The Catholic Conversation

The culture is shifting rapidly with respect to the human person, marriage and family. Living according to Christian principles is a social good and is under attack. Helen Alvaré explores what religious freedom is and current threats against it in our society. Her book is Religious Freedom After the Sexual Revolution: A Catholic Guide. This episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union.

The culture is shifting rapidly with respect to the human person, marriage and family. Living according to Christian principles is a social good and is under attack. Helen Alvaré explores what religious freedom is and current threats against it in our society. Her book is Religious Freedom After the Sexual Revolution: A Catholic Guide. This episode is brought to you in part by Crowning Glory Tea Room. 

We're called to live simply, but it is a struggle, especially in our culture. Laraine Bennett inspires us through the life of Thérèse of Lisieux and her own experiences, her book is The Little Way of Living with Less: Learning to Let Go with the Little Flower. This episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union.

The devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus is a powerful weapon for our time. It draws us to contemplate the face of Christ and make reparations. Fr. Lawrence Carney shares the history and his experience with this devotion, his book is The Secret of the Holy Face: The Devotion Destined to Save Society. This episode is brought to you in part by Crowning Glory Tea Room. 

Saints had parents, what were they like? Patrick O'Hearn introduces us to the lives of parents whose children are known saints. He gives us a glimpse into their ordinary struggles and the ways they lived the faith in their homes. His book is Parents of the Saints: The Hidden Heroes Behind Our Favorite Saints. This episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. 

As we deal with a cultural inversion of gender and sex, how can Catholics make sense of it? Abigail Favale breaks down theories about gender, their history, the players in developing these theories and how to respond to these concepts in our culture. Her book is The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory. This episode is brought to you in part by Crowning Glory Tea Room.

Last year, Fr. John Lankeit shared his personal journey with mental health. On today's episode, he gives us an update on his life. He helps us grow in our faith, our prayer life and relationship with the Lord. This episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. 

Can we watch current movies without compromising our faith? The answer is yes. Doug Beaumont helps us understand how we can engage our brain and our faith when watching films in today's culture. His book is, The Message Behind the Movie - The Reboot: Engaging Film Without Disengaging Faith. This episode is brought to you in part by Crowning Glory Tea Room.     

When things do not go according to our plans, we can act in anger and frustration. Often then, we feel bad for falling short of Christian charity. How can we handle our thoughts and emotions? Dr. Ray Guarendi unpacks how feelings and thoughts affect our actions and then provides tips for cultivating peace. His book is Living Calm: Mastering Anger and Frustration.

As more evidence points to the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence, how does that align with our Catholic faith? Paul Thigpen, PhD explores the intersection of ETI and our faith. His book, Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith: Are We Alone in the Universe with God and Angels? This episode is brought to you in part by Crowning Glory Tea Room.