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LA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio7-14-25_LACM_David Bonagura_Gina Christian_Marion Amberg_MondayDavid Bonagura on the twin plights of religion and the humanities, Gina Christian discusses Science and the Stars, and Marion Amberg covers Catholic America.2025-07-1449 min
The Catholic ThingThe Twin Plights of Religion and of the Humanitiesby David G. Bonagura, Jr.
But first a note from Robert Royal. The Faith has survived the collapse of whole cultures, indeed whole civilizations. It's not something, however, anyone should want to try again. Which is why at The Catholic Thing, under the canopy of our parent organization, the Faith & Reason Institute, we strive to preserve both our spiritual and cultural heritage. David Bonagura makes the case for this dual approach succinctly today. Personally, I believe that it's only efforts like ours, and by many other actors working towards these common goals, that may save what's left of our...2025-06-2107 minLA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio6-10-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Christopher Carstons_David Bonagura_TuesdayFr. Pat Driscoll on why we keep forgetting what we believe, Christopher Carstons on the need for stillness to encounter Christ in the Eucharist, and David Bonagura on the hidden religion in Washington2025-06-1047 min
Radio Maria USMeet the Author
Ken talks with Brandon Otto “My Burden is Light: Suffering and Consolation in the Christian Life” by St John of Avila (TAN Books) and David Bonagura, Jr. “100 Tough Questions for Catholics: Common Obstacles to Faith Today.” (Sophia Institute Press). Brandon’s book available at: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/my-burden-is-light-suffering-and-consolation-in-the-christian-life/ and David’s at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/100-tough-questions-for-catholics/ Follow David at: https://www.davidgbonagurajr.com/
L'articolo Meet the Author with Ken Huck – June 5, 2025 – Brandon Otto “My Burden is Light: Suffering and Consolation in the Christian Life” by St John of Avila and David Bonagura, Jr. “100 Tough Questions for Catholics: Common...2025-06-0555 min
The Catholic ThingtHidden Religion in WashingtonBy David G Bonagura, Jr.
But first a note from Robert Royal: Friends, The Catholic Thing, like all things, lives and moves and has its being in the One True God. But its earthly survival depends on you. All of you. Generously giving together to keep things going. We only come to you twice a year with hat in hand - but now's the time again. Please take a minute to ensure that we will all be here for the rest of this year and for many years to come
Now for today's column...
In 1938, Congress passed...2025-06-0406 min
New Books in ReligionDavid G. Bonagura Jr, "100 Tough Questions for Catholics: Common Obstacles to Faith Today" (Sophia Institute, 2025)David Bonagura teaches classical languages and theology at St. Joseph’s Seminary in New York and Catholic International University; he also teaches high school kids. He invited them to ask their questions about the faith, which led to some exciting classroom discussions and David’s new book—100 Tough Questions for Catholics—which we are talking about today.
David Bonagura’s website.
David Bonagura’s new book, 100 Tough Questions for Catholics.
David Bonagura’s previous appearance on Almost Good Catholics, episode 86: Jerome’s Tears: Death and Mourning in Christian Late Antiquity
Chris Odyniec and Jonathon Fessenden take on the question o...2025-05-241h 07
Almost Good CatholicsDavid G. Bonagura Jr, "100 Tough Questions for Catholics: Common Obstacles to Faith Today" (Sophia Institute, 2025)David Bonagura teaches classical languages and theology at St. Joseph’s Seminary in New York and Catholic International University; he also teaches high school kids. He invited them to ask their questions about the faith, which led to some exciting classroom discussions and David’s new book—100 Tough Questions for Catholics—which we are talking about today.
David Bonagura’s website.
David Bonagura’s new book, 100 Tough Questions for Catholics.
David Bonagura’s previous appearance on Almost Good Catholics, episode 86: Jerome’s Tears: Death and Mourning in Christian Late Antiquity
Chris Odyniec and Jonathon Fessenden take on the question o...2025-05-231h 07
New Books in Christian StudiesDavid G. Bonagura Jr, "100 Tough Questions for Catholics: Common Obstacles to Faith Today" (Sophia Institute, 2025)David Bonagura teaches classical languages and theology at St. Joseph’s Seminary in New York and Catholic International University; he also teaches high school kids. He invited them to ask their questions about the faith, which led to some exciting classroom discussions and David’s new book—100 Tough Questions for Catholics—which we are talking about today.
David Bonagura’s website.
David Bonagura’s new book, 100 Tough Questions for Catholics.
