feed01.fireside.fm Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:36:29 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Catching Foxes https://www.catchingfoxes.fm Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:35:09 -0500 Luke and Gomer became friends Freshman year at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and 14 years later they started a podcast. The show oscillates between a conversation between just the two of us and interviews that we do together of other, fancier people. Sometimes we get explicit either by being too honest or by being too stupid. Either way, it's fun! en-us © 2026 Luke & Gomer episodic Two guys talking about the collision of faith and culture. Discussion over Instruction. *Occasionally explicit. Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer became friends Freshman year at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and 14 years later they started a podcast. The show oscillates between a conversation between just the two of us and interviews that we do together of other, fancier people. Sometimes we get explicit either by being too honest or by being too stupid. Either way, it's fun! true Luke and Gomer mjgormley@gmail.com yes Support the show! Gomer Believes in Giants Now https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/476 49e434d5-6435-4b45-8ed9-99971fb41d37 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This is a nephilim-heavy episode. Strap in 1:24:14 true This is a nephilim-heavy episode. Strap in!

Also, please pray for Gomer's son, Noah. You'll hear all about it in the episode.

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]]> This is a nephilim-heavy episode. Strap in!

Also, please pray for Gomer's son, Noah. You'll hear all about it in the episode.

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]]> This is a nephilim-heavy episode. Strap in!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+OfYyFp5N ]]> Luke Gomer Weep with those who Weep, Mourn with those who Mourn https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/475 6208b90c-a75a-4576-9731-ffa12566db6b Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The fellas talk about the fragility of life. Also, Luke may or may not have taken a lover (in a tasteful way). 1:10:30 true The fellas talk about the fragility of life. Also, Luke may or may not have taken a lover (in a tasteful way).

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]]> The fellas talk about the fragility of life. Also, Luke may or may not have taken a lover (in a tasteful way).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+FEJGPPtA ]]> Luke Gomer The One Where Luke Does Impromptu Charismatic Prayer https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/474 5f625818-15f1-4a1a-87b4-f614e70c3999 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Is it the Spirit leading? Is it an overtired and (slightly dramatic) Luke? Is it some of both? Only one way to find out! 1:18:36 true Luke and Gomer discuss a variety of topics; some light, some heavy. The two recount their experiences at (different) SEEK conferences and offer their thoughts on the heaviness and difficulty that seems to be moving through the lives of many public-facing Catholics, most recently Paul J. Kim.

If you're tired of hearing AI critiques and why AI is killing you (it is), you'll love the first 60 minutes or so. You may want to bow out before the end, if you're a big fan of AI or of Morlocks.

Enjoy!

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]]> Luke and Gomer discuss a variety of topics; some light, some heavy. The two recount their experiences at (different) SEEK conferences and offer their thoughts on the heaviness and difficulty that seems to be moving through the lives of many public-facing Catholics, most recently Paul J. Kim.

If you're tired of hearing AI critiques and why AI is killing you (it is), you'll love the first 60 minutes or so. You may want to bow out before the end, if you're a big fan of AI or of Morlocks.

Enjoy!

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]]> Luke and Gomer discuss a variety of topics; some light, some heavy. The two recount their experiences at (different) SEEK conferences and offer their thoughts on the heaviness and difficulty that seems to be moving through the lives of many public-facing Catholics, most recently Paul J. Kim.

If you're tired of hearing AI critiques and why AI is killing you (it is), you'll love the first 60 minutes or so. You may want to bow out before the end, if you're a big fan of AI or of Morlocks.

Enjoy!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+x2uaGTl0 ]]> Luke Gomer Into the Darkness has Come a Great Light https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/473 b5085a82-4fc5-404d-99bc-b36dd686d3cd Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This is a heavy one. Heavy in a good way, but heavy all the same. Lots of unpacking trauma, both from childhood and Gomer's recent bathroom renovation. 1:27:49 true This is a heavy one. Heavy in a good way, but heavy all the same. Lots of unpacking trauma, both from childhood and Gomer's recent bathroom renovation.

There's some talk of childhood wounds, betrayal, and other sad topics. If that's not something you've got the energy for around the holidays, no worries. Maybe come back to this one after the new year.

Merry Christmas, and hope you enjoy!

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]]> This is a heavy one. Heavy in a good way, but heavy all the same. Lots of unpacking trauma, both from childhood and Gomer's recent bathroom renovation.

There's some talk of childhood wounds, betrayal, and other sad topics. If that's not something you've got the energy for around the holidays, no worries. Maybe come back to this one after the new year.

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]]> This is a heavy one. Heavy in a good way, but heavy all the same. Lots of unpacking trauma, both from childhood and Gomer's recent bathroom renovation.

There's some talk of childhood wounds, betrayal, and other sad topics. If that's not something you've got the energy for around the holidays, no worries. Maybe come back to this one after the new year.

Merry Christmas, and hope you enjoy!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+21jA1tCE ]]> Luke Gomer A Carey Family Reunion: Christina Carey Makes Her Catching Foxes Debut! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/472 1dae602a-c6a5-451b-9ab8-85c308f6a827 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Want to get the inside scoop on what it was (and is) like to live in the Carey household? This is the episode for you! 1:11:33 true Want to get the inside scoop on what it was (and is) like to live in the Carey household? This is the episode for you!

Christina stops by to chat all things Carey, her job in social work, and throw shade at a certain sibling who did not show up for the recording. Which sibling? Only one way to find out.

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]]> Want to get the inside scoop on what it was (and is) like to live in the Carey household? This is the episode for you!

Christina stops by to chat all things Carey, her job in social work, and throw shade at a certain sibling who did not show up for the recording. Which sibling? Only one way to find out.

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]]> Want to get the inside scoop on what it was (and is) like to live in the Carey household? This is the episode for you!

Christina stops by to chat all things Carey, her job in social work, and throw shade at a certain sibling who did not show up for the recording. Which sibling? Only one way to find out.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+13txTkwf ]]> Luke Gomer God's Not Dead (Neither is Gomer) or: Aristotle's Poetics Pt. III https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/471 8c74608b-79c0-404a-afee-b52132fb80f6 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer lives! As does the deep dive into Aristotle's Poetics 1:11:37 true Gomer lives! As does the deep dive into Aristotle's Poetics.

This time, it's Beauty and the Beast.

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]]> Gomer lives! As does the deep dive into Aristotle's Poetics.

This time, it's Beauty and the Beast.

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]]> Gomer lives! As does the deep dive into Aristotle's Poetics.

This time, it's Beauty and the Beast.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+GVSx4Qjd ]]> Luke Gomer Aristotle's Poetics Pt II: How Much I Am Going to Miss Her https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/470 30cb8410-5719-4d00-a0ea-f489aad26262 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This is a 90-minute breakdown of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' using Aristotle's Poetics. We know you'll listen 1:23:49 true Luke and Gomer spend an hour and a half explaining the nuances of The Little Mermaid, covering what separates a well-written villain from a bad one. It's educational and, at times, entertaining.

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]]> Luke and Gomer spend an hour and a half explaining the nuances of The Little Mermaid, covering what separates a well-written villain from a bad one. It's educational and, at times, entertaining.

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]]> Luke and Gomer spend an hour and a half explaining the nuances of The Little Mermaid, covering what separates a well-written villain from a bad one. It's educational and, at times, entertaining.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+cu7W0ynn ]]> Luke Gomer A Deep Dive into Shakespeare's The Lion King https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/469 6087e99d-b26a-4376-a909-98ba16f5f190 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Everything you've ever wanted to know about The Lion King and then some. It's basically a free Shakespeare class 1:19:31 true This episode offers everything you've ever wanted to know about The Lion King and then some.

It's basically a free Shakespeare class.

Plus, why music makes you feel certain ways and the Mary Sue character in the new Star Wars movies.

Enjoy!

]]> This episode offers everything you've ever wanted to know about The Lion King and then some.

It's basically a free Shakespeare class.

Plus, why music makes you feel certain ways and the Mary Sue character in the new Star Wars movies.

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]]> This episode offers everything you've ever wanted to know about The Lion King and then some.

It's basically a free Shakespeare class.

Plus, why music makes you feel certain ways and the Mary Sue character in the new Star Wars movies.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+m4FOiSiC ]]> Luke Gomer A Catholic Movie that Doesn't Suck? It Happened! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/468 f90e57be-e176-4c4c-a946-0a11c839d68c Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Anthony D'Ambrosio of Triumph of the Heart stops by the show to talk about the process of bringing Saint Maximilian Kolbe's story to life. 1:19:45 true Anthony D'Ambrosio of Triumph of the Heart stops by the show to talk about the process of bringing Saint Maximilian Kolbe's story to life. Get the inside scoop on what it takes to make a Catholic movie that doesn't actually suck.

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]]> Anthony D'Ambrosio of Triumph of the Heart stops by the show to talk about the process of bringing Saint Maximilian Kolbe's story to life. Get the inside scoop on what it takes to make a Catholic movie that doesn't actually suck.

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]]> Anthony D'Ambrosio of Triumph of the Heart stops by the show to talk about the process of bringing Saint Maximilian Kolbe's story to life. Get the inside scoop on what it takes to make a Catholic movie that doesn't actually suck.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ct0pEZQn ]]> Luke Gomer The World is Flat...but Not in That Way https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/467 a193bfdf-d511-4034-b76a-6a48b6d01848 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Has our world gotten flatter? Are all the edges of culture rounded out and mass produced to the lowest common denominator? 1:10:24 true Has our world gotten flatter? Are all the edges of culture rounded out and mass produced to the lowest common denominator?

Luke and Gomer discuss how movies have lost their soul and houses have gotten gray and boring (and badly made).

Take a shot anytime two men in their 40s discuss interior design on this episode (maybe don't listen to this one in the car).

Enjoy!

]]> Has our world gotten flatter? Are all the edges of culture rounded out and mass produced to the lowest common denominator?

Luke and Gomer discuss how movies have lost their soul and houses have gotten gray and boring (and badly made).

Take a shot anytime two men in their 40s discuss interior design on this episode (maybe don't listen to this one in the car).

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]]> Has our world gotten flatter? Are all the edges of culture rounded out and mass produced to the lowest common denominator?

Luke and Gomer discuss how movies have lost their soul and houses have gotten gray and boring (and badly made).

Take a shot anytime two men in their 40s discuss interior design on this episode (maybe don't listen to this one in the car).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+CKBvsv4p ]]> Luke Gomer AI Can't Help You Contemplate the Good Life https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/466 6a38facc-1710-47d1-8d42-630c07ea600f Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer AI has plenty of potential upsides. Helping you think more deeply about life isn't one of them. Also, there's a lengthy discussion about sex with robots towards the end. Listener discretion advised. 1:35:53 true AI has plenty of potential upsides. Helping you think more deeply about life isn't one of them. Maybe, if done wrong, it helps us fulfill our worst desires.

Will AI reduce us to simply our desires? Can it free up time in our lives to contemplate the truth?

Also, there's a lengthy discussion about sex with robots towards the end. It's topical, we promise, but maybe don't listen to this one with your kids. Maybe don't listen to any Catching Foxes episodes with your kids.

Enjoy!

]]> AI has plenty of potential upsides. Helping you think more deeply about life isn't one of them. Maybe, if done wrong, it helps us fulfill our worst desires.

Will AI reduce us to simply our desires? Can it free up time in our lives to contemplate the truth?

Also, there's a lengthy discussion about sex with robots towards the end. It's topical, we promise, but maybe don't listen to this one with your kids. Maybe don't listen to any Catching Foxes episodes with your kids.

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]]> AI has plenty of potential upsides. Helping you think more deeply about life isn't one of them. Maybe, if done wrong, it helps us fulfill our worst desires.

Will AI reduce us to simply our desires? Can it free up time in our lives to contemplate the truth?

Also, there's a lengthy discussion about sex with robots towards the end. It's topical, we promise, but maybe don't listen to this one with your kids. Maybe don't listen to any Catching Foxes episodes with your kids.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+qdIHfSTN ]]> Luke Gomer Do We Live in Reality? Can We? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/465 79995059-1352-45e8-86b6-b28f6d948755 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Can we know what reality is? Not in some college freshman philosophy major existentialism way, but in how we see the world? Are reproductions of things real versions of the original? 1:07:05 true Can we know what reality is? Not in some college-freshman-philosophy-major-existentialism way, but in how we see the world. Are reproductions of things real versions of the original?

The fellas continue to talk about the ethics of AI and whether we've lost the ability to truly view realty.

Tune in next week for part two of this discussion!

]]> Can we know what reality is? Not in some college-freshman-philosophy-major-existentialism way, but in how we see the world. Are reproductions of things real versions of the original?

The fellas continue to talk about the ethics of AI and whether we've lost the ability to truly view realty.

Tune in next week for part two of this discussion!

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]]> Can we know what reality is? Not in some college-freshman-philosophy-major-existentialism way, but in how we see the world. Are reproductions of things real versions of the original?

The fellas continue to talk about the ethics of AI and whether we've lost the ability to truly view realty.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+04CinIoF ]]> Luke Gomer Is Using AI a Mortal Sin? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/464 fc848100-dc3f-42a1-9abf-7c41516e5e65 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The usage of AI has moral implications, but what are they? Can we use it without losing our souls? Should we all just be listening to Bob Dylan and avoiding AI-generated music? 1:10:57 true The usage of AI has moral implications, but what are they? Can we use it without losing our souls? Should we all just be listening to Bob Dylan and avoiding AI-generated music?

It's a heady one this week. Enjoy!

]]> The usage of AI has moral implications, but what are they? Can we use it without losing our souls? Should we all just be listening to Bob Dylan and avoiding AI-generated music?

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]]> The usage of AI has moral implications, but what are they? Can we use it without losing our souls? Should we all just be listening to Bob Dylan and avoiding AI-generated music?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+euSqZiX7 ]]> Luke Gomer There is Nothing More Real than Death https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/463 0008165e-b2fb-4c86-9415-ac0810c37e11 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This is a heavy episode with reflections on mortality, earthly burdens, and the time we spend with our family. 56:32 true This is a heavy episode with reflections on mortality, earthly burdens, and the time we spend with our family.

Also included, Luke's hope that Pope Leo makes AI usage a mortal sin.

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]]> This is a heavy episode with reflections on mortality, earthly burdens, and the time we spend with our family.

Also included, Luke's hope that Pope Leo makes AI usage a mortal sin.

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]]> This is a heavy episode with reflections on mortality, earthly burdens, and the time we spend with our family.

Also included, Luke's hope that Pope Leo makes AI usage a mortal sin.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+f9jo9CEE ]]> Luke Gomer Treat Your Non-Catholic Friends with Dignity w/ Cold Brews and Catholic Truths https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/462 9e549aa9-d623-4e55-ac85-9f3b25b3cf7c Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Sean Hussey and Ben Zuber of Cold Brews and Catholic Truths stop by to talk about apologetics, JD Vance, Pope Leo, and their approach to evangelization 1:14:32 true Sean Hussey and Ben Zuber of Cold Brews and Catholic Truths stop by to talk about apologetics, JD Vance, Pope Leo, and their approach to evangelization.

Towards the end, Gomer talks for more than five minutes straight about a passionate evangelization topic. Who would have thought? Find out what it was on this week's episode!

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]]> Sean Hussey and Ben Zuber of Cold Brews and Catholic Truths stop by to talk about apologetics, JD Vance, Pope Leo, and their approach to evangelization.

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]]> Sean Hussey and Ben Zuber of Cold Brews and Catholic Truths stop by to talk about apologetics, JD Vance, Pope Leo, and their approach to evangelization.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ffCkYCJQ ]]> Luke Gomer Has Marvel Officially Fallen Off? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/461 4de78f76-08ca-4bde-94db-1e405fc3da6b Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Was Thunderbolts* a flop? Does it actually do a good job talking about mental health? Luke and Gomer debate this heatedly. 1:21:37 true Was Thunderbolts a flop? Does it actually do a good job talking about mental health? Luke and Gomer debate this heatedly.

Also on the menu today: important songs, most hated movie tropes, and the death of Alasdair MacIntyre.

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]]> Was Thunderbolts a flop? Does it actually do a good job talking about mental health? Luke and Gomer debate this heatedly.

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]]> Was Thunderbolts a flop? Does it actually do a good job talking about mental health? Luke and Gomer debate this heatedly.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+vzjEsxoG ]]> Luke Gomer Has Trump Been Reading Antiwar.com? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/460 953641b7-7121-438a-98b8-b481810e0fba Tue, 20 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The fellas talk tariffs - quite unexpectedly. Also in this episode: Diddy, Trump, George Soros, and other demonetizable topics. Strap in! 1:22:41 true The fellas talk tariffs - quite unexpectedly. Also in this episode: Diddy, Trump, George Soros, and other demonetizable topics. Strap in!

Enjoy!

]]> The fellas talk tariffs - quite unexpectedly. Also in this episode: Diddy, Trump, George Soros, and other demonetizable topics. Strap in!

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]]> The fellas talk tariffs - quite unexpectedly. Also in this episode: Diddy, Trump, George Soros, and other demonetizable topics. Strap in!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+qcSyCo5R ]]> Luke Gomer Da Pope! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/459 49548b9c-bb77-456a-84e1-d268f9b5e2f1 Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Pope Leo XIV has been elected! What can we expect from him? What will the legacy of Pope Francis be? 56:32 true Pope Leo XIV has been elected! What can we expect from him? What will the legacy of Pope Francis be?

The guys talk about what we know about Pope Leo, how we try to map American politics onto the papacy, and how the pope is from Chicago. USA! USA! USA!

Enjoy!

]]> Pope Leo XIV has been elected! What can we expect from him? What will the legacy of Pope Francis be?

The guys talk about what we know about Pope Leo, how we try to map American politics onto the papacy, and how the pope is from Chicago. USA! USA! USA!

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]]> Pope Leo XIV has been elected! What can we expect from him? What will the legacy of Pope Francis be?

The guys talk about what we know about Pope Leo, how we try to map American politics onto the papacy, and how the pope is from Chicago. USA! USA! USA!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+KqYMSD0H ]]> Luke Gomer The Fruits (and Frustrations) of the Francis Papacy https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/458 86ac212a-12a6-4546-9702-bcc237942225 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Pope Francis has died, but you probably already knew that. If you didn't, that's genuinely impressive. 1:22:59 true Pope Francis has died, but you probably already knew that. If you didn't, that's genuinely impressive. The guys unpack the most recent pontificate and talk about rabbid trads, Bonaventure, and Dilexit Nos.

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]]> Pope Francis has died, but you probably already knew that. If you didn't, that's genuinely impressive. The guys unpack the most recent pontificate and talk about rabbid trads, Bonaventure, and Dilexit Nos.

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]]> Pope Francis has died, but you probably already knew that. If you didn't, that's genuinely impressive. The guys unpack the most recent pontificate and talk about rabbid trads, Bonaventure, and Dilexit Nos.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+FgGxZ70o ]]> Luke Gomer Tech, Shakespeare, and Luke's Feelings. You Guessed it; It's Ten Minute Topics! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/457 c97e3041-c97e-4364-a519-fd64906d2660 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer A wide range of Ten Minute Topics with a lengthy preamble about the Minecraft Movie 1:01:11 true Is the Minecraft Movie the downfall of culture? If you consider getting wet in a theatre the downfall of culture, then maybe.

The fellas have a wide range of Ten Minute Topics with a lengthy preamble about the Minecraft Movie.

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]]> Is the Minecraft Movie the downfall of culture? If you consider getting wet in a theatre the downfall of culture, then maybe.

The fellas have a wide range of Ten Minute Topics with a lengthy preamble about the Minecraft Movie.

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]]> Is the Minecraft Movie the downfall of culture? If you consider getting wet in a theatre the downfall of culture, then maybe.

The fellas have a wide range of Ten Minute Topics with a lengthy preamble about the Minecraft Movie.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+cuQGzSFM ]]> Luke Gomer You are God's Workmanship https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/456 6674b105-fd83-4b92-8635-529a2e6d5eaf Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:30:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Are pithy phrases ever useful? Does "let go and let God" have any theological value? The fellas discuss! 58:21 true Are pithy phrases ever useful? Does "let go and let God" have any theological value? The fellas discuss!

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]]> Are pithy phrases ever useful? Does "let go and let God" have any theological value? The fellas discuss!

Also on the table for today: children sprinting during Mass, fear as a desire to control, and something incredibly insightful from 'ol Gomer.

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]]> Are pithy phrases ever useful? Does "let go and let God" have any theological value? The fellas discuss!

Also on the table for today: children sprinting during Mass, fear as a desire to control, and something incredibly insightful from 'ol Gomer.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+0OqVToZw ]]> Luke Gomer Comforter, where, where is your comforting? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/454 07f0c5d2-98aa-48ef-9a5e-dfe58ed0861b Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Get out of your head 1:03:47 true How to get out of your head, into the world, and push through obstacles. That and Gomer reads poetry.

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]]> How to get out of your head, into the world, and push through obstacles. That and Gomer reads poetry.

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]]> How to get out of your head, into the world, and push through obstacles. That and Gomer reads poetry.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+xJMhxW9S ]]> Luke Gomer Gomer is Back! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/453 4c1218b1-4e7f-40f2-b6fb-bfa6c152c7a1 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer makes his glorious return to the show. 1:21:32 true Gomer makes his glorious return to the show. He's back to tell us all about what he's been up to, as well as discuss the nature of work and whether you should attend the parish that you work at.

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]]> Gomer makes his glorious return to the show. He's back to tell us all about what he's been up to, as well as discuss the nature of work and whether you should attend the parish that you work at.

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]]> Gomer makes his glorious return to the show. He's back to tell us all about what he's been up to, as well as discuss the nature of work and whether you should attend the parish that you work at.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+1gyB7Xfw ]]> Luke Gomer On Ukraine and Eureka, California with Paul Joy https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/452 3a674820-b2d5-41e2-b5c8-9aa45286321a Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer One of Luke's oldest friends stops by to discuss a tasteful amount of US international politics and reminisce on life in the Pacific Northwest 1:57:37 true One of Luke's oldest friends stops by to discuss a tasteful amount of US international politics and reminisce on life in the Pacific Northwest.

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]]> One of Luke's oldest friends stops by to discuss a tasteful amount of US international politics and reminisce on life in the Pacific Northwest.

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]]> One of Luke's oldest friends stops by to discuss a tasteful amount of US international politics and reminisce on life in the Pacific Northwest.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+uvxPvV99 ]]> Luke Gomer Why are the kids so sad? with Nick Sciarappa of Clerically Speaking https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/451 00cac0bd-c579-42e1-ad9f-71d729fa32a9 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The youths are sad. What's up with that? 1:14:43 true The youths are sad. What's up with that? Luke and Nick Sciarappa, producer of Clerically Speaking, discuss the state of youth ministry (and the state of Pittsburgh).

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]]> The youths are sad. What's up with that? Luke and Nick Sciarappa, producer of Clerically Speaking, discuss the state of youth ministry (and the state of Pittsburgh).

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]]> The youths are sad. What's up with that? Luke and Nick Sciarappa, producer of Clerically Speaking, discuss the state of youth ministry (and the state of Pittsburgh).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ePFV9gcJ ]]> Luke Gomer Ten Minute Topics with Producer Joe https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/450 8f91867d-1aee-4c6e-b516-681cece18a72 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer An exciting round of Ten Minute Topics featuring Producer Joe (once again) of the newly launched Saint Kolbe Studios 1:17:21 true An exciting round of Ten Minute Topics featuring Producer Joe (once again) of the newly launched Saint Kolbe Studios. They generally stick to ten minutes as well.

Topics include:

  • The line between gossip and news
  • Weird things your family did when you were young
  • Favorite objectively bad movies
  • And more!

Enjoy!

]]> An exciting round of Ten Minute Topics featuring Producer Joe (once again) of the newly launched Saint Kolbe Studios. They generally stick to ten minutes as well.

Topics include:

  • The line between gossip and news
  • Weird things your family did when you were young
  • Favorite objectively bad movies
  • And more!

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]]> An exciting round of Ten Minute Topics featuring Producer Joe (once again) of the newly launched Saint Kolbe Studios. They generally stick to ten minutes as well.

Topics include:

  • The line between gossip and news
  • Weird things your family did when you were young
  • Favorite objectively bad movies
  • And more!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+HnimWVEr ]]> Luke Gomer The Carey Family SNL Mt. Rushmore https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/449 64ad80c6-41ef-4e4c-84f0-385bacec573a Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and his sister Emily, who watched a LOT of SNL growing up, pick their family's SNL Mt. Rushmore. 1:46:43 true Luke and his sister Emily, who watched a LOT of SNL growing up, pick their family's SNL Mt. Rushmore.

Here's a Google Doc with as many SNL skits and moments as I could remember from our discussion.

Luke shares a gorgeous song that speaks to the depths of his soul

Luke loves The Lonely Island. So much. Also, please do not let kids listen to this. Seriously. I'm warning you.

]]> Luke and his sister Emily, who watched a LOT of SNL growing up, pick their family's SNL Mt. Rushmore.

Here's a Google Doc with as many SNL skits and moments as I could remember from our discussion.

Luke shares a gorgeous song that speaks to the depths of his soul

Luke loves The Lonely Island. So much. Also, please do not let kids listen to this. Seriously. I'm warning you.

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]]> Luke and his sister Emily, who watched a LOT of SNL growing up, pick their family's SNL Mt. Rushmore.

Here's a Google Doc with as many SNL skits and moments as I could remember from our discussion.

Luke shares a gorgeous song that speaks to the depths of his soul

Luke loves The Lonely Island. So much. Also, please do not let kids listen to this. Seriously. I'm warning you.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+HBb8_gzY ]]> Luke Gomer Movie Draft! Late 90's/Early 00's Edition https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/448 b6143e5b-03ee-4732-be0b-dde4989a5eb4 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke drafts the best movies from 1998-2003 with a cast of guest stars 1:26:10 true Luke drafts the best movies from 1998-2003 with a cast of guest stars. Movies drafted include--but are not limited to--10 Things I Hate About You, Gangs of New York, Moulin Rouge!, and The Big Lebowski.

See if your favorite made the cut and be sure to check out patreon.com/cf to find all the finalized draft boards for free!

Enjoy!

Be sure to share the Holy Wonders Podcast with your kids at https://holywonders.podbean.com/.

Visit Max Studios at https://ustmaxstudios.com/.

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]]> Luke drafts the best movies from 1998-2003 with a cast of guest stars. Movies drafted include--but are not limited to--10 Things I Hate About You, Gangs of New York, Moulin Rouge!, and The Big Lebowski.

See if your favorite made the cut and be sure to check out patreon.com/cf to find all the finalized draft boards for free!

Enjoy!

Be sure to share the Holy Wonders Podcast with your kids at https://holywonders.podbean.com/.

Visit Max Studios at https://ustmaxstudios.com/.

And thank you to Cloisters Ignatian Prayer for sponsoring this episode! Enjoy the benefits of a silent Ignatian retreat—wherever you are. Visit
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]]> Luke drafts the best movies from 1998-2003 with a cast of guest stars. Movies drafted include--but are not limited to--10 Things I Hate About You, Gangs of New York, Moulin Rouge!, and The Big Lebowski.

See if your favorite made the cut and be sure to check out patreon.com/cf to find all the finalized draft boards for free!

Enjoy!

Be sure to share the Holy Wonders Podcast with your kids at https://holywonders.podbean.com/.

Visit Max Studios at https://ustmaxstudios.com/.

And thank you to Cloisters Ignatian Prayer for sponsoring this episode! Enjoy the benefits of a silent Ignatian retreat—wherever you are. Visit
www.cloistersignatianprayer.org today!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+4IRUdRjx ]]> Luke Gomer Everything You Wanted to Know About Five Iron Frenzy (and Then Some) with Mrs. Ruvi https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/447 8957cca5-5320-4bf0-9d8e-2358bd783e25 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Mrs. Ruvi stops by to spend 100 minutes talking about one Five Iron Frenzy song. I promise you'll like it. 1:47:00 true Mrs. Ruvi stops by to spend 100 minutes talking about one Five Iron Frenzy song. I promise you'll like it.

If you're intrigued by deep dives into things you've probably never heard of, this is certainly the episode for you.

Enjoy!

]]> Mrs. Ruvi stops by to spend 100 minutes talking about one Five Iron Frenzy song. I promise you'll like it.

If you're intrigued by deep dives into things you've probably never heard of, this is certainly the episode for you.

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]]> Mrs. Ruvi stops by to spend 100 minutes talking about one Five Iron Frenzy song. I promise you'll like it.

If you're intrigued by deep dives into things you've probably never heard of, this is certainly the episode for you.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+eMXGJuqJ ]]> Luke Gomer What is the Future of Media? With Producer Joe https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/446 f384fe49-639d-40bf-8991-cc3c2db1a7d4 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Producer Joe makes his long-awaited appearance on Catching Foxes to talk about the future of media and why rich people should look fancy. 1:34:09 true Gomer is going to be MIA for a few weeks and Luke was scrambling for a guest. That brings us to Producer Joe's appearance on Catching Foxes after two (long) years of producing the show.

Luke and Producer Joe discuss what the future of media looks like, the morality of technology, and whether rich people should buy fancy things or simple things.

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]]> Gomer is going to be MIA for a few weeks and Luke was scrambling for a guest. That brings us to Producer Joe's appearance on Catching Foxes after two (long) years of producing the show.

Luke and Producer Joe discuss what the future of media looks like, the morality of technology, and whether rich people should buy fancy things or simple things.

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]]> Gomer is going to be MIA for a few weeks and Luke was scrambling for a guest. That brings us to Producer Joe's appearance on Catching Foxes after two (long) years of producing the show.

Luke and Producer Joe discuss what the future of media looks like, the morality of technology, and whether rich people should buy fancy things or simple things.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+3XodNdha ]]> Luke Gomer First 10 Minute Topics of 2025 https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/445 59951380-db26-4dc2-ad7d-b1186b3198b0 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:30:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Back and late as usual! 1:06:28 true Back, late, and better (debatably) than ever!

Topics include:

  • Dating in your 30s
  • Notre Dame
  • Evangelizing without being a weirdo

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]]> Back, late, and better (debatably) than ever!

Topics include:

  • Dating in your 30s
  • Notre Dame
  • Evangelizing without being a weirdo

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]]> Back, late, and better (debatably) than ever!

Topics include:

  • Dating in your 30s
  • Notre Dame
  • Evangelizing without being a weirdo

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Pygup3TR ]]> Luke Gomer A Messianic Jew, a Baptist, and a Catholic Walk into a Bar - They're All the Same Guy: An Interview with Matthew Wiseman https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/444 a7a0de59-89c4-43ab-91e3-10261ebda09c Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Dr. Matthew Wiseman stops by the show to talk with Gomer (Luke chose family over Catching Foxes. Lame) about his new book, The Two Jerusalems. The book outlines his journey from Protestantism, through the Messianic movement, and into the Catholic Church. 1:15:00 true Dr. Matthew Wiseman discusses his new book, The Two Jerusalems, which is the moving story of a young man's amazing journey to discover the roots of the Christian faith in the Ancient Near East, which led him from Protestantism through the Messianic movement and into the Catholic Church. This journey took him to the rainforest of Papua New Guinea, the Nożyk Synagogue in Warsaw, and the Judean Desert, and into the heart of ancient and medieval Jewish tradition: the Hebrew Bible.

Along the way, he met a cast of odd and wonderful characters, false prophets, and saintly Catholics who taught him about God, Scripture, and prayer. His steps were dogged throughout by God's strange, providential provisions, despite his human blindness. At the heart of the ancient faith, much to his surprise, he discovered what a billion people across the world already know and live: the Catholic faith.

Through it all, Matthew Wiseman's relentless desire for truth and consistency kept him searching until he discovered the "beauty ever ancient, ever new". His powerful story is like a course in fundamental theology, in compelling narrative form.

This ground-breaking book can change the lives of traditional Jews, Messianic Jews, Protestant Christians, and wavering Catholics. And because it is a narrative from his life vs. an apologetics text, it will reach many who prefer the autobiographical genre. His vivid, rhetorical style renders complicated theological issues clear and understandable.

]]> matthew wiseman, judaism, christianity, messianic judaism, catholicism Dr. Matthew Wiseman discusses his new book, The Two Jerusalems, which is the moving story of a young man's amazing journey to discover the roots of the Christian faith in the Ancient Near East, which led him from Protestantism through the Messianic movement and into the Catholic Church. This journey took him to the rainforest of Papua New Guinea, the Nożyk Synagogue in Warsaw, and the Judean Desert, and into the heart of ancient and medieval Jewish tradition: the Hebrew Bible.

Along the way, he met a cast of odd and wonderful characters, false prophets, and saintly Catholics who taught him about God, Scripture, and prayer. His steps were dogged throughout by God's strange, providential provisions, despite his human blindness. At the heart of the ancient faith, much to his surprise, he discovered what a billion people across the world already know and live: the Catholic faith.

Through it all, Matthew Wiseman's relentless desire for truth and consistency kept him searching until he discovered the "beauty ever ancient, ever new". His powerful story is like a course in fundamental theology, in compelling narrative form.

This ground-breaking book can change the lives of traditional Jews, Messianic Jews, Protestant Christians, and wavering Catholics. And because it is a narrative from his life vs. an apologetics text, it will reach many who prefer the autobiographical genre. His vivid, rhetorical style renders complicated theological issues clear and understandable.

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  • Coleman Creates — Thank you to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episode!
]]> Dr. Matthew Wiseman discusses his new book, The Two Jerusalems, which is the moving story of a young man's amazing journey to discover the roots of the Christian faith in the Ancient Near East, which led him from Protestantism through the Messianic movement and into the Catholic Church. This journey took him to the rainforest of Papua New Guinea, the Nożyk Synagogue in Warsaw, and the Judean Desert, and into the heart of ancient and medieval Jewish tradition: the Hebrew Bible.

Along the way, he met a cast of odd and wonderful characters, false prophets, and saintly Catholics who taught him about God, Scripture, and prayer. His steps were dogged throughout by God's strange, providential provisions, despite his human blindness. At the heart of the ancient faith, much to his surprise, he discovered what a billion people across the world already know and live: the Catholic faith.

Through it all, Matthew Wiseman's relentless desire for truth and consistency kept him searching until he discovered the "beauty ever ancient, ever new". His powerful story is like a course in fundamental theology, in compelling narrative form.

This ground-breaking book can change the lives of traditional Jews, Messianic Jews, Protestant Christians, and wavering Catholics. And because it is a narrative from his life vs. an apologetics text, it will reach many who prefer the autobiographical genre. His vivid, rhetorical style renders complicated theological issues clear and understandable.

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  • Coleman Creates — Thank you to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episode!
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+RflPiKs_ ]]> Luke Gomer We are Here to Accompany the Sh*t Out of You https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/443 651b55af-c75f-471c-8992-6ebeacef7309 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The fellas talk about the themes they're bringing into the new year 56:17 true Luke and Gomer discuss their themes for 2025 (instead of resolutions). Gomer plans on a "Year of Health," while Luke plans on a "Year of Essays."

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]]> Luke and Gomer discuss their themes for 2025 (instead of resolutions). Gomer plans on a "Year of Health," while Luke plans on a "Year of Essays."

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]]> Luke and Gomer discuss their themes for 2025 (instead of resolutions). Gomer plans on a "Year of Health," while Luke plans on a "Year of Essays."

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+dJxVKxFL ]]> Luke Gomer The Culture is Doing Whopper Advent Calendars https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/442 c26fb279-8f97-4927-8d5e-def183f7c260 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The guys discuss Advent devotions, the scandals of JPII's papacy, and Gomer's new Tesla. Enjoy! 1:00:27 true The guys discuss Advent devotions, the scandals of JPII's papacy, and Gomer's new Tesla. Enjoy!

]]> The guys discuss Advent devotions, the scandals of JPII's papacy, and Gomer's new Tesla. Enjoy!

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]]> The guys discuss Advent devotions, the scandals of JPII's papacy, and Gomer's new Tesla. Enjoy!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ul4Z3J8O ]]> Luke Gomer Ten Minute Topics - Thanksgiving Edition! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/441 51d58907-491d-480a-b15c-487687bf03aa Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:15:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer It's a classic Ten Minute Topics episode for your early Thanksgiving enjoyment! Plus, Luke talks about his annulment and Italian women. Do with that what you will. 1:16:44 true It's a classic Ten Minute Topics episode for your early Thanksgiving enjoyment! Plus, Luke talks about his annulment and Italian women. Do with that what you will.

Happy Thanksgiving!

]]> It's a classic Ten Minute Topics episode for your early Thanksgiving enjoyment! Plus, Luke talks about his annulment and Italian women. Do with that what you will.

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]]> It's a classic Ten Minute Topics episode for your early Thanksgiving enjoyment! Plus, Luke talks about his annulment and Italian women. Do with that what you will.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+W9h4mEoC ]]> Luke Gomer Gomer Talks About Roofing (and Speaking) (and Ministry) (and Podcasting)! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/440 3e4a19db-0357-42aa-9768-eee851235b31 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The fellas got busy with life, so we're airing an episode of Producer Joe's podcast, The Ethical Entrepreneur, starring Gomer! 51:36 true The fellas got busy with life, so we're airing an episode of Producer Joe's podcast, The Ethical Entrepreneur, starring Gomer! This is the same version you'll find on The Ethical Entrepreneur because, unlike Luke's, it wasn't explicit right out of the gate.

Gomer and I chat about his background as a speaker, credentialism in the nonprofit world, and how to improve your communication skills.

Enjoy!

]]> The fellas got busy with life, so we're airing an episode of Producer Joe's podcast, The Ethical Entrepreneur, starring Gomer! This is the same version you'll find on The Ethical Entrepreneur because, unlike Luke's, it wasn't explicit right out of the gate.

Gomer and I chat about his background as a speaker, credentialism in the nonprofit world, and how to improve your communication skills.

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]]> The fellas got busy with life, so we're airing an episode of Producer Joe's podcast, The Ethical Entrepreneur, starring Gomer! This is the same version you'll find on The Ethical Entrepreneur because, unlike Luke's, it wasn't explicit right out of the gate.

Gomer and I chat about his background as a speaker, credentialism in the nonprofit world, and how to improve your communication skills.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+JYznODZB ]]> Luke Gomer Apple, Aliens, and Five Iron Frenzy https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/439 4c9a70e2-6fda-4514-b674-119d2f1987bd Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We're playing the hits this week! 1:05:49 true The guys discuss the new Apple M4 chip, The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin, and Luke's experience at a Five Iron Frenzy concert. We're back and playing the hits on this episode!

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]]> The guys discuss the new Apple M4 chip, The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin, and Luke's experience at a Five Iron Frenzy concert. We're back and playing the hits on this episode!

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]]> The guys discuss the new Apple M4 chip, The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin, and Luke's experience at a Five Iron Frenzy concert. We're back and playing the hits on this episode!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+cM77jj74 ]]> Luke Gomer Luke Makes an Appearance on a New Show! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/438 8efaed6d-a4d8-4ef2-bdf7-dd83c3eedc5b Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Producer Joe has his own show! The first five episodes drop on November 13th, so mark your calendars! 1:21:56 true The guys couldn't record this week, so we're running a teaser episode of Producer Joe's new podcast, the Ethical Entrepreneur. The first episodes drop on November 13th, and we'll have more info coming soon!

Luke and Joe discuss the world of major gifts, whether the Boomers dying (if they ever die) is actually an issue for nonprofits, and get into a deep tangent on Victorian seaport towns in Northern California.

You can find The Ethical Entrepreneur on all major podcast platforms. Enjoy!

]]> The guys couldn't record this week, so we're running a teaser episode of Producer Joe's new podcast, the Ethical Entrepreneur. The first episodes drop on November 13th, and we'll have more info coming soon!

Luke and Joe discuss the world of major gifts, whether the Boomers dying (if they ever die) is actually an issue for nonprofits, and get into a deep tangent on Victorian seaport towns in Northern California.

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]]> The guys couldn't record this week, so we're running a teaser episode of Producer Joe's new podcast, the Ethical Entrepreneur. The first episodes drop on November 13th, and we'll have more info coming soon!

Luke and Joe discuss the world of major gifts, whether the Boomers dying (if they ever die) is actually an issue for nonprofits, and get into a deep tangent on Victorian seaport towns in Northern California.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+394g-Rly ]]> Luke Gomer The Great Patreon Overhaul of 2024 https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/437 55c9b0b4-0b6a-490c-a3ab-e1a4d4ee29fe Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We fixed Patreon! Luke saw Jimmy Eat World! Gomer continues teaching Shakespeare! 53:19 true We fixed Patreon! Luke saw Jimmy Eat World! Gomer continues teaching Shakespeare! It's a joyous day at Cathing Foxes.

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]]> We fixed Patreon! Luke saw Jimmy Eat World! Gomer continues teaching Shakespeare! It's a joyous day at Cathing Foxes.

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]]> We fixed Patreon! Luke saw Jimmy Eat World! Gomer continues teaching Shakespeare! It's a joyous day at Cathing Foxes.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+QCSvNvMB ]]> Luke Gomer Mrs. Ruvi Didn't Kill Catching Foxes (We Promise) https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/436 7ac9dc28-38a2-41c9-a17b-522e94ac2004 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Mrs. Ruvi stops by for a candid discussion on mental health, homelessness, and the newest Joker movie. 1:42:40 true Mrs. Ruvi stops by for a candid discussion on mental health, homelessness, and the newest Joker movie.

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]]> Mrs. Ruvi stops by for a candid discussion on mental health, homelessness, and the newest Joker movie.

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]]> Mrs. Ruvi stops by for a candid discussion on mental health, homelessness, and the newest Joker movie.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+q7QLSzWZ ]]> Luke Gomer Everything Wrong with Catholic Nonprofits https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/435 d586f94c-2514-4acc-b487-22fb47ea7f7d Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Marcellino D'Ambrosio of Sherwood Fellows stops by the show to discuss everything wrong with the nonprofit model. Hold onto your hats. 55:07 true Marcellino D'Ambrosio of Sherwood Fellows stops by the show to discuss everything wrong with the nonprofit model. Hold onto your hats.

]]> Marcellino D'Ambrosio of Sherwood Fellows stops by the show to discuss everything wrong with the nonprofit model. Hold onto your hats.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+pLFskt4s ]]> Luke Gomer Why Aragorn is Good and Luke Skywalker is a Loser https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/434 48391ae2-8e9d-42dd-a370-96d901d12255 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Is the title a bit of editorializing? Yeah, maybe. The point stands, though. 1:05:52 true Is the title a bit of editorializing? Yeah, maybe. The point stands, though.

The guys ponder the value of doing things even if they won't work. Is there a point in doing anything if it's just going to be torn down eventually? Come find out!

]]> Is the title a bit of editorializing? Yeah, maybe. The point stands, though.

The guys ponder the value of doing things even if they won't work. Is there a point in doing anything if it's just going to be torn down eventually? Come find out!

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]]> Is the title a bit of editorializing? Yeah, maybe. The point stands, though.

The guys ponder the value of doing things even if they won't work. Is there a point in doing anything if it's just going to be torn down eventually? Come find out!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+RMN7lMgv ]]> Luke Gomer Ecumenism isn't a Four Letter Word https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/433 3718a4c5-af29-4d22-8633-1842922a60b7 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Ecumenism is okay. At least in some contexts. Our guests today make the case that we can bridge the divide between Catholics and Evangelicals. Is it possible? 1:26:31 true Our guests today make the case that we can bridge the divide between Catholics and Evangelicals. Is it possible?

Special guests Alexei Laushkin and Nathan Smith stop in to talk about a document on Catholic-Evangelical relations that the two helped to create. Enjoy!

]]> Our guests today make the case that we can bridge the divide between Catholics and Evangelicals. Is it possible?

Special guests Alexei Laushkin and Nathan Smith stop in to talk about a document on Catholic-Evangelical relations that the two helped to create. Enjoy!

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]]> Our guests today make the case that we can bridge the divide between Catholics and Evangelicals. Is it possible?

Special guests Alexei Laushkin and Nathan Smith stop in to talk about a document on Catholic-Evangelical relations that the two helped to create. Enjoy!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+yJlw4Vi9 ]]> Luke Gomer The Shakespeare Draft is Here! With a Special Guest! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/432 1e18e468-86eb-4110-af56-943bae1f00d1 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The much anticipated Shakespeare draft is here! Will your favorite movie be drafted? Will it get snubbed? Featuring special guest, Kate Camden! 1:07:45 true The much anticipated Shakespeare draft is here! Will your favorite movie be drafted? Will it get snubbed? Featuring special guest, Kate Camden!

Want to vote for who had the best Top Five Shakespeare Films list? Join our Patreon! All patrons have the opportunity to vote for the best list and the winners receive eternal glory and bragging rights!

]]> The much anticipated Shakespeare draft is here! Will your favorite movie be drafted? Will it get snubbed? Featuring special guest, Kate Camden!

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]]> The much anticipated Shakespeare draft is here! Will your favorite movie be drafted? Will it get snubbed? Featuring special guest, Kate Camden!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+_Bo3ocZM ]]> Luke Gomer Gomer and Luke Read Poetry https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/431 8ddf4616-585d-406a-ada2-253c57fe864f Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:45:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer About half the show is just Gomer and Luke reading Shakespeare and other English poems. 1:13:21 true Gomer and Luke read poetry, discuss beauty, and generally realize they're tired of mass culture (but they will still watch the newest Marvel movie).

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]]> Gomer and Luke read poetry, discuss beauty, and generally realize they're tired of mass culture (but they will still watch the newest Marvel movie).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+zVL8GVgf ]]> Luke Gomer Mass Culture isn't Killing Us - Our Addiction to Being Right is https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/430 c52ea918-7480-4984-b734-5a0a73d25819 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:15:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Being addicted to being right isn't Christian. Delete your Twitter. Probably. 1:27:41 true Just a touch late, but still on Tuesday! The fellas talk about mass culture, David Foster Wallace, media biases, and an addiction to being correct. It's a classic Catching Foxes extravaganza!

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]]> Just a touch late, but still on Tuesday! The fellas talk about mass culture, David Foster Wallace, media biases, and an addiction to being correct. It's a classic Catching Foxes extravaganza!

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]]> Just a touch late, but still on Tuesday! The fellas talk about mass culture, David Foster Wallace, media biases, and an addiction to being correct. It's a classic Catching Foxes extravaganza!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+YNr4dlIf ]]> Luke Gomer Housing Homeless and Pregnant Women: An Interview with Maria Puccini of In My Shoes https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/429 922a7071-667c-4118-af82-d3407621cdf4 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Maria Puccini, the Executive Director of In My Shoes, stops by the show this week to talk with us about her organization's mission. 1:22:26 true Maria Puccini, the Executive Director of In My Shoes, stops by the show this week to talk with us about her organization's mission.

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]]> Maria Puccini, the Executive Director of In My Shoes, stops by the show this week to talk with us about her organization's mission.

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]]> Maria Puccini, the Executive Director of In My Shoes, stops by the show this week to talk with us about her organization's mission.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+KOFxbXcu ]]> Luke Gomer The Spectator Aspect of Culture https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/428 f4d6568a-261e-4da6-bca2-86bbfe383be7 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer talk about Marvel's latest offering. Surprise, suprise. SPOILERS. Don't worry, we time stamped everything. 1:28:10 true Luke and Gomer talk about Marvel's latest offering and a round of Ten Minute Topics that cover laziness, spirituality, and doing work you love.

SPOILERS abound in this episode. Skip 3:05 to 11:30 if you haven't seen Deadpool & Wolverine (assuming you're planning on it).

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]]> Luke and Gomer talk about Marvel's latest offering and a round of Ten Minute Topics that cover laziness, spirituality, and doing work you love.

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]]> Luke and Gomer talk about Marvel's latest offering and a round of Ten Minute Topics that cover laziness, spirituality, and doing work you love.

SPOILERS abound in this episode. Skip 3:05 to 11:30 if you haven't seen Deadpool & Wolverine (assuming you're planning on it).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+tSZ49CQM ]]> Luke Gomer The Life and Death of Third Places https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/427 243a229a-0aca-44c8-8688-a3f0334f2071 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer It's a shame that McDonalds got rid of the PlayPlaces. 1:37:28 true We're back! You know how Catching Foxes is. In fairness, Gomer got hit with a hurricane.

The fellas talk about the lack of third places, the abundance of franchises, and living a full life.

]]> We're back! You know how Catching Foxes is. In fairness, Gomer got hit with a hurricane.

The fellas talk about the lack of third places, the abundance of franchises, and living a full life.

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The fellas talk about the lack of third places, the abundance of franchises, and living a full life.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+JSTW-8fG ]]> Luke Gomer Mrs. Ruvi Returns! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/426 3716da64-f9fa-46f8-b6a5-7c49e981c1dd Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Mrs. Ruvi stops by the podcast. Gomer is MIA but we've got Luke! 1:30:10 true Mrs. Ruvi stops by to chat about Inside Out 2, toxic positivity (if that even exists), and American political culture. They don't talk about Five Iron Frenzy. At least, not too much.

]]> Mrs. Ruvi stops by to chat about Inside Out 2, toxic positivity (if that even exists), and American political culture. They don't talk about Five Iron Frenzy. At least, not too much.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+7dQjDW5A ]]> Luke Gomer Kendrick and Drake...Explained by Two White Elder Millennials https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/425 c03a924c-8eb2-48b9-9866-1c3c6393a9ea Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer There's other stuff too, but that's easily the most amusing. 1:14:40 true Luke says "they not like us" a bunch, Gomer talks about why he was sad, and Luke gets called out by St. Ambrose on Twitter. Enjoy!

]]> Luke says "they not like us" a bunch, Gomer talks about why he was sad, and Luke gets called out by St. Ambrose on Twitter. Enjoy!

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]]> Luke says "they not like us" a bunch, Gomer talks about why he was sad, and Luke gets called out by St. Ambrose on Twitter. Enjoy!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Ptt-U6t9 ]]> Luke Gomer Catches Foxes is Back, and Luke Hates Tech https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/424 3b343bd9-4947-45ed-a5eb-6424d8a56707 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The long-awaited Catching Foxes return is here! 1:10:09 true The fellas are back! Down, but never out. Gone for a bit, but always returning for the validation.

Gomer muses about technocracy, Luke contemplates DVDs, and the guys worry about Elon Musk.

]]> The fellas are back! Down, but never out. Gone for a bit, but always returning for the validation.

Gomer muses about technocracy, Luke contemplates DVDs, and the guys worry about Elon Musk.

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]]> The fellas are back! Down, but never out. Gone for a bit, but always returning for the validation.

Gomer muses about technocracy, Luke contemplates DVDs, and the guys worry about Elon Musk.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+6B6kxYz7 ]]> Luke Gomer Interview with Alec Maly https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/423 73e63ef4-66ab-4d66-90b2-6e660f9fb5b6 Tue, 07 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Alec Maly, author of Out of Sons, stops by the show. As usual, only one of the guys actually read the book. Can you guess which one? 1:22:31 true Alec Maly, author of Out of Sons, stops by the show. As usual, only one of the guys actually read the book. Can you guess which one?

]]> Alec Maly, author of Out of Sons, stops by the show. As usual, only one of the guys actually read the book. Can you guess which one?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+CddTmNUx ]]> Luke Gomer Luke N Gomer Chopped N Skrewed https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/422 00333091-acdf-462b-bfb6-c28a79b6bfba Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Don't you miss chopped n skrewed? We do a little bit. 1:19:53 true The boys are back at it again, just the two of them. Gomer reminisces on chopped n skrewed music and Hans Urs von Balthasar. Luke wonders what happens after we get sick of the anti-hero.

]]> The boys are back at it again, just the two of them. Gomer reminisces on chopped n skrewed music and Hans Urs von Balthasar. Luke wonders what happens after we get sick of the anti-hero.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+SlV7pN67 ]]> Luke Gomer Elliot Panicco Interview (Luke Gets Incredibly Excited) https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/421 7e69d26c-ef09-4af2-b34a-13965959fae0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer FC Nashville's goalkeeper, Elliot Panicco stops by the show. Luke freaks out. Gomer doesn't know who Landon Donovan is. 1:23:14 true FC Nashville's goalkeeper, Elliot Panicco stops by the show. Luke freaks out. Gomer doesn't know who Landon Donovan is.

]]> FC Nashville's goalkeeper, Elliot Panicco stops by the show. Luke freaks out. Gomer doesn't know who Landon Donovan is.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+pXPJp1Qx ]]> Luke Gomer Interview with Sara Alexander of Anchor Well PLLC https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/420 18b63a2c-9395-4b9f-93a7-8ef967700133 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke is gone, but Gomer has a great chat with Sara Alexander of Anchor Well PLLC. 1:24:28 true Luke is gone, but Gomer has a great chat with Sara Alexander of Anchor Well Mental Health Services in Sugar Land, TX.

The two talk about wellness, post-partum depression, and WEIRD parenting. Stay tuned to find out what that acronym stands for. Enjoy!

]]> Luke is gone, but Gomer has a great chat with Sara Alexander of Anchor Well Mental Health Services in Sugar Land, TX.

The two talk about wellness, post-partum depression, and WEIRD parenting. Stay tuned to find out what that acronym stands for. Enjoy!

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]]> Luke is gone, but Gomer has a great chat with Sara Alexander of Anchor Well Mental Health Services in Sugar Land, TX.

The two talk about wellness, post-partum depression, and WEIRD parenting. Stay tuned to find out what that acronym stands for. Enjoy!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+1_X5V9ey ]]> Luke Gomer Shannon is Here! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/419 343ef405-1a3b-4f78-8a73-945489f51d97 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The Shannon Gormley stops by to chat with Luke. Gomer is also there, but it's easy to forget that in this one. Enjoy! 1:11:37 true The Shannon Gormley stops by to chat with Luke. Gomer is also there, but it's easy to forget that in this one.

The guys and Shannon discuss Franciscan, Facebook mom groups, introversion, and Luke new bald head, among other things. Enjoy!

]]> The Shannon Gormley stops by to chat with Luke. Gomer is also there, but it's easy to forget that in this one.

The guys and Shannon discuss Franciscan, Facebook mom groups, introversion, and Luke new bald head, among other things. Enjoy!

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]]> The Shannon Gormley stops by to chat with Luke. Gomer is also there, but it's easy to forget that in this one.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+2gk20YX9 ]]> Luke Gomer The Fellas Get Philosophical https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/418 c2d7e003-fb73-4a1e-aa33-638d00e13d14 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer World War II, Machiavelli, and the two-party system. Oh my! 1:39:25 true On the list of topics today: Band of Brothers, Durable Trades, The New Polity Conference, and, of course, roofing.

]]> On the list of topics today: Band of Brothers, Durable Trades, The New Polity Conference, and, of course, roofing.

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]]> On the list of topics today: Band of Brothers, Durable Trades, The New Polity Conference, and, of course, roofing.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+kaZd9dEx ]]> Luke Gomer Old Catching Foxes Returns! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/417 0f3e7909-276d-48bf-bd41-6f9207b5c879 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke is buzzed and the guys take 30 minutes to start Ten Minute Topics. Everything old is new again 1:23:47 true Luke is buzzed and the guys take 30 minutes to start Ten Minute Topics. Everything old is new again. In fairness, Luke is celebrating a new job.

Questions discussed today include beige Catholicism, getting started in Catholic media, and whether it's impolite to ask your husband not to get fat.

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]]> Luke is buzzed and the guys take 30 minutes to start Ten Minute Topics. Everything old is new again. In fairness, Luke is celebrating a new job.

Questions discussed today include beige Catholicism, getting started in Catholic media, and whether it's impolite to ask your husband not to get fat.

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]]> Luke is buzzed and the guys take 30 minutes to start Ten Minute Topics. Everything old is new again. In fairness, Luke is celebrating a new job.

Questions discussed today include beige Catholicism, getting started in Catholic media, and whether it's impolite to ask your husband not to get fat.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+zHk4CrWi ]]> Luke Gomer The AI May Take Our Jobs - but They Will Never Take Our Roofing! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/416 2f3acb0a-1ab8-433e-b384-0b26fe1ccd59 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The guys talk about Gomer's new roofing job and the value of honest work. 1:11:02 true The guys talk about Gomer's new roofing job and the value of honest work.

In other job news, Luke has a new job! And - like the good old days - he cannot (yet) talk about who he's working for.

Also discussed: human agency, scummy roofing companies, and the movie BlackBerry. Enjoy!

]]> The guys talk about Gomer's new roofing job and the value of honest work.

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]]> The guys talk about Gomer's new roofing job and the value of honest work.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+jkN2JvaV ]]> Luke Gomer Better Late Than Never https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/415 c12657ac-419d-407c-a899-9202b0e2da4a Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The boys are back! Catching Foxes never says die. 57:16 true The boys are back! Catching Foxes never says die.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+l4aLkJgo ]]> Luke Gomer There's No Cake. There's No Ice Cream. There's Only Steak. Happy Birthday. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/414 833c73dd-9dd0-4766-8375-0d7688916543 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Growing old is difficult. Controlling your impulses is harder. 1:01:40 true The guys are back in the studio discussing Steubenville. Some things don't change. We love you, Steubenville Conferences!

Also included: Atomic Habits, Noelle Gross, divorce, Cincinatti, and the inability to do push-ups as a 41-year-old man.

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]]> The guys are back in the studio discussing Steubenville. Some things don't change. We love you, Steubenville Conferences!

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]]> The guys are back in the studio discussing Steubenville. Some things don't change. We love you, Steubenville Conferences!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+dc6Cmd0I ]]> Luke Gomer Deconstructing Deconstruction https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/413 0b648c96-5f89-4729-8395-e57e335f482c Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer It's a little meta, admittedly, but it's still a good chat. Luckily, the Star Wars prequels still get mentioned. 1:20:32 true It's a little meta, admittedly, but it's still a good chat. Luckily, the Star Wars prequels still get mentioned. The guys chat about deconstruction, profiting from Christianity as a brand, and why you can't show your children Raiders of the Lost Ark too early in life (they'll hate it).

]]> It's a little meta, admittedly, but it's still a good chat. Luckily, the Star Wars prequels still get mentioned. The guys chat about deconstruction, profiting from Christianity as a brand, and why you can't show your children Raiders of the Lost Ark too early in life (they'll hate it).

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]]> It's a little meta, admittedly, but it's still a good chat. Luckily, the Star Wars prequels still get mentioned. The guys chat about deconstruction, profiting from Christianity as a brand, and why you can't show your children Raiders of the Lost Ark too early in life (they'll hate it).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+sa54jV6J ]]> Luke Gomer Taylor Swift, Taylor Marshall, and Why We Need to Remember We're All Humans https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/412 0b8cfa49-da14-489e-a706-4973177c276c Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Several Taylor's come up as topics alongside the Oscars, business books, and why we have to remember the human beneath the arguments we don't like. 1:00:54 true Several Taylor's come up as topics alongside the Oscars, business books, and why we have to remember the human beneath the arguments we don't like.

]]> Several Taylor's come up as topics alongside the Oscars, business books, and why we have to remember the human beneath the arguments we don't like.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+0Lx3N6b- ]]> Luke Gomer Interview with Anthony D'Ambrosio, Director of Triumph of the Heart https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/411 32baf29f-8771-439e-af7e-bba12b25f5e5 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Anthony D'Ambrosio, the writer and director of Triumph of the Heart, stops by the podcast to talk about the movie and the value of art. 57:56 true No Gomer this week. We switched him out for someone interesting, though!

Anthony D'Ambrosio, the writer and director of Triumph of the Heart, stops by the podcast to talk about the movie and the value of art.

]]> No Gomer this week. We switched him out for someone interesting, though!

Anthony D'Ambrosio, the writer and director of Triumph of the Heart, stops by the podcast to talk about the movie and the value of art.

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]]> No Gomer this week. We switched him out for someone interesting, though!

Anthony D'Ambrosio, the writer and director of Triumph of the Heart, stops by the podcast to talk about the movie and the value of art.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+B_rZlPXX ]]> Luke Gomer Give Us 5 Stars - It's for the Algorithm https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/410 17a7a333-dacc-44e0-badf-7ec67d84fa6a Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Youtube Shorts, TikTok, Tool Time, and more. 1:33:03 false Is YouTube Shorts making us worse people? Why aren't content sites designed with the user in mind anymore? How is Tim Allen doing these days? All these questions, and more, get answered on this week's episode.

Okay the Tim Allen part is a lie, we still aren't sure how he's doing. If you know him, tell him we want him on the podcast.

]]> Is YouTube Shorts making us worse people? Why aren't content sites designed with the user in mind anymore? How is Tim Allen doing these days? All these questions, and more, get answered on this week's episode.

Okay the Tim Allen part is a lie, we still aren't sure how he's doing. If you know him, tell him we want him on the podcast.

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]]> Is YouTube Shorts making us worse people? Why aren't content sites designed with the user in mind anymore? How is Tim Allen doing these days? All these questions, and more, get answered on this week's episode.

Okay the Tim Allen part is a lie, we still aren't sure how he's doing. If you know him, tell him we want him on the podcast.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+-HpPMHgq ]]> Luke Gomer Catching Foxes Talks TV Again. Nothing Has Changed https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/409 a7b4f5e2-86b7-4550-84cc-8d40ce683359 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The fellas once again talk about TV shows they've watched. Yes, you guessed it, Mad Men is brought up. Guess some things never change. 1:19:30 true Luke and Gomer are back at it again talking about TV shows and movies. Included on the docket this week: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Band of Brothers, Breaking Bad, and more!

