The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard
Join internationally-known Catholic evangelist and founder of ScienceOfSainthood.com, Matthew Leonard, for joyful, passionate explanations of the deep truths of the faith and interesting interviews with Catholic luminaries. This is the art of living. This is the Art of Catholic.
Episodes
154 The Deeper (Darker) Currents of Pope Leo's Encyclical on AI
Many people have missed a lot of the deeper ideas that Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas on AI is built on. Matthew Leonard and Michael Matheson Miller expose not only those deeper currents, but some of the darker forces which the Holy Father is addressing. 🟡 Watch "INTRODUCTION TO REAL PRAYER" for FREE - No Credit Card or Cancellation | Just SIGN UP and WATCH: https://www.scienceofsai
153 The Hidden Danger of Christian Healing Culture
Wounds are real and need to be dealt with. That said, there's a danger. Matthew Leonard and Michael Matheson Miller discuss how people in the modern therapeutic culture of "healing" sometimes forget the most important thing and get stuck in their past and present issues. 🟡 Watch "INTRODUCTION TO REAL PRAYER" for FREE right now in the Science of Sainthood! - No credit card or cancellation. Just SIG
152 A Plan to Bring Family Back to the Church
Do you have loved ones who have left the Faith, but feel powerless as to how to get them back into the Catholic Church? Matthew Leonard has a powerful plan of action to help bring them back. It's not going to be easy - but it's very effective. 🟡 Begin the SCIENCE OF SAINTHOOD for FREE!: - No credit card required - No cancellation - Just sign up and watch: https://shorturl.at/ktA9L 🔵 GET Matthew's
151 A Catholic Understanding of Original Sin...and its Consequences
In this episode of the Art of Catholic Podcast, Matthew Leonard sits down with Catholic Scripture scholar Curtis Mitch to unpack the doctrine of original sin and what actually happened in the Garden of Eden. They explore the biblical account of Adam and Eve, what the Church really teaches about the Fall, and how original sin affects every human person today. 🟡 Watch Course 1 of the Science of Sain
150 Gods by Grace: An Explanation of the Catholic Doctrine of Deification
In this episode of the Art of Catholic podcast, Matthew Leonard and author and professor Dr. Daniel Keating explore the astonishing Catholic doctrine of Deification. 🟠 Join Matthew on a MARIAN Shrines PILGRIMAGE to FATIMA, LOURDES, and SPAIN in 2026: https://www.206tours.com/cms/sos/marianshrines/ 🟡 Watch Course 1 of the Science of Sainthood: INTRODUCTION TO REAL PRAYER for FREE: No credit card r
149 When God Becomes Real: Deeper Prayer & Divine Intimacy with Fr. Wayne Sattler
🔵 Join Matthew on a MARIAN Shrines PILGRIMAGE to Fatima, Lourdes, and more in 2026: https://www.206tours.com/cms/sos/marianshrines/ 🟡 Watch Course 1 of the Science of Sainthood: INTRODUCTION TO REAL PRAYER for FREE: https://www.scienceofsainthood.com 🟠 SUPPORT this podcast and Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith: https://www.scienceofsainthood.com/donate It's a simple, yet profound questio
148 Divine Vulnerability & the Hidden God with Fr. Donald Haggerty
Have you ever thought about the fact that God is wounded? Yes, the Church teaches that God is impassable in his nature and cannot suffer. But as the God-man, Jesus Christ suffered and died out of his great love for us and mysteriously carries these wounds into eternity. And there's a sense that this divine vulnerability to wounds and suffering is still present by the loss of souls that Christ love
147 Coached by the Curé: Spiritual Life Secrets From St. John Vianney
What lessons does a parish priest who battled the Devil (and won) have to share with us? Matthew Leonard is joined by author Kevin Wells who has published a great, very unique little book that shares the practical secrets of a holy life from St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars. 🔵 Join Matthew on a Marian Shrines PILGRIMAGE to Fatima, Lourdes, and more in 2026: https://www.206tours.com/cms/sos/marian
