Candid Catholic Convos

Candid Catholic Convos

by Diocese of Harrisburg

Christianity Religion

The Authority of the Catholic Church - Part 1 feat. Fr. Sawicki

For those who’ve never experienced it, who’ve maybe only heard that the Catholic church is strict or full of rules or elitist, why would someone WANT to become Catholic? And going a step further, why is it that the Catholic church is seen as having this overarching authority, a predominant presence, if it’s not respected as an institution?Today Father Jonathan Sawicki joins us to unpack these notions, diving deep into the history and tradition of the Catholic Church.

Theology of Working out - feat. Bill Dinghy, TOB Institute

Why is it that 80% of New Year's Resolutions fail, especially those focused on body image? Is it that we have terrible willpower? Or could it be that the balance between bodily health and spiritual health is tipped further one way than the other? Bill Donaghy of the Theology of the Body Institute joins us today to chat about the theology of working out to honor God, and just because New Years Day is a great benchmark for new beginnings, doesn’t mean your new beginning can’t start today.

New Year, Same Love - feat. Regina Boyd, LMHC

A new year is here! That means new goals, fresh perspectives, and a feeling of hope. Whether you are married or dating, a fresh perspective in your relationship is probably in order. Regina Boyd, licensed mental health counselor specializing in marriage and relationships, joins us via zoom to talk about ways we can grow in our relationships, dismantling myths around marriage counseling, and how our faith plays a crucial role in our relationships.

Merry Christmas - feat. Bishop Gainer and Michael Parks, WHP 580

Joy to the World! Bishop Gainer and WHP 580's Michael Parks join us for our annual Christmas episode. Merry Christmas and many blessings to all!

All About the Eucharist - Part 4 feat. Fr. Brommer

Part four of our series on the Eucharist! Father Joshua Brommer of The Cathedral Parish at St Patrick in Harrisburg shares his experiences of 40 hours devotions.

How to Prepare Your Spirit This Advent - feat. Fr Tim Said

How can we prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas this Advent season? By taking care of our spirit - wiping away our sins at Mass and confession. Today, Father Tim Sahd of Seven Sorrows Parish in Middletown is sharing with us why and how we should go to confession, as well as how it’s helped him on his faith journey.

Awaiting this Advent

Advent is suddenly upon us, and with it comes all the Christmas planning. If you find yourself overwhelmed by your to-do list, take a moment to consider the pregnant Blessed Mother, and focus instead on "nesting" in your faith - featuring a special message on the history of advent with Bishop Ronald Gainer.

Cultivating Gratitude - feat. Sr. Geralyn Schmidt

Thanksgiving is upon us, and with it, all those reminders to be grateful. But what is gratitude, and how can we practice it throughout the year? Sister Geralyn Schmidt joins us today to unpack this virtue with tangible tips to practice it.

How We Process Grief in a World Obsessed with Productivity - feat. Chris Wood

For decades there has been a sort of unwritten reverence for the ability to keep your work life and your emotional state separate, but in a world increasingly obsessed with productivity, it's getting harder to not let one affect the other. Spiritual director Chris Wood joins us to continue our conversation on grief and societal expectations in this week's episode.

Catholic War Veterans - feat. Mike Rang

Did you know roughly 1.4 million serving in the U.S. armed forces are Catholic, and there are more than 10 million Catholic Veterans nationwide? This Veteran's Day, we're chatting with Mike Rang, Deputy Vice Commander of Catholic War Veterans, to bring awareness to the nation's only Congressionally Chartered Catholic Veteran's organization.

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