Podcasts by The Catholic Cafe
The Catholic Cafe radio show is a 30 minute program designed to convey the Truth of Catholic Doctrine and Teaching in an informal, conversational format. Deacon Jeff, Tom and their guests sit around a table at the cafe and chat about the Church! Archived episodes are avalable at the thecatholiccafe.com (click listen)
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Synod On Synodality from 2022-02-20T00:00
Many are aware of the universal Synod On Synodality at the Vatican, but some folks may be unware that it is actually very important for the average parishioner to get involved at the diocesan level.
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Cursed Or Blessed from 2022-02-13T00:00
The Old Testament speaks of being cursed or blessed. But, when Jesus Himself delineates between those who are blessed and those who suffer woes, we find that what the world views as a curse or woe,...
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I Am Unworthy from 2022-02-06T00:00
In the story of the calling of Peter, we might see our own challenge to do what we have been called by the Lord to do. Many of us do not feel holy enough, or qualified enough. And yet, the Lord cal...
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Righteous Judgment from 2022-01-30T00:00
When King David is rebuked by the prophet Nathan for having the husband of Bathsheba sent to his death so the King himself could be with her, we learn much about casting judgment on others without ...
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Make A Spiritual Resolution from 2022-01-23T00:00
We all tend to make New Years Resolutions that we tend to fail in completing. But, maybe this year we should make a Spiritual Resolution instead. Here are our top ten Spiritual Resolutions to try.
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Coming Home To Rome from 2022-01-16T00:00
Judge John McCarroll and his wife, Gigi, converted to the Catholic Church from the Episcopalian faith several years ago. Hear their story and how it has affected their lives and the lives of their ...
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Baptized With Fire from 2022-01-09T00:00
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which rounds out the Christmas season for Catholics, we should all take note of the implications of having been baptized in Fire and the Holy Spirit.
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Fiat For Life from 2022-01-02T00:00
On the Feast of Mary, the Mother of God, Deacon Jeff shares a few intimate insights into the recent passing of his own mother, and her motherly connection to the fiat of the Blessed Virgin.
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What It Means To Give from 2021-12-26T00:00
Reflecting upon the true essence of what it means to give is a beautiful way to spend Christmas day in the aftermath of the excitement of Christmas morning.
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Give A Gift To Jesus from 2021-12-19T00:00
As we shop for everyone on our Christmas gift list, perhaps we could pause and think about what we might get this year for Jesus on his birthday.
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Our Lady Of Guadalupe from 2021-12-12T00:00
For many folks, it seems that Mary, under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe, is particularly reserved for those faithful in Mexico, where the apparition took place. While the people of Mexico do h...
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Remembering Advent from 2021-12-05T00:00
For a many of us, as we hurry to get all of the shopping, baking and decorating done, we may have actually forgotten how best to prepare for the blessed season of Christmas, by remembering Advent.
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From Atheist To Catholic from 2021-11-28T00:00
Leah Libresco Sargeant, a former atheist from Long Island, New York, became a Catholic and now ministers to those who have fallen into the humanist, secular and godless culture of the world.
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If Christ Is Actually Our King from 2021-11-21T00:00
As we celebrate the last Sunday of the Liturgical year, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe, we must ask ourselves how our lives should be different if we actually lived wha...
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The End Of Times from 2021-11-14T00:00
Many fear the Second Coming partly because of the biblical description of the End of Days which the Church proclaims to us as the liturgical year comes to a close. But, we should not fear the time ...
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Give Until It Hurts from 2021-11-07T00:00
The stories of the gifts of the widows from the Old Testament reading from 1 Kings and from the Gospel of Mark speak of the great sacrifice in giving, but also in great trust that the Lord will pro...
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The Power Of The Saints from 2021-10-31T00:00
Especially when we struggle in life, we must realize the great power of the Lord in the Communion of the Saints and accept the daily gift of our family in heaven.
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Spiritual Blindness from 2021-10-24T00:00
In the Gospel of Mark, we see the blind man Bartimaeus call out to Jesus and ask to be healed. Understanding the biblical stories of physical blindness as images of spiritual blindness can help us ...
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On Good Authority from 2021-10-17T00:00
We are typically aware of the fact that Jesus tells us that we must be the servant of others, but we really need to challenge ourselves NOT to lord it over others.
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The Armor Of God from 2021-10-07T00:00
When St. Paul instructs us to put on the armor of God, he is revealing a powerful and mighty truth to us that is vitally relevant even today as we continue to contend with the Devil.
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Divine Intimacy from 2021-09-30T00:00
Evangelist and Catholic Speaker Matthew Leonard joins us to help us see that seeking divine intimacy with God should be the ultimate and end goal of every Christian.
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Experiential Learning from 2021-09-26T00:00
There is something beautiful about being human. In fact, there is something divinely beautiful. Discover what makes our ability to EXPERIENCE life something that our loving Creator intended for us.
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The Prophecy Of Wisdom from 2021-09-19T00:00
The second chapter of the Book Of Wisdom contains a telling prophecy of the Crucifixion, but it also offers us a rare glimpse into the mind of the crucifier.
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Faith Without Works from 2021-09-12T00:00
Saint James is rather blunt when he tells us that faith without works is dead, but it does aptly underly the beautiful truth of our Catholic faith that teaches us that faith and works go hand in hand.
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The Treasures Of The Church from 2021-09-05T00:00
We must treat the treasures of the Church, those who are less powerful, wealthy and influential than us, will all the dignity they deserve as human beings if we want to bridge the great divide in t...
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Finding Jesus In The Rules from 2021-08-29T00:00
If you have ever wondered if rules in the Catholic Church were too pharisaical, perhaps a reminder that our faith is Incarnational - we are soul and body - will hep us see that sometimes the rules ...
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The Queenship Of Mary from 2021-08-22T00:00
Mary is crowned Queen of heaven and earth and this should be tremendous news for all of us. Imagine what it would be to discover that you are a part of the Royal Family.
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How To Build A Culture Of Life from 2021-08-12T00:00
Leah Jacobson, CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in the final episode of a special 6 episode series on Feminism. In this episode, we discuss the essence of ...
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How NOT To Build A Culture Of Life from 2021-08-08T00:00
Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in part 5 of a special 6 episode series on Feminism. In this episode, we discuss the intersecti...
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The Crisis Of Healthcare For Women from 2021-08-01T00:00
Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in part 4 of a special 6 episode series on Feminism. In this episode, we discuss the series con...
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The Problem Of Gender Ideology from 2021-07-25T00:00
Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in part 3 of a special 6 episode series on Feminism. In this episode, we discuss the grave prob...
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Feminism And The Consumer Culture from 2021-07-15T00:00
Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in part 2 of a special 6 episode series on Feminism. In this episode, we discuss Feminism and h...
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John Paul II And Feminism from 2021-07-11T00:00
Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in part 1 of a special 6 episode series on Feminism. In this episode, we discuss John Paul II a...
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Freedom And Responsibility from 2021-07-04T00:00
Most of us in the United States of America cherish, and sometimes must even fight for, our freedoms. But, we must also realize the great responsibility and accountability that comes with that freedom.
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Reach Out And Touch Him from 2021-06-27T00:00
The Gospel account of the interaction between Jesus and the hemorrhaging woman, and his subsequent healing of her, speaks volumes to us even today, as we desire to be healed.
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Joseph The Role Model from 2021-06-20T00:00
As we continue in the Year of Saint Joseph, we can see in Jospeh himself a path, a role model for all men, especially fathers.
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Mustard Seeds And Conversion from 2021-06-13T00:00
The parable of the mustard seed teaches us that the smallest amount of faith is all that is necessary for God to accomplish great things. So each of us needs to examine our lives and seek out those...
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Food For The Journey from 2021-06-06T00:00
Viaticum, or Eucharist for the dying, is usually reserved for Catholics nearing transition to eternity. But, perhaps, if we view every day as possibly our last, we can receive Holy Communion with a...
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Relating To The Trinity from 2021-05-30T00:00
Because the Most Holy Trinity is relational by definition, we benefit from having distinct and specific relationships with each Divine Person of the Trinity.
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Do The Harder Thing from 2021-05-23T00:00
Jordan Burke joins us to discuss his new podcast calling us to Do The Harder Thing and shows us how to find hope even when burdened down by habitual sin.
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Unpacking The Ascension from 2021-05-16T00:00
Jesus told us he had to ascend to heaven so that the Father could send us the Holy Spirit. This takes an element of trust on our part that the Father has a plan for us.
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What Love Is from 2021-05-09T00:00
The Apostle John tells us that whoever does not love, does not know God. Understanding what love is, and what love is not, is key to living the Christian life.
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Mary And Joseph from 2021-05-02T00:00
May is traditionally a month dedicated to Saint Mary and this is the Year of Saint Joseph, so it is appropriate that we take a look at our relationships with these two powerful saints in the life ...
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Why Jesus Died from 2021-04-25T00:00
The Easter Season cannot truly be appreciated without fully comprehending why Jesus had to die, and consequently, why Jesus had to rise.
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Eucharistic Awakening from 2021-04-11T00:00
So many of the challenges facing the world can be overcome by the realization of the graces that come to us through the Eucharist. Annie Celloto joins us to discuss the need for a Eucharistic Awake...
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Palm Sunday Procession from 2021-03-28T00:00
There is great the significance to the opening Solemn Procession that takes place at the principal Mass of the parish on Palm Sunday. This is a wonderful way to enter into Holy Week.
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Suffering With Mary from 2021-03-19T00:00
There is no question that there is a great amount of suffering in the world, now more than ever. There is a question, however, as to why people would want to suffer alone when we have a beautiful a...
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Spiritual Unlearning from 2021-03-14T00:00
Sometimes, before we can grow spiritually, we must first unlearn certain preconceived notions about the ways of learning. Only then can we be truly transformed by God.
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The Narrow Road from 2021-03-07T00:00
John Edwards of the Just A Guy In The Pew podcast discusses his latest devotional project called The Narrow Road which helps men live a more virtuous life.
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Docility Of Heart from 2021-02-28T00:00
Most of us know the story of Abraham and his willingness to follow the command of God in sacrificing his only son, Isaac. But, most of us have probably not thought about this story from the perspec...
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Spiritual Healing from 2021-02-14T00:00
When Jesus encounters a leper and makes him clean, we learn a valuable lesson. Even though we are unlikely to ever encounter leprosy in our lifetime, we can encounter much needed spiritual healing,...
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Miracle Baby from 2021-02-07T00:00
Meet Daniel Schackle, husband to Michelle and father to little Michael. Daniel tells the story of Michael, who, it turns out, is THE miracle recognized by the Vatican that allowed Fr. Michael McGiv...
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Catechesis from 2021-01-31T00:00
When someone leaves the Church, our first response might be that they needed to know more about what the Church teaches. This may be true, but perhaps we should ask whether or not they knew Jesus.
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Following Jesus from 2021-01-24T00:00
If Jesus were to walk up to us today, right now, we should ask ourselves if we would have the courage and the wisdom to drop everything as the Apostles did and follow him wherever he would lead us.
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Temples Of The Holy Spirit from 2021-01-17T00:00
So many think that a relationship with God is primarily expressed in the heart and mind, through faith. But, Saint Paul teaches us that we are to praise and worship God, to glorify him, with our bo...
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Divine Fatherhood from 2021-01-06T00:00
God calls Jesus his Son, and by virtue of our baptism, we are welcomed into the Christian Family as adopted brothers and sisters of Jesus. That means, we have a Divine Father and that is Good News!
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The Holy Family Today from 2020-12-27T00:00
Even though the story of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is nearly 2000 years old, believe it or not, there is still much to learn from their example for living in our modern times.
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Knights Of Columbus from 2020-12-20T00:00
The Knights of Columbus are not necessarily the same Knights that your grandpa was a member of years ago. State Deputy of the Tennessee Knights of Columbus, Michael McCusker, joins us to discuss th...
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Intercession Of The Blessed Mother from 2020-12-13T00:00
The Blessed Mother is a powerful intercessor who loves us as only a mother could love. When we are under spiritual attack, she is a tremendous ally.
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Spiritual Attack from 2020-12-06T00:00
While the holidays are usually something we look forward to for good reason, it can also be a season that the Devil may use as a guise to infiltrate our lives and attack us. We must be vigilant.
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Life Renewed from 2020-11-29T00:00
These are certainly very tough times for many, but perhaps we can see some possibilities for a renewal of grace in our lives as we seek to navigate through the difficulties.
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Thanksgiving For A King from 2020-11-20T00:00
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and the secular Thanksgiving holiday intersect in our country and our lives at an opportune time for much needed healing.
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Forward In Hope from 2020-11-08T00:00
Getting through a very contentious and divisive Election Day is certainly not easy, and it definitely is not over the day after Election Day. Perhaps we should ponder how to live life after the Ele...
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Evangelizing With The Family from 2020-11-01T00:00
We may think that evangelization requires a great deal of study, knowledge and presentation skills, but actually, some of the most effective evangelization takes place when a Catholic family simply...
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Love Thy Neighbor from 2020-10-25T00:00
In this day and age, it seems increasingly difficult to love our neighbor. And yet, Jesus is explicit. We cannot love God completely if we do not love our neighbor as we do our own selves.
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What Belongs To Caesar from 2020-10-18T00:00
Setting our priorities is the key to figuring out how to navigate the challenges of the world, but we cannot set those priorities properly unless we know what belongs to God and what belongs to the...
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Living With Abundance from 2020-10-11T00:00
A lot of us think it is always a blessing to have a lot, but there can be many spiritual challenges with living with abundance.
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Convert Bishop from 2020-10-03T00:00
Join us as we welcome Bishop David Talley of the Diocese of Memphis to the Luxurious Corner Booth to tell his beautiful conversion story.
