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Wisdom of Pope Francis30. LAST EPISODE: How do we view Pope Francis?This is the last episode (as far as I can tell) of the Wisdom of Pope Francis podcast. I end with some of my personal thoughts on him and his pontificate. Thanks for listening.
jonnycatholic.wordpress.com2021-11-1007 minWisdom of Pope Francis29. Care for Planet Earth is a Spiritual IssueIn this latest episode of Wisdom of Pope Francis, I get into the beginning of chapter 1 of Laudato si', the pope's encyclical (letter to the world) on care for the planet, which he calls "our common home." He lays out some of the main environmental problems facing us today and explains how they affect the most poor and vulnerable in our world.
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https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html2021-10-2908 minWisdom of Pope Francis28. St. Francis: the True Catholic EnvironmentalistIn the intro to Laudato si, Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, the pope turns his attention to the model of St. Francis and explains why he is a great model for Catholics when it comes to how we look at environmental issues. The heart of St. Francis' for God's creation should be our hearts as well.
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https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html2021-10-2207 minWisdom of Pope Francis27. To Be Catholic is to Be an EnvironmentalistPope Francis begins his letter to the world on the environment (Laudato Si') by pulling together a string of quotes by previous popes, as well as an Eastern Orthodox patriarch, on the importance of not using and abusing the environment. As early as 1971, the Catholic Church has been sounding alarm bells concerning how modern, industrialized nations treat the natural world. With this letter, Pope Francis lends his voice to that same call for humanity to have a right relationship with Creation. This is one episode in a series exploring Pope Francis' writings in general, and Laudato Si' in particular. If y...2021-10-1908 minWisdom of Pope Francis26. We are More Connected to the Environment than we ThinkIn this episode, I continue my conversation with Ryan Mayer about Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato si'. Ryan emphasizes the deep, ontological connection we have with each other and with the world around us expressed in the pope's writings. This is the third and last installment of my conversation with Mr. Mayer. Next week, I will dive more deeply into the encyclical itself.
jonnycatholic.wordpress.com2021-10-0814 minWisdom of Pope Francis25. Is Laudato si' about the environment? No. It's about a Whole Lot MoreContinuing our introduction on Laudato si', Ryan Mayer explains Pope Francis' view of "creation" versus the secular idea of the "environment." Humans have a God-given role to play in caring for the earth. He also talks about our profound connectedness.
Blog: jonnycatholic.wordpress.com2021-10-0217 minWisdom of Pope FrancisPart 1 of an Intro to Laudato Si' - with Special Guest Ryan MayerBefore taking a deep dive into Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si', I sit down with Ryan Mayer, who works at the Archdiocese of San Francisco, take a birds-eye view of the letter. Is it a break from what previous Popes have said? How does Pope Francis' style affect how he talks about the environment? Find out in this first installment of our conversation.
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...2021-09-2816 minWisdom of Pope Francis23. The Brotherhood of Mankind Needs Religion to Ground ItIn the last chapter of Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis makes the point that true, stable fraternity is not going to happen "without an openness to the Father of all." (272) The root of all religion is love for God and love for neighbor, he says, and violence has no place in any belief system. Do you agree? Listen and hear his perspective. jonnycatholic.wordpress.com Fratelli Tutti: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html
Slight Change: In this episode, I used the term "ecumenism" to refer to dialogue among different religions. This...2021-09-0320 min
Wisdom of Pope FrancisWar and the Death Penalty: What are They Good For? Absolutely Nothing, says Pope FrancisWell, maybe not absolutely nothing, but pretty close. In chapter 7 of Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis' encyclical on fraternity and friendship in the world, he addresses the need to abolish the death penalty and the lame excuses countries give for going to war.
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https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html2021-08-2416 minWisdom of Pope Francis21. Real Reconciliation Begins with Telling the Stark Truth and Ends with Genuine ForgivenessPope Francis, in chapter 7 of Fratelli Tutti, explains how to sort through the hardest kind of "encounter" - the kind between two countries, groups, or people who hate each other. He offers an outline of where to begin, what needs to be laid on the table, and what the beautiful fruit of such encounters can be.
