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Ignatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Wedding of Magdeburg – Episode 4Diving into the second part of The Wedding of Magdeburg, Willigis seeks to broker peace between Magdeburg and the Holy Roman Empire. But his bride, Erdmuth, leaves him for a Swedish general Colonel Von Falkenberg. Willigis meets with General Tilly of the Holy Roman Empire and the two have a debate about the reason for the war and how best to secure peace between their two forces.
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2025-08-2028 min
Ignatius Press PodcastKatie Bogner: Get Safe, Quality Books for Your Kids at Ignatius Book FairsWant to get good quality books into the hands of your kids?! Then ditch the mainstream book fairs and invite the Ignatius Press book fairs to come to your kids’ school!
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Katie Bogner is a middle-school teacher, influencer, and faithful Catholic, and she joins Rose Trabbic today to talk about getting kids to read and the Ignatius Press Book Fairs. Katie gives insightful suggestions on how to encourage kids to read more and highlights the great need for a safe place that parents can trust to get good books into the...
2025-08-1843 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Wedding of Magdeburg – Episode 3Fr. Fessio, Vivian Dudro, and Joseph Pearce continue with part one of The Wedding of Madgeburg by discussing the protestant minister’s wife, whom they believe is the model Christian and spouse in this novel, and the adultery of Erdmuth. Vivian ends by pointing out that those in authority must respect authority; otherwise, the act of rebelling against a higher power leads to a much larger rebellion against anyone with authority.
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2025-08-1323 minIgnatius Press PodcastFr. Gregory Pine: How the Eucharist Changes Your IdentityOftentimes, we think our identity is something we create, but in today’s episode Fr. Gregory Pine shows us that our identity is found in Christ, present in the Eucharist.
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Fr. Gregory Pine is a well-known priest, Dominican, philosopher, and YouTuber, and today we are so grateful to introduce his new book, “Your Eucharistic Identity.” Andrew Petiprin joins Fr. Pine to discuss what it means to find our identity in the Eucharist. They reflect on the mystery of the Eucharis...
2025-08-1133 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Wedding of Magdeburg – Episode 2Starting with part one of The Wedding of Madgeburg, Fr. Fessio, Vivian Dudro, and Joseph Pearce discuss one of the main themes of Gertrude Von Le Fort–the choice of being powerless before God. They highlight that every character has a choice to obey or disobey authorities that are often imperfect, wrong, or unlikeable.
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2025-08-0631 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Wedding of Magdeburg – Episode 1Fr. Fessio, Vivian Dudro, and Joseph Pearce discuss the first English translation of Gertrude Von Le Fort’s The Wedding of Magdeburg. While she is more well-known for her book Song of the Scaffold, The Wedding of Magdeburg is arguably her best work. This historical fiction takes place during the Thirty Years War and touches on three important relationships: (1) the relationship between the city and the Holy Roman Empire, (2) the relationship of a man and woman who are soon to be married, and (3) the relationship of the soul to God.
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2025-07-3024 minIgnatius Press PodcastTess Livingstone: Remembering George Cardinal PellGeorge Carinal Pell was a famous Australian Catholic cardinal who died just a week after his friend Pope Benedict XVI.
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Tess Livingstone is the author of the definitive biography of George Cardinal Pell and recently we were blessed to sit down with her in person to discuss the life, work, and imprisonment of this influential cardinal. She details his upbringing and imprisonment as well as his work with Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope St. John Paul II. F...
2025-07-2825 minIgnatius Press PodcastFiorella De Maria: The Creative Process of a Successful WriterGood books are hard to come by, especially for your kids. But today Rose Trabbic talks to one of the best living Catholic novelists Fiorella De Maria to discuss her newest novels.
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Fiorella De Maria is a wife, mother, novelist, and soon to be canon-lawyer. And today, we had the opportunity to talk to her not only about her newest novel...
2025-07-2135 min
Autobiography of St. Ignatius10 - Autobiography of St. Ignatius by St. Ignatius LoyolaDive into the extraordinary life of St. Ignatius as narrated by himself to Father Gonzalez in this compelling autobiography. This book holds a unique place in ascetical literature, offering a profound insight into St. Ignatiuss spiritual journey, rivaled only by the writings of St. Teresa and St. Augustine. St. Ignatiuss humility shines through as he refers to himself in the third person throughout the narrative. This book serves as a concise, engaging read for those who may not have the time or inclination to dive into larger works but wish to understand the life and teachings of St. Ignatius. As...
