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After CanaA Couple's Path to Holiness with Michael Pakaluk - A Fairest Love Podcast Crossover Episode This week, we're sharing a Fairest Love Podcast conversation with Michael Pakaluk to discuss the extraordinary life of his late wife, Ruth Pakaluk, whose cause for canonization is currently moving forward in the Catholic Church. We discuss Michael and Ruth’s journey from atheism at Harvard to a life of deep Catholic faith, highlighting how they lived out the beauty of sacrificial love through seven children and a terminal cancer diagnosis. Michael offers a rare, husband’s-eye view of what heroic virtue looks like in the middle of a busy home and provides profound advice for couples navigating their own...
2026-02-2444 min
Fairest Love PodcastA Couple's Path to Holiness: A Conversation with Michael PakalukThis week, we spoke with Michael Pakaluk to discuss the extraordinary life of his late wife, Ruth Pakaluk, whose cause for canonization is currently moving forward in the Church.We discuss Michael and Ruth’s journey from atheism at Harvard to a life of deep Catholic faith, highlighting how they lived out the beauty of sacrificial love through seven children and a terminal cancer diagnosis. Michael offers a rare, husband’s-eye view of what heroic virtue looks like in the middle of a busy home and provides profound advice for couples navigating their own seasons of crisis or illness.
2026-02-2444 min
The Catholic BookwormEpisode 249: Michael Pakaluk on his book The Company We Keep: True Friendship and Why it Matters (February 18, 2026)In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Michael Pakaluk on his book The Company We Keep: True Friendship and Why it Matters. """No one has greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."" – John 15:13 What does it mean to live friendship as a Christian? In a culture of fleeting connections and digital noise, The Company We Keep offers a compelling return to the wisdom of Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas, the Gospel, and Christian tradition to rediscover the lost art and meaning of true friendship as a vital part of holiness and dis...
2026-02-1957 min
LA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio2-5-26_LACM_Fr Peyton Plessela_Michael Pakaluk_ThursdayFr Peyton Plessela offers a positive perspective on Church rules, Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere, and Michael Pakaluk details the lives of Christian Moms
2026-02-0550 min
Ave Maria in the Afternoon Full HoursJanuary 29, 2026 - Hour 2Segment 1: Meet the man who could be Nigeria’s first saint (2 segments)Nigeria is home to an estimated 35 million Catholics and has one of the highest rates of Mass attendance in the world. Yet despite Catholicism’s rapid growth, Africa’s most populous nation has never had a native canonized saint. That could change with Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi, a Nigerian priest known for his holiness, pastoral zeal and asceticism. We get to know him with Matthew Bunson.Segment 2: Loyalty isn’t just a virtue (2 segments)In The American Republic, the American writer O...
2026-01-3056 min
The Front Line with Joe & JoeMichael PakalukMichael Pakaluk has written "The Shock of Holiness" showing that Christian sanctity is far nearer and far more beautiful than we think. With erudition and intellectual rigor, Pakaluk sets his sights on some of the simplest truths of the Catholic faith and discovers that they are truly electrifying.
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2026-01-0858 minLA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio1-8-26_LACM_Fr Peyton Plessela_Michael Pakaluk_Ellen Taylor_ThursdayFr Peyton Plessela joins us on LA Catholic Morning to discuss engaging the entire parish, Michael Pakaluk on the Mother of God, and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere!
2026-01-0850 minLA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio12-11-25_LACM_Michael Pakaluk_Jennifer Reynier_ThursdayTodd and Ellen discuss the 1410 event, Michael Pakaluk covers his late wife's cause for canonization, and Jennifer Reynier on Mary's Shelter's Valentine's Day event.
2025-12-1150 min
Gotta Be SaintsThe Shock of Holiness with Dr. Michael PakalukSend a textIn this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Michael Pakaluk — husband, father of 15, philosopher, and author of The Shock of Holiness: Finding the Romance of Everyday Life.We talk about the beauty of the Catholic faith, why holiness is both deeply attractive and deeply demanding, and how God meets us in the very ordinary, sometimes messy, details of daily life.From stories about daily Mass with small children, to reflections on his late wife Ruth (now a Servant of...
2025-12-0228 min
Fresh Catholic"The Shock of Holiness" with Special Guest: Author, Dr. Michael Pakaluk-Episode 153Send a textIn this week's episode, Lori welcomes Author, Dr. Michael Pakaluk who comes to give an overview of his latest book, "The Shock of Holiness" which is a compilation of essays. They also discuss the joys & challenges of raising 15 children and his late wife's path to Sainthood as the Vatican Dicastery for the Causes of Saints states that her life merits further investigation for Sainthood!To Order "The Shock of Holiness" (Great gift idea for everyone on your list!)https://ignatius.com/shock-of-holiness-sofhp/Thank you for l...
2025-12-0157 min
Catholic ConnectionBeing Thankful in Marriage, Joan Lewis from Rome, Cause for Canonization for Ruth Pakaluk and much more!Greg and Julie Alexander visit for their monthly marriage encounter and talking about being thankful in marriage. Joan Lewis stops by for let latest in Rome and the Vatican. Michael Pakaluk joins to discuss the cause for canonization for his late wife Ruth. Plus, T's Two Sense talks tips for travel and behavior this holiday season, and the importance of gratitude in the process.
2025-11-261h 37
The 4Fathers PodcastFr. Steve Shafran AND Dr. Michael PakalukFr. Steve Shafran AND Dr. Michael Pakaluk by Spirit FM 90.5
2025-11-2027 min
The Catholic ThingThe Church as a PoetBy Michael Pakaluk.
But first a note from Robert Royal: Friends: When I meet many of you in person, I often hear how much you love reading The Catholic Thing. And I often reply: so do I - and I read it a day before you do, when I don't write it myself. And just look today at what Michael Pakaluk has given us all! How can you not support that? You know how. There's the Button. There's you. There's The Catholic Thing.
Now for today's column...
The Church is a poet, in the strict sense, since...
2025-11-2007 min
The Catholic Morning ShowDr. Michael Pakaluk — The Company We Keep: Friendship and Holiness - 11/17/2025Dr. Michael Pakaluk, professor at the Catholic University of America and renowned scholar of Aristotle and ethics, discusses the nature of authentic friendship and its essential role in the moral and spiritual life.Book: The Company We Keep: True Friendship and Why It Matters — https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/new-releases/products/preorder-the-company-we-keep-true-friendship-and-why-it-matters #CatholicAuthors #Friendship #Virtue #CatholicMorningShow
Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Matt Willkom LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our...
