• 4th Sunday of Advent - Ahaz and Joseph - What's Up with These Guys?
    Dec 24 2022

    The 4th Sunday of Advent.  Join us for Episode 28 of How to Speak Catholic, as we prepare for Christmas, reflecting on Isaiah 7 and Matthew 1.

     

    What's up with Ahaz?

     

    And what did Joseph really think about Mary being pregnant with Jesus?

     

    Remember - details matter, and it's the details that will turn your appreciation for Joseph up to an 11!

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    43 mins
  • A Truly Catholic Medical School? Countering the Culture of Death with the Culture of Life - How to Speak Catholic - Episode 0027
    Dec 9 2022

    A truly Catholic medical school?  Join us for Episode 27 of How To Speak Catholic, as we interview Dr. George Mychaskiw, an Eastern Rite Ukrainian Catholic, confronting the Culture of Death with the Culture of Life - from the inside!  

     

    In a world where abortion, euthanasia, in-vitro fertilization, sterilization, and contraception are touted as "freedoms," the existential truth of God's love and our human dignity are no longer being taught to physicians.  Dr. Mychaskiw, a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist, aims to change that.  By raising up truly Catholic physicians, he is taking the first steps in a marathon to change the world for the better.  But he needs help!

     

    In this episode, we discuss the challenges of the Culture of Death, and how we can recapture our Catholic identity, our Human identity, by embracing truth, goodness, and beauty.

     

    The St. Padre Pio, Institute for the Relief of Suffering, School of Osteopathic Medicine - https://www.chi-usa.com/chi-initiatives/catholic-medical-school/

     

    HowToSpeakCatholic@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Matthew 3 in the 2nd Sunday of Advent - Can a little Aramaic shed some light on this Gospel? - How to Speak Catholic, Episode 0026
    Dec 9 2022

    The Second Sunday in Advent.  Join us for Episode 26 of "How to Speak Catholic," a reflection on the Gospel reading from Matthew 3 for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

    How does some basic understanding of a few Aramaic words impact our understanding of John the Baptist's words in this Gospel? How does Genesis 3 tie into this reading?

    Let's dig into the meat of this reading and see how it helps prepare us for the next step in our spiritual journey.

     

     

     

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    33 mins
  • How Do Catholics Read the Bible? - How to Speak Catholic - Episode 0025
    Dec 4 2022

    First, sorry about the audio - I was trying a new setup, and apparently, I need to make some improvements.

     

    In this episode, we touch on how the Church set up Scripture for the purposes of the Mass and how the Church has provided a means for us to get the most out of Scripture, "God's love letters to us."

     

    Lectio Divina (Lectio, Meditatio, Oratio, and Contemplatio) are covered, as well as a brief lesson in Salvation History and typology.

     

    Join us, you won't regret it!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Faith Formation at St. Mary of the Seven Dolors in Osmond, NE - How To Speak Catholic - Episode 0024
    Nov 13 2022
    Better late than never, right?  Join us for Episode 24 of "How to Speak Catholic" - a talk at Family Faith Formation in Osmond, NE, at St. Mary of the Seven Dolors Church on the 7th of October 2020, during the height of the pandemic, and just before the 2020 elections.  We cover the Scriptural basis for the Church's teaching on penance and Purgatory, as well as how to read and pray Scripture through Lectio Divina, and the WRAP technique.

     

    Scripture Passages for Purgatory:

    II Maccabees 12:39-46

    Matthew 5:25-26

    I Corinthians 3:11-15

    Heb. 12:23

    1 Peter 3:19; 4:6

    Rev. 21:27

     

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • The Joy of Being a Catholic Physician in an anti-Catholic World - Interview with Dr. Jeff LaCour - How to Speak Catholic - Episode 0023
    Nov 13 2022

    How To Speak Catholic is BACK!!! Join us for Episode 23 of "How to Speak Catholic," as we're joined by our guest, Dr. Jeff LaCour (jblacour1@gmail.com) from Compassio Medical Education (https://www.compassiomedical.com) to discuss his faith journey, the challenges and joys of being a Catholic physician in an anti-Catholic world, and the fruits of suffering. Finally, we discuss his ground-breaking approach to medical education, destined to transform the landscape of how we deliver healthcare in the face of the crisis of healthcare in the United States. It's good to be back!

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Living Out the Gospel in Real Life - How to Speak Catholic, Episode 0022
    Sep 23 2019

    Living Out the Gospel in Real Life - Join us for Episode 22 of "How to Speak Catholic," as we discuss 2 topics - How to change the face of healthcare in the United States, with a particular focus on how to serve the poor; and also, the Secret to How Not to Be Bored at Mass.  Join us as we explore these questions, and more, and as we discover how to make spiritual journey more fruitful.

