Michael Sparks and James Joseph invite a guest to share his testimony of God working throughout his life to bring him to seminary. Jeff Pooley shares some stories about those who've inspired him and his life as an airplane pilot, but most espec

Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 4/13

28 days ago 28m 7s

(0:00) Revelation 6:1-17; (3:21) First Apology of St. Justin Martyr 66-67; (6:08) Luke 24:1-12; (8:04) Homily by Cardinal Francis Stafford

The Rest of Seminary

Mar 26th, 2024 41m 42s

Michael Salemi, James and Dave explore the meaning of leisure especially in the context of seminary life. They take a philosophical look at leisure and then examine the interior life of being rejuvenated especially as seminarians. They include

Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 3/16

Mar 22nd, 2024 19m 54s

(0:00) Hebrews 1:1-2:4; (2:30) St. Athanasius Epistle 14, 1-2; (5:42) John 8:1-11; (7:42) Homily by Dcn. Blaise Buches.

What Does It Mean to Prophesy?

Feb 11th, 2024 55m 6s

John, Michael, and Dave discuss their experiences at a conference hosted by Encounter School of Minsitry about the gift of prophecy. Learn more about Encounter: https://encounterschool.org/ Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcas

Going to SEEK and Finding Hope

Feb 1st, 2024 40m 32s

Michael Sparks is joined by two new voices: Dave Napierkowski and James Joseph! The two make their Sons of Ars debut speaking with Michael about their experience traveling to the annual SEEK conference in St. Louis, MO. The mission of the podc

Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 1/20

Jan 26th, 2024 28m 2s

(0:00) Deuteronomy 18:1-22; (4:25) Sacrosanctum Concilium nn. 7-8, 106; (8:45) Luke 24:1-12; (10:55) Homily by Fr. John Ignatius from the Servants of Christ Jesus.

Learn from One Who Serves

Dec 28th, 2023 1h 23m

Michael and Michael are joined by Mario Enzler. Formerly a Swiss Guard for St. John Paul II, Mario learned first-hand what it means to live a life of holiness.

A Renewal of Faith

Nov 28th, 2023 1h 1m

Michael and John are joined by Jose Delgado from the Archdiocese of Denver. Jose shares his story of how he was led to the seminary by his parents finding the charismatic renewal. Support Saint John Vianney Seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

Beauty Breaking Through

Nov 10th, 2023 55m 18s

Michael and John are joined by Riley Helgoe from the august diocese of Helena, Montana. Riley shares his story of coming back to Catholicism and finding his call to the priesthood. Support Saint John Vianney Seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 10/28

Nov 3rd, 2023 15m 2s

Timestamps: (0:00) Wisdom 1:1-15; (2:42) From a letter to the Corinthians by St Clement; (4:52) John 20:1-18; (8:56) Homily from Archbishop Samuel Aquila.

Vigil Praise Homily 9/30

Oct 4th, 2023 13m 4s

Timestamps: (0:00) Philippians 1:1-11, (1:35) A Letter to the Philippians by St Polycarp, (4:25) Mark 16:1-20, (8:09) Homily from Fr. Rocco Porter.

We Need Living Saints

Oct 1st, 2023 51m 51s

September 2023 Episode Host, Michael Sparks, spontaneously invites brother seminarian Daniel Carlisi to help host this unprompted episode. They invited a brother of our brother to share his journey from worldliness to hearing God's plan for his

A Simple Summer Summary 2023

Sep 1st, 2023 36m 2s

All the hosts, John Cooney, Michael Salemi, and Michael Sparks, sit down to discuss their latest summer as seminarians. They discuss a variety of topics and lots of travel. A whirlwind of experiences thrown into one episode, so hold onto your h

Dead Bodies Float Downstream; Keep Growing in Christ

Jul 31st, 2023 53m 46s

July 2023 Episode Host and editor Michael Salemi in the midst of his summer asignment brings to listeners a summer episode with a special guest who is an Alumni of St. John Vianney and has been a priest for a few years. Fr. Kevin is a priest of

Go out to All the World

May 18th, 2023 25m 46s

Now at the end of the academic year, Michael and John look back on their time walking the streets of Denver and encountering the homeless with Christ in the City.

Open your Heart to Receive Grace

May 1st, 2023 45m 1s

April 2023 Episode Hosts John Cooney and Michael Sparks invite Deacon Gabe for his second time on the Sons of Ars. Since last time on the podcast he became a deacon and finally shares his story into the seminary with priestly ordination only a

Vigil Praise Homily 4/22

Apr 23rd, 2023 11m 5s

Fr Kevin Penkalski from the Diocese of Phoenix preaches on understanding the paschal joy of Easter.

Vigil Praise Homily 3/25

Mar 29th, 2023 13m 56s

Dcn Gabirel Sabado preaches on the love of the Father revealed through the Son and the necessity to remember the truth of His love.

Be Holy Today!

Mar 25th, 2023 48m 8s

Hosts Michael Salemi and Michael Sparks invite fellow classmate Brother Andrew Brebeuf from the Servants of Christ Jesus to share his love of Jesus. He shares his experience after his re-conversion of bringing Jesus to others which lead him to

We don't talk about literature club

Mar 12th, 2023 21m 2s

John and Michael come together at the beginning of lent to talk about the literature club John started at the seminary. They discuss the ways that good literature can help form everyone, and how literature points towards the depth of humanity w

Vigil Praise Homily 2/25

Feb 28th, 2023 11m 39s

Fr. Luke Barder preaches on the importance of knowing God rather than to know about Him.

Hi Mom!

Feb 26th, 2023 1h 2m

Michael and John spend time with Mary Machado, mother of former host Jacob Machado. Mary addresses the experience of being a mother of a seminarian.

Vigil Praise Homily 1/28

Jan 30th, 2023 16m 11s

Dcn Kyle Tannehill preaches on the virtue of hope and how we can use it to see the Lord more clearly.

Our Biggest Fan

Jan 26th, 2023 47m 47s

Michael and John are joined by Connor Companik from the Diocese of Phoenix. After explaining his claim as the podcast's "Biggest Fan™", Connor explains his journey to seminary and how his devotion for sacred music has grown over the years. The