Catholic Corner EPISODES
CC#30--Quo Vadis, Domine?
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message As we grapple with the ripples of loss within the Catholic Church, this episode beckons you into a space of reflection and fortitude. Navigate the seismic shifts of faith following the departures of Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal George Pell, as we embark on a narrative journey paralleling Henryk Sienkiewicz's "Quo Vadis" with today's theological crossroads. The tale of early Christians under Emperor Nero'…
CC#29--What Is The Spiritual War We Often Talk About?
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Imagine waking up each day, aware that your every action participates in an eternal, cosmic battle. This isn't an epic sci-fi movie plot - it's the reality seen through the lens of Ignatius de Loyola, founder of the Jesuits and is traditional Roman Catholic doctrine and it could change the way you perceive your life. In this episode, we're venturing back to the 16th century to better understand Ignatius' unique…
CC#28--A Personal Tribute to St. John Paul II: The Saint Who Steered My Faith Journey
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ever thought about the profound influence a papal figure can have on a personal journey of faith? Join me as we venture into a captivating exploration of how pivotal St John Paul II's influence was on my path to becoming a practicing Roman Catholic. We'll journey together through his incredible example of resiliency, from his commitment to priesthood amid Nazi persecution to his awe-inspiring act of forgiving his would-b…
CC#27--Stop Chasing the Counterfeits & After 20 Years, A Heartfelt Thank You
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ever found yourself chasing life's shiny illusions - the allure of money, power, sex, drugs, and alcohol? Join me, your host David, as I strip back the layers of these counterfeit pursuits and illuminate the enduring solace found in faith. Brace yourself for a raw, enlightening conversation that may just inspire you to let go of the fleeting pleasures of life's counterfeits and embrace the lasting satisfaction of true fa…
CC#26--The 2023 Synod Has A History
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Prepare to be taken on a captivating journey through tumultuous times within the Catholic Church. We're dissecting the monumental Synod of Synodality, currently in session in Rome. Inspired by Pope Francis’ vision for a more unified Church, this Synod is tackling critical issues such as authority within the Church, the role of the laity in decision-making, Episcopal Collegiality, and unofficially the hot-button topics like ..…
CC#25--What's Your Worldview? The Most Important Questions to Ask Yourself
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Can your worldview shape the quality of your life and work? In this Catholic Corner episode, we make the case that your worldview should influence how you live your life and go about your work! We do so with fascinating insights from Father John Ricardo, a missionary and founder of Acts 29. Fr. John spotlights a riveting exploration of the biblical worldview, emitting wisdom from his book, Rescued: the Unexpected and...
CC#24--The End of Christendom, What's Next?!
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In this Catholic Corner episode, we look out the end of Christendom and its impact on America's culture and values. We listen and our guided by the wise words of Archbishop Fulton Sheen from his deep observation in 1974 that the Christian culture had slipped over the horizon and so we ask, what's next? Together--Christians, Catholics and all people of good will can spread the message of Christ to those who are ready to h…
CC#23--One Year Later: The Impact of the Dobbs Decision and the Fight for a Pro-Life Culture
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message One year ago, a monumental moment in history: the Dobbs vs Jackson Supreme Court decision overturned Roe v. Wade, marking a tremendous victory for the pro-life movement and for liberty in our country. But how has our culture and country been impacted since this ruling one year ago? Key Points from the Episode: Join us as we share the incredible progress made on a state by state basis the challenges that lie ahea...
CC#22--The Second Greatest Story Ever Told, Part 2 -- Now Is the Time of My Mercy
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In todays Catholic Corner, we will be tackling the second part of this daunting task which to conveyto you, what is--I think--the second greatest story ever told. Today is part two: Now is the time of My Mercy. Yesterday was part one. So be sure you start with part one if you missed it. We will do so with our expert guide and author, Fr. Michael Gaitley and his book, The Second Greatest Story Ever...
CC#22--The Second Greatest Story Ever Told, Part 1: Setting the Stage for Great Mercy
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In todays Catholic Corner, we will be tackling a daunting task, conveying to you, what is arguably--the second greatest story ever told. Today will be part one. Tomorrow will be part two. We will do so with our expert guide and author, Fr. Michael Gaitley and his book, The Second Greatest Story Ever Told: Now Is The Time of Mercy Key Points from the Episode: The importance of understanding the First greatest sto...
CC#21--Worldly Culture with Catholic Patches
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Todays Catholic Corner is a reminder of creating our personal Culture as leaven to the bread of world caught by the spirit of the age. Most especially, as we enter into Holy Week. We can be guided by studying this wonderful little book, Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress by Fr. Mark Mary-Ames, CFR and its nuggets of spiritual wisdom. Key Points from the Episode: Perha...
