A crazy violent papal election and the growing split in the Church of Rome.

 Homily for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time  Cycle B   Aug 1, 2021   Do Be Do Be Do.    Is it more important, in following Christ, to do, or to be?           In the G…

The 9th Ecumenical Council, Lateran I, and the Investiture Crisis continue.

Ever wonder what it would be like to walk around in clerics? Check out this episode for some fun stories.

Being female, first born, and Mexican American, I have plenty of practice in asserting my opinion – and shockingly enough (because I know this will come as a surprise to those who know me IRL), it’s hard to keep my opinion to myself and, instead, pause…

How can we say we are made for happiness when there is so much sorrow in the world? When we live the life of the Beatitudes, we experience the happiness that God has intended for us in heaven. Happiness comes from God alone…what a timely reminder! Tune in for more about true happiness the Beatitudes […]

The promoter of lowercase letters, the investiture crisis continues, and Henry V’s new antipope.

A topic that isn’t often talked about within the Catholic theology world: body image and Catholic theology. What do these things have to do with each other? Tune in and find out, with special guest Dr. John Acquaviva.

We are taking a few weeks off to build up our bank of new podcasts, but Fr. Conrad has one final thought for you before we take a break.

We will be back with new content in August!

Four antipopes over a long papacy, the continuation of the investiture crisis, and the first bishop of America.

As the salt of the earth, we are called to “flavor” the world with Christ. What we say, what we do, and who we are should all glorify God and inspire others to seek out the Lord. Our “saltiness” is vital to making sure that God’s presence is felt by ot…

St. Bruno, Fighting with the Antipope, and the First Crusade.

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 Homily for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time    July 4, 2021            In the Gospel we just heard, we are told “Jesus departed from there and came to his native place, ….”  Since St Mark ear…

As the wheels of this world turn again, and knowing some places are just now beginning to open back up, the question to ask isn’t about Christ’s role in our salvation history.
Rather, it’s whether or not we are prepared to be…
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Clare is another year into the teenager gig and we’re all still alive. Ha! But seriously, with each passing day she looks more and more like her older sister. It’s fun to see that budding relationship. Let’s get to that birthday letter. It’s a busy week around here! Dear Clare Bear, I just can’t quit…

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It’s not uncommon that people will host their pastor, or another priest/religious friend for dinner. How do you prepare for this event? Is everything spotless and all of the kids are put together? Do they walk into chaos and are asked to help with dishes at the end? Believe it or not, this too can […]

A holy monk, a great Benedictine abbot, and an unwilling Pope.

The other day my husband and I had a decently intense conversation about the merits of a sob story. One of us (my husband) prefers to speak to a contractor in simple terms. His details are succinct and to the point. The other (me) likes to paint a beau…

(This post is part of a mini-series on Baptism.)Baptism in the History of the ChurchBpatism has always been a sacrament of the Church since its founding by Christ. However, there was serious disagreement about when Baptism should occur. The two sc…

I want to share the story of my wife’s conversion.I moved back to Texas to pursue my college sweetheart, Margaret.  I was Catholic and she attended a new age, non-denominational church.  Christ was important to both of us so we compromised an…

 Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time   Cycle B    June 20 2021            Our Gospel today opens on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.  Anyone here ever been there?   Jesus has b…

The most important sacrament is the Eucharist. In this organic whole, the Eucharist occupies a unique place as the “Sacrament of sacraments”: “all the other sacraments are ordered to it as to their end.” ~ CCC 1211The Eucharist is the source and summit…

This post is part of a mini-series on marriageMarriage is a word that everyone is familiar with. And yet few people can provide a definition of marriage when asked. What Catholics Mean by MarriageMarriage is the free, faithful, and fruitful union of on…

This page is a landing page for all posts about Marriage.The first thing we must ask is: What do we mean by marriage?Answer: Marriage is the free, faithful, and fruitful union of one man to one woman before God.And as such it was made a Sacrament of th…

No.Period.End of post….Want more explanation? Okay!There is more discussion of abortion than usual on social media these days. And while I am, in general, a believer that more dialogue can only help, there are those out there who try to muddy the wat…

This is how you pray the memorare:Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee…

(This post is part of a mini-series on Baptism.)Why Was Jesus Baptized?Jesus himself established Baptism as a Sacrament by receiving Baptism from John the Baptist.”Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John…

The episode we have all been waiting for! One of the most important people in the history of the Church, Hildebrand becomes pope!

Juneteenth allows us to more fully celebrate the Fourth of July.

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We have a recipe in our family, it’s called pasta with stuff. Clue’s in the name. It’s pasta with whatever stuff you have in the cupboard or fridge. There’s always a tin of tomatoes, so that goes in first, with some leftover veg (onion, carrot, spinach…

Did you know that gardening can teach us a lot about the Faith? For example, prayer isn’t something I do, but something God does mysteriously within me. And do we really need to mention patience? Patience in the process. Tune in and listen to Fr. Rich and Fr. Conrad talk about their experiences gardening and […]

Can we learn what happened this morning before using the shooting as political fodder?

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A little birthday letter to myself…

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You can learn a lot about spiritual life by playing an instrument or being part of a band. Join Fr. Rich Miserendino and Fr. Conrad as they talk about how playing the saxophone can be a metaphor for spiritual life.

The journey begins with a dream, followed by the bravery to live authentically, ultimately nurturing ourselves towards a unique calling.
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WordPress 5.8 will add Emoji 13.1 support.

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Another contested election that results in another great reformer.

 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ    June 6, 2021           Thank YOU!   Two very important words.   Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and…

At the height of the pandemic in 2020, we did the only reasonable thing… We packed our bags, cooked our food, iced down the beer coolers and hit the road for wide, open spaces and almost no people. It was glorious! So many people have asked about our trip and just how we did it,…

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This post is about three weeks overdue. May, am I right? On May 16, our sweet Anna-Laura was confirmed in the Catholic Church, on her birthday, by her Godfather. I’m not sure it gets any sweeter than that. Bishop David Konderla, or Fr. David to us (old habits die hard), was a priest in our…

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