Catholic Exchange

Dale Ahlquist, president of the American Chesterton Society, sits down with Michael J. Lichens to talk about the Apostle of Commons Sense, the upcoming ACS Conference, and Chesterton's impact on our world, past and present. Support the show

St. Katharine Drexel is one of America's most famous saints. Author George J. Galloway looks into how the seeds of charity were planted by the good saint's parents. Support the show

Michael J. Lichens shares his love and knowledge of Johnny Cash and how his music and inspiration can help us to have a better Lent. Support the show

Fr. Ed Broom shares a sermon where he discusses typology as well as the role Mary can bring in our own prayer life. Support the show

Author Jeannie Ewing joins Michael J. Lichens to discuss her latest book as well as how grace can shine in the process of grief and struggle. We also had a good time talking about Lent with childrenSupport the show

Romano Guardini's "The Lord's Prayer" looks for a key to understanding our Lord's means of prayer. He finds it in understanding the phrase "Thy Will be Done". Support the show

Fr. Ed Broom discusses a popular saint and the power of fasting. Support the show

Stephen Beale takes a look at the Greek word for "conversion" and discusses what this means in the contexts of Christ's words and our continual movement towards Him.Support the show

Fr. Killian J. Healy's Awakening Your Soul to the Presence of God is one of the great spiritual writings. In today's reading, we learn ways to picture ourselves with Christ and to join in His passion which will ultimately lead to friendship with Jesus. Support the show

Kevin Tierney finds in the Sunday Propers how Lent is much like Christ going into the wilderness for 40 days. Support the show

Michael J. Lichens interviews Samuel Guzman of The Catholic Gentleman about masculinity, the Church, vocations, and how to have a great LentSupport the show

Stephen Beale joins us today to share his thoughts on how Christ is ready to meet us, no matter where we are or where we've been. With reflections from St. Athanasius Support the show

Nathan Adams gives a brief talk on how we can incorporate fasting and penance in our Lenten season to achieve a heroic victory. Support the show

Michael Lichens brings you one of the meditations from Bp. Bossuet's Meditations for Lent. This time, focusing on the difficult virtue of loving your enemies. Support the show

Stephen Beale uses the image of Christ walking on the water to encourage us to keep our eyes on Christ, even if the storms of life and sin are tossing us about. Support the show

Michael Lichens reads a selection from Bp. Bossuet's "Meditations for Lent". This is just one small selection of readings that will help you to have your best Lent. Support the show

Stephen Beale's article invites us to look at two Old Testament models for what (and what not) to do after you have sinned. Perfect as we look forward to Lent!Support the show

Welcome to our first of many episodes on the CE Podcast. Join Michael J. Lichens, our editor, each week as he reads the latest articles and speaks to guests about life, faith, and how to grow in holiness. Support the show