2025-07-1711 minAutobiography of St. Ignatius09 - Autobiography of St. Ignatius by St. Ignatius LoyolaDive into the extraordinary life of St. Ignatius as narrated by himself to Father Gonzalez in this compelling autobiography. This book holds a unique place in ascetical literature, offering a profound insight into St. Ignatiuss spiritual journey, rivaled only by the writings of St. Teresa and St. Augustine. St. Ignatiuss humility shines through as he refers to himself in the third person throughout the narrative. This book serves as a concise, engaging read for those who may not have the time or inclination to dive into larger works but wish to understand the life and teachings of St. Ignatius. As...
2025-07-1714 minAutobiography of St. Ignatius08 - Autobiography of St. Ignatius by St. Ignatius LoyolaDive into the extraordinary life of St. Ignatius as narrated by himself to Father Gonzalez in this compelling autobiography. This book holds a unique place in ascetical literature, offering a profound insight into St. Ignatiuss spiritual journey, rivaled only by the writings of St. Teresa and St. Augustine. St. Ignatiuss humility shines through as he refers to himself in the third person throughout the narrative. This book serves as a concise, engaging read for those who may not have the time or inclination to dive into larger works but wish to understand the life and teachings of St. Ignatius. As...
2025-07-1716 minAutobiography of St. Ignatius07 - Autobiography of St. Ignatius by St. Ignatius LoyolaDive into the extraordinary life of St. Ignatius as narrated by himself to Father Gonzalez in this compelling autobiography. This book holds a unique place in ascetical literature, offering a profound insight into St. Ignatiuss spiritual journey, rivaled only by the writings of St. Teresa and St. Augustine. St. Ignatiuss humility shines through as he refers to himself in the third person throughout the narrative. This book serves as a concise, engaging read for those who may not have the time or inclination to dive into larger works but wish to understand the life and teachings of St. Ignatius. As...
2025-07-1715 minAutobiography of St. Ignatius06 - Autobiography of St. Ignatius by St. Ignatius LoyolaDive into the extraordinary life of St. Ignatius as narrated by himself to Father Gonzalez in this compelling autobiography. This book holds a unique place in ascetical literature, offering a profound insight into St. Ignatiuss spiritual journey, rivaled only by the writings of St. Teresa and St. Augustine. St. Ignatiuss humility shines through as he refers to himself in the third person throughout the narrative. This book serves as a concise, engaging read for those who may not have the time or inclination to dive into larger works but wish to understand the life and teachings of St. Ignatius. As...
2025-07-1713 minAutobiography of St. Ignatius05 - Autobiography of St. Ignatius by St. Ignatius LoyolaDive into the extraordinary life of St. Ignatius as narrated by himself to Father Gonzalez in this compelling autobiography. This book holds a unique place in ascetical literature, offering a profound insight into St. Ignatiuss spiritual journey, rivaled only by the writings of St. Teresa and St. Augustine. St. Ignatiuss humility shines through as he refers to himself in the third person throughout the narrative. This book serves as a concise, engaging read for those who may not have the time or inclination to dive into larger works but wish to understand the life and teachings of St. Ignatius. As...
2025-07-1710 minAutobiography of St. Ignatius04 - Autobiography of St. Ignatius by St. Ignatius LoyolaDive into the extraordinary life of St. Ignatius as narrated by himself to Father Gonzalez in this compelling autobiography. This book holds a unique place in ascetical literature, offering a profound insight into St. Ignatiuss spiritual journey, rivaled only by the writings of St. Teresa and St. Augustine. St. Ignatiuss humility shines through as he refers to himself in the third person throughout the narrative. This book serves as a concise, engaging read for those who may not have the time or inclination to dive into larger works but wish to understand the life and teachings of St. Ignatius. As...
2025-07-1717 minAutobiography of St. Ignatius03 - Autobiography of St. Ignatius by St. Ignatius LoyolaDive into the extraordinary life of St. Ignatius as narrated by himself to Father Gonzalez in this compelling autobiography. This book holds a unique place in ascetical literature, offering a profound insight into St. Ignatiuss spiritual journey, rivaled only by the writings of St. Teresa and St. Augustine. St. Ignatiuss humility shines through as he refers to himself in the third person throughout the narrative. This book serves as a concise, engaging read for those who may not have the time or inclination to dive into larger works but wish to understand the life and teachings of St. Ignatius. As...