]]> Luke and Gomer are back at it again talking about TV shows and movies. Included on the docket this week: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Band of Brothers, Breaking Bad, and more!

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]]> Luke and Gomer are back at it again talking about TV shows and movies. Included on the docket this week: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Band of Brothers, Breaking Bad, and more!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+m8pdQaCh ]]> Luke Gomer Don't Worry Folks, We're Fine! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/408 3bb76dc8-00c1-49ad-99ab-ce2cc118fab1 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer First, the Twitter Argument. Second, 3 things we are looking forward to in the next year. New Year, New Luke and Gomer. 1:08:02 true First, the Twitter Argument.
Second, 3 things we are looking forward to in the next year.

]]> First, the Twitter Argument.
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+aY7cI9Fx ]]> Luke Gomer College of St. Joseph the Worker's Jacob Imam talks with Gomer https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/407 024fcbab-2e96-41c5-8a98-b6de07fb0710 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer I was lucky to interview Jacob Imam about the merger between higher education and Catholic social justice principles, especially on the dignity of non-exploitative work and of the trades. Jacob lives in Steubenville, Ohio with his wife and kids and works at New Polity. He and Michael Sullivan launched the now-approved College of St. Joseph the Worker. 59:18 false I was lucky to interview Jacob Imam about the merger between higher education and Catholic social justice principles, especially on the dignity of non-exploitative work and of the trades. Jacob lives in Steubenville, Ohio with his wife and kids and works at New Polity. He and Michael Sullivan launched the now approved College of St. Joseph the Worker.

]]> I was lucky to interview Jacob Imam about the merger between higher education and Catholic social justice principles, especially on the dignity of non-exploitative work and of the trades. Jacob lives in Steubenville, Ohio with his wife and kids and works at New Polity. He and Michael Sullivan launched the now approved College of St. Joseph the Worker.

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  • New Polity — Steubenville, OH 43952 The 4th annual New Polity conference, "Should We, Therefore, Destroy the Servers," is a three-day opportunity to consider, discuss, and debate technology as to its nature, its status as a totalizing form of life, its effects on politics, and the possibilities and limits of doing something about it. Featuring a keynote from Michael Crawford, a Gala dinner on Saturday night, and the opportunity to present your own ideas on Thursday night, we continue to try to one-up ourselves. Looking forward to seeing you there. Like actually seeing you!
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]]> I was lucky to interview Jacob Imam about the merger between higher education and Catholic social justice principles, especially on the dignity of non-exploitative work and of the trades. Jacob lives in Steubenville, Ohio with his wife and kids and works at New Polity. He and Michael Sullivan launched the now approved College of St. Joseph the Worker.

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  • New Polity — Steubenville, OH 43952 The 4th annual New Polity conference, "Should We, Therefore, Destroy the Servers," is a three-day opportunity to consider, discuss, and debate technology as to its nature, its status as a totalizing form of life, its effects on politics, and the possibilities and limits of doing something about it. Featuring a keynote from Michael Crawford, a Gala dinner on Saturday night, and the opportunity to present your own ideas on Thursday night, we continue to try to one-up ourselves. Looking forward to seeing you there. Like actually seeing you!
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+wr41N_zG ]]> Gomer Mrs. Ruvi Killed Catching Foxes? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/406 98fa25e1-8581-4baf-b554-b070663ec06b Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Mrs. Ruvi drops by and it's a blast! Did she kill Catching Foxes? Probably not 1:39:00 true Mrs. Ruvi stops by the show to talk with Luke about life, Five Iron Frenzy, liturgy, and her many podcasts. We aren't stopping the show, we promise. Probably.

]]> Mrs. Ruvi stops by the show to talk with Luke about life, Five Iron Frenzy, liturgy, and her many podcasts. We aren't stopping the show, we promise. Probably.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+HJQI3YsR ]]> Luke Gomer We Don't Need to Have an Opinion on Everything https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/405 c18c10bb-2295-4d51-a1a0-0879b0f22375 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer No, really, we just don't. 1:32:53 true Things don't need you to judge them. Luke and Gomer discuss not having an opinion on everything, nihilism, Bishop Strickland (for the sweet, sweet download numbers), and how Luke's obsession with boygenius might just make him a secret Gen Z.

]]> Things don't need you to judge them. Luke and Gomer discuss not having an opinion on everything, nihilism, Bishop Strickland (for the sweet, sweet download numbers), and how Luke's obsession with boygenius might just make him a secret Gen Z.

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]]> Things don't need you to judge them. Luke and Gomer discuss not having an opinion on everything, nihilism, Bishop Strickland (for the sweet, sweet download numbers), and how Luke's obsession with boygenius might just make him a secret Gen Z.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+33aWm9cU ]]> Luke Gomer Lukey Loves Loki https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/404 ed6b77d3-5e18-4170-ab93-f4999a13d2b4 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The guys talk about Marvel for an hour. Just like old times 1:01:00 true Even if you haven't seen the newest season of Loki, you'll enjoy this episode. Loki, T.S. Eliot, and God of War all make appearances in this one. Enjoy!

]]> Even if you haven't seen the newest season of Loki, you'll enjoy this episode. Loki, T.S. Eliot, and God of War all make appearances in this one. Enjoy!

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]]> Even if you haven't seen the newest season of Loki, you'll enjoy this episode. Loki, T.S. Eliot, and God of War all make appearances in this one. Enjoy!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+qV33K0i9 ]]> Luke Gomer Israel, Hamas, and the Consolation of Philosophy https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/403 87eacf11-6664-493c-8d17-866b68d4a367 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about a lot of things but stumble into the Israel-Hamas conflict when Luke brings up WTF with marc maron on his comments. We talk about how theological diagrams won't save us, how philosophy can console us when theology cannot, and how to be human. Also, Minnie Mouse and Cockroaches. 57:49 true We talk about a lot of things but stumble into the Israel-Hamas conflict when Luke brings up WTF with marc maron on his comments. We talk about how theological diagrams won't save us, how philosophy can console us when theology cannot, and how to be human.

Also, Minnie was on the Move in the Carey Apartment and cockroaches the size of my head were on the move at the Gomer Classical Academy.

]]> We talk about a lot of things but stumble into the Israel-Hamas conflict when Luke brings up WTF with marc maron on his comments. We talk about how theological diagrams won't save us, how philosophy can console us when theology cannot, and how to be human.

Also, Minnie was on the Move in the Carey Apartment and cockroaches the size of my head were on the move at the Gomer Classical Academy.

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]]> We talk about a lot of things but stumble into the Israel-Hamas conflict when Luke brings up WTF with marc maron on his comments. We talk about how theological diagrams won't save us, how philosophy can console us when theology cannot, and how to be human.

Also, Minnie was on the Move in the Carey Apartment and cockroaches the size of my head were on the move at the Gomer Classical Academy.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+t4yn9pRu ]]> Luke Gomer Will Ministry Ever Pay a Just Wage? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/402 a18737d0-53ac-4bf1-bd55-8e4b8ca160f4 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Probably not, but we also have to define what justice is. 1:13:43 true Luke and Gomer discuss whether ministry will ever pay a just wage, Marian receptivity, beauty in the grotesque, and all manner of worldy smart-sounding topics. Only one f-bomb was dropped this episode, so keep your ears open for it.

The ratio of pay to workload in ministry is the scariest thing this year. Happy Halloween!

]]> Luke and Gomer discuss whether ministry will ever pay a just wage, Marian receptivity, beauty in the grotesque, and all manner of worldy smart-sounding topics. Only one f-bomb was dropped this episode, so keep your ears open for it.

The ratio of pay to workload in ministry is the scariest thing this year. Happy Halloween!

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]]> Luke and Gomer discuss whether ministry will ever pay a just wage, Marian receptivity, beauty in the grotesque, and all manner of worldy smart-sounding topics. Only one f-bomb was dropped this episode, so keep your ears open for it.

The ratio of pay to workload in ministry is the scariest thing this year. Happy Halloween!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+09g11IV8 ]]> Luke Gomer Living the Litany of Humility https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/401 f38476d2-5946-4e20-bc73-4cdf46266acc Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Everyone needs to stop being prideful and watching porn. We talk about other stuff too, but that's the gist. 1:46:59 true Luke and Gomer discuss the nature of sin and how it's structurally isolating. The guys get quite real on this one, hence the two hour episode, so get comfortable before listening.

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]]> Luke and Gomer discuss the nature of sin and how it's structurally isolating. The guys get quite real on this one, hence the two hour episode, so get comfortable before listening.

Thanks to FREE for sponsoring this episode. See it in theaters only on November 2nd!

Check out the trailer below and the website linked below to buy your ticket.

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]]> Luke and Gomer discuss the nature of sin and how it's structurally isolating. The guys get quite real on this one, hence the two hour episode, so get comfortable before listening.

Thanks to FREE for sponsoring this episode. See it in theaters only on November 2nd!

Check out the trailer below and the website linked below to buy your ticket.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+FmaUVnD4 ]]> Luke Gomer It's Episode 400! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/400 57fa8fc0-dc7a-4508-af49-86e5a4f9a4aa Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:15:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Let's talk about FREE, the movie. What better time than right now? 1:38:43 true It's episode 400! And it went up late...some things never change.

Amanda, the Ministry of Agency Herself, shows up this week. She's a fellow Steubie U (wink, nudge) graduate, and it's sure to be a good time.

For centuries, many men and women have left everything to give their lives to contemplation.  FREE is a journey into the inner self of man. We have obtained permission to enter and talk to people who rarely utter a word, in places that remain closed to the world: THE MONASTERIES.  

What leads a person to strip himself of the world he knows, to withdraw from it for the rest of his life? How does such a person think? FREE approaches great questions of man's existence, with only one objective: to listen to them.

Go see FREE on Thursday, Nov 2! Check out the trailer below and the website linked below to buy your ticket.

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Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGtJx22SJck

]]> It's episode 400! And it went up late...some things never change.

Amanda, the Ministry of Agency Herself, shows up this week. She's a fellow Steubie U (wink, nudge) graduate, and it's sure to be a good time.

For centuries, many men and women have left everything to give their lives to contemplation.  FREE is a journey into the inner self of man. We have obtained permission to enter and talk to people who rarely utter a word, in places that remain closed to the world: THE MONASTERIES.  

What leads a person to strip himself of the world he knows, to withdraw from it for the rest of his life? How does such a person think? FREE approaches great questions of man's existence, with only one objective: to listen to them.

Go see FREE on Thursday, Nov 2! Check out the trailer below and the website linked below to buy your ticket.

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]]> It's episode 400! And it went up late...some things never change.

Amanda, the Ministry of Agency Herself, shows up this week. She's a fellow Steubie U (wink, nudge) graduate, and it's sure to be a good time.

For centuries, many men and women have left everything to give their lives to contemplation.  FREE is a journey into the inner self of man. We have obtained permission to enter and talk to people who rarely utter a word, in places that remain closed to the world: THE MONASTERIES.  

What leads a person to strip himself of the world he knows, to withdraw from it for the rest of his life? How does such a person think? FREE approaches great questions of man's existence, with only one objective: to listen to them.

Go see FREE on Thursday, Nov 2! Check out the trailer below and the website linked below to buy your ticket.

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Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGtJx22SJck

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+g0eTHo1Z ]]> Luke Gomer Is it a Sin to Not Send Your Kids to Catholic Schools? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/399 f4c98790-376b-454c-826f-c7ec582d1a0e Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Watch out homeschoolers, we're talking about you. At least, for a little bit. 1:12:31 true There's only so much Fr. David Hust to go around, so it's back to just Luke and Gomer. They talk Catholic schools (again), creativity and ADHD, and how nonprofits can learn from the for-profit sector.

]]> There's only so much Fr. David Hust to go around, so it's back to just Luke and Gomer. They talk Catholic schools (again), creativity and ADHD, and how nonprofits can learn from the for-profit sector.

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]]> There's only so much Fr. David Hust to go around, so it's back to just Luke and Gomer. They talk Catholic schools (again), creativity and ADHD, and how nonprofits can learn from the for-profit sector.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+1WnUOb8B ]]> Luke Gomer Catching Foxes Presents: Fr. David Hust https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/398 3f84d47a-118a-4c7c-9c70-da1a7e1df5c5 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The man, the myth, the Steubenville legend is here 1:26:51 true Fr. David Hust joins Luke and Gomer this week to reminisce about college (obviously) and discuss the state of the modern Church. Strap in, it's a long one!

]]> Fr. David Hust joins Luke and Gomer this week to reminisce about college (obviously) and discuss the state of the modern Church. Strap in, it's a long one!

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]]> Fr. David Hust joins Luke and Gomer this week to reminisce about college (obviously) and discuss the state of the modern Church. Strap in, it's a long one!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+MbeQ3JSA ]]> Luke Gomer Let's Get Mad About Catholic Schools https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/397 23c24276-e8e8-4445-96b2-338fbfd09c8d Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Old school Luke comes back, now with 30% fewer F bombs. 1:06:25 true It's a classic Catching Foxes episode this week, so strap in. Gomer finds a productivity religion, Luke already found one, apparently, and they both get mad about mediocre Catholic schools. Enjoy!

]]> It's a classic Catching Foxes episode this week, so strap in. Gomer finds a productivity religion, Luke already found one, apparently, and they both get mad about mediocre Catholic schools. Enjoy!

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]]> It's a classic Catching Foxes episode this week, so strap in. Gomer finds a productivity religion, Luke already found one, apparently, and they both get mad about mediocre Catholic schools. Enjoy!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+HRMiVTvT ]]> Luke Gomer The Ark, the Dove, and the Gomer https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/396 cdd77af3-e402-43d1-9f80-3f9a6ccde1b6 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The guys from The Ark and the Dove Podcast stop by! 1:08:01 true Riverside wasn't terribly kind to us this time, but after technical issues, we're back!

We're Luke-less this week. However, like the hydra, we've added three heads after losing one. That's roughly how that myth goes, I'm pretty sure.

It's a great conversation about race and Catholicism. Strap in and prepare to be varying degrees of uncomfortable. It's good for you.

]]> Riverside wasn't terribly kind to us this time, but after technical issues, we're back!

We're Luke-less this week. However, like the hydra, we've added three heads after losing one. That's roughly how that myth goes, I'm pretty sure.

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]]> Riverside wasn't terribly kind to us this time, but after technical issues, we're back!

We're Luke-less this week. However, like the hydra, we've added three heads after losing one. That's roughly how that myth goes, I'm pretty sure.

It's a great conversation about race and Catholicism. Strap in and prepare to be varying degrees of uncomfortable. It's good for you.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+odwAy-b4 ]]> Gomer Going to Austria in My Mind https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/395 05a629ad-a38d-403c-a7c5-e0eeb7d06e78 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Here are ten lessons Luke and Gomer took from their time in Austria. Eat your heart out, James Taylor. 1:21:35 false Normally Luke and Gomer reminisce about college without a strong purpose. This time, they reminisce so The Mothership will tweet this episode. Please?

Luke and Gomer discuss five things they each brought back from their time in Franciscan's Austria program and how those lessons apply to them as actually grown adults.

If you didn't believe they were elder Millennials, Gomer unironically says the phrase "school slapped different," three separate times. We give him points for trying. Play this audio Where's Waldo with us and see if you can find all three!

]]> Normally Luke and Gomer reminisce about college without a strong purpose. This time, they reminisce so The Mothership will tweet this episode. Please?

Luke and Gomer discuss five things they each brought back from their time in Franciscan's Austria program and how those lessons apply to them as actually grown adults.

If you didn't believe they were elder Millennials, Gomer unironically says the phrase "school slapped different," three separate times. We give him points for trying. Play this audio Where's Waldo with us and see if you can find all three!

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]]> Normally Luke and Gomer reminisce about college without a strong purpose. This time, they reminisce so The Mothership will tweet this episode. Please?

Luke and Gomer discuss five things they each brought back from their time in Franciscan's Austria program and how those lessons apply to them as actually grown adults.

If you didn't believe they were elder Millennials, Gomer unironically says the phrase "school slapped different," three separate times. We give him points for trying. Play this audio Where's Waldo with us and see if you can find all three!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+E8NYpuhm ]]> Luke Gomer Just Let the Thing Be its Thing https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/394 b08d9202-8c54-42fc-80af-eeec11a35cb0 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We're obsessed with growth. How do we balance true progress vs. obsession with moving forward for its own sake? 1:17:30 true Luke and Gomer talk about our Western obsession with constant growth.

Also on the docket for today's episode: flying is the worst, men are dumb in groups (but amicably fun), divorce (yikes), and Apple Vision Pro (again). Enjoy!

]]> Luke and Gomer talk about our Western obsession with constant growth.

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]]> Luke and Gomer talk about our Western obsession with constant growth.

Also on the docket for today's episode: flying is the worst, men are dumb in groups (but amicably fun), divorce (yikes), and Apple Vision Pro (again). Enjoy!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Vo89R2hP ]]> Luke Gomer Wait a Minute, this isn't Every Knee Shall Bow...right? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/393 d4b7c549-6c98-47ac-b473-63e42960314e Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Guess who's here...it's Dave VanVickle! 1:33:34 true Guess who's here...it's Dave VanVickle!

Dave "Clubber Lang Gym for Men" VanVickle stops in to give us his thoughts on exorcisms and the morality of the UFC.

]]> Guess who's here...it's Dave VanVickle!

Dave "Clubber Lang Gym for Men" VanVickle stops in to give us his thoughts on exorcisms and the morality of the UFC.

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]]> Guess who's here...it's Dave VanVickle!

Dave "Clubber Lang Gym for Men" VanVickle stops in to give us his thoughts on exorcisms and the morality of the UFC.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+X5cAkpQv ]]> Luke Gomer Ten Minute Topics? On a Tuesday? Too Good to be True! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/392 444a2665-778e-4c2d-a1e6-757c44d015cd Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer If you had money on "Luke and Gomer stay under ten minutes for almost all the topics," you would've cashed out at 200:1 odds this week. 1:07:59 true We're changing our upload schedule! Turns out people listen to more podcasts on Tuesdays than Fridays and we need that sweet, sweet ad money.

We've got a fun round of Ten Minute Topics for this one! Highlights include silverback gorillas, the Catholic imagination, and FHA loans. If that set of topics doesn't intrigue you, frankly, we don't know what will. See you next Tuesday!

]]> We're changing our upload schedule! Turns out people listen to more podcasts on Tuesdays than Fridays and we need that sweet, sweet ad money.

We've got a fun round of Ten Minute Topics for this one! Highlights include silverback gorillas, the Catholic imagination, and FHA loans. If that set of topics doesn't intrigue you, frankly, we don't know what will. See you next Tuesday!

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]]> We're changing our upload schedule! Turns out people listen to more podcasts on Tuesdays than Fridays and we need that sweet, sweet ad money.

We've got a fun round of Ten Minute Topics for this one! Highlights include silverback gorillas, the Catholic imagination, and FHA loans. If that set of topics doesn't intrigue you, frankly, we don't know what will. See you next Tuesday!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+uDP974QV ]]> Luke Gomer Defend Us in Battle: An Interview with Author Rose M. Rea https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/391 93caf226-5e8b-4c20-99c5-229a46129642 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer have Rose M. Rea on the show to talk about her book Defend Us in Battle: The True Story of MA2 Navy SEAL Medal of Honor Recipient Michael A. Monsoor. 1:01:30 false Luke and Gomer have Rose M. Rea on the show to talk about her book Defend Us in Battle: The True Story of MA2 Navy SEAL Medal of Honor Recipient Michael A. Monsoor. Of course, when you have three Franciscan grads in one place, the Mothership will also be talked about.

]]> Luke and Gomer have Rose M. Rea on the show to talk about her book Defend Us in Battle: The True Story of MA2 Navy SEAL Medal of Honor Recipient Michael A. Monsoor. Of course, when you have three Franciscan grads in one place, the Mothership will also be talked about.

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  • Destroyer Michael Monsoor Commissioning Ceremony - YouTube — The following is the Jan. 26, 2019 commissioning ceremony of the Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001)
  • Chaplain recruiter has been in line of fire - Archdiocese of Baltimore — Two months later, on the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, Father Halladay overheard radio transmissions about a gravely wounded Navy SEAL, a man who had asked Father Halladay to hear his confession when they first met. He raced to the First Aid station where medics worked desperately on Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor, a member of a combined Navy Seal and Army sniper team. The team was on the roof of a house engaged in a firefight when an unseen insurgent tossed a grenade to the roof. In a split second, Monsoor made the decision that cost him his life, throwing himself on the grenade before it exploded and saving the lives of two colleagues. Father Halladay prayed with the mortally wounded Seal as medics loaded him on to a helicopter for evacuation. In 2007, Father Halladay was invited to the White House to witness President George W. Bush’s presentation of the Medal of Honor to Monsoor’s parents.
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]]> Luke and Gomer have Rose M. Rea on the show to talk about her book Defend Us in Battle: The True Story of MA2 Navy SEAL Medal of Honor Recipient Michael A. Monsoor. Of course, when you have three Franciscan grads in one place, the Mothership will also be talked about.

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  • Destroyer Michael Monsoor Commissioning Ceremony - YouTube — The following is the Jan. 26, 2019 commissioning ceremony of the Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001)
  • Chaplain recruiter has been in line of fire - Archdiocese of Baltimore — Two months later, on the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, Father Halladay overheard radio transmissions about a gravely wounded Navy SEAL, a man who had asked Father Halladay to hear his confession when they first met. He raced to the First Aid station where medics worked desperately on Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor, a member of a combined Navy Seal and Army sniper team. The team was on the roof of a house engaged in a firefight when an unseen insurgent tossed a grenade to the roof. In a split second, Monsoor made the decision that cost him his life, throwing himself on the grenade before it exploded and saving the lives of two colleagues. Father Halladay prayed with the mortally wounded Seal as medics loaded him on to a helicopter for evacuation. In 2007, Father Halladay was invited to the White House to witness President George W. Bush’s presentation of the Medal of Honor to Monsoor’s parents.
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  • Coleman Creates — Thank you to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episode!
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+re1HtHja ]]> Luke Gomer Love and (Ir)Responsibility? Ten Minute Topics! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/390 6e07e697-da80-4129-ae19-f0e5e6866b8a Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:15:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Usually, we can blame Luke and Gomer for the late uploads. This time it's on Producer Joe. Whoopsie! We've got topics, though! 1:11:26 true Usually, we can blame Luke and Gomer for the late uploads. This time it's on Producer Joe. Whoopsie! We've got topics, though!

Luke and Gomer discuss fear of the Lord, how men and women can have proper friendship, and Luke's transformation into the Kanye West of Catholic podcasting.

]]> Usually, we can blame Luke and Gomer for the late uploads. This time it's on Producer Joe. Whoopsie! We've got topics, though!

Luke and Gomer discuss fear of the Lord, how men and women can have proper friendship, and Luke's transformation into the Kanye West of Catholic podcasting.

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]]> Usually, we can blame Luke and Gomer for the late uploads. This time it's on Producer Joe. Whoopsie! We've got topics, though!

Luke and Gomer discuss fear of the Lord, how men and women can have proper friendship, and Luke's transformation into the Kanye West of Catholic podcasting.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+J86uzMfH ]]> Luke Gomer You Can't Monetize Private Pain https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/389 0e3c4d6d-9df0-4ee4-9492-bd9b699ecebb Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer That thing Luke's been not so subtly hinting at? We talk about it in depth. Also, Barbenheimer makes its return, Cross Creek Tavern's origin story is revealed, and Producer Joe reaches for the bleep button frequently. 1:35:28 true That thing Luke's been not so subtly hinting at? We talk about it in depth. Also, Barbenheimer makes its return, Cross Creek Tavern's origin story is revealed, and Producer Joe reaches for the bleep button frequently.

]]> That thing Luke's been not so subtly hinting at? We talk about it in depth. Also, Barbenheimer makes its return, Cross Creek Tavern's origin story is revealed, and Producer Joe reaches for the bleep button frequently.

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  • Dunbar's Number — British anthropologist Robin Dunbar makes the claim that we can only hold 150 relationships at any given point. Of those relationships, only five can be considered "loved ones," and only 15 can be considered "good friends."
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]]> That thing Luke's been not so subtly hinting at? We talk about it in depth. Also, Barbenheimer makes its return, Cross Creek Tavern's origin story is revealed, and Producer Joe reaches for the bleep button frequently.

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  • Dunbar's Number — British anthropologist Robin Dunbar makes the claim that we can only hold 150 relationships at any given point. Of those relationships, only five can be considered "loved ones," and only 15 can be considered "good friends."
  • Jordan Howlett — In case you also wanted to appreciate this content.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+358HGB5m ]]> Luke Gomer Dr. Oppenheimer or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Watch Barbie https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/388 f4d1a05a-30fc-4084-9d66-09081b5faf07 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer It's a long one, so strap in. Luke and Gomer chat about where Oppenheimer ranks among Christopher Nolan's movies and what the real meaning of Barbie is. 1:39:12 true It's not too late to talk about Barbenheimer, right? Luke and Gomer rank Christopher Nolan movies, continue to discuss meta-modernism, and consider whether Barbie is actually a properly conservative film.

]]> It's not too late to talk about Barbenheimer, right? Luke and Gomer rank Christopher Nolan movies, continue to discuss meta-modernism, and consider whether Barbie is actually a properly conservative film.

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]]> It's not too late to talk about Barbenheimer, right? Luke and Gomer rank Christopher Nolan movies, continue to discuss meta-modernism, and consider whether Barbie is actually a properly conservative film.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+i_1KJsng ]]> Luke Gomer Man Cannot Live on Ironic Post-modernism Alone, or Why I'm so Sick of Anti-heroes https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/387 f46049ac-6ab3-4fc3-b998-20be75c36c63 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer BONUS: Kateri Gormley, Gomer's oldest, joins us on the show to make fun of her dad for 10 minutes. Then Gomer talks about "Top Gun: Maverick" and why it was a change of pace but also felt out of place in today's cinema. We break down "Why Do Movies Feel So Different Now?" by Thomas Flight, a YouTube commentator who brilliantly breaks down the concepts of Modernism, Post-Modernism, and the new Meta-Modernism. 1:02:48 true BONUS: Kateri Gormley, Gomer's oldest, joins us on the show to make fun of her dad for 10 minutes.

Top Gun: Maverick which Tom Cruise used to save movie theaters, is a welcomed change of pace, but also is out of place. YouTuber Thomas Flight breaks down Modern movies (High Noon), Postmodern movies (No Country for Old Men, Pulp Fiction) and Metamodern movies (Everything, Everywhere, All at Once) to talk about this.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xEi8qg266g
Title: Why do Movies Feel So Different Now?

  • Tradition defined as the meta-narrative creating worldviews of religion and civilizations of yesteryear. Tradition, with its categories, roles, and super-stories, pull everyone and everything into an ordered and meaningful cosmos.
  • Modernism denies tradition’s ability to deal with reality as it is, drawing on science and reason for real progress. This was begun philosophically with Descartes and Bacon and others, but really becomes the cultural vibe starting in the late 1800s and continuing until World War 2, when the notion of progress blew up 2 cities in Japan.
  • Postmodernism realizes modernism buys into meta-narrative just as much as tradition, but in a different way, by supplying a non-religious meta-narrative. Post-modernism attacks moderism by attacking narrative itself, using deconstruction, irony, self-awareness, etc. We go about unmasking stories to find the will to power beneath. All meta-narratives are powerplays, attempts to manipulate and control the masses. The only way to be free, then, is to be undefined, un-storied.
  • Metamodernism is the art of the exhausted, world-weary response to post-modernist subversions, ironies, deconstructionism, that also knows that you can’t simply go back to modernism without feeling corny. So it embraces the deconstruction with an affirming sentiment in the heart-felt chaos. "Cherish these moments" even though these moments are meaningless. It is an oscillation between the delight in narrative and the seriousness of deconstruction and self-reflection. Back and forth, generating moments of delight or fun, knowing all the while it is fake, false, and meaningless. (See "Babylon" or "The Fablemen" or "Nope" that tries to mock that which unabashedly is).

This video by Thomas Flight does a great job in tying together previous conversations we have had about David Foster Wallace’s talk on the usefulness of irony (1950s and 1960s America) and when it becomes a deeply disturbing problem as it becomes the norm (1980s onward). We now get what post-modern movies are trying to do because they've been doing it for decades now, only with bigger budgets and with superheroes: "Ok, I get it, you’ve subverted my expectations yet again. Wow. But only you didn’t, because I knew you would do exactly that. I saw it coming".

Gomer's example is Amazon’s newest season of the Jack Ryan series. When the selfless friend and philanthropist, the head of W.H.O., turned out to actually be an off-the-charts drug-dealing, torturing psychopath, my wife and I were like, “Yeah. Sure. Whatever.” It fell flat because it was more of the same plot-twisting nothing.

Another aspect of the rise of post-modernism and meta-modernism:
You know you're getting rich as an artist while real suffering is happening all around you and in the world, even in the lives of the people who love and watch your movies or enjoy your art. So, you draw attention to the process self-reflectively. You point out that, yeah, this is silly, but it’s fun. Maybe we can have fun together doing this. This is why there is a compulsion to stand up on stage at whatever awards ceremony and become an activist. You don't just thank your cast and crew, but must draw attention to the evils in the world around you and condemn them.

]]> BONUS: Kateri Gormley, Gomer's oldest, joins us on the show to make fun of her dad for 10 minutes.

Top Gun: Maverick which Tom Cruise used to save movie theaters, is a welcomed change of pace, but also is out of place. YouTuber Thomas Flight breaks down Modern movies (High Noon), Postmodern movies (No Country for Old Men, Pulp Fiction) and Metamodern movies (Everything, Everywhere, All at Once) to talk about this.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xEi8qg266g
Title: Why do Movies Feel So Different Now?

  • Tradition defined as the meta-narrative creating worldviews of religion and civilizations of yesteryear. Tradition, with its categories, roles, and super-stories, pull everyone and everything into an ordered and meaningful cosmos.
  • Modernism denies tradition’s ability to deal with reality as it is, drawing on science and reason for real progress. This was begun philosophically with Descartes and Bacon and others, but really becomes the cultural vibe starting in the late 1800s and continuing until World War 2, when the notion of progress blew up 2 cities in Japan.
  • Postmodernism realizes modernism buys into meta-narrative just as much as tradition, but in a different way, by supplying a non-religious meta-narrative. Post-modernism attacks moderism by attacking narrative itself, using deconstruction, irony, self-awareness, etc. We go about unmasking stories to find the will to power beneath. All meta-narratives are powerplays, attempts to manipulate and control the masses. The only way to be free, then, is to be undefined, un-storied.
  • Metamodernism is the art of the exhausted, world-weary response to post-modernist subversions, ironies, deconstructionism, that also knows that you can’t simply go back to modernism without feeling corny. So it embraces the deconstruction with an affirming sentiment in the heart-felt chaos. "Cherish these moments" even though these moments are meaningless. It is an oscillation between the delight in narrative and the seriousness of deconstruction and self-reflection. Back and forth, generating moments of delight or fun, knowing all the while it is fake, false, and meaningless. (See "Babylon" or "The Fablemen" or "Nope" that tries to mock that which unabashedly is).

This video by Thomas Flight does a great job in tying together previous conversations we have had about David Foster Wallace’s talk on the usefulness of irony (1950s and 1960s America) and when it becomes a deeply disturbing problem as it becomes the norm (1980s onward). We now get what post-modern movies are trying to do because they've been doing it for decades now, only with bigger budgets and with superheroes: "Ok, I get it, you’ve subverted my expectations yet again. Wow. But only you didn’t, because I knew you would do exactly that. I saw it coming".

Gomer's example is Amazon’s newest season of the Jack Ryan series. When the selfless friend and philanthropist, the head of W.H.O., turned out to actually be an off-the-charts drug-dealing, torturing psychopath, my wife and I were like, “Yeah. Sure. Whatever.” It fell flat because it was more of the same plot-twisting nothing.

Another aspect of the rise of post-modernism and meta-modernism:
You know you're getting rich as an artist while real suffering is happening all around you and in the world, even in the lives of the people who love and watch your movies or enjoy your art. So, you draw attention to the process self-reflectively. You point out that, yeah, this is silly, but it’s fun. Maybe we can have fun together doing this. This is why there is a compulsion to stand up on stage at whatever awards ceremony and become an activist. You don't just thank your cast and crew, but must draw attention to the evils in the world around you and condemn them.

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  • What is Wrong With Everybody? (The Alienated Creative Hero in Metamodern Intersectional Television) | by Greg Dember | WiM on Med | Medium — These characters very typically find themselves in situations where they need to ask of the universe “what is wrong with everybody?” and yet, as the audience, we can see that they, themselves, have a sizable package of flaws. Although these protagonists and the storylines they inhabit do a great deal of work representing the marginalized communities they belong to, the protagonists also insist on expressing their own unique interiorities, thus evincing a sort of metamodern intersectionality of community-based identitarianism and individualist quirky-ism.
  • What is Metamodern? A Catalog of Cultural Exemplars of Metamodernism — About This Website (and about metamodernism) The central motivation of metamodernism is to protect interior, subjective felt experience from the ironic distance of postmodernism, the scientific reductionism of modernism, and the pre-personal inertia of tradition. Greg Dember, 2018 Metamodernism . . . allows for individuals to (re)claim ownership of a breadth of human vicissitudes experientially felt to be real, and more so when they stand messily entangled rather than tidily sorted out. Linda C. Ceriello, 2013 Metamodernism . . . oscillates between a modern enthusiasm and a postmodern irony, between hope and melancholy, between naïveté and knowingness, empathy and apathy, unity and plurality, totality and fragmentation, purity and ambiguity. Indeed, by oscillating to and fro or back and forth, the metamodern negotiates between the modern and the postmodern. Timotheus Vermeulen and Robin van den Akker, 2010
  • Barbie’s surprising journey – Catholic World Report — A very flawed movie that begins with the sexless, over-sexualized, and impossibly perfect Barbie ends with that same Barbie making a perfect and unexpected visit.
]]> BONUS: Kateri Gormley, Gomer's oldest, joins us on the show to make fun of her dad for 10 minutes.

Top Gun: Maverick which Tom Cruise used to save movie theaters, is a welcomed change of pace, but also is out of place. YouTuber Thomas Flight breaks down Modern movies (High Noon), Postmodern movies (No Country for Old Men, Pulp Fiction) and Metamodern movies (Everything, Everywhere, All at Once) to talk about this.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xEi8qg266g
Title: Why do Movies Feel So Different Now?

  • Tradition defined as the meta-narrative creating worldviews of religion and civilizations of yesteryear. Tradition, with its categories, roles, and super-stories, pull everyone and everything into an ordered and meaningful cosmos.
  • Modernism denies tradition’s ability to deal with reality as it is, drawing on science and reason for real progress. This was begun philosophically with Descartes and Bacon and others, but really becomes the cultural vibe starting in the late 1800s and continuing until World War 2, when the notion of progress blew up 2 cities in Japan.
  • Postmodernism realizes modernism buys into meta-narrative just as much as tradition, but in a different way, by supplying a non-religious meta-narrative. Post-modernism attacks moderism by attacking narrative itself, using deconstruction, irony, self-awareness, etc. We go about unmasking stories to find the will to power beneath. All meta-narratives are powerplays, attempts to manipulate and control the masses. The only way to be free, then, is to be undefined, un-storied.
  • Metamodernism is the art of the exhausted, world-weary response to post-modernist subversions, ironies, deconstructionism, that also knows that you can’t simply go back to modernism without feeling corny. So it embraces the deconstruction with an affirming sentiment in the heart-felt chaos. "Cherish these moments" even though these moments are meaningless. It is an oscillation between the delight in narrative and the seriousness of deconstruction and self-reflection. Back and forth, generating moments of delight or fun, knowing all the while it is fake, false, and meaningless. (See "Babylon" or "The Fablemen" or "Nope" that tries to mock that which unabashedly is).

This video by Thomas Flight does a great job in tying together previous conversations we have had about David Foster Wallace’s talk on the usefulness of irony (1950s and 1960s America) and when it becomes a deeply disturbing problem as it becomes the norm (1980s onward). We now get what post-modern movies are trying to do because they've been doing it for decades now, only with bigger budgets and with superheroes: "Ok, I get it, you’ve subverted my expectations yet again. Wow. But only you didn’t, because I knew you would do exactly that. I saw it coming".

Gomer's example is Amazon’s newest season of the Jack Ryan series. When the selfless friend and philanthropist, the head of W.H.O., turned out to actually be an off-the-charts drug-dealing, torturing psychopath, my wife and I were like, “Yeah. Sure. Whatever.” It fell flat because it was more of the same plot-twisting nothing.

Another aspect of the rise of post-modernism and meta-modernism:
You know you're getting rich as an artist while real suffering is happening all around you and in the world, even in the lives of the people who love and watch your movies or enjoy your art. So, you draw attention to the process self-reflectively. You point out that, yeah, this is silly, but it’s fun. Maybe we can have fun together doing this. This is why there is a compulsion to stand up on stage at whatever awards ceremony and become an activist. You don't just thank your cast and crew, but must draw attention to the evils in the world around you and condemn them.

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  • Why Do Movies Feel So Different Now? - YouTube — In this video I dive into what Metamodernism is and what it looks like in film, and chart how the movies have evolved since their modernist origins.
  • What is Wrong With Everybody? (The Alienated Creative Hero in Metamodern Intersectional Television) | by Greg Dember | WiM on Med | Medium — These characters very typically find themselves in situations where they need to ask of the universe “what is wrong with everybody?” and yet, as the audience, we can see that they, themselves, have a sizable package of flaws. Although these protagonists and the storylines they inhabit do a great deal of work representing the marginalized communities they belong to, the protagonists also insist on expressing their own unique interiorities, thus evincing a sort of metamodern intersectionality of community-based identitarianism and individualist quirky-ism.
  • What is Metamodern? A Catalog of Cultural Exemplars of Metamodernism — About This Website (and about metamodernism) The central motivation of metamodernism is to protect interior, subjective felt experience from the ironic distance of postmodernism, the scientific reductionism of modernism, and the pre-personal inertia of tradition. Greg Dember, 2018 Metamodernism . . . allows for individuals to (re)claim ownership of a breadth of human vicissitudes experientially felt to be real, and more so when they stand messily entangled rather than tidily sorted out. Linda C. Ceriello, 2013 Metamodernism . . . oscillates between a modern enthusiasm and a postmodern irony, between hope and melancholy, between naïveté and knowingness, empathy and apathy, unity and plurality, totality and fragmentation, purity and ambiguity. Indeed, by oscillating to and fro or back and forth, the metamodern negotiates between the modern and the postmodern. Timotheus Vermeulen and Robin van den Akker, 2010
  • Barbie’s surprising journey – Catholic World Report — A very flawed movie that begins with the sexless, over-sexualized, and impossibly perfect Barbie ends with that same Barbie making a perfect and unexpected visit.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+YgqKeVen ]]> Small Wins Add Up. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/386 134fcee2-d404-4d49-83cc-f9aae27576c5 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer and Luke chat for 1 hour on the horribleness of getting into a rut, Luke's understanding of "strategy", the movie the Sound of Freedom, and Gomer asks a random biblical question: If we delete John 6:4, will it perfectly harmonize with the Synoptics? 1:01:50 false Gomer and Luke chat for 1 hour on the horribleness of getting into a rut, Luke's understanding of "strategy", the movie the Sound of Freedom, and Gomer asks a random biblical question: What happens if we delete John 6:4?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+O9dnLaHr ]]> Luke Gomer How Do We End Things Well? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/385 2889ca8c-c91e-476a-99b6-88827d556a3a Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:15:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke is at Notre Dame, Gomer is in Canada, and Patreon merch is in the mail! 31:47 false Gomer workshops his talks on his children (in between episodes of the mediocre Halo series) and Luke contemplates how to end his time at Notre Dame well.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+IncjpGze ]]> Luke Gomer Are We Following Saints or Demigods? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/384 d3dc1c35-7cd2-419a-873f-a1d476bc6c7e Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer 1:03:10 false Support Catching Foxes

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+TNcX9fi6 ]]> Better Late Than Never: It's Patti Carey! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/383 ab626784-87f0-4c91-978d-6c4190f4febb Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Catholic Charismatic Movement 1:48:18 false Luke's Mom is here to talk about her experience in the Catholic charismatic movement!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+8BgFiY1O ]]> Luke Gomer Jordan Peterson Tweets Won't Get You into Heaven Anymore https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/382 d79d4905-d442-4bd5-ba3e-fce7637d2e15 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Catching Foxes talks about masculinity. And Jordan Peterson. 1:19:03 true Let's chat masculinity.

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  • Dr Jordan B Peterson on Twitter — "There is nothing Christian about #SocialJustice . Redemptive salvation is a matter of the individual soul."
  • Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls: Mary Pipher, Ruth Ross — Everybody who has survived adolescence knows what a scary, tumultuous, exciting time it is. But if we use memories of our experiences to guide our understanding of what today's girls are living through, we make a serious mistake. Our daughters are living in a new world. Reviving Ophelia is a call to arms from Dr. Mary Pipher, a psychologist who has worked with teenagers for more than a decade. She finds that in spite of the women's movement, which has empowered adult women in some ways, teenage girls today are having a harder time than ever before because of higher levels of violence and sexism.
  • Quote by Neil Postman — “What is peculiar about such interpositions of media is that their role in directing what we will see or know is so rarely noticed. A person who reads a book or who watches television or who glances at his watch is not usually interested in how his mind is organized and controlled by these events, still less in what idea of the world is suggested by a book, television, or a watch. But there are men and women who have noticed these things, especially in our own times. Lewis Mumford, for example, has been one of our great noticers. He is not the sort of a man who looks at a clock merely to see what time it is. Not that he lacks interest in the content of clocks, which is of concern to everyone from moment to moment, but he is far more interested in how a clock creates the idea of "moment to moment." He attends to the philosophy of clocks, to clocks as metaphor, about which our education has had little to say and clock makers nothing at all. "the clock," Mumford has concluded, "is a piece of power machinery whose 'product' is seconds and minutes." In manufacturing such a product, the clock has the effect of disassociating time from human events and thus nourishes the belief in an independent world of mathematically measurable sequences. Moment to moment, it turns out, is not God's conception, or nature's. It is man conversing with himself about and through a piece of machinery he created. In Mumford's great book Technics and Civilization, he shows how, beginning in the fourteenth century, the clock made us into time-keepers, and then time-savers, and now time-servers. In the process, we have learned irreverence toward the sun and the seasons, for in a world made up of seconds and minutes, the authority of nature is superseded. Indeed, as Mumford points out, with the invention of the clock, Eternity ceased to serve as the measure and focus of human events. And thus, though few would have imagined the connection, the inexorable ticking of the clock may have had more to do with the weakening of God's supremacy than all the treatises produced by the philosophers of the Enlightenment; that is to' say, the clock introduced a new form of conversation between man and God, in which God appears to have been the loser. Perhaps Moses should have included another Commandment: Thou shalt not make mechanical representations of time.”
  • St. Basil the Great quote — “When someone steals another's clothes, we call them a thief. Should we not give the same name to one who could clothe the naked and does not? The bread in your cupboard belongs to the hungry; the coat unused in your closet belongs to the one who needs it; the shoes rotting in your closet belong to the one who has no shoes; the money which you hoard up belongs to the poor.”
  • Gratuitous Simpsons Clip — I know you can read my thoughts, boy
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  • Dr Jordan B Peterson on Twitter — "There is nothing Christian about #SocialJustice . Redemptive salvation is a matter of the individual soul."
  • Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls: Mary Pipher, Ruth Ross — Everybody who has survived adolescence knows what a scary, tumultuous, exciting time it is. But if we use memories of our experiences to guide our understanding of what today's girls are living through, we make a serious mistake. Our daughters are living in a new world. Reviving Ophelia is a call to arms from Dr. Mary Pipher, a psychologist who has worked with teenagers for more than a decade. She finds that in spite of the women's movement, which has empowered adult women in some ways, teenage girls today are having a harder time than ever before because of higher levels of violence and sexism.
  • Quote by Neil Postman — “What is peculiar about such interpositions of media is that their role in directing what we will see or know is so rarely noticed. A person who reads a book or who watches television or who glances at his watch is not usually interested in how his mind is organized and controlled by these events, still less in what idea of the world is suggested by a book, television, or a watch. But there are men and women who have noticed these things, especially in our own times. Lewis Mumford, for example, has been one of our great noticers. He is not the sort of a man who looks at a clock merely to see what time it is. Not that he lacks interest in the content of clocks, which is of concern to everyone from moment to moment, but he is far more interested in how a clock creates the idea of "moment to moment." He attends to the philosophy of clocks, to clocks as metaphor, about which our education has had little to say and clock makers nothing at all. "the clock," Mumford has concluded, "is a piece of power machinery whose 'product' is seconds and minutes." In manufacturing such a product, the clock has the effect of disassociating time from human events and thus nourishes the belief in an independent world of mathematically measurable sequences. Moment to moment, it turns out, is not God's conception, or nature's. It is man conversing with himself about and through a piece of machinery he created. In Mumford's great book Technics and Civilization, he shows how, beginning in the fourteenth century, the clock made us into time-keepers, and then time-savers, and now time-servers. In the process, we have learned irreverence toward the sun and the seasons, for in a world made up of seconds and minutes, the authority of nature is superseded. Indeed, as Mumford points out, with the invention of the clock, Eternity ceased to serve as the measure and focus of human events. And thus, though few would have imagined the connection, the inexorable ticking of the clock may have had more to do with the weakening of God's supremacy than all the treatises produced by the philosophers of the Enlightenment; that is to' say, the clock introduced a new form of conversation between man and God, in which God appears to have been the loser. Perhaps Moses should have included another Commandment: Thou shalt not make mechanical representations of time.”
  • St. Basil the Great quote — “When someone steals another's clothes, we call them a thief. Should we not give the same name to one who could clothe the naked and does not? The bread in your cupboard belongs to the hungry; the coat unused in your closet belongs to the one who needs it; the shoes rotting in your closet belong to the one who has no shoes; the money which you hoard up belongs to the poor.”
  • Gratuitous Simpsons Clip — I know you can read my thoughts, boy
  • American Football - Every Wave To Ever Rise (ft. Elizabeth Powell) — A gorgeous song
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Z_XOW_kB ]]> Luke Gomer Can We Make Theology Too Important? Feat. Guest Philosopher Everleigh Carey https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/381 4874c843-1e07-4402-9ccb-2d0f10c6aba0 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Theology and Apple's Vision Pro 1:29:42 true We were going to talk about Apple's Vision Pro and then go from there. Instead, we talk about Intellectual Formation and then talk about Apple's Vision Pro.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+IvFBunMK ]]> Luke Gomer We Were Predestined to Fix Gomer's Audio https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/380 c921dc40-38f3-4b87-9165-800f17e438b9 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We fixed Gomer's audio! And we talk about predestination and the theology of the keys. 1:11:55 true We fixed Gomer's audio! And we talk about predestination and the theology of the keys.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+QX7tc560 ]]> Luke Gomer Fine, We'll Talk About Cinderella This Time https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/379 5659aa6c-4683-4cb3-8d0a-735426ae95d1 Fri, 26 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer have some deep talks about Catholicism, Art, Cinderella, and what not 1:24:57 false Let's chat about art.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+F3Ff6xj7 ]]> Luke Gomer Much Ado About the Guardians https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/378 4d794cde-8c93-435c-85bf-b40375f7f4c7 Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Catching Foxes talks Shakespeare, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol III, and harmony. 1:03:06 true We talk Guardians of the Galaxy and Shakespeare. Then Luke brought it all together. Like a boss.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+8tljQFFR ]]> Luke Gomer The Dynamics Have Changed with Katie Prejean McGrady https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/377 0305184c-214e-48ff-bb85-9d3e4fa59330 Fri, 12 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Katie Prejean McGrady is back to talk Catholicism, COVID, content creators, Ted Lasso, and more! 1:28:21 true Luke welcomes back Katie Prejan McGrady. And boy, did we have a conversation. Katie came on to talk about TV and Ted Lasso. We talked about TV and Ted Lasso. We also talked about how COVID changed the dynamic amongst Catholic creators, why Ted Lasso is a show that needs to be binged, Trump, Matt Fradd and of course, Katie's new love for soccer! U-S-A! U-S-A!

You can find Katie on lots of things, which you should already know about. Check her out on Sirius XM's The Katie McGrady Show airs daily on The Catholic Channel, Sirius XM 129, from 2 to 4 p.m. ET. She also had a podcast with her husband Tommy on the Hallow app. (Luke had a great time getting drinks with Katie and Tommy at a conference in 2017? 2018? Time has lost all meaning)

She also has a podcast called 'Like a Mother' on OSV, numerous books, and of course, the Ave Explores podcast. I think this is Katie's third or fourth appearance on Catching Foxes. Glad to have her back. Good people, that Katie McGrady.

]]> Luke welcomes back Katie Prejan McGrady. And boy, did we have a conversation. Katie came on to talk about TV and Ted Lasso. We talked about TV and Ted Lasso. We also talked about how COVID changed the dynamic amongst Catholic creators, why Ted Lasso is a show that needs to be binged, Trump, Matt Fradd and of course, Katie's new love for soccer! U-S-A! U-S-A!

You can find Katie on lots of things, which you should already know about. Check her out on Sirius XM's The Katie McGrady Show airs daily on The Catholic Channel, Sirius XM 129, from 2 to 4 p.m. ET. She also had a podcast with her husband Tommy on the Hallow app. (Luke had a great time getting drinks with Katie and Tommy at a conference in 2017? 2018? Time has lost all meaning)

She also has a podcast called 'Like a Mother' on OSV, numerous books, and of course, the Ave Explores podcast. I think this is Katie's third or fourth appearance on Catching Foxes. Glad to have her back. Good people, that Katie McGrady.

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]]> Luke welcomes back Katie Prejan McGrady. And boy, did we have a conversation. Katie came on to talk about TV and Ted Lasso. We talked about TV and Ted Lasso. We also talked about how COVID changed the dynamic amongst Catholic creators, why Ted Lasso is a show that needs to be binged, Trump, Matt Fradd and of course, Katie's new love for soccer! U-S-A! U-S-A!

You can find Katie on lots of things, which you should already know about. Check her out on Sirius XM's The Katie McGrady Show airs daily on The Catholic Channel, Sirius XM 129, from 2 to 4 p.m. ET. She also had a podcast with her husband Tommy on the Hallow app. (Luke had a great time getting drinks with Katie and Tommy at a conference in 2017? 2018? Time has lost all meaning)

She also has a podcast called 'Like a Mother' on OSV, numerous books, and of course, the Ave Explores podcast. I think this is Katie's third or fourth appearance on Catching Foxes. Glad to have her back. Good people, that Katie McGrady.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Np5Cjxil ]]> Luke Gomer Our Hearts Are Heavy and Light https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/376 0de63e7a-69e6-461c-861d-c9805da404d0 Fri, 05 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Catching Foxes talks Art Deco and Art Nouveau, YouTube stuff, other random Catholic things, and then it gets serious. We dive deep into suffering. 1:23:31 false "Our hearts are heavy and light. We laugh and scream and sing. Our hearts are heavy and light." - Jamie Tworkowski , To Write Love on Her Arms

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+aKG15KOf ]]> Luke Gomer Shepherd Parenting https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/375 607a162f-9b52-4085-a722-fa556cf5b4cd Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer talk about parenting. What we want to do for our kids as Catholics. How we want to raise our kids. 1:17:07 true Great chat about engineering parenting vs shepherded parenting. There’s a lot we can’t control. But there are some things that we can.

Luke plans to take Everleigh to the Symphony once a month. Gomer already showed The Dark Knight to to his wonderful and impressionable children.

]]> parenting, millennial, catholic parenting, catholicism, good parenting, intelligence, Dr. Grant my dear Dr. Sattler welcome to jurassic park Great chat about engineering parenting vs shepherded parenting. There’s a lot we can’t control. But there are some things that we can.

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Luke plans to take Everleigh to the Symphony once a month. Gomer already showed The Dark Knight to to his wonderful and impressionable children.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+YJWTnnTX ]]> Luke Gomer Catholic things and the like. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/373 6085a63c-c891-4c39-a518-3bdc919caaf3 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Thoughts on Liturgy, but not in a bad way, kids, dating, Tinder, the Tridduum and other Catholic things. 1:05:27 true The Tridduum? Check. The Japanese and kids? Check. Other Catholic things? Check.

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  • The Seven Sorrows of Mary | Franciscan Media
  • The Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ Book — Archbishop Alban Goodier's The Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ fills in the many blanks in the historical narratives about the Passion of Jesus Christ with a riveting account based on history, culture and his own deep spiritual insights. He brings to life and unifies the many observations, emotions and subtle and not-so-subtle actions that revolve around the person of God the Son as he faces his most tragic and triumphant moment.
  • The Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Romano Guardini - Audiobook - Audible.com — Considered by Ratzinger devotees as his greatest work on the liturgy, this profound and beautifully written treatment of the "great prayer of the Church" will help listeners to deepen their understanding of the rites of the Church. The cardinal discusses fundamental misunderstandings of the Second Vatican Council's intentions for liturgical renewal, especially about the priest's orientation of prayer to the Father, the placement of the tabernacle in churches, and the posture of kneeling. This edition includes the earlier classic work with the same title by Servant of God Romano Guardini, a book that helped Ratzinger to "rediscover the liturgy in all its beauty, hidden wealth and time-transcending grandeur, to see it as the animating center of the Church, the very center of Christian life".
  • Simpson's Clip Shared on the Carey Family Text Thread — Get that cat out of the way!
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+_a2m8diH ]]> Luke Gomer The Faces We Deserve https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/372 e348b251-540f-4122-b0c5-1fc2e2e045fb Fri, 07 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer 1:12:52 true Nature gives you the face you have at twenty. Life shapes the face you have at thirty. But at fifty you get the face you deserve.

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  • Friendship of Christ: Exploring the Humanity of Jesus Christ: Benson, Robert Hugh: 9781889334400: Amazon.com: Books — The human need for friendship is raised to the supernatural level in Robert Hugh Benson's timeless illustration of the greatest friendship anyone could ever possess. In The Friendship of Christ, first published in 1912, the Catholic convert son of an Archbishop of Canterbury shows how anyone can achieve a deeper relationship with God the Son. The book shows how Christ works in the soul of those who seek him, in his public life, and in the historical examples given in the Gospels. "There is one supreme friendship to which all human friendship points," writes Benson, "one ideal friend in whom we find, perfect and complete, that for which we look in the faces of our human lovers."
  • I've Seen The Sun by Five Iron Frenzy - YouTube — I fight tsunamis with an umbrella I deal the left hook like a Mother Theresa I'm facing down death like a fly on the windscreen You bring the warheads I'm bringing ice cream And I've got something more And I believe I've seen the Sun come down I've felt its fire burn And in the dark of night I hold to its return I'm screaming down into the black abyss I was born for such a time as this So hit me with your bad news Bells are ringing Tell me that I'm doomed and I'll keep singing The fight won't end with me And I believe I've seen the Sun come down I've felt its fire burn And in the dark of night I hold to its return I know it's growing cold And there's a lot to learn I've seen the Sun come down I hold to its return Night falls and the waters rise Leaders lead with the fear and lies Savior says don't be surprised Everything's gonna be alright I've seen the Sun come down I've felt its fire burn And in the dark of night I hold to its return I know it's growing cold And there's a lot to learn I've seen the Sun come down I hold, I hold to its return It's going to be alright And there's a lot to learn It's going to be alright And there's a lot to learn It's going to be alright And there's a lot to learn It's going to be alright I hold to its return
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  • Friendship of Christ: Exploring the Humanity of Jesus Christ: Benson, Robert Hugh: 9781889334400: Amazon.com: Books — The human need for friendship is raised to the supernatural level in Robert Hugh Benson's timeless illustration of the greatest friendship anyone could ever possess. In The Friendship of Christ, first published in 1912, the Catholic convert son of an Archbishop of Canterbury shows how anyone can achieve a deeper relationship with God the Son. The book shows how Christ works in the soul of those who seek him, in his public life, and in the historical examples given in the Gospels. "There is one supreme friendship to which all human friendship points," writes Benson, "one ideal friend in whom we find, perfect and complete, that for which we look in the faces of our human lovers."
  • I've Seen The Sun by Five Iron Frenzy - YouTube — I fight tsunamis with an umbrella I deal the left hook like a Mother Theresa I'm facing down death like a fly on the windscreen You bring the warheads I'm bringing ice cream And I've got something more And I believe I've seen the Sun come down I've felt its fire burn And in the dark of night I hold to its return I'm screaming down into the black abyss I was born for such a time as this So hit me with your bad news Bells are ringing Tell me that I'm doomed and I'll keep singing The fight won't end with me And I believe I've seen the Sun come down I've felt its fire burn And in the dark of night I hold to its return I know it's growing cold And there's a lot to learn I've seen the Sun come down I hold to its return Night falls and the waters rise Leaders lead with the fear and lies Savior says don't be surprised Everything's gonna be alright I've seen the Sun come down I've felt its fire burn And in the dark of night I hold to its return I know it's growing cold And there's a lot to learn I've seen the Sun come down I hold, I hold to its return It's going to be alright And there's a lot to learn It's going to be alright And there's a lot to learn It's going to be alright And there's a lot to learn It's going to be alright I hold to its return
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+njvwR_Id ]]> Luke Gomer Morality! Scrupulosity! Other stuff that I can't remember since we have a new editor! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/371 5ccd0e52-61f4-47c0-9a98-ab5149180335 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:30:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Ten-Minute Topics 1:01:58 true Thanks to Joe Coleman for producing Catching Foxes!

And thanks to Luke and Gomer for being so great!

And big thanks to the Man upstairs for cheesy lines from the 90s!

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And thanks to Luke and Gomer for being so great!

And big thanks to the Man upstairs for cheesy lines from the 90s!

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And big thanks to the Man upstairs for cheesy lines from the 90s!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+gsLZgWFy ]]> Luke Gomer An Update https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/update 855f234e-4746-435f-9383-50e5d2efaaf9 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) bonus Luke and Gomer Here we go 3:17 true patreon.com/cf

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+wqPM5GPG ]]> Luke Gomer I Only Listened to One Episode, I'm Sorry, with Mrs. Ruvi https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/369 b5deef94-92ff-45d9-9bd2-01ac535c365f Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:30:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Mrs. Ruvi's back! And she has a podcast. 1:25:44 true Gomer and Luke chat with Katie Ruvalcaba about her new podcast, Parasocial Anxiety. Which tells an insane story she experienced. There's swatting, fandom, and a lot of stuff there. We go pretty deep. It's a good one.

We also talk about Five Iron Frenzy, the greatest band to ever band. And probably a few other things I am forgetting.

MAJOR thanks for Producer Nick (Nick Sciarappa) from Clerically Speaking for editing this episode!

]]> Parasocial anxiety, mrsruvi, catching foxes, parasocial, five iron frenzy Gomer and Luke chat with Katie Ruvalcaba about her new podcast, Parasocial Anxiety. Which tells an insane story she experienced. There's swatting, fandom, and a lot of stuff there. We go pretty deep. It's a good one.

We also talk about Five Iron Frenzy, the greatest band to ever band. And probably a few other things I am forgetting.

MAJOR thanks for Producer Nick (Nick Sciarappa) from Clerically Speaking for editing this episode!

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]]> Gomer and Luke chat with Katie Ruvalcaba about her new podcast, Parasocial Anxiety. Which tells an insane story she experienced. There's swatting, fandom, and a lot of stuff there. We go pretty deep. It's a good one.

We also talk about Five Iron Frenzy, the greatest band to ever band. And probably a few other things I am forgetting.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+xN_WjZNN ]]> Luke Gomer "Rings of a Tree" Part 2 of 2 with Dr. Gregory Bottaro https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/367 565f9379-1cf1-4ca4-a492-41d85bc9826d Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We continue the exploration of Internal Family Systems within a Catholic context, especially as it relates to common wounds we experience. Crazy Insightful: "Even secular psychologists see habitual porn and masturbation as a 'Shame Cycle.' Many classify addictive masturbation as a form of 'self-harm'." 57:48 false We continue the exploration of Internal Family Systems within a Catholic context, especially as it relates to common wounds we experience. Crazy Insightful: "Even secular psychologists see habitual porn and masturbation as a 'Shame Cycle.' Many classify addictive masturbation as a form of 'self-harm'."

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  • The Being Human Podcast — Welcome to The Being Human Podcast. At the CatholicPsych Institute, we're doing something new when it comes to therapy. In the Being Human podcast, Dr. Greg Bottaro offers a glimpse into a totally reinvented model of therapy. Come behind the scenes and experience Dr. Greg's vision for Catholic therapy as he introduces a revolutionary approach that is finally focused on what it means to be human.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Q66Nl4hA ]]> Bonus Show: (FIXED!) Luke and His Mom Talk About Sports and Stuff https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/lahmtasas1 4311ad65-e76e-4cae-a986-70ec45574c4c Sun, 12 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) bonus Luke and Gomer Removed the metronome sound. Whoopsie. It's Super Bowl Sunday! Why not talk about sports? 32:00 true Luke and His Mom Talk About Sports and Stuff.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+YnuyC3Z5 ]]> Luke Gomer part 1 of 2: Interview with Dr. Greg Bottaro - Getting Modern Therapy Right https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/366 ec2f545d-49cd-48df-9f64-349ae413bd55 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Dr. Greg Bottaro about what's really wrong with modern therapy and how the Theology, Philosophy, and Anthropology of Saint John Paul II can bring hope and healing to people. We end the discussion on the topic of the Internal Family Systems approach ("parts work") and pick it up from there next week! 1:05:43 true We interview Dr. Greg Bottaro about what's really wrong with modern therapy and how the Theology, Philosophy, and Anthropology of Saint John Paul II can bring hope and healing to people. We end the discussion on the topic of Internal Family Systems approach ("parts work") and pick it up from there next week! Check out the links for more information!

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  • Connecting the dots between Psychology and the Catholic faith — We've cracked the code on what's wrong with therapy and disrupted the whole industry with a new approach that you need to hear about.
  • Being Human on Apple Podcasts — At the CatholicPsych Institute, we're doing something new when it comes to therapy. In the Being Human podcast, Dr. Greg Bottaro, Founder and Director of the CatholicPsych Institute, shares with you his vision for Catholic therapy and a revolutionary approach that is focused, finally, on what it means to be human.
  • The Mindful Catholic: Finding God One Moment at a Time by Dr. Gregory Bottaro, Peter Kreeft - foreword - Audiobook - Audible.com — Dr. Greg Bottaro explains how mindfulness can help us become aware of the present moment and accept it. Catholic mindfulness is a way to practically trust God more in our lives. Instead of separating faith from day-to-day life, mindfulness helps bridge the gap so we can feel the sense of safety and peace God intends us to have.
  • What is the CatholicPsych Institute? — "Become who you are." These words from St. John Paul II have echoed in my heart since I first heard them in 1997 at World Youth Day in Paris. My journey has taken me from being a student in the classroom of Peter Kreeft to a Franciscan Friar with Fr. Benedict Groeschel, and eventually to earning a doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2012 before forming the CatholicPsych Institute.  I formed CatholicPsych to empower people to become who they are by providing services and resources that integrate authentic Catholic anthropology with sound psychological science. 
  • Home | CatholicPsych Academy
]]> We interview Dr. Greg Bottaro about what's really wrong with modern therapy and how the Theology, Philosophy, and Anthropology of Saint John Paul II can bring hope and healing to people. We end the discussion on the topic of Internal Family Systems approach ("parts work") and pick it up from there next week! Check out the links for more information!

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  • Connecting the dots between Psychology and the Catholic faith — We've cracked the code on what's wrong with therapy and disrupted the whole industry with a new approach that you need to hear about.
  • Being Human on Apple Podcasts — At the CatholicPsych Institute, we're doing something new when it comes to therapy. In the Being Human podcast, Dr. Greg Bottaro, Founder and Director of the CatholicPsych Institute, shares with you his vision for Catholic therapy and a revolutionary approach that is focused, finally, on what it means to be human.
  • The Mindful Catholic: Finding God One Moment at a Time by Dr. Gregory Bottaro, Peter Kreeft - foreword - Audiobook - Audible.com — Dr. Greg Bottaro explains how mindfulness can help us become aware of the present moment and accept it. Catholic mindfulness is a way to practically trust God more in our lives. Instead of separating faith from day-to-day life, mindfulness helps bridge the gap so we can feel the sense of safety and peace God intends us to have.
  • What is the CatholicPsych Institute? — "Become who you are." These words from St. John Paul II have echoed in my heart since I first heard them in 1997 at World Youth Day in Paris. My journey has taken me from being a student in the classroom of Peter Kreeft to a Franciscan Friar with Fr. Benedict Groeschel, and eventually to earning a doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2012 before forming the CatholicPsych Institute.  I formed CatholicPsych to empower people to become who they are by providing services and resources that integrate authentic Catholic anthropology with sound psychological science. 
  • Home | CatholicPsych Academy
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+u9bO9JAk ]]> Luke Gomer Uncle Wade says Older Millennials are Nothing, and Gomer dies inside https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/365 16419b81-dcb4-4c2b-b917-473d56b3737e Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:30:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer First, the most glorious ADHD interaction over Gomer's rejection of medicine and doctors because he's scared. Then, Luke says Uncle Wade says the universe is no longer centered around our generation. Third, Gomer lists Coen Brothers' movies and Luke rates them. 1:22:34 true First, the most glorious ADHD interaction over Gomer's rejection of medicine and doctors because he's scared. Then, Luke says Uncle Wade says the universe is no longer centered around our generation. Third, Gomer lists Coen Brothers' movies and Luke rates them.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+QvnlIDUZ ]]> Luke Gomer 10 Minute Topics, End-of-Year Edition https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/364 99f77113-0cff-456f-93bd-235e7bab72f3 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Nothing is ten minutes. Everything is from Patreon. Also, give money to our two friends please: the Alexanders and the VanVickles. 1:31:48 true
  • Best alcoholic beverages you've ever had?
  • Top Moments from the Past Year?
  • Have you (luke) been doing your skincare?
  • What Catholic thing you just can't get behind for whatever reason? What is your favorite day of the week?
  • do you and your significant other share music tastes, if not, how do you deal with that?
  • Words or themes that come to you about 2022? Words or themes for 2023? Words/Themes for celebrities?
  • Cohen Brothers next hit: a western? writing stuff? what's new?
  • Chrismation at infancy: why is the East right?
  • A canonized saint that you think of for your co-host?
  • What are the holiday traditions that need to go away and what new ones do you want to start?
  • Thoughts on Expeditionary Force: Failure Mode? (gomer nerds out!)
  • Best advice for a new dad?
  • Favorite Karaoke song to sing in front of people and favorite in the shower?
  • WHY HASN'T GOMER LOOKED AT MY EMAIL AND SENT ME MY MCCARRICK STICKER?!
  • How do you keep going when physical/mental health is in the garbage?
  • How is your ADHD going?
  • Bird's eye view on the Mr. Frank Pavone thing?
  • Why doesn't Luke like any Catholic people? j/j but not really.
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  • Best alcoholic beverages you've ever had?
  • Top Moments from the Past Year?
  • Have you (luke) been doing your skincare?
  • What Catholic thing you just can't get behind for whatever reason? What is your favorite day of the week?
  • do you and your significant other share music tastes, if not, how do you deal with that?
  • Words or themes that come to you about 2022? Words or themes for 2023? Words/Themes for celebrities?
  • Cohen Brothers next hit: a western? writing stuff? what's new?
  • Chrismation at infancy: why is the East right?
  • A canonized saint that you think of for your co-host?
  • What are the holiday traditions that need to go away and what new ones do you want to start?
  • Thoughts on Expeditionary Force: Failure Mode? (gomer nerds out!)
  • Best advice for a new dad?
  • Favorite Karaoke song to sing in front of people and favorite in the shower?
  • WHY HASN'T GOMER LOOKED AT MY EMAIL AND SENT ME MY MCCARRICK STICKER?!
  • How do you keep going when physical/mental health is in the garbage?
  • How is your ADHD going?
  • Bird's eye view on the Mr. Frank Pavone thing?
  • Why doesn't Luke like any Catholic people? j/j but not really.

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  • Best alcoholic beverages you've ever had?
  • Top Moments from the Past Year?
  • Have you (luke) been doing your skincare?
  • What Catholic thing you just can't get behind for whatever reason? What is your favorite day of the week?
  • do you and your significant other share music tastes, if not, how do you deal with that?
  • Words or themes that come to you about 2022? Words or themes for 2023? Words/Themes for celebrities?
  • Cohen Brothers next hit: a western? writing stuff? what's new?
  • Chrismation at infancy: why is the East right?
  • A canonized saint that you think of for your co-host?
  • What are the holiday traditions that need to go away and what new ones do you want to start?
  • Thoughts on Expeditionary Force: Failure Mode? (gomer nerds out!)
  • Best advice for a new dad?
  • Favorite Karaoke song to sing in front of people and favorite in the shower?
  • WHY HASN'T GOMER LOOKED AT MY EMAIL AND SENT ME MY MCCARRICK STICKER?!
  • How do you keep going when physical/mental health is in the garbage?
  • How is your ADHD going?
  • Bird's eye view on the Mr. Frank Pavone thing?
  • Why doesn't Luke like any Catholic people? j/j but not really.

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    • Fundraiser by Sara Alexander : Our Superhero needs a sidekick! — All of the above is just some of the background on Isabella, and what brings us to the need for a GoFundMe. We’ve never fundraised for personal needs before. Honestly, it actually feels extremely awkward. Jonathan and I have spent our entire 12 years of marriage fundraising for the missions we’ve served whether it's the needs of Adore Ministries or Gratia Plena mental health services. We’ve chosen to live simply all these years to best support these missions we believe in passionately. So we find ourselves feeling unworthy to ask for personal support. But then we look into the beautiful eyes of Isabella, and our intentions are invigorated! This is a necessity for her. This is a need for her safety. This is the next step in doing the next right thing for her. So we are humbly coming to our community to help us get Isabella a Mobility Service Dog to support her safety. I humbly ask for your generosity in this endeavor, and we will continue to be open and honest about our endeavors for her. You are more than welcome to reach out with any clarifications you’d like along the way.
    • Fundraiser for David VanVickle by Andy Lesnefsky : Support the VanVickles in their fight with cancer — On Tuesday, Dec 17, Amber VanVickle was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in her colon, lungs and liver that will require immediate, intensive treatment. 
    • St. Gregory's Prayer Book — The St. Gregory's Prayer Book is a beautifully produced leatherette prayer book compiled by the Ordinariates established by Pope Benedict XVI and drawing on the riches of the Anglican liturgical heritage and the exquisite Cranmerian language of the Book of Common Prayer to further enrich the panoply of Catholic liturgy and devotion.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+cXgTn-6o ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer's Pilgrimage to a Jerusalem bathroom https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/363 b74975fc-e8cd-48c3-beb4-54bd7cde3a7d Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about Gomer's trip to the Holy Land, how he got violently sick the day he arrived in Jerusalem and how God made it amazing. 1:20:09 true We talk about Gomer's trip to the Holy Land, how he got violently sick the day he arrived in Jerusalem and how God made it amazing.

    ]]>     We talk about Gomer's trip to the Holy Land, how he got violently sick the day he arrived in Jerusalem and how God made it amazing.

    Support Catching Foxes

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    • Which Lie Did I Tell? book by William Goldman — William Goldman'sAdventures in the Screen Tradewas a classic for moviephiles, revealing all the secrets behind the business of the big screen. Now, screenwriter extraordinaire Goldman returns to give us the latest lowdown on Hollywood moviemaking. He dishes the dirt, adventure by adventure, from his most recent films -- the successesandthe failures - with inside anecdotes from such star-studded sets asThe Princess Bride, Misery, andAbsulote Power. We find out what it's like to work with Mel Gibson, Michael Douglas, Richard Donner, Rob Reiner, Clint Eastwood, and all the rest of Hollywood's major power players. But this is much more than just a tourist's guide to the backlot. Goldman conducts a virtual writer's clinic: he tells us exactly what works on film and why, dissecting classic moments in great screenplays ranging from the crop-dusting scene inNorth by Northwestto the zipper scene in There's Something about Mary. He gives us insider tips on everything from good storytelling to effective pitch-making, and he shows us where his ideas come from and what he does with them when they get there. Finally, he brings together some of today's top screenwriters to analyze, doctor, or destroy a screenplay he created just for this book. Enlightening as well as entertaining,Which Lie Did I Tell'is certain to follow its predeccesor as the definitive guide to the real workings behind the glitzy facade of contemporary Hollywood.
    • A Canticle for Leibowitz with Christopher Frey – Sacred & Profane Love — In this episode, I speak to my husband (and fellow philosopher) Chris Frey about Walter M. Miller’s sci-fi novel, A Canticle for Leibowitz. We both agree that this is a novel about sin, and more specifically, how sin is connected to the myriad ways that our desire for knowledge becomes perverted and disordered. Along the way, we also talk about memory, Promethean fear, impiety, hope, the Immaculate Conception, and of course, monks. I think this episode pairs very well with episode 14, on Walker Percy, who loved this novel and was incredibly influenced by it (you can read his review here). I also think it pairs well with a book that made an enormous impression on me in college, The Love of Learning and the Desire for God, by Jean LeClercq, as well as an essay by Cora Diamond called “The Problem of Impiety”, which I’ve probably recommended before because I am constantly recommending it to everyone.
    • We Named the Dog Indiana - YouTube
    • Catching Foxes | Spreadshop — We have merch!
    • Rachael Morlock Designs — Rachael designed our great merch!
    ]]>     We talk about Gomer's trip to the Holy Land, how he got violently sick the day he arrived in Jerusalem and how God made it amazing.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Which Lie Did I Tell? book by William Goldman — William Goldman'sAdventures in the Screen Tradewas a classic for moviephiles, revealing all the secrets behind the business of the big screen. Now, screenwriter extraordinaire Goldman returns to give us the latest lowdown on Hollywood moviemaking. He dishes the dirt, adventure by adventure, from his most recent films -- the successesandthe failures - with inside anecdotes from such star-studded sets asThe Princess Bride, Misery, andAbsulote Power. We find out what it's like to work with Mel Gibson, Michael Douglas, Richard Donner, Rob Reiner, Clint Eastwood, and all the rest of Hollywood's major power players. But this is much more than just a tourist's guide to the backlot. Goldman conducts a virtual writer's clinic: he tells us exactly what works on film and why, dissecting classic moments in great screenplays ranging from the crop-dusting scene inNorth by Northwestto the zipper scene in There's Something about Mary. He gives us insider tips on everything from good storytelling to effective pitch-making, and he shows us where his ideas come from and what he does with them when they get there. Finally, he brings together some of today's top screenwriters to analyze, doctor, or destroy a screenplay he created just for this book. Enlightening as well as entertaining,Which Lie Did I Tell'is certain to follow its predeccesor as the definitive guide to the real workings behind the glitzy facade of contemporary Hollywood.
    • A Canticle for Leibowitz with Christopher Frey – Sacred & Profane Love — In this episode, I speak to my husband (and fellow philosopher) Chris Frey about Walter M. Miller’s sci-fi novel, A Canticle for Leibowitz. We both agree that this is a novel about sin, and more specifically, how sin is connected to the myriad ways that our desire for knowledge becomes perverted and disordered. Along the way, we also talk about memory, Promethean fear, impiety, hope, the Immaculate Conception, and of course, monks. I think this episode pairs very well with episode 14, on Walker Percy, who loved this novel and was incredibly influenced by it (you can read his review here). I also think it pairs well with a book that made an enormous impression on me in college, The Love of Learning and the Desire for God, by Jean LeClercq, as well as an essay by Cora Diamond called “The Problem of Impiety”, which I’ve probably recommended before because I am constantly recommending it to everyone.
    • We Named the Dog Indiana - YouTube
    • Catching Foxes | Spreadshop — We have merch!
    • Rachael Morlock Designs — Rachael designed our great merch!
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+_WcvH03s ]]> Luke Gomer     The Vestibule of Heaven with Clark and Andrea https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/362 55e4436e-ddbe-46fc-9f99-0c59a5f9aef5 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Originally recorded 9/25/22. Luke and Gomer sit down with Clark and Andrea to discuss the real-world impact of Medical Assisted Suicide. Clark's mom, a longtime MS sufferer, was diagnosed with cancer. Due to Canada's permissive laws on Euthanasia, circumstances in her life pushed her in that direction. However, Clark and Andrea's love would slowly change her heart not only toward life but toward the Giver of Life. Hear their story. 2:33:11 true Originally recorded 9/25/22.

    Luke and Gomer sit down with Clark and Andrea to discuss the real-world impact of Medical Assisted Suicide. Clark's mom, a longtime MS sufferer, was diagnosed with cancer. Due to Canada's permissive laws on Euthanasia, circumstances in her life pushed her in that direction. However, Clark and Andrea's love would slowly change her heart not only toward life but toward the Giver of Life. Hear their story.

    You need to hear their story and inform yourself with the links included in this episode.

    ]]>     Originally recorded 9/25/22.

    Luke and Gomer sit down with Clark and Andrea to discuss the real-world impact of Medical Assisted Suicide. Clark's mom, a longtime MS sufferer, was diagnosed with cancer. Due to Canada's permissive laws on Euthanasia, circumstances in her life pushed her in that direction. However, Clark and Andrea's love would slowly change her heart not only toward life but toward the Giver of Life. Hear their story.

    You need to hear their story and inform yourself with the links included in this episode.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • The Vestibule of Heaven - Sisters of Life — We sat down with Dr. Michael J. Brescia, Executive Medical Director and co-founder of Calvary Hospital, to talk about his experiences at the Catholic palliative care facility and hospice in the Bronx. His friendly banter, warmth, and the twinkle in his eye belied the awe he is held in by the medical field as the co-inventor of the revolutionary Brescia Arterial Fistula in 1966. But what struck us most in our conversation with Dr. Brescia was his clear sense of a call to love God through his patients and the incredible sacrifices he made to uphold the value of the lives of the persons in his care.
    • Sollicitudo Rei Socialis (30 December 1987) | John Paul II — Also to be mentioned here, as a sign of respect for life - despite all the temptations to destroy it by abortion and euthanasia - is a concomitant concern for peace, together with an awareness that peace is indivisible. It is either for all or for none. It demands an ever greater degree of rigorous respect for justice and consequently a fair distribution of the results of true development.48
    • Evangelium Vitae (25 March 1995) | John Paul II — On a more general level, there exists in contemporary culture a certain Promethean attitude which leads people to think that they can control life and death by taking the decisions about them into their own hands. What really happens in this case is that the individual is overcome and crushed by a death deprived of any prospect of meaning or hope. We see a tragic expression of all this in the spread of euthanasia-disguised and surreptitious, or practised openly and even legally. As well as for reasons of a misguided pity at the sight of the patient's suffering, euthanasia is sometimes justified by the utilitarian motive of avoiding costs which bring no return and which weigh heavily on society. Thus it is proposed to eliminate malformed babies, the severely handicapped, the disabled, the elderly, especially when they are not self-sufficient, and the terminally ill. Nor can we remain silent in the face of other more furtive, but no less serious and real, forms of euthanasia. These could occur for example when, in order to increase the availability of organs for transplants, organs are removed without respecting objective and adequate criteria which verify the death of the donor. 
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — 1879 The human person needs to live in society. Society is not for him an extraneous addition but a requirement of his nature. Through the exchange with others, mutual service and dialogue with his brethren, man develops his potential; he thus responds to his vocation.2
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — Euthanasia 2276 Those whose lives are diminished or weakened deserve special respect. Sick or handicapped persons should be helped to lead lives as normal as possible. 2277 Whatever its motives and means, direct euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick, or dying persons. It is morally unacceptable. Thus an act or omission which, of itself or by intention, causes death in order to eliminate suffering constitutes a murder gravely contrary to the dignity of the human person and to the respect due to the living God, his Creator. The error of judgment into which one can fall in good faith does not change the nature of this murderous act, which must always be forbidden and excluded. 2278 Discontinuing medical procedures that are burdensome, dangerous, extraordinary, or disproportionate to the expected outcome can be legitimate; it is the refusal of "over-zealous" treatment. Here one does not will to cause death; one's inability to impede it is merely accepted. The decisions should be made by the patient if he is competent and able or, if not, by those legally entitled to act for the patient, whose reasonable will and legitimate interests must always be respected. 2279 Even if death is thought imminent, the ordinary care owed to a sick person cannot be legitimately interrupted. The use of painkillers to alleviate the sufferings of the dying, even at the risk of shortening their days, can be morally in conformity with human dignity if death is not willed as either an end or a means, but only foreseen and tolerated as inevitable Palliative care is a special form of disinterested charity. As such it should be encouraged.
    ]]>     Originally recorded 9/25/22.

    Luke and Gomer sit down with Clark and Andrea to discuss the real-world impact of Medical Assisted Suicide. Clark's mom, a longtime MS sufferer, was diagnosed with cancer. Due to Canada's permissive laws on Euthanasia, circumstances in her life pushed her in that direction. However, Clark and Andrea's love would slowly change her heart not only toward life but toward the Giver of Life. Hear their story.

    You need to hear their story and inform yourself with the links included in this episode.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • The Vestibule of Heaven - Sisters of Life — We sat down with Dr. Michael J. Brescia, Executive Medical Director and co-founder of Calvary Hospital, to talk about his experiences at the Catholic palliative care facility and hospice in the Bronx. His friendly banter, warmth, and the twinkle in his eye belied the awe he is held in by the medical field as the co-inventor of the revolutionary Brescia Arterial Fistula in 1966. But what struck us most in our conversation with Dr. Brescia was his clear sense of a call to love God through his patients and the incredible sacrifices he made to uphold the value of the lives of the persons in his care.
    • Sollicitudo Rei Socialis (30 December 1987) | John Paul II — Also to be mentioned here, as a sign of respect for life - despite all the temptations to destroy it by abortion and euthanasia - is a concomitant concern for peace, together with an awareness that peace is indivisible. It is either for all or for none. It demands an ever greater degree of rigorous respect for justice and consequently a fair distribution of the results of true development.48
    • Evangelium Vitae (25 March 1995) | John Paul II — On a more general level, there exists in contemporary culture a certain Promethean attitude which leads people to think that they can control life and death by taking the decisions about them into their own hands. What really happens in this case is that the individual is overcome and crushed by a death deprived of any prospect of meaning or hope. We see a tragic expression of all this in the spread of euthanasia-disguised and surreptitious, or practised openly and even legally. As well as for reasons of a misguided pity at the sight of the patient's suffering, euthanasia is sometimes justified by the utilitarian motive of avoiding costs which bring no return and which weigh heavily on society. Thus it is proposed to eliminate malformed babies, the severely handicapped, the disabled, the elderly, especially when they are not self-sufficient, and the terminally ill. Nor can we remain silent in the face of other more furtive, but no less serious and real, forms of euthanasia. These could occur for example when, in order to increase the availability of organs for transplants, organs are removed without respecting objective and adequate criteria which verify the death of the donor. 
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — 1879 The human person needs to live in society. Society is not for him an extraneous addition but a requirement of his nature. Through the exchange with others, mutual service and dialogue with his brethren, man develops his potential; he thus responds to his vocation.2
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — Euthanasia 2276 Those whose lives are diminished or weakened deserve special respect. Sick or handicapped persons should be helped to lead lives as normal as possible. 2277 Whatever its motives and means, direct euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick, or dying persons. It is morally unacceptable. Thus an act or omission which, of itself or by intention, causes death in order to eliminate suffering constitutes a murder gravely contrary to the dignity of the human person and to the respect due to the living God, his Creator. The error of judgment into which one can fall in good faith does not change the nature of this murderous act, which must always be forbidden and excluded. 2278 Discontinuing medical procedures that are burdensome, dangerous, extraordinary, or disproportionate to the expected outcome can be legitimate; it is the refusal of "over-zealous" treatment. Here one does not will to cause death; one's inability to impede it is merely accepted. The decisions should be made by the patient if he is competent and able or, if not, by those legally entitled to act for the patient, whose reasonable will and legitimate interests must always be respected. 2279 Even if death is thought imminent, the ordinary care owed to a sick person cannot be legitimately interrupted. The use of painkillers to alleviate the sufferings of the dying, even at the risk of shortening their days, can be morally in conformity with human dignity if death is not willed as either an end or a means, but only foreseen and tolerated as inevitable Palliative care is a special form of disinterested charity. As such it should be encouraged.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+VVnAml9T ]]> Luke Gomer     An Incredible Interview with the guys from the famous Total Soccer Show! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/361 067d7b30-8d0d-4af1-844e-cb08dba1552b Sun, 20 Nov 2022 20:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Hey. I know you may not like sports or follow soccer, but oh buddy are you going to like this! Recorded on September 3, Luke and I interview Joe and Taylor from the Total Soccer Show. We talk MLS, English Premiere League, favorite memories, and of course, predictions for the World Cup. 57:53 true In the Year of our Lord 2022, on September 3rd,
    Gomer and Luke interviewed Luke's favorite soccer podcast hosts, Taylor and Joe from the Total Soccer Show.
    We talk MLS, English Premiere League, favorite memories, and of course, predictions for the World Cup.

    Gomer knows absolutely nothing about anything, so if you:

    • want to listen to him make an ass of himself
    • want to learn alongside him

    Then you should give this episode a listen! It is actually a lot of fun. The best part is listening to Luke try to show how knowledgeable he is and impress the soccer show guys!

    ]]>     In the Year of our Lord 2022, on September 3rd,
    Gomer and Luke interviewed Luke's favorite soccer podcast hosts, Taylor and Joe from the Total Soccer Show.
    We talk MLS, English Premiere League, favorite memories, and of course, predictions for the World Cup.

    Gomer knows absolutely nothing about anything, so if you:

    • want to listen to him make an ass of himself
    • want to learn alongside him

    Then you should give this episode a listen! It is actually a lot of fun. The best part is listening to Luke try to show how knowledgeable he is and impress the soccer show guys!

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     In the Year of our Lord 2022, on September 3rd,
    Gomer and Luke interviewed Luke's favorite soccer podcast hosts, Taylor and Joe from the Total Soccer Show.
    We talk MLS, English Premiere League, favorite memories, and of course, predictions for the World Cup.

    Gomer knows absolutely nothing about anything, so if you:

    • want to listen to him make an ass of himself
    • want to learn alongside him

    Then you should give this episode a listen! It is actually a lot of fun. The best part is listening to Luke try to show how knowledgeable he is and impress the soccer show guys!

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+jiOPh_ZT ]]> Luke Gomer     Catholic Creatives, Ventures, and Store with Anthony D'Ambrosio and Matt Meeks https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/360 5cb447ba-16fc-4715-aba6-7d247a24eef4 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 23:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer I sit down and chat with Matt Meeks of Catholic Ventures and Anthony D'Ambrosio, Head of Product at Catholic.Store and founder of Catholic Creatives. 1:16:19 true I sit down and chat with Matt Meeks of Catholic Ventures and Anthony D'Ambrosio, Head of Product at Catholic.Store and founder of Catholic Creatives.

    Catholic Ventures acquired Catholic Creatives because Matt Meeks saw the movement that Anthony is his team had begun and wanted to ensure that it would keep rolling. Anthony and Matt have worked together and are now collaborating on bringing creative and talented folks together in Catholic.store where you'll find big and small Catholic publishers, jewelry makers, artists, and Sock Religious.

    There is a new Catholic aesthetic in town and it doesn't look like shitty modernist Crayola-level crap. It's excellent and big-time Catholic publishers are finally taking notice.

    ]]>     I sit down and chat with Matt Meeks of Catholic Ventures and Anthony D'Ambrosio, Head of Product at Catholic.Store and founder of Catholic Creatives.

    Catholic Ventures acquired Catholic Creatives because Matt Meeks saw the movement that Anthony is his team had begun and wanted to ensure that it would keep rolling. Anthony and Matt have worked together and are now collaborating on bringing creative and talented folks together in Catholic.store where you'll find big and small Catholic publishers, jewelry makers, artists, and Sock Religious.

    There is a new Catholic aesthetic in town and it doesn't look like shitty modernist Crayola-level crap. It's excellent and big-time Catholic publishers are finally taking notice.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Catholic Ventures — Innovation at the Service of the Church.
    • Why Catholic Creatives Matters — Catholic Creatives — While the business side of this acquisition makes sense, for the team at Catholic Ventures this is much more than an acquisition. Catholic Creatives provides not just the hope that God has a purpose in the work we are doing, it renews our hope that He is up to something even bigger in the world through His Church. 
    • About — Catholic Creatives — We believe that the greatest force of evangelization and social change in our world is beauty.
    • Catholic.Store
    • Lion & Lamb — Introducing Lion & Lamb Wholesome children's books to your front door every 3 months.
    • About — Tribeof.me — Sherwood Fellows is a team of strategists, designers, and storytellers that helps visionary leaders make a real sustainable impact that scales.
    ]]>     I sit down and chat with Matt Meeks of Catholic Ventures and Anthony D'Ambrosio, Head of Product at Catholic.Store and founder of Catholic Creatives.

    Catholic Ventures acquired Catholic Creatives because Matt Meeks saw the movement that Anthony is his team had begun and wanted to ensure that it would keep rolling. Anthony and Matt have worked together and are now collaborating on bringing creative and talented folks together in Catholic.store where you'll find big and small Catholic publishers, jewelry makers, artists, and Sock Religious.

    There is a new Catholic aesthetic in town and it doesn't look like shitty modernist Crayola-level crap. It's excellent and big-time Catholic publishers are finally taking notice.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Catholic Ventures — Innovation at the Service of the Church.
    • Why Catholic Creatives Matters — Catholic Creatives — While the business side of this acquisition makes sense, for the team at Catholic Ventures this is much more than an acquisition. Catholic Creatives provides not just the hope that God has a purpose in the work we are doing, it renews our hope that He is up to something even bigger in the world through His Church. 
    • About — Catholic Creatives — We believe that the greatest force of evangelization and social change in our world is beauty.
    • Catholic.Store
    • Lion & Lamb — Introducing Lion & Lamb Wholesome children's books to your front door every 3 months.
    • About — Tribeof.me — Sherwood Fellows is a team of strategists, designers, and storytellers that helps visionary leaders make a real sustainable impact that scales.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+eDsucMcI ]]> Gomer     Why is it so hard to talk about Catholic Morality today, with Brian Jones https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/359 7c4d301f-47c7-4aff-b630-d6c583c90e83 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This episode was recorded on October 18, 2022, before I left for the Holy Land. Brian Jones is back. We talk about morality, the Catholic vision, in the context of how do we teach it today to a motley crew of high school students. 1:23:49 true This episode was recorded on October 18, 2022, before I left for the Holy Land. Brian Jones is back. We talk about morality, the Catholic vision, in the context of how do we teach it today to a motley crew of high school students.

    ]]>     This episode was recorded on October 18, 2022, before I left for the Holy Land. Brian Jones is back. We talk about morality, the Catholic vision, in the context of how do we teach it today to a motley crew of high school students.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     This episode was recorded on October 18, 2022, before I left for the Holy Land. Brian Jones is back. We talk about morality, the Catholic vision, in the context of how do we teach it today to a motley crew of high school students.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Z9ooBCJf ]]> Gomer     Holy is His Name: An Interview with Dr. Scott Hahn where gomer tries to do most of the talking... https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/358 bd7f63cb-df57-4d69-b624-6882da2b8678 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Dr. Scott Hahn is making the interview rounds with his new book, "Holy is His Name: The Transforming Power of God’s Holiness in Scripture". There are some truly amazing concepts about holiness that blew me away when I was reading through this book. 1:04:28 true Dr. Scott Hahn is making the interview rounds with his new book, "Holy is His Name: The Transforming Power of God’s Holiness in Scripture". There are some truly amazing concepts about holiness that blew me away when I was reading through this book.

    Insights you'll get from this episode*

    • holiness mentioned in Genesis only once, then explodes in Exodus
    • the Old Testament, with the exception of Daniel's prophecies, never calls individuals holy, only things or groups, but not individuals
    • we can easily forget the Holiness of God is something other than the moral rectitude we call Righteousness
    • You are called to be holy, but that doesn't mean "a good moral person"

    Also, my audio software did not capture Dr. Hahn's audio all that well. SORRY!
    https://stpaulcenter.com/product/holy-is-his-name-the-transforming-power-of-gods-holiness-in-scripture/

    ]]>     Dr. Scott Hahn is making the interview rounds with his new book, "Holy is His Name: The Transforming Power of God’s Holiness in Scripture". There are some truly amazing concepts about holiness that blew me away when I was reading through this book.

    Insights you'll get from this episode*

    • holiness mentioned in Genesis only once, then explodes in Exodus
    • the Old Testament, with the exception of Daniel's prophecies, never calls individuals holy, only things or groups, but not individuals
    • we can easily forget the Holiness of God is something other than the moral rectitude we call Righteousness
    • You are called to be holy, but that doesn't mean "a good moral person"

    Also, my audio software did not capture Dr. Hahn's audio all that well. SORRY!
    https://stpaulcenter.com/product/holy-is-his-name-the-transforming-power-of-gods-holiness-in-scripture/

    Support Catching Foxes

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    • Catching Foxes | Spreadshop
    • Holy Is His Name: The Transforming Power of God’s Holiness in Scripture – St. Paul Center — “We don’t have to learn to be frightened, but as loving children of a loving God, saved through the Cross of Christ, we do need to learn how to fear God. Scott Hahn’s Holy Is His Name explains for priests and lay people what it means to be holy, to realize how distant we are from God’s holiness, how we must be in awe and wonder at his transcendence and majesty and recognize our worth and our smallness before his all-knowing compassion.” George Cardinal Pell
    • All Israel Will Be Saved – St. Paul Center — St. Paul’s teaching in Romans 9-11 is notoriously difficult to unpack. Even seasoned and skillful interpreters often express frustration over these passages that contain the highest concentration of Old Testament references anywhere in the New Testament. In this detailed study, Scott Hahn shows how Paul’s proclamation of the gospel to the Gentiles is the means that God chose to fulfill the Old Testament promise to bring about the salvation of all twelve tribes of Israel.
    ]]>     Dr. Scott Hahn is making the interview rounds with his new book, "Holy is His Name: The Transforming Power of God’s Holiness in Scripture". There are some truly amazing concepts about holiness that blew me away when I was reading through this book.

    Insights you'll get from this episode*

    • holiness mentioned in Genesis only once, then explodes in Exodus
    • the Old Testament, with the exception of Daniel's prophecies, never calls individuals holy, only things or groups, but not individuals
    • we can easily forget the Holiness of God is something other than the moral rectitude we call Righteousness
    • You are called to be holy, but that doesn't mean "a good moral person"

    Also, my audio software did not capture Dr. Hahn's audio all that well. SORRY!
    https://stpaulcenter.com/product/holy-is-his-name-the-transforming-power-of-gods-holiness-in-scripture/

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Catching Foxes | Spreadshop
    • Holy Is His Name: The Transforming Power of God’s Holiness in Scripture – St. Paul Center — “We don’t have to learn to be frightened, but as loving children of a loving God, saved through the Cross of Christ, we do need to learn how to fear God. Scott Hahn’s Holy Is His Name explains for priests and lay people what it means to be holy, to realize how distant we are from God’s holiness, how we must be in awe and wonder at his transcendence and majesty and recognize our worth and our smallness before his all-knowing compassion.” George Cardinal Pell
    • All Israel Will Be Saved – St. Paul Center — St. Paul’s teaching in Romans 9-11 is notoriously difficult to unpack. Even seasoned and skillful interpreters often express frustration over these passages that contain the highest concentration of Old Testament references anywhere in the New Testament. In this detailed study, Scott Hahn shows how Paul’s proclamation of the gospel to the Gentiles is the means that God chose to fulfill the Old Testament promise to bring about the salvation of all twelve tribes of Israel.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+IjKzKbJQ ]]> Luke Gomer     One Visit Away with Kevin Fitzpatrick https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/357 88dd8282-0e00-4c00-ae43-d1e6ed3e13c7 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke likes raising money for the Church. Kevin is incredibly good at it. This show is the offspring of their brains and experience. 2:09:20 true Luke likes raising money for the Church. Kevin Fitzpatrick is incredibly good at it. This show is the lovechild of their brains and experience.

    ]]>     Luke likes raising money for the Church. Kevin Fitzpatrick is incredibly good at it. This show is the lovechild of their brains and experience.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Home | One Visit Away
    • One Visit Away on Apple Podcasts — One Visit Away is a podcast focused on helping major gift fundraisers achieve their potential by inspiring them to increase the number and quality of visits they have with their benefactors or prospective benefactors. This motivation comes about by hearing fascinating stories of visits that went well from a wide array of development professionals. When you hear these stories of success, you will realize that you too are just One Visit Away from a transformational experience for your benefactors and your organization.
    ]]>     Luke likes raising money for the Church. Kevin Fitzpatrick is incredibly good at it. This show is the lovechild of their brains and experience.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

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    • One Visit Away on Apple Podcasts — One Visit Away is a podcast focused on helping major gift fundraisers achieve their potential by inspiring them to increase the number and quality of visits they have with their benefactors or prospective benefactors. This motivation comes about by hearing fascinating stories of visits that went well from a wide array of development professionals. When you hear these stories of success, you will realize that you too are just One Visit Away from a transformational experience for your benefactors and your organization.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+D4g9Wpem ]]> Luke Gomer     Middle-Class Serfdom https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/356 e60ecaf1-ddca-4009-be96-e070d1404cfa Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer What happens when we adopt a thousand other jobs that we never used to do? DIY but not for yourself. 1:43:52 true What happens when we adopt a thousand other jobs that we never used to do? DIY but not for yourself.

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    • Are People Really More Busy? The Rise of Shadow Work | The Art of Manliness — In the modern age, we have the same 24 hours a day that every human has enjoyed for thousands of years. But when you look around, you might be forgiven for thinking that time has somehow sped up and that our days have grown shorter. People seem harried and worn out. If you ask them how they’re doing, “Busy, busy, busy!” is often the answer. 40% of Americans say they’re overworked, half feel there are too many tasks to complete each week, two-thirds feel they don’t have enough time for themselves or their spouses, and three-fourths say they don’t get to spend as much time with their kids as they’d like. And as far as the other parts of life, well, they can’t be bothered with them at all.
    • Shadow Work: The Unpaid, Unseen Jobs That Fill Your Day: Lambert, Craig: 9781619027367: Amazon.com: Books — Shadow work includes all the unpaid tasks we do on behalf of businesses and organizations. It has slipped into our routines stealthily; most of us do not realize how much of it we are already doing, even as we pump our own gas, scan and bag our own groceries, execute our own stock trades, and build our own unassembled furniture. But its presence is unmistakable, and its effects far–reaching.
    • Willpower: How to Strengthen and Conserve Your Willpower | The Art of Manliness — Okay, so in order to strengthen your willpower, you need to work towards reaching a goal or changing/creating a habit. But everyone who’s ever tried to do that knows it’s not easy! How do you get enough willpower to strive towards and achieve your aims in the first place?
    • How Willpower is Depleted | The Art of Manliness — Every time you have a desire to do something that conflicts with accepted social norms or with your values and goals, and your willpower overrides that desire and keeps you on track, part of your willpower supply gets depleted. The stronger the desire and the harder it is to resist, the more of your willpower fuel is burned up in the struggle.
    • Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time: Schulte, Brigid: 9781250062383: Amazon.com: Books — When award-winning journalist Brigid Schulte, a harried mother of two, realized she was living a life of all work and no play, she decided to find out why she felt so overwhelmed. This book is the story of what she discovered―and of how her search for answers became a journey toward a life of less stress and more leisure.
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church — CCC 2481 Boasting or bragging is an offense against truth. So is irony aimed at disparaging someone by maliciously caricaturing some aspect of his behavior.
    • Professional Cuddler — At the age of 30, Hess is a professional cuddler. For $60 an hour, she'll intimately snuggle with strangers of all types, and bring them one-on-one cuddle time without the complications of a relationship. The idea came to her in 2012, when she read an article about a guy with a "Free Hugs" sign at a local Saturday market. Another man stood next to him with a "Deluxe hugs, $2" sign, and ended up getting more hugs than the first guy.
    ]]>     What happens when we adopt a thousand other jobs that we never used to do? DIY but not for yourself.

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    • Are People Really More Busy? The Rise of Shadow Work | The Art of Manliness — In the modern age, we have the same 24 hours a day that every human has enjoyed for thousands of years. But when you look around, you might be forgiven for thinking that time has somehow sped up and that our days have grown shorter. People seem harried and worn out. If you ask them how they’re doing, “Busy, busy, busy!” is often the answer. 40% of Americans say they’re overworked, half feel there are too many tasks to complete each week, two-thirds feel they don’t have enough time for themselves or their spouses, and three-fourths say they don’t get to spend as much time with their kids as they’d like. And as far as the other parts of life, well, they can’t be bothered with them at all.
    • Shadow Work: The Unpaid, Unseen Jobs That Fill Your Day: Lambert, Craig: 9781619027367: Amazon.com: Books — Shadow work includes all the unpaid tasks we do on behalf of businesses and organizations. It has slipped into our routines stealthily; most of us do not realize how much of it we are already doing, even as we pump our own gas, scan and bag our own groceries, execute our own stock trades, and build our own unassembled furniture. But its presence is unmistakable, and its effects far–reaching.
    • Willpower: How to Strengthen and Conserve Your Willpower | The Art of Manliness — Okay, so in order to strengthen your willpower, you need to work towards reaching a goal or changing/creating a habit. But everyone who’s ever tried to do that knows it’s not easy! How do you get enough willpower to strive towards and achieve your aims in the first place?
    • How Willpower is Depleted | The Art of Manliness — Every time you have a desire to do something that conflicts with accepted social norms or with your values and goals, and your willpower overrides that desire and keeps you on track, part of your willpower supply gets depleted. The stronger the desire and the harder it is to resist, the more of your willpower fuel is burned up in the struggle.
    • Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time: Schulte, Brigid: 9781250062383: Amazon.com: Books — When award-winning journalist Brigid Schulte, a harried mother of two, realized she was living a life of all work and no play, she decided to find out why she felt so overwhelmed. This book is the story of what she discovered―and of how her search for answers became a journey toward a life of less stress and more leisure.
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church — CCC 2481 Boasting or bragging is an offense against truth. So is irony aimed at disparaging someone by maliciously caricaturing some aspect of his behavior.
    • Professional Cuddler — At the age of 30, Hess is a professional cuddler. For $60 an hour, she'll intimately snuggle with strangers of all types, and bring them one-on-one cuddle time without the complications of a relationship. The idea came to her in 2012, when she read an article about a guy with a "Free Hugs" sign at a local Saturday market. Another man stood next to him with a "Deluxe hugs, $2" sign, and ended up getting more hugs than the first guy.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+00K-59_P ]]> Luke Gomer     House of the Dragon vs. Rings of Power, with Nate Hoffman https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/355 bb42ff7d-15d7-4be2-92c1-77c1e4f83b6a Sun, 04 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke Finds a Better Co-Host and Friend as we all discuss the two new shows. Questions abound! Who wins? Who loses? Why is Gomer so easily replaceable? 1:33:29 true _House of the Dragon vs. Rings of Power! Who wins? Who loses? Why is Gomer so easily replaceable? _

    In the end, we have a thirty-minute discussion on Quentin Tarantino and how Gomer likes him sorta because of Trent Horn, which causes Luke to lose his mind.

    Nate Hoffman is a co-worker of mine at the parish. He's also a podcaster, Handsome Guys Cry Too. And a Lord of the Rings fanboy.

    ]]>     _House of the Dragon vs. Rings of Power! Who wins? Who loses? Why is Gomer so easily replaceable? _

    In the end, we have a thirty-minute discussion on Quentin Tarantino and how Gomer likes him sorta because of Trent Horn, which causes Luke to lose his mind.

    Nate Hoffman is a co-worker of mine at the parish. He's also a podcaster, Handsome Guys Cry Too. And a Lord of the Rings fanboy.

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    ]]>     _House of the Dragon vs. Rings of Power! Who wins? Who loses? Why is Gomer so easily replaceable? _

    In the end, we have a thirty-minute discussion on Quentin Tarantino and how Gomer likes him sorta because of Trent Horn, which causes Luke to lose his mind.

    Nate Hoffman is a co-worker of mine at the parish. He's also a podcaster, Handsome Guys Cry Too. And a Lord of the Rings fanboy.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+96F3RJvk ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke goes Glad Trad https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/354 ec3a86b9-d082-4a7f-8dc7-fed5f4e2c137 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 21:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer “I have earnestly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer". Luke contemplates the classic TLM move while Gomer pounces, dances, and pontificates. Also, Shia and the good Bishop. Then we conclude with a review of House of the Dragon. 1:52:28 true “I have earnestly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer." -Luke 22:15

    Luke contemplates the classic TLM move while Gomer pounces, dances, and pontificates.

    Also, Shia and the good Bishop. Our thoughts (please, Matt Fradd, share the Shia)

    Then we conclude with a review of House of the Dragon.

    ]]>     “I have earnestly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer." -Luke 22:15

    Luke contemplates the classic TLM move while Gomer pounces, dances, and pontificates.

    Also, Shia and the good Bishop. Our thoughts (please, Matt Fradd, share the Shia)

    Then we conclude with a review of House of the Dragon.

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    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — 4 Quite early on, the name catechesis was given to the totality of the Church's efforts to make disciples, to help men believe that Jesus is the Son of God so that believing they might have life in his name, and to educate and instruct them in this life, thus building up the body of Christ.7
    • Acerbo Nimis (April 15, 1905) | PIUS X — 11. For this reason the Council of Trent, treating of the duties of pastors of souls, decreed that their first and most important work is the instruction of the faithful.[16] It therefore prescribes that they shall teach the truths of religion on Sundays and on the more solemn feast days; moreover during the holy seasons of Advent and Lent they are to give such instruction every day or at least three times a week. This, however, was not considered enough. The Council provided for the instruction of youth by adding that the pastors, either personally or through others, must explain the truths of religion at least on Sundays and feast days to the children of the parish, and inculcate obedience to God and to their parents. When the Sacraments are to be administered, it enjoins upon pastors the duty to explain their efficacy in plain and simple language.
    • On Better Care for Catechetical Teaching (Provido Sane Consilio) — 38. In order that the mind of the Christian people may be directed from time to time toward religious education, let a Catechetical Day be established in each parish, if this has not already been done. On this day, the Feast of Christian Doctrine is to be celebrated with as much solemnity as possible. On this occasion:
    • Evangelii Nuntiandi (December 8, 1975) | Paul VI — 27. Evangelization will also always contain - as the foundation, center, and at the same time, summit of its dynamism - a clear proclamation that, in Jesus Christ, the Son of God made man, who died and rose from the dead, salvation is offered to all men, as a gift of God's grace and mercy.[57] And not an immanent salvation, meeting material or even spiritual needs, restricted to the framework of temporal existence and completely identified with temporal desires, hopes, affairs and struggles, but a salvation which exceeds all these limits in order to reach fulfillment in a communion with the one and only divine Absolute: a transcendent and eschatological salvation, which indeed has its beginning in this life but which is fulfilled in eternity.
    • Mediator Dei (November 20, 1947) | PIUS XII — 62. Assuredly it is a wise and most laudable thing to return in spirit and affection to the sources of the sacred liturgy. For research in this field of study, by tracing it back to its origins, contributes valuable assistance towards a more thorough and careful investigation of the significance of feast-days, and of the meaning of the texts and sacred ceremonies employed on their occasion. But it is neither wise nor laudable to reduce everything to antiquity by every possible device. Thus, to cite some instances, one would be straying from the straight path were he to wish the altar restored to its primitive tableform; were he to want black excluded as a color for the liturgical vestments; were he to forbid the use of sacred images and statues in Churches; were he to order the crucifix so designed that the divine Redeemer's body shows no trace of His cruel sufferings; and lastly were he to disdain and reject polyphonic music or singing in parts, even where it conforms to regulations issued by the Holy See.
    • Apostolic Letter Desiderio desideravi, on the liturgical formation of the People of God (29 June 2022) | Francis — Ars celebrandi 48. One way of caring for and growing in a vital understanding of the symbols of the Liturgy is certainly the ars celebrandi, the art of celebrating. This expression also is subject to different interpretations. Its sense becomes clear if we refer to the theological sense of the Liturgy described in Sacrosanctum Concilium n. 7, to which I have already referred several times. The ars celebrandi cannot be reduced to only a rubrical mechanism, much less should it be thought of as imaginative — sometimes wild — creativity without rules. The rite is in itself a norm, and the norm is never an end in itself, but it is always at the service of a higher reality that it means to protect.
    • Sacrosanctum concilium — 112. The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as sacred song united to the words, it forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy. Holy Scripture, indeed, has bestowed praise upon sacred song [42], and the same may be said of the fathers of the Church and of the Roman pontiffs who in recent times, led by St. Pius X, have explained more precisely the ministerial function supplied by sacred music in the service of the Lord. Therefore sacred music is to be considered the more holy in proportion as it is more closely connected with the liturgical action, whether it adds delight to prayer, fosters unity of minds, or confers greater solemnity upon the sacred rites. But the Church approves of all forms of true art having the needed qualities, and admits them into divine worship. Accordingly, the sacred Council, keeping to the norms and precepts of ecclesiastical tradition and discipline, and having regard to the purpose of sacred music, which is the glory of God and the sanctification of the faithful, decrees as follows.
    ]]>     “I have earnestly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer." -Luke 22:15

    Luke contemplates the classic TLM move while Gomer pounces, dances, and pontificates.

    Also, Shia and the good Bishop. Our thoughts (please, Matt Fradd, share the Shia)

    Then we conclude with a review of House of the Dragon.

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    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — 4 Quite early on, the name catechesis was given to the totality of the Church's efforts to make disciples, to help men believe that Jesus is the Son of God so that believing they might have life in his name, and to educate and instruct them in this life, thus building up the body of Christ.7
    • Acerbo Nimis (April 15, 1905) | PIUS X — 11. For this reason the Council of Trent, treating of the duties of pastors of souls, decreed that their first and most important work is the instruction of the faithful.[16] It therefore prescribes that they shall teach the truths of religion on Sundays and on the more solemn feast days; moreover during the holy seasons of Advent and Lent they are to give such instruction every day or at least three times a week. This, however, was not considered enough. The Council provided for the instruction of youth by adding that the pastors, either personally or through others, must explain the truths of religion at least on Sundays and feast days to the children of the parish, and inculcate obedience to God and to their parents. When the Sacraments are to be administered, it enjoins upon pastors the duty to explain their efficacy in plain and simple language.
    • On Better Care for Catechetical Teaching (Provido Sane Consilio) — 38. In order that the mind of the Christian people may be directed from time to time toward religious education, let a Catechetical Day be established in each parish, if this has not already been done. On this day, the Feast of Christian Doctrine is to be celebrated with as much solemnity as possible. On this occasion:
    • Evangelii Nuntiandi (December 8, 1975) | Paul VI — 27. Evangelization will also always contain - as the foundation, center, and at the same time, summit of its dynamism - a clear proclamation that, in Jesus Christ, the Son of God made man, who died and rose from the dead, salvation is offered to all men, as a gift of God's grace and mercy.[57] And not an immanent salvation, meeting material or even spiritual needs, restricted to the framework of temporal existence and completely identified with temporal desires, hopes, affairs and struggles, but a salvation which exceeds all these limits in order to reach fulfillment in a communion with the one and only divine Absolute: a transcendent and eschatological salvation, which indeed has its beginning in this life but which is fulfilled in eternity.
    • Mediator Dei (November 20, 1947) | PIUS XII — 62. Assuredly it is a wise and most laudable thing to return in spirit and affection to the sources of the sacred liturgy. For research in this field of study, by tracing it back to its origins, contributes valuable assistance towards a more thorough and careful investigation of the significance of feast-days, and of the meaning of the texts and sacred ceremonies employed on their occasion. But it is neither wise nor laudable to reduce everything to antiquity by every possible device. Thus, to cite some instances, one would be straying from the straight path were he to wish the altar restored to its primitive tableform; were he to want black excluded as a color for the liturgical vestments; were he to forbid the use of sacred images and statues in Churches; were he to order the crucifix so designed that the divine Redeemer's body shows no trace of His cruel sufferings; and lastly were he to disdain and reject polyphonic music or singing in parts, even where it conforms to regulations issued by the Holy See.
    • Apostolic Letter Desiderio desideravi, on the liturgical formation of the People of God (29 June 2022) | Francis — Ars celebrandi 48. One way of caring for and growing in a vital understanding of the symbols of the Liturgy is certainly the ars celebrandi, the art of celebrating. This expression also is subject to different interpretations. Its sense becomes clear if we refer to the theological sense of the Liturgy described in Sacrosanctum Concilium n. 7, to which I have already referred several times. The ars celebrandi cannot be reduced to only a rubrical mechanism, much less should it be thought of as imaginative — sometimes wild — creativity without rules. The rite is in itself a norm, and the norm is never an end in itself, but it is always at the service of a higher reality that it means to protect.
    • Sacrosanctum concilium — 112. The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as sacred song united to the words, it forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy. Holy Scripture, indeed, has bestowed praise upon sacred song [42], and the same may be said of the fathers of the Church and of the Roman pontiffs who in recent times, led by St. Pius X, have explained more precisely the ministerial function supplied by sacred music in the service of the Lord. Therefore sacred music is to be considered the more holy in proportion as it is more closely connected with the liturgical action, whether it adds delight to prayer, fosters unity of minds, or confers greater solemnity upon the sacred rites. But the Church approves of all forms of true art having the needed qualities, and admits them into divine worship. Accordingly, the sacred Council, keeping to the norms and precepts of ecclesiastical tradition and discipline, and having regard to the purpose of sacred music, which is the glory of God and the sanctification of the faithful, decrees as follows.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+G1PH4ne- ]]> Luke Gomer     Desert Joy https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/353 143f2076-bd9b-40ed-a9ff-c97d093379c6 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 20:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer goes to prison, but first to preschool. There he learns about "Desert Joy". 51:38 true Gomer goes to prison, but first to preschool. There he learns about "Desert Joy".

    ]]>     Gomer goes to prison, but first to preschool. There he learns about "Desert Joy".

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    • What Does Dos A Cero Mean? Explaining The USMNT-Mexico Rivalry With One Score — The phrase “dos a cero” in context of international soccer refers to the score 2-0, the final tally of many USMNT victories over its biggest rival. The phrase — literally translated from Spanish as “two to zero” — first came into use after the U.S. beat Mexico 2-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2002 World Cup, to date the only time these teams have met on the planet’s biggest stage.
    ]]>     Gomer goes to prison, but first to preschool. There he learns about "Desert Joy".

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    • What Does Dos A Cero Mean? Explaining The USMNT-Mexico Rivalry With One Score — The phrase “dos a cero” in context of international soccer refers to the score 2-0, the final tally of many USMNT victories over its biggest rival. The phrase — literally translated from Spanish as “two to zero” — first came into use after the U.S. beat Mexico 2-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2002 World Cup, to date the only time these teams have met on the planet’s biggest stage.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+1SIHqI0H ]]> Luke Gomer     Husband, Dad, Priest, Oklahoman: an interview with Fr. Justin Fletcher https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/352 84565c43-3dc1-4acf-a012-8bdabe76a82a Sun, 14 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Fr. Justin Fletcher is a priest of the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter. He was an Episcopal priest, married with kids, and converted to Roman Catholicism. He is also a student and lover of the Catholic liturgy and explains things so incredibly well. I interviewed him about two months ago in my house at 9pm with my buddy, Brian Jones, and we ended around 2am, which was awesome. This was my first recording using my new soundboard and I screwed up MY microphone. So I apologize. 2:51:07 true Fr. Justin Fletcher is a priest of the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter. He was an Episcopal priest, married with kids, and converted to Roman Catholicism. He is also a student and lover of the Catholic liturgy and explains things so incredibly well. I interviewed him about two months ago in my house at 9pm with my buddy, Brian Jones, and we ended around 2am, which was awesome. This was my first recording using my new soundboard and I screwed up MY microphone. So I apologize.

    Topics Include:

    1. the Readings (Lessons) and why they are doxological and not didactic
    2. what lay people are expected to do during Mass
    3. how the novus ordo tends to cater to those wanting didacticism
    4. how Catholicism is different in kind, not degree, from all forms of Protestantism
    5. Oklahoma living
    6. Irishman joining the ... Anglican-use Ordinariate?
    7. shedding culture and reclaiming culture
    8. rootedness and being settled in one's surroundings and people
    9. Funeral liturgies and my desire to die
    10. funerals are not a 'celebration of life'
    11. CS Lewis' book That Hiddeous Strength
    12. Finally, what's it like being a married Catholic priest?
    ]]>     Fr. Justin Fletcher is a priest of the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter. He was an Episcopal priest, married with kids, and converted to Roman Catholicism. He is also a student and lover of the Catholic liturgy and explains things so incredibly well. I interviewed him about two months ago in my house at 9pm with my buddy, Brian Jones, and we ended around 2am, which was awesome. This was my first recording using my new soundboard and I screwed up MY microphone. So I apologize.

    Topics Include:

    1. the Readings (Lessons) and why they are doxological and not didactic
    2. what lay people are expected to do during Mass
    3. how the novus ordo tends to cater to those wanting didacticism
    4. how Catholicism is different in kind, not degree, from all forms of Protestantism
    5. Oklahoma living
    6. Irishman joining the ... Anglican-use Ordinariate?
    7. shedding culture and reclaiming culture
    8. rootedness and being settled in one's surroundings and people
    9. Funeral liturgies and my desire to die
    10. funerals are not a 'celebration of life'
    11. CS Lewis' book That Hiddeous Strength
    12. Finally, what's it like being a married Catholic priest?

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    ]]>     Fr. Justin Fletcher is a priest of the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter. He was an Episcopal priest, married with kids, and converted to Roman Catholicism. He is also a student and lover of the Catholic liturgy and explains things so incredibly well. I interviewed him about two months ago in my house at 9pm with my buddy, Brian Jones, and we ended around 2am, which was awesome. This was my first recording using my new soundboard and I screwed up MY microphone. So I apologize.

    Topics Include:

    1. the Readings (Lessons) and why they are doxological and not didactic
    2. what lay people are expected to do during Mass
    3. how the novus ordo tends to cater to those wanting didacticism
    4. how Catholicism is different in kind, not degree, from all forms of Protestantism
    5. Oklahoma living
    6. Irishman joining the ... Anglican-use Ordinariate?
    7. shedding culture and reclaiming culture
    8. rootedness and being settled in one's surroundings and people
    9. Funeral liturgies and my desire to die
    10. funerals are not a 'celebration of life'
    11. CS Lewis' book That Hiddeous Strength
    12. Finally, what's it like being a married Catholic priest?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Qk53S7-L ]]> Luke Gomer     I'd be temperate if it weren't so boring... https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/351 a9273c47-9138-4710-a132-5bd7ca231229 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer When goes a good thing become a bad thing? What if temperance looks a lot different (and maybe harder) than just not getting drunk or endlessly binging shows? Worse of all, what if temperance bores me to death and I don't want to do it anymore? 1:08:31 true **PROBLEM: **When goes a good thing become a bad thing? What if temperance looks a lot different (and maybe harder) than just not getting drunk or endlessly binging shows? Worse of all, what if temperance bores me to death and I don't want to do it anymore?

    CCC #1809: Temperance is the moral virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use of created goods. It ensures the will's mastery over instincts and keeps desires within the limits of what is honorable. the temperate person directs the sensitive appetites toward what is good and maintains a healthy discretion: "Do not follow your inclination and strength, walking according to the desires of your heart." Temperance is often praised in the Old Testament: "Do not follow your base desires, but restrain your appetites." In the New Testament it is called "moderation" or "sobriety." We ought "to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world."

    ]]>     **PROBLEM: **When goes a good thing become a bad thing? What if temperance looks a lot different (and maybe harder) than just not getting drunk or endlessly binging shows? Worse of all, what if temperance bores me to death and I don't want to do it anymore?

    CCC #1809: Temperance is the moral virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use of created goods. It ensures the will's mastery over instincts and keeps desires within the limits of what is honorable. the temperate person directs the sensitive appetites toward what is good and maintains a healthy discretion: "Do not follow your inclination and strength, walking according to the desires of your heart." Temperance is often praised in the Old Testament: "Do not follow your base desires, but restrain your appetites." In the New Testament it is called "moderation" or "sobriety." We ought "to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world."

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    • Catechism of the Catholic Church — 1809 Temperance is the moral virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use of created goods. It ensures the will's mastery over instincts and keeps desires within the limits of what is honorable. the temperate person directs the sensitive appetites toward what is good and maintains a healthy discretion: "Do not follow your inclination and strength, walking according to the desires of your heart."72 Temperance is often praised in the Old Testament: "Do not follow your base desires, but restrain your appetites."73 In the New Testament it is called "moderation" or "sobriety." We ought "to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world."74
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    ]]>     **PROBLEM: **When goes a good thing become a bad thing? What if temperance looks a lot different (and maybe harder) than just not getting drunk or endlessly binging shows? Worse of all, what if temperance bores me to death and I don't want to do it anymore?

    CCC #1809: Temperance is the moral virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use of created goods. It ensures the will's mastery over instincts and keeps desires within the limits of what is honorable. the temperate person directs the sensitive appetites toward what is good and maintains a healthy discretion: "Do not follow your inclination and strength, walking according to the desires of your heart." Temperance is often praised in the Old Testament: "Do not follow your base desires, but restrain your appetites." In the New Testament it is called "moderation" or "sobriety." We ought "to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world."

