Podcast appearances and mentions of bishop olmsted

Cristofer Pereyra is the founder and CEO of the Tepeyac Leadership Initiative (TLI) and was a friend and follower of Bishop Thomas Olmsted (who was instrumental in restoring of Paul Zucarelli from the dead, the subject of our last two episodes). Cristofer talks about his collaboration with Bishop Olmsted, whom he considers a saint, and about the book he wrote about this holy man. He also talks about the Tepeyac Initiative and how we, lay Catholics, should serve Our Lord in our daily lives, how to sanctify our work, and how to approach the altar of our lay vocation. It is an exciting call to adventure and it begins today. Website of the Tepeyac Leadership Initiative (TLI) About Cristofer Pereyra at the TLI website About Cristofer's book on The Catholic Professional website; it is available on Amazon. Our recent episodes about Bishop Olmsted: Paul Zucarelli on Almost Good Catholics, episode 96: Holy, Catholic, Apostolic: A Man who Rose from the Dead Speaks about Christian Paul Zucarelli on Almost Good Catholics, episode 97: Talking with a Man Who Returned from the Dead: His Account of Death, Purgatory, and the Power of Prayer Our Christmas Carol We Three Kings by Josh and Margot The Great Space Coaster Band website Josh's YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is my second conversation with Paul Zucarelli who died in 2017 and returned from the dead through the intercessory prayer of Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix and the faith of his family. Since his resurrection, he has been serving God as a lay evangelist. In the earlier interview, we talked about his new book, One Lord, One Faith, One Church: An Inconvenient Truth, in which he made a strong case for the authority of the Roman Catholic church. This time we are talking about his first book, Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God. He tells us about his experience of death, purgatory, and the light of the face God; he also describes his return to our breathing world and the power of faith and intercessory prayer. Bishop Olmsted, the doctors, and Paul's wife, Beth, and his son, Michael, recall his death and return in a short video. Paul's first book, Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God. Paul's second book, One Lord, One Faith, One Church. Paul's website, Faith Understood. Here are other videos of Paul telling this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This is my second conversation with Paul Zucarelli who died in 2017 and returned from the dead through the intercessory prayer of Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix and the faith of his family. Since his resurrection, he has been serving God as a lay evangelist. In the earlier interview, we talked about his new book, One Lord, One Faith, One Church: An Inconvenient Truth, in which he made a strong case for the authority of the Roman Catholic church. This time we are talking about his first book, Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God. He tells us about his experience of death, purgatory, and the light of the face God; he also describes his return to our breathing world and the power of faith and intercessory prayer. Bishop Olmsted, the doctors, and Paul's wife, Beth, and his son, Michael, recall his death and return in a short video. Paul's first book, Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God. Paul's second book, One Lord, One Faith, One Church. Paul's website, Faith Understood. Here are other videos of Paul telling this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is my second conversation with Paul Zucarelli who died in 2017 and returned from the dead through the intercessory prayer of Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix and the faith of his family. Since his resurrection, he has been serving God as a lay evangelist. In the earlier interview, we talked about his new book, One Lord, One Faith, One Church: An Inconvenient Truth, in which he made a strong case for the authority of the Roman Catholic church. This time we are talking about his first book, Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God. He tells us about his experience of death, purgatory, and the light of the face God; he also describes his return to our breathing world and the power of faith and intercessory prayer. Bishop Olmsted, the doctors, and Paul's wife, Beth, and his son, Michael, recall his death and return in a short video. Paul's first book, Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God. Paul's second book, One Lord, One Faith, One Church. Paul's website, Faith Understood. Here are other videos of Paul telling this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

This is my second conversation with Paul Zucarelli who died in 2017 and returned from the dead through the intercessory prayer of Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix and the faith of his family. Since his resurrection, he has been serving God as a lay evangelist. In the earlier interview, we talked about his new book, One Lord, One Faith, One Church: An Inconvenient Truth, in which he made a strong case for the authority of the Roman Catholic church. This time we are talking about his first book, Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God. He tells us about his experience of death, purgatory, and the light of the face God; he also describes his return to our breathing world and the power of faith and intercessory prayer. Bishop Olmsted, the doctors, and Paul's wife, Beth, and his son, Michael, recall his death and return in a short video. Paul's first book, Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God. Paul's second book, One Lord, One Faith, One Church. Paul's website, Faith Understood. Here are other videos of Paul telling this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is my second conversation with Paul Zucarelli who died in 2017 and returned from the dead through the intercessory prayer of Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix and the faith of his family. Since his resurrection, he has been serving God as a lay evangelist. In the earlier interview, we talked about his new book, One Lord, One Faith, One Church: An Inconvenient Truth, in which he made a strong case for the authority of the Roman Catholic church. This time we are talking about his first book, Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God. He tells us about his experience of death, purgatory, and the light of the face God; he also describes his return to our breathing world and the power of faith and intercessory prayer. Bishop Olmsted, the doctors, and Paul's wife, Beth, and his son, Michael, recall his death and return in a short video. Paul's first book, Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God. Paul's second book, One Lord, One Faith, One Church. Paul's website, Faith Understood. Here are other videos of Paul telling this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Bishop Thomas Olmsted joins us to discuss: Importance of the Liturgy Fatherhood Prayer Life Saints The Pro-Life Movement This episode is sponsored by Catholic Owned Tired of giving your hard-earned money to companies promoting evil agendas? Wish you could support Catholic families and causes with your purchases instead? Catholic Owned is THE source to find vetted, Catholic Owned businesses of all kinds. Featuring local & national companies, goods & services, B2B & B2C, you'll find tons of companies that can serve you RIGHT NOW. Visit www.catholicowned.com to download the FREE Catholic Owned App today and join us in Building the New Catholic Economy! Use referral code CATHOLICMAN at sign up. www.catholicowned.com

