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Holiness is Cool
Welcome to the podcast! Here we discuss anything having to do with our lives following God, the Catholic Church, and faith in the real world. I hope you enjoy.
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Episodes
- Holiness is Cool
Pope Leo's Encyclical Letter and "Catholic Politics"
Over the last month I was leading a workshop on Pope Leo's Magnifica Humanitas, so I wanted to share about and how it got me thinking about the idea of…
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Tribute: Saying Goodbye to a Dear Friend
This is not the greatest podcast episode in the world. It is an experience saying goodbye to an elderly priest who was a dear friend and unique mentor…
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Reflections on Marriage from a Celibate
I had a couple weddings in September and wanted to share some reflections from preparing those homilies #MarriageSpirituality Holiness is cool! ¡La santidad es…
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Matthew, Confession, Penances, & Update
As you can see from the title, my brain was bouncing around so I just sort of blurted it all out. Holiness is cool! ¡La santidad es cool!
- Holiness is Cool
Leveling Up and Related Topics
Let's talk about a straightforward ways to break down leveling up your ministry or parish based on simple steps individuals can take. Holiness is cool! ¡La…
- Holiness is Cool
Visit Mary for her Birthday
We start this one talking about visiting Mary for her birthday! Then I give a plug for what Pope Leo has been teaching this year and talk some more about…
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Who is Generation Alpha?
I wanted to share a little bit of what I have learned about generation alpha - coming soon to a college campus near you! - and close with thoughts on a couple…
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It's what you're supposed to do!
I'm sure we are all doing a lot of great things... but a reading from the prophet Ezequiel made me wonder: if God were to call me out for something, what would…
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Why do priests dress that way?
It comes up often, and no, we don't wear the collar 24/7. Listen for more! Holiness is cool! ¡La santidad es cool!
- Holiness is Cool
So Much New Year Stuff!
Here's to putting a bow on 2025 and hunkering down for the blessings of 2026. Holiness is cool! ¡La santidad es cool!
- Holiness is Cool
God's Thanksgiving to You
Happy Thanksgiving! I think that God loves so many things that you do and is often very grateful to you. This episode includes some recent activites from our…
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Pope Leo's Exhortation "Dilexi te"
I wanted to share some ideas and reflections from Pope Leo XIV's first Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te on love for the poor. Holiness is cool! ¡La santidad es…
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Our "Day Off" and Some NC History
Rest! We do indeed have a day off and I thought I would share a little about that and a couple things we have done on our day off these last two weeks…
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September Update
It's good to be back! Here are a few reflections on life recently, the new school year, and our diocesan priest retreat. May these thoughts be a blessing for…
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Wrapping Year 1 at NC State
Here are some thoughts as I wrap my first year in the Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State and look forward to year two. Life offers so many possibilities…
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Thoughts on Pope Leo XIV's Address to Members of the Pontifical Mission Societies
Pope Leo XIV has been giving some fantastic addresses! In this episode I will some of his words from a recent speech and some of my reflections on it. Full…
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On the Jubilee Year and Hope
The Jubilee Year of Hope continues marching on and so I wanted to share a little bit about the history of jubilee years in the Catholic Church and some…
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Thoughts for CCM on Leo XIV's Words to the La Salle Christian Brothers
In the first week of his pontificate, Leo XIV gave a number of public discourses (which have all been awesome BTW). This one in particular made me reflect…
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White Smoke and Thoughts on Some Words of Leo XIV
We have a Pope! The unexpected has happened. An American has been chosen as the successor of Peter. I thought I would share about my experience of white smoke…
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A Thought on my Grandma, Death, and Jesus in the Eucharist
My family lost someone dear to us recently and so I wanted to share this reflection with you about why I believe Jesus was there waiting for her. Jesus is the…
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March Update: Mission Trip, the Pope, & Lent
It's been a minute! With so much to talk about I decided to discuss our spring break mission trip, praying for the Holy Father as he continues in the hospital…
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What are Ignatian Spiritual Exercises?
St. Ignatius of Loyola left us an incredible inheritance: his Spiritual Exercises. You may have heard of it. Listen if you want to know a little more about…
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Christmas & Update: How Does Jesus Save Us?
Welcome back! Merry Christmas. Happy new year. This episode is a little update on recent activities as well as a reflection on how the Lord is always present…
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Semester's End Reflections
The semester has drawn to a close. I reflect a little bit on that, prayer, some significant personal dates in the calendar, Mary, and even the Mary movie on…
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BOOK EPISODE: Lord of the World
I read a book a little while back called "Lord of the World" by Robert Hugh Benson. It is a fiction novel from over 100 years ago yet which I found to still be…
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Advent (!!!) Episode
Advent starts tomorrow! Here are some thoughts on Advent preparation for Christmas. I will chime in on the Christmas decorations and music debate, opine on…
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Thanksgiving Episode
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! A special thanks to all of you. Holiness is cool! ¡La santidad es cool!
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November Update
I wanted to share a little bit about how things have gone so far in my first semester here in Raleigh. There has been a lot going on! We have a community here…
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Prayers After Mass
Prayer Tool Kit Adding to the tool kit, here are some prayers for after Mass you may find helpful. They are two prayers that I have prayed regularly, to the…
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Prayers Before Mass
Prayer Tool Kit In addition to the podcast episodes, I want to share some prayers that may be helpful to listen to. Here are three prayers that I regularly…
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Fullness and the Five Precepts of the Church
Did you know that the Church has 5 precepts? They might surprise you. I will share about their context and contents. They are mentioned in the Code of Canon…
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Calendly y Conversaciones con Amigos
¡Regresamos! (again) En este episodio hablamos del gran valor de amigos y personas de confianza y la necesidad de compartir neta cómo estamos. Holiness is…
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La Generosidad es Cool
En este episodio hablaremos de actividades recientes y por qué la generosidad es cool. Holiness is cool! ¡La santidad es cool!