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    • Catechism of the Catholic Church — 1809 Temperance is the moral virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use of created goods. It ensures the will's mastery over instincts and keeps desires within the limits of what is honorable. the temperate person directs the sensitive appetites toward what is good and maintains a healthy discretion: "Do not follow your inclination and strength, walking according to the desires of your heart."72 Temperance is often praised in the Old Testament: "Do not follow your base desires, but restrain your appetites."73 In the New Testament it is called "moderation" or "sobriety." We ought "to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world."74
    • Four Quartets - 1 Burnt Norton — Neither plenitude nor vacancy. Only a flicker Over the strained time-ridden faces Distracted from distraction by distraction Filled with fancies and empty of meaning Tumid apathy with no concentration Men and bits of paper, whirled by the cold wind That blows before and after time, Wind in and out of unwholesome lungs Time before and time after.
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+QGOuAWNi ]]> Luke Gomer     Like Old Times https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/350 313fcf99-2bf2-4e9b-ba57-7dd737a34d27 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 20:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Main question: What happens after the gimmick is done? 1:13:47 true Main question: What happens after the gimmick is done?

    1. Marvel Problem- a lot has been said in other podcasts, not looking to rehash what other people have said, but looking at the phase four problem under this guise of this quote- something about how god forgives and nature revolts
    2. CD sales are increasing
    3. The exhaustion of the streaming wars- Streaming Fatigue: Too Many Choices, at Too High a Cost? – Media Play News
    4. The death of college football- College Football Is About to Change Drastically

    What does a culture of gimmicks do to the human person? What is your culture connecting you to?

    ]]>     Main question: What happens after the gimmick is done?

    1. Marvel Problem- a lot has been said in other podcasts, not looking to rehash what other people have said, but looking at the phase four problem under this guise of this quote- something about how god forgives and nature revolts
    2. CD sales are increasing
    3. The exhaustion of the streaming wars- Streaming Fatigue: Too Many Choices, at Too High a Cost? – Media Play News
    4. The death of college football- College Football Is About to Change Drastically

    What does a culture of gimmicks do to the human person? What is your culture connecting you to?

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    ]]>     Main question: What happens after the gimmick is done?

    1. Marvel Problem- a lot has been said in other podcasts, not looking to rehash what other people have said, but looking at the phase four problem under this guise of this quote- something about how god forgives and nature revolts
    2. CD sales are increasing
    3. The exhaustion of the streaming wars- Streaming Fatigue: Too Many Choices, at Too High a Cost? – Media Play News
    4. The death of college football- College Football Is About to Change Drastically

    What does a culture of gimmicks do to the human person? What is your culture connecting you to?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+BozciD4w ]]> Luke Gomer     Principles of Liturgy with Dr. Chris Carstens https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/349 c54fcf34-cbb0-462a-aa0c-2ac49a479175 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk liturgy... OK, OK, I get it. I've been doing this a lot. But, in my defense, Pope Francis is moving and shaking a lot in the liturgy sphere lately. So it's out of my control. I'm a victim of circumstance. BUT I got the literal best guy to talk about this stuff, Dr. Chris Carstens 1:21:15 true Get his book, Principles of Sacred Liturgy and of course read through it. It will open your mind towards right and good attitudes that transcend the silliness of personal preferences and attachments to this or that thing. "Start with the documents" and not our idealogy.

    I bring up a lot of cultural issues that go along with liturgy: heretical hymns published in Catholic hymnals, confusion over what the Church is asking of us liturgically, music issues in the Mass, liturgical vs. devotional music, and the role personal prayer plays in the "wild creativity" that Pope Francis blames in part for liturgy wars today.

    ]]>     Get his book, Principles of Sacred Liturgy and of course read through it. It will open your mind towards right and good attitudes that transcend the silliness of personal preferences and attachments to this or that thing. "Start with the documents" and not our idealogy.

    I bring up a lot of cultural issues that go along with liturgy: heretical hymns published in Catholic hymnals, confusion over what the Church is asking of us liturgically, music issues in the Mass, liturgical vs. devotional music, and the role personal prayer plays in the "wild creativity" that Pope Francis blames in part for liturgy wars today.

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    ]]>     Get his book, Principles of Sacred Liturgy and of course read through it. It will open your mind towards right and good attitudes that transcend the silliness of personal preferences and attachments to this or that thing. "Start with the documents" and not our idealogy.

    I bring up a lot of cultural issues that go along with liturgy: heretical hymns published in Catholic hymnals, confusion over what the Church is asking of us liturgically, music issues in the Mass, liturgical vs. devotional music, and the role personal prayer plays in the "wild creativity" that Pope Francis blames in part for liturgy wars today.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ger1qZms ]]> Luke Gomer     Dr. Abigail Favale on Gender Theory, with surprise guest LUKE CAREY! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/348 431490eb-c696-4d4a-b66d-ef9eb5b7fb92 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer I love Dr. Abigail Favale and her work in the Church is much needed. Her new book, The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Ignatius Press is out and is poppin' fresh. We discuss the main figures of the feminist movement and the core of their philosophies as it shifts into the gender movement: Simone de Beauvoir, Margaret Sanger, and Judith Butler. Then Luke walks in. Literally, he walked straight into her conference room where Dr. Favale was recording and joined the show. His audio sucks because he's on his phone. I spent 40 minutes just trying to make it sound better. This is what you get. Anywho, good conversation. And boy do I miss Lukey. 1:28:10 true I love Dr. Abigail Favale and her work in the Church is much needed. Her new book, The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Ignatius Press is out and is poppin' fresh. We discuss the main figures of the feminist movement and the core of their philosophies as it shifts into the gender movement: Simone de Beauvoir, Margaret Sanger, and Judith Butler.

    Then Luke walks in. Literally, he walked straight into her conference room where Dr. Favale was recording and joined the show. His audio sucks because he's on his phone. I spent 40 minutes just trying to make it sound better. This is what you get.

    Anywho, good conversation. And boy do I miss Lukey.

    ]]>     I love Dr. Abigail Favale and her work in the Church is much needed. Her new book, The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Ignatius Press is out and is poppin' fresh. We discuss the main figures of the feminist movement and the core of their philosophies as it shifts into the gender movement: Simone de Beauvoir, Margaret Sanger, and Judith Butler.

    Then Luke walks in. Literally, he walked straight into her conference room where Dr. Favale was recording and joined the show. His audio sucks because he's on his phone. I spent 40 minutes just trying to make it sound better. This is what you get.

    Anywho, good conversation. And boy do I miss Lukey.

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    • The Genesis of Gender — The question of gender—who we are as men and women—has never been more pressing, or more misunderstood. Weaving personal experience with expert knowledge, Dr. Abigail Favale provides an in-depth yet accessible account of the gender paradigm: a framework for understanding reality and identity that has recently risen to prominence. Favale traces the genealogy of gender to its origins in feminism and postmodern thought, describing how gender has come to eclipse sex, and how that shift is reshaping language, law, medicine, sexuality, and our own self-perceptions.
    ]]>     I love Dr. Abigail Favale and her work in the Church is much needed. Her new book, The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Ignatius Press is out and is poppin' fresh. We discuss the main figures of the feminist movement and the core of their philosophies as it shifts into the gender movement: Simone de Beauvoir, Margaret Sanger, and Judith Butler.

    Then Luke walks in. Literally, he walked straight into her conference room where Dr. Favale was recording and joined the show. His audio sucks because he's on his phone. I spent 40 minutes just trying to make it sound better. This is what you get.

    Anywho, good conversation. And boy do I miss Lukey.

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    • The Genesis of Gender — The question of gender—who we are as men and women—has never been more pressing, or more misunderstood. Weaving personal experience with expert knowledge, Dr. Abigail Favale provides an in-depth yet accessible account of the gender paradigm: a framework for understanding reality and identity that has recently risen to prominence. Favale traces the genealogy of gender to its origins in feminism and postmodern thought, describing how gender has come to eclipse sex, and how that shift is reshaping language, law, medicine, sexuality, and our own self-perceptions.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+V91rX0hY ]]> Luke Gomer     Nothing Excessive: faith and the sacraments with John DeRosa https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/347 f2724011-5294-4823-ac03-edaff551a0bc Sun, 26 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer John DeRosa is an incredible Catholic who runs the Classical Theism Podcast. He interviewed me for the show and we decided to dual-release it. His version will come out in a couple of weeks or so because, unlike me, he plans ahead for months. We talk about why the sacraments are not "super-added" to simple gospel faith, but are integral to it. 1:31:05 true John DeRosa is an incredible Catholic who runs the Classical Theism Podcast. He interviewed me for the show and we decided to dual-release it. His version will come out in a couple of weeks or so because, unlike me, he plans ahead for months. We talk about why the sacraments are not "super-added" to simple gospel faith, but are integral to it.

    ]]>     John DeRosa is an incredible Catholic who runs the Classical Theism Podcast. He interviewed me for the show and we decided to dual-release it. His version will come out in a couple of weeks or so because, unlike me, he plans ahead for months. We talk about why the sacraments are not "super-added" to simple gospel faith, but are integral to it.

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    ]]>     John DeRosa is an incredible Catholic who runs the Classical Theism Podcast. He interviewed me for the show and we decided to dual-release it. His version will come out in a couple of weeks or so because, unlike me, he plans ahead for months. We talk about why the sacraments are not "super-added" to simple gospel faith, but are integral to it.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Wpw0wzfF ]]> Luke Gomer     Clean My Space interview with Melissa Maker! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/346 bf637175-c9f8-4677-872e-0c4fd764e3b6 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer got another YouTube religion: clean my space. So while Luke is away, I decided to email my favorite YouTubers and chat about their life, work, and success. Melissa was the first to get back to me and she does not disappoint. We talk cleaning, our hatred of it, how it can ruin marriages, and then practical products and tips on actually cleaning. It's like therapy. 1:06:37 true Gomer got another YouTube religion: clean my space. So while Luke is away, I decided to email my favorite YouTubers and chat about their life, work, and success. Melissa was the first to get back to me and she does not disappoint. We talk cleaning, our hatred of it, how it can ruin marriages, and then practical products and tips on actually cleaning. It's like therapy.

    ]]>     Gomer got another YouTube religion: clean my space. So while Luke is away, I decided to email my favorite YouTubers and chat about their life, work, and success. Melissa was the first to get back to me and she does not disappoint. We talk cleaning, our hatred of it, how it can ruin marriages, and then practical products and tips on actually cleaning. It's like therapy.

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    ]]>     Gomer got another YouTube religion: clean my space. So while Luke is away, I decided to email my favorite YouTubers and chat about their life, work, and success. Melissa was the first to get back to me and she does not disappoint. We talk cleaning, our hatred of it, how it can ruin marriages, and then practical products and tips on actually cleaning. It's like therapy.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+TbKFpsPe ]]> Luke Gomer     Inside the Priesthood https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/345 b5c154c3-ebd7-4822-824e-76e9f649a92b Sun, 12 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Fr. David Hust to talk about the things priests do and how they should do them well: weddings, funerals, confession, and the Holy Mass. This show is basically in three parts: Confessions, then Mass in general, then the Weddings/Funerals topic. We also reference "Mass of the Ages, ep. 2" which was pretty incredible at explaining how the liturgy when from Latin Mass to Novus Ordo without being jerks about it. 2:06:54 true We interview Fr. David Hust to talk about the things priests do and how they should do them well: weddings, funerals, confession, and the Holy Mass. This show is basically in three parts: Confessions, then Mass in general, then the Weddings/Funerals topic. We also reference "Mass of the Ages, ep. 2" which was pretty incredible at explaining how the liturgy when from Latin Mass to Novus Ordo without being jerks about it.

    ]]>     We interview Fr. David Hust to talk about the things priests do and how they should do them well: weddings, funerals, confession, and the Holy Mass. This show is basically in three parts: Confessions, then Mass in general, then the Weddings/Funerals topic. We also reference "Mass of the Ages, ep. 2" which was pretty incredible at explaining how the liturgy when from Latin Mass to Novus Ordo without being jerks about it.

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    ]]>     We interview Fr. David Hust to talk about the things priests do and how they should do them well: weddings, funerals, confession, and the Holy Mass. This show is basically in three parts: Confessions, then Mass in general, then the Weddings/Funerals topic. We also reference "Mass of the Ages, ep. 2" which was pretty incredible at explaining how the liturgy when from Latin Mass to Novus Ordo without being jerks about it.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+xSK5EO8J ]]> Luke Gomer     Exhausted: Work Doesn't Have to Kill Us https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/344 bf2784b5-a91b-417c-961a-7230f5b91c2b Sun, 05 Jun 2022 22:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer First, you are burning out. Second, it's not entirely your fault. Third, here's how to take steps to change it all. 1:38:43 true First, you are burning out. Second, it's not entirely your fault. Third, here's how to take steps to change it all.

    Brian started his job as one full-time person replacing two full-time people, plus a part-time assistant. The things that were happening on the job were insanely counterproductive, but also looked very busy. Why are certain things happening the way that they are took reframing the context within which much work was done. "Why am I reprinting the Roman Missal? It's right there with you. You don't need 7 copies of 90% of it printed in binders."

    Mary ran the bulletin. It used to take 20 hours a week to do and required a minumum of 10 business days for publication. She reduced it to 4 hours and staff members can send her stuff on that Monday morning. She realized the bulk of her work was spent taking parishioner bulletin submissions that were 2-page Word Documents and condensing them. Instead, she created a free Google Form and specified the character limit maximum. Now, parishioners self-edit and create a paragraph of text instead of an essay.

    But what if your boss cannot tell the difference between doing good work and looking busy? What if your corporae culture looks like everyone is a damn day trader on Wall Street. Everyone is monitoring 12 inboxes but no one is moving the needle and everyone is stressed out!

    ]]>     First, you are burning out. Second, it's not entirely your fault. Third, here's how to take steps to change it all.

    Brian started his job as one full-time person replacing two full-time people, plus a part-time assistant. The things that were happening on the job were insanely counterproductive, but also looked very busy. Why are certain things happening the way that they are took reframing the context within which much work was done. "Why am I reprinting the Roman Missal? It's right there with you. You don't need 7 copies of 90% of it printed in binders."

    Mary ran the bulletin. It used to take 20 hours a week to do and required a minumum of 10 business days for publication. She reduced it to 4 hours and staff members can send her stuff on that Monday morning. She realized the bulk of her work was spent taking parishioner bulletin submissions that were 2-page Word Documents and condensing them. Instead, she created a free Google Form and specified the character limit maximum. Now, parishioners self-edit and create a paragraph of text instead of an essay.

    But what if your boss cannot tell the difference between doing good work and looking busy? What if your corporae culture looks like everyone is a damn day trader on Wall Street. Everyone is monitoring 12 inboxes but no one is moving the needle and everyone is stressed out!

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    • STRIKE! Magazine – On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs — nd these numbers do not even reflect on all those people whose job is to provide administrative, technical, or security support for these industries, or for that matter the whole host of ancillary industries (dog-washers, all-night pizza delivery) that only exist because everyone else is spending so much of their time working in all the other ones.These are what I propose to call ‘bullshit jobs’.
    • GaryVaynerchuk.com
    • The Burnout Society | Byung-Chul Han — Our competitive, service-oriented societies are taking a toll on the late-modern individual. Rather than improving life, multitasking, "user-friendly" technology, and the culture of convenience are producing disorders that range from depression to attention deficit disorder to borderline personality disorder. Byung-Chul Han interprets the spreading malaise as an inability to manage negative experiences in an age characterized by excessive positivity and the universal availability of people and goods. Stress and exhaustion are not just personal experiences, but social and historical phenomena as well. Denouncing a world in which every against-the-grain response can lead to further disempowerment, he draws on literature, philosophy, and the social and natural sciences to explore the stakes of sacrificing intermittent intellectual reflection for constant neural connection.
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    • Cranking | 43 Folders — It's such a funny thing. Threats--like hurricanes and rectal exams--are only scary until they arrive. Once they're over, they're just the basis for funny stories. But, you do nearly always survive them. And, if you didn't survive? It wasn't because of a lack of fear. Like I say, the universe doesn't particularly care whether you're scared.
    • Frankenstein Syndrome — Postman calls this the “Frankenstein Syndrome” in which technology is developed for a limited and specific purpose. “But once the machine is built, we discover—sometimes to our horror, usually to our discomfort, always to our surprise—that it has ideas of its own”(1982/1994: 21).
    • Why Do We Work Too Much? | The New Yorker — How do you decide when to say no? In the modern office context, stress has become a default heuristic. If you turn down a Zoom-meeting invitation, there’s a social-capital cost, as you’re causing some mild harm to a colleague and potentially signalling yourself to be uncoöperative or a loafer. But, if you feel sufficiently stressed about your workload, this cost might become acceptable: you feel confident that you are “busy,” and this provides psychological cover to skip the Zoom.
    • The Guy Who Invented Inbox Zero Says We're All Doing It Wrong | Inc.com — The Guy Who Invented Inbox Zero Says We're All Doing It WrongWe used to have one inbox. Now we have dozens, metaphorically. Here's how productivity guru Merlin Mann manages.
    • On Slow Productivity and the Anti-Busyness Revolution - Study Hacks - Cal Newport — Seven years ago, Alex Soojung-Kim Pang was a typical overworked, multitasking, slave to the hyperactive hive mind, Silicon Valley consultant.  Feeling the symptoms of burnout intensify, he arranged a three-month sabbatical at Microsoft Research Cambridge.
    ]]>     First, you are burning out. Second, it's not entirely your fault. Third, here's how to take steps to change it all.

    Brian started his job as one full-time person replacing two full-time people, plus a part-time assistant. The things that were happening on the job were insanely counterproductive, but also looked very busy. Why are certain things happening the way that they are took reframing the context within which much work was done. "Why am I reprinting the Roman Missal? It's right there with you. You don't need 7 copies of 90% of it printed in binders."

    Mary ran the bulletin. It used to take 20 hours a week to do and required a minumum of 10 business days for publication. She reduced it to 4 hours and staff members can send her stuff on that Monday morning. She realized the bulk of her work was spent taking parishioner bulletin submissions that were 2-page Word Documents and condensing them. Instead, she created a free Google Form and specified the character limit maximum. Now, parishioners self-edit and create a paragraph of text instead of an essay.

    But what if your boss cannot tell the difference between doing good work and looking busy? What if your corporae culture looks like everyone is a damn day trader on Wall Street. Everyone is monitoring 12 inboxes but no one is moving the needle and everyone is stressed out!

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    • STRIKE! Magazine – On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs — nd these numbers do not even reflect on all those people whose job is to provide administrative, technical, or security support for these industries, or for that matter the whole host of ancillary industries (dog-washers, all-night pizza delivery) that only exist because everyone else is spending so much of their time working in all the other ones.These are what I propose to call ‘bullshit jobs’.
    • GaryVaynerchuk.com
    • The Burnout Society | Byung-Chul Han — Our competitive, service-oriented societies are taking a toll on the late-modern individual. Rather than improving life, multitasking, "user-friendly" technology, and the culture of convenience are producing disorders that range from depression to attention deficit disorder to borderline personality disorder. Byung-Chul Han interprets the spreading malaise as an inability to manage negative experiences in an age characterized by excessive positivity and the universal availability of people and goods. Stress and exhaustion are not just personal experiences, but social and historical phenomena as well. Denouncing a world in which every against-the-grain response can lead to further disempowerment, he draws on literature, philosophy, and the social and natural sciences to explore the stakes of sacrificing intermittent intellectual reflection for constant neural connection.
    • Byung-Chul Han: “I Practise Philosophy as Art” - ArtReview — The philosopher on how we might respond to a world of digital alienation
    • Bishop Barron Presents Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein - YouTube
    • Cranking | 43 Folders — It's such a funny thing. Threats--like hurricanes and rectal exams--are only scary until they arrive. Once they're over, they're just the basis for funny stories. But, you do nearly always survive them. And, if you didn't survive? It wasn't because of a lack of fear. Like I say, the universe doesn't particularly care whether you're scared.
    • Frankenstein Syndrome — Postman calls this the “Frankenstein Syndrome” in which technology is developed for a limited and specific purpose. “But once the machine is built, we discover—sometimes to our horror, usually to our discomfort, always to our surprise—that it has ideas of its own”(1982/1994: 21).
    • Why Do We Work Too Much? | The New Yorker — How do you decide when to say no? In the modern office context, stress has become a default heuristic. If you turn down a Zoom-meeting invitation, there’s a social-capital cost, as you’re causing some mild harm to a colleague and potentially signalling yourself to be uncoöperative or a loafer. But, if you feel sufficiently stressed about your workload, this cost might become acceptable: you feel confident that you are “busy,” and this provides psychological cover to skip the Zoom.
    • The Guy Who Invented Inbox Zero Says We're All Doing It Wrong | Inc.com — The Guy Who Invented Inbox Zero Says We're All Doing It WrongWe used to have one inbox. Now we have dozens, metaphorically. Here's how productivity guru Merlin Mann manages.
    • On Slow Productivity and the Anti-Busyness Revolution - Study Hacks - Cal Newport — Seven years ago, Alex Soojung-Kim Pang was a typical overworked, multitasking, slave to the hyperactive hive mind, Silicon Valley consultant.  Feeling the symptoms of burnout intensify, he arranged a three-month sabbatical at Microsoft Research Cambridge.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+M5FnCChm ]]> Luke Gomer     From Inner City Charter Schools to Homeschooling https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/343 cd703689-d2f3-4196-909a-bf0c82a62b50 Sat, 28 May 2022 18:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Temporary Co-Host, Brian Jones, returns to NOT talk about the liturgy. Instead, we discuss his time in a Cleveland inner-city charter school as a teacher and compare/contrast institutional schooling (public, charter, private, parochial) with homeschooling (hybrid, classical, and Robinson Curriculum). We also talk about the stupid "super Catholic" pressures we put on each other when it comes to schooling, number of kids, age of marriage, etc. 1:29:29 true Temporary Co-Host, Brian Jones, returns to NOT talk about the liturgy. Instead, we discuss his time in a Cleveland inner-city charter school as a teacher and compare/contrast institutional schooling (public, charter, private, parochial) with homeschooling (hybrid, classical, and Robinson Curriculum).

    We also talk about the stupid "super Catholic" pressures we put on each other when it comes to schooling, number of kids, age of marriage, etc.

    ]]>     Temporary Co-Host, Brian Jones, returns to NOT talk about the liturgy. Instead, we discuss his time in a Cleveland inner-city charter school as a teacher and compare/contrast institutional schooling (public, charter, private, parochial) with homeschooling (hybrid, classical, and Robinson Curriculum).

    We also talk about the stupid "super Catholic" pressures we put on each other when it comes to schooling, number of kids, age of marriage, etc.

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    ]]>     Temporary Co-Host, Brian Jones, returns to NOT talk about the liturgy. Instead, we discuss his time in a Cleveland inner-city charter school as a teacher and compare/contrast institutional schooling (public, charter, private, parochial) with homeschooling (hybrid, classical, and Robinson Curriculum).

    We also talk about the stupid "super Catholic" pressures we put on each other when it comes to schooling, number of kids, age of marriage, etc.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+nA7VGa0h ]]> Luke Gomer     Atonement Theology NERDFEST with John DeRosa of the Classical Theism Podcast https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/342 cee73349-4b15-4a91-9d43-0be0a03cd8ad Sun, 22 May 2022 20:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer (originally aired 08/2021, "What do Catholics Say about the Atonement?" on the Classical Theism Podcast) John is a fantastic man. He's a high school math teacher at a public school and defends 2,000 years of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition on the side. He really does love the God of classical theism. This was initially aired on his great podcast: Classic Theism Podcast, episode 160. He emailed me 20 minutes ago letting me use this for CF. He's the best! 1:39:41 true (originally aired 08/2021, "What do Catholics Say about the Atonement?" on the Classical Theism Podcast)

    John is a fantastic man. He's a high school math teacher at a public school and defends 2,000 years of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition on the side. He really does love the God of classical theism. This was initially aired on his great podcast: Classic Theism Podcast, episode 160.

    Here's his show notes about the episode:
    What do Catholics believe about the atonement? Why does it matter that some guy died 2000 years ago? How can we distinguish Catholic views from Reformed protestant views of the atonement? How might we understand Leviticus 16, Isaiah 53, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:3, and 1 Peter 2:24 in light of the Catholic view? Michael Gormley joins us to tackle these issues head-on.

    ]]>     (originally aired 08/2021, "What do Catholics Say about the Atonement?" on the Classical Theism Podcast)

    John is a fantastic man. He's a high school math teacher at a public school and defends 2,000 years of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition on the side. He really does love the God of classical theism. This was initially aired on his great podcast: Classic Theism Podcast, episode 160.

    Here's his show notes about the episode:
    What do Catholics believe about the atonement? Why does it matter that some guy died 2000 years ago? How can we distinguish Catholic views from Reformed protestant views of the atonement? How might we understand Leviticus 16, Isaiah 53, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:3, and 1 Peter 2:24 in light of the Catholic view? Michael Gormley joins us to tackle these issues head-on.

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    ]]>     (originally aired 08/2021, "What do Catholics Say about the Atonement?" on the Classical Theism Podcast)

    John is a fantastic man. He's a high school math teacher at a public school and defends 2,000 years of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition on the side. He really does love the God of classical theism. This was initially aired on his great podcast: Classic Theism Podcast, episode 160.

    Here's his show notes about the episode:
    What do Catholics believe about the atonement? Why does it matter that some guy died 2000 years ago? How can we distinguish Catholic views from Reformed protestant views of the atonement? How might we understand Leviticus 16, Isaiah 53, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:3, and 1 Peter 2:24 in light of the Catholic view? Michael Gormley joins us to tackle these issues head-on.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+LiAObfjo ]]> Luke Gomer     Done with Liturgy Wars, with Brian Jones https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/341 44d44025-5ec2-46e5-b7d4-307675fcb820 Sun, 15 May 2022 17:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer It's about liturgy, but not liturgy wars. In these or similar words. 1:56:50 true We discuss the liturgy wars from a different framework. Not the annoying "This is more/less reverent" but rather, what are the context and conditions of our current situation that produces malformed Catholics? Why do Catholic lose their minds over the removal of silly nonessentials that get added into the liturgy where they should not be?

    Formation and Culture matters.

    ]]>     We discuss the liturgy wars from a different framework. Not the annoying "This is more/less reverent" but rather, what are the context and conditions of our current situation that produces malformed Catholics? Why do Catholic lose their minds over the removal of silly nonessentials that get added into the liturgy where they should not be?

    Formation and Culture matters.

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    • 50 Years Ago: Changes In Mass for Greater Apostolate — 8. It is here that the greatest newness is going to be noticed, the newness of language. No longer Latin, but the spoken language will be the principal language of the Mass. The introduction of the vernacular will certainly be a great sacrifice for those who know the beauty, the power and the expressive sacrality of Latin. We are parting with the speech of the Christian centuries; we are becoming like profane intruders in the literary preserve of sacred utterance. We will lose a great part of that stupendous and incomparable artistic and spiritual thing, the Gregorian chant.
    • New Liturgical Movement: Evelyn Waugh on the Liturgical Reform: An Article in The American Conservative — Vatican II represented, in Waugh’s mind, a rejection of the needs and opinions of local people. “A vociferous minority has imposed itself on the hierarchy and made them believe that a popular demand existed where there was in fact not even a preference,” he warned.
    • Brian Jones – Catholic World Report — Brian Jones is ia Ph.D Candidate in Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. His works have appeared in The Public Discourse, Strong Towns, and The American Conservative.
    • Jim Caviezel - IMDb — James Patrick Caviezel was born on September 26, 1968 in Mount Vernon, Washington. He was one of five children born to Margaret (Lavery), a former stage actress, and James Caviezel, a chiropractor. The Caviezels are a closely knit Catholic family. He is of Irish (mother) and Swiss and Slovak-Romansh (father) descent; the surname, "Caviezel", is ... See full bio »
    ]]>     We discuss the liturgy wars from a different framework. Not the annoying "This is more/less reverent" but rather, what are the context and conditions of our current situation that produces malformed Catholics? Why do Catholic lose their minds over the removal of silly nonessentials that get added into the liturgy where they should not be?

    Formation and Culture matters.

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    Links:

    • 50 Years Ago: Changes In Mass for Greater Apostolate — 8. It is here that the greatest newness is going to be noticed, the newness of language. No longer Latin, but the spoken language will be the principal language of the Mass. The introduction of the vernacular will certainly be a great sacrifice for those who know the beauty, the power and the expressive sacrality of Latin. We are parting with the speech of the Christian centuries; we are becoming like profane intruders in the literary preserve of sacred utterance. We will lose a great part of that stupendous and incomparable artistic and spiritual thing, the Gregorian chant.
    • New Liturgical Movement: Evelyn Waugh on the Liturgical Reform: An Article in The American Conservative — Vatican II represented, in Waugh’s mind, a rejection of the needs and opinions of local people. “A vociferous minority has imposed itself on the hierarchy and made them believe that a popular demand existed where there was in fact not even a preference,” he warned.
    • Brian Jones – Catholic World Report — Brian Jones is ia Ph.D Candidate in Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. His works have appeared in The Public Discourse, Strong Towns, and The American Conservative.
    • Jim Caviezel - IMDb — James Patrick Caviezel was born on September 26, 1968 in Mount Vernon, Washington. He was one of five children born to Margaret (Lavery), a former stage actress, and James Caviezel, a chiropractor. The Caviezels are a closely knit Catholic family. He is of Irish (mother) and Swiss and Slovak-Romansh (father) descent; the surname, "Caviezel", is ... See full bio »
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+0r_FlX_l ]]> Luke Gomer     Frat boy, Seminarian, Husband, Veteran, Lawyer, Father of 11, Chris Miller https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/340 01774f4f-85b4-44fd-9c9e-6305998f7e22 Sun, 08 May 2022 01:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This guy. Starts with a bloody crucifix in my parent's house and leads to OSU frat life, to seminary, to engagement with his now-wife, to the military, to law school, to an oil company to 11 kids and counting. We discuss his St Paul-like conversion within Catholicism, his annoyance with Traditional Latin Mass communities as a grown-ass man, dealing with Pope Francis's comments that cut him deep, his experience of Iraq during wartime, and keeping his faith alive all along the way. We talk about things like what it's like having 11 kids today and how he deals with stupid comments. 1:44:33 true This guy.

    We start with a bloody crucifix in my parent's house in 6th grade and then the OSU frat life, to seminary, to engagement with his now-wife, to the military, to law school, to an oil company to 11 kids and counting.

    We discuss his St Paul-like conversion within Catholicism, his annoyance with Traditional Latin Mass communities as a grown-ass man, dealing with Pope Francis's comments that cut him deep, his experience of Iraq during wartime, and keeping his faith alive all along the way.

    Finally, we talk about things like what it's like having 11 kids today and how he deals with stupid comments.

    ]]>     This guy.

    We start with a bloody crucifix in my parent's house in 6th grade and then the OSU frat life, to seminary, to engagement with his now-wife, to the military, to law school, to an oil company to 11 kids and counting.

    We discuss his St Paul-like conversion within Catholicism, his annoyance with Traditional Latin Mass communities as a grown-ass man, dealing with Pope Francis's comments that cut him deep, his experience of Iraq during wartime, and keeping his faith alive all along the way.

    Finally, we talk about things like what it's like having 11 kids today and how he deals with stupid comments.

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    • October | 2019 | Fountains of Carrots — When we watched The Little Rascals when it came out in 1994, little did we know that Porky would end up being a Catholic convert–and a Latin Mass goer. That’s right! Zac Mabry, child actor turned CPA, is on the podcast today!
    ]]>     This guy.

    We start with a bloody crucifix in my parent's house in 6th grade and then the OSU frat life, to seminary, to engagement with his now-wife, to the military, to law school, to an oil company to 11 kids and counting.

    We discuss his St Paul-like conversion within Catholicism, his annoyance with Traditional Latin Mass communities as a grown-ass man, dealing with Pope Francis's comments that cut him deep, his experience of Iraq during wartime, and keeping his faith alive all along the way.

    Finally, we talk about things like what it's like having 11 kids today and how he deals with stupid comments.

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    • October | 2019 | Fountains of Carrots — When we watched The Little Rascals when it came out in 1994, little did we know that Porky would end up being a Catholic convert–and a Latin Mass goer. That’s right! Zac Mabry, child actor turned CPA, is on the podcast today!
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+-vQAV31Y ]]> Luke Gomer     Beige Boomers, Rad Trads, and the New Traditionalism with Dr. Larry Chapp https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/339 dd9f860f-1a6e-4cbc-a0ab-84be0b7e8832 Sat, 30 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We discuss all things liturgy in this second half of our conversation. Vatican II's theology was great, but its pastoral implementation, which is ironic, was miserable. Also we find out Dr. Larry Chapp is an adult Altar Boy... An ALTAR MAN! 55:11 false Yeah. I miss Luke, too.

    We discuss all things liturgy in this second half of our conversation. Vatican II's theology was great, but its pastoral implementation, which is ironic, was miserable. Also we find out Dr. Larry Chapp is an adult Altar Boy... An ALTAR MAN!

    ]]>     Yeah. I miss Luke, too.

    We discuss all things liturgy in this second half of our conversation. Vatican II's theology was great, but its pastoral implementation, which is ironic, was miserable. Also we find out Dr. Larry Chapp is an adult Altar Boy... An ALTAR MAN!

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    • A Manifesto of the New Traditionalism | Gaudium et Spes 22 — The Catholic Church is the guardian of the Sacred Tradition passed onto the disciples by Jesus Christ. In this age of deracination, it is no wonder that new generations are returning to tradition, rediscovering its forgotten heritage, both in the Church and in the world. But whenever the Spirit guides men to Truth, the Devil will strive to pervert their good intentions. As Catholics, we hold fast to all that is good in the movement for the restoration of lost traditions and oppose all appearances of evil. It has become evident that the Devil’s tool to ruin the traditionalism of the 21st century is the spirit of the Pharisees, who opposed the renewal of the Spirit and the Good News of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We reject the white-washed tombs of this dead traditionalism.
    ]]>     Yeah. I miss Luke, too.

    We discuss all things liturgy in this second half of our conversation. Vatican II's theology was great, but its pastoral implementation, which is ironic, was miserable. Also we find out Dr. Larry Chapp is an adult Altar Boy... An ALTAR MAN!

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

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    • A Manifesto of the New Traditionalism | Gaudium et Spes 22 — The Catholic Church is the guardian of the Sacred Tradition passed onto the disciples by Jesus Christ. In this age of deracination, it is no wonder that new generations are returning to tradition, rediscovering its forgotten heritage, both in the Church and in the world. But whenever the Spirit guides men to Truth, the Devil will strive to pervert their good intentions. As Catholics, we hold fast to all that is good in the movement for the restoration of lost traditions and oppose all appearances of evil. It has become evident that the Devil’s tool to ruin the traditionalism of the 21st century is the spirit of the Pharisees, who opposed the renewal of the Spirit and the Good News of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We reject the white-washed tombs of this dead traditionalism.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+buqMZeNa ]]> Luke Gomer     Why the Hell? with Dr. Larry Chapp https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/338 76539b4a-80a6-4a70-9af3-6ca194eddc46 Sat, 23 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer interviews Dr. Larry Chapp about Hell, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Tradicals in the Church. He's loud, opinionated, fun, and smart as HELL. We dance around Nouvelle Theologie, Thomas Aquinas, and the state of the Church. This is part 1 of 2. (the audio quality ain't great on my end, but it is definitely listenable.) 1:04:22 true Gomer interviews Dr. Larry Chapp about Hell, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Tradicals in the Church. He's loud, opinionated, fun, and smart as HELL. We dance around Nouvelle Theologie, Thomas Aquinas, and the state of the Church.

    This is part 1 of 2.

    ]]>     Gomer interviews Dr. Larry Chapp about Hell, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Tradicals in the Church. He's loud, opinionated, fun, and smart as HELL. We dance around Nouvelle Theologie, Thomas Aquinas, and the state of the Church.

    This is part 1 of 2.

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    ]]>     Gomer interviews Dr. Larry Chapp about Hell, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Tradicals in the Church. He's loud, opinionated, fun, and smart as HELL. We dance around Nouvelle Theologie, Thomas Aquinas, and the state of the Church.

    This is part 1 of 2.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+b3O-oHvR ]]> Luke Gomer     Genitals are NOT a Footnote! with Christopher West https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/337 5e31c337-f983-4e8a-be69-0c8766e0825e Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We got Kanye West's older brother, Christopher, and his friend, Mike Mangione to talk theology of the body, gender, genitals, generation, music, waterskiing, and God is Beauty, a retreat Saint Pope John Paul II gave to artists in 1962. Incredible stuff 1:44:40 true We got Kanye West's older brother, Christopher, and his friend, Mike Mangione to talk theology of the body, gender, genitals, generation, music, waterskiing, and God is Beauty, a retreat Saint Pope John Paul II gave to artists in 1962. Incredible stuff

    ]]>     We got Kanye West's older brother, Christopher, and his friend, Mike Mangione to talk theology of the body, gender, genitals, generation, music, waterskiing, and God is Beauty, a retreat Saint Pope John Paul II gave to artists in 1962. Incredible stuff

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    • God Is Beauty book — Originally delivered in 1962 for artists — and made available now for the first time in English — Karol Wojtyla’s penetrating spiritual exercises on divine beauty and its reflection in our humanity (and the art it produces) remain as timely as ever.
    • Revealed: Live Immersive Experience — Experience this LIVE event online for free from May 13-15, 2022. We are also offering two in-depth premium experiences! Dive deeper with our Premium Online Ticket or join us in-person with our Premium In-Person Ticket. Tickets are very limited for our In-Person Experience.
    • Theology of the Body Institute
    • Books – Theology of the Body Institute — BOOKS ABOUT DAT BOOTY... or the Theology of the Body
    • Mike Mangione — BUY MY ALBUM!
    ]]>     We got Kanye West's older brother, Christopher, and his friend, Mike Mangione to talk theology of the body, gender, genitals, generation, music, waterskiing, and God is Beauty, a retreat Saint Pope John Paul II gave to artists in 1962. Incredible stuff

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

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    • God Is Beauty book — Originally delivered in 1962 for artists — and made available now for the first time in English — Karol Wojtyla’s penetrating spiritual exercises on divine beauty and its reflection in our humanity (and the art it produces) remain as timely as ever.
    • Revealed: Live Immersive Experience — Experience this LIVE event online for free from May 13-15, 2022. We are also offering two in-depth premium experiences! Dive deeper with our Premium Online Ticket or join us in-person with our Premium In-Person Ticket. Tickets are very limited for our In-Person Experience.
    • Theology of the Body Institute
    • Books – Theology of the Body Institute — BOOKS ABOUT DAT BOOTY... or the Theology of the Body
    • Mike Mangione — BUY MY ALBUM!
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+zt_bnVIu ]]> Luke Gomer     Instruction! With Thomist hack Fr. Gregory Pine! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/336 51f1f992-17bd-40a2-9705-770ac30b09c7 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Chapters! Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. talks about his new book. Well, he wants to but Gomer doesn't let him for the first 60 minutes. Instead, GOMER HAS QUESTIONS! Recorded on Feb 23, 2022, so, you know, better late than never! 1:19:01 true Chapters!

    Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. talks about his new book. Well, he wants to but Gomer doesn't let him for the first 60 minutes. Instead, GOMER HAS QUESTIONS! Recorded on Feb 23, 2022, so, you know, better late than never!

    Special Guest: Fr. Gregory Pine, OP.

    ]]>     Chapters!

    Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. talks about his new book. Well, he wants to but Gomer doesn't let him for the first 60 minutes. Instead, GOMER HAS QUESTIONS! Recorded on Feb 23, 2022, so, you know, better late than never!

    Special Guest: Fr. Gregory Pine, OP.

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    • Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: Pine, Gregory: 9781681927329: Amazon.com: Books — Decisions, decisions … life presents us with so many, big and small. How can we confidently make choices that bring us true happiness? The life of the virtues holds the key, and among those virtues, prudence holds the reins. No, this isn’t your grandmother’s definition of prudence. This virtue actually inspires practical wisdom, allowing us to choose well and to bring order into our lives. In Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly, Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, aims to work prudence back into the conversation and to explain how it can transform us along our path toward what really matters. In the face of fleeting emotions and conflicting convictions, learn how prudence will help you find wholeness, happiness, and freedom.
    • Fr. Gregory Maria Pine, O.P. – Dominican Friars Foundation — Fr. Gregory Pine grew up in Newtown, PA. One of four children, Fr. Gregory and his family attended St. Andrew’s Catholic Parish. He later studied at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he majored in Math and Humanities & Catholic Culture. His contact with friars from St. Dominic’s Parish in Youngstown, OH was influential in his choice to join the Order of Preachers upon graduating. “It was St. Thomas Aquinas who first introduced me to the Order, and by his prayers that I grew in knowledge and love of its saving mission and ultimately came to find my happiness in the habit of St. Dominic.”
    • Pints With Aquinas with All Fr. Pine shows- YouTube
    • Godsplaining Podcast - Washington, DC
    • Meet the Team - Theology of the Body Institute — As one of its founders, Dr. West has served the TOB Institute in various capacities since 2004: as the leading faculty member, as a board member, a research fellow, and a curriculum advisor. He was appointed President of the Institute in 2018 and serves as Professor of Theological Anthropology in the jointly sponsored M.A. program with Pontifex University. His global lecturing, best-selling books, multiple audio and video programs, and popular podcast (co-hosted by his wife Wendy) have made him one of the world’s most recognized teachers of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Of all his titles and roles, however, he is most proud to call himself a devoted husband and father.
    • Revealed: Live Immersive Experience — 3 Days of LIVE online event access starting May 13 and ending May 15 with Dr. Christopher West, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jeff Cavins, Jackie and Bobby Angel, Jason Evert and more! You will also gain access to our "Revealed: Become What You Are" workbook and have a chance at winning thousands of dollars worth of prizes!
    • God Is Beauty book — Announcing the first book from Theology of the Body Institute Press: God is Beauty, a retreat for artists. Take a personal retreat led by one of the greatest saints in modern times.
    • Books – Theology of the Body Institute
    ]]>     Chapters!

    Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. talks about his new book. Well, he wants to but Gomer doesn't let him for the first 60 minutes. Instead, GOMER HAS QUESTIONS! Recorded on Feb 23, 2022, so, you know, better late than never!

    Special Guest: Fr. Gregory Pine, OP.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: Pine, Gregory: 9781681927329: Amazon.com: Books — Decisions, decisions … life presents us with so many, big and small. How can we confidently make choices that bring us true happiness? The life of the virtues holds the key, and among those virtues, prudence holds the reins. No, this isn’t your grandmother’s definition of prudence. This virtue actually inspires practical wisdom, allowing us to choose well and to bring order into our lives. In Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly, Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, aims to work prudence back into the conversation and to explain how it can transform us along our path toward what really matters. In the face of fleeting emotions and conflicting convictions, learn how prudence will help you find wholeness, happiness, and freedom.
    • Fr. Gregory Maria Pine, O.P. – Dominican Friars Foundation — Fr. Gregory Pine grew up in Newtown, PA. One of four children, Fr. Gregory and his family attended St. Andrew’s Catholic Parish. He later studied at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he majored in Math and Humanities & Catholic Culture. His contact with friars from St. Dominic’s Parish in Youngstown, OH was influential in his choice to join the Order of Preachers upon graduating. “It was St. Thomas Aquinas who first introduced me to the Order, and by his prayers that I grew in knowledge and love of its saving mission and ultimately came to find my happiness in the habit of St. Dominic.”
    • Pints With Aquinas with All Fr. Pine shows- YouTube
    • Godsplaining Podcast - Washington, DC
    • Meet the Team - Theology of the Body Institute — As one of its founders, Dr. West has served the TOB Institute in various capacities since 2004: as the leading faculty member, as a board member, a research fellow, and a curriculum advisor. He was appointed President of the Institute in 2018 and serves as Professor of Theological Anthropology in the jointly sponsored M.A. program with Pontifex University. His global lecturing, best-selling books, multiple audio and video programs, and popular podcast (co-hosted by his wife Wendy) have made him one of the world’s most recognized teachers of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Of all his titles and roles, however, he is most proud to call himself a devoted husband and father.
    • Revealed: Live Immersive Experience — 3 Days of LIVE online event access starting May 13 and ending May 15 with Dr. Christopher West, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jeff Cavins, Jackie and Bobby Angel, Jason Evert and more! You will also gain access to our "Revealed: Become What You Are" workbook and have a chance at winning thousands of dollars worth of prizes!
    • God Is Beauty book — Announcing the first book from Theology of the Body Institute Press: God is Beauty, a retreat for artists. Take a personal retreat led by one of the greatest saints in modern times.
    • Books – Theology of the Body Institute
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+F3o_pTpF ]]> Luke Gomer Fr. Gregory Pine, OP     Our History is filled with violence https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/335 5ea9d194-effa-44a7-aa1e-deb02db49f83 Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about Russia, then Catholic Stuff You Should Know 1:07:18 true [Last episode had a problem]

    We talk about Russia as a people, government, and civilization.
    Then we talk about the last Catholic Stuff You Should Know episode.

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    We talk about Russia as a people, government, and civilization.
    Then we talk about the last Catholic Stuff You Should Know episode.

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    We talk about Russia as a people, government, and civilization.
    Then we talk about the last Catholic Stuff You Should Know episode.

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    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+jnBihWGK ]]> Luke Gomer     The Batman (Catching Foxes Ruins the Movies) https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/334 f8cb1ecd-309e-45c5-8b25-4de29da3d4e0 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Spoiler review. Don't plan on watching the movie? Then you will still love this episode as we discuss the bigger themes, film, and the hero's journey. 1:05:39 true Spoiler review. Don't plan on watching the movie? Then you will still love this episode as we discuss the bigger themes, film, and the hero's journey.

    This review contains spoilers. The spoiler horn is sounded at the very beginning. If you have no interest in this movie, I think you will still get something out of this, especially the art of film and how Grunge still owns us in our late 30s and 40s. Now if you will excuse me, I have to plop in all of the ads and record a new one because Luke got sick and his voice is shot.

    Luke's Show Notes

    Matt Reeves Background

    • Older Gen X
    • Childhood friend on JJ Abrhams
    • Cloverfield director

    Why ‘Something in the Way’ as the main thematic music?

    • Bridge, Kurt Cobain
    • “When I write, I listen to music, and as I was writing the first act, I put on Nirvana’s ‘Something In The Way,'” Reeves, 55, told Empire. “That’s when it came to me that, rather than make Bruce Wayne the playboy version we’ve seen before, there’s another version who had gone through a great tragedy and become a recluse.”
    • What’s in the way?

    The Central Theme: the response to trauma and the obstacles of existence

    • Oh, you Gen Xers
    • Vengeance is carnal, hope is a choice

    “Our situation today shows that beauty demands for itself at least as much courage and decision as do truth and goodness, and she will not allow herself to be separated and banned from her two sisters without taking them along with herself in an act of mysterious vengeance.” - Han Urs von Balthasar

    In this regard, the teaching of Sacred Scripture is unequivocal. The Israelites were already encouraged to love one another: "You shall not take vengeance or bear any grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbour as yourself" (Lv 19: 18). At first this commandment seems restricted to the Israelites, but it nonetheless gradually takes on an ever broader sense to include the strangers who sojourn among them, in remembrance that Israel too was a stranger in the land of Egypt (cf. Lv 19: 34; Dt 10: 19). - John Paul II

    The world needs God. We need God. But what God do we need? In the first reading, the prophet tells a people suffering oppression that: "He will come with vengeance" (Is 35:4). We can easily suppose how the people imagined that vengeance. But the prophet himself goes on to reveal what it really is: the healing goodness of God. And the definitive explanation of the prophet's word is to be found in the one who died for us on the Cross: in Jesus, the Son of God incarnate, who here looks at us so closely. His "vengeance" is the Cross: a "No" to violence and a "love to the end". This is the God we need. - BXVI to German Bishops

    What does this movie say about modern society?

    • Gen Xer made good
    • Batman as a reflection
    • Director/Writer
    • Society
    • The Ringer- the end of the 80s
    ]]>     Spoiler review. Don't plan on watching the movie? Then you will still love this episode as we discuss the bigger themes, film, and the hero's journey.

    This review contains spoilers. The spoiler horn is sounded at the very beginning. If you have no interest in this movie, I think you will still get something out of this, especially the art of film and how Grunge still owns us in our late 30s and 40s. Now if you will excuse me, I have to plop in all of the ads and record a new one because Luke got sick and his voice is shot.

    Luke's Show Notes

    Matt Reeves Background

    • Older Gen X
    • Childhood friend on JJ Abrhams
    • Cloverfield director

    Why ‘Something in the Way’ as the main thematic music?

    • Bridge, Kurt Cobain
    • “When I write, I listen to music, and as I was writing the first act, I put on Nirvana’s ‘Something In The Way,'” Reeves, 55, told Empire. “That’s when it came to me that, rather than make Bruce Wayne the playboy version we’ve seen before, there’s another version who had gone through a great tragedy and become a recluse.”
    • What’s in the way?

    The Central Theme: the response to trauma and the obstacles of existence

    • Oh, you Gen Xers
    • Vengeance is carnal, hope is a choice

    “Our situation today shows that beauty demands for itself at least as much courage and decision as do truth and goodness, and she will not allow herself to be separated and banned from her two sisters without taking them along with herself in an act of mysterious vengeance.” - Han Urs von Balthasar

    In this regard, the teaching of Sacred Scripture is unequivocal. The Israelites were already encouraged to love one another: "You shall not take vengeance or bear any grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbour as yourself" (Lv 19: 18). At first this commandment seems restricted to the Israelites, but it nonetheless gradually takes on an ever broader sense to include the strangers who sojourn among them, in remembrance that Israel too was a stranger in the land of Egypt (cf. Lv 19: 34; Dt 10: 19). - John Paul II

    The world needs God. We need God. But what God do we need? In the first reading, the prophet tells a people suffering oppression that: "He will come with vengeance" (Is 35:4). We can easily suppose how the people imagined that vengeance. But the prophet himself goes on to reveal what it really is: the healing goodness of God. And the definitive explanation of the prophet's word is to be found in the one who died for us on the Cross: in Jesus, the Son of God incarnate, who here looks at us so closely. His "vengeance" is the Cross: a "No" to violence and a "love to the end". This is the God we need. - BXVI to German Bishops

    What does this movie say about modern society?

    • Gen Xer made good
    • Batman as a reflection
    • Director/Writer
    • Society
    • The Ringer- the end of the 80s

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     Spoiler review. Don't plan on watching the movie? Then you will still love this episode as we discuss the bigger themes, film, and the hero's journey.

    This review contains spoilers. The spoiler horn is sounded at the very beginning. If you have no interest in this movie, I think you will still get something out of this, especially the art of film and how Grunge still owns us in our late 30s and 40s. Now if you will excuse me, I have to plop in all of the ads and record a new one because Luke got sick and his voice is shot.

    Luke's Show Notes

    Matt Reeves Background

    • Older Gen X
    • Childhood friend on JJ Abrhams
    • Cloverfield director

    Why ‘Something in the Way’ as the main thematic music?

    • Bridge, Kurt Cobain
    • “When I write, I listen to music, and as I was writing the first act, I put on Nirvana’s ‘Something In The Way,'” Reeves, 55, told Empire. “That’s when it came to me that, rather than make Bruce Wayne the playboy version we’ve seen before, there’s another version who had gone through a great tragedy and become a recluse.”
    • What’s in the way?

    The Central Theme: the response to trauma and the obstacles of existence

    • Oh, you Gen Xers
    • Vengeance is carnal, hope is a choice

    “Our situation today shows that beauty demands for itself at least as much courage and decision as do truth and goodness, and she will not allow herself to be separated and banned from her two sisters without taking them along with herself in an act of mysterious vengeance.” - Han Urs von Balthasar

    In this regard, the teaching of Sacred Scripture is unequivocal. The Israelites were already encouraged to love one another: "You shall not take vengeance or bear any grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbour as yourself" (Lv 19: 18). At first this commandment seems restricted to the Israelites, but it nonetheless gradually takes on an ever broader sense to include the strangers who sojourn among them, in remembrance that Israel too was a stranger in the land of Egypt (cf. Lv 19: 34; Dt 10: 19). - John Paul II

    The world needs God. We need God. But what God do we need? In the first reading, the prophet tells a people suffering oppression that: "He will come with vengeance" (Is 35:4). We can easily suppose how the people imagined that vengeance. But the prophet himself goes on to reveal what it really is: the healing goodness of God. And the definitive explanation of the prophet's word is to be found in the one who died for us on the Cross: in Jesus, the Son of God incarnate, who here looks at us so closely. His "vengeance" is the Cross: a "No" to violence and a "love to the end". This is the God we need. - BXVI to German Bishops

    What does this movie say about modern society?

    • Gen Xer made good
    • Batman as a reflection
    • Director/Writer
    • Society
    • The Ringer- the end of the 80s

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+gUQmUYz7 ]]> Luke Gomer     Tired With You vs. Tired Of You https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/333 e6ddbf20-6d29-476f-8c04-a3645a3930fb Sat, 05 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer When society itself is burned out, men and women are no longer tired but exhausted. We experience this as "I'm tired of you". It's hyperpassivity and non-rest. Sabbath is holy because you REST from WORK. The only way back to genuine tiredness is shared prayer, shared mission, shared learning, and shared fellowship. 1:18:05 true Matt Fradd is helping Fr. Jason rescue orphans in Urkaine. Find out more here and financially support the mission. https://pintswithaquinas.com/ukraine

    Tiredness and Hyperactivity/Hyperpassivity. I-tiredness vs. we-tiredness. I am not tired “of you” but “with you.” God sanctifies space: Garden of Eden. God sanctifies time: Sabbath rest. Sabbath is the rest from work, that then enables us to offer worship.

    Lent: glorified self-improvement vs charity towards our neighbor.

    Hans Urs von Balthasar (Heart of the World): Obedience to the church means we do it NOW, within the framework of the Church. Sabbath day is a day of not-to, a day free of all in-order-to. But you have to cut off work. Saturday night is crucial for Sunday mornings’ grace. Vespers. Lord’s Day. etc.

    “God’s paradise is a utilitarian’s Hell.”

    Shared Prayer, Mission, Fellowship, Learning. From this shared life, stuff will just start. It will just start happening. You don’t need anything else other than time and regularity. So can you create a space where these things just happen and when they do happen, can you cultivate these things?

    Luke’s one thing he would change about his Young Adult Ministry: the Core Team happened and it was “You need to just be friends and pray together.” Fellowship, friendship, needs to precede Mission. Mission brings us together, as a friendship rooted in a common good. But if the communion doesn’t happen, if friendships are not actually made, then the mission becomes a driver to hyperactivity and loses its connection to actual mission. It’s externalized because it hasn’t made friends yet.

    Sometimes it fails because of God. Sometimes it fails because of us.

    ]]>     Matt Fradd is helping Fr. Jason rescue orphans in Urkaine. Find out more here and financially support the mission. https://pintswithaquinas.com/ukraine

    Tiredness and Hyperactivity/Hyperpassivity. I-tiredness vs. we-tiredness. I am not tired “of you” but “with you.” God sanctifies space: Garden of Eden. God sanctifies time: Sabbath rest. Sabbath is the rest from work, that then enables us to offer worship.

    Lent: glorified self-improvement vs charity towards our neighbor.

    Hans Urs von Balthasar (Heart of the World): Obedience to the church means we do it NOW, within the framework of the Church. Sabbath day is a day of not-to, a day free of all in-order-to. But you have to cut off work. Saturday night is crucial for Sunday mornings’ grace. Vespers. Lord’s Day. etc.

    “God’s paradise is a utilitarian’s Hell.”

    Shared Prayer, Mission, Fellowship, Learning. From this shared life, stuff will just start. It will just start happening. You don’t need anything else other than time and regularity. So can you create a space where these things just happen and when they do happen, can you cultivate these things?

    Luke’s one thing he would change about his Young Adult Ministry: the Core Team happened and it was “You need to just be friends and pray together.” Fellowship, friendship, needs to precede Mission. Mission brings us together, as a friendship rooted in a common good. But if the communion doesn’t happen, if friendships are not actually made, then the mission becomes a driver to hyperactivity and loses its connection to actual mission. It’s externalized because it hasn’t made friends yet.

    Sometimes it fails because of God. Sometimes it fails because of us.

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    • USA vs. Mexico 2013 WCQ - Game Over at Azteca (Beer Showers) - YouTube — A shot of the USMNT fans as we prepared to leave Azteca Stadium for the USA vs. Mexico World Cup Qualifier on March 26th, 2013 after a 0-0 result. The Mexican fans were not too happy with that result and started their beer attack.
    • Gomer and Luke are creating Catching Foxes | Patreon — Support the show!
    • The Burnout Society: Han, Byung-Chul: 9780804795098: Amazon.com: Books — Our competitive, service-oriented societies are taking a toll on the late-modern individual. Rather than improving life, multitasking, "user-friendly" technology, and the culture of convenience are producing disorders that range from depression to attention deficit disorder to borderline personality disorder. Byung-Chul Han interprets the spreading malaise as an inability to manage negative experiences in an age characterized by excessive positivity and the universal availability of people and goods. Stress and exhaustion are not just personal experiences, but social and historical phenomena as well. Denouncing a world in which every against-the-grain response can lead to further disempowerment, he draws on literature, philosophy, and the social and natural sciences to explore the stakes of sacrificing intermittent intellectual reflection for constant neural connection.
    ]]>     Matt Fradd is helping Fr. Jason rescue orphans in Urkaine. Find out more here and financially support the mission. https://pintswithaquinas.com/ukraine

    Tiredness and Hyperactivity/Hyperpassivity. I-tiredness vs. we-tiredness. I am not tired “of you” but “with you.” God sanctifies space: Garden of Eden. God sanctifies time: Sabbath rest. Sabbath is the rest from work, that then enables us to offer worship.

    Lent: glorified self-improvement vs charity towards our neighbor.

    Hans Urs von Balthasar (Heart of the World): Obedience to the church means we do it NOW, within the framework of the Church. Sabbath day is a day of not-to, a day free of all in-order-to. But you have to cut off work. Saturday night is crucial for Sunday mornings’ grace. Vespers. Lord’s Day. etc.

    “God’s paradise is a utilitarian’s Hell.”

    Shared Prayer, Mission, Fellowship, Learning. From this shared life, stuff will just start. It will just start happening. You don’t need anything else other than time and regularity. So can you create a space where these things just happen and when they do happen, can you cultivate these things?

    Luke’s one thing he would change about his Young Adult Ministry: the Core Team happened and it was “You need to just be friends and pray together.” Fellowship, friendship, needs to precede Mission. Mission brings us together, as a friendship rooted in a common good. But if the communion doesn’t happen, if friendships are not actually made, then the mission becomes a driver to hyperactivity and loses its connection to actual mission. It’s externalized because it hasn’t made friends yet.

    Sometimes it fails because of God. Sometimes it fails because of us.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • USA vs. Mexico 2013 WCQ - Game Over at Azteca (Beer Showers) - YouTube — A shot of the USMNT fans as we prepared to leave Azteca Stadium for the USA vs. Mexico World Cup Qualifier on March 26th, 2013 after a 0-0 result. The Mexican fans were not too happy with that result and started their beer attack.
    • Gomer and Luke are creating Catching Foxes | Patreon — Support the show!
    • The Burnout Society: Han, Byung-Chul: 9780804795098: Amazon.com: Books — Our competitive, service-oriented societies are taking a toll on the late-modern individual. Rather than improving life, multitasking, "user-friendly" technology, and the culture of convenience are producing disorders that range from depression to attention deficit disorder to borderline personality disorder. Byung-Chul Han interprets the spreading malaise as an inability to manage negative experiences in an age characterized by excessive positivity and the universal availability of people and goods. Stress and exhaustion are not just personal experiences, but social and historical phenomena as well. Denouncing a world in which every against-the-grain response can lead to further disempowerment, he draws on literature, philosophy, and the social and natural sciences to explore the stakes of sacrificing intermittent intellectual reflection for constant neural connection.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+CrywPQti ]]> Luke Gomer     Rent, Economy, and Corruption... and Multiverse of Madness https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/332 27486e09-0064-4aa6-8261-301db2c5ed7f Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Topic: when the economy crushes our souls. Pre-game topics: Gomer's neighbors, a spat about renting, and The Multiverse of Madness trailer released at the Super Bowl. 1:32:50 true Pre-gaming topics
    Gomer: Neighbors are so freaking frustrating right now with their drugs and cussing in front of my kids, with their VH1 and rap music and fast cars!
    Luke: You know, Gomer, there is a Rent Crisis going on in a America and you just demonized renters. (war ensues)
    Luke's real pre-game topic: The Multiverse of Madness: we’re hair-metal and grunge is on its way.

    Main Topic When our economy corrupts our souls

    ]]>     Pre-gaming topics
    Gomer: Neighbors are so freaking frustrating right now with their drugs and cussing in front of my kids, with their VH1 and rap music and fast cars!
    Luke: You know, Gomer, there is a Rent Crisis going on in a America and you just demonized renters. (war ensues)
    Luke's real pre-game topic: The Multiverse of Madness: we’re hair-metal and grunge is on its way.

