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Flint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastEnd of Season 3 - Beginning of Summer!Today we mark the end of a few things here on the Flint Catholic Podcast. First, this is the end of season 3, and we hope to see you all again in late August or early September. Second, Patrick is leaving the Flint area, and so we say goodbye to Patrick on the podcast. Perhaps we'll do a bonus summer special with the new cohost! In the episode, we talk about what we've learned this year, how we've grown spiritually, and what our plans are for the summer. There are lots of things going on in the Flint...2023-06-0734 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastHow The Saints Shaped HistoryToday we talk to the author of the new book "How the Saints Shaped History", Randy Petrides. The book is a history book with the saints as the protagonists. How the Saints Shaped History focuses on the essential role of the saints, as vessels of God's grace, in moving the Church (and the world!) through her two-thousand-year history. Written especially for everyday Catholics hungry to learn more about the Faith, this book is both comprehensive and accessible. It tells the story of how more than 180 saints, from Saint Mary Magdalene to Pope Saint John Paul II, led the Church...2023-05-2422 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastSynodality and CelebrationFirst, we go over the USCCB document, North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod. (https://www.usccb.org/synod) Trust me, we have a good discussion and we skip all the boring parts. After the break, we talk about how we CELEBRATE Easter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2023-05-0336 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastHe Is Risen!In the first segment, we talk about the book, Body of Proof: The 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus--and Why It Matters Today by Jeremiah Johnston. (https://www.amazon.com/Body-Proof-Reasons-Resurrection-Jesus/dp/0764230832/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PFUUL9MYXMF6&keywords=body+of+proof&qid=1681673369&sprefix=body+of+proof%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1) After the break, we examine 7 different ways to incorporate the Resurrection into your daily life! Our apologies for the audio in the second segment - we didn't hear it was peaking like that until after we...2023-04-1637 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastAsbury and EvangelizationToday, we talk about the Asbury Outpouring at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. The revival took place between February 8-23. After the break, we talk about how we can direct conversations toward God with people who might not ordinarily want to talk about God. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2023-04-0626 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastEast Lansing and RomeToday, we talk about the violence that took place in East Lansing on February 3rd. Are there any real solutions out there? After the break, we talk about Fr. Tony's recent pilgrimage to Rome! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2023-03-3030 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastCatholic Music and Baptism in the Holy SpiritToday we talk about Catholic Music. I recently found out that an old  friend of mine started a Catholic record label called Enemy Love  Records. You can find them at enemyloverecords.com   The music video featured in the episode can be found here.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4trj_OgTRbM&ab_channel=DavidKruseMusic  After the break, we talk about Baptism of the Holy Spirit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2023-01-2432 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastVos Estis Lux Mundi and High School QuestionsToday, we talk about Pope Francis' 3 year old motu proprio, Vos Estis Lux Mundi. Not sure what that is? Listen and find out!  After the break, we answer some questions we recently fielded from a high school student. These are really good questions!   Announcements:  Fish Fry at Christ the King Catholic Church (1811 Seymour Ave) on November 18 from 11am-6pm   Social Ministry Team at St. Pius X - If you think you might like to be a part of a team of people with a heart for reaching out to thos...2022-11-1434 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastProp 3 and Catholic SchoolsToday, we start with Proposition 3 that will show up on the Michigan ballot this November. Proposition 3 is deceptively dangerous and has many ramifications that need to be known by the voters.  After the break, we talk about Catholic Schools because the Vatican recently released a document about Catholic Schools.  We take a shallow dive into that document and relate it to our experiences working in a Catholic School.  ANNOUNCEMENTS The Flint Prayer Center is hosting their annual fundraiser on October 1st from 6-10pm in the Flint Farmers Market. St. Luke New...2022-10-0934 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastNew Season and Back to School!We're back! The students are back in school, and that means we can begin our THIRD season of the Flint Catholic Podcast! Today, we bring in Patrick Brennan to sit along side Fr. Tony, and we catch up from everything that happened over the summer. After the break, we play a back to school game. Announcements SISTER LISA IS MAKING HER FINAL VOWS!! The Servants of God’s Love invite all in the parish to join us in the celebration of the Perpetual Profession of Vows of Sr. Lisa Zelfa at Ch...2022-09-1034 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe Mystery of the EucharistToday, we tackle the USCCB document "The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church" as we continue our journey to the Eucharistic Revival.   