The 2rgathered Catholic Podcast

Ep 38 - Catholicism and Athletics

Father Rob and Jim talk about the role that sports and athletics can play in our spiritual lives.  In "things that we like" one of the Milwaukee seminarians is biking 500 for pro-life. you can donate to his ride here https://bikingforbabies.com/missionary/alex-becker/

 

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Ep 37- Medjugorje Deeper Dive

June 24 of this year was the 40th anniversary of the alleged visions in Medjugorje.  Father Rob and Jim take a deeper look at the messages, miracles and Jim's experiences after going to Medjugorje twice.    Here is the link to the Chesterton Academy of the St Croix Valley. https://chestertonscv.org/. Also the amazing video made to promote the school is here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IwhzXfGAM4&t=205s

Ep 36 -The Sacred Heart of Jesus

Father Rob and Jim talk about the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart and what they mean to Catholics (with a special intro by Father Brian Lynch). Also to see Outcasts (I've watched it now! It really belongs in "Stuff We Like") visit http://www.outcaststhemovie.com/

Ep 35: Father Rob is Back and Talking Trinity

Father Rob returns from his many responsibilities around the country and touches base with us again! Today Father Rob and Jim talk about the unexplainable mystery of the Trinity.  You would think we wouldn't have much to say about an unexplainable mystery but you'd be wrong!  In "Things We Like" we talk about one of Father Rob's favorite books "He Leadeth Me. https://www.amazon.com/He-Leadeth-Me-Extraordinary-Testament/dp/0804141525/ref=sr_1_3?crid=25XL4GGNY6VWX&dchild=1&keywords=he+leadeth+me+by+father+walter+ciszek&qid=1624044469&sprefix=he+lead%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-3

 

A true story about a Jesuit surviving in a harsh Russian prison and persevering.  It's a great read!

Ep 34- Father Brian Encore

While Father Rob is off this summer leading retreats for seminarians, let's keep him in our prayers.  But it gives us the opportunity to get to know Father Brian Lynch even better!  This podcast goes into why he chose the priesthood and some of the difficulties he had to overcome in his ministry!  It's a wonderful conversation with Father Brian!  Email us with questions or prayer requests at mail@2rgathered.com

Father Lynch Battles Satanists

Father Brian Lynch has graciously filled in for Father Rob while he is on retreat.In this episode he shares his story of fighting satanists who wanted to put up a satanic monument in the small town of Belle Plaine MN. This is literally a fight against evil.

Interview with Deacon Steve Weller

Father Rob is on his personal silent retreat so we have one of the newly ordained transitional deacons, Deacon Steve Weller, to sit in his chair this week.  Jim learns how Deacon Steve came to join the seminary and what his thoughts are about our Church today.

Ep 31 - Martyrs for the Faith

There have been more martyrs for the Faith in the 20th century than all the centuries prior combined.  Father Rob and Jim talk about what is the necessary for martyrdom and are we heading for more martyrs or less?  In stuff we like we talk about https://crosscatholic.org/ and what they do for the world

 

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Why Are You Still Catholic?

Former Catholics are such a large group, if they were a denomination, they would be the third largest in the US.  Father Rob and Jim talk about the reasons why people leave the Church and, more importantly, why we stay.  Also in stuff we like visit https://www.mysticmonkcoffee.com/ 

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Ep 29 - The Examen

Father Rob takes us through the Jesuit practice of prayer and daily reflection by sharing the Examen created by St Ignatius.  You can find a copy of the steps here https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/