For Christmas 2021, Zac reads a homily from St. Leo the Great on the occasion of the Nativity (Christmas). If you'd like to read the homily, head to https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/360321.htm. Merry Christmas to you! We'll be back in the first week of 2022.

Today on the show, Creedal is back for the first time in almost two months. I talk about what I've been up to for the last two months (a cross-country move, new job, and running an international launch at a startup) and share some reflections and recommendations from my 2021. Fr. Bernard Blankenhorn OP's book: https://www.cuapress.org/9780813233956/bread-from-heaven/ Fr. Edward Oakes S.J.'s book: https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/7320/a-theology-of-grace-in-six-controversies.aspx Bible in a Year: https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/bibleinayear/

Today on the show, Dr. Larry Chapp joins me for our monthly conversation, this time about George Bernanos' masterwork novel, "The Diary of a Country Priest." We talk about Bernanos' unlikely hero, the incisive predictions of our modern Church, and the protagonist's recognition that "grace is everywhere." To buy this book from an independent bookseller, head to: https://bookshop.org/a/25089/9780786709618 To review the 2021 Creedal booklist, head to https://bookshop.org/shop/creedal.

Today on Creedal, Fr. Jim Baron joins me to talk about Eucharistic Coherence. What is Eucharistic Coherence? Why does it matter? And how does it differ from simply Eucharistic discipline? Who is eligible to receive Communion? Is it legalistic to bar people from receiving? How can parishes cultivate a right attitude toward the Eucharist? How does liturgy affect our beliefs and practices? Fr. Jim Baron is my parish priest at Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Colorado Springs, CO. You can read his article on Eucharistic Coherence at https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/06/spiritual-fatherhood-and-eucharistic-coherence.

Today on the show, the Word on Fire Institute's Robert Mixa joins me to talk about the witness of St. Maximilian Kolbe, an early 1990s Polish film called "Life for Life," and more! Mentioned on the show: "Life for Life," starring Christoph Waltz: https://watch.formed.org/life-for-life-maximilian-kolbe The Word on Fire Institute: https://wordonfire.institute Robert's Blog: https://www.robertmixa.com

Thanks for tuning in to another episode! Today on the show, Michael Lofton of the Reason & Theology Show joins me to talk about his unique spiritual journey--Judaism to Protestant Christianity to Catholicism to Orthodoxy and back to Catholicism--and what he has learned about the authority of the Church along the way. It's a really good conversation. Check out more of Michael's work at https://reasonandtheology.com.

Today on the show, Bishop Donald Hying of the Diocese of Madison, WI joins me to talk about his latest book, Love Never Fails: Living the Catholic Faith in our Daily Lives. I chat with His Excellency about the difference between self-obsession and love, the distinction between loving God and being loved by God, favorite Bible stories, saints, and Pope Francis' recent motu proprio on the Traditional Latin Mass. Bishop Hying's Book: https://www.ignatius.com/Love-Never-Fails-P3787.aspx Questions/Comments: zac@creedalpodcast.com

Today on Creedal, Andrew Petiprin, Fellow in Popular Culture at the Word on Fire Institute, joins me to talk about his journey from Anglican cleric to Catholic layman. Along the way, we talk about why "too Catholic to be Catholic" fails, the "two lungs theory" versus the "branch theory," the Anglican Ordinariate, Andrew's work at Word on Fire, Mare of Easttown, and our exciting collaboration coming up this fall. Mentioned on the show: Andrew's book, Truth Matters: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Matters-Knowing-God-Yourself/dp/1945270934 Andrew's website: https://andrewpetiprin.com Anglicanorum Coetibus: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_ben-xvi_apc_20091104_anglicanorum-coetibus.html Mare of Easttown: https://www.hbo.com/mare-of-easttown

Today on the show, Larry Chapp of gaudiumetspes22.com joins me for our monthly conversation to talk about Pope Francis' recent motu propri, Traditionis Custodes, and what it tells us about the state of the Catholic Church. Pray for Pope Francis! Pray for our bishops! Pray for our priests! Larry's blog: www.gaudiumetspes22.com Creedal on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFd938A6-eKlgbAwAvvwMuQ www.creedalpodcast.com

In today's episode, Dr. Lawrence Feingold joins me to discuss his new book, "Touched by Christ: The Sacramental Economy." We discuss Dr. Feingold's conversion to Christianity, the definition of a Sacrament, why there are seven sacraments, "Restored Order," and what the incarnation of Jesus Christ tells us about the Sacraments. To buy Dr. Feingold's book, head here: https://bookshop.org/books/touched-by-christ-the-sacramental-economy/9781645850960?aid=25089&listref=2021-recommendations To learn more about Creedal, head here: www.creedalpodcast.com