Podcasts by Sons of Ars

A Renewal of Faith from 2023-11-28T23:53

Michael and John are joined by Jose Delgado from the Archdiocese of Denver. Jose shares his story of how he was led to the seminary by his parents finding the charismatic renewal.

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Beauty Breaking Through from 2023-11-10T04:27

Michael and John are joined by Riley Helgoe from the august diocese of Helena, Montana. Riley shares his story of coming back to Catholicism and finding his call to the priesthood.

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Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 10/28 from 2023-11-03T03:19

Timestamps: (0:00) Wisdom 1:1-15; (2:42) From a letter to the Corinthians by St Clement; (4:52) John 20:1-18; (8:56) Homily from Archbishop Samuel Aquila.

Vigil Praise Homily 9/30 from 2023-10-04T21:05

Timestamps: (0:00) Philippians 1:1-11, (1:35) A Letter to the Philippians by St Polycarp, (4:25) Mark 16:1-20, (8:09) Homily from Fr. Rocco Porter.

We Need Living Saints from 2023-10-01T05:59:07

September 2023 Episode

Host, Michael Sparks, spontaneously invites brother seminarian Daniel Carlisi to help host this unprompted episode. They invited a brother of our brother to share h...

A Simple Summer Summary 2023 from 2023-09-01T03:49:31

All the hosts, John Cooney, Michael Salemi, and Michael Sparks, sit down to discuss their latest summer as seminarians. They discuss a variety of topics and lots of travel. A whirlwind of experi...

Dead Bodies Float Downstream; Keep Growing in Christ from 2023-07-31T02:32

July 2023 Episode

Host and editor Michael Salemi in the midst of his summer asignment brings to listeners a summer episode with a special guest who is an Alumni of St. John Vianney and ha...

Go out to All the World from 2023-05-18T04:41

Now at the end of the academic year, Michael and John look back on their time walking the streets of Denver and encountering the homeless with Christ in the City.

Open your Heart to Receive Grace from 2023-05-01T04:19

April 2023 Episode

Hosts John Cooney and Michael Sparks invite Deacon Gabe for his second time on the Sons of Ars. Since last time on the podcast he became a deacon and finally shares his...

Vigil Praise Homily 4/22 from 2023-04-23T17:48

Fr Kevin Penkalski from the Diocese of Phoenix preaches on understanding the paschal joy of Easter.

Vigil Praise Homily 3/25 from 2023-03-29T22:30

Dcn Gabirel Sabado preaches on the love of the Father revealed through the Son and the necessity to remember the truth of His love.

Be Holy Today! from 2023-03-25T05:36:02

Hosts Michael Salemi and Michael Sparks invite fellow classmate Brother Andrew Brebeuf from the Servants of Christ Jesus to share his love of Jesus. He shares his experience after his re-convers...

We don't talk about literature club from 2023-03-12T20:28:22

John and Michael come together at the beginning of lent to talk about the literature club John started at the seminary. They discuss the ways that good literature can help form everyone, and how...

Vigil Praise Homily 2/25 from 2023-02-28T19:04

Fr. Luke Barder preaches on the importance of knowing God rather than to know about Him.

Hi Mom! from 2023-02-26T18:47

Michael and John spend time with Mary Machado, mother of former host Jacob Machado. Mary addresses the experience of being a mother of a seminarian. 

Vigil Praise Homily 1/28 from 2023-01-30T22:57

Dcn Kyle Tannehill preaches on the virtue of hope and how we can use it to see the Lord more clearly.

Our Biggest Fan from 2023-01-26T13:00

Michael and John are joined by Connor Companik from the Diocese of Phoenix. After explaining his claim as the podcast's "Biggest Fan™", Connor explains his journey to seminary and how his devoti...

Embracing Your Cross from 2022-12-21T17:53

Michael and John talk with Daniel Rivas from Denver about his discernment. Given a heavy cross early in life, Daniel recounts how his time of trial helped him grow closer to God and discern his ...

Go Ask Your Brother from 2022-11-25T13:30

Michael and John are joined by Brother Charbel from the Capuchin Friars. Brother Charbel talks about his conversion to Catholicism and his time of religious life. (Editor's note: while Michael a...

Vigil Praise Homily 11/19 from 2022-11-24T21:26

His Emminence Cardinal Stafford preaches on the nature of a vigil and meeting Christ in an unexpected place.

An Apprentice of the Master Craftsman from 2022-10-25T12:30

This month, Michael and John chat with Connor Ryan from the Diocese of Pueblo. From the western slope of Colorado to the small mining towns of Arizona and Alaska, Connor tells the story of his p...

Vigil Praise Homily 10/15 from 2022-10-21T12:30

Fr Adam Bradshaw preaches on Faith and Prayer

Vigil Praise Homily 9/17 from 2022-09-22T14:10:03

Fr. Brady's Homily from Vigil Praise for 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings: Ez 24: 15-27; St. Augustine on Pastors; Mt 28: 1-10, 16-20.