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https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html2021-08-1012 minWisdom of Pope Francis20. How Do We Bring Together a Fractured Society? Sit and TalkIn this next episode, I wrap up chapter 6 of Fratelli Tutti. Pope Francis speaks of the need for us to get out of our cultural cocoons and speak with those who are different from us, working through differences together through the slow process of encounter. To help ease this process, he recommends the virtue of kindness.
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Encyclical: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html2021-07-2410 minWisdom of Pope Francis19. Did Pope Francis Just Sideline the Latin Mass?The big news out of the Vatican this week is that Pope Francis has put major restrictions on the celebration of the Tridentine Latin Mass - a form of the Mass cherished by many traditional Catholics. In this episode, I explore this decision and share some thoughts on it.
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For some more perspective on Pope Francis' decision: https://wherepeteris.com/traditionis-custodes-the-council-and-the-roman-rite/2021-07-1813 minWisdom of Pope Francis18. Dialogue can Bring Us Together If It's Done Right - Here's HowAt the beginning of chapter 6 in Pope Francis' encyclical Fratelli Tutti, he explores what healthy dialogue looks like (and does NOT look like). He explains that true friendship and unity can emerge by talking with people we disagree with but only if it's done right. He lays out practical ground rules and explains the obstacles and pitfalls many of us get into when we are trying to work out difficult issues with others. Sifting through issues together can be a powerful method to discover fundamental truths about life we can all agree on.
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Read Fratelli Tutti for...2021-07-1116 minWisdom of Pope Francis17. What Does a Holy Politician Actually Look Like? Pope Francis has some ideas.In this section of Pope Francis' encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, Francis outlines characteristics of the ideal politician - someone who works for the common good, with long-term goals and a preference for the poor.
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Wisdom of Pope Francis16. Pope Francis' Message for Lent/2021Pope Francis offers advice and encouragement, reminding us of the meaning of Lent and offering practical advice on how to deepen our experience of it. He gives his perspective on the practices of almsgiving, fasting and prayer while also diving deeper into the meaning of the virtues of love, hope and faith in this season. Read his message2021-02-1609 minWisdom of Pope Francis15. Love Them or Hate Them, We Still Need PoliticiansThis week in Wisdom of Pope Francis, I get into another section of chapter 5 in the pope's encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. Here, Pope Francis addresses the need for international organizations that bring countries together to "acquire real teeth." Also, politics has an important role to play in the world. Politicians, if they can do it right, can fulfill their lofty callings of working for the common good. Lastly, where does the local church fit into all of this? Check out this Rutger Bregman video mentioned in the episode. Also, check out my Blog, Music, YouTube Channel, and Fiction.2021-02-0607 minWisdom of Pope Francis14. What Does a Real, Authentic and Healthy Populism Look like?In this episode, I explore the beginning of chapter five in Fratelli Tutti. Here, Pope Francis addresses the need for good governance and politicians who look towards the common good of all those they serve. This means setting robust, long-term goals and organizing resources and people to accomplish them. This must not be done, however, without the input of the most poor, vulnerable, and affected in the decision-making process.
Check out my Blog, YouTube Channel, Music, and Fiction.2021-01-3010 minWisdom of Pope Francis13. Globalization or localization? Save the world or save your community? Let's do both!Wrapping up chapter 4 of Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis makes the point that we need to hold the twin goals of dealing with global problems and taking care of our own in tension with one another. It is not either/or. It's both/and. Grounded in our own culture and way of life, we can still interact and learn from those outside our communities and countries. I explore how this might affect how we live our own individual lives and what light this might shed on the divisions in America and in the Catholic Church today.
