Let's Talk Catholic w/ Fr. Scott Lawler

In late March 2025, northern lower Michigan was hit with an unprecedented ice storm of cataclysmic proportions. Thousands were without power for days if not weeks, fuel and equipment were in short supply, and travel was difficult if not impossible. Now that things have finally returned to normal, Fr. Scott is joined by some of his parishioners to discuss how this storm affected them and how faith helped them through it.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-162RR-IceStorm.mp3

We bring you another episode of reflections on the pilgrimage Fr. Scott led to St. Peter's in France. This time featuring, among others, Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz.Email groups@stpetersfr.com for more info on upcoming pilgrimages/retreats/"Catholic vacations."https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-161RR-Chesterton-Reflections-Pt3.mp3

Now that we've covered how CSA works, Fr. Scott has invited on some more guests to discuss the great initiatives in the Diocese of Gaylord funded by CSA. Even though this is a re-airing, this information is still relevant and important.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-151RR-CSA-What-it-does.mp3

This week we dip into the archives to air an interview about a timely topic: the Catholic Services Appeal.Fr. Scott is joined by two distinguished guests to discuss what CSA, the Catholic Services Appeal actually is and why it's important for the work of the Church.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-150RR-CSA-What-is-it.mp3

 This week we share 4 homilies given by Fr. Scott over the course of the 2025 Triddum. This includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and the Easter Mass at Dawn.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-160RR-Triduum-2025.mp3

 You are probably familiar with the Via Crucis, or The Way of the Cross, but did you know there is a similar devotion involving stations of the Resurrection? This week, to celebrate the Easter season, we are re-Airing this episode from the archives. Fr. Scott leads us through this devotion. Following the Via Lucis we have another homily from Father from the Easter Octave.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-115RR-Via-Lucis.mp3

  During Lent this year, we are revisiting reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 5.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt5.mp3

  During Lent this year, we will revisit reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 4.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt4.mp3

 We take a break this week from our Lent with G. K. Chesterton series to visit with two participants in the recent retreat to France led by Fr. Scott. In the second part of the show, Fr. Mark joins to discuss some more exciting opportunities in the works. Email groups@stpetersfr.com for more info on upcoming pilgrimages/retreats/"Catholic vacations."https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-159RR-ChestertonFrance-PtDeux-Pure.mp3

  We continue our Lenten reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 3.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt3.mp3

 During Lent this year, we will re-broadcast reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 2.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt2.mp3

 During Lent this year, we will re-share some reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Last year, Fr. Scott and his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton, discussed Chesterton and Lent.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-137RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt1.mp3

On his recent trip to France, Fr. Scott had a chance to record a lecture and question and answer session with renowned G. K. Chesterton scholar, Mark Lawler.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-158RR-ChestertonFrance.mp3

We close out the month of February by once again reviewing the life of Ven. Frederic Baraga in February.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-084RR-Baraga_in_February.mp3

This week we join Fr. Scott and Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz for part 2 of the second round of Potluck Theology. And stick around at the end for a little background on Potluck Theology and how to bring it to a parish near you.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-157RR-StPatIIB.mp3

This week we join Fr. Scott and Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz for another round of Potluck Theology. This is part 1, so don't forget to join us next week for part 2.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-157RR-StPatIIA-arch.mp3

As the month of January draws to a close, we feature Fr. Scott reading from Bishop Frederick Baraga's diary for the month of January.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-081RR-Baraga-January.mp3

The concept of purgatory is a mystery to some, and an obstacle for others, but what exactly is it? Fr. Scott takes time this week to explain the Scriptural basis of purgatory and what the Church has taught over the centuries about this aspect of our Faith.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-156RR-Purgatory.mp3

Potluck Theology was such a hit that Fr. Scott hosted another session a few months back, this time at St. Paul in Onaway. Father covers a host of questions about the faith in this week's episode.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-155RR-StPaulQandA.mp3

We dig back in the archives this week. Fr. Lawler gives a helpful guide to better understanding the Gospel of Luke, which is featured prominently in this year's Sunday cycle of readings.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-079RR-Gospel_of_Luke.mp3

This week we feature Fr. Scott's analysis of a modern Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-109RR-A_Christmas_Carol.mp3

 This week we feature the conclusion of Fr. Scott's talk on Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Empress of the Americas.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-053RR-Guadalupe-Pt2.mp3

This week we feature part one of a great talk Fr. Scott recorded a few years ago about Our Lady of Guadalupe.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-052RR-Guadalupe-Pt1.mp3

This week we share part 2 of a 2 part question and answer session with Fr. Scott as part of Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz's "Potluck Theology" program.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-154RR-Potluck-Pt2.mp3

 This week we share part 1 of a 2 part question and answer session with Fr. Scott as part of Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz's "Potluck Theology" program.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-154RR-Potluck-Pt1.mp3

 This week the Fathers Lawler tell us all about an exciting pilgrimage opportunity coming up next year to the eldest daughter of the Church, France.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-153RR-French-Pilgrimage.mp3

This week we go back into the archives for an episode Fr. Scott recorded a few years ago about how to visit the cemetery, especially during the month of November. He also shares more reflections on the holy souls and on our own preparation for death.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-077RR-Cemetery_Visits.mp3

