The Catholic Duluth Show

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we have special guest Fr. Rich Kunst on the show. We talk with Fr. Rich about growing up in a Catholic and Jewish household. He shares with us his discernment process and his journey to the priesthood. Lastly, we talk with Fr. Rich about his collection of Papal artifacts and his Vatican Unveiled event that is taking place in Duluth this August.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we welcome Luke O'Reilly to the podcast. Luke is a seminarian for the Diocese of Duluth and is going to be with our parishes for his summer assignment. We talk with Luke about his path to the seminary, what's life at the seminary is like, and some of his favorite classes.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are welcomed by Fr. Seth Gogolin. Fr. Seth is the Pastor at St. John's and St. Benedict's in Duluth and shares with us about his upbringing, what his experience has been like being a priest, and shares with us about his upcoming assignment at the new Vicar General of the diocese.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we finish up our conversation on the 4th cup. We talk more about the Passover, Jesus's Crucifixion, and how they both connect to the Eucharist.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we start a series about the Passover and how it connects to the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Mass. This week we focus on the historical importance of the of the Passover from the Jewish perspective and understanding Jewish culture.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we have a changing of the guard and Fr. Anthony joins us as he takes over as pastor at the parishes of St. Lawrence and Holy Family. This week we go over the Holy Week Schedule and talk through the liturgies and their meanings.

This week on the Catholic Duluth show we finish up our series on the Beatitudes and it's Fr. Eli's last episode. The Beatitudes we talk about today are blessed are the peacemakers and blessed are they who mourn. We have a great discussion and we hope you enjoy!

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are continuing our series on the beatitudes based off the book "The Cross and the Beatitudes" By Bishop Fulton Sheen. Today we talk about blessed are the poor in spirit and blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice.

Today on the Catholic Duluth Show we are joined by Fr. Anthony Craig, the new Pastor of St. Lawrence and Holy Family beginning April 4th. Fr. Anthony shares with us what it was like growing up, how he discerned the priesthood, and some stories about living in Rome.

Today on the Catholic Duluth Show we are doing the second part in our series about the Beatitudes. This episode we talk about meekness, mercy, and purity of heart. We are using Bishop Fulton Sheen's book "The Cross and the Beatitudes" as inspiration and are using some of his prompts as we discuss living out the beatitudes in today's world.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we react and process through the news that Fr. Eli will be departing from our parishes on April 3rd. In a letter read at last weekend's Masses Bishop Daniel Felton has appointed Fr. Eli the Pastor in Crosby and Garrison. Fr. Eli shares with us the context of the move and we talk about the change and what will come from it.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we start a series talking about the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are the beginning of Jesus's most famous sermon: the sermon on the mount. Today we give some context into the beatitudes and give an overview on what we are going to discuss in the upcoming weeks.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we do some lectio divina with the upcoming Sunday Gospel of Luke 6: 27-38.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about the upcoming small group ministry that we are starting in our parishes. We have a lot of things happening in March and one of them are small groups. We talk about what they are, why we are starting them, and what we hope they will do for our parishes.

Today on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about two feasts. The Presentation of The Lord and St. Balise. We discuss the origins and the meaning of the Presentation as well as how the Blessing of the Throats came to be.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are celebrating St. Thomas Aquinas. WIth his feast day coming up we discuss the life and works of St. Thomas Aquinas. All of the writings he did, the gifts he left the Church, and the man he was.

Today and the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss what it means to create a culture of life as a Catholic in today's world. With the upcoming anniversary of Roe V. Wade we take time to think about what it means to be Pro-Life and how we can live that out in our every day lives.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we do a prayer episode meditating on the passage of Jesus calming the sea in the Gospel of Matthew. After the meditation we talk about trusting God through the storms of life and discuss the passage more.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we look forward to all of the things that are going on during 2022. From small groups, parish missions, and church renovations here's your outlook for the next year.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show it is the week before Christmas. On this episode we talk about what makes Christmas important, of what elevates it from just another holiday to one of the most important dates on the Church calendar. We discuss the the incarnation of Jesus Christ and how that changed the world.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about seeking out healing. We discuss physical, spiritual, emotional healing, and any other types of healing we would need. How do we diagnose our wounds and how do we actually seek to receive healing from Christ?

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are doing a prayer episode meditating on the Nativity. We hope that this can help you to begin praying with the Christmas readings as you continue to go through Advent and prepare for Christmas.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the season of Advent that we have now entered into. We discuss the dynamic of how to celebrate Advent and how to celebrate Christmas during this time. We also talk about different traditions that we have during these seasons. We also discuss the beginning of the new liturgical year and the big feasts coming up.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the news coming from Bishop Daniel Felton concerning St. Joseph's. With the news breaking that St. Joseph will be its own stand alone parish, Fr. Eli talks about his thoughts and what the process looked like from start to finish. We also discuss how the parish structure in the Church has changed over the years and how it might continue to change going forward.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are joined by Dcn. John Foucault. We talk about why we are called to tithe, how much to tithe, and how giving helps us as much as it helps others. We finish up by talking about giving of our time and talent as well as how the UCA benefits our parishes and the whole Diocese.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about All Saints Day and All Souls Day coming up next week. How do we think about the Saints? We talk about Heaven and eternity. What do we have All Souls day for and how do we think about death?

