Catholic Forum

Our guests join us for a discussion of the history, scope and application of the message of Divine Mercy, as revealed to St. Faustina Kowalska. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

Catholic blogger TJ Burdick describes how circumstances changed his dreams from playing professional basketball to sharing his faith through his family, his profession (teaching) and his writing. TJ has also contributed to youcatholic.com, freetheology.com, catholicsnacks.com, ignitum.com and, most recently, epicpew.com. His own website is tjburdick.com. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

In her powerful and moving personal story, actress Maria Vargo describes how she came to know God's abundant mercy, which in turn made her uniquely qualified to portray St. Sr. Faustina Kowalska in St. Luke Productions' latest touring production, Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy.  You can visit stlukeproductions.com to learn more about the faith-based dramatic works created by St. Luke Productions, and can learn more about Maria's other endeavors at mariavargo.com. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

Our guest Morgan Anding helps us discuss the stewardship we are entrusted with regarding our skills and abilities - the "talents" we are given to use on behalf of the Master.  Morgan is preparing for a year of voluntary missionary work with NET Ministries. If you are interested in helping to support her during this year of service, you can contribute at www.gofundme.com/morgansnetyear. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

Guest Janet Gedris shares how her impending marriage led to a difficult decision to adopt the Catholic faith, and how this decision has led to an ever-deepening relationship with God through Christ and His Church. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

While it is common to think of "church" as a community, one may forget the role that smaller collectives can have in deepening one's spirituality.  As early as the 12th century, the laity have gathered in associations focused on particular devotions or service activities in order to nurture habits of piety, humility and service. Our guests this week describe their involvement in three such organizations. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

Guest Dr. John Pinheiro discusses various ways in which he has found opportunities, both professionally and personally, to share the love of his faith with others. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

The campus ministry team of Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, MI) describes their mission in sharing the faith with a diverse student population.  To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

Surveying the writings of Matthew, martyrs and mystics, we delve into the importance and spiritual consequences of receiving the Eucharist "worthily". To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

Our guests describe their participation in presenting annual Vacation Bible School sessions with a Catholic twist at their local parish. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

Our guests discuss how their decision to home school their seven children blossomed into their helping to create a local teaching resource for other home-schoolers. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

Our guest joins us to consider the various aspects of the liturgy known as the Mass, reflecting on its roots in both Scripture and Heaven.   To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc). 

Our guest recounts his journey into the Catholic Church, describing how his assumptions were challenged by his wife and mother-in-law and his faith and understanding were deepened through his participation in the RCIA process both before and after he joined the Church.   To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

Local Catholic business executives discuss history and mission of Legatus, an organization created to help nurture the faith of people in leadership positions. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

On this week's episode, we discuss the origins and development of the liturgy of the Church, known as the Mass. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

On this special "Catholic Forum Presents..." edition, We're honored to present excerpts from a keynote address given by Teresa Tomeo to the national conference of the National Conference of Catholic Women. In it, Teresa gives examples of the snares and pitfalls that the secular culture, and media in particular, present to families striving to live godly lives, as well as offering simple suggestions that will help them to do so. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

Members of CatholicConnect - a group focused on building community and spirituality within its young adult membership within the west Michigan area - discuss the origins, mission and fruits of the ministry. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

Deacon Jim and guest Kathryn Mulderink discuss the evidence of intentionality of purpose in the parallels between Mary's role as new Ark of the Covenant and Old Testament understanding of that term, and reflect on the implications for our own understanding of mission and submission as disciples.   To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

Guest Dr. Dennis Marshall discusses the fundamental role that philosophy plays in each person's life - though they are sometimes unaware of it - and its purpose of calling each person to Truth, and so to God. To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).

It has never been more necessary, more vital or more convenient to take one's faith formation in one's own hands. Our guest Tom Carpenter tells us about the mission of Lighthouse Catholic Media and the resources they make available to Catholics who wish to go deeper in their understanding of the faith.   To learn more about our work, visit our web site, catholicforuminc.org, or share our page on Facebook (facebook.com/catholicforuminc).