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Catholic Halos
The Catholic Halos podcast is a roundtable discussion about how to live out one's faith in everyday life.
Episodes
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The Catholic Church and Islam
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the question of whether the Catholic Church desires the conversion of Muslims.
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Praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory during the month of November
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Church's custom of praying especially for the souls in Purgatory during the month…
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St. Teresa of Avila's Rules of Life
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss St. Teresa of Avila's rules of life as taken from her extensive writings on prayer…
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Blessed Fulton Sheen's Warnings About Communism
Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul take a look at Blessed Fulton Sheen's warnings about the dangers of Communism and its incompatibility with the…
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Pope Leo XIV Declares Jubilee Year for anniversary of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul discuss the newly-announced Jubilee Year and plenary indulgence in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Basilica of…
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Supporting Our Kids as They Prepare to Leave the Nest
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the ways that parents can best prepare their children for adulthood and living on…
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The Pathways of Diocesan Renewal
Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Pathways of Diocesan Renewal that will be implemented in the Diocese of Colorado Springs from 2027-29.
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God's Engineering
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the role that Catholic scientists have played in important discoveries and inventions.
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The Liturgy of the Hours Second Edition to Be Introduced in 2027
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Second Edition of the Liturgy of the Hours that will be released in 2027. Why did…
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Caffeinated Catholicism
Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul look at how Catholics discovered coffee and the role that it can play in evangelization and prayer.
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The Important Role of Grandparents in the Family
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly instituted by Pope Francis in 2021. Why…
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Why is the SSPX excommunicated?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the schismatic actions of the Society of St. Pius X that resulted in their…
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The Role of Catholicism in the Founding of the United States
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul talk about Catholics who played a pivotal role in the founding of the United States 250 years…
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Pope Leo XIV Discusses the Power of the Written Word
Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul explore Pope Leo XIV's recent talk to authors about the power of the written word.
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The U.S. Bishops to Consecrate the Nation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Consecration of the United States to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus that will…
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Magnifica Humanitas -- Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo's recent encyclical addressing artificial intelligence.
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The Ten Commandments and Restoring Christ to Human Endeavor
Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul discuss ways in which our modern culture steers us away from the Ten Commandments and how we can orient our lives back…
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Sins Against the Seventh Commandment
Deacon Patrick Jones, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss ways that we might be breaking the seventh commandment without even realizing it.
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Supreme Court Rulings Uphold Free Speech for Faith-Based Organizations
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss recent Supreme Court decisions upholding the free speech rights of faith-based…
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Pope Leo XIV and Catholic Teaching on Just War
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss recent controversy over Pope Leo XIV's comments calling for peace in Iran and other…
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Learn to Pray By Reading St. Augustine, Pope Leo XIV Says
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss recent recommendations by Pope Leo to read St. Augustine's writings on prayer.
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Is Artificial Intelligence Really Intelligent?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the negative effects of AI on relationships and critical thinking, as well as Pope…
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The installation of Archbishop Golka
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul reflect on Archbishop Golka's installation in Denver.
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Unity Amidst Our Differences
Deacon Patrick Jones, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the concept of prudential judgment and Catholic doctrine.
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Renew the Mass, Renew the World
Deacon Patrick Jones, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss recent comments by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco saying that the beauty…
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The War in Iran and Catholic Just War Doctrine
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the war in Iran in light of the Catholic Church's criteria for a just war.
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Why Are There So Many Catechumens and Candidates Entering the Church this Easter?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the sharp increase in the number of people worldwide entering the Catholic Church.
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Pope Leo XIV Explains the Meaning of Ash Wednesday
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the homily given by Pope Leo XIV on Ash Wednesday.
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Bishop Golka Named Archbishop-Designate of Denver
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the recent announcement that Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Golka as the next…
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Integrating the faith into our daily lives
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss practical ways to integrate the practice of the Catholic faith into our daily lives.
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The Holy Family as Role Models for Parents
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the ways that St. Joseph, the Blessed Mother and Jesus can guide…
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The Jubilee Year is over, now what?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the end of the 2025 Jubilee Year and how to keep our spiritual lives vibrant…
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Elevating Public Discourse to Truth
Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss ways in which news coverage of some highly controversial issues obscures rather…
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The Feast of Christ the King and the Beginning of Advent
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the origins and meaning of the Solemnity of Christ the King. They also talk…
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Does referring to Mary as "Co-Redemptrix" Cause Confusion?
Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul discuss the recent doctrinal note issued by the Vatican titled "Mater Populi Fidelis," which states that proclaiming…
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What Does it Mean to Show Solidarity with Immigrants?
Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul discuss recent statements by some bishops calling for the faithful to welcome immigrants.
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Challenging Colorado's ban on "conversion therapy"
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit filed by a Colorado Springs counselor challenging the state's ban on so-called conversion therapy…
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Being Catholic in a Blue State
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss how Catholics can respond to the judicial and legislative climate in…
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The Catholic Church and Freedom of Speech
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the concept of freedom of speech in light of Scripture and Church teaching.
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Pope Leo's Homily at Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss Pope Leo XIV's homily at the canonization Mass for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati…
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Responding to the Minneapolis school shooting
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the shooting at a Minnesota Catholic school through the lens of Church teaching on…
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Natural Family Planning and the Year of Hope
In light of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss NaPro Technology and other methods of…
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The Invisible Sword of St. Michael
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the seven sanctuaries named after St. Michael the Archangel that appear to…
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Family as the Foundation of Happiness
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the way that large families are portrayed in the secular media and how it is often at odds…
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Devotion to the Sacred Heart and Holy Face of Jesus
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the month of June as the month of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as well as a…
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How the Holy Spirit Helps Us to Move Past Our Fears
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Feast of Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit can act in our lives just as in those of the…
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Hopeful Fatherhood
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul reflect on fatherhood in the context of the Year of Hope.
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Our New Pope Leo XIV
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. What will it mean…
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Way to Combat the Growing Culture of Death in Colorado
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss harmful legislation recently introduced in the Colorado General Assembly and…
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Halos of Hope: Part III of "Christ Our Hope"
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss Part III of Bishop James Golka's pastoral letter, "Christ Our Hope." What is…
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The Chrism Mass and Sacred Triduum
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the liturgies that take place in Catholic parishes during Holy Week and how they can draw…
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Halos of Hope: Part II of Christ Our Hope
Deacon Doug Flinn, Deacon Patrick Jones, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss Part II of Bishop James Golka's Pastoral Letter, "Christ Our Hope."
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Do Scientific Discoveries Really Contradict the Bible and the Catholic faith?
Deacon Doug Flinn, Deacon Patrick Jones discuss various theories about the creation of the world and other scientific questions in light of Catholic teaching.
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What happens when a pope dies?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss what happens on the occasion of a pope's death.
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Evaluating the Executive Order on IVF in Light of Church Teaching
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Veronica Ambuul and Lucas Pollice discuss the Trump administration's executive order expanding access to IVF and why…
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Halos of Hope: Part I of "Christ Our Hope"
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss Part I of Bishop James Golka's pastoral letter, "Christ Our Hope."
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J.D. Vance and the Ordo Amoris
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss recent comments by Vice President J.D. Vance referring to the principal of…
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Human Intelligence v. Artificial Intelligence
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the recent Vatican document on artificial intelligence.
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Human Trafficking Awareness and St. Josephine Bakhita
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the scourge of human trafficking. How is the Catholic Church working to aid…
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Halos of Hope: How to Read Bishop Golka's pastoral letter, "Christ Our Hope"
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn, Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the introduction to Bishop James Golka's pastoral letter, offering…