Today we welcome Msgr. McLean Cummings, a priest from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and Director of Spiritual Formation at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. He spent several years as a missionary priest in Russia. He will share with us his vocation story, as well as some insights for discernment, good tips for your prayer life, and recommendations for a successful dating relationship!
- Msgr. McLean Cummings is a Priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore
- Books written by Msgr. Cummings: Three Questions from your Uncle; Making God the Joy of Your Soul (homilies); The Servant and The Ladder (Cooperation with Evil in the 21st Century).
- We mentioned an encyclical by Pope St. Paul VI, Sacerdotalis Caelibatus (on the priestly celibacy).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two Shure MV7 XLR dynamic mics and ZOOM H6 recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today we consider the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit individually, and we look at some good examples of how they acted in the lives of the saints!
- You can find the topics discussed today in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1830 through 1832.
- You can read the encyclical by Pope Leo XIII, “Divinum illud munus” here.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today we welcome Deacon Benjamin, a transitional deacon of Miles Christi born in Texas. He will share with us his vocation story, as well as some insights for discernment and good tips for your prayer life!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 dynamic microphones, and a Zoom H6 Recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
When St. Joan of Arc was confronted with a tribunal made up of the best theologians in France, she didn’t stand a chance. However, her answers were so profound and clear, that she baffled all those who were trying to prove her wrong. Her answers were examples of the gifts of the Holy Spirit—particularly that of Wisdom—put into action.
In this episode we speak about the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are given to us in Baptism. They are “habits” infused by God in Baptism that enable us to be receive and be docile to the actual graces given by the Holy Spirit. Listen in to get a glimpse of these amazing gifts and be inspired by the examples of the Shepherds of Fatima, and St. Joan of Arc!
- The topics discussed can be found in the Catechism, numbers 1830-1832.
- You should definitely read the Encyclical “Divinum illud munus” (On the Holy Spirit) by Pope Leo XIII.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Charity is the theological virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God. It is the New Commandment of Jesus Christ (Jn 13:34). In this episode we look at the nature of love, the third theological virtue, and how to put it into practice in your daily life. Don’t miss the inspiring examples of the saints that we talk about!
- The topics discussed can be found in the Catechism, numbers 1822-1829.
- You should definitely read the Encyclical “Deus Caritas Est” (God is Love) by Pope Benedict XVI. It’s amazingly enlightening. You will not regret having read it!!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
What do Habakkuk, Job and the Good Thief (who was crucified with Christ) have in common? They are all amazing examples of the supernatural virtue of Hope. Today, following their example, together with the example of the Seven Maccabean brothers, I address the meaning of the theological Virtue of Hope. I also suggest great ways in which you can practice it in your daily life.
- The topics discussed can be found in the Catechism, numbers 1817-1821.
- You should definitely read the Encyclical “Spe Salvi” (Saved in Hope) by Pope Benedict XVI. It’s amazingly enlightening. You will not regret having read it!!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today we look at the Theological Virtues, and the virtue of Faith in particular, how it is a theological virtue infused by God in baptism, that enables us to believe in God, and believe in everything that God has said and revealed to us through Jesus Christ, which the Holy Church presents to us and taught by God. Toward the end of the episode, I speak about how to overcome some challenges in your faith, and how to live it out in your daily life.
- The topics discussed can be found in the Catechism, numbers 1814-1816.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
After looking at an example in the life of St. Philip Neri, "the Apostle of Rome", we look at the supernatural life given to us in Baptism, particularly, the “infused moral virtues”, as different from the “acquired moral virtues” and from the “Gifts of the Holy Spirit”.
- The topics discussed can be found in the Catechism, numbers 1265-1266, and 1810-1811.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today we speak about the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance. I describe them, show their importance in your spiritual life, and give some good examples of how you can apply them in your daily life. Listen in to know how to understand and live out these four columns of our moral life!
- The topics discussed can be found in the Catechism, numbers 1804-1809.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today I share a simple experience that reminded me how God can work at any time and unexpectedly through the hands of a Priest. Some weeks ago I attended SEEK, a conference with some 20,000 college students in attendance, and some 450 priests helping with confessions. I hope this story is an occasion to reinvigorate the appreciation of the Holy Priesthood of Jesus Christ, to pray more fervently for all priests, that our Lord may give us the grace to persevere always in a virtuous and holy way of life… Let us pray as well that our Lord may continue to call young men to the priesthood and that he may give them the courage and the strength to say NO to the attractions of the world and be willing to sacrifice it all for Jesus Christ and for the salvation of souls.
- The topics discussed can be found in the Catechism, numbers 1803-1804.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
After considering the virtuous example of how St. Francis de Sales was able to overcome his bad temper with much effort and patience (scratch marks were found under his desk!), we look at what are some key principles to living a virtuous life. What is VIRTUE and why is it important? In particular, that we should have as a goal not just “doing good things that can be seen by others” but above all “being good and virtuous”, in a word, to “become like God” (St. Gregory of Nyssa).
- The topics discussed can be found in the Catechism, numbers 1803-1804.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
The Christmas season is in full swing, and the New Year is here! As we begin 2024, on January 1st, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Virgin Mary, Mother of God. She is our protection and our strength as we begin anew. The Christian Tradition teaches us a beautiful Marian Antiphon, very proper to this time of the year, called the Sub Tuum Praesidium, in English, “We fly to your protection”. Today I reflect about the historical, theological, and spiritual value of this prayer, which is the most ancient Marian prayer of which we have an original written record. Listen as the Miles Christi seminarians sing this beautiful Gregorian Chant piece!
- You can find more about this prayer and the “Egyptian Papyrus” from the John Rylands library in England, in this article: https://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2011/02/sub-tuum-praesidium.html .
- You can download the “Sub Tuum Praesidium” Gregorian chant piece recorded by the Miles Christi seminarians (and other songs as well!) here: https://www.mileschristi.org/schola-cantorum/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I welcome Fr. John of God, as we prepare for Christmas. We talk about some principles of our moral conscience, how it is the God-given help to know what is right and wrong. We discuss topics like what is a guilty conscience, an erroneous conscience, culpable ignorance and invincible ignorance, and how we can sometimes silence our conscience. Finally, we give some great tips that can help make good decisions and discern the Will of God. In Christmas Christ becomes man and is born to bring us the truth that leads us to Heaven!
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1786-1802.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two Shure MV7 XLR dynamic microphones, and a ZOOM H6 portable recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I welcome Fr. Tim Anastos, who is a priest from the Archdiocese of Chicago, and a chaplain at the Newman Center at the University of Illinois-Chicago. He shares his vocation story, and some thoughts about discernment, Advent and Christmas. He has a series of minute-reel homilies which you can find in the link below.
- Link to Fr. Tim Anastos One-minute homilies: https://www.spiritjuice.org/reelhomilies/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode we talk about why it is important to “form your conscience” and some ways to do it successfully. Don’t miss these reflections, so useful for your spiritual life!
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1783-1785.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I look at that “treasure within ourselves” which is our moral conscience. It is a “treasure” because it shows us the path to live honest and virtuous lives, and therefore is like the voice of God in our hearts that leads us to Heaven. I look at the example of an Old Testament king, and at the example of St. Augustine in his Confessions.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1776-1782.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode we continue talking about human passions and how they interact with our will, our deliberate choices, and how we can train our passions to make them be more in line with what is morally good and virtuous. I present an example taken from the life of St. Joan of Arc, that shows how human passions can affect us positively and help make good decisions. I hope you like this powerful and moving example of a humble soldier and a great saint!
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1771-1775.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I speak about the passions, and the role they play in our moral life. I look at the life of Christ, and how the Gospels manifest different moments in the life of Our Lord where his passions are manifested. I share an amazing example taken from the Confessions of St. Augustine.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1762-1775.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode we look into the “sources” of the morality of our human actions, specifically, what is the “moral object” what are the “intentions” and what are the “circumstances” of a human act. We address why “the end doesn’t justify the means” and why some actions are always morally illicit, like the case of abortion, blasphemy and perjury.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1749-1761.
- Some Documents of the Magisterium of the Church in this regard:
1) Encyclical “Evangelium Vitae” (John Paul II), on the respect of human life: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031995_evangelium-vitae.html
2) Document “Donum Vitae” by the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith (on the respect of human life and why abortion is evil): https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19870222_respect-for-human-life_en.html
3) Further explanation of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith on abortion: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20090711_aborto-procurato_en.html
4) Summary on the topic by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/abortion/respect-for-unborn-human-life
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Freedom is not a burden—it is a great GIFT from God that enables us to love Him and love our neighbor. However, it comes with a great responsibility. Soon after the coming of the Holy Spirit in Pentecost, St. Paul—actually called “Saul” at the time—consented to St. Stephen’s execution (Acts 8:1). While others threw the stones, he held their cloaks—giving his internal consent. In this episode we address the responsibility and imputability of deliberately chosen acts, even the interior ones, and the value of human freedom. We also talk about how Christ’s grace can free us from slavery to sin. I share some great biblical examples and also a story about my personal experience.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1730-1748.
- Short bio on Bl. Franz Jägerstätter (1907-1943) from the Vatican website.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
One of the fundamental pillars of the Christian moral life is our human freedom. Freedom is a gift of God given to us in order to choose freely what is good, what is according to the will of God. That gives us our dignity and our responsibility. I share the story of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, and Austrian farmer who died a martyr under the Nazi government during the Second World War for not wanting to enlist in the German army. Listen in to be inspired by this simple yet great saint!
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1730-1735.
- Short bio on Bl. Franz Jägerstätter (1907-1943) from the Vatican website. More information that appears in Wikipedia.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today I interview Bro. Daniel Heffernan on the Beatitudes. We talk about how to interpret three of the beatitudes: “Blessed are the merciful”; “Blessed are the peacemakers”; “Blessed are you when you are persecuted for the sake of righteousness.” Bro. Daniel was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and is now a perpetually professed Brother of Miles Christi (since July 2, 2022!).
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1716-1729. Also, more specifically, number 2447.
- Scripture References used in this episode: The “Beatitudes” (Mt 5:1-12; Lk 6:20-23; Ephesians 2:4-5; Titus 3:5).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two Shure MV7 dynamic microphones, recorded on a portable ZOOM H6 portable recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today I continue reflecting on the Beatitudes: “Blessed are they who thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” I welcome Ben Eriksen again (he joined us in the last episode already!), who was born and raised in Michigan, and is about to finish his doctorate degree in Philosophy at the Catholic University of America. Make sure you listen to this profound and clear explanation of the Beatitudes!
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1716-1729.
- Scripture References used in this episode: The “Beatitudes” (Mt 5:1-12; Lk 6:20-23) and the “Woes” (Lk 6:24-26).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two Shure MV7 dynamic microphones, recorded on a portable ZOOM H6 portable recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
This time around we continue reflecting on the Beatitudes: “Blessed are the poor in spirit (…). Blessed are they who mourn (…). Blessed are the meek (…).” Today we welcome Ben Eriksen, who was born and raised in Michigan, and is about to finish his doctorate degree in Philosophy at the Catholic University of America.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1716-1729.
- Scripture References used in this episode: The “Beatitudes” (Mt 5:1-12; Lk 6:20-23) and the “Woes” (Lk 6:24-26).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Two Shure MV7 dynamic microphones, recorded on a portable ZOOM H6 portable recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
“Blessed are the pure of heart, for they will see God” (Mt 5:8). In this episode we look at what is the meaning of “the heart”, and how purity of heart means to love God above all, and to have God as the final purpose of everything we do daily.
- ENKINDLE Conference – Information and how to register: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/
- Scripture References used in this episode: The “Beatitudes” (Mt 5:1-12; Lk 6:20-23); the “intention” as the heart of our actions (Mt 6:23).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
The Beatitudes of the Gospel are eight statements that our Lord taught within the context of the Sermon of the Mount (chapters 5-7 of St. Matthew). They are attitudes, ideals we have to aim for if we want to be true disciples of Christ. They portray, in some way, an image of Jesus Christ, they describe the heart of the Gospel. Those who live them out are “blessed”, they are favored by God, and will receive eternal happiness, the reward of Heaven.
- ENKINDLE Conference – Information and how to register: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1716-1729.
- Scripture References used in this episode: The “Beatitudes” (Mt 5:1-12; Lk 6:20-23) and the “Woes” (Lk 6:24-26).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Jesus Christ is the foundation and the center of all the moral teaching of the Catholic Church. Our Lord became man to redeem us, but also to teach us the way to Heaven, the way to our fulfillment, the way to complete joy. So, the moral teachings of the Church, with all its precepts and “rules”, is like a help, like a road map that shows us the way to salvation. Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
- The “Didache” or “Teaching of the Twelve Apostles”: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0714.htm
- ENKINDLE Conference – Information and how to register: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1701-1715.
- Scripture References used in this episode: The “two ways” (Mt 7:13-14); Jesus is the Way (Jn 14:4-6).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
We’re starting a new section in our podcast!! In this episode I speak about the purpose of the Commandments and of the whole moral teaching of the Catholic Church. The moral law of the Church is a guide that helps us know what the right path to Heaven is, and how to grow in the supernatural LIFE of Grace given us in Baptism.
- ENKINDLE Conference – Information and how to register: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1691-1699.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Why is it good to get married? Are there benefits on being joined in a sacramental marriage over “living together”? In this episode I interview Ben and Amy Eriksen, and we talk about dating, relationships, marriage and some of their experiences and suggestions for young couples who are considering marriage.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 and SE Electronics V7 dynamic microphones and Zoom H6 Portable Recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Fr. Francis Solanus Casey, was born in 1870, in Wisconsin, and died July 31, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan. He was a Capuchin Franciscan priest. He lived most of his life in Detroit Michigan, and one of his main tasks was to be the porter at St. Bonaventure’s Monastery. His body lays today at the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit. Today I share some spiritual reflections based on some of the events in the life of Blessed Solanus Casey, as well as some of his spiritual teachings. I talk about his vocational discernment, his devotion to the Virgin Mary, some of his miracles, his patience, his humility and above all, his teaching that when we ask for graces from God, we should “Thank God ahead of time!”
- Useful books to read about Bl. Solanus Casey: (1) Thank God ahead of time, by Michael H. Crosby, O.F.M. Cap, Chicago, IL, 1985. (2) The Porter of Saint Bonaventure’s, James Patrick Derum, Detroit, MI, 1968. (3) Meet Solanus Casey, Bro. Leo Wollenweber, O.F.M. Cap.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I present a life of Blessed Solanus Casey. His liturgical feast day is July 30th. Fr. Francis Solanus Casey, was born in 1870, in Wisconsin, and died July 31st, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan. He was a Capuchin Franciscan priest. He lived most of his life in Detroit Michigan, and one of his main tasks was to be the porter at St. Bonaventure’s Monastery. In this episode I present a brief version of his life, highlighting some aspects that I found more compelling.
