Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the “luxurious corner booth” of The Catholic Cafe as he welcomes Fr. Adam Rust, a Canon Lawyer, back to the Cafe. Fr. Rust and Deacon Jeff talk about the role of Canon Law in the ecclesial life, and cover some difficult Canon Law subjects like $quot;automatic excommunication.”
Category «The Church (Authority, Structure & History)»
The Early Church Fathers
From the luxurious corner booth of the newly opened French Catholic Cafe, Deacon Jeff talks again with Abbot Placid Solari of Belmont Abbey about the earliest writers, martyrs and doctors of the Church.
The Catechism
Deacon Jeff talks with Head Chef at The Catholic Cafe, Fr. Ben Bradshaw, about the Catechism of the Catholic Church: it’s origins, it’s purpose, and its practical and prayerful use for the faithful.
The Barque Of Peter
Deacon Jeff talks with Monsignor John McArthur about the importance of staying “in the boat,” in the Catholic Church, especially when times are rough.
Universal Church
Deacon Jeff talks to Fr. Elias Kekong Bisong, a priest and instructor at a Nigerian Seminary discuss the meaning of the word “Catholic.” They explore the universality of the Church and spend time discussing the Church in Africa.
Pope John Paul II
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Ben Bradshaw, head chef at The Catholic Cafe, about the legacy impact and significance of the papacy of John Paul II.
Early Church Fathers
Deacon Jeff talks with co-host Tom Dorian about what the Catholic Church teaches about the Fathers of the Early Church, those men whose writings have been a genuine reflection of the Truths of the Catholic Faith for the first 1000 years of Christianity.
The Reformation
Deacon Jeff talks with The Catholic Cafe’s Head Chef, Fr. Ben Bradshaw, about the Catholic Church’s understanding of the Reformation, as well as her success in reform as a result of the Counter-Reformation to follow.
Church Authority
Deacon Jeff and noted lawyer Robert Hutton discuss the truth behind the authority of the Church. What must every Catholic believe if they want to call themselves Catholic? What is a Catholic OBLIGATED to accept? And where does opinion come in? And what about binding authority? And, how do you tell the difference? Stay tuned, and we’ll try and clear it all up!
The Primacy of Peter
Deacon Jeff and Tom Dorian discuss why the Catholic Church teaches that St. Peter was the first pope. They start with Matthew Chapter 16 and link this directly to Isaiah Chapter 22.