From the hustle and bustle of commercial ad writing to the deep faith-driven realms of youth ministry, our conversation with Steve Greene reveals a compelling journey of discernment and transformation.  His infectious enthusiasm for his mission and the unexpected turns of his life story are sure to resonate with many of our listeners.In this episode, we also take a deep dive into the innovative leadership of Bishop Olmsted in the Diocese of Phoenix. His visionary approach has significantly shaped the diocese over the past 19 years. Bishop Olmsted is a man we can all look to for guidance and wisdom in our journey as men.Laced throughout our conversation are reflections on the challenges facing masculinity, fatherhood, and marriage in our current culture. As we explore service as a central aspect of manhood, we discuss its portrayal in society and how it aligns with Jesus' own example of service. From the power of Jesus's miracle of feeding the 5,000 with just five loaves and two fish, to the significant role of adoration and prayer in the Catholic faith, our discussion offers a fresh perspective on living out one's spiritual journey. Tune in for an enlightening and thought-provoking conversation.As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Get social with us:Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our CarmelCastOur goal here is simply to talk about the spiritual life from a Carmelite perspective -...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Drink more Coffee! Get your caffeine fix at CatholicCoffee! Use code Manly at checkout to get 15% off your order! TAN Books - Become a Saint! TAN is offering 15% off to you! Use code "manlycatholic" at checkout to help support the podcast. TAN Books - Become a Saint! TAN is offering 15% off to you! Use code "manlycatholic" at checkout to help support the podcast.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact us directly at themanlycatholic@gmail.com. Support the show on PatreonPartners: Big thank you to TAN Books for sponsoring the podcast. Use the code "manlycatholic" at checkout to get 15% off your order and support the podcast in the process! Grab an amazing cup of coffee at CatholicCoffee.com! Use code Manly at check-out to get 15% off your order! Rugged Rosaries started on a holy mission and continues to this day. They produce manly Rosaries that will withstand children's snot, getting caught on the door handle, and so much more! James finally found a Rosary that won't break on him. Use the special code: MANLY12 to get 12% off your order! As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!

Published: February 02, 2020 Today, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend travels to his hometown in the Diocese of Phoenix and visits with the senior team in the Office for Mission Advancement. What were the three things that Bishop Olmstead asked God to show him so that he would know that a new seminary was His plan? Learn about the incredible mission of Nazareth House, a new seminary house of formation in the diocese. Some additional topics we cover include… How should a new Development Officer spend the first 90 days? What did Bishop Olmsted say was one of the best byproducts of running a diocesan campaign? How does the Ascent Conference help parishes in the Diocese of Phoenix? The focus of refugee ministry through Catholic Charities. Bishop Olmsted's two incredible Exhortations: Complete My Joy and Into the Breach Today, we learn about these initiatives and much more as we meet the senior management team for the Office of Mission Advancement in the Diocese of Phoenix. Our guests today are Cande de Leon, Lisa Wentz, and Linda Barkyoumb. They are an incredible team, making a big impact. About the Diocese of Phoenix The Diocese of Phoenix is committed to helping the faithful encounter the living Christ through conversion, communion, and solidarity. Led by the Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, more than 1.2 million Catholics make this diverse, vibrant, and faith-filled diocese their home. The faithful worship, receive the sacraments and participate in one of the 94 parishes and 23 missions. Nearly 15,000 students attend one of the 29 Catholic elementary schools, seven high schools, and 29 preschools. The Charity and Development Appeal provides funds for more than 70 community and charitable organizations. Resulting in hands-on help for seniors, the homeless, those who have lost jobs, women who have been abused, and families in crisis. Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin's Crosses” Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin's Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today's Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin's Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Ryan Ayala on Bishop Olmsted's Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic men and how this document can be read and studied by not only adult men, but by high school teenage boys while the girls participate in our high school Endow studies.Link to the Apostolic Exhortation: https://dphx.org/into-the-breach/ Link to the series on Formed: https://watch.formed.org/into-the-breach Ryan Ayala is the Director of Marriage and Family Life at Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. He has been married for seven years and is blessed to have three children. Previously, he served as the Director of Campus Evangelization and Theology Teacher at Saint Mary's Catholic High School and Youth Leader at Saint Thomas the Apostle in Phoenix. He also teaches the Youth Specialization course for the Kino Institute at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Prior to his arrive to Phoenix, he served as a Campus Minister at the University of Notre Dame. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Holy Cross College and a Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Mary. Support the Endow PodcastWhat's on your mind and heart? Let our host, Simone Rizkallah, know by connecting with her and The Endow Team on social media!Facebook at www.facebook.com/endowgroupsInstagram at www.instagram.com/endowgroupsWant to start your own Endow Group? Learn more by visiting our website at www.endowgroups.org or reach out to us at info@endowgroups.org. We look forward to serving you!

