When Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved him, many folks – including Peter – might have thought Jesus was being not so charitable to Peter. But, what is really happening is a whole other story…a story of mercy and compassion.
Category «The Sacraments»
The Prodigal Son
Most of us are somewhat familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son from the Gospel of Luke. Unfortunately, we have heard it so often we have maybe even become a little numb to its wonderful lessons. We should take another, fresher look at it, and see it through a Lenten lens.
The Wedding At Cana: Not Just A Miracle
The Wedding feast in the town of Cana, attended by Jesus himself, is known for being the place of his first public miracle, a manifestation of his divinity. But, the story of this wedding gathering tells us so much more about Jesus and his mission of salvation.
My Beloved: The Baptism Of The Lord
Many Catholics can answer the question of why WE need to be baptized, but can be a difficult theological task trying to explain why JESUS was baptized. Join us for the simple answers.
Reasons We Do Not Hear God: Spiritual Deafness
It seems many people say they are listening for God, but few say they can hear him. Join us as we discuss the many reasons we might be experiencing spiritual deafness.
Liturgy: Follow The Rubrics
Father Richard Mullins, Pastor of Saint Thomas the Apostle in Washington, DC, joins us to discuss aspects of following the rubrics for the Mass and why it makes all the difference in the world for the Liturgy.
Women Priests
When the question about women priests is asked, many folks stumble over an answer. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they work through a simple, orthodox series of answers to assist in sharing the truth about ordaining only men.
Teaching The Real Presence
Many of us are not always sure what to say when someone asks why we believe what we do about the True Presence. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom as they welcome the Head Chef of the Catholic Cafe, Father Ben Bradshaw, into the Luxurious Corner Booth to talk Eucharist.
Near Occasion Of Sin
When we pray an Act of Contrition at Confession, most of us resolve to sin no more and avoid the near occasion of sin. What does that actually mean and how do we do it?
The Jesus Prayer
Have you ever wanted to grow your prayer life, but thought it was going to be complicated and challenging? Are you already living a complicated and challenging life and you don’t know how you can carve any more time out of your life to devote to prayer? The Jesus Prayer may be just what you need! Join Deacon Jeff and Fra Tom as they welcome Fr Michael to the Luxurious Corner Booth of the FRENCH Catholic Cafe to discuss this ancient, powerful but simple prayer.