Pius VII: A strange conclave in Venice leads to another Pius and another conflict with Napoleon. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pius VII, who succeeded Pius VI: Captured by Napoleon and died in Captivity, “Pius the Last&#8…

Looking for amazing Catholic worship music?  Join Drew and Katie Taylor as they interview Luke Spehar about his life as a Catholic musician and his new album Solace. Check our more at ➡️ https://lukespehar.com/ Luke has an incredible story of his …

A few days ago I was interviewed on local Catholic radio about loss and grief, my stories and relationships with my family and friends who have died, and how my faith figured into the journey. One of the questions I… Continue Reading →

Pius VI: Captured by Napoleon and died in Captivity, “Pius the Last”. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pius VI, who succeeded Clement XIV: The Pope who finally gave in and suppressed the Jesuits. You can listen to the …

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob talks about Averroism, a school of medieval philosophy based on the application of the works of 12th-century Andalusian philosopher Averroes, a commentator on Aristotle, in 13th-century Latin Christ…

 HOMILY for
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. 
Nov 12, 2023  

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of attending the Court of
Honor for Tyler Giesler   EAGLE badge.

Any Eagle Scouts with us today??     …

Clement XIV: The Pope who finally gave in and suppressed the Jesuits. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Clement XIV, who succeeded Clement XIII: The Pope fights for the Jesuits as European monarchs put on the pressure. You can list…

Looking for a card game to play with your Catholic friends that is really fun and good for your soul? Then you have come to the right place! Don’t wait! Check out the Catholic Card Game today 👉 https://catholiccardgame.com This week, Drew and Kat…

 HOMILY   Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time   CYCLE A  
November 5, 2023

I have found these readings for this
Sunday difficult to preach on.  In the
first reading from the Prophet Malachi, God lambasts the pr…

Clement XIII: The Pope fights for the Jesuits as European monarchs put on the pressure. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Clement XIII, who succeeded Benedict XIV: A learned and moderate Pope, an “honest man”, and the f…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob talks about how one can pray the Rosary better. The Rosary at its heart is a meditative prayer, focuses on the life of Jesus and Mary based in scripture. Fr. Rob suggests that all those who pray the…

Benedict XIV: A learned and moderate Pope, an “honest man”, and the first rumblings against the Jesuits. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Benedict XIV, who succeeded Clement XII: A blind Pope who tries to “right the sh…

Join Drew and Katie Taylor as they interview Father Mark Mary Ames, CFR about Born of Fire by Fr Innocent Montgomery, the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal’s Lent book for men. Get your copy here ➡️ https://bornoffirebook.com/ Book This is honestl…

Clement XII: A blind Pope who tries to “right the ship” in Rome. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Clement XII, who succeeded Benedict XIII: A Holy Dominican Pope, who doesn’t know how to play politics and trusted the w…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob talks about the ministries of lector and acolyte as seen through Paul VI’s Motu Proprio, Ministeria Quaedam and Francis’ Spiritus Domini. In the past, these roles were understood as minor orde…

 HOMILY   
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 
Cycle A     October 15, 2023

My homily today is a bit like something you buy from
IKEA.  That is to say, it comes in parts.  Some assembly…

During these horrifying days of unutterable violence and war, of every kind of atrocity, what can we do? We are far away. We are not leaders of nations. We have to go to work, we have to let the dogs… Continue Reading →

Benedict XIII: A Holy Dominican Pope, who doesn’t know how to play politics and trusted the wrong people. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Benedict XIII, who succeeded Innocent XIII: A short papacy of a Pope from an old papa…

Fr Boniface Hicks discusses his book and reveals the secrets of deepening your Catholic prayer life! Father Boniface is a Catholic monk or Benedictine Monk who can help you unlock the power of Catholic prayer! Receive 20% off Personal Prayer: A Guide t…

Innocent XIII: A short papacy of a Pope from an old papal family.
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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob talks about the often misunderstood Sacrament in the Church: Anointing of the Sick. What is the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick for? What does Anointing of the Sick do? Fr. Rob answers these ques…

Clement XI: The War of Spanish Succession, Jansenism (again), and the Controversy about Chinese Rites. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Clement XI, who succeeded Innocent XII: Last Papal beard and an end to nepotism. You can liste…

Sister Josephine Garret of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth a Catholic Counselor answers does my child need counseling and so much more! She shares her tips for raising healthy kids in a wounded world and how parents can find hope without fal…

I have been puzzled by recent attempts by the Texas legislature to bring religion into the schools. What were our leaders expecting to accomplish by putting the Ten Commandments on classroom walls (this one failed) in public schools? (And anyway… Continue Reading →

Innocent XII: Last Papal beard and an end to nepotism.
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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob is back again and this time, he talks about the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr. Rob reveals that in the past he struggled to fully understand the Assumption of Mary and other Mariology to…

“The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears;    I have not been rebellious,    I have not turned away. I offered my back to those who beatme,    my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard;I did not hide my face    from mocking and spitting. Because the Sovereign Lord helpsme,    I will not… Continue Reading →

Alexander VIII: Nepotism comes back big, for a little while. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Alexander VIII, who succeeded Blessed Innocent XI–The only “Blessed” Pope between St. Pius V and St. Pius X, the siege of Vi…

Kendra Tierney makes liturgical living easy in real life. In her newest book The Catholic All Year Prayer Companion: The Liturgical Year in Practice, she complies Catholic liturgical prayers for you to have a liturgical life and help create a Catholic …

I forgot something in my post about what I did this summer. It’s just a ridiculous story. My life seems to be dotted with crazy stories involving animals. Here is another one. My eldest daughter lives out in the country…. Continue Reading →

Brown and yellow leaves flutter to the ground from the trees outside my window; not because of the advent of autumn but from heat stress. This is common in Texas this time of year. However the heat has been relentless… Continue Reading →

Innocent XI: The only “Blessed” Pope between St. Pius V and St. Pius X, the siege of Vienna, and the continued fight with France over Gallicanism. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Blessed Innocent XI, who succeeded Pop…

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob is back after his technical difficulties! In this episode, he discusses the life of St. Clare of Assisi and her impact on St. Francis. Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob is joined by Melis…

Clement X: The newest and oldest cardinal gets elected Pope unexpectedly. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pope Clement X, who succeeded Pope Clement IX–A popular Pope who heard confessions weekly for the public and who published …

Over 45,000 men have gone through Exodus 90, a spiritual exercise entailing prayer, asceticism, and fraternity lived out in an intense and intentional way. Check out https://exodus90.com/ today, and join us as Drew and Katie Taylor interview Nathaniel …

After enduring unemployment for nine months in 2020, I am in the same situation again. On June 1, my former employer and I parted ways. It was not my choice. For the […]

I don’t post on here as often as I used to. In the early days of the site (like 20 years ago? What the hell?), I would post just random things all the time. Twitter, I think, gave me a different place to scratch that itch coupled with the movement that everyone needed their own […]

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Clement IX: A popular Pope who heard confessions weekly for the public and who published the world’s first comic opera. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Pope Clement IX, who succeeded Pope Alexander VII–A cultured and honest…

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 o…

 Homily   20th
Sunday of Ord time    August 20, 2023

Do you like the Gospel we just
heard?   I am not so sure.  First of all, Jesus goes to the region of
Tyre and Sidon.  These were rather
pros…