Ruffly Speaking

In this episode, Fr. Ruff reminds us of the Lenten disciplines of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. Alongside Fr. Ruff's message, producer Aaron Lemma shares about how the coronavirus pandemic is changing the podcast and how it should, in reality, be a...

The Coronavirus has been spreading, causing many to fear and panic.  In this episode, Fr. Ruff reminds us that as Christians, We are People of Hope. Especially during this Lenten “Springtime,” we are reminded of our call to live in love, not fear.  This...

During this Lenten season, Fr. Ruff takes some time to explain the importance of silence in our spiritual lives.  In an ever-busying world, we are reminded of the value and scarcity of silence. Perhaps we can make silence a part of our spiritual...

It's the season of Lent, and the Church is calling it's faithful people to become more aware of ourselves, both in where we in and how we serve.  In this first week of Lent, Fr. Ruff invites us to think about why we go to Church and what's the point of...

In this week's episode, Fr. Ruff shares his longing for a snow day.  These are moments where God cannot only be seen but heard, revealed in, and experienced.  He shares a classic by Robert Frost, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.  And yes, it's okay...

Fr. Ruff’s Valentine’s reflection walks us through the myth of St. Valentine, the traditions associated with the day, and what we can learn from this practice of love.

In this episode of Ruffly Speaking, Fr. Dan Ruff explains Why He Stays in the Catholic Church.  Though flawed in its humanity, Fr. Ruff explains that the Church is his home and his family.  In fact, with enough grace the wounds of the Church can be...

In this installation, Fr. Ruff shares his mixed emotions about the 1957 musical-turned-film which is being revived on Broadway this year, The Music Man.

This week, Fr. Ruff discusses what it means to have a sacramental Church through the lens of the Theater as Sacrament.

In this episode of Ruffly Speaking, host Father Dan Ruff sits down and is interviewed by his producer, Aaron Lemma.

As the Christmas Season comes to an official close this weekend, Fr. Ruff wants to remind us one final time: “the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

In this episode Fr. Dan Ruff shares his perspective on resolutions and how our tendency to overreach, control, and perfect ourselves leads to pain and upset.

In this second Christmas Episode, Fr. Ruff shares his love for Christmastime stories, especially “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.

To kick off this Christmas season, Fr. Ruff shares a Meditation on the Nativity from St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises.

In this last edition of the Advent Series, Fr. Ruff walks through Part 2 of the Meditation on the Incarnation which comes from the Spiritual Exercises.

In this third week in his Advent Series, Father Dan Ruff walks us listeners through Part 1 of 2 of the Meditation on the Incarnation which comes from St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises.

In the second edition of this Advent Series, Fr. Ruff walks us through the season of Advent and what it means for God’s people.

In this 1st episode of a 4-part Advent series, Fr. Dan Ruff talks about the changing of seasons, specifically autumn.

In this first episode, Dan Ruff, S.J. explains his vision for this brand new podcast, Ruffly Speaking.