2025-07-1716 minAutobiography of St. Ignatius02 - Autobiography of St. Ignatius by St. Ignatius LoyolaDive into the extraordinary life of St. Ignatius as narrated by himself to Father Gonzalez in this compelling autobiography. This book holds a unique place in ascetical literature, offering a profound insight into St. Ignatiuss spiritual journey, rivaled only by the writings of St. Teresa and St. Augustine. St. Ignatiuss humility shines through as he refers to himself in the third person throughout the narrative. This book serves as a concise, engaging read for those who may not have the time or inclination to dive into larger works but wish to understand the life and teachings of St. Ignatius. As...
2025-07-1709 minAutobiography of St. Ignatius01 - Autobiography of St. Ignatius by St. Ignatius LoyolaDive into the extraordinary life of St. Ignatius as narrated by himself to Father Gonzalez in this compelling autobiography. This book holds a unique place in ascetical literature, offering a profound insight into St. Ignatiuss spiritual journey, rivaled only by the writings of St. Teresa and St. Augustine. St. Ignatiuss humility shines through as he refers to himself in the third person throughout the narrative. This book serves as a concise, engaging read for those who may not have the time or inclination to dive into larger works but wish to understand the life and teachings of St. Ignatius. As...
2025-07-1707 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Everlasting Man – Episode 10In this last episode on Everlasting Man, Father Fessio, Vivian Dudro, and Joseph Pearce discuss Chesterton’s summary of the entire work. In particular, they highlight Chesterton’s reflections on the uniqueness of humans among God’s creation and how the nature of things reveal not only a final purpose but also a first cause–God.
*Note that there will be a one-week summer hiatus on 7/23/25, but the dynamic trio will return to discuss The Wedding at Magdeburg on 7/30/25.
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2025-07-1626 minIgnatius Press PodcastDr. Cuddeback: True Friendship is Where Virtue Becomes HappinessDr. Cuddeback believes that friendship is the heart of human happiness, and yet only the virtuous share in true friendship.
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Everybody wants to have better relationships, whether it is with their friends, the person they are dating, their spouse, or God Himself. Today, Dr. John Cuddeback joins Ben Eriksen to discuss these types of friendships, as well as virtue, happiness, and even dating. Their conversation draws on the wisdom of Aristotle as well as a relatively unknown Saint Aelred.
2025-07-1449 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Everlasting Man – Episode 9With the start of the fifth chapter of part two, Fr. Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss Chesterton’s claim that Europe would be just like Asia if it were not for Christianity. They also reflect on Chesterton’s claim that Christianity is the answer to the problem of evil and superior to philosophy. Then they cover chapter 6, where Chesterton describes the five deaths of the faith where people expected that the Church would die with the culture, but instead it persevered.
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2025-07-0938 minIgnatius Press PodcastCardinal Ouellet: Synodality Is Not What You Think It IsCardinal Ouellet explains what “synodality” is and what the risks and opportunities are for a synodal Church.
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Among Catholics, there has been a lot of talk about “synodality” and a “synodal Church” over the past few years. Pope Francis even called a synod on synodality. But what is synodality, and why is it important to the Church? Is it even relevant for Catholics in the pews? Does it undermine the Church’s mission or past teachings?
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2025-07-0748 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Everlasting Man – Episode 8In chapter 4 of the second part, Chesterton moves to a discussion of the Church and argues that those who claim that the Church is a mere human institution fall into absurd conclusions. Furthermore, Fr. Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro reflect on how the Church’s understanding of faith often comes as the result of errors and heresies.
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2025-07-0228 minIgnatius Press PodcastMichael O’Brien: His Newest Apocalyptic BookThe newest Michael O’Brien novel is riveting, relevant, and thought-provoking.
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In our sit-down interview with Michael O’Brien, we asked him about his newest book, “Letter to the Future.” Michael reveals which character he most resonates with and explains how this novel is different from every other apocalyptic book. While he does not try to predict the future, his fictional work highlights some of the moral, spiritual, and interpersonal wisdom one can glean from such troubled times.