146 Understanding the Mysterious Power of Beauty
Matthew Leonard is joined by author and professor John Mark Miravalle to discuss what beauty is - and why it matters. 🔵 Join Matthew on a Marian Shrines PILGRIMAGE to Fatima, Lourdes, and more in 2026: https://bit.ly/3KOesb3 🟡 Start your spiritual transformation right now for FREE with the Science of Sainthood: https://bit.ly/3Rtps1r 🟠 SUPPORT this podcast and Matthew's work to spread the Catholic
145 Practical Spiritual Advice from a Former Hermit
Matthew Leonard is joined by Father Wayne Sattler, who lived the contemplative life as a hermit for years and has great wisdom to share on the spiritual life. 🟠 See the Group Starter Pack for Introduction to Real Prayer! https://bit.ly/3QRe9zs 🔵 Sign Up for the FREE Lent Streaming! https://bit.ly/3QhC5LX 🟢 Purchase an Introduction to Real Prayer Workbook from Science of Sainthood - https://bit.ly/
144 Discovering Mary in the Book of Revelation
🟡 Sign Up for the FREE Lent Streaming! 🟢 Purchase a Workbook from Science of Sainthood 🟠 Purchase Workbook from Amazon Episode Description When one of your closest friends dedicates 20 years of his life to a project, it's going to come up from time to time in conversation. And when that project relates to something that you're passionate about too, then you know those conversations are going to
143 Introduction to Real Prayer - Lesson One
Lesson One of a beautiful, crash course on everything you need to know to move into a deeper, more fulfilling life of prayer according to the saints. This incredible series from Matthew Leonard will stream FREE this Lent. 🟡 Sign Up for the FREE Lent Streaming - CLICK HERE! 🟢 Purchase a Workbook 🔵 Watch Lesson One on YouTube If you've ever struggled to pray or find it difficult to take your rela
142 I Knew I Was Catholic When...A Conversation with Cameron Bertuzzi
🟡 SIGN UP for the totally FREE Lenten Series on Prayer: https://bit.ly/40wDq6C 🟠 SUPPORT Matthew Leonard's work to spread the Catholic faith: https://bit.ly/3VqCONa Watch the full interview with Cameron Bertuzzi here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTglQJoqWtc It's hard to believe, but more than 26 years have passed since I became Catholic. Even so, I still get asked on a fairly regular basis abo
141 The Husband & the Hermit: A Powerful Story of Saving Love
In this episode of the Art of Catholic, Matthew Leonard is joined by author Kevin Wells, who shares the powerful story of his wife Krista's battle with alcoholism, the impact it had on his spiritual life - and the incredible redemption God brought through the figure of a saintly priest. 🟡 Sign up for a totally FREE 2-week trial of the Science of Sainthood program: no credit card required, no cance
140 Nine Kids, Foreign Missions, & Peace in the Midst of Pain
Give it 3 minutes and you won't turn it off. This is a truly powerful and moving story of a man, a woman, and bevy of children who live a life totally abandoned to God...even in the midst of gut-wrenching sorrow and suffering. If you can listen without being inspired in some way, you may need to check your pulse. That's all I can say. Matthew 🔵 PLEASE consider donating to the Henderson family to
139 How to Know if Your Spiritual Life is Healthy
A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewed on the EWTN show Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie about my discovery of the Catholic spiritual life a few years after I entered the Church. As a brand new Catholic, I didn't yet understand the incredible spiritual patrimony that was ours. But once I learned more about it...and began to practice it...that's when everything changed! And it was such a powerful conve
138 Isolation, Weakness, & Shattering the Lies We Tell Ourselves