Today's Topics: 1) The Knights of Columbus was started in New Haven, Conn. by Fr. Michael McGivney, to help combat anti-Catholic sentiment and provide material support to widows and orphans. It has since grown to over $100 Billion in life insurance and billions of dollars in charitable support around the globe,  https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/insurance/index.html 2) Mark describes an encounter with anti-Catholicism earlier in the day at the closing of the jubilee year for the Mission San Gabriel de Archangel. This is something the Knights of Columbus has always worked against and continues today, by spreading the truth of our Catholic Faith, https://www.kofc.org/en/who-we-are/our-faith/cis.html 3) The primary goal 0f the Knights of Columbus Councils is to assist their pastor with his many activities.  The priests are our Spiritual Shepards and help us follow the correct path, but the Knights are there to help him with everything else. We are also active in the Community helping to promote our Life activities, https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/faith-in-action-programs/life/index.html 4) In this last segment, we discuss the faith enrichment programs that the Knights are promoting, like "Into the Breach" which developed out of an Apostolic Exhortation from Bishop Olmsted, https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/faith-in-action-programs/faith/into-the-breach.html The Knights are always looking to help grow in the faith and help our brothers and families as well https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/faith-in-action-programs/faith/index.html Theme: "Salve Regina" performed by Floriani. All rights reserved. Used with permission. For more information please visit Floriani.org

***SORRY in advance for the poor audio!In this episode, James interviews Father Paul Sullivan! Fr. Paul was the vocational director for the Diocese of Phoenix for 12 years and is now the lead pastor at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Fr. Paul worked alongside Bishop Olmsted for many years before Bishop Olmsted retired this last year.Continue listening to learn what it is like working with Bishop Olmsted, why fatherhood is needed now more than ever in society today, and how you can totally surrender yourself to Christ to save your life. Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James's show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support.  Partners: Sword & Spade Magazine → We often talk about Fraternus, an incredible organization that strives to connect men with their children and get them outside! Subscribe to their magazine by using this link and help support them and our show!  Grab an amazing cup of coffee at CatholicCoffee.com! Use code Manly at check-out to get 15% off your order!  Want to rep your Catholic faith with some sweet socks? Look no further than Sock Religious! From St. Joseph to St. Therese of Liseux, Sock Religious will have you repping your Catholic faith in style. Click here to get caught up on your Catholic gear. Your feet will thank you later.  As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!  Get social with us:Follow us on the ‘gram.'Join our private FB group exclusively for our listeners.Tweet us here. Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Contact us directly:themanlycatholic@gmail.comResources mentioned in the episode:Bishop Olmsted's Into the Breach KOC video seriesFather Paul Sullivan at St. Gregory ChurchSupport the show

Today's Topics:  1) Heidi Matzke told congress that a man approached her pregnancy care center armed with a machete  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nKRc_WKl5s Mayra Rodriguez (former Director of Planned Parenthood, AZ): "First time I saw him (Bishop Olmsted) pray the Rosary was outside my former place of work back in 2002 he prayed for me since then. He is a big part of my story"  https://twitter.com/Sachinettiyil/status/1552076881909886977    2) Pregnancy care center director: We've been forced to spend up to $150K just to protect ourselves  https://www.cnsnews.com/article/washington/melanie-arter/pregnancy-care-center-director-weve-been-forced-spend-150k-just 3) Almost 60 pregnancy centers have been attacked since May, with no word from the Biden Administration. We will hold our public officials accountable  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDS4mykHY_A 4) DOJ official disparages attack victims: Kristen Clarke, who heads up the DOJ's civil rights division and would therefore be the point-person for any investigation of attacks on pro-life pregnancy care centers, has criticized such centers as “harmful,” “predatory,” and “fake.” Her resurfaced comments from 2018 have fueled further speculation about why the Justice Department is refusing to take aggressive action against an ongoing rash of pro-abortion terror attacks on pro-life clinics  https://freebeacon.com/biden-administration/pro-life-facilities-are-under-attack-a-top-doj-official-called-them-fake-clinics/