2025-11-1710 min
Purposely CatholicThe Shock of Holiness: Rediscovering Wonder in a Disenchanted World w/ Dr. Mike Pakaluk | Ep. 93In this episode of Purposely Catholic, we sit down with Dr. Mike Pakaluk to discuss his powerful new book, The Shock of Holiness. Together, we explore what it truly means to be a man within the Catholic Church — to lead, to love, and to live with integrity and courage. Dr. Pakaluk shares insights on fatherhood, the call to holiness in everyday life, and how authentic masculinity reflects the heart of God.✴️ 👉 More on Dr. Mike: https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/pakaluk-michael/index.html✴️ 👉 The Shock of Holiness: https://ignatius.com/shock-of-holiness-sofhp/#purposelycatholic __________________________________________________________________________✴️ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO PURPOSELY CATHOLICiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pu...
2025-11-081h 13
Marriage UnhinderedAre you married to a future saint?Michael Pakaluk joins Doug to discuss the news of the opening of Ruth Pakaluk’s cause for canonization.
2025-11-0653 min
In Layman’s TermsILT Ep37 Dr. Michael PakalukTune into In Layman's Terms with co-hosts John Soukup and Bob Sullivan, a show dedicated to empowering Catholic men to live with mission, purpose, and faith. Drawing inspiration from Bob's popular column in the Southern Nebraska Register, each episode dives deep into topics that shape a man's spiritual journey—virtue, brotherhood, sacrifice, prayer, and the ongoing spiritual battle. With thought-provoking discussions and expert guests, this program is a source of strength and inspiration for men striving to lead meaningful, faith-filled lives—and for the people who support and love them.
2025-11-0526 min
Divine Mercy RadioFaithWorks - Faith in the Public Square: Truth, Culture, and Courageous Witness ~ A Discussion with Dr. Michael PakalukSend a textIn response to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk—a 31-year-old husband, father, and outspoken man of faith—we’re highlighting an important cultural and spiritual moment. Bishop Joseph Strickland's letter, “When Catholics Look Outside the Church for Heroes,” addresses the deep longing among Catholics for clarity, courage, and conviction in leadership.To further explore these themes, Dr. Michael Pakaluk joins us to discuss his moving article, “I Was Shot with Charlie Kirk,” offering a personal reflection on faith, martyrdom, and the call to courageous discipleship within the Church today.Listen Online...
2025-10-2542 min
Kolbecast282 The Shock of Holiness with Dr. Michael PakalukAMDG. Bonnie and Steven are joined by professor and author, Dr. Michael Pakaluk. They discuss Dr. Pakaluk’s family's homeschooling experience his new book, The Shock of Holiness; and his thoughts about St. Maximilian Kolbe.
Links mentioned & relevant:
Dr. Pakaluk’s new book The Shock of Holiness
The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God by Ruth V.K. Pakaluk & Michael Pakaluk
Recent piece on St. Maximilian Kolbe and the saint’s impact on Dr. Pakaluk
HSLDA episode with Dr. Catherine Pakaluk
Dr. Pakaluk’s piece on Fr. John Tracy Ellis
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174 Kolbe’s Chiaroscu...
2025-10-2251 min
Spiritual Reading with Scepter PublishersInterview with Michael Pakaluk, author of The Company We KeepTune in as we talk with author Michael Pakaluk on his newest book, The Company We Keep. He discusses what inspired him to write the book, how he hopes it dethrones C.S. Lewis' The Four Loves, and more!
2025-10-2130 minSpiritual Reading with Scepter PublishersThe Company We Keep This week, we're sharing the beginning of our newest title, The Company We Keep: True Friendship and Why It Matters by Michael Pakaluk.
2025-10-1515 min
Spirit Mornings10-14-25 Spirit Mornings ShowGuest Time Stamps:
-Morning Prayer (Fr. Taylor Leffler): 08:05
-Peter Herbeck (Host, Fire on the Earth; Executive VP, Renewal Ministries)Hope in Glory – upcoming talks in Nebraska: 12:15
-Fr. Jeff Loseke (Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo, Gretna, NE) - Ask a Priest:46:28
-GBC: Proverbs 26 Bernadette Esposito (Parishioner, St. Vincent de Paul, Omaha): 1:10:33
-Dr. Michael Pakaluk (Catholic Author)- The Shock of Holiness (new book):1:43:56
2025-10-141h 58
The Morning BlendThe Shock of Holiness: Michael PakalukAuthor Michael Pakaluk presents a series of essays to help us recognized the holiness in everyday life. He joins The Morning Blend to tell us how true Christian sanctity is not distant or exclusive but is found in the simple, everyday moments of life.Purchase a copy from Ignatius Press.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei...
2025-09-2419 minCatholic ConnectionThe Inside Word at EWTN, Shock of Holiness, Life Runners, Fact Check Friday and more!The Inside Word at EWTN with Doug Keck, and his thoughts on the secular media, the FCC and more. Dr. Michael Pakaluk joins to discuss his book "The Shock of Holiness". Dr. Pat Castle visits with a Life Runners update and talks Padre Pio, the patron saint of Life Runners, and weighs in on the Charlie Kirk Story. Plus, T's Two Sense and Fact Check Friday look further into the media's part and it's responsibility to the public.
2025-09-191h 37The Catholic Morning ShowDr. Michael Pakaluk - 09/18/2025Michael Pakaluk received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Harvard University, under John Rawls. A professor at the Catholic University of America and an authority on Aristotelian ethics, his recent books include Mary's Voice in the Gospel According to John, Be Good Bankers: The Economic Interpretation of Matthew's Gospel, and The Memoirs of Saint Peter. The father of fifteen children, he is married to the economist and social philosopher Catherine Pakaluk, Ph.D. Find the Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Shock-Holiness-Romance-Everyday-Life/dp/1621647943
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2025-09-1814 minThe Catholic Morning ShowThe Catholic Morning Show - 09/18/2025Today on the Catholic Morning Show Deacon Randy Kiel - Founder of Kardia Counseling, Deacon Randy gives a look at the First and Second Readings for this upcoming Sunday the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.--------Dr. Michael Pakaluk - Today we talk about his new book "The Shock of Holiness: Finding the Romance of Everyday Life." “Behold,” calls Jesus, “I make all things new.” Guided by both faith and reason, readers of The Shock of Holiness can see this newness with their own eyes.Michael Pakaluk received his Ph.D. in p...
2025-09-1857 min
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CTA Crisis of Friendship in America & The Shock of Holiness"Parochial and Practical Essays" is NOT a very compelling title for a book.
Luckily, the publishers convinced Michael Pakaluk to instead title his latest book "The Shock of Holiness"... and he joins Bishop Caggiano to talk about:
...the simplest truths of the Catholic faith that show us that sanctity is closer and far more beautiful than we think,
...the levels of friendship and what friendship truly is,
...civic friendship and the murder of Charlie Kirk,
...and how a near-death experience brought him, as a practical atheist, to the Lord.
This is a fantastic conversation (way above my level) between two men...
2025-09-1756 minLA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio9-16-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Mike Aquilina_Michael Pakaluk_TuesdayFr. Pat Driscoll on God's will vs his permission, Mike Aquilina on Lactantius, and Michael Pakaluk covers his article "The Shock of Holiness."
2025-09-1651 min
The Catholic Conversation9/5/25 - Dr. Michael Pakaluk on the Beauty in the OrdinaryDr. Michael Pakaluk joins Steve and Becky discusses the beauty in ordinary life and his book, a collection of essays called The Shock of Holiness: Finding the Romance of Everyday Life.
2025-09-0558 min
The Catholic CurrentThe Shock of Holiness (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 9/4/25We welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk, who attests that Christian sanctity is far nearer and far more beautiful than we think.
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2025-09-0445 min
Talks For ChristMichael Pakaluk Explains The Shock of HolinessThis episode will answer questions like: Is holiness actually shocking? What is romantic about the everyday life of a holy person? Philosopher and professor of economics, Michael Pakaluk seeks to answer those questions and challenge readers to pursue both holiness and romance in his new book, "THE SHOCK OF HOLINESS: FINDING THE ROMANCE OF EVERYDAY LIFE" (Ignatius Press). Pakaluk (Ph.D. Harvard, philosophy) is professor of political economy.
THE SHOCK OF HOLINESS acts as a guide on many of life’s most pressing issues: marriage, sex, sacrifice, daily stress of everyday life and how to live out holiness. Each chapter ca...
2025-08-2831 minTalks For ChristMichael Pakaluk Explains The Shock of Holiness - AudioThis episode will answer questions like: Is holiness actually shocking? What is romantic about the everyday life of a holy person? Philosopher and professor of economics, Michael Pakaluk seeks to answer those questions and challenge readers to pursue both holiness and romance in his new book, "THE SHOCK OF HOLINESS: FINDING THE ROMANCE OF EVERYDAY LIFE" (Ignatius Press). Pakaluk (Ph.D. Harvard, philosophy) is professor of political economy.
THE SHOCK OF HOLINESS acts as a guide on many of life’s most pressing issues: marriage, sex, sacrifice, daily stress of everyday life and how to live out holiness. Each chapter ca...
2025-08-2831 min
Ignatius Press PodcastDr. Michael Pakaluk: How to Rediscover the Romanticism of Everyday LifeOftentimes, we overlook the heroic and extraordinary moments in our ordinary lives. But Dr. Pakaluk believes that holiness is much nearer than we may think. . . .
Get Your Copy of his “Shock of Holiness” here: https://ignatius.com/shock-of-holiness-sofhp/
Today, Dr. Pakaluk talks with Andrew Petiprin about his new book “Shock of Holiness.” This approachable and practical book is a series of articles written to show us that true heroism and holiness is found in our everyday life. From the mom taking her kids to Mass, to holy water, and everything in between, D...
2025-08-2544 minLA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio8-25-25_LACM_Michael Pakaluk_Jim Papandrea_MondayTodd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Michael Pakaluk on Kolbe as a witness, and Jim Papandrea on the Feast of the Assumption and the queenship of Mary.
2025-08-2548 min
The Catholic ThingKolbe as WitnessMichael Pakaluk
How can it be that, simply from viewing a picture of someone, you can form a conviction that he is a saint? The conviction appears to be a mere intuition, but later you discover that it is well-grounded. So it was for me and Maximilian Kolbe. Before he was famous, upon seeing his picture in a parish newspaper - the familiar one, where he has his long beard and is in his habit - a heartfelt conviction arose in me that I should follow this man, because he was one of the "holy ones." And so I...
2025-08-1405 min
Now That We're A Family417: Research Behind Why Women Want Big Families with Catherine PakalukOUR FAMILY MUSIC ACADEMY: Affordable and effective online weekly music lessons designed for families.https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.comBack to School Sale - Use coupon code: BACKTOSCHOOL2025 for 20% off your first month's subscription (available for the first 200 students). - Catherine Ruth Pakaluk is an American economist and social philosopher at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Pakaluk is author of the acclaimed ethnography Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth (Regnery, 2024), a multidisciplinary account of American women choosing to have large families against the global tr...
2025-08-121h 01
The Catholic ThingSome Ethics of Some AIby Michael Pakaluk
There's no such thing as "the ethics of AI," because there are different types of AI, and differing visions of the use of AI. And these uses are constantly developing, while diverse ethical concerns appear at the personal, corporate, and societal levels. In general, "the world" is concerned about control and equality ("How can we regulate it, if we do not even know how it works?" or "Will AI magnify inequalities of wealth and power?") primarily as they relate to big systems such as the economy. Meanwhile, the Church, I take it, is most interested in...
2025-08-0106 min
The Catholic ThingThe Meaning of LifeBy Michael Pakaluk
What is the meaning of life? I shall tell you.
That life should have "meaning" is a distinctively modern concern. In the classical world, it was enough if a life were good, successful, and reasonable. We all strive for happiness, it was said: what could "meaning" possibly add?
In the classical outlook, however, it was taken for granted that any natural reality, such as human life, inherently has a telos (i.e., an end towards which it tends). Take away that telos and one looks for a meaning distinct from that thing. In a...
2025-07-1706 min
The Catholic ThingToday's "Corban" is Social SecurityBy Michael Pakaluk.