David Bonagura’s previous appearance on Almost Good Catholics, episode 86: Jerome’s Tears: Death and Mourning in Christian Late Antiquity
Chris Odyniec and Jonathon Fessenden take on the question o...2025-05-231h 07
Wake Up!Wake Up! 5/20/2025: May Day! | Kingdom of the Heart | 100 Tough Questions for CatholicsWe're live with Fiorella de Maria, Catholic author, talks about her new book "May Day! A Father Gabriel Mystery", Dr. Alex Harb, Catholic author, talks about his new book "The Kingdom of the Heart: Meditations from the Christian East" and David Bonagura, Catholic author, "100 Tough Questions for Catholics: Common Obstacles to Faith Today".
2025-05-2044 minLA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio5-19-25_LACM_David Bonagura_Mike Aquilina_MondayDavid Bonagura on preparing for life under Pope Leo XIV, Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, and Mike Aquilina continues his series on the early church fathers.2025-05-1949 min
Made Good100 Tough Questions for Catholic Answered with David Bonagura“Why does God allow suffering? Can non-Catholics go to Heaven? Is the Church out of touch with modern morality?”In today’s episode, I sit down with David Bonagura, Catholic theologian and author of 100 Tough Questions for Catholics, to tackle the most challenging and controversial questions people ask about the Catholic faith. From the existence of God and the problem of suffering, to hot-button issues like same-sex marriage, contraception, and salvation—no topic is off limits.Whether you’re wrestling with doubts, looking for clarity, or want to exp...2025-05-1951 minLA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio4-28-25_LACM_David Bonagura_Andrew Petiprin_MondayDavid Bonagura on his article "Questioning into Eternity," Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, and Andrew Petiprin on offices as hell.2025-04-2849 min
Ave Maria In The AfternoonUSCCB Ends Refugee Programs with GovernmentMatthew Bunson reports on the USCCB ending its partnership with the federal government for refugee resettlement and David Bonagura helps with tough questions for Catholics.2025-04-1048 minLA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio4-7-25_LACM_David Bonagura_Francesca Fenton_MondayDavid Bonagura on his article "Draining the swamp," Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, and Francesca Fenton talks about the new season of "The Chosen."2025-04-0750 min
THE BEAR WOZNICK ADVENTUREBWA695 100 Tough Questions | David BonaguraWhat happens when skeptics, seekers, and even fellow Catholics ask the hardest questions about the faith? In 100 Tough Questions for Catholics, David Bonagura offers clear, concise answers rooted in reason, Scripture, and Church teaching. In this interview, Bonagura discusses the real-life challenges that inspired the book—questions he encountered in the classroom, at family gatherings, and from honest doubters. His goal isn’t debate, but dialogue: helping people wrestle with tough issues like suffering, sexuality, Church authority, and science without sacrificing clarity or charity.🔍 Emphasizes that asking tough questions is a step toward faith, not away from it🧱 Designed for catech...2025-04-0555 minLA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio3-10-25_LACM_David Bonagura_Mike Aquilina_MondayDavid Bonaugra on the difference between being spiritual and religious, Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic Perspective, and Mike Aquilina discusses the Early Church Fathers.2025-03-1049 min
Catholic MomcastPrayercast 28: Jerome's Tears with David BonaguraMaria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton David G. Bonagura, Jr. about his new book, Jerome's Tears (Sophia Institute Press). from our guest's website: David G. Bonagura, Jr. is an adjunct professor of classical languages at St. Joseph's Seminary, New York, and adjunct professor of theology at Catholic Distance University. He serves as Religion Editor of The University Bookman, the flagship publication of the Russell Kirk Center. He is the 2023-2024 Cardinal Newman Society Fellow for Eucharistic Education. He is the author of Steadfast in Faith: Catholicism and the Challenges of Secularism (Cluny Me...2024-10-2821 minTHE BEAR WOZNICK ADVENTUREBWA655 St. Jerome Translator of the Bible | David Bonagura, Jr. | Spirit of Adventure MinistriesOur guest today is David Bonagura, a distinguished professor and writer, who teaches Classical Languages at St. Joseph Seminary in New York City and theology at Catholic Distance University. David also serves as religion editor for the University Bookman and is the author of several insightful works, including "Steadfast in Faith: Catholicism and the Challenges of Secularism" and his latest book, "Jerome’s Tears: Letters to Friends in Mourning." This unique book translates and compiles seven letters by St. Jerome, offering comfort and spiritual guidance to those experiencing loss. David joins us to discuss the profound impact of these le...2024-06-2251 minAlmost Good CatholicsJerome’s Tears (with David Bonagura Jr.): Death and Mourning in Christian Late AntiquityProfessor David Bonagura, theologian and Latinist, has translated and edited seven of St. Jerome’s letters dealing with death and mourning. This doctor of the church consoles his friends in first centuries of Christendom, describing death as sleep, and dying as our journey back home to God. And though the Mediterranean is big and fourth-century travel was slow, we see that the Christian community is surprisingly close. The letters also reveal some of the material history and mentalities of daily life which allow us a priceless glimpse across the centuries.