After the break, we talk Canon Law! Recently, Nancy Pelosi has been told that she is not to be admitted to communion in the diocese of San Francisco, and we look at that issue in light of this document and Canon 915. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2022-05-3050 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastDo You Want To Be Healed? Interview: Patrick BrennanToday we explore the phenomenon of miraculous healings in the Scripture along with miraculous healings we see today.  On Friday, May 20th, at 6pm at St. Mary in Flint, a healing service will take place. After the break, Patrick Brennan joins us to continue the discussion on healing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2022-05-2037 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic Podcast#BYOB Revelation and a Bible GameWe totally forgot to finish the #BYOB series, can you believe it?!?! Today we dive into the most difficult book of the bible to understand, the book of Revelation. Given the time constraints, I hope I did a good job in summarizing it, but I could do a whole series on Revelation alone. If that is something that interests you, let me know in the comments and we'll consider doing it going forward. After the break, we play a game. Are the lines I read from the bible or are they lyrics to a heavy metal song...2022-05-0535 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastA Walk Through Holy WeekToday, we take a walk through the upcoming Holy Week - Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.  After the break, we take a look at different ways of celebrating Easter (or really, more like the spring) in different parts of the world. Some are... unique. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2022-04-0732 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastFREEDOM!They may take our lives, but they will never take our FREEDOM! Today, we're talking about freedom. What is it, and why does it matter? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2022-03-1029 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastEmotions, Imagination, and the Number 40!Today, we're talking about EMOTIONS - like the good kind. And the imagination. How can God use those? Watch and find out!   After the break, grab your Faith Catholic Magazine as we learn about the number 40 and how important that is in Scripture!   HAPPY LENT! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2022-03-0338 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastMembers of the Household of God and Interview with Mark HarrisThe Flint 40 Days for Life website is https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/flint Sign up for the prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood: https://tinyurl.com/2p8k8yns For more information contact Mark Harris Flint 40 Days for Life Campaign Leader - volunteer at email: Flint40Daysforlife@gmail.com “Introducing 40 Days for Life" video: https://youtu.be/eEaZbkg1Fs4 You can save a life: https://youtu.be/pdESmROTS5A “Meet a Mom who chose life! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flin...2022-03-0129 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe Toughest Catholic QuizToday, we tackle the Toughest Catholic Quiz from Catholic Answers. How well did you do? Let us know in the comments!   https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-worlds-toughest-catholic-quiz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2022-02-0352 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastCircuses and Lectio DivinaPillar Catholic Article - https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/the-pope-and-the-circus  Megalovania - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvdxHJmDDA0&ab_channel=PeacefulPianoMusic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2022-01-3140 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastSpirituality Year and #BlessedToday, we talk about the bishops including a spirituality year for seminarians. What does this have to do with ordinary people in the pews? A lot! Stay tuned to find out why.   After the break, we talk about what it means to be #Blessed. Following the Feast of the Epiphany, we discuss what the big deal is with chalk, water, and salt. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2022-01-1938 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastAdvent/Christmas, and Evangelizing Your FamilyFirst, we want to apologize for our episodes coming out more sporadically recently. As you know we're trying to work out the kinks in this new video studio, and it's taking longer than expected. Hopefully, when we start the new year, we'll be able to go every week!   Today, we look at Advent and Christmas.   After the break, Michael gives us tips for evangelizing your family, especially as we spend time with them during the holidays.   Don't forget, the St. John Vianney School auction is on Saturday, February 12th. More details will come in...2021-12-2141 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastMajor Update and #BYOB ColossiansIt's been a while! In the time we've been gone, we have been working hard on upgrading our studio. Now we're no longer just audio, we're video! You can find us online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTPHAED3y5fxsJIsA7TTr7g --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-10-2810 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastLessons From Samuel and Space MeteorsToday we look to 1 Samuel 3 on how to Hear God. We get a lesson from Samuel. After the break, we read through an article wondering if a recent discovery of an ancient meteor strike was located in the Biblical city of Sodom.  