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The Liturgy of the Hours... and other Tangents

Fr. Sam and Matt discuss the Liturgy of the Hours as a method of prayer for all members of the Church, whether you are a monk, priest, husband, wife, child or single person. The Liturgy of the Hours is for everyone! 

Catching Up With Fr. Sam on Sabbatical

Fr. Sam updates Matt on his time with Catholic Heart WorkCamp and the newest leg of his sabbatical, fishing in Wyoming. 

Bobby Angel on Marriage, Parenting, Boundaries, and Burnout

Bobby Angel joins us to discuss his passion for ministering to other ministers, the role of the Eucharist in his conversion, digital missionary work, Bishop Barron & Fr. Mike Schmitz, Boundaries and Burnout in personal relationships, why it's important for spouses to nourish their marriage, and insights into fatherhood! 

Jacob Imam on the Problem of Student Debt, Theology of Work, Friendship... and other Tangents

Jacob Imam joins us from the College of St. Joseph the Worker to discuss the theology of work, the importance (and loss) of friendship in our culture, why the capacity to work can help deepen friendship, and how Jesus truly rocked the social order by being a carpenter. 

BONUS: Why Canon and Liturgical Law are Important For YOU... and other Tangents with Fr. Novajosky

This week's episode is a BONUS EPISODE!
Last April, Fr. Sam and Fr. Novajosky recorded a conversation about Canon Law, Liturgical Law, Friday Penances, Annulments, and why the law upholds justice in the Church. However, it was temporarily lost within the great maze of Tangents Fr. Sam and Matt go on. Now that it has resurfaced, we are pleased to offer it to you. Enjoy!  
 

Michael Bellacicco on Remaining a Faithful Catholic in College...and other Tangents!

Michael Bellacicco joins to discuss his immediate family's impact on his faith journey, how the family rosary was integral to his catechesis and growth in holiness, what it means to be both holy and normal, Michael's experience on mission trips to serve the poor and the addicted, and his advice to students beginning college in the Fall.
 

Patriotism, Pier Giorgio Frassati, Proper Liturgy...and other Tangents!

Fr. Sam and Matt discuss virtuous patriotism, why Pier Giorgio Frassati is a saint for our times, and their experience with "progressive" liturgies. 
Papal Bull on Jubilee: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/bulls/documents/20240509_spes-non-confundit_bolla-giubileo2025.html
 

Hedonism, Nihilism, Andrew's Conversion to Catholicism... and other Tangents!

Andrew McIntyre (Matt's brother-in-law) joins the show to discuss his journey into the Catholic Church. They discuss his Christian upbringing, his falling away from Christ, his constant search despite his agnosticism, and his conversion to the Catholic Faith. They also discuss the culture relevance of relativism & agnosticism and how God uses all things to draw people to Himself.