This is Episode 138 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. In today’s episode I discuss the immemorial practice of Wednesday and Friday abstinence and how we can restore Wednesday abstinence to our lives while also keeping Friday abstinence which remains obligatory. See the following resources for more information: · The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting and Abstinence · The Fellowship of St. Nicholas · &n...

This is Episode 137 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. In today’s episode I address the importance of praying the Divine Office specifically Matins and Compline as a layperson. For the traditional breviary readings in multiple languages, see Divinum Officium. This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow...

This is Episode 136 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. In today’s episode I address Spanish, Hispanic, and Filipino Advent Traditions. Remarkably, while Advent’s traditional discipline weakened or disappeared in much of the West, it was preserved with striking fidelity in Spanish, Hispanic, and Filipino Catholic cultures. These traditions are not cultural curiosities. They are living witnesses to the Church’s historic understanding of Advent and offer concrete guidance for Catholics who wish to ...

In today’s episode, on the 1st Sunday of Advent, I address the following: What is Advent?Advent: The Beginning of the Liturgical Year & Source of Rich MeditationsAdvent and Christmas TraditionsThe Rorate Mass: A Dawn Mass Said Only By CandlelightThis episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow Englis...

This is Episode 132 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. In today’s episode I address the timely observation this week of Thanksgiving – Let Advent be Advent. When we can start decorating for Christmas is an often-debated item. In a world where the Christmas Tree in secular or protestant homes is up around Thanksgiving, the Catholic world is seen as an outlier. So when should a traditional Catholic decorate for Christmas and how should Advent be celebrated? I address these today. This episod...

This is Episode 129 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. In today’s episode I discuss How to Prepare for and Live After Confirmation. It is a topic all of us should consider as confirmed Catholics or those preparing for Confirmation, especially as we grow closer to the end of the liturgical year and reflect on going forth as soldiers of Christ. This episode of A Catholic Life is brought to you by the Sanctifica app — your go-to tool for living the richness of the liturgical year. From feast ...

This is Episode 132 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. In today’s episode I discuss Extreme Unction as a Sacrament of Victory Over the Devil, a worthwhile topic as we draw closer to the end of the liturgical year and observe November as the month especially dedicated to praying for the Poor Souls in Purgatory. This episode of A Catholic Life is sponsored by The Holy Quest: A Board Game for the Catholic Family! Looking for a beautiful, premium, and educational game that inspires a deeper devotion...

This is Episode 131 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. In today’s episode I discuss Catholic Kingship and Monarchy as the Ideal Form of Government. Since last weekend was the Feast of Christ the King, this reflection is an appropriate extension of the 100th celebration of the Feast of Christ the King since it was established in 1925. And of course, remember this week to gain the special indulgences for the Poor Souls. This episode of A Catholic Life is brought to you by the Sanctifica app — your...

This is Episode 130 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. In today’s episode I discuss Traditional Catholic Exorcisms: Preserving the Church’s Ancient Rite of Deliverance. In the Gospels, Our Lord explicitly cast out demons and gave His apostles authority to do the same (cf. Mark 16:17). The Apostles use this power (cf. Mark 6:13), and in Acts, the Holy Ghost witnesses how St. Paul (16:18) and Philip the Deacon (8:7) continue this spiritual work. The rite of exorcism, then, is a continuation of the...

This is Episode 129 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. In today’s episode I discuss the value of spiritual reading before bed and mention practical tips on how to incorporate this in your routine as a Catholic. Reading even a single page with devotion is better than many pages with distraction. Possible texts worth considering can be found at Traditional Catholic Book Recommendations. This episode of A Catholic Life is brought to you by the Sanctifica app — your go-to tool for living the richnes...

This is Episode 128 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. In today’s episode I discuss the legacy of Catholic art in teaching the Catholic Faith. And for more on how to celebrate Michaelmas this week, see Episode 86. This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow English phonetic renderings of Latin words. P...

This is Episode 127 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. In today’s episode I discuss the theological importance of Marian titles and why the Church insists on invoking the Blessed Virgin Mary under a variety of titles. As we draw closer to October, the month of the Rosary, I also mention: · The Importance and Power of Praying the Rosary · The Prayer to St. Joseph Added to the Rosary in October This episode of A Catholic Life is brought to you ...

In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I discuss Total Consecration to Mary according to St. Louis de Montfort. Among the treasures of authentic Catholic spirituality, few devotions have borne more fruit than Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary, as taught by St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort (1673–1716). His classic work True Devotion to Mary has inspired saints, popes, and countless faithful to entrust themselves entirely to Our Lady, so that she may lead them most perfec...

This is Episode 125 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. In today's episode I discuss the Evangelical Counsels - their historical context and continuing relevance to Catholics. This episode of A Catholic Life is brought to you by the Sanctifica app — your go-to tool for living the richness of the liturgical year. From feast days and saints to traditional devotions, the rosary, and even now even with the Divine Office and an interactive map to find Traditional Latin Mass locations — Sanctifica pull...

In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I discuss one of the most significant proofs that the Catholic religion alone is from God – the raising of the dead to life. This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow English phonetic renderings of Latin words. PrayLatin.com offers prayer c...

This is Episode 121 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. Today’s topic confronts one of the most pervasive challenges of our age: How Modern Philosophy Attacks Christian Truths—and how we must stand firm in defense of the faith. 1. How Modern Philosophy Attacks Christian Truths Part 1 2. How Modern Philosophy Attacks Christian Truths Part 2 3. Fundamentals of Christian Philosophy - Catholic Philosophy Course 4. Lord, That I May See: Fundamentals ...

In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I explore the forgotten importance, history, and significance of the minor orders in the life of the Church. 1. The Forgotten Role of the Minor Orders 2. Why Women Can’t Be Admitted as Lectors 3. Traditional Orders Worth Supporting This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic pr...

This is Episode 121 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. Today’s episode dedicating our time to an especially beautiful and powerful devotion—the Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This episode of A Catholic Life is brought to you by the Sanctifica app — and if you’re passionate about living the liturgical year, this is the tool you’ve been waiting for. Feast days, saints, traditional devotions, indulgences — Sanctifica weaves it all into one beautifully crafted app. No fluff. No trends. Ju...

In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I explore Modesty: A Fruit of the Holy Ghost and a Call of Our Lady, which is based on article Why and How to Practice Christian Modesty (Especially in the Summer). This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow English phonetic renderings of Latin wo...

This is Episode 119 of the A Catholic Life Podcast. In today’s episode, we’re diving into an important question that many traditional Catholics are asking this year: "Does Friday, July 4th, 2025, require abstinence from meat?" But we will also cover the importance of Ss. Peter and Paul’s Day as well. Is Abstinence Required on Civil Holidays?The Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul’s History as a Holy Day of ObligationDevotions in Honor of the Precious Blood for JulyCustoms in Honor of the Feast of...