- Useful books to read about Bl. Solanus Casey: (1) Thank God ahead of time, by Michael H. Crosby, O.F.M. Cap, Chicago, IL, 1985. (2) The Porter of Saint Bonaventure’s, James Patrick Derum, Detroit, MI, 1968. (3) Meet Solanus Casey, Bro. Leo Wollenweber, O.F.M. Cap.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Married couples are the bulwark of society. Without married couples, society would fall apart and the Catholic Church would be in a serious crisis. Sacramental Marriage has certain God-given characteristics, or “goods”, and some responsibilities. In this episode we speak about how marriage is one and indissoluble, a life-long commitment that requires mutual fidelity of the spouses, openness to life (which includes the education and Christian formation of the children), and a concern of each spouse for the physical, emotional and, above all, spiritual well-being both of the other spouse and of their children.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 1642-1666.
- Encyclical “Familiaris Consortio” (John Paul II): https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html . Particularly, numbers 13, 19, 20, 28, 84
- Vatican Council II, Gaudium et Spes, n. 48.
- Another great book to read about Marriage is “Three to Get Married” by Fulton Sheen: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Get-Married-Fulton-Sheen/dp/0933932871
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Listen to the 2nd Part of my conversation with Ben and Shelby Hufford about dating and marriage! Enjoy some fun anecdotes, insights and perspectives about marriage!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 and SE Electronics V7 microphones and Zoom H6 Portable Recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I present the first part of an interview where Ben and Shelby Hufford share their stories, their visit to the Holy Land, and some awesome insights on dating and the Sacrament of Marriage.
- Ben and Shelby Hufford run “The Grotto” at Hillsdale, an apostolate of St. Anthony’s Parish, Hillsdale, Michigan.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic mics, SE Electronics V7 dynamic mic, and Zoom H6 Portable Recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today I talk about the effects of the sacrament of Matrimony, particularly, the marriage bond and the graces it gives to fulfill the responsibilities of the spouses. The Catechism states that from a valid marriage arises a bond between the spouses which by its very nature is perpetual and exclusive. That, moreover, the spouses are strengthened and consecrated for the duties and the dignity of their new state.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 1638-1642.
- Encyclical “Familiaris Consortio” (John Paul II): https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html
- Another great book to read about Marriage is “Three to Get Married” by Fulton Sheen: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Get-Married-Fulton-Sheen/dp/0933932871
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I talk about some elements that are necessary in a marriage ceremony to make it valid: who are the ministers of the sacrament, what is the matrimonial consent, and the freedom from coercion and freedom from fear for the spouses to put forth a valid consent.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 1621-1637.
- Encyclical “Familiaris Consortio” (John Paul II): https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html
- Another great book to read about Marriage is “Three to Get Married” by Fulton Sheen: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Get-Married-Fulton-Sheen/dp/0933932871
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I talk consecrated virginity for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven, and how it relates to marriage. I reflect on some documents of the Vatican Council in this regard, and share some thoughts on how both marriage and consecrated life are two paths established by God Himself for our salvation and sanctification.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 1617-1620.
- Biblical texts quoted in this episode: Mt 19:12; 1 Cor 7:32, 34.
- Encyclical “Sacra Virginitas” by Pope Pius XII: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_25031954_sacra-virginitas.html
- Document “Perfectae Caritatis” (n. 12), from the 2nd Vatican Council: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_perfectae-caritatis_en.html
- Decree “Optatam Totius” (n.10) from the 2nd Vatican Council: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_optatam-totius_en.html
- Book “And you are Christ’s” by Fr. Thomas Dubay - link
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I talk about some doctrines and practical things that undermine marriages, and on the other hand, about the ways married couples can make their relationship stronger.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 285, 1604-1616, and 1659-1661.
- The example from Tobit and his wife can be found in the book of Tobit 2:11-14
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, are a model of Christian marriage. Today we look at their example and seek their inspiration, as we delve into the great treasure of the Sacrament of Marriage, how, according to the nature God gave it, it is between one man and one woman, for their entire lifespan, for the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of children. When the spouses are baptized, this reality of marriage is a sacrament, which—when validly celebrated and consummated—no human being can break apart. May we have many holy and stable marriages in the Church!
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 1601-1605, and 1660-1661.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold, to speak about the National Eucharistic Revival, an effort by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to revitalize the faith in the Holy Eucharist and to renew the Devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
- Find more about the National Eucharistic Revival in the USA: https://www.usccb.org/resources/welcome-national-eucharistic-revival.
- The book by Dr. Lawrence Feingold recommended by this Eucharistic Revival in the United States can be found here: “The Eucharist, Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice and Communion.”
- Pope Benedict’s “Sacramentum Caritatis” (Encyclical on the Eucharist): https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_ben-xvi_exh_20070222_sacramentum-caritatis.html
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphones and Zoom H6 Portable Recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold, to discuss the practice of celibacy in the Catholic Priesthood. Dr. Feingold presents a brief history of celibacy, its origins, its meaning, and its spiritual fruitfulness, and answers some of the typical objections. We talk about how celibacy is a true treasure in the Catholic Church, which, with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, we hope will never be abandoned by the Church.
- Find more about the topics discussed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1548-1589.
- The book by Dr. Feingold recommended by this Eucharistic Revival in the United States can be found here: “The Eucharist, Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice and Communion.”
- We recommend you read the book by Pope Benedict XVI “From the Depths of Our Hearts” about celibacy, written together with Cardinal Sarah: https://ignatius.com/from-the-depths-of-our-hearts-fdohh/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
Pope St. John Paul II wrote “I declare that the Church has no authority whatsoever to confer priestly ordination on women and that this judgment is to be definitively held by all the Church's faithful” (Ordinatio Sacerdotalis, 4). In today’s episode we look more in depth into why the Catholic Church does not have the authority to ordain women to the priesthood.
- Find more about the topics discussed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, #891, #1572-1578, 1598.
- You can read Pope St. John Paul II decree on not receiving women for the Priestly Ordination: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1994/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_19940522_ordinatio-sacerdotalis.html
- Letter of November 30, 1975, by Pope St. Paul VI, to the Archbishop of Canterbury clarifying that the Church cannot ordain women to the priesthood for “truly fundamental reasons” (3rd paragraph): https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/it/letters/1975/documents/hf_p-vi_let_19751130_arc-canterbury.html
- Declaration from the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith “Inter Insigniores” explaining in detail why the Church cannot ordain women to the priesthood: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19761015_inter-insigniores_en.html
- An example of an (unintentional) “invalid” sacrament in the Archdiocese of Detroit and how it was solved: https://www.aod.org/announcements-newsroom/newsroom/2020/august/archdiocese-of-detroit-to-rectify-invalid-sacraments-in-response-to-vatican-note
- A 2007 invalid ordination of women to the priesthood in St. Louis: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/12081/st-louis-archbishop-excommunicates-three-for-attempted-womens-ordination
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
“The Priest is a gift from the Heart of Christ” said Pope Benedict XVI, quoting St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars (France). In this episode we look at what is the Priesthood about, how the Sacrament of Holy Orders is administered, and some other elements of the Ordination of Priests.
- Find more about the topics discussed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1548-1589.
- You can read Pope St. John Paul II decree on not receiving women for the Priestly Ordination: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1994/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_19940522_ordinatio-sacerdotalis.html
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J., (1904-1984) was born in Shenandoah, PA. He entered the Society of Jesus, and soon after he volunteered to be—after his ordination—a missionary to Russia. Ordained in 1937, he was assigned to a Parish in Albertyn, Poland. After the Russian invasion of Poland, he went with another priest toward Russia, in search for work. But the conditions were miserable, and the prospect very dark. Fr. Ciszek was faced with a terribly disappointing situation. In the midst of that desolation, the only strength was the occasional celebration of the holy Mass, in secret and in the woods… His priesthood, and the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist helped Fr. Ciszek persevere through terrible hardships. What is there in the Mass, what is there in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ that can give us such interior strength and endurance?
- Fr. Walter Ciszek’s LIFE story can be read in the book: Walter Ciszek, With God in Russia, Ignatius Press, San Francisco, 1997.
- Fr. Walter Ciszek’s spiritual commentary to his story (and the quote I read in the episode) can be found in: Walter Ciszek, He Leadeth Me, Image, New York, 1973.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today I welcome Fr. Samuel Hakeem, O.P., who will share with us his thoughts about The Catholic Ministerial Priesthood. He was ordained to the Priesthood in 2017, and he is now the Vocations Director of the Central Province of the Dominicans.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- Find out more about Fr. Samuel Hakeem and the Dominicans here: https://www.opvocations.org/meet-the-vocation-director
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded on site, at the kitchen of The Grotto at Hillsdale, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: SE Electronics V7 dynamic microphones, recorded with a Zoom H6 recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today I welcome Fr. Samuel Hakeem, O.P., who will share with us the story of his vocation. Ordained to the Priesthood in 2017. He is now the Vocations Director of the Central Province of the Dominicans. In our conversation, we also provide some tips for discernment!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- Find out more about Fr. Samuel Hakeem and the Dominicans here: https://www.opvocations.org/meet-the-vocation-director
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded on site, at the kitchen (!) of The Grotto at Hillsdale, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: SE Electronics V7 dynamic microphones, recorded with a Zoom H6 recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
“The Priest is a gift from the Heart of Christ” said Pope Benedict XVI in June 2010, quoting St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars (France). There is no Eucharist without the Priesthood. The priest is chosen from among the people to serve the people in the things that refer to God. Only the priest can consecrate the Body and Blood of Christ, and only the priest can absolve sins in sacramental Confession. Today I talk about the priesthood, and why it is such a gift from Jesus to the Church and to all humanity.
- Find more about the topics discussed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1536-1551.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
The Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous 18 times, between February 11, 1858, and July 16, 1858, in a grotto within a massive granite formation called Massabielle. This is near the mountain town of Lourdes, on the French Pyrenees. Among other messages, Our Lady encouraged everyone to pray the Rosary and do penance for sinners. When asked what her name was, the ‘Lady of the Grotto’ answered “I am the Immaculate Conception.” The site has been—for more than 165 years—a pilgrimage destination, and a place where many (thousands) of miracles of spiritual and physical healing occurred. In this episode I welcome Emma Shea and discuss with her some of her experiences when visiting the shrine, and some of the history and spirituality of the apparitions. We also talk about the Spiritual Testament of St. Bernadette Soubirous.
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- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- I mentioned in the podcast that the part of the spiritual testament of St. Bernadette Soubirous could be found in Trochu, Abbe Francois, Saint Bernadette Soubirous, however, the correct source is Marcelle Auclair, Bernadette, trans. by Kathryn Sullivan (Purchase, NY. Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart, 1958), 194-195.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode we look into the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, how it was instituted by Christ himself, how it is celebrated and the spiritual benefits it has for your soul. As a bonus, I speak about the Apostolic Pardon, and how—by pure kindness and mercy of God—it can help you avoid Purgatory altogether.
- The topics discussed in this episode can by found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1510-1532
- The Scriptural references are: Mk 6:12-13 (the apostles anointed many with oil); Jas 5:14-15 (St. James exhorts the Christians to call the priests to anoint those who are sick).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode we look into one of the more significant moments in the life of St. Teresa of Avila, where she suffered a lot because of illness and paralysis, and almost died. We talk about the meaning of suffering, and how the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given to us by Christ to strengthen us spiritually and help us in the most difficult moments of our lives.
- The topics discussed in this episode can by found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1499-1509
- St. Teresa of Avila, Life (Autobiography), Ch. 5, 18-19. You can find it on line here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/8120/8120-h/8120-h.htm#l4.0
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold. He converted to Catholicism in 1989 together with his wife, while engaged in realist marble sculpture in Italy. He is now a Professor of Theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. He is an expert in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Today we his experience regarding the Devotion to the Virgin Mary.
- You can find more about Dr. Lawrence Feingold, his books and his video lectures here: https://www.hebrewcatholic.net/lawrence-feingold-std-stl/
- You can find some of his video lectures on the Sacraments here: https://www.hebrewcatholic.net/touched-by-christ-the-sacramental-economy/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn more about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 dynamic microphones, recorded on a ZOOM H6.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold. He converted to Catholicism in 1989 together with his wife, while engaged in realist marble sculpture in Italy. He is now a Professor of Theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. He is an expert in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Today we discuss the Sacrament of Confession, and how he experienced its fruits after converting from Atheism to Catholicism. Listen in to learn how to benefit more from this sacrament!
- You can find more about Dr. Lawrence Feingold, his books and his video lectures here: https://www.hebrewcatholic.net/lawrence-feingold-std-stl/
- You can find some of his video lectures on the Sacraments here: https://www.hebrewcatholic.net/touched-by-christ-the-sacramental-economy/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn more about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 dynamic microphones, recorded on a ZOOM H6.
- Intro music from pond5.com
One of the most important criticisms that Luther had against the Church was that some priests were selling indulgences. While “selling” them was an abuse, their proper use is of greatest importance. In today’s episode, we speak about one of the greatest ways you have to help those who have passed away—a treasure of the Catholic Church called “indulgences”. They are simple actions of devotion that, by the merits of Christ and the saints, can be very helpful to us and to the souls in Purgatory.
- The topics discussed in this episode can by found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1471-1479.
- Scripture Passages: The Power of the Keys (Matthew 16:19)
- To know all the prayers and devotions that carry an indulgence (partial or plenary) attached to it, here is the Catholic Manual on Indulgences: http://holyjoe.org/indulgences/Indulgences_1999.pdf
- Here’s a longer article on Indulgences: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/whats-wrong-with-a-little-indulgence
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today I welcome Colton and Ben to speak about the Sacrament of Confession. St. John Nepomucene’s life and martyrdom is a reminder of the obligation that priests have of not sharing any sins that have been said during a sacramental confession. The king at that time wanted St. John to say whether the queen had confessed anything regarding a possible sin, but St. John refused. Listen in to know what happened next!
- Church Document on the sacredness of the Seal of Confession: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/tribunals/apost_penit/documents/rc_trib_appen_pro_20190629_forointerno_en.html
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Guest speakers: Colton Duncan and Ben Hufford.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded on site, at The Grotto in Hillsdale (a Catholic student chapel).
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: SE Electronics V7 and Shure SM58 dynamic microphones, and ZOOM H6 recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
As a follow up to a previous Episode (#96) Owen and Andrew, two Miles Christi seminarians, participate as Co-Hosts of today’s episode, and ask Fr. Patrick about his vocation story. In this episode not only will you know about Fr. Patrick’s discernment journey, but you will get some tips to know how to discern the will of God in different situations in life, and what challenges might come your way in fulfilling the will of our Lord.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a Priest in Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7, and SE Electronics V7 dynamic microphones, and a ZOOM H6 portable recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
As a follow up to a previous Episode (#93) I welcome Owen and Andrew, two Miles Christi seminarians, who will be traveling soon to Argentina to continue their formation to the priesthood. They share their greatest moments and their challenges here in Michigan, and they ask me some great questions about formation and the spiritual life. Tune in to enjoy this relaxed and enjoyable conversation!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a Priest in Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7, and SE Electronics V7 dynamic microphones, and a ZOOM H6 portable recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Want to make a good confession…? Whether you haven’t been to confession for several years, or whether you go a couple of times a month, you might want to make sure your confession is valid, spiritually effective and pleasing to God. So, here’s a quick guide to making a good, productive confession—and the first recommendation is to “Go do it!”.