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2025-06-3014 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Everlasting Man – Episode 7C.S. Lewis famously claimed that Jesus was either a liar, lunatic, or God, and in chapter two of section two of The Everlasting Man, Chesterton makes a similar argument. Father Fessio, Vivian Dudro, and Joseph Pearce reflect on Chesterton’s reducing to the absurd all opinions that claim that Jesus is other than what he says he is–God Himself.
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2025-06-2535 minIgnatius Press PodcastMichael O'Brien's Novels Are Finally Becoming MoviesMichael O'Brien's Novels Are Becoming MOVIES
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The Lighthouse is one of Michael O'Brien’s most well-known novels and it is now in development for becoming a movie. Join us today for an extra special podcast as Ben Eriksen talks with Charlie Goodwin (executive producer) and Eric Groth (producer) about this upcoming film. They discuss their vision of this movie and how they plan to be both good stewards of Michael's novels and of donor’s money by producing a quality film that reaches far into...
2025-06-2355 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Everlasting Man – Episode 6Fr. Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro begin the second section of Chesterton’s Everlasting Man and reflect on his words about the mystery of the Incarnation. They reflect on how we can become too familiar with the infancy narrative in which the God of cosmic creation now comes to us as a little, local infant. With Chesterton, they remark on the significance of Christ being born into a cave and the importance of myth.
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2025-06-1831 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Everlasting Man – Episode 5After quickly wrapping up chapter seven, Fr. Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro jump into the climax of the book–chapter eight–where Chesterton talks about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. They discuss that even the greatest of human societies are bound to fall and that the more decadent one’s life becomes the more one desires to return to natural and simpler life.
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2025-06-1727 minIgnatius Press PodcastDr. Nathaniel Blake: How the Sexual Revolution Hurt All of UsMature and Sensitive Topics Discussed in This Episode
Today, more than ever, we are suffering from the ramifications of the sexual revolution that began over 50 years ago. And in this episode, Dr. Nathaniel Blake joins Andrew Petiprin to discuss why the Church’s teachings on human sexuality are correct and why abandoning them has led people away from true human flourishing.
Dr. Blake addresses many of today’s hot button issues ranging from abortion, sex outside of marriage, homosexuality, and transgenderism. He emphasizes that by embracing God’s mercy and returning to a traditional understanding of hum...
2025-06-1650 minIgnatius Press PodcastMichael O'Brien: How God Unexpectedly Called Him to be a WriterRecently, we had the honor of sitting down with Michael O’Brien in person to discuss his novels, paintings, and history as an artist. Michael O’Brien is well-known as the author of best sellers such as “Father’s Tale,” “Fr. Elijah,” “Lighthouse,” and much more. Today’s episode is just the first of several episodes, where he shares his unexpected call to become a writer and what he believes the purpose and power of novels are in the modern world.
For those who have enjoyed Michael O’Brien’s books before, we highly recommend this episode; and stay tuned because we...
2025-06-0916 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Everlasting Man – Episode 4Having covered monotheism and polytheism, Chesterton begins to cover religions that he calls “the demons” and “the philosophers” in chapter 6. Fr. Fessio, Vivian, and Joseph discuss how demonic acts are done because they know that they are known to be evil. They also reflect on how the pagan philosophers saw faith and reason as opposed whereas faith and reason are successfully unified in Christianity and the person of Christ. Lastly, they begin chapter 7 where Chesterton presents the conflicting mythologies of Rome and Carthage.
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2025-06-0434 minIgnatius Press PodcastCurtis Mitch: How to Use the Ignatius Press Study BibleThe Ignatius Press Study Bible was twenty-five years in the making, and now that you have a copy. But how are you supposed to use it? Today, Curtis Mitch, co-editor of the Ignatius Press study Bible, joins Andrew Petiprin to break down the practical ways that people can use this Bible in daily life. Curtis highlights some of the unique features of this study Bible that will help readers understand not just a given passage of the Bible, but the overall divine narrative present throughout Sacred Scripture. Curtis also provides several practical tips and starting points for those who...
2025-06-0447 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Everlasting Man – Episode 3In chapter five of Everlasting Man, Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss one of Chesterton’s most poetic chapters where he explains how myth is the work of the imagination and philosophy is a work of the intellect, but both did not fully come together until the myth became fact in the person of Jesus Christ.
