Episode 60: St. Andrew of Crete

In this episode of A Few Moments with God, I examine the life of St. Andrew of Crete, one of the great hymnographers and leaders of the early Church. Despite a brief theological error, St. Andrew’s powerful repentance led him to compose the famous Great Penitential Canon. His life serves as a beautiful reminder that (more…)

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Episode 62: St. Paul of the Cross

In this episode of A Few Moments with God, I explore the life of St. Paul of the Cross, a mystic who believed that the Passion of Christ was the surest path to God. I discuss how his life of prayer and profound faith led him to found the Passionists, a religious order dedicated to (more…)

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Episode 64: Friar Alan de la Roche

October is the month of the Holy Rosary, and this week’s episode of A Few Moments with God examines the life of Friar Alan de la Roche, the forgotten Dominican who revived the Rosary devotion centuries after Saint Dominic first popularized it.

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Episode 65: Saint Pope John Paul II

This week on A Few Moments with God, I take a look at the extraordinary life of a modern saint and global traveler: Pope John Paul II. We explore his remarkable journey from Poland to the Chair of Peter and his lasting impact on the world, including his work with the youth and his historic (more…)

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Episode 66: Why Catholics (and Christians) Shouldn’t Fear Halloween

If you are a Christian, especially if you are a Catholic, you should not be afraid of Halloween. In this episode, you can learn the reasons why!

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