Talking Donkey Catholic Podcast

This episode on the day the Church readings are the story of the talking donkey I think it is fitting to talk about being who God calls us to be.  Here I want to reflect on men so sorry ladies but we men have to get ourselves right to understand our roles.

In this episode I am joined by Father Augustine Wetta.  Fr. Wetta is an author and Benedictine monk who teaches and serves at the St. Louis Abby.  He has been the director of vocations for the abby and shares some of his experineces and thoughts on vocations to the priestly life.  Fr. Wetta has written three books and been guest on other catholic podcast.

This episode is a reflection on the works of the Apostle St. Andrew.  Not a lot is wrtten about him in the Bible.  However what is written is fitting for his missionary work after Jesus ascended.

Sorry for the long break.  I am back at it again with the story of two women of the early Church, Saints Felicity and Perpetua.  The accounts of their martyrdom are a great witness to the early Church and us still today.

This episode is a look into some of the moments in the Mass and why they are happening.  It is important for us to understand the "why" behind what is happening at the Mass so we can fully participate.

This is the final episode in the series of the Language of the Body from the Theology of the Body by St. Pope John Paul II.  In this episode I am joined by Deacon Dave Miskell and we discuss the language of the body as it relates to the Trinity and marriage.

In this episode we continue the series on the concept of the "language of the body" from St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body.  Here we will reflect on how the Holy Family can show us this teaching.

This episode is a part 1 of a 3-part series reflecting on the Language of the Body from the Theology of the Body by Saint John Paul II.  In this episode we reflect on the Church as the Bride of Jesus, the bridegroom.  We talk about the language of our bodies in this relationship.

In this episode I spend some time talking with the 7th grade class at my local Catholic Grade School talking about podcasting and the podcast they want to start.

This episode is a look at the story around John 3:16 and the reactions to the encounter with Jesus that Nicodemus (Nicky) and Paul (Pauly) have in their lives.

This episode is looking at the rules of the Catholic Church.  I hear people all the time talk about how many rules the Church has.  The episode is a brief look at the precepts (rules) of the church.  Nothing too deep, remember I am just a convert for 18 years.

In this episode we discuss Mary and her role in the early Chruch and how she can still help lead us to Jesus today.  He example is one that we need understand still today.

The episode is on the results of the North American Synod document and the upcoming Synod in Rome.

This is episode is a recording of an event that I lead with my good friend Deacon Dave for our parish.  We discuss the Bible and how God made us for the feast (and sampled a little bourbon).

Sorry for the gap in episodes.  This episode is a reflection on Jesus's words, "My yoke is easy and my burden light".  Looking at some examples in the Bible we talk about what these words mean to us.

This episode is a reflection on the Eucharist Prayer of the Mass and how it puts us in the throne room of God for a moment.

This episode is a reflection on the quote by Hans Urs von Balthasar from his book Heart of the World, “perfection lies in the fullness of journey.  For this reason, never think you have arrived.”   I talk about this quote and two Bible Stories that involve a journey on roads that didn't end as planned after an encounter with Jesus.

This episode I am back with a reflection on Lent and how the beauty of the simplification of our lives during Lent can help us draw closer to Jesus.

This episode is the final of the three part series on the brothers of Genesis.  We will look at Joseph and his brothers to see how their story is the same and different than the ones before.

In this episode we continue looking at the brothers in the book of Genesis.  We will focus on Esau and Jacob and their relationship.

This episode is the first of a three part series reflecting on the sets of brothers found in the book of Genesis.

This episode is a reflection of the Gospel we will read from in this Liturgical Year A.  Nothing too deep but some highlights for you to consider as you hear the words of St. Matthew each week.

In this episode I am joined by Levi James for a dicussion of how Jesus had to be both fully God and fully man when He walked the earth with us.

This episode is a reflection on our daily spiritual journey and how the Beatitiudes show us how to live.

This episode I am joined by Seminarian Levi James to talk about how we handle distraction in our spiritual life.  We all get distracted sometimes but its how we react to the distraction that makes the difference.

This episode is a reflection on The 10 Commandments and the two commandments Jesus gave us.  We look at how they apply to our lives of faith today.

In this episode I talk about the new series Andor and how having a cause and mission is important for us in our life.  There is a tie into the Catholic life.

This episode is a reflection on mysterys and the way we approach them.  There are mysteries in the Bible and in the Mass and they all can lead us closer to God if we let them.

This episode is a reflection on those scared spaces of our churches and how our approach to them can help our Mass experience to be it's fullest.

This episode is a reflection on the story of Zacchaeus in the Gospel of Luke.  Zacchaeus was willing to climb a tree to see Jesus.  What does that say about our approach to Him?

This episode is a reflection on the power of the Eucharist and how it is Jesus's body, blood, and divinity.  Looking at the Passover in Exodus, the Last Supper, and the words of Jesus we hope to gain a better understanding of this miracle at mass.

This episode is a reflection on the power of Mary and how she is a powerful advocate for us in our spiritual journey.

This episode is a reflection on the Holy Trinity and the process described in Romans 5 of God's Love poured into our hearts.

This episode is a reflection on how the little things like taking a breath with God can help us in our spiritual journey.

This episode looks at the difference we see in the Apostles from Easter to Pentacost and how we can learn from it to survive in this hostile world today.

This episode is a reflection on the story of the walk to Emmaus found in Luke's Gospel.  In this time right after Easter I wanted to look at what that journey may have been like for those disciples.

This episode is another group discussion with Deacon Thomas and Seminarian Levi about the Liturgy.  We discuss how it serves to bring us closer to God and what to look for in the Easter Liturgy. 

This episode is a reflection on the life and writings of St. Maximiliam Kolbe.

In this episode I am joined by Fr. Nick and Deacon Thomas reflecting on what is true beauty.  Our faith is so rich in beauty and tradition but we can miss the true beauty that God intended if we are not looking for it.  Join us as we discuss where we can find it in our faith.

In this episode we will look at some of the animals in the Bible and reflect on how they can lead us closer to God.

This episode is a reflection on being a child of God and how the story of the Israelite exodus of Egypt can show us.  

This episode is a reflection on the obligation of the Sunday Mass and why it is so much more than just that.  

This episode is a reflection on what it means to carry the flag of Christ in this world and why we should find Joy in it.

This episode reflects on the perfection in the Christmas story and the Miracle that it was for those looking for it.

This episode reflects on the gifts of the Magi and the Shepherds in the Christmas accounts in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.  It also offers up for consideration what gifts we are bringing to the birth.

This episode discusses how the liturgical season of Ordinary Time should be a time of growth like the vines referenced in the Bible.

A reflection with friends about the Truth that God is and should be in our lives.

This episode reflects on what God calls masculinity and how His plan for men sets us up to be the best in our vocations.

This episode is a reflection on what is the wisdom of God, how do we get it, keep it, and use it in our spiritual journey. 

This episode looks at how to pray and how we approach prayer in our spiritual journey.