Catholic Stuff You Should Know - J. 10 Initiative

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Marriage on Mission Jun 22, 2023

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Fr. Mike and Deacon Jacob take us back to where it all began... the book of Genesis. The two discuss marriage, the beauty and complexity found within the vocation and the war on marriage.

You've Got a Friend In Me Jun 15, 2023

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Fr. Sean and Fr. John discuss the importance of having friendships in our lives and with the Trinity. The conversation is structured around Aristotle's three degrees of friendship.

Could Artificial Intelligence Have Named This Episode Better? Jun 08, 2023

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Dcn. Jacob has been hard at work preparing to lead the discussion on this week's topic: Artificial Intelligence. Tune in to hear Dcn. Jacob, Fr. John, and Fr. Sean discuss their opinions and thoughts on AI and its impressive yet alarming capabilities.

Tetragrammaton Revisited Jun 01, 2023

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In this episode, Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean discuss the Tetragrammaton, the four letter name of God in Hebrew. They remind us of the reverence and importance that lies within His name and to be cognizant of when and how we use Jesus' name.

Order Up May 25, 2023

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Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Sean discuss how not all knowledge is equal and that there is a proper ordering of knowledge. They are concerned with showing that the material and technological sciences do not supersede ethical, moral or theological truth.

Don’t Forget Your Biscuits May 18, 2023

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Fr. John reminisces with Fr. Mike on an experience he had hiking Little Bear Peak, one of the most challenging 14ers in Colorado. This experience along with many others has inspired Fr. John to write a book this summer giving the perspective of how a person can rebuild a Christian worldview and rediscover God and themselves in the backcountry.

The King Animal in the Animal Kingdom May 12, 2023

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Inspired by David Attenborough's animal documentaries, Fr. Mike muses with Dcn. Jacob about how cultures, nations, and families use animals to represent their core ideals. Ultimately they discuss how the Lamb is a symbol of the Christian.

Leaf by Niggle May 04, 2023

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This week's episode is inspired by Fr. John's recent feat of completing the Grand Traverse. Fr. John uses J.R.R Tolkien's essay, Leaf by Niggle, to share a beautiful reflection with Fr. Sean on his experience of the Grand Traverse.

Power and Authority Apr 27, 2023

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This week's topic is inspired by the writings of political philosopher, Augusto Del Noce. Fr. John & Dcn. Jacob discuss the dangers and consequences that are a result of living in a culture that has mistaken authority for power.

Death, Where Is Your Sting? Apr 20, 2023

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In wake of the recent death of Fr. Mike's grandmother, Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean discuss grieving the passing of our loved ones.