Episodes: 3 Columns

Episode 189 – A Legacy of Faith and Service: Inside the Cathedral Club

Cathedral Club President Harry D’Onofrio and spiritual director Father Michael Falce join this episode of Big City Catholics to explore the Cathedral Club’s legacy of lay Catholic leadership. The...

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Bonus: Spiritual Direction with Mary Glowaski

Quick Summary What if the struggle in your spiritual life isn't a sign of failure, but proof that your relationship with God matters deeply? In this intimate conversation, spiritual director...

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Bonus: Accompaniment, Belonging, and the Work of Evangelization with Friar Rick Riccioli

QUICK SUMMARY In this bonus episode of Religion to Reality, hosts Dave Plisky and Father John Gribowich sit down with Friar Rick Riccioli, a Franciscan Friar Conventual and parish pastor...

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Bonus: Finding Healing Through Prayer with Monica Martinez

Quick Summary What does authentic prayer look like in the digital age? Monica Martinez, Parish Lead at Hallow, shares her powerful journey from a teenager who stopped going to...

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Episode 184 – Carrying Christ Forward As We Close the Jubilee Year

In this episode of Big City Catholics, we hear Bishop Brennan’s homily for the Feast of the Holy Family, which marks the close of the Jubilee year for the...

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Episode 183 – Behold, God is with Us

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue reflect on the mystery of the Lord’s Incarnation as we celebrate the Octave of Christmas. Bishop Brennan...

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Bonus: Attention as Prayer – Finding God in Every Moment with Kathy Lorentz

Quick Summary In this bonus episode of Religion to Reality, hosts Dave Plisky and Father John Gribowich sit down with Catholic educator and mindfulness teacher, Kathy Lorentz, to explore...

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Episode 182 – Defying the Darkness by Seeking and Sharing the Light of Christ

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue reflect on hope and light amid darkness. The discussion addresses recent acts of violence and hardships both...

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Episode 181 – Faith, Culture, and Community: Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe with Lucero Manzanares

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Lucero Manzanares, Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the diocese, joins Bishop Brennan to share her background engaging youth...

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Bonus: Encountering God Beyond the Church Walls with Cindy Black

Quick Summary  What does it really mean to live an integrated faith life? In this powerful bonus episode, Father John Gribowich sits down with Cindy Black, a 26-year veteran of...

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Episode 180 – The Enduring Power of the Nicene Creed with Bishop James Massa

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop James Massa, Rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary and Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, joins Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue...

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Episode 179 – Youth, Faith, and a Conversation with the Pope: NCYC Highlights

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan reflects on his recent trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis. He is joined by four young...

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