In today's Art of Catholic podcast, Matthew Leonard is joined by Catholic evangelist John Edwards, who shares stories and insights he's gained from guiding countless men to a deeper relationship with Christ. But don't think for a second this is an episode only for men. We hit topics that affect everyone like: Shattering the lies we tell ourselves Why isolation is the Devil's playground The
137 From Megachurch to MegaCatholic & the Beautiful Power of Retreat
Matthew Leonard is joined by Betsy Orr, Founder and President of The Retreat at Heritage, who shares her incredible conversion story and tells us all about how God led her to create this truly unique new retreat center focused on beauty and silence. 🔵 Check out The Retreat at Heritage & book a spot at Matthew's retreat- "The Divine Whisper: Deeper Prayer & the Silent Embrace of God" from September
136 Priest & Beggar: The Jaw-Dropping Story of Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz
Every now and then I come across someone or something in the Church that leaves me slack-jawed...in a good way. This is one of those times. If you've heard of Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, you know what I'm talking about. If not, prepare to have your mind blown. Matthew 🟡 Sign up for my TOTALLY FREE Lenten series on the Mass: https://bit.ly/3U9u7aX 🔵 To learn more about the Sisters of Mary and
135 The Dark Roots of Feminism & the War on Men
🟡 Science of Sainthood Website: https://bit.ly/3HqUpOg 🔴 Sign up for my TOTALLY FREE Lenten series on the Mass: https://bit.ly/3U9u7aX 🟢 Join Matthew on PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND in 2025: https://bit.ly/3S26nCV 🔵 SUPPORT Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith: https://bit.ly/3O3Xnw8 After spending many months working very hard on a new liturgy series, I thought "Why not have a pleasant, lig
134 The Terrible Sin of Telling the Truth
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133 The Powerful Battle Plan to Bring Loved Ones Back to the Church
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132 Catholic Psychologist's Take on Inner Healing & Forgiveness w/ Dr. Matthew Breuninger
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131 How Should Catholics Respond to AI?
Is anyone else starting to get some Terminator vibes from the whole ChatGPT thing? Am I the only one who hears in their head an Austrian accent when reading back what it spits out? I'm kidding, of course....kind of :). I admit to sometimes asking, "What can this thing really do?" Because while I don't think Artificial Intelligence is quite to the point where we need to start worrying about robot o
130 How a Millennial Mormon Discovered the Catholic Church
When I asked my parish priest who the new guy with the blond ponytail in our parish was, I had no idea his conversion story would be so compelling that I'd end up asking him to be a guest on the Art of Catholic Podcast! In fact, Stephen Johnson's entire life story is a fascinating journey, one that took him from the Mormon faith of his childhood through atheism, New Age beliefs, and Evangelical Pr
129 The True Origin and Essence of the Catholic Mass
Confused by (and tired of) all the arguments about the Mass? Join Matthew Leonard and liturgical theologian Dr. David Fagerberg as they lift the veil and reveal the deeper currents of the Catholic Mass. It's the beautiful essence of the liturgy that no one else is talking about...but they should be. 🟢 Join Matthew on a 5 Star PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND https://www.pilgrimages.com/sos/holyland/2
128 What We Must Understand About Holy Thursday
Though we often tend to focus most of our attention on Good Friday and Holy Saturday during Holy Week and the Triduum, don't forget Holy Thursday. Join ScienceOfSainthood.com founder, Matthew Leonard, for a spiritual reflection on the immense power and purpose of Holy Thursday.
