The Battle of Ostia and the defense of Rome.
Catholic-Link Podcast
The podcast formerly known as Catholic Bytes. A podcast for busy Catholics. A mix of short, informative episodes, long form interviews, and interesting historical episodes. Wherever you are in your faith, we have content for you!
Habemus Papam: Episode 102 – Sergius II
A gluttonous Pope and a raid on Rome.
Apostles Draft
Who doesn’t love a good draft? In this episode, the Catholic Bytes Trio picks their dream team of the Apostles. It’s both hilarious and educational so tune in and then let us know who your dream team would be!
Mode of the Receiver
You may explain things in a clear and concise way…or so you think, but what if the receiver isnt catching your drift? How people receive your message is very important, especially when we are talking about the Faith. Tune in for more!
Episode 101 – Gregory IV
Bloody civil wars, the division of an Empire, and a Pope who tried to make peace.
Thee, Thou, Thy
Some may consider thee, thou, and thy as a formal use of language, but in reality, it expresses a type of intimacy with the person you are speaking with. What does this have to do with the Faith? You would be surprised! Tune in and find out!
Bonus Episode – 100 Pope Recap
Lets review!
Episode 100 – Valentine
We have made it to the 100th pope! A beloved but short-lived Pope.
Obscure Liturgical Colors
Youve seen the normal colors of red, green, white, and purple, but have you seen ash, blue, and silver? Tune into this episode to hear about these obscure liturgical colors and when the Church uses them.
Habemus Papam: Episode 99 – Eugene II
The Franks strike back! And get their own guy is elected pope.
End Of Life Issues With Fr. Jeff Kirby
End of life questions are some of the hot topic issues of the Faith. Fr. Jeff Kirby talks about the intricacies of these issues and how to navigate them.
Habemus Papam: Episode 98 – Paschal I
A pope who was accused of murder.
Coronavirus and Bad Things in the World
The eternal question: Why does God allow bad things to happen? This podcast, with guest Fr. Matt Fish, goes into common answers we may hear and what the true answer is.
Habemus Papam: Episode 97 – Stephen IV
A brief papacy with a visit to the Franks.
Baseball, Tradition, and Faith
In this (a tad bit longer) episode of Catholic Bytes, we talk about all things baseball as related to the Faith with special guest, Ed Condon, Editor of the Washington branch of Catholic News Agency.
Habemus Papam: Episode 96 – Saint Leo III
Christmas Day, 800 AD, easiest date to remember in History, Charlemagne and the Pope
The Divine Comedy
Have you read The Divine Comedy? This CB episode dives into what this work points us to and the bigger picture/purpose of art and literature.
Habemus Papam: Episode 95 – Adrian I
The Seventh Ecumenical Council and the Carolingian Renaissance.
First Step in Prayer
This episode is a throwback to last year – Easter is no time to stop praying, and since you have some extra time on your hands at home, lets focus on building up our spiritual lives!
Habemus Papam: Episode 94 – Stephen III (IV)
A hotly disputed election, two anti-popes, two Frankish kings, and a bloody tumultuous papacy.
He Descended Into Hell
Did Christ really go to hell? How could God go to hell? What does all of this mean?! Tune into this Catholic Bytes episode to learn what we mean when we say Jesus descended into Hell in the Apostles Creed.
Habemus Papam: Episode 93 – Saint Paul I
The brother of Pope Stephen becomes pope himself.
Spiritually Prepared
There is so much information about how to be prepared for COVID-19, but are you prepared for the coming of Jesus? A very timely podcast to listen to right before we begin the Triduum.
Habemus Papam: Episode 92 – Stephen II (III)
The Franks to the rescue!
The Beatitudes and True Happiness
When we live the life of the Beatitudes, we experience the happiness that God has intended for us in heaven. Happiness comes from God alone…what a timely reminder! Tune in for more about true happiness the Beatitudes in this CB episode with Fr. Jeff Ki