Have you ever heard the song "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"? Have you listened to the lyrics carefully? It's not exactly the blissful naiveté of "Deck the Halls". It's much more real and raw than that.
Today, Fr. Mike is here to remind us that although "hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good-will to men," the truth is that "God is no ... Show More
Aug 21
How to Be Okay with Silence
Does silence ever feel uncomfortable? Do you fill the quiet with TV, music, or endless scrolling? Fr. Mike explains why silence isn’t something to fear but something we desperately need, both in our daily lives and especially in prayer. While learning, entertainment, and even gui ... Show More
8m 36s
Oct 2019
Guardian Angels, Explicit Lyrics, and Christian Denominations
Fr. Josh answers questions about what happens to our guardian angels after we die, whether it’s OK to listen to explicit lyrics if you only pay attention to the music, and how to respond to someone who says all you have to do is love Jesus to get to heaven. Snippet from the Show
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30m 16s
Sep 2019
Holding Hands During the Our Father, Loss of Zeal, and Rap
Fr. Josh answers questions about holding hands when we say the Our Father during Mass, what to do about a dry spiritual life, and whether it’s possible to reconcile a love of rap and a religious vocation.
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“Holding hands is not a required posture during Mass. ... Show More
37m 12s
Dec 2019
Ep. 44 – Our War On Christmas
In this very special episode, we throw out our regular format and talk about what we love and don’t love about Christmas. We talk about people thinking they are interesting for saying Die Hard is their favourite Christmas movie, we talk about some of the worst songs, like Little ... Show More
39m 30s
Dec 2022
A Prayer for a Silent Night
Silent Night, a beloved Christmas carol with humble beginnings that dates back to 1816. Written by a young priest in Germany after a longstanding war and fall in political and social status, this song was inspired when he took a walk one cold winter night, noticing the stillness ... Show More
7m 27s