127 Total Abandonment to God's Will - Lesson One
The idea of total abandonment to God can cause a lot of fear and agnst. After all, we like to think we're in control, when we're actually not. Join Matthew Leonard to watch the first full lesson of the FREE Lent series. 🟡 SIGN UP FOR THE FREE LENT STREAMING of Total Abandonment to God's Will - https://bit.ly/lent-lp-utube PLEASE HELP ME CREATE MORE FREE SERIES! 🔵 Donate & get some free stuff! ht
126 How Scripture Teaches the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Don't think the Immaculate Conception is taught in the Bible? Think again. Matthew Leonard shows this dogma of the Catholic Church is present from beginning to end of Scripture. 🟡 GET THE FREE VIDEO COURSE! Get the first course in the Science of Sainthood - Catholic Mysticism & the Beautiful Life of Grace - FREE! - https://www.scienceofsainthood.com/
125 The Mystical Teaching of St. John of the Cross
St. John of the Cross is one of the most celebrated, yet misunderstood spiritual teachers in the Catholic faith. But the more we understand the mystical and powerful teaching of this spiritual giant, the more deeply we'll move into relationship with Christ. Join Matthew Leonard and Fr. Donald Haggerty as they unveil the beautiful teaching of the Mystical Doctor. Topics covered include: • What are
124 How Catholics Read and Interpret Scripture
Ever wondered exactly how Catholics are supposed to interpret and read the Bible? Is there a pattern or priority order we're supposed to follow? Matthew Leonard is joined by Father Michael Mitchell and his brother, Father Jason Mitchell, for a highly informative talk on the 4 senses of Scripture and the basics of interpretation. This is really important because if you don't really know how to appr
123 Practicing Prayer - A Powerful Guided Audio Meditation from St. Francis de Sales
Prayer is an art that needs to be practiced properly and authentic meditation is an absolutely necessary part of every Catholic's day. As St. Teresa of Avila declared, "How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer." In this episode, ScienceOfSainthood.com founder, Matthew Leonard, provides a primer on Catholic meditation and then provides a guided
122 The Most Controversial Catholic Teaching About Mary & the Ray Comfort Problem
Ever wondered why the Catholic Church teaches Mary is the Mediatrix of Graces and Co-redemptix? It certainly sounds controversial doesn't it? Even a lot of Catholics don't fully understand it, much less Protestants. In fact, famous Protestant evangelist Dr. Ray Comfort - popular for the "Way of the Master" series with actor Kirk Cameron - recently posted a video that maligned Catholics for our bel
121 How the BOLD Virtue of Prudence Empowers Your Life
Matthew Leonard is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to dive into the power of the virtue of prudence. Everyone thinks prudence equals pansy. Not even close. This is an extremely enlightening discussion that can help you boldly order your life and understand why prudence has a kind of pride of place in the virtues. 🟡 SIGN UP for the FREE STREAMING of St. Teresa of Avila's 9 Grades of Prayer! https://www.
120 St Teresa of Avila's 9 Grades of Prayer
This is the first lesson of a powerful, FREE Lenten video series by Matthew Leonard and the Science of Sainthood. Let the Doctor of Prayer lead into the inferno of Christ's love! Make Lent matter this year! Sign up at www.ScienceOfSainthood.com.
119 A Powerful Introduction to the Spiritual Life with Brant Pitre
Matthew Leonard and Brant Pitre dive into a discussion of meditation and authentic Catholic spirituality that will leave you thirsting for God. The spiritual life is what Jesus calls the "one thing necessary" in Luke 10:42. Topics covered include: What are the Jewish roots of prayer? How specific virtues oppose specific vices What are the Jewish roots of prayer? Why meditation is a key to happine
118: The Dark Power of "Idea Laundering"
Have you ever wondered how is it that new terms you had never heard of like "woke," "transgender," "privilege" are suddenly everywhere? It's like overnight these words just show up and are being spoken about by everyone. Well, it's not spontaneous. It's planned…and it's called "idea laundering." In a shorter, follow-up to my recent full interview with Noelle Mering on Marxism and the Woke Movement
117 Marxism, the Real Origins of "Woke," and the Christian Response
