The Catholic Talk Show

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael discuss choosing a patron saint and seeking their intercession.

00:00 Exploring Patron Saints

10:36 Understanding the Role of Saints

18:53 Finding Your Patron Saint

23:26 The Pursuit of Saints

30:20 Practical Steps to Choose a Saint
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael explore the most extreme monastic saints in Church history, examining how silence, solitude, fasting, and radical withdrawal from the world shaped their pursuit of holiness—and what modern Catholics can still learn from them today.

00:00 The Essence of Spiritual Retreat and Monasticism

05:52 The Importance of Rest and Reflection

11:16 The Desert Fathers: A Journey into Solitude

16:51 Extreme Monasticism: Stylites and Anchorites

22:49 Modern Monasticism and Urban Hermits

28:30 The Call for Discipline in Modern Life

31:51 The Role of Asceticism and Fasting

35:37 Exodus 90: A Path to Freedom

39:03 Creating Sacred Spaces and Routines

49:55 Embracing Silence and Presence

53:22 Conclusion
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Episode 346
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 12 lost Catholic Christmas traditions that once shaped the Church’s celebration of the Nativity—and why they’re worth reviving today.

00:00 Rediscovering Christmas Traditions

02:53 The Jesse Tree and Salvation History

05: 02 The O Antiphons

06:06 The Yule Log and Symbolism of Light

07:05 Carrying The Bethlehem Fire

09:35 Humble Pie

11:07 Blessing of Wine on St. John's Day

14:00 The 3 Christmas Liturgies

17:17 Saint Wenceslaus Night Almsgiving

19:27 Childermas

22:05 Epiphany Water & Chalk Blessing

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael discuss the mystical and miraculous powers granted to Catholic Saints by God like Bilocation, Levitation, Soul Reading, Holy Luminosity, and more

00:00 Exploring the Extraordinary Powers of Saints

02:49 The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts

05:28 Levitation: The Lightness of the Spirit

11:08 Bilocation: Being in Two Places at Once

16:57 Stigmata: The Wounds of Christ

22:26 Incorruptibility: The Dignity of the Body

28:01 Odor of Sanctity: The Scent of Holiness

33:32 Luminosity: Reflecting Divine Light

39:09 Reading Souls: The Gift of Insight

44:56 The Impact of Saints' Powers
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss the prayer life of Catholic Priests and what lay people can learn from them.

00:00 Understanding the Prayer Life of Priests

02:45 The Role of the Mass in Priest's Prayer

05:40 Liturgy of the Hours: A Priest's Daily Practice

08:24 The Power of the Liturgy of the Hours

10:59 Lectio Divina: A Personal Prayer Practice

14:04 The Importance of Structure in Prayer

16:50 The Rosary and Other Prayer Practices

19:39 The Examination of Conscience and Daily Reflection

22:14 The Role of Forgiveness in Prayer

25:10 The Importance of Community in Prayer

27:54 Practical Steps for Lay Catholics

30:59 Conclusion and Call to Action

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