When is the last time you had an epiphany? Have you ever had one of those “Eureka!” moments where all of a sudden, everything made sense? Having a crystal clear path is somewhat of rare occurrence these days. That’s why the Church’s celebration of Epiphany is such a beautiful and timely feast. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the Feast of the Epiphany and it’s relevance in our day to day lives.
Mary Pondered
Mary “kept all these things in her heart” as Scripture tells us regarding Jesus’ birth on Christmas morning. Scripture also tells us that she “pondered” or reflected upon them. How often do we ponder? Do we ever really slow down to think about just how much God loves us and what He calls each of us to do? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God and what our Mother calls us to do as her sons and daughters, and the adopted brothers and sisters of Jesus.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from The Catholic Cafe! Did you ever stop and think about the origins of many of our common Christmas traditions? Even the “non-religious” signs and symbols of our holiday celebrations? Did you know that most all of them find their true origin in our Catholic Faith? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they welcome Deacon Jeff’s daughter, Mary, to discuss all things Christmas!
The Catholic Guy
Who are the “unchurched”? Who are the “nones”? Who are we evangelizing? We can all agree that we are called to evangelize in the Great Commission, but WHO are we evangelizing and exactly what does that population look like? They actually look a lot like you and me! Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they welcome their guest, Bruce Downes, known throughout Australia and over 90 other countries as “The Catholic Guy, as together, they discuss evangelizing the ordinary folk of the world.
Ten Ways To Prepare During Advent
Are you a little frazzled this holiday season? Did you just now realize that Advent is almost over and Christmas is right around the corner…and you’re NOT ready? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they rattle of 10 easy ways to recapture the spirit of Advent so that you reach the Christmas season feeling blessed and fully prepared. It’s not too late!
The Advent Of A New Year
Have you made your New Year’s Resolution yet? Did you even know that Advent starts the new “liturgical” year for the Catholic Church? In fact many Catholics can be a tad confused as to WHY we even have a Liturgical Year in the Church to begin with. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss Advent and the meaning and purpose of the Church’s Liturgical year.
Navy Seals Of The New Evangelization
Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth of The Catholic Cafe as they welcome as their guest, Father Nathan Cromly. Father Nathan is a priest of the Congregation of St. John and the President and Founder of Saint John Institute in Denver, Colorado. Together they discuss how the organizations Eagle Eye Ministries and Saint John Institute are helping young folks today live out the New Evangelization and evangelize the Culture.
Preparing For The Holidays
Are you ready for the holidays? Well, ready or not, here they come! Every year we seem to get a little (or a lot) more stressed as we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they try and offer a little perspective in finding the right balance of secular fun and spiritual holiness as we pass through Thanksgiving, prepare through Advent and, ultimately, arrive at Christmas ready to welcome our Savior with great joy.
Make A Commitment
When Jesus told us to repent and believe in the Gospel, he called us to truly undergo change…metanoia in the Greek. But what does this really mean? How do we know if we are really undergoing change in our life? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss what true metanoia in your life looks like. And, through taking a brief look at a haunting selection from Dante’s Inferno, they discuss what price we pay if we do nothing.
Go Climb A Tree
Do you remember the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus? Most of us vaguely remember the story, but might have missed the significance of his climbing the sycamore tree and, ultimately, the challenge it poses for us in our modern world. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they show us ways in which we can climb trees for Jesus as well…and why we should do it!