- Here is a link to a simple Examination of Conscience. The text includes an “Act of Contrition” and the “Sacramental Absolution” that the priest should say when absolving you: https://www.mileschristi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Blog-013-Examination-of-Conscience-Linked-Text.pdf
- Here is a summary on how to make a good confession: https://www.mileschristi.org/how-to-make-a-good-confession/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Read other similar Blog Posts here: https://www.mileschristi.org/blog/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I present a brief analysis of the late Pope Benedict’s legacy, looking at his wisdom, his humility, his love for the Church and the Liturgy, and his childhood example.
- For further reading: Encyclical “Spe Salvi” [link];“The Spirit of the Liturgy” book [link]; “The Ratzinger Report” book [link]. “Jesus of Nazareth” [link]; “Jesus, the Apostles and the Early Church” [link]; “Church Fathers” [link]; “St. Paul” [link]
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this Episode I welcome Owen and Andrew, two Miles Christi seminarians, who share their experiences from their high school and college years, and after entering our Religious Community. They also share their recommended New Year’s Resolutions, as well as what to do to stay Catholic in college. Tune in to enjoy this relaxed and enjoyable conversation!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a Priest in Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7, and SE Electronics V7 dynamic microphones, and a ZOOM H6 portable recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I welcome two guests, Orlagh and Anna, both college students, who share their experiences with regard to Christmas. We also talk about what is the true meaning of Christmas, and we share suggestions on how to benefit most from the upcoming Christmas celebrations. Listen and enjoy their beautiful stories!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 and SE Electronics V7 microphones, together with ZOOM H6 recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I welcome two guests, Leo and Peter, both juniors in college, who share their experiences with the Sacrament of Confession, and ask some questions regarding how to do a good confession, how to avoid routine in going to confession and more! This was recorded on site at their college!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded on site at Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: SE Electronics V7 and Shure SM58 microphones, together with ZOOM H6 handheld recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I talk about the conversion of St. Ignatius of Loyola, together with how he did his confession and penance. I discuss the “acts of the penitent” (contrition, confession, and satisfaction [or reparation]), the acts of the priest (hearing the confession and the sacramental absolution), and I suggest some tips to do a good confession.
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1427 – 1467.
- For further reading: Encyclical of John Paul II “Reconciliatio et Paenitentia” on the Sacrament of Confession: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_02121984_reconciliatio-et-paenitentia.html ; and John Paul II’s Motu Proprio “Misericordia Dei” on some important aspects on the Sacrament of Confession: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/motu_proprio/documents/hf_jp-ii_motu-proprio_20020502_misericordia-dei.html
- Biblical quotations: Mark 1:14-15 (“repent and believe in the Gospel”); 2 Cor 4:7 (we carry God’s grace in “earthen vessels”); Lk 19:8 (Zacchaeus and his “reparation” for fraud); 1 Jn 1:8 (“we deceive ourselves if we say we have no sin”); Jn 20:22-23 (Christ gives the power to forgive sins to his apostles); Proverbs 24:16 (“a just man falls seven times”).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I discuss what is the sacrament of confession, and address some of the main objections against having to confess our sins to a man. I explain the difference between “perfect contrition” and “attrition” or “imperfect contrition”, and how the sacrament of confession changes our attrition to contrition. I present the example of St. John Vianney (the Curé d’Ars), which is a really amazing example for priests.
- Encyclical of John Paul II “Reconciliatio et Paenitentia” on the Sacrament of Confession: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_02121984_reconciliatio-et-paenitentia.html
- John Paul II’s Motu Proprio “Misericordia Dei” on some important aspects on the Sacrament of Confession: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/motu_proprio/documents/hf_jp-ii_motu-proprio_20020502_misericordia-dei.html
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1420, etc.
- Biblical quotations: 2 Cor 4:7 (we carry God’s grace in “earthen vessels”); 1 Jn 1:8 (“we deceive ourselves if we say we have no sin”); Jn 20:22-23 (“Receive the Holy Spirit…”); Proverbs 24:16 (“a just man falls seven times”).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this Episode I speak with Bro. Daniel Heffernan about Advent, what it is, and how the Sacraments help us prepare for the coming of our Lord in Christmas. Listen in to share some of the experiences from our past Advents!
- Encyclical “Spe Salvi” (“In Hope we are saved”) by Pope Benedict XVI—a must read! https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html
- You can buy the Encyclical in book form here: https://www.amazon.com/Saved-Hope-Pope-Benedict-XVI/dp/1586172514
- Longer article about the Season of Advent: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/55951/the-history-of-advent
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a Priest and Bro. Daniel a Brother in Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 XLR dynamic microphones, and a ZOOM H6 portable recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this Episode Fr. Richard Castro Huergo, a Priest of Miles Christi, shares his vocation story. He also offers great insights on vocational discernment, while sharing some fun anecdotes from his priestly ministry.
- Visit the website of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Denver: www.stelizabethdenver.org . You can also find them in Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stelizabethdenver/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright and Fr. Richard Castro Huergo are priests of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center, Michigan, and Denver, CO, via Zencastr.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode, after looking at the example of Cardinal Van Thuan, I share some conclusions of our faith in the substantial presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, as well as the fruits that we will receive from adoring and receiving Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
- Homily of St. John Paul II on Card. Van Thuan: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/2002/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_20020920_esequie-card-van-thuan.html
- St. John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter “Dominicae Cenae”: https://adoremus.org/2007/12/dominicae-cenae/
- Encyclical “Mysterium Fidei” by Pope St. Paul VI: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_03091965_mysterium.html
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1391-1410
- Biblical quotations: Jn 6:51-69 (The Promise to give His body to eat and blood to drink); 1 Corinthians 10:16-21 (St. Paul’s teaching on the Eucharist); Mt 26:26-30 (words of the Institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper). Mt 1:23 (Jesus the “Emmanuel”); Jn 6:56 (union with Christ through the Eucharist);
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I explain one of the most amazing truths of our Faith: that the Eucharist IS the very Jesus Christ Himself, God and Man. The best concept to explain this mystery is that of TRANSUBSTANTIATION. We talk about it and delve into some powerful conclusions!
- St. John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter “Dominicae Cenae”: https://adoremus.org/2007/12/dominicae-cenae/
- Encyclical “Mysterium Fidei” by Pope St. Paul VI: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_03091965_mysterium.html
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1373-1390
- Biblical quotations: Jn 6:51-69 (The Promise to give His body to eat and blood to drink); 1 Corinthians 10:16-21 (St. Paul’s teaching on the Eucharist); Mt 26:26-30 (words of the Institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I share some of the Old Testament “types” or “prefigurations” related to the Holy Eucharist, like the Paschal Lamb, the Manna in the desert, and the Ark of the Covenant. We also look at the miracles of Cana and the Multiplication of the loaves, as well as the words of Christ with which He instituted the Most Blessed Sacrament during the Last Supper.
- John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter “Dominicae Cenae”: https://adoremus.org/2007/12/dominicae-cenae/
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1373-1390
- Biblical quotations: Genesis 28:10 (Jacob’s Ladder); Exodus 12 (the Paschal Lamb); Exodus 16 (the Manna in the dessert); Exodus 37 (The ark of the Covenant); John 2:1 (Wedding at Cana); John 6 (multiplication of the bread); Jn 6:51 (The Promise to give His body to eat and blood to drink); 1 Corinthians 10:16-21 (St. Paul’s teaching on the Eucharist).
- Video with a general introduction to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWlSqh3YZ9Y
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
What can you do to help the souls of those family members and friends who have died? What is the most powerful sacrifice or prayer we can offer for the souls in Purgatory? In this episode we answer this and some other important questions related to the Holy Mass.
- John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter “Dominicae Cenae”: https://adoremus.org/2007/12/dominicae-cenae/
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1362-1372
- Biblical quotations: 2 Maccabees 12:39-46 (Judas Maccabee offers a sacrifice for the sins of those who had died); Hebrews 10:3-12 (the Sacrifice of Christ replaces Old Testament sacrifices).
- Words of St. Monica to St. Augustine, can be found in St. Augustine’s “Confessions” 9, 11, 27.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
The Eucharist is like a Furnace of Love. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is there, offering Himself for our salvation, worshipping God the Father, praying for us, and giving thanks for so many blessings we receive. When we receive Jesus—this Furnace of Love—in communion, our love is increased, and we receive all the graces necessary to become holy. Today we talk about why it will benefit you to attend mass and receive Communion frequently!
- St. John Paul II – Letter to Priests “Dominicae Cenae”, 1990 on the Celebration of the holy Mass: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/letters/1980/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_19800224_dominicae-cenae.html
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1356-1370
- Biblical quotations: Gen 4 (Sacrifice of Cain and Abel); Exodus 12:6 (Old Testament sacrifices); Leviticus 16:1-19; Leviticus 16:20-22; Isaiah 53:5-6 (Prophecy of the Passion of Christ offered for our sins); Hebrews 10:3-12 (the Sacrifice of Christ replaces Old Testament sacrifices);
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to go to Mount Calvary, in Jerusalem, where our Lord was crucified, and there pray and bring to God all our intentions and concerns? Don’t people pay lots of money to go there? Well, we can do that without going so far. Whenever we attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, we are as it were, at the foot of the Cross, being present at the very same sacrifice of Christ on the Cross, although offered in an unbloody manner.
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1322-1327
- Biblical quotations: Gen 4 (Sacrifice of Cain and Abel); Exodus 12:6 (Old Testament sacrifices); Leviticus 16:1-19; Leviticus 16:20-22; Isaiah 53:5-6 (Prophecy of the Passion of Christ offered for our sins); Hebrews 10:3-7, 11-14 (the Sacrifice of Christ replaces Old Testament sacrifices);
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In August 1996, in a Parish Church in Argentina, a Consecrated Host turned partially into the living tissue of a human heart. What does this mean for your Faith? What is Our Lord trying to tell us through these miracles? What should you do in your life to respond to such gifts from Heaven? In this episode we will discuss these questions and more!
- If you’d like to watch the presentation by Dr. Castañón Gómez about the miracle in Buenos Aires, you can watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av6teFZNycM
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1322-1419
- Biblical quotations: John 5:52 and following (“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood…”); Lk 22:14-20 (Last Supper); Mk 14:22-26; 1Cor 11:23-27.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Can bread actually turn into real flesh at the words of a priest? Can wine actually turn into blood? Yes, it can… and it actually did! Today, I share some insights on what are the Eucharistic Miracles, and I speak particularly on the miracle of Lanciano and the miracle of Orvieto. And how St. Thomas Aquinas wrote his famous hymns in honor of the Eucharist.
- Here is a good article on the miracle of Lanciano: Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano (therealpresence.org)
- Here is a good article on the miracle of Bolsena-Orvieto: Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena-Orvieto, Italy (therealpresence.org) ;
- Regarding the Hymns written by St. Thomas Aquinas for the Feast of Corpus Christi, they are the following: Adoro te Devote; Lauda Sion Salvatorem (which is the Sequence for today’s Mass); Sacris Solemniis (including its sixth stanza, the Panis Angelicus); Pange Lingua Gloriosi (including its last two stanzas, the Tantum Ergo); and Verbum Supernum (including its last two stanzas, the O Salutaris).
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1322-1419
- Biblical quotations: John 5:52 and following (“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood…”); Lk 22:14-20 (Last Supper); Mk 14:22-26; 1Cor 11:23-27.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
What does it mean to become a Soldier of Christ? What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit? In this episode I speak about the spiritual effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation, and how your life will be CHANGED thanks to this amazing Sacrament!
- Link to the ENKINDLE conference: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/ . For a $20-dollar discount, use the promo code “PODCAST”. You must attend all three days to be eligible for discount.
- Here is an article about the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-seven-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit
- More info on Confirmation can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1285-1321
- Biblical quotations: Isaiah 11:2-3 (gifts of the Holy Spirit on Christ); Acts 2:1-42 (Coming of the Holy Spirit in Pentecost); Acts 8:14-17 (Holy Spirit comes down over other disciples); 2 Tim 2:3 (“labor as a good Soldier of Christ Jesus”).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today I share some insights on the Sacrament of Confirmation, why it is important, how it connects us to the Mystery of Pentecost (in which the Apostles received the Holy Spirit), and why it can be such an amazing interior grace that will change your life. Listen in to know more about the work of the Holy Spirit in your soul!
- Link to the ENKINDLE conference: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/ . For a $20-dollar discount, use the promo code “PODCAST”. You must attend all three days to be eligible for discount.
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1285-1321
- Biblical quotations: Acts 2:1-42 (Coming of the Holy Spirit in Pentecost);
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today I’m joined by Brendan Dewan, a recent graduate from Grand Valley State University in Michigan, and currently a FOCUS missionary in Ball State University, Indiana. He recently did a pilgrimage to England. He visited the sites connected to many English Martyrs of the Catholic Church, who were persecuted, tortured and executed by the English government after Henry VIII separated from the Catholic Church and established the Church of England. He shares his reflections and the things he learned in those most holy places, and we talk about St. Thomas More and St. Edmund Campion who were martyrs, and we share some thoughts about St. John Henry Newman.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order. And Bro. Daniel Heffernan is a Brother of Miles Christi.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphones and Zoom H6 Portable Recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I share some thoughts about what are the most important effects of Baptism in our life, and what are we called to thanks to this Sacrament. Just as in baptism there is a washing with water, and then a dressing with a white garment, so baptism washes away sin and gives us sanctifying grace. Listen in to know more about these and other topics!
- Link to the ENKINDLE conference: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/ . For a $20-dollar discount, use the promo code “PODCAST”. You must attend all three days to be eligible for discount.
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1262-1284.
- Biblical quotations: Mt 13:44 (a treasure hidden in a field); 2 Pet 1:4 (“Partakers in Divine Nature”); Jn 4:14 (Samaritan woman); 1 Cor 12:13 (we’re baptized into one Body).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Why is the Sacrament of Baptism necessary for salvation? Are there any other ways of obtaining salvation? Can anyone administer baptism to someone? What is the correct formula for Baptism? Listen in to know the answers to these and other topics!
- Link to the ENKINDLE conference: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/ . For a $20-dollar discount, use the promo code “PODCAST”. You must attend all three days to be eligible for discount.
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1213-1261.
- Biblical quotations: 1 Pet 3:20 (Noah’s Ark); Exodus 14 (Crossing of the Red Sea); Mt 3:13 (Jesus’ Baptism); Mt 28:19-20 (Great Commission); Jn 19:34 (crucifixion); Acts 2:38 (Forgiveness of sins); Acts 16:31-33 (Jailer is baptized to obtain salvation).
- A simple article of the Old Testament foreshadowing of Baptism: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/55685/baptism-foreshadowed-in-old-testament
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
The North American Martyrs are some of the most amazing men in history. They are 8 Jesuits who gave their lives to bring eternal life to the Hurons and other Native Americans. While they all have incredible stories, Fr. Charles Garnier (1606-1649) is known to have died because he stayed behind with a group of Petuns who were surely going to be massacred. The way he died highlights the importance of baptism and eternal salvation. Listen in to know the details of his life and heroic death!
- Recommended book to read: “Saints of the American Wilderness.” Saints of the American Wilderness | Sophia Institute Press
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today I present a general review of what are the Sacraments, and how they are the spiritual link to our Lord Jesus Christ. They are the connection to the source of all graces, which is the mystery of the Cross of our Lord. From the Cross come all the graces we receive, and they reach us through the seven sacraments. These concepts may seem basic, but they’re a key foundation to understanding all the sacramental life of the Church. Listen in to understand why these sacraments are necessary for your salvation!