Read Fratelli Tutti for yourself a...2021-01-2309 minWisdom of Pope Francis12. Who, What and Why is Catholic Anonymous? The project and guy behind the Wisdom of Pope Francis PodcastIt has been busy here so I'm taking a little break this week from the regular content of Wisdom of Pope Francis to tell you about myself and the different projects I do under the heading of Catholic Anonymous. I hope you enjoy, but I won't be too offended if you skip this one. ;) I'll hopefully be back to talking about the teachings of our dear pope next week.
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2021-01-1704 minWisdom of Pope Francis11. How do we practically show brotherly love to the immigrants within our borders? Pope Francis has an answerPope Francis in the fourth chapter of Fratelli Tutti explores how we can practically welcome, protect, promote, and integrate the immigrants in our midst. He teases out what it means for us to practically live out the call of the Bible to embrace the immigrant, and he outlines the responsibilities countries have to one another in making room for the outsider.
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Read...2021-01-0815 minWisdom of Pope Francis10. Pope Francis Encourages Families, Communities, and even whole Countries to Get Outside of their Bubbles and Help OthersIn this episode, I explore chapter 3 of Pope Francis' latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. In this chapter, Pope Francis counsels communities big and small to not be self-focused but rather to join the larger mission of the Catholic Church in loving and serving the world. 2020-12-2416 minWisdom of Pope Francis9. It is the Year of St. Joseph! Pope Francis Encourages us to Look to the Foster Father of Jesus for Moral Guidance and IntercessionForget the Year of the Ox. In the Catholic Church, this is the Year of St. Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus Christ. Pope Francis encourages us to look to St. Joseph as a model of the "good father." In his recent Apostolic Letter, he explores the different characteristics of St. Joseph. He was a beloved, tender, loving, obedient, accepting, courageous, and working father.2020-12-1115 minWisdom of Pope Francis8. Who are you in the story of the Good Samaritan?Pope Francis encourages us to see how we can be a little bit like the characters in the story of the Good Samaritan. He counsels us to really see the poor and disadvantaged and act in concrete and local ways to help them. Also, read the first chapter of my new book: https://catholicanonymous.blog/2020/11/30/wrestling-with-god-a-new-fiction-book-on-prayer/2020-12-0408 minWisdom of Pope Francis7. The Story of the Good Samaritan has Everything to do with Addressing Global IssuesIn this episode, we explore chapter 2 of Pope Francis' encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. The pope takes a deep dive into Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan to explain the responsibility we all have to help others in need. He seeks to answer the question, "Am I my brother's keeper?"2020-11-2712 minWisdom of Pope Francis6. Texting can’t replace physical friendship, and Immigrants are People, tooIn this episode, I finish up chapter 1 of Fratelli Tutti. Here, Pope Francis makes the case for why we need to connect with people and have conversations in person, not just online. He explains how poisonous internet culture can be. And he also touches on the need to be open to immigrants and combat xenophobia.2020-11-1909 minWisdom of Pope Francis5. Ch. 1 of Fratelli Tutti Continued - Pope Francis tells us to up our game when it comes to the world's most pressing problems.We've got human trafficking, poverty, abuse of the environment, and disregard for the disabled, unborn and elderly. Pope Francis encourages us to come together globally to do something about it. 2020-11-1209 minWisdom of Pope Francis4. Pope Francis gives support to civil unions. Does this mean the church is OK with gay marriage?A recent documentary, “Francesco,” contains a clip of Pope Francis expressing support for civil unions - legal protections for same-sex couples. Does this mean the Catholic Church is fine with gay marriage now? In this episode, we explore the context surrounding this statement and what it might mean for how Catholic moral teaching should interact with the laws a nation should (or should not) pass. Comment on this episode here: https://catholicanonymous.blog/wisdom-of-pope-francis-podcast/ Also check out my music at catholicanonymous.rocks2020-11-0708 min
Wisdom of Pope Francis3. Chapter 1 of Fratelli Tutti - Toxic Politics and the Good and Bad of GlobalizationIn this episode, I take a dive into the first half of the first chapter of Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis' latest encyclical. He touches on the dangers of globalization, toxic politics, and the erasing of culture.2020-10-3109 min
