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Catholic Stuff You Should Know
A lighthearted exploration of various prominent and obscure Catholic topics.
Episodes
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Everyday Pilgrims
Fr. John and Fr. Mike continue the Camino theme by discussing pilgrimages and ways to incorporate small pilgrimages into your daily routine.
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Lessons from the Camino
Join Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob as they reflect on their experience, sharing encounters and lessons learned from the Camino.
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Farsi Belle
Fr. Mike and Fr. John are joined by Sofia Carozza, co-host of the Pilgrim Soul podcast. Tune in as Sofia shares her personal story and they engage in a…
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Food for the Journey
Join Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean as they record this episode live from the Camino de Santiago, sharing their experiences and insights along the way.
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How It All Ends
In this episode, Fr. John and Fr. Mike dive into a discussion on the wedding feast of the lamb and the book of Revelation.
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Matter Matters
Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean discuss the matter and form of each sacrament and their importance to the church.
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The Virginal Paternity of God
In this episode, Father Mike and Father John explore the deep theological significance of the fatherhood of God. In particular they take up the thought of…
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New Priests and Pentecost
Join newly ordained, Fr. Jacob, and Fr. Sean in this week’s episode as they delve into priestly ordinations and the significance of the first mass celebrated…
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Brave New Motherless Wold
Join Fr. Mike & Fr. John as they dissect Huxley's "Brave New World," focusing on the absence of the Church and the loss of motherhood.
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Pier Giorgio Trojan Horse
Dcn. Jacob, soon-to-be Fr. Jacob, and Fr. Sean discuss the soon-to-be St. Pierre Giorgio Frassati.
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Paradise Springs Eternal
Fr. Mike's inspiration for this week's topic was T.S. Eliot's poem, The Waste Land. Join him and Fr. John as they discuss the chaos of the wasteland and the…
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The Poet's Eye and God's Voice
Alongside Fr. Mike, Dcn. Jacob encourages listeners to look at reality with the lens that allows us to see the way God is speaking to each one of us.
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Remedies for Sorrow
Fr. John & Fr. Sean are joined by special guest and author Megan Nix. Megan is the author of "Remedies for Sorrow: An Extraordinary Child, a Secret Kept from…
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Jesus in the Heart of Dixie
Fr. Mike recently returned from a retreat at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament which inspired the topic for this episode — joined by Dcn. Jacob, Fr…
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Bourbon, Neat
Episode #625 is inspired by Walker Percy's essay, "Bourbon, Neat". Fr. John and Fr. Sean talk about how eating and drinking is a form of giving glory to God…
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The Universal Call to Contemplation?
Inspired by a topic suggestion sent in by a listener, Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Mike touch on how contemplation can be found in all vocations. They remind us that no…
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Evangelization & the Kerygma
Fr. Sean & Fr. John touch on the different stages of evangelization and discuss the importance and necessity of the first stage, pre-evangelization.
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The Spirit Within
In this episode Fr. Mike and Dcn. Jacob discuss scriptural commentaries and the prophetic character of Jesus and the Church in the Gospel of Luke and Acts of…
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Eschatology and Utopia
In this thought-provoking podcast, Fr. John proposes the question, "Am I living my Catholic faith in the world as a utopian or an eschatological thinker?"…
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Fount of Renewal
In light of Dcn. Jacob’s thesis, he and Fr. Mike discuss the renewal within the church and the need for renewal within our own hearts, all in light of the Holy…
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Chastity, Reconsidered
Join Fr. John & Fr. Sean as they discuss the true essence of chastity and the denial needed to achieve it.
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Soto Voce Part Two
This episode is a follow-up to the episode “The Quiet Parts." Tune in as Fr. Mike and Dcn. Jacob pick up where they left off last time, discussing the quiet…
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A Reflection on Mary
Fr. Sean and Fr. John reflect on Our Lady of Lourdes in light of her feast day coming up. Additionally, they reflect on Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in light…
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The Quiet Parts
In this episode Fr. Mike shares the “sotto voce” or quiet (literally, under-voice) prayers that the deacons and priests pray during the Mass. Deacon Jacob and…
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Sunday Best
In this episode Fr. Sean and Fr. John look at what Sundays ought to look like for a Catholic. Fr. Sean asks the simple question, “What should I wear to Mass on…
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Cathartic Heresies
In this episode Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Mike discuss the likeness and difference between the self-help movement and the Christian practice of asceticism. Do we…
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The Religion of the Day
In this episode Fr. John and Fr. Sean break down the new book by the University of Mary entitled, The Religion of the Day. Seeking to understanding the deeper…
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New Year, Same Us
In this banter heavy episode all four hosts gather to ring in the new year and look back at the last year of the podcast and their lives. It was full of…
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As The Roman Eagle Falls...
