Catholic Exchange
167 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThe podcast for Catholic Exchange, your daily source for spiritual encouragement and information. Our goal is to help make saints in our time. Join editor Kristen Van Uden and several CE authors discussing articles and the latest topics.
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Thomas Aquinas on How to Live a Happy Life | feat. Dr. Kevin Vost, Psy. D.
March 17, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIf you need to figure out how to be truly happy, you can't get a better guide than St. Thomas Aquinas. In today's episode, Michael welcomes Dr. Kevin vost to discuss what the Angelic Doctor taught about the good life and what we can do to live more at peace (hint: it involves Jesus). Check out our links below: 12 Life Lessons from St. Thomas Aquinas is Dr. Vost's latest book, which covers much more than we could. http://bit.ly/VostPod Check out Dr. Vost's website at http://drvost.com/ D...
What is a Consecration to St. Joseph? | feat. Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC
March 06, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB2020 is the 150th anniversary of Pope Pius IX declaring St. Joseph the “Patron of the Universal Church.” Many saints and laity have indeed found a friend in St. Joseph, including editor and host, Michael. To take a deeper dive into St. Joseph, friend of the show Fr. Donald Calloway is back to discuss his latest book, Consecration to St. Joseph. Some links: Learn more about the Consecration to St. Joseph: https://www.consecrationtostjoseph.org/ Fr. Calloway's website: https://www.fatherca...
Michael Tells His Wife About the Relics of St. Valentine
February 16, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIf you have any memories of St. Valentine's Day, it's typically for the cards, candy, and big pink hearts everywhere. But who was St. Valentine and why is he so mysterious while his holiday is such a big deal? To celebrate this day of romantic love, Michael invites his wife Sophie on to tell her the story of St. Valentine and where his relics have ended up. From a flower-crowned skull in Rome to a wax effigy concealing St. Valentine's bones in an old Missouri mission, the bones of St. Vale...
What Fulton J. Sheen Can Teach Us About Prayer | feat. Al Smith
February 13, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBThe saintly bishop Fulton J. Sheen was often approached by numerous people who had a simple request: “Teach us how to pray.” While he reached millions of souls via radio and TV, the bishop also penned dozens of pamphlets and short books address varying topics of prayer. However, many of those writings were forgotten later on. Thanks to the work of Allan Smith, Director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada and editor of Bishop Sheen Today, the many works of Bishop She...
How a Catholic Scholar Writes a Science Fiction Novel | feat. W. L. Patenaude
January 21, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBCatholics have produced some of the finest novels ever written, but you wouldn't always know that from today's selections. Some of the faithful have certainly noticed and have started to bring their experience and creativity into the fictional realm in hopes of shaping the broader culture and to re-introduce the Catholic voice to fiction. Today's guest, W. L. Patenaude, is one such author. Patenaude's debut novel, A Printer's Choice, is the rooted his work in ecology and theology, as well ...
Creating Art as an Act of Prayer | feat. artist Timothy P. Schmalz
January 13, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBCanadian sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz has made public art like the Canadian Veterans' Memorial and Golden Leaves, the hometown memorial statue to Gordon Lightfoot. Recently he has become more well-known for his religious art, such as his Homeless Jesus statues that can be found all across the world. Today, Michael kicks off a small series exploring the art and work of Schmalz while focusing on how our spiritual lives can lead to abundant creative lives. If you are an aspiring Catholic artis...
Living in Faith With Bipolar Disorder | feat. Susan Johnson
September 09, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBToday we welcome Susan Johnson, an author, teacher, and advocate to talk about faith and mental health. In her latest book, Some Dreams Are Worth Keeping, Susan discusses the role her own faith has had in bringing a sense of hope and healing, even when the weight of mental anguish is pressing down. Today's episode is full of hope and even some great joy. It's also tackling some dark topics and showing how the light of Christ can pierce through the darkness that can surround us. Check out...
How Can We Reclaim Catholic Masculinity? | feat. Dave McClow
August 16, 2019 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBMasculinity is a question that comes up a lot in our culture. Even more so if you're as hopelessly online as Michael. Across podcasts, long YouTube videos, and countless websites, you can find an assortment of gurus and teachers who proclaim they have the instructions on how to be a real man. With the Catholic Church facing one crisis after another, how can reclaiming masculinity help our Church and her many children? To tackle these questions and begin pointing to a solution, pastoral cou...