How in the world did we get here? How have things gone so far downhill, so fast? Organized violence. Churches burning. Society in chaos on multiple levels. What has happened? Join Matthew Leonard and author Noelle Mering as they zero in on the "woke" movement – what it is, where it comes from, and what it wants. But this isn't about politics. It's about spirituality. It's about the human person. I
Mini-Cast: Proof St. Joseph was NOT an Old Man with Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre joins Matthew Leonard to discuss why - contrary to popular opinion - we can pretty much know St. Joseph wasn't an elderly man who was simply commissioned to care for Mary like a grandpa. Also, make sure to check out Matthew and Brant's other St. Joseph Youtube video titled Dr. Brant Pitre Reveals the Scriptural Secrets of St Joseph. https://youtu.be/YimyO1YZMIY 🟡 Experience 20 FRE
116: Dr. Brant Pitre Reveals the Scriptural Secrets of St. Joseph
Think you've heard it all about St. Joseph? Think again. Matthew Leonard is joined by Dr. Brant Pitre for a scintillating discussion that reveals some incredible Scriptural insights and new revelations about Our Lord's earthly father. You do NOT want to miss this episode! GET 20 FREE Video Lessons of incredible spiritual formation in the SCIENCE OF SAINTHOOD! Text SAINT to 66866 (US Only) OR go to
115 How to Fast Correctly and the Spiritual Rhythm of Life
If you've ever struggled with fasting, this episode is going to radically change your whole perspective and practice of this powerful practice of the faith. Matthew Leonard is joined by Dr. Jay Richards on the Art of Catholic to discuss a whole new way to approach the topic of fasting. GET 2 FREE WEEKS of the SCIENCE OF SAINTHOOD! Text SAINT to 66866 (US Only) OR go to 🟠 https://www.nextlevelcath
114: Can You Really Suffer with Joy and Tame the Tongue?
Join Matthew Leonard and Shane Kapler in a powerful discussion of how St. James teaches us to suffer with joy and tame our tongues...and a whole lot more (including why Martin Luther hated this book of the Bible). 🟠 GET 2 FREE WEEKS of the SCIENCE OF SAINTHOOD! Text SAINT to 66866 (US Only) OR go to https://www.nextlevelcatholicacademy.com/2-week-free-trial In this episode we'll discuss: - How to
113: Deeper Prayer with Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Archbishop Fulton Sheen was one of the greatest Catholic evangelists of our time. He reached millions of souls every week with the gospel of Christ. But it didn't just happen. Sheen had a secret weapon. It was a deep prayer life that took on a very specific form. Join Matthew Leonard and Allan Smith as they discuss the incredible spiritual life of this amazing man of God and how we can learn to pr
112 Developing a Powerful Theology of Home with Carrie Gress
Matthew Leonard and Dr. Carrie Gress discuss the power and evangelistic necessity of a proper theology of home. This is a huge topic for both Catholic men and women. After all, we all live in homes! The relationship between "home" and your spiritual life How modern culture asks men to become like women (and vice-versa) How a Catholic theology of home is different from Protestantism and other fait
111 Church Crisis and the Path Forward with Ralph Martin
It's a legitimate question. Is there a crisis in the Catholic faith? And if so, what exactly is it and where did it come from? Of course, there are a lot of facets to that question, some of them easier to see than others. So I brought in Dr. Ralph Martin, a man with a great deal of experience and insight, to help understand what's happening and why. HAVE YOU HEARD? Text SAINT to 66866 and get 2 FR
110 Junkies Jail and Jesus - The Wildly Beautiful Conversion of John Edwards
There are conversion stories and then there are conversion stories. This is one you really want to hear. It's the story of how a guy named John Edwards, co-founder of Virtual Catholic Conference, hit absolute rock-bottom...and I mean falling into the cracks at the rock bottom... even while everyone else thought he was living the dream. In reality it was a nightmare...until Jesus entered the bui
109 Deep Prayer and the Power of Redemptive Suffering
Don't leave it on the table. Don't walk away from the transforming power of two of the most important things in the spiritual life…deep prayer and the almost "too good to be true" opportunity of redemptive suffering. They will change your life. So if you're anxious or uneasy, wondering what in the world has happened and what exactly is to come, take a listen. This is a conversation that will bring
108: Would You Still Convert to Catholicism?
