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March 7, 2022
The Importance of the Liturgy with David L. Gray
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Author and theologian David L. Gray joins me for a discussion on the liturgy. In this interview we discus the various parts of the Mass and the meaning behind them. We discuss how to prepare ourselves for the Liturgy, nd what to do if we are not finding meaning in it. It is a very informative interview nd you will come away from it with a deeper appreciation and love for the Mass.
#davidlgray #liturgy #catholic If you have not already, consider subscribing to David’s Youtube channel @David L. Gray
Check out David’s website at www.davidlgray.info
Checkout the book that David edited and is being released by St. Dominic’s Media at https://www.saintdominicsmedia.com/shop/catholic-traditional-black-in-anthology-and-discourse/
About David (From his website): Born in 1972, David L. Gray is an American Catholic Theologian and Historian, and the President and Publisher of Saint Dominic’s Media. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central State University (Ohio) and a Masters of Arts in Catholic Theology from Ohio Dominican University. His published work, ‘Inside Prince Hall (Freemasonry)’ predates his conversion to Catholicism. He currently resides in the Greater Saint Louis area with his wife Felicia. They are active in the Queen of Peace Catholic community on Scott Air Force Base. David is an On-Air Radio Personality for the Guadalupe Radio Network ‘The David L. Gray Show: Voicing Truth and Reason‘, which airs every Wednesday on the global GRN at 4 PM CT. As a private instructor, David L. Gray is teaching courses in Catholic theology, liturgy, and history using a pedagogical methodology he has named, ‘The Dominican Way,’ which focuses on a dialectic and contemplative approach and grounds all Catholic theological in the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, which is our highest expression of prayer and worship. In 2004, David had a personal encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ that moved me from the column of Agnostic to Protestant-Christian and later to Catholic-Christian, and on August 8th, 2006 was confirmed into the Catholic Church, taking Saint Joseph as his confirmation name.
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March 1, 2022
Does 1 John Teach Assurance of Salvation?
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On February 25, 2022 I was once again honored to be a guest on the Hands on Apologetics radio program hosted by Gary Michuta. The show airs Monday-Friday at 1 PM EST on Virgin Most Powerful Radio. In this episode we take a look at the entirety of 1 John to see if the doctrine of once saved aways saved is taught.
Learn more about Gary by visiting www.handsonapologetics.com
Check out the radio station my visiting www.virginmostpowerfulradio.org
#1john #catholicapologetics #salvation
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February 22, 2022
God’s Ecstatic Love with Dr. Bruce Tallman
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Dr. Bruce Tallman joins me today to discuss his conversion to the Catholic church, his spiritual direction practice, and his new book titled “God’s Ecstatic Love: Transform Your Life With A Spiritual Masterpiece”. In this interview we discuss what led him to the Catholic church, what spiritual direction is and how the Holy Spirit led him to it, and the work of St. Francis de Sales that led to his newest release.
#catholicconvert #spiritualdirection #brucetallman
Learn more about Dr. Tallman by visiting his website at http://www.brucetallman.com
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February 13, 2022
Calming the Storm with Fr. Gerald Murray
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Fr. Gerald Murray joins me today to discuss his new book “Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society”. The church has undergone, and is undergoing, many different crises and Fr. Murray tells us how to navigate through. The book will be available on April 7th and is published by Emmaus Road.
#geraldmurray #crisisinthechurch #catholic
About Fr Murray: Fr. Gerald E. Murray, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York, is pastor of the Church of the Holy Family in Manhattan. He is a canon lawyer and a guest commentator on religious news on EWTN, Fox News Channel, and other media outlets. Ordained a priest in 1984, he has served in parishes in the Bronx and Manhattan and was a chaplain for eleven years in the United States Naval Reserve. He studied canon law at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome from 1993 –1997, being awarded a doctorate in 1998. He is a regular columnist at TheCatholicThing.org and at HumanLifeReview.com.
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February 7, 2022
Catholic Schools and the New Evangelization with Kyle Pietrantonio
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Not long ago, DIA Schools Collaborative’s sole activity was an annual conference for Catholic school leaders, teachers, and campus ministers. In the fall of 2020, DIA shifted to a membership association that provides strong connections and communication among Catholic schools nationwide. The goal was to embolden the network of like-minded Catholic educational collaborators to foster ideas, discuss challenges, and find support. Today, hundreds of children and families throughout the United States are immersed in a rich, formative, and vibrant approach to Catholic education and the New Evangelization.
This mission is rooted in Duc In Altum’s core tenet: to “go out into the deep” and become beacons of light for the ministry of faithfully Catholic education in America. Borrowing the phrase from the Gospel of Luke, one oft-quoted by St. John Paul II, DIA has already proven itself a frontline leader in the charge to awaken the Catholic Church and her children. DIA recognizes that the future of Catholic education and evangelization nationwide depends on the next generation of Church leaders and on thriving schools and parishes.