Bishop Olmsted joins us to take a look back and a look ahead. You'll get up to date on the latest news including a conversation with two of our seminarians with an invitation to the JPII Classic.   This episode is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes. Learn more at https://www.dopccfh.org/

Bishop Olmsted reflects on the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Fr. Antony Tinker helps us get to know St. Bernadette. You'll get up to date on the latest news including a conversation about the plight of refugees with Joanne Morales from Catholic Charities.   This episode is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes. Learn more: dopccfh.org

Bishop Olmsted reflects on the life of St. Mary Magdalene, Fr. Ignatius Mazanowski explores the power of mercy and forgiveness. You'll get up to date on the latest news including conversation with  Fr. Paul Sullivan as he leaves the vocations office to serve full time at a parish.   This episode is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes. Learn more: https://www.dopccfh.org/    

Bishop Olmsted reflects on the life of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Fr. Kevin Penkalski explores how Christ has transformed our nature. You'll get up to date on the latest news including a legislative wrap up with Ron Johnson. This episode is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes. Learn more at https://www.dopccfh.org/.

Bishop Olmsted reflects on the life of St. Junipero Serra, Fr. Michael Gilbert teaches us about icons. You'll get up to date on the latest news including a conversation with Fr. Andrew McNair.   This episode is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes. Learn more: https://www.dopccfh.org/

Bishop Olmsted reflects on the Holy Spirit, Julie Carrick shares a new resource for growing in devotion to the Eucharist. You'll get up to date on the latest news including a look back at the school year with Domonic Salce and Mary Bartsch.   This episode is brought to you by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes. Learn more: https://www.dopccfh.org/

Bishop Olmsted joins us to reflect on the fruit of his apostolic exhortation, Veneremur Cernui and Deacon Dennis Lambert tells us about his new book on the Real Presence it's a Eucharist-themed show to help us kick off the Eucharistic Revival. You'll get up to date on the latest news. This episode is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes. Learn more: https://www.dopccfh.org/

Bishop Olmsted reflects on being disciples of love, Fr. Will Schmid shares about priestly formation. You'll get up to date on the latest news including Cande de Leon on a new initiative supporting priests.   This episode is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes. Learn more at: https://www.dopccfh.org/

Bishop Olmsted reflects on the priesthood, Fr. Thielo Ramirez reflects on small town life, Steve Greene gives us an update on Kino Catechetical Institute. You'll get up to date on the latest news.   This episode is brought to you by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes. 

Bishop Olmsted reflects on the Ascension, Fr. Kevin Penkalski teaches us about relics and Michael and Rachel Villanueva tell us about their new podcast. You'll get up to date on the latest news.   This episode is brought to you by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes. 

Bishop Olmsted reflects on Mary inspiring us to follow Jesus, Kevin Starrs helps us think about the death penalty, we'll learn about the Barbatus podcast. You'll get up to date on the latest news.   Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. www.dopccfh.org/.

Bishop Olmsted reflects on Mary inspiring us to follow Jesus, Fr. John Nahrgang wraps up our deep dive into the life of Venerable Maria of Agreda. You'll get up to date on the latest news including a conversation with Deacon Doug Bogart.   This episode is brought to you by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes. 

Bishop Olmsted reflects on St. Joseph, Claire Dwyer helps us get to know St. Catherine of Siena. You'll get up to date on the latest news including an excerpt from The Catholic Conversation on leadership with Cristofer Pereyra and Erin Monnin.

Bishop Olmsted reflects on mercy, Fr. John Nahrgang continues the deep dive series on Venerable Maria of Agreda. You'll get up to date on the latest news an update on the Office of Natural Family Planning with Armida Escarcega.   Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. www.dopccfh.org/.

Bishop Olmsted reflects on the Resurrection, Fr. John Nahrgang continues the deep dive series on Venerable Maria of Ágreda. You'll get up to date on the latest news a special conversation with Mark Wahlberg on his new movie, Father Stu.   Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. www.dopccfh.org/.  

Bishop Olmsted reflects on extravagant love and joins us to talk about Holy Week. Deacon Peter Auriemma walks us through the Passion from a medical perspective.    Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. www.dopccfh.org/.

Bishop Olmsted reflects on St. Joseph and Fr. John Nahrgang begins a series on Venerable Maria of Agreda. You'll get up to date on the latest news including a conversation with some students from a Catholic robotics team. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. www.dopccfh.org/.

Today's homily is from the Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Thank you for joining us today! Learn more about the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix: https://www.dphx.org

Bishop Olmsted reflects on St. Joseph, Mary Mirrione explores the beauty of teaching the faith to children. You'll get up to date on the latest news including a conversation with Bill Marcotte on a unique program coming up this summer.

Today's homily is from the Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Thank you for joining us today! Learn more about the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix: https://www.dphx.org

Bishop Olmsted reflects on the Transfiguration, Fr. Paul Sullivan helps us get to know St. Teresa of Avila. You'll get up to date on the latest news including a conversation with Anne Vargas-Leveriza.   Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. www.dopccfh.org/.