The Catholic Church is facing a lot of serious difficulties. But should the current problems discourage conversion? Join Matthew Leonard and EWTN morning host Matt Swaim in a conversation about Matt's winding road to Catholicism and an honest discussion of where the Church stands today. Matt's in the thick of all the news on a daily basis because of his radio show. He's also constantly dealing wit
107 Understanding the Crisis of Catholic Men
Men have become caricatures in modern culture. And it's had a big impact even inside the Catholic Church. This has to change...immediately. But for that to happen, we have to recognize the deeper issues. There are issues of language, liturgy, and a true understanding of human nature. But there is a solution. Join Matthew Leonard in an honest, engaging, hopeful discussion with a dynamic young pries
106 Cool Backstories from the Fatima Movie
Our Lady of Fatima is one of the most beloved of all Catholic devotions. It's a powerful story of prayer, penance, and transformation that has inspired the world for more than a century. On this Art of Catholic episode, Matthew Leonard is joined by producer Dick Lyles, to talk about some of the little-known backstories of how the movie was made and the impact it's having even on the Protestant wor
105: Harnessing the Power of Catholic Mysticism & Deep Prayer
Far too many Catholics are unaware of the transformative power of the Catholic mystical tradition, especially deep meditative and contemplative prayer. There is an urgent need to understand the absolute necessity of diving into authentic Catholic spirituality given to us by spiritual giants like Sts. Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Francis de Sales, and many others. If you want your life to be
104 Should a Catholic Always Obey?
Is there ever a time when obedience is no longer a virtue? Is there a point when a Catholic can abandon ship? What about when there are doubts concerning particular matters or teaching? These are real issues and can confusing to a lot of Catholics. On this Art of Catholic, Matthew Leonard lays out some basic principles for Catholics to keep in mind. After laying out some preliminary remarks and ad
103 How John Paul II Answers the Modern Crisis
Humanity is having an identity crisis of major proportions. People don't know who they are. And it's literally wreaking havoc across the world at this very instant. And St. John Paul II saw it coming. In fact, he provided the answers before many of the questions were even posed. Expanding upon the work of St. Thomas Aquinas and others, he developed a philosophy of the person called, appropriately,
102: Finding Hope and Divine Mercy Amidst Terrible Tragedy
Even in the face of terrible tragedy like suicide, Catholic doctrine is clear that there is always hope. This is particularly the message of Divine Mercy taught by St. Faustina Kowalska (originator of the Divine Mercy Chaplet). Unfortunately, too many Catholics don't truly understand what the Catholic Church has to say in these matters. It's important not only for those who may have died, but for
101 The Virgin Mary and the Catholic Conversion of Harvard Professor Roy Schoeman
006: Bible Basics with John Bergsma
Matthew Leonard interviews Dr. John Bergsma about his conversion to Catholicism, as well as discussing an overview of all of salvation history.
100: Correcting the Christian View of Death
In this special 100th episode of the Art of Catholic, Matthew Leonard brings back John Henry Crosby, founder and president of the Hildebrand Project for a fascinating discussion revolving around a small, but powerful book titled Jaws of Death: Gate of Heaven by famous 20th philosopher Dietrich von Hildebrand.
099: Understanding Suffering through the Eyes of St. Paul
https://youtu.be/0xwGSThPczQ SCROLL DOWN FOR AUDIO ONLY It's impossible to read St. Paul's letters without coming across the topic of suffering. It's everywhere. And it's because the question of suffering is constantly nagging us. Why do we suffer? What does it mean? If God loves us, how come we suffer? Enter St. Paul. His teaching is absolutely essential to the understanding of suffering and how
098: Spiritual Warfare & the Interior Life with Dan Burke
What if I told you the game has changed? What if I told you that things have gotten so serious that there are often-ignored spiritual truths we have to be aware of or we're not going to survive the current climate? The reality is that we are at war. The forces of darkness are trying to destroy your life. They're trying to kill you. And it appears the battle has intensified, which means you have to
097: Consecration to St. Joseph: Crazy or Crucial?
Matthew Leonard interviews Fr. Don Calloway about why now is the right time to consecrate yourself to St. Joseph.