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2025-05-2829 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Everlasting Man – Episode 2Moving to chapters three and four of The Everlasting Man, Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss Chesterton’s response to evolution, progressivism, and comparative religion. Chesterton argues that the most radical change in human history is the coming of Christ who is unique among religious leaders and chose to enter the world at a specific time and within a certain culture.
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2025-05-2131 minIgnatius Press PodcastMike Pacer: Becoming a Man of PrayerThe current crisis of masculinity is rampant in our society, but few have responded to this cultural moment like Mike Pacer in his new book “Prayers for Catholic Men.” Instead of encouraging men to simply gut it out and take responsibility, Mike encourages men to fall on their knees, and he provides them with the resources to encounter God in a meaningful and profound way. “Prayers for Catholic Men” not only teaches men how to pray, but it provides many unique and personal prayers that men at any stage in their life will resonate with.
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2025-05-1949 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Everlasting Man – Episode 1Welcome to the second book of Ignatius Press: Off the Shelf! Join the dynamic trio of Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro as they unpack one of G.K. Chesterton’s greatest works Everlasting Man. They begin by covering Chesterton’s thesis namely that Christ stands out from all man similar to how man stands out from all other animals. They then highlight Chesterton’s profound and often paradoxical wisdom in chapters 1 and 2.
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2025-05-1435 minIgnatius Press PodcastGeorge Weigel: The Importance of Being an Intellectual and a Culture WarriorThe university is uniquely Catholic in its origin, and yet currently, higher level education on elite campuses is a “red-hot mess,” according to George Weigel. In this episode, Andrew Petiprin sits down with George Weigel to discuss academia and the intellectual life, not simply as a theoretical enterprise left for those who dwell in an ivory tower, but as driver of culture and social life. They discuss the role of the Church in academia, the scholarly legacy of Pope St. John Paul II, the importance fighting the culture war, and the troubles facing the Western civilization.
These topi...
2025-05-1254 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Confessions – Episode 8Join Father Fessio, Vivian, and Joseph Pearce conclude their reading of Augustine’s Confessions by discussing Augustine’s use of poetry, his description of time, and his appreciation for the depth of Scripture. They end by talking about the importance of service and the act of receiving which is not merely passive, but active.
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2025-05-0730 minIgnatius Press PodcastFrancis Maier: Approaching the Conclave, What Does the Church Need Now?This week, the Church will experience a papal conclave where cardinals all over the world will deliberate and elect the next pope. As we eagerly wait for their choice, Francis Maier joins Mark Brumley to discuss what kind of pope the Church needs today. He articulately argues that he must be both a man of simplicity and of strong intellect who embodies the strengths of the last several pontiffs. In short, the next pope must model himself after the first pope—Peter.
Maier discusses several challenges that the Church and the next pope faces today, but ultimately, he...
2025-05-0545 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Confessions – Episode 7Father Fessio, Vivian, and Joseph continue to explore the most profound sections of the Confessions in book 11. Father Fessio draws an insightful connection between evolution and Augustine’s claim that God’s creative act unfolds sequentially to us. Augustine’s claims about God’s omnipresence then launches our three hosts to reflect on the paradox of time.
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2025-04-3025 minIgnatius Press PodcastGeorge Weigel: The State of the Church and the Next PopeAs we continue to pray for Pope Francis, we also begin to look forward to the upcoming conclave, and who better to join Mark Brumley than George Weigel, author of The Next Pope. In this episode, Mark and George reflect on the current state of the Church both in the United States and around the world. They discuss the continued needs of the New Evangelization and missionary discipleship as well as a list of issues the next pope needs to address in his upcoming papacy.
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2025-04-2818 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Confessions – Episode 6Book 10 of Augustine’s Confessions is a notoriously dense book, and in this episode, Father Fessio, Vivian, and Joseph take the plunge. Join them in the deep waters of this great text as they unpack Augustine’s thoughts on memory, knowledge, and Aristotle’s Categories. Their discussion ends by reflecting on St. Augustine’s famous passage “Late have I loved thee, beauty so ancient and beauty so new.”
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2025-04-2328 minIgnatius Press PodcastSpecial Edition of the IP Podcast: Reflecting on the Life and Works of Pope FrancisOn Monday April 21, Pope Francis passed away. As the Church mourns his passing and prays for the repose of his soul, we begin to reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis.