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1113-1134, and 1210-1212.
- Also, for a more concise presentation, check the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, #224-240.
- Biblical quotations: Spiritual Water welling to eternal life (John 4:13-14); Jesus is “the Life” (John 14:6); God makes us partake in His Divine Nature (2 Pet 1:4).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
- Episode cover photo (Waterfall in the spring) by Delaney Van (@delaneyvan), at unsplash.com
Today I welcome Bro. Daniel Heffernan, who has recently made his Profession of Perpetual Vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience. He shares how he came to know the Will of God for his life, what is a Religious Brother, and why he chose to enter Miles Christi. Download this episode and listen to his inspiring story!
- A brief video about Bro. Daniel Heffernan can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wa1hAPMgws
- Link to the whole video ceremony of Bro. Daniel’s profession of Perpetual Vows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Loi-brbC96k
- Article on St. (Brother) Alphonsus Rodriguez, S.J.: https://aleteia.org/2017/10/18/10-things-to-know-about-st-alphonsus-rodriguez-sj-patron-of-jesuit-lay-brothers/
- A brief biography of St. (Brother) Andre Bessette, CRC: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-andre-bessette-732
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order. And Bro. Daniel Heffernan is a Religious Brother of Miles Christi.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphones and Zoom H6 Portable Recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Following the example of Jesus Christ, men and women have consecrated and continue to consecrate their lives to God and His Church through the profession of Vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience. They are the Monks, Nuns, Sisters, Brothers, Consecrated Women and Religious Order Priests. In this episode you’ll find out why this happens to this day in the Catholic Church, and what it means to be entirely Consecrated to God.
- More info on this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #914-933, and #944-945
- Biblical quotations: Mt 5:1-12; Mt 4:18-22; Mt 19:21; Acts 4:32; Mt 6:34; 2 Cor 8; 1 Cor 7:34; Heb 10:9; Jn 4:34
- The video STORY of Bro. Daniel Heffernan can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wa1hAPMgws
- Link to the whole video ceremony of Bro. Daniel’s profession of Perpetual Vows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Loi-brbC96k
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order. And Bro. Daniel Heffernan is a Brother of Miles Christi.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Why was the ground Moses was standing on “holy ground”? (Exodus 3:5). Why did Jesus expel the money-changers and people who sold animals from the Temple of Jerusalem? (John 2:13). It’s because “sacred” things, places, times and people are meant to be treated in a different way than things that we have for daily (or “profane”) use. Today we’ll speak about why some things are sacred, and what makes them different!
More info on these sacred signs can be found in the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (note: this is a summary of the “Catechism”), numbers 92, 236-237, 240, 244-246, 254. You can find the Compendium of the Catechism online here: [Link]
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
Many miracles have happened thanks to touching or praying before the relics of the saints. Powerful signs have taken place by means of a miraculous medal or the Scapular of our Lady of Mount Carmel. But what are Sacramentals and what are the Relics of the Saints? Can we venerate these things? Is it not a kind of “Catholic superstition”? In this episode we talk about these amazing means that God has to deliver His grace and help to us!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Article on the cure of Charles Kennedy: https://catholicnewsherald.com/faith/88-news/fp/2354-boy-s-healing-attributed-to-prayers-intercessions-of-the-saints
- Official Church Document (from the Vatican) about the use of Relics: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/csaints/documents/rc_con_csaints_doc_20171208_istruzione-reliquie_en.html
- Articles on what Relics are and how to venerate them:
(1) https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/church-teaching-on-relics.html
(2) https://www.lincolndiocese.org/news/diocesan-news/11992-relics-of-saints-and-how-to-venerate-them
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
- Picture in Logo from Shutterstock.com
What is one of the main differences between the Catholic Church and all the Protestant Churches? Perhaps having all seven Sacraments? But what are the Sacraments, who instituted them and why are they so important in your life? Listen in to get a better understanding of this amazing means to receive God’s grace!
- The topics discussed in this episode can by found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1113-1134.
- Scripture Passages: The man born blind (John 9:6-7); the woman with hemorrhages (Lk 8:44)
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright and Fr. Matthew Maxwell are priests of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphones and Zoom h6 recorder
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode, we will talk about what is the Grace of God, how it is necessary for our salvation, and how important it is to seek out God’s grace through the sacraments in order to navigate through our years in college and through our entire lives! Fr. Matthew shares some of his college experiences with us, so don’t miss out!
- Scripture Passages: John 15:5 (“Without Me you can do nothing.”); 2 Pet 1:4 (“Sharers in the Divine Nature”).
- The topics discussed in this episode can by found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1987-2005.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright and Fr. Matthew Maxwell are priests of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website here: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphones, with ZOOM H6 recorder
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we’ll address what is the Liturgy in the Catholic Church, and in what sense or what degree it is important in our life, especially during our college years. I invite Fr. Matthew to discuss how the Catholic Liturgy is the worship that the entire Mystical Body of Christ (Head and members) offers to God the Father. Listen in to know how to make the most of your participation in the Sacred Liturgy!
- The topics discussed in this episode can by found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1066 through 1076.
- You can also look this up in the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 218-219 [Online here: Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (vatican.va)]
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright and Fr. Matthew Maxwell are priests of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphones
- Intro music from pond5.com
The Martyrs of Abitene (Tunisia) were tortured and executed for celebrating Mass on Sunday under the persecution of Diocletian (4th Century A.D.). What was so important in the Eucharist that they “couldn’t live without the Mass”? What does the Lord promise to give us through the Eucharist and the Sacraments? What gave these men and women the courage to die for Christ?
- Scripture Passages: John 15:4-5 (“The Vine and the Branches”).
- Homily of Pope Benedict XVI: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/homilies/2005/documents/hf_ben-xvi_hom_20050529_bari.html
- Article on Commonweal magazine: https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/sine-dominico-non-possumus
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today I welcome Fr. John Ezratty, who has been a priest of Miles Christi for just over 20 years, and lives now in our community in Michigan. He has taught at the seminary, he has preached countless retreats, and he offers spiritual direction to countless college students and missionaries. He is also a FOCUS National Chaplain. Among other topics of conversation, he shares with us his vocation story, his wisdom, and some awesome moments during his priestly ministry.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 XLR dynamic microphone, into ZOOM H6 recorder
- Intro music from pond5.com
“Stop judging, that you may not be judged” (Mt 7:1). One of our listeners asks how to avoid critical, judgmental thoughts. But what exactly is it that we’re supposed to avoid? Can we completely eliminate judgmental thoughts about our neighbor? Here are some answers and suggestions to free yourself from such negative burden.
- Scripture Passages: Mt 7:1-3; Lk 6:36-37.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
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- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
Why do we say "AMEN" at the end of our prayers? What repercussions does it have for our life? “Amen” expresses both God’s faithfulness and man’s trust in God’s promises. To say “amen” implies believing and trusting in God's fidelity—an attitude that is not commonly found in the world today.
- The topics discussed in this episode can by found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1061-1065.
- Scripture Passages: Isaiah 49:14-16 (the palm of God’s hands); Revelation 3:14 (Christ is the Amen); Matthew 24:35 (My words will not pass away); 2 Cor 1:18-20 (God is faithful, Jesus is “yes”, see footnote in NAB.)
- Article on our Lady of The Pillar: The First Marian Apparition in Church History: Our Lady of the Pillar - The Catholic Company®
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode, we talk about the Resurrection of our bodies, the 2nd Coming of Christ, and the Universal Judgment. Besides, I give some suggestions on how to face these realities without fear, but instead with true hope and a sense of responsibility.
- Scriptural quotes: The Universal Judgment of the Nations (Matthew 25:31-46); on the Resurrection (Job 19:25-27; Jn 5:28-29); how God didn’t reveal the day or the hour of the End of the World (Matthew 24:35-42).
- The topics we discussed can be found mostly in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 988 - 1004, and 1038 - 1060.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode, starting from a scene taken from the Lord of the Rings, I discuss the Private Judgment which will happen at the end of our lives, eternal salvation, Heaven and Hell. These are truths that Jesus Christ revealed both through parables and through His interactions with different people. Two of the clearest expressions of these truths are the parable of The Rich Man and Lazarus (Lk 16:19-31) and the words of Jesus to the Good Thief while hanging from the Cross (Lk 23:43). Above all, you should always TRUST in the infinite MERCY of God, that, while you’re in this life, He will always forgive all your sins, if you come to Him asking forgiveness with a contrite heart!
- Scriptural quotes: Mt 13:24-30 (Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds); Luke 16:19-31 (Parable of The Rich Man and Lazarus); Luke 23:43 (Words of Christ to the Good Thief).
- Homily of Pope Benedict XVI on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds: Angelus, 17 July 2011 | BENEDICT XVI (vatican.va)
- The topics we discussed can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1021 through 1041.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- Follow us on Instagram: @mileschristiusa to get news on this Podcast and about Miles Christi.
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
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In today’s episode I talk about the finitude of our temporal life, and the eternity of life in Heaven. “Memento mori” is a phrase that has become a bit of a fad in certain environments today, but it has been around in Christian culture for many centuries. While the secular world sees death in a negative and sometimes pessimistic way, the death and resurrection of Christ has given it a whole new and positive meaning. At the end, I share a simple experience that happened some weeks ago. “In all you do, remember the end of your life, and then you will never sin.” (Sirach 7:36)
- Scriptural quotes: Philippians 1:23; Wisdom 1:13; Romans 5:12; Romans 6:23;
- The topics we discussed can be found mostly in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1005 through 1014.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode I talk about how thanks to Jesus Christ and His death on the Cross, we have been reconciled with God. By the action of the Holy Spirit, the Church is given the power to forgive sins (2 Cor 5:18-19). It is through Baptism and the Sacrament of Penance, that our sins are forgiven, and our relationship with God restored. God is willing to forgive any amount of sins, and as grave as they may be, provided we have true repentance. Don’t let sin control your life, instead, let the grace of Christ make you truly free!
- Scriptural quotes on the power to forgive sins given to the Catholic Church: Mk 16:15-16; Jn 20:22-23; 2 Cor 5:18.
- The topics we discussed can be found mostly in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 976-987, particularly, number 982.
- The chapter of the Life of St. Joan of Arc (by Mark Twain) where the story of “The finding of The Dwarf” is related is here: 33TUhttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/2874/2874-h/2874-h.htm#link2HCH0024U33T
- If you’d like to read more about the Forgiveness of Sins in the Church, through the sacrament of Penance, I encourage you to read “Reconciliatio et Paenitentia” a document by Pope St. John Paul II: 33Thttps://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_02121984_reconciliatio-et-paenitentia.html33T
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold, who is a Doctor in Theology. He is Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. He is an expert in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. (You can find a more extensive bio in the previous episode #55). In this episode we speak about how to make sense of the existence of EVIL in the world, while believing in a God that is GOOD, and loves us.
- Link to the Encyclical “Salvifici Doloris” of John Paul II: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1984/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_11021984_salvifici-doloris.html
- You can find more about Dr. Lawrence Feingold, his books and his video lectures here: https://www.hebrewcatholic.net/lawrence-feingold-std-stl/
- You can find some of his video lectures on the Sacraments here: https://www.hebrewcatholic.net/touched-by-christ-the-sacramental-economy/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 dynamic microphones, through a ZOOM H6 recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold. He is Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. He is an expert in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Among other very profound books, he wrote: The Eucharist: Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice and Communion; Faith Comes From What Is Heard: An Introduction to Fundamental Theology; Touched by Christ: The Sacramental Economy. In this Episode we talk about his amazing conversion story, and how, after growing up as an Atheist, he became Catholic, finding God through art.
- You can find more about Dr. Lawrence Feingold, his books and his video lectures here: https://www.hebrewcatholic.net/lawrence-feingold-std-stl/
- You can find some of his video lectures on the Sacraments here: https://www.hebrewcatholic.net/touched-by-christ-the-sacramental-economy/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn more about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 dynamic microphones, recorded on a ZOOM H6.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode I talk about the preeminent member of the Body of Christ, that is the Virgin Mary. She is the Mother of Jesus, and therefore, the “Mother of God”, as confirmed by the Council of Ephesus (A.D. 431). She is always interceding for us, just as she did in the Wedding at Cana (Jn 2:1-12). In Heaven, Jesus continues to love her as He did in this earth, and grants her everything she asks for us, as long as it is for our spiritual good. The Virgin Mary loves us truly as a mother loves her children. Jesus himself, while hanging on the Cross, entrusted her with the task of being a Mother for us (Jn 19::26). As the Vatican Council II says (Lumen Gentium 62): after her ascension into Heaven, she “continues to bring us the gifts of eternal salvation... Therefore, the Blessed Virgin is invoked in the Church under the titles of Advocate, Helper, Benefactress, and Mediatrix [of all graces].” (LG 62)
- The topics we discussed can be found mostly in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 963-975
- Here is an article with more information about Our Lady of Guadalupe: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/55425/our-lady-of-guadalupe
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we talk about how the Church Christ is the Mystical Body of Christ, and as members of it, we are all members of Christ and members of one another. There is a communion of goods and a communion of people. There are three stages in the one Catholic Church: those that are in Heaven, those that are in Purgatory, and those that are still on this earth. We consider the example of St. Thomas More, who was strengthened in his last moments by the thought of the saints and angels in Heaven, contemplating his fidelity and cheering him on. We also consider how St. Therese of Lisieux said “I want to spend my heaven in doing good on earth”, reminding us that the saints continue to help us while being in the presence of God.
- All the things we speak about in this episode can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 947 to 962: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a9p5.htm
- A simple description of the trial of St. Thomas More, who died under the reign of Henry the VIII, for not wanting to support the King in divorcing Catherine of Aragon and marrying Anne Boleyn: https://www.famous-trials.com/thomasmore/986-home
- The quote from St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, is taken from: Clarke, Therese of Lisieux: Her Last Conversations, pg. 102, ICS Publications, Washington, D.C., 1977.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we welcome Fr. Stephen Pullis, a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit, to talk about how to expect the Holy Spirit to act in the life of any college student, and what to do in order to be open to His sanctifying action. We speak about how he sanctifies us, especially through the sacraments, through interior inspirations and through the “actual” graces God gives us. We also speak about what you can do to open your heart to the action of the Holy Spirit, like specific prayers, talking to a priest for spiritual direction, and doing a silent retreat!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: “Shure MV7” and “SE Electronics V7” dynamic microphones, recorded on a ZOOM H6.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode I interview Fr. Stephen Pullis a Priest from the Archdiocese of Detroit. Ordained to the Priesthood in 2011, he is now the Director of Graduate Pastoral Formation at Sacred Heart. On the weekends, he is an associate priest at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. In this interview, he tells us how he discerned his vocation to the Priesthood. He also shares some tips for spiritual discernment. Don’t miss the awesome story of how he felt called to the priesthood against all his expectations!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright (host) is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Link to Fr. Steve Pullis’ Podcast “Encounter, Grow, Witness” (link)
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: “Shure MV7” and “SE Electronics V7” dynamic microphones, recorded on a ZOOM H6 recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we talk about how the Church Christ established is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. This should help us learn to recognize which is the true Church of Christ. We look at the example of St. Josaphat who worked for the unity of the Catholic Church, and died a martyr for this reason. At the end of the episode, I give you some personal advice for your own spiritual life. This episode will help you strengthen your faith in the Catholic Church!
