Episodes
Friday Oct 13, 2023
130 The Beatitudes – Blessed Are The Merciful
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Today I interview Bro. Daniel Heffernan on the Beatitudes. We talk about how to interpret three of the beatitudes: “Blessed are the merciful”; “Blessed are the peacemakers”; “Blessed are you when you are persecuted for the sake of righteousness.” Bro. Daniel was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and is now a perpetually professed Brother of Miles Christi (since July 2, 2022!).
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1716-1729. Also, more specifically, number 2447.
- Scripture References used in this episode: The “Beatitudes” (Mt 5:1-12; Lk 6:20-23; Ephesians 2:4-5; Titus 3:5).
- 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: Two Shure MV7 dynamic microphones, recorded on a portable ZOOM H6 portable recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Today I continue reflecting on the Beatitudes: “Blessed are they who thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” I welcome Ben Eriksen again (he joined us in the last episode already!), who was born and raised in Michigan, and is about to finish his doctorate degree in Philosophy at the Catholic University of America. Make sure you listen to this profound and clear explanation of the Beatitudes!
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1716-1729.
- Scripture References used in this episode: The “Beatitudes” (Mt 5:1-12; Lk 6:20-23) and the “Woes” (Lk 6:24-26).
- 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: Two Shure MV7 dynamic microphones, recorded on a portable ZOOM H6 portable recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Sep 29, 2023
128 The Beatitudes – Blessed Are The Poor in Spirit
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
This time around we continue reflecting on the Beatitudes: “Blessed are the poor in spirit (…). Blessed are they who mourn (…). Blessed are the meek (…).” Today we welcome Ben Eriksen, who was born and raised in Michigan, and is about to finish his doctorate degree in Philosophy at the Catholic University of America.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1716-1729.
- Scripture References used in this episode: The “Beatitudes” (Mt 5:1-12; Lk 6:20-23) and the “Woes” (Lk 6:24-26).
- 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: Two Shure MV7 dynamic microphones, recorded on a portable ZOOM H6 portable recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Sep 22, 2023
127 The Beatitudes – Blessed are the Pure of Heart
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
“Blessed are the pure of heart, for they will see God” (Mt 5:8). In this episode we look at what is the meaning of “the heart”, and how purity of heart means to love God above all, and to have God as the final purpose of everything we do daily.
- ENKINDLE Conference – Information and how to register: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/
- Scripture References used in this episode: The “Beatitudes” (Mt 5:1-12; Lk 6:20-23); the “intention” as the heart of our actions (Mt 6:23).
- 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 Sep 15, 2023
126 The Beatitudes – The New Law of the Gospel
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
The Beatitudes of the Gospel are eight statements that our Lord taught within the context of the Sermon of the Mount (chapters 5-7 of St. Matthew). They are attitudes, ideals we have to aim for if we want to be true disciples of Christ. They portray, in some way, an image of Jesus Christ, they describe the heart of the Gospel. Those who live them out are “blessed”, they are favored by God, and will receive eternal happiness, the reward of Heaven.
- ENKINDLE Conference – Information and how to register: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1716-1729.
- Scripture References used in this episode: The “Beatitudes” (Mt 5:1-12; Lk 6:20-23) and the “Woes” (Lk 6:24-26).
- 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 Sep 08, 2023
125 Jesus Christ, the Point of Reference of our Moral Life
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Jesus Christ is the foundation and the center of all the moral teaching of the Catholic Church. Our Lord became man to redeem us, but also to teach us the way to Heaven, the way to our fulfillment, the way to complete joy. So, the moral teachings of the Church, with all its precepts and “rules”, is like a help, like a road map that shows us the way to salvation. Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
- The “Didache” or “Teaching of the Twelve Apostles”: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0714.htm
- ENKINDLE Conference – Information and how to register: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1701-1715.
- Scripture References used in this episode: The “two ways” (Mt 7:13-14); Jesus is the Way (Jn 14:4-6).
- 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 Sep 01, 2023
124 Looking for True Happiness – The Life in Christ
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
We’re starting a new section in our podcast!! In this episode I speak about the purpose of the Commandments and of the whole moral teaching of the Catholic Church. The moral law of the Church is a guide that helps us know what the right path to Heaven is, and how to grow in the supernatural LIFE of Grace given us in Baptism.
- ENKINDLE Conference – Information and how to register: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1691-1699.
- 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 Aug 25, 2023
123 Interview – Ben and Amy on Dating, Relationships and Marriage
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Why is it good to get married? Are there benefits on being joined in a sacramental marriage over “living together”? In this episode I interview Ben and Amy Eriksen, and we talk about dating, relationships, marriage and some of their experiences and suggestions for young couples who are considering marriage.
- 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 and SE Electronics V7 dynamic microphones and Zoom H6 Portable Recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Aug 18, 2023
122 Blessed Solanus Casey – Spiritual Reflections
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Fr. Francis Solanus Casey, was born in 1870, in Wisconsin, and died July 31, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan. He was a Capuchin Franciscan priest. He lived most of his life in Detroit Michigan, and one of his main tasks was to be the porter at St. Bonaventure’s Monastery. His body lays today at the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit. Today I share some spiritual reflections based on some of the events in the life of Blessed Solanus Casey, as well as some of his spiritual teachings. I talk about his vocational discernment, his devotion to the Virgin Mary, some of his miracles, his patience, his humility and above all, his teaching that when we ask for graces from God, we should “Thank God ahead of time!”
- Useful books to read about Bl. Solanus Casey: (1) Thank God ahead of time, by Michael H. Crosby, O.F.M. Cap, Chicago, IL, 1985. (2) The Porter of Saint Bonaventure’s, James Patrick Derum, Detroit, MI, 1968. (3) Meet Solanus Casey, Bro. Leo Wollenweber, O.F.M. Cap.
- 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 Jul 28, 2023
121 Life of Blessed Solanus Casey
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
In this episode I present a life of Blessed Solanus Casey. His liturgical feast day is July 30th. Fr. Francis Solanus Casey, was born in 1870, in Wisconsin, and died July 31st, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan. He was a Capuchin Franciscan priest. He lived most of his life in Detroit Michigan, and one of his main tasks was to be the porter at St. Bonaventure’s Monastery. In this episode I present a brief version of his life, highlighting some aspects that I found more compelling.
- Useful books to read about Bl. Solanus Casey: (1) Thank God ahead of time, by Michael H. Crosby, O.F.M. Cap, Chicago, IL, 1985. (2) The Porter of Saint Bonaventure’s, James Patrick Derum, Detroit, MI, 1968. (3) Meet Solanus Casey, Bro. Leo Wollenweber, O.F.M. Cap.
- 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