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How to Feast Properly

Published May 18, 2022 • Written by

Why are feast days special? How should we celebrate them? In this episode, Fr. Alec and Fr. Conrad discuss how to celebrate feasts and saint’s days in holy and beautiful ways and how we can connect our lives liturgically with the Church.

Written by • Published May 18, 2022

Habemus Papam: Episode 194 – John XXII

Published May 17, 2022 • Written by

A crafty and good administrator Pope and his Franciscan opponents.

Written by • Published May 17, 2022

All About the Soul

Published May 11, 2022 • Written by

How well do you know your soul? In this episode, Fr. Alec and Fr. Conrad take a deep dive into the three types of souls, what makes human souls unique, and answer the question, “What is a soul?”

Written by • Published May 11, 2022

Graduation Gift Ideas: College, Trade School, Gap Year, Military or Work

Published May 11, 2022 • Written by

Several years ago, I made the shift away from asking graduates what they were majoring in to, “Where will life lead you after graduation?” The paths are as varied as the young adults taking them. The world is big and bright and in need of their leadership, skills and enthusiasm. To celebrate that next leap,…

The post Graduation Gift Ideas: College, Trade School, Gap Year, Military or Work appeared first on Kathryn Whitaker.

Written by • Published May 11, 2022

Habemus Papam: Episode 193 – Clement V

Published May 10, 2022 • Written by

The 15th Ecumenical Council, the Council of Vienna, and the start of the Avignon Papacy.

Written by • Published May 10, 2022

4th Easter Vocation Sunday May 8, 2022

Published May 8, 2022 • Written by

 4th Easter   Vocation Sunday   May 8, 2022 Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”    Who are these “sheep”?    We are! Being compared to sheep is not particularly c…

Written by • Published May 8, 2022

Happy 8th to the Baby of the Family!

Published May 6, 2022 • Written by

The baby is eight, y’all. Eight. Scott asked me this morning if I was going to dust off the blog and write her a letter. I hemmed and hawed all day long and finally decided to do it. If birth stories are your thing, you might love this one. But, if you’re a fan of…

The post Happy 8th to the Baby of the Family! appeared first on Kathryn Whitaker.

Written by • Published May 6, 2022

Christian love: what (really) and how

Published May 6, 2022 • Written by

What is Christian love? After my conversion to Catholicism (quite a leap from the way I was raised which was without religion,) my family had adjusting to do. My brother was the person I was closest to. We were symbiotic… Continue Reading →

Written by • Published May 6, 2022

On the possible revocation of Roe v. Wade

Published May 3, 2022 • Written by

  I feel like I can’t be happy about this and I can’t be sad either. I understand too well how this feels to the other side- that a good share of women feel that their bodily autonomy is being… Continue Reading →

Written by • Published May 3, 2022

Getting Started with Matrix

Published May 2, 2022 • Written by

When a small organization that I’m involved with wanted to move from text messages or Telegram to a more robust real-time chat platform, we had a few options. There’s Slack, of course, and Discord, but we’re geeks and wanted to look to open-source solutions. The open-source aspect was appealing for a few reasons—no corporate overloads …

The post <span class=’p-name’>Getting Started with Matrix</span> appeared first on The Journeyman.

Written by • Published May 2, 2022

HOMILY Second Sunday of Easter Cycle C April 24, 2022

Published May 2, 2022 • Written by

 HOMILY   Second Sunday of Easter    Cycle C     April 24, 2022 Our Gospel starts with Locked Doors.  The doors were locked … for fear of the Jews.        Do you …

Written by • Published May 2, 2022

Does Religion Still Matter to Young People

Published April 28, 2022 • Written by

The answer may surprise you!

Written by • Published April 28, 2022

Holy Water Fonts for Children

Published April 28, 2022 • Written by

Last weekend, my family and I attended Mass at our parish here in Bismarck, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. I was excited to see the holy water fonts since I had […]

Written by • Published April 28, 2022

Habemus Papam: Episode 192 – Bl. Benedict XI

Published April 19, 2022 • Written by

A weak but holy man tries to clean up the mess from last episode.

Written by • Published April 19, 2022

The Sacred Humanity of the Risen Lord

Published April 17, 2022 • Written by

All Easter day Jesus was playing hide and seek, surprising different disciples in different places and in different ways, all of these encounters beyond anything they ever thought they would see and know.  It had been an overwhelming day, a… Continue Reading →

Written by • Published April 17, 2022

Wake up! It’s Easter!

Published April 17, 2022 • Written by

Some types of darkness are so complete I wonder what I was calling darkness before. Fiddling with the scree at the bottom of the cave floor I am sitting on, my hand bumps into the most unlikely thing in the… Continue Reading →

Written by • Published April 17, 2022

Habemus Papam: Episode 191 – Boniface VIII

Published April 16, 2022 • Written by

A big personality gets slapped around.

Written by • Published April 16, 2022

Mary’s Day: Holy Saturday 2022

Published April 16, 2022 • Written by

Today, Holy Saturday, is traditionally Mary’s day. It was the loneliest Sabath she had ever spent. The sword Simeon had prophesied had pierced her heart through. Traumatized and grieving I don’t think she knew what God would do. Better than… Continue Reading →

Written by • Published April 16, 2022

Who The Heck Are These Guys? 4 Saints I Have Never Heard Of Before

Published April 7, 2022 • Written by

In the 1989 film Major League, there is a scene where fans of the Cleveland Indians are reading the newspaper and talking about the team for the upcoming season. The overall consensus is […]

Written by • Published April 7, 2022

Homily 5th Lent APRIL 3, 2022 St Austin Church, Austin TEXAS

Published April 4, 2022 • Written by

 Homily    5thLent  APRIL 3, 2022           Our Gospel opens with Jesus teaching in the Temple area.  Then a crowd of scribes and Pharisees arrives with a woman caught in the ve…

Written by • Published April 4, 2022

Going to things: my project for Lent

Published March 28, 2022 • Written by

“Turn not to the easiest, but to the most difficult,” wrote St. John of the Cross. This principle has been my inspiration for my project for Lent 2022.  By nature I am somewhat reclusive. Solitude, prayer, and reflection come far… Continue Reading →

Written by • Published March 28, 2022

Homily, 4th Sunday of Lent “C” March 27, 2022

Published March 27, 2022 • Written by

 Homily, 4thSunday of Lent “C”                                    &…

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Habemus Papam: Episode 190 – St. Celestine V

Published March 26, 2022 • Written by

Papal resignation of a holy pope and his imprisonment.

