Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Didache, which is one of the earliest documents of the Church dating back to the first century. How do the moral laws and liturgical rites contained in the Didache compare

Is human nature fundamentally good?

10 days ago 32m 30s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss recent critiques of Pope Francis' statement that the human heart is fundamentally good.

When is it Morally Permissible Not to Vote?

16 days ago 29m 50s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Catholic Church's teaching on the duty to vote.

Harrison Wields Salvation Arts in Speech Heard Round the World

24 days ago 30m 42s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's recent commencement speech at Benedictine College.

What Does the Jubilee Year of 2025 Mean for Catholics?

1 month ago 30m 59s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the 2025 Jubilee Year recently proclaimed by Pope Francis. How can Catholics obtain the plenary indulgence associated with the Jubilee Year?

What is Causing the U.S. Birth Rate to Decline?

May 8th, 2024 30m 3s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss recent statistics showing that the birth rate in the United States is lower than it has ever been. What are the factors behind this trend?

Three Foundational Virtues to Practice in Each Encounter

May 7th, 2024 31m 32s

In the fourth part of their series on "Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century" by Acts XXIX, Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss three virtues that Christians must practice

God is the Architect

May 7th, 2024 31m 36s

In the third episode of their series on "Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century" by Acts XXIX, the Catholic Halos team discuss the concept of God as architect. "God already has a blueprint for every dioce

Reacquiring a Biblical Worldview

May 7th, 2024 30m 44s

In the second in a series of podcasts on "Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century" by Acts XXIX, Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss what it means to reacquire a biblical wo

We Were Born for This Moment and These Days

May 7th, 2024 30m 3s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul begin a series of podcasts on ideas from "Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century." This white paper was published by Acts XXIX, the apostolate f

Three Fundamental Mindsets and Their Accompanying Behavior

May 2nd, 2024 29m 48s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss three fundamental mindsets identified by Bishop Golka as being necessary for Christian discipleship.

How the Stations of the Cross Help us to Imitate Christ

Mar 28th, 2024 38m 22s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Way of the Cross and how meditating on Christ's Passion and Death help us to face suffering in our own lives.

Fertility and the Culture of Death

Mar 22nd, 2024 33m 37s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the ways that practices such as IVF, surrogacy and Down Syndrome prenatal testing constitute an attack on human life and dignity.

Entering into the 2024 Year of Prayer

Mar 8th, 2024 31m 42s

Pope Francis has asked Catholics around the world to observe 2024 as a Year of Prayer. Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss ways to improve and deepen one's prayer life.

Strong Catholicism: The Church and Women in the Middle Ages

Feb 23rd, 2024 30m 17s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss common misconceptions about the Catholic Church's views and treatment of women in the Middle Ages.

How to Watch Movies Like a Catholic

Feb 15th, 2024 30m 56s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss criteria we can use to discern whether to watch movies.

Trends in Consecrated Life

Feb 8th, 2024 30m 34s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss recent studies on men and women entering religious orders in the U.S. The statistics show a downtrend, but is there more to the story?

The Lenten Practice of Almsgiving

Feb 1st, 2024 32m 23s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul continue their discussion of the three Lenten disciplines by talking about almsgiving.

The Spiritual Benefits of Fasting

Jan 25th, 2024 31m 23s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the practice of fasting and how it helps us to grow closer to God.

Why Does the Catholic Church Invest in Beautiful Art and Architecture?

Jan 11th, 2024 32m 4s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the relationship between artists and the Catholic faith, based on Pope John Paul II's 1999 Letter to Artists.

Keep the Christmas Celebration Going

Jan 5th, 2024 31m 12s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul answer the question, "When Does the Christmas Season Really End?"

Contemplating the Holy Family

Dec 21st, 2023 29m 56s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Holy Family -- Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Were they real people just like us? What can their lives teach us about God's will for us?

Is Santa Claus Real?

Dec 15th, 2023 30m 36s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the story of St. Nicholas of Bari, the fourth-century Catholic bishop who became known as Santa Claus.

Mary's Immaculate Conception

Dec 6th, 2023 32m 19s

Deacon Patrick Jones, Deacon Doug Flinn and Veronica Ambuul discuss the history and meaning of the Catholic Church's dogma of the Immaculate Conception.