The Pillar Podcast

Ed catches JD up on the news he missed while on vacation— including the release and re-imprisonment of Bishop Álvarez in Nicaragua, Fr. James Martin’s invitation to the upcoming Synod on Synodality, and the newest cardinals. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that incorporates the Catholic faith into everything it does. Visit www.SetonHome.org and sign up for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton” today!  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

JD and Ed talk about the dangers of tribalism and political polarization in the life of the Church. Then, a resolution in the Diocese of Knoxville and an apostolic visit to the Diocese of Tyler. JD plays a round of Fourth of July Greater or Lesser.—This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by an anonymous Pillar reader (in a good way) who encourages you to read The Soul of The Apostolate by Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard, O.C.S.O. It is in print and should be easy to buy or borrow. If you have this book already, consider rereading or lending it to a friend.The soul of the apostolate is prayer.Perhaps you haven't got the time to pray.And maybe you are tearing out your hairWith all the things you've got to do today.Around you, all is chaos, fear, and strife.The world is burning and you're in demand.You'll tell me that you lead an active life,You love God, and you know he'll understand.I ask you: is this any way to live?All efforts made without Him are in vain.Success is in His hand alone to give,And in the end, won't love alone remain?The minutes pass at such a frantic pace.So let them pass and turn to seek his face. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

JD and Ed talk about the death of a former Vatican auditor and its impact on the Vatican finance trial. Pope Francis meets with leaders of the U.S. Eucharistic Congress. Then, JD and Ed share a few highlights from the U.S. bishops’ spring meeting in Orlando. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by The Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that provides parents with everything they need to be successful teaching at home. Learn more at setonhome.org — and sign up today for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton.”  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

JD talks about his experience on a Eucharistic pilgrimage in Indiana. Then, JD and Ed preview the U.S. bishops' spring meeting in Orlando.—This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School. Last year, Seton awarded over $70,000 in financial aid through its Scholarship Fund, helping 382 students in need. Now, Seton is kindly asking for help from their families and others. Supporting their financial aid program not only provides immediate assistance to those in need but also contributes to the growth and enrichment of the Church.There are several ways you can support the financial aid program: make a one-time or recurring donation online by going to setonhome.org/donate, send a check by mail, make a donation over the phone by calling their office at (540) 622-5556, or help spread the word about their financial aid program by sharing their cause with your friends, family, and fellow parishioners. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Finally— a Pillar wedding! JD and Ed offer some marriage advice to the newlyweds. Then, they talk about a very publicized and very confusing dispute between the bishop of Fort Worth and a Carmelite monastery in the diocese. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the fiber artist Kara Patrowicz— “Finding beauty and inspiration in the chaos and joys of motherhood.”To explore Kara's portfolio, visit karapatrowicz.com or @kara.patrowicz on Instagram.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

JD tells Ed about his visit to Gower Abbey to see Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Christendom@ Project, an exciting new initiative from Christendom College’s Graduate School of Theology. The Christendom@ Project brings faithful, rigorous Catholic Studies electives to undergraduates at secular universities. To learn more, visit www.graduate.christendom.edu/cap This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

JD makes a cold call. Then, JD and Ed talk about conflict in Nigeria and papal politics. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by The Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that provides parents with everything they need to be successful teaching at home. Learn more at setonhome.org — and sign up today for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton.”  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Pope Francis added this week 21 Coptic Orthodox martyrs to the Roman Martyrology. JD and Ed reflect on the spiritual and ecumenical impacts of the addition. Then, Ed plays an Ancient Egypt quiz for kids. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by The Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that provides parents with everything they need to be successful teaching at home. Learn more at setonhome.org — and sign up today for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton.”  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

JD recaps his visit this week to Wyoming Catholic College. He and Ed talk about confusion around the Church’s definition of ‘vulnerable adult.’ Then, two games inspired by the coronation of King Charles III. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines.Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more about bringing a magazine to your parish today. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

JD and Ed pick up their conversation from last week about corporate law in the life of the Church. They brainstorm possible solutions to canon law’s lack of accommodation to new ecclesiastical projects. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, a Catholic graduate school in the classical tradition. Audit one course this summer— entirely free— courtesy of the Knights of Columbus Finger Lakes Chapter. Learn more by visiting www.stbernards.edu.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe