The AX Podcast Episode 10: The Cult of Saints?

What do we mean by the cult of saints? Do Catholics worship or adore saints? How did the cult of saints develop? What is the relationship between the liturgical seasons, aka the Proper of Time, and the celebration of saint’s days, aka the Proper of Saints? What are some saint’s days coming up in the beginning of October?

Link to The AX Podcast on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7mmkVktlWCOFfHM8ILqZX0?si=UsRt8RRFQx-nu49WvPrVpQ

Episode 9: The Liturgical Year and the Lectionary, More on Religion in P...

Episode 8: Do Catholics Want a Theocracy?

• Does God have a preferred form of government? What is the role of faith in public life? Should religious people serve in the civil government and the courts?
  
  Aquinas 101 on Law in General and the Natural Law :
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYc-7...
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjlmn...

Episode 7: Human Justice and God's Mercy

This episode I take a look at the Gospel reading for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Please leave comments, suggestions or your own thoughts.

Episode6: Netflix-Drama, Jimi-Hendrix + 50

https://anchor.fm/fr-thomas-provenzano-sdb/episodes/Episode-6-Netflix-Drama--Jimi-Hendrix--50-ejjvr8

How should a Catholic respond to the latest Netflix controversy? Should we cancel our subscriptions? Remembering Jimi Hendrix 50 years after his untimely death. An appeal to remember that life is worth living and addiction doesn't have to end in asking "What if?"

If you or someone you love is suffering from substance abuse please seek the help you or they need: 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 

Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.na.org

Alcoholics Anonymous: aa.org

Samaritan Daytop Village: In the New York/New Jersey area: http://www.samaritanvillage.org/contact-us

Contact your local Catholic Charities: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/find-help/

For family members of those suffering from addiction:

Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org

Podcast Episode 5: Being a Priest After 9/11

A reflection what it means to live as a priest and a Catholic in the post 9/11 years.

 https://anchor.fm/fr-thomas-provenzano-sdb/episodes/Episode-5-Being-a-Priest-After-911-ejfi92

Podcast Episode 4: More on Purgatory and Why "The AX"?

Some final thoughts on the Catholic doctrine of purgatory and an admittedly rambling explanation for why I chose to call my blog and podcast The AX.

https://anchor.fm/fr-thomas-provenzano-sdb/episodes/Episode-4-More-on-Purgatory-and-Why-The-AX-ejak9j

Podcast, Episode 3: Dealing with Loss

 My mother, Edythe Provenzano, died this past Monday afternoon after suffering a fall and a stroke in February of this year. Her passing comes only eleven months after my father died in October of 2019. This has been a difficult time, but also one of hope. Both believed in Jesus Christ as their savior and strove to live by His Way. In this episode of the podcast I reflect on my personal journey of grief and hope. 

I ask you to please pray for the repose of souls of Edythe and Anthony "Sonny" Provenzano. Please, also pray for those souls who have no one to pray for them.

https://anchor.fm/fr-thomas-provenzano-sdb/episodes/Episode-3-Dealing-with-Loss-ej659e