096: Unrepeatable: How To Discover Your Unique Calling
This is not a normal interview. While I typically dive into subjects like Catholic spirituality, Scripture, and such, today I'm diving into you. That sounds weird, I know. Allow me to explain. My guests on the Art of Catholic are two gentleman dedicated to helping Catholics find their personal vocation. And before you say, "I'm already married" or "I'm going to be a nun." or "I'm (fill in the blan
095: Making Sense of the Dark Passages of the Bible
Featuring Curtis Mitch https://youtu.be/OeQGhdrb2VY Have you ever read something in the Bible and thought, "Yikes! That doesn't sound like a loving God!" There are a lot of difficult events (not to mention direct instructions from God) that cause 21st century Christians a lot of angst. Of particular note is the extreme violence ordered by God against seemingly innocent people. So what gives? How d
094: Unlocking Catholic Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Featuring Dr. John Bergsma https://youtu.be/pi1Qr6_Cko4 Discovered in 1946 by a guy throwing rocks into a cave, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been called "the greatest archeological find of the 20th century." And they're totally Catholic! Join Matthew Leonard and scrolls expert Dr. John Bergsma as they unlock some very illuminating secrets from these famous scrolls. It's a conversation that may help f
093: God & Evolution
Featuring Dr. Jay Richards https://youtu.be/y9APG8CDzjM The confusion is pervasive. The consequences are catastrophic. What is a Catholic supposed to believe when it comes to evolution? Is it okay or not? Can Darwinism be reconciled with Church teaching as many argue (or even assume)? To answer these (and many other related questions), I brought in a man I consider to have one of the most remarkab
092: The Anti-Mary…Exposed!
Featuring Dr. Carrie Gress https://youtu.be/Za5oeIDXnrU Every now and then you come across someone who opens your eyes to the reality behind the curtain a little bit more. My guest just tore the whole curtain down. Dr. Carrie Gress has written an eye-popping exposé titled, The Anti-Mary Exposed: Rescuing Culture from Toxic Femininity. It's a barn-burner. And before any of you men think, "Well, I g
091: Living with Sheen: A Conversation with the Remarkable Msgr. Hilary Franco
Every now and then you meet a person whose life blows your mind. I recently met that guy while in Israel. His name is Msgr. Hilary Franco, a priest of 64 years and unlike anyone you've ever encountered. He's a living treasure-trove of knowledge spanning the last six decades of Church history. But it's his personal history that wows. (You can read all about it in his incredible memoir Bishop Sheen:
090: Salvation – What Every Catholic Needs to Understand
https://youtu.be/NkpOkZ842g4 The infection has gone deep. Case in point...Several years ago I was at a very orthodox Catholic conference on the West Coast. Great talks. Great people. Great event. Then the wheels came off. During the homily at Mass, the priest gave a completely anti-Catholic homily. He didn't do it on purpose, but it was anti-Catholic nonetheless. I was flabbergasted. I turned to a
089: John Michael Talbot on Conversion & Community
I've met a lot of converts to Catholicism over the years. But John Michael Talbot is unique, to say the least. And it's not just because he's a multi-platinum selling, Grammy / Dove award winning Contemporary Christian Music pioneer. It's more. Lots of people convert, but John Michael has embarked on a full-fledged movement to transform the way Catholics live...which continues to this day. And the
088: The Astounding Doctrine of Deification
There is one doctrine of the Church that changes everything...and I mean everything! And once you get it, your understanding of salvation is radically transformed. I'm talking about deification. Yup! You and I are were created to be divine! St. Peter declares very clearly that we are destined to become a "partakers" of the divine nature of God (2 Pt 1:4). But that's not the only place in Scripture
087: How To Think Like a Catholic
Featuring Michael Matheson Miller Everything has gone haywire. At every corner our traditional way of life is being undermined by forces that seem to come from every direction. It's a constant assault. And it's extremely easy for a Catholic to get caught up in being a "child of the times" without even realizing it. It's a slippery slope. We've got to be able to identify and understand the danger a
086: Dr. Brant Pitre Blows Your Mind on Mary