    Main Topic When our economy corrupts our souls

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     Pre-gaming topics
    Gomer: Neighbors are so freaking frustrating right now with their drugs and cussing in front of my kids, with their VH1 and rap music and fast cars!
    Luke: You know, Gomer, there is a Rent Crisis going on in a America and you just demonized renters. (war ensues)
    Luke's real pre-game topic: The Multiverse of Madness: we’re hair-metal and grunge is on its way.

    Main Topic When our economy corrupts our souls

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+atMRTGXQ ]]> Luke Gomer     Ten Minute Talks, Part Deux (Discord Version) https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/331 056296f4-5be4-4114-a1b8-88f65a5633dc Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Opening: Books Gomer bought, Luke Processes the Super Bowl Loss. Ten-Minute Topics: What are your thoughts about the new Lord of the Rings storyline? How are the fitness and reading goals going, Luke? Graduate and professional school students and faith life? Winter Olympics? Ya watchin’? What is the appropriate angst one should feel towards the "once-in-a-lifetime" societal failures happening every 8 years? 1:33:18 true Books Gomer bought

    • Life out of Death: Meditations on the Paschal Mystery, by Balthasar
    • Person To Person: friendship and love in the life and theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar, by John S. Bonnici
    • Ever Ancient, Ever New: Why Younger Generations are Embracing Traditional Catholicism, Ed. David Dashiell (CF Fan book!)
    • The Bible and the Liturgy, Jean Danielou, SJ
    • The Mass: The Presence of the Sacrifice of the Cross, Charles Journet

    Luke Processes the Super Bowl Loss

    • Two Truths and Lie about Luke’s overreactions
    • Cincinnati as a city was just happy for a month (not so much now)

    Ten-Minute Topics

    • What are your thoughts about the new Lord of the Rings storyline?
    • How are the fitness and reading goals?
    • Graduate and professional school students and faith life?
    • Winter Olympics? Ya watchin’? Chinese Communists ruin everything!
    • What is the appropriate angst one should feel towards the once-in-a-lifetime societal failures happening every 8 years?
    ]]>     Lord of the Rings, fitness, surviving grad school, olympics, societal failures Books Gomer bought

    • Life out of Death: Meditations on the Paschal Mystery, by Balthasar
    • Person To Person: friendship and love in the life and theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar, by John S. Bonnici
    • Ever Ancient, Ever New: Why Younger Generations are Embracing Traditional Catholicism, Ed. David Dashiell (CF Fan book!)
    • The Bible and the Liturgy, Jean Danielou, SJ
    • The Mass: The Presence of the Sacrifice of the Cross, Charles Journet

    Luke Processes the Super Bowl Loss

    • Two Truths and Lie about Luke’s overreactions
    • Cincinnati as a city was just happy for a month (not so much now)

    Ten-Minute Topics

    • What are your thoughts about the new Lord of the Rings storyline?
    • How are the fitness and reading goals?
    • Graduate and professional school students and faith life?
    • Winter Olympics? Ya watchin’? Chinese Communists ruin everything!
    • What is the appropriate angst one should feel towards the once-in-a-lifetime societal failures happening every 8 years?

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • 8 Seconds | Full Movie Preview | Warner Bros. Entertainment - YouTube — This riveting drama based on the life of Rodeo World Champion Lane Frost (Luke Perry) tells the story of his dreams, ambition, perseverance, and sacrifice that lead to an Oklahoma boy's meteoric rise to fame as a champion bull-rider before his rough and tumble life is tragically cut short.
    • Article: On Lord of the Rings and John Gruber — One of my favourite quotes about cinema is from Kubrick, and I found it via Gruber, who posted it on Daring Fireball: "The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good." Apparently, though, the affection of Lord of the Rings movie fans doesn’t really count. As they enter a chat about films, Dan mentions Gruber’s tweet describing the films as shit.
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Teaser Trailer | Prime Video - YouTube — Amazon Studios’ forthcoming series brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings...
    • Houston Rodeo Concert Lineup — Each night, once the Rodeo dust settles, a superstar takes the stage to entertain the crowds. The star entertainers begin performing after the last rodeo event is completed each evening and the stage is set.
    • Antiwar.com
    • Rothbard: Essentials of Money and Inflation | Mises Wire — New money injected into the economy has an inevitable ripple effect; early receivers of the new money spend more and bid up prices, while later receivers or those on fixed incomes find the prices of the goods they must buy unaccountably rising, while their own incomes lag behind or remain the same. Monetary inflation, in other words, not only raises prices and destroys the value of the currency unit; it also acts as a giant system of expropriation of the late receivers by the counterfeiters themselves and by the other early receivers. Monetary expansion is a massive scheme of hidden redistribution.
    ]]>     Books Gomer bought

    • Life out of Death: Meditations on the Paschal Mystery, by Balthasar
    • Person To Person: friendship and love in the life and theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar, by John S. Bonnici
    • Ever Ancient, Ever New: Why Younger Generations are Embracing Traditional Catholicism, Ed. David Dashiell (CF Fan book!)
    • The Bible and the Liturgy, Jean Danielou, SJ
    • The Mass: The Presence of the Sacrifice of the Cross, Charles Journet

    Luke Processes the Super Bowl Loss

    • Two Truths and Lie about Luke’s overreactions
    • Cincinnati as a city was just happy for a month (not so much now)

    Ten-Minute Topics

    • What are your thoughts about the new Lord of the Rings storyline?
    • How are the fitness and reading goals?
    • Graduate and professional school students and faith life?
    • Winter Olympics? Ya watchin’? Chinese Communists ruin everything!
    • What is the appropriate angst one should feel towards the once-in-a-lifetime societal failures happening every 8 years?

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • 8 Seconds | Full Movie Preview | Warner Bros. Entertainment - YouTube — This riveting drama based on the life of Rodeo World Champion Lane Frost (Luke Perry) tells the story of his dreams, ambition, perseverance, and sacrifice that lead to an Oklahoma boy's meteoric rise to fame as a champion bull-rider before his rough and tumble life is tragically cut short.
    • Article: On Lord of the Rings and John Gruber — One of my favourite quotes about cinema is from Kubrick, and I found it via Gruber, who posted it on Daring Fireball: "The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good." Apparently, though, the affection of Lord of the Rings movie fans doesn’t really count. As they enter a chat about films, Dan mentions Gruber’s tweet describing the films as shit.
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Teaser Trailer | Prime Video - YouTube — Amazon Studios’ forthcoming series brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings...
    • Houston Rodeo Concert Lineup — Each night, once the Rodeo dust settles, a superstar takes the stage to entertain the crowds. The star entertainers begin performing after the last rodeo event is completed each evening and the stage is set.
    • Antiwar.com
    • Rothbard: Essentials of Money and Inflation | Mises Wire — New money injected into the economy has an inevitable ripple effect; early receivers of the new money spend more and bid up prices, while later receivers or those on fixed incomes find the prices of the goods they must buy unaccountably rising, while their own incomes lag behind or remain the same. Monetary inflation, in other words, not only raises prices and destroys the value of the currency unit; it also acts as a giant system of expropriation of the late receivers by the counterfeiters themselves and by the other early receivers. Monetary expansion is a massive scheme of hidden redistribution.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+8Z4K23bI ]]> Luke Gomer     Mass Misinformation in Our Ten Minute Topics! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/330 b9df01cc-c7c5-4952-a6f3-3ee91d358442 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke enters the beauty and grace of "Clean My Space" and gets a sweet-looking kitchen sink! Then we talk about our Apple-Watch-Induced health competition. Then take questions from our Patreon Supporters! 1:29:13 true Opening Conversations
    • YouTube Channel: Clean My Space video channel
    • Health Segment: Working Out and our Apple Watches
    • Coworkers who listen, Coworkers who go out of their way to tell me they don’t listen. And College Buddies, too!

    Questions from the Patrons! ###

    Aaron: Best super bowl food and what will Luke be drinking as he cheers on his Bengals?
    Carey Dip: Cream Cheese, diced sweet onions, diced kosher dill pickles, pickle juice to taste, sit overnight. It’ll thicken overnight.

    Sean: If you could destroy one social media platform in order to help humanity, which would it be?

    Ryan: I struggle with how to write this one so I will do the best I can... I know you have talked about it but it is really coming out, even more so because of COVID and is moving faster. I believe it is the weaponization of calling things you don't agree with as dis- or mis- information. How does this all end?...

    Alycia: Can someone please explain this synod on synodality? I don’t understand what we (The whole Church) are doing…

    Michael: Ideas on how a meeting about meetings is actually impactful to the church and if maybe the church should focus less on community/world impact and more on feeding its congregation that’s starving?

    Thomas: What are you guys reading right now?

    ]]>     Opening Conversations
    • YouTube Channel: Clean My Space video channel
    • Health Segment: Working Out and our Apple Watches
    • Coworkers who listen, Coworkers who go out of their way to tell me they don’t listen. And College Buddies, too!

    Questions from the Patrons! ###

    Aaron: Best super bowl food and what will Luke be drinking as he cheers on his Bengals?
    Carey Dip: Cream Cheese, diced sweet onions, diced kosher dill pickles, pickle juice to taste, sit overnight. It’ll thicken overnight.

    Sean: If you could destroy one social media platform in order to help humanity, which would it be?

    Ryan: I struggle with how to write this one so I will do the best I can... I know you have talked about it but it is really coming out, even more so because of COVID and is moving faster. I believe it is the weaponization of calling things you don't agree with as dis- or mis- information. How does this all end?...

    Alycia: Can someone please explain this synod on synodality? I don’t understand what we (The whole Church) are doing…

    Michael: Ideas on how a meeting about meetings is actually impactful to the church and if maybe the church should focus less on community/world impact and more on feeding its congregation that’s starving?

    Thomas: What are you guys reading right now?

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     Opening Conversations
    • YouTube Channel: Clean My Space video channel
    • Health Segment: Working Out and our Apple Watches
    • Coworkers who listen, Coworkers who go out of their way to tell me they don’t listen. And College Buddies, too!

    Questions from the Patrons! ###

    Aaron: Best super bowl food and what will Luke be drinking as he cheers on his Bengals?
    Carey Dip: Cream Cheese, diced sweet onions, diced kosher dill pickles, pickle juice to taste, sit overnight. It’ll thicken overnight.

    Sean: If you could destroy one social media platform in order to help humanity, which would it be?

    Ryan: I struggle with how to write this one so I will do the best I can... I know you have talked about it but it is really coming out, even more so because of COVID and is moving faster. I believe it is the weaponization of calling things you don't agree with as dis- or mis- information. How does this all end?...

    Alycia: Can someone please explain this synod on synodality? I don’t understand what we (The whole Church) are doing…

    Michael: Ideas on how a meeting about meetings is actually impactful to the church and if maybe the church should focus less on community/world impact and more on feeding its congregation that’s starving?

    Thomas: What are you guys reading right now?

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ua_moHX5 ]]> Luke Gomer     30 Minutes for Prayer?! Where? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/329 f50a2316-12ea-45a9-95b6-eae9cdec7971 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Chapters! Luke is in a magazine and his team is in the Super Bowl! Gomer updates us on his family situation, including depression, exercise, and Reading Aloud. Then we talk about Stress Management, Health, and Prayer. 1:26:32 true Navigate Around, my friends, with the chapters.

    Luke is in a magazine and his team is in the Super Bowl! Gomer updates us on his family situation, including depression, exercise, and Reading Aloud. Then we talk about Stress Management, Health, and Prayer.

    ]]>     Navigate Around, my friends, with the chapters.

    Luke is in a magazine and his team is in the Super Bowl! Gomer updates us on his family situation, including depression, exercise, and Reading Aloud. Then we talk about Stress Management, Health, and Prayer.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     Navigate Around, my friends, with the chapters.

    Luke is in a magazine and his team is in the Super Bowl! Gomer updates us on his family situation, including depression, exercise, and Reading Aloud. Then we talk about Stress Management, Health, and Prayer.

    Sponsored By:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+a_LTB9P3 ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer thinks of quitting the show https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/328 77b297f5-4de4-4d97-b81e-0b8eef02782f Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer (sorry for the audio) "The animal wrests the whip from its master and whips itself in order to become master, not knowing that this is only a fantasy produced by a new knot in the master's whiplash." Gomer contemplated quitting because he's doing a hundred things and realized that so is Luke. It's a bit much, but we are doing this to ourselves. Over and over again. 1:19:56 true (sorry for the audio - Gomer's recording gear was left at Church when he did EKSB during his lunchbreak, which seems to fit the theme nicely)

    "The animal wrests the whip from its master and whips itself in order to become master, not knowing that this is only a fantasy produced by a new knot in the master's whiplash. (Kafka, quoted by Byung-Chul Han in his _The Nation _piece.)

    Gomer contemplated quitting because he's doing a hundred things and realized that so is Luke with his Notre Dame executive degree. It's a bit much, but we are doing this to ourselves. Over and over again. My dad worked a fulltime job, volunteered with the Knights of Columbus, and was a dad. He didn't write a blog or "create content" for his tribe. He was a dad when he wasn't a credit department supervisor for Texaco's refinery division.

    Side hustle culture, burnout culture, FIRE aftermath, etc. are all telling Gomer one thing: "You're burning out and you're doing this to yourself."

    ]]>     burnout, fatigue, Catholic, work (sorry for the audio - Gomer's recording gear was left at Church when he did EKSB during his lunchbreak, which seems to fit the theme nicely)

    "The animal wrests the whip from its master and whips itself in order to become master, not knowing that this is only a fantasy produced by a new knot in the master's whiplash. (Kafka, quoted by Byung-Chul Han in his _The Nation _piece.)

    Gomer contemplated quitting because he's doing a hundred things and realized that so is Luke with his Notre Dame executive degree. It's a bit much, but we are doing this to ourselves. Over and over again. My dad worked a fulltime job, volunteered with the Knights of Columbus, and was a dad. He didn't write a blog or "create content" for his tribe. He was a dad when he wasn't a credit department supervisor for Texaco's refinery division.

    Side hustle culture, burnout culture, FIRE aftermath, etc. are all telling Gomer one thing: "You're burning out and you're doing this to yourself."

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    ]]>     (sorry for the audio - Gomer's recording gear was left at Church when he did EKSB during his lunchbreak, which seems to fit the theme nicely)

    "The animal wrests the whip from its master and whips itself in order to become master, not knowing that this is only a fantasy produced by a new knot in the master's whiplash. (Kafka, quoted by Byung-Chul Han in his _The Nation _piece.)

    Gomer contemplated quitting because he's doing a hundred things and realized that so is Luke with his Notre Dame executive degree. It's a bit much, but we are doing this to ourselves. Over and over again. My dad worked a fulltime job, volunteered with the Knights of Columbus, and was a dad. He didn't write a blog or "create content" for his tribe. He was a dad when he wasn't a credit department supervisor for Texaco's refinery division.

    Side hustle culture, burnout culture, FIRE aftermath, etc. are all telling Gomer one thing: "You're burning out and you're doing this to yourself."

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+FeN-26HG ]]> Luke Gomer     Surprise Guest: JD Flynn from The Pillar https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/327 90248842-83e5-4957-92a9-f4028a83ec4f Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and I are chatting away when JD calls in the middle of the show. So we put him on and talk about what it is like reporting on the Church and for the Church. And why some people don't like it. 1:26:10 true Luke and I are chatting away when JD calls in the middle of the show. So we put him on and talk about what it is like reporting on the Church and for the Church. And why some people don't like it.

    The third part of the show we recorded the following morning. We talk about a new "healthy focus" in our lives (which involves Apple Watches), screen time for kids, and more!

    Special Guest: JD Flynn.

    ]]>     Luke and I are chatting away when JD calls in the middle of the show. So we put him on and talk about what it is like reporting on the Church and for the Church. And why some people don't like it.

    The third part of the show we recorded the following morning. We talk about a new "healthy focus" in our lives (which involves Apple Watches), screen time for kids, and more!

    Special Guest: JD Flynn.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Luke and I are chatting away when JD calls in the middle of the show. So we put him on and talk about what it is like reporting on the Church and for the Church. And why some people don't like it.

    The third part of the show we recorded the following morning. We talk about a new "healthy focus" in our lives (which involves Apple Watches), screen time for kids, and more!

    Special Guest: JD Flynn.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+w6KdWxqN ]]> Luke Gomer JD Flynn     Groan for the World https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/326 e1dcdcc1-2790-4b07-a1cd-a59521ac5edc Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer CF Merch! The sad death of Bob Saget, a birthday quote from then-Pope Benedict, Gomer's back pain and his sedentary life, best WW2 movies that a 12-year-old can watch, and Wendell Barry's "The World Ending Fire". 1:34:23 true CF Merch! The sad death of Bob Saget, a birthday quote from then-Pope Benedict, Gomer's back pain and his sedentary life, best WW2 movies that a 12 year old can watch, and Wendell Barry's "The World Ending Fire".

    ]]>     CF Merch! The sad death of Bob Saget, a birthday quote from then-Pope Benedict, Gomer's back pain and his sedentary life, best WW2 movies that a 12 year old can watch, and Wendell Barry's "The World Ending Fire".

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    • Bob Saget's Here For You on Apple Podcasts — BOB SAGET’S HERE FOR YOU is a podcast that is like no other— For one, this podcast has guests who are friends of Bob’s, or just really interesting people who many of you know and love. Secondly, this podcast is unique because it goes inside Bob Saget’s mind, and then quickly filters out through his mouth. Bob has a way of calming people he has conversations with as well as being entertaining and often informative. Bob talks with his guests with genuine empathy and humor, while reaching his unusually diverse audience that he talks to as a friend, Bob is the dad with great advice, the irreverent funny guy who’s always there when you need a laugh, and the free-associative Bob who goes off on crazy tangents then returns to the subject at hand, as serious or as comedic as it may be, to wrap up each episode in a way only Bob can do. Because he really does believe, “He’s here for you."
    • Remembering Norm — Looking back at the life and legacy of my dear friend Norm MacDonald. Love you forever, Norm.
    • Is life really a gift? Benedict’s answer on his birthday — I am now facing the last chapter of my life and I do not know what awaits me. I know, however, that the light of God exists, that he is Risen, that his light is stronger than any darkness, that the goodness of God is stronger than any evil in this world. And this helps me to go forward with certainty. May this help us to go forward, and at this moment I wholeheartedly thank all those who have continually helped me to perceive the “yes” of God through their faith.
    • Poem: St. Michael the Weigher by James Russell Lowell — In the other scale he threw Things regardless, outcast, few, Martyr-ash, arena sand, Of St. Francis' cord a strand, Beechen cups of men whose need Fasted that the poor might feed, Disillusions and despairs Of young saints with grief-grayed hairs, Broken hearts that brake for Man.
    • 1 of 8 ALAN KEYES vs A. DERSHOWITZ C-Span Debate RELIGION'S ROLE IN AMERICA 9-27-2000 - YouTube
    • Get Up!: Levine, James — Over the decades, humans have moved from a primarily active lifestyle to one that is largely sedentary, and this change has reshaped every facet of our lives―from social interaction to classroom design.
    • sullivan - Caroline's Spine
    • The Farmers - Whiffletree Farm — After finishing studies in religion and pre-med at UVa, marrying his wife Liz, and working in Charlottesville, Jesse read a book by Wendell Berry that inspired him to learn more about farming through reading, visiting farmers, and making forays into small farming ventures.
    ]]>     CF Merch! The sad death of Bob Saget, a birthday quote from then-Pope Benedict, Gomer's back pain and his sedentary life, best WW2 movies that a 12 year old can watch, and Wendell Barry's "The World Ending Fire".

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Bob Saget's Here For You on Apple Podcasts — BOB SAGET’S HERE FOR YOU is a podcast that is like no other— For one, this podcast has guests who are friends of Bob’s, or just really interesting people who many of you know and love. Secondly, this podcast is unique because it goes inside Bob Saget’s mind, and then quickly filters out through his mouth. Bob has a way of calming people he has conversations with as well as being entertaining and often informative. Bob talks with his guests with genuine empathy and humor, while reaching his unusually diverse audience that he talks to as a friend, Bob is the dad with great advice, the irreverent funny guy who’s always there when you need a laugh, and the free-associative Bob who goes off on crazy tangents then returns to the subject at hand, as serious or as comedic as it may be, to wrap up each episode in a way only Bob can do. Because he really does believe, “He’s here for you."
    • Remembering Norm — Looking back at the life and legacy of my dear friend Norm MacDonald. Love you forever, Norm.
    • Is life really a gift? Benedict’s answer on his birthday — I am now facing the last chapter of my life and I do not know what awaits me. I know, however, that the light of God exists, that he is Risen, that his light is stronger than any darkness, that the goodness of God is stronger than any evil in this world. And this helps me to go forward with certainty. May this help us to go forward, and at this moment I wholeheartedly thank all those who have continually helped me to perceive the “yes” of God through their faith.
    • Poem: St. Michael the Weigher by James Russell Lowell — In the other scale he threw Things regardless, outcast, few, Martyr-ash, arena sand, Of St. Francis' cord a strand, Beechen cups of men whose need Fasted that the poor might feed, Disillusions and despairs Of young saints with grief-grayed hairs, Broken hearts that brake for Man.
    • 1 of 8 ALAN KEYES vs A. DERSHOWITZ C-Span Debate RELIGION'S ROLE IN AMERICA 9-27-2000 - YouTube
    • Get Up!: Levine, James — Over the decades, humans have moved from a primarily active lifestyle to one that is largely sedentary, and this change has reshaped every facet of our lives―from social interaction to classroom design.
    • sullivan - Caroline's Spine
    • The Farmers - Whiffletree Farm — After finishing studies in religion and pre-med at UVa, marrying his wife Liz, and working in Charlottesville, Jesse read a book by Wendell Berry that inspired him to learn more about farming through reading, visiting farmers, and making forays into small farming ventures.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+DIzM4Sx4 ]]> Luke Gomer     WE'RE BACK! And we bicker like never before! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/325 9065796d-05e5-4538-bdd0-505f2ccd0943 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 13:15:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Christmas stuff, Eucharistic Desecration with Masks, Gomer's new YouTube Religion and Luke's flawless diagnosis of his religious pursuits, Exodus90, Liturgical living, Feasting and Fasting and why we need both, Books Gomer is reading, Spider-Man review, and more! 1:50:13 true TOPICS COVERED
    • Christmas stuff (Luke's tired, Gomer napped),
    • Eucharistic Desecration with Masks,
    • Old Man Problems,
    • Gomer's new YouTube Religion and Luke's flawless diagnosis of his religious pursuits,
    • Exodus90 and liturgical life
    • Feasting and Fasting and why we need both,
    • the Original Fairy Tale stories,
    • Books Gomer is reading, which leads to...
    • Liturgy and Pop Culture,
    • Spider-Man and all things superhero.
    • Finally, Nostalgia Porn and reboots (Matrix Resurrection)
    ]]>     Catholic, Movies, MCU, liturgy, Exodus90 TOPICS COVERED
    • Christmas stuff (Luke's tired, Gomer napped),
    • Eucharistic Desecration with Masks,
    • Old Man Problems,
    • Gomer's new YouTube Religion and Luke's flawless diagnosis of his religious pursuits,
    • Exodus90 and liturgical life
    • Feasting and Fasting and why we need both,
    • the Original Fairy Tale stories,
    • Books Gomer is reading, which leads to...
    • Liturgy and Pop Culture,
    • Spider-Man and all things superhero.
    • Finally, Nostalgia Porn and reboots (Matrix Resurrection)

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Clean My Space - YouTube — You know you want to watch it.
    • Jim Trelease's Home Page — AFTER writing his million-copy bestseller, The Read-Aloud Handbook, in 1982, Jim Trelease lectured in all 50 states and abroad, advocating the benefits of reading aloud to children. In doing so, he won the applause of both teachers and parents for his pleas in behalf of literacy efforts that contain less "pain" and more focus on turning books into friends, not enemies.
    • Once Upon A Time | Podcast on Spotify — Behind the technicolor confections of Disney’s most beloved films, there are age-old tales of friendship, adventure, heroism — and treachery. In this special collection of Parcast episodes, celebrate the timeless (and twisted) stories that first inspired the animated hits, and trace the legacy of the original Imagineer, Walt Disney himself. Once Upon A Time is a Spotify Original from Parcast.  Society Culture
    • Josef Pieper - In Tune With the World
    • Daemon - Kindle edition by Suarez, Daniel. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. — When the obituary of legendary computer game architect Matthew Sobol appears online, a previously dormant daemon activates, initiating a chain of events that begins to unravel our interconnected world. This daemon reads news headlines, recruits human followers, and orders assassinations. With Sobol’s secrets buried with him, and as new layers of his daemon are unleashed, it’s up to Detective Peter Sebeck to stop a self-replicating virtual killer before it achieves its ultimate purpose—one that goes far beyond anything Sebeck could have imagined...
    • Kill Decision - Kindle edition by Suarez, Daniel. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. — A scientist and a soldier must join forces when combat drones zero in on targets on American soil in this gripping technological thriller from New York Times bestselling author Daniel Suarez.
    • Principles of Sacred Liturgy - Liturgy Training Publications — Principles of Sacred Liturgy not only introduces pastors, seminarians, permanent deacons, diocesan directors of worship, and liturgical ministers and coordinators to the laws and rubrics of the liturgy, but also to the theological, liturgical, and pastoral rationale that informs them.
    • The Culture of the Incarnation: Essays in Catholic Theology — Emmaus Academic — This book is a collection of essays which have been published by Professor Rowland on themes in the theology of culture. Taken together these essays explore the foundations of a culture built on the humanism of the Incarnation.
    • The Spirit of the Liturgy (Milestones in Catholic Theology) - Kindle edition by Ratzinger, Joseph. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. — Originally written in 1918, this profound reflection on the nature of liturgical worship still stands as a guiding light for today's renewal of worship and prayer. In poetic terms, it clarifies the underlying principles and existential implications of the belief that when Christians join in the Eucharist and other liturgical celebrations, they do so not as discrete individuals but as interconnected members of the one People of God.
    • Andrew Garfield Responds to Fans on the Internet | Actually Me | GQ - YouTube — On this episode of Actually Me, Andrew Garfield goes undercover on the Internet and responds to real comments from Twitter, Instagram, Quora, Wikipedia, Reddit, YouTube and TikTok. Can he actually sing? Is he ready to address the rumors surrounding 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'? Who played his favorite Spider-Man?
    • The Tragedy of Macbeth — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ - YouTube — Academy Award winners Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand star in Joel Coen’s bold adaptation of a timeless tale of murder, madness, and wrathful cunning. The Tragedy of Macbeth streaming on Apple TV+ January 14 and now playing in select theaters.
    ]]>     TOPICS COVERED
    • Christmas stuff (Luke's tired, Gomer napped),
    • Eucharistic Desecration with Masks,
    • Old Man Problems,
    • Gomer's new YouTube Religion and Luke's flawless diagnosis of his religious pursuits,
    • Exodus90 and liturgical life
    • Feasting and Fasting and why we need both,
    • the Original Fairy Tale stories,
    • Books Gomer is reading, which leads to...
    • Liturgy and Pop Culture,
    • Spider-Man and all things superhero.
    • Finally, Nostalgia Porn and reboots (Matrix Resurrection)

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Clean My Space - YouTube — You know you want to watch it.
    • Jim Trelease's Home Page — AFTER writing his million-copy bestseller, The Read-Aloud Handbook, in 1982, Jim Trelease lectured in all 50 states and abroad, advocating the benefits of reading aloud to children. In doing so, he won the applause of both teachers and parents for his pleas in behalf of literacy efforts that contain less "pain" and more focus on turning books into friends, not enemies.
    • Once Upon A Time | Podcast on Spotify — Behind the technicolor confections of Disney’s most beloved films, there are age-old tales of friendship, adventure, heroism — and treachery. In this special collection of Parcast episodes, celebrate the timeless (and twisted) stories that first inspired the animated hits, and trace the legacy of the original Imagineer, Walt Disney himself. Once Upon A Time is a Spotify Original from Parcast.  Society Culture
    • Josef Pieper - In Tune With the World
    • Daemon - Kindle edition by Suarez, Daniel. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. — When the obituary of legendary computer game architect Matthew Sobol appears online, a previously dormant daemon activates, initiating a chain of events that begins to unravel our interconnected world. This daemon reads news headlines, recruits human followers, and orders assassinations. With Sobol’s secrets buried with him, and as new layers of his daemon are unleashed, it’s up to Detective Peter Sebeck to stop a self-replicating virtual killer before it achieves its ultimate purpose—one that goes far beyond anything Sebeck could have imagined...
    • Kill Decision - Kindle edition by Suarez, Daniel. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. — A scientist and a soldier must join forces when combat drones zero in on targets on American soil in this gripping technological thriller from New York Times bestselling author Daniel Suarez.
    • Principles of Sacred Liturgy - Liturgy Training Publications — Principles of Sacred Liturgy not only introduces pastors, seminarians, permanent deacons, diocesan directors of worship, and liturgical ministers and coordinators to the laws and rubrics of the liturgy, but also to the theological, liturgical, and pastoral rationale that informs them.
    • The Culture of the Incarnation: Essays in Catholic Theology — Emmaus Academic — This book is a collection of essays which have been published by Professor Rowland on themes in the theology of culture. Taken together these essays explore the foundations of a culture built on the humanism of the Incarnation.
    • The Spirit of the Liturgy (Milestones in Catholic Theology) - Kindle edition by Ratzinger, Joseph. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. — Originally written in 1918, this profound reflection on the nature of liturgical worship still stands as a guiding light for today's renewal of worship and prayer. In poetic terms, it clarifies the underlying principles and existential implications of the belief that when Christians join in the Eucharist and other liturgical celebrations, they do so not as discrete individuals but as interconnected members of the one People of God.
    • Andrew Garfield Responds to Fans on the Internet | Actually Me | GQ - YouTube — On this episode of Actually Me, Andrew Garfield goes undercover on the Internet and responds to real comments from Twitter, Instagram, Quora, Wikipedia, Reddit, YouTube and TikTok. Can he actually sing? Is he ready to address the rumors surrounding 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'? Who played his favorite Spider-Man?
    • The Tragedy of Macbeth — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ - YouTube — Academy Award winners Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand star in Joel Coen’s bold adaptation of a timeless tale of murder, madness, and wrathful cunning. The Tragedy of Macbeth streaming on Apple TV+ January 14 and now playing in select theaters.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+A9f9zT1t ]]> Luke Gomer     Careerism, the Great Resignation, and Burnout https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/324 8b15b232-6b07-45ec-bc73-e48a3e7f4073 Sat, 18 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Check out the show notes and our sponsors! The Great Resignation is leading to over 9 million US jobs unfilled. People are opting out of the workforce right now for a host of reasons- money, unsustainable workloads, pandemic fears- and others are opting out of the very idea of a career. Explore the Great Resignation through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. 1:44:42 true The Great Resignation is leading to over 9 million US jobs unfilled. People are opting out of the workforce right now for a host of reasons- money, unsustainable workloads, pandemic fears- and others are opting out of the very idea of a career. Luke and Gomer chat about the reality of work/life balance when the whole economy is built upon workaholism-as-virtue.

    Thanks to Catholic Match, Betterhelp.com, and Monk Manual!

    ]]>     the great resignation, catholic, social teaching The Great Resignation is leading to over 9 million US jobs unfilled. People are opting out of the workforce right now for a host of reasons- money, unsustainable workloads, pandemic fears- and others are opting out of the very idea of a career. Luke and Gomer chat about the reality of work/life balance when the whole economy is built upon workaholism-as-virtue.

    Thanks to Catholic Match, Betterhelp.com, and Monk Manual!

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    • Morning Brew — Get the daily email that makes reading the news actually enjoyable. Stay informed and entertained, for free.
    • What If People Don’t Want 'A Career?' - by Charlie Warzel — ‘Careerist’ has long been a dirty word in the working world — usually it’s meant to signify a cynical, ladder climbing mentality. A careerist isn’t a team player. They care more about the job title and advancement than the work. The current brand of career skepticism I’m talking about is different, more absolute. It’s not a rejection of how somebody navigates the game, it’s a rejection of the game itself. The idea isn’t limited to a specific age group, but the best articulation of it comes from younger Millennials and working age Gen Zers. Many of them are fed up with their jobs and they’re quitting in droves. Even those with jobs are reevaluating their options.
    • I no longer aspire to have a career. - YouTube — it's time to rethink this whole thing.
    • I was offered a retention "bonus" today... : antiwork — I've been with this company for 2.5 years. Only ever got a raise once, and it was pathetic - we never had the cash for good raises. But somehow we have the cash for the 7 shirts, backpack, coffee mug, winter coat, and fall jacket that I now have with the company name on them.
    • Laborem Exercens (14 September 1981) | John Paul II — In this context it should be emphasized that, on a more general level, the whole labour process must be organized and adapted in such a way as to respect the requirements of the person and his or her forms of life, above all life in the home, taking into account the individual's age and sex. It is a fact that in many societies women work in nearly every sector of life. But it is fitting that they should be able to fulfil their tasks in accordance with their own nature, without being discriminated against and without being excluded from jobs for which they are capable, but also without lack of respect for their family aspirations and for their specific role in contributing, together with men, to the good of society. The true advancement of women requires that labour should be structured in such a way that women do not have to pay for their advancement by abandoning what is specific to them and at the expense of the family, in which women as mothers have an irreplaceable role.
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — 2424 A theory that makes profit the exclusive norm and ultimate end of economic activity is morally unacceptable. the disordered desire for money cannot but produce perverse effects. It is one of the causes of the many conflicts which disturb the social order.203 A system that "subordinates the basic rights of individuals and of groups to the collective organization of production" is contrary to human dignity.204 Every practice that reduces persons to nothing more than a means of profit enslaves man, leads to idolizing money, and contributes to the spread of atheism. "You cannot serve God and mammon."205
    • Gratutius Simpsons Slip
    • "You Can SHOVE YOUR JOB!!” Why Are MILLIONS Quitting Work?! - YouTube — One in four people have quit their jobs this year, including 4.3 million in October alone. Why is this happening?
    • #thegreatresignation - YouTube — #thegreatresignation
    • The Great Resignation: Why U.S. Workers Are Burned Out and Quitting | Amanpour and Company - YouTube — As the pandemic eases in some parts of the world, we’re seeing the so-called “great resignation:” 20 million people in the U.S. have quit their jobs since April, according to federal statistics. Jennifer Moss explains this phenomenon in her new book "The Burnout Epidemic," and speaks with Michel Martin about why this is a cultural, rather than an individual, problem.
    • Resisting Impossible Career Choices: My Family’s Move to the Farm - Public Discourse — Rory Groves argues in his 2020 book, Durable Trades, that we should secure careers that will see us through from entry to retirement while supporting—rather than opposing—the relational and economic development of our families and communities. In my family’s case, farming was a way to enjoy the benefits of a durable trade while making up the gap between a single income and a double income.
    ]]>     The Great Resignation is leading to over 9 million US jobs unfilled. People are opting out of the workforce right now for a host of reasons- money, unsustainable workloads, pandemic fears- and others are opting out of the very idea of a career. Luke and Gomer chat about the reality of work/life balance when the whole economy is built upon workaholism-as-virtue.

    Thanks to Catholic Match, Betterhelp.com, and Monk Manual!

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Morning Brew — Get the daily email that makes reading the news actually enjoyable. Stay informed and entertained, for free.
    • What If People Don’t Want 'A Career?' - by Charlie Warzel — ‘Careerist’ has long been a dirty word in the working world — usually it’s meant to signify a cynical, ladder climbing mentality. A careerist isn’t a team player. They care more about the job title and advancement than the work. The current brand of career skepticism I’m talking about is different, more absolute. It’s not a rejection of how somebody navigates the game, it’s a rejection of the game itself. The idea isn’t limited to a specific age group, but the best articulation of it comes from younger Millennials and working age Gen Zers. Many of them are fed up with their jobs and they’re quitting in droves. Even those with jobs are reevaluating their options.
    • I no longer aspire to have a career. - YouTube — it's time to rethink this whole thing.
    • I was offered a retention "bonus" today... : antiwork — I've been with this company for 2.5 years. Only ever got a raise once, and it was pathetic - we never had the cash for good raises. But somehow we have the cash for the 7 shirts, backpack, coffee mug, winter coat, and fall jacket that I now have with the company name on them.
    • Laborem Exercens (14 September 1981) | John Paul II — In this context it should be emphasized that, on a more general level, the whole labour process must be organized and adapted in such a way as to respect the requirements of the person and his or her forms of life, above all life in the home, taking into account the individual's age and sex. It is a fact that in many societies women work in nearly every sector of life. But it is fitting that they should be able to fulfil their tasks in accordance with their own nature, without being discriminated against and without being excluded from jobs for which they are capable, but also without lack of respect for their family aspirations and for their specific role in contributing, together with men, to the good of society. The true advancement of women requires that labour should be structured in such a way that women do not have to pay for their advancement by abandoning what is specific to them and at the expense of the family, in which women as mothers have an irreplaceable role.
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — 2424 A theory that makes profit the exclusive norm and ultimate end of economic activity is morally unacceptable. the disordered desire for money cannot but produce perverse effects. It is one of the causes of the many conflicts which disturb the social order.203 A system that "subordinates the basic rights of individuals and of groups to the collective organization of production" is contrary to human dignity.204 Every practice that reduces persons to nothing more than a means of profit enslaves man, leads to idolizing money, and contributes to the spread of atheism. "You cannot serve God and mammon."205
    • Gratutius Simpsons Slip
    • "You Can SHOVE YOUR JOB!!” Why Are MILLIONS Quitting Work?! - YouTube — One in four people have quit their jobs this year, including 4.3 million in October alone. Why is this happening?
    • #thegreatresignation - YouTube — #thegreatresignation
    • The Great Resignation: Why U.S. Workers Are Burned Out and Quitting | Amanpour and Company - YouTube — As the pandemic eases in some parts of the world, we’re seeing the so-called “great resignation:” 20 million people in the U.S. have quit their jobs since April, according to federal statistics. Jennifer Moss explains this phenomenon in her new book "The Burnout Epidemic," and speaks with Michel Martin about why this is a cultural, rather than an individual, problem.
    • Resisting Impossible Career Choices: My Family’s Move to the Farm - Public Discourse — Rory Groves argues in his 2020 book, Durable Trades, that we should secure careers that will see us through from entry to retirement while supporting—rather than opposing—the relational and economic development of our families and communities. In my family’s case, farming was a way to enjoy the benefits of a durable trade while making up the gap between a single income and a double income.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+N1n0hhf0 ]]> Luke Gomer     Rage is Currency https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/323 f04baf6f-8e03-4eb2-9810-0b7ca6d8f29b Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about Gomer's general (not specific) malaise in ChurchWork and his fears of "getting out." We talk about "Senlin Ascends", which is Book 1 of 4 in the Tower of Babel Series by Josiah Bancroft. Then we pivot to the show "Heroes" and how it failed us all in season 2. (and it was Isaac Mendez, not Mohinder) 1:09:02 true We talk about Gomer's general (not specific) malaise in ChurchWork and his fears of "getting out." Let me remind you, this is not about Gomer complaining about work per se, but the general feeling of impending doom and his inability to get the hell out of Dodge into a non-churchy job.

    We talk about "Senlin Ascends", which is Book 1 of 4 in the Tower of Babel Series by Josiah Bancroft.

    Then we pivot to the show "Heroes" and how it failed us all in season 2. Gomer uses the Theme. NBC all rights reserved.

    ]]>     We talk about Gomer's general (not specific) malaise in ChurchWork and his fears of "getting out." Let me remind you, this is not about Gomer complaining about work per se, but the general feeling of impending doom and his inability to get the hell out of Dodge into a non-churchy job.

    We talk about "Senlin Ascends", which is Book 1 of 4 in the Tower of Babel Series by Josiah Bancroft.

    Then we pivot to the show "Heroes" and how it failed us all in season 2. Gomer uses the Theme. NBC all rights reserved.

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    Support Catching Foxes

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    • "Senlin Ascends" by Josiah Bancroft — The Tower of Babel is the greatest marvel in the world. Immense as a mountain, the ancient Tower holds unnumbered ringdoms, warring and peaceful, stacked one on the other like the layers of a cake. It is a world of geniuses and tyrants, of luxury and menace, of unusual animals and mysterious machines. Soon after arriving for his honeymoon at the Tower, the mild-mannered headmaster of a small village school, Thomas Senlin, gets separated from his wife, Marya, in the overwhelming swarm of tourists, residents, and miscreants.  Senlin is determined to find Marya, but to do so he'll have to navigate madhouses, ballrooms, and burlesque theaters. He must survive betrayal, assassins, and the illusions of the Tower. But if he hopes to find his wife, he will have to do more than just endure. This quiet man of letters must become a man of action.
    • Josiah Bancroft – Audio Books, Best Sellers, Author Bio | Audible.com
    • The Real Reason Heroes Was Canceled — Unfortunately, Heroes proved it could only fly so far. By its second season, viewership dropped by 15 percent, and things only got worse from there. Its fourth season premiered in 2009 to an audience of 5.9 million — a drop of 8.4 million from the 2006 airing of "Genesis" — and by the following May, the end of Heroes was official. 
    ]]>     We talk about Gomer's general (not specific) malaise in ChurchWork and his fears of "getting out." Let me remind you, this is not about Gomer complaining about work per se, but the general feeling of impending doom and his inability to get the hell out of Dodge into a non-churchy job.

    We talk about "Senlin Ascends", which is Book 1 of 4 in the Tower of Babel Series by Josiah Bancroft.

    Then we pivot to the show "Heroes" and how it failed us all in season 2. Gomer uses the Theme. NBC all rights reserved.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • "Senlin Ascends" by Josiah Bancroft — The Tower of Babel is the greatest marvel in the world. Immense as a mountain, the ancient Tower holds unnumbered ringdoms, warring and peaceful, stacked one on the other like the layers of a cake. It is a world of geniuses and tyrants, of luxury and menace, of unusual animals and mysterious machines. Soon after arriving for his honeymoon at the Tower, the mild-mannered headmaster of a small village school, Thomas Senlin, gets separated from his wife, Marya, in the overwhelming swarm of tourists, residents, and miscreants.  Senlin is determined to find Marya, but to do so he'll have to navigate madhouses, ballrooms, and burlesque theaters. He must survive betrayal, assassins, and the illusions of the Tower. But if he hopes to find his wife, he will have to do more than just endure. This quiet man of letters must become a man of action.
    • Josiah Bancroft – Audio Books, Best Sellers, Author Bio | Audible.com
    • The Real Reason Heroes Was Canceled — Unfortunately, Heroes proved it could only fly so far. By its second season, viewership dropped by 15 percent, and things only got worse from there. Its fourth season premiered in 2009 to an audience of 5.9 million — a drop of 8.4 million from the 2006 airing of "Genesis" — and by the following May, the end of Heroes was official. 
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+wUX-Yz8o ]]> Luke Gomer     Ecumenism isn't Watered Down Christianity, with Nathan Smith https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/322 1ecc40c0-a7ef-4a77-b0d1-9a92ca8964c8 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:30:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Nathan is now a Catholic that works for Glenmary doing ecumenical work. He was a Protestant pastor, loves Benedict and Balthasar, and dresses very well. We discuss his conversion, Deconstruction, being Luke's friend at the USMNT game, and Ecumenism. 1:54:49 true Guest: Nathan Smith, Director of Ecumenism for Glenmary Home Missioners and the Field Representative for USCCB on Ecumenism
    Podcast: Glenmary Unity: “Interviews and discussions from Christian ministers and theologians on ecumenical efforts between Catholics and Evangelical and Pentecostal groups.” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/glenmary-unity/id1561579846

    *How Luke introduced us via email: *
    “Nathan, meet Gomer. Gomer, meeting Nathan. Nathan is now a Catholic that works for Glenmary doing ecumenical work. He was a Protestant pastor, loves Benedict and Balthasar and dresses very well.

    Nathan, one time Gomer and I spent 8 hours in rural Mingo Junction eating $0.25 wings and drinking $5 pitchers until it closed. It was awesome. Gomer, Nathan has to endure standing next to during the US - Mexico game after I'd been drinking since 2:30 pm. I lead an awesome life.
    -Luke”

    *Topics range from: *

    1. Seeker-sensitive church movements and creating a Sunday service for the unchurched and not for the churches. The pros and cons of this movement within protestant Christianity and now how it's being adopted whole cloth into Catholicism
    2. The process of how Nathan became Catholic
    3. Deconstruction within evangelicalism and is that coming to Catholicism? Is it the same thing? What are the differences you see?
    4. You had the unfortunate experience of being next to Luke in the US men's national team soccer game against Mexico where they won 2-0. How much therapy are you receiving via Betterhelp.com/foxes?
    5. Ecumenism doesn't have to be watered down or fake. Ecumenism can actually mutually enrich both sides if both sides keep truth as the central aim.
    ]]>     ecumenism, catholicism, balthasar, Guest: Nathan Smith, Director of Ecumenism for Glenmary Home Missioners and the Field Representative for USCCB on Ecumenism
    Podcast: Glenmary Unity: “Interviews and discussions from Christian ministers and theologians on ecumenical efforts between Catholics and Evangelical and Pentecostal groups.” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/glenmary-unity/id1561579846

    *How Luke introduced us via email: *
    “Nathan, meet Gomer. Gomer, meeting Nathan. Nathan is now a Catholic that works for Glenmary doing ecumenical work. He was a Protestant pastor, loves Benedict and Balthasar and dresses very well.

    Nathan, one time Gomer and I spent 8 hours in rural Mingo Junction eating $0.25 wings and drinking $5 pitchers until it closed. It was awesome. Gomer, Nathan has to endure standing next to during the US - Mexico game after I'd been drinking since 2:30 pm. I lead an awesome life.
    -Luke”

    *Topics range from: *

    1. Seeker-sensitive church movements and creating a Sunday service for the unchurched and not for the churches. The pros and cons of this movement within protestant Christianity and now how it's being adopted whole cloth into Catholicism
    2. The process of how Nathan became Catholic
    3. Deconstruction within evangelicalism and is that coming to Catholicism? Is it the same thing? What are the differences you see?
    4. You had the unfortunate experience of being next to Luke in the US men's national team soccer game against Mexico where they won 2-0. How much therapy are you receiving via Betterhelp.com/foxes?
    5. Ecumenism doesn't have to be watered down or fake. Ecumenism can actually mutually enrich both sides if both sides keep truth as the central aim.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Glenmary Ecumenical Commission — Fostering Christian Unity through Dialogue and Friendship
    • ‎Glenmary Unity on Apple Podcasts — Interviews and discussions from Christian ministers and theologians on ecumenical efforts between Catholics and Evangelical and Pentecostal groups.
    • ‎Glenmary Unity: Fr. Frank Ruff Shares a Lifetime of Ecumenism on Apple Podcasts — Glenmary priest, Fr. Frank Ruff, shares stories of his earliest experiences of ecumenism and his finding a family he didn't know he had.
    • Road to Emmaus | Etsy Ivanka Demchuk — Aim of modern icons are new display of religious essence, researching principles of interpretation without losing sacral significance. Icon should evolve, implement best aesthetic achievements of the time, then it is closer to the perception of modern human.
    • Transubstantiation: Theology, History, and Christian Unity: Salkeld, Brett, Root, Michael: 9781540960559: Amazon.com: Books — This thoroughgoing study examines the doctrine of transubstantiation from historical, theological, and ecumenical vantage points. Brett Salkeld explores eucharistic presence in the theologies of Aquinas, Luther, and Calvin, showing that Christians might have more in common on this topic than they have typically been led to believe. As Salkeld corrects false understandings of the theology of transubstantiation, he shows that Luther and Calvin were much closer to the medieval Catholic tradition than is often acknowledged. The book includes a foreword by Michael Root.
    • Why "Subsists In" Instead of "Is?" | Catholic Answers — With the expression subsistit in, the Second Vatican Council sought to harmonize two doctrinal statements: on the one hand, that the Church of Christ, despite the divisions which exist among Christians, continues to exist fully only in the Catholic Church, and on the other hand, that “outside of her structure, many elements can be found of sanctification and truth,” that is, in those churches and ecclesial communities which are not yet in full communion with the Catholic Church. But with respect to these, it needs to be stated that “they derive their efficacy from the very fullness of grace and truth entrusted to the Catholic Church” (DI 16, emphasis added; footnotes omitted; see DI 17).
    • Joint Declaration of the Holy Father Pope Paul VI and His Holiness Shenouda III (May 10, 1973) | Paul VI — Paul VI, Bishop of Rome and Pope of the Catholic Church, and Shenouda III, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St Mark, give thanks in the Holy Spirit to God that, after the great event of the return of relics of St Mark to Egypt, relations have further developed between the Churches of Rome and Alexandria so that they have now been able to meet personally together. At the end of their meetings and conversations they wish to state together the following:
    • Common Christological Declaration between the Catholic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East (November 11, 1994) | John Paul II — His Holiness John Paul II, Bishop of Rome and Pope of the Catholic Church, and His Holiness Mar Dinkha IV, Catholicos–Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, give thanks to God who has prompted them to this new brotherly meeting.
    • Sandra McCracken | Official Website — Sandra McCracken is a singer-songwriter and hymn writer from Nashville, Tennessee. A prolific recording artist, McCracken has produced 14 solo albums over two decades.
    ]]>     Guest: Nathan Smith, Director of Ecumenism for Glenmary Home Missioners and the Field Representative for USCCB on Ecumenism
    Podcast: Glenmary Unity: “Interviews and discussions from Christian ministers and theologians on ecumenical efforts between Catholics and Evangelical and Pentecostal groups.” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/glenmary-unity/id1561579846

    *How Luke introduced us via email: *
    “Nathan, meet Gomer. Gomer, meeting Nathan. Nathan is now a Catholic that works for Glenmary doing ecumenical work. He was a Protestant pastor, loves Benedict and Balthasar and dresses very well.

    Nathan, one time Gomer and I spent 8 hours in rural Mingo Junction eating $0.25 wings and drinking $5 pitchers until it closed. It was awesome. Gomer, Nathan has to endure standing next to during the US - Mexico game after I'd been drinking since 2:30 pm. I lead an awesome life.
    -Luke”

    *Topics range from: *

    1. Seeker-sensitive church movements and creating a Sunday service for the unchurched and not for the churches. The pros and cons of this movement within protestant Christianity and now how it's being adopted whole cloth into Catholicism
    2. The process of how Nathan became Catholic
    3. Deconstruction within evangelicalism and is that coming to Catholicism? Is it the same thing? What are the differences you see?
    4. You had the unfortunate experience of being next to Luke in the US men's national team soccer game against Mexico where they won 2-0. How much therapy are you receiving via Betterhelp.com/foxes?
    5. Ecumenism doesn't have to be watered down or fake. Ecumenism can actually mutually enrich both sides if both sides keep truth as the central aim.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Glenmary Ecumenical Commission — Fostering Christian Unity through Dialogue and Friendship
    • ‎Glenmary Unity on Apple Podcasts — Interviews and discussions from Christian ministers and theologians on ecumenical efforts between Catholics and Evangelical and Pentecostal groups.
    • ‎Glenmary Unity: Fr. Frank Ruff Shares a Lifetime of Ecumenism on Apple Podcasts — Glenmary priest, Fr. Frank Ruff, shares stories of his earliest experiences of ecumenism and his finding a family he didn't know he had.
    • Road to Emmaus | Etsy Ivanka Demchuk — Aim of modern icons are new display of religious essence, researching principles of interpretation without losing sacral significance. Icon should evolve, implement best aesthetic achievements of the time, then it is closer to the perception of modern human.
    • Transubstantiation: Theology, History, and Christian Unity: Salkeld, Brett, Root, Michael: 9781540960559: Amazon.com: Books — This thoroughgoing study examines the doctrine of transubstantiation from historical, theological, and ecumenical vantage points. Brett Salkeld explores eucharistic presence in the theologies of Aquinas, Luther, and Calvin, showing that Christians might have more in common on this topic than they have typically been led to believe. As Salkeld corrects false understandings of the theology of transubstantiation, he shows that Luther and Calvin were much closer to the medieval Catholic tradition than is often acknowledged. The book includes a foreword by Michael Root.
    • Why "Subsists In" Instead of "Is?" | Catholic Answers — With the expression subsistit in, the Second Vatican Council sought to harmonize two doctrinal statements: on the one hand, that the Church of Christ, despite the divisions which exist among Christians, continues to exist fully only in the Catholic Church, and on the other hand, that “outside of her structure, many elements can be found of sanctification and truth,” that is, in those churches and ecclesial communities which are not yet in full communion with the Catholic Church. But with respect to these, it needs to be stated that “they derive their efficacy from the very fullness of grace and truth entrusted to the Catholic Church” (DI 16, emphasis added; footnotes omitted; see DI 17).
    • Joint Declaration of the Holy Father Pope Paul VI and His Holiness Shenouda III (May 10, 1973) | Paul VI — Paul VI, Bishop of Rome and Pope of the Catholic Church, and Shenouda III, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St Mark, give thanks in the Holy Spirit to God that, after the great event of the return of relics of St Mark to Egypt, relations have further developed between the Churches of Rome and Alexandria so that they have now been able to meet personally together. At the end of their meetings and conversations they wish to state together the following:
    • Common Christological Declaration between the Catholic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East (November 11, 1994) | John Paul II — His Holiness John Paul II, Bishop of Rome and Pope of the Catholic Church, and His Holiness Mar Dinkha IV, Catholicos–Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, give thanks to God who has prompted them to this new brotherly meeting.
    • Sandra McCracken | Official Website — Sandra McCracken is a singer-songwriter and hymn writer from Nashville, Tennessee. A prolific recording artist, McCracken has produced 14 solo albums over two decades.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+DYCn6HRo ]]> Luke Gomer     Wait... You thought I was going to propose? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/321 945ffef2-d4ce-4ffa-be97-b540c9d84cb0 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Interesting Nonprofit updates. Contract failure and market failure. Gomer rethought his Libertarianism due to the realization that corporations have more money than many governments. Thanksgiving plans for the boys. Epic failures in Proposals for both Luke and Gomer. And we close with comments on Fr. James Jackson's arrest. 1:28:48 true Interesting Nonprofit updates at Luke's Notre Dame ongoing studies. We talk about a fascinating thing: contract failure and market failure.

    Gomer rethought his Libertarism due to the realization that corporations have more money than many governments. Anarcho-capitalism sounds nice (if you have money).

    Thanksgiving plans for the boys. Luke goes to the Cabin in the Woods. Gomer invites The Woodlands.

    Epic failures in Proposals for both Luke and Gomer. Shannon likes to tell this story.

    And we close with comments on Fr. James Jackson's arrest for child porn. This was Gomer's confirmation sponsor. Gomer knew him really well when he was in high school but hasn't maintained contact in 20 years, so there's that. Real talk: I was utterly and completely shocked at this accusation. I hope he's innocent but it doesn't look good.

    ]]>     thanksgiving, marriage, single life, proposals, nonprofits Interesting Nonprofit updates at Luke's Notre Dame ongoing studies. We talk about a fascinating thing: contract failure and market failure.

    Gomer rethought his Libertarism due to the realization that corporations have more money than many governments. Anarcho-capitalism sounds nice (if you have money).

    Thanksgiving plans for the boys. Luke goes to the Cabin in the Woods. Gomer invites The Woodlands.

    Epic failures in Proposals for both Luke and Gomer. Shannon likes to tell this story.

    And we close with comments on Fr. James Jackson's arrest for child porn. This was Gomer's confirmation sponsor. Gomer knew him really well when he was in high school but hasn't maintained contact in 20 years, so there's that. Real talk: I was utterly and completely shocked at this accusation. I hope he's innocent but it doesn't look good.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     Interesting Nonprofit updates at Luke's Notre Dame ongoing studies. We talk about a fascinating thing: contract failure and market failure.

    Gomer rethought his Libertarism due to the realization that corporations have more money than many governments. Anarcho-capitalism sounds nice (if you have money).

    Thanksgiving plans for the boys. Luke goes to the Cabin in the Woods. Gomer invites The Woodlands.

    Epic failures in Proposals for both Luke and Gomer. Shannon likes to tell this story.

    And we close with comments on Fr. James Jackson's arrest for child porn. This was Gomer's confirmation sponsor. Gomer knew him really well when he was in high school but hasn't maintained contact in 20 years, so there's that. Real talk: I was utterly and completely shocked at this accusation. I hope he's innocent but it doesn't look good.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+qvJHyMsN ]]> Luke Gomer     The Irreconcilable. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/320 f4b92ce9-7eca-4dd0-bfd7-9cf5d202f68e Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Surprised by Joy! The AppleTV show, "Invasion." The 20th Anniversary of Band of Brothers. Fiction/Reading as a conduit to understanding. Vinyl Records as Japanese Tea Ceremony, Integrity, and Slowness. Gomer’s Anima Technica Vacua experience at Life Night. Friday Morning at 11am, say a prayer for the Gormley family 1:22:12 true Surprised by Joy!
    AppleTV show, Invasion
    20th Anniversary of Band of Brothers
    Fiction/Reading as a conduit to understanding
    Vinyl Records as Japanese Tea Ceremony, Integrity, and Slowness
    Gomer’s Anima Technica Vacua experience at Life Night
    Friday Morning at 11am, say a prayer for the Gormley family

    ]]>     Surprised by Joy!
    AppleTV show, Invasion
    20th Anniversary of Band of Brothers
    Fiction/Reading as a conduit to understanding
    Vinyl Records as Japanese Tea Ceremony, Integrity, and Slowness
    Gomer’s Anima Technica Vacua experience at Life Night
    Friday Morning at 11am, say a prayer for the Gormley family

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     Surprised by Joy!
    AppleTV show, Invasion
    20th Anniversary of Band of Brothers
    Fiction/Reading as a conduit to understanding
    Vinyl Records as Japanese Tea Ceremony, Integrity, and Slowness
    Gomer’s Anima Technica Vacua experience at Life Night
    Friday Morning at 11am, say a prayer for the Gormley family

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+h8yc6Ow- ]]> Luke Gomer     Enough! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/319 7d1b26c9-bca7-472c-b290-4d7db09ae9c9 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Chapters: Worst Marvel Movies, Lithuania loves us! Nearly Nuclear War. Wisdom and Wonder. The Book Saga of Luke. Anima Technica Vacua. Elon Musk's own vacua is showing. Grace vs. Nature. How Media Strips us of Legacy. ENOUGH! Discord Question from our Patreon supporters. 1:11:20 true Use chapters to skip around the show:

    *Marvel/Disney Topic: * The Three Worst Marvel Movies

    Meta: Lithuania loves Catching Foxes

    Also, we chat about US nearly going to Nuclear War.

    Gomer's chapter-in-a-real-book: Wisdom and Wonder is now on sale!
    Which leads us into The Book Saga of Luke.

    *Main Topic: Anima Technica Vacua. *
    What it is, how it's got ahold of Elon Musk, why it's Grace vs. Nature, and how Media Strips us of Legacy.
    ENOUGH!

    We end with Discord Questions from our Patreon supporters.

    ]]>     anima technica vacua, marvel, disney, Lithuania Use chapters to skip around the show:

    *Marvel/Disney Topic: * The Three Worst Marvel Movies

    Meta: Lithuania loves Catching Foxes

    Also, we chat about US nearly going to Nuclear War.

    Gomer's chapter-in-a-real-book: Wisdom and Wonder is now on sale!
    Which leads us into The Book Saga of Luke.

    *Main Topic: Anima Technica Vacua. *
    What it is, how it's got ahold of Elon Musk, why it's Grace vs. Nature, and how Media Strips us of Legacy.
    ENOUGH!

    We end with Discord Questions from our Patreon supporters.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Beakle the Bird - A magical book for large families by Anthony D'Ambrosio — Kickstarter — Beakle and the Star Stone is a "family book" designed for large families' story times.  
    • Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft | Audiobook | Audible.com — The Tower of Babel is the greatest marvel in the world. Immense as a mountain, the ancient Tower holds unnumbered ringdoms, warring and peaceful, stacked one on the other like the layers of a cake. It is a world of geniuses and tyrants, of luxury and menace, of unusual animals and mysterious machines. Soon after arriving for his honeymoon at the Tower, the mild-mannered headmaster of a small village school, Thomas Senlin, gets separated from his wife, Marya, in the overwhelming swarm of tourists, residents, and miscreants.  Senlin is determined to find Marya, but to do so he'll have to navigate madhouses, ballrooms, and burlesque theaters. He must survive betrayal, assassins, and the illusions of the Tower. But if he hopes to find his wife, he will have to do more than just endure. This quiet man of letters must become a man of action. 
    • How Lucky by Will Leitch | Audiobook | Audible.com — Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He’s got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy - despite the fact that he’s suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he’s not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he’s almost sure he sees her being kidnapped....
    • Balthasar, Baseball, and the Anima Technica Vacua | Whosoever Desires — Forget about enjoying those nostalgic sounds of the ball hitting the bat or mitt.  Even carrying on a conversation with the person next to you was impossible.  At one point, the friend with whom I was watching the game turned to me and yelled in my ear, “I used to like baseball because it was a contemplative game!” But a contemplative game it no longer is.  As the nation’s pastime, baseball serves as a mirror reflecting larger movements in American culture: think of the struggles to integrate the game which preceded the civil rights movement, the zany uniforms and hairstyles which surfaced after the unrest of the late ’60s, or the amped-up patriotism baseball manifested after 9/11.  The changed atmosphere in ballparks from places of relative quiet punctuated by occasional cheering and organ music to coliseums containing frenzied maelstroms of electronically produced sound evidences the diffusion of the spirit of the anima technica vacua throughout our culture.
    • Catching Foxes Episode 102: Explosive! Anima! Technica! Vacua! — We've talked about the "anima technica vacua" a bunch of times in the past, but now we do a deep dive, especially how the empty soul of the modern West affects our patterns of thinking.
    ]]>     Use chapters to skip around the show:

    *Marvel/Disney Topic: * The Three Worst Marvel Movies

    Meta: Lithuania loves Catching Foxes

    Also, we chat about US nearly going to Nuclear War.

    Gomer's chapter-in-a-real-book: Wisdom and Wonder is now on sale!
    Which leads us into The Book Saga of Luke.

    *Main Topic: Anima Technica Vacua. *
    What it is, how it's got ahold of Elon Musk, why it's Grace vs. Nature, and how Media Strips us of Legacy.
    ENOUGH!

    We end with Discord Questions from our Patreon supporters.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Beakle the Bird - A magical book for large families by Anthony D'Ambrosio — Kickstarter — Beakle and the Star Stone is a "family book" designed for large families' story times.  
    • Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft | Audiobook | Audible.com — The Tower of Babel is the greatest marvel in the world. Immense as a mountain, the ancient Tower holds unnumbered ringdoms, warring and peaceful, stacked one on the other like the layers of a cake. It is a world of geniuses and tyrants, of luxury and menace, of unusual animals and mysterious machines. Soon after arriving for his honeymoon at the Tower, the mild-mannered headmaster of a small village school, Thomas Senlin, gets separated from his wife, Marya, in the overwhelming swarm of tourists, residents, and miscreants.  Senlin is determined to find Marya, but to do so he'll have to navigate madhouses, ballrooms, and burlesque theaters. He must survive betrayal, assassins, and the illusions of the Tower. But if he hopes to find his wife, he will have to do more than just endure. This quiet man of letters must become a man of action. 
    • How Lucky by Will Leitch | Audiobook | Audible.com — Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He’s got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy - despite the fact that he’s suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he’s not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he’s almost sure he sees her being kidnapped....
    • Balthasar, Baseball, and the Anima Technica Vacua | Whosoever Desires — Forget about enjoying those nostalgic sounds of the ball hitting the bat or mitt.  Even carrying on a conversation with the person next to you was impossible.  At one point, the friend with whom I was watching the game turned to me and yelled in my ear, “I used to like baseball because it was a contemplative game!” But a contemplative game it no longer is.  As the nation’s pastime, baseball serves as a mirror reflecting larger movements in American culture: think of the struggles to integrate the game which preceded the civil rights movement, the zany uniforms and hairstyles which surfaced after the unrest of the late ’60s, or the amped-up patriotism baseball manifested after 9/11.  The changed atmosphere in ballparks from places of relative quiet punctuated by occasional cheering and organ music to coliseums containing frenzied maelstroms of electronically produced sound evidences the diffusion of the spirit of the anima technica vacua throughout our culture.
    • Catching Foxes Episode 102: Explosive! Anima! Technica! Vacua! — We've talked about the "anima technica vacua" a bunch of times in the past, but now we do a deep dive, especially how the empty soul of the modern West affects our patterns of thinking.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+kMZJl-Rp ]]> Luke Gomer     What Scares You... besides girls https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/318 07ac0465-88b7-4508-899e-42f481e61de0 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We start with a podcast about podcasting and then go into the central question: what scares you? Also, GOMER HAS A CHAPTER IN A BOOK THAT GOT PUBLISHED! Then Halloween, Hope's question on Finances, AppleTV shows, and Luke needs a new book because this Eisenhower biography is halfway done. 1:31:10 true Meta Podcast Time
    -"meta" is good enough for Facebook!
    -Audio not loud enough, so now Gomer researched LUFS
    -Dan Benjamin and Merlin Mann’s Back to Work means a lot to us

    Scared Shitless
    -Gomer's two greatest fears now
    -Luke's Newest Fear
    -High School: what was your biggest fear?
    -Fears Gomer has learned to overcome?

    So I have a book!
    -Gomer is now a published author!
    -but it is just one chapter in a book

    *So, Halloween! *
    -What did you do? Anything weird or annoying happen?

    Hope’s 401K Question
    -She now qualifies for 401K and wants to know how to be ethical!

    The Mouth of Sauron
    -Why did you send this to me? because it is funny

    Gomer Consumes AppleTV with his wife
    -Ted Lasso, on Season 2 episode 5: “Rom Communism”
    -Foundations, caught up to live

    Luke Looks for Suggested Reading
    -Luke is 7 more hours left of his Eisenhower biography, so he wants a History/Biography break.
    -Luke has a six-cycle book thing: 1. Novel 2. God book 3. History 4. Non-Fiction 5. Biography 6. Classical Literature

    ]]>     AppleTV, podcasting, books, audiobooks, 401Ks, Investing, Catholic, Meta Podcast Time
    -"meta" is good enough for Facebook!
    -Audio not loud enough, so now Gomer researched LUFS
    -Dan Benjamin and Merlin Mann’s Back to Work means a lot to us

    Scared Shitless
    -Gomer's two greatest fears now
    -Luke's Newest Fear
    -High School: what was your biggest fear?
    -Fears Gomer has learned to overcome?

    So I have a book!
    -Gomer is now a published author!
    -but it is just one chapter in a book

    *So, Halloween! *
    -What did you do? Anything weird or annoying happen?

    Hope’s 401K Question
    -She now qualifies for 401K and wants to know how to be ethical!

    The Mouth of Sauron
    -Why did you send this to me? because it is funny

    Gomer Consumes AppleTV with his wife
    -Ted Lasso, on Season 2 episode 5: “Rom Communism”
    -Foundations, caught up to live

    Luke Looks for Suggested Reading
    -Luke is 7 more hours left of his Eisenhower biography, so he wants a History/Biography break.
    -Luke has a six-cycle book thing: 1. Novel 2. God book 3. History 4. Non-Fiction 5. Biography 6. Classical Literature

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    • Wisdom and Wonder:How Peter Kreeft Shaped the Next Generation of Catholics: Brandon Vogt, Brandon Vogt: 9781621644231: Amazon.com: Books — Few figures have impacted the rising generation of Catholics more than Peter Kreeft, the widely respected philosophy professor and prolific bestselling author of more than eighty books. Through his writings and lectures, Kreeft has shaped the minds and hearts of thousands of young apologists, evangelists, teachers, parents, and scholars. This collection of eighteen essays, mainly by millennial Catholic leaders and converts to the Catholic faith, celebrates Kreeft's significant legacy and impact, his most important books, and the many ways he has imparted to others those two seminal gifts: wisdom and wonder.
    • Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines | USCCB — The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ("USCCB", "Conference") is called to exercise faithful, competent and socially responsible stewardship in how it manages its financial resources. As a Catholic organization, the Conference draws the values, directions and criteria which guide its financial choices from the Gospel, universal church teaching and Conference statements. In order to function effectively and to carry out its mission, the Conference depends on a reasonable return on its investments and is required to operate in a fiscally sound, responsible and accountable manner. The combination of religious mandate and fiscal responsibilities suggests the need for a clear and comprehensive set of policies to guide the Conference's investments and other activities related to corporate responsibility.
    • The Eisenhower Matrix: Time and Task Management Made Simple - Luxafor — The Eisenhower Matrix is named after Dwight David Eisenhower – an American army general and statesman who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he was a five-star general in the United States Army and served as Supreme Commander who prepared the strategy for an Allied invasion of Europe.
    • Amazon.com: The Iliad (Audible Audio Edition): Homer, Alfred Molina, Stephen Mitchell - translator, Simon & Schuster Audio: Books — Gomer's favorite version!
    ]]>     Meta Podcast Time
    -"meta" is good enough for Facebook!
    -Audio not loud enough, so now Gomer researched LUFS
    -Dan Benjamin and Merlin Mann’s Back to Work means a lot to us

    Scared Shitless
    -Gomer's two greatest fears now
    -Luke's Newest Fear
    -High School: what was your biggest fear?
    -Fears Gomer has learned to overcome?

    So I have a book!
    -Gomer is now a published author!
    -but it is just one chapter in a book

    *So, Halloween! *
    -What did you do? Anything weird or annoying happen?

    Hope’s 401K Question
    -She now qualifies for 401K and wants to know how to be ethical!

    The Mouth of Sauron
    -Why did you send this to me? because it is funny

    Gomer Consumes AppleTV with his wife
    -Ted Lasso, on Season 2 episode 5: “Rom Communism”
    -Foundations, caught up to live

    Luke Looks for Suggested Reading
    -Luke is 7 more hours left of his Eisenhower biography, so he wants a History/Biography break.
    -Luke has a six-cycle book thing: 1. Novel 2. God book 3. History 4. Non-Fiction 5. Biography 6. Classical Literature

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    • Wisdom and Wonder:How Peter Kreeft Shaped the Next Generation of Catholics: Brandon Vogt, Brandon Vogt: 9781621644231: Amazon.com: Books — Few figures have impacted the rising generation of Catholics more than Peter Kreeft, the widely respected philosophy professor and prolific bestselling author of more than eighty books. Through his writings and lectures, Kreeft has shaped the minds and hearts of thousands of young apologists, evangelists, teachers, parents, and scholars. This collection of eighteen essays, mainly by millennial Catholic leaders and converts to the Catholic faith, celebrates Kreeft's significant legacy and impact, his most important books, and the many ways he has imparted to others those two seminal gifts: wisdom and wonder.
    • Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines | USCCB — The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ("USCCB", "Conference") is called to exercise faithful, competent and socially responsible stewardship in how it manages its financial resources. As a Catholic organization, the Conference draws the values, directions and criteria which guide its financial choices from the Gospel, universal church teaching and Conference statements. In order to function effectively and to carry out its mission, the Conference depends on a reasonable return on its investments and is required to operate in a fiscally sound, responsible and accountable manner. The combination of religious mandate and fiscal responsibilities suggests the need for a clear and comprehensive set of policies to guide the Conference's investments and other activities related to corporate responsibility.
    • The Eisenhower Matrix: Time and Task Management Made Simple - Luxafor — The Eisenhower Matrix is named after Dwight David Eisenhower – an American army general and statesman who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he was a five-star general in the United States Army and served as Supreme Commander who prepared the strategy for an Allied invasion of Europe.
    • Amazon.com: The Iliad (Audible Audio Edition): Homer, Alfred Molina, Stephen Mitchell - translator, Simon & Schuster Audio: Books — Gomer's favorite version!
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Ap48i660 ]]> Luke Gomer     Luddite 90, with Matt Fradd https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/317 e2f8830c-3b4b-420f-a6a5-4ef9b29974a1 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer What's new with Pints with Aquinas? How much can one man hate technology? Fradd will show you the way. Also, he's got a new book! Plot twist: it's on St. Thomas Aquinas. Post retwist: it's about Aquinas' prescription on how to be happy. 57:01 true What's new with Pints with Aquinas? How much can one man hate technology? Fradd will show you the way. Also, he's got a new book! Plot twist: it's on St. Thomas Aquinas. Post retwist: it's about Aquinas' prescription on how to be happy.

    Special Guest: Matt Fradd.

    ]]>     What's new with Pints with Aquinas? How much can one man hate technology? Fradd will show you the way. Also, he's got a new book! Plot twist: it's on St. Thomas Aquinas. Post retwist: it's about Aquinas' prescription on how to be happy.

    Special Guest: Matt Fradd.

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    ]]>     What's new with Pints with Aquinas? How much can one man hate technology? Fradd will show you the way. Also, he's got a new book! Plot twist: it's on St. Thomas Aquinas. Post retwist: it's about Aquinas' prescription on how to be happy.

    Special Guest: Matt Fradd.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+0AKg8VI- ]]> Luke Gomer Matt Fradd     How do we move on well? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/316 c08ec4f9-2a46-4738-b79e-0b9f60f9ad02 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Catholics in History: WW2, History is Paved in blood, How do we move on after sin, violence, war, tragedy? Biblical history is World history! The Human Condition throughout history, Modernity's Mindsets. Then: THE BATMAN Trailer, Live Show in Houston (maybe), and Thank you Patrons! 1:11:02 true Catholics in History:

    WW2 and the French vs. Americans, World History is Paved in blood,
    *How do we move on after sin, violence, war, tragedy? *
    Hahn's "The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture"
    The Human Condition is not erased because we are Catholic (Original Sin still undoes humanity), Modernity's Mindsets,

    Then: Movies! which leads us to THE BATMAN Trailer,

    Finally: Live Show in Houston (maybe), and Thank you Patrons!

    ]]>     The Batman, Catholics, World War 2, forgiveness Catholics in History:

    WW2 and the French vs. Americans, World History is Paved in blood,
    *How do we move on after sin, violence, war, tragedy? *
    Hahn's "The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture"
    The Human Condition is not erased because we are Catholic (Original Sin still undoes humanity), Modernity's Mindsets,

    Then: Movies! which leads us to THE BATMAN Trailer,

    Finally: Live Show in Houston (maybe), and Thank you Patrons!

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    • What is Microfiche? - Definition from Techopedia — What Does Microfiche Mean? Microfiche is a thin photographic film, usually four by five inches, which is capable of storing information in miniaturized form. This technique is used in preserving fragile materials such as archival documents, journals, books, newspapers and magazines, as well as a method of saving space in libraries and other archives.
    • Vichy France - Wikipedia — Vichy France (French: Régime de Vichy; 10 July 1940 – 9 August 1944) is the common name of the French State headed by Marshal Philippe Pétain during World War II. The regime was authoritarian, xenophobic, antisemitic, and traditionalist in nature. Officially independent, it adopted a policy of collaboration with Nazi Germany, which occupied its northern and western portions before occupying the remainder of Metropolitan France in November 1942. Though Paris was ostensibly its capital, the Vichy government established itself in the resort town of Vichy in the unoccupied "Free Zone," where it remained responsible for the civil administration of France as well as its colonies.
    • The Batman - Official Trailer #2 (2022) Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz | DC FanDome 2021 - YouTube — The Batman, with director Matt Reeves (the Planet of the Apes films) at the helm and with Robert Pattinson starring as Gotham City's vigilante detective, Batman, and billionaire Bruce Wayne. Also in the star-studded ensemble as Gotham's famous and infamous cast of characters are Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle; Paul Dano as Edward Nashton; Jeffrey Wright as the GCPD's James Gordon; John Turturro as Carmine Falcone; Peter Sarsgaard as Gotham D.A. Gil Colson; Barry Keoghan as Officer Stanley Merkel; Jayme Lawson as mayoral candidate Bella Reál; with Andy Serkis as Alfred; and Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot.
    ]]>     Catholics in History:

    WW2 and the French vs. Americans, World History is Paved in blood,
    *How do we move on after sin, violence, war, tragedy? *
    Hahn's "The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture"
    The Human Condition is not erased because we are Catholic (Original Sin still undoes humanity), Modernity's Mindsets,

    Then: Movies! which leads us to THE BATMAN Trailer,

    Finally: Live Show in Houston (maybe), and Thank you Patrons!

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • What is Microfiche? - Definition from Techopedia — What Does Microfiche Mean? Microfiche is a thin photographic film, usually four by five inches, which is capable of storing information in miniaturized form. This technique is used in preserving fragile materials such as archival documents, journals, books, newspapers and magazines, as well as a method of saving space in libraries and other archives.
    • Vichy France - Wikipedia — Vichy France (French: Régime de Vichy; 10 July 1940 – 9 August 1944) is the common name of the French State headed by Marshal Philippe Pétain during World War II. The regime was authoritarian, xenophobic, antisemitic, and traditionalist in nature. Officially independent, it adopted a policy of collaboration with Nazi Germany, which occupied its northern and western portions before occupying the remainder of Metropolitan France in November 1942. Though Paris was ostensibly its capital, the Vichy government established itself in the resort town of Vichy in the unoccupied "Free Zone," where it remained responsible for the civil administration of France as well as its colonies.
    • The Batman - Official Trailer #2 (2022) Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz | DC FanDome 2021 - YouTube — The Batman, with director Matt Reeves (the Planet of the Apes films) at the helm and with Robert Pattinson starring as Gotham City's vigilante detective, Batman, and billionaire Bruce Wayne. Also in the star-studded ensemble as Gotham's famous and infamous cast of characters are Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle; Paul Dano as Edward Nashton; Jeffrey Wright as the GCPD's James Gordon; John Turturro as Carmine Falcone; Peter Sarsgaard as Gotham D.A. Gil Colson; Barry Keoghan as Officer Stanley Merkel; Jayme Lawson as mayoral candidate Bella Reál; with Andy Serkis as Alfred; and Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+TEHAJVpr ]]> Luke Gomer     Kind of an Agnostic https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/315 85bea61e-64d4-47ed-b711-8e551229e141 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Things are getting dark for Luke. 59:16 true Things are getting dark for Luke.

    ]]>     Things are getting dark for Luke.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+nJhySLAz ]]> Luke Gomer     Emergencies in Cincinnati, with Mike Schafer and Sean Ater https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/314 278cb77d-9252-46d5-bdf1-7ea35d76ca30 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about the collapse of the Church at the diocesan level and how prayerful disciples are responding to it. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is launching its Beacons of Light initiative with the hope of using the crisis to awaken laity and clergy to these emergencies. 1:25:36 true Managing Decline?: 2% drop in Mass attendance per parish, per year. Average Sunday Mass is 1/3 full. This has been getting worse - and it's be tracked and known - for 20 years, but no one has done anything. They got used to the decline. They got used to the emergencies without the urgency that crises can motivate. Beacons of Light, criticized by Rod Dreher as trying to put a nice spin on dire circumstances, is also evangelization and discipleship centered.

    *What are the Families? *

    • 208 parishes under 109 pastors, common pastors but not coming together.
    • Some of the 109 pastors are over 70 and some even over 75 (post-retirement)
    • Final set of 60 families will be announced this year
    • Spring, priests will be announced as pastors - 49 of them will not be pastors, some will finally be able to retire.
    • We want Father to lead his new Family- are we ready to lead the New Evangelization? Archbishop Schnurr sees the needs as hyper local, so he’s supportive but leaving the pastors to decide for their own communities…

    _Luke's Money Quote: _I don’t think people get how bad it actually is! The Emergencies are everywhere. The Catholic Church is an afterthought!

    ]]>     Managing Decline?: 2% drop in Mass attendance per parish, per year. Average Sunday Mass is 1/3 full. This has been getting worse - and it's be tracked and known - for 20 years, but no one has done anything. They got used to the decline. They got used to the emergencies without the urgency that crises can motivate. Beacons of Light, criticized by Rod Dreher as trying to put a nice spin on dire circumstances, is also evangelization and discipleship centered.

    *What are the Families? *

    • 208 parishes under 109 pastors, common pastors but not coming together.
    • Some of the 109 pastors are over 70 and some even over 75 (post-retirement)
    • Final set of 60 families will be announced this year
    • Spring, priests will be announced as pastors - 49 of them will not be pastors, some will finally be able to retire.
    • We want Father to lead his new Family- are we ready to lead the New Evangelization? Archbishop Schnurr sees the needs as hyper local, so he’s supportive but leaving the pastors to decide for their own communities…

    _Luke's Money Quote: _I don’t think people get how bad it actually is! The Emergencies are everywhere. The Catholic Church is an afterthought!

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    ]]>     Managing Decline?: 2% drop in Mass attendance per parish, per year. Average Sunday Mass is 1/3 full. This has been getting worse - and it's be tracked and known - for 20 years, but no one has done anything. They got used to the decline. They got used to the emergencies without the urgency that crises can motivate. Beacons of Light, criticized by Rod Dreher as trying to put a nice spin on dire circumstances, is also evangelization and discipleship centered.

    *What are the Families? *

    • 208 parishes under 109 pastors, common pastors but not coming together.
    • Some of the 109 pastors are over 70 and some even over 75 (post-retirement)
    • Final set of 60 families will be announced this year
    • Spring, priests will be announced as pastors - 49 of them will not be pastors, some will finally be able to retire.
    • We want Father to lead his new Family- are we ready to lead the New Evangelization? Archbishop Schnurr sees the needs as hyper local, so he’s supportive but leaving the pastors to decide for their own communities…

    _Luke's Money Quote: _I don’t think people get how bad it actually is! The Emergencies are everywhere. The Catholic Church is an afterthought!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+WNjetD8c ]]> Luke Gomer     The Joy of the Streams, with Jonathan Blevins https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/313 ec431b6d-7d44-4c37-b28a-18cdbc44c37c Sat, 02 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We chatted with Jonathan Blevins as he takes the plunge from full-time parish Director of Evangelization to full-time Twitch Streamer. We talk about online culture, the dangers of VR, the importance of Catholics being in this space, and what's it like being Ninja's brother, the most famous esports gamer in the world. 1:21:56 true We chatted with Jonathan Blevins as he takes the plunge from full-time parish Director of Evangelization to full-time Twitch Streamer. We talk about online culture, the dangers of VR, the importance of Catholics being in this space, and what's it like being Ninja's brother, the most famous esports gamer in the world.

    ]]>     Twitch, Streamer, Creator, Gaming We chatted with Jonathan Blevins as he takes the plunge from full-time parish Director of Evangelization to full-time Twitch Streamer. We talk about online culture, the dangers of VR, the importance of Catholics being in this space, and what's it like being Ninja's brother, the most famous esports gamer in the world.

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    • About | Twitch.tv — Twitch is where millions of people come together live every day to chat, interact, and make their own entertainment together. Games Music Talk Shows Sports Travel & Outdoors Just Chatting Food & Drink Special Events
    • Justin.tv - Wikipedia — The original Justin.tv was a single channel featuring Justin Kan. Wearing a webcam attached to a baseball cap and streamed online via a laptop-backpack system designed by co-founder Kyle Vogt,[10] Kan decided he would wear the camera 24/7, and he began streaming continuous live video and audio at midnight March 19, 2007.[11] Kan would be streaming his entire life (minus bathroom and bathing breaks) via a camera attached to his hat and a laptop rig created by Justin.tv co-founder, Kyle Vogt. While streaming, Kan interacted with viewers via an inbuilt chat system. His viewers liked to play pranks on him by reporting different supposed incidents to the police (now known as swatting) or sending large amounts of food to his apartment, both of which remain as still being somewhat popular Internet pranks even after the site's shutdown.[12]
    • BeardedBlevins - Twitch
    • Jonathan Blevins (@beardedblevins) • Instagram photos and videos — Beloved son. Husband. Father. Bearded. Catholic. Entrepreneur. Partnered Streamer on Twitch. Let’s change the world. Host of @supersquareshq
    • Jonathan Blevins (@BeardedBlevins) / Twitter
    ]]>     We chatted with Jonathan Blevins as he takes the plunge from full-time parish Director of Evangelization to full-time Twitch Streamer. We talk about online culture, the dangers of VR, the importance of Catholics being in this space, and what's it like being Ninja's brother, the most famous esports gamer in the world.

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    • About | Twitch.tv — Twitch is where millions of people come together live every day to chat, interact, and make their own entertainment together. Games Music Talk Shows Sports Travel & Outdoors Just Chatting Food & Drink Special Events
    • Justin.tv - Wikipedia — The original Justin.tv was a single channel featuring Justin Kan. Wearing a webcam attached to a baseball cap and streamed online via a laptop-backpack system designed by co-founder Kyle Vogt,[10] Kan decided he would wear the camera 24/7, and he began streaming continuous live video and audio at midnight March 19, 2007.[11] Kan would be streaming his entire life (minus bathroom and bathing breaks) via a camera attached to his hat and a laptop rig created by Justin.tv co-founder, Kyle Vogt. While streaming, Kan interacted with viewers via an inbuilt chat system. His viewers liked to play pranks on him by reporting different supposed incidents to the police (now known as swatting) or sending large amounts of food to his apartment, both of which remain as still being somewhat popular Internet pranks even after the site's shutdown.[12]
    • BeardedBlevins - Twitch
    • Jonathan Blevins (@beardedblevins) • Instagram photos and videos — Beloved son. Husband. Father. Bearded. Catholic. Entrepreneur. Partnered Streamer on Twitch. Let’s change the world. Host of @supersquareshq
    • Jonathan Blevins (@BeardedBlevins) / Twitter
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+s1Wsi-ve ]]> Luke Gomer     An Audience of 4 https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/312 e12f622c-7a48-4341-94f3-395fb70f2ab0 Sat, 25 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Darby, Adam, James, and Erica were on a Patreon Zoom call with Luke when Ye Ole Gomer joined in and we turned it into a show. Don't listen with headphones, or you'll hear the tiny feedback loop. TOPICS: What do you do if you're afraid of sex? How do you cultivate the right kind of knowledge of your partner before marriage? "Noone could be a man unless his father has died. "- Freud 1:00:36 true Topics include:
    What do you do if you're afraid of sex?
    How do you cultivate the right kind of knowledge of your partner before marriage?
    "Noone could be a man unless his father has died. "- Freud

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    What do you do if you're afraid of sex?
    How do you cultivate the right kind of knowledge of your partner before marriage?
    "Noone could be a man unless his father has died. "- Freud

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    • Father's Day and the Death of the Father | Psychology Today — Boys who were raised without fathers fill our prisons. They are slower to launch, being more inclined to stay closer to the home, which is symbolized and embodied by the mother. The father represents the world beyond the boy's home. Just as important, a father transforms a boy into a son. A male and a female can create a boy, but only a father can create a son. This is a symbolic act. Luigi Zoja, an Italian Jungian psychologist, has written a full account of this in his wonderful book, THE FATHER. Last, consider this: In his relationship with his mother, a boy first learns he is lovable. A mother's love should be unconditional and infant boys do not respond to this with love, but rather with gratitude. Love for his mother follows in reaction to being loved. In his relationship with his father, however, a boy first initiates loving another human being. He does this as forming a foundation for identifying with a male. A boy identifies only with someone he first loves.
    • You Become a Man When You Lose Your Father | THE SCG SHOW — When my father passed away, I knew the responsibility lay on my shoulders. Meaning all affairs, assets, responsibilities were transferred to me and my brother. We had to deal with it. When you lose your father, it lies with you. Now taking responsibility does not only make you a man but is an essential thing about becoming a better person.
    • You Become a Man When You Lose Your Father | Self Improvement — This video is about how you become a man when you lose your father. There are four things that really make you a man when you lose your father.
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    What do you do if you're afraid of sex?
    How do you cultivate the right kind of knowledge of your partner before marriage?
    "Noone could be a man unless his father has died. "- Freud

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    • Father's Day and the Death of the Father | Psychology Today — Boys who were raised without fathers fill our prisons. They are slower to launch, being more inclined to stay closer to the home, which is symbolized and embodied by the mother. The father represents the world beyond the boy's home. Just as important, a father transforms a boy into a son. A male and a female can create a boy, but only a father can create a son. This is a symbolic act. Luigi Zoja, an Italian Jungian psychologist, has written a full account of this in his wonderful book, THE FATHER. Last, consider this: In his relationship with his mother, a boy first learns he is lovable. A mother's love should be unconditional and infant boys do not respond to this with love, but rather with gratitude. Love for his mother follows in reaction to being loved. In his relationship with his father, however, a boy first initiates loving another human being. He does this as forming a foundation for identifying with a male. A boy identifies only with someone he first loves.
    • You Become a Man When You Lose Your Father | THE SCG SHOW — When my father passed away, I knew the responsibility lay on my shoulders. Meaning all affairs, assets, responsibilities were transferred to me and my brother. We had to deal with it. When you lose your father, it lies with you. Now taking responsibility does not only make you a man but is an essential thing about becoming a better person.
    • You Become a Man When You Lose Your Father | Self Improvement — This video is about how you become a man when you lose your father. There are four things that really make you a man when you lose your father.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+rHo6YmGt ]]> Luke Gomer     Family, Disney, & Norm MacDonald https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/311 c22bf0c2-1b26-48d8-9835-dce8ab31cd34 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Chapters! Gomer and Luke's family updates. Erin, Luke's wife, ruins their car out of stubbornness, Gomer spent hundreds on his latest YouTube hobby (lighting), and we discuss the Disney Movie Renaissance. Finally, we talk about the passing of Norm MacDonald. 1:28:55 true First: We got an update for Gomer's family and Luke's return to grad school work.

    Also: "Fundraising is a Grind" and Parish Development. Baby Boomers got 70% of the wealth, but are the most generous. Gen Xers set the culture and Millennials drive Pop Culture.

    Then: Erin, Luke's wife, ruins their car out of stubbornness, Gomer spent hundreds on his latest YouTube hobby (lighting), and we discuss the Disney Movie Renaissance.

    Finally: We talk about the passing of Norm MacDonald.

    ]]>     First: We got an update for Gomer's family and Luke's return to grad school work.

    Also: "Fundraising is a Grind" and Parish Development. Baby Boomers got 70% of the wealth, but are the most generous. Gen Xers set the culture and Millennials drive Pop Culture.

    Then: Erin, Luke's wife, ruins their car out of stubbornness, Gomer spent hundreds on his latest YouTube hobby (lighting), and we discuss the Disney Movie Renaissance.

    Finally: We talk about the passing of Norm MacDonald.

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    • Goodbye, Norm Macdonald - Front Porch Republic — The humorous story is told gravely; the teller does his best to conceal the fact that he even dimly suspects that there is anything funny about it … Very often, of course, the rambling and disjointed humorous story finishes with a nub, point, snapper, or whatever you like to call it. Then the listener must be alert, for in many cases the teller will divert attention from that nub by dropping it in a carefully casual and indifferent way, with the pretense that he does not know it is a nub.
    • Why Mulan (2020) Didn't Work — Live action Disney movies cannot distance themselves from the songs in the original because the songs were actually important and reveal motivations and identities that the movie cannot capture in live action without them. They will always feel wrong.
    • Why the Music in the Live Action Disney Remakes is Worse than you Thought
    • Norm's Bob Saget Roast — "Yeah, cauliflower!"
    • Norm Macdonald's Moth Joke — So he tells this long story about a moth visiting a podiatrist and laying out all his life problems, and of course, the premise and story are both riddled with contradictions right from the start. This is a story that doesn’t make sense, and it becomes even more absurd when the names of characters start showing up: Gregory Olinavich. Alexandria. Gregario Ivanilitovich. And his wife, “Some old woman I used to love.” The moth were it not for his cowardice, explains Norm, would like to make use of the loaded pistol on his nightstand. We’re only two minutes in, and evidently we’ve wandered into a Kafkaesque nightmare...
    • Norm Macdonald & Melrose Place star, Courtney Thorne-Smith on Conan O’Brien — Norm Macdonald & Courtney Thorne-Smith utterly trashes the "Chairman of the Board" movie starring Carrot Top. "Box Office Poison"!
    • Norm's Final Day of Hosting Weekend Update — Before getting fired. Why was he was fired?
    ]]>     First: We got an update for Gomer's family and Luke's return to grad school work.

    Also: "Fundraising is a Grind" and Parish Development. Baby Boomers got 70% of the wealth, but are the most generous. Gen Xers set the culture and Millennials drive Pop Culture.

    Then: Erin, Luke's wife, ruins their car out of stubbornness, Gomer spent hundreds on his latest YouTube hobby (lighting), and we discuss the Disney Movie Renaissance.

    Finally: We talk about the passing of Norm MacDonald.

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    • Goodbye, Norm Macdonald - Front Porch Republic — The humorous story is told gravely; the teller does his best to conceal the fact that he even dimly suspects that there is anything funny about it … Very often, of course, the rambling and disjointed humorous story finishes with a nub, point, snapper, or whatever you like to call it. Then the listener must be alert, for in many cases the teller will divert attention from that nub by dropping it in a carefully casual and indifferent way, with the pretense that he does not know it is a nub.
    • Why Mulan (2020) Didn't Work — Live action Disney movies cannot distance themselves from the songs in the original because the songs were actually important and reveal motivations and identities that the movie cannot capture in live action without them. They will always feel wrong.
    • Why the Music in the Live Action Disney Remakes is Worse than you Thought
    • Norm's Bob Saget Roast — "Yeah, cauliflower!"
    • Norm Macdonald's Moth Joke — So he tells this long story about a moth visiting a podiatrist and laying out all his life problems, and of course, the premise and story are both riddled with contradictions right from the start. This is a story that doesn’t make sense, and it becomes even more absurd when the names of characters start showing up: Gregory Olinavich. Alexandria. Gregario Ivanilitovich. And his wife, “Some old woman I used to love.” The moth were it not for his cowardice, explains Norm, would like to make use of the loaded pistol on his nightstand. We’re only two minutes in, and evidently we’ve wandered into a Kafkaesque nightmare...
    • Norm Macdonald & Melrose Place star, Courtney Thorne-Smith on Conan O’Brien — Norm Macdonald & Courtney Thorne-Smith utterly trashes the "Chairman of the Board" movie starring Carrot Top. "Box Office Poison"!
    • Norm's Final Day of Hosting Weekend Update — Before getting fired. Why was he was fired?
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ivFJbkjc ]]> Luke Gomer     Being Miserable is Not a Personality https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/310 c370fc0c-95f2-46d8-aeb3-7631eaf0b54f Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Four parts: Gomer's latest YouTube obsession, but it's more altruistic. Then 3 practical, yet sexy questions from Patreon supporter Moira. Luke discusses an awful picture of an employee and posits: "being miserable is not a personality." Finally, we conclude with Woodstock 99. 1:10:36 true Four parts: Gomer's latest YouTube obsession, but it's more altruistic. Then 3 practical, yet sexy questions from Patreon supporter Moira. Luke discusses an awful picture of an employee and posits: "being miserable is not a personality." Finally, we conclude with Woodstock 99.

    ]]>     Four parts: Gomer's latest YouTube obsession, but it's more altruistic. Then 3 practical, yet sexy questions from Patreon supporter Moira. Luke discusses an awful picture of an employee and posits: "being miserable is not a personality." Finally, we conclude with Woodstock 99.

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    ]]>     Four parts: Gomer's latest YouTube obsession, but it's more altruistic. Then 3 practical, yet sexy questions from Patreon supporter Moira. Luke discusses an awful picture of an employee and posits: "being miserable is not a personality." Finally, we conclude with Woodstock 99.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+z26bZHNw ]]> Luke Gomer     Diamonds https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/309 7980fd79-227b-4cc7-b1f7-6047b6852f65 Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The Artist plays with symbols without necessarily knowing fully what they mean. And when Art is bent to tell a moral and not a story, it becomes Propaganda. 1:14:21 true The Artist plays with symbols without necessarily knowing fully what they mean. And when Art is bent to tell a moral and not a story, it becomes Propaganda.

    ]]>     The Artist plays with symbols without necessarily knowing fully what they mean. And when Art is bent to tell a moral and not a story, it becomes Propaganda.

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    • Catching Foxes: Sin as Micro-dosing Divinity — Gomer likes talking shit about people. Why? You are called to be a tiny god, but you aren’t acting like it, so you stomp on others to fake elevate yourself. A micro-dose of divinity. Sin as false-theosis, self-divinization is always pulling God down to our level, whereas divine filiation is God lifting us up to His level, as it were. The goal is to feel more than human, but I cannot do that for myself, so I have to bring down other humans. Yet, to be “more than human” in reality is to be humble, realizing that you can’t make yourself more than human on your own, you need God to do that. But why work? Why asceticism and mortification? If I have free will, where does God’s grace come in? The hypostatic union is the only answer!
    • Aristotle: Poetics — Poetry is more "philosophical" than history, according to Aristotle, because in order to unfold a plot in a manner that is convincing to the audience, the poet must grasp and represent the internal logic, the necessity, of the outcome of those events.
    • (1) Sia - Diamonds (Acoustic) - YouTube
    • (1) Sia's full interview with Howard Stern 2014 - YouTube — Sia's full interview with Howard Stern 2014
    ]]>     The Artist plays with symbols without necessarily knowing fully what they mean. And when Art is bent to tell a moral and not a story, it becomes Propaganda.

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    • Catching Foxes: Sin as Micro-dosing Divinity — Gomer likes talking shit about people. Why? You are called to be a tiny god, but you aren’t acting like it, so you stomp on others to fake elevate yourself. A micro-dose of divinity. Sin as false-theosis, self-divinization is always pulling God down to our level, whereas divine filiation is God lifting us up to His level, as it were. The goal is to feel more than human, but I cannot do that for myself, so I have to bring down other humans. Yet, to be “more than human” in reality is to be humble, realizing that you can’t make yourself more than human on your own, you need God to do that. But why work? Why asceticism and mortification? If I have free will, where does God’s grace come in? The hypostatic union is the only answer!
    • Aristotle: Poetics — Poetry is more "philosophical" than history, according to Aristotle, because in order to unfold a plot in a manner that is convincing to the audience, the poet must grasp and represent the internal logic, the necessity, of the outcome of those events.
    • (1) Sia - Diamonds (Acoustic) - YouTube
    • (1) Sia's full interview with Howard Stern 2014 - YouTube — Sia's full interview with Howard Stern 2014
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+rSuK8tL0 ]]> Luke Gomer     The TLM is good, but it isn't Magic https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/308 75bb9314-ab30-440f-b027-262ba9706982 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer What do you think about someone dating your daughter? Gomer has settled on unbridled murder. Luke embraces the "it's ok to have your heartbroken if it makes you resilient." 1:00:39 true We start the show talking about the recent Provincial Assembly (thanks for the invite, Fr. Roberts and Fr. Cahill!) and then stuff about Church life and not giving a crap about a bunch of Church stuff.

    Then Luke brings up some documentary on the Traditional Latin Mass (that's not anti-Vatican 2) and Luke goes off on a rage about those who seem to think that the TLM is magic and will fix everything when the FREAKIN' NAZIS HAD THE LATIN MASS AND THOSE FREAKS COMMITTED GENOCIDE!

    Finally a chat about daughters dating and what it was like hanging out with parents.

    ]]>     We start the show talking about the recent Provincial Assembly (thanks for the invite, Fr. Roberts and Fr. Cahill!) and then stuff about Church life and not giving a crap about a bunch of Church stuff.

    Then Luke brings up some documentary on the Traditional Latin Mass (that's not anti-Vatican 2) and Luke goes off on a rage about those who seem to think that the TLM is magic and will fix everything when the FREAKIN' NAZIS HAD THE LATIN MASS AND THOSE FREAKS COMMITTED GENOCIDE!

    Finally a chat about daughters dating and what it was like hanging out with parents.

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    • soteriology - Which theory of the atonement did C. S. Lewis hold? - Christianity Stack Exchange — When Scripture says that Christ died 'for' us,a I think the word is usually ὑπέρ (on behalf of), not ἀντί (instead of). I think the ideas of sacrifice, Ransom, Championship (over Death), Substitution, etc., are all images to suggest the reality (not otherwise comprehensible to us) of the Atonement. To fix on any one of them as if it contained and limited the truth like a scientific definition wd. in my opinion be a mistake.
    • Ep. #160 - What do Catholics Believe about the Atonement? w/ Michael Gormley - Classical Theism — What do Catholics believe about the atonement? Why does it matter that some guy died 2000 years ago? How can we distinguish Catholic views from Reformed protestant views of the atonement? How might we understand Leviticus 16, Isaiah 53, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:3, and 1 Peter 2:24 in light of the Catholic view? Michael Gormley joins us to tackle these issues head-on.
    ]]>     We start the show talking about the recent Provincial Assembly (thanks for the invite, Fr. Roberts and Fr. Cahill!) and then stuff about Church life and not giving a crap about a bunch of Church stuff.

    Then Luke brings up some documentary on the Traditional Latin Mass (that's not anti-Vatican 2) and Luke goes off on a rage about those who seem to think that the TLM is magic and will fix everything when the FREAKIN' NAZIS HAD THE LATIN MASS AND THOSE FREAKS COMMITTED GENOCIDE!

    Finally a chat about daughters dating and what it was like hanging out with parents.

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    • soteriology - Which theory of the atonement did C. S. Lewis hold? - Christianity Stack Exchange — When Scripture says that Christ died 'for' us,a I think the word is usually ὑπέρ (on behalf of), not ἀντί (instead of). I think the ideas of sacrifice, Ransom, Championship (over Death), Substitution, etc., are all images to suggest the reality (not otherwise comprehensible to us) of the Atonement. To fix on any one of them as if it contained and limited the truth like a scientific definition wd. in my opinion be a mistake.
    • Ep. #160 - What do Catholics Believe about the Atonement? w/ Michael Gormley - Classical Theism — What do Catholics believe about the atonement? Why does it matter that some guy died 2000 years ago? How can we distinguish Catholic views from Reformed protestant views of the atonement? How might we understand Leviticus 16, Isaiah 53, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:3, and 1 Peter 2:24 in light of the Catholic view? Michael Gormley joins us to tackle these issues head-on.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+XSpB2PKB ]]> Luke Gomer     Blame It on the Rain https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/307 b9334a04-ad24-40b5-a34e-2b9e419917e9 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 10:45:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Milli Vanilli fan page; Peak Gomer and Peak Luke with A Redemptive Story from that night; Luke wears Grandpa's pants that night; Patreon Question: How do you get over a very serious relationship breakup; Gomer's Theology: How the ancient catholic church viewed "Church" differently than we tend to do in today's Americanized, Protestantized Christianity, especially in evangelization. 1:26:37 true Milli Vanilli, The Darkest Timeline, Millennial Analogies;
    Bishops and their Gomer;
    Classical Theism Podcast (this monday with gomer);
    Gomer's Intimidation by Luke;
    Peak Gomer
    Peak Luke
    A Redemptive Story from that night
    Luke wears Grandpa's pants (and Grandma's blouse)
    Forgotten Ruin book series and Gomer's Daughter talking about "suppressive fire"
    Patreon Question: How do you get over a very serious relationship breakup
    Gomer's Theology: How the ancient catholic church viewed "Church" differently than we tend to do in today's Americanized, Protestantized Christianity, especially in evangelization.

    ]]>     Milli Vanilli, The Darkest Timeline, Millennial Analogies;
    Bishops and their Gomer;
    Classical Theism Podcast (this monday with gomer);
    Gomer's Intimidation by Luke;
    Peak Gomer
    Peak Luke
    A Redemptive Story from that night
    Luke wears Grandpa's pants (and Grandma's blouse)
    Forgotten Ruin book series and Gomer's Daughter talking about "suppressive fire"
    Patreon Question: How do you get over a very serious relationship breakup
    Gomer's Theology: How the ancient catholic church viewed "Church" differently than we tend to do in today's Americanized, Protestantized Christianity, especially in evangelization.

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    • Milli Vanilli - Wikipedia — By May, Pilatus and Morvan were touring Spain, France and Italy, lip-syncing to the pre-recorded tracks and thrilling crowds with their distinct style — spandex shorts, thigh-high boots and cornrow hair extensions.[14] According to Pilatus, "We would ask Frank, 'When are we going to be allowed to give some (artistic) input?', and he would say, 'Yeah, yeah, but right now we need you to go out and do promotion. Of course, you'll get to do it, just work with us.' That's how he strung us along."[9] After "Girl You Know It's True" took off in Germany in summer 1988, Farian produced and wrote most of the material on the album All or Nothing, which was released in Europe in November 1988.
    • Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True - YouTube — Milli Vanilli's official music video for 'Girl You Know It's True'.
    • Mysterion: The Revelatory Power of the Sacramental Worldview: Fr. Harrison Ayre: 9780819850164: Amazon.com: Books — Mysterion unveils the underlying vision at the heart of Christianity and invites us to enter into a deeper understanding of the mystery and saving work of Christ. We discover the fulfillment of our deepest desires in the sacramental worldview ― a powerful way of seeing all created things as pointing us toward God. In this book, Fr. Harrison Ayre reveals a forgotten way of seeing and living the Christian life that can help us understand what it means for us to be “in Christ,” to participate in Christ’s life in and through the Church, and to allow his life and grace to work in us. Through the integrated vision that comes from seeing the world sacramentally, we will begin to see how all of life, liturgy, and creation are structured to lead us to an encounter with the God who loves us.
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — 166 Faith is a personal act - the free response of the human person to the initiative of God who reveals himself. But faith is not an isolated act. No one can believe alone, just as no one can live alone.
    ]]>     Milli Vanilli, The Darkest Timeline, Millennial Analogies;
    Bishops and their Gomer;
    Classical Theism Podcast (this monday with gomer);
    Gomer's Intimidation by Luke;
    Peak Gomer
    Peak Luke
    A Redemptive Story from that night
    Luke wears Grandpa's pants (and Grandma's blouse)
    Forgotten Ruin book series and Gomer's Daughter talking about "suppressive fire"
    Patreon Question: How do you get over a very serious relationship breakup
    Gomer's Theology: How the ancient catholic church viewed "Church" differently than we tend to do in today's Americanized, Protestantized Christianity, especially in evangelization.

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    Support Catching Foxes

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    • Milli Vanilli - Wikipedia — By May, Pilatus and Morvan were touring Spain, France and Italy, lip-syncing to the pre-recorded tracks and thrilling crowds with their distinct style — spandex shorts, thigh-high boots and cornrow hair extensions.[14] According to Pilatus, "We would ask Frank, 'When are we going to be allowed to give some (artistic) input?', and he would say, 'Yeah, yeah, but right now we need you to go out and do promotion. Of course, you'll get to do it, just work with us.' That's how he strung us along."[9] After "Girl You Know It's True" took off in Germany in summer 1988, Farian produced and wrote most of the material on the album All or Nothing, which was released in Europe in November 1988.
    • Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True - YouTube — Milli Vanilli's official music video for 'Girl You Know It's True'.
    • Mysterion: The Revelatory Power of the Sacramental Worldview: Fr. Harrison Ayre: 9780819850164: Amazon.com: Books — Mysterion unveils the underlying vision at the heart of Christianity and invites us to enter into a deeper understanding of the mystery and saving work of Christ. We discover the fulfillment of our deepest desires in the sacramental worldview ― a powerful way of seeing all created things as pointing us toward God. In this book, Fr. Harrison Ayre reveals a forgotten way of seeing and living the Christian life that can help us understand what it means for us to be “in Christ,” to participate in Christ’s life in and through the Church, and to allow his life and grace to work in us. Through the integrated vision that comes from seeing the world sacramentally, we will begin to see how all of life, liturgy, and creation are structured to lead us to an encounter with the God who loves us.
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — 166 Faith is a personal act - the free response of the human person to the initiative of God who reveals himself. But faith is not an isolated act. No one can believe alone, just as no one can live alone.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+W0qmtoq8 ]]> Luke Gomer     Money, Pain, and Late Night https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/306 e3d23594-38da-4d3a-837b-fa8efad1ec89 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer talk about money and the Church (not the Vatican, but fundraising). Then Gomer updates everyone about Shannon and what's next there (minute 40ish). Finally, as Luke tries to hang up, Gomer demands Luke tells him all about the new audiobook Luke's listening to about the Late Night wars between Leno and Conan. 1:28:39 true Luke and Gomer talk money and the Church (not the Vatican, but fundraising).

    Then Gomer updates everyone about Shannon and what's next there (minute 40ish).

    Finally, as Luke tries to hang up, Gomer demands Luke tells him all about the new audiobook Luke's listening to about the Late Night wars between Leno and Conan.

    ]]>     Luke and Gomer talk money and the Church (not the Vatican, but fundraising).

    Then Gomer updates everyone about Shannon and what's next there (minute 40ish).

    Finally, as Luke tries to hang up, Gomer demands Luke tells him all about the new audiobook Luke's listening to about the Late Night wars between Leno and Conan.

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    ]]>     Luke and Gomer talk money and the Church (not the Vatican, but fundraising).

    Then Gomer updates everyone about Shannon and what's next there (minute 40ish).

    Finally, as Luke tries to hang up, Gomer demands Luke tells him all about the new audiobook Luke's listening to about the Late Night wars between Leno and Conan.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+NnzZALfj ]]> Luke Gomer     Is everything sad going to come untrue? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/305 ceed95a5-2151-437e-b1ba-0bd200cbb1cf Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer “[Some mortals] say of some temporal suffering, “No future bliss can make up for it,” not knowing that Heaven, once attained, will work backwards and turn even that agony into a glory.” —C. S. Lewis, The Great Divorce 1:19:17 true Sponsored By:

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    • Quote by Theodore Roosevelt: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man wh...” — “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
    • Invictus by William Ernest Henley | Poetry Foundation — It matters not how strait the gate,       How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate,       I am the captain of my soul.
    • If— by Rudyard Kipling | Poetry Foundation — If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,        Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,     If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute     With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,    Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,        And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!
    • Sufjan Stevens – No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross — There’s blood on that blade Fuck me, I'm falling apart My assassin Like Casper the ghost There’s no shade in the shadow of the cross
    • Joe Esposito – You're the Best — Try to be best 'cause you're only a man And a man's gotta learn to take it Try to believe though the going gets rough That you gonna hang tough to make it
    • Everything Sad Will Come Untrue — “Is everything sad going to come untrue?” —Sam Gamgee to Gandalf, The Lord of the Rings (chapter 4, Book Six) “[Some mortals] say of some temporal suffering, “No future bliss can make up for it,” not knowing that Heaven, once attained, will work backwards and turn even that agony into a glory.” —C. S. Lewis, The Great Divorce, chapter 9.
    ]]>     Sponsored By:

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    • Quote by Theodore Roosevelt: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man wh...” — “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
    • Invictus by William Ernest Henley | Poetry Foundation — It matters not how strait the gate,       How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate,       I am the captain of my soul.
    • If— by Rudyard Kipling | Poetry Foundation — If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,        Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,     If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute     With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,    Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,        And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!
    • Sufjan Stevens – No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross — There’s blood on that blade Fuck me, I'm falling apart My assassin Like Casper the ghost There’s no shade in the shadow of the cross
    • Joe Esposito – You're the Best — Try to be best 'cause you're only a man And a man's gotta learn to take it Try to believe though the going gets rough That you gonna hang tough to make it
    • Everything Sad Will Come Untrue — “Is everything sad going to come untrue?” —Sam Gamgee to Gandalf, The Lord of the Rings (chapter 4, Book Six) “[Some mortals] say of some temporal suffering, “No future bliss can make up for it,” not knowing that Heaven, once attained, will work backwards and turn even that agony into a glory.” —C. S. Lewis, The Great Divorce, chapter 9.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+db3LyWIh ]]> Luke Gomer     Do you want to know how I prepared for this? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/304 49016415-3515-4e04-bffc-9f40c7815112 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer evin Heider replaces Gomer for this (last) week's episode! Shenanigans ensue. Sorry for the delay. Life happened, but the episode is now in your hands! And by hands we mean ears. And by ears we mean the great, mystical could! Hooray! Sincerely, Little Girl 1:00:31 true Kevin Heider is the best and we owe him a TREMENDOUS amount of gratitude.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+SMPuJNXl ]]> Luke     The Light of Things Hoped For... https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/303 be74d271-dd69-4d89-9855-784b2a5a194a Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Jesus Christ, light of the world, You never did forget me. And when I bled in darkness, You held me, still held me. When desperate nights I cursed You, You loved me, still loved me. Jesus Christ, You dry the tears, You break my heart of stone, Your words are life cut marrow through the darkness to the bone. A heart of flesh You gave me, Only You can save me. Savior! Daylight! I am coming home! 1:06:26 true "U.S.S. Gloria, this is Mission Control, do you copy?"
    "Houston, this is the U.S.S. Gloria, good to hear your voice
    We are coming out of the eclipse now
    I see the sunlight, it's beautiful
    The sunlight is beautiful"

    Jesus Christ, light of the world, You never did forget me.
    And when I bled in darkness, You held me, still held me.
    When desperate nights I cursed You, You loved me, still loved me.
    Jesus Christ, You dry the tears, You break my heart of stone.
    Your words are life cut marrow through the darkness to the bone
    A heart of flesh You gave me; Only You can save me.
    Savior! Daylight!
    I am coming home!

    ]]>     "U.S.S. Gloria, this is Mission Control, do you copy?"
    "Houston, this is the U.S.S. Gloria, good to hear your voice
    We are coming out of the eclipse now
    I see the sunlight, it's beautiful
    The sunlight is beautiful"

    Jesus Christ, light of the world, You never did forget me.
    And when I bled in darkness, You held me, still held me.
    When desperate nights I cursed You, You loved me, still loved me.
    Jesus Christ, You dry the tears, You break my heart of stone.
    Your words are life cut marrow through the darkness to the bone
    A heart of flesh You gave me; Only You can save me.
    Savior! Daylight!
    I am coming home!

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    • Catechism of the Catholic Church on Hope — Hope, O my soul, hope. You know neither the day nor the hour. Watch carefully, for everything passes quickly, even though your impatience makes doubtful what is certain, and turns a very short time into a long one. Dream that the more you struggle, the more you prove the love that you bear your God, and the more you will rejoice one day with your Beloved, in a happiness and rapture that can never end.95
    • Quote by Alan Jacobs: “In a lovely book called On Hope, Josef Pieper e...” — “In a lovely book called On Hope, Josef Pieper explores Thomas Aquinas' theology of hope along these lines: the hopeful person is by definition a wayfarer (viator), because the virtue of hope lies midway between the two vices of despair (desperatio) and presumption (praesumptio). What despairing persons and presumptuous persons have in common is that they aren't going anywhere, they are fixed in place: the despairing because they don't think there's anywhere to go, the presumptuous because they think they have reached the pinnacle of achievement.” ― Alan Jacobs, The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction
    • Julien Baker - Appointments (Lyric video) — Julien Baker - Appointments
    • The Light of Things Hoped For - Wikipedia — The Light of Things Hoped For chronicles the crew of the U.S.S. Gloria (Roper, Culp, Hoerig, Verdecchio) as they continue their study of the moons of Saturn. As the album begins, the crew has just received the command from Mission Control to return home. The mood quickly changes, however, as complications arise. Gases are emitted from the Gloria, sending the ship careening into the eclipse of Titan, Saturn's largest moon. Communications cut out, and all seems to be lost. The crew reflects on what had happened and what they had lost, drawing the comparison of being away from the light of Christ. The album ends in a series of radio transmissions between the Gloria and Mission Control, and the U.S.S. Gloria emerges from the shadow of Titan and into the light, once again drawing the comparison between the Sun and Christ and the light He brings.
    • Brave Saint Saturn "Heart Still Beats" — The girl in the alley kneels with exhaustion. She's guarded by the skinny guy who limps from some infection. Behind a veil of bleached thin hair, her eyes tell a story, Like a photo of Berlin, December 1944. She's looking for a handout; she's been high for several weeks now. She's too far gone for whoring, and the money just gave out... And her heart still beats inside, And the blood runs in her veins, A remanent of life remains, And her heart still beats inside.
    • Brave Saint Saturn - Gemini
    • Brave Saint Saturn - Atropos — Sometimes the bravest thing of all is hope.
    • Daylight - Brave Saint Saturn — "A heart of flesh you gave me. Only you can save me! SAVIOR! DAYLIGHT! GOD, I'M COMING HOME! HOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMME! HOOOOOMMME!"
    • SUMMA THEOLOGIAE: Despair (Secunda Secundae Partis, Q. 20) — If, however, despair be compared to the other two sins from our point of view, then despair is more dangerous, since hope withdraws us from evils and induces us to seek for good things, so that when hope is given up, men rush headlong into sin, and are drawn away from good works. Wherefore a gloss on Proverbs 24:10, "If thou lose hope being weary in the day of distress, thy strength shall be diminished," says: "Nothing is more hateful than despair, for the man that has it loses his constancy both in the every day toils of this life, and, what is worse, in the battle of faith." And Isidore says (De Sum. Bono ii, 14): "To commit a crime is to kill the soul, but to despair is to fall into hell."
    • SUMMA THEOLOGIAE: Presumption (Secunda Secundae Partis, Q. 21) — But as to the hope whereby a man relies on the power of God, there may be presumption through immoderation, in the fact that a man tends to some good as though it were possible by the power and mercy of God, whereas it is not possible, for instance, if a man hope to obtain pardon without repenting, or glory without merits. This presumption is, properly, the sin against the Holy Ghost, because, to wit, by presuming thus a man removes or despises the assistance of the Holy Spirit, whereby he is withdrawn from sin.
    ]]>     "U.S.S. Gloria, this is Mission Control, do you copy?"
    "Houston, this is the U.S.S. Gloria, good to hear your voice
    We are coming out of the eclipse now
    I see the sunlight, it's beautiful
    The sunlight is beautiful"

    Jesus Christ, light of the world, You never did forget me.
    And when I bled in darkness, You held me, still held me.
    When desperate nights I cursed You, You loved me, still loved me.
    Jesus Christ, You dry the tears, You break my heart of stone.
    Your words are life cut marrow through the darkness to the bone
    A heart of flesh You gave me; Only You can save me.
    Savior! Daylight!
    I am coming home!

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    • Catechism of the Catholic Church on Hope — Hope, O my soul, hope. You know neither the day nor the hour. Watch carefully, for everything passes quickly, even though your impatience makes doubtful what is certain, and turns a very short time into a long one. Dream that the more you struggle, the more you prove the love that you bear your God, and the more you will rejoice one day with your Beloved, in a happiness and rapture that can never end.95
    • Quote by Alan Jacobs: “In a lovely book called On Hope, Josef Pieper e...” — “In a lovely book called On Hope, Josef Pieper explores Thomas Aquinas' theology of hope along these lines: the hopeful person is by definition a wayfarer (viator), because the virtue of hope lies midway between the two vices of despair (desperatio) and presumption (praesumptio). What despairing persons and presumptuous persons have in common is that they aren't going anywhere, they are fixed in place: the despairing because they don't think there's anywhere to go, the presumptuous because they think they have reached the pinnacle of achievement.” ― Alan Jacobs, The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction
    • Julien Baker - Appointments (Lyric video) — Julien Baker - Appointments
    • The Light of Things Hoped For - Wikipedia — The Light of Things Hoped For chronicles the crew of the U.S.S. Gloria (Roper, Culp, Hoerig, Verdecchio) as they continue their study of the moons of Saturn. As the album begins, the crew has just received the command from Mission Control to return home. The mood quickly changes, however, as complications arise. Gases are emitted from the Gloria, sending the ship careening into the eclipse of Titan, Saturn's largest moon. Communications cut out, and all seems to be lost. The crew reflects on what had happened and what they had lost, drawing the comparison of being away from the light of Christ. The album ends in a series of radio transmissions between the Gloria and Mission Control, and the U.S.S. Gloria emerges from the shadow of Titan and into the light, once again drawing the comparison between the Sun and Christ and the light He brings.
    • Brave Saint Saturn "Heart Still Beats" — The girl in the alley kneels with exhaustion. She's guarded by the skinny guy who limps from some infection. Behind a veil of bleached thin hair, her eyes tell a story, Like a photo of Berlin, December 1944. She's looking for a handout; she's been high for several weeks now. She's too far gone for whoring, and the money just gave out... And her heart still beats inside, And the blood runs in her veins, A remanent of life remains, And her heart still beats inside.
    • Brave Saint Saturn - Gemini
    • Brave Saint Saturn - Atropos — Sometimes the bravest thing of all is hope.
    • Daylight - Brave Saint Saturn — "A heart of flesh you gave me. Only you can save me! SAVIOR! DAYLIGHT! GOD, I'M COMING HOME! HOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMME! HOOOOOMMME!"
    • SUMMA THEOLOGIAE: Despair (Secunda Secundae Partis, Q. 20) — If, however, despair be compared to the other two sins from our point of view, then despair is more dangerous, since hope withdraws us from evils and induces us to seek for good things, so that when hope is given up, men rush headlong into sin, and are drawn away from good works. Wherefore a gloss on Proverbs 24:10, "If thou lose hope being weary in the day of distress, thy strength shall be diminished," says: "Nothing is more hateful than despair, for the man that has it loses his constancy both in the every day toils of this life, and, what is worse, in the battle of faith." And Isidore says (De Sum. Bono ii, 14): "To commit a crime is to kill the soul, but to despair is to fall into hell."
    • SUMMA THEOLOGIAE: Presumption (Secunda Secundae Partis, Q. 21) — But as to the hope whereby a man relies on the power of God, there may be presumption through immoderation, in the fact that a man tends to some good as though it were possible by the power and mercy of God, whereas it is not possible, for instance, if a man hope to obtain pardon without repenting, or glory without merits. This presumption is, properly, the sin against the Holy Ghost, because, to wit, by presuming thus a man removes or despises the assistance of the Holy Spirit, whereby he is withdrawn from sin.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+FT9HiQOx ]]> Luke Gomer     Sin as Micro-dosing Divinity https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/302 4f3df777-2cf0-4e90-92ff-013f847ddd41 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 20:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke wraps up his time at Notre Dame as we record. Gomer is happy that this cowhoret is out of Luke's life and he can get back to focusing on me as his only friend. We talk about the merits of an executive course- not expertise or research as the goal, but proficiency. Then we discuss WHY GOMER LOVES TALKING SH*T ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE and how Divine Filiation is hiding around the corner of every sin. 1:02:37 true Saturday: Last full day of school, if Luke can get his paper done today.

