Today, we begin by talking about the USCCB Plenary Assembly. I promise it's not boring! We talk about 2 great people put forward for canonization.
After the break, we talk about the Detroit Lions and Jake Bates' game winning field goal - and what he had to say afterward.
Pope Francis recently released an encyclical called Dilexit Nos about the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We discuss the highlights of the document in the first section.
After the break, we bring in a former Powers student to talk about how her experience at Powers has helped form her college years.
Last week, I was in Sedona, Arizona and I noticed a large New Age presence there. Today, we talk about New Age Theology.
Today we talk about the new Saints & Scholars initiative by the diocese - what is it and why are we doing it?
After the break we talk about some new data coming out about confession.
Today, we talk about the Anthony Esolen article "Safety First".
In the announcements, we talk about the "Back From the Dead Cemetery Walk" at St. Robert.
After the break, we talk about World Communications Day.
Today, we talk about Youth Ministry in Genesee County.
St. Robert meets from 7-9pm on Sunday.
Holy Redeemer meets from 6:15-8:30pm on Sunday.
After the break, we talk about Pope Francis' 12 day apostolic journey to Asia encompassing four different countries. I mention Papua New Guinea in the title simply because I like alliteration.
Today we talk about an event that happened over the summer, the National Eucharistic Congress.
After the break, we talk to Danny Z who has an amazing story to tell.
We're back!
It's been a long year since we've uploaded an episode, but it's great to be back. Today, Colton and I discuss the theme for the school year, Source and Summit, and we talk about what we've done in the first few weeks of the school year.
Today we mark the end of a few things here on the Flint Catholic Podcast. First, this is the end of season 3, and we hope to see you all again in late August or early September. Second, Patrick is leaving the Flint area, and so we say goodbye to Patrick on the podcast. Perhaps we'll do a bonus summer special with the new cohost!
In the episode, we talk about what we've learned this year, how we've grown spiritually, and what our plans are for the summer. There are lots of things going on in the Flint area this summer, here are a few of them.
Today we talk to the author of the new book "How the Saints Shaped History", Randy Petrides. The book is a history book with the saints as the protagonists. How the Saints Shaped History focuses on the essential role of the saints, as vessels of God's grace, in moving the Church (and the world!) through her two-thousand-year history. Written especially for everyday Catholics hungry to learn more about the Faith, this book is both comprehensive and accessible. It tells the story of how more than 180 saints, from Saint Mary Magdalene to Pope Saint John Paul II, led the Church through many crises and back to her spiritual roots. You can buy the book at the different links below. https://osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/how-the-saints-shaped-history https://www.amazon.com/Saints-Shaped-History-Randy-Petrides/dp/1639660216
First, we go over the USCCB document, North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod. (https://www.usccb.org/synod) Trust me, we have a good discussion and we skip all the boring parts.
After the break, we talk about how we CELEBRATE Easter!
In the first segment, we talk about the book, Body of Proof: The 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus--and Why It Matters Today by Jeremiah Johnston. (https://www.amazon.com/Body-Proof-Reasons-Resurrection-Jesus/dp/0764230832/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PFUUL9MYXMF6&keywords=body+of+proof&qid=1681673369&sprefix=body+of+proof%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1)
After the break, we examine 7 different ways to incorporate the Resurrection into your daily life!
Our apologies for the audio in the second segment - we didn't hear it was peaking like that until after we recorded the segment.
Today, we talk about the Asbury Outpouring at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. The revival took place between February 8-23.
After the break, we talk about how we can direct conversations toward God with people who might not ordinarily want to talk about God.
Today, we talk about the violence that took place in East Lansing on February 3rd. Are there any real solutions out there?
After the break, we talk about Fr. Tony's recent pilgrimage to Rome!
Today we talk about Catholic Music. I recently found out that an old friend of mine started a Catholic record label called Enemy Love Records. You can find them at enemyloverecords.com
The music video featured in the episode can be found here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4trj_OgTRbM&ab_channel=DavidKruseMusic
After the break, we talk about Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Today, we talk about Pope Francis' 3 year old motu proprio, Vos Estis Lux Mundi. Not sure what that is? Listen and find out! After the break, we answer some questions we recently fielded from a high school student. These are really good questions!
Announcements:
Fish Fry at Christ the King Catholic Church (1811 Seymour Ave) on November 18 from 11am-6pm
Social Ministry Team at St. Pius X - If you think you might like to
be a part of a team of people with a heart for reaching out to those
in need, please contact Karen Downs (810) 287-2490 or email at:
meswfd@aol.com. We are in the planning stages and would love
to assemble a team of people. You do not need to be physically
mobile to be a part of the team.
