Purposefully Catholic is a collaborative initiative between Pope St. Pius X and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Churches in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Each episode we discuss and reflect upon some aspect of Catholic teaching to draw us closer to the life and love
Fr. Len and Fr. John discuss the importance of the sacrament of matrimony, and how God uses it to transform us into the saints He has created us to be.
Fr. Len and Fr. John look to scripture and the Old Testament for the biblical roots of the Priesthood. They discuss the important role priests play in the Church today as God works through them to offer His salvation to the world.
Fr. Len and Fr. John take us through the holiest days of the year and describe how this great liturgical celebration can be looked at as a wedding ceremony between God and His people.
In this special episode of Purposefully Catholic Fr. Len and Fr. John discuss the liturgical season of Lent and how we have a great opportunity ahead of us to grow in conversion to Christ.
Fr. Len and Fr. John explain how the Church gives meaning to suffering in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
Fr. Len and Fr. John look to scripture for the biblical roots of Reconciliation. They discuss how Jesus commissioned the apostles and their successors to pass on His healing and forgiveness through this great sacrament of the Church.
Fr. Len and Fr. John discuss transformative power of the Eucharist and how Jesus' real presense enables us to love God and each other.
Fr. Len and Fr. John reveal the Old Testiment prefigurements of the Eucharist and discuss how Jesus fullfils God's plan of salvation through this most sacred meal.
Fr. Len and Fr. John answer the first round of questions received from viewers. Click the link below to submit your questions for Fr. Len and Fr. John! https://forms.gle/WEcCq8ch76FT27i49
Fr. Len and Fr. John discuss the importance of Confirmation and what distinguishes it from Baptism.
Fr. Len and Fr. John explore the biblical roots of baptism and how God has used water to bring life throughout salvation history.
Fr. Len and Fr. John explain why baptism isn't enough to become Catholic, but that we need all three Sacraments of Initiation to be full members of the Catholic Church. Use the link below to submit your questions to Fr. Len and Fr. John for them to answer on an upcoming episode: https://forms.gle/hUKRVo2BdY9FBbsM6 Register for our family/children's religious education program by clicking the link below and you will receive a copy of "A Family of Faith, Volume 2." Us the book to follow along with each episode's topic and keep the discussion going at home! St. Pius X: https://stpiuscda.org/childrens-re St. Thomas: https://stthomascda.org/familyfaithformation
Fr. Len and Fr. John discuss the history of the Sacraments and how God has revealed them throughout salvation history. Use the link below to submit your questions to Fr. Len and Fr. John for them to answer on an upcoming episode: https://forms.gle/hUKRVo2BdY9FBbsM6 Register for our family/children's religious education program by clicking the link below and you will receive a copy of "A Family of Faith, Volume 2." Us the book to follow along with each episode's topic and keep the discussion going at home! St. Pius X: https://stpiuscda.org/childrens-re St. Thomas: https://stthomascda.org/familyfaithformation
As we begin our journey through the Sacraments, Fr. Len starts us off with some great discussion points about God as the source of all life and proofs of His existence. Use the link below to submit your questions to Fr. Len and Fr. John for them to answer on an upcoming episode: https://forms.gle/hUKRVo2BdY9FBbsM6 Register for our family/children's religious education program by clicking the link below and you will receive a copy of "A Family of Faith, Volume 2." Us the book to follow along with each episode's topic and keep the discussion going at home! St. Pius X: https://stpiuscda.org/childrens-re St. Thomas: https://stthomascda.org/familyfaithformation
Fr. Len and Fr. John discuss the role of parents in education and basic Catholic prayers to pray with your children. Use the link below to submit your questions to Fr. Len and Fr. John for them to answer on an upcoming episode: https://forms.gle/hUKRVo2BdY9FBbsM6 Register for our family/children's religious education program by clicking the link below and you will receive a copy of "A Family of Faith, Volume 2." Us the book to follow along with each episode's topic and keep the discussion going at home! St. Pius X: https://stpiuscda.org/childrens-re St. Thomas: https://stthomascda.org/familyfaithformation
Fr. Len and Fr. John draw from their experience as priests to answer the question: What does the Church in America need right now?
Fr. Len and Fr. Hippo debut on PC@HOME and share their vocation stories.
For Fr. Flores' final episode, he and Fr. John talk about "How to be Purposefully Catholic."
Fr. John and Fr. Flores discuss Vocations & The Priesthood.
Fr. John and Fr. Flores explore the differences between enjoyments and Christian joy.
Fr. John and Fr. Flores discuss the topic: Choose the Faith!
Fr. John and Fr. Flores discuss the topic: Life is Good!
Fr. John and Fr. Flores discuss the Communion of Saints.
Fr. John and Fr. Flores discuss the Four Marks of the Church.
Fr. John and Fr. Flores conclude their discussion of the Holy Spirit.
Fr. John and the team continue the discussion of the Holy Spirit.
This episode is Part 1 of 3 parts on the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity: the Holy Spirit. In this first part, we will learn how the Spirit's working in and through the Church is God's provision for continued leadership and guidance, just for starters!
Join Father Flores and Father John as this week's topic is explored, "The Last Days & Final Judgment."