iPadre Catholic Podcast

November is a very important month in the life of the Church!  It is a special time that we recall the faith departed – all the men and women who have departed this life, but were not quite ready to enter the Kingdom.  We’ll talk a little bit about Purgatory, I’ll read the “Dies Irae”. [...]

In the last episode, we did a sound seeing tour of St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, MA.  In this episode, you can join us as the Monks pray vespers (evening prayer) in their beautiful chapel.  If your at home, turn down the lights and let these beautiful prayers calm your soul! - Music: “Blessed Hope” by [...]

In this show, I take you with me on our final summer parish pilgrimage.  I do a sound seeing tour of St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, MA.  St. Joseph’s is a Trappist monastery, one of the largest communities in the United States.  They are known for their Trappist Preservers, vestments and incense.  Come join me as [...]

I have just returned from my annual retreat and have a great sound seeing tour to share with you.  I have a prayer request for your, but more in this episode.  Feedback, Marriage and annulments. - Music: “I Live in Awe of You” by Flatland Music - Eileen George – Meet-the-Father Ministry cast (at) iPadre (dot) net Feedback line: 206-202-1231 Subscribe [...]

Many of our listeners enjoy the episode with my seminarian, so Nick is back and shares more about his vocation.. - Music: “Summer’s Over” by Jonathan Coulton - Among Women Podcast with Pat Gohn - Between Sundays Podcast with Nick and Pat Padley - Catholic Foodie with Jeff Young - Catholic Vitamins Podcast with Deacon Tom and Dee Fox cast (at) iPadre [...]

Sound Seeing Tour, shrine, Mary, Virgin Mary, Fatima

The Eucharist is the source and center of the Christian life.  It is our identity and without the Eucharist, we cease to be Catholic.  The Eucharist is our calling card. In this episode, I’ll share my homily about the Eucharist.  We’ll also interview Fr. Bill Kessler during this special Year for Priests and go over [...]

In this episode, we talk about the Assumption of Mary, Holy Days, Indulgences, crucifixes in churches and more. - Music: “To Heaven” by Michelle Gold - Catholic Moments with Lisa Hendy - General Instruction of the Roman Missal Subscribe to Feed | Subscribe in iTunes

Today, I am joined by my parish seminarian, Nick. We’ll hear an interview with Fr. Sheaphim Beshoner. We talk about altar wine and cover feedback. - Music: “Psalm 46″ by Nathan Long?- A Prayer of Love (Song based on Padre Pio’s prayer) - Book winner is announced Subscribe to Feed | Subscribe in iTunes

As some of you know, the feed for iPadre has been broken for almost a week.  I’m not really sure what happened, and couldn’t figure out how to fixe it.  So, I was forced to do what I have been wanting to do for a while – create a new and improved website.  However, everything [...]

Join me for a Sound Seeing Tour of St. Anthony’s Shrine and Monastery in Kennebunk, Maine.  We also talk about the differences between types of church buildings and how to dispose of blest objects. - Music: “Photographs and Memories” by Jason Reeves - Franciscan Monastery - Franciscan Guest House cast (at) iPadre (dot) net Feedback line: 206-202-1231 Subscribe to Feed | Subscribe in iTunes

Why did the Apostles and early disciples hide themselves in the upper room?  And why  is it that today, we Catholic’s often hide ourselves from the world around us?  In today’s show, we talk with Fr. John Randall about his latest book, “No Spirit… No Church”.  Fr. Randall shares about the golden age of the [...]

God is with us at every aspect of lives journey.  We see this displayed clearly in the seven sacraments.  In this show, we are going to talk about how God even cares for us in our illness and agedness as we prepare to return to the Father’s house.  He does this, in the Sacrament of [...]

In this show, I give a (virtual) sound seeing tour of the Basilica of Notre Dame in Montreal.  One of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen.  I also talk about the Catholic New Medial Celebration, the Extraordinary Form of the Mass and cover some great feedback. - Music: “Extraordinary” by Sarah Bauer - Basilica of [...]

This past Saturday, I celebrated my anniversary and attended the ordination of two new priests in my diocese.  On Friday, we will enter into a special Year of the Priest and the Holy Father has extended special indulgences to both priests and laity.  We’ll talk about the priesthood and the Year of the Priest. - Music: [...]