- All the things we speak about in this episode can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 811-870.
- The Encyclical “Mystici Corporis” of Pope Pius XII, that speaks clearly and profoundly about the Catholic Church as the Mystical Body of Christ, can be found here: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_29061943_mystici-corporis-christi.html
- The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium, of the Second Vatican Council, can be found here: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-iig_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we talk about the Catholic Church. How it was founded by Jesus Christ and enlivened by the Holy Spirit. We speak about how it has a human element and a divine element. We talk about what IS the Catholic Church; some of the names given it in the New Testament; and some of the symbols used to describe it. We look at the example of St. Edmund Campion, S.J., an English martyr, as a model of fidelity to the Church of Christ in spite of terrible persecution.
- All the things we speak about in this episode can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 748 – 810.
- The Encyclical “Mystici Corporis” of Pope Pius XII, that speaks clearly and profoundly about the Catholic Church as the Mystical Body of Christ, can be found here: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_29061943_mystici-corporis-christi.html
- The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium, of the Second Vatican Council, can be found here: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we talk about how the Holy Spirit worked in the life of a French young man called Jacques Fesch, who lived in France from 1930 to 1957. He was convicted for killing a policeman, and condemned to death at the guillotine. His conversion and spiritual growth in prison were miraculous. The last entry in his journal, before going to his death read “In five hours, I will see Jesus”. I welcome a guest, Fr. John of God, who is a priest of Miles Christi, to discuss the personal experiences of Jacques Fesch, and his relationship with God, the Faith and his immediate family.
Fr. John of God joined Miles Christi in 2006, and was ordained a priest on April 9, 2016. He has been in our community of Michigan as the director of the formation of our students to the priesthood for several years now.
To read about the letters of Jacques Fesch, you can click here: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/light-upon-the-scaffold-the-prison-letters-of-jacques-fesch/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we speak about the Holy Spirit, and how He works silently and unnoticeably to vivify the Catholic Church, and to sanctify our souls. He is the unsung hero of our salvation. The Holy Spirit builds, animates and sanctifies the Church. So, as some ancient writers have said, the Holy Spirit is like the soul of the Catholic Church. Besides the Holy Spirit sanctifies the individual soul, first moving it to believe, to embrace the faith, and then, little by little, to grow in Faith, Hope and Love, leading it to bear fruits of holiness. The Holy Spirit is the master of prayer, because He teaches us to pray as we ought (Romans 8:26).
Some Bible texts that we quote in this episode: The Mystery of the Annunciation (Lk 3:22). The Baptism of Jesus (Lk 3:22). The Holy Spirit similar to the force that makes the crop grow in the field (Mark 4:26-33). The wind blows where it wills (John 3:8). At the last Supper (John 14:16-17). How Jesus promised to send the H.S. (Jn 14:26). Baptize in the Name of the Trinity (Mt 28:19). The coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost (Acts 1:8). The Holy Spirit teaches us how to pray and aids us in our weakness (Romans 8:26).
Numbers from the Catechism: #731-747
Here is a great prayer to the Holy Spirit:
“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Let us pray: O God, who instructed the hearts of Thy faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us by that same Spirit, to be truly wise, and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.”
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we speak about the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, and how it is thanks to Him that we can be saints! We discuss how He was revealed in the Scriptures, the Names by which He is referred to, the symbols used to express His different qualities, and finally we will briefly talk about how He works in the Church and in the individual soul. I will talk about the life of Bl. Carlo Acutis and St. Francis Xavier, as examples of how the Holy Spirit can work miracles of conversion in people that were just as human as you and me.
Some of the texts we quote in this episode: How the Holy Spirit [H.S.] was present in the story of the Creation (Genesis 1:1). The Theophany of Mamre (Genesis 18:1-15). How the H.S. worked through king Saul (1 Sam 10:10). The Mystery of the Annunciation (Lk 3:22). The Baptism of Jesus (Lk 3:22). How Jesus promised to send the H.S. (Jn 14:26). The coming of the H.S. on Pentecost (Acts 1:8). The H.S. teaches us how to pray (Romans 8:26).
Here is the prayer I shared during the episode:
“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Let us pray. O God, who instructed the hearts of Thy faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us by that same Spirit, to be truly wise, and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.”
References to the Catechism: #695, #699, #1556. You can also read all the section from #687 to #747
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
As we draw near the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., I welcome Shawn Carney, Founder, President and CEO of 40 Days for Life. He’s a regular media spokesperson, and his work has been featured on many media outlets, including Fox News, USA Today, Sirius XM, EWTN Radio, and many others. He wrote several best-selling books, and in this episode, we talk about his latest book “What to Say When - The Complete New Guide To Discussing Abortion”, which is particularly meaningful for Catholics in college campuses across America. Listen in to get a glimpse on this amazing book!
- Here is a link to the book on Amazon: https://40daysforlifegear.com/products/what-to-say-when
- You can email me any comments or questions at info@forcollegecatholics.org
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Recorded with Shure MV7 USB Dynamic Microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode I welcome Shawn Carney, and we will speak about his story and the “40 Days for Life” apostolate. He is one of the founders, now President and CEO of 40 Day for Life. He’s a regular media spokesperson, and his work has been featured on many media outlets, including Fox News, USA Today, Sirius XM, EWTN Radio, and many others. Shawn shares his amazing story from college student to President and CEO of one of the most powerful pro-life apostolates in America and beyond. He tells us how he helped “40 Days for Life” grow nationally and internationally, and how their witness and prayers have helped save so many lives. He also tells us how college students throughout the world can get involved in this apostolate.
Here are some Links to YouTube videos featuring Shawn Carney and the 40 Days for Life apostolate:
- Shawn Carney with Glen Beck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4mPVwxMELo&t=1s
- Shawn Carney with Mike Huckabee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zodrbM3vhd8&t=1s
- You can email me any comments or questions at info@forcollegecatholics.org
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Recorded with Shure MV7 USB Dynamic Microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode I answer a question of one of our listeners. Rian, a freshman in college, from Chicago asks me which three reasons he could argue in favor of the Catholic Church being the true Church of Christ. In summary, the reasons are these: (1) the Church of Christ must be one, in the sense of not being “many”, and also one, in the sense that it must not be clearly divided in doctrinal sections or factions. (2) the Church of Christ today must be a continuation of the Church of Christ from Apostolic times. This is guaranteed by the Apostolic Succession, and the uninterrupted line of successors of St. Peter up until today. That is, there is an uninterrupted succession of Bishops of Rome (the Pope), until Pope Francis. (3) The Church of Christ today must have essentially the same teachings of the Church of Christ in Apostolic Times, and thus be the maintain and teach the same teachings from Christ. All these reasons point toward the Catholic Church, under the Successor of St. Peter, Pope Francis, as the true Church of Christ.
I add some useful recommendations for when you speak to non-Catholics with the hope of bringing them closer to Jesus Christ and His True Church.
Useful Biblical Quotes used in this episode:
Jesus establishing His Church on St. Peter, the Rock: Matthew 16:16-19
St. Paul speaking about One Faith, One Body, One Baptism - One church: Ephesians 4:4-6
Further LINKS to external articles on the same topic: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/how-do-we-know-its-the-true-church
https://bismarckdiocese.com/news/how-do-i-know-that-the-catholic-church-is-the-one-true-church
http://people.ucalgary.ca/~bmaundy/Apologetics/Main/One_True_Church.html
- TWO clarifying VATICAN DOCUMENTS stating that the Catholic Church is the True Church of Christ:
(1) Dominus Jesus [https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20000806_dominus-iesus_en.html]
(2) Responses to Questions [https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20070629_responsa-quaestiones_en.html]
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Recorded with Shure Mv7 Dynamic Microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode I welcome Fr. Matthew Maxwell to speak about the end of the year 2021, and the beginning of a New Year! We discuss the importance of being aware of how time passes by. In fact, Human History is a process that progresses in a lineal way, from the Creation of the World, the creation of Adam and Eve, until the Second Coming of the Lord and the Final Judgment of the Nations, as we read in Matthew chapter 25. We talk about how important it is to have good solid resolutions to carry out in the upcoming year, that will help us to grow in holiness. We discuss how important it is to be patient with ourselves, while trusting in the maternal intercession of the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, whose feast day the Church places on January 1st.
We reference the oldest known prayer in honor to our Lady, the “Sub Tuum Praesidium” (“We fly to thy patronage”), which we described more in detail in our Episode 24. In that episode, as well, I placed a recording of the Gregorian chant version of that prayer, sung by our Miles Christi seminarians. Here is the link to that episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/24-jesus-christ-is-true-god-and-true-man/id1558922030?i=1000533264313
- The Biblical quote we discussed is from the First Letter of St. John (1 Jn 2:18-21)
- You can email me any comments or questions at info@forcollegecatholics.org
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode I welcome Fr. Matthew Maxwell to speak about the celebration of Christmas. The liturgical Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord helps us center our life in Jesus Christ, and the fact that God becomes man to save us. The Catholic Church wants to remind us that the WORD of God became Man and was born from the Virgin Mary, in order to die for us on the Cross, save us from death and sin, and give us the opportunity to enter Heaven and share in the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4).
As St. Paul clearly states it in his letter to the Galatians 4:4-5, “When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.”
We discuss the importance and value of the Christmas Season, and some practical ways to benefit spiritually of this important feast.
- St. Augustine’s sermon: From a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop - St. Mary (stmaryrockledge.org)
- LIVE Eucharistic Adoration Webcam at Marytown, IL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWlEhpny5_o
- You can email me any comments or questions at info@forcollegecatholics.org
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode, after speaking a little about the importance of the season of Advent, and some helpful Advent practices, we’ll speak about the Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano. Only around 41% of Catholics believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. After the Consecration at Mass, there is no longer bread or wine, but the Being of Jesus Christ himself, true God and true man. To confirm and strengthen our faith in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar, God has given the Church several Eucharistic Miracles. These are miraculous events in which the reality of the transformation of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ is made physically evident. One of the most amazing eucharistic miracles is the one that happened in the 8th century, in the town of Lanciano, Italy. I will be welcoming a college student who will share with us some insights and some of his experiences about the Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano. Coley is a junior in college, studying in Kansas. He’s had the awesome opportunity to study abroad for a semester, in Florence, Italy. Among other places, he visited Lanciano, which is a small town on the Adriatic coast of Italy, due east from Rome. Don’t miss his amazing story!
- Survey about some topics referring to Catholics in the USA: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/special-report-the-catholic-hot-buttons
- About the Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano, Italy: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/physician-tells-of-eucharistic-miracle-of-lanciano-1866
- About other Eucharistic Miracles (website started by Bl. Carlo Acutis): http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/liste/list.html
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we’ll speak about the Second Coming of the Lord and the Final Judgment, drawing an example from the life of St. Aloysius Gonzaga.
Before Ascending into Heaven, the Lord promised his Apostles (and us through them) two things: First, that He would not leave them alone; and second, that He would return one day with power, in a glorious way. He fulfilled the first promise by remaining with us in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the Altar (where he stays “substantially” present), and by sending the Holy Spirit on the whole Church in Pentecost. He will fulfill the second promise at the end of times, at the end of the world.
At His Second Coming, the dead will rise, and Jesus will judge all humanity (Mt 25: 31-46). The Final Judgment will be a ratification of the particular judgment (which will happen at the end of our life), and it will take place at the sight of the whole world.
After these considerations, I discuss some spiritual attitudes that we should have when thinking about these things. I also look at a great example in the life of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, who lived from 1568 to 1591, and died as a result of a plague. May St. Aloysius Gonzaga be an example for all of us when facing the end of our own personal life!
- You can read the Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Second Coming and the Final Judgment, numbers 668-682.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode I answer a question of one of our listeners, about experiencing dryness in prayer, difficulty to pay attention, and a wandering mind. I share the example of St. Teresa of Avila, who also suffered something similar. I give some foundations to understand the spiritual realities of consolation and desolation, using the principles of St. Ignatius of Loyola in his Rules for Discernment of Spirits. I also give some simple recommendations on what to do in desolation. Among other things, I recommend examining one’s conscience and revisiting the way how to do a time of prayer or meditation (see the article in the show notes below).
- Article on HOW TO DO a time of MEDITATION: https://www.mileschristi.org/easy-steps-to-do-a-time-of-personal-prayer-or-meditation/ - (a Meditation Method based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.)
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we’ll speak about how the mystery of the Ascension of the Lord into Heaven indicates the end of the life of our Lord in this earth. It was the moment when Jesus, surrounded by His disciples, ascended with His body and soul into Heaven. I discuss the reasons for the importance of this mystery, and its practical consequences for our life.
- The Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Ascension of the Lord: numbers 659-667.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode, after sharing the amazing example of the martyrdom of the seven Maccabee brothers, we will talk about the Resurrection of Christ, about the importance and meaning it has in our Faith, what it means in itself, how it was a real, historical event—and not just an illusion of some pious people—, and some of the characteristics of Christ’s risen body.
- Here are some of the quotes we referenced during this episode: the story of the Jewish mother and the martyrdom of her seven sons (2 Maccabees 7); Job’s faith on the Resurrection (Job 19:25-27); Jesus rises the son of a widow (Lk 7:11-17); Lazarus is risen from the tomb (John 11:38-44); St. Paul about the centrality of the Resurrection in the Christian Faith (1 Cor 15:3-4; 1 Cor 15:14, 17); Apparitions of Jesus (Jn 20:11-18; Jn 20:19-23); Jesus with a body of flesh and blood (Lk 24:39).
- The Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Resurrection of Jesus: CCC numbers 638-658.
- St. John Paul II on the apparition of the Risen Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary: 21 May 1997 | John Paul II (vatican.va)
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Today we are joined by Anne, a student at the University of Michigan. She’s a junior, and has a part-time job as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
We share the story of Chiara Petrillo, who was born in Rome, in 1984, and died on June 13, 2012, at the age of 28.
After marrying Enrico, she had three children—Maria, Davide and Francesco—, two of which died shortly after they were born. The third one, Francesco, lived, but Chiara had been diagnosed with cancer and died one year after his birth. During that last year of her life, she was able to meet Pope Benedict XVI and tell him her story.
Chiara is not yet a canonized saint, but she is in the process of being considered for canonization. She’s an amazing example of a holy woman, and a great inspiration to many in the world.
We talk about her faith in God, her trust in Divine Providence, her love for the life of a child in the womb, and her absolute denial to perform an abortion on her three children. We also speak about one of her spiritual legacy, especially through a phrase she used as an inspiration, “piccoli passi possibili”, which means “small possible steps.” In our language we could say “baby steps!”, or “one step at a time.”
Below you will find a prayer to ask for graces through her intercession.
