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Discerning Hearts - Catholic PodcastsThe Story of St. Perpetua – In Conversation with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts PodcastMike Aquilina offers the compelling story of the St. Perpetua and her great friend and sister in the faith, St. Felicity. From CNA: Saints Perpetua and Felicity were martyrs who died for the faith around the year 203. St. Perpetua was a young, well-educated, noblewoman and mother living in the city of Carthage in North Africa. Her mother was a Christian and her father was a pagan. In terms of her faith, Perpetua followed the example of her mother. Despite the pleas of her father to deny her faith, Perpetua did the very opposite, and fearlessly proclaimed it. At the age...2025-03-0729 min
Fathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsThe Story of St. Perpetua – In Conversation with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
The Story of St. Perpetua – In Conversation with Mike Aquilina
Mike Aquilina joins Kris and Bruce McGregor to discuss St. Perpetua, an early Christian martyr whose story has been powerfully preserved through her own writings. St. Perpetua’s remarkable courage, faith, and rebellious spirit against the evils of the world, as well as her deep trust in Christ, enabled her to embrace martyrdom despite the many comforts of her noble status, young motherhood, and privileged upbringing.
Her account is one of the few firsthand writings from an early Christian woman, making her an extr...2025-03-0729 min
In Conversation... Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsThe Story of St. Perpetua – In Conversation with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
The Story of St. Perpetua – In Conversation with Mike Aquilina
Mike Aquilina joins Kris and Bruce McGregor to discuss St. Perpetua, an early Christian martyr whose story has been powerfully preserved through her own writings. St. Perpetua’s remarkable courage, faith, and rebellious spirit against the evils of the world, as well as her deep trust in Christ, enabled her to embrace martyrdom despite the many comforts of her noble status, young motherhood, and privileged upbringing.
Her account is one of the few firsthand writings from an early Christian woman, making her an extr...2025-03-0729 minDiscerning Hearts - Catholic PodcastsSt. Agnes, A Lamb for Christ – In Conversation With Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts PodcastMike Aquilina shares with us the story of St. Agnes. A young girl who would help to break open the hearts of many so that grace could pour in. She was "a lamb for Christ". - A prayer to St. Agnes Let us gain courage for our own battle by honoring the martyrdom of the glorious virgin Agnes. St. Agnes, vessel of honor, flower of unfading fragrance,beloved of the choirs of Angels,you are an example to the worth of virtue and chastity. O you who wear a Martyr’s palm and a...2025-01-2120 minIn Conversation... Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSt. Agnes, A Lamb for Christ – In Conversation With Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
St. Agnes, A Lamb for Christ – In Conversation With Mike Aquilina
In this classic conversation with Kris and Bruce McGregor, they discuss with Mike Aquilina the life and legacy of St. Agnes of Rome, a 12- or 13-year-old martyr who lived during the early 4th century. St. Agnes, from a noble Roman family, became renowned for her steadfast Christian faith, refusing suitors and choosing to consecrate her virginity to God. Amidst the Roman Empire’s widespread persecution of Christians, her refusal led to denunciation and martyrdom, during which she displayed extraordinary courage. Her witness inspired many, turning publ...2025-01-2120 min
Son Rise Morning ShowCelebrating the feast of St. Agnes, Screwtape and the Catechism, and more…Happy feast of St. Agnes! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss how the witness of St. Agnes took the Roman world by storm. Other guests include Kris McGregor with reflections from the Office of Readings, and Marlon De La Torre with more thoughts on the Screwtape Letters and the Catechism. Plus news, weather, sports and more...2025-01-211h 54Discerning Hearts - Catholic PodcastsSt. Anthony of the Desert, Father of the Church – In Conversation With Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts PodcastSt. Anthony of the Desert, Father of the Church – In Conversation With Mike Aquilina Born: c. 251, Herakleopolis Magna, Egypt Died: 356, Mount Colzim, Egypt With Kris and Bruce McGregor, Mike Aquilina discusses the life and influence of St. Anthony of the Desert, a foundational figure in Christian monasticism. St. Anthony, renowned for his ... Read more The post St. Anthony of the Desert, Father of the Church – In Conversation With Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.2025-01-1729 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSJ9 – A Brief Reflection on Prudence – St. Joseph and His World with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 9 – A Brief Reflection on Prudence
In this final episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss St. Joseph and the virtue of prudence
An excerpt from St. Joseph and His World:
The prudent way—the way of St. Joseph—begins with self-knowledge. People cannot see reality clearly as long as they have those planks in their eyes. They cannot have radical openness to reality if they harbor fears of the truth.
