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A Podcast for college students and young adults in general, where we discuss faith and spirituality from a Catholic perspective.
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Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
In today’s episode we talk about how the Church Christ is the Mystical Body of Christ, and as members of it, we are all members of Christ and members of one another. There is a communion of goods and a communion of people. There are three stages in the one Catholic Church: those that are in Heaven, those that are in Purgatory, and those that are still on this earth. We consider the example of St. Thomas More, who was strengthened in his last moments by the thought of the saints and angels in Heaven, contemplating his fidelity and cheering him on. We also consider how St. Therese of Lisieux said “I want to spend my heaven in doing good on earth”, reminding us that the saints continue to help us while being in the presence of God.
- All the things we speak about in this episode can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 947 to 962: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a9p5.htm
- A simple description of the trial of St. Thomas More, who died under the reign of Henry the VIII, for not wanting to support the King in divorcing Catherine of Aragon and marrying Anne Boleyn: https://www.famous-trials.com/thomasmore/986-home
- The quote from St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, is taken from: Clarke, Therese of Lisieux: Her Last Conversations, pg. 102, ICS Publications, Washington, D.C., 1977.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
In today’s episode we welcome Fr. Stephen Pullis, a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit, to talk about how to expect the Holy Spirit to act in the life of any college student, and what to do in order to be open to His sanctifying action. We speak about how he sanctifies us, especially through the sacraments, through interior inspirations and through the “actual” graces God gives us. We also speak about what you can do to open your heart to the action of the Holy Spirit, like specific prayers, talking to a priest for spiritual direction, and doing a silent retreat!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: “Shure MV7” and “SE Electronics V7” dynamic microphones, recorded on a ZOOM H6.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
In today’s episode I interview Fr. Stephen Pullis a Priest from the Archdiocese of Detroit. Ordained to the Priesthood in 2011, he is now the Director of Graduate Pastoral Formation at Sacred Heart. On the weekends, he is an associate priest at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. In this interview, he tells us how he discerned his vocation to the Priesthood. He also shares some tips for spiritual discernment. Don’t miss the awesome story of how he felt called to the priesthood against all his expectations!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright (host) is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Link to Fr. Steve Pullis’ Podcast “Encounter, Grow, Witness” (link)
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: “Shure MV7” and “SE Electronics V7” dynamic microphones, recorded on a ZOOM H6 recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
In today’s episode we talk about how the Church Christ established is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. This should help us learn to recognize which is the true Church of Christ. We look at the example of St. Josaphat who worked for the unity of the Catholic Church, and died a martyr for this reason. At the end of the episode, I give you some personal advice for your own spiritual life. This episode will help you strengthen your faith in the Catholic Church!
- All the things we speak about in this episode can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 811-870.
- The Encyclical “Mystici Corporis” of Pope Pius XII, that speaks clearly and profoundly about the Catholic Church as the Mystical Body of Christ, can be found here: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_29061943_mystici-corporis-christi.html
- The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium, of the Second Vatican Council, can be found here: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-iig_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
In today’s episode we talk about the Catholic Church. How it was founded by Jesus Christ and enlivened by the Holy Spirit. We speak about how it has a human element and a divine element. We talk about what IS the Catholic Church; some of the names given it in the New Testament; and some of the symbols used to describe it. We look at the example of St. Edmund Campion, S.J., an English martyr, as a model of fidelity to the Church of Christ in spite of terrible persecution.
- All the things we speak about in this episode can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 748 – 810.
- The Encyclical “Mystici Corporis” of Pope Pius XII, that speaks clearly and profoundly about the Catholic Church as the Mystical Body of Christ, can be found here: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_29061943_mystici-corporis-christi.html
- The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium, of the Second Vatican Council, can be found here: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
In today’s episode we talk about how the Holy Spirit worked in the life of a French young man called Jacques Fesch, who lived in France from 1930 to 1957. He was convicted for killing a policeman, and condemned to death at the guillotine. His conversion and spiritual growth in prison were miraculous. The last entry in his journal, before going to his death read “In five hours, I will see Jesus”. I welcome a guest, Fr. John of God, who is a priest of Miles Christi, to discuss the personal experiences of Jacques Fesch, and his relationship with God, the Faith and his immediate family.
Fr. John of God joined Miles Christi in 2006, and was ordained a priest on April 9, 2016. He has been in our community of Michigan as the director of the formation of our students to the priesthood for several years now.
