Episodes
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Fr. Dave Tomaszycki joins Fr. Sam and Matt to discuss his compilation of Ven. Fulton Sheen's teaching On the Demonic. He shares Fulton Sheen's 3 signs of the demonic as well as Fulton Sheen's 3 weapons against the demonic. They discuss Fulton Sheen's prophecy of the main attack upon the Church during the 21st century as well as the "four deaths" the Church has already endured throughout history.
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Fr. Sam is back in CT! He and Matt sit down and discuss some important truths along with some very unimportant shenanigans. Topics include, cowboy hats, proper etiquette, the importance of giving yourself a break from the internet and more.
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Fr. Sam and Matt discuss the Liturgy of the Hours as a method of prayer for all members of the Church, whether you are a monk, priest, husband, wife, child or single person. The Liturgy of the Hours is for everyone!
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Fr. Sam updates Matt on his time with Catholic Heart WorkCamp and the newest leg of his sabbatical, fishing in Wyoming.
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Bobby Angel joins us to discuss his passion for ministering to other ministers, the role of the Eucharist in his conversion, digital missionary work, Bishop Barron & Fr. Mike Schmitz, Boundaries and Burnout in personal relationships, why it's important for spouses to nourish their marriage, and insights into fatherhood!
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This week's episode is a BONUS EPISODE!
Last April, Fr. Sam and Fr. Novajosky recorded a conversation about Canon Law, Liturgical Law, Friday Penances, Annulments, and why the law upholds justice in the Church. However, it was temporarily lost within the great maze of Tangents Fr. Sam and Matt go on. Now that it has resurfaced, we are pleased to offer it to you. Enjoy!
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Michael Bellacicco joins to discuss his immediate family's impact on his faith journey, how the family rosary was integral to his catechesis and growth in holiness, what it means to be both holy and normal, Michael's experience on mission trips to serve the poor and the addicted, and his advice to students beginning college in the Fall.
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Andrew McIntyre (Matt's brother-in-law) joins the show to discuss his journey into the Catholic Church. They discuss his Christian upbringing, his falling away from Christ, his constant search despite his agnosticism, and his conversion to the Catholic Faith. They also discuss the culture relevance of relativism & agnosticism and how God uses all things to draw people to Himself.
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Deacon David Delaney, author of Viri Dignitatem, published by Emmaus Academic, joins the Tangent to discuss the feminine and masculine genius, why love is at the core of personhood, how to truly follow the rubric of mutual submission, why the road to love is the cross, and how to not resurrect a caricature of masculinity that demands to be served instead of laying itself down.
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Fr. Sam and Matt speak about the antidote to Pride, Humility. What is true humility and how does one cultivate it? Does it demand that you refuse to acknowledge your good works?
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Fr. Sam and Matt had the great pleasure of interviewing Timothy Cardinal Dolan for their first ever live studio audience episode of the Tangent!
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Dr. Matt Hoven joins us to discuss his newest book Hockey Priest and why sports helps people develop virtue & community. We also discuss why some struggle with sports becoming an idol, how to prevent it, and how to TRULY enjoy sports for what they were meant to be!
LINKS
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Dr. Hoven's website
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Fr. Sam and Matt discuss several of the mysteries of the Rosary. If you are looking for inspiration on what to meditate on while praying the Rosary, this episode is for you!
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Jason Craig, the author of Liturgy of the Land (published by our friends at TAN books) joins the Tangent to talk the beauty of homesteading, the practicalities & benefits it affords, the problems with Suburbia, why Suburbia is built to pull families apart), and How you can incorporate aspects of homesteading into your life WHEREVER YOU ARE!
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Dr. Dale Ahlquist the President of the Society of G.K. Chesterton stopped by the Tangent to discuss the ethics of Elfland, G.K. Chesterton's life and work, and the economic proposal called "Localism".
SHOWNOTES
https://www.chesterton.org/
https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/
Everlasting Man - Commentary by Dr. Dale Ahlquist
Localism: Coming Home to Catholic Social Teaching
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