The Deus Vult Podcast

The Deus Vult Podcast

The Deus Vult Podcast engages all aspects of Catholic life and culture from the perspective of two good friends, both Catholic priests, from northern Indiana.[The content of The Deus Vult Podcast does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.]

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Sacred Music - The Sense of the Sacred Series

Sacred Music - The Sense of the Sacred Series

What is Sacred Music? The priests engage in conversation about the true nature of sacred music with two experienced Church Musicians: Stephen Stachofsky frequent cantor for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne (and member of the Storytelling Breakdown podcast: storytellingbreakdown.com) and Richard Kochel, Music Director at Saint Jude Parish, Fort Wayne: Other Resources:Catholic Music through the Ages: Balancing the Needs of a Worshipping Church by Edward Schaefer Musicam Sacram: Sacrosanctum Concilium (with pertinent info in Ch. 6): Tra le Sollecitudini by Pope St. Pius X: Sing to the Lord a New Song by Archbishop Alexander Sample: Catholic Hymnody at the Service of the Church: An Aid for Evaluating Hymn Lyrics by the USCCB Committee on Doctrine: General Instruction of the Roman Missal: Church Music Association of America: Corpus Christi Watershed:

Sacred Music - The Sense of the Sacred Series

Sacred Music - The Sense of the Sacred Series

What is Sacred Music? The priests engage in conversation about the true nature of sacred music with two experienced Church Musicians: Stephen Stachofsky frequent cantor for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne (and member of the Storytelling Breakdown podcast: storytellingbreakdown.com) and Richard Kochel, Music Director at Saint Jude Parish, Fort Wayne: Other Resources:Catholic Music through the Ages: Balancing the Needs of a Worshipping Church by Edward Schaefer Musicam Sacram: Sacrosanctum Concilium (with pertinent info in Ch. 6): Tra le Sollecitudini by Pope St. Pius X: Sing to the Lord a New Song by Archbishop Alexander Sample: Catholic Hymnody at the Service of the Church: An Aid for Evaluating Hymn Lyrics by the USCCB Committee on Doctrine: General Instruction of the Roman Missal: Church Music Association of America: Corpus Christi Watershed:

Roadside Salvation

Roadside Salvation

Catholic Culture, encouraged by the little things, lived magnanimously.

Scrupulosity

Defining "Scrupulous" and providing some help for those who struggle with scrupulosity.

Truth with Jordan Peterson

Truth with Jordan Peterson

In response to Dr. Jordan Peterson's recent video Message to the Christian Churches.

Sacra Liturgia

Of the 2022 Sacra Liturgia Conference and the Benedict XVI Institute. "Reform of the Reform" or TLM?

Father Transformer

Father Transformer

Congratulations to Fr. LeeAllen Fortin on his ordination to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. Ad Multos Annos.

Shema with the Perkinses

Shema with the Perkinses

Two former protestants talk about their conversion experience: roadblocks, challenges, joys and all.Huge thanks to the Perkinses for coming on the show.

Benedictine Stability

Benedictine Stability

On a particular virtue of monastic life and it's real benefit to the everyday Catholic. "The fourth class of monks is called Gyrovagi (or Wanderers). These move about all their lives through various countries, staying as guests for three or four days at different monasteries. They are always on the move and have no stability, and are slaves to their own wills and to the enticements of gluttony." - The Rule of Saint Benedict, Chapter 1, Of the Several Kinds of Monks and their Lives

Saint Brigid's Lake

Saint Brigid's Lake

On proper, Catholic merry-making.

The Golden Sequence - The Sense of the Sacred Series

The Golden Sequence - The Sense of the Sacred Series

The DVP hosts dive into the depth of the Veni Sancte Spiritus, sometimes called the Golden Sequence, drawing out the poetic beauty and symbolism of this ancient hymn of the Solemn Feast of Pentecost.

The Eucharistic Revival Part 2: JP2's Last Letter - The Sense of the Sacred Series

The Eucharistic Revival Part 2: JP2's Last Letter - The Sense of the Sacred Series

The DVP hosts return to the subject of the USCCB's Eucharistic Revival: an initiative to assist Catholics in the rediscovery of their identity in the Most Blessed Sacrament. The Fathers focus on the final encyclical of Pope Saint John Paul II: Ecclesia De Eucharistia and touch on how this thorough and thoughtful document must be given attention in the life of the Church today. Ecclesia De Eucharistia:

Religion is Not a Phase - The Screwtape Series

Religion is Not a Phase - The Screwtape Series

The life of Faith has heights and valleys. When the valley comes, don't forsake the journey.

Saints in the Street

Saints in the Street

Jesus Christ is truly present in the poor.

The Eucharistic Revival Part 1 - The Sense of the Sacred Series

The Eucharistic Revival Part 1 - The Sense of the Sacred Series

*** IMPORTANT CORRECTION: The date of the Eucharistic procession in Warsaw, IN is Sunday, June 19th. *** On proper reception of Holy Communion. In response to the crisis concerning belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament, the US bishops have encouraged a period of prayer, catechesis, and evangelization over the course of the next three years. Father Dan and Father Stephen weigh in, providing some perspective and sharing how they hope to help in achieving the goals of this effort. Memoriale Domini: Dei:

Gospel Connections

Gospel Connections

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known to many as the synoptics, seemingly leaving Saint John to himself. Fr. Stephen shows that it's clear the Gospel writers were doing more riffing off each other than some might give them credit for.

With Belloc, in Wonder

With Belloc, in Wonder

Here you will find the final installment of the three-part series on the Orator, Member of Parliament, Author, Historian, Economist, Apologist, Jack-of-all-trades-and-master-of-many, Catholic man himself, Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc. Known as 'Old Thunder' to his family, 'Hilaire' to his friends, 'Belloc' to his enemies, and 'Beloved Son' to his God, Hilaire Belloc remained enamored all his life long by the good things the Lord had given him. His particular Joy is showcased most famously in his The Path to Rome considered in this episode.

Easter Reflection

Easter Reflection

Fathers Stephen and Dan look back on the recent Sacred Triduum and Easter Day, the glories and the sorrows both.

Of Old Thunder

A look at the life of Hilaire Belloc. Thanks to Joseph Pearce's work Old Thunder.

Ukraine

Slava Ukraini. Immaculate Virgin Mother, Queen of Peace, Pray for us.

The Greatest Philosopher

The Greatest Philosopher

Thanks to Mr. Chris Lushis for coming on the show and continually showing us how Mary is at the center of the Christian Life, ever pointing us to her Son. Sede Sapientiae - Seat of Wisdom The Correspondence of Saint Ignatius and Our Lady: