereotypes about faith, Christianity, and the Catholic Church. This second episode touches upon the unique claim of Christianity: that the Mystery became incarnate and revealed itself to us. ****************** The talk: beginning to 33:30 Q&A: 33:30 to end

In this three-part series recorded last fall, Father Branson breaks down stereotypes about faith, Christianity, and the Catholic Church. This first episode touches upon basic religiosity and how most humans already practice faith (at the natural level) as a legitimate form of knowing. ****************** Excellent supplemental document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MW-tGyc32PgSfu6TSZ3kVwhdBwhQxnkl/view?usp=sharing The talk: beginning to 40:15 Q&A: 40:15 to end

Fr. Branson and Madeline, the GTCC's development coordinator, discuss the necessity of materially supporting the poor and the Church, especially one's local community. They explain the spiritual importance of tithing and how current students and new graduates ought to approach this discipline. Listen to learn more! *********************** Support the GTCC's Day of Giving (Nov. 29th): https://atlanta.igivecatholic.org/organizations/catholic-center-at-georgia-tech?blm_aid=3106819 Apply for Pillar Positions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGerjSEZ0M-8EegCa5FQrnC0CFik0-Eayh3H_zIuJ3JnNUqA/viewform

Fr. Branson, Mackenzie, and Aawaz discuss the 19th century Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky and propose that the GTCC community consider reading him.

To start off the semester, Father Branson talks to students about the relationship between Faith and Culture (9/1/22). Every culture proposes something—what does our modern American culture propose? Catholicism? Listen to learn more! The talk: 00:40 to 41:10 Q&A: 41:10 to 60:45

Mackenzie and John sit down with two former RCIA candidates, Aidan and Marie, to discuss their experiences in the program. They also give advice to future candidates and consider how the GTCC community as a whole can better support those interested in learning more about Catholicism. **************** RCIA is the program offered by the Catholic Church to those interested in learning more about the faith or joining the Church. To learn more, please attend a meeting, which are held every Sunday at 1 PM! You may also email rcia@gtcatholic.org or talk to Fr. Branson, Mackenzie, or Rene.

Pope Francis has invited the entire Church to pray and reflect together on how we live our lives seeing and loving the people in front of us. Father Branson and Matthew Artall discuss the Synod's details, history, and necessity in our lives. They talk about this Synod's call to reflect and pray together on how we share the gospel and live the way Christ lives with our friends, our families, those on campus, those we work with, and all people! Join us on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the CC basement when we participate in this call together with our Local Synod. There will be food, community, prayer, and discussion! Please sign up ahead of time here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCmvteaUcYYhxUYJB053oejKESSLSXR4jI6x2jTT68gUkU4Q/viewform

We are back! Fr. Branson & Jared, GTCC's new resources coordinator, relaunch the Helluva Catholic Podcast to a new era. This episode on religiosity begins a multipart series, which aims to establish the need for religion and lay the framework for Christianity. Email Us: podcast@gtcatholic.org

Fr. Michael Bremer shares his experience in learning to pray at a recent Renew hosted at the GT Catholic Center. Students are encouraged to dedicate time to prayer in various forms including holy hours. Members of the GTCC community can sign up below for a holy hour or to be a holy hour substitute. Holy Hour Sign Up: gtcc.co/falladoration2021 Holy Hour Substitute: gtcc.co/adorationsub

Fr. Branson discusses the importance of charitable living with the Catholic Center's Homeless Outreach Coordinators, Nick Lima and Katy Earwood. They reference Fr. Luigi Giussani's writings on charity and introduce an charitable opportunity with Mercy Missions. Guissani's Writings on Charity: http://us.clonline.org/detail.asp?c=5&p=0&id=1663 Mercy Missions Atlanta: https://mercymissionsatlanta.com/

Fr. Branson follows up with Georgia Tech students -- Sara Jensen, Kate Schaffer, and Ben Sheppard -- to discuss their takeaways from reading Walter Ciszek's autobiography, He Leadeth Me.

As 2020 comes to a close, Fr. Branson and Deacon Paul discuss the value of recognition and reflection. In particular, they propose three actions: 1.) Specifically name things to be grateful for 2.) Identify and confess failures/shortcomings 3.) Consider where God's leading you next and how to respond

Fr. Branson alongside Fr. John Klein and Madeline Zuniga proposes reading Walter Ciszek's autobiography, He Leadeth Me, throughout this advent season. They discuss the unique encounters each had with the book and hope listeners read it and share their experiences as well.

Fr. Branson details the value and purpose of Advent alongside FOCUS missionaries, Kaitlin Houlton and Frances Peterman, who propose reading scripture daily with others to aid in this season of preparation. To get connected to the Georgia Tech Catholic Center and the resources mentioned in this episode, join our mailing list (gtcc.co/goodtidings) or visit our website for more information.

Fr. Branson, Josh Cruz, and Elizabeth Nash discuss the impact of reading on one's life and speak particularly of the novel Mr. Blue by Myles Connolly.

Fr. Branson and Deacon Paul Nacey discuss how to live as faithful Catholics amidst the 2020 election and current political scene. They answer students' questions and reference the USCCB's document "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" found here: gtcc.co/FormingConsciences

Fr. Branson proposes a pilgrimage to Purification Church and Locust Grove Cemetery, the oldest Catholic Church and Cemetery in Georgia. He discusses his pilgrimage experience alongside students Donovan Kelley, Sarah Pennebaker, Jordan Cheney, and Joshua Cruz. To take your own pilgrimage to these sites follow this guide: https://gtcc.co/Pilgrimage

Fr. Branson discusses the value of music with Elizabeth Nash, Michael Vu, and A.T. Aucoin. He proposes listening to Lord Huron's album Lonesome Dreams to remind us of our pilgrimage in life.

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In the midst of social distancing and coronavirus, Fr. Branson alongside Donovan Kelly and Maddie MacDonald proposes ways for students to live life well throughout this season, offering ways to form community and strengthen faith despite the many obstacles of today.

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