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we do a prayer episode with the upcoming Sunday Gospel, Mark 10. Fr. Eli leads us through the prayer using a pirate's prayer method: ARRR. It stands for Acknowledge, Relate, Receive, and Respond.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we recap the clergy conference that took place this past week as well as talk briefly about St. Teresa of Avila, whose feast day is October 15th.

On this week on the Catholic Duluth Show I am joined by two of the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus and we talk about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Catholic Montessori-style education for kids which we have just started offering here at our parishes. The sisters discuss what it looks like, how it's been going so far, and what the goals of it is.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and the connection it has to us as our Diocesan patron. We also discuss what the Diocese does and how we are a part of a larger local church than just our parish cluster.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about non-ideal situations. What do we mean by "non-ideal" situations? We mean when things don't go the way that they are supposed to. Recently, you may have heard the news that one of the priests in the diocese left the priesthood, this is something that doesn't happen all the time but it's not uncommon. Divorce is another event that happens but is not intended when a marriage first begins. So how do we deal/ work through that when things don't go that way they they're intended to? We discuss this from a personal view as well as a community view on how we can think and act in these situations.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss the Exaltation of the Cross and the Seven Sorrows of Mary. What are they? How is meditating on the sorrows of Mary helpful? And we end the show talking a little about redemptive suffering.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are doing our first guided prayer episode. We go through an Ignatian meditation on Isaiah 55: 1-13. Let us know what you think of the guided prayer and if we should do more.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about trust. We discuss how all sin has its root in our lack of trust. We talk about some common ways we don't trust God and how we are called to distrust ourselves and have all our trust in God.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk all about prayer. Specifically, we talk about 3 different kinds of prayer: Lectio Divina, Ignatian Contemplation, and Intercessory Prayer. We discuss what they are, the principles, and some experiences from our own lives.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about Consolation and Desolation. What are they? How do we know if we're in them? How does desolation differ from depression? And much more!

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about having a Catholic Worldview and an Eternal Perspective. It's an undeniable fact that Catholics look at the world different from everyone else. What makes the way we view the world (our Catholic worldview) different? How an we build up our Catholic worldview? And how should our worldview impact our lives and the way we live them?

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show Deacon John Foucault joins the show. With his experience in the corporate business world, Dcn. John talks to us about work, the Christian view of work, why so many people hate their jobs, how to witness your faith at work, and so much more.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about Mary Magdalen. Mary Magdalen is a very prominent figure in the Church, she played such an important role in the story of salvation. What did she do? What do we know about her? Why don't we talk about her more? All these questions we cover this week.

Pope Paul VI said "The world listens to witness more than they listen to teachers, and if they do listen to teachers it is because they were witnesses first." This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about witnessing our Catholic faith to the world. What's the difference between having a teaching mindset vs a witness mindset? What does it actually look like to witness our faith in our everyday life? What fears hold us back from being witnesses?

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are joined by Karen Ball, the Director of Faith Formation at our parishes, to discuss the upcoming mission trip that they are going on this week. Karen and Fr. Eli are joining many people from our parishes and around the diocese as they do some service and attend a conference over the next week.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the martyrs. How do we look at martyrdom and death different from the early Christians? Why do we celebrate the martyrs? What can we learn from them in our daily lives?

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about St. John the Baptist. This week in the Church we celebrate his nativity so we discuss what made him such a prominent figure in the Church, what made him attractive to other people, and what we can learn from St. John the Baptist in our own lives.

Following the news of the Bishops of Minnesota rescinding the dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation; today we talk about what that actually means. Why is there an obligation in the first place? What kind of things can you get dispensations for? How do dispensations work? Today we talk about everything you've ever wanted to know about obligations and dispensations.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the upcoming feast days of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and The Immaculate Heart of Mary. These feasts, which take place on back-to-back days, both help us to gain insight into how we are loved and how we can deeper encounter the person of Jesus. We also talk about our experiences at the ordinations that just took place in the Duluth Diocese.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about Corpus Christi - the feast of the Body of Christ. We discuss Adoration, the history of the feast, and what it truly means for us for Jesus to be present in the Eucharist.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the story of the woman caught in adultery; and what we can learn from that story when it comes to how we look at and deal with sin. We talk about how Jesus ministers to the woman, different narratives surrounding sin, and the offer of mercy that Jesus extends to us.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we discuss Pentecost and the Holy Spirit. What does Pentecost mean for the Church today? How does the Holy Spirit manifest itself in the Church and our lives? How can we let the Holy Spirit into our lives?

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the Ascension. Why did Jesus ascend into heaven? How do we celebrate it in the Church? How can we learn what Jesus wants for us from the ascension?

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we talk about the Acts of The Apostles! We give an overview on the book and highlight some of the many events that take place. We discuss Pentecost, the conversion of St. Paul, St. Peter's vision, and much more.

This week on the Catholic Duluth Show we are talking about this Sunday's upcoming Gospel - the vine and the branches. On this episode we talk about pruning branches, how we should look at fruit, and remaining in Christ.