Wednesday, September 30, 2020

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



Thursday, September 24, 2020

Episode 8: Do Catholics Want a Theocracy?



Saturday, September 19, 2020

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.

Monday, September 14, 2020

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

Friday, September 11, 2020

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

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Saturday, September 5, 2020

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