So, in this special edition of the Ignatius Press Podcast, Ben Eriksen sits down with Mark Brumely to discuss the life and works of Pope Francis. Mark begins by highlighting three lessons that we can learn from Pope Francis before explaining why he believes Pope Francis will likely be the last pope of Vatican II. He also argues to what degree a pope should be involved...
2025-04-2331 min
Sons of IgnatiusPope Francis: A Son of Ignatius The news of the death of Pope Francis early on Easter Monday came as a shock to the world. After serving for 12 years as the successor of St. Peter, Francis has gone to God, bringing to an end a dramatic chapter in the history of the Church and the Society of Jesus. Francis brought a unique set of gifts and perspectives to the papacy. While being firmly rooted in Catholic tradition, he never fitted easily into any camp, and he had an uncanny ability to draw praise and criticism from all sides. I...
2025-04-2255 min
Father Fessio in Five100: Unpacking St. Ignatius’ Suscipe PrayerIn this special 100th episode of Father Fessio in Five, Father explains part of St. Ignatius’ Suscipe prayer where we ask the Lord to “Take our memory, intellect, and all my will.” This episode will help you pray this beautiful prayer more deeply!
2025-04-1804 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Confessions – Episode 5Moving to book 9, Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro begin by examining Augustine’s views on hymns and singing before discussing St. Monica and her past weakness with alcohol. Then they begin to read the more philosophical texts in book 10 where Augustine writes about the movement of the soul from the things of this world to the divine.
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2025-04-1631 minIgnatius Press PodcastFr. Fessio Reflects on the Life and Legacy of His Teacher Pope Benedict XVIThis week we not only celebrate Pope Benedict XVI’s birthday, but it is also the 20th anniversary of his election. Join Fr. Fessio as he gives a rare glimpse into the writings and teaching methods of a Pope who he believes will one day be declared a saint and doctor of the Church.
Fr. Fessio and Mark Brumley not only remember Cardinal Ratzinger’s election, but they discuss his role in writing the Catechism and directing the Church in the 21st century. Finally, they reflect on the mission of Ignatius Press, which is largely infor...
2025-04-1437 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Confessions – Episode 4In this episode, the dynamic trio cover Augustine’s conversion and the moments leading up to it in book 8 of the Confessions. Father Fessio highlights the importance of friendship and the stories of holy men in St. Augustine’s conversion while Vivian and Joseph discuss the importance of true freedom from sin.
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2025-04-0926 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Confessions – Episode 3Picking up with books 6 and 7 of Augustine’s Confessions, Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss the various sources of St. Augustine’s conversion, including prayer, his friendships, St. Anselm, and his mother. They reflect on Augustine’s struggles, the workings of God’s grace, and the reality of “spiritual substances.”
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2025-04-0237 minIgnatius Press PodcastSr. Orianne: Meet One of the Readers for Hallow’s Pray40 ChallengeWe are halfway through Lent, and for many of us, that means we are midway through Hallow’s Pray40 Challenge. Today, Ben Eriksen joins Sr. Orianne Pietra René, who reads the passages for “A Song for Nagasaki” in the French version of Hallow’s Pray40 Challenge. Sr. Orianne not only gives us a behind-the-scenes look at recording for Hallow, but she also provides insights into the life of Takashi Nagai and his wife, Midori.
Because Takashi’s story is told elsewhere, Sr. Orianne and Ben reflect on the impact that this story has had on their personal lives, and...
2025-03-3147 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Confessions – Episode 2Continuing with books 4 and 5 of Augustine’s Confessions, Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro take a deep dive into the profundity of marriage and the Church’s deepening understanding of the sacraments throughout the ages.
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2025-03-2630 minIgnatius Press PodcastVoyage Comics: How to Get Your Kids to ReadGrowing up, most of us read comic books and comic strips, but none of them are as good as these! Join Rose Trabbic as she talks to Philip Kosloski, founder and writer of Voyage Comics, and Michael LaVoy, chief commercial officer and artist, as they sit down to talk about the importance of comic books for young children.
Voyage Comics are not your average comic books; not only are they extremely engaging, but they also provide real heroes that your kids can look up to. The Catholic faith is present within these works without being overly contrived...
2025-03-2446 minIgnatius Press: Off the ShelfThe Confessions – Episode 1Want to get more out of reading books?
Join Fr. Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro every Wednesday as they take an important book off the shelf and steadily unpack the most important passages over the coming weeks.