The Holy Redeemer Christmas Concert is back again this year! We are offering 2 free evenings of your favorite Christmas tunes performed by your favorite musicians and singers here at Holy Redeemer! Come join us on December 9 or 10 at 7:00p.m. for a great family time! This year’s concert features: Christine Barron, Daniel Schmit, John Mira, Maria Fabry, Jack Stock, Holy Redeemer’s Worship Team, Christmas Orchestra, and Acapella Singers. It’s going to be an amazing event, so invite your family, friends, and neighbors to a concert you will be sure to want to come back to every year!
Looking for fun family activities this Advent? We got you covered! This year we have so many great activities to keep you and your family entertained and faith-focused as we all wait for the coming of Christ into our hearts, homes, and world. Each morning of Advent, you will receive an email with something fun your whole family can do. Keep the faith—Join the fun! Click on the link to get great ideas sent to your inbox every day of Advent!
https://hrc.flocknote.com/signup/27888
Today, we start with Proposition 3 that will show up on the Michigan ballot this November. Proposition 3 is deceptively dangerous and has many ramifications that need to be known by the voters.
After the break, we talk about Catholic Schools because the Vatican recently released a document about Catholic Schools. We take a shallow dive into that document and relate it to our experiences working in a Catholic School.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Flint Prayer Center is hosting their annual fundraiser on October 1st from 6-10pm in the Flint Farmers Market.
St. Luke New Life Center is hosting its 100 year anniversary on October 2nd at Powers Catholic at noon.
Fr. Tad will give a talk on Biosciences and Bioethics on October 15th at 2pm at St. John the Evangelist in Fenton.
We're back! The students are back in school, and that means we can begin our THIRD season of the Flint Catholic Podcast! Today, we bring in Patrick Brennan to sit along side Fr. Tony, and we catch up from everything that happened over the summer.
After the break, we play a back to school game.
Announcements
SISTER LISA IS MAKING HER FINAL VOWS!!
The Servants of God’s Love invite all in the parish to join us in the celebration of the Perpetual Profession of Vows of Sr. Lisa Zelfa at Christ the King–Ann Arbor-on Saturday, September 10th. Bishop Boyea will be the main celebrant. The mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. immediately followed by a reception in the parish center.
St. Matthew will begin an 11-week Bible study Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come on September 8 at 7:30 pm. Participants will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship. For more information or to register, contact Amanda Williams at (810) 287-7941 or email at:
St. Robert Church-Flushing Feast Day Celebration 100 Years in Flushing
September 15th-18th
Thursday–Sept. 15th 6:30 pm National Pro-Life speaker Rebecca Kiessling
Friday-Sept. 16th 24 hour Adoration/Exposition
Followed by 8:30am Mass Saturday, Sept. 17th
Sunday-Sept. 18th
Following 10:30AM Mass-Picnic Celebration!
Pig Roast, Games, Entertainment, Open House
St. John Fenton Applefest
50th Anniversary
September 15-18th
Carnival Rides, Food, Entertainment
Opening Evening Fireworks at Bush Park
Raffle Offers 2 Cars as Grand Prizes
See details at stjohnfenton.org/applefest
“Holy Hot Rods”
Holy Rosary’s 3rd Annual Car and Truck Show (Swap/Craft Show too)
Saturday, Sept. 17th 10AM-2PM 10am-2pm (Rain Date-Sept. 18th)
Awards: People’s Choice, Kid’s Choice,
Best Original, Best Modified
Food Tent, 50/50 Raffles/Door Prizes
Model Car Contest
Open to Antiques, Classic, Rat Rods,
Street Rods, Customs, 4X4’s and more!
$10 Driver’s Admission
Placement of cars begins at 9AM
Contact Tony Avery (810 736-4040 at 9AM
Holy Family 2022 Bible Study
Wisdom Study
Scripture and the Tradition of the Catholic Church provide an abundance of wisdom, though it can often be challenging to apply it to our lives. In this eight-part study, Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith examine biblical wisdom as it relates to daily life. Drawing on the wisdom literature of the Bible—Proverbs, Wisdom, Sirach, and Ecclesiastes—
Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life will teach you how to actively seek sound guidance and increase your sense of peace in navigating life. In everything from friendships to finances, from making decisions to attaining peace of mind, Scripture offers a vision for happiness and well-being. With this program, you will learn how to gather, gain, and grow in wisdom, and you will experience the joy it brings to your life.
Where: St Joseph Center
When: Wednesday evenings 7 pm to 8:30 pm
October 5, 12, 19, 26 / November 2, 9, 16, 30
Cost: $25.00 for participants
Program leader and contact: Dcn. Dan
Today, we tackle the USCCB document "The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church" as we continue our journey to the Eucharistic Revival.
After the break, we talk Canon Law! Recently, Nancy Pelosi has been told that she is not to be admitted to communion in the diocese of San Francisco, and we look at that issue in light of this document and Canon 915.
Today we explore the phenomenon of miraculous healings in the Scripture along with miraculous healings we see today. On Friday, May 20th, at 6pm at St. Mary in Flint, a healing service will take place. After the break, Patrick Brennan joins us to continue the discussion on healing.