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4 days ago
4 days ago
Many see the practical as opposed to the poetic, but today’s guest, Sarah Cortez, proves the two can be harmonized and even complimentary. Sarah is not only a distinguished poet and the president of Catholic Literary Arts, but she is also a police officer of 27 years. Today Sarah and Andrew discuss poetry and how it brings us into contact with reality. Sarah shows how God is present in all things even the most difficult and gruesome moments. Her experience as both a police officer and poet give her a compelling perspective on the purpose of poetry and the necessity of joy.
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Monday Jan 27, 2025
Dr. Peter Kreeft: Aquinas is the Greatest Philosopher of All Time
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
This year we celebrate the 800th Anniversary of Aquinas’s birth. Known for his holiness, intelligence, and immense love for God, Aquinas is often considered one of the greatest thinkers of all time. But today Dr. Kreeft joins Ben Eriksen to discuss why he thinks Aquinas is the greatest philosopher and theologian.
Dr. Kreeft highlights Aquinas’s depth and clarity of thought, his synthesis of previous scholars, and his integration of faith and reason. While many are intimidated to read Aquinas, Dr. Kreeft points out how approachable he is for everyday thinkers and how intellectually as well as spiritually enriching his writings are for those that read him.
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Summa of the Summa: https://ignatius.com/summa-of-the-summa-sosp/
A Shorter Summa: https://ignatius.com/a-shorter-summa-ssup/
Practical Theology: https://ignatius.com/practical-theology-prtp/
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Heaven But Never Dreamed of Asking: https://ignatius.com/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-heaven-eyep/
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Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Today we celebrate the life and work of Martin Luther King Junior, and on this special occasion we are happy to welcome Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. In this episode, Deacon Harold sits down with Andrew Petiprin to discuss his first encounters with the writings of MLK and Fr. Tolton. They discuss the similarities between both heroic men who preached and embodied a message love over vengeance and bitterness.
This episode also addresses systemic racism and race relations inside the Church. Deacon Harold beautifully articulates that the Catholic Church is a Church for all people and that to bring about a larger cultural change, we focus our attention on changing the minds and hearts of individuals.
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- Building a Civilization of Love: https://ignatius.com/building-a-civilization-of-love-bclp/
- From Slave to Priest: https://ignatius.com/from-slave-to-priest-fspp/
- Father Augustus Tolton: https://ignatius.com/father-augustus-tolton-fautop/
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Monday Jan 13, 2025
Hope Schneir: Nourishing Catholic Moms in the 21st Century
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
“What mothers do is the most foundational aspect to what the character of the next generation will be” (Hope Schneir). In this episode, Rose Trabbic talks to Hope Schneir the co-author of Soul Garden: A Catholic Mother’s Collective to talk about the joys and challenges of motherhood. They discuss dealing with burn out, management of technology in the home, and even some new recipes to share with their families.
Drawing from the contributors published in Soul Garden, Hope provides thoughtful tips and insights for all mothers. She hopes that this episode and her book will help her follow sisters in Christ as they nourish their family and grow closer to God.
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Friday Dec 06, 2024
Curtis Mitch: Behind the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
After twenty-five years in the making, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible has been released. In this special episode of the Ignatius Press podcast, Andrew Petiprin sits down with Curtis Mitch the co-editor of this one-of-a-kind study Bible designed to help everyday Catholics read the Bible through the eyes of the Church. Having personally spent countless hours and over two decades of work into this project, Curtis gives a rare glimpse into the intention and development behind this massive project. He and Andrew also discuss the various features and resources provided in this study Bible including references to the Fathers, Doctors, and Councils of the Church and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These tools help readers to better understand the written Word of God and apply its lessons to daily life.
Get your copy of the Ignatius Press Study Bible here: https://ignatius.com/ignatius-catholic-study-bible-2h/