Catholic Revival in the Bronx

by Timothy M. Dolan and Vincent Druding

Watch Cardinal Dolan and Fr. Vincent Druding discuss the “Jesus in Zion” Revival at Holy Cross Church in the Bronx, inspired by the Asbury Revival. Continue Reading »

15 Mar 2023

Imagining a Heretical Cardinal

by Thomas J. Paprocki

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon today to hear Catholic leaders affirm unorthodox views that, not too long ago, would have been espoused only by heretics. Continue Reading »

28 Feb 2023

What Descartes Thought About the Eucharist

by Peter J. Leithart

Your average textbook on Eucharistic theology won't have a substantial discussion of Descartes, Hobbes, Kant, Hegel, or Schiller. There are historical and theological reasons why that’s regrettable. Continue Reading »

17 Feb 2023

Eucharistic Revival

by Mark Bauerlein

On this episode, Rev. Peter M.J. Stravinskas joins the podcast to discuss his recent article, “What’s Really Needed for a ‘Eucharistic Revival?’” Continue Reading »

17 Jan 2023

Love Stronger Than Death

by Peter J. Leithart

Here is the hope of the gospel: There is a love stronger than death, a love more jealously possessive than the grave.  Continue Reading »

25 Nov 2022

Bishop Barron on the Power of the Eucharist

by Mark Bauerlein

Bishop Robert Barron joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Eucharist, and the Word On Fire bookstore.  Continue Reading »

14 Feb 2022

Pope Francis, “Estranged” Catholics, and Holy Communion

by George Weigel

Receiving the Eucharist is a statement of one’s full communion with the Church. Making that clear, by instruction if possible and disciplinary action if necessary, is a pastoral obligation. Continue Reading »

20 Oct 2021

Signs of Hope in Budapest

by Gladden J. Pappin

The International Eucharistic Congress was a statement about the rebirth of Hungary and the persistence of faith. Continue Reading »

15 Sep 2021

Eucharistic Coherence

by Thomas J. Paprocki

Since being appointed bishop of Springfield, Illinois in 2010, I have been asked many times about the matter of Holy Communion for Sen. Richard Durbin, whose home is in Springfield. In April 2004, Sen. Durbin’s pastor, Msgr. Kevin Vann (now Bishop Kevin Vann of Orange, California), said he would . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Aug 2021

Catholic Politicians, Abortion, and the Eucharist

by Daniel Lipinski

Underlying Catholic Democrats’ “Statement of Principles” is widespread poor catechesis on the Eucharist, exacerbated by self-seeking politicians and churchmen. Continue Reading »

25 Jun 2021