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Praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory during the month of November

2026/10/29

Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Church's custom of praying especially for the souls in Purgatory during the month of November. What does the Catholic Church teach about purgatory, and why is it beneficial for us to pray for departed loved ones?

St. Teresa of Avila's Rules of Life

2026/10/22

Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss St. Teresa of Avila's rules of life as taken from her extensive writings on prayer and the interior life.

Blessed Fulton Sheen's Warnings About Communism

2026/10/15

Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul take a look at Blessed Fulton Sheen's warnings about the dangers of Communism and its incompatibility with the Catholic faith.

Pope Leo XIV Declares Jubilee Year for anniversary of Our Lady of Guadalupe

2026/09/11

Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul discuss the newly-announced Jubilee Year and plenary indulgence in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the 500th anniversary of the Blessed Mother's apparitions to St. Juan Diego.

Supporting Our Kids as They Prepare to Leave the Nest

2026/09/03

Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the ways that parents can best prepare their children for adulthood and living on their own.

The Pathways of Diocesan Renewal

2026/08/20

Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Pathways of Diocesan Renewal that will be implemented in the Diocese of Colorado Springs from 2027-29.

God's Engineering

2026/08/14

Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the role that Catholic scientists have played in important discoveries and inventions.

The Liturgy of the Hours Second Edition to Be Introduced in 2027

2026/08/06

Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Second Edition of the Liturgy of the Hours that will be released in 2027. Why did Pope Leo XIV urge Catholics to embrace this form of prayer?

Caffeinated Catholicism

2026/07/23

Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul look at how Catholics discovered coffee and the role that it can play in evangelization and prayer.

The Important Role of Grandparents in the Family

2026/07/16

Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly instituted by Pope Francis in 2021. Why is it so important for children to have a close relationship with grandparents?

Why is the SSPX excommunicated?

2026/07/09

Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the schismatic actions of the Society of St. Pius X that resulted in their excommunication.

The Role of Catholicism in the Founding of the United States

2026/07/02

Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul talk about Catholics who played a pivotal role in the founding of the United States 250 years ago.

Pope Leo XIV Discusses the Power of the Written Word

2026/06/25

Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul explore Pope Leo XIV's recent talk to authors about the power of the written word.

The U.S. Bishops to Consecrate the Nation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

2026/06/10

Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss the Consecration of the United States to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus that will take place June 11-12. Why did the bishops decide to do the consecration now, and what does it mean?

Magnifica Humanitas -- Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical

2026/06/04

Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo's recent encyclical addressing artificial intelligence.