Was Sodom Destroyed By A Meteor? #BYOB Fr. Pieter on Genesis 19 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-09-2344 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastWSJ Article and the Rant on RantsWe look to the Wall Street Journal for our first segment. After the break, we return to the Synod on Synods - hopefully for the last time (but probably not) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-09-1944 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastFreshman Questions and Patrick BrennanIn the first segment, we again take a couple of questions from Fr. Tony's Theology class. If you have a question you would like answered on the Flint Catholic Podcast, send an email to frtonysmela@flintcatholic.org!  Dorothy's House of Coffee presents the Missio Dei Project. Come and join us for a weekend of worship, coffee, and hands on ministry experience with Bryan O'Donnell from Urban Encounter Ministries. Worship music led by John Mira. $15 registration. September 17-18. Register at dorothys.cafe/missio-dei-project After the break, we speak with the new Director of Campus Ministry at P...2021-09-0941 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic Podcast#BYOB Romans and Fire Insurance (not)In the first segment, we continue our journey through the Bible with the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans. After the break, we look at The Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-09-0243 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe Case for Jesus and Top 5 Catholic MediaIn our first segment, we talk about Brant Pitre's book, The Case for Jesus.  After the break, Michael and I count down our top five of Catholic Media, with a couple of honorable mentions at the end.  Fr. Tony Word on Fire Ministries (https://www.wordonfire.org/) Spirit Juice Studios (https://www.youtube.com/c/SpiritJuice/videos) Fr. Mike Schmitz (Ascension Presents) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVdGX3N-WIJ5nUvklBTNhAw) The Prince of Egypt (Dreamworks) David Calavitta Instagram (@DavidCal https://www.instagram.com/davidcal/) Michael Augustine Institute/Formed.org You Were Born fo...2021-08-2724 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe Didache and More Meetings?!?!?In the first segment, we discuss the great early Church document, the Didache.  After the break, we look at George Weigel's recent article, A Church in mission or a Church in meetings? First Annual Michigan Catholic Women’s Conference - To be held on October 16, 2021 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Lansing Center. For more details, check out the diocesan website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-08-2041 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastUnity of the Church. Interview: Fr. Anthony StrouseIn the first segment, we talk about unity within the Church and unity outside the Church. We go over some ways to help us all foster real unity in the world, the kind of unity that Jesus prays for.  After the break, we interview Fr. Anthony Strouse, pastor of St. Pius X and St. Matthew in Flint.  CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF FLINT PICNIC Sunday, August 15, 2021 The Catholic Community of Flint Picnic will be held on Sunday, August 15th, starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Flushing County Park on McKinley Road, Pavilion #1. Burgers, hot do...2021-08-1252 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic Podcast#BYOB Acts of the ApostlesToday we take another step in our #BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) journey. We've officially begun the New Testament and dive headfirst into the Acts of the Apostles. Beginning September 21, on Tuesdays, 7-9pm, Holy Family in Grand Blanc will begin a journey through the Bible through the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan. CBSM brings the Scriptures to life with in-depth study of the entire Bible led by seminary professors. Learn more and join us for an info Night at cbsmich.org/join. Contact them at info@cbsmich.org or call/text 586-438-3085. Dorothy’s...2021-08-0541 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastAuthority in Christ, and Put Down the Devices!In our first segment, we talk about what it means to have the Authority of Christ.  After the break, we dive back into Faith Magazine. This time into the July/August edition. Page 6, Sheri Wolfert's article entitled, Summer Reset: Put Down the Devices.  ANNOUNCEMENTS Join young adults ages 18-39 from across Michigan this summer for a Catholic pilgrimage weekend of camping, prayer, friendship, and hiking to the Shrine of the Cross in the Woods in Indian River. Cost is $45 per person. Deadline to register is July 16th. To register, go to youngadulthiking2021.eventbee.co...2021-07-0856 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastSummer Pilgrimages - Interview with Colleen VermeulenToday, we unveil our top summer pilgrimage spots. First, a list that is within a short drive, and then a list of our top worldwide pilgrimage spots.  Driving Distance: Cross in the Woods http://www.crossinthewoods.com/ Bl. Solanus Casey Center https://www.solanuscenter.org/ Shrine of Christ’s Passion https://shrineofchristspassion.org/ Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe - LaCrosse, Wisconsin https://guadalupeshrine.org Our Lady of Good Help - Champion, Wisconsin https://championshrine.org Bishop Baraga Tour, Northern Michigan https://bishopbaraga.org North American Martyrs Shrine, Midland, Ontario https://www.jesuits.org/ministry/martyrs-shrine/...2021-07-0253 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic Podcast#BYOB Malachi and the USCCB AssemblyWe are at the halfway point of our participation in the #BishopsYearOfTheBible! Today, we look at one of the minor prophets, Malachi.  