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Keeping Your Word from 2020-09-27T00:00
It can be easy to promise something, and not follow through. Unfortunately, far too often, we let other folks down when we do not keep our word. Conversion of heart is the key.
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Workers In The Vineyard from 2020-09-20T00:00
The well known parable of the Workers in the Vineyard is edifying and at the same time challenging. Jesus teaches us that there is hope for each of us at any stage of life, but challenges us not to...
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Forgiving Your Brother from 2020-09-13T00:00
Forgiveness is typically easier to receive than it is to give. There are perhaps many reasons for this, but nevertheless, when one forgives his brother from his heart as the Lord call us to do, we ...
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Wisdom Of Mother Theresa from 2020-09-06T00:00
Saint Theresa of Calcutta, better known by many as Mother Theresa, has had a profound impact on many in the world, Catholic and non-Catholic alike. Though she lives eternally in heaven, her words s...
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John The Baptist from 2020-08-30T00:00
John the Baptist has always been a very intriguing and important figure in salvation history. But, in fact, each one of us is called to be a John the Baptist, a herald of the Christ.
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Humility And Holiness from 2020-08-14T00:00
We all strive to be more holy, but not everyone realizes that humility is a prerequisite for holiness. Keeping down to earth id the best way to reach for God.
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Our Lady Undoer Of Knots from 2020-08-02T00:00
There is a lesser known devotion dedicated to Our Lady under her title of Undoer of Knots. This sounds like a great time in our knotty world to explore the help the Blessed Mother offers us.
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Live By The Spirit from 2020-07-19T00:00
When we live by the flesh, Saint Paul tells us, we are more prone to fall into sin. Being driven by our emotions can be devastating. As Christians, we are called to live by the Spirit.
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Precious Blood from 2020-07-05T00:00
A specific devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ may seem to some to be esoteric, but there has been a long and powerful tradition of this devotion in our Catholic history.
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Sacramental Antidote from 2020-06-28T00:00
It is so good to be Catholic, but even Catholics sometimes take for granted the wonderful graces, and answer to Evil, that come to us in the Sacraments of the Church.
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Assumption from 2020-06-18T00:00
When we make assumptions, we are usually wrong. So, we then injure our relationships with others, ourselves and God. John Edwards of Just A Guy In The Pew joins us for an important conversation.
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Hope In Crisis from 2020-06-14T00:00
It has certainly been a difficult last few weeks in our nation. Tom Dorian, who just returned from where much of the recent strife became enflamed, shares with us how we can keep hope even in these...
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Hunger For Mass from 2020-05-31T00:00
Returning to Mass after a break can be a profoundly emotional thing to do, and it tells us how we have hungered for the opportunity. Perhaps we can find ways to stay hungry.
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Returning To Church from 2020-05-24T00:00
For most of us, it has been a long time since we have attended our Church. We may need to pray for some divine assistance with heavenly virtues like patience and humility as we are confronted with ...
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Desert Of Isolation from 2020-05-17T00:00
As we shelter at home, we may find ourselves challenged when it comes to our spiritual health. Sometimes we may even feel we are in a desert of isolation.
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Charity In Crisis from 2020-05-10T00:00
We can all agree that sometimes, charity is not always the easiest of the virtues to share. But it can be especially challenging in times of crisis.
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Passing The Time from 2020-05-03T00:00
We all have wished we had more time to accomplish whatever is on we find on our to do lists. Now that most of us have that time, we have to be wise about the choices we make.
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Viral Faith from 2020-04-26T00:00
Keeping your faith alive and helping it to grow in times of isolation can be difficult. Viruses in the world may be scary, but Easter tells us there is such a thing called viral faith. And that is ...
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Vocation For Life from 2020-04-19T00:00
Sister Bethany Madonna, Director of Vocations for her Religious Order, the Sisters of Life, shares her own vocation story and offers some great insight for all those discerning a call from God.
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There Is A God And I Am Not Him from 2020-04-05T00:00
We must never forget to keep the main thing the main thing. And, we must never forget the WHY of evangelization. We can do so much more when we realize He is our strength and our inspiration.
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It Makes A Difference To This One from 2020-03-29T00:00
Evangelization is not only to be considered a public process of sharing the Good News, but most assuredly it is always to be remembered that it is also an intensely personal experience for each and...
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Salvation Is Born Of The Family from 2020-03-22T00:00
Evangelization cannot be separated from the concept and reality of the family. When we evangelize, we must take into account the family dynamics of whoever we are speaking to, as well as the family...
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Teach A Man To Fish from 2020-03-15T00:00
The old saying that if you give a man a fish you feed him for a day, but if you teach a man to fish you feed him for life is true for evangelization as well.
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Collaborate from 2020-03-08T00:00
Most folks agree that pretty much all good things that get done, are done with the help of more than one individual. The same goes for evangelization. The most successful evangelizing usually takes...
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Make It Relevant from 2020-03-01T00:00
Many people do not consider God or religion or any kind of spirituality a top priority in their lives. So evangelizing is a lot more successful if we can help them see the relevance of God.
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Back To The Basics from 2020-02-23T00:00
When we evangelize, we will be much more effective in communicating the kerygma and reaching more people when we go back to the basics of our faith.
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Evangelizing In History from 2020-02-16T00:00
Realizing that the Catholic Church has been around for 2000 years is one of the most powerful tools in evangelizing. People are more willing to join an institution they know has been here a long ti...
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Meet Them Where They Are from 2020-02-09T00:00
Continuing his 10 best practices for evangelizing, the Decalogue for Evangelization, Deacon Jeff suggests we meet people where they are, rather than tell them where they are supposed to be.
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Know Jesus And Make Him Known from 2020-02-02T00:00
Deacon Jeff continues discussion on his 10 best practices for evangelizing, called the Decalogue for Evangelization, with the first principle being to know Jesus and to make him known.
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Decalogue For Evangelization from 2020-01-26T00:00
If you have ever struggled with the concept of sharing the Gospel with everyone you know, then you have probably also wondered if there was a list of Best Practices for evangelizing this culture. N...
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Personhood from 2020-01-19T00:00
If you have ever wondered why the Church has always been so concerned about the dignity of every single human being, then you need look no further than the concept of personhood.
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Priest Prophet King from 2020-01-12T00:00
Our baptism is not merely a symbolic sign of belonging to the Church. When we are baptized, our soul is eternally affected and we are joined in the mission of Jesus as Priest, Prophet and King.
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Reasonable Resolutions from 2020-01-05T00:00
Many of us make New Years Resolutions this time of year, and many of us fail at them year after year. Perhaps the problem is that we are not making the right resolution. Perhaps we need to make rea...
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Marriage As Communion from 2019-12-29T00:00
Many couples struggle in their marriages as the world continues to bring doubt and division into what was meant to be a holy, sacramental communion. Our guests Bill Donaghy and John Edwards discuss...
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The Dreams Of Joseph from 2019-12-22T00:00
In the Birth Narrative of Jesus, Joseph has four dreams in the first two chapters of the Gospel of Matthew that speak volumes about how God speaks to us and what He desires for the family.
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Joy In Suffering from 2019-12-15T00:00
As we celebrrate the Third Sunday of Advent, The Church reminds us of the coming Joy of Christmas, that Jesus is born for us in this fallen world. But, even amidst our sufferings, we can still find...
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O Come Let Us Decorate from 2019-12-01T00:00
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of giving thanks with gathered family and friends and the traditional beginning of the holiday season. But it can also be a time where we forget the true and specia...
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Deeper In Faith from 2019-11-24T00:00
Deacon Jeff answers an email from a listener seeking insight into books and prayers that will help them increase their knowledge of God and deepen their faith.
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The End Is Near from 2019-11-17T00:00
As the Church comes to the close of her liturgical year, the prescribed readings at Mass cause most of us to ponder the end times and judgment. Rather than fear this time, it should instill in eac...
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Angry At God from 2019-11-10T00:00
Life can certainly be difficult at times, even seemingly hopeless. Some people may find themselves angry at God, asking Him why this could be happening. Perhaps we can see some light at the end of ...
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Discerning FOCUS from 2019-11-02T00:00
Deacon Jeff discusses with Miguel Rodriguez how he discerned out of a comfy job offer right out of college and decided to become a missionary for the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. Mak...
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THE Church from 2019-10-27T00:00
It is true that some people do leave their Catholic faith behind, especially in times of crisis. But, perhaps a look into the Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, may shed some light on which Church...
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Being Saved from 2019-10-20T00:00
Many Catholics have been asked whether or not we are saved, or if we died tonight, where would we spend eternity. But, wipe that deer in the headlights look off your face, and find out what the Bib...
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The Ten Lepers from 2019-10-13T00:00
Since leprosy has for the most part been eradicated from the face of the earth, most folks might think that a discussion about Jesus healing the ten lepers is no longer relevant. But, perhaps we sh...
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Honor Your Father And Mother from 2019-10-06T00:00
The Commandment requiring us to honor our father and mother seems at first to be fairly straightforward. But, unfortunately, many people have difficulty living out this Commandment because of broke...
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Answer Me This from 2019-09-29T00:00
Deacon Jeff and Tom open up the Catholic Cafe Virtual Mail Bag and answer some great questions from some awesome listeners who want to know more about their Catholic faith.
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Faith In Crisis from 2019-09-22T00:00
Many folks seem to have a strong faith. But, when a crisis hits it can test that faith, sometimes to the point of breaking. True faith based on a relationship with Jesus can become a foundation or ...
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Going Back To Confession from 2019-09-15T00:00
If it has been a long time since your last Confession, you have you ask yourself why. There are many reasons we might come up with, but none of them should keep us away from one of the greatest opp...
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Renouncing Possessions from 2019-09-08T00:00
Jesus never did anything half way. You are in, or you are out. No lukewarm. That is why many may have a big challenge in renouncing all our possessions in order to be his disciple.
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Hell Is For Real from 2019-09-01T00:00
Many folks in the world today have started to believe that there is no such thing as sin. But, that then would mean that there is no need for a place such as Hell. Tune in to find out why we need t...
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Strive Against Porn from 2019-08-25T00:00
Pornography is destroying individuals and families. Deacon Jeff invites John Edwards, Catholic speaker and podcaster, to discuss how to STRIVE against porn.
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Political Correctness from 2019-08-18T00:00
When Jesus tells us he came to bring division, not peace, we must not be confused. He came to draw a line in the sand concerning Good and Evil.
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God Will Provide from 2019-08-04T00:00
Sometimes we validly think a lot about how we will provide for our future and the future of our family. But sometimes, like the rich man with the bountiful harvest, we tend to trust only in our own...
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Ask And Receive from 2019-07-28T00:00
When Jesus tells us that whatever we ask of the Father will be granted to us, we still doubt Him. Perhaps we should continue to pray in faith.
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Martha Or Mary from 2019-07-15T00:00
We live in a busy world and sometimes we get so caught up the the work that we forget about the spiritual. Perhaps the story of Martha and Mary can shed a little light on our proper focus.
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Good Samaritan from 2019-07-14T00:00
We have all certainly heard the parable of the Good Samaritan, and many think it boils down God calling all of us to simply do good deeds. But, perhaps there is a bit more to the story that might p...
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The Wedding from 2019-07-07T00:00
It is common courtesy to congratulate the Bride and Groom and their families on the day of the big wedding. But, most folks are not always sure why they do it. There are some very good reasons that...
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Difficulty For Disciples from 2019-06-30T00:00
It is certainly not easy being a disciple of Jesus. In fact, In Luke chapter 9, Jesus tells us just how hard it might be.
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His Presence Incarnate from 2019-06-23T00:00
To fully engage in the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, or better known as the feast of Corpus Christi, one must first delve into a fuller understanding of the mystery of the In...
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The Mystery Of The Trinity from 2019-06-16T00:00
To better understand and more fully engage in the greatest of Christian mysteries, the Most Holy Trinity, one needs first to examine and contemplate the whole concept of MYSTERY amd try and discove...
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The Spirit At Pentecost from 2019-06-04T00:00
There is a very good reason why the Church celebrates Pentecost every year. We must be reminded of, and engage more fully into, the gifts that the Holy Spirit affords us.
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Catholic Business Culture from 2019-06-02T00:00
May of us have a challenging time combining our life of faith and our business life. Join us as Justin Doyle, President of Blackbird Investments, shares how he and his business partners live their ...
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The Advocate from 2019-05-23T00:00
Before he ascends to the Father, Jesus promises his Apostles that he will send them the Advocate who will lead them, more specifically, the Church, into all truth. That is why the Holy Spirit is so...
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Love One Another from 2019-05-19T00:00
Jesus gives us a new commandment and instructs us to love one another. As simple as it sounds, it seems like all throughout human history, something always gets in the way of loving one another.
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The Good Shepherd from 2019-05-12T00:00
Jesus tells us he is the Good Shepherd and that we hear his voice. But, we must ask ourselves if we actually do hear his voice, and in truth, are we actually listening at all. ind out what it means...
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Simon Do You Love Me from 2019-05-05T00:00
When Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved him, many folks - including Peter - might have thought Jesus was being not so charitable to Peter. But, what is really happening is a whole other stor...
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Ocean Of Mercy from 2019-04-28T00:00
Saint Faustina Kowalska was a Polish nun whose writings are well known in Catholic circles as beautiful, mystical testimony to God and His Divine Mercy. His ocean of mercy is greater than all our s...
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Living In The Resurrection from 2019-04-21T00:00
We all love Easter, and for good reason. But, there is a way we can live in Easter joy all year long. We have to live in the Resurrection.
