St. Louis Parish Podcast Tue, 12 May 2026 17:20:43 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2403978 en-us © 2026 St. Louis Parish Podcast yes 27f4ba4e-6073-5aa8-aa21-8e30952d4a73 communications@saintlouisparish.org St. Louis Catholic Church episodic false Discussing the current happenings of parish life, as well as relevant topics to parishioners to help strengthen and guide their spiritual lives.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) St. Louis Catholic Church communications@saintlouisparish.org https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ikr1kt7x75gsn1m613s949yn864i?.jpg St. Louis Parish Podcast Come and See: Class 22 - Original Harmony, Original Sin Come and See: Class 22 - Original Harmony, Original Sin St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-19167266 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400 2804 full false Come and See: Class 21 - What It Really Means to Be Made In God's Image Come and See: Class 21 - What It Really Means to Be Made In God's Image St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-19167231 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400 3119 full false Ida Görres on the Saints and Sanctity, by Dr. Jennifer Bryson Ida Görres on the Saints and Sanctity, by Dr. Jennifer Bryson Dr. Jennifer Bryson, Ethics and Public Policy Center Fellow in Catholic Women's Forum presented at the Little Way Café on Thursday April 23, 2026 on the profound insights on the saints and sanctity according to the writings and life of Ida Görres. An adult Catholic convert, she shared her own conversion story on The Journey Home. 

Currently, she is translating the works of Ida Friederike Görres (1901-1971) from German to English, and via the Sports Policy Initiative, she researches and advocates for sound sports governance. 

Dr. Bryson has studied and worked in Egypt and Yemen, been an intelligence agent for the Defense Intelligence Agency, including two years as an interrogator at Guantanamo, and worked at several research institutes, including the Witherspoon Institute and Religious Freedom Institute. Her articles are at jenniferbryson.net. 

Dr. Bryson earned her B.A. from Stanford in Political Science, her M.A. in medieval European intellectual History from Yale, and her Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Yale, with a focus on Greco-Arabic and Islamic studies. She learned German in high school in Austria and while studying Marxism-Leninism for a year in former East Germany as an undergraduate. Bryson was an Earhart Fellow, a Richard M. Weaver Fellow of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, and a Fulbright Scholar. Her Ph.D. work included the study of translation theory. 

From 2021–2023 she was a Visiting Researcher at the Pope Benedict XVI Philosophical-Theological Institute, known as Hochschule Heiligenkreuz, in Austria, while translating several works by Ida Görres. Her translations include the German government’s report, “Anti-Semitism among Islamists in Germany,” Görres’ 1970 lecture “Trusting the Church,” and Görres’ book The Church in the Flesh (2023), John Henry Newman: A Life Sacrificed (2024), Bread Grows in Winter (2025) with a foreword by Bishop Varden who recently preached to Pope Leo for his 2026 Lenten retreat, and most recently What Binds Marriage Forever (2026).

]]> Dr. Jennifer Bryson, Ethics and Public Policy Center Fellow in Catholic Women's Forum presented at the Little Way Café on Thursday April 23, 2026 on the profound insights on the saints and sanctity according to the writings and life of Ida Görres. An adult Catholic convert, she shared her own conversion story on The Journey Home. 

Currently, she is translating the works of Ida Friederike Görres (1901-1971) from German to English, and via the Sports Policy Initiative, she researches and advocates for sound sports governance. 

Dr. Bryson has studied and worked in Egypt and Yemen, been an intelligence agent for the Defense Intelligence Agency, including two years as an interrogator at Guantanamo, and worked at several research institutes, including the Witherspoon Institute and Religious Freedom Institute. Her articles are at jenniferbryson.net. 

Dr. Bryson earned her B.A. from Stanford in Political Science, her M.A. in medieval European intellectual History from Yale, and her Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Yale, with a focus on Greco-Arabic and Islamic studies. She learned German in high school in Austria and while studying Marxism-Leninism for a year in former East Germany as an undergraduate. Bryson was an Earhart Fellow, a Richard M. Weaver Fellow of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, and a Fulbright Scholar. Her Ph.D. work included the study of translation theory. 

From 2021–2023 she was a Visiting Researcher at the Pope Benedict XVI Philosophical-Theological Institute, known as Hochschule Heiligenkreuz, in Austria, while translating several works by Ida Görres. Her translations include the German government’s report, “Anti-Semitism among Islamists in Germany,” Görres’ 1970 lecture “Trusting the Church,” and Görres’ book The Church in the Flesh (2023), John Henry Newman: A Life Sacrificed (2024), Bread Grows in Winter (2025) with a foreword by Bishop Varden who recently preached to Pope Leo for his 2026 Lenten retreat, and most recently What Binds Marriage Forever (2026).

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-19068693 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 2777 full false Come and See: Class 20 - Abba Father Divine Filiation (Sonship) & Mystery (Sacrament) Quasimodo Sunday Come and See: Class 20 - Abba Father Divine Filiation (Sonship) & Mystery (Sacrament) Quasimodo Sunday St. Louis Director of Faith Formation Jamie Hickman discusses the term Abba (Father) as a central Mystery within the greatest Mystery (the Trinity) & Christ is key to knowing & loving the Father. The Greek letter μ (mu) is spoken with the mouth starting in a closed position and then gradually the lips open in order to let out the sound, which shows us the deep meaning of the word mystery: that which is hidden is intended to be revealed.

μυστήριον (mystērion, moos-tay'-ree-on) means mystery https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g3466/rsv/mgnt/0-1/

Abba occurs 3 times in the RSV: https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/search.cfm?Criteria=abba&t=RSV#s=s_primary_0_1

Ἀββᾶ (Chaldean / Aramaic: abba, ab-ah') means Father https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g5/rsv/mgnt/0-1/

πατήρ (Greek: patēr, pat-ayr') means Father https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g3962/rsv/mgnt/0-1/

Pater (Latin: patēr, pat-ayr') means Father

Church Teaching on Genesis 1-3 June 30, 1909 https://www.vatican.va/archive/aas/documents/AAS-01-1909-ocr.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quasimodo

The Come and See class occurred Sunday April 12, 2026 (Divine Mercy Sunday, aka Low Sunday or Sunday in the Octave of Easter or Domenica in Albis or Quasimodo Sunday). The Latin term Quasimodo comes from the Introit of the Mass for that day: "Quasi modo géniti infántes, allelúia, rationábile, sine dolo lac concupíscite, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia" ("As newborn babes, alleluia, desire the rational milk without guile, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia). This is the calling of all Christians: to be like or according to the mode of (quasimodo) newborn infants -- to be childlike (seek to know and love the Father). After the Last Supper, Christ tells his disciples incredibly an important message, which we hear or read in John 14:8 (the heart of the chapter), Jesus says: "Philip, he that seeth me seeth the Father also." The mysteries are meant to be seen, to be shared, to be lived. We can only love what and whom we know, so the Christian must seek to see the face of Christ in order to see the Father. When we see, we know, we "get" or "grasp" it -- we do not exhaust it, but we begin to understand. Over a lifetime and even into eternity, we shall understand better who the Father is by help Christ by becoming another Christ.

]]> St. Louis Director of Faith Formation Jamie Hickman discusses the term Abba (Father) as a central Mystery within the greatest Mystery (the Trinity) & Christ is key to knowing & loving the Father. The Greek letter μ (mu) is spoken with the mouth starting in a closed position and then gradually the lips open in order to let out the sound, which shows us the deep meaning of the word mystery: that which is hidden is intended to be revealed.

μυστήριον (mystērion, moos-tay'-ree-on) means mystery https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g3466/rsv/mgnt/0-1/

Abba occurs 3 times in the RSV: https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/search.cfm?Criteria=abba&t=RSV#s=s_primary_0_1

Ἀββᾶ (Chaldean / Aramaic: abba, ab-ah') means Father https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g5/rsv/mgnt/0-1/

πατήρ (Greek: patēr, pat-ayr') means Father https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g3962/rsv/mgnt/0-1/

Pater (Latin: patēr, pat-ayr') means Father

Church Teaching on Genesis 1-3 June 30, 1909 https://www.vatican.va/archive/aas/documents/AAS-01-1909-ocr.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quasimodo

The Come and See class occurred Sunday April 12, 2026 (Divine Mercy Sunday, aka Low Sunday or Sunday in the Octave of Easter or Domenica in Albis or Quasimodo Sunday). The Latin term Quasimodo comes from the Introit of the Mass for that day: "Quasi modo géniti infántes, allelúia, rationábile, sine dolo lac concupíscite, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia" ("As newborn babes, alleluia, desire the rational milk without guile, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia). This is the calling of all Christians: to be like or according to the mode of (quasimodo) newborn infants -- to be childlike (seek to know and love the Father). After the Last Supper, Christ tells his disciples incredibly an important message, which we hear or read in John 14:8 (the heart of the chapter), Jesus says: "Philip, he that seeth me seeth the Father also." The mysteries are meant to be seen, to be shared, to be lived. We can only love what and whom we know, so the Christian must seek to see the face of Christ in order to see the Father. When we see, we know, we "get" or "grasp" it -- we do not exhaust it, but we begin to understand. Over a lifetime and even into eternity, we shall understand better who the Father is by help Christ by becoming another Christ.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-19009076 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2425 full false Episode 54: The Best Version of Yourself (Is Jesus Living In You) Episode 54: The Best Version of Yourself (Is Jesus Living In You) We often hear the phrase "Be the best version of yourself," but through a Catholic lens, this means letting Jesus live through you fully. 

Listen to Fr. O'Hare delve into this topic, and how it relates to the vertical and horizontal union we promote here at St. Louis Parish. 

]]> We often hear the phrase "Be the best version of yourself," but through a Catholic lens, this means letting Jesus live through you fully. 

Listen to Fr. O'Hare delve into this topic, and how it relates to the vertical and horizontal union we promote here at St. Louis Parish. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18946493 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400 459 full false Come and See: Class 19 - Review and Q&A Come and See: Class 19 - Review and Q&A St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18931483 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 3449 full false Come and See: Class 18 - Doctrine of the Trinity Part 2 Come and See: Class 18 - Doctrine of the Trinity Part 2 St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18931476 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2527 full false Come and See: Class 17 - Doctrine of the Holy Trinity Come and See: Class 17 - Doctrine of the Holy Trinity St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18931474 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2236 full false Episode 53: Domestic Church Series - Catechists of the Home and Church Episode 53: Domestic Church Series - Catechists of the Home and Church Tune in to hear Sam and Zoe Massey,  a father-daughter duo who have experienced our St. Louis Confirmation Program as both student and teacher. Listen to their unique perspectives on teaching, learning, and living the Faith. 

]]> Tune in to hear Sam and Zoe Massey,  a father-daughter duo who have experienced our St. Louis Confirmation Program as both student and teacher. Listen to their unique perspectives on teaching, learning, and living the Faith. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18896093 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400 618 full false Episode 52: Leading Others to Jesus Through Music feat. John Finch Episode 52: Leading Others to Jesus Through Music feat. John Finch Listen to singer, songwriter, and worship leader John Finch speak about his musical journey from learning piano at an early age, to writing his own music, to leading large worship events all across the country. 

John's mission is to give others the opportunity to have an encounter with Jesus through his music. 

]]> Listen to singer, songwriter, and worship leader John Finch speak about his musical journey from learning piano at an early age, to writing his own music, to leading large worship events all across the country. 

John's mission is to give others the opportunity to have an encounter with Jesus through his music. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18843227 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 839 full false Episode 51: How Music Moves the Soul Episode 51: How Music Moves the Soul Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the role music plays in the liturgy, as well as how it can prime our emotions in a way that can lead us into deep prayer. 

]]> Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the role music plays in the liturgy, as well as how it can prime our emotions in a way that can lead us into deep prayer. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18798742 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500 817 full false Episode 50: Holy Laity Are the Church's Showpiece Episode 50: Holy Laity Are the Church's Showpiece Fr. O'Hare, alongside parish employees Carmen Lane and Jamie Hickman, have written a book highlighting the vital role lay people play in the Church, going so far as to say that they are the true trophy of the Church. 

Books are available in the Main Office, Little Way Cafe, and in the vestibule after all Sunday Masses. You are encouraged to read, study, and discuss the material with your friends and family!

]]> Fr. O'Hare, alongside parish employees Carmen Lane and Jamie Hickman, have written a book highlighting the vital role lay people play in the Church, going so far as to say that they are the true trophy of the Church. 

Books are available in the Main Office, Little Way Cafe, and in the vestibule after all Sunday Masses. You are encouraged to read, study, and discuss the material with your friends and family!

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18714777 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500 669 full false Episode 49: For Men Only - Part 3 Episode 49: For Men Only - Part 3 Fr. Luke Poczatek delves into the importance of building a relationship with Jesus, and how this may be the key to overcoming one's struggle with pornography and masturbation.

]]> Fr. Luke Poczatek delves into the importance of building a relationship with Jesus, and how this may be the key to overcoming one's struggle with pornography and masturbation.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18712960 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1319 full false Come and See: Class 16 - The Trinity Come and See: Class 16 - The Trinity St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18700190 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 3152 full false Domestic Church Series - Practicing the Presence of God in Your Heart (Guard, Enter, & Adorn the Sanctuary) with Fr. James Brent, OP Domestic Church Series - Practicing the Presence of God in Your Heart (Guard, Enter, & Adorn the Sanctuary) with Fr. James Brent, OP Contemplata 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl6gd_KM9BTUy9uwC7YTDFdolHBFwCQkG


The Father's House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity by Fr. James Brent, OP

https://paulinestore.com/the-fathers-house-discovering-our-home-in-the-trinity-qs1010652-202982.html


The Father's House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity by Fr. James Brent, OP

https://www.amazon.com/Fathers-House-Discovering-Home-Trinity/dp/0819827592



The Presence of God by Fr. Anselm Moynihan, OP

https://www.amazon.com/Presence-God-P-Anselm-Moynihan/dp/B007N2Z73I/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TIOCW1UHYDLX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0_zX1Ygl4WKDJUL2e5PGc-sk2fEIpj8HJrNc7vUP0Lb5Z84yeWSNFk4cG0uVM1kr-nRIrV3S24oyvVFYKbfsD0bTTPTNyDa-0VtL0s3-s5M.RjgtoIE8PHYYBtzkIvA0oTIcb9zPbMuzudhtHKn1P74&dib_tag=se&keywords=anselm+moynihan&qid=1770911817&s=books&sprefix=anselm+moynihan%2Cstripbooks%2C90&sr=1-1



]]> Contemplata 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl6gd_KM9BTUy9uwC7YTDFdolHBFwCQkG


The Father's House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity by Fr. James Brent, OP

https://paulinestore.com/the-fathers-house-discovering-our-home-in-the-trinity-qs1010652-202982.html


The Father's House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity by Fr. James Brent, OP

https://www.amazon.com/Fathers-House-Discovering-Home-Trinity/dp/0819827592



The Presence of God by Fr. Anselm Moynihan, OP

https://www.amazon.com/Presence-God-P-Anselm-Moynihan/dp/B007N2Z73I/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TIOCW1UHYDLX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0_zX1Ygl4WKDJUL2e5PGc-sk2fEIpj8HJrNc7vUP0Lb5Z84yeWSNFk4cG0uVM1kr-nRIrV3S24oyvVFYKbfsD0bTTPTNyDa-0VtL0s3-s5M.RjgtoIE8PHYYBtzkIvA0oTIcb9zPbMuzudhtHKn1P74&dib_tag=se&keywords=anselm+moynihan&qid=1770911817&s=books&sprefix=anselm+moynihan%2Cstripbooks%2C90&sr=1-1



]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18700039 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 3617 full false Come and See: Class 15 - The Response of Faith, Light of the World Come and See: Class 15 - The Response of Faith, Light of the World St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18699968 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 3682 full false Come and See: Class 14 - Interpreting Scripture Come and See: Class 14 - Interpreting Scripture St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18612366 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 2581 full false Come and See: Class 13 - Canon of Sacred Scripture Come and See: Class 13 - Canon of Sacred Scripture St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18612361 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 2134 full false Episode 48: For Men Only - Part 2 Episode 48: For Men Only - Part 2 Fr. Thompson outlines his 3 pillars for overcoming the struggles with pornography and masturbation. 

1. Prayer and Devotion
2. Self Care and Relationships
3. Internet Accountability

]]> Fr. Thompson outlines his 3 pillars for overcoming the struggles with pornography and masturbation. 

1. Prayer and Devotion
2. Self Care and Relationships
3. Internet Accountability

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18597252 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1481 full false Episode 47: For Men Only - Part 1 Episode 47: For Men Only - Part 1 St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18592902 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500 714 full false Come and See: Class 12 - Review of Aquinas's 5 Ways, Divine Revelation, Salvation History, & Sacred Tradition (Parts 1 & 2): Hermeneutic of 3 Magi & Epiphany Come and See: Class 12 - Review of Aquinas's 5 Ways, Divine Revelation, Salvation History, & Sacred Tradition (Parts 1 & 2): Hermeneutic of 3 Magi & Epiphany https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_Come,_O_Come,_Emmanuel#/media/File:Veni,_veni,_Emmanuel.jpg

https://thomisticinstitute.org/

https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/videos/five-ways-to-prove-god-exists

https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/courses/aquinass-proofs-for-gods-existence

1 We three kings of Orient are;
bearing gifts we traverse afar,
field and fountain, moor and mountain,
following yonder star.

Refrain:
O star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.

2 Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
gold I bring to crown him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
over us all to reign. [Refrain]

3 Frankincense to offer have I;
incense owns a Deity nigh;
prayer and praising, voices raising,
worshiping God on high. [Refrain]

4 Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume
breathes a life of gathering gloom;
sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
sealed in the stone-cold tomb. [Refrain]

5 Glorious now behold him arise;
King and God and sacrifice:
Alleluia, Alleluia,
sounds through the earth and skies. [Refrain]

https://hymnary.org/text/we_three_kings_of_orient_are

https://hymnary.org/person/Hopkins_JohnHJr1820

]]> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_Come,_O_Come,_Emmanuel#/media/File:Veni,_veni,_Emmanuel.jpg

https://thomisticinstitute.org/

https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/videos/five-ways-to-prove-god-exists

https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/courses/aquinass-proofs-for-gods-existence

1 We three kings of Orient are;
bearing gifts we traverse afar,
field and fountain, moor and mountain,
following yonder star.

Refrain:
O star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.

2 Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
gold I bring to crown him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
over us all to reign. [Refrain]

3 Frankincense to offer have I;
incense owns a Deity nigh;
prayer and praising, voices raising,
worshiping God on high. [Refrain]

4 Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume
breathes a life of gathering gloom;
sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
sealed in the stone-cold tomb. [Refrain]

5 Glorious now behold him arise;
King and God and sacrifice:
Alleluia, Alleluia,
sounds through the earth and skies. [Refrain]

https://hymnary.org/text/we_three_kings_of_orient_are

https://hymnary.org/person/Hopkins_JohnHJr1820

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18501404 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 3200 full false Episode 46: How to Actually Keep Your New Year's Resolution Episode 46: How to Actually Keep Your New Year's Resolution Making a New Year's resolution is always easier than keeping one! 

In this episode, Fr. O'Hare delves into the tips given by James Clear in his book "Atomic Habits" to help us make resolutions that last the entire year.

]]> Making a New Year's resolution is always easier than keeping one! 

In this episode, Fr. O'Hare delves into the tips given by James Clear in his book "Atomic Habits" to help us make resolutions that last the entire year.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18407570 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 762 full false Episode 45: How to Become Catholic Through OCIA (with Fr. Thompson) Episode 45: How to Become Catholic Through OCIA (with Fr. Thompson) Listen to Fr. Thompson describe the process of OCIA here at St. Louis, the different paths people take to conversion, and how to register for classes beginning in January 2026!

]]> Listen to Fr. Thompson describe the process of OCIA here at St. Louis, the different paths people take to conversion, and how to register for classes beginning in January 2026!

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18385691 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500 872 full false Episode 44: Domestic Church Series - Family Advent Traditions Episode 44: Domestic Church Series - Family Advent Traditions Parishioners Stephen and Hillary share the different Advent traditions they've developed to help engage their children and invite the Trinity into their own domestic church. 

Every family is different, but perhaps this episode will give you ideas for you and your family to try!

]]> Parishioners Stephen and Hillary share the different Advent traditions they've developed to help engage their children and invite the Trinity into their own domestic church. 

Every family is different, but perhaps this episode will give you ideas for you and your family to try!

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18374336 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1134 1 44 full false Come and See: Class 11 - Divine Revelation (Part 2), Salvation History, & Sacred Tradition Come and See: Class 11 - Divine Revelation (Part 2), Salvation History, & Sacred Tradition In this episode, Jamie Hickman mentions the Thomistic Institute and their many helpful resources. Of note, the Thomistic Institute shares several videos and full courses unpacking Aquinas's famous Five Ways, which is mentioned in the orange Introduction to Catholicism book on pages 30-33.

https://thomisticinstitute.org/


https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/videos/five-ways-to-prove-god-exists


https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/courses/aquinass-proofs-for-gods-existence

25 lessons Does God exist? This is one of the great questions, and Thomas Aquinas takes it head on with his famous “Five Ways” or “Five Proofs” for the existence of God. In this course, we will unpack each proof over several short episodes, outlining how they work, adding context, and answering objections. With a little study, you’ll find that Aquinas’ proofs are not only profound, but even life changing.


In this episode, Jamie and the parishioners sing the classic Advent hymn O Come, O Come, Immanuel, which is based on the ancient O Antiphons sung the last week of Advent from 17-23 December each year. We encourage you to sing this and other hymns and canticles in your domestic church as a family. If it's not a tradition already, begin today!

1 O come, O come, Immanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

2 O come, O Wisdom from on high,
who ordered all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show
and teach us in its ways to go. Refrain

3 O come, O come, great Lord of might,
who to your tribes on Sinai's height
in ancient times did give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe. Refrain

4 O come, O Branch of Jesse's stem,
unto your own and rescue them!
From depths of hell your people save,
and give them victory o'er the grave. Refrain

5 O come, O Key of David, come
and open wide our heavenly home.
Make safe for us the heavenward road
and bar the way to death's abode. Refrain

6 O come, O Bright and Morning Star,
and bring us comfort from afar!
Dispel the shadows of the night
and turn our darkness into light. Refrain

7 O come, O King of nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease
and be yourself our King of Peace. Refrain

https://hymnary.org/text/o_come_o_come_emmanuel_and_ransom

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mason_Neale

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_Come,_O_Come,_Emmanuel#/media/File:Veni,_veni,_Emmanuel.jpg

]]> In this episode, Jamie Hickman mentions the Thomistic Institute and their many helpful resources. Of note, the Thomistic Institute shares several videos and full courses unpacking Aquinas's famous Five Ways, which is mentioned in the orange Introduction to Catholicism book on pages 30-33.

https://thomisticinstitute.org/


https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/videos/five-ways-to-prove-god-exists


https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/courses/aquinass-proofs-for-gods-existence

25 lessons Does God exist? This is one of the great questions, and Thomas Aquinas takes it head on with his famous “Five Ways” or “Five Proofs” for the existence of God. In this course, we will unpack each proof over several short episodes, outlining how they work, adding context, and answering objections. With a little study, you’ll find that Aquinas’ proofs are not only profound, but even life changing.


In this episode, Jamie and the parishioners sing the classic Advent hymn O Come, O Come, Immanuel, which is based on the ancient O Antiphons sung the last week of Advent from 17-23 December each year. We encourage you to sing this and other hymns and canticles in your domestic church as a family. If it's not a tradition already, begin today!

1 O come, O come, Immanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

2 O come, O Wisdom from on high,
who ordered all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show
and teach us in its ways to go. Refrain

3 O come, O come, great Lord of might,
who to your tribes on Sinai's height
in ancient times did give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe. Refrain

4 O come, O Branch of Jesse's stem,
unto your own and rescue them!
From depths of hell your people save,
and give them victory o'er the grave. Refrain

5 O come, O Key of David, come
and open wide our heavenly home.
Make safe for us the heavenward road
and bar the way to death's abode. Refrain

6 O come, O Bright and Morning Star,
and bring us comfort from afar!
Dispel the shadows of the night
and turn our darkness into light. Refrain

7 O come, O King of nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease
and be yourself our King of Peace. Refrain

https://hymnary.org/text/o_come_o_come_emmanuel_and_ransom

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mason_Neale

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]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18364765 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2726 full false Come and See: Class 10 - Divine Revelation (Part 1) Come and See: Class 10 - Divine Revelation (Part 1) St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18345625 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500 2062 full false Episode 43: Catholic Charities - Loving Like Christ (with Vikki Bea) Episode 43: Catholic Charities - Loving Like Christ (with Vikki Bea) Vikki Bea, parish liaison for Catholic Charities, shares her heartfelt journey of adopting 2 children through this wonderful organization. 

She also details her involvement with Catholic Charities over the past 4 decades, leading multiple volunteer operations. 

]]> Vikki Bea, parish liaison for Catholic Charities, shares her heartfelt journey of adopting 2 children through this wonderful organization. 

She also details her involvement with Catholic Charities over the past 4 decades, leading multiple volunteer operations. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18345553 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500 642 full false Episode 42: The Domestic Church Series Introduction (with Jamie Hickman) Episode 42: The Domestic Church Series Introduction (with Jamie Hickman) Tune in and listen to Director of Faith Formation, Jamie Hickman, introduce our upcoming and ongoing Domestic Church series. 

In this series we will feature families of St. Louis Parish and the different ways in which they build up their own domestic churches. 

Listen to Jamie offer some ideas of what families can do to start inviting the Trinity into their homes, along with some book suggestions and previews of conversation topics for future episodes. 

A Very Little Office of Compline: Night Prayer for Children

https://www.amazon.com/Very-Little-Office-Compline-Children/dp/1505135060

The Story of All Stories 

A Story Bible for Young Catholics

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Summa Theologica for Babies: Aquinas's Five Ways

https://cradlecatholicpress.com/products/summa-theologica-for-babies-aquinass-five-ways?srsltid=AfmBOoo_eaqf4P8ua0B1vM6mJeg6F3uofBCQovF0Nh_KrgOqymyvkxNP

The Most Dangerous Man in England

https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/the-most-dangerous-man-in-england?srsltid=AfmBOooBNQA8ZTumoXj6hHVgNTg1x7S-fzcIdDW32xCmGjp8pRwIgGLA

]]> Tune in and listen to Director of Faith Formation, Jamie Hickman, introduce our upcoming and ongoing Domestic Church series. 

In this series we will feature families of St. Louis Parish and the different ways in which they build up their own domestic churches. 

Listen to Jamie offer some ideas of what families can do to start inviting the Trinity into their homes, along with some book suggestions and previews of conversation topics for future episodes. 

A Very Little Office of Compline: Night Prayer for Children

https://www.amazon.com/Very-Little-Office-Compline-Children/dp/1505135060

The Story of All Stories 

A Story Bible for Young Catholics

https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/the-story-of-all-stories?gc_id=23101556570&g_special_campaign=true&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23095856298&gbraid=0AAAAADRlcdr-Czpj9YcoBrckvsxLqTkS9&gclid=Cj0KCQiArt_JBhCTARIsADQZaynUfX_gSpnSkx1xdL136UViQiQrM2G1D1a5TmbiajLsATqVfwZgHFYaAnVbEALw_wcB

Summa Theologica for Babies: Aquinas's Five Ways

https://cradlecatholicpress.com/products/summa-theologica-for-babies-aquinass-five-ways?srsltid=AfmBOoo_eaqf4P8ua0B1vM6mJeg6F3uofBCQovF0Nh_KrgOqymyvkxNP

The Most Dangerous Man in England

https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/the-most-dangerous-man-in-england?srsltid=AfmBOooBNQA8ZTumoXj6hHVgNTg1x7S-fzcIdDW32xCmGjp8pRwIgGLA

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18327456 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500 871 1 42 full false Episode 41: Lectio Divina - A Guided Meditation Episode 41: Lectio Divina - A Guided Meditation Mother and daughter Monica and Grace share their experiences with Lectio Divina. Listen to them explain the process and pray alongside us in this guided meditation on a passage from the Gospel of Luke.

Lectio Divina Guided Meditation begins at 11:44. 

Passage: 

Luke 24: 28-35

28 So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, 29 but they constrained him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. 31 And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight. 32 They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?” 33 And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, 34 who said, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” 35 Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Meditation Questions:

What words or phrases are “standing out” or even “jumping out” at you?  

What details in the passage are interesting to you? 

What have you never noticed before in this passage?  

Which person in the passage do you identify with?  Does this passage relate to your life?   How?  Does the passage relate to someone important in your life? 

What practical resolutions should you make?

]]> Mother and daughter Monica and Grace share their experiences with Lectio Divina. Listen to them explain the process and pray alongside us in this guided meditation on a passage from the Gospel of Luke.

Lectio Divina Guided Meditation begins at 11:44. 

Passage: 

Luke 24: 28-35

28 So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, 29 but they constrained him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. 31 And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight. 32 They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?” 33 And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, 34 who said, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” 35 Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Meditation Questions:

What words or phrases are “standing out” or even “jumping out” at you?  

What details in the passage are interesting to you? 

What have you never noticed before in this passage?  

Which person in the passage do you identify with?  Does this passage relate to your life?   How?  Does the passage relate to someone important in your life? 

What practical resolutions should you make?

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18232122 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1201 1 41 full false Come and See: Class 9 - Review of Chapter 1 Come and See: Class 9 - Review of Chapter 1 St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18231668 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2075 full false Episode 40: Monsignor Bob Cilinski - The Diocesan Week of Service Episode 40: Monsignor Bob Cilinski - The Diocesan Week of Service Monsignor Bob Cilinski, Episcopal Vicar for Charitable Works and Pastor of Nativity Parish, speaks about returning to his childhood place of worship, and the charitable works occurring all over the diocese for this week's Diocesan Week of Service.

]]> Monsignor Bob Cilinski, Episcopal Vicar for Charitable Works and Pastor of Nativity Parish, speaks about returning to his childhood place of worship, and the charitable works occurring all over the diocese for this week's Diocesan Week of Service.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18192535 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 979 1 40 full false Come and See: Class 8 - Discipleship & Evangelization Come and See: Class 8 - Discipleship & Evangelization St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18180117 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0500 2867 full false Come and See: Class 7 - Grace and Merit Come and See: Class 7 - Grace and Merit St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18166995 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 2978 full false Episode 39: Love in Action - The Pastoral Care of the Homebound Episode 39: Love in Action - The Pastoral Care of the Homebound For nearly two decades, Chris Bouquet and Jim McCracken have carried the Eucharist — and the comforting presence of the Church — to those unable to attend Mass in person. In this episode, they share the profound moments, personal connections, and unexpected graces they’ve encountered through the ministry of Holy Communion to the homebound. 

Join us as we explore how this quiet act of service reveals the heart of compassion and community that sustains parish life beyond the church walls.


]]> For nearly two decades, Chris Bouquet and Jim McCracken have carried the Eucharist — and the comforting presence of the Church — to those unable to attend Mass in person. In this episode, they share the profound moments, personal connections, and unexpected graces they’ve encountered through the ministry of Holy Communion to the homebound. 

Join us as we explore how this quiet act of service reveals the heart of compassion and community that sustains parish life beyond the church walls.


]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18155002 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1109 full false Episode 38: Bishop Burbidge - The Voice of Our Shepherd Episode 38: Bishop Burbidge - The Voice of Our Shepherd Listen to our in-depth conversation with Bishop Burbidge about the importance of using modern communications tools to reach the faithful of the Diocese of Arlington and St. Louis Parish.

]]> Listen to our in-depth conversation with Bishop Burbidge about the importance of using modern communications tools to reach the faithful of the Diocese of Arlington and St. Louis Parish.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18105184 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0400 2310 1 38 full false Come and See: Class 6 - Christian Anthropology Come and See: Class 6 - Christian Anthropology St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18100048 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400 2351 full false Episode 37: Walking with Purpose - Women Growing in Faith & Friendship Episode 37: Walking with Purpose - Women Growing in Faith & Friendship Listen to Carmen Lane and Eva Villalobos speak about their experience with the Walking with Purpose: Women's Bible Study group. 

They share the benefits of accountability, prayer, and friendship among their small groups (not to mention the delicious food that is brought to share!). 

If you are interested in joining Walking with Purpose, this episode is for you!

]]> Listen to Carmen Lane and Eva Villalobos speak about their experience with the Walking with Purpose: Women's Bible Study group. 

They share the benefits of accountability, prayer, and friendship among their small groups (not to mention the delicious food that is brought to share!). 

If you are interested in joining Walking with Purpose, this episode is for you!

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18064197 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 510 1 37 full false Come and See: Class 5 - Basic Philosophy Come and See: Class 5 - Basic Philosophy St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18052338 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0400 2450 full false Episode 36: The Best Advice Fr. O'Hare Could Give in 10 Minutes Episode 36: The Best Advice Fr. O'Hare Could Give in 10 Minutes If given only 10 minutes to speak with each person at St. Louis, Fr. O'Hare would share the lessons in this one book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.

]]> If given only 10 minutes to speak with each person at St. Louis, Fr. O'Hare would share the lessons in this one book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18028260 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 759 full false Come and See: Class 4 - Primer on the Church Come and See: Class 4 - Primer on the Church St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-18024470 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0400 3159 full false Episode 35: Outreach at Home - How St. Vincent de Paul Society Cares For Our Neighbors Episode 35: Outreach at Home - How St. Vincent de Paul Society Cares For Our Neighbors Listen to Jim Paton (President) and Ashley Kulisz (Head of Recruitment) share the wonderful work they do in helping our neighbors find financial stability in times of crisis.

]]> Listen to Jim Paton (President) and Ashley Kulisz (Head of Recruitment) share the wonderful work they do in helping our neighbors find financial stability in times of crisis.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17990482 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1981 1 35 full false Come and See: Class 2 - What is Holiness? Part 2 Come and See: Class 2 - What is Holiness? Part 2 St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17907699 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0400 3097 full false Episode 34: New Mass, New Class - Parish Updates! Episode 34: New Mass, New Class - Parish Updates! Fr. O'Hare discusses the goals and vision behind two new parish initiatives: a new 5:15pm Sunday Mass and "Come and See: A Graduate Level Course in Theology."

Both of these provide new opportunities for parishioners to engage in their faith in deeper ways, as well as share the Faith to those who may be interested in exploring different aspects of Catholicism. 

]]> Fr. O'Hare discusses the goals and vision behind two new parish initiatives: a new 5:15pm Sunday Mass and "Come and See: A Graduate Level Course in Theology."

Both of these provide new opportunities for parishioners to engage in their faith in deeper ways, as well as share the Faith to those who may be interested in exploring different aspects of Catholicism. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17906553 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1539 1 34 full false Come and See: Class 1 - Introduction; What is Holiness? Come and See: Class 1 - Introduction; What is Holiness? The first class in our 3 year series, Come and See: A Graduate Level Course in Theology. 

]]> The first class in our 3 year series, Come and See: A Graduate Level Course in Theology. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17874501 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0400 2786 full false Episode 33: The New Youth Ministry - Small Groups, Big Impact Episode 33: The New Youth Ministry - Small Groups, Big Impact Listen to High School (Daniel & Anna) teens and Parent Volunteers (Time & Katie) share the benefits of the new St. Louis Youth Ministry Model: Small Groups. 

What was once a hangout for teens to hear Faith-based messaging, has now become a place for open discussion and vulnerability. 

Tune in to hear how the new youth ministry model is impacting multiple generations. 

