Episodes

Thursday Oct 31, 2019
The Mass Part 6: Why Do Catholics...
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
The final episode of our series on the Mass covers The Our Father, Communion, and The Sign of Peace. Join Fr. Josh Cavender as he explains when Mass shifts from Eucharistic Prayer to The Our Father and how we share these signs of unity together. Learn much more in this episode of “Why Do Catholics…”

Thursday Oct 24, 2019
October Respect Life Month - Becky Biter - Why Do Catholics...
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
In this special episode for October’s Respect Life Month, we go on the road for a live talk from Becky Biter. This podcast is from Becky's live talk titled Rescued by Love, Restored For Life in this week’s episode of Why Do Catholics.

Thursday Oct 17, 2019
October Respect Life Month - Father Dwight Schlaline - Why Do Catholics...
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
In this special episode for October’s Respect Life Month, we invite a special guest on the program to talk about respect life issues. In this week’s episode we welcome Father Dwight Schlaline from Our Lady of the Visitation Parish in Shippensburg, PA. Learn more about the work that Fr. Schlaline is doing in this week’s episode of Why Do Catholics.

Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
October Respect Life Month - Mr. Eric Failing - Why Do Catholics...
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
In this special episode for October’s Respect Life Month, we invite a special guest on the program to talk about respect life issues. In this week’s episode we welcome Pennsylvania Catholic Conference Executive Director Mr. Eric A. Failing. Learn more about the work that Mr. Failing and the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference are doing in this week’s episode of Why Do Catholics.

Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
The Mass Part 5: Why Do Catholics...
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Part five of our series on the Mass covers The Eucharistic Prayer. Join Fr. Josh Cavender as he explains the worship offered to the Father by Christ as it was at the moment of his passion, death and resurrection. Learn much more in this episode of “Why Do Catholics…”

Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
The Mass Part 4: Why Do Catholics...
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Part four of our series on the Mass covers the Preparation Rite. Join Fr. Josh Cavender as he explains how we prepare for the Eucharist. From setting the altar to reflecting on what we as Catholics are bringing to the altar, learn more about this important part of the Mass in this episode of “Why Do Catholics…”

Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
The Mass: Part Three - Why Do Catholics...
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Did you know there is an order and reason for the readings at Sunday Mass? In our continuation on the Mass, Fr. Cavender breaks down the Liturgy of the Word and its purpose in this week’s “Why Do Catholics…

Thursday Sep 12, 2019
The Mass: Part Two - Why Do Catholics...
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Part two of our series on the Mass covers the introductory rights. Join Fr. Josh Cavender as he explains how this portion of the Mass helps us prepare for and better enter into a relationship with God. You won’t want to miss this edition of “Why Do Catholics…”

Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
The Mass - Why Do Catholics...
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Fr. Josh Cavender kicks off a new series of "Why Do Catholics..." on the Mass. In this intro episode, Father reviews the purpose of the Mass and why it's important for Catholics to attend.

Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Anointing of the Sick - Why Do Catholics...
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
In our final episode on the Sacraments, Fr. Cavender explains Anointing of the Sick and its purpose. Healing of the soul and, potentially, the body can be found in this Sacrament for those who are close to death. You won’t want to miss this week’s episode of “Why Do Catholics…

Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Holy Orders - Why Do Catholics...
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Holy Orders is a great mystery in scripture where Christ called 12 men to follow him in a special way. Join Fr. Cavender as he explains the beginning of this Sacrament and its three orders in this week’s episode of “Why Do Catholics…

Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
The Sacrament of Marriage - Why Do Catholics...
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Marriage is hard, but also beautiful. This Sacrament of total self-giving and partnership is also a reflection of Christ’s relationship with the Church. You won’t want to miss this week’s episode of “Why Do Catholics…”

Monday Aug 05, 2019
The Sacrament of Confirmation - Why Do Catholics... Episode 005
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
The Sacrament of Confirmation is a powerful sacrament deepening and strengthening the grace received at Baptism, which is the presence of God in the soul. Join Fr. Josh Cavender as he explains moving from an internal relationship with God, which we have at Baptism, to an external relationship with God and the world in this week’s episode of “Why Do Catholics…”

Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
The Eucharist - Why Do Catholics… Episode 004
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
The Eucharist is Jesus and is a unique Sacrament in the Catholic Church. Join Fr. Josh Cavender as he explains how this Sacrament truly is the bread of life in this week’s episode of “Why Do Catholics…”

Monday Jul 22, 2019
The Sacrament of Reconciliation - Why Do Catholics… Episode 003
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a very powerful sacrament of salvation. Fr. Josh Cavender explains this great sacrament and how to know for certain that you are absolved in this week’s episode of “Why Do Catholics…"

Monday Jul 15, 2019
Why Do Catholics… Episode 002
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Have you ever wondered what really happens during the Sacrament of Baptism? Fr. Josh Cavender breaks down this first Sacrament, explaining how we become children of God.

Monday Jul 08, 2019
Why Do Catholics... Episode 001
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Join the Diocese of Harrisburg and Fr. Joshua Cavender, campus minister at Millersville University and Franklin & Marshall College, for the inaugural episode of “Why Do Catholics…” In this first episode, Fr. Cavender begins the multi-episode discussion of the purpose and meaning of the Sacraments in the Catholic Church.