Written by • Published March 26, 2022

10 Scriptural Passages That Emphasize Hospitality

Published March 23, 2022 • Written by

In The Rule of St. Benedict, it states, “All guests to the monastery should be welcomed as Christ because he will say, ‘I was a stranger, and you took me in’ (Matt. 25:35). Show […]

Written by • Published March 23, 2022

The State of Young Catholics

Published March 18, 2022 • Written by

How has COVID affected young Catholics, what trends are we seeing amongst Catholic youth today? Today, Fr. Conrad is joined by Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of Springtide Institute, to discuss what trends we are seeing in the rise and declines …

Written by • Published March 18, 2022

Saint Patrick, The Apostle to Ireland

Published March 17, 2022 • Written by

The date and location of St. Patrick’s birth are unknown; however, he was born around 389. He was the son of Calpirnius, a Roman-British deacon, and Conchessa. Contrary to popular belief, he […]

Written by • Published March 17, 2022

Habemus Papam: Episode 190 – St. Celestine V

Published March 15, 2022 • Written by

Papal resignation of a holy pope and his Imprisonment.

Written by • Published March 15, 2022

“Mondays with Mary” – A Farmers Prayer to Mary

Published March 14, 2022 • Written by

A few days ago, I was reading through a monthly magazine that we receive because our home is in an area of town that was once considered rural, that means our area […]

Written by • Published March 14, 2022

Friday all the time: going vegetarian; my story

Published March 11, 2022 • Written by

I stopped eating meat October 1, 1985. I was 17. I did not yet believe in God, having been raised without religion. However I think this life choice at 17 was the beginning of a journey toward God for me…. Continue Reading →

Written by • Published March 11, 2022

Passover and Eucharist

Published March 11, 2022 • Written by

Most Catholics understand that there is some connection between the Eucharist and Jewish Passover, but how deep do those connections go? In this episode, Fr. George and Fr. Conrad revisit Exodus and the story of the first Passover while they draw the connections to how we celebrate and interact with the Eucharist today. Want to […]

Written by • Published March 11, 2022

St. Paul’s Priesthood

Published March 11, 2022 • Written by

When people think about St. Paul, his life and duties as a priest are not one of the first things that come to mind. In this episode, Fr. George and Fr. Conrad take a deeper look at St. Paul and how he shared the Mass and Eucharist with others. Want to check out Fr. George’s […]

Written by • Published March 11, 2022

Habemus Papam: Episode 189 – Nicholas IV

Published March 8, 2022 • Written by

The first Franciscan Friar is elected Pope.

Written by • Published March 8, 2022

First Sunday of Lent March 6, 2022 Cycle C

Published March 7, 2022 • Written by

First Sunday of Lent   March 6, 2022  Cycle C A long time ago, when I was a new priest in Chicago, I was fortunate enough to take several summer seminars on spirituality at Mundelein Seminary.  They were very good, and I was taught …

Written by • Published March 7, 2022

UMary Dining Lenten Phone Challenge

Published March 2, 2022 • Written by

When I interviewed for my current position, Director of Mission and Hospitality in Dining Services, at the University of Mary, in November and December 2020, one of the interview questions was how […]

Written by • Published March 2, 2022

Habemus Papam: Episode 188 – Honorious IV

Published March 1, 2022 • Written by

An old gout ridden Pope who doesn’t do too much.

Written by • Published March 1, 2022

The power of Lent in these troubled times

Published February 27, 2022 • Written by

As we prepare for this Lent of 2022, it seems to me the timing is good. With Russia invading Ukraine before the eyes of the world we watch and pray, deeply affected, this period of deepening our prayer comes particularly… Continue Reading →

Written by • Published February 27, 2022

Charismatic Gifts

Published February 24, 2022 • Written by

Sometimes God grants gifts to particular individuals for the purpose of raising up the Church. In this episode, Fr. Conrad and Fr. Alec dive into glossolalia, or the gift of speaking in tongues, and answer the questions of its authenticity, its relati…

Written by • Published February 24, 2022

Habemus Papam: Episode 187 – Martin IV

Published February 23, 2022 • Written by

The conflict between Italians and French boils over during the Sicilian Vespers.

Written by • Published February 23, 2022

History Repeats

Published February 21, 2022 • Written by

I’m sadden by the developments in Ukraine. History does repeat itself. My ancestors were Black Sea Germans—Germans who migrated to modern-day Ukraine at the invitation of Catherine the Great and Alexander I. My ancestors were promised peace, ability to worship and speak German freely, and exempt from military service. It began to change in the …

The post <span class=’p-name’>History Repeats</span> appeared first on The Journeyman.

Written by • Published February 21, 2022

Homily Seventh Sunday in ordinary time Cycle C Feb 20 2022

Published February 20, 2022 • Written by

 Homily      Seventh Sunday in ordinary time   Cycle C  Feb 20 2022   In the Gospel we just heard Jesus gives us some challenging, but critical, teaching.  Jesus begins with an unusual formula: “To…

Written by • Published February 20, 2022

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