In his discussion of prudence, Pieper warns of something called falsification of memory. He sees this as the great destroyer of the...2021-03-2230 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSJ8 – Handing on the Passover – St. Joseph and His World with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 8 – Handing on the Passover
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss St. Joseph and the role he had in Jesus’ religious formation. Also, Mike offers a deeper insight on the scene popularly known as “the finding in the Temple.”
An excerpt from St. Joseph and His World:
A father has no idea what his son will make of the lessons of boyhood—the small and large skills passed from one generation to the next. It was Joseph who taught Jesus how to conduct the Passover seder. It was Joseph w...2021-03-1530 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSJ7 – Joseph and His Work – St. Joseph and His World with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 7 – Joseph and His Work
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss St. Joseph and his family’s trade as a carpenter and the holiness found in “work.”
An excerpt from St. Joseph and His World:
He was a silent man. And one of his titles in modern devotion draws further attention to his silence: St. Joseph the Worker. The Catholic Church remembers St. John of Antioch as “Golden Mouth” (Chrysostom) and St. Peter of Ravenna for his “Golden Words” (Chrysologus). But we remember Joseph for getting things done. Among all who...2021-03-0835 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSJ6 – Flight from Herod – St. Joseph and His World with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 6 – Flight from Herod
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss St. Joseph and the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt.
An excerpt from St. Joseph and His World:
The warning came in a dream: “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there till I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him” (Mt 2:13). Joseph had been asleep. It was late in the night, and even the roads in town were barely navigable for the darkness. Beyond th...2021-03-0128 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSJ5 – Joseph and His Angels – St. Joseph and His World with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 5 – Joseph and His Angels
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss St. Joseph and his interactions with the Angels.
An excerpt from St. Joseph and His World:
The great difficulty in sketching the character of Joseph of Nazareth is that Scripture never shows him speaking. He never says yes or no. He never makes a nod or gesture. And not only is he never shown to speak, the Gospels never show a single human being speaking to him—not even his wife or son.
No human...2021-02-2133 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSJ4 – Marriage Amid The Madness – St. Joseph and His World with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 4 – Marriage Amid the Madness
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Mary and Joseph’s marriage and his challenge with her pregnancy. They also discuss Mary’s need to visit her cousin Elizabeth, commonly referred to as The Visitation.
An excerpt from St. Joseph and His World:
Commentators down the ages have proposed three approaches to this enigmatic passage: (1) the suspicion theory, (2) the perplexity theory, and (3) the reverence theory. Let us examine them briefly.
1. The Suspicion Theory. In this reading of the Gospel passage, Joseph suspects th...2021-02-1528 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSJ3 – Prosperity and It’s Price – St. Joseph and His World with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 3 – Joseph and His King – “Prosperity and It’s Price”
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss in more detail the life and influence of Herod the Great. Then the conversation turns to St. Joseph. We learn more about his family background. Who was his father? What was it like to be a carpenter in those days? How old was St. Joseph at the time of his marriage to the Blessed Virgin Mary? What was the influence of the Essene community?
An excerpt from St. Joseph and His World:
An increasin...2021-02-0931 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSJ2 – Joseph and His King – St. Joseph and His World with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 2 – Joseph and His King – “St. Joseph and His World”
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor explore the various religious and political figures prevalent in Israel at the time of St. Joseph. Chief among those leaders is the infamous figure of King Herod the Great.
An excerpt from St. Joseph and His World:
In Judea at the time, there were three dominant factions to pit against each other.
The Sadducees, the descendants of Zadok, were the clerical caste, from whom the high priest had formerly been chosen. T...2021-02-0129 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSJ1 – St. Joseph’s World – St. Joseph and His World with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 1 – St. Joseph’s World – “St. Joseph and His World”
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor begin this series on the life and times of St. Joseph with a discussion on his ancestry.
An excerpt from St. Joseph and His World:
The family of David was intensely aware of their mission and purpose in history. The residents of Nazareth and Kochba were alive to the possibility—perhaps a probability—that one of them would bear the messiah into the world.
Archeologists estimate that Nazareth had 120–150 inhabitants in the mid-first...2021-01-2628 minChurch-Now Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC12 – Nestorius – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 12 – Nestorius – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“was
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Nestorius, an archbishop of Constantinople who proclaimed that Mary could not be the “Theotokos”. Such statements brought about the Council of Ephesus and a declaration throughout the Christian Church that his thought was emphatically wrong. Mary was, and still is, the “Mother of God.”
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
We’ve been having an argument with these other people, the monks explained. We say that Mary is rightly called Moth...2021-01-1826 minChurch History Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC12 – Nestorius – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 12 – Nestorius – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“was
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Nestorius, an archbishop of Constantinople who proclaimed that Mary could not be the “Theotokos”. Such statements brought about the Council of Ephesus and a declaration throughout the Christian Church that his thought was emphatically wrong. Mary was, and still is, the “Mother of God.”
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
We’ve been having an argument with these other people, the monks explained. We say that Mary is rightly called Moth...2021-01-1826 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC12 – Nestorius – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 12 – Nestorius – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“was
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Nestorius, an archbishop of Constantinople who proclaimed that Mary could not be the “Theotokos”. Such statements brought about the Council of Ephesus and a declaration throughout the Christian Church that his thought was emphatically wrong. Mary was, and still is, the “Mother of God.”
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
We’ve been having an argument with these other people, the monks explained. We say that Mary is rightly called Moth...2021-01-1826 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC11 – Julian the Apostate – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 11 – Julian the Apostate – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Julian the Apostate, an emperor of Rome who was disillusioned by how his family who claimed to be Christians, yet acted counter to what they professed. He would embrace paganism and tried to eliminate Christian influence in the Roman Empire.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
Christians remembered Julian as “the Apostate”—the one emperor who tried to turn back to paganism. There would be no others. From 36...2021-01-0727 min
Fathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC11 – Julian the Apostate – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts PodcastEpisode 11 – Julian the Apostate – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Julian the Apostate, an emperor of Rome who was disillusioned by how his family who claimed to be Christians, yet acted counter to what they professed. He would embrace paganism and tried to eliminate Christian influence in the Roman Empire.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
Christians remembered Julian as “the Apostate”—the one emperor who tried to turn back to paganism. There would be no others. From 363 to 1453, when Constan...2021-01-0727 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC10 – Arius – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts PodcastEpisode 10 – Arius – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Arius and the threat of the Arian heresy. Mike makes suggestions on what the Christian can do to stay true to the faith in times and recognize the Arian tendencies we continue to see today.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
ARIUS WAS an obscure Egyptian priest who probably had more influence on the history of Christian theology than any Christian thinker since St. Paul. It was all negative influence, but no o...2020-12-0227 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC10 – Arius – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 10 – Arius – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Arius and the threat of the Arian heresy. Mike makes suggestions on what the Christian can do to stay true to the faith in times and recognize the Arian tendencies we continue to see today.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
ARIUS WAS an obscure Egyptian priest who probably had more influence on the history of Christian theology than any Christian thinker since St. Paul. It was all negative...2020-12-0227 minChurch History Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC10 – Arius – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 10 – Arius – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Arius and the threat of the Arian heresy. Mike makes suggestions on what the Christian can do to stay true to the faith in times and recognize the Arian tendencies we continue to see today.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
ARIUS WAS an obscure Egyptian priest who probably had more influence on the history of Christian theology than any Christian thinker since St. Paul. It was all negative...2020-12-0227 minChurch-Now Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC10 – Arius – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 10 – Arius – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Arius and the threat of the Arian heresy. Mike makes suggestions on what the Christian can do to stay true to the faith in times and recognize the Arian tendencies we continue to see today.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