Making the Most of the Last Days of Lent | feat. Derek Rotty
April 13, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBYou only have a few days for prayer and penance. How is it going? If you find that you wished you had tried harder or done more, there is still time. Michael is joined by Derek Rotty to talk about the books, prayers, and practices you can use to have a good, holy Lent with even just a few days left. Find Derek at DerekRotty.com, and then find his article at CE "There is Still Time to Redeem Your Lent" (http://bit.ly/2X8jvbw) Also check out Derek's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/...
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen as a Lenten Guide | feat. Allan Smith
February 22, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBLent quickly approaches and many of us could still use a trusted guide for the holy season. Today we look at one beloved spiritual director, Ven. Fulton J. Sheen. Today, Michael talks about Fulton J. Sheen and how he can guide us through Lent with Allan Smith. Allan is the is the Founder and Director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada, as well as the creator of Bishop Sheen Today. Allan is the editor of The Cries of Jesus from the Cross: A Fulton Sheen Anthology, ...
Servant of God Fr. Augustus Tolton | Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
February 15, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBFather Augustus Tolton was born into slavery and, despite seemingly insurmountable odds, rose to become the first black priest in the United States. His cause for canonization has been opened but many are just learning about this heroic priest who served his Church and community despite racism, bigotry, and opposition within the Church. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers shows us how the faith, hope, and love of Fr. Tolton can inspire us today no matter what we are called to overcome. We also disc...
The Lenten Practice of Memento Mori | feat. Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble
February 08, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBMemento Mori has been explored by nearly every saint. The remembrance of death has influenced artists and authors throughout history. Yet, the age-old practice of remembering our death has almost entirely disappeared. Today's guest, Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, has thought a lot about her own death and the practice of Memento Mori. Join us as we discuss how incorporating Memento Mori into our Lent can prepare us for the joy of the Resurrection at Easter. Check our Sr. Theresa's Remember Yo...
The Lenten Practice of Memento Mori | feat. Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble
February 08, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBMemento Mori has been explored by nearly every saint. The remembrance of death has influenced artists and authors throughout history. Yet, the age-old practice of remembering our death has almost entirely disappeared. Today's guest, Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, has thought a lot about her own death and the practice of Memento Mori. Join us as we discuss how incorporating Memento Mori into our Lent can prepare us for the joy of the Resurrection at Easter. Check our Sr. Theresa's Remember Yo...
Detachment and Minimalism in a Throwaway Culture | Haley Stewart
February 01, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBMichael welcomes Haley Stewart, author of The Grace of Enough: Pursuing Less and Living More in a Throwaway Culture, to discuss her latest book and how we can begin to detach from our contemporary obsession with more Links: The Grace of Enough is available from Ave Maria Press: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-817-2/The-Grace-of-Enough/#description_tab Find Haley at Carrots for Michaelmas: https://www.carrotsformichaelmas.com/ Support the show
What the Saints Thought About Ghosts | feat. Tom McDonald
October 31, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBTo celebrate All Hallow's Eve and the Month of the Holy Souls, Michael welcomes historian and author Tom McDonald. It can be hard to think of saints having any opinions on ghostly apparitions or haunting dreams. However, as Tom makes clear, saints from Augustine to Thomas Aquinas shared their thoughts on the possibility of seeing spirits as well as their own experiences. Are they the souls of purgatory, angels, or devils? We'll discuss that as well as the new pop phenomenons surrounding Hal...
Servant of God Marcel Van's Little Way | Featuring Suzie Andres
August 02, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBMarcel Van was a mystic who died at a camp in Northern Vietnam. Before his death, he had visions and mystical conversations with St. Therese of Lisieux and Jesus. While his cause for beatification was opened in 1997, not many people have heard of him in the West. Suzie Andres joins us to talk about the many spiritual gems that Marcel's conversations offer us. If you are looking for a new brother in your spiritual life, today's episode will cover how even our little ways are made larger throu...
Devotional Journey into the Mass with Christopher Carstens
June 01, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Mass is the source and summit of all our lives, but it doesn't mean it's always simple and easy to comprehend. If you have ever asked questions about the Mass and the Liturgy, join Michael and Christopher Carstens to discuss how you can get more out of Mass and learn to have a joyful devotion to each part of the liturgy. Catholic Exchange is supported by you, our listeners. Please help us in our Spring fundraising drive by visiting: https://catholicexchange.com/donate Support the show
Finding Love in a Life of Religious Abundance | Tyler Blanski
May 14, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBAuthor Tyler Blanski joins us to discuss his conversion and his latest book, An Immovable Feast. Michael and Tyler each reflect on the joys and challenges of converting to the Church. We also discuss how conversion is a daily task that is, in many ways, the story of our daily turning to God in love. Check out Tyler's new book at: https://amzn.to/2IhWVpT Support our work and find our links at CatholicExchange.com Support the show
When Women Pray | An Interview With Kathleen Beckman
May 04, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBKathleen Beckman joins the podcast to discuss the power of prayer, the little way to praying like a saint, and even how gratitude can be used in spiritual warfare. Check out Kathleen's articles and books at CatholicExchange.com Support the show
Joyful Devotion to St. Joseph with Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC
April 27, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.2 MBWe here at CE have a great love and devotion to St. Joseph. So it is that we're excited to welcome popular speaker, author, and pilgrimage leader, Fr. Donald Calloway who gives us many reasons to love St. Joseph. In this episode, you'll learn about the spiritual gems of seeking St. Joseph's assistance, how the saint's silence can be an example for us, and why St. Joseph is called "the terror of demons." Check out Fr. Calloway's latest book, St. Joseph Gems at https://www.fathercalloway.com/...