Here are some useful links:
News Story on Chiara: 'A saint for our times' – the inspiring story of Chiara Corbella Petrillo (catholicnewsagency.com)
Video of Chiara herself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbHpCJ8AfUY&t=290s
Video of Enrico Petrillo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElQXbiRHySg
Enrico Petrillo’s witness at St. Peter’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeCsuSKVKa8
Book to read: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/chiara-corbella-petrillo
If you wander IF it is correct, or WHY we pray through the intercession of the saints, please read this article (it is available in audio format as well!): Why Do Catholics Pray to Saints? | Catholic Answers
PRAYER to ask for graces through Chiara’s intercession:
God, you are infinitely good
and have, in your great mercy,
chosen Chiara as your beloved daughter.
With wisdom you have guided her
on the path marked out by the Gospel,
and taught her, through Mary,
to treasure Your Son with a
passionate love in her heart
and to follow Him as bride and mother
with unshakeable trust in the way of the cross.
May the light of the Gospel of Christ,
which shines in Chiara,
rekindle the confidence of eternal life
in the hearts of our brothers and sisters.
Through her intercession grant us the grace
that we are asking You and, if it is Your will,
let Chiara be proclaimed blessed,
for our good and for the glory of Your Name.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen. (With ecclesiastical approval)
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we’ll speak about how the death of Christ was a sacrifice which our Lord offered for you and for your salvation, so you could enter Heaven and spend the rest of eternity with God. The Holy Mass is the very same Sacrifice of the Cross, but offered in an unbloody manner. We consider the ultimate purpose (the four “ends”) of the Sacrifice of the Cross and the Sacrifice of the Mass. Finally, we look at some ways to benefit spiritually from the Passion and Death of our Lord, and how to unite our sufferings with His. We’ll consider the amazing witness of St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, that led to his martyrdom.
- Link to the Acts of the Martyrdom of St. Polycarp: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0102.htm
- The Sacrifice of the Mass and the Sacrifice of the Cross are the SAME sacrifice, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (numbers 1362 through 1367). Here is n. 1366-1367:
“1366 The Eucharist is thus a sacrifice because it re-presents (makes present) the sacrifice of the cross, because it is its memorial and because it applies its fruit.”
“1367 The sacrifice of Christ and the sacrifice of the Eucharist are one single sacrifice: "The victim is one and the same: the same now offers through the ministry of priests, who then offered himself on the cross; only the manner of offering is different." "And since in this divine sacrifice which is celebrated in the Mass, the same Christ who offered himself once in a bloody manner on the altar of the cross is contained and offered in an unbloody manner... this sacrifice is truly propitiatory.” [Council of Trent (1562 A.D.), Doctrina de SS. Missae sacrificio, c.2: DS 1743; see Hebrews 9:14, 27]
- Link to an article on the Historical proofs of the life and death of Jesus Christ: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/14/what-is-the-historical-evidence-that-jesus-christ-lived-and-died
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we’ll speak about how the life of Christ was crowned by his Passion and Death on the Cross. This was a real, historical event, which can be proven not only by the witness of many early Christian writers, but by other non-Christian historians (like Flavius Josephus [Jewish historian born 37 A.D.] and Tacitus [Roman historian and politician born c. 56 A.D.]) as well. We’ll consider a step in the conversion of St Teresa of Avila.
- Link to an article on the Historical proofs of the life and death of Jesus Christ: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/14/what-is-the-historical-evidence-that-jesus-christ-lived-and-died
- Some of the Biblical QUOTES that we referenced throughout the episode: 1 John 1-3; John 10:18
- We quoted the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 113-119. Here is a link to the online version of the “Compendium”: Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (vatican.va)
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we welcome Fr. Cliff Ermatinger, a Priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He is a writer, and has worked as a spiritual director, retreat master, and lecturer on spirituality for many years. He has a BA from Gonzaga University in philosophy, and a PhL and STL from Regina Apostolorum Pontifical University, in Rome.
He wrote several books on the spiritual life, and on how to combat evil in our lives. Some of those books are: “If you knew the gift of God”; “Common Nonsense: 25 Fallacies about Life... refuted”; “The Devil’s Role in the Spiritual Life” and his latest book “The Trouble with Magic”.
In today’s episode we will speak about the book “The Trouble with Magic”, particularly about how people seek to find solutions in occult powers outside their own God given paths, what are some ways evil can enter into our lives, and how to stay safe from evil and with God’s protection.
- Links to some of Fr. Cliff Ermatinger’s books:
Common Nonsense: 25 Fallacies about Life... book by Cliff Ermatinger (thriftbooks.com)
The Devil's Role in the Spiritual Life:... book by Cliff Ermatinger (thriftbooks.com)
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we welcome Fr. Cliff Ermatinger, a Priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He is a writer, and has worked as a spiritual director, retreat master, and lecturer on spirituality for many years. He has a BA from Gonzaga University in philosophy, and a PhL and STL from Regina Apostolorum Pontifical University, in Rome.
He wrote several books on the spiritual life, and on how to combat evil in our lives. Some of those books are: “If you knew the gift of God”; “Common Nonsense: 25 Fallacies about Life... refuted”; “The Devil’s Role in the Spiritual Life” and his latest book “The Trouble with Magic”.
In today’s episode we will speak about the book “Common Nonsense”, particularly about the fallacy of Relativism. Relativism is a philosophical doctrine that claims that there is no absolute and objective truth. In our next episode we will discuss another of his books, “The Trouble with Magic.”
- Links to some of Fr. Cliff Ermatinger’s books:
Common Nonsense: 25 Fallacies about Life... book by Cliff Ermatinger (thriftbooks.com)
The Devil's Role in the Spiritual Life:... book by Cliff Ermatinger (thriftbooks.com)
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In today’s episode we’ll speak about some general aspects and mysteries of the Life of Christ as it is presented by the Gospels. I share the story of my visit to the Holy Land, how I celebrated Mass in the place of the Crucifixion and in the place of the Resurrection of our Lord. In speaking about the main general aspects of the Life of Christ, I will highlight how Jesus had a clear mission given by God the Father, how He came to save us all from sin, how He established the Catholic Church, how He taught us all the truths that are necessary for us to obtain our eternal salvation, and how He calls YOU to continue His mission on this earth.
- Link to “The Life of Christ”, a book by Bishop Fulton Sheen, who is in the process of canonization: https://www.ignatius.com/Life-of-Christ-P1538.aspx
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode we talk about how we are naturally inclined to look up to certain people, and have them as our role models. We also consider how God, in taking our human nature, intended to become in Christ our most perfect role model, our ideal man, our hero. He lived like us, he suffered like us, and even more than us. He wanted to be close to us, and share our life, so we could look up to Him and see in Him everything we should aim for.
- Jessica Long Super Bowl Commercial: (20) 2021 Toyota Big Game Commercial: Jessica Long's Story | Upstream - YouTube
- Myah’s (little Michigan girl with spina bifida) story and the picture that went viral: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE3mYQW6Dqg
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I bring in a guest, Fr. Martin Latiff, a priest from Miles Christi, who shares his vocation story and some highlights of his experience as a priest. He gives some recommendations to make a good vocational discernment for young adults who are considering marriage and consecrated life. We also discuss some good spiritual life tips for any college student. Make sure you listen in!
- You can watch a video about Fr. Martin Latiff's vocation story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3TUT3bsfsY
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I bring in a guest, Fr. Martin Latiff, a priest from Miles Christi, and we talk about the importance of the devotion to Mary and how to develop it in our lives. He shares his story about how his devotion to the Virgin Mary grew after some graces were granted to him at Lourdes, France.
We also speak about the importance of the devotion to Mary in your college and young adult years, and we share some tips on how to obtain that filial, loving devotion to the Mother of God.
I also share some important discoveries of ancient historical evidence done in recent decades that should strengthen your devotion to the Virgin Mary.
- You can watch a video about Fr. Martin Latiff’s vocation story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3TUT3bsfsY
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I talk about how the fact that the Virgin Mary is indeed the Mother of God, is at the center of our Marian devotion. We also speak about the three other Marian dogmas, all of which form like the four columns of the theological doctrine related to the Virgin Mary.
Mary carried in her womb the Word made Flesh, Jesus Christ. And just as we say that our mother is “our mother” and not just “the mother of our body, but not of our soul”, even though our soul comes directly from God, in a similar way, although the Divinity existed before the Virgin Mary, because she carried Jesus in her womb, because she provided the living cells from which his body was made, we say that she is the Mother of Jesus, and therefore, the Mother of God.
The Catechism explains (#485): “The mission of the Holy Spirit is always conjoined and ordered to that of the Son. The Holy Spirit, (…) is sent to sanctify the womb of the Virgin Mary and divinely fecundate it, causing her to conceive the eternal Son of the Father in a humanity drawn from her own.”
That Mary is the Mother of God was always believed by the Church from the time of the Apostles. However, it was defined, that is stated irrevocably as a truth revealed by God, at the Council of Ephesus on the year 431 A.D.
We speak about the other privileges that God granted to the one who would become His Mother. God gave her the grace to be conceived without Original Sin in the womb of her mother St. Anne (the dogma of the “Immaculate Conception”, defined in 1854 by Pope Blessed Pius IX). God gave her the grace to be Ever Virgin, that is, she remained a virgin before, during and ever after the birth of Jesus Christ. And finally, after completing the course of her life in this world, she was assumed, by the power of God, body and soul into the Glory of Heaven (the dogma of the “Assumption of Mary”, defined in 1950, by Pope Pius XII).
The theological tradition of the Church has also called her the Mediatrix of all Graces (because God grants all the graces through the hands of the Virgin Mary), and Co-Redemptrix with Christ (because she, being only a human being, participated and cooperated as no one else in the Redemption of man performed by Jesus Christ).
- All the things we discussed in this episode can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, #484 through #511.
- About the archaeological discovery of the inscription “Ave Maria” on a wall from before the V Century, in the archaeological site of the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. It shows that the devotion to the Virgin Mary existed in that specific location in Nazareth, and is dated from before the Council of Ephesus (431 A.D.): https://www.terrasanctamuseum.org/en/%CF%87%CE%B1%CE%AF%CF%81%CE%B5-%CE%BC%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%AF%CE%B1-ave-maria-the-origins-of-the-marian-cult/
- The “Sub Tuum Praesidium” is the oldest Marian prayer of which we have a written record. An Egyptian papyrus was found in 1917 that was dated back to 250-280 A.D. https://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2011/02/sub-tuum-praesidium.html#.YTVrbp1Kg2w
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
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In this episode I talk about How our Lord Jesus Christ, because He has a truly and complete Human nature, has TWO natures (one Divine and one Human) and therefore has TWO intellects and TWO wills. This is how you can explain certain expressions from the Gospels that otherwise would be confusing (like: Luke 2:52 [Jesus advanced [in] wisdom and age and favor before God and man.]; John 11:35 [deeply moved and troubled, and “Jesus wept”]; Mark 15:34 [“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me.”], and many others). As a result, He loves us with a real, emotional love.
This is why you should also return His human, emotional love, with a sincere, personal love as well. He’s expecting that from you, and He’s waiting for you in the Blessed Sacrament!
All the topics we spoke about today can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, #461-483
Here are some of the words of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, in the apparitions that took place from the year 1673 to 1675
“My Divine Heart is so inflamed with love for men, and for you in particular that, being unable any longer to contain within Itself the flames of Its burning Charity, it must needs spread them abroad by your means, and manifest Itself to them (mankind) in order to enrich them with the precious graces of sanctification and salvation necessary to withdraw them from the abyss of perdition.” (…)
On one occasion, while the Blessed Sacrament was exposed, (…) Jesus Christ, my sweet Master, presented Himself to me (…). Flames issued from every part of His Sacred Humanity, especially from (…) His most loving and most amiable Heart, which was the living source of these flames. (…) He showed me to what an excess He had loved men, from whom He received only ingratitude and contempt. "I feel this more than all that I suffered during My Passion. If only they would make Me some return for My Love, I should think but little of all I have done for them and would wish, were it possible, to suffer still more. But the sole return they make (…) is to reject Me and treat Me with coldness. Do you at least console Me by supplying for their ingratitude..."
"Behold the Heart which has so loved men that it has spared nothing, even to exhausting and consuming Itself, in order to testify Its love; and in return, I receive from the greater part only ingratitude, by their irreverence and sacrilege, and by the coldness and contempt they have for Me in this Sacrament of Love. But what I feel most keenly is that it is hearts which are consecrated to Me, that treat Me thus. Therefore, I ask of you that the Friday after the Octave of Corpus Christi be set apart for a special Feast to honor My Heart, by communicating on that day, and making reparation to It by a solemn act, in order to make amends for the indignities which It has received during the time It has been exposed on the altars. I promise you that My Heart shall expand Itself to shed in abundance the influence of Its Divine Love upon those who shall thus honor It, and cause It to be honored."
More information about these apparitions can be found here: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/the-revelation-of-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-paral-le-monial-france-13719
Here you can download for free an image (as a desktop wallpaper) of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. There are more images available for free in our website! https://www.mileschristi.org/wp-content/plugins/mc-wallpapers/1024x768/Sacred-Heart-of-Jesus.jpg
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
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In this episode I talk about how Jesus Christ is true God and true Man. That is, two natures, one Divine and one human, united in the One Divine Person of the Son. This is what is called the “hypostatic union”. The Divine nature is perfect and complete, and in that sense, Jesus Christ is perfect God. On the other hand, the human nature is perfect and complete, and in that sense, Jesus Christ is perfect man. However, both natures are united on one only Divine Person, the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, the Son. There is NO HUMAN PERSON in Jesus Christ. I speak about the heresies of Gnostic Docetism, Arianism and Nestorianism. Finally, I explain how the Virgin Mary is properly called the Mother of God, and this was defined by the council of Ephesus in the year 431 A.D. I end the episode considering the most ancient recorded prayer to the Virgin Mary, the “Sub Tuum Praesidium” or “We fly to thy protection”. And at the end, I play a recording of this Marian Hymn sung by our Miles Christi seminarians.
All these concepts can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 461-478.
Sub Tuum Praesidium Prayer text in English (We fly to Thy Patronage):
We fly to thy protection, O holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
Sub Tuum Praesidium Prayer in Latin:
Sub tuum praesidium confugimus, Sancta Dei Genetrix. Nostras deprecationes ne despicias in necessitatibus, sed a periculis cunctis libera nos semper, Virgo gloriosa et benedicta.
Sub Tuum Praesidium Chant (free download): https://www.mileschristi.org/wp-content/schola/20_Sub_tuum_praesidium.mp3
- The “Sub Tuum Praesidium” chanted by the Miles Christi seminarians is used with permission.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I invite Jenny Stofka to speak about Consecrated Life in Miles Christi. She shares her experience in college, and how she felt called to consecrate her life to Jesus Christ through the vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience.
I also welcome Kristina, who recently graduated from Florida International University and is now a nurse in Tampa, Florida. She asks some interesting questions about discernment and Religious Life—questions I’m sure you’ll be interested in knowing the answer to.
I share how the Catechism says, in #944 that Consecrated Life "is characterized by the public profession of the evangelical counsels of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience, in a stable state of life recognized by the Church". So, while through BAPTISM all the Christian faithful are called to holiness and—in a sense—consecrated to Jesus Christ, through the Religious Vows, we add a special commitment, a PUBLIC commitment to seek out the perfection of those promises made in Baptism. Those who consecrate their lives commit to live out the “Evangelical Counsels” of Christ in their life, becoming a WITNESS to the Gospel in the world.
