Catholic Stuff You Should Know

In episode 604, Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Sean talk about St. Thomas' remedies to cope with sadness and sorrow and how to interpret it.

Fr. Mike and Dcn. Jacob walk through the vesting prayers, giving lay people an inside look into the sacristy as the priest and deacon prepare to celebrate mass.

On October 2nd, Fr. John and Fr. Sean accomplished the feat of summiting all 54 14ers in Colorado. Fr. Sean successfully summited all the 14ers and Fr. John has now celebrated mass on top of all 54. In celebration, the two reminisce on stories and experiences from hiking over the years.

In this week's episode, Fr. John tells Dcn. Jacob about a very interesting conversation he had on an airplane and how it led him to ponder three big questions that we should all be thinking about.

Fr. Michael O’Loughlin, former host of CSYSK, joins the podcast to discuss traditions and practices in the Byzantine Catholic Church. They also explore the differences between the Roman Catholic Church and the Byzantine Catholic Church, and discuss Palm Sunday traditions in the Carpathian Mountains. Additionally, they delve into the concept of church without pews, expressing gratitude through prayer, and a remarkable documentary about a woman's journey of discernment in a monastery.

Fr. Sean and Fr. Mike discuss the different criteria that an individual must meet in order to be recognized as a doctor or father of the church.

Fr. Sean and Dcn. Jacob discuss the story of St. Andrew Kim Taegon and the evangelative efforts in the East.

Fr. Mike teaches Fr. John about Genesis 32, where Jacob wrestles with an angel and changes the world forever.

The hosts discuss the paradox of being still while also running to win. They talk about a great party, prophets, surrendering to divine providence, and trusting in God's providence. They also share their favorite board games and discuss the importance of learning and discipline. The episode ends with shoutouts, corrections, and well wishes.

Fr. John provides an outline of what to expect from his new book, "A Bride Adorned". Fr. Sean joins him as they discuss the term perichoresis and how Mary and the Church cannot be understood apart from each other.