How much does the Pope make? How much money does Vatican City spend every year? Why are people talking about selling the Vatican?
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Jan 12
How To Choose Your Patron Saint
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael discuss choosing a patron saint and seeking their intercession. 00:00 Exploring Patron Saints 10:36 Understanding the Role of Saints 18:53 Finding Your Patron Saint 23:26 The Pursuit of Saints 30:20 Practical ... Show More
44m 14s
Jan 5
The 6 Most Extreme Catholic Monks & Desert Fathers
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael explore the most extreme monastic saints in Church history, examining how silence, solitude, fasting, and radical withdrawal from the world shaped their pursuit of holiness—and what modern Catholics can still ... Show More
1 h
Dec 22
12 Lost Catholic Christmas Traditions That Need To Come Back
Episode 346 In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 12 lost Catholic Christmas traditions that once shaped the Church’s celebration of the Nativity—and why they’re worth reviving today. 00:00 Rediscovering Christmas Traditions 02:53 The Je ... Show More
33m 1s
May 2023
WOF 388: What Is the Laity's Role in Evangelization?
<p>Friends, in February 2023, at the Sharing the Church's Story Conference in London, I reflected on the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and how these counsels can be lived out by the laity.</p> <p>Vatican II wanted great Catholic parents, great Catholic ... Show More
43m 54s
Jan 2023
WOF 369: Was Vatican II a Failure?
<p>Friends, we just marked the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II, the Second Vatican Council. Six decades later, can we say the Council was a success? A failure? Something in between?</p> <p>On today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show," Brandon Vogt discuss a provoca ... Show More
31m 1s
Nov 2023
How Pope Francis laid the groundwork for his papacy
Ten years ago, Pope Francis released his first papal document, “Evangelii Gaudium,” which lays out his vision for the church in the 21st century. To help break down this inaugural document of Francis’ papacy, Zac and Ashley welcome Rafael Luciani, an associate professor of practi ... Show More
39m 43s