    Please also find here the passages that we covered, for your future reference, as well as more information on the M25 Program (https://www.healinghandsofnebraska.com/m25-program-at-healing-hands-of-nebraska/):

    Our Father who art in. . . - Matthew 6:9

    You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in. . . - Deuteronomy 5:11

    Hail Mary full of . . . - Luke 1:28

    Honor your father and your. . . - Exodus 20:12

    Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of your. . . - Luke 1:42

    Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of. . . . - Is 6:3

    Glory to God in the. . . - Luke 2:14

    Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the. . . - John 1:29

    In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the. . . - Matthew 28:19

     

    When listening / reading scripture, always ask “Why?”

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    45 mins
  • Suffering and Sacrifice - How to Speak Catholic, Episode 0021
    Feb 26 2018
    Suffering and Sacrifice - Join us for Episode 21 of "How to Speak Catholic," as we dive into the Church's Scriptural basis for its teachings on suffering and sacrifice in light of our Lenten journey.  We don't typically think of Abraham as having suffered, and we often think we know his story well, but do we really?  Have you ever asked yourself what Abraham saw when God asked him to count the stars in the sky?  How old was Isaac when he was placed on the altar?  What does any of this have to do with giving up chocolate for Lent?  Join us as we explore these questions, and more, and as we discover how to make our Lenten journey more fruitful. Please also find here the passages that we covered, for your future reference, as well as other information we covered (including Father Capodanno's Medal of Honor citation): Our Father who art in. . . - Matthew 6:9 You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in. . . - Deuteronomy 5:11 Hail Mary full of . . . - Luke 1:28 Honor your father and your. . . - Exodus 20:12 Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of your. . . - Luke 1:42 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of. . . . - Is 6:3 Glory to God in the. . . - Luke 2:14 Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the. . . - John 1:29 In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the. . . - Matthew 28:19   When listening / reading scripture, always ask “Why?” Genesis 12, 15, 17, 22 2 Chronicles 3:1 - Mt. Moriah and Temple Mount the same Hebrews 11:19 - raise from the dead 2 Samuel 7:12-13 Galatians  3:14 Matthew 1:1   Matthew 6:16-18 - WHEN you fast Matthew 7:13-14 - narrow gate Matthew 10:16-24 - no disciple is above his teacher Matthew 24:9-13 - they will hand you over for persecution Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22 - Eloi, Eloi. . .   Luke 2:34-35 - you will be pierced by a sword Luke 5:22-25 - that you may know that the son of man has authority to forgive sins Luke 6:47-48 - foundation on rock - when the flood came Luke 8:22-25 - boat in the storm Luke 9:23-24 - deny himself, take up cross - see Deuteronomy 21:23 Luke 9:37-43 - BOY who was possessed Luke 22:43-44 - angel to strengthen him, drops of blood John 11:35 - Jesus wept   Hebrews 12 1 Corinthians 10:13 John 15:18 - the world hated me first John 16:21-22 - woman in labor Acts 7:51-60 - martyrdom of Stephen Acts 16:19-24 - beating of St Paul Ephesians 5:25   Deaths of the Apostles St. Peter - Crucified upside down in 67 AD St. Matthew - stabbed with a sword St. James the Greater - Stabbed with a sword in 44 AD St. James the Lesser - Stoned to death in 65 AD St. Jude - filled with arrows St. Philip - crucified by soldiers St. Thomas - thrust with a spear St. Simon - crucified St. Bartholomew - flayed and beheaded St. Andrew - Crucified on an x-shaped cross   St. Matthias - crucified in Judea St. Paul - beheaded in Rome in 67 AD     Father Capodanno's Medal of Honor citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as Chaplain of the 3d Battalion, in connection with operations against enemy forces. In response to reports that the 2d Platoon of M Company was in danger of being overrun by a massed enemy assaulting force, Lt. Capodanno left the relative safety of the company command post and ran through an open area raked with fire, directly to the beleaguered platoon. Disregarding the intense enemy small-arms, automatic-weapons, and mortar fire, he moved about the battlefield administering last rites to the dying and giving medical aid to the wounded. When an exploding mortar round inflicted painful multiple wounds to his arms and legs, and severed a portion of his right hand, he steadfastly refused all medical aid. Instead, he directed the corpsmen to help their wounded comrades and, with calm vigor, continued to move about the battlefield as he provided encouragement by voice and example to the valiant marines. Upon encountering a wounded corpsman in the direct line of fire of an enemy machine gunner positioned approximately 15 yards away, Lt. Capodanno rushed a daring attempt to aid and assist the mortally wounded corpsman. At that instant, only inches from his goal, he was struck down by a burst of machine gun fire. By his heroic conduct on the battlefield, and his inspiring example, Lt. Capodanno upheld the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the cause of freedom.   Also, thank you to all of your for your support of our ministry - as of today, we have 8,076 downloads of our podcast, "How to Speak Catholic" from 48 states in the US, as well as the District of Columbia, and 832 international downloads from 29 other countries on 5 continents, including the Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, the Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, the UK, Ukraine, and Vietnam - AWESOME!...
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    1 hr and 59 mins