Today's homily is from the Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Thank you for joining us today! Learn more about the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix: https://www.dphx.org

Today's homily is from the Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Thank you for joining us today! Learn more about the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix: https://www.dphx.org

As I meditated on this Sunday's readings, I could not help but see myself reflected in one of the characters in today's Gospel. I thought of my time here at St. Anne, and I recognized myself in the words with which St. Peter expressed his joy at what he had been given to witness on the holy mountain: "Lord, how good it is to be here!” As I remember my last decade here at St. Anne, I too say to Jesus, "How good it is to be here, Lord!" This church has been for me, in many moments, a true Mount Tabor, where I have so often enjoyed your company and your affection, and where God has manifested himself to me abundantly with the light of his infinite mercy. The Prince of the Apostles, the leader of the fishermen of Galilee, wished to remain there on Mt. Tabor forever. He wanted to make three tents, “but he did not know what he was saying”. Our heavenly Father had a different plan, and his only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, had to descend from the top of that mountain to complete his mission on earth. Like our Master, we too cannot stay, because in the spiritual life not moving forward is the same as moving backward. After that extraordinary manifestation on the heights which we just heard in the Gospel, full of consolation and happiness, Jesus had to return to the valley and continue walking with his apostles to Jerusalem. He and his three beloved disciples could not remain any longer on that hilltop where they were so at ease, for heaven is the only place of definitive rest for us. Here, in this passing world, every day is a struggle, and the redemption of man necessarily passed through the mystery of the cross. As we know, those privileged witnesses, Peter, John and James, would be invited later, in Gethsemane, to participate more intimately in that mystery, carrying in their hearts all that they had contemplated on top of the mountain as they witnessed the Transfiguration of the Lord. Like St. Peter, I too have been tempted to stay in this place, because “it is so good to be here”. However, the Lord has also called me to continue on my journey. I'm saying all of this because surely many of you already know that this weekend the name of the priest who will replace me as pastor of this community was made public. As of August 1st, Fr. Keith Kenney will serve you as your new pastor with the desire to bring you into complete union with the Lord. This afternoon, I want to ask you to welcome Father Keith, to welcome him as you welcomed me ten years ago. I know you will do so, for among the many traits that define our parish is that of kindness.To all who hear me today, I dare to ask you to do something for me and especially for him. You will now see his new St. Anne e-mail address projected on the wall (frkenney@stanneaz.org). If you would like, you can take a picture of it with your cell phone while I am speaking to you so that when you get home you can write him a message that will make him feel loved and welcomed by our community even before he is physically with us. You can introduce yourselves and talk about your family, what St. Anne means to you, what ministry, council, or apostolate you are involved in, what your mission or responsibility is here. You can attach a picture of your family so that he can visualize you and pray for you. You can talk to him about the joy you feel anticipating his arrival in our parish and how much you are going to pray for him from now on. Express to him your desire to walk with him in this new stage that is beginning. May he find, when he opens his e-mail over the coming days, hundreds of messages from you with the warmth of your affection, ready and eager to receive him! Dear brothers and sisters, the Mass we celebrate each week elevates us to the very heights of God, to the mountain where He manifests His glory and where we listen to His Word, while He, in turn, descends to us so that we may treat Him as You to You, in the intimacy of love, in the familiarity that is proper to friendship among equals. In St. Anne you have the foundations to grow in this holiness, and I ask you not to waste them. You know how rare it is to find so many graces in a single parish community, and all this is given to you so that you may respond with love to the Love of God. As for me, and as I said two days ago, I feel that I am beginning to be part of the past of our parish, and I leave here with the joy of knowing that you will be in good hands, that you will be cared for with tenderness, and that Father Keith will give continuity to all the good that already exists at St. Anne. In the pain of separation, I experience a peace that is not of this world, thinking that all the pieces have been put in place according to what the Lord has shown me in prayer during these years: that a good priest is coming, chosen by our dear Bishop Olmsted, and that I can leave here having given my last act of service to this community. My dear children in the Lord, I have been very happy on the top of this mountain. I have felt myself the happiest of men, but now Jesus calls me to come down from this Tabor which is for me St. Anne, and to walk with Him toward the cross first and the resurrection afterwards. I pray that, in heaven, where we hope to arrive by the Mercy of God and not by our own merits, we will all find ourselves united in that glory that will never end. To reach that goal, let us listen to the Lord, follow him and die with him. Per crucem ad lucem. In today's Gospel, the voice of the Father tells us "listen to him", but three years before, in Cana of Galilee, it was Mary who first said: "do whatever he tells you". Thus, the Father and the Mother harmonize in the same message and direct us towards that Lord who in each Holy Mass is transfigured anew before our eyes in the miracle of transubstantiation, and is revealed to us in the humility of an appearance as simple and poor as a bit of bread. May we, too, like Jesus, like Mary, bury ourselves in the ground like the grain of wheat so that we may bear the fruits of eternal life.