God's plan for a person's support in old age can be stated in five words: children, and the extended family.
The Church teaches that this is affirmed by the Fourth Commandment. "Honor your father and your mother" means to obey them when under their care, and to love and honor them always, which includes providing them with the necessities of life when they are old and infirm. "Children must give their parents material and moral support in old age and in times of illness, loneliness, or distress." (CCC 2218)
It's just that children repay their...
2025-07-0306 min
The NarrativeThe Economics of Paying People to Have Kids with Catherine PakalukWhy aren’t Americans having babies, and can anything really change that? Economist and author Catherine Pakaluk joins CCV Policy Director David Mahan and Communications Director Mike Andrews to talk about her book Hannah’s Children, the roots of the birth dearth, and why baby bonuses and pro-natalist policies often fall short. Listen in for Catherine's take on how the state can become more pro-family through fixing housing, rethinking education, and restructuring welfare. Before the conversation, CCV President Aaron Baer joins David to break down a huge win at the US Supreme Court—the fi...
2025-06-2053 min
The Catholic ThingThe Nicene 'Symbol' (Creed)By Michael Pakaluk.
But first a note from Robert Royal: Our mid-year fundraiser moves along, and I'm grateful. But I'm also worried that it's moving too slowly. If you can't make a contribution right now, we understand. But there are many ways to configure donations: monthly, quarterly, and annually. I'm particularly grateful when someone gives $365 (dollar a day), $365.25 for those who want to be absolutely astronomically correct. Whatever works for you, we need your help. Now. So that we can get back to our main job of planning how to bring you the best commentaries, podcasts, courses, seminars that...
2025-06-1907 min
The Catholic ThingTwo Reflections on the VisitationElizabeth's Faith as Shown in the Visitation
By Michael Pakaluk
Mary travelled "with haste" to visit Elizabeth. The trip of 90 miles can be done in under four days by a fit person walking quickly. Conception takes place in the fallopian tube, and after that, for about six days, the embryo travels down the tube to implant in the uterus. Therefore, the Lord was an embryo in the blastula stage in one of Mary's fallopian tubes, not even implanted, when Mary greeted Elizabeth.
Elizabeth, five months earlier, when she had discovered she was pregnant, had placed herself in...
2025-05-3113 min
The Catholic ThingOur Lord's Languages of LoveBy Michael Pakaluk.
We say that "prayer is conversation with God," but that's not strictly correct. Prayer to God is conversation with God. Prayer to a saint is conversation with a saint. So, rather, prayer is conversation. It gets its name from just one thing we can do in a conversation, which is to ask (Latin,
precare).
Being an interlocutor in a conversation is hardly an incommunicable trait of divinity. Therefore, Protestants make a gross blunder when they accuse Catholics who pray to Mary of idolatry, simply because they converse with her. There is no reason why...
2025-05-2206 min
The Pursuit of Manliness535: Michael Pakaluk | The Economic Interpretation of Matthew's GospelSend a textOn today's podcast episode I sat down with Michael Pakaluk, a professor of political economy in the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and a member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas. In his book, "Be Good Bankers, Michael attributes this phrase to Jesus in early Christian writings, though not found in the canonical Gospels. Pakaluk traces this saying back to early Christian thinkers like John Cassian and Saint Francis de Sales, interpreting it as a call for discernment and integrity in both s...
2025-05-2031 min
EWTN BookmarkBe Good BankersMichael Pakaluk, Professor of Political Economy at the Catholic University of America, has written a compelling book about the roles business and economics play in Christian faith.
2025-05-1927 min
The Catholic ThingMatthew the Investor: Pakaluk's 'Be Good Bankers'By Brad Miner.
Be Good Bankers is a remarkable title - one that places the book's premise boldly, perhaps controversially, before the reader. And the story of how Prof. Michael Pakaluk came upon it - years ago as a grad student at Harvard - is both compelling and provocative. It also shines a light on the heart of the Roman Catholic faith.
You won't find the phrase, "Be good bankers," in the New Testament. You will find it in the writings of the early Church Fathers. Pakaluk discovered the phrase when he was reading Francis de Sales' Introduction...
2025-05-1006 min
The Shaun Tabatt ShowJesus Said "Be Good Bankers"? The Shocking Financial Secrets Hidden in Matthew's Gospel!What if Jesus' teachings were full of economic wisdom—and we've just been missing it? In this eye-opening interview, Dr. Michael Pakaluk unpacks the Gospel of Matthew through the lens of Roman banking, contract law, and spiritual accounting. From debt as a metaphor for sin to redemption as divine payment, discover how Matthew's background as a tax collector unlocks a fresh, radical understanding of Jesus' mission. 📘 Grab the book Be Good Bankers: https://amzn.to/4jE6Ib5
2025-04-2140 min
EWTN LiveMichael Pakaluk, Ph. D.Dr. Michael Pakaluk discusses the tensions between business and the Christian Faith, noting how St. Matthew’s Gospel reveals important economic principles to guide us through life.
2025-04-0355 minThe Catholic CurrentPoverty: It’s Where the Money Is (Michael Hichborn) 2/13/25We welcome back Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to discuss ideological colonialism, DOGE, and the untold history of USAID. Was USAID really immoral from its very beginning?
Show Notes
A Question of Charity - The Lepanto Institute
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2025-02-1352 minThe Catholic CurrentCatholic Clarity about Charity (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 2/6/25We welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk of the Catholic University of America to discuss the corruption of the virtue of Charity, synodality, and the role of the laity in ordering secular affairs through his latest article in The Catholic Thing. Why do many Bishops defy the roles laid out by Vatican II?
Show Notes
Lay Responsibilities and the Order of Charity - The Catholic Thing
JD Vance is Right About the 'Ordo Amoris' | Compact
Why the Catholic Bishops Are Wrong on Immigration
U.S. Debt Clock
2025-02-0652 min
The Hamilton ReviewCatherine Pakaluk: Author of Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth DearthThis week, we are happy to welcome American Economist and and social philosopher Catherine Pakaluk to The Hamilton Review Podcast! Catherine has written a beautiful book entitled Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth. The Hamilton Review Podcast highlights where kids and culture collide in our world, and this conversation is the definition of what our show is all about. Catherine paints a picture of her early life, her life with eight children, and what prompted her to write "Hannah's Children." Don't miss this compelling conversation. Catherine Ruth Pakaluk is an...
