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Sep 16, 2025 • 44min

Celebrating 25 Years of Pope Benedict XVI's Spirit of the Liturgy w/ Archbishop Cordileone

Twenty-five years ago, the future Pope Benedict XVI released his pivotal work “The Spirit of the Liturgy,” and today we are blessed to be joined by Archbishop Cordileone and one of Pope Benedict’s own students, Fr. Fessio. Get Pope Benedict XVI’s The Spirit of the Liturgy: https://ignatius.com/the-spirit-of-the-liturgy-commemorative-edition-splcep/?searchid=2985996&search_query=spirit+of+the+liturgy   In today’s episode, Fr. Fessio recounts the first time he learned about Cardinal Ratzinger writing “Spirit of the Liturgy” as well as his initial response reading the book. Archbishop Cordileone also outlines how this work has impacted his decisions in his own archdiocese. Finally, they highlight several practices that they believe every Catholic and parish should implement. Fr. Fessio and Archbishop Cordileone both agree that this is one of Pope Benedict’s greatest works and that it can lead the way for a Liturgical renewal in the Catholic Church.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/
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Sep 8, 2025 • 57min

Saint John Henry Newman: A Protestant to a Doctor of the Catholic Church w/ Bishop Lopes and Dr. Jennifer Martin

Saint John Henry Newman will be the first English speaker to be declared a Doctor of the Church. Get Your Copy of his works here: https://ignatius.com/john-henry-newman-jhnp/ https://ignatius.com/parochial-and-plain-sermons-ppsh/?searchid=0&search_query=newman https://ignatius.com/loss-and-gain-7lgp/?searchid=0&search_query=newman   It was recently announced that St. John Henry Newman will be the 38th person to be declared a Doctor of the Church. And today, we are blessed to be joined by two guests. First is Bishop Lopes, ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, which is a community within the Catholic Church who celebrate according to the Anglican use. And second is Dr. Jennifer Martin, professor of theology at Notre Dame, who was one of twenty people to personally advocate for John Henry Newman to be declared a Doctor of the Church. In this conversation, Bishop Lopes and Dr. Martin outline the process of becoming a Doctor of the Church and articulate why Saint John Henry Newman’s teachings make him worthy of such a title.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal
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Sep 2, 2025 • 46min

Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio: Learn More About Today’s Saints

On September 7th, Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio will be canonized saints of the Catholic Church. Today, we talk to Courtney Mares about the lives of these remarkable saints. https://ignatius.com/carlo-acutis-updated-edition-sscaup/?searchid=2907778&search_query=carlo+acutis   Courtney Mares is the author of the definitive biography of Carlo Acutis and has written several articles about Pier Giorgio. Therefore, we are delighted to talk to her today about these modern saints. As a Vatican reporter, Courtney reveals many details about Carlo and Pier Giorgio that are not as well known. These details reveal that both men fully integrated their faith into their daily lives and that true sanctity is possible for all people! Saint Carlo and Saint Pier Giorgio pray for us!   More resources for Carlo Acutis: Carlo Acutis Comic Book from Magnificat: https://ignatius.com/carlo-acutis-6cah/?searchid=2907778&search_query=carlo+acutis Carlo Acutis Comic Book from Voyage Comics: https://ignatius.com/miracles-of-the-eucharist-with-carlo-acutis-mecap/?searchid=2907778&search_query=carlo+acutis   More Resources for Pier Giorgio: Pier Giorgio Comic Book from Magnificat: https://ignatius.com/pier-georgio-frassati-6pgfh/?searchid=0&search_query=pier+giorgio Cristina Siccardi biography of Pier Giorgio: https://ignatius.com/pier-giorgio-frassati-pgfrp/?searchid=0&search_query=pier+giorgio Luciana Frassati biography of Pier Giorgio: https://ignatius.com/a-man-of-the-beatitudes-manbp/?searchid=0&search_query=pier+giorgio Pier Giorgio Movie: https://ignatius.com/pier-giorgio-frassati-pgfrm/?searchid=0&search_query=pier+giorgio   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal
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Aug 25, 2025 • 44min

Dr. Michael Pakaluk: How to Rediscover the Romanticism of Everyday Life

Oftentimes, we overlook the heroic and extraordinary moments in our ordinary lives. But Dr. Pakaluk believes that holiness is much nearer than we may think. . . .   Get Your Copy of his “Shock of Holiness” here: https://ignatius.com/shock-of-holiness-sofhp/   Today, Dr. Pakaluk talks with Andrew Petiprin about his new book “Shock of Holiness.” This approachable and practical book is a series of articles written to show us that true heroism and holiness is found in our everyday life. From the mom taking her kids to Mass, to holy water, and everything in between, Dr. Pakaluk reminds Catholics that God’s grace and presence is imminently in our lives and can bring about an extraordinary change if we allow Him. Dr. Pakaluk calls us to find the true romanticism in our daily activities.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal  
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Aug 18, 2025 • 43min