ARIUS WAS an obscure Egyptian priest who probably had more influence on the history of Christian theology than any Christian thinker since St. Paul. It was all negative...2020-12-0227 minChurch History Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC9 – Diocletian – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 9 – Diocletian – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Diocletian and the threat of a “police state” to religious freedom. Mike makes suggestions on what the Christian can do to stay true to the faith in times of religious persecution.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
IN THE 200s, the Roman Empire fell apart. For decades, disaster after disaster rolled across the Mediterranean world. Civil war was the normal state of political affairs. The economy fell to pieces. Plagu...2020-03-0525 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC9 – Diocletian – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts PodcastEpisode 9 – Diocletian – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Diocletian and the threat of a “police state” to religious freedom. Mike makes suggestions on what the Christian can do to stay true to the faith in times of religious persecution.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
IN THE 200s, the Roman Empire fell apart. For decades, disaster after disaster rolled across the Mediterranean world. Civil war was the normal state of political affairs. The economy fell to pieces. Plagues ravaged the c...2020-03-0525 minChurch-Now Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC9 – Diocletian – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 9 – Diocletian – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Diocletian and the threat of a “police state” to religious freedom. Mike makes suggestions on what the Christian can do to stay true to the faith in times of religious persecution.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
IN THE 200s, the Roman Empire fell apart. For decades, disaster after disaster rolled across the Mediterranean world. Civil war was the normal state of political affairs. The economy fell to pieces. Plagu...2020-03-0525 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC9 – Diocletian – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 9 – Diocletian – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Diocletian and the threat of a “police state” to religious freedom. Mike makes suggestions on what the Christian can do to stay true to the faith in times of religious persecution.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
IN THE 200s, the Roman Empire fell apart. For decades, disaster after disaster rolled across the Mediterranean world. Civil war was the normal state of political affairs. The economy fell to pieces. Plagu...2020-03-0525 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsMike Aquilina – Lent, Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving, and the Early Church – Discerning Hearts Podcast
There’s nobody I enjoy spending Ash Wednesday with more than Mike Aquilina. Mike offers us rich insights on the practice of prayer, fasting and almsgiving from the perspective of the early church. He also helps us to see how we can concretely live out all three and further enrich our spiritual lives and help those around us to see Christ more fully in us and the Church. We like Mike! He’s awesome!
Be sure to visit Mike’s Discerning Hearts page for more from Mike.
The post Mike Aquilina – Lent, Prayer, Fasting, Al...2020-02-2628 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsMike Aquilina – Lent, Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving, and the Early Church – Discerning Hearts PodcastThere's nobody I enjoy spending Ash Wednesday with more than Mike Aquilina. Mike offers us rich insights on the practice of prayer, fasting and almsgiving from the perspective of the early church. He also helps us to see how we can concretely live out all three and further enrich our spiritual lives and help those around us to see Christ more fully in us and the Church. We like Mike! He's awesome!
The post Mike Aquilina – Lent, Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving, and the Early Church – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.2020-02-2600 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC8 – Celsus – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts PodcastEpisode 8 – Celsus – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Celsus and responding to his “Case against Christianity.”
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
The man’s name was Aulus Cornelius Celsus, and he was one of those remarkable people who seem to know a little bit about everything. Today we remember him most as a physician, because the main work of his that survives is a treatise on medicine; but that book was actually part of a book on practically all th...2020-01-2727 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC8 – Celsus – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 8 – Celsus – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Celsus and responding to his “Case against Christianity.”
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
The man’s name was Aulus Cornelius Celsus, and he was one of those remarkable people who seem to know a little bit about everything. Today we remember him most as a physician, because the main work of his that survives is a treatise on medicine; but that book was actually part of a book on practi...2020-01-2727 minChurch-Now Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC8 – Celsus – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 8 – Celsus – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Celsus and responding to his “Case against Christianity.”
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
The man’s name was Aulus Cornelius Celsus, and he was one of those remarkable people who seem to know a little bit about everything. Today we remember him most as a physician, because the main work of his that survives is a treatise on medicine; but that book was actually part of a book on practi...2020-01-2727 minChurch History Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC8 – Celsus – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 8 – Celsus – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Celsus and responding to his “Case against Christianity.”
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
The man’s name was Aulus Cornelius Celsus, and he was one of those remarkable people who seem to know a little bit about everything. Today we remember him most as a physician, because the main work of his that survives is a treatise on medicine; but that book was actually part of a book on practi...2020-01-2727 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC7 – Valentinus – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 7 – Valentinus – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Valentinus and Gnostic teaching.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
We know almost nothing about Valentinus the man except that he was well educated. He had much more higher education than the average Christian: he had studied at Alexandria, so he had the ancient equivalent of a Harvard or Oxford degree. He had specialized in Platonic studies, meaning that he knew Plato backwards and forwards, at least as Plato wa...2020-01-2027 minChurch History Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC7 – Valentinus – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 7 – Valentinus – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Valentinus and Gnostic teaching.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
We know almost nothing about Valentinus the man except that he was well educated. He had much more higher education than the average Christian: he had studied at Alexandria, so he had the ancient equivalent of a Harvard or Oxford degree. He had specialized in Platonic studies, meaning that he knew Plato backwards and forwards, at least as Plato wa...2020-01-2027 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC6 – Marcion – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 6 – Marcion – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Marcion and the dangers of money…to the extreme!
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
Marcion was a rich businessman who thought he had figured out the real meaning of the Gospel. He used the power of money to found a kind of parallel church, and he was very successful for a while—which tells you a little about the state of Christianity at the time, and a lot about wh...2020-01-1327 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC6 – Marcion – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts PodcastEpisode 6 – Marcion – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Marcion and the dangers of money…to the extreme!
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
Marcion was a rich businessman who thought he had figured out the real meaning of the Gospel. He used the power of money to found a kind of parallel church, and he was very successful for a while—which tells you a little about the state of Christianity at the time, and a lot about what you co...2020-01-1327 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC5 – Nero – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 5 – Nero – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Nero and the hallmarks and dangers of an “antichrist.”
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
Pilate was a waffling dupe. Judas was a tortured soul who didn’t have the courage to repent. But perhaps no villain in Christian legend comes out as completely and utterly villainous as Nero. He isn’t just a sinner who made the wrong choice: in much of Christian legend, and even theology, he is literally...2019-12-1625 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC5 – Nero – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts PodcastEpisode 5 – Nero – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Nero and the hallmarks and dangers of an “antichrist.”
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
Pilate was a waffling dupe. Judas was a tortured soul who didn’t have the courage to repent. But perhaps no villain in Christian legend comes out as completely and utterly villainous as Nero. He isn’t just a sinner who made the wrong choice: in much of Christian legend, and even theology, he is literally the Anti...2019-12-1626 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC4 – Simon the Magician – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 4 – Simon the Magician – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Simon the Magician and learning from pride and hubris.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
IF THERE had been supermarket tabloids in Rome of the first century, Simon Magus, or Simon the Magician, would have been on the front pages every week. His story gives us zombies, levitation, a talking dog, a jewel heist, and a prophesying baby, just to name a few of the highlights. But it all...2019-12-0225 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC4 – Simon the Magician – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 4 – Simon the Magician – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Simon the Magician and learning from pride and hubris.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
IF THERE had been supermarket tabloids in Rome of the first century, Simon Magus, or Simon the Magician, would have been on the front pages every week. His story gives us zombies, levitation, a talking dog, a jewel heist, and a prophesying baby, just to name a few of the h...2019-12-0225 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC3 – Pontius Pilate – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts PodcastEpisode 3 – Pontius Pilate – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Pontius Pilate and learning from his weakness.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilate. Countless millions of Christians recite that simple historical fact when they profess their faith. It reminds us that this is real history we’re dealing with. The death and Resurrection of Jesus are not just metaphors or allegories: they really happened at a particular moment in history.
Pilate is our anchor to...2019-11-2526 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC3 – Pontius Pilate – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 3 – Pontius Pilate – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Pontius Pilate and learning from his weakness.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilate. Countless millions of Christians recite that simple historical fact when they profess their faith. It reminds us that this is real history we’re dealing with. The death and Resurrection of Jesus are not just metaphors or allegories: they really happened at a particular moment in history.
Pilate i...2019-11-2527 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC2 – Caiaphas – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts PodcastEpisode 2 – Caiaphas – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Caiaphas and the temptation of unholy compromises.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
CAIAPHAS IS mentioned everywhere in the Church Fathers, but almost as furniture—“ and Jesus was brought before Caiaphas.” If the early Christian writers are interested in anything about him, it’s that he could prophesy truly because of his office. Otherwise, they don’t seem to find much remarkable in him. He’s the banality of evil. A bureaucrat.
Yet, C...2019-10-2826 minChurch History Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC2 – Caiaphas – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 2 – Caiaphas – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Caiaphas and the temptation of unholy compromises.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
CAIAPHAS IS mentioned everywhere in the Church Fathers, but almost as furniture—“ and Jesus was brought before Caiaphas.” If the early Christian writers are interested in anything about him, it’s that he could prophesy truly because of his office. Otherwise, they don’t seem to find much remarkable in him. He’s the banality of evil. A bureaucra...2019-10-2826 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC2 – Caiaphas – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 2 – Caiaphas – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Caiaphas and the temptation of unholy compromises.
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
CAIAPHAS IS mentioned everywhere in the Church Fathers, but almost as furniture—“ and Jesus was brought before Caiaphas.” If the early Christian writers are interested in anything about him, it’s that he could prophesy truly because of his office. Otherwise, they don’t seem to find much remarkable in him. He’s the banality of evil. A bureaucra...2019-10-2826 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC1 – Judas – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts PodcastEpisode 1 – Judas – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss the “mystery of Judas.”
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
What happened to Judas? Was it simple greed that snapped him? That seems unlikely. Thirty pieces of silver was a good bit of money, but Judas was doing all right with his embezzling racket. The Gospels don’t tell us his motivation most likely because their writers just didn’t know. It was a mystery to them as it is to us. And...2019-10-2225 minChurch History Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC1 – Judas – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 1 – Judas – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss the “mystery of Judas.”
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
What happened to Judas? Was it simple greed that snapped him? That seems unlikely. Thirty pieces of silver was a good bit of money, but Judas was doing all right with his embezzling racket. The Gospels don’t tell us his motivation most likely because their writers just didn’t know. It was a mystery to them as it is to us. And...2019-10-2226 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsVEC1 – Judas – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 1 – Judas – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“
In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss the “mystery of Judas.”
An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church:
What happened to Judas? Was it simple greed that snapped him? That seems unlikely. Thirty pieces of silver was a good bit of money, but Judas was doing all right with his embezzling racket. The Gospels don’t tell us his motivation most likely because their writers just didn’t know. It was a mystery to them as it is to us. And...2019-10-2226 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSt. Agnes, a lamb for Christ with Mike Aquilina
Mike Aquilina shares with us the story of St. Agnes.
A young girl who would help to break open the hearts of many, so that grace could pour in. She was “a lamb for Christ”. Mike also discusses the challenges to life, including the “ancient” practice of abortion.
wiki – According to tradition, Saint Agnes was a member of the Roman nobility born c. 291 and raised in a Christian family. She suffered martyrdom at the age of twelve or thirteen during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, on 21 January 304.
The Prefect Sempronius wished Agnes to mar...2019-01-2120 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSt. Agnes, a lamb for Christ with Mike AquilinaMike Aquilina shares with us the story of St. Agnes.
A young girl who would help to break open the hearts of many so that grace could pour in. She was "a lamb for Christ". -
A prayer to St. Agnes
Let us gain courage for our own battle
by honoring the martyrdom of the glorious virgin Agnes.
St. Agnes, vessel of honor,
flower of unfading fragrance,beloved of the choirs of Angels,you are an example to the worth of virtue and chastity.
O you who wear a Martyr’s pa...2019-01-2100 minFathers of the Church Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSt. Anthony of the Desert, Father of the Church…patriarch of the monastic life with Mike Aquilina
Mike Aquilina, in conversation with Bruce and Kris McGregor, breaks open the life and teachings of St. Anthony of Desert (aka St. Anthony the hermit, St. Anthony Abbott or St. Anthony the GREAT!)
