In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob discusses the feast of Pentecost. Fr. Rob identifies how Pentecost is the only Jewish feast that is on the Catholic Liturgical Year Calendar. Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob discussed a way to meditate...
The Word of God is living and effective (Hebrews 4:12)! That means God is speaking to us through Scripture right now. The questions Jesus asked back then are relevant to us today. He’s not just asking Peter, Paul, or the Pharisees these questions; in some way, He is...
Your Lord and Savior is Now the Size of a Grape! | Month 2 The Life growing within our Blessed Mother’s womb has been busy this month. Baby Jesus’ organs are developing quickly. He already has a brain and a beating heart! The Most Holy Face of Jesus continues to...
“Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name…” Luke 24:35-48 What Did Jesus Actually Accomplish By Dying And Rising From The Dead? Most of us...
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob discusses how Easter is more than just another day. Easter is the culmination of our faith. We should live "Easter" all the days of our lives. We do this through acts of mercy and charity. By living in this way,...
Easter: So, it is the Triduum…we have done well(ish) with Lent, but how to we celebrate Easter? Tune in and hear Fr. Rampino explain how the Gospel of St. John explains Easter. How we should live it out! Christ desires to bring us to the Father and save us. St. John...
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss the Lenten devotion Stations of the Cross and how it can augment Lenten prayer. During this Holy Week, take the time to pray the Stations of the Cross and meditate on the final moments...
Congratulations! Your Lord and Savior has been conceived! Due Date: December 25th Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the fiat of Mary, the Savior has been conceived. Not only is he fully God, He is now fully man as well. ...
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss veiling sacred images. Beginning with the 5th Sunday of Lent until Good Friday. also known as Passiontide. This is a means of preparing the faithful for the most sacred time of year....
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss the temptations of Jesus in the Desert. The temptations of Jesus give us an understanding of how Christ experienced every facet of the human life, except sin. These temptations are...
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss why, even after we've confessed our sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, it is encouraged to perform acts of penance as a means of repairing the broken relationship with God and...
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss how the season of Advent is a preparation to celebrate the birth of Christ. One means of preparation for the Solemnity could be to practice fasting. Fr. Rob makes the distinction...
Family movie night. We hadn’t watched a movie with my 19-year-old daughter for months. Her boyfriend was there too and as we pushed “play,” I relished the first satisfying crunch of popcorn and snuggled under a plush blanket next to my husband. The movie was just the...
Join Drew and Katie Taylor on Catholic-Link as they provide a detailed movie review of "Journey to Bethlehem." Discover the aspects they loved about the film and the important warnings they have for viewers. In some ways the movie falls short of theological truths...
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob is joined by Fr. George Elliot and they talk about the intercession of the Saints. Fr. Rob bases his discussion on St. Paul's letter to Timothy in 1 Timothy chapter 2. He also references the book Mediation and the...
Clement XIII: The Pope fights for the Jesuits as European monarchs put on the pressure. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Clement XIII, who succeeded Benedict XIV: A learned and moderate Pope, an "honest man", and the first rumblings against the...
In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob talks about how one can pray the Rosary better. The Rosary at its heart is a meditative prayer, focuses on the life of Jesus and Mary based in scripture. Fr. Rob suggests that all those who pray the Rosary should...
Fr Boniface Hicks discusses his book and reveals the secrets of deepening your Catholic prayer life! Father Boniface is a Catholic monk or Benedictine Monk who can help you unlock the power of Catholic prayer! Receive 20% off Personal Prayer: A Guide to Receiving the...
Sister Josephine Garret of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth a Catholic Counselor answers does my child need counseling and so much more! She shares her tips for raising healthy kids in a wounded world and how parents can find hope without falling into deep...
Fr. Rob is joined by Melissa Kirking, an author and expert on how to bring Children to Adoration, to discuss her new book, Jesus and Me: Talking with My Greatest Friend.
What parents don’t want to give their children the best gifts possible? But beyond traipsing through malls or scrolling online for the perfect present, time might be well spent this Advent season giving kids the Greatest Gift by helping them develop a deeper...
Lets be real, we have always wondered why Christ was baptized…here is your opportunity to find out.
Choose an unblemished male lamb to be sacrificed. The lamb is to be offered by a priest as a sacrifice to ransom people from death. The flesh of the lamb is to be eaten. Sound familiar? Tune into this Catholic Bytes episode to learn about the connections
What but as bread, This appears to beIs You, Lord, it’s truly TheeIt is You, Lord, I now receiveThis is true, not just because I believe My belief cannot createCan’t sew a seed, give man a mateCan’t fashion out of dustOne who knows You, merciful and just Alone, I am...
Gospel of John 11:11-45 The sisters of Lazarus sent word to Jesus, saying, “Master, the one you love is ill.” When Jesus heard this he said, “This illness is not to end in death, but is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” Now Jesus...