    Tension in a program like this that is executive, and nature of time crunch, you are constantly forced to prioritize how much time and attention to give each individual task. Tension in Luke’s cohort: Luke loves intensity of the schedule- Meeting after meeting, decision after decision, restraint after restraint- but the others are upset that it’s too intense and things are getting lost in the shuffle. But that’s the point. You’re becoming a better non-profit executive, not an expert, researcher, or professor. You just need the ground under your feet.

    Gomer bought a minivan for cash after telling his wife “We aren’t getting a minivan today.” He didn’t even pull out of the parking lot yet before he made the decision. It checked the boxes and was inexpensive enough.

    Gomer likes talking shit about people. Why? You are called to be a tiny god, but you aren’t acting like it, so you stomp on others to fake elevate yourself. A micro-dose of divinity. Sin as false-theosis, self-divinization is always pulling God down to our level, whereas divine filiation is God lifting us up to His level, as it were. The goal is to feel more than human, but I cannot do that for myself, so I have to bring down other humans. Yet, to be “more than human” in reality is to be humble, realizing that you can’t make yourself more than human on your own, you need God to do that. But why work? Why asceticism and mortification? If I have free will, where does God’s grace come in? The hypostatic union is the only answer!

    Also, the woman who cut my hair was flawless. She was dead quiet. Never small talked with me once other than “do you want what you got last time.” And that was it. Once she hummed along with the song for like 15 seconds but that was more pleasant than disruptive.

    ]]>     Saturday: Last full day of school, if Luke can get his paper done today.

    Tension in a program like this that is executive, and nature of time crunch, you are constantly forced to prioritize how much time and attention to give each individual task. Tension in Luke’s cohort: Luke loves intensity of the schedule- Meeting after meeting, decision after decision, restraint after restraint- but the others are upset that it’s too intense and things are getting lost in the shuffle. But that’s the point. You’re becoming a better non-profit executive, not an expert, researcher, or professor. You just need the ground under your feet.

    Gomer bought a minivan for cash after telling his wife “We aren’t getting a minivan today.” He didn’t even pull out of the parking lot yet before he made the decision. It checked the boxes and was inexpensive enough.

    Gomer likes talking shit about people. Why? You are called to be a tiny god, but you aren’t acting like it, so you stomp on others to fake elevate yourself. A micro-dose of divinity. Sin as false-theosis, self-divinization is always pulling God down to our level, whereas divine filiation is God lifting us up to His level, as it were. The goal is to feel more than human, but I cannot do that for myself, so I have to bring down other humans. Yet, to be “more than human” in reality is to be humble, realizing that you can’t make yourself more than human on your own, you need God to do that. But why work? Why asceticism and mortification? If I have free will, where does God’s grace come in? The hypostatic union is the only answer!

    Also, the woman who cut my hair was flawless. She was dead quiet. Never small talked with me once other than “do you want what you got last time.” And that was it. Once she hummed along with the song for like 15 seconds but that was more pleasant than disruptive.

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    ]]>     Saturday: Last full day of school, if Luke can get his paper done today.

    Tension in a program like this that is executive, and nature of time crunch, you are constantly forced to prioritize how much time and attention to give each individual task. Tension in Luke’s cohort: Luke loves intensity of the schedule- Meeting after meeting, decision after decision, restraint after restraint- but the others are upset that it’s too intense and things are getting lost in the shuffle. But that’s the point. You’re becoming a better non-profit executive, not an expert, researcher, or professor. You just need the ground under your feet.

    Gomer bought a minivan for cash after telling his wife “We aren’t getting a minivan today.” He didn’t even pull out of the parking lot yet before he made the decision. It checked the boxes and was inexpensive enough.

    Gomer likes talking shit about people. Why? You are called to be a tiny god, but you aren’t acting like it, so you stomp on others to fake elevate yourself. A micro-dose of divinity. Sin as false-theosis, self-divinization is always pulling God down to our level, whereas divine filiation is God lifting us up to His level, as it were. The goal is to feel more than human, but I cannot do that for myself, so I have to bring down other humans. Yet, to be “more than human” in reality is to be humble, realizing that you can’t make yourself more than human on your own, you need God to do that. But why work? Why asceticism and mortification? If I have free will, where does God’s grace come in? The hypostatic union is the only answer!

    Also, the woman who cut my hair was flawless. She was dead quiet. Never small talked with me once other than “do you want what you got last time.” And that was it. Once she hummed along with the song for like 15 seconds but that was more pleasant than disruptive.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+BKp_4msx ]]> Luke Gomer     Beauty will Save the World! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/301 8950e065-a7ce-4134-8f57-81945282105b Sat, 03 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer talk about a TOTALLY FICTIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION'S board and whether it would be either legal or ethical. Then we talk about a talk, this one from Tracey Rowland at the Dawson Society: "What did Dostoyevsky mean when he said ‘Beauty will save the world’? 1:10:17 true Main Topic: discussion around Dr. Tracey Rowland's "What did Dostoyevsky mean when he said ‘Beauty will save the world’?"
    Opening Banter: Luke's test on non-profit boards led Gomer to ask about a FICTIONAL Catholic non-profit.

    ]]>     Main Topic: discussion around Dr. Tracey Rowland's "What did Dostoyevsky mean when he said ‘Beauty will save the world’?"
    Opening Banter: Luke's test on non-profit boards led Gomer to ask about a FICTIONAL Catholic non-profit.

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    ]]>     Main Topic: discussion around Dr. Tracey Rowland's "What did Dostoyevsky mean when he said ‘Beauty will save the world’?"
    Opening Banter: Luke's test on non-profit boards led Gomer to ask about a FICTIONAL Catholic non-profit.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Ing2W1y1 ]]> Luke Gomer     Welcome to Your Cohort https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/300 7d811cfd-678f-4500-aef4-0aa695a962c2 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke is at Notre Dame. Did you know? Well, this episode involves Luke just walking around campus trying to get home for the night (he gets lost at one point). Also, Luke talks about how two accounting professors embody Catholic education in the best way possible. 1:14:11 true Luke's "one that got away" who dumped him because he failed college. Gomer misses his podcast wife.
    Take Gomer to the Woodshed
    Gomer's sad moment in Father's Day was a homily that went nowhere for 40 minutes, but everything else was fantastic.

    Luke has an "A" right now for grad school, worth 5 points, but it still counts!

    Then Luke goes on and on about how much he loves his cohort and the school and the basilica and yadda, yadda, yadda.

    Also, "Hi, Paul!"

    ]]>     Luke's "one that got away" who dumped him because he failed college. Gomer misses his podcast wife.
    Take Gomer to the Woodshed
    Gomer's sad moment in Father's Day was a homily that went nowhere for 40 minutes, but everything else was fantastic.

    Luke has an "A" right now for grad school, worth 5 points, but it still counts!

    Then Luke goes on and on about how much he loves his cohort and the school and the basilica and yadda, yadda, yadda.

    Also, "Hi, Paul!"

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    • Mendoza College of Business — Ed Hums is in his fourteenth year as a full-time faculty member of the Mendoza College of Business and currently teaches financial and managerial accounting to undergraduates and team teaches a course in the Masters in Non-Profit Administration program. He also lectures in the Executive Education program at the University and at various corporate locations. For several years Ed played a major role in the Notre Dame – St. Mary’s Tax Assistance Program. Ed will also serve as the faculty adviser for the Notre Dame Accounting Association. In addition to his teaching and lecturing, Ed monitors the rail industry.
    • Mendoza College of Business — Accountancy Professor Ken Milani’s most recent research and writing have focused on foreign partners and the operating activities of partnerships. Recent articles co-authored by Milani have explored the income tax implications of U.S. real property interests owned by non-resident alien partners, alternative ways of placing property into a partnership, and the advantages of altering a partner’s adjusted basis as an income tax planning tool.
    ]]>     Luke's "one that got away" who dumped him because he failed college. Gomer misses his podcast wife.
    Take Gomer to the Woodshed
    Gomer's sad moment in Father's Day was a homily that went nowhere for 40 minutes, but everything else was fantastic.

    Luke has an "A" right now for grad school, worth 5 points, but it still counts!

    Then Luke goes on and on about how much he loves his cohort and the school and the basilica and yadda, yadda, yadda.

    Also, "Hi, Paul!"

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    • Mendoza College of Business — Ed Hums is in his fourteenth year as a full-time faculty member of the Mendoza College of Business and currently teaches financial and managerial accounting to undergraduates and team teaches a course in the Masters in Non-Profit Administration program. He also lectures in the Executive Education program at the University and at various corporate locations. For several years Ed played a major role in the Notre Dame – St. Mary’s Tax Assistance Program. Ed will also serve as the faculty adviser for the Notre Dame Accounting Association. In addition to his teaching and lecturing, Ed monitors the rail industry.
    • Mendoza College of Business — Accountancy Professor Ken Milani’s most recent research and writing have focused on foreign partners and the operating activities of partnerships. Recent articles co-authored by Milani have explored the income tax implications of U.S. real property interests owned by non-resident alien partners, alternative ways of placing property into a partnership, and the advantages of altering a partner’s adjusted basis as an income tax planning tool.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+M3udDESh ]]> Luke Gomer     Shannon Gormley Uncensored! (AMA) https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/299 79095298-d769-4c41-8384-6ec3a3d9d713 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke's at Notre Dame and bailed on me last second, so I went to my OTHER wife, Shannon, and ask her to also be my podcasting wife. Here's her debut performance! "Ask Michael's Wife Anything". And you did. Well, sorta. You mostly asked her marriage questions, as if being married to me was some hardship or something. Bah! I'm a gem, I tells ya, A GEM! We talk NASCAR- why she likes it, how she got into it, and why it's important to her; Homeschooling and our Classical approach, and then a ton of questions about being married to an idiot like me. 1:04:40 true "Ask Michael's Wife Anything"
    And our Patreon superheroes did ask her anything. We got 25 questions in about 15 minutes at 9:00 PM on Thursday night. Join our Patreon page and get access to early releases, bonus content, and our new and very lively Discord Server of Doom.

    *We talk: *
    NASCAR- why she likes it, how she got into it, and why it's important to her;
    Homeschooling and our Classical approach,
    and then a ton of questions about being married to an idiot like me.

    ]]>     nascar, family, homeschooling, classical education, wife, side piece "Ask Michael's Wife Anything"
    And our Patreon superheroes did ask her anything. We got 25 questions in about 15 minutes at 9:00 PM on Thursday night. Join our Patreon page and get access to early releases, bonus content, and our new and very lively Discord Server of Doom.

    *We talk: *
    NASCAR- why she likes it, how she got into it, and why it's important to her;
    Homeschooling and our Classical approach,
    and then a ton of questions about being married to an idiot like me.

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    • Boring Old White Guy: Bill Murray went to Loyola Academy... — First of all, as any self-respecting fan knows, Caddyshack was based on Murray's experiences at Indian Hill Club in Winnetka. But what you may not know is that like many other country clubs of the time, Indian Hill was "restricted." That might sound almost quaint today, but it means the club didn't admit blacks or Jews as members. In fact, until at least the 1950s, or even as late as the 1960s, Indian Hill had only one Catholic member, Monsignor Thomas Burke of Faith, Hope and Charity Parish.
    ]]>     "Ask Michael's Wife Anything"
    And our Patreon superheroes did ask her anything. We got 25 questions in about 15 minutes at 9:00 PM on Thursday night. Join our Patreon page and get access to early releases, bonus content, and our new and very lively Discord Server of Doom.

    *We talk: *
    NASCAR- why she likes it, how she got into it, and why it's important to her;
    Homeschooling and our Classical approach,
    and then a ton of questions about being married to an idiot like me.

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    • Boring Old White Guy: Bill Murray went to Loyola Academy... — First of all, as any self-respecting fan knows, Caddyshack was based on Murray's experiences at Indian Hill Club in Winnetka. But what you may not know is that like many other country clubs of the time, Indian Hill was "restricted." That might sound almost quaint today, but it means the club didn't admit blacks or Jews as members. In fact, until at least the 1950s, or even as late as the 1960s, Indian Hill had only one Catholic member, Monsignor Thomas Burke of Faith, Hope and Charity Parish.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+202T1M-q ]]> Luke Gomer     3 Life Questions https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/298 476b66b7-5a43-4941-86f4-fd80dcb4b55b Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke got to Notre Dame today, walked the campus, and got his apartment situation figured out, so this means he's exhausted when we recorded. We shortened the show to 2 follow-up comments and 3 Patreon questions. 53:35 true Luke's at Notre Dame! (And he forgot his microphone!)

    FOLLOW-UP

    First: Six Types of Working Genius in Gomer's home and with a co-worker.
    Second: Season 2 non-spoiler review of "For All Mankind".

    Question: How do you handle screen time with your kids?
    Question: How do you have a sucessful long-distance relationship?
    Question: If I were the pastor, these are the Top Three Things I would do

    Luke's at Notre Dame!
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    ]]>     Luke's at Notre Dame! (And he forgot his microphone!)

    FOLLOW-UP

    First: Six Types of Working Genius in Gomer's home and with a co-worker.
    Second: Season 2 non-spoiler review of "For All Mankind".

    Question: How do you handle screen time with your kids?
    Question: How do you have a sucessful long-distance relationship?
    Question: If I were the pastor, these are the Top Three Things I would do

    Luke's at Notre Dame!
    Ads - BETTERHELP, Redacted Coffee, Tilma Parish, Equipt

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    ]]>     Luke's at Notre Dame! (And he forgot his microphone!)

    FOLLOW-UP

    First: Six Types of Working Genius in Gomer's home and with a co-worker.
    Second: Season 2 non-spoiler review of "For All Mankind".

    Question: How do you handle screen time with your kids?
    Question: How do you have a sucessful long-distance relationship?
    Question: If I were the pastor, these are the Top Three Things I would do

    Luke's at Notre Dame!
    Ads - BETTERHELP, Redacted Coffee, Tilma Parish, Equipt

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+D9UXNu6b ]]> Luke Gomer     Six Types of Working Genius and Ministry https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/297 8973b510-d246-46ad-9918-35027cb6ee28 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer John Boy and Billy BS: Luke killed a mouse, Gomer’s wife killed a scorpion, while Gomer was naked! We have a new Take Gomer to the Woodshed moment. TOPIC: Patrick Lencioni's "Six Types of Working Genius" and how it applies to the Church. These are incredibly insightful. 1:22:10 true The Working Genius Podcast by Patrick Lencioni.

    IDEATION
    Wonder
    Invention
    ACTIVATION
    Discernment
    Galvanizing
    IMPLEMENTATION
    Enablement
    Tenacity

    Notes

    -Luke killed a mouse, Gomer’s wife killed a scorpion, while Gomer was naked
    -Take Gomer to the Woodshed: Nonviolence and the violence in protests follow-up

    Gomer D.I.S.C. profile for staff, majority of which were “Stability” but the YM were “Innovative.” The YM is where you find the creatives and the envelope-pushers, but the rest of staff had the Stable personality, and so they hate change as a part of their personality. So you have a real reason why no one paints the walls or puts up beautiful artwork or challenges the status quo. Luke's experience of the “Catholic Creatives” working group where the culture screamed: New things are respected (and expected)!

    Remember, each of the six types of working genius are verbs, it’s who you are and what you do. This idea of the verb really opened Luke to the process of the Working Genius as a process. Looking at these different approaches, however, really helped Luke see where he was strongest and weakest, where my strengths were, and also how Catching Foxes came together. Also, we both suck at Tenacity! (thanks for keeping us alive, Kate.)

    A few examples:
    **Discernment: **Sometimes the hyper-spiritualizing of “all things” leads to false action. We think “God put this on my heart” but that doesn’t mean we don’t think through the problems, or MAYBE that's just our way of smuggling in our ideas in a religious context. I mean, who's going to question God's will for your ministry?!

    Galvanizing: We forget that we aren’t just speaking to the people in the pews, but to the staff! We need to galvanize the staff, inspire them, and move them. We need to minister to their needs in a way that gets them involved in a mission.

    Enablement: No more victims of unvoiced expectations, or worse, shifting unvoiced expectations! Enablement is not the same as letting someone do their job description, but training, working with, feedback, coaching, etc. Help them do the right thing- connect and cooperate.

    -Luke and I both suck at Tenacity!

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    ]]>     Working Genius, work, culture, ministry The Working Genius Podcast by Patrick Lencioni.

    IDEATION
    Wonder
    Invention
    ACTIVATION
    Discernment
    Galvanizing
    IMPLEMENTATION
    Enablement
    Tenacity

    Notes

    -Luke killed a mouse, Gomer’s wife killed a scorpion, while Gomer was naked
    -Take Gomer to the Woodshed: Nonviolence and the violence in protests follow-up

    Gomer D.I.S.C. profile for staff, majority of which were “Stability” but the YM were “Innovative.” The YM is where you find the creatives and the envelope-pushers, but the rest of staff had the Stable personality, and so they hate change as a part of their personality. So you have a real reason why no one paints the walls or puts up beautiful artwork or challenges the status quo. Luke's experience of the “Catholic Creatives” working group where the culture screamed: New things are respected (and expected)!

    Remember, each of the six types of working genius are verbs, it’s who you are and what you do. This idea of the verb really opened Luke to the process of the Working Genius as a process. Looking at these different approaches, however, really helped Luke see where he was strongest and weakest, where my strengths were, and also how Catching Foxes came together. Also, we both suck at Tenacity! (thanks for keeping us alive, Kate.)

    A few examples:
    **Discernment: **Sometimes the hyper-spiritualizing of “all things” leads to false action. We think “God put this on my heart” but that doesn’t mean we don’t think through the problems, or MAYBE that's just our way of smuggling in our ideas in a religious context. I mean, who's going to question God's will for your ministry?!

    Galvanizing: We forget that we aren’t just speaking to the people in the pews, but to the staff! We need to galvanize the staff, inspire them, and move them. We need to minister to their needs in a way that gets them involved in a mission.

    Enablement: No more victims of unvoiced expectations, or worse, shifting unvoiced expectations! Enablement is not the same as letting someone do their job description, but training, working with, feedback, coaching, etc. Help them do the right thing- connect and cooperate.

    -Luke and I both suck at Tenacity!

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    • 6 Types of Working Genius. Is Patrick Lencioni correct with the… | by Louie Rahil, MBA | ILLUMINATION | Medium — All of these six types of working genius are required to get things done in any company. None of us are good at all of them, and everyone is good at least two. In this article, I’m going to introduce you to the Six Working Genius Tool.
    • The 6 Types of Working Genius w/ Patrick Lencioni - EntreLeadership Interview — The 6 Types of Working Genius w/ Patrick Lencioni
    • Patrick Lencioni - The 6 Types Of Working Genius | The Learning leader Show w/ Ryan Hawk - YouTube — What is a "Working Genius?” – There are 6 different types, and we all have two of them that are natural to us, that we're good at doing them, and we get energy, joy, and satisfaction from them. What about the other 4 areas? – 2 of them are Working Frustrations that drain us of our energy and passion, and in many cases, we’re not very good at them; and 2 other areas that are in between called Working Competencies, areas that we can do pretty well, maybe even really well, but that don’t necessarily give us energy or joy.
    • Home | The 6 Types of Working Genius — Far too many people in the world suffer needlessly because they don't understand their personal areas of working genius. As a result, they don't do the kind of work that gives them joy and energy, and they end up in jobs and projects that are draining and demoralizing. This is a grave tragedy on two levels. First, it leads those people to lose confidence in themselves and enthusiasm for life, which is devastating for them, their families and friends, and society as a whole. That alone is heartbreaking. Second, organizations and teams–even families–that don't tap into the true genius of their members can't come close to realizing their potential. They are left puzzled by their inability to achieve their goals. This often leads them to make inaccurate and hurtful judgements about one another, and to feel unnecessarily guilty about their own shortcomings. What makes all of this particularly tragic is that it is avoidable. The solution is for everyone–employees, managers, students and spouses–to identify their areas of working genius, as well as their areas of life-draining weakness, and to put themselves in a position to tap into their genius more and engage in their weakness less. That is what this assessment is all about.
    • ‎The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni on Apple Podcasts — What is your Working Genius? The Working Genius podcast is designed to help people identify their natural gifts and find joy and fulfillment in their work and life.
    • Working Genius Assessment for $25
    ]]>     The Working Genius Podcast by Patrick Lencioni.

    IDEATION
    Wonder
    Invention
    ACTIVATION
    Discernment
    Galvanizing
    IMPLEMENTATION
    Enablement
    Tenacity

    Notes

    -Luke killed a mouse, Gomer’s wife killed a scorpion, while Gomer was naked
    -Take Gomer to the Woodshed: Nonviolence and the violence in protests follow-up

    Gomer D.I.S.C. profile for staff, majority of which were “Stability” but the YM were “Innovative.” The YM is where you find the creatives and the envelope-pushers, but the rest of staff had the Stable personality, and so they hate change as a part of their personality. So you have a real reason why no one paints the walls or puts up beautiful artwork or challenges the status quo. Luke's experience of the “Catholic Creatives” working group where the culture screamed: New things are respected (and expected)!

    Remember, each of the six types of working genius are verbs, it’s who you are and what you do. This idea of the verb really opened Luke to the process of the Working Genius as a process. Looking at these different approaches, however, really helped Luke see where he was strongest and weakest, where my strengths were, and also how Catching Foxes came together. Also, we both suck at Tenacity! (thanks for keeping us alive, Kate.)

    A few examples:
    **Discernment: **Sometimes the hyper-spiritualizing of “all things” leads to false action. We think “God put this on my heart” but that doesn’t mean we don’t think through the problems, or MAYBE that's just our way of smuggling in our ideas in a religious context. I mean, who's going to question God's will for your ministry?!

    Galvanizing: We forget that we aren’t just speaking to the people in the pews, but to the staff! We need to galvanize the staff, inspire them, and move them. We need to minister to their needs in a way that gets them involved in a mission.

    Enablement: No more victims of unvoiced expectations, or worse, shifting unvoiced expectations! Enablement is not the same as letting someone do their job description, but training, working with, feedback, coaching, etc. Help them do the right thing- connect and cooperate.

    -Luke and I both suck at Tenacity!

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    • 6 Types of Working Genius. Is Patrick Lencioni correct with the… | by Louie Rahil, MBA | ILLUMINATION | Medium — All of these six types of working genius are required to get things done in any company. None of us are good at all of them, and everyone is good at least two. In this article, I’m going to introduce you to the Six Working Genius Tool.
    • The 6 Types of Working Genius w/ Patrick Lencioni - EntreLeadership Interview — The 6 Types of Working Genius w/ Patrick Lencioni
    • Patrick Lencioni - The 6 Types Of Working Genius | The Learning leader Show w/ Ryan Hawk - YouTube — What is a "Working Genius?” – There are 6 different types, and we all have two of them that are natural to us, that we're good at doing them, and we get energy, joy, and satisfaction from them. What about the other 4 areas? – 2 of them are Working Frustrations that drain us of our energy and passion, and in many cases, we’re not very good at them; and 2 other areas that are in between called Working Competencies, areas that we can do pretty well, maybe even really well, but that don’t necessarily give us energy or joy.
    • Home | The 6 Types of Working Genius — Far too many people in the world suffer needlessly because they don't understand their personal areas of working genius. As a result, they don't do the kind of work that gives them joy and energy, and they end up in jobs and projects that are draining and demoralizing. This is a grave tragedy on two levels. First, it leads those people to lose confidence in themselves and enthusiasm for life, which is devastating for them, their families and friends, and society as a whole. That alone is heartbreaking. Second, organizations and teams–even families–that don't tap into the true genius of their members can't come close to realizing their potential. They are left puzzled by their inability to achieve their goals. This often leads them to make inaccurate and hurtful judgements about one another, and to feel unnecessarily guilty about their own shortcomings. What makes all of this particularly tragic is that it is avoidable. The solution is for everyone–employees, managers, students and spouses–to identify their areas of working genius, as well as their areas of life-draining weakness, and to put themselves in a position to tap into their genius more and engage in their weakness less. That is what this assessment is all about.
    • ‎The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni on Apple Podcasts — What is your Working Genius? The Working Genius podcast is designed to help people identify their natural gifts and find joy and fulfillment in their work and life.
    • Working Genius Assessment for $25
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+mxsTlo0t ]]> Luke Gomer     Sacred Art, Progress, and How to Argue with your Spouse https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/296 a93c88f7-ed6c-4cd2-bd02-d76bbe02e494 Fri, 28 May 2021 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We start talking about Sacred Architecture and crappy churches, which moves the conversation to Sacred Artwork and how we advance them without getting lost in the lameness of the fad or the trendy. Then halfway we hit on the topic of arguing with your spouse. We end with a "Keeping up with the Kardashians" moment of "Take Luke out to the Woodshed". 1:22:29 true We start talking about Sacred Architecture and crappy churches, which moves the conversation to Sacred Artwork and how we advance them without getting lost in the lameness of the fad or the trendy. Then halfway we hit on the topic of arguing with your spouse. We end with a "Keeping up with the Kardashians" moment of "Take Luke out to the Woodshed".

    ]]>     We start talking about Sacred Architecture and crappy churches, which moves the conversation to Sacred Artwork and how we advance them without getting lost in the lameness of the fad or the trendy. Then halfway we hit on the topic of arguing with your spouse. We end with a "Keeping up with the Kardashians" moment of "Take Luke out to the Woodshed".

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    • The Dream of the Rood - The Abbey of Misrule — And it really was everything. No aspect of daily life was unaffected by the story: the organisation of the working week; the cycle of annual feast and rest days; the payment of taxes; the moral duties of individuals; the very notion of individuals, with ‘God-given’ rights and duties; the attitude to neighbours and strangers; the obligations of charity; the structure of families; and most of all, the wide picture of the universe - its structure and meaning, and our human place within it. 
    • Sacrosanctum concilium — Holy Mother Church has therefore always been the friend of the fine arts and has ever sought their noble help, with the special aim that all things set apart for use in divine worship should be truly worthy, becoming, and beautiful, signs and symbols of the supernatural world, and for this purpose she has trained artists. In fact, the Church has, with good reason, always reserved to herself the right to pass judgment upon the arts, deciding which of the works of artists are in accordance with faith, piety, and cherished traditional laws, and thereby fitted for sacred use. The Church has been particularly careful to see that sacred furnishings should worthily and beautifully serve the dignity of worship, and has admitted changes in materials, style, or ornamentation prompted by the progress of the technical arts with the passage of time. Wherefore it has pleased the Fathers to issue the following decrees on these matters.
    ]]>     We start talking about Sacred Architecture and crappy churches, which moves the conversation to Sacred Artwork and how we advance them without getting lost in the lameness of the fad or the trendy. Then halfway we hit on the topic of arguing with your spouse. We end with a "Keeping up with the Kardashians" moment of "Take Luke out to the Woodshed".

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    • The Dream of the Rood - The Abbey of Misrule — And it really was everything. No aspect of daily life was unaffected by the story: the organisation of the working week; the cycle of annual feast and rest days; the payment of taxes; the moral duties of individuals; the very notion of individuals, with ‘God-given’ rights and duties; the attitude to neighbours and strangers; the obligations of charity; the structure of families; and most of all, the wide picture of the universe - its structure and meaning, and our human place within it. 
    • Sacrosanctum concilium — Holy Mother Church has therefore always been the friend of the fine arts and has ever sought their noble help, with the special aim that all things set apart for use in divine worship should be truly worthy, becoming, and beautiful, signs and symbols of the supernatural world, and for this purpose she has trained artists. In fact, the Church has, with good reason, always reserved to herself the right to pass judgment upon the arts, deciding which of the works of artists are in accordance with faith, piety, and cherished traditional laws, and thereby fitted for sacred use. The Church has been particularly careful to see that sacred furnishings should worthily and beautifully serve the dignity of worship, and has admitted changes in materials, style, or ornamentation prompted by the progress of the technical arts with the passage of time. Wherefore it has pleased the Fathers to issue the following decrees on these matters.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Dp2eFWw8 ]]> Luke Gomer     Massa Damnata? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/295 4fa695c9-6553-44cf-bb62-04fdce5cc96b Fri, 21 May 2021 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer talk about goodness and why people always want to be right in the Church, even when we damn our adversaries needlessly. 1:46:09 true Luke and Gomer talk about goodness and why people always want to be right in the Church, even when we damn our adversaries needlessly.

    ]]>     Luke and Gomer talk about goodness and why people always want to be right in the Church, even when we damn our adversaries needlessly.

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    • Universalism, Balthasar, the Massa Damnata, and the Question of Evangelization. – Gaudium et Spes 22 — My point in all of this is not to dump on Ralph Martin, although his scandalous treatment of Balthasar and von Speyr richly deserves it, but to highlight the extent to which the traditionalist movement has become obsessed with eternal hellfire.  As I have mentioned before, their mantra should be “more hell cowbell please.” Martin’s book, “A Church in Crisis,” is an otherwise decent book with which I am in deep agreement on many points, which only underscores the oddity of his sudden flight into hysteria and calumny when it comes to the question of Balthasar and Hell.  And that really was the main point of all of the foregoing. Namely, that the retrieval of some concept of the massa damnata is so important to traditionalists that they are willing to eviscerate, and then to draw and quarter, even orthodox theologians of great stature who they deem to be too soft on the question.
    • How to Get to Heaven — Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermon - YouTube — Friends, in today’s first reading, we hear from St. Peter that it is only through the name of the Lord that we may be saved. Whatever elements of truth there are to be found in various religions, these partial elements participate in the fullness of truth found in Jesus. In Christ and through Christ, we are made to become participants in God’s own life.
    • Ralph Martin Responds to Bishop Barron on the Salvation of Non-Christians - YouTube — Brothers and Sisters, because of the importance of the subject matter we thought we should share a special video message today. Bishop Robert Barron recently gave a sermon that has occasioned a lot of interest and some controversy. Fr. Mark Goring responded to some of what Bishop Barron said, but since part of what he said is an area that I have a deep concern about and also some expertise in, I thought I should offer some friendly comments. I hope you find them useful.
    • What Ought Balthasar to Hope? — "Death is not the final word." Desire, Experience, Conversion: An Interview with Father John Nepil #hope #judgement #death
    • Psalm 22 RSVCE - Plea for Deliverance from Suffering and - Bible Gateway — My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?
    • That Nature is a Heraclitean Fire and of the Comfort of the Resurrection — In a flash, at a trumpet crash, I am all at once what Christ is, | since he was what I am, and This Jack, joke, poor potsherd, | patch, matchwood, immortal diamond,                             Is immortal diamond.
    ]]>     Luke and Gomer talk about goodness and why people always want to be right in the Church, even when we damn our adversaries needlessly.

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    • Universalism, Balthasar, the Massa Damnata, and the Question of Evangelization. – Gaudium et Spes 22 — My point in all of this is not to dump on Ralph Martin, although his scandalous treatment of Balthasar and von Speyr richly deserves it, but to highlight the extent to which the traditionalist movement has become obsessed with eternal hellfire.  As I have mentioned before, their mantra should be “more hell cowbell please.” Martin’s book, “A Church in Crisis,” is an otherwise decent book with which I am in deep agreement on many points, which only underscores the oddity of his sudden flight into hysteria and calumny when it comes to the question of Balthasar and Hell.  And that really was the main point of all of the foregoing. Namely, that the retrieval of some concept of the massa damnata is so important to traditionalists that they are willing to eviscerate, and then to draw and quarter, even orthodox theologians of great stature who they deem to be too soft on the question.
    • How to Get to Heaven — Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermon - YouTube — Friends, in today’s first reading, we hear from St. Peter that it is only through the name of the Lord that we may be saved. Whatever elements of truth there are to be found in various religions, these partial elements participate in the fullness of truth found in Jesus. In Christ and through Christ, we are made to become participants in God’s own life.
    • Ralph Martin Responds to Bishop Barron on the Salvation of Non-Christians - YouTube — Brothers and Sisters, because of the importance of the subject matter we thought we should share a special video message today. Bishop Robert Barron recently gave a sermon that has occasioned a lot of interest and some controversy. Fr. Mark Goring responded to some of what Bishop Barron said, but since part of what he said is an area that I have a deep concern about and also some expertise in, I thought I should offer some friendly comments. I hope you find them useful.
    • What Ought Balthasar to Hope? — "Death is not the final word." Desire, Experience, Conversion: An Interview with Father John Nepil #hope #judgement #death
    • Psalm 22 RSVCE - Plea for Deliverance from Suffering and - Bible Gateway — My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?
    • That Nature is a Heraclitean Fire and of the Comfort of the Resurrection — In a flash, at a trumpet crash, I am all at once what Christ is, | since he was what I am, and This Jack, joke, poor potsherd, | patch, matchwood, immortal diamond,                             Is immortal diamond.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+GxcvLRD_ ]]> Luke Gomer     We Never Forgot You, Dr. Dre. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/294 35981421-e02f-41b2-a509-bb9394f47d3d Fri, 14 May 2021 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This was just a fun, silly, random episode. The main topic, somewhere around minute 35 or 40, is about Luke's lack of a prayer life over the last few months and how Gomer (me!) advised him to get back on track. It's solid gold advice, my friends. 1:06:48 true Banter: Dr. Dre seems to have suffered from insecurity due to the lack of success around the Aftermath album.
    Main Topic: Luke's prayer life sucks. Gomer gives amazing advice.
    Life Lesson: Do NOT, under any circumstances, forget about Dre.

    ]]>     Catholic, music, prayer, spirituality Banter: Dr. Dre seems to have suffered from insecurity due to the lack of success around the Aftermath album.
    Main Topic: Luke's prayer life sucks. Gomer gives amazing advice.
    Life Lesson: Do NOT, under any circumstances, forget about Dre.

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    ]]>     Banter: Dr. Dre seems to have suffered from insecurity due to the lack of success around the Aftermath album.
    Main Topic: Luke's prayer life sucks. Gomer gives amazing advice.
    Life Lesson: Do NOT, under any circumstances, forget about Dre.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+3iXZxO66 ]]> Luke Gomer     Marvel vs. NASA https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/293 fe8bb5de-c75f-4ff0-b072-f691107b71c0 Fri, 07 May 2021 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer and Luke start out with some banter, then follow-up. The topic for today is contrasting "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" with "For All Mankind" in the areas where they treat social issues. Gomer bashes the crap out of Marvel for their inability in this show to not be on the nose and praises the writers and actors of "For All Mankind" so creating such compelling characters that you actually think they are, you know, human. 1:11:17 true Gomer and Luke start out with some banter, then follow-up.

    The topic for today is contrasting "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" with "For All Mankind" in the areas where they treat social issues. Gomer bashes the crap out of Marvel for their inability in this show to not be on the nose and praises the writers and actors of "For All Mankind" so creating such compelling characters that you actually think they are, you know, human. Just when you think the villains are pure villains, they aren't. Just when you think the one-dimensional man is a bigot, he's not. Just when you think the mission will finally succeed, it doesn't. Or does it? Cap demand we "do better" but AppleTV actually does!

    Two Follow-Ups, Main Topic, followed by complaining about Restrictions.

    ]]>     Catholic, Marvel, Apple, For All Mankind, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Gomer and Luke start out with some banter, then follow-up.

    The topic for today is contrasting "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" with "For All Mankind" in the areas where they treat social issues. Gomer bashes the crap out of Marvel for their inability in this show to not be on the nose and praises the writers and actors of "For All Mankind" so creating such compelling characters that you actually think they are, you know, human. Just when you think the villains are pure villains, they aren't. Just when you think the one-dimensional man is a bigot, he's not. Just when you think the mission will finally succeed, it doesn't. Or does it? Cap demand we "do better" but AppleTV actually does!

    Two Follow-Ups, Main Topic, followed by complaining about Restrictions.

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    ]]>     Gomer and Luke start out with some banter, then follow-up.

    The topic for today is contrasting "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" with "For All Mankind" in the areas where they treat social issues. Gomer bashes the crap out of Marvel for their inability in this show to not be on the nose and praises the writers and actors of "For All Mankind" so creating such compelling characters that you actually think they are, you know, human. Just when you think the villains are pure villains, they aren't. Just when you think the one-dimensional man is a bigot, he's not. Just when you think the mission will finally succeed, it doesn't. Or does it? Cap demand we "do better" but AppleTV actually does!

    Two Follow-Ups, Main Topic, followed by complaining about Restrictions.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+WCNSzENe ]]> Luke Gomer     Dumb and Dumber as Cultural Lighthouse https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/292 29f375ec-495f-48ed-ac81-e5122fff659e Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We each brought a topic, but I sidetracked the Hell out of us both. Topic One: Gomer's critique of the bloody Marxist critique of corporations stealing our future, and Luke's reasoned response involving Catholic Creatives and art stuff. Topic Two: GOMER CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT ATONEMENT THEOLOGY, but today's twist is how Gomer discovered via YouTube how much the Orthodox hate Catholics and how the Taylor Marshall of American Orthodoxy is an old woman. 1:11:31 false We each brought a topic, but I sidetracked the Hell out of us both.

    Topic One: Gomer's critique of the bloody Marxist critique of corporations stealing our future, and Luke's reasoned response involving Catholic Creatives and art stuff.

    Topic Two: GOMER CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT ATONEMENT THEOLOGY, but today's twist is how Gomer discovered via YouTube how much the Orthodox hate Catholics and how the Taylor Marshall of American Orthodoxy is an old woman.

    ]]>     atonement, Marxism, art, We each brought a topic, but I sidetracked the Hell out of us both.

    Topic One: Gomer's critique of the bloody Marxist critique of corporations stealing our future, and Luke's reasoned response involving Catholic Creatives and art stuff.

    Topic Two: GOMER CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT ATONEMENT THEOLOGY, but today's twist is how Gomer discovered via YouTube how much the Orthodox hate Catholics and how the Taylor Marshall of American Orthodoxy is an old woman.

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    ]]>     We each brought a topic, but I sidetracked the Hell out of us both.

    Topic One: Gomer's critique of the bloody Marxist critique of corporations stealing our future, and Luke's reasoned response involving Catholic Creatives and art stuff.

    Topic Two: GOMER CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT ATONEMENT THEOLOGY, but today's twist is how Gomer discovered via YouTube how much the Orthodox hate Catholics and how the Taylor Marshall of American Orthodoxy is an old woman.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+i4uo07qF ]]> Luke Gomer     4 Big Topics: Gomer's Update, Atonement Theology, Wokism and Gospel Dignity, and Super League https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/291 8c9a2442-6772-469d-82df-1b0961425348 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer's personal family update (miscarriage aftermath), Atonement Theology especially in regards to the phrase "works of the law", Wokism and the theory that Christian human dignity is restraining violence, and Super League gets corrupted by external goods. 1:26:59 true Special thank you to all of the Patrons and fans of the show that have prayed for the Gormley family!

    *Topic One (about 20 minutes): * We are healing and still hurting a lot, too. I have read every email, comment, and text from you all and even read them to my wife before her D&C surgery.

    Topic Two (about 40 minutes): Gomer has been doing a lot of reading and research into Atonement theology, especially as it revolves around St. Paul's enigmatic phrase, "Works of the Law". There's a great podcast and interview with Dr. Matthew Thomas on John DeRosa's "The Classical Theism Podcast". They discuss the Second Century Fathers and their concepts of what "works of the law" means (spoiler: it doesn't mean what Martin Luther said). Also applicable is the Dr. Bergsma book Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls where the second to last chapter goes through the Essene theology of the very phrase "Works of the Law". In fact, it is the title of one of the scrolls they found! (Spoiler: it isn't at all what Martin Luther said it was).

    Topic Three (About 15 minutes): Wokism, BLM, MeToo, LGBT+ Activism and Luke's theory that the Christian underpinnings of the culture are preventing it from getting more violent. Gomer disagrees a bit, but not entirely.

    Topic Four (About 15 minutes): Luke teaches Gomer about the Super League, its origin story and its rapid demise. Gomer responds with the philosophy of Aladair MacIntyre's notion of Internal and External Goods to a Practice. And Gomer finds a way to yet again quote Alexis de Touqville's "Democracy in America" and the concept of homo solus.

    ]]>     BLM, Miscarriage, Works of the Law, Atonement, Super League, Soccer Special thank you to all of the Patrons and fans of the show that have prayed for the Gormley family!

    *Topic One (about 20 minutes): * We are healing and still hurting a lot, too. I have read every email, comment, and text from you all and even read them to my wife before her D&C surgery.

    Topic Two (about 40 minutes): Gomer has been doing a lot of reading and research into Atonement theology, especially as it revolves around St. Paul's enigmatic phrase, "Works of the Law". There's a great podcast and interview with Dr. Matthew Thomas on John DeRosa's "The Classical Theism Podcast". They discuss the Second Century Fathers and their concepts of what "works of the law" means (spoiler: it doesn't mean what Martin Luther said). Also applicable is the Dr. Bergsma book Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls where the second to last chapter goes through the Essene theology of the very phrase "Works of the Law". In fact, it is the title of one of the scrolls they found! (Spoiler: it isn't at all what Martin Luther said it was).

    Topic Three (About 15 minutes): Wokism, BLM, MeToo, LGBT+ Activism and Luke's theory that the Christian underpinnings of the culture are preventing it from getting more violent. Gomer disagrees a bit, but not entirely.

    Topic Four (About 15 minutes): Luke teaches Gomer about the Super League, its origin story and its rapid demise. Gomer responds with the philosophy of Aladair MacIntyre's notion of Internal and External Goods to a Practice. And Gomer finds a way to yet again quote Alexis de Touqville's "Democracy in America" and the concept of homo solus.

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    ]]>     Special thank you to all of the Patrons and fans of the show that have prayed for the Gormley family!

    *Topic One (about 20 minutes): * We are healing and still hurting a lot, too. I have read every email, comment, and text from you all and even read them to my wife before her D&C surgery.

    Topic Two (about 40 minutes): Gomer has been doing a lot of reading and research into Atonement theology, especially as it revolves around St. Paul's enigmatic phrase, "Works of the Law". There's a great podcast and interview with Dr. Matthew Thomas on John DeRosa's "The Classical Theism Podcast". They discuss the Second Century Fathers and their concepts of what "works of the law" means (spoiler: it doesn't mean what Martin Luther said). Also applicable is the Dr. Bergsma book Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls where the second to last chapter goes through the Essene theology of the very phrase "Works of the Law". In fact, it is the title of one of the scrolls they found! (Spoiler: it isn't at all what Martin Luther said it was).

    Topic Three (About 15 minutes): Wokism, BLM, MeToo, LGBT+ Activism and Luke's theory that the Christian underpinnings of the culture are preventing it from getting more violent. Gomer disagrees a bit, but not entirely.

    Topic Four (About 15 minutes): Luke teaches Gomer about the Super League, its origin story and its rapid demise. Gomer responds with the philosophy of Aladair MacIntyre's notion of Internal and External Goods to a Practice. And Gomer finds a way to yet again quote Alexis de Touqville's "Democracy in America" and the concept of homo solus.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+9w8JucEM ]]> Luke Gomer     Her Name is Hope https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/290 d318d442-1b72-4c15-84ae-82df00aae781 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:30:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and I banter for 20 minutes about grad school, Gomer redoing his office, etc. Then we introduce the subject and Gomer cries a lot. Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. 1:01:55 true Luke and I banter for 20 minutes about grad school, Gomer redoing his office, etc. Then we introduce the subject and Gomer cries a lot.

    The name of the wood is called "Purpleheart" and it is a South American hardwood that is super dense. The wood will turn brown over time after it is milled, so the use of sealants is a must to keep that intensely beautiful purple shade from fading. Also, its density makes it notoriously hard to deal with, as the sap will gum up your table saw blade very quickly, resulting in a lot of burn marks from the blade onto the wood. But no worries, for purpleheart sands down incredibly well.

    Eternal Rest
    Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord
    and let perpetual light shine upon her.
    May she rest in peace. Amen.
    May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
    through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
    Amen.

    ]]>     Luke and I banter for 20 minutes about grad school, Gomer redoing his office, etc. Then we introduce the subject and Gomer cries a lot.

    The name of the wood is called "Purpleheart" and it is a South American hardwood that is super dense. The wood will turn brown over time after it is milled, so the use of sealants is a must to keep that intensely beautiful purple shade from fading. Also, its density makes it notoriously hard to deal with, as the sap will gum up your table saw blade very quickly, resulting in a lot of burn marks from the blade onto the wood. But no worries, for purpleheart sands down incredibly well.

    Eternal Rest
    Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord
    and let perpetual light shine upon her.
    May she rest in peace. Amen.
    May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
    through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
    Amen.

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    ]]>     Luke and I banter for 20 minutes about grad school, Gomer redoing his office, etc. Then we introduce the subject and Gomer cries a lot.

    The name of the wood is called "Purpleheart" and it is a South American hardwood that is super dense. The wood will turn brown over time after it is milled, so the use of sealants is a must to keep that intensely beautiful purple shade from fading. Also, its density makes it notoriously hard to deal with, as the sap will gum up your table saw blade very quickly, resulting in a lot of burn marks from the blade onto the wood. But no worries, for purpleheart sands down incredibly well.

    Eternal Rest
    Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord
    and let perpetual light shine upon her.
    May she rest in peace. Amen.
    May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
    through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
    Amen.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+8XFfRerp ]]> Luke Gomer     All the Red Threads (Fixed Version) https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/289 d1603c49-0484-4e50-b722-017949e660a3 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Have you ever had a debate with a famous person about Jesus entirely in your head? This is Gomer's tale of reaching Joe Rogan. 1:19:53 true Have you ever had a debate with a famous person about Jesus entirely in your head? This is Gomer's failed tale of reaching Joe Rogan.

    1. Living in a 2 Suns galactic neighborhood
    2. Biological evolution through the common ancestor
    3. Mimetic Knowledge, Language, and Culture
    4. "In the Beginning was the Word"
    5. The lack of culture in apes after 7 million years
    6. The Hero Myth (knower, the known, the unknown, curiosity, courage, boons for one's companions)
    7. Jesus Christ is the Ultimate Hero, He's not a Myth, and his crucifixion was written into the fabric of creation
    8. What if evolution towards reason can only occur if Mimesis is applied to the Hero Myth?
    ]]>     Catholic, Young Adults, Leadership, Joe Rogan Have you ever had a debate with a famous person about Jesus entirely in your head? This is Gomer's failed tale of reaching Joe Rogan.

    1. Living in a 2 Suns galactic neighborhood
    2. Biological evolution through the common ancestor
    3. Mimetic Knowledge, Language, and Culture
    4. "In the Beginning was the Word"
    5. The lack of culture in apes after 7 million years
    6. The Hero Myth (knower, the known, the unknown, curiosity, courage, boons for one's companions)
    7. Jesus Christ is the Ultimate Hero, He's not a Myth, and his crucifixion was written into the fabric of creation
    8. What if evolution towards reason can only occur if Mimesis is applied to the Hero Myth?

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    • How Extroversion in Personality Influences Behavior — In the big 5 theory of personality, extroversion (often known as extraversion) is one of the five core traits believed to make up human personality. Extroversion is characterized by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and excitability. People who are high in extroversion tend to seek out social stimulation and opportunities to engage with others. These individuals are often described as being full of life, energy, and positivity. In group situations, extroverts (extraverts) are likely to talk often and assert themselves.
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    ]]>     Have you ever had a debate with a famous person about Jesus entirely in your head? This is Gomer's failed tale of reaching Joe Rogan.

    1. Living in a 2 Suns galactic neighborhood
    2. Biological evolution through the common ancestor
    3. Mimetic Knowledge, Language, and Culture
    4. "In the Beginning was the Word"
    5. The lack of culture in apes after 7 million years
    6. The Hero Myth (knower, the known, the unknown, curiosity, courage, boons for one's companions)
    7. Jesus Christ is the Ultimate Hero, He's not a Myth, and his crucifixion was written into the fabric of creation
    8. What if evolution towards reason can only occur if Mimesis is applied to the Hero Myth?

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    • How Extroversion in Personality Influences Behavior — In the big 5 theory of personality, extroversion (often known as extraversion) is one of the five core traits believed to make up human personality. Extroversion is characterized by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and excitability. People who are high in extroversion tend to seek out social stimulation and opportunities to engage with others. These individuals are often described as being full of life, energy, and positivity. In group situations, extroverts (extraverts) are likely to talk often and assert themselves.
    • Notre Dame fight song - YouTube — Notre Dame fight song
    • The Nerdist Podcast Eric Bana — The Nerdist Podcast Eric Bana in 1 hour 3 MINS talks with Chris about how he started his career.
    • Ron Howard Teaches Directing | Official Trailer | MasterClass - YouTube — Ron Howard Teaches Directing | Official Trailer | MasterClass
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+8AgVU4Dq ]]> Luke Gomer     The Lost SEEK21 episode https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/288 323c15a7-7fb2-446b-becf-dceb84f479c1 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We love SEEK, so we made a very Catching Foxes podcast for the virtual SEEK21 conference this year and it was ...not allowed. Well, it's Good Friday and I don't want to record a new episode, so here it is! 1:00:10 true We love SEEK, so we made a very Catching Foxes podcast for the virtual SEEK21 conference this year and it was ...not allowed. Well, it's Good Friday and I don't want to record a new episode, so here it is, with a FRESH new introduction!

    Happy Birthday, Lee!

    ]]>     Catholic, Young Adults, Chastity, Sex We love SEEK, so we made a very Catching Foxes podcast for the virtual SEEK21 conference this year and it was ...not allowed. Well, it's Good Friday and I don't want to record a new episode, so here it is, with a FRESH new introduction!

    Happy Birthday, Lee!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     We love SEEK, so we made a very Catching Foxes podcast for the virtual SEEK21 conference this year and it was ...not allowed. Well, it's Good Friday and I don't want to record a new episode, so here it is, with a FRESH new introduction!

    Happy Birthday, Lee!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+wxiTCEkv ]]> Luke Gomer     Don't Ruin Your Wedding... also thoughts on rap and sexual incompatibility https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/287 413b07b6-64cd-4746-9c24-9a15666eb90b Fri, 26 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Don't let the Wedding Industry ruin your Marriage. We discuss the extremes of idiots who miss the glorious communal celebration that is Holy Matrimony. Then we talk about rap-as-scapegoat in our culture. Finally, Moira asks about whether sexual incompatibility is a secular thing or a Catholic thing, too. 1:20:07 true Don't let the Wedding Industry ruin your Marriage. We discuss the extremes of idiots who miss the glorious communal celebration that is Holy Matrimony.

    Then we talk about rap-as-scapegoat in our culture.

    Finally, Moira asks about whether sexual incompatibility is a secular thing or a Catholic thing, too.

    ]]>     Don't let the Wedding Industry ruin your Marriage. We discuss the extremes of idiots who miss the glorious communal celebration that is Holy Matrimony.

    Then we talk about rap-as-scapegoat in our culture.

    Finally, Moira asks about whether sexual incompatibility is a secular thing or a Catholic thing, too.

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    ]]>     Don't let the Wedding Industry ruin your Marriage. We discuss the extremes of idiots who miss the glorious communal celebration that is Holy Matrimony.

    Then we talk about rap-as-scapegoat in our culture.

    Finally, Moira asks about whether sexual incompatibility is a secular thing or a Catholic thing, too.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+SXrH22wE ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke and The Leadership Zoo https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/286 ce71dd5d-3ce7-4126-9972-450741c43b86 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The one where luke once again talked about stuff he probably should have shared with gomer first... whoopsie! Luke is taking a leadership course for his Grad Degree at NOTRE DAME and he decided to apply it to a "Catholic Stuff You Should Know" episode (Leaving the Zoo) to explain to Gomer the reality of the Catholic Church today. 1:33:16 true Gomer's New Bi-Weekly Obession: Home Gyms
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1CA2dFKnYc

    The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner

    Five Leadership Principles ###

    1. Model the Way
    2. Inspire a Shared Vision
    3. Challenge the Process
    4. Enable Others to Act
    5. Encourage the Heart (Live, Laugh, Love)
    ]]>     leadership, SWOT Analysis, hypocrites Gomer's New Bi-Weekly Obession: Home Gyms
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1CA2dFKnYc

    The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner

    Five Leadership Principles ###

    1. Model the Way
    2. Inspire a Shared Vision
    3. Challenge the Process
    4. Enable Others to Act
    5. Encourage the Heart (Live, Laugh, Love)

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    ]]>     Gomer's New Bi-Weekly Obession: Home Gyms
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1CA2dFKnYc

    The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner

    Five Leadership Principles ###

    1. Model the Way
    2. Inspire a Shared Vision
    3. Challenge the Process
    4. Enable Others to Act
    5. Encourage the Heart (Live, Laugh, Love)

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+i6gcT0sm ]]> Luke Gomer     When it's time to move on https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/285 7fafafa6-7864-4481-a5a0-00a2bf87467c Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:45:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer WORK CULTURE. Lukey got a new job. I asked, "How'd ya know it's time to move on?" This is a show about figuring out your place, your role, your job, your career, and your culture. It's about when you know to say "YES" to a new opportunity and when to say "NO", too. Culture, especially in Church Work, can be never tricksy! 1:28:20 true WORK CULTURE.
    Lukey got a new job. I asked, "How'd ya know it's time to move on?" This is a show about figuring out your place, your role, your job, your career, and your culture. It's about when you know to say "YES" to a new opportunity and when to say "NO", too. Culture, especially in Church Work, can be never tricksy!

    ]]>     work work work work work, culture, discernment, moving on WORK CULTURE.
    Lukey got a new job. I asked, "How'd ya know it's time to move on?" This is a show about figuring out your place, your role, your job, your career, and your culture. It's about when you know to say "YES" to a new opportunity and when to say "NO", too. Culture, especially in Church Work, can be never tricksy!

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    • 22 signs it's time to quit your job — We've all had bad days at the office. Maybe even a bad week or two. But if you can't remember the last good day you've had at work, it might be time to seriously consider quitting.
    • How Netflix Reinvented HR — Sheryl Sandberg has called it one of the most important documents ever to come out of Silicon Valley. It’s been viewed more than 5 million times on the web. But when Reed Hastings and I (along with some colleagues) wrote a PowerPoint deck explaining how we shaped the culture and motivated performance at Netflix, where Hastings is CEO and I was chief talent officer from 1998 to 2012, we had no idea it would go viral. We realized that some of the talent management ideas we’d pioneered, such as the concept that workers should be allowed to take whatever vacation time they feel is appropriate, had been seen as a little crazy (at least until other companies started adopting them). But we were surprised that an unadorned set of 127 slides—no music, no animation—would become so influential.
    • What It Means to Work Here — It’s the HR equivalent of keeping up with the Joneses: In their quest to find and retain top talent, businesses often try to match competitors’ offers, ensuring that their compensation schemes, health care benefits, training programs, and other talent-management practices are in line with the rest of the industry’s. While this strategy may be useful for bringing job candidates to the door, it’s not necessarily the most effective way to usher the right people across the threshold—great employees who will be enthusiastic about their work and fiercely loyal to the organization and its mission.
    ]]>     WORK CULTURE.
    Lukey got a new job. I asked, "How'd ya know it's time to move on?" This is a show about figuring out your place, your role, your job, your career, and your culture. It's about when you know to say "YES" to a new opportunity and when to say "NO", too. Culture, especially in Church Work, can be never tricksy!

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    • 22 signs it's time to quit your job — We've all had bad days at the office. Maybe even a bad week or two. But if you can't remember the last good day you've had at work, it might be time to seriously consider quitting.
    • How Netflix Reinvented HR — Sheryl Sandberg has called it one of the most important documents ever to come out of Silicon Valley. It’s been viewed more than 5 million times on the web. But when Reed Hastings and I (along with some colleagues) wrote a PowerPoint deck explaining how we shaped the culture and motivated performance at Netflix, where Hastings is CEO and I was chief talent officer from 1998 to 2012, we had no idea it would go viral. We realized that some of the talent management ideas we’d pioneered, such as the concept that workers should be allowed to take whatever vacation time they feel is appropriate, had been seen as a little crazy (at least until other companies started adopting them). But we were surprised that an unadorned set of 127 slides—no music, no animation—would become so influential.
    • What It Means to Work Here — It’s the HR equivalent of keeping up with the Joneses: In their quest to find and retain top talent, businesses often try to match competitors’ offers, ensuring that their compensation schemes, health care benefits, training programs, and other talent-management practices are in line with the rest of the industry’s. While this strategy may be useful for bringing job candidates to the door, it’s not necessarily the most effective way to usher the right people across the threshold—great employees who will be enthusiastic about their work and fiercely loyal to the organization and its mission.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+7poxWqjM ]]> Luke Gomer     How to Cancel the Future https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/284 597f06c2-a895-484c-8504-30db76567f70 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Three Main Topics: Gomer talks with two youths who experience the lack of reciprocity between faith and the sacraments, Luke explores the Marxist critique of music culture as future-canceling, and Gomer buys a gun, which sets off Luke's red flags. 1:26:12 true Three Main Topics: Gomer talks with two youths who experience the lack of reciprocity between faith and the sacraments, Luke explores the Marxist critique of music culture as future-canceling, and Gomer buys a gun, which sets off Luke's red flags.

    Paragraph 5. Secondly, scientific and technological knowledge, which is so prestigious today, tends to impose itself as a single model in all fields of knowledge and for all kinds of objects. Its radical orientation towards certainty of an empirical and naturalistic type is opposed not only to metaphysical knowledge, but also to knowledge of a symbolic nature. While scientific knowledge emphasizes the capacity of human reason, it does not exhaust all dimensions of reason or knowledge, nor does it cover all cognitive needs for a full human life. Symbolic thinking, with its richness and plasticity, on the one hand, collects and elaborates reflectively the ethical and affective dimensions of experience; and, on the other, touches and transforms the spiritual and cognitive structure of the subject. For this reason, together with all the religious traditions of humanity, the transmission of revelation, with its concomitant cognitive content, is situated in the symbolic sphere, not in the empirical and naturalistic sphere. The sacramental reality of participation in the mystery of grace can only be understood in the unity of this double dimension of the symbolic experience: cognitive and performative. Where the scientistic paradigm reigns, which is blind to symbolic thought, sacramental thought is obstructed.

    ]]>     guns, marxism, music, symbolism Three Main Topics: Gomer talks with two youths who experience the lack of reciprocity between faith and the sacraments, Luke explores the Marxist critique of music culture as future-canceling, and Gomer buys a gun, which sets off Luke's red flags.

    Paragraph 5. Secondly, scientific and technological knowledge, which is so prestigious today, tends to impose itself as a single model in all fields of knowledge and for all kinds of objects. Its radical orientation towards certainty of an empirical and naturalistic type is opposed not only to metaphysical knowledge, but also to knowledge of a symbolic nature. While scientific knowledge emphasizes the capacity of human reason, it does not exhaust all dimensions of reason or knowledge, nor does it cover all cognitive needs for a full human life. Symbolic thinking, with its richness and plasticity, on the one hand, collects and elaborates reflectively the ethical and affective dimensions of experience; and, on the other, touches and transforms the spiritual and cognitive structure of the subject. For this reason, together with all the religious traditions of humanity, the transmission of revelation, with its concomitant cognitive content, is situated in the symbolic sphere, not in the empirical and naturalistic sphere. The sacramental reality of participation in the mystery of grace can only be understood in the unity of this double dimension of the symbolic experience: cognitive and performative. Where the scientistic paradigm reigns, which is blind to symbolic thought, sacramental thought is obstructed.

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    ]]>     Three Main Topics: Gomer talks with two youths who experience the lack of reciprocity between faith and the sacraments, Luke explores the Marxist critique of music culture as future-canceling, and Gomer buys a gun, which sets off Luke's red flags.

    Paragraph 5. Secondly, scientific and technological knowledge, which is so prestigious today, tends to impose itself as a single model in all fields of knowledge and for all kinds of objects. Its radical orientation towards certainty of an empirical and naturalistic type is opposed not only to metaphysical knowledge, but also to knowledge of a symbolic nature. While scientific knowledge emphasizes the capacity of human reason, it does not exhaust all dimensions of reason or knowledge, nor does it cover all cognitive needs for a full human life. Symbolic thinking, with its richness and plasticity, on the one hand, collects and elaborates reflectively the ethical and affective dimensions of experience; and, on the other, touches and transforms the spiritual and cognitive structure of the subject. For this reason, together with all the religious traditions of humanity, the transmission of revelation, with its concomitant cognitive content, is situated in the symbolic sphere, not in the empirical and naturalistic sphere. The sacramental reality of participation in the mystery of grace can only be understood in the unity of this double dimension of the symbolic experience: cognitive and performative. Where the scientistic paradigm reigns, which is blind to symbolic thought, sacramental thought is obstructed.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+r68d1059 ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke Does COVID https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/283 506ce154-06c9-4ab3-954c-8eae9b56af44 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke recounts his last two weeks of COVID exhaustion. Gomer smiles and nods, until in the empty youth room at 10:30 at night a woman whispers into Gomer's ear, "Hmmm hello". Then, Patron's topics for five minutes. Good questions! 1:07:50 true Luke recounts his last two weeks of COVID exhaustion. Gomer smiles and nods, until in the empty youth room at 10:30 at night a woman whispers into Gomer's ear, "Hmmm hello". Then, Patron's topics for five minutes. Good questions!