2025-01-1540 min
Catholic Theology ShowAre There Good Reasons to Have Children Today? w/ Dr. Catherine Ruth Pakaluk | Ep. 117How can Catholics uncover the profound meaning and purpose found in family life and childbearing?Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Dr. Catherine Ruth Pakaluk about her book Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth. They discuss the meaning and purpose found in family life, the challenges of modern parenting, and the profound stories of mothers who embrace their faith and calling amidst societal pressures.Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community)Ave Maria University websiteDr. Pakaluk's official website provides information about her work and publicationsDr. Pakaluk’s profile at The Catholic Universi...
2024-12-2454 min
mbanerjeepalmer+listennotes 's Listen LaterAristotle's Nicomachean Ethics Podcast: In Our Time (LS 74 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: Aristotle's Nicomachean EthicsPub date: 2023-11-30Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aristotle's ideas on what happiness means and how to live a good life. Aristotle (384-322BC) explored these almost two and a half thousand years ago in what became known as his Nicomachean Ethics. His audience then were the elite in Athens as, he argued, if they knew how to live their lives well then they could bet...
2024-12-2252 min
The Protestant Libertarian PodcastEp 170: Converting to Catholicism and Libertarian Activism with Amity DolbyIn this episode I talk with Amity Dolby, a lifetime member of the Libertarian Party who serves as the treasurer of the LP of Central Virginia. Amity had been a life-long protestant, but recently converted to the Catholic church. We talk about her upbringing in the protestant world, her dissatisfaction with several protestant churches and the inconsistencies she saw in their teachings, and her interest in the Catholic faith. She describes her conversion, going through RCIA, and the spiritual depth and community she experiences as a Catholic. We also talk about her libertarian activism, the role of the LP...
2024-12-1759 minThe Protestant Libertarian PodcastEp 149: Roman Catholicism, the Pope, Mary, the Eucharist, and Ecumenicism with Matthew LeveringIn this episode I talk with Dr. Matthew Levering, a Catholic theologian who teaches at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Illinois. He is the author of the brand-new book Why I Am Roman Catholic, out now on IVP, where he explains why he is committed to the Roman Catholic Church. We discuss his conversion to Catholicism, what he finds appealing about the Catholic church, and some of the challenges that are posed by his Catholic faith. He explains important aspects of Catholic theology like the Pope, Mary, and the Eucharist, and we discuss how Catholics...
2024-09-101h 07The Protestant Libertarian PodcastEp 148: A Catholic Take on the Reformation, Sola Scriptura, Economics, and More with Trent HornIn this episode I talk with Trent Horn, a Catholic apologist at Catholic Answers, author, and host of the ‘Counsel of Trent’ podcast. We discuss his background in Catholic apologetics, why he debates protestants like James White, and why he believes in the Catholic church. He then explains the Catholic position on the Reformation, Sola Scriptura, liberation theology, Vatican II, economics, and political statements made by the Pope. He provides an excellent articulation of all these issues from the Catholic perspective. Check it out! Media Referenced:Trent on X: @Trent_HornCatho...
2024-09-031h 01
JWI Presents: Anchoring Truths PodcastThe Classical Understanding of Natural Law with Michael PakalukJoin JWI Deputy Director Garrett Snedeker and Intern Catherine Hickam for a discussion with Prof. Michael Pakaluk about Natural Law and the traditional Thomistic and New Natural Law perspectives.
2024-08-3052 min
Encounters: Finding God in All Walks of LifeRuth Pakaluk: Wife, Mother, Friend, ActivistRuth was an extraordinarily warm, talented, and engaging woman. She entered Harvard University as a pro-choice atheist. After her conversion to Catholicism, she dedicated herself to raising her family and to pro-life activism. At age 33, Ruth was diagnosed with cancer. She refused to allow the final eight years of her life to be dominated by the disease. In addition to carrying on with her pro-life activities and involvement in local politics, she became the host of a local television program, continued hiking, and learned to ski. Shortly before dying peacefully at age 41, she wrote to a friend: "I have l...
2024-08-2359 minThe Catholic CurrentWe’re Not Voting Our Way Out Of This One (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 7/25/24We welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk of the Catholic University of America to discuss his latest in The Catholic Thing. How has federal funding changed the Church's voice in civil matters, and what does it really mean to form your conscience in these times?
Show Notes
Reason Amid the Ruins - The Catholic Thing
U.S. National Debt Clock : Real Time (usdebtclock.org)
The reconstruction of the Republic : Harold O. J. Brown | Internet Archive
The Life Of Julia
The Station of the Cross Merchandise...
2024-07-2553 min
The Moral ImaginationEpisode 59: Catherine Pakaluk, Ph.D - A Life Marathon: On having a large family in a consumerist culture amidst declining marriage and birth ratesIn this episode of the Moral Imagination Podcast I speak with Catherine Pakaluk about her book Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth DearthOver the last 200 years, we have seen a decline in birth rates in the United States and abroad, especially in Western countries. Most European countries are no longer at replacement rates and face serious population decline. Reuters reported that Japan’s population will decline by a staggering 30% in the next fifty years. In the United States, in the year 1800, the typical woman would have about 7 or 8 children. By 1900 that numb...
2024-07-252h 25The Moral ImaginationEpisode 59: Catherine Pakaluk, Ph.D - A Life Marathon: On having a large family in a consumerist culture amidst declining marriage and birth ratesIn this episode of the Moral Imagination Podcast I speak with Catherine Pakaluk about her book Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth DearthOver the last 200 years, we have seen a decline in birth rates in the United States and abroad, especially in Western countries. Most European countries are no longer at replacement rates and face serious population decline. Reuters reported that Japan’s population will decline by a staggering 30% in the next fifty years. In the United States, in the year 1800, the typical woman would have about 7 or 8 children. By 1900 that numb...
2024-07-252h 25
The Thomistic InstituteFriendship and Virtue: Seeing the Good in Others w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Prof. Michael PakalukJoin Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and Pints with Aquinas for an off-campus conversation with Prof. Michael Pakaluk about what we can learn from Aristotle about friendship and virtue in the classical tradition, how the family helps children grow in virtue, why it's important to bear with others patiently, the healing power of sacrifice and forgiveness, and the role of natural law in social unions.You can watch this interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/fQB-78wUnowAbout the speaker:Michael Pakaluk is...