How Can Catholics Keep Youth in the Church? | Everett Fritz
April 18, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBMany youth leave the Church, despite the great work done by youth ministers and parish volunteers all across the world. What can we do to bring our youth back and keep them in the faith? Author Everett Fritz joins us to talk about how building young disciples up means a personal connection. Join us for some interesting conversation as we also dive into some questions from the readers. Go to http://everettfritz.com/ to learn more about Mr. Fritz and his work. Also, be sure to check out the or...
Monks, Beer, and Catholic Culture: A Conversation with R. Jared Staudt
April 04, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBMichael shares one particular interest with author and theologian R. Jared Staudt: they both have a passion for beer and its impact on culture. Today, both Michael and Dr. Staudt welcome Easter by discussing the joys of great beer and the revival of Catholic beer culture in the US and Europe. We talk about the possible Hebrew word for beer as well as how monks have been brewing the finest beer for centuries. So, pour yourself a Trappist ale and join us for this lighthearted but informative co...
Two Professors on How to Tackle the Great Books
March 16, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBMichael is joined by two great professors from the Honors College of Belmont Abbey College to discuss the importance of reading great books. We discuss many of the modern problems in discourse and how the great books of history and our Catholic culture address it. Whether you're looking for a possible college program to reacquire the intellectual tradition of the West, or just want some reading encouragement, give us a listen. Honors College Website: http://belmontabbeycollege.edu/academic...
Learning to Trust Mary: Talking Our Lady of Lourdes with Sarah Reinhard
February 26, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.91 MBSarah is the author of several books and countless articles about Mary. As a fellow convert, she and Michael talk about the different ways people come to Mary. They also talk about how Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette provide each of us with a model of love and virtue. This is the perfect podcast to listen to while you continue your Lenten journey image: By GO69 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons (https://goo.gl/EMHy39) S...
Jeanie Ewing: The Spirituality of Waiting
January 26, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBWe took a short holiday break, but we're back! In the first interview of 2018, Michael sits down with Jeannie Ewing, a frequent guest and writer at CatholicExchange.com. Our focus is on the spirituality of waiting and how you can use long moments to dig deep into your spiritual life while also learning more about yourself and what God might be preparing you for. Go to our website to learn more. Support the show
The CE Star Wars Special with Jim Papandrea
December 15, 2017 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBMichael welcomes Dr. Jim Papandrea onto the CE Podcast for a lighthearted but critical examination of Star Wars just in time for the latest installment of the epic space opera franchise. With their love of theology and sci-fi, Michael and Jim discuss the Christian imagery that is used throughout the saga. Support the show
A Meditation for Advent
December 12, 2017 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.53 MBMichael presents the first episode of our Advent podcast series. Reading from the 17th century theologian Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, we explore how the promise of Christ's birth was given to the Old Testament patriarchs. This is part of our series to offer small bits of audio to help you reflect on this season. Text for the meditation available at: http://catholicexchange.com/jesus-promised-patriarchs-advent-meditation.Support the show
The Mystery of the Magi with Fr. Dwight Longenecker
December 04, 2017 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBYou might be seeing the Magi, the three wise men, in every Nativity set around your town. But who are they, and how do we know about them? Fr. Dwight Longenecker joins the CE podcast to talk about the mystery of the Magi. Support the show
Seeking a Marian Heart | Fr. Edward Looney
November 23, 2017 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBMichael is joined by Fr. Looney to discuss how we can find a Marian heart this Advent. Like Mary, we patiently wait and contemplate our Lord, but how do we become more like Her? Tune in and learn how you can pray, wait, and love with the same holy passion of Mother Mary. Click, subscribe and donate at CatholicExchange.comFind Fr. Looney at EdwardLooney.comSupport the show
Dan Burke on Praying the Contemplative Rosary
November 10, 2017 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBToday, Michael is pleased to welcome Dan Burke, president of the Avila Foundation and SpiritualDirection.com to talk about how to pray the contemplative rosary. Using St. Theresa of Avila and Pope St. John Paul II, Dan shows how you can engage your whole mind into praying the rosary and really kick-start your prayer life. Support the show
Why Catholicism? An Interview with Brandon Vogt
October 19, 2017 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBHow do you even begin to talk about Catholicism with an agnostic, an atheist, or just a curious soul? It can seem daunting at first, but author Brandon Vogt has a few ideas gleaned from his own conversion experience and his ongoing discussions with atheists. Join us today to talk about conversion, beauty, and some great books that showcase the joy and wonder of the Catholic faith. Catholic Exchange is supported Sophia Institute Press and our listeners. If you can support us for even $5 a mont...
