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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.
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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! 

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!