Catholic Stuff You Should Know

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.

Dcn. Jacob and Fr. John discuss the experience of faith throughout different stages of life and the deaths and crises that happen throughout a life of faith.

The podcast explores topics such as personal grooming preferences, writing challenges, reflections on World Youth Day, and the functions of the human heart. They also discuss the importance of expressing love, gratitude, and forgiveness in the face of death. The episode concludes with shoutouts and congratulations to individuals for baptisms and ordinations.

Sleep deprived Fr Sean and Dcn Jacob recount their experience of World Youth Day, and share their reflections on the week spent leading their parish group on pilgrimage to Lisbon.

This week Fr. Mike and Fr. John welcome their priest friend Fr. Joe McGill from Scotland for a conversation on the Catholic vision expressed in Cervantes' Don Quixote - as well as Fr. Mike's tattoo.

This week Fr. Mike and Dcn. Jacob wax poetically about chaos and order. In context of the Companions own self reflections, they discuss the interplay of stability and uncertainty, and the important harmonies of life that allow for healthy growth and adventure.

The four hosts join together for a discussion on Larry Chapp's Confessions of a Catholic Worker: Our Moment of Christian Witness - the focus of this year's Companion's Summer Conference.

Fr. John passionately talks with Fr. Sean about two common misinterpretations made against Balthasar.