After the break, we look to the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops). They had their General Assembly last week, but before you fall asleep, there was an interesting proposal given by Bishop Cozzens of The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. We talk about the Eucharistic Revival Project and then we talk about the bishops passing an action item to produce a document on the meaning of the Eucharist.  Article talking ab...2021-06-2552 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe Faith Catholic June EditionGrab your Faith Catholic Magazine June Edition! We're going to dive into two different topics from this magazine. The first segment is about the Prophetic Mission of the Laity (a favorite topic of ours!). The second segment is about Scripture and Spiritual Warfare.  Don't forget about FaithFest in Dewitt, Michigan on June 26th! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-06-1744 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe Eucharist and CovenantsThis past Sunday, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus, and so we felt it appropriate to talk about the Eucharist today! The first segment goes into sacramental theology and what the Eucharist is. The second segment goes into the covenantal nature of the Eucharist.  This is the link to the Virtual Adoration channel that Michael mentions in this episode.  As our dispensation from the Sunday and Holyday obligation ends, the Flint parishes (Christ the King, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. John Vianney, St. Matthew, St. Pius X, St. Ma...2021-06-1047 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic Podcast#BYOB Isaiah Part TwoToday, we finish what we started last week - the book of Isaiah!  After the break, we speak with Fr. Paul Donnelly, the pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe and soon the pastor of Christ the King in Flint as well!  During this interview, we mentioned Renewal Ministries and the Hogar Nazareth Orphanage in Honduras. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-06-031h 09Flint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic Podcast#BYOB Isaiah Part One - Interview with Dan SchmitIsaiah is a large book - so large in fact, that we couldn't get through the whole thing in one segment, we needed to split it into two! Today, we'll talk through the first half of the book and next week, we'll finish Isaiah.  After the break, we talk with the Director of Worship at Holy Redeemer, Dan Schmit.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-05-2748 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe Authenticity of Scripture and the ZealotsThe first segment comes from a question Fr. Tony received from his 8th grade class. How can we know the Scripture is reliable? How do we know it's true? For this segment, we cite Dr. Brant Pitre and his book, The Case For Jesus. In the second segment, we come back to the Faith Catholic Magazine and look at the historical group known as the Zealots. Who are they, and why are they important in Israel during the life of Christ?  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support t...2021-05-2038 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic Podcast#BYOB Judith and Community on MissionToday we continue our journey through the Bible by taking a look at the book of Judith.  After the break, we jump back into Faith Catholic Magazine with Fr. Dwight Ezop's article, "Parish Communities Are Called To Nourish People". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-05-1347 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastSt. Pius V and Sister ChristinaIn the first segment, we return to the April issue of Faith Magazine and talk about St. Pius V. After the break, we talk to Sister Christina of the Servants of God's Love about her work on the East Side of Flint. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-05-0654 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastUPDATE: Don't Eat The Seed! Interview: Dcn. Mike MartinThis is a re-upload! The last one only uploaded the first nine minutes, this is the full episode!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-05-061h 19Flint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastOption for the Poor. Interview: Mary DowsettToday we examine the Church's teaching on the option for the poor. After the break, we speak with Mary Dowsett and ask her to talk about her time ministering on the east side of Flint. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-04-241h 09Flint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastHappy Easter! And the Bishop's Statement on the VaccineHappy Easter! He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed! In the first segment, we talk about the season on Easter! Easter didn't end a few Sundays ago! In the last segment, we read and discuss the statement from the Michigan Bishops about the vaccines, especially the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-04-1434 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastFools for Christ and Holy ThursdayHappy April Fools Day! Today, we begin by talking about how we should be fools for Christ! Also, today is Holy Thursday, so in the second segment we talk about what happens during this day of the Triduum. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-04-0143 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastHoly Week and the AnnunciationToday, we talk about the part of the Triduum that we don't usually talk about. The time between Good Friday and the Easter Vigil. What happens on Holy Saturday? In the second segment, we talk about the Annunciation - our feast day today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-03-2527 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic Podcast#BYOB Nehemiah and Welcome Back!Our next installment of the #BYOB (Bishop's Year of the Bible) is from the Book of Nehemiah!  