Wisdom of Pope Francis2. Exploring the Intro to Fratelli TuttiIn this episode, I take a dive into the Introduction to Fratelli Tutti, and what Pope Francis has to say about the need for fraternity in the world today. Continue the conversation at catholicanonymous.blog2020-10-2109 min
Wisdom of Pope FrancisThe Wisdom of Pope Francis - Explores why the teaching of Pope Francis is important for us todayIn this introductory episode, I explain the reasons why this podcast is being made. I talk about the importance of Pope Francis’ teaching, and how it speaks to not just Catholics but people of all faiths or no faith.2020-10-1505 min
The Unstoppable Podcast with Dan Astin-Gregory017: From Personal Trainer to 7 Figures with John Holowaty – Part 2Welcome to part 2 of my 7 Figure interview with John Holowaty. In this episode we discuss the daily disciplines that have enabled John to achieve the ultimate freedom of being able to work where he wants, when he wants and with who he wants. You will learn how John runs his business and discover how to overcome some of the most common reasons why people fail. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Unstoppable Podcast! If you enjoyed the episode I would be very grateful if you would please leave an honest review for The Unstoppable P...2016-03-2435 min
The Unstoppable Podcast with Dan J. GregoryFrom Personal Trainer to 7 Figures with John Holowaty – Part 2Welcome to part 2 of my 7 Figure interview with John Holowaty. In this episode we discuss the daily disciplines that have enabled John to achieve the ultimate freedom of being able to work where he wants, when he wants and with who he wants. You will learn how John runs his business and discover how to overcome some of the most common reasons why people fail. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Unstoppable Podcast! If you enjoyed the episode I would be very grateful if you would please leave an honest review for The Unstoppable P...2016-03-2435 min
The Unstoppable Podcast with Dan Astin-Gregory016: The 10 Rules of HappinessAre you ready to take your happiness to the next level? In today's Monday Motivation I recap my top 3 lessons from the 7-figure interview with John Holowaty and explore what it takes to be happy - big topic but chopped down into 10 simple rules! Thank you for listening to this episode of the Unstoppable Podcast! If you enjoyed the episode I would be very grateful if you would please leave an honest review for The Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and I read each and every one of them. 2016-03-2124 minThe Unstoppable Podcast with Dan J. GregoryThe 10 Rules of HappinessAre you ready to take your happiness to the next level? In today's Monday Motivation I recap my top 3 lessons from the 7-figure interview with John Holowaty and explore what it takes to be happy - big topic but chopped down into 10 simple rules! Thank you for listening to this episode of the Unstoppable Podcast! If you enjoyed the episode I would be very grateful if you would please leave an honest review for The Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and I read each and every one of them. 2016-03-2124 minThe Unstoppable Podcast with Dan J. GregoryFrom Personal Trainer to 7 Figures with John Holowaty Part 1In this episode I have the great pleasure of interviewing 7 Figure Entrepreneur, John Holowaty.Discover how John went from a 20k a year Personal Trainer to 7 figures and having ultimate freedom being able to work where he wants, when he wants with who he wants…..all done from his laptop and mobile phone… Want some knowledge bombs…..on success, mindset, systems, strategies and what it takes to be bad ass in business despite having zero qualifications in it? Thank you for listening to this episode of the Unstoppable Podcast! If you enjoyed the episode I would be v...2016-03-1743 min
The Unstoppable Podcast with Dan Astin-Gregory015: From Personal Trainer to 7 Figures with John Holowaty - Part 1In this episode I have the great pleasure of interviewing 7 Figure Entrepreneur, John Holowaty.Discover how John went from a 20k a year Personal Trainer to 7 figures and having ultimate freedom being able to work where he wants, when he wants with who he wants…..all done from his laptop and mobile phone… Want some knowledge bombs…..on success, mindset, systems, strategies and what it takes to be bad ass in business despite having zero qualifications in it? Thank you for listening to this episode of the Unstoppable Podcast! If you enjoyed the episode I would be v...2016-03-1743 min