In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 10 lost Catholic Lent traditions that once shaped the Church’s penitential season—and why they’re worth reviving today.
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How Do You Become A Catholic Priest?
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys share how a man becomes a priest and all the steps along the way.
Episode 185:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• How do you know you are being called?
• How do you get accepted into seminary?
• How long does it take to become a priest?
• What is ordination like?
• and much more
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5 Reasons Catholic Parishes Are Closing
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Josh McCarty from Pastoral Parish to discuss major problems in the parish model and why so many parishes have closed or are on a path to closure.
Episode 134:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What are the warning signs a parish may close?
• Why registering for a parish makes little sense
• Why the modern understanding of parishes is flawed
• Do parish councils help or hurt?
• How culpable are priests for parishes closing?
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Overcoming Sin With Fr. Josh Johnson
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss practical tips to overcoming the habitual sins in your life.
Episode 312:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What each of the seven deadly sins are
• How to identify if one struggles with a type of sin
• How to strengthen the fight against sin through prayer
• Reflection questions to help readers understand the sin’s effects
• The practical 7-day challenge and tips for overcoming each individual sin
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Can you tell father Rick were praying for him what ever battles he’s struggling with. During covid and beyond it’s been hard to watch lately with my health . Thank you Father and all preists and guests we pray for you all.