Then, a short discussion about what returning to Mass will be like. What should we expect going into the summer? In what ways will the Church have to change in the midst of the world changing? I don't have all the answers, but perhaps a few points to get us started.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-03-1938 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastReclaiming St Patrick's Day! Interview: Cecilia LawrenceToday we try to reclaim St. Patrick’s Day! We look into the actual history of St. Patrick and his incredible story! As St. Paul says in Ephesians, let’s not get drunk with wine, but be filled with the Spirit! In our last segment, we interview artist and iconographer Cecilia Lawrence. You can find her incredible work at https://www.deviantart.com/theophilia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-03-1357 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastBaptism of the Holy Spirit. Interview: Raffy UrginoToday we begin by talking about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. You may have heard that phrase before, but have never really known what it meant. Here, we go into what that means, and how we all can be baptized by the Holy Spirit! Dorothy's House of Coffee is going to open soon! Keep checking our new website dorothys.cafe for more details! Today, Raffy Urgino joins us! He is the Director of Religious Education and Evangelization for Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Burton. We talk about evangelization and continue the conversation about Baptism...2021-03-041h 11Flint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic Podcast#BYOB Ruth. Interview: Dr. Theresa MarshallToday we are on our second of our twelve part #BYOB series! As we were recording, I didn't have the list of books in front of me, so I'll list them here. 1. Judges 2. Ruth 3. Nehemiah 4. Judith 5. Isaiah 6. Malachi 7. Acts of the Apostles 8. Romans 9. Colossians 10. 1-2 Timothy 11. Hebrews 12. Revelation. In the second segment, we interview the principal of St. John Vianney Catholic School in Flint, Dr. Theresa Marshall. You can learn more about the school at www.sjvkids.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https...2021-02-2552 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastEcumenism and Evangelization. Interview: Josh CarlsonToday we dive deeper into the difference between Ecumenism and Evangelization, and why we need to do both.  In the second segment, we talk to the manager of Dorothy's House of Coffee, Josh Carlson. Yes! Dorothy's is reopening! You can keep up on the latest news through the new website, www.dorothys.cafe.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-02-181h 04Flint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastPreparing for Lent. Interview: Deacon Sean CostelloToday, we begin by helping you prepare for the best Lent of your life! (Perhaps the second Lentiest Lent of all time, the first being last Lent).  ANNOUNCEMENTS: The bishop has extended the dispensation to attend Mass until May 16th, a week before Pentecost. After the break, we chat with Deacon Sean Costello of Powers Catholic High School. We talk about his path to the diaconate, his time as the superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Lansing, and his role now at Powers Catholic High School.  Want to know more about Po...2021-02-111h 04Flint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastCatholic Schools! Interview: Sally BartosWe're right around Catholic Schools Week, so the theme for February will be Catholic Schools! In the first segment, Michael and I discuss the statistics of Catholic schools, and why we see their importance. Sally Bartos is the principal of Powers Catholic School, and so we sit down to ask her about the importance of Catholic schools, and especially during this time of Covid-19.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-02-0845 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe Role of Life in the Gospel. Interview: Jenny InglesToday, we talk about the Pro-Life movement. In the second segment, we are joined by Jenny Ingles. Jenny Ingles is the Director for Natural Family Planning in the Diocese of Lansing where she coordinates Natural Family Planning programs throughout the diocese.  She also assists couples in choosing the right method of Natural Family Planning for their life circumstance and helps them troubleshoot any problems that they may have using NFP.  In addition, she is a Creighton Model FertilityCare Practitioner where she teaches couples how to understand, chart and make procreative and gynecological decisions using the Creighton Model FertilityCare System.  She...2021-01-3047 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastFull Interview with Michael HaggertyThis is the full length interview with Michael Haggerty of the Traditional Latin Mass Community. The Traditional Latin Mass (Also known as the Extraordinary Form of the Mass or the Tridentine Mass) is celebrated every Sunday at 3pm at St. Matthew Church in downtown Flint.  https://www.tlmflint.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-01-2052 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastSaints and the Mass. Interview: Michael HaggertyToday, Michael and I tell our favorite saint stories!  