Not only can you enjoy their delightful and engaging banter, but their discussion will help you get more out of the text as you follow along.
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2025-03-1934 minIgnatius Press PodcastFr. Kapaun: American Medal of Honor Winner AND a Future Saint?!Pope Francis has just named Fr. Kapaun a venerable making this American hero and medal of honor winner one step closer to sainthood. Today we celebrate this great occasion by sitting down with Roy Wenzl, author of “The Miracle of Father Kapaun.” Roy has done extensive research on Father Kapaun and interviewed many of the POWs that Father served with both in the war and in the prison camp. Father’s riveting story will surely inspire you as we continue to pray that one day Father Kapaun will be recognized as a saint of the Catholic Church.
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2025-03-171h 13Ignatius Press PodcastDr. Peter Kreeft: What Would Socrates Say?Philosophy has a way of intimidating or putting off people for being too ethereal, abstract, or impractical. But today, Dr. Peter Kreeft joins Ben Eriksen to challenge these judgments by discussing his new book “What Would Socrates Say? An Introduction to Philosophy by the Socratic Method.” This work is unlike every other introduction to philosophy; it is not only written in dialogue, but also teaches the reader how to think, not what to think.
In this episode, Dr. Kreeft and Ben discuss the Socratic method, the importance of searching for the truth rather than winning arguments, skepticism, arti...
2025-03-1057 minIgnatius Press PodcastFr. Donald Haggerty: Are Dark Days Ahead for the Church?Join us as Fr. Donald Haggerty sits down with Andrew Petiprin to discuss the dark forces that seek to undermine and destroy the Church. In Fr. Haggerty’s new book, The Hour of Testing, he not only locates our era in its historical context, but he also discusses how we should spiritually live in our own time. His relevant insights and depth of thought are manifest in the concentrated reflections offered both in this book and in his podcast.
In this episode, Fr. Haggerty and Andrew discuss the rise of doctrinal ambiguity, the cultural indifference to God, an...
2025-03-0347 minIgnatius Press PodcastFr. John Nepil: Where Catholic Theology Meets Alpine AdventureIt is often said that one can find God in nature, but few have explored the theology behind such a common statement. Join us as Fr. John Nepil talks with Andrew Petiprin about the theological lessons and underpinnings of mountain hiking, which he details in his new book To Heights and Unto Depths. This book and the ensuing conversation artfully weave together theological insights and real-world experience.
Fr. Nepil and Andrew examine the spiritual benefits of the outdoors, both the joys of reaching the summit and the lows felt during arduous hours hiking. They also d...
2025-02-2447 minIgnatius Press PodcastKendra Tierney Norton: A Personal Account of the Eaton Fires and How You Can HelpToday Kendra Tierney Norton joins Rose Trabbic to discuss her personal account of the tragic Eaton wildfire that swept across California. Complete with videos, she details her harrowing escape and near loss of her whole house. She also discusses how she and her neighbors have been able to find God in the midst of this heartbreaking situation.
More importantly, Kendra has organized a relief effort where you can help those who are still suffering from the wildfire and beginning to rebuild their lives. You can help by participating in the novena, purchasing apparel, or donating using the...
2025-02-1740 minIgnatius Press PodcastPray40 With Hallow and Ignatius Press: A Song of Nagasaki and Takashi NagaiToday, we are happy to announce that Ignatius Press is partnering with Hallow for the LentPray40. This Lent, be inspired by the story of Servant of God Takashi Nagai, a Japanese physician who survived the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945.
On today’s podcast, Rose Trabbic sits down with Meg Hunter-Kilmer to discuss Takashi Nagai and how his heroic life witnesses to the redemptive meaning of suffering. They both agree that Takashi’s story, as told by Paul Glenn, is truly a life-changing read and can inspire every Catholic who bears great suffering.
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2025-02-1040 minIgnatius Press PodcastDr. Peter Kreeft: Aquinas is the Greatest Philosopher of All TimeThis year we celebrate the 800th Anniversary of Aquinas’s birth. Known for his holiness, intelligence, and immense love for God, Aquinas is often considered one of the greatest thinkers of all time. But today Dr. Kreeft joins Ben Eriksen to discuss why he thinks Aquinas is the greatest philosopher and theologian.