Be Present from 2022-09-17T02:40:42

After finishing his first year of priesthood in Uganda, Fr Julius Lule comes back to visit the seminary. Michael and John take this opportunity to ask him about his first assignment and how his ...

Time for Recollection from 2022-08-31T17:09

They are all back from summer break! Michael Sparks, John Cooney and Michael Salemi sit down and discuss what adventures they had during the summer. Their discussion covers what it's like being ...

The gift of Fatherhood from 2022-07-26T04:53:26

In Flagstaff Michael interviews one of the founders of The Sons of Ars. One year after his ordination Fr. Ian Wintering shares his first year as a priest and explains what it means to have joy i...

A Chat with the Cardinal Part 2: Mercy and War from 2022-07-04T16:51:17

The conversation continues. Cardinal Stafford tells the story of the beginnings of Saint John Vianney Seminary and his inspirations from the works of Rouault.

A Chat with the Cardinal Part 1: From the Trinity to Us from 2022-06-15T22:53:56

Michael and John sit down with Cardinal Stafford, the former archbishop of Denver, and discuss the joy of the priesthood as a result of Trinitarian love.

Dang! Servant Deacon from 2022-05-20T04:19:01

Deacon Anthony Dang, soon to be Father shares his preperation for the priesthood and enlightens us about his story to seminary right out of high school. What does a transitionary deaon do? Micha...

Step Out of the Boat from 2022-04-13T19:56:04

Before retiring from the seminary after over 10 years as a spiritual director and over 50 years of priesthood, Msgr Ken Leone shares his stories and imparts wisdom to Michael and John about the joy...

He Who is Called by God from 2022-03-21T23:00:27

Michael and John interview Aaron about his ministerial journey from Canada to California, then from conversion to candidate for priesthood.

We don't walk Lent alone from 2022-03-07T00:00:01

John and Michael interupt the month long wait between episodes to share some spur of the moment Lenten reflections. 

Whoever is Not Against Us is For Us from 2022-02-26T00:13:26

Michael and John discuss the ways Catholics can approach of one of the most influential and popular commentators of the bible today, Jordan Peterson. Then story time, John finally shares his sto...

Give God the Glory from 2022-01-31T00:06

Jacob Machado comes back to share some wisdom and experience in going forward with the Sons of Ars and hands off his reigns. John Cooney is introduced as new co-host. Jacob, Michael and John con...

Into Our Mother's arms from 2021-12-25T07:43:51

Newly ordained Deacon Micah discusses some exciting events over the last year. He also interviews Michael about his joyful vocational journey from a career of construction to studying as a semin...

God Chose You Anyway! from 2020-10-13T01:40:10

Newly Ordained Dcn. Ian Wintering takes us on a journey of his life and vocation.

What Makes A Seminarian Tic? from 2020-09-28T15:50:14

Tony and Jacob interview Phoenix seminarian Nathan and discuss his vocation journey and his life with Tourette’s.

Playful Contemplation from 2020-05-25T02:53:34

Tony and Jacob interview the new Fr. Christian James. They discuss contemplation, playfulness and rest. 

Almost Father Christopher and The Holy Grail from 2020-05-18T15:08:02

Tony and Jacob interview Father Christopher Considine only days before his ordination. Christopher was ordained to the holy priesthood on May 16th. Fr. Christopher shares with us the history of ...

Sons of Quarantine from 2020-05-10T16:21:43

Tony and Jacob, still in quarantine leading up to the ordination mass, talk about how SJV Seminary was able to self quarantine and complete the semester. 

You Are Dust... from 2020-03-24T20:42:34

A brief announcement about the future of the podcast going forward.

You Hath Chosen the Best Part from 2020-03-08T20:48:39

Kyle Tannehill joins us in the studio to share his vocational journey with Mary Magdalene and Eucharist Adoration.

Madre Knows Best from 2020-02-16T21:14:24

Miguel joins us in the studio to share his story of how Our Lady of Guadalupe changed his life.

Engineering Holiness from 2020-02-03T21:17:45

Tony and Jacob welcome yet another Ryan into the study to talk about seminary formation. They discuss how each seminarian is the main agent in their own formation but also discuss the danger of ...

Catholic Stuff You Don't Really Need To Know from 2020-01-26T15:00

Host of the Catholic Stuff You Should Know podcast, Fr. John Nepil, joins us in the studio to share his story of discernment into the priesthood and what he has learned along the way.

I Am Your Father from 2020-01-20T01:01:43

Julius joins us in the studio to talk about his childhood in Uganda, Africa and the importance Fatherhood plays in growing in one's identity as a Child of God.

Family Matters from 2020-01-01T00:54:38

Tony and Jacob invite Ryan onto the podcast to discuss his vocation in light of his family.

The Hall Family Band from 2019-12-17T16:00:32

Back to the stories. Tony and Jacob talk with David Hall about his journey to seminary. They talk about family, community and music!

Baby Jesus Is a Comin'... You Ready? from 2019-12-01T06:05

Sean Conroy shares his story of preparation in the Lord as he approaches Diaconate ordination.