After the break, we interview Michael Haggerty, one of the leaders of the Traditional Latin Mass at St. Matthew's in Flint. We talk about the Mass itself, and he gives some tips for those who would like to attend, but don't know what to do. On Saturday, we will release the full interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2021-01-1443 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic Podcast#BYOB and BaptismHappy New Year! We made it to 2021! We're gonna start a monthly segment called #BYOB - we'll take a segment and go through 12 different books of the bible. The books we chose are ones that we typically don't hear from and may not be as familiar with. The first book we're gonna look at today is the book of Judges. Announcements- Virtual Panel: Understanding Various Forms of Consecrated Life Date/Time Sun, 01/31/2021 - 04:00 PM EST Cost $0 Why are there different forms of consecrated life in...2021-01-0741 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastNew Years and TheotokosToday we talk about New Years resolutions - and the best strategies to follow through on them.  In the second segment, we talk about the Solemnity that we celebrate on January 1st, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the Theotokos.  Feel free to leave a message for us here. https://anchor.fm/flintcatholic/message Link to Cecilia Lawrence's artwork. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2020-12-3147 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastMerry Christmas!Today, we have some fun! In the first segment, we discuss our top 3's. Top three Christmas movies, top three Christmas music, and my favorite, top three Christmas foods! In the second segment, we play Christmas trivia. Can you do better than us? Send us an email or a message with your scores! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2020-12-2646 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastFull Interview with Fr. Joe KruppI'm just gonna say it. If you decide to skip this episode, you're making a huge mistake! We talk about Fr. Joe Krupp's vocation story, his beard, his church building project, and his beer! Fr. Joe Krupp is the pastor of Holy Family parish and St. Mark parish in Grand Blanc. You can follow him on Twitter at @joeinblack, on facebook at facebook.com/joeinblack, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLESZaSvhzT-YhRCEFb9Q3A for his Quarantine Catechesis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast...2020-12-2147 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe Power of Beauty. Interview: Fr. Joe KruppToday, we tackle the idea of beauty!  Check your parish website for Christmas Mass times and livestreams! Fr. Joe Krupp, pastor of Holy Family in Grand Blanc is the interview! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2020-12-1736 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastInterview Episode: Fr. Jim RolphThe full interview with Fr. Jim Rolph, the chaplain of Powers Catholic High School and a member of the Realignment of Resources to Mission for the diocese of Lansing.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2020-12-1437 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastMaintenance to Mission. Interview: Fr. Jim RolphToday we start with a portion of the interview from Fr. Jim Rolph where he talks about his role in the Realignment of Resources to Mission committee for the Diocese of Lansing. More information can be found at the diocesan website, https://dioceseoflansing.org/realign-resources-for-mission.  After the break, Michael and Fr. Tony discuss the Archdiocese of Detroit moving to a "Family of Parishes" model. https://cruxnow.com/uncategorized/2020/12/detroit-families-of-parishes-plan-moves-ahead-pittsburgh-announces-mergers/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/s...2020-12-1030 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastCovid Holidays and More 8th Grader QuestionsHow was your Covid Thanksgiving? It probably wasn't much better than ours. With Christmas right around the corner, how do we still celebrate these holidays, even with the Covid restrictions? Announcements: Livestreaming at St. John Vianney and St. Matthew! At release date, we don't have the links up and ready yet, so please continue to check the website, flintcatholic.org.   New Confession and Adoration schedule for St. John Vianney and St. Matthew. Saturday morning at 8:30am at St. John Vianney Monday evening at 6pm at St. Matthew Adoration will begin after t...2020-12-0349 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastNew Testament Overview #BYOBToday we take the whirlwind tour through the New Testament. After the announcements, Fr. Tony tells his favorite story in the bible, The Greatest Story Never Told.  Announcements: RRM Parish Meetings - Starting Monday, November 16 through Thursday, December 17, the Diocese of Lansing Realign Resources for Mission Committee will be touring the diocese for a series of local parish meetings in order to explain the rationale behind the process, the methodology of the process, the vision it has for the future of parish life in the diocese and, most importantly, to listen to parishioners as to w...2020-11-2639 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastInterview Episode: Craig Pohl, Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of LansingToday we travel to Lansing to speak to the Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Lansing, Craig Pohl! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2020-11-2358 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastOld Testament Overview #BYOB. Interview: Craig PohlToday I run as fast as possible to narrate the overarching story of the Old Testament. After the announcements, we speak with Craig Pohl, the Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Lansing. In this episode, we'll have a segment from the full interview, which will be released later this week. Announcements:   The Bishops Year of the Bible (BYOB) starts soon!  