Bishop Olmsted reflects on love in the Trinity and Fr. Matt Lowry helps us understand the struggles young people face. You'll get up to date on the latest news including a conversation with Sr. Mary Juanita Gonsalves about how the Church is helping in the Ukraine.   Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. www.dopccfh.org/.  

Bishop Olmsted reflects on Lent, Fr. Dan Connealy helps us simplify for Lent. You'll get up to date on the latest news including a conversation with Nancy Padberg from Catholic Education Arizona. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. www.dopccfh.org/.

Today's homily is from the Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Thank you for joining us today! Learn more about the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix: https://www.dphx.org

Aloha! This is Jay Goodman and welcome to Talking with a Good Man! A Podcast aimed at calling all Men to be a Good Man! My last name, Good Man, is a hard one to live up to. Daily, I work to kill Pride, be forgiving while striving for humility because, we're all made for greatness and God calls us to be a Good Man. I want to ask you to join me in striving to be that Good Man, for yourself, your Family, your Church, and most importantly for God!! Once you realize we're all Good Men, deep down, past our struggles with Sin, past our failings, and seeing our successes in life, our magnanimity, you'll begin to grow!! And when we truly embrace being a Good Man, it gives us great power in Jesus. And like Spider-Man said, “with great power comes great responsibility”. So let us be great!! Let us be noble!! Let us be constantly full of the Holy Spirit. In doing so, you will truly be a Good Man. Today I am welcoming the first Good Woman onto my show. Remember, Beside every good Man is a good Woman and Jesus has thousands of good Women that work directly for him, Sisters or Nuns, that serve him directly, and only him, as we know, never being married, devoting their entire lives to the cause of Christianity, of our one, true Holy and Catholic Church. And this particular Sister has had a HUGE role in Men's lives, through the Into the Breach video series put on by the Knights of Columbus last year. Into the Breach was originally a homily written by Bishop Olmsted, the Bishop of the Arizona archdiocese to spur Men on to step into the breach and be stronger Men for God, their Families, and their Church. It is based off of the verse from Ezekiel 22:30 which says “and I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the breach before me for the land”. And after the Knights of Columbus used this homily to create a study guide and 12 amazing videos, they took this and inside each of the 12 amazing videos produced by my fellow Knights of Columbus are many fellow Catholics who were asked to speak their wisdom here and there, really bringing us a great treasure in these videos. One of the people, Sister Maris Stella, was in the Into the Breach videos and mainly on the 6th video installment titled “Life” where she speaks of Men needing to be courageous and to, quite literally, stand in the Breach for Women against abortion. She talks about how they can do that and we will talk about that today too. We will first though, talk about how she went from being a counter drug Naval operations Officer to being Sister Maris Stella and all about her journey to directly serving God with her life by becoming a Sister in our beautiful Catholic Church. Enjoy! Well that's it for the podcast today my friends!! I hope you are looking forward to the next podcast I will have, as I welcome onto my show Mark Hartfiel, the TMIY (that man is you) National Director. He's an awesome Catholic Man and just an all-around great guy. If you have a question for me, please email me at fiercecatholic@gmail.com. If you feel in your heart to give to my podcast show, I would greatly appreciate it. My Venmo is @jaygoodman75. I am actually expanding a little so help would be amazing right now. If you have never had the Hallow app on your phone, and would like it, you should get it! They just started a 30 day sleep challenge where great Catholics out there we know and love speak the word to you in a very calming way in order to help you wind down with God at the end of your day. People like Dr Scott Hahn, Father Mike Schmitz and others! There l is a link through me, in the show notes, to download this amazing app to use to grow closer to God. https://hallow.ac9mny.net/c/2876891/1097878/11108 And lastly, please enjoy the Drink of the Day! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hello again! Welcome to Episode 3, "The Manly Dillema." Today,  James and Father Dom  continue their epic discussion Bishop Olmsted's gut-punching "Into the Breach." Bishop Olmsted asks three important questions in his exhortation that he addresses: 1. What does it mean to be a Christian man?2. How does a Catholic man love?3. Why is fatherhood, fully understood, crucial for every man?Within those questions, he discusses three primary contexts to shape and mold the questions:1. A New Apostolic Moment - The "New Evangelization"2. A Field Hospital and a Battle College3. Man and Woman are Complementary, not CompetitorsThis episode dropped all sorts of nuggets so make sure you tune in! You don't want to miss  how this podcast is single-handedly trying to fulfill the call of the new evangelization, why the Church tends to the wounded from the spiritual battle with Satan and his demons (another epic novel idea), and why men and women are indeed different but they are in fact on the same team.  DO NOT FORGET James' Challenge. Yes, James stole Father Dom's game. Men, get to confession. No matter how long it has been, no matter what is holding you back, get to confession. Get in a state of grace first and foremost and allow God to work in your life. I, James, dread going to confession every time, but I leave feeling a weight has been lifted from my heart and soul. The Lord truly heals and gives us such a tremendous gift with confession.Make this podcast even more manly (and yourself while you're at it) and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more sensational content and to create brothers in a community. If you would bring chivalry back into this day and age and support us on Patreon we would be greatly indebted. Please be praying for us consistently. Never underestimate the power of your prayers as we strive to bring you incredible content daily to stir your soul and help make you a saint. Resources Mentioned:1. Into the Breach 2. Knights of Columbus Video Series on Into the Breach3. Vatican document on the New Evangelization 4. USCCB document on the New Evangelization5. Word on Fire Catholicism series6. Hallow app7. Information on a maniple8. Information on cassocks9. Exodus 9010. Gaudium et spesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/themanlycatholic?fan_landing=true)