]]> Listen to High School (Daniel & Anna) teens and Parent Volunteers (Time & Katie) share the benefits of the new St. Louis Youth Ministry Model: Small Groups. 

What was once a hangout for teens to hear Faith-based messaging, has now become a place for open discussion and vulnerability. 

Tune in to hear how the new youth ministry model is impacting multiple generations. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17863054 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 891 full false Episode 32: Brotherhood in Action - Life as a Knight of Columbus Episode 32: Brotherhood in Action - Life as a Knight of Columbus Join us for a conversation with Chuck Roman as we explore how the Knights bring men together in faith, unity, and service. 

From food drives and parish fundraisers to weekly gatherings and large social events, the Knights strengthen both the Church and one another. 

In this episode, you’ll hear how membership not only supports the parish but also deepens personal faith — often giving back more than you ever expect.

]]> Join us for a conversation with Chuck Roman as we explore how the Knights bring men together in faith, unity, and service. 

From food drives and parish fundraisers to weekly gatherings and large social events, the Knights strengthen both the Church and one another. 

In this episode, you’ll hear how membership not only supports the parish but also deepens personal faith — often giving back more than you ever expect.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17830202 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0400 2287 1 32 full false Episode 31: 25 Years of Faith and Friendship: Celebrating Our Mothers’ Group Episode 31: 25 Years of Faith and Friendship: Celebrating Our Mothers’ Group Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our parish Mothers’ Group! 

In this episode, we reflect on the blessings of community, the friendships formed, and the faith shared by generations of mothers. 

Whether you’re a longtime member or simply curious about the group, you’ll hear stories of support, encouragement, and the lasting impact this ministry has had on families and our parish life.

]]> Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our parish Mothers’ Group! 

In this episode, we reflect on the blessings of community, the friendships formed, and the faith shared by generations of mothers. 

Whether you’re a longtime member or simply curious about the group, you’ll hear stories of support, encouragement, and the lasting impact this ministry has had on families and our parish life.

]]> Buzzsprout-17796956 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1482 1 31 full false Episode 30: Ordained to Serve - Reflections From Fr. Ricky's First Weeks as a Priest Episode 30: Ordained to Serve - Reflections From Fr. Ricky's First Weeks as a Priest Ever wonder what it feels like to celebrate your very first Mass as a priest? Or to hear someone’s Confession for the first time? In this episode, Fr. Ricky shares his early priesthood experiences—the joys, the surprises, and the humbling moments of stepping into his vocation. It’s a down-to-earth conversation about the reality of grace at work.

]]> Ever wonder what it feels like to celebrate your very first Mass as a priest? Or to hear someone’s Confession for the first time? In this episode, Fr. Ricky shares his early priesthood experiences—the joys, the surprises, and the humbling moments of stepping into his vocation. It’s a down-to-earth conversation about the reality of grace at work.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17713143 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0400 1784 1 30 full false Episode 29: Meet the PTO - Big Plans for a Big Year Episode 29: Meet the PTO - Big Plans for a Big Year In this episode, we sit down with our PTO President (Stefani Grant) and Vice President (Pat Doyle) to explore what the Parent Teacher Organization really does, the exciting initiatives planned for this year, and simple ways new parents can get involved. Whether you’re curious about volunteering or just want to know how the PTO shapes our school community, this conversation will leave you inspired and ready to join the fun.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with our PTO President (Stefani Grant) and Vice President (Pat Doyle) to explore what the Parent Teacher Organization really does, the exciting initiatives planned for this year, and simple ways new parents can get involved. Whether you’re curious about volunteering or just want to know how the PTO shapes our school community, this conversation will leave you inspired and ready to join the fun.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17665282 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1293 1 29 full false Episode 28: From Head to Heart - A Journey of Prayer Episode 28: From Head to Heart - A Journey of Prayer Seminarian John Mullin teaches how to move from an intellectual knowledge of Jesus to a real, personal relationship with Him. 

Many of us may think we know Him, when in reality we only know about Him. 

John goes into various forms of prayer, and shows us how to implement them to move our knowledge of our Lord from our head, to our heart. 

]]> Seminarian John Mullin teaches how to move from an intellectual knowledge of Jesus to a real, personal relationship with Him. 

Many of us may think we know Him, when in reality we only know about Him. 

John goes into various forms of prayer, and shows us how to implement them to move our knowledge of our Lord from our head, to our heart. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17636408 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400 2327 1 28 full false Episode 27: How to Pray as a Family Episode 27: How to Pray as a Family Jamie Hickman, Director of Faith Formation, talks about the responsibility that parents have to form their children in the Faith. He shares some different ways in which families can engage in prayer together throughout the day, emphasizing that families should do what works for them.

]]> Jamie Hickman, Director of Faith Formation, talks about the responsibility that parents have to form their children in the Faith. He shares some different ways in which families can engage in prayer together throughout the day, emphasizing that families should do what works for them.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17583524 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400 2094 full false Episode 26: An Inside Look Into Work Camp Episode 26: An Inside Look Into Work Camp Work Camp Stakeholder Chris Holloway and Teen Volunteer Deirdre Gorman share their unique experiences as participants in the 2025 Diocesan Work Camp. 

Listen to Chris speak about all of the behind the scenes work that goes into the planning, fundraising, recruiting and execution of Work Camp. 

Deirdre tells us about her favorite moments during the week, and encourages other teens to "lean into it," if they are on the fence about participating in Work Camp next year. 

]]> Work Camp Stakeholder Chris Holloway and Teen Volunteer Deirdre Gorman share their unique experiences as participants in the 2025 Diocesan Work Camp. 

Listen to Chris speak about all of the behind the scenes work that goes into the planning, fundraising, recruiting and execution of Work Camp. 

Deirdre tells us about her favorite moments during the week, and encourages other teens to "lean into it," if they are on the fence about participating in Work Camp next year. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17546207 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2278 full false Episode 25: Why You Should Send Your Teen to Work Camp with John Mullin Episode 25: Why You Should Send Your Teen to Work Camp with John Mullin Seminarian John Mullin shares his experience as a home base volunteer and adult crew leader at this year's Diocesan Work Camp. 

]]> Seminarian John Mullin shares his experience as a home base volunteer and adult crew leader at this year's Diocesan Work Camp. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17502501 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1150 full false Episode 24: The Role of the Domestic Church with Jamie Hickman Episode 24: The Role of the Domestic Church with Jamie Hickman Jamie Hickman, the new Director of Faith Formation here at St. Louis, speaks about his role in equipping parents to be the primary educators of their children in the Faith. 

]]> Jamie Hickman, the new Director of Faith Formation here at St. Louis, speaks about his role in equipping parents to be the primary educators of their children in the Faith. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17445395 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1250 1 24 full false Episode 23: How St. Louis School Forms Our Youth with Fr. Luke Poczatek Episode 23: How St. Louis School Forms Our Youth with Fr. Luke Poczatek Fr. Luke shares his experiences with the students of St. Louis Catholic School, and highlights the different ways in which our school helps form its students intellectually and spiritually. 

]]> Fr. Luke shares his experiences with the students of St. Louis Catholic School, and highlights the different ways in which our school helps form its students intellectually and spiritually. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17360579 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1022 full false Episode 22: The Work Camp Experience with Fr. Greg Thompson Episode 22: The Work Camp Experience with Fr. Greg Thompson Fr. Thompson describes his experience as a Work Camp Crew Leader, what the experience looks like for teens, and how others can help support the mission of Work Camp. 

]]> Fr. Thompson describes his experience as a Work Camp Crew Leader, what the experience looks like for teens, and how others can help support the mission of Work Camp. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17359594 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1205 1 22 full false Episode 21: Interview with Seminarian John Mullin Episode 21: Interview with Seminarian John Mullin Find out what Seminarian John Mullin has to say after completing his first year in seminary. He shares his story as an altar server, FOCUS Missionary, and the signs God placed in his life to move him toward the Priesthood. 

]]> Find out what Seminarian John Mullin has to say after completing his first year in seminary. He shares his story as an altar server, FOCUS Missionary, and the signs God placed in his life to move him toward the Priesthood. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17332760 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1669 full false Episode 20: Interview with Deacon Alfredo Tuesta Episode 20: Interview with Deacon Alfredo Tuesta Listen to Deacon Alfredo Tuesta speak about his background, early career, and answering the call to the Priesthood.

]]> Listen to Deacon Alfredo Tuesta speak about his background, early career, and answering the call to the Priesthood.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17234417 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1748 20 full false Episode 19: Interview with Deacon Ricky Malebranche Episode 19: Interview with Deacon Ricky Malebranche Deacon Ricky delves into his personal life before answering his call to priesthood. Listen to his perspective on the questions he thinks young people should be asking, and how all people can find their God given purpose. 

]]> Deacon Ricky delves into his personal life before answering his call to priesthood. Listen to his perspective on the questions he thinks young people should be asking, and how all people can find their God given purpose. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17234469 Thu, 29 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1761 19 full false Lenten Homily Series: The Last Things (Part 5) - Purgatory, the Sign of God's Love Lenten Homily Series: The Last Things (Part 5) - Purgatory, the Sign of God's Love The final installment of Deacon Ricky's 5-part series on the Last Things.

]]> The final installment of Deacon Ricky's 5-part series on the Last Things.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17217885 Fri, 23 May 2025 19:00:00 -0400 906 full false Lenten Homily Series: The 5 Evils We Face (Part 5) - How to PREFER Life vs Misuse of the Phone Lenten Homily Series: The 5 Evils We Face (Part 5) - How to PREFER Life vs Misuse of the Phone The final installment of Fr. O'Hare's 5-part homily series.

]]> The final installment of Fr. O'Hare's 5-part homily series.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-17217372 Fri, 23 May 2025 19:00:00 -0400 943 full false Lenten Homily Series: The 5 Evils We Face (Part 4) - 3 Rules for Sunday Use of the Phone Lenten Homily Series: The 5 Evils We Face (Part 4) - 3 Rules for Sunday Use of the Phone The fourth installment of Fr. O'Hare's 5-part homily series. 

]]> The fourth installment of Fr. O'Hare's 5-part homily series. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16913269 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400 783 full false Lenten Homily Series: The Last Things (Part 4) - "I Came That They May Have Life" Lenten Homily Series: The Last Things (Part 4) - "I Came That They May Have Life" The fourth installment of Deacon Ricky's 5-part homily series. 

]]> The fourth installment of Deacon Ricky's 5-part homily series. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16913174 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400 864 full false Lenten Homily Series: The Last Things (Part 3) - The Reality of Hell: A Truth We Cannot Ignore Lenten Homily Series: The Last Things (Part 3) - The Reality of Hell: A Truth We Cannot Ignore The third installment of Deacon Ricky's 5-part homily series. 

]]> The third installment of Deacon Ricky's 5-part homily series. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16866023 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400 943 full false Lenten Homily Series: The 5 Evils We Face (Part 3) - Seek a Better High Lenten Homily Series: The 5 Evils We Face (Part 3) - Seek a Better High The third installment of Fr. O'Hare's 5-part homily series. 

]]> The third installment of Fr. O'Hare's 5-part homily series. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16865970 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400 893 full false Stations of the Cross Lenten Meditation Stations of the Cross Lenten Meditation Stations of the Cross with a brief meditation and piano accompaniment.

]]> Stations of the Cross with a brief meditation and piano accompaniment.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16824011 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1718 full false Lenten Homily Series: The Last Things (Part 2) - After Death Comes Judgment Lenten Homily Series: The Last Things (Part 2) - After Death Comes Judgment The second installment of Deacon Ricky's 5-part series on the Last Things.

]]> The second installment of Deacon Ricky's 5-part series on the Last Things.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16823261 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400 848 full false Lenten Homily Series: The 5 Evils We Face (Part 2) - The Answer to Unforgiveness: The Divine Indwelling Lenten Homily Series: The 5 Evils We Face (Part 2) - The Answer to Unforgiveness: The Divine Indwelling The second installment of Fr. O'Hare's 5 part homily series.

]]> The second installment of Fr. O'Hare's 5 part homily series.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16808277 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 817 full false Lenten Homily Series: The 5 Evils We Face (Part 1) - The Divine Indwelling Defeats Pride Lenten Homily Series: The 5 Evils We Face (Part 1) - The Divine Indwelling Defeats Pride Fr. O'Hare begins his series by outlining the five main evils we as mankind face, and gives insight into how these evils can be conquered. 

]]> Fr. O'Hare begins his series by outlining the five main evils we as mankind face, and gives insight into how these evils can be conquered. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16774614 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400 969 full false Lenten Homily Series: The Last Things (Part 1) - Death Can Be a Masterpiece Lenten Homily Series: The Last Things (Part 1) - Death Can Be a Masterpiece Deacon Ricky preaches on what it means to die to oneself daily, and how it will prepare us for our final death and ultimately lead us to Eternal Life and union with God in Heaven. 

]]> Deacon Ricky preaches on what it means to die to oneself daily, and how it will prepare us for our final death and ultimately lead us to Eternal Life and union with God in Heaven. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16774565 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400 808 1 19 full false Episode 18: Man's 5 Wounds and the 5 Last Things, "One With Jesus" Book Preview Episode 18: Man's 5 Wounds and the 5 Last Things, "One With Jesus" Book Preview Fr. O'Hare explains his 5-part homily series on the 5 wounds that afflict us in today's age, as well as Deacon Ricky's 5-part series on the Last Things (Death, Judgement, Purgatory, Heaven, and Hell).

]]> Fr. O'Hare explains his 5-part homily series on the 5 wounds that afflict us in today's age, as well as Deacon Ricky's 5-part series on the Last Things (Death, Judgement, Purgatory, Heaven, and Hell).

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16740916 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1457 1 18 full false Episode 17: The Start of Lent and Upcoming 5-Part Homily Series Episode 17: The Start of Lent and Upcoming 5-Part Homily Series Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the beginning of Lent and the upcoming 5-part homily series that he and Deacon Ricky will be doing.

]]> Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the beginning of Lent and the upcoming 5-part homily series that he and Deacon Ricky will be doing.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16699041 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 879 1 17 full false Episode 16: Interview with Fr. Luke Poczatek Episode 16: Interview with Fr. Luke Poczatek Get to know more about your new parish priest in this conversation between Fr. O'Hare and Fr. Luke Poczatek. 

]]> Get to know more about your new parish priest in this conversation between Fr. O'Hare and Fr. Luke Poczatek. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16648458 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500 2131 1 16 full false Episode 15: How to Use The 5 Love Languages in Your Marriage Episode 15: How to Use The 5 Love Languages in Your Marriage Join Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane as they discuss the 5 Love Languages and how spouses can effectively connect with each other in as little as 15 minutes. 

