A New York Catholic Conversation Podcast
1) Heaven, But On Whose Terms?
Jesus taught that entry into Heaven goes through a narrow gate, ”and those who find it are few.” But many people believe that all will be saved, and just being a good person will be enough. If we tru...Show More
2) The Brevity of Life
Life is too short to be unhappy, hold grudges, or have regrets. The brevity of our lives should induce us to live in a state of readiness, to be prepared spiritually, and to actively serve God, appre...Show More
3) Try Not to Complain
We all do it, sometimes without being aware, but it is harmful to our spiritual health and well-being. We need to find a way to identify it in ourselves and limit its effect on us and others. St. Pa...Show More
4) Taking Guilt Too Far
A guilty conscience can warn us that we’ve done something wrong, and prompt us to admit our fault and ask for forgiveness. But if guilt becomes a persistent feeling of doubt and uncertainty, a fear t...Show More
5) Is Gen Z Discovering the Catholic Faith?
After years of secularization and indifference to God and religion, there are real signs that Gen Z is discovering the beauty of Catholicism as a better way of living. Let’s invite and welcome young p...Show More
6) Silencing Habits That Separate Us From God
We know that ”God speaks in silence,” so there is a need for us to quiet those internal disturbances within us that prevent intimacy with God. The scholars and saints tell us we must cultivate a ”holy...Show More
7) What the Prophets Tell Us
The great Jewish prophets of the Old Testament were understood to be messengers from God, intermediaries between God and the community. They exhorted and encouraged people to change their ways, to liv...Show More
8) Sacramentals
Holy Water, Rosary Beads, the Angelus, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy; these are the objects and prayer-rituals that the Church provides to elevate our minds and direct our thoughts to God. They express ...Show More
9) What Happens When the Soul Leaves the Body?
At the moment we stand before God, all of the decisions and choices we have made during our lives are made clear to us. Yes, He is the God of Divine Mercy, but we must turn to Him, now, before it is ...Show More
10) Ingratitude
Jesus said, “Ten were cleansed, were there not? Where are the other nine?” If we do not stay close to Jesus in the Eucharist and in prayer, we can fall prey to ego, pride, and a lack of humility. As ...Show More