In this episode Fr. Mike teaches Dcn. Jake the history of Rome's frustrated hopes as they expected an eternal empire full of peace and prosperity that never…
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Light from Light
Frs. John and Mike discuss Norway, their mild obsession with Bishop Erik Varden and the profound imagery of light and darkness in the Advent and Christmas…
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The New Cappadocians: An Interview with Fr. Joseph Fessio
In this special episode, Fr. John is joined by special guest Fr. Joseph Fessio. Fr. Fessio shares the story about the founding of Ignatius Press as well as his…
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Apocalypse Now - Reading The Prophet Daniel in His Historical Context and Today
Fr. Mike and Dcn. Jacob discuss the scriptural genre of apocalyptic literature focusing on the Book of Daniel with its historical context and controversy. They…
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A Primer for Unsettled Lay People
In light of recent events and requests on the topic, Fr. John and Fr. Sean offer rules for thinking about Pope Francis, which they also call a "primer for…
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CSYSK Goes to Barbie Land
In this episode, Fr. John and Dcn. Jacob discuss the latest box office hit "Barbie" and the themes and lessons found in the movie.
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Rest In Your Mother's Arms
Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean's conversation is inspired by 1 Thessalonians 2:7-19. Fr. Mike talks about viewing the church as our Mother and the virtues and…
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Bye Bye Sadness My Old Friend
In episode 604, Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Sean talk about St. Thomas' remedies to cope with sadness and sorrow and how to interpret it.
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Some Sacristy Prayers
Fr. Mike and Dcn. Jacob walk through the vesting prayers, giving lay people an inside look into the sacristy as the priest and deacon prepare to celebrate mass.
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The 14er Finisher
On October 2nd, Fr. John and Fr. Sean accomplished the feat of summiting all 54 14ers in Colorado. Fr. Sean successfully summited all the 14ers and Fr. John…
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An Airplane Conversation with Christopher Dawson
In this week's episode, Fr. John tells Dcn. Jacob about a very interesting conversation he had on an airplane and how it led him to ponder three big questions…
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Old Friends
Fr. Mike is joined by special guest and former host of CSYSK, Fr. Michael O’Loughlin. Enjoy their discussion on the traditions and practices found within the…
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What Makes a Father a Father
Fr. Sean and Fr. Mike discuss the different criteria that an individual must meet in order to be recognized as a doctor or father of the church.
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Andrew Kim Taegon and Companions
Fr. Sean and Dcn. Jacob discuss the story of St. Andrew Kim Taegon and the evangelative efforts in the East.
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Wrestling with Targums
Fr. Mike teaches Fr. John about Genesis 32, where Jacob wrestles with an angel and changes the world forever.
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Run So As To Be Still
Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Mike discuss the apparent paradox of two different scriptures. How can we simultaneously by be still (Exodus 14:14, Psalm 46) while also…
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A Bride Adorned
Fr. John provides an outline of what to expect from his new book, "A Bride Adorned". Fr. Sean joins him as they discuss the term perichoresis and how Mary and…
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The Crisis of Faith
Dcn. Jacob and Fr. John discuss the experience of faith throughout different stages of life and the deaths and crises that happen throughout a life of faith.
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Open-Heart Spirituality
Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean discuss the beauty of a vulnerable heart and the importance of turning our brokenness over to God to allow Him to do great work.
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CSYSK Live from Lisbon
Sleep deprived Fr Sean and Dcn Jacob recount their experience of World Youth Day, and share their reflections on the week spent leading their parish group on…
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The Knight of the Woeful Figure
This week Fr. Mike and Fr. John welcome their priest friend Fr. Joe McGill from Scotland for a conversation on the Catholic vision expressed in Cervantes' Don…
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Harmonies
This week Fr. Mike and Dcn. Jacob wax poetically about chaos and order. In context of the Companions own self reflections, they discuss the interplay of…
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A Night Chapp under the Stars
The four hosts join together for a discussion on Larry Chapp's Confessions of a Catholic Worker: Our Moment of Christian Witness - the focus of this year's…
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Dare We Hope that Balthasar is a Heretic?
Fr. John passionately talks with Fr. Sean about two common misinterpretations made against Balthasar.
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Vacation Stuff You Should Know
In the midst of summer, Fr. Sean and Dcn. Jacob discuss the purpose of vacation and offer some practical suggestions on how to enter into a time of true rest.
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The Odyssey and The Rule
Fr. John uses a classic piece of literature, "The Odyssey", to give future dating advice to his new goddaughter, Penelope. Fr. John and Dcn. Jacob discuss the…
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Laurus
Fr. Mike and Fr. John talk about the essence of three well-known pilgrimage sites and how we can journey on them in our own personal prayer life.
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Marriage on Mission
Fr. Mike and Deacon Jacob take us back to where it all began... the book of Genesis. The two discuss marriage, the beauty and complexity found within the…
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You've Got a Friend In Me
Fr. Sean and Fr. John discuss the importance of having friendships in our lives and with the Trinity. The conversation is structured around Aristotle's three…
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Could Artificial Intelligence Have Named This Episode Better?
Dcn. Jacob has been hard at work preparing to lead the discussion on this week's topic: Artificial Intelligence. Tune in to hear Dcn. Jacob, Fr. John, and Fr…
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Tetragrammaton Revisited
In this episode, Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean discuss the Tetragrammaton, the four letter name of God in Hebrew. They remind us of the reverence and importance that…
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Order Up
Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Sean discuss how not all knowledge is equal and that there is a proper ordering of knowledge. They are concerned with showing that the…