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10 Catholic Podcast You Should Listen to in 2021

January 17 2021

“Have you gotten into podcasts yet? Well if you haven’t, that’s okay, because Father’s got 10 for you that are sure to liven your faith and get you gearing for sainthood. An extremely important part of this though is prayer, so make sure you are meditating with these podcasts, and not using them as a distraction from prayer.”

New Year's Reflection from Bishop Barron

January 10 2021

“Friends, in this video I reflect on 2020 and look forward to 2021. I also discuss how during a challenging year, in the face of difficulties, and even opposition, Word on Fire responded by building and creating.”

Patris Corde – Apostolic Letter December 8 2020 – Pope Francis

January 3 2021

Patris Corde translated is ‘With a Father’s Heart’. This is an apostolic letter about St Joseph. “Thanks to his role in salvation history, Saint Joseph has always been venerated as a father by the Christian people. This is shown by the countless churches dedicated to him worldwide, the numerous religious Institutes, Confraternities and ecclesial groups inspired by his spirituality and bearing his name, and the many traditional expressions of piety in his honour. Innumerable holy men and women were passionately devoted to him.”

Pope Francis Proclaims ‘Year of St Joseph’

December 27 2020

“With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from today, 8 December 2020, to 8 December 2021.”