Episodes
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
We answer two kids' questions today. Cassidy, age 10, wants to know how we can be sorry for our sins when we don't know how. And Joseph, age 5, wants an answer to the age old question about why there is evil in the world. Plus, #HowIHeardGod is back this episode!
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Raising Saints - Season 2: 008 Interview with Sister Marie, Part 2
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
We are continuing our conversation with Sister Marie Pappas, a Sister of the Resurrection and DRE at St. Columba in Hopewell Junction, NY.
She tells us more about her vocation and answers some rapid fire questions sent in from some local children.
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Raising Saints - Season 2: 007 Interview with Sister Marie Pappas
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
This episode we begin a series on vocations. We start by interviewing a religious sister, Sister Marie Pappas of the Sisters of the Resurrection. Sister Marie currently runs the religious education program of St. Columba parish in Hopewell Junction, NY. In part 1 of the interview, Sister Marie tells us her vocation story.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Raising Saints - Season 2: 006 Is God a Punisher? & Did Adam Get Another Rib?
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
We answer call in questions today from two boys - Did Adam get a new rib after Eve was made? And is God a punishing God? - We chat about Thanksgiving traditions and plans, and we share #HowIHeardGod this week.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Raising Saints - Season 2: 005 How Do I Stay Engaged in Mass?
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Have you ever thought, "I just don't get much out of Mass." Or are you not sure how to actively participate in Mass? This episode we tackle some of those challenges.
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Raising Saints - Season 2: 004 Should Catholics Celebrate Halloween?
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
There is a debate across the internet about whether Catholics should celebrate Halloween. What do we think? Well, we dressed up at Saints John Paul II and Teresa of Calcutta for this episode, so yes, but also be careful!
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Raising Saints - Season 2: 003 - Why Did God Create Us?
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
The Catechism states: "to know, love and serve Him." But what does this mean?
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Last week, we spoke about the theology behind the Eucharist. This week we talk about what it means for us and why we should care. Learn about some Eucharistic miracles, and hear a couple examples of our personal experiences of Jesus' True Presence. Also, more of our new segment, #HowIHeardGod
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Raising Saints - Season 2: 001 - The Eucharist: What is Transubstantiation?
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
We address the now famous Pew Research study that said only 30% of Catholics believe in the True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. We touch on some biblical passages to help explain what happens during the consecration. And we introduce a new segment, #HowIHeardGod.
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Raising Saints - Season 2 Trailer
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Welcome back! Here's what you've got to look forward to this season!
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Raising Saints - 0011 Interview with Leila Miller
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
In today’s episode we interview Leila Miller, Catholic blogger and co-author of the book, Made This Way, from Catholic Answers. The book discusses 10 difficult issues that modern parents are facing, from modesty to divorce to pornography. They explain what the Church teaches and why, and how to discuss these issues with younger kids and older kids.
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Raising Saints - 0010 A Visit with an 8th Grade Faith Formation Class
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
An 8th grade faith formation class had sent us some questions via email. In this episode we visit their class and record in person! This is our first foray into questions from teens. We discuss the how and why of miracles. And that transitions into a discussion on the meaning of suffering. PS - we are sorry for the average audio quality. Please forgive us.
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Raising Saints - 009 Be Not Afraid
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Today is a little different. We break from our usual format of answering questions to talk as the Holy Spirit moved us. We discuss the darkness in the world around us, and how we will all likely encounter resistance to our faith. But that we should be not afraid because God is always with us. And we encourage all our listeners to be lights of Christ in the world. Plus, if you're a Batman fan, Father Connolly does an impression of Bane from The Dark Night.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Father Connolly brought a question from the 3rd grade class at St. Columba school. A student asked: What is the point of the sacraments? As we answer this question we also address a question from a parent, Kristy, who wonders why we go to Confession rather than just asking Jesus to forgive us privately. And then Will in 4th grade asks us to tackle a difficult issue - how to show compassion to a frustrating classmate!
Please forgive the background noise and the 3 year old yelling for mommy in this episode! (#CatholicMomLife)
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Raising Saints - 007 Abstaining from meat & Jesus' 40 days in the desert
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
As we complete 40 days of Lent, Evie brings us a perfectly timed question - why did Jesus wander in the dessert for 40 days? And her younger sister, Chiara, age 8, asks why we are supposed to abstain from eating meat on Fridays in Lent. But did you know that the Church recommends we do this year round?
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Raising Saints - 006 All About Faith
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
In this episode, we answer 3 questions all about faith. First, Grace, age 7, and her 2nd grade faith formation class, would like to know when CCD was started. Then, Marcelo, age 6, wonders how faith develops in people! Our final caller, Nick, 6th grade, wants to know what "the word" is when we say at Mass "only say the word and my soul shall be healed." That question was actually submitted by two kids - the exact same question - one caller, one by email! WOW!
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Raising Saints - 005 Dinosaurs & Dogs
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
If you are a parent, you have probably heard one, or both, of today's questions. Mason, 2nd grade, would like to know if Jesus was alive during the time of the dinosaurs. And Gracie, age 11, is curious if her beloved dog will be in heaven.
Thursday Mar 14, 2019
Raising Saints - 004 "Happy Lent", Ashes and Incense
Thursday Mar 14, 2019
Thursday Mar 14, 2019
This week we talk a little about Lent and what we personally are doing for Lent. We answer a question from Mary, age 7, about why we receive ashes on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday. And also, find out why and when our priests use incense, thanks to Alexandra's son John, age 6.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Raising Saints - 003 Good Friday
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
As we enter Lent, we have a few questions today wondering about Good Friday. Why did Jesus have to die on the cross? And if He knew He had to die, why did He pray to God the Father asking to not have to die on the cross?
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Raising Saints - 002 Purgatory and Liturgical Seasons
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Ever wonder what Purgatory is and what we do when we are there? And, what's the reason for all the different colors during the church year? Find out on today's episode.