The Church says that Religious and Consecrated Life is "a stable form of living by which the faithful, following Christ more closely (…), are totally dedicated to God who is loved most of all, so that, having been dedicated [themselves] by a new and special title to his honor, to the building up of the Church, and to the salvation of the world, they strive for the perfection of charity [that is, holiness]." Code of Canon Law, #573
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- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- To ask me or Jenny any question about the Consecrated Women in Miles Christi, please email me at info@forcollegecatholics.org
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode we talk about how God, in His infinite Mercy, came to save us and open the path to Heaven for us. JESUS gave His LIFE for you and me. I share why He had to offer a sacrifice of infinite value for our sins. He also wanted us to know God’s love for us, become a role model of holiness for everyone, make us partakers of the Divine nature, and teach us the truth about God, man, and the true and only path to salvation.
All this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 456 through 460.
I also share a little bit about the retreat we will be doing as a Community with the Priests and Brothers in Michigan, and also about the days of vacation we will be taking in Northern Michigan! And this cannot be found in the Catechism! :D
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
This week our Miles Christi religious community in Michigan will be doing its week-long annual retreat in an atmosphere of silence. We do it according to the Spiritual Exercises written by St. Ignatius of Loyola.
My good friend Matthew, who graduated from UCLA and is now in his third year as a FOCUS missionary, discusses with me his experience in doing the Spiritual Exercises right out of college, and he says why every college student who wants to grow spiritually should do them!
St. Ignatius lived from 1491 to 1556, and is the Founder of the Society of Jesus. His feast day is July 31. In Miles Christi, we consider him our “master of the spiritual life”, which means that we use his writings and principles as inspiration for our spirituality.
The book of the Spiritual Exercises is a guide to do a retreat. The retreat can be from a three-day-weekend long, to thirty days. The book has spiritual notes and recommendations, methods of prayer, ways to examine one’s conscience, outlines to meditate on the mysteries of the life of Christ, and above all, A STRUCTURE for a RETREAT divided in four periods of time (which St. Ignatius calls “weeks”), with suggested meditations for each day.
The Spiritual Exercises will help you deepen the knowledge of the purpose of your life, help you eradicate sin from your life, get to know Jesus better, and by knowing Him, love Him and follow Him!
Here are some of the documents we speak about in our conversation:
- Encyclical “MENS NOSTRA” of Pope Pius XI, endorsing the Spiritual Exercises and encouraging people to practice them. https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_19291220_mens-nostra.html
- The book of the Spiritual Exercises, translated by Fr. Puhl: CLICK here
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- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://31Twww.forcollegecatholics.org31T
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Intro music from pond5.com
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
In this episode we talk about how, from her own words we learn that Mother Teresa of Calcutta would not have done what she did for many poor people even if they had given her a million dollars. However, she did it for Jesus Christ, the Son of God made man. In John 1:1-3 we read “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” The Word is the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, God, together with the Father and the Holy Spirit. This Word took flesh, a human nature, in the most pure womb of the Virgin Mary.
We address how the heresy of Arianism threatened to change the faith of the Catholic Church, but thanks to St. Athanasius and many others who suffered greatly to defend the Divinity of Jesus, the true faith was preserved.
This is why “at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” (Phil 2:10-11)
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- Quotes used: John 1:1-3; John 1:14-18; Phil 2:9-11. - Council of Nicaea: A.D. 325. Council of Constantinople: A.D. 381 - Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed: https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe - Life of St. Athanasius: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02035a.htm
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order. - Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org - This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org - To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (an awesome silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/ - Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan. - Intro music from pond5.com
In this episode I talk about how God created the world to be a place where Adam and Eve and their descendants could live in peace and harmony, with God, with each other, and with the world around them. However, through Original Sin, Adam disregarded the law of God, and rebelled against Him. This Original Sin separated man from God, and brought disorder into creation. The book of Genesis in its first chapters, presents historical truths, using a symbolic language.
All the ideas discussed in this Episode can be found described more in depth in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #390, 396-412.
The Catechism in #390 says: “The account of the fall in Genesis 3 uses figurative language, but affirms a primeval event, a deed that took place at the beginning of the history of man. Revelation gives us the certainty of faith that the whole of human history is marked by the original fault freely committed by our first parents.”
In Adam, we all sinned. “Therefore, just as through one person sin entered the world, and through sin, death, and thus death came to all, inasmuch as all sinned.” (Rom 5:12)
This is why we are all conceived in the state of sin, without the grace of God: “Behold, I was born in guilt, in sin my mother conceived me.” (Psalm 51:7)
it is necessary to recognize that we are inclined to evil from conception. That we are separated from God from the first moment of our existence.
This is why it is necessary to baptize children soon after they are born, to allow them the gift of being united to God and in his grace, which opens for them the gates of Heaven.
We look at the different consequences of that sin.
And finally, we will look into the promise that God made of sending a Redeemer to save us from that state: “if by that one person’s transgression the many died, how much more did the grace of God and the gracious gift of the one Person, Jesus Christ, overflow for the many.” (Rom 5:15)
Thanks to the Death of Jesus Christ on the Cross, we are all redeemed, and granted the possibility of being cleansed from sin and entering Heaven. Of course, we still have to apply the merits of His death on us through baptism, and live according to the Gospel to be saved.
“The Son of God was revealed to destroy the works of the devil.” (1 Jn 3:8)
Thanks be to Jesus Christ, the evil of sin does not, will not have the FINAL WORD. Jesus Christ is victorious over Satan, sin and death.
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- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Intro music from pond5.com
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
In this episode I talk about the fact that God is the ultimate cause for the existence of the entire world, man and all the spiritual beings, which we commonly call Angels. He also created those angels that would eventually fall from their state of grace through sin, and separate themselves from God—the demons. I mention how the first eleven chapters of the Book of Genesis are not supposed to be interpreted literally, especially the fact that the world was created in seven days. So, while the Catholic Church teaches that God created the world, this does not mean that she opposes any verified, proven scientific explanation for the manner in which God created the world, or the manner the world came into being.
I also share how God creates each individual soul, giving each human being its unique dignity and sacredness. Quoting Genesis 1:27, I share how God created mankind in his image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Finally, I talk about the nature of the Angels and the existence of the devil and his followers.
I quote the following sections of the Bible: 2 Kings 6:10-25; Col 1:16; Daniel 10:13; Rev 12:7; Luke 1 (St. Gabriel announcing the Births of John the Baptist and Jesus); Genesis 19 (angels defending Lot against the inhabitants of Sodom); Genesis 22:12 (the sacrifice of Isaac); Luke 2:14 (Angels and the Shepherds); Mt 4:1 (temptations in the desert), etc. I finally speak about the Guardian Angel (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 336).
I speak about St. John Bosco (Don Bosco) and “Grigio”, the hound that protected him from his enemies. I also share about the dream (told in “The Story of a Soul”) that St. Therese of Lisieux had about two little demons who were afraid of her even if she was a child, because she was in the Grace of God.
The devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist, devotion to the Virgin Mary (particularly, the Holy Rosary), and the devotion to St. Michael the Archangel are most powerful ways to defend ourselves against Satan.
Pray the prayer to St. Michael frequently!
“St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.”
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- Host Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a Priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order of Priests and Brothers dedicated to the sanctification of the laity, especially high school and college students.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), and to register, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
In this episode I welcome Jennifer Fulwiler, who is a standup comic, bestselling author, podcaster and mom of six. Her podcast, “This Is Jen”, debuted in the Comedy Top 10 on iTunes. She wrote three books: Something Other than God, a memoir about converting to Catholicism from lifelong atheism, One Beautiful Dream, and Your Blue Flame, which is about sharing your God-given gifts with the world. As of June 24, 2021, she has 79K followers on Tik-Tok. In this episode she shares with me her process of conversion to Catholicism, what she considers her best treasures in the Catholic faith, and she gives some advice to young adults on the value of the Sacrament of Marriage. Listen in to laugh and learn about the Catholic Faith!
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You can get Jen’s books here: https://jenniferfulwiler.com/books/
Check her Live Comedy Tour upcoming dates and venues at www.jfcomedytour.com
You can follow Jen on Instagram at @JenniferFuwiler.
Let me know if you have any questions! Email me at info@forcollegecatholics.org
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- Host: Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Roman Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- You can follow us on Instagram at @mileschristiusa
- Check out our YouTube channel searching “Miles Christi Religious Order”
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
In this episode I discuss how as Catholics, our faith centers around the belief in the existence of ONLY ONE GOD. We will address some of His characteristics. We could know some of these characteristics through reason alone, but they were also positively revealed by Him: for example, that he IS, that He is Infinite, all-powerful and creator of all things. We will also look at the consequences of this belief, particularly, how we owe him WORSHIP and obedience, and we should depend completely on His Divine Providence.
“Since creatures have received everything they are and have from God, only God in himself is the fullness of being and of every perfection. God is “He who is” without origin and without end.” [CCCC #39]
God is the creator of every reality outside of Himself, both material and spiritual. He has created by a free choice of his will, neither out of necessity, nor out of a kind of “natural” overflowing of His Being. Finally, this world did not come to be by a blind “chance”.
When God created everything, He used neither any “pre-existing matter” nor “anything at all” from which He made everything—not even a part of Himself. On the contrary, He created everything out of nothing (“ex nihilo”). “We believe that God needs no pre-existent thing or any help in order to create, nor is creation any sort of necessary emanation from the divine substance. God creates freely “out of nothing”.” (Catechism 296) See 2 Macabees 7:21-28.
Moreover, God continues to maintain the world in its being, He is holding us in the palm of his hand (see Isaiah 49:16).
We speak about the consequences of these truths for our lives:
(1) We should recognize his infinite GREATNESS and our “nothingness”. (2) We should learn to ADORE God and obey Him. (3) We should live with an attitude of THANKSGIVING for everything we have and for everything He does for us. (4) We should also learn to value and defend the intrinsic DIGNITY OF ALL MEN, created in the image and likeness of God. (5) We should make good use of all created things, using them for the glory of God and our Salvation. (6) We should depend entirely on his DIVINE PROVIDENCE, entrusting ourselves to Him like a child in the arms of his mother, even in adversity.
Spanish version of St. Teresa’s Poem: “Nada te turbe, nada te espante todo se pasa, Dios no se muda, la paciencia todo lo alcanza, quien a Dios tiene nada le falta solo Dios basta.” (Poemas, 30)
Toward the end, I quote Psalm 91:1-5.
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- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
In this episode I will begin the presentation of the Catholic Creed, that is, a summary of the Truths of Faith that we profess as Catholics. This particular episode was recorded away from home, in Chicago, IL…! I am joined by Fr. Matthew Maxwell, to discuss some of the main “professions of faith” that were put forth through the centuries. We will look at the purpose of these written professions or summaries of our Faith, and then we will look at some of the most important ones that have been handed down to us from the very beginnings. We will mention some of the “professions” that appear in the Old and New Testament (Deut 26:5-9; Mt 28:19; 1 Co 15:3-5; 1 Tim 3:15-16; Philippians 2:6-11). After that, we will mention the “Regula Fidei” and the “Old Roman Creed”, the structure of which could be traced to the times of the Apostles themselves. Then we will look at the forms of the Creed that have been kept and used by the Catholic Church from very early centuries until today, particularly, the Apostles’ Creed, and the Nicene Creed (also called Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed).
Here is the approximate text of the “Old Roman Creed”. This text is taken from the Catholic Encyclopedia. There are other ‘forms’ of the text, that include some additions, and that were found in different parts of the Church in later years. You can read the whole article about the Old Roman Creed here: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01629a.htm
Old Roman Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; Who was born of (Latin: “de”) the Holy Spirit, and of (Latin: “ex”) the Virgin Mary; crucified under Pontius Pilate and buried; The third day he rose again from the dead, He ascended into heaven, sits on the right hand of the Father, From thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. And in the Holy Spirit, The holy Church, the Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body.
This Old Roman Creed is one of the earliest written versions that are extant, and, because in the first centuries of Christianity this Creed was not meant to be put into writing but only recited, it is very reasonable to think that its origin—at least in the main points and ideas—can be traced back to the Apostles Peter and Paul, who lived and died in Rome.
From this Old Roman Creed later came the “Apostles’ Creed”. And eventually, this one was used as a basis for the Nicene Creed.
The Apostles’ Creed can be found here: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/rosaries/prayers-of-the-rosary
The Nicene Creed can be found here: https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe
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- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises and find the upcoming dates and locations, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
This episode was recorded on the road, in Chicago, Illinois—after having a deep dish pizza! 😊
In this episode I invite a guest, Kevin Becker, who shares how he got to know about Pier Giorgio Frassati. He tells the story of how, in 2011, he severely injured his head (multiple fractures in his skull and severe brain inflammation) falling from the roof of his house while a junior in college. He remained several days in a coma, and the doctors started to fear the worst. During that time, his family started praying through the intercession of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati for his cure. Soon after he started to recover. His recovery was so fast, that the following semester he was cleared to play sports in college. He later related how during his coma, he repeatedly dreamed about seeing a young man who introduced himself as Giorgio—the name Frassati commonly used.
This amazing cure is being investigated in the Vatican to see if it can be considered a miracle obtained through the intercession of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati.
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- Miles Christi Religious Order website: www.mileschristi.org
- Kevin Becker’s Story (YouTube Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4JPnDZWQoo
- “Frassati USA” website: www.frassatiUSA.org
- Great book on Bl. Pier Giorgio’s spirituality: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/finding-frassati
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To do the Spiritual Exercises visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
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In this episode we discuss the impact faith can have in a person’s life, and in the life of the whole Church. I invite a guest, Matthew Zahn, to talk about the life of Pier Giorgio Frassati, his virtues and some aspects of his spiritual life.
Born in Turin, Italy on April 6, 1901, Pier Giorgio had a great faith from his youth. Two main pillars of his spiritual life were a great devotion to the Holy Eucharist, and a great love and veneration for the Blessed Virgin Mary. He wanted to devote his life to bring Christ to those around him, particularly the poor. While he came from a wealthy family, Pier Giorgio lived a simple life, with great detachment (spiritual poverty) and whatever he could, he gave it to the poor.
He loved the outdoors, particularly, mountain climbing, and would invite his friends first to go on outings, and then to pray in church.
At the age of 24, just before his planned graduation from college, he contracted poliomyelitis, and died soon after, on July 4, 1925.
We also talk about two miracles performed through his intercession.
Recommended BOOKS on Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati:
- A Man of the Beatitudes: Pier Giorgio Frassati, Luciana Frassati, Ignatius Press, 2001. link: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Beatitudes-Pier-Giorgio-Frassati/dp/0898708613
- Letters to His Friends and Family, Pier Giorgio Frassati, Alba House, 2009. link: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Friends-Family-Giorgio-Frassati/dp/0818913053
- The Soul of Pier Giorgio Frassati, Robert Claude, Spiritual Books Assocation, Inc. (New York)
- YouTube video on the amazing cure of Kevin Baker: (4) GIORGIO: A Modern-Day Miracle Story - YouTube
Prayer to request a grace through the intercession of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati
"O merciful God, Who through the perils of the world deigned to preserve by Your grace Your servant Pier Giorgio Frassati pure of heart and ardent of charity, listen, we ask You, to our prayers and, if it is in Your designs that he be glorified by the Church, show us Your will, granting us the graces we ask of You, through his intercession, by the merits of Jesus Christ, Our Lord, Amen." (IMPRIMATUR, 1932 +Maurilio Cardinal Fossati, Archbishop of Turin)
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Some characteristics of our Catholic Faith: In this episode we address some consequences that are derived from a correct, Catholic understanding of what FAITH is. Faith is an act of our intelligence, moved by our will and by the Grace of God, by which we accept all the truths that God has revealed and the Church teaches as revealed by God (see St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica II-II, 2, 9; and 1st Vatican Council, Dei Filius 3). The main reason why we accept these truths is because we accept the witness and authority of God, who cannot be deceived nor deceive us.