2024-06-2045 min
The Ruth Institute PodcastPodcast Episode 235: Who are the 5% of Women Having More Children? Catherine Pakaluk on the Dr. J ShowListen to the full episode with a free account on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/post/5618983/podcast-catherine-pakaluk-explains-why-5-of-women-decide-to-have-more-children In an age where many women have decided that having children is not worth it, there are women all around the country who have decided to have more children. Catherine Pakaluk, an economist and director of Social Research at the Catholic University, recently asked the question why do these women decide to have more children? She traveled across the country and spoke with 55 women, all of whom had 5 or more children, to find out why they decided...
2024-05-1035 minThe Ruth Institute PodcastPodcast Episode 235: Who are the 5% of Women Having More Children? Catherine Pakaluk on the Dr. J ShowListen to the full episode with a free account on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/post/5618983/podcast-catherine-pakaluk-explains-why-5-of-women-decide-to-have-more-children In an age where many women have decided that having children is not worth it, there are women all around the country who have decided to have more children. Catherine Pakaluk, an economist and director of Social Research at the Catholic University, recently asked the question why do these women decide to have more children? She traveled across the country and spoke with 55 women, all of whom had 5 or more children, to find out why they decided...
2024-05-1035 minThe Protestant Libertarian PodcastEp 122: What Protestants Misunderstand about the Catholic Church with Michael PakalukIn this episode I talk with Dr. Michael Pakaluk, a Catholic philosopher who teaches at the Catholic University of America. Dr. Pakaluk explains many of the doctrines, teachings, and beliefs of the Catholic church that protestants often fundamentally misunderstand. We explore topics such as the sources of authority in the Catholic church, Mary, praying to the saints, the relationship between faith and works, purgatory and indulgences, transubstantiation, and much more! This is an essential conversation for anyone interested in the dialogue between Catholics and protestants. Media Referenced:Dr. Michael Pakaluk Professional Page: https://bu...
2024-05-071h 30The Catholic CurrentUndermining Human Dignity? (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 4/18/24We welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk of the Catholic University of America to discuss Grace, sin, and the odd silences within Dignitas Infinita. Why is the Gospel urgency missing from a document on human dignity, and what has replaced it?
Show Notes
Dr. Pakaluk Tweet: "I've so far only defended 'Infinity Dignity' in print. But there's plenty wrong with it..."
What's Right about 'Infinite Dignity' - The Catholic Thing
The Dangers of Half-Truths | Michael Pakaluk | First Things
The Other Footnote in Amoris Laetitia | Michael Pakaluk | First Things...
2024-04-1852 min
The Thomistic Institute Discovering Wisdom: A Journey with Edith Stein w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and Prof. Catherine PakalukJoin Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and Pints with Aquinas for an off-campus conversation with Prof. Catherine Pakaluk about the philosophy of Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross). Learn how she inspired Prof. Pakaluk and why her work matters today!Discovering Wisdom: A Journey with Edith Stein w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and Prof. Catherine Pakaluk (Off-Campus Conversations)You can listen to more from Prof. Pakaluk here: on.soundcloud.com/JMU9uAbout the speaker:Catherine...
2024-02-2953 min
The Tangent on Veritas Catholic NetworkDid the Pope approve blessing same sex unions? A semi-hot take on Fiducia Supplicans... and very few TangentsDid the Pope just approve blessing same sex unions? The document itself makes it clear that is NOT the case, but there's definitely still some confusion. Here's our discussion on the DDF's new doc, Fiducia Supplicans.
ANNOUNCEMENT!
Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-catholic-reflection-with-fr-sam-kachuba/id1728739605
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h9MTrjWcub9dCQlBqUOuL?si=b94ba955d1f04e70
Podbean: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/
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2023-12-221h 20The Tangent on Veritas Catholic NetworkDid the Pope approve blessing same sex unions? A semi-hot take on Fiducia Supplicans... and very few TangentsDid the Pope just approve blessing same sex unions? The document itself makes it clear that is NOT the case, but there's definitely still some confusion. Here's our discussion on the DDF's new doc, Fiducia Supplicans.
ANNOUNCEMENT!
Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-catholic-reflection-with-fr-sam-kachuba/id1728739605
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h9MTrjWcub9dCQlBqUOuL?si=b94ba955d1f04e70
Podbean: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/
L...
2023-12-221h 20
Kresta in the Afternoon#28 Nazis, Nuremberg and Natural Law - Michael Pakaluk(19 December 2023)It may surprise you to learn that the final surviving prosecutor from the Nuremberg Trials lived until this year, dying in April. His team was tasked with prosecuting the Einsatzgruppen death squads that were responsible for much of the mass murder of Jews. We examine his life and the trials with Michael Pakaluk.
2023-12-1913 min
In Our TimeAristotle's Nicomachean EthicsMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aristotle's ideas on what happiness means and how to live a good life. Aristotle (384-322BC) explored these almost two and a half thousand years ago in what became known as his Nicomachean Ethics. His audience then were the elite in Athens as, he argued, if they knew how to live their lives well then they could better rule the lives of others. While circumstances and values have changed across the centuries, Aristotle's approach to answering those questions has fascinated philosophers ever since and continues to do so.With Angie...
2023-11-3052 min
In Our Time: PhilosophyAristotle's Nicomachean EthicsMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aristotle's ideas on what happiness means and how to live a good life. Aristotle (384-322BC) explored these almost two and a half thousand years ago in what became known as his Nicomachean Ethics. His audience then were the elite in Athens as, he argued, if they knew how to live their lives well then they could better rule the lives of others. While circumstances and values have changed across the centuries, Aristotle's approach to answering those questions has fascinated philosophers ever since and continues to do so.With Angie...
2023-11-3052 minThe Tangent on Veritas Catholic NetworkThe Truth & Woke Culture, Having a Personal Relationship with Jesus, New Translations of the Gospels... and other Tangents, with Michael PakalukMichael Pakaluk joins us to talk about the White Rose rebellion (see the link below), the importance of telling the truth, the impact of woke culture and the abortion industry on our culture, the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus, how much time per day needs to be spent in prayer, and of course, his new books!
Michael Pakaluk has authored many books, those mentioned today include:
the Memoirs of St. Peter: A New Translation of the Gospel According to Mark
https://www.regnery.com/9781684513383/the-memoirs-of-st-peter/
Mary's Voice in the G...