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Update y Resumen de Teología del Cuerpo
En este episodio les cuento un poco de mis actividades recientes y hago un resumen muy breve de lo que es la Teología del Cuerpo. ¡Enjoy! Recomendación de…
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Yo digo que eres sant@
No eres un santo, pero ¡sí eres santo! A ver si me explico en este episodio… ¡vamos por más! Referencias: YOUCAT #132 Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, 823-829…
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El fundamento que me mantiene parado
En este episodio tocamos un tema que es clave para mantenerte en paz SIEMPRE. Espero que te ayude! Espero sus comentarios y preguntas, nos vemos en las redes…
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Indulgencias, The Chosen y Revelaciones Privadas
Aprovechando el día de difuntos quise hablar con ustedes el tema de indulgencias plenarias y luego de otros dos temas: la serie de The Chosen y cual debe ser…
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Vida Espiritual Post-Verano
En este episodio comento el tema del verano y como puede ser espiritualmente un momento de prueba. También aprovechar para responder a una pregunta sobre si el…
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Preguntas y Respuestas - 2nda Parte
En este episodio sigo respondiendo a las preguntas que me enviaron. Aquí tocamos temas de como recuperar el tiempo perdido (espiritualmente) durante la…
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Preguntas y Respuestas - 1ra Parte
En este episodio voy a ir respondiendo a sus preguntas tocando temas como el suicidio, el concepto “fresa”, como “arrojarte” en Cristo, sabores de helado, mi…
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¿Por qué me gusta tanto ser confesor?
En este episodio respondo a una pregunta que muchas personas me han hecho: ¿por qué me gusta tanto ser confesor? Es un tema muy profundo y bastante existencial…
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¿Qué onda con el 6to mandamiento? Parte 2
En este episodio daremos seguimiento a un tema que empezamos a hablar en un episodio previo. Recomiendo escuchar primero ese episodio si no lo han escuchado…
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¿Qué opina de mí Dios?
En este episodio hablaremos un poco del periodo navideño, las vacaciones, y veremos perspectivas sobre la pregunta: ¿Qué opina Dios de mí? ¡Bienvenidos de…
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¿Hay algo que debo saber sobre los horóscopos, la clarividencia y todo ese mundo de cosas?
El mundo de la adivinación y todo lo esotérico es un tema muy actual. Creo que es importante entrar un poco en este tema para entender un poco más que está…
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¿Qué onda con el 6to mandamiento?
En este episodio empezamos a platicar de lo que dice la Iglesia Católica sobre el sexto mandamiento. Tomamos lo que dice el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica…
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¿Dios me quiere?
En este episodio hablaremos de por qué podemos tener esta duda y cómo debemos ir buscando una respuesta. ¿Cuál sería la perspectiva adecuada para responder a…
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¿Cómo hablarle a Dios?
En este episodio hablaremos de elementos y perspectivas que te podrán ayudar a orar. Hay que poner nuestra parte y espero comentar varias cosas que te podrán…
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¿Puedo hablar con Dios?
Considerando si podemos hablar con Dios, reflexiono un poco sobre cuánto nos puede ayudar la perspectiva de Dios, cómo alcanzar esa perspectiva, que nos dice…
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¿Quién es Dios?
En este episodio hablaremos de nuestra percepción de Dios, de quién y cómo es Él, y cómo nos ve. Me pueden seguir en Instagram: @padredaniel.rolsanchez…
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¿Por qué vamos a la iglesia en Domingo?
En este episodio especial hablo de la pascua y por qué la Iglesia insiste en la importancia de participar en misa los domingos. Comparto una particularidad del…
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¿Quién soy yo para Dios?
En este episodio hablo un poco sobre el tema de la amistad y luego, respondiendo a la pregunta, de por qué nos preguntamos quienes somos para Dios, y cómo…
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¿Cómo encontrar a Dios?
En este episodio damos seguimiento al pasado: después de haber hablado de la existencia de Dios, hablamos de cómo encontrarlo. Muchas veces lo que hace falta…
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Oraciones antes de Misa - Toolkit Básico de Oraciones
Recemos juntos. Puedes descargar un Toolkit Básico de Oraciones en la bio de mi Instagram. Holiness is cool! ¡La santidad es cool!
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Oraciones después de Misa - Toolkit Básico de Oración
Holiness is cool! ¡La santidad es cool!
- Holiness is Cool
Prayers after Mass - Starter Prayer Toolkit
Let's pray together. You can download a Starter Prayer Toolkit on my Instagram bio. Holiness is cool! ¡La santidad es cool!
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¿De verdad existe un Dios?
En este episodio respondo a la pregunta: ¿De verdad existe un Dios? Es una pregunta con matices y más que responder a la pregunta tal cual, me esfuerzo por…
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Prayers before Mass - Starter Prayer Toolkit
Let's pray together. You can download a Starter Prayer Toolkit on my Instagram bio. Holiness is cool! ¡La santidad es cool!
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¿Qué tal navidad y año nuevo?
Muchos me han preguntado como me fue y que hice durante navidades y año nuevo. Entonces decidí dedicar un episodio a platicarles de nuestro retiro, nuestras…