In this episode,  Fr. Dom and James begin part 1 of their 5 part series on "Into the Breach," an apostolic exhortation issued by Bishop Thomas Olmsted in Phoenix in 2015. Bishop Olmsted came out throwing haymakers stating that men have failed in society which has led to chaos, disruption, and disappointment. For too long men have forsaken their duties and allowed Satan to penetrate the walls and create a breach in our defenses. Although this sounds like the makings of an epic novel, you will have to settle for James and Father Dom's take on the matter.  Fr. Dom begins his modus operandi on Adam failing to defend the garden and allowing the serpent to enter. James quotes Shakespeare and somehow ties it into the military.  James quotes stats that should leave all men preparing for the spiritual battle to defeat Satan. And so much more!Join Father Dom and James right now and change your family tree! DO NOT NEGLECT the Fr. Dom Challenge! This week, you must find a saint! Saints come in all shapes and sizes. You picked your Confirmation saint for a reason right?! Learn his or her life deeply and begin to ask for their prayers. If you have no idea what a Confirmation saint is, there are plenty of resources out there on saints. Find one you can resonate with. Find one who challenges you. Find one who makes you want to be a better man. We can all be saints. It is not impossible. Make The Manly Catholic even more manly and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more amazing content that will boggle your mind and to create communities with other men. If you could be a gentleman and a scholar, please support this podcast on Patreon. If nothing else, it will help James buy his sons another apple sauce. If you are unable to support us, please pray for us and this podcast. We know this podcast is filling a tremendous breach in the defenses of the Church and we need all the help we can get. Never underestimate the power of your prayers!Resources Mentioned:1. Into the Breach2. Bishop Olmsted on the Eucharist 3.  Knights of Columbus Video Series4. Willaim Shakespeare Henry V  5. USA Today article on marriage rates in USA 6.  Deacon Burke-Sivers "Behold the Man"7. Decline of Religion in USA article8. Catechism paragraphs 407-409Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/manlycatholic)

Welcome to the podcast that will change the world, one man at a time. Although they have been known to splat out hyperbole every so often, James Caldwell and Father Dominic Courtourier truly believe this podcast will sharpen men to fulfill the vocations God has assigned to them and change their family tree. In this pilot episode, James and Fr. Dom introduce themselves and give the purpose for this brand new podcast. The mission of TMC is to inspire, encourage, challenge, and equip Catholic men to fulfill their vocations and become the men God created them to be.  Join us to reinvigorate Catholic men in communities all around the world to reignite the fire within the Catholic Church and be holy men, to be saints.Join us next week as we dive into Bishop Olmsted's "Into the Breach."Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more amazing content and to join other men who are striving to become saints each and every day. If you would be so kind, support the podcast here on Patreon. Prayers are always needed as we strive to be holy men of prayer who give everything to God and let Him do the work. Resources mentioned: 1. Pew Research on Eucharist2. Gallup poll on Church attendance in the United States3. Into the BreachSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/manlycatholic)

Father Larry Swink and Father Jack Berard join Bill Wannall to take a deeper dive into Bishop Olmsted's Apostolic Exhortation "Veneremur Cernui --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/william-wannall/support

What a long strange year it's been. Praise God, many restrictions have lifted including those on church gatherings. So, when was the last time you went to mass? Received communion? Went to confession. Brothers and sisters, it's time to come back to the Eucharist. Fr. Antony and Fr. Peter Teresa break open Bishop Olmsted's bold and needed apostolic exhortation, "Veneremur Cernui," in this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