To read about the letters of Jacques Fesch, you can click here: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/light-upon-the-scaffold-the-prison-letters-of-jacques-fesch/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Friday Feb 04, 2022
In today’s episode we speak about the Holy Spirit, and how He works silently and unnoticeably to vivify the Catholic Church, and to sanctify our souls. He is the unsung hero of our salvation. The Holy Spirit builds, animates and sanctifies the Church. So, as some ancient writers have said, the Holy Spirit is like the soul of the Catholic Church. Besides the Holy Spirit sanctifies the individual soul, first moving it to believe, to embrace the faith, and then, little by little, to grow in Faith, Hope and Love, leading it to bear fruits of holiness. The Holy Spirit is the master of prayer, because He teaches us to pray as we ought (Romans 8:26).
Some Bible texts that we quote in this episode: The Mystery of the Annunciation (Lk 3:22). The Baptism of Jesus (Lk 3:22). The Holy Spirit similar to the force that makes the crop grow in the field (Mark 4:26-33). The wind blows where it wills (John 3:8). At the last Supper (John 14:16-17). How Jesus promised to send the H.S. (Jn 14:26). Baptize in the Name of the Trinity (Mt 28:19). The coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost (Acts 1:8). The Holy Spirit teaches us how to pray and aids us in our weakness (Romans 8:26).
Numbers from the Catechism: #731-747
Here is a great prayer to the Holy Spirit:
“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray: O God, who instructed the hearts of Thy faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us by that same Spirit, to be truly wise, and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.”
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
In today’s episode we speak about the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, and how it is thanks to Him that we can be saints! We discuss how He was revealed in the Scriptures, the Names by which He is referred to, the symbols used to express His different qualities, and finally we will briefly talk about how He works in the Church and in the individual soul. I will talk about the life of Bl. Carlo Acutis and St. Francis Xavier, as examples of how the Holy Spirit can work miracles of conversion in people that were just as human as you and me.
Some of the texts we quote in this episode: How the Holy Spirit [H.S.] was present in the story of the Creation (Genesis 1:1). The Theophany of Mamre (Genesis 18:1-15). How the H.S. worked through king Saul (1 Sam 10:10). The Mystery of the Annunciation (Lk 3:22). The Baptism of Jesus (Lk 3:22). How Jesus promised to send the H.S. (Jn 14:26). The coming of the H.S. on Pentecost (Acts 1:8). The H.S. teaches us how to pray (Romans 8:26).
Here is the prayer I shared during the episode:
“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray. O God, who instructed the hearts of Thy faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us by that same Spirit, to be truly wise, and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.”
References to the Catechism: #695, #699, #1556. You can also read all the section from #687 to #747
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
As we draw near the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., I welcome Shawn Carney, Founder, President and CEO of 40 Days for Life. He’s a regular media spokesperson, and his work has been featured on many media outlets, including Fox News, USA Today, Sirius XM, EWTN Radio, and many others. He wrote several best-selling books, and in this episode, we talk about his latest book “What to Say When - The Complete New Guide To Discussing Abortion”, which is particularly meaningful for Catholics in college campuses across America. Listen in to get a glimpse on this amazing book!
- Here is a link to the book on Amazon: https://40daysforlifegear.com/products/what-to-say-when
- You can email me any comments or questions at info@forcollegecatholics.org
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Recorded with Shure MV7 USB Dynamic Microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
In today’s episode I welcome Shawn Carney, and we will speak about his story and the “40 Days for Life” apostolate. He is one of the founders, now President and CEO of 40 Day for Life. He’s a regular media spokesperson, and his work has been featured on many media outlets, including Fox News, USA Today, Sirius XM, EWTN Radio, and many others. Shawn shares his amazing story from college student to President and CEO of one of the most powerful pro-life apostolates in America and beyond. He tells us how he helped “40 Days for Life” grow nationally and internationally, and how their witness and prayers have helped save so many lives. He also tells us how college students throughout the world can get involved in this apostolate.
Here are some Links to YouTube videos featuring Shawn Carney and the 40 Days for Life apostolate:
- Shawn Carney with Glen Beck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4mPVwxMELo&t=1s
- Shawn Carney with Mike Huckabee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zodrbM3vhd8&t=1s
- You can email me any comments or questions at info@forcollegecatholics.org
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Recorded with Shure MV7 USB Dynamic Microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com