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Faith In Poland from 2019-04-07T00:00
Many may not be aware of this, but the people of Poland have always had a very strong and deep seated culture of faith. After all, Poland gave usPope Saint John Paul the Great. We invited Antek Tom...
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The Prodigal Son from 2019-03-31T00:00
Most of us are somewhat familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son from the Gospel of Luke. Unfortunately, we have heard it so often we have maybe even become a little numb to its wonderful lesson...
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The Burning Bush from 2019-03-24T00:00
The story of Moses and the Burning Bush may seem to some like an isolated, singular occurrence from the Old Testament that may hold little or no significance for us to day. But, you may be surprise...
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Transfiguration from 2019-03-17T00:00
In each of our lives, God sends a light into our darkness, if only we have eyes of faith to see. Join us to find out why the story of the Transfiguration is still so relevant to us even today.
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Temptation from 2019-03-10T00:00
Many may wonder why, in our human weakness, would God allow us to be continually tempted by evil. Those who question Christianity might believe it is because God is cruel. But, there are genuine re...
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Spiritual Dieting from 2019-03-03T00:00
As we enter the season of Lent, many of us will encounter the Catholic discipline of fasting. If you have ever heard that you should not diet as part of Lent because of the potential benefits from ...
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Be My Valentine from 2019-02-10T00:00
The Feast of Saint Valentine has gotten more than a little worldly of late. So we should take a look at not only who Saint Valentine is, but what real love is.
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To Jesus Through Mary from 2019-02-03T00:00
Follow our very own Sam Rodriguez on his journey closer to our Lord as he describes his own experience with a 33 day consecration. Sam explains the Marian devotions and teachings of Saint Louis de ...
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The Word Proclaimed from 2019-01-27T00:00
The Word of God proclaimed in the setting of the Mass, whether the readings, the prayers or even the homily, is not always received very well. Perhaps we might not fully realize that Jesus is made ...
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The Wedding At Cana from 2019-01-20T00:00
The Wedding feast in the town of Cana, attended by Jesus himself, is known for being the place of his first public miracle, a manifestation of his divinity. But, the story of this wedding gathering...
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My Beloved from 2019-01-13T00:00
Many Catholics can answer the question of why WE need to be baptized, but can be a difficult theological task trying to explain why JESUS was baptized. Join us for the simple answers.
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Having An Epiphany from 2019-01-06T00:00
Jesus may have come to us on Christmas 2000 years ago, but maybe you have not realized that he continues to come to us today and every day of our lives. Find out what an Epiphany truly is.
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Giving And Receiving from 2018-12-30T00:00
The relative calm after the storm of Christmastime is the perfect time to sit and contemplate how your season went. Perhaps you should reflect upon the gifts given and received at Christmas so to p...
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Gifts For Jesus from 2018-12-23T00:00
We spend a lot of time at Christmas finding just the right gift for everyone on our shopping list. Perhaps we might pause and discern what gifts we might get Jesus. After all, it is his birthday.
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Problems With Gaudete from 2018-12-16T00:00
Our world is so hectic, and tough on the heart.It is sometimes hard to feel joyful, even anticipating the season of Christmas. Find out how to overcome some of the obstacles to joy we might be feel...
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Immaculate Mary from 2018-12-09T00:00
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a beautiful testimony from Mother Church to Mary and her pure, sinless human nature. Listen in to hear why faith in this Dogma is useful to our everyday li...
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Another Advent from 2018-11-29T00:00
As we celebrate Advent yet again, we can choose to make this just another Advent in another year, or we can choose to make this Advent different. Tune in to find out how.
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King Of The Universe from 2018-11-25T00:00
In the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, the Church proclaims boldly that Jesus is our King. The only problem is, many of us have a little trouble recognizing Jesus as King ...
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United In Thanks from 2018-11-18T00:00
Anyone watching the news lately knows just how divided and hateful the world has become. So, as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, and while we wait for the turkey to be done, perhaps we should ...
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Dying In Freedom from 2018-11-11T00:00
If you have ever wondered why Purgatory exists as as teaching of the Catholic Church and what its relationship to rooting out unholy attachments to sin is, then this episode is for you.
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Ordinary Disciples from 2018-11-04T00:00
THe Lord often uses just men and women to accomplish his salvific work on earth. Meet just one such man, John Edwards, who speaks to us about his mission as Just A Guy In The Pew.
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Satan And Halloween from 2018-10-28T00:00
Some Christians feel that participating in the festivities and events that surround Halloween are at a minimum problematic, but may even be tantamount to Satanic worship. Find out the truth in this...
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Why Stay Catholic from 2018-10-14T00:00
The Church in history is no stranger to scandal. Many think when scandal arrives it is time to leave the Church. Find out why we think that it is precisely times like these that we need to stay Cat...
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Time For A Rosary from 2018-10-07T00:00
The Rosary is a beautiful Catholic devotion that the world desperately needs more of, especially in these times. Join us to hear our top ten situations in which we think the Rosary should be prayed.
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The Archangels from 2018-09-30T00:00
The Archangels in heaven are powerful spiritual allies. In the current culture, these Super Angels are even more relevant and essential to combatting evil and making our way to God.
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Saintly Witness from 2018-09-23T00:00
We should all have personal, favorite saints to call upon in need. Deacon Jeff, Tom and Sam talk about which are their go to saints for intercession.
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The Birthday Of Mary from 2018-09-09T00:00
The Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary every year on the 8th of September. Join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth as we sing Happy Birthday to our Blessed Mother.
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Why We Sin from 2018-09-02T00:00
Deacon Jeff answers an email from a listener who asks the simple question of why we sin. If we are indeed saved by grace when we accept Jesus as our Savior, if we truly love him and allow him in ou...
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Loving Versus Pleasing from 2018-08-26T00:00
We are commanded by God to love one another. And, we have an innate desire to please. But, we should not confuse loving and pleasing. They are not always the same.
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Righteous Anger from 2018-08-19T00:00
Anger is no doubt at the root of many of the problems of the world. Join us as we discuss righteous and unrighteous anger and their antidotes.
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Reasons We Do Not Hear God from 2018-08-12T00:00
It seems many people say they are listening for God, but few say they can hear him. Join us as we discuss the many reasons we might be experiencing spiritual deafness.
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Margaret Sanger In Her Words from 2018-08-05T00:00
Join us for a difficult and sobering discussion about Margaret Sanger, known for her views on eugenics in the early twentieth century. We examine some of these views in light of her own words publi...
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First Impressions Of Lourdes from 2018-07-29T00:00
We welcome The Most Reverend James Johnston, Bishop of Kansas City-St Joseph, as he describes his impressions about this, his first time in Lourdes, France.
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Parenting By Example from 2018-07-22T00:00
Derek Ritzel, a Knight of Malta, brought his three sons, Drew, Ben and Jack, to Lourdes with him to teach them by example what it means to serve those less fortunate. Listen in to find out what he,...
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A Nurse In Bethlehem from 2018-07-15T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he welcomes Michelle Bowe, a Dame of Malta and Ambassador for the Order of Malta to Palestine, and Nihad Nustas, a nurse working at Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, as they di...
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Picturing Your Faith from 2018-07-08T00:00
Meet Peter Scudner, a Knight of Malta and photographer and filmmaker who has spent many years documenting his pilgrimages to Lourdes. Peter shares with us his visual ministry and how it has affecte...
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Hope In Prison from 2018-07-01T00:00
Doug Sandvig, a Knight of Malta who is active in prison ministry with the Order of Malta, shares many stories of hope and healing in a very difficult and challenging life experience in prison.
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Making Saints from 2018-06-24T00:00
Dane Munro, a History professor from the University of Malta, joins us to discuss how the Church goes about the process of investigating and recognizing sainthood.
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You Have Been Called from 2018-06-10T00:00
Meet Suzanne Hollerbach Nelson, a mother and companion to her special needs daughter who has joined us on pilgrimage to Lourdes. Suzanne shares her amazing story of what it means to be a companion ...
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Why I Come To Lourdes from 2018-06-03T00:00
Monsignor Rick Cramblitt, a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, joins us on pilgrimage to tell us why he has made the trip to Lourdes nearly 20 times.
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A Pilgrim Church from 2018-05-27T00:00
The Catholic Cafe goes on pilgrimage to Lourdes, France where we are joined by Fra Tom Mulligan, a vowed Religious Brother of the Order of Malta, and discuss what it means to be a pilgrim.
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Ten Things You Learn From Large Families from 2018-05-20T00:00
Many folks may miss some of the built in benefits of living in the context of a large family. In fact, it seems as though large families are largely viewed as burdensome these days. Tune in to disc...
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Obstacles To Hope from 2018-05-13T00:00
Too many lives are lived in despair, a seeming total lack of the theological virtue of hope. But, there is hope. This episode addresses some of the obstacles to hope, and the antidotes.
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The Spirit Lives from 2018-05-06T00:00
If you have ever wondered if the Holy Spirit is really active and alive in the world today, listen to this episode. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they welcome a new friend, Sam Rodriguez.
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Minutes And Moments from 2018-04-29T00:00
Many go through life counting the minutes, and miss out on living the moments. If you do not understand the difference between minutes and moments, you may be missing out on the plan God has for yo...
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A Story Of Redemption from 2018-04-15T00:00
Hear an amazing story of self destruction to redemption to conversion to evangelism as Deacon Jeff and Tom welcome John Edwards to the Luxurious Corner Booth.
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Man On Fire from 2018-04-08T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they welcome John Sablan, founder of World Ablaze, Inc. and popular Catholic speaker and evangelist, to the program to discuss his personal conversion story.
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Speaking Of Angels from 2018-04-01T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they welcome Fr. Ben Bradshaw, Head Chef at The Catholic Cafe, to the Luxurious Corner Booth to discuss all things angelic.
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Pray Without Ceasing from 2018-03-18T00:00
Many wonder if the call of Paul to pray without ceasing is even possible. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss what Paul meant and how it actually is possible to a...
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The Tabernacle from 2018-03-11T00:00
Every Catholic Church has a tabernacle, but most folks do not stop and ponder what is so important about it. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they open up the tabernacle and give you a look inside.
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Music For Wellness from 2018-03-04T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they welcome Becky Watson, Music Therapist and founder of Music For Wellness, to the Luxurious Corner Booth to discuss how music reflects the harmony of creation by God ...
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Master Of The Interior Life from 2018-02-25T00:00
Dominican Friar Yves Congar, OP is well known for his writings and influence in the spirituality of the Catholic Church. Join Deacon Jeff as he welcomes Dr. Mark Ginter, Catholic theological schola...
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Let Us Fast from 2018-02-18T00:00
As we enter the Lenten season, no doubt the subject of fasting will come up among family, friends and coworkers. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they discuss rediscovering the lost art of the fast.
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Women Priests from 2018-02-11T00:00
When the question about women priests is asked, many folks stumble over an answer. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they work through a simple, orthodox series of answers to assist in sharing the truth ...
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Teaching The Real Presence from 2018-02-04T00:00
Many of us are not always sure what to say when someone asks why we believe what we do about the True Presence. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they welcome the Head Chef of the Catholic Cafe, Father B...
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Church Construction from 2018-01-28T00:00
You may not realize this, but the great churches and cathedrals of history were not built merely to be beautiful or even functional. There is much more to the story of their architectural design an...
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Spiritual Resolutions from 2018-01-21T00:00
Most folks like to make a New Years Resolution to initiate positive change in their lives. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they invite you to make a New Years Spiritual Resolution this year, and they g...
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Contraception And Humanae Vitae from 2018-01-14T00:00
There have been many conversations recently regarding the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae and its relevance in our world today. Join Deacon Jeff, Tom and their guest, Sister Francine, a Dominican Si...
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An Epiphany On Christmas from 2018-01-07T00:00
Many folks think Christmas has come and gone just a few days after Christmas Day, but the Church invites us into to a very special experience at Epiphany. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they discuss h...
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Christmas Liturgical Calendar from 2017-12-31T00:00
If you pay attention to the Liturgical Calendar at Advent and Christmas, you will notice an amazing array of saints and events that we can sometimes overlook as we celebrate the holidays. Join Deac...
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Christmas Commitment from 2017-12-23T00:00
All of us, at one time or another, have been tempted to take the easy way out or cut a few corners. But, our faith asks us to consider being fully committed rather than taking the shortcut. Join De...
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Advent Food from 2017-12-10T00:00
We all have favorite holiday food. And, we know we are should not celebrate Christmas too early. Deacon Jeff and Tom tell us how can we still enjoy the great food and still respect the Advent seaso...
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Christmas Movies from 2017-12-03T00:00
Should Catholics watch Christmas movies before Christmas? We in the Luxurious Corner Booth say YES! Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they reveal their favorite Christmas movies and how they utilize them...
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MayThey Be One from 2017-11-19T00:00
What does it mean when we pray in the Creed that we believe in a Church that is one, and where did we get that idea from? Perhaps Abraham Lincoln and Sacred Scripture can help answer that question.
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Near Occasion Of Sin from 2017-11-12T00:00
When we pray an Act of Contrition at Confession, most of us resolve to sin no more and avoid the near occasion of sin. What does that actually mean and how do we do it?
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Call No Man Father from 2017-11-02T00:00
What did Jesus mean when he told us to call no man father? Are Catholics in violation of this command of Jesus when we address our priests as father? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom to find out the answer!
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Memorized Prayer from 2017-10-22T00:00
Is there anything wrong with memorized prayers? Would God prefer you pray only spontaneously? Perhaps there are actually some previously unrealized benefits of memorized prayers.
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The Angel Of Peace At Fatima from 2017-10-15T00:00
What is wrong with the world and what will make it right? Sounds like a long conversation. But perhaps the Angel of Peace who appeared to the three children at Fatima can help with the answer.
