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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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Parental Choice in Education
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Church's teaching that parents are the primary educators of their children. What are…
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Evangelizing in Daily Life
Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul discuss ways to evangelize the people that we meet in day-to-day life -- at work, at the store, on a hike, etc.
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Can Relocating Help Us to Grow Spiritually?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the lessons they've learned from their experiences with moving to a new state.
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What Does It Mean to be a Servant Leader?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the concept of Servant Leadership. What does it mean, and how can we become servant leaders?
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Laudato Si' Eight Years Later
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss Pope Francis' 2015 encyclical letter "Laudato Si'" on care for the environment.
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The truth about exorcism
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss recent films depicting demonic possession and exorcism and how they compare to the actual…
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Politics and Our Catholic Faith
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the relationship of the Catholic faith to politics.
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What does the Church teach about equality?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the concept of equality. Does the fact that the Church only ordains men mean that women are…
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Easter math -- all about the Triduum and Easter Season
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the meaning behind terminology such as "Triduum," "Octave of Easter," and related concepts.
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Private Revelation - Must We Believe?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the role of private revelation in the Catholic faith.
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What is the marital debt and what does it mean for Catholic couples?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the concept of "the marital debt" that has appeared in recent articles on various websites…
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In Darkness, Where Do We Turn?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the upward trend in "deaths of despair" and the Catholic faith as a source of hope.
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Headscratchin' Scripture - Jacob and Esau
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the story of Jacob and Esau in the Book of Genesis and answer the question: does God really…
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Headscratchin Scripture - The "Yoke" of Christ
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss Matthew 11:28-30, in which Christ states that his "yoke is easy" and his "burden is light."…
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Shepherding in the Midst of Confusion on Gender
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the issue of Church teaching on transgenderism.
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Church teaching on Same-Sex Attraction
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul try to clarify the Church's teaching on homosexuality and people who experience same-sex attraction.
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Going After the Lost Sheep
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss Pope Francis' recent invitation to re-read the parable of the Lost Sheep in the Gospel of…
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The Three Pillars of Catholic Social Teaching: Common Good, Subsidiarity and Solidarity
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the concepts of common good, subsidiarity and solidarity, especially in relation to how…
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The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the life and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI, including the writings that impacted them…
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New Year's Resolutions to Improve Your Spiritual Life
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul offer practical suggestions for growing closer to God in 2023.
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Favorite Christmas Memories and Traditions
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul reminisce about Christmases past and fond memories, as well as some of their family Christmas…
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St. John the Baptist and Making Straight the Way of the Lord During Advent
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the role of St. John the Baptist in the Gospel readings during Advent. What can we learn…
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Welcoming People with Disabilities into our Parishes
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Catholic Church's efforts to accomodate the disable in parishes and schools. What has…
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The Meaning of Advent: Second Coming of Christ and the Last Judgment
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the upcoming Advent season and the meaning behind it. How can we prepare for Christ's…
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The Seven Deadly Sins and the Opposite Virtues
Deacon Patrick Jones, Donna Hessel and Veronica Ambuul continue the "Front of the Prayer Book" series with a discussion of the seven deadly sins. Why are they…
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What Does it Mean to Be an Accessory to Sin?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss "Nine Ways of Being an Accessory to Another's Sin."
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The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, focusing on those works pertaining to those who…
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The Precepts of the Church
Deacon Patrick Jones, Donna Hessel and Veronica Ambuul discuss the five precepts of the Church defined in the Catechism. What are they and how are they lived…
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Vatican II: Dei Verbum
In the final episode of their series examining the documents of Vatican II, Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul are joined by Donna…
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Unpacking Gaudium et Spes: The Church in the Modern World
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul continue their discussion of the documents of Vatican II, focusing this time on Gaudium et Spes. In…
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Clarifying Lumen Gentium with the help of Cardinal Ratzinger
Deacon Doug Flinn, Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul discuss "Dominus Iesus," a 2000 declaration written by then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, and how it…
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Lumen Gentium - Part 2
Father Jim Baron, Director of Mission and Strategic Planning for the Diocese of Colorado Springs, joins Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica…
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Lumen Gentium: Part 1
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul continue their discussion of the documents of the Second Vatican Council, focusing on Lumen…
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Vatican II In This Moment
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul continue their discussion of Vatican II, focusing on its context in Church history and why the…
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Ignatian Discernment and Vatican II - Part 2
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul continue their discussion about Sacrosanctum Concilium and Pope Francis' recent statement asking…
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Ignatian Discernment and Vatican II
In response to Pope Francis' request that Catholics study the documents of Vatican II leading up to a Holy Year in 2025, Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug…
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Catholic Church Teaching on Miscarriage and Infant Loss: Social Media vs. the Truth
In the wake of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, there has been a lot of misinformation circulating on social media regarding the Church's approach to…
Catholic HalosCultural Catholicism or Popular Piety?
Eucharistic processions, the rosary, shrines, pilgrimages, relics -- are these Catholic devotional practices just cultural artifacts or do they actually serve…
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Catholic Politicians and the Eucharist
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the recent letter issued by the Catholic bishops of Colorado requesting that legislators…
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Restoring Subsidiarity in the Modern World
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the concept of subsidiarity, a core tenet of Catholic Social Teaching. What does it mean…
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Preparing for the Eucharistic Revival
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will kick off a nationwide Eucharistic Revival on June 19, 2022, the Feast of Corpus Christi. Deacon Patrick…
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Catholic Justice in Real Life
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss Catholic social teaching and how it applies to some of the policies being proposed today to…
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Half Truth is All Lie
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the ways in which those who advocate policies that are not consistent with the Gospel and…
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Restoring the Republic
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the leaked draft of the Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe V. Wade and how the…
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Shepherding Part III: Everyday examples
In this episode of the Catholic Halos podcast, Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss shepherding in everyday life, especially…
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Shepherding Part II: The Spiritual Journey
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul continue their discussion on shepherding and focus on the steps in the spiritual life. What stages…
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What is Shepherding?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the role of the shepherd as it relates to parenting and family life.
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Emotions as a Barometer of Right Relationship
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the role of emotions in the spiritual life. How does the Christian view of love differ from…
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The Vocation of the Permanent Deacon
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the role of the permanent diaconate in the Catholic Church and share their thoughts and…
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Why is Pope Francis consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary?
Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul discuss Pope Francis' announcement that he will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March…
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How you can help Ukrainian refugees
The Catholic Church in Poland is going to extraordinary lengths to provide food and shelter to refugees entering the country from Ukraine. Find out about the…
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Be Not Afraid
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss ways to overcome fear, especially during Lent.
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What are Ember Days?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Catholic Church's observance of Ember Days -- a three-day period of fasting that occurs…
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Courtship vs. Dating
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the difference between courtship and dating. How can we create opportunities for young…
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Pray Without Ceasing
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss St. Paul's exhortation to "Pray Without Ceasing." How can we do this in the midst of our…
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What does freedom of speech mean for Catholics?
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Catholic Church's view of freedom of the press and freedom of speech.
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Cosmology Confusion
Deacon Patrick Jones and Deacon Doug Flinn discuss the various theories regarding the origin of the universe found in books, movies, etc. What does the…
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The Octave for Christian Unity
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Catholic Church's annual Octave for Christian Unity Jan. 18-25.
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What is the Mater Filius maternity home?
Deacon Doug Flinn, Julie Bailey and Veronica Ambuul discuss plans for a new maternity home on the grounds of St. Gabriel Parish in Colorado Springs.
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Celebrate family: husband and wife open to life
Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the declining number of households with married parents and children. How can we convey to…