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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 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
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
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Married couples are the bulwark of society. Without married couples, society would fall apart and the Catholic Church would be in a serious crisis. Sacramental Marriage has certain God-given characteristics, or “goods”, and some responsibilities. In this episode we speak about how marriage is one and indissoluble, a life-long commitment that requires mutual fidelity of the spouses, openness to life (which includes the education and Christian formation of the children), and a concern of each spouse for the physical, emotional and, above all, spiritual well-being both of the other spouse and of their children.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 1642-1666.
- Encyclical “Familiaris Consortio” (John Paul II): https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html . Particularly, numbers 13, 19, 20, 28, 84
- Vatican Council II, Gaudium et Spes, n. 48.
- Another great book to read about Marriage is “Three to Get Married” by Fulton Sheen: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Get-Married-Fulton-Sheen/dp/0933932871
- 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 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Listen to the 2nd Part of my conversation with Ben and Shelby Hufford about dating and marriage! Enjoy some fun anecdotes, insights and perspectives about 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 microphones and Zoom H6 Portable Recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
In this episode I present the first part of an interview where Ben and Shelby Hufford share their stories, their visit to the Holy Land, and some awesome insights on dating and the Sacrament of Marriage.
- Ben and Shelby Hufford run “The Grotto” at Hillsdale, an apostolate of St. Anthony’s Parish, Hillsdale, Michigan.
- 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 mics, SE Electronics V7 dynamic mic, and Zoom H6 Portable Recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Today I talk about the effects of the sacrament of Matrimony, particularly, the marriage bond and the graces it gives to fulfill the responsibilities of the spouses. The Catechism states that from a valid marriage arises a bond between the spouses which by its very nature is perpetual and exclusive. That, moreover, the spouses are strengthened and consecrated for the duties and the dignity of their new state.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 1638-1642.
- Encyclical “Familiaris Consortio” (John Paul II): https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html
- Another great book to read about Marriage is “Three to Get Married” by Fulton Sheen: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Get-Married-Fulton-Sheen/dp/0933932871
- 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 Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
In this episode I talk about some elements that are necessary in a marriage ceremony to make it valid: who are the ministers of the sacrament, what is the matrimonial consent, and the freedom from coercion and freedom from fear for the spouses to put forth a valid consent.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 1621-1637.
- Encyclical “Familiaris Consortio” (John Paul II): https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html
- Another great book to read about Marriage is “Three to Get Married” by Fulton Sheen: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Get-Married-Fulton-Sheen/dp/0933932871
- 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 Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
In this episode I talk consecrated virginity for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven, and how it relates to marriage. I reflect on some documents of the Vatican Council in this regard, and share some thoughts on how both marriage and consecrated life are two paths established by God Himself for our salvation and sanctification.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 1617-1620.
- Biblical texts quoted in this episode: Mt 19:12; 1 Cor 7:32, 34.
- Encyclical “Sacra Virginitas” by Pope Pius XII: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_25031954_sacra-virginitas.html
- Document “Perfectae Caritatis” (n. 12), from the 2nd Vatican Council: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_perfectae-caritatis_en.html
- Decree “Optatam Totius” (n.10) from the 2nd Vatican Council: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_optatam-totius_en.html
- Book “And you are Christ’s” by Fr. Thomas Dubay - link
- 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 Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
In this episode I talk about some doctrines and practical things that undermine marriages, and on the other hand, about the ways married couples can make their relationship stronger.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 285, 1604-1616, and 1659-1661.
- The example from Tobit and his wife can be found in the book of Tobit 2:11-14
- 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 Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, are a model of Christian marriage. Today we look at their example and seek their inspiration, as we delve into the great treasure of the Sacrament of Marriage, how, according to the nature God gave it, it is between one man and one woman, for their entire lifespan, for the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of children. When the spouses are baptized, this reality of marriage is a sacrament, which—when validly celebrated and consummated—no human being can break apart. May we have many holy and stable marriages in the Church!
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 1601-1605, and 1660-1661.
- 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