]]> Join Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane as they discuss the 5 Love Languages and how spouses can effectively connect with each other in as little as 15 minutes. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16617156 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2051 1 15 full false Episode 14: The Power of Intercessory Prayer Episode 14: The Power of Intercessory Prayer Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss upcoming events like the Super Bowl, school Re-enrollment, and the new "Intercessory Prayer" initiative that will be implemented.

]]> Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss upcoming events like the Super Bowl, school Re-enrollment, and the new "Intercessory Prayer" initiative that will be implemented.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16571187 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500 1449 full false Episode 13: Interview with Mrs. Calogero (St. Louis School Principal) Episode 13: Interview with Mrs. Calogero (St. Louis School Principal) Andrew Lane and Mrs. Calogero speak about the significance of Catholic Schools Week, and how the Annual Fund for Scholarships and School Needs helps St. Louis School complete necessary projects and offer tuition assistance to its students. 

]]> Andrew Lane and Mrs. Calogero speak about the significance of Catholic Schools Week, and how the Annual Fund for Scholarships and School Needs helps St. Louis School complete necessary projects and offer tuition assistance to its students. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16490245 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 742 1 13 full false Episode 12: What to Expect This Christmas and New Parish Website Updates Episode 12: What to Expect This Christmas and New Parish Website Updates Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the changes in this year's Christmas Mass Schedule, as well as encourage listeners to invite their friends and family to Christmas Mass. Fr. O'Hare also answers the question: "Why do we say 'Jesus of Nazareth' and not 'Jesus of Bethlehem?'"

]]> Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the changes in this year's Christmas Mass Schedule, as well as encourage listeners to invite their friends and family to Christmas Mass. Fr. O'Hare also answers the question: "Why do we say 'Jesus of Nazareth' and not 'Jesus of Bethlehem?'"

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16311042 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500 930 1 12 full false Episode 11: Preparing Your Heart for Christmas During Advent Episode 11: Preparing Your Heart for Christmas During Advent Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the recent transfer of Fr. Mullaney, the arrival of Fr. Luke, how to prepare your heart during the Advent season, and the recent bell tower light project.

]]> Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the recent transfer of Fr. Mullaney, the arrival of Fr. Luke, how to prepare your heart during the Advent season, and the recent bell tower light project.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16261300 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1101 full false Episode 10: Gratitude, Charity, and the Beginning of Advent Episode 10: Gratitude, Charity, and the Beginning of Advent Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the themes of gratitude and charity during the Thanksgiving holiday, explore the meaning of the season of Advent, and answer a 2nd grader's question on the significance of language.

]]> Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the themes of gratitude and charity during the Thanksgiving holiday, explore the meaning of the season of Advent, and answer a 2nd grader's question on the significance of language.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16221297 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1028 1 10 full false Episode 9: Interview with Diana Snider About Catholic Charities Episode 9: Interview with Diana Snider About Catholic Charities Fr. O'Hare is joined by Deputy Director of Communications of the Diocese of Arlington and long time St. Louis parishioner, Diana Snyder. 

]]> Fr. O'Hare is joined by Deputy Director of Communications of the Diocese of Arlington and long time St. Louis parishioner, Diana Snyder. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16185212 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1519 1 9 full false Episode 8: How to Celebrate Thanksgiving as a Catholic Episode 8: How to Celebrate Thanksgiving as a Catholic Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss how we honor the deceased in the month of November,  the meaning of giving thanks, and some helpful tips to get the most out of the Thanksgiving holiday as a Catholic.

]]> Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss how we honor the deceased in the month of November,  the meaning of giving thanks, and some helpful tips to get the most out of the Thanksgiving holiday as a Catholic.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16143655 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0500 865 1 8 full false Episode 7: How to Choose Godparents and the History of the Little Way Café Episode 7: How to Choose Godparents and the History of the Little Way Café Join Andrew Lane and Fr. O'Hare as they discuss the priestly character of parents in the home, what to keep in mind when choosing Godparents for your child's baptism, and the origin story of the Little Way Café.

]]> Join Andrew Lane and Fr. O'Hare as they discuss the priestly character of parents in the home, what to keep in mind when choosing Godparents for your child's baptism, and the origin story of the Little Way Café.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16106434 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1723 1 7 full false Episode 6: The Importance of Sports and Prayer for Children Episode 6: The Importance of Sports and Prayer for Children Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the impact sports, good coaches, and prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament can have on children.

]]> Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the impact sports, good coaches, and prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament can have on children.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16019963 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1119 1 6 full false Episode 5: Solemnity of All Saints and the Second Coming of Jesus Episode 5: Solemnity of All Saints and the Second Coming of Jesus Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the deeper meaning of the Solemnity of All Saints, and dive into how Catholics should live while awaiting the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

]]> Fr. O'Hare and Andrew Lane discuss the deeper meaning of the Solemnity of All Saints, and dive into how Catholics should live while awaiting the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-16016060 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:00:00 -0400 1431 1 5 full false Episode 4: All Saints, All Souls, and Halloween, What's the Difference? Episode 4: All Saints, All Souls, and Halloween, What's the Difference? Fr. O'Hare (Pastor) and Andrew Lane (Director of Communications) discuss the details of these three holidays, as well as share their experiences with the St. Louis School 5K Fundraiser.

]]> Fr. O'Hare (Pastor) and Andrew Lane (Director of Communications) discuss the details of these three holidays, as well as share their experiences with the St. Louis School 5K Fundraiser.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-15821590 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 976 1 3 full false Episode 3: The Spirituality of Running and a Parish Full of Sinners Episode 3: The Spirituality of Running and a Parish Full of Sinners Join Fr. O'Hare (Pastor) and Andrew Lane (Director of Communications) as they discuss the benefits of enduring hardships, as well as the importance of of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 

]]> Join Fr. O'Hare (Pastor) and Andrew Lane (Director of Communications) as they discuss the benefits of enduring hardships, as well as the importance of of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-15823748 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1268 1 3 full false Episode 2: The Month of Missions and the Suffering Church in Nicaragua Episode 2: The Month of Missions and the Suffering Church in Nicaragua Father O'Hare (Pastor) and Andrew Lane (Director of Communications) discuss their mission experiences and the struggles the Church is facing in Nicaragua.

]]> Father O'Hare (Pastor) and Andrew Lane (Director of Communications) discuss their mission experiences and the struggles the Church is facing in Nicaragua.

]]> St. Louis Catholic Church Buzzsprout-15821582 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 847 1 2 full false Episode 1: How Does a Podcast Fit Into the Vision for St. Louis Parish? Episode 1: How Does a Podcast Fit Into the Vision for St. Louis Parish? Join our Pastor (Fr. O'Hare) and Director of Communications (Andrew Lane) as we discuss parish happenings in the month of October, the reason for starting a parish podcast, and how it fits into the overall vision for St. Louis.

]]> Join our Pastor (Fr. O'Hare) and Director of Communications (Andrew Lane) as we discuss parish happenings in the month of October, the reason for starting a parish podcast, and how it fits into the overall vision for St. Louis.

]]> Andrew Buzzsprout-15803021 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1062 1 1 full false