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Highlights From the Jubilee Pilgrimage: Saint Paul Outside the Walls and Saint John Lateran

In this second dispatch from the Jubilee Pilgrimage, led by Father Dave, Brett, Lino Rulli, and Tyler Veghte of “The Catholic Guy Show,” we hear more about their experiences in Rome. They traveled through the holy doors of all four papal basilicas in Rome and Vatican City: Saint Peter, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, Saint John Lateran, and Saint Mary Major.

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Highlights From the Jubilee Pilgrimage: Holy Doors and Pope Leo XIV’s General Audience

Father Dave and Brett joined Lino Rulli and Tyler Veghte of “The Catholic Guy Show” on SiriusXM’s Catholic Channel for a pilgrimage to Italy for the Jubilee Year. They led 90 pilgrims through holy sites in Siena, Florence, and Rome.

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Transforming Your Faith Through Small Groups With Tom Corcoran

Father Dave welcomes Tom Corcoran to discuss how small group interactions can help revitalize parishes. Tom is the president of Rebuilt Parish, as well as lay associate to the pastor at Church of the Nativity in Maryland. He is co-author of the new book, “The Transformative Power of Small Groups: A 7-Step Guide for Building Vibrant Catholic Communities.”

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A Fierce and Tender Love: Relating to Mary With Timothy O’Malley

Father Dave welcomes back Timothy O’Malley to discuss how we can better relate to Mary as our Blessed Mother. O’Malley is associate director at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, and the author of the new book A Fierce and Tender Love: 7 Meditations on Mary, Mother of God.

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Learning More About Pope Leo XIV With EWTN’s Dr. Matthew Bunson

As Pope Leo XIV begins his pontificate, Father Dave welcomes back Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss his new biography, LEO XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope. Dr. Bunson is Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News.

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How Can I Avoid Distractions During Prayer?

With many things clamoring for our time and attention, it can be easy to lose focus while praying. Two listeners, Joe and Patricia, ask Father Dave questions about distractions during prayer. Joe specifically struggles with this while praying the Rosary, while Patricia says, “It seems my brain is always multitasking, and concentrating on my prayers is very difficult.”

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Being Fully Known: Finding Peace in Our Identity in Christ With Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

We all feel restless at times, and Father Dave welcomes back Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to discuss finding our identity in Christ. Dr. Saundra is a board-certified internal medicine physician, the CEO of Restorasis, and the author of “Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging.

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Why Are Priesthood Ordinations Held on Different Dates?

A listener named Matt wonders about the timing of priesthood ordinations. Matt asks, “In different states, why is the ordination of the priests different and not all the same?”

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Does Mary Hear Our Prayers Like God?

A Protestant calls Father Dave looking to understand why Catholics have such a deep devotion to Mary. The caller wonders why we don’t just go straight to God instead of praying to Mary/ Father Dave explains why Catholics are devoted to Mary, and what role she plays in our prayer lives. (Original Air 08-15-17)

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How the Rosary Can Accompany Those in Recovery From Addiction

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and also a time we honor Mary as our Blessed Mother. Father Dave welcomes back Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, to discuss his new book, “The Recovery Rosary: Meditations for Those Impacted by Addiction, Compulsions, and Unhealthy Attachments.

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