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Ep. 108: The Future is Latino Aug 09, 2021

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The Latino population within the U.S. Church is booming, but is the Church ready to welcome them? We take the question to a Latino leader within the Church. Then, Iskali is a new ministry empowering young Latinos to become leaders within their communities. We’ll talk with Iskali’s founder, and a few of the young people involved. https://www.iskali.org/ https://denvercatholic.org/centro-director-calls-service-to-hispanic-ministry-an-honor/ https://www.usccb.org/committees/hispaniclatino-affairs/history-hispanic-ministry

Ep. 107: Extraordinary Times for the Extraordinary Form Aug 02, 2021

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Catholics talk about their love for the Traditional Latin Mass, and react to Pope Francis’ recent motu proprio regulating it. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248430/full-text-traditionis-custodes-pope-francis-motu-proprio-about-traditional-latin-mass https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248480/pope-francis-traditional-latin-mass-restrictions-has-your-diocese-responded-yet https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248540/two-weeks-after-pope-francis-traditional-latin-mass-restrictions-us-bishops-continue-to-respond https://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/

Ep. 106: Infertility and the power of community Jul 26, 2021

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Three Catholics talk about their infertility, and the online community that has helped them find fruitfulness. https://www.thefruitfulhollow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thefruitfulhollow/?hl=en https://bellawellness.org/ https://aaplog.org/

Ep. 105: Meet the Parents: Moms and dads of priests and religious speak out Jul 19, 2021

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We talk with the parents of priests and religious about the experience of having a child dedicate themselves to God. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247923/new-priest-blesses-his-sister-a-nun-its-been-a-real-privilege-and-a-joy http://carmelitemonks.org/

Ep. 104: Home Sweet Home: Housing and human rights Jul 12, 2021

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Experts talk about the need for legal protections for renters, as the national eviction moratorium ends. A priest discusses the Catholic idea of a right to a decent home. Southern Missouri is one of the areas most affected by the Delta variant of the coronavirus— we talk with the local Catholic Charities about what they’re doing to help. And then, EWTN reporter Colm Flynn brings us the story of Mario Salerno, a Brooklyn landlord who waived an entire month’s rent last year for hundreds of tenants amid the coronavirus pandemic. https://ccsomo.org/news-room/latest-news.html/article/2021/05/27/in-the-media-ccsomo-offering-help-with-safhr-rental-and-utilities-assistance-applications https://www.mohousingresources.com/safhr https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/44115/landlord-encouraged-by-prayer-waives-rent-amid-coronavirus https://open.spotify.com/show/69v7Hcxqmd5QGwoAe0fELV https://www.usccb.org/resources/right-decent-home-pastoral-response-crisis-housing

Ep. 103: Pride and the Pirate Nun Jun 28, 2021

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Catholics respond to the phenomenon of “Pride Month” and reflect on living out the Church’s teaching amid same-sex attraction. Two Catholics who have same-sex attraction share their stories, and their hopes for their future in the Catholic Church. https://couragerc.org/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-charles-lwanga-and-companions-martyrs-of-uganda-488 https://catholicspeakers.com/profiles/paul-darrow https://www.instagram.com/callmemannyyy/?hl=en https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/smartspeakers

Ep. 102: The Great Communion Debate Jun 21, 2021

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We speak with several bishops before and after the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Spring Meeting, with a particular focus on the topic of “Eucharistic Coherence.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247606/cdf-highlights-its-note-on-catholics-in-politics-in-letter-to-us-bishops-on-eucharistic-coherence https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247492/archbishop-cordileone-catholics-supporting-abortion-should-not-present-themselves-for-holy-communion https://www.sfarch.org/letters-and-statements?mc_cid=9332700d03&mc_eid=f5bd8cf3dc https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248068/eucharistic-revival-to-begin-in-2022-we-want-to-start-a-fire-not-a-program

Ep. 101: Blessed are the Peacemakers: How can Christians respond to gun violence? Jun 14, 2021

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How can people of faith respond to gun violence? We speak to a recent victim of an armed robbery, Bishop Michael Barber of Oakland; hear another bishop’s response to the recent mass shooting in San Jose; and remember Officer Eric Talley, a Catholic father of seven who died heroically responding to a mass shooting in Boulder, CO. Shownotes: https://denvercatholic.org/eric-talley-put-christ-first-boulder-police-officers-heroism-rooted-in-life-of-sacrificial-love/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247100/eric-talley-funeral-catholic-father-of-seven-died-a-hero https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247801/oaklands-catholic-bishop-robbed-of-cash-episcopal-ring-while-praying-near-cathedral https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247803/usccb-after-9-killed-in-san-jose-shooting-something-fundamentally-broken-in-our-society

Ep. 100: Celebrating CNA Newsroom Jun 07, 2021

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In celebration of our 100th episode, we take a look back at just a few of our favorite moments from the first 100 episodes of CNA Newsroom. Here’s to 100 more! Check out CNA’s brand new podcast, made especially for your smartspeaker: www.catholicnewsagency.com/smartspeakers Listen to more of our favorite segments here: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/podcasts/4/cna-newsroom

Ep. 99: Sleep in Heavenly Peace Jun 01, 2021

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What connection does sleep have to the Catholic faith? We examine an interesting new devotion to the Sleeping St. Joseph, find out why God sometimes communicates in dreams in the Bible, and finally, we’ll read you a bedtime story. https://globalnation.inquirer.net/117521/pope-francis-address-during-the-meeting-with-families http://www.cvent.com/events/lessons-from-st-joseph-husband-father-saint/event-summary-f44bb63759e0475aa423506da87476bc.aspx https://www.amazon.com/MicroShifts-Transforming-Your-Life-Step-ebook/dp/B07L8T6FXV Full sleep story: https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/bonus-a-sleep-story-the-blue-cross-by-gk-chesterton/s-WO6qvt5V75y https://www.chesterton.org/blue-cross/

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