Text BYOB to 84576 to join! You can also join by email at https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/byob Young Adults 18 + are invited to participate in a weekly Zoom call at 8pm...2020-11-2044 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastHappiness - Interview: Fr. John WhitlockToday we talk about a topic we all need more of, happiness! We take a look at one of my heroes, Arthur Brooks, and his book Love Your Enemies. His movie which is also worth watching is called The Pursuit.   Our interview today is with the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Lansing, Fr. John Whitlock. Check out their brand new website, LansingPriest.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2020-11-1247 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastInspiration of Scripture #BYOBStarting next month is the Bishops Year of the Bible (#BYOB), and so over the next few weeks we'll talk about Scripture to prepare us for the year.  https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/byob Bishop Boyea's Year of the Bible Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Why read the Holy Bible? Well, as that great figure of the Early Church, Saint Jerome, said: “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ”. Jesus Christ is our reason to read the Holy Bible. It is in the pages of Sacred Scripture that we encounter him; that...2020-11-0545 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe Four Last Things Part IIAs we prepare for Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day, we take some time to remember the Four Last Things; Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell. Today, we focus in on the last two; hell and heaven. Announcements: Commemorations for the Dead for All Souls Day St. Robert: 8:30am St. John Davison: Noon at St. John Chapel/Mausoleum Holy Rosary: 6pm Holy Redeemer: 7pm On Monday, November 2, at St. Robert Church, 35 hours of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin and continue throughout Election Day on Tuesday, November 3...2020-10-2931 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe Four Last Things Part IAs we prepare for Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day, we take some time to remember the Four Last Things; Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell. Today, we focus in on the first two; death and judgment, and next week we will look at the last two.  Announcments From October 10-25, St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center in Flint will host its annual Octoberfest fundraiser virtually. To help support their job training, social enterprise, literacy, food pantry and other programs, please participate in the Octoberfest Auction and Impact Giving campaigns. Find out how t...2020-10-2235 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe Election EpisodeAs some of you may be aware, there is an election happening in a few weeks. In this episode, we look at the USCCB document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. What are the principles that we should be voting with? The United States Conference of Bishops speaks clearly and forcefully in this document, and we talk about it so you don't have to read it.  Announcements this week Holy Hour on October 23rd at St. Mary/St. Joseph in Durand. The Diocese of Lansing podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...2020-10-1540 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe Encyclical EpisodeToday, we talk about the encyclical that Pope Francis just dropped, Fratelli Tutti! We bring back Tim Goodrich to have a roundtable discussion about what we thought of the Pope's encyclical. There are no announcements today - unfortunately, not a lot is happening in the Catholic world right now due to Covid-19. If you hear of anything that you think should be mentioned in this podcast, please feel free to reach out to us with the message button or at frtonysmela@flintcatholic.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic...2020-10-0850 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastInterview Episode: Tim GoodrichToday we speak to the owner of Sutorial Shoes in downtown Flint.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2020-10-0343 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastWe Take Questions From 8th GradersIn the first segment, we answer questions from the 8th graders at St. John Vianney. As a reminder, you can ask your own questions from the website when you click the Message button (https://anchor.fm/flintcatholic/message). You can also send me an email directly at frtonysmela@flintcatholic.org Announcements this week: Launch! All college students in Flint are invited to Launch at Dorothy's on Tuesday evenings. Oremus Monthly Holy Hour at St. Matthew in Flint. Religious Education is starting up all over the diocese, don't forget to sign up! In the final segment...2020-10-0127 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastThe First Episode! Interview: Fr. Tom FirestoneThis is the historic moment! The first episode! In the first segment, Fr. Tony and Michael discuss the good things they see happening in Flint. Then, we give some general announcements at around the ten minute mark.  After that, we have the interview with Fr. Tom Firestone, Pastor of the Catholic Community of Flint. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2020-09-2439 minFlint Catholic PodcastFlint Catholic PodcastIntroduction to the Flint Catholic PodcastHere is what the Flint Catholic Podcast is all about! First episode on September 24th. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support2020-08-2601 min