https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A I've got ten bucks that says you've never heard a lot of this stuff. When I was coming into the Church 20 years ago, I struggled mightily with the Virgin Mary. Partly, it was because I couldn't find Marian doctrine and devotion in Sacred Scripture. I was blind. Eventually, I came to realize how deeply Mary is woven into the fabric of the sacred text once you know how t
085: Discerning God's Will with St. Ignatius of Loyola
Decisions, decisions... Life holds a lot of options and it's often hard to know which way to go, especially when it comes to serious, life-changing matters. Thankfully, we've got help. St. Ignatius of Loyola penned his famous Spiritual Exercises to enable people to discern the spirits - discern God's will for their lives. And the great thing is that's it's not pie-in-the-sky. It's super practical
084: Heresy or Holy? The Question of Marian Consecration
"'Slaves of Mary?' Are you kidding me?" That was my first (second, third...tenth) reaction to the words of St. Louis de Montfort in True Devotion to Mary, the classic text on our topic. The whole idea of consecrating yourself to anyone other than Jesus Christ made zero sense to me. Not anymore. I now understand and completely embrace the whole idea of consecration to Our Lady. And I can tell you
083: Archbishop Vigano & the Power of Fear
Not sure if you caught it, but Archbishop Vigano recently told the American bishops they'd better be afraid...very afraid. Why? Because if you want to become a saint, the first thing you need is fear. Fear isn't typically the first thing that pops into your mind when you think about growth in sanctity, but it's a must. Not any old fear, of course...we're talking fear of the Lord - one of the most
082: Historical Holiness: How Religious Orders Illumine the Path to Perfection
Yes, some look like Jedi hippies. Yes, their giant rosaries look like medieval weapons. Yes, many haven't worn socks in a very long time. But they're the real deal. About whom am I talking? Catholics with a religious vocation. You know...monks, nuns, and such. And while most of us aren't called to their life, we should pay very close attention to them. Why? Because they can show laity the pursuit
081: Kings, Prophets, & Popes
What should we do? That's the question that keeps coming up in my conversations and email exchanges. What is the appropriate response of faithful Catholics to this ongoing crisis? While some are leaving and others are all-out attacking, most of us are caught somewhere in the middle. We've always thought of ourselves as faithful Catholics. We've always honored our priests and bishops. We've always
080: On the Current Crisis in the Catholic Church
These are not easy times for Catholics. I've received a lot of emails from people, and had a lot of conversations over the last several weeks with Catholics on the brink of despair. How could this happen? What is going on? What are we going to do? I share your pain and confusion...deeply. And while I'm horrified by daily revelations about the cancer that is eating our Church alive, I also know tha
079: Clearing Up Confusion About Real Love
There's a lot of confusion about love these days. That needs to change. On this episode of the Art of Catholic, we'll peel back some of the deeper layers of love. In fact, we'll get to the heart of Christian love. My guest wears spectacles and dark socks with his tennis shoes, but can still drain 3's in a pickup game. His name is Dr. Michael Healy and he's the former Academic Dean at Franciscan Un
078: Unpacking the Our Father
Parts of it should actually scare you. All of it should inspire you. The Our Father is the most famous of all prayers, taught to us by God himself. And while you've probably droned through it a few thousand times, have you ever really dug into what you're saying? For a long time, I hadn't. And my guess is it's the same for many of you. So in celebration of the upcoming (at least in many countries)
077: Next Level Queenship of Mary
You may think you've heard it all when it comes to Mary. Think again. I'm betting that my buddy Curtis Mitch is going to lay some new thoughts on you about Our Lady as we continue to celebrate May, the month of Mary, on this episode of the Art of Catholic. Curtis, as many of you know, has been writing the commentary on the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible for about 20 years. I've never met anyone wit
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