The Tangent on Veritas Catholic Network

Understanding Prayer & the Kerygma

Fr. Sam and Matt discuss the essence of prayer, the role of silence in prayer and how to effectively pray. They also discuss the importance of revitalizing kerygmatic preaching. They define the kerygma, the share examples of the kerygma in their own lives, and discuss how to present the Kerygma to other Christians, Non-Christians, Agnostics and Atheists (you'll be surprised by the answer...)
 

Ralph Martin on Salvation and Our Lady of Fatima

Ralph Martin joins Fr. Sam and Matt to discuss moments from his new memoir A Life in the Spirit. 

Vatican II, Parish Life, and Homeschooling

In light of recent news out of San Diego, Fr. Sam and Matt sit down to discuss the Second Vatican Council's instruction on Education, especially it's application to public, charter, Catholic, and homeschool situations. 

Jason Evert on the Theology of the Body, Detoxing Our Culture, and Compassion for Tr*ns kids

We're very excited to be joined by Jason Evert. We talk about the roadblocks to understanding and accepting the Catholic teaching on chastity, the theology of the body, detoxing from today's culture, how parents can speak to their confused kids, and how parents can compassionately help their children experiencing gender dysphoria.
LINK TO JASON'S EVENT: https://shop.chastity.com/products/double-feature-with-jason-evert-10-10-24-in-newtown-ct?variant=48494691811645

A Holy Priest Who Founded a Town & Fought Racism... and other Tangents (w/ Edward Morse)

Edward Morse joins Fr. Sam and Matt to discuss Fr. Flanagan's story. Fr. Flanagan is the founder of Boystown, an actual town that he founded to resist the racism of his time and treat all children with the dignity they deserve! Fr. Flanagan is currently on the path to sainthood, you can learn more about him by watching the documentary the Fr. Flanagan league produced with Spirit Juice Studios, Heart of A Servant.
BUY TIX HERE: https://www.fatherflanaganfilm.com/
 

Venerable Fulton Sheen on the Demonic...and other Tangents (w/ Fr. Dave Tomaszycki)

Fr. Dave Tomaszycki joins Fr. Sam and Matt to discuss his compilation of Ven. Fulton Sheen's teaching On the Demonic. He shares Fulton Sheen's 3 signs of the demonic as well as Fulton Sheen's 3 weapons against the demonic. They discuss Fulton Sheen's prophecy of the main attack upon the Church during the 21st century as well as the "four deaths" the Church has already endured throughout history. 

Welcome Home, Fr. Sam

Fr. Sam is back in CT! He and Matt sit down and discuss some important truths along with some very unimportant shenanigans. Topics include, cowboy hats, proper etiquette, the importance of giving yourself a break from the internet and more. 

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!