It's Not About You! from 2019-11-24T16:29:43

Micah, after breaking his leg, shares his insights on suffering and its role in our salvation.

Let us Pray from 2019-11-17T16:58:40

Tony and Jacob welcome Jimmy back to the show to talk about pop culture. This conversation was spurred by Kanye's new album, but we wanted to talk about the influence of culture, our influence o...

The Prodigal Sam from 2019-10-27T05:05:29

Tony and Jacob host Sam who shares his story of wandering from the faith and the grace that helped him return and follow God's invitation into the seminary.

Faith Is Not Blind from 2019-10-13T21:06:31

Trevor Lontine joins us in the studio to tell his journey of Faith from a intellectually prideful homeschooler to a faithful christian.

"In The Know With John Stang" from 2019-10-07T00:26:43

Tony and Ian sit down with the legendary John Stang to tell a little bit of his life story and the importance he discovered in one's ability to completely surrender to the Lord.

Dialogue, the Never Ending Story from 2019-09-29T21:23:20

Spurred by some recent feedback to the podcast, Jacob and Ian chat about their backgrounds in media and their love of story. They discuss, art, media creation and consumption, and the dialogue b...

Who's Actually Poor? from 2019-09-22T21:07:16

Matt Christiaens, a seminarian from Helena Montana Joins us to talk about his experience working with children with disabilities and how he learned the importance of poverty of spirit.

Happy Birthday Mom! from 2019-09-15T12:00

Ian, Micah, Tony and Jacob all gathered together on the Nativity of Mary to record a podcast. They discuss Marian devotion and share some stories of how Mary has impacted their lives.

A Language Universal from 2019-09-08T16:00

Join us for the pilot episode of our third season as Micah and Ian sit down to share their experiences of learning Spanish in Central America.

Fishing for Podcast Ideas from 2019-08-19T17:51:06

Tony shares more detail about his love of fishing and how our recreation can and should lead us into contemplation.

Roman Study-Day from 2019-08-11T23:03:25

Denver seminarian Peter, shares with Tony and Jacob about the experience of seminary formation in Rome. 

I'm So Vain, I Probably Think This Podcast Is About Me from 2019-07-28T10:00

Tony finally gets a fuller life story from Jacob talking about his discernment journey and his active discernment in the seminary.

Money Can't Buy Happiness, But It Does Help Run A Seminary from 2019-07-21T19:30:21

Tony and Jacob interview Paul, the director of finance at St. John Vianney Seminary. The three of them talk about life and friendship as well as the operations of the seminary from the business ...

Flying the Coop from 2019-06-24T13:40:45

Recently ordained Father Adam Bradshaw swings by to chat with Tony and Jacob about his ordination and the transition from seminary to the priesthood. 

Community: A bridge to Christ from 2019-06-09T21:11:24

Tony and Jacob discuss being normal human beings in the world and how community and human formation in the seminary helps make us bridges to communicate the Gospel instead of obstacles. 

School's Out For Summer from 2019-06-03T18:46:37

Ian and Micah host the last podcast before turning it over to Jacob and Tony for the summer. We discuss the value of our summer assignments and how they help us in our discernment of the priesth...

The Meeting You Can Never Miss from 2019-05-27T23:34:25

Father Brady Wagner our producer and a Spirituality Year formator at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary joins us on the show to talk about how the rosary helped transform his prayer life. <...

Vestiges of God from 2019-05-19T20:09:18

Micah shares some of his story about how he came to greater knowledge and love of God through the natural world and through studies.

Music: "Sparks" by Chaël. https://soundcloud.com/chael...

A Great Cloud of Witnesses from 2019-05-12T20:46:43

Estevan Wetzel a 8th year seminarian for the diocese of Phoenix  joins us on the podcast to discuss his story with Blessed Miguel Pro and his family.---------------------

Music: "Sparks" ...

Behold the Man! from 2019-05-05T18:30

Seminarian Tyler Frohlich joins us in the studio to discuss what authentic masculinity is.

Flattery and Affability: Is being "nice" a virtue? from 2019-04-07T18:49:49

Whats so nice about being "nice"? A conversation about Affability and Flattery.

The Pot-Cast: Can Weed Give Us True Happiness from 2019-03-31T20:50:55

A conversation about marijuana and its effects on the human soul.

Livin' the Frat Life from 2019-03-24T22:36:26

A conversation about friendship and community in seminary.

Tribute to Monsignor Glenn from 2019-03-17T15:00

A discussion about the life and death of Monsignor Glenn.

Church Fathers Series (Part I) from 2019-03-03T15:00

A discussion of the early Church through the lens of a letter written in the 3rd century. 

From Prison to Priesthood from 2019-02-24T15:00

A remarkable story of coming to Christ after years of involvement in gang and prison live.

Welcome to Sons of Ars from 2019-02-14T22:29:57

Micah and Ian sit down, for the first time, to explain the mission and purpose of the Sons of Ars Podcast. 

Music: "Sparks" by Chaël. Listen