In this episode Gustavo, Ivan and Walther banter about Mexican comfort food. They discuss the importance of brotherhood, how a man loves as a friend, vulnerability, isolation and how to fight it. They also talk about Bishop Olmsted's “Into the Breach”, saints that were BFFs and building community amongst men and families.Our Sponsor for this Episode:CMF CURO is a community-based Catholic health care ministry. Since 2014, this pro-life, Catholic health care ministry has provided an affordable alternative to medical insurance consistent with Catholic teachings on life.CMF CURO provides Catholics a Christ-centered path to actively invest in their whole health (spirit, mind, and body) in service to God, sharing medical burdens and costs together through partnership with a national health sharing ministry. CMF CURO is not insurance. It is a ministry offering a pathway to share medical expenses, receive concierge service, participate in spiritual direction, access health and wellness tools, and more.CMF CURO is part of the Christ Medicus Foundation (CMF), a Catholic 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1997, dedicated to sharing the love of God in health care through defending religious freedom in health care and building Christ-centered Catholic health care options that serve the Church, the laity, and the poor and vulnerable. MyCatholicHealthCare.com 

Join us as I finish this amazing discussion with Ryan Young, Camp Veritas Director and one of the show hosts for the Into the Breach video series put on by the Knights of Columbus. He discusses in this episode who actually got him out of his funk in starting Camp Veritas and we discuss what it truly means to be a Catholic Masculine Man, especially in this day and age! Men! Step into the Breach for your Family and for the Church!! Become a Knight (if you are not one) and join the “Into the Breach” movement. If you don't have a group where you are, and you are willing to stay up late (if you are on the east coast), feel free to join us on our once-a-month (on Friday evenings) Into the Breach Men's study I am leading through December. We will hit all 12 episodes, watch one of the awesome videos put on by the Knights of Columbus, and learn so much together and grow closer as Catholic Masculine Men as we go through the study guide during the meetings. We have many Men who connect from the mainland. All are welcome! https://www.kofchawaii.org Here is the Into the Breach site link, the study guide link so you can follow along, and the original homily by Bishop Olmsted. http://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html http://www.kofc.org/en/resources/faith-in-action-programs/faith/into-the-breach/11059-into-the-breach-video-series-study-guide.pdf https://dphx.org/into-the-breach/ Here is the link for Camp Veritas. Such an awesome opportunity for your children at only around $400 a person! Scholarships are available!! https://www.campveritas.org. Also, as promised, here is a website with the complete statistics of Catholics who have left the church in staggering numbers and in various ways. So sad. https://www.newemangelization.com/man-crisis/the-catholic-man-crisis-factsheet/ Also, here is my website. It is up and ready and I'll be adding and fixing it as we go so I can make it as perfect as possible for you, including a new logo. https://www.FierceCatholic.com please be patient as I make updates again before website goes live again. Sorry for the inconvenience. And lastly, after humbly receiving permission from the author, I bring you the new and permanent addition to my podcast, my “Drinking with the Saints” segment...so enjoy that! https://drinkingwiththesaints.com http://hallow.com/talkingwithagoodman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to PART TWO of Talking with a Good Man! In this podcast I am talking again with Ryan Young, from the Into the Breach Knights Of Columbus video episodes and movement. He and his Wife are also the masterminds behind the Camp Veritas Catholic Camp for young people. (See link below) Men! Step into the Breach for your Family and for the Church!! Become a Knight (if you are not one) and join the “Into the Breach” movement. If you don't have a group where you are, and you are willing to stay up late (if you are on the east coast), feel free to join us on our once-a-month (on friday) Into the Breach Men's study I am leading through December. We will hit all 12 episodes, watch one of the awesome videos put on by the Knights of Columbus, and learn so much together and grow close as Catholic Masculine Men as we go through the study guide during the meetings. We have many Men who connect from the mainland. All are welcome! https://www.kofchawaii.org Here is the Into the Breach site link, the study guide link so you can follow along, and the original homily by Bishop Olmsted. http://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html http://www.kofc.org/en/resources/faith-in-action-programs/faith/into-the-breach/11059-into-the-breach-video-series-study-guide.pdf https://dphx.org/into-the-breach/ Here is the link for Camp Veritas. Such an awesome opportunity for your children! https://www.campveritas.org Also, here is my website. It is up and ready and I'll be adding and fixing it as we go so I can make it as perfect as possible for you!! https://www.FierceCatholic.com And lastly, after humbly receiving permission from the author, I bring you the new and permanent addition to my podcast is my “Drinking with the Saints” section so enjoy that! https://drinkingwiththesaints.com http://hallow.com/talkingwithagoodman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.” ~ Pope Benedict XVI Men today can't do anything right. The world has taken the idea of masculinity and distorted it to the point that it is barely recognizable from the ideal man celebrated one hundred years ago. As dynamic Catholics living in this time, we want to celebrate men and encourage them to reclaim their true identity and realize who God created them to be - fully using their gifts and masculine qualities to serve others. In this podcast, we use the apostolic letter “Into the Breach” written by Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix, AZ to put forward and answer three questions - What does it mean to be a Catholic man? How do men love? And why is fatherhood so crucial? Referenced in this episode: The Apostolic Exhortation: Into the Breach Wild at Heart: Abba's Heart: Check out past posts for Cana 90