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Catholic High School Education from 2017-10-08T00:00
How important is the high school that you choose for your child, or that your child chooses? Catholic or non Catholic? Public or Home School? Lots of important questions!
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Gender Confusion from 2017-09-28T00:00
There seems to be a lot of confusion these days when it comes to gender and biological sex. What does God ask of us in regards to our human sexuality, and what the the Church ask of us in regards t...
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The Workers In The Vineyard from 2017-09-24T00:00
What happens if you wait until the end of your lifetime to find Jesus? Is it too late? And should you be treated differently? Perhaps the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard can help!
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Conversion Of The Heart from 2017-09-17T00:00
When you evangelize, what do you want those hearing your message to do? Become Catholic? Go to Mass? Sounds reasonable, but, is it? Listen and find out the true objective of evangelization.
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Going Deep from 2017-09-10T00:00
How deep is your relationship with God? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they discuss the simple ways in which we can plum the depths of God.
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Roaming Catholics from 2017-09-03T00:00
Has your child left the Church? Your brother or sister? Has anyone you care about stopped going to Mass? We all have folks we love )especially kids) who have wandered away. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom...
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Catholic Education from 2017-08-27T00:00
If someone asked you to tell them why a Catholic Education was important, would you know what to say? Well, Deacon Jeff and Tom have the answer! Join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth as we discuss ...
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Defending Your Faith from 2017-08-20T00:00
Do you find it hard to defend your faith? Are you shy about telling folks you are a Catholic...and why you are? Can you answer all the inevitable questions that will arise? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom...
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Perseverance from 2017-08-13T00:00
What's the hardest thing you've ever done in your life...physically, emotionally and spiritually? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the deacon's recent trip to ...
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A Friar's Pilgrimage from 2017-08-06T00:00
What does a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal do when he's in Lourdes? Let's ask him! Join Deacon Jeff for our final pilgrimage episode in the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he welcomes Fr. Anthony Baetzold...
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Malteser International from 2017-07-30T00:00
Who are those special people who arrive first on the scene of terrible national disasters? Most likely, you'll notice that the Order of Malta's Malteser International is on the case! Join Deacon Je...
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Young Volunteers from 2017-07-23T00:00
Young volunteers in Lourdes, France tell how they bring life, love and vitality to the lives of the sick who visit Lourdes, France. Join Deacon Jeff in the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he welcomes Clair...
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A Family Of Faith from 2017-07-16T00:00
Bad things do happen to good people, and your faith might just make the difference in whether or not you see blessings in disguise. Join Deacon Jeff in the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he welcomes the B...
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Vocations Through Mary from 2017-07-02T00:00
Do you ever wonder where vocations come from? If people are being called to the priesthood, diaconate or religious life...then WHO is doing the calling? You certainly know that God calls, but did y...
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Miracles Are Real from 2017-06-25T00:00
Do you believe in miracles? Actual amazing, body-healing, life-saving miracles? Join Deacon Jeff in the Luxurious Corner Booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he welcomes Katie Page, a Dame of Malta...
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Good Preaching from 2017-06-18T00:00
Have you heard many good homilies? Sadly, fewer and fewer Catholics are answering"yes"to that question. So, what makes a good homily? What makes preaching good, effective, instructive and engaging?...
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Holy Family Hospital from 2017-06-11T00:00
We've all prayed for peace in the Middle East, but, have you ever heard of the concept of"peace through medicine"? Join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth as we welcome Michelle Bowe, DM, President o...
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Pilgrim Church On Earth from 2017-06-04T00:00
When the priest refers to the"pilgrim Church on earth"in the Eucharistic Prayers we here at Mass, what does he mean? While on pilgrimage in Lourdes, France, we invited His Excellency The Most Rever...
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Ordinariate Of The Chair Of St Peter from 2017-05-28T00:00
So, what happens when an Anglican priest and his entire Anglican parish feel called to come into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church? To get the answer, we invited His Excellency The Most...
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Going On A Pilgrimage from 2017-05-21T00:00
Have you always wanted to go on a pilgrimage to Lourdes? Well, now you can! Join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe, as Deacon Jeff, Robert Hutton and Fra Tom Mulligan lau...
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Get Confirmed from 2017-05-14T00:00
Have you been Confirmed? Did you ever wonder what you are missing if you haven't been Confirmed? And, if you have been Confirmed, are you actually using the gifts you have received? Join Deacon Jef...
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Live Life As A Vigil from 2017-05-02T00:00
Have you ever wondered why our Saturday evening Masses count for Sundays? Or why we can go to the Easter Vigil and not have to go again on Easter Sunday morning? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they di...
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The Breaking Of The Bread from 2017-04-30T00:00
Most of us have heard the biblical story of the two disciples who meet Jesus along the road to Emmaus. Perhaps we've heard the story so many times that we fail to pay attention to all the details. ...
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Baptism By Mud from 2017-04-23T00:00
Looking for a great spiritual experience this Summer for your kids? What about a great outdoor experience? What if you could have BOTH? Camp Wojtyla is a Catholic adventure program located in the h...
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The Protoevangelium from 2017-04-02T00:00
Do you know where the Gospels are found in the Bible? If you said the New Testament you'd be right...mostly. Did you know that the very FIRST Gospel was delivered to us well before the New Testamen...
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The Virtue Of Listening from 2017-03-26T00:00
Do you want to solve all the world's problems? (Well, at least the BIG ones?) Perhaps we should start by"listening"to all the various points of view out there. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxur...
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So Many Deacons from 2017-03-19T00:00
Have you ever wondered about deacons in the Catholic Church? What is their role? Where did they come from? Why are there so many? Most folks haven't stopped to think about the true function, purpos...
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Church Rules from 2017-03-12T00:00
Many non-Catholics (as well as many Catholics) ask the question,"Why does the Church have sooooo many rules?"Don't do this! You can't have that! Refrain from the other thing! There do seem to be a ...
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Life Is A Miracle from 2017-03-05T00:00
Where am I going? How did I get here? We ask ourselves these questions so often. Usually, in hindsight, we can see that we've been on a journey and that God has been actively involved in guiding, p...
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Into The Desert from 2017-02-26T00:00
Is Lent just a liturgical season of the Church that you just"endure?"Has it lost it's meaning for you? Do you want to change that? Do you want to make Lent really matter? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom i...
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Faith And Star Wars from 2017-02-19T00:00
Have you seen the latest Star Wars movie? If you did see it, did you find yourself thinking spiritual thoughts? Believe it or not, even though the creators of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story may or ma...
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Comics And Superheroes from 2017-02-12T00:00
Did you grow up with comics and super heroes and Star Wars? Do your kids spend a lot of time watching, reading and talking about these things? Maybe...just maybe, God is speaking to them. Join Deac...
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Salt Of The Earth from 2017-02-05T00:00
Have you ever heard the compliment said of a man that he is"salt of the earth?"Did you ever wonder what that could mean? When Jesus gives us his Sermon on the Mount, he calls us"the salt of the ear...
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Me And Jesus And Church from 2017-01-29T00:00
Have your kids told you they no longer want to attend Mass because they're"spiritual but not religious?"We all know this thought process is becoming very popular among our young folks. Even life-lo...
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Calling Me from 2017-01-22T00:00
So many times in life, we wait for someone else to do whatever needs to be done: someone more qualified, smarter, more prepared, more holy, more...whatever. But, when Jesus"launched"his worldwide m...
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Getting Focused from 2017-01-15T00:00
When I was in college, I wish I had FOCUS missionaries on campus. Who knows where I would be now, if I had realized my relationship with Jesus and the truth of Catholicism those many years ago?! Jo...
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Mary Pondered from 2017-01-01T00:00
Mary"kept all these things in her heart"as Scripture tells us regarding Jesus' birth on Christmas morning. Scripture also tells us that she"pondered"or reflected upon them. How often do we ponder? ...
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Merry Christmas from 2016-12-25T00:00
Merry Christmas from The Catholic Cafe! Did you ever stop and think about the origins of many of our common Christmas traditions? Even the"non-religious"signs and symbols of our holiday celebration...
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The Catholic Guy from 2016-12-18T00:00
Who are the"unchurched"? Who are the"nones"? Who are we evangelizing? We can all agree that we are called to evangelize in the Great Commission, but WHO are we evangelizing and exactly what does th...
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Ten Ways To Prepare During Advent from 2016-12-11T00:00
Are you a little frazzled this holiday season? Did you just now realize that Advent is almost over and Christmas is right around the corner...and you're NOT ready? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the L...
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The Advent Of A New Year from 2016-12-04T00:00
Have you made your New Year's Resolution yet? Did you even know that Advent starts the new"liturgical"year for the Catholic Church? In fact many Catholics can be a tad confused as to WHY we even ha...
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Navy Seals Of The New Evangelization from 2016-11-27T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth of The Catholic Cafe as they welcome as their guest, Father Nathan Cromly. Father Nathan is a priest of the Congregation of St. John and the P...
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Preparing For The Holidays from 2016-11-20T00:00
Are you ready for the holidays? Well, ready or not, here they come! Every year we seem to get a little (or a lot) more stressed as we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Join De...
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Make A Commitment from 2016-11-13T00:00
When Jesus told us to repent and believe in the Gospel, he called us to truly undergo change...metanoia in the Greek. But what does this really mean? How do we know if we are really undergoing chan...
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Go Climb A Tree from 2016-11-06T00:00
Do you remember the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus? Most of us vaguely remember the story, but might have missed the significance of his climbing the sycamore...
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No Pain No Gain from 2016-10-30T00:00
Sometimes when we do the things we feel are right, especially when we feel we are following God's plan for our lives, we experience pain, affliction, friction and sadness. The Church calls this red...
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Habemus Episcopum from 2016-10-23T00:00
Have you ever attended an Episcopal Installation? It is truly a sight to behold. Join Deacon Jeff, his wife Bess and their youngest, Mary Regina, as they recount their recent participation in the E...
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Stir It Up from 2016-10-16T00:00
Have you ever noticed that some of the most blessed moments in our lives tend to be the ones we didn't plan and orchestrate? That's the way the Holy Spirit works in our lives, and as the crew at Th...
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Fully Integrated Catholicism from 2016-10-09T00:00
Have you ever thought about how we tend to"segment"our lives? We like to separate our work life from our Church life from our family life. What would it look like if we connected all those areas of...
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Evangelizing The Culture from 2016-10-02T00:00
We've all heard it said that the youth are the future of the Church. But, how can the youth or the Church have a future if the culture of the world continues to act against God's plan? Join Deacon ...
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Go To RCIA from 2016-09-25T00:00
Are you a Catholic looking to deepen your faith and learn more about your Church? Where do you go? What can you do? Have you thought about going to RCIA?"But, I'm already Catholic!"you say. Well, j...
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The Laboure Society from 2016-09-18T00:00
Do you pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious? You may not realize that there are as many as 10,000 young men and women who have said yes to God, but have student loans t...
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Praying Purposefully from 2016-09-07T00:00
Have you ever told someone you'd pray for them...and then life happened (job, kids, distractions) and you forgot to do it? It happens to a lot of other folks as well. Even Deacon Jeff has had troub...
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Top Ten Ways Of Keeping Your Family Catholic from 2016-09-04T00:00
Have you ever wondered if there was a list of simple things that pretty much any Catholic family could do that would help them stay rooted in their faith on their journey through life? Not hard, co...
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Catholics At College from 2016-08-21T00:00
So are you a Catholic parent or student getting ready for the college experience? Are you wondering who, what, when, where and why as it relates to ensuring a robust Catholic faith on a college cam...
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Diabolical Activity In The Church from 2016-08-14T00:00
Do you believe the Devil is at work in the world? Many people don't. And, those that do can easily mistake just HOW the Devil might be involved and what that looks like. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in...
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The Story Of Our Lives from 2016-08-07T00:00
Did you ever wonder if all the various people, places, situations and events you've experienced in your lifetime (good and bad) might actually be drawn together to reveal some great"master plan"God...
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Homeboy Industries from 2016-08-07T00:00
We've all heard of (and maybe have had first-hand experience with) gangs and those men and women who live and die in that difficult and tragic lifestyle. How are we to understand them and so minist...
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The Jesus Prayer from 2016-07-31T00:00
Have you ever wanted to grow your prayer life, but thought it was going to be complicated and challenging? Are you already living a complicated and challenging life and you don't know how you can c...
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Ministry In The Holy Land from 2016-07-24T00:00
How do we best minister to the people in the Holy Land who are caught up in a land torn apart by religious conflict, land disputes and governmental instability? Join Deacon Jeff in the Luxurious Co...
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Devotion To Mary from 2016-07-17T00:00
Are you confused at all about the Catholic teaching about Mary? Where in the Scriptures and in Church history do we find this teaching? What about all the different devotions? Well, you've tuned in...
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Hospitals And Hospitality from 2016-07-10T00:00
Did you ever wonder when and where the concept of the"hospital"was developed? You may be surprised to learn that our modern healthcare system owes a great debt of gratitude to the Knights of Malta ...
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Our Lady Of Good Help from 2016-07-03T00:00
Did you know that there was an approved Marian apparition site in the United States? Many people are unaware that The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to a young girl named Adele in Champion, Wisconsin...
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The Meaning Of Suffering from 2016-06-26T00:00
Suffering is never fun. In fact, by definition, suffering is awful. And, the only thing that makes it worse, is when the suffering we experience seems meaningless. But, is suffering supposed to be ...
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Corporal Works Of Mercy from 2016-06-12T00:00
So, what does the Order of Malta actually DO to alleviate the suffering of the poor and disenfranchised? Join Deacon Jeff in the Luxurious Corner Booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe in Lourdes, Fran...
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The Power Of Prayer from 2016-06-05T00:00
We have all heard that prayer can be powerful, but, how is this accomplished? What are the ways in which we can significantly enhance our prayer life? Join Deacon Jeff and Fra Tom in the Luxurious...
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Hope For Prisoners from 2016-05-29T00:00
It's sometimes so easy to forget about those who are incarcerated...especially those who are serving life sentences or sitting on Death Row. We say,"Justice has been served"or"They got what they as...
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Medical Miracles from 2016-05-22T00:00
The world is full of skeptics and it's hard to believe in miracles sometimes. But, do"unexplainable medical outcomes"really exist? And are these really a journey into the miraculous? Join Deacon Je...
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Pilgrimages from 2016-05-15T00:00
Have you ever been on pilgrimage? Did you know why a pilgrimage differs from a tour or vacation? Join Deacon Jeff and Fra Tom Mulligan, a religious brother in the Order of Malta, as they open up th...
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Catholic Parenting 101 from 2016-05-08T00:00
Parenting is definitely tough these days, especially if you want your kids to grow up Catholic. There are so many challenges to raising kids in a traditional, holy family. So, Deacon Jeff and Tom, ...
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Contrition from 2016-05-01T00:00
Have you ever started praying a traditional Catholic prayer, but found that you were just rattling off words from memory without really paying attention to their meaning? When we do this (and we al...
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Back To Confession from 2016-04-24T00:00
A lot of folks have had painful and difficult encounters with cancer. It's a horrible, insidious disease. But, many people don't realize that EVERYONE has to deal with the cancer of sin in their li...
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The Spirit Of Confirmation from 2016-04-10T00:00
Many folks feel like maybe the Holy Spirit went"dormant"after their Confirmation...as if He suddenly took a long nap and was nowhere to be found. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Bo...
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Why We Go To Mass from 2016-04-03T00:00
In a conversation with a couple discerning whether or not they were being called into full communion with the Catholic Church, the question of"emotion"and"feelings"almost lead them to change their ...
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Jesus Without The Resurrection from 2016-03-27T00:00
What if they announced the discovery of Jesus' burial remains? What if we found out that Jesus was a real person, but the Resurrection was just a made-up story? Would it change his message? Join De...
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Good St. Joseph from 2016-03-20T00:00
Growing up, we all had heroes. Unfortunately, we stop looking to heroes more and more as we get older. Now, more than ever, men need a good role model to improve their lives as husbands, fathers, s...
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Joseph's Dream from 2016-03-13T00:00
Why did God send an angel to Joseph in a dream as he was planning on leaving Mary behind? Did you ever wonder about that? Could it be that God had plans for Jesus, Mary and Joseph as a family? Join...
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Save The Family from 2016-03-06T00:00
Life is tough these days...and it's really toughest on the family. It seems that nothing is under attack more than the traditional family unit which has always been the basis for a stable...and hol...
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Prayer, Fasting And Almsgiving from 2016-02-28T00:00
When's the last time you fasted? No...REALLY fasted? It's not something we do a lot anymore and it tends to be very counter-cultural. And, even though we pray and give alms, perhaps we've gotten a ...
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10 Ways To Ramp Up Your Lent from 2016-02-21T00:00
Is your Lenten experience a little stale? Are you tired of just giving up chocolate or colas and calling it Lent? Maybe you need to ramp things up a bit, but you feel like you have to wait until ne...
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Knowing Jesus Through Alpha from 2016-02-14T00:00
Do you really KNOW Jesus? Lots of folks say they do, but who is Jesus referring to when he says many will call out to him saying"Lord Lord!"and tells them he never knew them? We hope and pray that ...
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Ten Reasons Why You SHOULD Go To A Funeral from 2016-02-07T00:00
Today, many folks find it difficult to make time in their busy schedules to attend funerals. Do you have a problem with attending a funeral? Do you create excuses...or find you just don't have time...
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Ten Ways To Improve Your Prayer Life from 2016-01-31T00:00
Is your prayer life a little stale? Or is it non-existent? This happens more than you might think...even to those you perceive to be the holiest of people. So what's a soul to do when they feel God...
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Saul's Conversion from 2016-01-24T00:00
Many times when we read the stories and events presented to us by Sacred Scripture, we fail to realize they aren't just stories and events that happened in a vacuum of time. We should try and pictu...
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The Holy Family from 2016-01-17T00:00
Is your family holy? Many of us would prefer not to answer that. With all of the challenges the world has to offer, most would agree that it's hard to keep our families together...let alone keep th...
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Faith And The Family from 2016-01-10T00:00
There's so much bad information out there when it comes to faith and the family in general, and living a fully Catholic life in specific. That's why we invited Helen Alvare to join us in the Luxuri...
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Catholic Distance University from 2015-12-17T00:00
Do you wish you knew more about your Catholic faith? Do you think you're too far past your"college days"? Are you just too busy to do it? Many faithful Catholics feel exactly the same way! That's ...
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Catholic Almanac from 2015-12-13T00:00
Why dig up the past? If it's history...shouldn't we forget about it and just move on? Actually, remembering and studying our past...especially when it comes to the Church...is the best way NOT to r...
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Why We Need Two Testaments from 2015-12-06T00:00
Did you ever wonder why there are two Testaments in the Holy Bible? Why do we need both? Shouldn't the New Testament have totally replaced the Old Testament? How can the Old Testament still be rele...
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Following The Ancient Paths from 2015-11-22T00:00
Sometimes the best path to something new is one that was blazed first by ancient journeymen. That's what happened to Durant Fleming, MDiv, DMin, a Presbyterian minister for 25 years who made his wa...
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Improve Your Mass Experience from 2015-11-08T00:00
Has Mass gotten a little stale for you? Are you"not getting anything out of Mass"? Do you wish you could do something about it? Well, you're in luck! Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corne...
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Welcome The Stranger from 2015-11-01T00:00
Do we just assume that anyone who shows up at Mass already knows what it means to be Catholic? Do we really ever reach outside our property line to evangelize or do we wait for them to come to us? ...
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Spiritual Direction from 2015-10-18T00:00
Do you have trouble asking for directions? Many of us do...especially when it comes to our spiritual life! In actuality, we really don't mind asking a doctor, lawyer, banker or architect for advice...
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Evangelizing The Issues from 2015-10-11T00:00
We all agree that we need to evangelize. In fact, in the Great Commission, Jesus commands us to do so. The problem is that when we encounter those with whom we are attempting to share the Good News...
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The Holy Ghost from 2015-10-04T00:00
Do you ever pray to the Holy Spirit? We certainly have no problem asking God the Father or God the Son for divine assistance...but, God the Holy Spirit? Most people can use the reassurance of the a...
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Brick Walls Of Evangelization from 2015-09-27T00:00
When you wake up in the morning to start your day, do you see a day filled with the opportunity to share the Gospel, or do you see nothing but a great big wall? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxu...
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My Kids Are Leaving The Church from 2015-09-20T00:00
What do you do when your child, who you have raised to be a good Catholic kid, comes up to you and announces,"Mom, Dad...I'm leaving the Catholic Church."More and more Catholic parents are hearing ...
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The Sunday Obligation from 2015-09-06T00:00
"Awwww...do we HAVE to go?"As a parent, we hear this from time to time (or maybe all the time) from our kids on Sunday mornings as we head to church. Or, maybe we hear ourselves asking it. Either w...
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Porn Is A Problem from 2015-08-30T00:00
Many people (thankfully) agree that porn is bad...but, in reality, not enough people realize just how bad it is. Join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth as Deacon Jeff and Tom welcome our friend,Tiff...
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Who Is Jesus? from 2015-08-20T00:00
Sometimes we run into folks who have trouble relating to Jesus in his divinity, and sometimes we run into folks who have trouble relating to Jesus in his humanity. The true and right relationship w...
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Supernatural Food from 2015-08-16T00:00
Have you ever wanted to just give up?"Lord...take me now!"How is it that we are able to carry on? If you read the story of Elijah in the Book of Kings, you see that even he, a prophet, was ready to...
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Ite Missa Est from 2015-08-02T00:00
We all know a little about why we go on pilgrimage, or retreat or any occasion of blessing. But, do we know what to do next? What do we take with us? How do we apply the grace we have received to t...
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When Disaster Strikes from 2015-07-26T00:00
Major disasters - natural and otherwise - take place all over the world and no one knows when they will strike. But, it's good to know that the Order of Malta is on the case. Join us in the FRENCH...
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A Catholic Walk from 2015-07-19T00:00
Our pilgrimage to Lourdes, France continues and we welcome to the Luxurious Corner Booth an old friend to the Cafe, Frank Ryan, a Knight of Malta. Frank tells us about his incredible journey walkin...
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The Miracle Of Coming Home from 2015-07-12T00:00
Not long ago, we had a man named Paul Hennesy, a landscape artist suffering from cancer, on our program. He spoke of his journey of faith and his finding God in beauty and art. He passed away recen...
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Ignatian Spirituality For Dummies from 2015-07-05T00:00
Have you ever wondered what Ignatian Spirituality was about but you were afraid to ask? Does it sound too deep, too"theological"or just plain over your head? Well, now is your chance to get a brief...
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From Malade To Volunteer from 2015-06-28T00:00
What would you do if you received what you considered a miraculous healing of a life-limiting ailment? Would you go back to your regular state of life? Or, would you feel the need to offer yourself...
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The Siege Of Malta from 2015-06-21T00:00
Join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as we welcome once again Knight of Malta and Professor of History, Dane Munro of Malta. Dane joins us to enlighten us about the gre...
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A Lourdes Miracle from 2015-06-14T00:00
Lourdes, France is known for the miracles associated with Our Lady's appearance to St. Bernadette many years ago. Many of us have heard of them. But, not many of us have MET them. Join us in the Th...
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Vocation Of A Knight from 2015-06-07T00:00
The Order of Malta is a religious order that is over 900 years old. The members of this order are knights and dames who have devoted themselves to caring for the sick and the poor and defending Chr...
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Middle East Reality from 2015-05-31T00:00
For years and years there has been unrest in the Middle East. Actually, it has been going on for centuries and centuries. But, what is really going on? And, what are the possibilities that hope and...
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The Crusades from 2015-05-24T00:00
We've heard a lot about the Crusades over the years. Unfortunately, most of what we've heard...and what many of us have come to believe...has been marred by half-truths, politics and even a re-writ...
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From Banker To Deacon from 2015-05-03T00:00
Is God calling you? He most assuredly is. In fact, He's calling all of us...it's just that sometimes we're just too busy to hear Him. Join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth as we welcome Deacon Mich...
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Men Of St Joseph from 2015-04-26T00:00
In many ways, St. Joseph is a wonderful model of true manhood. It is for this reason that a group of men who were seeking to become the best Christian men that they could be called their gathering ...
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Come Holy Spirit from 2015-04-19T00:00
How much do we really know about living a Sprit-filled life? Let's start by checking with Sacred Scripture! There are many wonderful insights into life's blessings when filled with the third Divine...
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Resurrection from 2015-04-05T00:00
Alleluia! Come and celebrate Easter with us in the Luxurious Corner Booth of The Catholic Cafe. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they discuss the concept of the Resurrection and also lead us into a disc...
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The Devil Is Real from 2015-03-29T00:00
Have you ever been asked if the Devil is real? Have you ever wondered this yourself? Is there really some evil dude with a pitchfork trying to get you to sin? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they welco...
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Living The Trinity from 2015-03-19T00:00
Are you a Trinitarian? Do you"live the Trinity?"Many people have a good relationship to one of the divine Persons of the Most Holy Trinity, but sometimes we find it hard to live life in a relations...
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The Number 40 from 2015-03-15T00:00
Have you ever wondered why so many important events in the Bible lasted 40 days and nights or 40 years? That number 40 is actually significant and can tell us a lot about what the event is leading ...
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Give It Up For Lent from 2015-03-01T00:00
So...what did you give up for Lent? We have always loved asking and answering this question every Ash Wednesday. The problem is that, for many people, the idea of"giving something up"has lost it's ...
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Living The Mystery from 2015-02-15T00:00
Many people - Catholics and non-Catholics alike - are asking themselves,"Is this all there is?"Life can be tough, filled with many challenges, and many of us are wondering how to live a joy-filled ...
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Authority Today from 2015-02-08T00:00
Many people struggle with authority in their lives...political, workplace, familial and even religious authority. In a culture that promotes the total empowerment of self, it's getting harder and h...
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Mass And A Busy Life from 2015-02-01T00:00
What happens when you work so long and so hard that you find it difficult to get to Mass? And, when you do go, you get nothing out of it because you're so tired. This is a dilemma many people in ou...
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You Can Learn Your Faith from 2015-01-25T00:00
Once again, Deacon Jeff, Tom and Doug open up the mail bag in the Luxurious Corner Booth of The Catholic Cafe! Join them as they help a listener who wants to know what the Catholic Church can offer...
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Being Child-like from 2014-12-21T00:00
What did Jesus REALLY mean when he told us that unless we turn and become like children we could not enter the kingdom of heaven? Didn't St. Paul tell us to"put away childish things?"Even the world...
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Lone Catholic from 2014-12-07T00:00
Meet Annemarie from the Netherlands. She is 24 years old and a"lone"Catholic in her family, amongst her friends and even in her parish. Annemarie is not the only one who feels this way. Join Deacon...
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Thanksgiving from 2014-11-30T00:00
Do you know the true origins and development of the American holiday of Thanksgiving? Is it just an onramp to the Christmas season? Does it have a truly religious origin? Join Deacon Jeff, Tom and ...