Combating Loneliness with Dr. Kevin Vost
September 21, 2017 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBToday, we talk about the problem of loneliness, something that can affect both your spiritual and physical health. Dr. Kevin Vost shows how science and faith show us the effects and cures for loneliness. While we talk about the theory, Dr. Vost also offers some fantastic practical steps we can take today. Support the show
Reclaiming a Mind at Peace with Christopher O. Blum
September 14, 2017 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.27 MBAre you increasingly frustrated and perplexed in this age of technology? While you might be reading this on a your phone, maybe you've noticed that our technology can unite us but, more often, seems to make us more isolated and anxious. Professor Christopher O. Blum has been considering our digital age in light of the Catholic tradition and he has brought together his analysis and advice in his new book, "A Mind at Peace: Reclaiming an Ordered Soul in the Age of Distraction."CE is supported b...
Marrying the Rosary to the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Shane Kapler
September 07, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBShane Kapler returns to the podcast to talk with Michael about his new book and how you can intersperse the Divine Mercy Chaplet with the rosary to bring new life into your daily prayer. Shane is the best-selling author of several books on prayer and the liturgy and is a frequent guest to Catholic Exchange. To learn more about Shane visit his website: http://www.explainingchristianity.com/index.htmlPlease consider supporting CE with your donation. $5 a month can enable us to release more epis...
One Hundred Years of Fatima with Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle
August 31, 2017 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBWe are celebrating the centennial anniversary of when Mary appeared to three children in Fatima and changed the world. Our Lady of Fatima has inspired conversions, devotions, and is believed to be behind many miracles. After so many years, why has our Lady of Fatima been so inspirational and what does she have to still teach us? Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle joins Michael Lichens to kick off a new season of the Catholic Exchange podcast to discuss Our Lady of Fatima and how she still desires to ...
The Catholic Gentleman, Farming, and the Benedict Option: A Conversation with Sam Guzman
April 18, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBWith the release of Rod Dreher's anticipated "The Benedict Option," many Catholics are having a conversation about how best to raise their families and form healthy communities. What may surprise many is that such a project has been underway in the Catholic world for decades. Today, Michael welcome back Sam Guzman of the Catholic Gentleman to discuss his family life in a growing village around Clear Creek Abbey in Oklahoma and what such a community might look like. If you are wondering how to...
Fishers of Men: How Do Christians Date?
March 23, 2017 04:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MBOn the new season of the Catholic Exchange Podcast, host Michael J. Lichens starts off by discussing the awkward questions of dating, marriage, and sex. Joining him are the hosts of the Fishers of Men podcast, Lara Sumera and Mary Ashley Burton. Lara and Mary are two actors, producers, and creative workers who have decided to tackle some of the hardest questions about how it is that one can be single, seek a relationship, all while maintaining their faith in a place like Los Angeles. Today's ...
Fishers of Men: How Do Christians Date?
March 23, 2017 04:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MBOn the new season of the Catholic Exchange Podcast, host Michael J. Lichens starts off by discussing the awkward questions of dating, marriage, and sex. Joining him are the hosts of the Fishers of Men podcast, Lara Sumera and Mary Ashley Burton. Lara and Mary are two actors, producers, and creative workers who have decided to tackle some of the hardest questions about how it is that one can be single, seek a relationship, all while maintaining their faith in a place like Los Angeles. Today's ...
Seeking Adventures & Encouragement with Patrick Coffin
October 07, 2016 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBToday, Michael is pleased to welcome Patrick Coffin, the long-time host of Catholic Answers Live as he undertakes a new adventure in broadcasting. Patrick has a host of knowledge to share, from how to develop a great memory to how to get a lot of work done, and he's eager to share it all. Join him and Michael as we discuss the ways we can use his new platform to re-invigorate the culture. Support the show
Teaching the Way of Beauty with David Clayton
September 30, 2016 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBToday Michael is pleased to welcome back David Clayton, the artist, iconographer, and professor at Pontifex University. David discusses the importance of beauty and why it's necessary to cultivate an appreciation of art, theology, and liturgy. Today's episode promises to be an intriguing one for anybody who wants to learn to identify and appreciate the beautiful things in God's creation. Support the show
Cardinal Egan, Tales of a Modern Missionary: An Interview with Dr. Joseph McAleer
September 08, 2016 04:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBThe late Cardinal Egan was known as an energetic and charismatic defender of the faith throughout his priesthood as well as when serving as the Archbishop of New York. Known for his stances on matters of faith, his public appearances, and his ability to talk to anyone, Cardinal Egan has left behind a legacy that includes more than a few insights and stories. Today Michael is pleased to welcome Dr. Joseph McAleer, an editor to Cardinal Egan who has helped to collect some of the late Cardinal's...
Praying With Fire From Above: An Interview with Dr. Anthony Lilles
August 30, 2016 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBPrayer is difficult at times, but the Church provides outstanding examples and aides for us to learn how to take our prayer life to the next level to find that great intimacy with Christ. Today Michael is joined by Dr. Anthony Lilles who uses examples of the saints to show us how we can learn to pray through difficulty, business, and distraction to find union with God. Support the show
Charity Amidst War: An Interview with Kevin Hartigan of Catholic Relief Services
August 23, 2016 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBMichael is joined by Kevin Hartigan, Catholic Relief Services Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia to discuss the current situation in the Middle East, namely the many people who are displaced by the growing conflict in Syria and Northern Iraq. Mr. Hartigan shares what the Catholic Church is doing for those in the most terrible need and how, even in the most brutal of places, the light of Christ shines in the darkness. Support the show
Memorize the Faith with Kevin Vost
July 20, 2016 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBMichael is pleased to welcome back author and frequent guest Dr. Kevin Vost to the Catholic Exchange Podcast. In July, Kevin celebrates the tenth anniversary of MEMORIZE THE FAITH (https://goo.gl/ajIhWi), a book that has helped countless people memorize innumerable facts about their faith. Kevin introduces us to the method he's developed, based on St Thomas Aquinas, and shares how one young boy had even managed to memorize all the popes. Support the show
Amoris Laetitia, Surrogacy, and Family: A Conversation with Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D
May 31, 2016 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBMichael kicks off a new season of the CE Podcast with Jennifer Roback Morse, the founder of the Ruth Institute and a writer on a mission. We discuss Pope Francis, the controversy of Amoris Laetitia, as well as some even more controversial topics like birth control and surrogacy. Support the show
Art as Theology: A Conversation with Timothy P. Schmalz
April 19, 2016 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MBMichael is joined by artist Timothy P. Schmaltz, creator of the Homeless Jesus sculpture that was recently blessed by Pope Francis and has been something of a media sensation. Mr. Schmaltz discusses the statue's rise to fame, the controversy in some places, and how his artwork is inspired by a great devotion to Christ. Support the show
Moving From Grief to Grace with Jeannie Ewing
April 05, 2016 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBMichael is joined by CE contributor and author Jeannie Ewing to discuss the state of grief that many of us will undergo and how we can use these dark nights of the soul to move to feeling Christ's healing love. Jeannie has two children with special needs and has overcome so much and offers a compassionate and hopeful answer to the burdens that life throws at us. Support the show
Holy Week Among the Eastern Catholics with Thomas Moses
March 22, 2016 04:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBMichael is proud to bring on Melkite Seminarian Thomas Moses to discuss how Holy Week looks for the Melkite Greek Catholic Church and how we can learn from this ancient rite a way of participating with Christ's last days and his joyful Resurrection. cngr5ykdSupport the show
Learning to Love the Rosary with Fr. Edward Looney
March 15, 2016 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBFr. Edward Looney has dedicated his life to Mary and showing others how to grow in devotion to her. Today he joins Michael to talk about how we can start praying the rosary by incorporating litanies into your prayer. Even if you've never prayed the rosary, or you're not quite a fan yet, Fr. Edward can help you to learn. Bishop Robert Barron calls even praises this method and says "it can only help to deepen your spiritual life and your relationship to Mary."Support the show
Making Sense of Suffering with Jeff Cavins
March 09, 2016 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.98 MBMichael welcomes Jeff Cavins to the Catholic Exchange Podcast to discuss how we can make sense of suffering, especially in the light of Christ. We also learn how to help others cope with theirs. If you have any comments, write to us at [email protected] the show