CC#20--For The Love Of My People
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Todays Catholic Corner is a grim tale of the Catholic Church in China and the Vatican's power-sharing agreement with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). For expertise in this area, we turn to our best ally in the region, 91 year old, Joseph Cardinal Zen, and his book, For The Love Of My People: I will not remain silent Key Points from the Episode: The betrayal of the authentic Chinese Catholic ChurchThis horrific power-shari..…
CC#19--SPECIAL--Two Warriors In The Good Fight
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In this special episode, we share the unexpected and tragic news of the passing of two warriors for the Catholic faith in the past two weeks, Cardinal George Pell and journalist George Neumayr. Both of these men fought the good fight with courage and were barometers for the truth, so let us remember their lives and their example. May they both Rest in the Peace of Christ Key Points from the Episode: American friend ...
CC#18--Special--A Humble Worker in the Vineyard of the Lord
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In this special episode, we share the sad news of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Joseph Ratzinger, one of the greatest minds and thinkers in the vast history of the Catholic Church. I speak about three elements that struck me during his life. Key Points from the Episode: His book the introduction of Christianity is a modern classic in the treatment of the Christian faith.His first speech after the passing...
CC#17--Call to Holiness, part 2
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message To continue on our faith journey, in this Catholic Corner, we will dive into part 2 of The Universal Call to Holiness which is an idea that has come to fruition over the last sixty years since the 2nd Vatican Council. Our guide for this part of the journey will be George Weigel's newly released book, To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II Key points Our mission field, according to Saint John Paul II, is ...
CC#16--The Call to Holiness
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message The Universal Call to Holiness is an idea that has come to fruition over the last sixty years since the 2nd Vatican Council. In todays, Catholic Corner, let's dig into this concept to find those nuggets of wisdom to help us along our faith journey. Our guide along this journey will be Mary Ann Budnik's fantastic book, You Can Become A Saint. Key points A quick summary of the top five ecumenical councils since ...
CC#15--Teachings for an Unbelieving World (Part 2)
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Today's Catholic Corner episode, we continue to Part 2 of this great gift! 🎁 Thank you for this great gift brought to us by Ave Maria Press in this wonderful book, Teachings for an Unbelieving World: Newly Discovered Reflections on Paul's Sermon at the Areopagus by John Paul II Key points In this 4th of the newly discovered reflections written by St. John Paul II—then Archbishop Karol Wojtyła of Kraków—in the years j...<…
CC#14--Teachings for an Unbelieving World (Part 1)
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Today's Catholic Corner episode, we discover a great gift! 🎁 This great gift is brought to us by Ave Maria Press in this wonderful book, Teachings for an Unbelieving World: Newly Discovered Reflections on Paul's Sermon at the Areopagus by John Paul II Key points This newly discovered work written by St. John Paul II—then Archbishop Karol Wojtyła of Kraków—in the years just after Vatican II, where he uses St. Paul’s...
CC#13--Calming The Storm
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message We live in a crazy world and often that confusion causes many Catholics to lose hope. Todays book--in our Catholic Corner--should restore hope that we can make sense out of this confusion with Father Gerald Murray's Calming The Storm: Navigating The Crises Facing The Catholic Church and Society. Key points Fr. Murray shows us the way, with Christ, and how to navigate these modern day crises in the Catholic faith.His theolog..…
CC#12--Mozart of Theology
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Catholic Corner #12 features Joseph Pearce's Benedict XVI: Defender of the Faith as we discuss this brilliant priest, theologian, philosopher and Pope as he approaches his 96th birthday. Key points Ratzinger's writings are breathtakingly vast, deep and wide with original thoughts throughout.His life of growing up in Nazi Germany, then Rome for the Second Vatican Council and then at the side of Saint John Paul II, foll...…
CC#11--A Major Victory For Liberty
In this Catholic Corner we give thanks to God for a major victory for liberty with the overturning of Roe v Wade and Casey v Planned Parenthood. We highlight Justice Samual Alito's exceptionally written opinion in several par...
CC#10--Those Nine Days In June
In nine days of June 1979, the course of human history pivoted and we will examine those nine days in this double episode of the Catholic Corner. In fact, we will double dip today with two Catholic Corner's separated by the "...
CC#9--Mothers Always Listen To Their Children
Since we are in the month of May, let us turn to the Mary, the Mother of God for some great wisdom and to do so--we will feature--Edward Sri's fantastic book, Praying the Rosary Like Never Before: Encounter the Wonder of Hea...
CC#8--SPECIAL--Vatican Foreign Policy Stumble
In this special Catholic Corner segment of the podcast, we comment on the bad news of Cardinal Joseph Zen's arrest in Hong Kong and the Vatican's four-year foreign policy stumble in China. Key points: Worldwide outrage at th...