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Sister Servants from 2014-11-23T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they welcome their guest, Sister Mary Philomena of the Sister Servants of the Eternal Word, to the Luxurious Corner Booth. Sister shares her insights into both the chari...
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Biblical Art from 2014-11-16T00:00
Have you ever considered yourself an"expert"at art appreciation? Most of us do not. In fact, we usually feel unqualified to even comment on art. But, did you ever think that artists create art spec...
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Parental Example from 2014-11-02T00:00
How do I get my kids to love Church? How do I get them to follow her teachings? Why don't they go to Mass anymore? More and more frequently, these are the questions many, many parents are asking th...
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Coming Back Home from 2014-10-26T00:00
We all know someone who has left the Church. Maybe our child, or another family member. Maybe our close friend or a dear co-worker. Maybe even you have drifted away from the sacraments. Did you eve...
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Losing Grace from 2014-10-19T00:00
Did you ever wonder if we were able - once we had accepted it - to lose God's grace? Or, to lose salvation? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the ins and outs o...
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The Baptism Of Jesus from 2014-10-12T00:00
Did you ever ask yourself why Jesus was baptized by John? Jesus was certainly without sin, and yet, he insisted on being baptized by the Baptizer in the River Jordan. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in th...
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Repetitious Prayer from 2014-10-05T00:00
Have you ever been accused of not"truly"praying because you were simply repeating a memorized or written prayer? Have you ever found yourself"rattling off"a prayer without giving any sense of meani...
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Suffering With Christ from 2014-09-28T00:00
When St Paul tells the Colossians that in his flesh, he is"completing what is lacking in Christ's afflictions,"we might wonder what he could have meant. Didn't Christ do it all? What could possibly...
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Everyday Evangelization from 2014-09-21T00:00
When it comes to your faith, are you a"professional student"...someone who continually stocks up on knowledge, but may be too afraid to put it to use evangelizing? Join Deacon Jeff, Tom and Doug in...
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Scrupulosity from 2014-09-14T00:00
How often should you go to the sacrament of Confession? When is it"too much"? Do you know what scrupulosity is? Many people suffer from this distorted understanding of self-examination. Listen in a...
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Spiritual To-Do Lists from 2014-09-07T00:00
Have you ever wondered if the spiritual goals you may have set for yourself can be problematic? Are you concerned with how many Rosaries you've prayed, or how many hours of Adoration you've accompl...
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Catholic Relief Abroad from 2014-08-24T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they welcome their guest, Caroline Brennan of CRS, as she shares first-hand experiences and offers some great insights into the emergency n...
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Intercession from 2014-08-17T00:00
Why is the concept of"intercession"so important to the Catholic Church? What does it mean for us? How do we do it? Where did it come from? Who did it first? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxuriou...
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20s And 30s Ministry from 2014-08-10T00:00
Increasingly, the Church is seeing the importance of ministering to young adults in their 20's and 30's. With ever-growing concerns and focus on new careers, first mortgages and young children, thi...
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The New Pentecost from 2014-08-03T00:00
You've certainly heard of Pentecost, that all important time in the beginning of the Church's life when the Holy Spirit descended upon the people of God and gave them His very life, to empower them...
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Is It Mortal Or Venial? from 2014-07-27T00:00
How many times have you heard someone tell you,"That's a Mortal Sin!"? Did you ever wonder if the were right? What makes a Mortal Sin mortal? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth ...
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Summer Mass Attendance from 2014-07-20T00:00
Have you ever noticed that Mass attendance during the summer seems to drop off...sometimes rather significantly? Are people taking summer-long vacations that cause them to be gone from your parish ...
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The Paraclete from 2014-07-13T00:00
Do you remember your first pair of cleats when you were a kid? How they helped you in your ability to play the game? Well, interestingly, there are a lot of connections to be made between a good pa...
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St. Philip Neri's Oratory from 2014-06-29T00:00
So...do you know what an Oratory is? Do you know why St. Philip Neri started them way back in the 1500's? Well, if you want to know (and believe me...it's quite fascinating!) you need to tune into ...
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The Stations Of The Cross In Lourdes from 2014-06-22T00:00
Have you ever wondered why Catholics love the Crucifix? What does suffering have to do with Salvation? Welcome to the Luxurious Corner Booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe! Join host Deacon Jeff Drzyc...
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Malta In America from 2014-06-15T00:00
Welcome to the Luxurious Corner Booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe! Join host Deacon Jeff Drzycimski as he and co-host Fra Tom Mulligan welcome their guest, Geoff Gamble, KMob, a Knight of Malta in ...
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Finding God In Beauty from 2014-06-08T00:00
Welcome to the Luxurious Corner Booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe! Join host Deacon Jeff Drzycimski as he and drop-in co-host Father Andrew Fisher welcome artist Paul Hennesy, an accomplished lands...
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Called By Mary from 2014-06-01T00:00
Is Mary leading YOU to Jesus? Join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as Deacon Jeff welcomes his guest, His Most Eminent Highness Fra Matthew Festing, Prince and Grand Ma...
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A Priest For Holland from 2014-05-25T00:00
Join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as Deacon Jeff and sidekick Fra Tom Mulligan welcome their guest, Deacon Johannes Van Voorst, a transitional deacon from Holland wh...
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Healing Of Body And Soul from 2014-05-18T00:00
Join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as Deacon Jeff welcomes his guest, Dr. Richard Feely, DO, a doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Deacon Jeff and the good doctor, also a...
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Archdiocese For The Military Services from 2014-05-08T00:00
Have you ever wondered if men and women in the active duty military have the same obligation for attending Mass as ordinary Catholics do? Did you know that the military has their own archdiocese? J...
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Sisters Of Life from 2014-05-04T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they welcome Sister Virginia Joy of the Sisters of Life. Sister Virginia Joy shares the story of the founding of her order by John Cardinal...
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The Church Visible from 2014-04-27T00:00
Is the Church an"invisible kingdom"here on earth? Can we actually see the Church? Or, is it merely a loose association of generally like-minded believers gathered in the Spirit? Join Deacon Jeff an...
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Which Church? from 2014-04-06T00:00
Does God really care which Church you attend? Does it really matter which"flavor"of spirituality you practice? Isn't it all just about journeying toward God? These are tough questions to answer som...
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The Lenten Experience from 2014-03-30T00:00
"So...what did you give up for Lent?"How many times have we heard this asked of us? Or, how many times have we asked others this same question? It's not necessarily a bad thing. But, sometimes, we ...
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Trusting In God from 2014-03-23T00:00
Do you trust God? Even in the face of what seems to be your worst fear? That's the question one high-school teacher had to ask himself when he found out that his wife was to give birth to a child w...
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From Baptist To Catholic from 2014-03-16T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they welcome to the Luxurious Corner Booth Michael Cumbie, a former Southern Baptist minister (and we DO mean Southern) who found his way home to the Church of Rome. Lis...
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The Joy Of The New Evangelization from 2014-03-09T00:00
Are you an evangelist? Do you even know what it really means to be an evangelist? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they welcome internationally known speaker, teacher...and evangelist Kelly Wahlquist to...
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Mary Ever-Virgin from 2014-03-02T00:00
Have you ever wondered what Sacred Scripture means by"the brothers and sisters"of Jesus? Why, as Catholics, is it a problem to believe that Mary had other children after the virgin birth of our Lor...
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Biblical Intimacy from 2014-02-09T00:00
How close are you to your bible? Would you say you are intimate? Or, just acquainted? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the need to become and the process of ...
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Catholic Discipleship from 2014-02-02T00:00
Are you a disciple of Christ? Do you really know what that means? Is it the same for Catholics and non-Catholics alike? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the ...
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Many Churches? from 2014-01-26T00:00
We've all had the experience of driving down Main Street in Anytown, USA and seeing church after church of many different types and denominations. Are they ultimately all about the same? Were they...
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Happy New You from 2014-01-19T00:00
We all make New Year's resolutions. But, do they really change us? Usually not. We end up making some of those same resolutions year after year. So...how do we really and substantially make tru...
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Death Row Conversions from 2014-01-05T00:00
Many in today's world tend to"write off"those who are in prison...especially those who are on death row...and forget about them as lost cases. Our guest in the Luxurious Corner Booth is Robert Hut...
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Being Santa from 2013-12-29T00:00
Meet Santa's Helper, also known as Brian Elms, who volunteers as a well-dressed Santa at children's hospitals and pancake breakfasts. Deacon Jeff and Tom welcome Brian into the Luxurious Corner Boo...
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Testimony About Confession from 2013-12-22T00:00
Has it been a while since your last sacramental Confession? How about 40 years? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they read and discuss a listener's email to The Catholic ...
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Fatima For Today from 2013-12-15T00:00
Do you know where Fatima is? Do you know what happened there? If you were ever curious about Marian apparitions and their role in the Church, this is the show for you. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as...
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Bless Me Father from 2013-12-01T00:00
Unfortunately, there are many Catholics who have refrained from the Sacrament of Reconciliation for a long, long time. There can be many reasons - some better than others - that the People of God ...
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Numbers In The Bible from 2013-11-24T00:00
When we read the Bible, we realize we're reading the inspired Word of God. But, what about all the numbers we read about: One, two, three, six, seven, twelve, forty and all the others? Are they ins...
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A Bishop's Conversion from 2013-11-17T00:00
Most people probably assume that every Catholic bishop was born and raised a Catholic. But, believe it or not, there are a few American Catholic bishops who converted to the Catholic faith. Most ...
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True Friendship from 2013-11-10T00:00
If you were asked if you had any friends, it's almost a given that you'd reply,"Of course. I have many friends."But, do you really know what makes a friend a TRUE friend? And how is this different ...
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Momma Mary from 2013-11-03T00:00
Most Catholics know the Four Dogmas of Mary: Her Immaculate Conception, Mary Mother of God, Mary Ever-Virgin and Her Glorious Assumption. But, sometimes we might forget that there is another popul...
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Listing The Apostles from 2013-10-27T00:00
We spend a lot of time making lists and ranking things so we can always know who the best and worst performers are, or what our best and worst choices are. This goes for colleges, businesses, docto...
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Purposeful Parenting from 2013-10-20T00:00
When you look at the world today, it's easy to see how much bad"stuff"is out there. Did you ever stop and think why so much, and why now? It all is connected to God's purpose and plan for the fam...
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Catholicism: The New Evangelization from 2013-10-06T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff in the"luxurious corner booth"as he and his trust sidekick Tom Dorian share some fresh-sooked french fries with Father Robert Barron from his ministry Word On Fire. The discussion...
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Catholic Identity from 2013-09-26T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff in the"luxurious corner booth"as he and wingman Tom Dorian talk with Bishop Ronald Gainer, Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington in Kentucky, about the importance of"wearing your Cath...
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Consuming The Word from 2013-09-22T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff in the"luxurious corner booth"as he and wingman Tom Dorian share a cup of coffee with well-known author, professor, lecturer and former Presbyterian minister Dr. Scott Hahn about h...
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Confirmation from 2013-09-06T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian discuss what our Church teaches about the Sacrament of Confirmation and why is it so impo...
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The Communion Of Saints from 2013-08-22T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian discuss the basics of the Catholic Church"s teaching about the Communion of Saints, and i...
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The Assumption Of Mary from 2013-08-16T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian discuss the Catholic Church's teaching about The Glorious Assumption of the Blessed Virgi...
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Catholic Common Sense from 2013-08-09T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian discuss how all of the teachings of the Catholic Church, much to the disagreement of many...
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Also Scriptura from 2013-08-02T00:00
Have you ever heard of the Catholic idea of"Also"Scriptura? Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian discuss why the Protestant no...
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A Disciple On Purpose from 2013-07-26T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian discuss what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus.
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What Happened In Lourdes? from 2013-07-12T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he welcomes as his guest Jeff Gamble, KMOb, a Knight of Malta in Obedience and the President of the Federal ...
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A Wounded Warrior In Lourdes from 2013-07-12T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he welcomes as his guest SFC Chris Montera, a wounded serviceman from San Diego, California, and his brother...
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Why I Do Good Works from 2013-06-28T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Michelle Miller, DM, a Dame of Malta, about her life of volunteerism, service to those in need a...
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900 Years Of The Order from 2013-06-28T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to His Most Eminent Highness Fra Matthew Festing, the Prince and Grandmaster of the Order Malta, ab...
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Angels All Around Us from 2013-06-20T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Fr. Joseph Doyle, a Josephite priest and member of the Opus Sanctorum Angelorum, about the Catho...
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Prison Ministry from 2013-06-10T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Fr. Richard Mullins about his love and focus on prison ministry.
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Holy Baseball from 2013-06-07T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Fr. Andrew Fisher, chaplain to a professional baseball team and a former player himself, about t...
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Ask The Abbot from 2013-05-31T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Abbot Placid Solari of Belmont Abbey near Charlotte, NC about what the monastic life entails. T...
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The Fight For Religious Liberty from 2013-05-24T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Abbot Placid Solari of Belmont Abbey near Charlotte, NC about their struggle to preserve their r...
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The Average Catholic from 2013-05-17T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Leo McCormick, an average Catholic dad who has come to Lourdes on pilgrimage with his son Greg, ...
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Suffering And Lourdes from 2013-05-10T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he welcomes as his guest Francis Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago. The French Catholic Cafe is open in...
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Our Father from 2013-05-01T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian examine each and every line of the Our Father prayer so that we can take a fresh spiritua...
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Catholic Parenting from 2013-04-26T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and his wife, Bess Drzycimski share many insights, thoughts and tips focused on parenting in this day and age.
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Our Fathers' Mass from 2013-04-19T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian discuss St. Justin Martyr and his 2nd century document detailing what Mass looked like ar...
