Candid Catholic Convos

Candid Catholic Convos

por Diocese of Harrisburg

Cristianismo Religión

Biking for Babies - feat. Zack Haney and Marianne Weltmer

What if we told you that the Diocese is partnering with a unique organization that not only raises funds and awareness for crisis pregnancies, but also embraces a holistic pro-life approach using a combination of cycling and evangelization? Today, we're excited to welcome back Zack Haney, our director of Youth and Young adult Ministry, and Marianne Weltmer, our director of Life and Dignity, to chat about our Biking for Babies even on April 26th, a unique opportunity for advocacy and action. www.bikingforbabies.com Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-IvRmAgDCrw Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/hbgdiocese/ https://www.facebook.com/DioceseofHarrisburg https://x.com/HBGDiocese

Do All [Pets] Go to Heaven? - feat. Fr. Kenneth Roth

If you're a fan of the 1989 animated classic 'All Dogs Go To Heaven,' you're probably a firm believer that our furry friends will be waiting for us on the other side. But what does the church actually say about this? Some doctors of the church say no, while some saints and even the pope say yes. To offer us another perspective, Father Kenneth Roth, pastor at St. Joseph’s Church in Mechanicsburg and fellow animal lover, joins us today as we unpack this idea of heaven and the awesome responsibility that God has gifted to us in animals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7v-9iZc2fik?feature=shared

Back-to-Basics: Sacraments of Service feat. Deacon Scott Root

Being Catholic isn't something we 'have' to do - it's something we 'get' to do. We get to experience God's grace through His gift of the Sacraments. Deacon Scott Root, senior theology teacher at Trinity High School, joins us again today for our back-to-basics series and today we're covering the last two sacraments, the sacraments of service which are matrimony and holy orders. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rjQJAXHyrso Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/hbgdiocese/ https://www.facebook.com/DioceseofHarrisburg https://x.com/HBGDiocese

Back-to-Basics: Sacraments of Healing feat. Deacon Scott Root

Did you know anointing of the sick isn't just for those who are dying? Deacon Scott Root, senior theology teacher for Trinity High School, joins us again for our next installment of the Back-to-Basics series. Today we’re exploring the Sacraments of Healing: Confession and Anointing of the sick and why they’re both necessary for a healthy, fulfilling life. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eHWbpdCnS2U Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/hbgdiocese/ https://www.facebook.com/DioceseofHarrisburg https://x.com/HBGDiocese

Back to Basics: Sacraments of Initiation - feat. Deacon Scott Root

We've talked a lot about taking ownership of our Catholic Faith, and today we're going to do just that, starting with the sacraments. Deacon Scott Root, senior theology teacher at Trinity High School, joins us for the next installment of our back to basics series and today, we're doing a deep dive into the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.

In Sickness and In Health - feat. Dr. Greg Burke

It’s hard to have faith that things will get better or truly believe that this suffering is there for a reason. Instead of drawing closer to God, it often feels like we’ve been abandoned. Pope Francis wrote, "God does not abandon us and often amazes us by granting us a strength that we never expected and would never have found on our own." He likened the journey of the ill to that of the disciples on the road to Emmaus who recognized Jesus travelling with them only after sharing their anxieties and disappointments with him. So how can we keep the faith during times of illness and uncertainty? How can we reinvigorate our hope and draw closer to God instead of feeling abandoned? Today we're chatting with Doctor Greg Burke, a physician and president of the local Catholic Medical Association, to talk about the intersection of faith and medicine, how we can maintain our faith in sickness and in health, and how faith informs our choices.

Developing an Intimate Relationship with God - feat. Chris Wood

We're always looking for ways to honor and improve our relationships with our spouses, our kids or our friends, but when was the last time we worked on our relationship with God? Sure you say your prayers and go to church, but when was the last time you actually put any effort into THAT relationship? God doesn’t want to be acquaintances with us. He wants ALL of us. So how can we deepen our relationship with Him during this season of love? Today we're excited to welcome back Chris Wood, youth minister and spiritual director for the Diocese, to give us some tangible tips about creating an intimate relationship with God. Book Chris recommends: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Silence-Against-Dictatorship-Noise/dp/1621641910 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nN38zsunuoc Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/hbgdiocese/ https://www.facebook.com/DioceseofHarrisburg https://x.com/HBGDiocese

Our Awesome Responsibility as Parents - feat. Courtney Brown, Rua Woods

Bishop Senior recently announced that schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg would be incorporating age-appropriate teachings of Theology of the Body into their curriculum starting with the 2025 school year. Today, we're joined by Mr. Courtney Brown, father of eight and executive director of Rua Woods Institute. Rua Woods is one of the many curriculum choices our schools and parents alike have to educate our children in Christian Anthropology and what that means for us as humans. Rua Woods: https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YfeHTyrCqP8 Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/DioceseofHarrisburg https://www.instagram.com/hbgdiocese/ https://x.com/HBGDiocese

For the Young and the Young at Heart - feat. Fr. Ben Dunkelberger

Father Ben Dunkelberger, pastor at Our Lady of the Visitation and campus minister at Shippensburg University joins us today to walk through all the vibrant opportunities to available in our Diocese for Youth and Young Adults and hopefully, you’ll learn about one that interests you! Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/DioceseofHarrisburg https://www.instagram.com/hbgdiocese/ https://x.com/HBGDiocese

Back to Basics - The Church feat. Deacon Scott Root

Deacon Scott Root, Senior Theology Teacher at Trinity High School, joins us for the start of our new series, Back to Basics. This week, we begin our deep dive into the Catholic faith, starting with the Church itself - its origins, its mission, its structure, and what we mean when we say, "a mystery of faith." If you have any questions you'd like to ask Deacon Root, drop a comment below and we'll do our best to ask him in upcoming episodes! Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/DioceseofHarrisburg https://www.instagram.com/hbgdiocese/ https://x.com/HBGDiocese

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