Everyday Catholics

  It’s Camping, Round 2! This week, we will be diving into the ways that camping can be like a retreat. Taking a step into the natural world can be a beautiful way to connect with God and enter into moments of prayer and reflection. Join us as we celebrate the ways the great outdoors […]

  “It’s sticky, but fun…” Oh, the great outdoors. This week we’ll be discussing the world of camping, specifically the adventure that it can offer us. We’ll share some stories with you about our camping experiences, when we had to let go of “the plan” and just see what God has to offer us. Join […]

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by author and speaker Arleen Spenceley to talk about the awkward world of online dating. What’s a single person to do when navigating this scene? Should they hang in there or log off for good? We’ll also discuss how to trust God with your vocation, and how to practice […]

Silence is ______________ . A gift, scary, beautiful, a part of prayer, something we run from, something we seek, something to fight for, the Town Hall of our hearts, sought out by deacons from New Jersey, where all of our emotions lead, where God satisfies us. Join the conversation in this week’s episode as we […]

Get ready for a fun one! This week, we are talking about one of our favorite things – board games! Yes, Jesus wants to be a part of those too. As we are battling it out to win during a board game, how is God working? What do board games tell us about ourselves and […]

  Ever wonder how to stay informed with what is going on in the world, while not being overcome by the world? That is what we will be diving into during this week’s episode. We need to know the issues affecting humanity, but we need to be prudent in how we gain this information and […]

On this episode, we’re diving into a topic that fascinates many people – angels.  There’s much intrigue around these supernatural beings. And there’s also much misunderstood about them. So we’re laying out the facts, debunking the myths, and diving into all the questions, – What exactly are angels? What do they do? What does the […]

“Today what was seen as impossible… is made possible… today all of this occurs in the same small bit of real estate, the heart.”   On this Good Friday, we pause to reflect on the boundless love of God. The heart of Jesus is broken for us, all to bring us back into Himself. We […]

Today we discuss the significant components of Holy Thursday, what the Church is focusing on, and what makes this liturgy unique. One thing God highlighted for us was the washing of the feet, John 13:1-20, which we enter into during the middle of Holy Thursday mass. We encourage you to take some time today to […]

Trust is part of the fabric of our lives. In almost every action we carry out with others, we’re depending on them to come through or hoping they will be good to us in return. And… most of the time… that’s really hard. Trust requires us be vulnerable and opens us up to others, to […]

Much more than a hobby, gardening is a thing of beauty. Scripture is full of examples of how our journey with God is like a garden, showing that He is always seeking to bring about growth in our lives. The Lord is always planting grace in us and trying to bear good fruit in us. […]

In this episode, we’re diving into all the ways isolation brings us down. We’re going to be discussing an article called “How Social Isolation is Killing Us” (link below) which explores how loneliness in today’s world has skyrocketed. Join us as we talk about how we’re to respond as Catholics, building communication with our brothers […]

Get ready for lots of laughter! On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Sister Celestina Menin, who is a member of the Apostles of the Interior Life. Sister is an Italian native and working towards gaining her US citizenship. Fr Ryan and Alyssa will take some time to quiz Sister for her citizenship test, so […]

Whittling, swimming, bird watching – there’s a patron saint for all of them! Saints are made patrons of things that they enjoyed, things that were associated with them, or things that were present at their death. On this episode, Fr Ryan and Alyssa will discuss a number of saints with odd patronages, like hardware stores, […]

Man’s best friend teaches us a few unexpected lessons about living life with Christ! Listen this week as Father Ryan and Alyssa talk about the loyalty, companionship, and goofiness of dogs!