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Brother Roch Star from 2013-04-11T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian visit with Brother Roch Mary, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, about his extraordi...
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Living The Resurrection from 2013-03-28T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian further discuss the Catholic teaching on the Resurrection and how we are not merely spect...
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A Passion For The Resurrection from 2013-03-28T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian discuss the Catholic theology of the Resurrection and it's intrinsic connection to the Pa...
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Popes, Conclaves And The Youth from 2013-03-15T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian welcome Sam Mauck, the Director of Catholic Campus and Young Adult Ministries for the Dio...
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The Touch Of Jesus from 2013-03-08T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski and his wingman Tom Dorian in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as they talk about the healing touch of Jesus and how He is truly present in our world toda...
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Women In The Priesthood from 2013-02-26T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski and his wingman Tom Dorian in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as they cover the sometimes controversial topic of why the Catholic Church only ordains men.
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Think Fast from 2013-02-22T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski and his wingman Tom Dorian in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as they cover the topic of why Catholics undergo the bodily discipline of the fast...Lenten...
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Going Through The Motions from 2013-02-15T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski and"Wingman"Tom Dorian in the"luxurious corner boot"of The Catholic Cafe as they answer an email from a listener in Iowa, a convert to the Catholic Faith, about how to b...
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Dei Verbum from 2013-01-23T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he talks with Greg Hoerter about the benefit and purpose of spending time in the word of God, that we may better kn...
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Catholic Apologetics from 2013-01-03T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wing man Tom Dorian talk about the meaning behind, and need for, Catholic Apologetics (defending the teachin...
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Mary, Mother of God from 2013-01-03T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wing man Tom Dorian talk about the Catholic dogma of Mary, Mother of God, and why is is reasonable, and impo...
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A Catholic Christmas from 2012-12-22T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Tom Dorian about the many signs and symbols of Christmas and their true spiritual meanings. They are joined by two of the Deacon's sons, Noah Drzycimski and Eli Drzycimski, ...
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The Gift That Keeps On Giving from 2012-12-14T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wing man Tom Dorian talk about the true meaning of"gift"and relate Christmas to the greatest of all gifts......
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Dressed For Success from 2012-11-21T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wing man Tom Dorian talk about why it's important to"dress up"for Mass.
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Examination Of Conscience from 2012-11-15T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wing man Tom Dorian talk about the who, what, when, where, why and how of making a good examination of consc...
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The Precepts Of The Church from 2012-11-09T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wing man Tom Dorian speak of the 5 precepts of the Church and why we need to follow them.
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What's In A Catholic Church? from 2012-10-05T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and sidekick Tom Dorian"de-mystify the mysterious"and describe all the parts and pieces, adornments and ornament...
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Choose Life from 2012-10-05T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and sidekick Tom Dorian talk about the Church's teaching on the Gospel of Life and our responsibility as Christi...
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The Four Marks Of The Church from 2012-09-28T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and sidekick Tom Dorian talk about how to know you've found the one, true Church that Jesus founded.
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Who Is God? from 2012-09-07T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and sidekick Tom Dorian tackle the big question,"Who Is God?""
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One Man One Woman from 2012-08-24T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he welcomes the Head Chef at the Cafe, Fr. Ben Bradshaw. Fr. Ben and Deacon Jeff talk about why the Catholic Churc...
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Evangelizing Your Environments from 2012-08-17T00:00
From the luxurious corner booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe, Deacon Jeff talks with Broadway Producer Karen Goodwin, who worked on such hit musicals as Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and Miss...
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Why The Order Of Malta? from 2012-08-13T00:00
From the luxurious corner booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe, Deacon Jeff talks with Fra Matthew Festing, Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta, about what makes the Order of Malta relevant ...
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The Forgotten People from 2012-08-03T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff in the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Lisa Simpson, a Dame of Malta, about her work with the Global Fund for the Forgotten People and its impact on the poor, the marginalized ...
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A Brother In The World from 2012-07-13T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff in the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Fra Tom Mulligan about his life as a Knight and Brother taking Solemn Vows in the Order of Malta.
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Keeping Your Kids Catholic from 2012-06-29T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff in the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Michelle Bowe, Dame of Malta and Hospitaler for the Order of Malta Federal Association...and a mother, about how she keeps the Catholic F...
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Large Catholic Families from 2012-06-16T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff in the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Dr. Tim and Lisa Fallon about the beauty, wonder and fun and blessing of having a large Catholic family.
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The St John's Bible from 2012-06-11T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff in the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Fr Eric Hollas, OP, a Benedictine Priest from St. John's Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota, about their creation of the world renowned St....
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The Mystery Of Suffering from 2012-06-08T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff in the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he talks to Jim Gonsalves, a Malade and Pilgrim to Lourdes, France about his journey of suffering and faith.
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The Desire For God from 2012-06-01T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff in the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he to Father Leonard Chuwa, and Apostles of Jesus Father from Tanzania about the differences and similarities between Catholic worship in Africa and ...
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Born Again Catholic from 2012-05-25T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff in the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he speaks with US Army retired Sgt Robert Bartlett about his life-changing, faith-enhancing war experience, and how he is answering God's call today.
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Why The New Evangelization? from 2012-05-18T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff in the FRENCH Catholic Cafe as he speaks with Cardinal Donald Wuerl, newly named the Relator General of the 2012 World Synod of Bishops, about why the Holy Father has proposed a Ne...
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Why Am I Catholic? - Dr. Peter Kreeft from 2012-04-27T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with renowned philosopher, theologian, author and Christian apologist Dr. Peter Kreeft about the reasons why he became a Catholic after growing up a Calvinist.
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Confession To A Priest from 2012-04-20T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they discuss the common sensical Catholic teaching of confessing your sins to a priest, rather than simply in prayer to Jesus.
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The Silent Retreat from 2012-03-28T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they welcome their guest Jeff McEvoy and discuss the blessings of a silent retreat.
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Problem Passages from 2012-03-23T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they discuss some of the passages of Sacred Scripture that are sometimes difficult to explain or understand unless you're looking through a Catholic lens.
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The Sacramental Economy from 2012-03-16T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they discuss the Catholic teaching on the Sacramental Economy and it's implications for the Mystical Body of Christ.
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More On The New Evangelization from 2012-02-22T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Curtis Martin, President and Founder of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), about his recent appointment by the Holy Father as Consultor to the Pon...
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More on Permanent Deacons from 2012-02-22T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Tom Dorian about the roll of Permanent Deacons in the Catholic Church
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Roadmap Of The Spiritual Life from 2012-02-22T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Brother Simon, CFR, one of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, about how to discern, read and change for the better your roadmap for the spiritual life..
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Authentic Friendship from 2012-02-16T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Brother Innocent, CFR, one of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, about what it means to have a truly authentic friend.
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The New Evangelization from 2012-01-27T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Fr Bruce Neihli, a Paulist priest of the Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee, about our Holy Father's focus on the New Evangelization and reaching today's world with t...
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Discerning The Priesthood from 2012-01-13T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Fr Adam Rust, a young priest of the Diocese of Memphis in Tennesse about his calling to the priesthood.
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Good Counsel Homes from 2011-12-16T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Chris Bell of the organization Good Counsel Homes about their ministry to pregnant women in need.
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Musical Prayer from 2011-12-16T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Brother Vittorio and Brother Tansi, both Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, about the power of music as a prayer to God and as a source of healing. Both Brother Vi...
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More On Personal Devotion To Jesus from 2011-12-09T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he continues his discussion with Father Benedict Groeschell, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, about his book"I Am With You Always"from Ignatius Press. Deacon Jeff, Tom a...
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Personal Devotion To Jesus from 2011-12-02T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Father Benedict Groeschell, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, about his book"I Am With You Always"from Ignatius Press. Deacon Jeff, Tom and Fr. Benedict dis...
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The Stigmata from 2011-11-17T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Father Solanus Benfatee, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, about the mystery of the Stigmata, and more specifically about the spiritual aspect of the Stigmat...
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Pro-Life Friars from 2011-11-11T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Brother Nicholas Joseph White, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, about the pro-life charism of the friars and how that is lived out daily by the order.
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The Founding Friars from 2011-11-01T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Father Glenn Sudano, CFR, one of the original founders of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, about the founding of order and it's purpose, mission and charisms.
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The Church In Africa from 2011-10-26T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Father Herald John Brock, CFR, a priest for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, about the explosive growth of the Church on the continent of Africa.
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More On The Missale Romanum from 2011-10-14T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff as he talks with Deacon Bill Ditewig about the upcoming changes and their purpose and meaning in the Liturgy as promulgated in the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal.
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The Keys To Joy from 2011-10-07T00:00
Join us as Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Jim Blount, SOLT, a priest from Belize, about the primacy of joy...a joy brought on only by a relationship with Jesus.
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All In Ministry from 2011-09-16T00:00
Join us as Deacon Jeff and Tom rock out with Catholic recording artist Noelle Garcia and her band All In Ministry about their music ministry and what it truly means to be"all in."
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Faith And Reason from 2011-09-16T00:00
Our final show from the luxurious corner booth of the French Catholic Cafe this year, Deacon Jeff talks with Monsignor James Watkins, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington and Professor of Phil...
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Christian Diplomacy from 2011-09-09T00:00
From the luxurious corner booth of the newly opened French Catholic Cafe, Deacon Jeff talks with His Excellency Mauro Bertero, Embassador for the Order Of Malta to Bolivia, and His Excellency David...
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Prince And Grand Master from 2011-09-02T00:00
From the luxurious corner booth of the newly opened French Catholic Cafe, Deacon Jeff talks with Fra Matthew Festing, Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta, about what makes the Order of Ma...
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Erosion Of Religious Freedom from 2011-08-26T00:00
From the luxurious corner booth of the newly opened French Catholic Cafe, Deacon Jeff talks with Dr. Marie Hilliard, Dame of Malta, from the National Catholic Bioethics Center, about issues related...
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Malta Worldwide Relief from 2011-08-19T00:00
From the luxurious corner booth of the newly opened French Catholic Cafe, Deacon Jeff talks with Geoff Gamble, Knight of Malta, and Dr. Pauline Olsen, Dame of Malta, about the Order of Malta's much...
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The Catholic Pilgrimage from 2011-08-12T00:00
From the luxurious corner booth of the newly opened French Catholic Cafe, Deacon Jeff talks with Shep Abel about the ancient spiritual tradition of the pilgrimage.
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The Early Church Fathers from 2011-07-28T00:00
From the luxurious corner booth of the newly opened French Catholic Cafe, Deacon Jeff talks again with Abbot Placid Solari of Belmont Abbey about the earliest writers, martyrs and doctors of the Ch...
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What's A Monk? from 2011-07-20T00:00
From the luxurious corner booth of the newly opened French Catholic Cafe, Deacon Jeff talks with Abbot Placid Solari, Abbot of Belmont Abbey in North Carolina, about the life of the monk and the im...
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The Lost And Forgotten from 2011-07-14T00:00
From the luxurious corner booth of the newly opened French Catholic Cafe, Deacon Jeff talks with Albrecht Baron von Boeselager, Grand Hospitaler of the Order of Malta about the Order's works with t...
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How Catholic Are Our Catholic Colleges? from 2011-07-08T00:00
From the luxurious corner booth of the newly opened French Catholic Cafe, Deacon Jeff talks with Larie McCarty, Chairman and one of the founders of the Cardinal Newman Society on the state of our C...
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Christian Charity from 2011-07-01T00:00
From the luxurious corner booth of the newly opened French Catholic Cafe, Deacon Jeff talks with Frank Ryan, author, economic advisor, retired U.S. Marine Colonel and Catholic, about the concept of...
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The Devil In The World from 2011-06-13T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Father Anthony Marie Baetzold, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, about the existence of evil, the Devil and our real challenge and battle in life.
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St. Francis Of Assisi from 2011-06-10T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Father James Mary Atkins, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, about the model and inspiration of St. Francis of Assisi in the CFR's lives...and in our own lives.
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Suffering And Healing from 2011-05-27T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Brother Innocent Mariae Montgomery, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, about his calling to be a monk and his personal journey of suffering that came to a miraculous an...
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Types Of Prayer from 2011-05-27T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Brother Philip Maria Allen, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, about the different types and purposes of Christian prayer...as well as some of the obstacles to prayer.
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Sexual Chastity from 2011-05-20T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Head Chef at The Catholic Cafe, Fr Ben Bradshaw, about the gift...and challenges...of sexual chastity in the world today. Also discussed are the differences between chastity...
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The Catechism from 2011-05-13T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Head Chef at The Catholic Cafe, Fr. Ben Bradshaw, about the Catechism of the Catholic Church: it's origins, it's purpose, and its practical and prayerful use for the faithful.
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The Barque Of Peter from 2011-04-08T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Monsignor John McArthur about the importance of staying"in the boat,"in the Catholic Church, especially when times are rough.
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Transitional Deacons from 2011-03-25T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Deacon James Clarke, a transitional deacon and seminarian for the Diocese of Memphis about the differences between a transitional deacon and a permanent deacon, as well as hi...
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Missale Romanum from 2011-03-18T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Msgr Victor Ciarramitaro about the changes in the third edition of the Roman Missal and how they will affect Mass attendees.
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You Are What You Eat from 2011-01-07T00:00
Deacon Jeff and Tom Dorian talk with Bob Nicholas about the importance of"eating"a healthy spiritual diet...including the Eucharist!
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Born Again And Saved from 2010-12-17T00:00
Deacon Jeff and Tom Dorian talk about the different meanings attributed to the phrases"born again"and"saved"between Catholics and Protestants.