2023-11-171h 03The Tangent on Veritas Catholic NetworkThe Truth & Woke Culture, Having a Personal Relationship with Jesus, New Translations of the Gospels... and other Tangents, with Michael PakalukMichael Pakaluk joins us to talk about the White Rose rebellion (see the link below), the importance of telling the truth, the impact of woke culture and the abortion industry on our culture, the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus, how much time per day needs to be spent in prayer, and of course, his new books!
Michael Pakaluk has authored many books, those mentioned today include:
the Memoirs of St. Peter: A New Translation of the Gospel According to Mark
https://www.regnery.com/9781684513383/the-memoirs-of-st-peter/
Mary's Voice in the G...
2023-11-171h 03
The Drew Mariani ShowThe Pre-Eminent IssueHour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 11/16/23 Drew takes us through a couple of News Roundup stories Logan Church joins us to talk about the USCCB drafting a message re-committing the Council to the cause of life, saying "abortion is still the pre-eminent issue of the day" Michael Pakaluk tells us about the experiences in his life that lead to him writing The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God (ignatius.com)
2023-11-1751 minThe Catholic BookwormEpisode 42: Michael Pakaluk on his book The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God (October 16, 2023)In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Michael Pakaluk on his book The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God (October 16, 2023)This book is the powerful story of an amazing woman, Ruth Pakaluk, who converted to Catholicism at Harvard, married her college sweetheart and joyfully welcomed seven children. She became a renowned pro-life leader and brilliant debater, who was struck with breast cancer and died at the young age of forty-one. Ruth's inspiring story is told primarily through her humorous, sparkling and insightful letters in which her realistic cheerfulness shines. A biographical overview...
2023-10-171h 20Kresta in the AfternoonFinding Mary in the Gospel of John - Michael Pakaluk(15 August 2023)The gospel of John has been recognized as unique from the other Synoptic Gospels – but why? Michael Pakaluk looks for the answer by examining the subtle but powerful influence of our Blessed Mother within John’s Gospel, drawing out the deeper meaning of what happened when the beloved disciple took her into his home.
2023-08-1526 minThe Catholic CurrentWhat St. Thomas Aquinas Didn’t Say (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 5/17/23We welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk of the Catholic University of America to discuss his latest article in The Catholic Thing about a misquote attributed to St. Thomas Aquinas. What did he say, what didn't he say, and why is the difference so important?
What St. Thomas Aquinas Didn't Say
SUMMA THEOLOGIAE: Merit (Prima Secundae Partis, Q. 114)
St. Jean's Two Martyrdoms - The Catholic Thing
Embarking on "Ventures of Faith" - Saint Cardinal John Henry Newman Website
Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works!
Visit Fr. McTeigue's...
2023-05-1752 min
GIRLBOSS, INTERRUPTED#030 | Edith Stein’s Philosophy of the Feminine with Dr. Catherine PakalukCatherine Ruth Pakaluk (Ph.D, 2010) joined the faculty at the Busch School in the summer of 2016, and is the founder of the Social Research academic area, where she is an Associate Professor of Social Research and Economic Thought. Formerly, she was Assistant Professor and Chair of the Economics Department at Ave Maria University. Her primary areas of research include economics of education and religion, family studies and demography, Catholic social thought and political economy. Dr. Pakaluk is the 2015 recipient of the Acton Institute’s Novak Award, a prize given for “significant contributions to the study of the relationship between religion and...
2023-04-131h 21
The Thomistic InstituteEdith Stein and the Gestalt of the Feminine Soul | Prof. Catherine PakalukThis talk was given on January 12, 2023, at John Hopkins University.
For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org.
About the speaker:
Catherine Ruth Pakaluk is an Associate Professor of Social Research and Economic Thought and the head of the Social Research academic area at the Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America. She is the author of several influential articles and was the 2015 recipient of the Acton Institute’s Novak Award, a prize given for “significant contributions to the study of the relationship between religion and economic liberty.” Dr. Pakaluk is the...
2023-02-201h 10
Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & Talks"Lessons of the Nicomachean Ethics"Dr. Michael Pakaluk
Professor, Catholic University of America
St. Vincent de Paul Lecture & Concert Series
“Lessons of the Nicomachean Ethics”
Thomas Aquinas College, New England
November 11, 2022
2022-11-1654 min
Respect Life RadioMichael Pakaluk: Embracing four deaths that can lead to eternal life"There are two models of courage: one is absence of fear — and the other is being afraid, but being steadfast in holding your position, even though you are afraid. The Christian notion of...courage, which Our Lord presents, is different from both of those," said Michael Pakaluk, Ph.D., professor of ethics at The Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America.
He wrote an article for The Catholic Thing, titled "The Four Deaths," in which he recommends reading "The Passion and the Death of Jesus Christ," written by St. Alphonsus Ligouri. See more on Pak...
2022-09-0627 min
The BEMA Podcast294: John — Sacrifice, Suffering, and JoyBrent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks consider the various words for sacrifices in Hebrew before moving on to the second half of John 16 as we work our way through the Farewell Discourses.Learning Hebrew with Elle — Sacrifices (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 294Consider the Birds by Debbie BlueMichael Pakaluk — The Catholic University of AmericaGeorge Parsenios — Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of TheologyUrban von Wahlde — Loyola University ChicagoRaymond E. Brown — WikipediaBurton Visotzky — Wikipedia“Wine, Women, and the Polis” by Brige...
2022-09-011h 10
The Catholic Culture PodcastHighlights: How men can help the angry feminist in their lives, and moreThis episode features clips from episodes 34-37 of the Catholic Culture Podcast, including some personal stories from Thomas. Links The Memoirs of St. Peter w/ Michael Pakaluk https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/episode-34-memoirs-st-peter-michael-pakaluk/ Moral Blindness and Abortion w/ Abby Johnson https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/episode-35-moral-blindness-and-abortion-abby-johnson/ Bridges to Hell or Heaven: "Toxic Femininity" and the Spirit of Anti-Mary w/ Carrie Gress https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/episode-36-bridges-to-hell-or-heaven-toxic-femininity-and-spirit-anti-mary-carrie-gress/ Sculpting Two Benedicts w/ Jago https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/episode-37-sculpting-two-benedicts-jago/ Join Online Great Books via...