Professor Bonagura’s website.
Professor Bonagura’s book Jerome...2024-05-2445 minNew Books in Christian StudiesJerome’s Tears (with David Bonagura Jr.): Death and Mourning in Christian Late AntiquityProfessor David Bonagura, theologian and Latinist, has translated and edited seven of St. Jerome’s letters dealing with death and mourning. This doctor of the church consoles his friends in first centuries of Christendom, describing death as sleep, and dying as our journey back home to God. And though the Mediterranean is big and fourth-century travel was slow, we see that the Christian community is surprisingly close. The letters also reveal some of the material history and mentalities of daily life which allow us a priceless glimpse across the centuries.
Professor Bonagura’s website.
Professor Bonagura’s book Jerome...2024-05-2445 min
New Books in BiographyJerome’s Tears (with David Bonagura Jr.): Death and Mourning in Christian Late AntiquityProfessor David Bonagura, theologian and Latinist, has translated and edited seven of St. Jerome’s letters dealing with death and mourning. This doctor of the church consoles his friends in first centuries of Christendom, describing death as sleep, and dying as our journey back home to God. And though the Mediterranean is big and fourth-century travel was slow, we see that the Christian community is surprisingly close. The letters also reveal some of the material history and mentalities of daily life which allow us a priceless glimpse across the centuries.
Professor Bonagura’s website.
Professor Bonagura’s book Jerome...2024-05-2445 min
New Books in Ancient HistoryJerome’s Tears (with David Bonagura Jr.): Death and Mourning in Christian Late AntiquityProfessor David Bonagura, theologian and Latinist, has translated and edited seven of St. Jerome’s letters dealing with death and mourning. This doctor of the church consoles his friends in first centuries of Christendom, describing death as sleep, and dying as our journey back home to God. And though the Mediterranean is big and fourth-century travel was slow, we see that the Christian community is surprisingly close. The letters also reveal some of the material history and mentalities of daily life which allow us a priceless glimpse across the centuries.
Professor Bonagura’s website.
Professor Bonagura’s book Jerome...2024-05-2445 min
New Books in Catholic StudiesJerome’s Tears (with David Bonagura Jr.): Death and Mourning in Christian Late AntiquityProfessor David Bonagura, theologian and Latinist, has translated and edited seven of St. Jerome’s letters dealing with death and mourning. This doctor of the church consoles his friends in first centuries of Christendom, describing death as sleep, and dying as our journey back home to God. And though the Mediterranean is big and fourth-century travel was slow, we see that the Christian community is surprisingly close. The letters also reveal some of the material history and mentalities of daily life which allow us a priceless glimpse across the centuries.
Professor Bonagura’s website.
Professor Bonagura’s book Jerome...2024-05-2445 min
Kresta in the AfternoonTaking a Stand to Understand - David Bonagura (10 May, 2024)Joseph Ratzinger once defined belief as “entrusting oneself to that which has not been made by oneself and never could be made and which precisely in this way supports and makes possible all our making.” In order to do and understand anything, we have to first take a stand on some ground, which is what the Hebrew word amen signifies. David Bonagura joins us.2024-05-1112 min
First Things PodcastThe Best ConsolerIn this episode, David Bonagura joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Jerome’s Tears: Letters to Friends in Mourning.”
Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.2024-04-0227 minKresta in the AfternoonSt. Francis de Sales: Love for a loveless age - David Bonagura(24 January 2024)“Nothing so much presses man’s heart as love,” wrote St. Francis de Sales, whose feast day we celebrate today, in Treatise on the Love of God. “If a man know that he is beloved, be it by whom it may, he is pressed to love in his turn.” We talk about his life with David Bonagura. 2024-01-2414 min
The Catholic Culture Podcast171 - St. Jerome's Letters to Friends in Mourning - David G. Bonagura, Jr.A new collection of letters shows the tender side of St. Jerome, as he writes to console various friends on the death of their loved ones. Translator and editor David G. Bonagura, Jr., joins the podcast to discuss Jerome's Tears: Letters to Friends in Mourning. Topics include: Jerome's Christian twist on the "consolatory epistle" genre practiced by many great pagan writers before him The network of holy friends and disciples (like St. Paula) to whom and about whom he writes in these letters Jerome's tactics for helping someone move out of an excessively long mourning period H...2023-12-1540 minKresta in the AfternoonJerome's Tears: Letters to Friends in Mourning - David Bonagura(27 November 2023)The mystery of death strikes at the core of the human soul. We instinctively recoil at the pain of losing loved ones, and as we grapple, we are quick to seek remedies to console ourselves. There is no one better suited to assuage our grief than the translator of the Bible, St. Jerome, who wrote extensively to friends who were suffering the loss of loved ones. We take a look at them with David Bonagura. 2023-11-2726 min
Respect Life RadioDavid Bonagura: The beauty of St. Jerome“St. Jerome is best known for compiling the Latin edition of the Bible, called the Vulgate, and rightly so,” said David G. Bonagura, Jr., an adjunct professor of classical languages at St. Joseph's Seminary, New York, and adjunct professor of theology at Catholic Distance University. He serves as Religion Editor of The University Bookman, the flagship publication of the Russell Kirk Center. He is the 2023-2024 Cardinal Newman Society Fellow for Eucharistic Education. “He is also known for a famous quotation: ‘Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.’ But there is more to St. Jerome than this. We have 123 of his lette...2023-11-0627 min
Real Presence LiveDavid Bonagura - RPL 10.17.23 2/2Translator of St. Jerome's letters on grief, collected in the book Jerome's Tears2023-10-1730 minKresta in the AfternoonCan Catholicism be passed on without Catholic culture? - David Bonagura (16 August, 2023)Is Catholicism in America doomed when the vast majority of the baptized—the 80% who stay home on Sunday—are unchurched? David Bonagura joins us.2023-08-1826 minRespect Life RadioDavid Bonagura: The promise of the cross"Living out the faith and passing it on is more an action of something that is caught rather than taught," says David G. Bonagura, Jr., an adjunct professor of classical languages at St. Joseph's Seminary, New York, and adjunct professor of theology at Catholic Distance University. In his new article in the Catholic World Report: "Can Catholicism be passed along without Catholic Culture?" Bonagura argues that faith needs to be cultivated by more than "simply" going to Mass. It needs to be passed along through tradition and action. "Fast forward to today when we don't have those things. It's...2023-07-1027 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #46: AusfahrtIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Quick recap of North Alabama Work Camp
Paul says "hi" to Rodney at lunch
Betsy learns the term ausfahrt and does some stuff in Europe, but mostly ausfahrt
Betsy and Paul discuss how our emotion can and should play a role in our faith
Paul reflects on the Gospel of Matthew
Betsy introduces us to Love Like Crazy by Lee Brice
Links:
Faith and Emotion by David G Bonagura, Jr
Emotions are not the Same as Faith by Simca Fisher
Love Like Crazy by...2022-07-1140 min
Podcast of Champions - Big Ten Football PodcastPac-12 football week 8 recap and week 9 previewsThis week Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back with a little pep in their step after combining to go 9-3 in their picks against the spread last week (Ryan 5-1, Dave 4-2). Can the guys keep that momentum going into a full week 9 slate of games with no Pac-12 programs on BYE weeks? Most likely not, but they will for sure give it the minimal effort per usual.Dave and Ryan do have a lot of things to say about that crazy week 8 in the Conference of Champions including Arizona coming ever...2021-10-281h 48
The Catholic CurrentStaying with the Catholic Church (Dr David G. Bonagura) 06/11/21Dr. David Bonagura, Professor of Theology at St Joseph's Seminary of NY returns to the show to explain why we need to stay with the Catholic Church. David G Bonagura Jr.'s Website Staying with the Catholic Church: Trusting God's Plan of Salvation 2021-06-1152 min
Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim LisantePersonally Speaking ep. 57 (David Bonagura)In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by David Bonagura. David teaches at Regis High School, a Jesuit high school in New York City, and is an Adjunct Professor at both St. Joseph’s Seminary in New York, and at Catholic Distance University. His latest book is called, “Staying with the Catholic Church: Trusting God’s Plan of Salvation”.Support the show2021-06-1028 min
Podcast of Champions - Big Ten Football PodcastPac-12 Championship week recapWe put a bow on the Pac-12 football season recapping the championship game and Big Game with Ryan and Dave plus special guest Kyle Bonagura from ESPN talking about some of the issues with the Conference of Champions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2018-12-042h 17
Podcast of Champions - Big Ten Football PodcastPac-12 week 7 recap and week 8 previewESPN’s Kyle Bonagura joins the Podcast of Champions to breakdown the Pac-12 chaos from week 7 and preview the games from week 8. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2017-10-172h 03