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On Your Knees from 2010-11-19T00:00
Deacon Jeff and Tom Dorian talk about reverence in the Catholic Faith, with a special emphasis on kneeling and genuflection and its proper place in Adoration of the Most Holy Sacrament.
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Busted Halo from 2010-11-12T00:00
Deacon Jeff speaks with Paulist Fr. Dave Dwyer, the host of The Busted Halo show heard weeknights on XM and Sirius Satellite radio. They talk about The Busted Halo ministry and answer a few of Dea...
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Formation Of Conscience from 2010-10-15T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Earl Fernandez of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati about the role that our conscience plays in making moral decisions, and the vital importance of having a properly formed c...
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The Virtues from 2010-08-13T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Derek Rotty about living the Catholic Virtues versus living the world's values.
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Angels and Deacons from 2010-08-13T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with well-known authority on the Permanent Diaconate Deacon Bill Ditewig about the centuries old tradition behind the connection between angels and the deacons of the Church.
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The Habit Of Faith from 2010-08-06T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Father Anthony Brausch, a priest for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and instructor at the Mount Saint Mary's Seminary of the West, about faith in terms of being a"habit"and th...
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Digital Evangelization from 2010-07-30T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Deacon Greg Kandra about evangelizing in the digital age. Deacon Greg produces a DAILY Catholic TV show called"Currents"and is host and moderator of a blog on BeliefNet call...
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The Christian Brothers from 2010-07-22T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Brother Joel McGraw about his experiences with the Christian Brothers, particularly about their ministry in the Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee.
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A Mexican Idol from 2010-05-21T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Mexican recording artist Azeneth Gonzales (and her friend, Fr. Agostino Torres, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) about her wonderful story of conversion. After w...
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When Bad Things Happen To Good People from 2010-05-14T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Agostino Torres, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal about the problem of bad things happening to good people. Should I abandon the Church? Does God MAKE evil t...
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Priestly Celibacy from 2010-05-07T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Anthony Baetzold, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal about the Catholic teaching regarding Celibacy, especially for priests.
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Christian Frienship from 2010-04-30T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Anthony Maranise about the different types of friendships, the ultimate of which includes Christ. Additionally, challenges to a Christ-centered friendship are discussed.
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The Catholic Home from 2010-03-26T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Alicia Van Hecke, noted homeschooling author, speaker and enthusiast about the ways in which all families can help keep a strong and vibrant Catholic identity in the home.
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The Permanent Deacon from 2010-03-26T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with TV personality Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers about the ministry of the Permanent Deacon in the Catholic Church and his journey to becoming a deacon.
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Who Do You Say That I Am? from 2010-03-26T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with J. Terry Steib, SVD, Bishop of Memphis in Tennessee about his latest Pastoral Letter,"Who Do You Say That I Am?"
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Spiritual Warfare from 2010-03-19T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Father Jim Blount, SOLT about the effect of a weak earthly (familial or spiritual) father: it leads most assuredly to a lack of a relationship with the Divine and Eternal Fat...
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Fatherhood from 2010-03-12T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Father Jim Blount, SOLT about the importance, impact and relationship between earthly fatherhood, spiritual fatherhood and Divine Fatherhood. Guest co-hosts Nick Drzycimski a...
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National Evangelization Team from 2010-02-19T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with members of the National Evangelization Team (NET), a group of young people who travel the country evangelizing teens, about their experiences, challenges and victories.
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The Effects Of Baptism from 2010-01-29T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Martin Maduabuchi Orjianioke, a priest from Nigeria, about the Catholic teaching on Baptism and most especially it's real effects on those who receive this Sacrament.
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Marriage And Annulment from 2010-01-07T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Memphis Diocesan Chancellor and President Elect of the Canon Law Society of America, Fr. Michael Joyce about the Catholic teaching on the sanctity and indissolubility of a Sa...
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Catholic And Baptist from 2009-12-16T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with former Southern Baptist preacher Andy McNutt about the vast difference between the Roman Catholic and Southern Baptist (Fundamentalist) understanding of the Sacrament of Bapt...
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Highlights from 2009-11-13T00:00
Deacon Jeff and co-host Tom Dorian discuss the variety, breadth and depth of the many past topics and guests of The Catholic Cafe, and invite listeners to visit the web site (www.thecatholiccafe.co...
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Faith In The Family from 2009-10-23T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Biker Bob Nicholas about what to do when there is a great difference between spouses or loved ones in where they are in their faith journeys. Who's to blame? How do you fix...
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The Christian Fast from 2009-10-02T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with co-host Tom Dorian about the Catholic understanding of the fast, it's Biblical roots, as well as it's cultural significance. A plea is also made for the continuation and prom...
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Universal Church from 2009-09-25T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks to Fr. Elias Kekong Bisong, a priest and instructor at a Nigerian Seminary discuss the meaning of the word"Catholic."They explore the universality of the Church and spend time dis...
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The Deacon's Wife from 2009-09-18T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks to his own wife, Bess Drzycimski about what it's like to be the wife of an ordained minister. Plus, they let us in on a few family secrets (OK, nothing bad...just good old-fashio...
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Drinking Wine from 2009-09-11T00:00
Deacon Jeff and co-host Tom Dorian discuss the Catholic teaching about drinking in general and drinking wine in particular. Is the drinking of alcohol frowned on in the Bible? What did Jesus thin...
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Catholic Youth from 2009-09-04T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Catholic Youth Minister Derek Rotty about the current state of Youth Ministry (and youth in general) in the Church.
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Divine Mercy from 2009-08-25T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, about the Catholic understanding of God's Divine Mercy, the unfathomable, bottomless, unending love of a God who truly wan...
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Catholic Bioethics from 2009-08-21T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, the Director of Education from the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia about the moral dilemmas we all face when making decisions about sci...
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FOCUS Missionaries from 2009-08-14T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Dean Reineking, a member of the Fellowship Of Catholic University Students (F.O.C.U.S.) about the work their organization does in trying to help students keep and deepen thei...
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Catholic Missionaries from 2009-08-03T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Missionary and Ophthalmologist Dr. Cathy Schanzer and her husband Tom Lewis regarding their work in creating and maintaining an eye clinic in the far off country of Sierra Le...
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Redemptive Suffering from 2009-07-31T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Bryan Timby about what the Catholic Church teaches regarding the redemptive quality and purpose in our suffering of body...and mind.
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Holy Matrimony from 2009-07-31T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Bob and Sarah Nicholas about their understanding of the Church's teaching regarding marriage as a sacramental and covenantal bond.
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Pope John Paul II from 2009-07-17T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Ben Bradshaw, head chef at The Catholic Cafe, about the legacy impact and significance of the papacy of John Paul II.
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Priestly Vocations from 2009-07-10T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD of the Diocese of Memphis about their continued success with priestly vocations as well as the importance (and challenge) of answering God's call i...
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The Problem Of Evil from 2009-07-06T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with college student Anthony Maranise about what the Catholic Faith teaches regarding the age-old"problem"of the mere existence of evil in the world.
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Eucharistic Adoration from 2009-06-26T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Kim Sevier about what the Catholic Church believes and teaches about Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
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More Good Questions from 2009-06-18T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks answers email and other questions about the Catholic Faith with guest Above-Average Catholic Bill Drennan.
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Confession from 2009-05-22T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Ernie DeBlasio about what the Catholic Church teaches about the Sacrament of healing known as Confession, Reconciliation or Pennance.
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Franciscan Friars Of The Renewal from 2009-05-15T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with the leader of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Fr. Bernard Murphy, CFR. They discuss the mission and charism of this growing order of Franciscan monks.
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Good Questions from 2009-05-08T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with"Biker"Bob Nicholas and answers various common questions folks have sent in via E-mail (and other means) relating to Catholic beliefs and practices. For instance,"Why does yo...
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The Trinity from 2009-05-01T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. John Hourican about the Catholic teaching regarding the Most Holy Trinity.
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Catholic Christology from 2009-04-24T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. John Hourican about the Catholic teaching regarding the Divinity of Christ Jesus and the necessity of understanding that He is God Incarnate.
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Assurance Of Salvation? from 2009-04-17T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Bob Nicholas about his journey from"non-religious"to Catholic, with a primary focus on the Protestant and Catholic views of the assurance of Salvation.
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That Our Joy May Be Complete from 2009-04-10T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD, Bishop of Memphis in Tennessee, about his new Pastoral Letter. Living Our Catholicism: That Our Joy May Be Complete helps us realize how we can a...
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Early Church Fathers from 2009-04-03T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with co-host Tom Dorian about what the Catholic Church teaches about the Fathers of the Early Church, those men whose writings have been a genuine reflection of the Truths of the ...
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The Reformation from 2009-03-27T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks with The Catholic Cafe's Head Chef, Fr. Ben Bradshaw, about the Catholic Church's understanding of the Reformation, as well as her success in reform as a result of the Counter-Ref...
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Fired Up Catholics from 2009-03-20T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks to former Southern Baptist Pastor Andy McNutt about why we don't always see Catholics fired up about their faith...and what we can do about it.
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Conversion of a Baptist Preacher from 2009-03-06T00:00
Deacon Jeff talks to former Southern Baptist Pastor Andy McNutt about why he chose to convert to the Catholic Faith.
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A New Catholic Life from 2009-03-06T00:00
Deacon Jeff and convert Bruce Summers discuss Bruce's journey to the Catholic Faith from the Southern Baptist tradition.
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The Rosary from 2009-02-20T00:00
Deacon Jeff and Fr. Jim Blount, a priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity from Belize in Central America take on the topic of the Rosary and it's proper place in Catholic devotion.
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Church Authority from 2009-02-06T00:00
Deacon Jeff and noted lawyer Robert Hutton discuss the truth behind the authority of the Church. What must every Catholic believe if they want to call themselves Catholic? What is a Catholic OBLI...
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The Death Penalty from 2009-01-29T00:00
Deacon Jeff and noted Death Penalty lawyer Robert Hutton discuss the truth about the Catholic Teaching on the death penalty.
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Living Before Dying from 2009-01-09T00:00
Deacon Jeff and guest Deacon Jack Conrad discuss his new book,"Living Before Dying."In this timely discussion about dealing with the process of you or a loved one dying, the deacons relate many int...
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Statues And Graven Images from 2008-12-29T00:00
Deacon Jeff and guest"Above Average Catholic,"friend and layperson Bill Drennan discuss the Catholic understanding of statues, paintings, stained glass and other sacred images and their use in wors...
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The Authentic Christian Life from 2008-12-19T00:00
Deacon Jeff and guest Mark Underwood talk about transforming your knowledge of faith into action, especially with all the obstacles and hurdles that the modern world puts before you.
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More on the Primacy of Peter from 2008-12-02T00:00
Deacon Jeff and Tom Dorian cover the many, many Scripture verses which, when taken together, paint a vivid picture of Peter as the first among the Apostles, and the first Catholic Pope!
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The Primacy of Peter from 2008-11-26T00:00
Deacon Jeff and Tom Dorian discuss why the Catholic Church teaches that St. Peter was the first pope. They start with Matthew Chapter 16 and link this directly to Isaiah Chapter 22.
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The Order of Malta from 2008-11-20T00:00
Deacon Jeff and his guests Noreen Falcone and Robert Hutton of the Order of Malta discuss what the Church asks of every layperson..that they actively participate in the saving work of Christ. They...
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666:The Number of the Beast from 2008-11-14T00:00
Deacon Jeff and his guest Fr. William Parham discuss the"number of the beast"from a Catholic perspective. The identity of who John refers to as 666 is not only revealed, but explained.
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The Book of Revelation from 2008-11-07T00:00
Deacon Jeff and his guest Fr. William Parham, a noted biblical scholar, discuss how the Catholic Church views the Book of Revelation and apocalyptic literature.
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Apostolic Succession from 2008-10-17T00:00
Deacon Jeff and his guest Bishop J. Terry Steib of the Diocese of Memphis, Tennessee take on the topic of Apostolic Succession and why it is so important to the Catholic Faith.
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The Church and Science from 2008-10-17T00:00
Deacon Jeff and his guest Fr. Dennis Schenkel discuss what the Church REALLY thinks about science.
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Contraception from 2008-10-17T00:00
Deacon Jeff and his guest Sr. Francine discuss the Catholic Churches teaching on contraception.
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Conversion from 2008-10-10T00:00
Deacon Jeff and his guests Judge John and Gigi McCarroll discuss the process of converting to the Catholic Faith from the Episcopal Church.
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Faith and Works from 2008-09-14T00:00
Deacon Jeff and guest, Fr. John McArthur, offer a general overview on the intertwing roles that Faith and Works play in our Salvation.
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Scripture and Tradition from 2008-09-04T00:00
Deacon Jeff and guest, Fr. Victor Ciaramitaro, discuss the Catholic understanding of Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.
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The Nature of the Church from 2008-09-03T00:00
Deacon Jeff and guest, Fr. Bruce Nieli, discuss the very nature of church and the four"marks"associated with the Church.
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The Nature of the Church from 2008-09-03T00:00
Deacon Jeff and guest, Fr. Bruce Nieli, discuss the very nature of church and the four"marks"associated with the Church.
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The Real Presence and John 6 from 2008-09-03T00:00
Deacon Jeff and guest, Fr. Ben Bradshaw, discuss the Church's teaching on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
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The Nature of the Church from 2008-09-03T00:00
Deacon Jeff and guest, Fr. Bruce Nieli, discuss the very nature of church and the four"marks"associated with the Church.
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Original Sin from 2003-03-19T00:00
Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the"luxurious corner booth"of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian discuss the Catholic teaching on Original Sin, along with the sometimes confusing topics ...
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