Born c. 251
Herakleopolis Magna, Egypt
Died 356
Mount Colzim, Egypt
You can find the Life of St. Anthony by St. Athanasius at the link provided here:
– Vita S. Antoni (Life of St. Anthony)
A quote from St. Anthony:
“I saw the snares that the enemy spreads out over the world and I said groaning, “What can...2019-01-1729 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSt. Anthony of the Desert, Father of the Church…patriarch of the monastic life with Mike Aquilina
Mike Aquilina, in conversation with Bruce and Kris McGregor, breaks open the life and teachings of St. Anthony of Desert (aka St. Anthony the hermit, St. Anthony Abbott or St. Anthony the GREAT!)
Born c. 251
Herakleopolis Magna, Egypt
Died 356
Mount Colzim, Egypt
You can find the Life of St. Anthony by St. Athanasius at the link provided here:
– Vita S. Antoni (Life of St. Anthony)
A quote from St. Anthony:
“I saw the snares that the enemy spreads out over the world and I said groaning, “What can get through from suc...2019-01-1729 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSt. Anthony of the Desert, Father of the Church…patriarch of the monastic life with Mike Aquilina
Mike Aquilina, in conversation with Bruce and Kris McGregor, breaks open the life and teachings of St. Anthony of Desert (aka St. Anthony the hermit, St. Anthony Abbott or St. Anthony the GREAT!)
Born c. 251
Herakleopolis Magna, Egypt
Died 356
Mount Colzim, Egypt
You can find the Life of St. Anthony by St. Athanasius at the link provided here:
– Vita S. Antoni (Life of St. Anthony)
A quote from St. Anthony:
“I saw the snares that the enemy spreads out over the world and I said groaning, “What can...2019-01-1729 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSt. Anthony of the Desert, Father of the Church…patriarch of the monastic life with Mike AquilinaMike Aquilina, in conversation with Bruce and Kris McGregor, breaks open the life and teachings of St. Anthony of Desert (aka St. Anthony the hermit, St. Anthony Abbott or St. Anthony the GREAT!) Born c. 251 Herakleopolis Magna, Egypt Died 356 Mount Colzim, Egypt You can find the Life of St. Anthony by St. Athanasius ... Read more
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Episode 10 – Defending Human Life: The Early Church and Abortion
Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians into the body of Christ we know today. Hosted by Kris McGregor
Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources, as well
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Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians into the body of Christ we know today. Hosted by Kris McGregor
Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources, as well
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Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians into the body of Christ we know today. Hosted by Kris McGregor
Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources, as well
Also, visit Mike’s “Discerning H...2018-07-0528 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsROF#10 – “Defending Human Life: The Early Church and Abortion” – Roots of the Faith with Mike AquilinaEpisode 10 – Defending Human Life: The Early Church and Abortion Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the ... Read more
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Episode 9 – Sexuality, Marriage, Contraception
Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians into the body of Christ we know today. Hosted by Kris McGregor
Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources as well
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The post ROF#9 – Sexuality, Marriage, Contraception – Roots of the Faith with Mike Aquilina appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.2018-06-1600 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsROF#9 – Sexuality, Marriage, Contraception – Roots of the Faith with Mike Aquilina
Episode 9 – Sexuality, Marriage, Contraception
Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians into the body of Christ we know today. Hosted by Kris McGregor
Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources as well
The post ROF#9 – S...2018-06-1628 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsROF#9 – Sexuality, Marriage, Contraception – Roots of the Faith with Mike Aquilina
Episode 9 – Sexuality, Marriage, Contraception
Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians into the body of Christ we know today. Hosted by Kris McGregor
Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources as well
2018-06-1628 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsROF#8 – Roots of the Faith with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 8 – The Papacy: The Apostolic Throne
Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians into the body of Christ we know today. Hosted by Kris McGregor
Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources as well
Also visit Mike’s “Discerning Hearts” page for...2018-05-0127 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsROF#8 – Roots of the Faith with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts PodcastEpisode 8 – The Papacy: The Apostolic Throne Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians ... Read more
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Episode 8 – The Papacy: The Apostolic Throne
Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians into the body of Christ we know today. Hosted by Kris McGregor
Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources as well
Also visit Mike...2018-05-0127 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsROF#8 – Roots of the Faith with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 8 – The Papacy: The Apostolic Throne
Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians into the body of Christ we know today. Hosted by Kris McGregor
Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources as well
Also visit Mike...2018-05-0127 minFathers of the Church Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsROF#8 – Roots of the Faith with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 8 – The Papacy: The Apostolic Throne
Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians into the body of Christ we know today. Hosted by Kris McGregor
Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources as well
Also visit Mike...2018-05-0127 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsROF#7 – The Clergy – Love’s Earthly Form – Roots of the Faith with Mike Aquilina
Episode 7 – The Clergy: Love’s Earthly Form
Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians into the body of Christ we know today.
Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources, as well
Also, visit Mike’s “Discerning Hearts” page for m...2018-04-0728 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsROF#7 – The Clergy – Love’s Earthly Form – Roots of the Faith with Mike AquilinaEpisode 7 – The Clergy: Love’s Earthly Form Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians ... Read more
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Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources, as well
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Episode 2 – The Mass: the Universal Sign
Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant, so the Catholic Church is a living organism that has grown from the faith of the earliest Christians into the body of Christ we know today. Hosted by Kris McGregor
Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources, as well
Also, visit Mike’s “Discerning Hearts” page for...2018-02-2528 minEucharist Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsROF#2 – The Mass: the Universal Sign – Roots of the Faith with Mike Aquilina
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Pick up a copy of Mke’s book. You’ll find so much more and invaluable references and resources, as well
Also, visit Mike’s “Discern...2018-02-2527 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsROF#1 – Witnesses to Tradition – Roots of the Faith with Mike Aquilina
Episode 1 – Witnesses to Tradition. A grand overview of Church tradition as passed down to us by the Fathers of the Church…it’s scope and relevance for our lives today!
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Pick up a copy of...2018-02-0527 minChurch History Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#312 Mike Aquilina – How the Choir Converted the World on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
Another phenomenal book from the prolific Mike Aquilina! Filled with historical perspective and faith-filled insight, “How the Choir Converted the Word: Through Hymns, With Hymns, and In Hymns” isn’t just for the church choir! Our conversation covers the spectrum and encourages all of us to remember we are called not a perfect song to the Lord, but a joyful song! And isn’t that what our faith fills our hearts with? As always, Mike’s enthusiasm for the subject is contagious and encourages us to spread the “Good News” with a hymn in our heart! Highly recommended.
You can find the...2017-02-2732 minFathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#312 Mike Aquilina – How the Choir Converted the World on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregorAnother phenomenal book from the prolific Mike Aquilina! Filled with historical perspective and faith-filled insight, “How the Choir Converted the Word: Through Hymns, With Hymns, and In Hymns” isn’t just for the church choir! Our conversation covers the spectrum and encourages all of us to remember we are called not a perfect song to the Lord, but a joyful song! And isn’t that what our faith fills our hearts with? As always, Mike’s enthusiasm for the subject is contagious and encourages us to spread the “Good News” with a hymn in our heart! Highly recommended.
You can f...2017-02-2732 minSt. Paul Center for Biblical Theology Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#302 Mike Aquilina – The World of Ben Hur on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
Thank you Mike Aquilina for complying an incredible book which explores “The World of Ben Hur”! One of the most popular Christian novels of all-time, “Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ” was penned by Lew Wallace and has served as the basis for plays, television productions, and several film adaptations for over 100 years. The 1959 production starring Charlton Heston still holds up as one of the finest cinematic masterpieces of all time! Mike not only covers the background of the book, the compelling conversion of its author, and it’s place in our cultural experience, but he also offers us the histor...2016-09-1128 minPope Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#234 Mike Aquilina – Good Pope, Bad Pope on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor“Good Pope, Bad Pope: Their Lives, Our Lesson” is another terrific book by the prolific Mike Aquilina. This is a much needed resource for all Catholics. Those of us who love and appreciate the gift of the Papacy in the life of the Church, if we are honest with ourselves, cringe a bit inside when the facts of history uncover those Popes who were…well…bad. Leave it to Mike Aquilina to guide us through those notorious lives and times, while helping us to see the lesson we can learn from those particular experiences. Mike also lifts up those outstanding m...2013-10-0924 min