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Sean Forrest on Haiti 180, Jesus's love for the Poor, Entering into Suffering... and other Tangents!

Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza interview Sean Forrest, the co-founder of Haiti 180. 
Haiti 80 is a charity that aims to improve the lives of the Haitian People, building schools, orphanages (more accurately called "homes", no one who lives there feels orphaned), medical facilities, nursing homes, Chapels. Haiti 180 helps the Haitian people know their dignity by providing for them and instructing them in the Catholic faith. 
Fr. Sam, Matt and Sean discuss Sean's own experience in Haiti, God's true love for the poor (just take note of how often Jesus mentions the poor in the Gospels), the necessity of serving the poor, and entering into the suffering opens us up to God. 
ANNOUNCEMENT! 
Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-catholic-reflection-with-fr-sam-kachuba/id1728739605
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h9MTrjWcub9dCQlBqUOuL?si=b94ba955d1f04e70
Podbean: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/
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Fr. Louis Merosne on Serving the Beloved in Haiti, Bishop Pierre-André Dumas' courage, and Loving Your Enemies

Fr. Louis Merosne joins Fr. Sam Kachuba to discuss current events and needs in Haiti right now. He discusses the courage of his Bishop, Bishop Pierre-André Dumas, who has offered himself as ransom for 6 kidnapped nuns, he speaks about the atrocity of gang culture in Haiti, the necessity of understanding the humanity of your enemies, his own vocation story, and so much more! 
Be sure to check out Fr. Merosne's mission: Mission to the Beloved
ANNOUNCEMENT! 
Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-catholic-reflection-with-fr-sam-kachuba/id1728739605
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h9MTrjWcub9dCQlBqUOuL?si=b94ba955d1f04e70
Podbean: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/
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Stephanie Gray Connors on Pro Life Ministry, The Eucharist, Abortion Debates...and other Tangents!

Stephanie Gray Connors, a fantastic pro life speaker, joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza today to talk about Pro Life Ministry! They begin with Stephanie's book My Body For You, from the St. Paul Center. In her book, she speaks about the connection between the pro life message and the Eucharist. It isn't "my body my choice" it's "my body for you"!
Stephanie also shares some amazing stories from her time as a pro life speaker on college campuses, including a conversion story of a pro choice advocate involved in the occult, her interaction with a victim of the Rwandan Genocide, and debates she's had with abortion "doctors". 
She shares personal stories of healing from miscarriage, how Lila Rose (from Live Action) was the matchmaker for Stephanie and her husband, the TRUTH of the Spiritual Fatherhood of priests. and more! 
There's also a small Tangent about the amazing organization Malta House, based in Norwalk, CT. 
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ANNOUNCEMENT! 
Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-catholic-reflection-with-fr-sam-kachuba/id1728739605
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h9MTrjWcub9dCQlBqUOuL?si=b94ba955d1f04e70
Podbean: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/
 
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Catholic Psychologist & Catholic Priest Do A Podcast...and other Tangents (w/ the Catholic Sinner Show!)

Dr. Bryan Violette joins Fr. Sam Kachuba for this week's episode! They discuss:
the importance of knowing your identity
the typical pitfalls of mothers and fathers (and how to avoid them)
why you need to avoid burnout 
turning off being the priest or psychologist (and if that's wise or possible) 
Being a priest & sinner
and more! 
ANNOUNCEMENT! 
Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-catholic-reflection-with-fr-sam-kachuba/id1728739605
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h9MTrjWcub9dCQlBqUOuL?si=b94ba955d1f04e70
Podbean: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/
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Dr. John Bergsma on The Connection Between the Eucharist and Matrimony, Biblical Fluency, Prophecy... and other Tangents!

Dr. John Bergsma of the St. Paul Center joins us today to discuss his new course on the Major Prophets at Emmaus Academy. They discuss:
How to develop biblical literacy & fluency
Motives of Credibility for the Catholic Faith
The non-existence of true prophecies in other religions 
Dr. Bergsma's advice for choosing a college
The connection between the Eucharist and Matrimony
The universal call to discipleship 
and the importance of treating the Bible like your own story! 
ANNOUNCEMENT! 
Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-catholic-reflection-with-fr-sam-kachuba/id1728739605
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h9MTrjWcub9dCQlBqUOuL?si=b94ba955d1f04e70
Podbean: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/
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Our Christmas Episode w/ Fr. Dwight Longenecker... and other Tangents!

Fr. Dwight Longenecker joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza to discuss his new book The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds. They discuss: 
Which parts of the "Christmas Story" are myths and which are facts 
The historical critical method, and how to apply it to the infancy narratives. 
Relics, the stories they've heard about authenticating them
How to properly understand Oral Tradition in the Catholic Church 
The true role of the Shepherds of Bethlehem
ANNOUNCEMENT! 
Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-catholic-reflection-with-fr-sam-kachuba/id1728739605
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h9MTrjWcub9dCQlBqUOuL?si=b94ba955d1f04e70
Podbean: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/
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Did the Pope approve blessing same sex unions? A semi-hot take on Fiducia Supplicans... and very few Tangents

Did the Pope just approve blessing same sex unions? The document itself makes it clear that is NOT the case, but there's definitely still some confusion. Here's our discussion on the DDF's new doc, Fiducia Supplicans.
ANNOUNCEMENT! 
Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-catholic-reflection-with-fr-sam-kachuba/id1728739605
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h9MTrjWcub9dCQlBqUOuL?si=b94ba955d1f04e70
Podbean: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/
LINKS TO HELPFUL RESOURCES
COURAGE Apostolate 
Fiducia Supplicans
"What 'Fiducia Supplicans' declares about Papal Power" - the Pillar
The 'spirit' of 'Fiducia Supplicans' - the Pillar 
'Fiducia Supplicans': What does it say - the Pillar 
Declaration gives cover to blessing “same-sex couples”, but can it be enforced? - Chris Altieri, Catholic World Report 
The DDF’s “innovative” Declaration on blessings is a disaster - Larry Chapp, Catholic World Report 
On the Public Meaning of Priestly Blessings - Michael Pakaluk, the Catholic Thing
‘Fiducia Supplicans’: A Pastor’s View - Fr. Jeffery Kirby 

J.R.R. Tolkien’s Faith, His Reaction to Vatican II & the Novus Ordo, Why Christianity is the True Myth... and other Tangents, with Dr. Holly Ordway!

Dr. Holly Ordway joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza to discuss Tolkien's Faith and the Lord of the Rings! 
THEY DISCUSS:
Tolkien and the Traditional Latin Mass
Tolkien's prowess as a Linguist
Why Christianity is the true myth
Tolkien's own experience of raising Catholic children
Why LOTR is NOT an allegory
Why Tom Bombadil is kind of an allegory 
the Marian nature of Hobbits
Tolkien's approach to modern tech (and how it is a prophetic word for today)
and much more! 
ANNOUNCEMENT! 
Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-catholic-reflection-with-fr-sam-kachuba/id1728739605
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h9MTrjWcub9dCQlBqUOuL?si=b94ba955d1f04e70
Podbean: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/
SHOWNOTES
"In the house of Tom Bombadil" - Nickel Creek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA6xsPRElss
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