Raising Saints - Season 2: 003 - Why Did God Create Us?

The Catechism states: "to know, love and serve Him." But what does this mean?

Raising Saints - Season 2: 002 - Why Should We Care About Jesus’ True Presence in the Eucharist?

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

Raising Saints - Season 2: 001 - The Eucharist: What is Transubstantiation?

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.

Raising Saints - Season 2 Trailer

Welcome back! Here's what you've got to look forward to this season!

Raising Saints - 0011 Interview with Leila Miller

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.

Raising Saints - 0010 A Visit with an 8th Grade Faith Formation Class

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.

Raising Saints - 009 Be Not Afraid

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.

Raising Saints - 008 The Purpose of Sacraments & Dealing with a Frustrating Person

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)

Raising Saints - 007 Abstaining from meat & Jesus’ 40 days in the desert

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?

Raising Saints - 006 All About Faith

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!

Raising Saints - 005 Dinosaurs & Dogs

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.

Raising Saints - 004 “Happy Lent”, Ashes and Incense

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.

Raising Saints - 003 Good Friday

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? 

Raising Saints - 002 Purgatory and Liturgical Seasons

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. 

Raising Saints - 001 Questions about Creation

In our first ever episode we tackle questions about God and creation.  Find out how we answer the questions: who made God, and why Adam and Eve believed the lie of the devil in the Garden of Eden.