“As church membership has now dipped below 50% for the first time in U.S. history, how can our Catholic schools serve as ‘fulcra of faith’ for all who come in contact with them?” asks DIA Executive Director Kyle Pietrantonio. “The genesis of DIA sprang from a belief that we need to rethink the paradigm of Catholic schools as vibrant communities of faith. DIA is an intentional, international collaborative that brings together entrepreneurial administrators to bolster the faith formation programming of our schools in new and exciting ways.
Already in its second year as a membership model, DIA school and diocese membership has increased by nearly fifty percent, with new members pending. Member schools and dioceses represent forty-three states and thousands of students. The DIA approach is holistic, meaning it is specifically designed to engage, educate, and evangelize the whole family with the aim of building up the individual, the family, schools and parishes, and the entire Catholic Church in the United States.
To date, DIA reaches thousands of heads of school, presidents, principals, teachers, and campus ministers, as well as all diocesan Superintendents of Education. The mission is to continue connecting, equipping, and enlivening Catholic schools, families, and children everywhere.
To learn more visit www.diaschools.org
Kyle Pietrantonio is the Executive Director of the Duc in Altum (DIA) Schools Collaborative. As an experienced school principal and teacher in Catholic schools, Kyle was a founding board member of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School and previously served as Head of School at Holy Spirit Preparatory in Atlanta. He is currently Vice Chair of the Ignatian House Board of Directors and works in Executive Search for Partners in Mission. Kyle and his wife Meghan reside in Atlanta with their three children.
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February 3, 2022
Facing Fears With Five Smooth Stones with Robert Leblanc
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Author #RobertLeblanc of the #Catholic Moment joins me for today’s show to discuss his great new book titled “Five Smooth Stones: Facing the Goliath of our Fears”. In our discussion we discuss the five smooth stones in regard to #virtue and how they can powerfully shape our spiritual lives. Robert has graciously provided a discount for listeners and views that want to check out the book.
Visit https://www.catholicmoment.ca/book
and enter the code “faith” for a 10% discount.
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January 24, 2022
What Can Marvel Comics Teach Us About Faith? With Thomas Salerno
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Author Thomas Salerno joins me today to discuss #Marvel Comics and what they can teach us about #faith. Thomas goes into detail about some of the faith themes that are contained in the comics and films and how they can help us with #evangelism. It is a fascinating discussion.
Check out his website at www.thomasjsalernowrites.com
About Thomas (from his website): My name is Thomas Salerno and I am a freelance writer. In my nonfiction work, I enjoy exploring the intersection between Christianity and nerd/geek culture. I’m also a short story writer and aspiring novelist working in the genres of science fiction and fantasy. In addition, I enjoy writing articles that help communicate science (particularly the fields of paleontology and anthropology) to the general public. I hold a BA in Anthropology from Stony Brook University and between 2013 and 2020 I worked (first as a volunteer and later as a paid employee) at the American Museum of Natural History. I have been writing professionally since 2020 and have composed multiple articles for Bishop Robert Barron’s Word On Fire Catholic Ministries as well as Philip Kosloski’s Voyage Comics & Publishing.
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January 17, 2022
What is the Magisterium? With Ken Litchfield
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#Catholic apologist #kenlitchfield joins me today to discuss the #magisterium. Ken takes us on a journey from Genesis thru Revelation to show its biblical roots. He also shows us how it operated in the early days of the church. It is a very interesting episode.
Check out Ken’s book “How Old Is Your Church? An Introductory Guide To Catholic Apologetics on Amazon at
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January 9, 2022
My Conversion Story On The Pints and Pews Podcast
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In November I had the opportunity to speak with Robert Leblanc on his podcast titled Pints and Pews. We discussed craft beer, the faith, and how I became Catholic. It was a fun conversation and I highly recommend you check out and subscribe to his show. Check it out at Pints & Pews Podcast : Craft Beers and Catholicism (podbean.com)
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December 28, 2021
Should The Church Provide Transportation For The Disabled? With J.M. Kraemer
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J.M. Kraemer of The Lego Church Project joins me to discuss a very important issue. That issue is transportation for the disabled to Mass. Is this something that the church should do? Or is it up to each person to find their own way? In out discussion we will be discussing this issue as an issue of pastoral care for those who do not have the means to get to Mass on their own. We will be referencing an article that he wrote for Wherepeteris.com and my blog over at patheos.com/thepursuitofholiness.
Transportation To Mass Is A Real Need | William Hemsworth (patheos.com)
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