This week Fr. Scott offers his thoughts about the upcoming election and the pre-eminent issue. The second half of the show features a recording form a few years ago of the Patriotic Rosary. A special thank you to Scott Crevier of rosarygarden.net for his permission to use his recording of this devotion written by an anonymous author.https://stpaul-onaway.com/files/140693523.mp3

To prepare for November, the month of the Holy Souls, we are re-airing an episode Fr. Scott recorded a few years ago. Fr. Lawler guides us through a reflection of praying for the dearly departed. We also include a recording Father made last year of prayers to pray when visiting the cemetery.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-076RR-Memento_Mori.mp3

 Episode 173 - The Battle of Lepanto This week we re-visit an earlier episode Fr. Lawler recorded about one of the few battle victories still celebrated on the liturgical calendar: the Battle of Lepanto.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-074RR-Lepanto.mp3

What is Marian devotion? Do Catholics pray to Mary? This week we are re-airing an episode to help prepare us for October, the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary, by discussing Marian devotion.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-042RR-Devotion%20to%20Mary.mp3

Now that we've covered how CSA works, Fr. Scott has invited on some more guests to discuss the great initiatives in the Diocese of Gaylord funded by CSA.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-151RR-CSA-What-it-does.mp3

 This week Fr. Scott is joined by two distinguished guests to discuss what CSA, the Catholic Services Appeal actually is and why it's important for the work of the Church.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-150RR-CSA-What-is-it.mp3

This week, we continue or re-airing of Fr. Scott's conversation with Curtis Chambers about snowshoeing in the footsteps of Bishop Baraga.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-111RR-Snowshoe_Madness-Pt2.mp3

 his week we re-present part 1 of an interview Fr. Scott recored with a man who literally walked in the snowshoe prints of Bp. Frederick Baraga, Curtis Chambers.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-110RR-SnowshoesPt1.mp3

This week Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, about an exciting new retreat opportunity in the "oldest daughter of the Church," France.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-149RR-French-Retreat.mp3

This week Fr. Scott is joined by several pilgrims from the Diocese of Gaylord who made the trip to Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress. Find out what the experience was like.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-148RR-Euch-Congress.mp3

  We dip back into the archives, this week. Fr. Scott speaks with Bishop Jeffrey Walsh (Bishop of Gaylord) this week to discuss his perspective on the importance and the power of the Eucharisthttps://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-139RR-Eucharist-Pt1.mp3

 What is evangelization? Why is it so important? Fr. Scott is joined by Larry Dunleavy this week to find out more about this important part of our baptismal call.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-147RR-Evangelization.mp3

This week Fr. Scott speaks with several of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, including Mother Assumpta Long, one of the founders of the congregation and its former Prioress General. Listen in this week to hear how these religious sisters live out their Dominican charism, with a special focus on Mary, the Mother of the Eucharist.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-146RR-DominicanSisters.mp3

 Fr. Scott continues his conversation with his special guests from last week about personal encounters with Christ in the Eucharist.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-145RR-Eucharist-Pt4.mp3

This week's episode is 4 months in the making! Fr. Scott is joined by a hand-picked panel to discuss their own experiences with the Eucharist.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-144RR-Eucharist-Pt3-pod.mp3

Fr. Scott continues his discussion with Kevin Weed & Larry Rudnicki of St. Michael High School in Petoskey, MI.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-143RR-StMichaelAcademy-Pt2.mp3

 Kevin Weed was recently named the new headmaster and Larry Rudnicki named the new Executive Director of St. Michael High School, a Chesterton Academy School located near Petoskey, Michigan. Tune in this week and next to hear more about the vision for this high school in the Catholic tradition as it moves into its 13th year.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-142RR-StMichaelAcademy-Pt1.mp3

Fr. Scott concludes his series on the 6th Chapter of the Gospel of John.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-025RR-John6-Pt3.mp3

This week Fr. Scott is joined by Fr. Ben Rexroat, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Gaylord, and Renee Shimmel, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Gaylord, to discuss the importance of promoting vocations and some exciting events coming up in the Diocese that do just that!More information on the events can be found here: https://dioceseofgaylord.org/events/vocationshttps://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-141RR-Vocations.mp3

As the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage continues to make its way to Indianapolis, we continue our look back to the archives with Part 2 of Fr. Scott's program on Chapter 6 of St. John's Gospel.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-024RR-John6-Pt2.mp3

 As the National Eucharistic Pilgrimages are now underway, we thought it was a great reason tk FO re-air Fr. Scott's fantastic series on the Eucharistic Discourse from Chapter 6 of St. John's Gospel.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-023RR-John6-Pt1.mp3

 As part of our continuing programming about the Eucharistic Revival, Fr. Scott recently interviewed parishioners of St. Mary in Lake Leelanau about how the Eucharist has impacted their lives.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-140RR-Eucharist-Pt2.mp3

What is Marian devotion? Do Catholics pray to Mary? This week we are re-airing an episode to help prepare us for May, the month dedicated to the Blessed Mother,  by discussing Marian devotion.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-042RR-Devotion%20to%20Mary.mp3

 We are pleased to once again present a monthly look at the life of that extraordinary missionary of the northern Great Lakes, Venerable Bishop Frederic Baraga.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-087RR-Baraga_in_April.mp3