2021-06-151h 04The Catholic Culture PodcastAbortion-Derived Vaccines: A Moral Analysis - Michael Pakaluk, Jay RichardsMichael Pakaluk and Jay Richards join host Thomas V. Mirus for a discussion of the moral issues involved with the production and testing of vaccines using illicitly-obtained fetal cell lines, and the reasons for freedom of conscience for those who do not wish to take them. Links Read a full transcript of this discussion: https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=12522 Thomas Mirus's apology and retractions https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/apology-and-retractions-about-vaccine-episode/ Church documents discussed: Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Dignitas Personae (relevant paragraphs are 34...
2021-05-261h 19The Catholic Culture PodcastJohn's Gospel, Mary's Voice - Michael PakalukMichael Pakaluk joins the show to discuss his new translation and commentary on St. John's gospel, making the case that this loftiest of gospels echoes the voice of the Blessed Virgin Mary (the evangelist's adopted mother) in subtle but profound ways. Watch discussion on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G0PDD5Qyfh0 Links Mary's Voice in the Gospel According to John https://www.regnery.com/9781684511198/marys-voice-in-the-gospel-according-to-john/ Episode 34 on Michael Pakaluk's translation of Mark's Gospel https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/episode-34-memoirs-st-peter-michael-pakaluk/ Donate to support the show: www.catholicculture.org/donate...
2021-05-0556 min
Catholic Review RadioMay 2, 2021 | Books and Authors: Elegies; Mary in the Gospel of JohnIt’s “books and authors” day on Catholic Review Radio. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with two authors about their new books: George Weigel, discusses why he compiled 60 elegies of “mostly admirable” folks in “Not Forgotten: Elegies for, and Reminiscences of, a Diverse Cast of Characters, Most of Them Admirable” (Ignatius Press). Dr. Michael Pakaluk looks at the relationship between the Blessed Mother and the beloved disciple in “Mary’s Voice in the Gospel According to John” (Regnery Publishing).
2021-05-0328 min
The Center for the Restoration of Christian CultureThe Gospel of John: A New Translation with Michael PakalukThis month, Phil Lawler interviews Dr. Michael Pakaluk about his new translation of the Gospel of John.Learn more about Thomas More CollegeExplore the Center for the Restoration of Christian CultureThomas More College Press
2021-04-2933 min
Catholic Information CenterMary's Voice In The Gospel According To JohnThe Gospel according to John has always been recognized as different from the “synoptic” accounts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. But what explains the difference? Michael Pakaluk, professor of ethics and social philosophy in the Busch School of Business, discusses his new book, Mary’s Voice in the Gospel according to John, and reveals the subtle but powerful influence of the Mother of Jesus on the fourth Gospel.
2021-04-2853 min
In Your EmbraceEpisode 61: The Leaf-mould of the Mind17 April 2021 | Pope St. Anicetus | Eugene, Ore.
“A story grows like a seed in the dark out of the leaf-mould of the mind: out of all that has been seen or thought or read, that has long ago been forgotten, descending into the deeps.” —J.R.R. Tolkien
This week, join me not just for a sunny walk (redolent of summer out of season), but a tour of four books which are adding lately to the “leaf-mould” of my mind. On Looking: Eleven Walks through Expert Eyes by Alexandra Horowitz is about the art of close attention a...
2021-04-171h 21
The Cordial Catholic103: Mary's Voice in the Gospel of John (w/ Dr. Michael Pakaluk)In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Michael Pakaluk to talk about his fantastic new commentary on the Gospel of John and how we can, and should, hear Mary's voice in the writings and recollections of John. It's a really interesting story which highlights the importance of Mary. As a Catholic convert, Dr. Pakaluk discusses John 6, the Eucharistic Discourse, the Wedding Supper at Cana, and many other interesting accounts – and how Mary, as John's companion, may have offered perspective on these incidents!A fun, frank, and really intriguing conversation!For more from Dr. Pa...
2021-03-311h 07
Cross Word BooksHearing His MotherSend us a textFrom a Robert Frost poem to a faded postcard how do we find the influence of Our Mother? Dr Michael Pakaluk, an Aristotelian scholar and master of Ancient Greek, joins us to discuss his newest book Mary's Voice in the Gospel According to John (Regnery Publishing)
2021-03-1137 min
Hearts+Minds#20 | How Do I Understand God's Providence in My Life?As we suffer together in lockdown, it may be hard to see the reason behind it all. What is God's plan in all this? How can I accept this plan if it is a source of suffering for me or for those I love? Resources"The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God" by Ruth V.K. Pakaluk and Michael Pakaluk"Arise from Darkness: What to do when life doesn't make sense" by Fr. Benedict Groeschel"The Tears of God: Persevering in the Face of Great Sorrow or C...
2021-02-2619 min
Theology of the BuddySons of Thunder Reacts to the Death PenaltyWelcome to the Theology of the Buddy - a Podcast for Catholics who love the beauty of the Church's Sacred Tradition. This is episode 70. My name is Chris. If you’re looking to grow in their faith in new ways, looking to connect with other faithful Catholics who are committed to helping you grow closer to our Blessed Lord, or simply looking for other Catholic voices who are willing to speak the Truth without compromise, and who like to have fun in the process, you've come to the right place. We're not experts, but have learned a lot over the 15+ yea...
2020-12-0259 min
Descendo Collem (Down the Hill)Ep. 4: Edith Stein (St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross) on the Gestalt of the Feminine SoulThis is Down the Hill, where an undergraduate student discusses topics at "face-value" from philosophy, theology, truth, and more!Today's episode? A discussion on Edith Stein, known in the Church as St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross, and her works on the Gestalt of the Feminine Soul. In this episode, Michael is joined by Katherine Stoeckl and her sister, Stephanie.This episode is made as a post-lecture reflection/discussion given by Dr. Catherine Pakaluk (Catholic University of America) at the University of Texas at Austin, Texas sponsored by the Thomistic Institute, Dec. 5, 2019.Michael's...
2020-03-1921 min
The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)The Memoirs of St. Peter: A New Translation of the Gospel According to Mark (Michael Pakaluk)A turn away from current events, to long-ago events, still relevant today. (The written version of this review, in web, PDF, and ebook formats, can be found here.)
2019-09-1115 min