As a consequence, it is clear that our faith is a gift of God; besides, the act of faith should be freely made; it should be “certain”; it should be complete—or integral—, without “picking and choosing” some truths and leaving out others. If both are correctly understood there shouldn’t be an opposition between faith and science, or between faith and reason. Faith is universal, in other words, it is for all men, and it should be embraced by all men. It is all-encompassing, in the sense that there should be no area of our life that is not affected by our faith.
All the concepts discussed can be found in the Catechism, #142-184.
At the end, we discuss what to do to persevere in your faith, and we look at the amazing story of John Henry Newman’s conversion to Catholicism. He is a canonized saint who converted from Anglicanism.
St. John Newman said, “This I am sure of, that nothing but a simple, direct call of duty is a warrant for any one leaving our [Anglican] Church… The simple question is: Can I (it is personal, not whether “another”, but can I) be saved in the English Church? Am I in safety, were I to die tonight? Is it a mortal sin in me, not joining another communion? (Apologia, 208)
LEAD, KINDLY LIGHT (poem)
Lead, Kindly Light, amidst th’encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home, Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene; one step enough for me.
I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path; but now Lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will. Remember not past years!
So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on. O’er moor and fen, o’er crag and torrent, till The night is gone, And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile!
Meantime, along the narrow, rugged path, Thyself hast trod, Lead, Saviour, lead me home in childlike faith, Home to my God. To rest forever after earthly strife In the calm light of everlasting life.
Poem by St. John Henry Newman (1801-1890)
Host: Fr. Patrick Wainwright, a priest of the Miles Christi Religious Order.
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What does it mean to have Faith? What is the Catholic meaning of Faith? There are so many ways in which the word “faith” is used that it can almost mean anything you want!
The Catholic meaning of faith can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #150.
“Faith is the supernatural virtue which is necessary for salvation. It is a free gift of God and is accessible to all who humbly seek it. The act of faith is a human act, that is, an act of the intellect of a person - prompted by the will moved by God - who freely assents to divine truth.” (Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church #28).
As St. Thomas Aquinas says it in his Summa Theologica: “Believing is an act of the intellect assenting to the divine truth by command of the will moved by God through grace.” (S.Th. II-II, 2, 9. You can also see the Vatican Council I, Dei Filius #3.)
All the concepts discussed can be found in the Catechism, #142-184.
The main reason why we believe: we believe in the truths revealed by God through Jesus Christ, because Jesus Christ is God. (Catechism #156).
Because of this, it is reasonable to look for signs that indicate that indeed, it is God that has spoken through Jesus Christ. We call these signs “motives of credibility” or “reasons to believe”. (fulfillment of prophecies of the Old and New Testament; the miracles performed by Christ and the saints, the holiness of the teachings of Christ and the Church; the growth of the Catholic Church throughout the world; the permanence of the Catholic Church throughout the centuries (in spite of persecutions and interior heresies); and the holiness of a multitude of saints.
We discuss the life and the heroic martyrdom of St. Polycarp, in the year 155, who was the Bishop of Smyrna and direct disciple of St. John the Evangelist, and how his perseverance in the face of such terrible torments was a witness to his heroic faith in Jesus Christ, whom he received through the witness of St. John the Evangelist.
LINKS to Miracle obtained through St. John Newman’s intercession:
February 2019: https://www.chicagocatholic.com/chicagoland/-/article/2019/02/19/miracle-attributed-to-blessed-john-henry-newman-has-local-ties
Host: Fr. Patrick Wainwright, a priest of the Miles Christi Religious Order.
Podcast Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
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Join our conversation with Tim and Peri Rose Force, who have dedicated the last four years to serve the Catholic student community at “The Grotto” (that is, the Catholic Newman Center at Hillsdale, MI, part of the local St. Anthony Parish).
We talk about Peri Rose’s conversion from the Church of the Latter Day Saints (LDS, a.k.a., Mormons) to Catholicism, how they met and decided to get married.
We discuss the unity and indissolubility of marriage as established by God between a man and a woman, and elevated by Christ to the dignity of a Sacrament. This sacrament provide God’s graces and help, and it is like a safeguard of the family, society, the husband-and-wife relationship, and the well-being of the children. These are all benefits are unavailable when there is simple cohabitation or “living as a couple”. We address the benefits of a sacramental union in God versus the hook-up culture model.
You can read more about the sacrament of Marriage in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1601 through 1666
Tim and Peri Rose have been ministering to college students at “The Grotto” in a unique way for the past four years, and share their experience of God’s grace, vulnerability and community life.
Finally, we ask them some questions so that they can share their wisdom about marriage and college life with our young adult audience, especially those still in college.
Recorded on site, with a “mobile studio” in the Force’s kitchen!
Find out more about the Miles Christi Spiritual Exercises that Tim talks about, all the dates and locations (in the USA and Canada) here: Spiritual Exercises | Miles Christi
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In this episode we welcome Fr. Matthew Maxwell. We will discuss in detail the meaning of the Sacred Tradition of the Church, the Sacred Scriptures, and the role of the Magisterium of the Church.
Apostolic Tradition: Jesus Christ did not write a “text book” to transmit the revealed truths to all men, but instead established His Church on St. Peter and the Apostles, and entrusted to them the responsibility of passing on all those truths (the “Deposit of Faith”) to all generations through history, with the assistance of the Holy Spirit. Sacred Tradition is the transmission of the Deposit of Faith by the Apostles to their successors “by the spoken word of their preaching, by the example they gave, by the institutions they established, what they themselves had received.” (Dei Verbum 7)
Sacred Scripture: Some of the Apostles, and their immediate disciples put into writing—under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit—what they gathered from the life and teaching of Jesus Christ and the Apostles. Sacred Scripture contains and transmits infallibly everything that God wanted to communicate to men about the truths necessary for salvation. The Canon of Scripture is the entire list of books recognized by the Church as “inspired” by God. (Dei Verbum 11)
The Magisterium of the Church is the “teaching authority” given by Christ to St. Peter, the Apostles and their successors. The task of giving an authentic interpretation of the Word of God, whether in its written form or in the form of Tradition, has been entrusted to the living teaching office of the Church alone. Its authority in this matter is exercised in the name of Jesus Christ" (DV 10). The Church puts forth the teachings of Christ through dogmas, symbols of Faith, Encyclicals, Documents of Councils of Bishops (like the Council of Trent, or the Second Vatican Council) and Catechisms.
After discussing these points, Fr. Matthew will give us the story of how he discerned his call to be a Priest in Miles Christi, and some other fun facts!
All these topics can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 74 to 141.
Besides, one of the Church Fathers, Tertullian, witnesses clearly to the truth of the Apostolic Tradition as a source of revelation, in one of his writings, which you can find in the Second Reading of the Office of Readings for the Feast of Sts. Philip and James (May 3). The quote is from his “Treatise On the Prescription of Heretics” (Cap. 20:1-9:21,3; 22,8-10: CCL 1, 201-204). It can be found here: https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/media/articles/tradition-of-the-apostles-tertullian/
Email us at info@forcollegecatholics.org with any feedback, shout-outs, or questions you might have!
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In this episode we discuss how the Fullness of God’s Public Revelation came through Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. (Second Vatican Council, Dei Verbum, 2)
He passed on the "Deposit of Faith" to the Apostles. This was transmitted in the Church, to future generations in two ways, through Tradition and The Sacred Scriptures. God granted the Holy Spirit to assist the Church in faithfully preserving intact that Deposit of Faith, and in correctly interpreting the Scriptures and Tradition through her Magisterium.
All this can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 74 through 79 (link).
The fact that all Catholics must firmly believe that Jesus Christ established only one Catholic Church as the only means of salvation is clearly stated in the document “Dominus Jesus”, number 16. All Catholics must firmly believe that the Lord Jesus will never abandon His Church.
All Catholics must also believe that there is a continuity between the Church founded by Christ and the Catholic Church.
The document can be found here: Library : Dominus Iesus (On the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the Church) | Catholic Culture
OR in the Vatican Website (link).
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In this episode we discuss first how God created the world from nothing, and how he continues to maintain the world in its being. This action of God implies that He provides the means for each being to obtain its purpose in this world.
However, the reality of EVIL is a stumbling block for many to accept that a good God could have created this world. With our guest, John Dejak, we look at the life and writings of a great priest, Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J., to understand a bit more how to accept the reality of evil in our world, while using it to give greater glory to God and bring about good in the world.
John speaks about the life of Fr. Ciszek, and gives us some insights into his spiritual life, in the midst of the terrible sufferings he endured while a prisoner in the Soviet Union, and even after that, while he lived in America during turbulent times.
Apart from “With God in America”, Fr. Ciszek is the author of “With God in Russia” and “He Leadeth Me”, which we highly recommend you to read, if you want to have some profound insights as to how endure sufferings in a saintly way.
All the principles discussed here, about creation, Diving Providence and evil, can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 299 through 314.
John Dejak helped edit and compile one of Fr. Ciszek’s book, “With God in America”, which you can find here: https://www.amazon.com/God-America-Spiritual-Legacy-Unlikely/dp/0829444548
Please visit the Fr. Ciszek, S.J., Prayer League website: www.ciszek.org - This is the organization that promotes Fr. Ciszek's Cause of Canonization. There you can get prayer cards, books, etc.
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In this episode we discuss how God has chosen to reveal Himself to man. He did so first of all at the beginning of time, to Adam and Eve.
However, after the fall, He also revealed Himself to Abraham, and his descendants. He did so gradually, little by little throughout the centuries. This revelation reached its culmination in Jesus Christ. Jesus established the Catholic Church, giving her the mission to protect that “deposit of Faith”, and transmit it faithfully to the different cultures and societies throughout history.
The fact that Jesus Christ (the Word of God made flesh) is the only mediator between God and Man, the only Revealer of the Father, and that He established only one Church—the Catholic Church—is stated in the document “Dominus Jesus”, signed by Card. Ratzinger, the then Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. This is a document worth reading!
The complete document “Dominus Jesus” can be found here: Library : Dominus Iesus (On the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the Church) | Catholic Culture
We also discuss what are “private revelations” and their roll in the history of the Church.
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In this episode we discuss the existence of God, what obstacles one could find in accepting His existence, and what rational ways we have of showing that God exists.
We welcome a guest, Fr. Paul De Soza, who is a priest of Miles Christi living in San Diego.
After addressing the different reasons why many Catholic young people tend to doubt—and sometimes deny—the existence of God, we take a bird's-eye view of the different ways of demonstrating (not in the sense of natural sciences) the existence of God, using as starting points the world and the human person.
You may want to read the section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church which talks about this (numbers 31-38).
Regarding the proof of God’s existence starting from the world around us, if you like a more philosophical explanation, you can read the section of a book by Etienne Gilson, The Christian Philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas, Part 1, Chapter 3; Notre Dame Press, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1956. There he addresses the “Five Ways” of demonstrating the existence of God of St. Thomas Aquinas.
St. Thomas addresses the first of these “ways” to prove God’s existence in the Summa Contra Gentiles 1,13. You can find it here: https://isidore.co/aquinas/english/ContraGentiles1.htm#13 . There is his own summarized version of all the five ways in the Summa Theologica, 1PstP Part, q.2, a.3.
Fr. Paul then shares some of his life experiences and how he was able to discern that God was calling him to the Priesthood in Miles Christi.
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In this episode I discuss how every human being is created by God with an inherent capacity to know and love God. This gives all men their GREATEST DIGNITY. Our Creator instilled in us that capacity and a desire to know and love Him, which cannot be fulfilled by any other created being except by God. This is why, as St. Augustine said in his Confessions (book 1, chapter 1) that “You have created us, oh God, for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”
And while we can know and love God, and therefore think and speak about God, we should always remember that He is infinitely greater than any thought, concept or image that we can form in our minds about Him. What we know about Him is much less than what we do not know about Him.
St. Thomas says that “concerning God, we cannot grasp what he is, but only what he is not, and how other beings stand in relation to him.” (Summa Contra Gentiles Bk.I, ch.30. You can find more online here: Thomas Aquinas: Contra Gentiles: English (isidore.co))
In this episode I share a vision of God that St. Thomas Aquinas had toward the end of his life, after which he could not continue writing. (Source: Santiago Ramirez, Introducción a Tomás de Aquino, Biblioteca de Autores Cristianos, Madrid, 1975.)
As St. Paul says: “eye has not seen, and ear has not heard (…) what God has prepared for those who love him.” (1 Cor 2:9-10).
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In this episode we are joined by my good friend, Colton Duncan, who is a college student. We talk about the impact that knowing about you faith will have in your life. Colton shares with us the example of the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a young man who died at 15 years of age, and was beatified by Pope Francis.
Born in England, he lived between 1991 and 2006. He lived most of his life in Italy. He was quite tech-savvy, and set up a website to promote the different Eucharistic Miracles that occurred in the history of the Church throughout the world. You can see that website at www.miracolieucaristici.org
He had a great devotion to the Holy Eucharist, had a great heart to help those in need, especially the poor. He was diagnosed with leukemia, and died soon afterward. He embraced his death with great peace and hope in eternal life and in God’s help.
You can read more about the Eucharist, the Holy Mass and the blessed Sacrament, in numbers 271, 273, 280, 282 through 286. You can find it online here: https://www.vatican.va/archive/compendium_ccc/documents/archive_2005_compendium-ccc_en.html
If you Google “Carlo Acutis” you will see many pictures of him!
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In this episode we discuss the importance of knowing your Catholic Faith, and understanding the purpose of your life.
The knowledge that St. Joseph received from the angel (Mt 1:18), about God’s plan over the Child to be born (Jesus), the virgin Mary and himself made him CHANGE THE COURSE OF HIS LIFE entirely.
There is no doubt that understanding why you were created by God, that is, the PURPOSE why you were created, will make a huge difference in your life.
During the episode I discuss a great example of the life of St. Philip Neri, called the "apostle of Rome", who lived between 1551 and 1595. The source is: Mauricio Rufino, Vademecum de ejemplos predicables, Barcelona 1962, 1870.)
Most of us, at some point our lives ask the most fundamental questions about our existence. Why are we here? What is our purpose in life?
I discuss point #1 of the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (What is the plan of God for man?), which you can find here: https://www.vatican.va/archive/compendium_ccc/documents/archive_2005_compendium-ccc_en.html
You can read more about the life of Jacques Fesch here: https://www.crisismagazine.com/2014/final-hours-jacques-fesch
Welcome to our podcast "For College Catholics"! In this episode we discuss the purpose of this Podcast, the general content and format for future episodes, and a great example from the life of St. John of God!
