In this conversation, Fr. Sam and Matt catch up after Fr. Sam's pilgrimage/vacation to Ireland. They explore the significance of Our Lady of Knock and the importance of silence and contemplation in daily life. They discuss the challenges of balancing personal desires with spiritual discipline, the emotional impact of music and prayer, and the need for silence in a noisy world. The dialogue emphasizes the value of intentionality in prayer and the transformative power of contemplative practices.

Fr. Sam and Matt also explore the profound impact of prayer, particularly through methods like Lectio Divina and the importance of silence and contemplation. They discuss how repetition in prayer can deepen understanding and reflection, the significance of prioritizing prayer in daily life, and the examples of Our Lady, St. Joseph, and St. John in embodying silence and receptivity to God's word (based off the Apparition in Knock, Ireland). The conversation also highlights the growing devotion to Eucharistic adoration among laypeople, emphasizing that contemplation and holiness are accessible to everyone.

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Fr. Sam and Matt sit down to discuss the importance of praying for Pope Francis right now (and the Pope always), the importance of a healthy approach to death, and why Pope Francis calling the Jubilee of Hope is so fitting to keep in mind right now. LINKS Email list: https://www.veritascatholic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetangent_catholic/?hl=en

Fr. Sam and Matt had the great pleasure of sitting down Tess Livingstone, a personal friend of Cardinal Pell and the author of George Cardinal Pell: Pax Invictus, A Biography.

They cover quite a bit including: Cardinal Pell's childhood, vocation story, seminary reforms, time as archbishop, the false accusations, convictions, solitary confinement in prison, the Demos memo addressed to the Pope, and Cardinal Pell's work as the Secretariat of the Economy.

There's a lot here, but it's well worth the listen!

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This week on the Tangent, Fr. Sam Kachuba and I continue our series on the Sacraments by discussing Confirmation! We discuss why the Bishop has a particular role in this sacrament, what it actually means that Confirmation is a sacrament of maturity, as well as why Confirmation is so important for young Catholics in a secular age.

And of course, Confirmation ≠ graduation.

If you haven’t had the chance to listen to our episode on Baptism you can click here to listen or watch it on YouTube.

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This week we begin a series of episodes on understanding the sacraments, in which Fr. Sam and I will dedicate an individual episode (or two) to each sacrament. We begin with baptism. We discuss the transformative power of baptism, the biblical types of baptism, how we're baptized in Jesus's death, and how we live out the grace of the Holy Spirit, given to us in baptism. We also touch on the role of parents in developing the faith of their child and understanding how we are baptized priests, prophets and kings.

If you do find this series fruitful, please share it with others that you think would benefit from it!

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Fr. Sam recently hosted a Q+A at his parish. He answers questions about sacramental theology, the bible, and life as a Catholic.

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We discuss why going to EITHER the Novus Ordo Mass or Traditional Latin Mass doesn't guarantee a greater participation, the importance of maintaining liturgical practices, the impact of these traditions on faith and community, and the significance of symbols in faith, especially in the liturgy and art.

We also discuss how to cultivate a deeper understanding of scripture in a materialistic culture. The discussion emphasizes the beauty of the liturgy and the need for a symbolic imagination to appreciate the richness of the faith.

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