Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Earl Fernandez of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati about the role that our conscience plays in making moral decisions, and the vital importance of having a properly formed conscience so that our judgments are not erroneous.
Angels and Deacons
Deacon Jeff talks with well-known authority on the Permanent Diaconate Deacon Bill Ditewig about the centuries old tradition behind the connection between angels and the deacons of the Church.
The Virtues
Deacon Jeff talks with Derek Rotty about living the Catholic Virtues versus living the world’s values.
The Habit Of Faith
Deacon Jeff talks with Father Anthony Brausch, a priest for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and instructor at the Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary of the West, about faith in terms of being a “habit” and the requirement of developing, nurturing and caring for that faith so as to develop the means to make a positive ascent to the Teachings of the Church.
Digital Evangelization
Deacon Jeff talks with Deacon Greg Kandra about evangelizing in the digital age. Deacon Greg produces a DAILY Catholic TV show called “Currents” and is host and moderator of a blog on BeliefNet called “The Deacon’s Bench.”
The Christian Brothers
Deacon Jeff talks with Brother Joel McGraw about his experiences with the Christian Brothers, particularly about their ministry in the Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee.
Lourdes
Deacon Jeff talks with Barbara Goldsmith, a woman who had the opportunity to visit Lourdes with the assistance of the Order of Malta. Her story of the intense experience from the heart of the Church is truly inspirational.
A Mexican Idol
Deacon Jeff talks with Mexican recording artist Azeneth Gonzales (and her friend, Fr. Agostino Torres, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) about her wonderful story of conversion. After winning La Academia, the Mexican version of “American Idol,” she canceled a lucrative CD recording contract so that she could travel the world as a missionary and sing only for the glory of God.
When Bad Things Happen To Good People
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Agostino Torres, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal about the problem of bad things happening to good people. Should I abandon the Church? Does God MAKE evil things happen? How can God be all good and allow bad things to happen? How can suffering be redemptive? These and many other questions are discussed.
Priestly Celibacy
Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Anthony Baetzold, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal about the Catholic teaching regarding Celibacy, especially for priests.