Podcasts on living as missionary disciples.
Welcome to the Catholic Apostolate Center Podcast channel! Listen to the Catholic Apostolate Center staff and collaborators discuss topics that pertain to active Catholics in the world today. Below you will find our feature-length podcast, On Mission, where you can catch up with Chris Pierno, and Center Founding Director, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., as they discuss all things Catholicism. You will also find various reflections from Center coordinators as well as Blogcast readings of the Ad Infinitum Blog.
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On Mission
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Amy Cardin, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Sarah Harrigan, Assistant Director of Administration at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss faith formation in their adolescent years.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Amy Cardin, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., discuss how social media offers us an opportunity to spread positivity and Christ’s good news.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Amy Cardin, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., discuss the peace that Christmas offers and how we are called to bring that peace into our lives throughout the entirety of the year.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Emily Lomnitzer, a professional vocalist and diocesan youth choir director, to discuss the role of Sacred Music in Liturgy and personal prayer.
In this episode of On Mission, Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center, joins Chris Pierno and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss the Solemnity of Mary and Christmas Season celebrations.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., discuss practical ways that parents and educators can share the Catholic Faith with young children on a daily basis.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Monica Thom Konschnik, Director of Administration at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss a forthcoming eformation resource designed for leaders within the Catholic Church of short-term service immersion experiences.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Deacon Mark Krejci, the Director of the Diaconate for the Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota, to discuss the diaconate and its role within the Church.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Leonard Wathen, Director of Religious Education at St. Aloysius Church in Leonardtown, Maryland, to discuss faith formation within the parish and how to overcome various challenges.
Reflections
For the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Fr. Frank reflects on our true purpose in life, serving Christ.
For the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on choosing to live in the light and truth of Christ.
For the First Sunday of Lent, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the call to repentance and belief in the Gospel.
For the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on healing that comes from Christ.
For the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank reflects on the healing offered by Christ to all.
For the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank reflects on the authority of Jesus Christ that heals.
For the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on living as a disciple of Christ the Teacher.
Blogcasts
This blogcast explores “Encountering God in the Ordinary," written by Conor Boland and read by Monica Thom Konschnik.
This blogcast explores “Persevering through the “Gray” Moments with Christ" written by Christian Bordak-Roseman and read by Tom Carani.
This blogcast explores “Living Sickness in the Presence of God," written by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess and read by Patrick Hyland.
This blogcast explores “What is My Life? - Reflections on Motherhood," written and read by Kate Fowler.
This blogcast explores “Living the Liturgical Year at Home," written and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess.
This blogcast explores “Our Spiritual Love Story," written by Susan A. Fowler and read by Monica Thom Konschnik.
This blogcast explores “Living Faith Through Missionary Discipleship," written and read by Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.
Resources
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses St. Vincent Pallotti’s view of sacrifice and how our lives are to be lived for Christ and for others.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses St. Vincent Pallotti’s view of selflessness and cooperating with God’s grace to reform our lives.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses St. Vincent Pallotti’s view of self-denial as a means of growing closer to God and the Saints.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses St. Vincent Pallotti’s prioritization of solitude as a means of communicating with God and meditating on the mysteries of salvation.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses Ordinary Time.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses themes of Advent from St. Vincent Pallotti, specifically Hope in Christ.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses themes of Advent from St. Vincent Pallotti, specifically true joy from the Lord.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses themes of Advent from St. Vincent Pallotti, specifically prayer.
The time of Advent and Christmas can be a period of hope and love, but it can also be a period of loneliness, sadness, or even overwhelming for those in the middle of it. Paul Jarzembowski, author of Hope for the Holidays, discusses his book and ways to help minister to those who need the love of God shown to them during this prayerful and hopeful time.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses themes of Advent from St. Vincent Pallotti, specifically silence.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Amy Cardin, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Jonathan Sitko, Director of Programs at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss podcasts and how they are an important evangelization medium in the 21st century.