Katie Bogner: Get Safe, Quality Books for Your Kids at Ignatius Book Fairs

Want to get good quality books into the hands of your kids?! Then ditch the mainstream book fairs and invite the Ignatius Press book fairs to come to your kids’ school! www.ignatiusbookfairs.com   Katie Bogner is a middle-school teacher, influencer, and faithful Catholic, and she joins Rose Trabbic today to talk about getting kids to read and the Ignatius Press Book Fairs. Katie gives insightful suggestions on how to encourage kids to read more and highlights the great need for a safe place that parents can trust to get good books into the hands of their kids. With so much agenda and immorality creeping into most secular book fairs, Ignatius Press is committed to giving parents peace of mind by not only publishing quality books and novels for your kids but also by promoting secular books that are safe for your children. The books in our book fairs are hand-selected by our team to ensure that your children are reading books that are not only morally uplifting but also personally engaging. Please check out our bookfairs, and specifically Katie’s own children’s books at www.ignatiusbookfairs.com.   Katie’s Children’s books: --All About Advent & Christmas: https://store.ignatiusbookfairs.com/all-about-advent-christmas --All About Lent and Holy Week: https://store.ignatiusbookfairs.com/all-about-lent-holy-week   Katie’s website for free teacher resources: https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal  
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Aug 11, 2025 • 34min

Fr. Gregory Pine: How the Eucharist Changes Your Identity

Oftentimes, we think our identity is something we create, but in today’s episode Fr. Gregory Pine shows us that our identity is found in Christ, present in the Eucharist.   Get Your Copy of his “Your Eucharistic Identity” here: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/   Fr. Gregory Pine is a well-known priest, Dominican, philosopher, and YouTuber, and today we are so grateful to introduce his new book, “Your Eucharistic Identity.” Andrew Petiprin joins Fr. Pine to discuss what it means to find our identity in the Eucharist. They reflect on the mystery of the Eucharist and even its “weirdness” to the extent that a real substantial change is brought about without any visible change. Fr. Pine articulates a proper understanding of transubstantiation and clarifies how we find our uniqueness and belonging in the Body of Christ.   If you want to deepen your understanding and love for the Eucharist, then this is the episode for you!   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal
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Aug 4, 2025 • 39min

Joseph Pearce: Great Books Every Man Should Read

Real men read great books, and in today’s episode, Joseph Pearce discusses which books men should read and why reading and poetry are a uniquely manly thing to do. https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal
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Jul 28, 2025 • 26min

Tess Livingstone: Remembering George Cardinal Pell

George Carinal Pell was a famous Australian Catholic cardinal who died just a week after his friend Pope Benedict XVI. Get Your Copy of his “George Cardinal Pell: Pax Invictis” here: https://ignatius.com/george-cardinal-pell-gcpbh/   Tess Livingstone is the author of the definitive biography of George Cardinal Pell and recently we were blessed to sit down with her in person to discuss the life, work, and imprisonment of this influential cardinal. She details his upbringing and imprisonment as well as his work with Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope St. John Paul II. Finally, she gives some insight into the personhood of Cardinal Pell and some lesser-known stories about vocation journey and interactions with the poor. We continue to pray for the repose of the soul of Cardinal Pell and are grateful for his many years of service to the Church.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal
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Jul 21, 2025 • 35min

Fiorella De Maria: The Creative Process of a Successful Writer

Good books are hard to come by, especially for your kids. But today Rose Trabbic talks to one of the best living Catholic novelists Fiorella De Maria to discuss her newest novels. Get Your Copy of Fiorella’s Books Here: https://ignatius.com/authors/fiorella-de-maria/ “May Day: A Father Gabriel Mystery” https://ignatius.com/may-day-mdfgp/ Vision Series: https://ignatiusnovels.com/vision-series/   Fiorella De Maria is a wife, mother, novelist, and soon to be canon-lawyer. And today, we had the opportunity to talk to her not only about her newest novel, “May Day! A Father Gabriel Mystery,” but also about her process and inspiration for writing, her words of advice for new authors, and why she believes every Catholic should read fiction. Fiorella’s insights provide a rare glimpse into the creative process of a successful writer. Whether you’re an adult looking for a gripping mystery, a teen searching for a new fiction book, or a parent wondering what book to give your children, Fiorella De Maria has a book for you!   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal
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Jul 14, 2025 • 49min

Dr. Cuddeback: True Friendship is Where Virtue Becomes Happiness

Dr. Cuddeback believes that friendship is the heart of human happiness, and yet only the virtuous share in true friendship. Get Your Copy of His Book “True Friendship: Where Virtue Becomes Happiness” https://ignatius.com/true-friendship-tfp/ Everybody wants to have better relationships, whether it is with their friends, the person they are dating, their spouse, or God Himself. Today, Dr. John Cuddeback joins Ben Eriksen to discuss these types of friendships, as well as virtue, happiness, and even dating. Their conversation draws on the wisdom of Aristotle as well as a relatively unknown Saint Aelred. Dr. Cuddeback’s practical wisdom is extremely helpful for all ages, but most especially the young as they develop new friendships and consider dating and the vocation to marriage.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/ Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

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