Dr. Kreeft highlights Aquinas’s depth and clarity of thought, his synthesis of previous scholars, and his integration of faith and reason. While many are intimidated to read Aquinas, Dr. Kreeft points out how approachable he is for everyday thinkers and how intellectually as well as s...
2025-01-2755 minIgnatius Press PodcastDeacon Harold Burke-Sivers: Martin Luther King Jr. and Fr. Tolton’s Message for TodayToday we celebrate the life and work of Martin Luther King Junior, and on this special occasion we are happy to welcome Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. In this episode, Deacon Harold sits down with Andrew Petiprin to discuss his first encounters with the writings of MLK and Fr. Tolton. They discuss the similarities between both heroic men who preached and embodied a message love over vengeance and bitterness.
This episode also addresses systemic racism and race relations inside the Church. Deacon Harold beautifully articulates that the Catholic Church is a Church for all people and that to bring a...
2025-01-2051 minIgnatius Press PodcastCurtis Mitch: Behind the Ignatius Catholic Study BibleAfter twenty-five years in the making, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible has been released. In this special episode of the Ignatius Press podcast, Andrew Petiprin sits down with Curtis Mitch the co-editor of this one-of-a-kind study Bible designed to help everyday Catholics read the Bible through the eyes of the Church. Having personally spent countless hours and over two decades of work into this project, Curtis gives a rare glimpse into the intention and development behind this massive project. He and Andrew also discuss the various features and resources provided in this study Bible including references to the Fathers...
2024-12-0645 minIgnatius Press PodcastAmy Welborn: Gift Ideas and Tips for Establishing Catholic Christmas TraditionsAdvent and Christmas are quickly approaching, and families will soon begin their favorite traditions. In this special edition of the Ignatius Press Podcast, join Rose Trabbic, Ignatius Press Publicist, and Amy Welborn, author of “Bambinelli Sunday” who discuss several new Ignatius Press children’s book releases that would make great Christmas presents.
Rose and Amy also discuss the importance of establishing Catholic family Christmas traditions and suggest several engaging customs that you can start with your family this year! Finally, they deliberate about whether or not you should tell your children about Santa. Kickstart this Advent and Christ...
2024-11-1839 min
The Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessAppendix and End Notes DiscussionFather Ignatius Mazanowski will be discussing the Appendix and End Notes of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-04-1432 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 228 - 247 DiscussionFather Ignatius Mazanowski will be discussing pages 228 - 247 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-04-1213 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 228 - 247Father Ignatius Mazanowski will be reading pages 228 - 247 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart.
To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-04-1248 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 211 - 227Father Ignatius Mazanowski will be reading pages 211 - 227 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-04-1044 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 211 - 227 DiscussionFather Ignatius Mazanowski will be discussing pages 211 - 227 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-04-1017 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 189 - 209 DiscussionFather Ignatius Mazanowski will be discussing pages 189 - 209 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-04-0524 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 189 - 209Father Ignatius Mazanowski will be reading pages 189 - 209 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-04-0551 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 174 - 189 DiscussionFather Ignatius Mazanowski will be discussing pages 174 - 189 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-04-0334 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 174 - 189Father Ignatius Mazanowski will be reading pages 174 - 189 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-04-0342 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 159 - 173Father Ignatius Mazanowski will be reading pages 159 - 173 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-03-2943 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 159 - 173 DiscussionFather Ignatius Mazanowski will be discussing pages 159 - 173 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-03-2922 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 142 - 157Father Ignatius Mazanowski will be reading pages 142 - 157 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-03-2739 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 142 - 157 DiscussionFather Ignatius Mazanowski will be discussing pages 142 - 157 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-03-2722 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 125 - 142 DiscussionFather Ignatius Mazanowski will be discussing pages 125 - 142 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-03-2229 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 125 - 142Father Ignatius Mazanowski will be reading pages 125 - 142 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-03-2245 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 113 - 124 DiscussionFather Ignatius Mazanowski will be discussing pages 113 - 124 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-03-2019 minThe Virtue of Mercy and ForgivenessPages 113 - 124Father Ignatius Mazanowski will be reading pages 113 - 124 of his book, The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart. To learn more about Father Ignatius and purchase his book, visit mercyforgivenesshealing.com.
Fr. Ignatius is also the Pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Learn more by going to sjvsedona.org and chapeloftheholycross.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @sjvsedona and @chapelsedona.
2023-03-2032 min