    Question 1: What should dating intimacy look like?
    Question 2: What should/shouldn't we do with a new puppy?
    Question 3: Who would you want to convert to Catholicism and why?
    Question 4: How to deal with a desk/computer job?
    Question 5: Any tips from a season Homeschool family?

    "Lightning" Round Questions

    1. What do we do with St Gregory's "two outfits are robbing from the poor?"
    2. Favor obscure Bible book?
    3. What do you like most about your job?
    4. What's the best joke that you know?
    5. What should I do with my life?
    6. Would you rather: no electricity or no water?
    7. Gomer: how did you come to the decision to let your kids watch PG-13 movies?
    8. Thoughts about a Catching Foxes Dating Game?
    9. Books on teaching that you highly recommend?
    10. What's on your food bucket list?
    11. Wandavision update?
    ]]>     Luke recounts his last two weeks of COVID exhaustion. Gomer smiles and nods, until in the empty youth room at 10:30 at night a woman whispers into Gomer's ear, "Hmmm hello". Then, Patron's topics for five minutes. Good questions!

    Question 1: What should dating intimacy look like?
    Question 2: What should/shouldn't we do with a new puppy?
    Question 3: Who would you want to convert to Catholicism and why?
    Question 4: How to deal with a desk/computer job?
    Question 5: Any tips from a season Homeschool family?

    "Lightning" Round Questions

    1. What do we do with St Gregory's "two outfits are robbing from the poor?"
    2. Favor obscure Bible book?
    3. What do you like most about your job?
    4. What's the best joke that you know?
    5. What should I do with my life?
    6. Would you rather: no electricity or no water?
    7. Gomer: how did you come to the decision to let your kids watch PG-13 movies?
    8. Thoughts about a Catching Foxes Dating Game?
    9. Books on teaching that you highly recommend?
    10. What's on your food bucket list?
    11. Wandavision update?

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    ]]>     Luke recounts his last two weeks of COVID exhaustion. Gomer smiles and nods, until in the empty youth room at 10:30 at night a woman whispers into Gomer's ear, "Hmmm hello". Then, Patron's topics for five minutes. Good questions!

    Question 1: What should dating intimacy look like?
    Question 2: What should/shouldn't we do with a new puppy?
    Question 3: Who would you want to convert to Catholicism and why?
    Question 4: How to deal with a desk/computer job?
    Question 5: Any tips from a season Homeschool family?

    "Lightning" Round Questions

    1. What do we do with St Gregory's "two outfits are robbing from the poor?"
    2. Favor obscure Bible book?
    3. What do you like most about your job?
    4. What's the best joke that you know?
    5. What should I do with my life?
    6. Would you rather: no electricity or no water?
    7. Gomer: how did you come to the decision to let your kids watch PG-13 movies?
    8. Thoughts about a Catching Foxes Dating Game?
    9. Books on teaching that you highly recommend?
    10. What's on your food bucket list?
    11. Wandavision update?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+WyhRC4ly ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer Interviews Fradd https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/282 cb9c351b-470f-4e66-b826-2cf5af6fd564 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke has COVID and is exhausted, so pray for his recovery and that of his wife, too! I interview Matt Fradd, friend of the show and host of Pints with Aquinas. I ask him questions from our Patrons and we talk about his big move up to Steubenville. 1:31:11 true Luke has COVID and is exhausted, so pray for his recovery and that of his wife, too! I interview Matt Fradd, friend of the show and host of Pints with Aquinas. I ask him questions from our Patrons and we talk about his big move up to Steubenville.

    Special Guest: Matt Fradd.

    ]]>     Luke has COVID and is exhausted, so pray for his recovery and that of his wife, too! I interview Matt Fradd, friend of the show and host of Pints with Aquinas. I ask him questions from our Patrons and we talk about his big move up to Steubenville.

    Special Guest: Matt Fradd.

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    • 7 Reasons to LOVE St. Thomas Aquinas | Pints with Aquinas — In this episode, I explain seven reasons why St. Thomas Aquinas was a great writer, teacher, and saint. Here’s your chance to get to know the Angelic Doctor as a person and learn: – What Aquinas was like as a kid, and why his own brothers kidnapped him – What he did when he found a prostitute in his room – How he found the best arguments both for and against his own positions – Some of the fantastic questions he asked that we still ask today, like do dogs go to Heaven? (And I tell you what his answers are) – Why he said you should cry and take hot baths (yes, he said that). I hope that after this episode, you’ll love Aquinas even more!
    • Sibling Horror — Hugh Kinsey was a dead-beat dad who abandoned his family in pursuit of a new life, and when he met Bunny, he thought he'd found it. Blinded by his infatuation with her, he failed to notice Bunny’s dark secret until it tried to swallow him whole.
    ]]>     Luke has COVID and is exhausted, so pray for his recovery and that of his wife, too! I interview Matt Fradd, friend of the show and host of Pints with Aquinas. I ask him questions from our Patrons and we talk about his big move up to Steubenville.

    Special Guest: Matt Fradd.

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    • 7 Reasons to LOVE St. Thomas Aquinas | Pints with Aquinas — In this episode, I explain seven reasons why St. Thomas Aquinas was a great writer, teacher, and saint. Here’s your chance to get to know the Angelic Doctor as a person and learn: – What Aquinas was like as a kid, and why his own brothers kidnapped him – What he did when he found a prostitute in his room – How he found the best arguments both for and against his own positions – Some of the fantastic questions he asked that we still ask today, like do dogs go to Heaven? (And I tell you what his answers are) – Why he said you should cry and take hot baths (yes, he said that). I hope that after this episode, you’ll love Aquinas even more!
    • Sibling Horror — Hugh Kinsey was a dead-beat dad who abandoned his family in pursuit of a new life, and when he met Bunny, he thought he'd found it. Blinded by his infatuation with her, he failed to notice Bunny’s dark secret until it tried to swallow him whole.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+5OQeWSEZ ]]> Luke Gomer Matt Fradd     Disney, Guns, and Civility https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/281 114c09f3-4419-4275-8ca2-76a21097114a Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer ADHD creates a funny side-effect of distraction that can lead to hilarious places and regrettable obsessions. Gomer and Luke share theirs. Then Luke brings up the main topic of our latest critical review and the absence of civility today. 1:37:38 true ADHD creates a funny side-effect of distraction that can lead to hilarious places and regrettable obsessions. Gomer and Luke share theirs. Then Luke brings up the main topic of our latest critical review and the absence of civility today.

    ]]>     Disney, Guns, Catholic, Civility ADHD creates a funny side-effect of distraction that can lead to hilarious places and regrettable obsessions. Gomer and Luke share theirs. Then Luke brings up the main topic of our latest critical review and the absence of civility today.

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    ]]>     ADHD creates a funny side-effect of distraction that can lead to hilarious places and regrettable obsessions. Gomer and Luke share theirs. Then Luke brings up the main topic of our latest critical review and the absence of civility today.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+JtEZ3FXZ ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer's Ordeal, plus Interview with Fr. Dave Pivonka and Prof. Bob Rice! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/280 dc0d4449-8835-451f-b672-758491a48a01 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:15:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer intervened again, but this time it seems to have been very costly. There is chaos where there used to be safety. After the 30-minute storytime, we go into our interview with Fr. Dave Pivonka and Prof. Bob Rice of the Franciscan University of Steubenville! 1:39:29 true Gomer intervened again, but this time it seems to have been very costly. There is chaos where there used to be safety.

    After the 30-minute story time, we go into our interview with Fr. Dave Pivonka and Prof. Bob Rice of the Franciscan University of Steubenville!

    ]]>     President, violence, chaos, family, college Gomer intervened again, but this time it seems to have been very costly. There is chaos where there used to be safety.

    After the 30-minute story time, we go into our interview with Fr. Dave Pivonka and Prof. Bob Rice of the Franciscan University of Steubenville!

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    • “They That Hope” Delivers Humor and Encouragement — Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dr. Bob Rice of Franciscan University of Steubenville have joined forces on “They That Hope,” a new weekly podcast launched on September 30, 2020. The co-hosts want to help listeners find “humor and hope in a crazy world” and to understand that “God is still present in the world and the Church is still holy and beautiful,” said Father Pivonka, president of Franciscan University.
    • President’s Office | Franciscan University of Steubenville — Currently searchable on: Apple Podcasts, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, Deezer, Listen Notes, and Podbean. Coming soon to Pandora, iHeart, and Overcast
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    • From the Archives: Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman — Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a leading authority worldwide on the issues of human aggression and the roots of violence and crime.  Not only has he trained and served in the US military himself, but has spent thousands of hours interviewing military and law enforcement personnel who have experienced war and killing.
    • Bob Rice - YouTube — Welcome to my channel! I pray you are blessed by what you find here. Please subscribe to get updates on the latest content. More about me: https://bob-rice.com
    ]]>     Gomer intervened again, but this time it seems to have been very costly. There is chaos where there used to be safety.

    After the 30-minute story time, we go into our interview with Fr. Dave Pivonka and Prof. Bob Rice of the Franciscan University of Steubenville!

    Sponsored By:

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    • “They That Hope” Delivers Humor and Encouragement — Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dr. Bob Rice of Franciscan University of Steubenville have joined forces on “They That Hope,” a new weekly podcast launched on September 30, 2020. The co-hosts want to help listeners find “humor and hope in a crazy world” and to understand that “God is still present in the world and the Church is still holy and beautiful,” said Father Pivonka, president of Franciscan University.
    • President’s Office | Franciscan University of Steubenville — Currently searchable on: Apple Podcasts, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, Deezer, Listen Notes, and Podbean. Coming soon to Pandora, iHeart, and Overcast
    • $15 off Stick Up Cam Battery | Wireless HD Security Camera | Ring — Add security anywhere - inside or out - with the versatile Stick Up Cam Battery. Its wire-free design means you can put it where you need it and move it when you need to. Place it on a flat surface for flexibility or mount it to a wall for a more permanent solution. With Stick Up Cam Battery, you'll always be connected to home so you can see what's happening at anytime. FREE Expedited Shipping
    • From the Archives: Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman — Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a leading authority worldwide on the issues of human aggression and the roots of violence and crime.  Not only has he trained and served in the US military himself, but has spent thousands of hours interviewing military and law enforcement personnel who have experienced war and killing.
    • Bob Rice - YouTube — Welcome to my channel! I pray you are blessed by what you find here. Please subscribe to get updates on the latest content. More about me: https://bob-rice.com
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+e8grNCX1 ]]> Luke Gomer     GameStonk!! and Moar! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/279 e522985e-7bf0-416e-a961-9fe41850f72c Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:15:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke asked for topics. Maybe five or so. We got about 57! So we run through a bunch of good, deep, light, and hilarious questions in this episode. But first! Luke talks GameStonk!! 1:32:59 true Luke asked for topics. Maybe five or so. We got about 57! So we run through a bunch of good, deep, light, and hilarious questions in this episode. But first! Luke talks** GameStonk!! **

    ]]>     Gamestonk, Catholic, Faith, Luke asked for topics. Maybe five or so. We got about 57! So we run through a bunch of good, deep, light, and hilarious questions in this episode. But first! Luke talks** GameStonk!! **

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    ]]>     Luke asked for topics. Maybe five or so. We got about 57! So we run through a bunch of good, deep, light, and hilarious questions in this episode. But first! Luke talks** GameStonk!! **

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+H-z8jy6h ]]> Luke Gomer     Heavy is the Head who Wears the Crown https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/278 0eaea31c-540f-4884-9b40-c39c15a299d2 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Ssssymbolism conversation continues! And it's Luke's fault, not Gomer's! Luke brings up the meaning behind a King's crown and how society knew where it stood in relation to it. 1:20:26 true Ssssymbolism conversation continues! And it's Luke's fault, not Gomer's! Luke brings up the meaning behind a King's crown and how society knew where it stood in relation to it. This expands to a whole fascinating look at modern clothing and how hyper-abundance shifts our priorities in how we look, actually making the wearing of formal attire less important.

    We discuss how symbols in society end up impoverishing that society.

    Luke then asks, _What came first: the destruction of the symbolic meaning or the loss of personal dignity? _

    ]]>     symbols, dignity, Catholic, king Ssssymbolism conversation continues! And it's Luke's fault, not Gomer's! Luke brings up the meaning behind a King's crown and how society knew where it stood in relation to it. This expands to a whole fascinating look at modern clothing and how hyper-abundance shifts our priorities in how we look, actually making the wearing of formal attire less important.

    We discuss how symbols in society end up impoverishing that society.

    Luke then asks, _What came first: the destruction of the symbolic meaning or the loss of personal dignity? _

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    ]]>     Ssssymbolism conversation continues! And it's Luke's fault, not Gomer's! Luke brings up the meaning behind a King's crown and how society knew where it stood in relation to it. This expands to a whole fascinating look at modern clothing and how hyper-abundance shifts our priorities in how we look, actually making the wearing of formal attire less important.

    We discuss how symbols in society end up impoverishing that society.

    Luke then asks, _What came first: the destruction of the symbolic meaning or the loss of personal dignity? _

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+mHXshNxP ]]> Luke Gomer     Sssymbolism and why the Sacraments don't make no sense https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/277 e9304b9a-29e6-4ae1-b266-6f33c29177c5 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and I do some quick check-ins regarding the news in DC, why Gomer doesn't watch the news, and how that can be healthy. Then we take a brief detour and talk Project 86, WandaVision, and such, then dive into Symbolic Representation, Mythology, and why the Sacraments just seem like bizarre add-ons to an otherwise rational faith. 1:20:29 true Luke and I do some quick check-ins regarding the news in DC, why Gomer doesn't watch the news, and how that can be healthy. Then we take a brief detour and talk Project 86, WandaVision, and such, then dive into Symbolic Representation, Mythology, and why the Sacraments just seem like bizarre add-ons to an otherwise rational faith.

    ]]>     Luke and I do some quick check-ins regarding the news in DC, why Gomer doesn't watch the news, and how that can be healthy. Then we take a brief detour and talk Project 86, WandaVision, and such, then dive into Symbolic Representation, Mythology, and why the Sacraments just seem like bizarre add-ons to an otherwise rational faith.

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    • Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business: Postman, Neil, Postman, Andrew: 8601420133051: Amazon.com: Books — What happens when media and politics become forms of entertainment? As our world begins to look more and more like Orwell's 1984, Neil's Postman's essential guide to the modern media is more relevant than ever. "It's unlikely that Trump has ever read Amusing Ourselves to Death, but his ascent would not have surprised Postman.” -CNN Originally published in 1985, Neil Postman’s groundbreaking polemic about the corrosive effects of television on our politics and public discourse has been hailed as a twenty-first-century book published in the twentieth century. Now, with television joined by more sophisticated electronic media—from the Internet to cell phones to DVDs—it has taken on even greater significance. Amusing Ourselves to Death is a prophetic look at what happens when politics, journalism, education, and even religion become subject to the demands of entertainment. It is also a blueprint for regaining control of our media, so that they can serve our highest goals.
    • Amazon.com: How to Watch TV News (Audible Audio Edition): Jeff Riggenbach, Neil Postman, Steve Powers, Blackstone Audio, Inc.: Audible Audiobooks — A guide to watching television news discusses the calculated programming, the viewer manipulation, and the big business behind today's news networks and shows readers how to interpret what they are hearing and seeing. Original.
    • Secular Monks by Andrew Taggart | Articles | First Things — It seems that something outside the domains of economics and ­sexuality bears on the question before us. My hypothesis is religious. The men I have in mind are “secular monks” who embrace a secular “immanent frame,” ascetic self-possession, and a stringent version of human agency. This secular monasticism may be generating a new kind of celibacy. In A Secular Age, Charles Taylor coins the term “immanent frame” with a view to describing what it’s like to live in the modern world. “We come,” he writes, “to understand our lives as taking place within a self-­sufficient immanent order.” It is an order that requires nothing transcendent in order to function. It seems to arise out of itself and unfold according to its own internal, self-­perpetuating logic.
    • The Reciprocity between Faith and Sacraments in the Sacramental Economy — 5. Secondly, scientific and technological knowledge, which is so prestigious today, tends to impose itself as a single model in all fields of knowledge and for all kinds of objects. Its radical orientation towards certainty of an empirical and naturalistic type is opposed not only to metaphysical knowledge, but also to knowledge of a symbolic nature. While scientific knowledge emphasizes the capacity of human reason, it does not exhaust all dimensions of reason or knowledge, nor does it cover all cognitive needs for a full human life. Symbolic thinking, with its richness and plasticity, on the one hand, collects and elaborates reflectively the ethical and affective dimensions of experience; and, on the other, touches and transforms the spiritual and cognitive structure of the subject. For this reason, together with all the religious traditions of humanity, the transmission of revelation, with its concomitant cognitive content, is situated in the symbolic sphere, not in the empirical and naturalistic sphere. The sacramental reality of participation in the mystery of grace can only be understood in the unity of this double dimension of the symbolic experience: cognitive and performative. Where the scientistic paradigm reigns, which is blind to symbolic thought, sacramental thought is obstructed.[8] 6. Thirdly, we must still point to a significant cultural change, proper to the new civilization of the image, which poses a new problem to the theological clarification of sacramental faith. While it is true that rationalist modernity minimized the cognitive value of the symbol, contemporary postmodernity nevertheless exalts with great intensity the performative power of images. Thus, it is necessary to overcome the rationalist (modern) prejudice against the cognitive value of the symbolic, without falling into the opposite (postmodern) excess, which reduces the effectiveness of the symbol towards the emotional power of representation, empty of reference. In other words, Christian intelligence must preserve the originality of the Christian sacrament from the risk of double emptying. On the one hand, there is a danger of reducing the symbol-sacrament to the status of a mere cognitive sign that just easily gathers the doctrinal meanings of the faith, without operating any transformation (elimination of the performative dimension of the symbol-sacrament). On the other hand, there is a danger of reducing the symbol-sacrament to the pure aesthetic suggestion carried out by means of its ritual staging, according to the logic of a mere representation that replaces the interior adherence to the symbolized reality of the mystery (suppression of the cognitive dimension).
    • 2017 Maps of Meaning 08: Neuropsychology of Symbolic Representation - YouTube — In this lecture, I discuss the relationship between the basic categories of imagistic/symbolic representation and brain function, noting that the very hemispheres of the brain are adapted, right/left to the environmental or experiential permanence of chaos/order or unexplored/explored territory, with consciousness serving the Logos role of communicative explorer (a function related in one of its deepest manifestations to the function of the hypothalamically grounded dopaminergic systems).
    • Big Fish (2003) - IMDb — A frustrated son tries to determine the fact from fiction in his dying father's life.
    • Jordan Peterson - Harry Potter and the Jungian Shadow - YouTube — Jordan Peterson - Harry Potter and the Jungian Shadow
    • WandaVision - Wikipedia — An Avenger who can harness magic, engage in telepathy and telekinesis, and alter reality.[2][3] Olsen said the series brings the character more in line with the comic book version, including depicting her mental illness,[4] and introducing the "Scarlet Witch" moniker that was not previously used in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[5] Executive producer Kevin Feige added that the series explores the extent and origin of Wanda's powers.[6] Olsen felt her "ownership" of Wanda was strengthened during development of the series,[7] which allowed her to explore new parts of the character's personality such as her humor and sassiness.[8]:30 She was thrilled that WandaVision focuses on Wanda rather than telling her story "through everyone else's story lines" as in the films, and was sold on joining the series when Feige mentioned specific Scarlet Witch comic storylines that inspired WandaVision.[1] Olsen was influenced by Mary Tyler Moore, Elizabeth Montgomery, and Lucille Ball for her performance.[9]
    • SEEK21 | February 4 – 7, 2021 — From February 4 – 7, 2021, we’ll gather across the country in living rooms, campus centers, and parishes for a four-day live broadcast event encountering the heart of the Gospel. There has never before been a Catholic conference of this magnitude focused on the Gospel message itself. Set aside the distractions and enter a space alongside thousands of others who are seeking a new encounter with the Lord, a new chance to pursue holiness, a new moment for our Church. Come away knowing Jesus Christ and have the confidence and tools to share and live the Gospel in your day-to-day life. Register Now
    • Project 86 - Chapter 2 — "So let Your face consume my mind"
    • Project 86 - Six Sirens (with Sonny from POD) — "I laugh at the strong man, who thought he had control"
    ]]>     Luke and I do some quick check-ins regarding the news in DC, why Gomer doesn't watch the news, and how that can be healthy. Then we take a brief detour and talk Project 86, WandaVision, and such, then dive into Symbolic Representation, Mythology, and why the Sacraments just seem like bizarre add-ons to an otherwise rational faith.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business: Postman, Neil, Postman, Andrew: 8601420133051: Amazon.com: Books — What happens when media and politics become forms of entertainment? As our world begins to look more and more like Orwell's 1984, Neil's Postman's essential guide to the modern media is more relevant than ever. "It's unlikely that Trump has ever read Amusing Ourselves to Death, but his ascent would not have surprised Postman.” -CNN Originally published in 1985, Neil Postman’s groundbreaking polemic about the corrosive effects of television on our politics and public discourse has been hailed as a twenty-first-century book published in the twentieth century. Now, with television joined by more sophisticated electronic media—from the Internet to cell phones to DVDs—it has taken on even greater significance. Amusing Ourselves to Death is a prophetic look at what happens when politics, journalism, education, and even religion become subject to the demands of entertainment. It is also a blueprint for regaining control of our media, so that they can serve our highest goals.
    • Amazon.com: How to Watch TV News (Audible Audio Edition): Jeff Riggenbach, Neil Postman, Steve Powers, Blackstone Audio, Inc.: Audible Audiobooks — A guide to watching television news discusses the calculated programming, the viewer manipulation, and the big business behind today's news networks and shows readers how to interpret what they are hearing and seeing. Original.
    • Secular Monks by Andrew Taggart | Articles | First Things — It seems that something outside the domains of economics and ­sexuality bears on the question before us. My hypothesis is religious. The men I have in mind are “secular monks” who embrace a secular “immanent frame,” ascetic self-possession, and a stringent version of human agency. This secular monasticism may be generating a new kind of celibacy. In A Secular Age, Charles Taylor coins the term “immanent frame” with a view to describing what it’s like to live in the modern world. “We come,” he writes, “to understand our lives as taking place within a self-­sufficient immanent order.” It is an order that requires nothing transcendent in order to function. It seems to arise out of itself and unfold according to its own internal, self-­perpetuating logic.
    • The Reciprocity between Faith and Sacraments in the Sacramental Economy — 5. Secondly, scientific and technological knowledge, which is so prestigious today, tends to impose itself as a single model in all fields of knowledge and for all kinds of objects. Its radical orientation towards certainty of an empirical and naturalistic type is opposed not only to metaphysical knowledge, but also to knowledge of a symbolic nature. While scientific knowledge emphasizes the capacity of human reason, it does not exhaust all dimensions of reason or knowledge, nor does it cover all cognitive needs for a full human life. Symbolic thinking, with its richness and plasticity, on the one hand, collects and elaborates reflectively the ethical and affective dimensions of experience; and, on the other, touches and transforms the spiritual and cognitive structure of the subject. For this reason, together with all the religious traditions of humanity, the transmission of revelation, with its concomitant cognitive content, is situated in the symbolic sphere, not in the empirical and naturalistic sphere. The sacramental reality of participation in the mystery of grace can only be understood in the unity of this double dimension of the symbolic experience: cognitive and performative. Where the scientistic paradigm reigns, which is blind to symbolic thought, sacramental thought is obstructed.[8] 6. Thirdly, we must still point to a significant cultural change, proper to the new civilization of the image, which poses a new problem to the theological clarification of sacramental faith. While it is true that rationalist modernity minimized the cognitive value of the symbol, contemporary postmodernity nevertheless exalts with great intensity the performative power of images. Thus, it is necessary to overcome the rationalist (modern) prejudice against the cognitive value of the symbolic, without falling into the opposite (postmodern) excess, which reduces the effectiveness of the symbol towards the emotional power of representation, empty of reference. In other words, Christian intelligence must preserve the originality of the Christian sacrament from the risk of double emptying. On the one hand, there is a danger of reducing the symbol-sacrament to the status of a mere cognitive sign that just easily gathers the doctrinal meanings of the faith, without operating any transformation (elimination of the performative dimension of the symbol-sacrament). On the other hand, there is a danger of reducing the symbol-sacrament to the pure aesthetic suggestion carried out by means of its ritual staging, according to the logic of a mere representation that replaces the interior adherence to the symbolized reality of the mystery (suppression of the cognitive dimension).
    • 2017 Maps of Meaning 08: Neuropsychology of Symbolic Representation - YouTube — In this lecture, I discuss the relationship between the basic categories of imagistic/symbolic representation and brain function, noting that the very hemispheres of the brain are adapted, right/left to the environmental or experiential permanence of chaos/order or unexplored/explored territory, with consciousness serving the Logos role of communicative explorer (a function related in one of its deepest manifestations to the function of the hypothalamically grounded dopaminergic systems).
    • Big Fish (2003) - IMDb — A frustrated son tries to determine the fact from fiction in his dying father's life.
    • Jordan Peterson - Harry Potter and the Jungian Shadow - YouTube — Jordan Peterson - Harry Potter and the Jungian Shadow
    • WandaVision - Wikipedia — An Avenger who can harness magic, engage in telepathy and telekinesis, and alter reality.[2][3] Olsen said the series brings the character more in line with the comic book version, including depicting her mental illness,[4] and introducing the "Scarlet Witch" moniker that was not previously used in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[5] Executive producer Kevin Feige added that the series explores the extent and origin of Wanda's powers.[6] Olsen felt her "ownership" of Wanda was strengthened during development of the series,[7] which allowed her to explore new parts of the character's personality such as her humor and sassiness.[8]:30 She was thrilled that WandaVision focuses on Wanda rather than telling her story "through everyone else's story lines" as in the films, and was sold on joining the series when Feige mentioned specific Scarlet Witch comic storylines that inspired WandaVision.[1] Olsen was influenced by Mary Tyler Moore, Elizabeth Montgomery, and Lucille Ball for her performance.[9]
    • SEEK21 | February 4 – 7, 2021 — From February 4 – 7, 2021, we’ll gather across the country in living rooms, campus centers, and parishes for a four-day live broadcast event encountering the heart of the Gospel. There has never before been a Catholic conference of this magnitude focused on the Gospel message itself. Set aside the distractions and enter a space alongside thousands of others who are seeking a new encounter with the Lord, a new chance to pursue holiness, a new moment for our Church. Come away knowing Jesus Christ and have the confidence and tools to share and live the Gospel in your day-to-day life. Register Now
    • Project 86 - Chapter 2 — "So let Your face consume my mind"
    • Project 86 - Six Sirens (with Sonny from POD) — "I laugh at the strong man, who thought he had control"
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+OK-4kGZC ]]> Luke Gomer     Yearly Themes 2021 Edition https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/275 5ce3568b-efdf-4035-bddf-3c6d739b252c Fri, 01 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer What does A Very Special Carey Christmas look like? What does The Gormley Family Christmas Celebration entail? You'll find out in the opening 10 minutes. Then we dive into our very different New Years' Eve activities for another 20 minutes. We are very wordy, but it all flows into our annual YEARLY THEMES SHOOOOOOOOW! First, we review 2020 themes and rate one another and ourselves. Then we discuss our 2021 themes and what they mean. Finally, we give our Top Fives of 2020. 1:19:04 true THE 2020 HOLIDAYS

    What does A Very Special Carey Christmas look like? What does The Gormley Family Christmas Celebration entail? You'll find out in the opening 10 minutes. Then we dive into our very different New Years' Eve activities for another 20 minutes. We are very wordy, but it all flows into our annual YEARLY THEMES SHOOOOOOOOW!

    YEARLY THEMES FOR 2020 REVIEWED

    Luke evaluates Gomer's 2020 theme of Habit and Gomer evaluates Luke's 2020 theme of Committment. Then they both do some self-examination and get a bit more critical of themselves. AKA, This is where Gomer sucks. We also realize how ADHD impacts us and how to adjust accordingly. For instance, Luke prays the Rosary when he gets to a certain part of the highway and Gomer lays out his stuff

    YEARLY THEMES FOR 2021

    The Year of Humility. Gomer realized through abandoning social media that he has been justifying his own self-righteousness and gossipping about others if he perceives an injustice by that person to him. Alasdaire MacIntyre talks about the virtues of Justice, Humility, and Patience are all required to acquire a new craft. Justice means giving to experts and mentors their due. Humility (and humiliations) means repeated failures in public in order to get the flywheel spinning on learning a new talent. Patience means being patient with myself as a stumble forward. This applies to Gomer's workouts and scheduling appointments with doctors and dentists. He is getting anxiety just typing this!

    The Year of Falling In Love with the Process. Luke realized with the Graduate School and the baby, he's going to be drinking from a firehose. This means limiting intentionally all of the other distractions that hit him. Setting minimums allow him to reduce the friction around good actions and habits, but with being open to going longer on the good stuff, like praying for 15 minutes. He should pray for 30, but sometimes that creates a daunting effect on his ADHD mind, so he will only commit to 15 and if it goes longer, great! The goal is to fall in love with the process.

    TOP FIVES OF 2020

    Luke's Top Fives: Watched the movie Silence, building the Catching Foxes Team, discovering Chess this year, the run that Catholic Stuff You Should Know is currently on, and Everyly being born and all of the things that went into that!
    Gomer's Top Fives: The Carnivore diet, my new leadership position in the parish, writing a chapter in a book that will come out in a couple of months, My New York City trip with Shannon, and Cecilia's First Confession and Holy Communion.

    ]]>     themes, resolutions, annual show, celebration THE 2020 HOLIDAYS

    What does A Very Special Carey Christmas look like? What does The Gormley Family Christmas Celebration entail? You'll find out in the opening 10 minutes. Then we dive into our very different New Years' Eve activities for another 20 minutes. We are very wordy, but it all flows into our annual YEARLY THEMES SHOOOOOOOOW!

    YEARLY THEMES FOR 2020 REVIEWED

    Luke evaluates Gomer's 2020 theme of Habit and Gomer evaluates Luke's 2020 theme of Committment. Then they both do some self-examination and get a bit more critical of themselves. AKA, This is where Gomer sucks. We also realize how ADHD impacts us and how to adjust accordingly. For instance, Luke prays the Rosary when he gets to a certain part of the highway and Gomer lays out his stuff

    YEARLY THEMES FOR 2021

    The Year of Humility. Gomer realized through abandoning social media that he has been justifying his own self-righteousness and gossipping about others if he perceives an injustice by that person to him. Alasdaire MacIntyre talks about the virtues of Justice, Humility, and Patience are all required to acquire a new craft. Justice means giving to experts and mentors their due. Humility (and humiliations) means repeated failures in public in order to get the flywheel spinning on learning a new talent. Patience means being patient with myself as a stumble forward. This applies to Gomer's workouts and scheduling appointments with doctors and dentists. He is getting anxiety just typing this!

    The Year of Falling In Love with the Process. Luke realized with the Graduate School and the baby, he's going to be drinking from a firehose. This means limiting intentionally all of the other distractions that hit him. Setting minimums allow him to reduce the friction around good actions and habits, but with being open to going longer on the good stuff, like praying for 15 minutes. He should pray for 30, but sometimes that creates a daunting effect on his ADHD mind, so he will only commit to 15 and if it goes longer, great! The goal is to fall in love with the process.

    TOP FIVES OF 2020

    Luke's Top Fives: Watched the movie Silence, building the Catching Foxes Team, discovering Chess this year, the run that Catholic Stuff You Should Know is currently on, and Everyly being born and all of the things that went into that!
    Gomer's Top Fives: The Carnivore diet, my new leadership position in the parish, writing a chapter in a book that will come out in a couple of months, My New York City trip with Shannon, and Cecilia's First Confession and Holy Communion.

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    ]]>     THE 2020 HOLIDAYS

    What does A Very Special Carey Christmas look like? What does The Gormley Family Christmas Celebration entail? You'll find out in the opening 10 minutes. Then we dive into our very different New Years' Eve activities for another 20 minutes. We are very wordy, but it all flows into our annual YEARLY THEMES SHOOOOOOOOW!

    YEARLY THEMES FOR 2020 REVIEWED

    Luke evaluates Gomer's 2020 theme of Habit and Gomer evaluates Luke's 2020 theme of Committment. Then they both do some self-examination and get a bit more critical of themselves. AKA, This is where Gomer sucks. We also realize how ADHD impacts us and how to adjust accordingly. For instance, Luke prays the Rosary when he gets to a certain part of the highway and Gomer lays out his stuff

    YEARLY THEMES FOR 2021

    The Year of Humility. Gomer realized through abandoning social media that he has been justifying his own self-righteousness and gossipping about others if he perceives an injustice by that person to him. Alasdaire MacIntyre talks about the virtues of Justice, Humility, and Patience are all required to acquire a new craft. Justice means giving to experts and mentors their due. Humility (and humiliations) means repeated failures in public in order to get the flywheel spinning on learning a new talent. Patience means being patient with myself as a stumble forward. This applies to Gomer's workouts and scheduling appointments with doctors and dentists. He is getting anxiety just typing this!

    The Year of Falling In Love with the Process. Luke realized with the Graduate School and the baby, he's going to be drinking from a firehose. This means limiting intentionally all of the other distractions that hit him. Setting minimums allow him to reduce the friction around good actions and habits, but with being open to going longer on the good stuff, like praying for 15 minutes. He should pray for 30, but sometimes that creates a daunting effect on his ADHD mind, so he will only commit to 15 and if it goes longer, great! The goal is to fall in love with the process.

    TOP FIVES OF 2020

    Luke's Top Fives: Watched the movie Silence, building the Catching Foxes Team, discovering Chess this year, the run that Catholic Stuff You Should Know is currently on, and Everyly being born and all of the things that went into that!
    Gomer's Top Fives: The Carnivore diet, my new leadership position in the parish, writing a chapter in a book that will come out in a couple of months, My New York City trip with Shannon, and Cecilia's First Confession and Holy Communion.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+lPtMe6OR ]]> Luke Gomer     Untitled Episode https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/274 3a748ac7-539b-491f-8d2d-23ca701c9908 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Chapters for each topic! RULES * “Five” Minutes total * Cohost must ask one question and have answer provided within five minute span * Four topics each Luke 1. USMNT Hope 2. Jurassic Park might be a better movie under a different director 3. Christian rock renissance 4. Freddy Adu and American Exceptionalism Gomer 1. YouTube Hobbies: detailing cars, woodworking, finances, computers, etc. 2. Missed Opportunities from parents who are not and cannot be perfect 3. Mandalorian: How Disney is Destroying our Childhood Memories 4. Alasdair MacIntyre 1:23:19 true RULES

    • “Five” Minutes total
    • Cohost must ask one question and have answer provided within five minute span
    • Four topics each

    Luke

    1. USMNT Hope
    2. Jurassic Park
    3. Christian rock
    4. Freddy Adu and American Exceptionalism

    Gomer

    1. YouTube Hobbies
    2. Missed Opportunities from parents
    3. Mandalorian and Disney
    4. Alasdair MacIntyre, Philosophy, and Today

    Amy Grant’s First Christmas Album is the Abbey Road of Christmas Albums

    A Star Wars Lover’s critique of The Mandalorian:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_J70TgCqV4

    Joe Lowery Video on USMNT and what they are doing with possession
    https://twitter.com/joeclowery/status/1338498985275740160?s=20

    Christian Rock Renaissance
    Luke’s ‘What Year is It?’ playlist
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KHLK3SKf8KrGQOsbGsDj0?si=FlCajl--SDW4v1ai-xp22A

    American Prodigy: Freddy Adu
    ‎American Prodigy: Freddy Adu on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com › podcast › american-prodigy-fred...

    Amy Grant’s ‘A Christmas Album’
    Amy Grant - A Christmas Album

    Godwin’s Law

    ]]>     Mandalorian, USMNT, Philosophy, Parents RULES

    • “Five” Minutes total
    • Cohost must ask one question and have answer provided within five minute span
    • Four topics each

    Luke

    1. USMNT Hope
    2. Jurassic Park
    3. Christian rock
    4. Freddy Adu and American Exceptionalism

    Gomer

    1. YouTube Hobbies
    2. Missed Opportunities from parents
    3. Mandalorian and Disney
    4. Alasdair MacIntyre, Philosophy, and Today

    Amy Grant’s First Christmas Album is the Abbey Road of Christmas Albums

    A Star Wars Lover’s critique of The Mandalorian:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_J70TgCqV4

    Joe Lowery Video on USMNT and what they are doing with possession
    https://twitter.com/joeclowery/status/1338498985275740160?s=20

    Christian Rock Renaissance
    Luke’s ‘What Year is It?’ playlist
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KHLK3SKf8KrGQOsbGsDj0?si=FlCajl--SDW4v1ai-xp22A

    American Prodigy: Freddy Adu
    ‎American Prodigy: Freddy Adu on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com › podcast › american-prodigy-fred...

    Amy Grant’s ‘A Christmas Album’
    Amy Grant - A Christmas Album

    Godwin’s Law

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     RULES

    • “Five” Minutes total
    • Cohost must ask one question and have answer provided within five minute span
    • Four topics each

    Luke

    1. USMNT Hope
    2. Jurassic Park
    3. Christian rock
    4. Freddy Adu and American Exceptionalism

    Gomer

    1. YouTube Hobbies
    2. Missed Opportunities from parents
    3. Mandalorian and Disney
    4. Alasdair MacIntyre, Philosophy, and Today

    Amy Grant’s First Christmas Album is the Abbey Road of Christmas Albums

    A Star Wars Lover’s critique of The Mandalorian:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_J70TgCqV4

    Joe Lowery Video on USMNT and what they are doing with possession
    https://twitter.com/joeclowery/status/1338498985275740160?s=20

    Christian Rock Renaissance
    Luke’s ‘What Year is It?’ playlist
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KHLK3SKf8KrGQOsbGsDj0?si=FlCajl--SDW4v1ai-xp22A

    American Prodigy: Freddy Adu
    ‎American Prodigy: Freddy Adu on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com › podcast › american-prodigy-fred...

    Amy Grant’s ‘A Christmas Album’
    Amy Grant - A Christmas Album

    Godwin’s Law

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    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+I8tHh5LF ]]> Luke Gomer     ADHD and Catholicism as a Spectator Sport https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/273 6de84761-c6f6-4c4c-a09e-8d0de0f8431c Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This has many twists and turns, but it starts with Gomer paying his 2018 taxes, then goes into music, Taylor Swift, and then Gomer tries to tell a funny story that leads to Luke revealing something very personal, which carries the show. 1:41:01 true This has many twists and turns, but it starts with Gomer paying his 2018 taxes, then goes into music, Taylor Swift, and then Gomer tries to tell a funny story that leads to Luke revealing something very personal, which carries the show.

    Build for yourself scaffolding that leads to life and thriving. We need to get the help that leads to the healing God wants for our lives BECAUSE GRACE BUILDS UPON NATURE IT DOES NOT REPLACE NATURE!

    ]]>     This has many twists and turns, but it starts with Gomer paying his 2018 taxes, then goes into music, Taylor Swift, and then Gomer tries to tell a funny story that leads to Luke revealing something very personal, which carries the show.

    Build for yourself scaffolding that leads to life and thriving. We need to get the help that leads to the healing God wants for our lives BECAUSE GRACE BUILDS UPON NATURE IT DOES NOT REPLACE NATURE!

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     This has many twists and turns, but it starts with Gomer paying his 2018 taxes, then goes into music, Taylor Swift, and then Gomer tries to tell a funny story that leads to Luke revealing something very personal, which carries the show.

    Build for yourself scaffolding that leads to life and thriving. We need to get the help that leads to the healing God wants for our lives BECAUSE GRACE BUILDS UPON NATURE IT DOES NOT REPLACE NATURE!

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+nffqJVtO ]]> Luke Gomer     Gross and Old, with Brian Kissinger https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/272 259c26b8-6b06-46ae-b5a9-728e8f56f8c2 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer CHAPTERS! We gathered patrons' questions to three guys about to enter their 40's about the meaning of getting older, the realization of family life vs. single freedom, what do you miss and how do you deal with your regrets? 1:35:52 true We gathered patrons' questions two three guys about to enter their 40's about the meaning of getting older, the realization of family life vs. single freedom, what do you miss and how do you deal with your regrets? Skip to your favorite question, because we gotz chapterz.

    ]]>     old, young, man, woman We gathered patrons' questions two three guys about to enter their 40's about the meaning of getting older, the realization of family life vs. single freedom, what do you miss and how do you deal with your regrets? Skip to your favorite question, because we gotz chapterz.

    Sponsored By:

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    Links:

    • Austria Study Abroad | Franciscan University of Steubenville — Through the Franciscan study abroad program you’ll have a life-changing experience learning about history, culture, the world — and yourself. You’ll live and learn in the Kartause, a restored 14th century Carthusian monastery in the foothills of the Austrian Alps. You’ll take rigorous academic courses, taught in English by Franciscan University professors, and travel throughout Europe where the leading lights of Christendom and Western Civilization once walked.
    ]]>     We gathered patrons' questions two three guys about to enter their 40's about the meaning of getting older, the realization of family life vs. single freedom, what do you miss and how do you deal with your regrets? Skip to your favorite question, because we gotz chapterz.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Austria Study Abroad | Franciscan University of Steubenville — Through the Franciscan study abroad program you’ll have a life-changing experience learning about history, culture, the world — and yourself. You’ll live and learn in the Kartause, a restored 14th century Carthusian monastery in the foothills of the Austrian Alps. You’ll take rigorous academic courses, taught in English by Franciscan University professors, and travel throughout Europe where the leading lights of Christendom and Western Civilization once walked.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Zm5uilPM ]]> Luke Gomer     A Canticle for Leibowitz, with apologies to Matt Fradd https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/271 6fed4b72-338a-48f3-834e-e768f91b65e4 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and I discuss the astounding book, A Canticle for Leibowitz, by Walter Miller Jr. Written in the 1950's at the height of the Cold War, Miller saw the specter of nuclear annihilation before him and penned this, one of the most insightful post-apocalyptic books ever written. We explore the themes as well as the original Dark Ages, and the drama of faith and reason. Then Luke ends with a VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 1:24:50 true Luke and I discuss the astounding book, A Canticle for Leibowitz, by Walter Miller Jr. Written in the 1950's at the height of the Cold War, Miller saw the specter of nuclear annihilation before him and penned this, one of the most insightful post-apocalyptic books ever written. We explore the themes as well as the original Dark Ages, and the drama of faith and reason. Then Luke ends with a VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    ]]>     Luke and I discuss the astounding book, A Canticle for Leibowitz, by Walter Miller Jr. Written in the 1950's at the height of the Cold War, Miller saw the specter of nuclear annihilation before him and penned this, one of the most insightful post-apocalyptic books ever written. We explore the themes as well as the original Dark Ages, and the drama of faith and reason. Then Luke ends with a VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • In Praise of the Gods - The Map is Mostly Water — Rational insight is a powerful tool, and one of our worst excesses. When it becomes the only tool it brings about a mixture of certainty and naivety that makes minds brittle. Since Descartes’ time, rationalist thinking has ascended beyond primacy, to become an attempt at vacating not only other faculties, but also other motivations and desires. This over-applied rationality is a cognitive stupor, the drunken delirium of reason. To append an -ist or -ism and declare it one’s ideology can be forgiven as a phase of youth, since all of youth is a stupor of one thing or another. But after that it becomes cringe, or a kind of heartlessness, or simply the absence of wisdom. 
    • Amazon.com: A Canticle for Leibowitz (Audible Audio Edition): Walter M. Miller Jr., Tom Weiner, Blackstone Audio, Inc.: Audible Audiobooks — In a nightmarish, ruined world, slowly awakening to the light after sleeping in darkness, the infantile rediscoveries of science are secretly nourished by cloistered monks dedicated to the study and preservation of the relics and writings of the blessed Saint Isaac Leibowitz. From there, the story spans centuries of ignorance, violence, and barbarism, viewing through a sharp, satirical eye the relentless progression of a human race damned by its inherent humanness to recelebrate its grand foibles and repeat its grievous mistakes.
    • Ratzinger Excerpt — From John Hayward's Twitter account, @johnhw "Come Holy Spirit, synergise those key deliverables." He then follows it up with a picture of this fantastic Ratzinger excerpt.
    • What I Saw at the Abbey of the Genesee: The Crisis in the Church and the Universal Call to Holiness — Article Luke referenced by Dr. Larry Chapp, that Fr. Harrison from Clerically Speaking shared with Luke and Gomer
    • The Coen Brothers Take on "The Life of the Mind" — Clip from the fantastic film, Barton Fink. WARNING: This scene does contain violence
    • Gratuitous Simpsons Clip
    • Emergency Pod: Did Movie Theaters Just Die? Why Warner Bros. Is Dropping Its 2021 Releases on HBO Max — From the Ringer Podcast Network Warner Bros. has announced it will stream all of its new films in 2021 on HBO Max, including Godzilla vs. Kong, In The Heights, Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Suicide Squad, and Matrix 4. Why did this happen? What does it mean for movie theaters? Will other studios follow suit? Amanda and Sean do their best to parse a historic day.
    • The Ratzinger Option - Crisis Magazine — Men in a totally planned world will find themselves unspeakably lonely. If they have completely lost sight of God, they will feel the whole horror of their poverty. Then they will discover the little flock of believers as something wholly new.
    • A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller: Review » Renai LeMay — Reading A Canticle for Leibowitz is a little like reading other satires such as George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Sometimes it can be a little challenging to get through the pages because the real story of the novel is told between its lines, in the reader’s interpretation of its many satirical allusions, which are, of course, presented with a straight face.
    • An Augustinian Wasteland: A Canticle for Leibowitz ~ The Imaginative Conservative — A Canticle for Leibowitz has been one of my favorite books for most of my adult life. I have read it and reread it many times. In fact, I have read it and perused it too many times to count. I find the work as compelling as the best of T. S. Eliot. But, while Eliot always leavens, Miller always sobers. In Canticle, one discovers some of Eliot’s thought, but also Christopher Dawson’s and Jacques Maritain’s thought and especially St. Augustine’s thought. Much like his fifth-century forebear, Miller places a variety of anthropologies and humanisms before the reader, as well as competing visions of history. Unlike his North African counterpart, though, Miller never answers his own questions and puzzles definitively. The reader remains restless, for he never rests in Thee.
    ]]>     Luke and I discuss the astounding book, A Canticle for Leibowitz, by Walter Miller Jr. Written in the 1950's at the height of the Cold War, Miller saw the specter of nuclear annihilation before him and penned this, one of the most insightful post-apocalyptic books ever written. We explore the themes as well as the original Dark Ages, and the drama of faith and reason. Then Luke ends with a VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • In Praise of the Gods - The Map is Mostly Water — Rational insight is a powerful tool, and one of our worst excesses. When it becomes the only tool it brings about a mixture of certainty and naivety that makes minds brittle. Since Descartes’ time, rationalist thinking has ascended beyond primacy, to become an attempt at vacating not only other faculties, but also other motivations and desires. This over-applied rationality is a cognitive stupor, the drunken delirium of reason. To append an -ist or -ism and declare it one’s ideology can be forgiven as a phase of youth, since all of youth is a stupor of one thing or another. But after that it becomes cringe, or a kind of heartlessness, or simply the absence of wisdom. 
    • Amazon.com: A Canticle for Leibowitz (Audible Audio Edition): Walter M. Miller Jr., Tom Weiner, Blackstone Audio, Inc.: Audible Audiobooks — In a nightmarish, ruined world, slowly awakening to the light after sleeping in darkness, the infantile rediscoveries of science are secretly nourished by cloistered monks dedicated to the study and preservation of the relics and writings of the blessed Saint Isaac Leibowitz. From there, the story spans centuries of ignorance, violence, and barbarism, viewing through a sharp, satirical eye the relentless progression of a human race damned by its inherent humanness to recelebrate its grand foibles and repeat its grievous mistakes.
    • Ratzinger Excerpt — From John Hayward's Twitter account, @johnhw "Come Holy Spirit, synergise those key deliverables." He then follows it up with a picture of this fantastic Ratzinger excerpt.
    • What I Saw at the Abbey of the Genesee: The Crisis in the Church and the Universal Call to Holiness — Article Luke referenced by Dr. Larry Chapp, that Fr. Harrison from Clerically Speaking shared with Luke and Gomer
    • The Coen Brothers Take on "The Life of the Mind" — Clip from the fantastic film, Barton Fink. WARNING: This scene does contain violence
    • Gratuitous Simpsons Clip
    • Emergency Pod: Did Movie Theaters Just Die? Why Warner Bros. Is Dropping Its 2021 Releases on HBO Max — From the Ringer Podcast Network Warner Bros. has announced it will stream all of its new films in 2021 on HBO Max, including Godzilla vs. Kong, In The Heights, Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Suicide Squad, and Matrix 4. Why did this happen? What does it mean for movie theaters? Will other studios follow suit? Amanda and Sean do their best to parse a historic day.
    • The Ratzinger Option - Crisis Magazine — Men in a totally planned world will find themselves unspeakably lonely. If they have completely lost sight of God, they will feel the whole horror of their poverty. Then they will discover the little flock of believers as something wholly new.
    • A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller: Review » Renai LeMay — Reading A Canticle for Leibowitz is a little like reading other satires such as George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Sometimes it can be a little challenging to get through the pages because the real story of the novel is told between its lines, in the reader’s interpretation of its many satirical allusions, which are, of course, presented with a straight face.
    • An Augustinian Wasteland: A Canticle for Leibowitz ~ The Imaginative Conservative — A Canticle for Leibowitz has been one of my favorite books for most of my adult life. I have read it and reread it many times. In fact, I have read it and perused it too many times to count. I find the work as compelling as the best of T. S. Eliot. But, while Eliot always leavens, Miller always sobers. In Canticle, one discovers some of Eliot’s thought, but also Christopher Dawson’s and Jacques Maritain’s thought and especially St. Augustine’s thought. Much like his fifth-century forebear, Miller places a variety of anthropologies and humanisms before the reader, as well as competing visions of history. Unlike his North African counterpart, though, Miller never answers his own questions and puzzles definitively. The reader remains restless, for he never rests in Thee.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Fta47tN3 ]]> Luke Gomer     Latvia is better than McCarrick https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/270 b1e32f29-ce03-4b94-8825-2a642c274de2 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We start the show celebrating the Latvian people because THEY LOVE CATCHING FOXES AND CATCHING FOXES LOVES LATVIA. Then, McCarrick.... We don't analyze the report, but instead, we answer your questions about it. This isn't a series of hot takes, but a call to holiness. 1:45:34 true We start the show celebrating the Latvian people because THEY LOVE CATCHING FOXES AND CATCHING FOXES LOVES LATVIA. Then, McCarrick.... We don't analyze the report, but instead, we answer your questions about it. This isn't a series of hot takes, but a call to holiness.

    ]]>     Catholic, Latvia, McCarrick, Latvia We start the show celebrating the Latvian people because THEY LOVE CATCHING FOXES AND CATCHING FOXES LOVES LATVIA. Then, McCarrick.... We don't analyze the report, but instead, we answer your questions about it. This isn't a series of hot takes, but a call to holiness.

    Support Catching Foxes

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    • 'Rule of thumb' - meaning and origin. — Even if people mistakenly supposed the law to exist, there's no reason to believe that anyone ever called it the 'rule of thumb'. Despite the phrase being in common use since the 17th century and appearing many thousands of times in print, there are no printed records that associate it with domestic violence until the 1970s, when the notion was castigated by feminists.
    • Vatican investigating racy Instagram like by Pope Francis account to Natalia Garibotto — Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 17, 2020 / 06:00 pm MT (CNA).- The Vatican is investigating usage of the papal Instagram account after Pope Francis’ official page liked a racy picture of a scantily-clad model.  The picture “liked” by Pope Francis’ verified account, Franciscus, features Brazilian model and Twitch streamer Natalia Garibotto wearing a lingerie outfit that resembles a school uniform. Garibotto’s mostly-uncovered posterior is visible in the picture. The exact time of the “like” is unclear, but it was visible and reported by news outlets on November 13.
    • National anthem of Latvia (Latvian/English translation) - YouTube — "God, Bless Latvia!" - Dievs, svētī Latviju! Latvijas valsts Himna --- Dievs, svētī Latviju! is the national anthem of Latvia. The words and music were written by Kārlis Baumanis (Baumaņu Kārlis, 1834–1904). The music and lyrics were written in 1873 by Kārlis Baumanis, a teacher, who was part of the Young Latvian nationalist movement. It has been speculated that Baumanis may have borrowed part of the lyrics from a popular song which was sung to tune of God Save the Queen, modified them and set them to music of his own. Baumanis's lyrics were different from the modern ones: he used the term "Baltics" synonymously and interchangeably with "Latvia" and "Latvians", so "Latvia" was actually mentioned only at the beginning of the first verse. Later the term "Latvia" was removed and replaced with "Baltics" to avoid a ban on the song. This has led to the misapprehension that the term "Latvia" was not part of the song until 1920, when it was chosen as national anthem and the word "Baltics" was replaced with "Latvia". After Latvia was annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940, the singing of "Dievs, svētī Latviju!" was banned. In its place, the anthem of the Soviet republic of Latvia was used. By the time Latvia restored its independence in 1990, the anthem was once again restored as the national anthem of Latvia.
    ]]>     We start the show celebrating the Latvian people because THEY LOVE CATCHING FOXES AND CATCHING FOXES LOVES LATVIA. Then, McCarrick.... We don't analyze the report, but instead, we answer your questions about it. This isn't a series of hot takes, but a call to holiness.

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    • 'Rule of thumb' - meaning and origin. — Even if people mistakenly supposed the law to exist, there's no reason to believe that anyone ever called it the 'rule of thumb'. Despite the phrase being in common use since the 17th century and appearing many thousands of times in print, there are no printed records that associate it with domestic violence until the 1970s, when the notion was castigated by feminists.
    • Vatican investigating racy Instagram like by Pope Francis account to Natalia Garibotto — Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 17, 2020 / 06:00 pm MT (CNA).- The Vatican is investigating usage of the papal Instagram account after Pope Francis’ official page liked a racy picture of a scantily-clad model.  The picture “liked” by Pope Francis’ verified account, Franciscus, features Brazilian model and Twitch streamer Natalia Garibotto wearing a lingerie outfit that resembles a school uniform. Garibotto’s mostly-uncovered posterior is visible in the picture. The exact time of the “like” is unclear, but it was visible and reported by news outlets on November 13.
    • National anthem of Latvia (Latvian/English translation) - YouTube — "God, Bless Latvia!" - Dievs, svētī Latviju! Latvijas valsts Himna --- Dievs, svētī Latviju! is the national anthem of Latvia. The words and music were written by Kārlis Baumanis (Baumaņu Kārlis, 1834–1904). The music and lyrics were written in 1873 by Kārlis Baumanis, a teacher, who was part of the Young Latvian nationalist movement. It has been speculated that Baumanis may have borrowed part of the lyrics from a popular song which was sung to tune of God Save the Queen, modified them and set them to music of his own. Baumanis's lyrics were different from the modern ones: he used the term "Baltics" synonymously and interchangeably with "Latvia" and "Latvians", so "Latvia" was actually mentioned only at the beginning of the first verse. Later the term "Latvia" was removed and replaced with "Baltics" to avoid a ban on the song. This has led to the misapprehension that the term "Latvia" was not part of the song until 1920, when it was chosen as national anthem and the word "Baltics" was replaced with "Latvia". After Latvia was annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940, the singing of "Dievs, svētī Latviju!" was banned. In its place, the anthem of the Soviet republic of Latvia was used. By the time Latvia restored its independence in 1990, the anthem was once again restored as the national anthem of Latvia.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ifhqmImb ]]> Luke Gomer     The Not So Great Gatsby https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/269 65d214fc-4af8-4b4b-ab65-ad3b49f0569d Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer I loved the story, but we look deeper into the emptiness. Not all that glitters is gold, my friends. Then we reminisce about the time Luke almost moved in with my family. We praise Matt Fradd. Then we talk people-watching, party-going, Gomer's comic book obsession as a coping mechanism for his profound loneliness in middle school, and the quote about the "magical" parts of the Bible from Matthew McConaughey 1:05:20 true I loved the story, but we look deeper into the emptiness. Not all that glitters is gold, my friends.

    Then we reminisce about the time Luke almost moved in with my family, followed by praising Matt Fradd (backheadedly).

    Then we talk people-watching, party-going, Gomer's comic book obsession as a coping mechanism for his profound loneliness in middle school, and the quote about the "magical" parts of the Bible from Matthew McConaughey.

    ]]>     literature, Gatsby, comic books, Marvel I loved the story, but we look deeper into the emptiness. Not all that glitters is gold, my friends.

    Then we reminisce about the time Luke almost moved in with my family, followed by praising Matt Fradd (backheadedly).

    Then we talk people-watching, party-going, Gomer's comic book obsession as a coping mechanism for his profound loneliness in middle school, and the quote about the "magical" parts of the Bible from Matthew McConaughey.

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    ]]>     I loved the story, but we look deeper into the emptiness. Not all that glitters is gold, my friends.

    Then we reminisce about the time Luke almost moved in with my family, followed by praising Matt Fradd (backheadedly).

    Then we talk people-watching, party-going, Gomer's comic book obsession as a coping mechanism for his profound loneliness in middle school, and the quote about the "magical" parts of the Bible from Matthew McConaughey.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Te3fXJUE ]]> Luke Gomer     Morality as Ideology https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/268 08a541bc-952e-4c17-aed7-36f73df632bf Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This episode is not about the election, but it is absolutely about the election. Luke asks Gomer about what happens when our Christian Morality is wrenched free of Christ and hardens into an ideology used for smashing our enemies. Gomer, agreeing with the premise, fears this pathway leads to the Antinomian dark side. This is the war between poles: legalism and antinomianism, rigorism and laxism. There be dragons! 1:25:21 true This episode is not about the election, but it is absolutely about the election. Luke asks Gomer about what happens when our Christian Morality is wrenched free of Christ and hardens into an ideology used for smashing our enemies. Gomer, agreeing with the premise, fears this pathway leads to the Antinomian dark side.

    Antinomianism means anti-law as in the commandment-based morality, rules of right and wrong, good and bad. The opposite of antinomianism is legalism, which views the whole of morality as fully articulated through commands. These are often Protestant terms.

    In Catholic circles, especially in the moral enquiry of the 15-17 centuries, the dichotomy would be between rigorism and laxism, since the Natural Law tradition and the 10 Commandments are such a central portion of our Catholic moral theology. Rigorism and Laxism are, generally speaking, ways of viewing our moral responsibilities in the face of supposed conflicts between human freedom and divine command and which occupies your default position. Laxism means you default to human freedom, because that is how we image God. Rigorism means you default to the Law, because that is how God is sovereign over us creatures.

    When these are in conflict, neither side seems a good option, which is why St. Alphonus Liguori is the patron saint of Moral Theologians, because his way of navigating these conflicts was through Aequiprobabilism. Confusing? Go check out the Catholic Encyclopedia article on this and you'll leave less sure of anything in your moral life.

    ]]>     This episode is not about the election, but it is absolutely about the election. Luke asks Gomer about what happens when our Christian Morality is wrenched free of Christ and hardens into an ideology used for smashing our enemies. Gomer, agreeing with the premise, fears this pathway leads to the Antinomian dark side.

    Antinomianism means anti-law as in the commandment-based morality, rules of right and wrong, good and bad. The opposite of antinomianism is legalism, which views the whole of morality as fully articulated through commands. These are often Protestant terms.

    In Catholic circles, especially in the moral enquiry of the 15-17 centuries, the dichotomy would be between rigorism and laxism, since the Natural Law tradition and the 10 Commandments are such a central portion of our Catholic moral theology. Rigorism and Laxism are, generally speaking, ways of viewing our moral responsibilities in the face of supposed conflicts between human freedom and divine command and which occupies your default position. Laxism means you default to human freedom, because that is how we image God. Rigorism means you default to the Law, because that is how God is sovereign over us creatures.

    When these are in conflict, neither side seems a good option, which is why St. Alphonus Liguori is the patron saint of Moral Theologians, because his way of navigating these conflicts was through Aequiprobabilism. Confusing? Go check out the Catholic Encyclopedia article on this and you'll leave less sure of anything in your moral life.

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    ]]>     This episode is not about the election, but it is absolutely about the election. Luke asks Gomer about what happens when our Christian Morality is wrenched free of Christ and hardens into an ideology used for smashing our enemies. Gomer, agreeing with the premise, fears this pathway leads to the Antinomian dark side.

    Antinomianism means anti-law as in the commandment-based morality, rules of right and wrong, good and bad. The opposite of antinomianism is legalism, which views the whole of morality as fully articulated through commands. These are often Protestant terms.

    In Catholic circles, especially in the moral enquiry of the 15-17 centuries, the dichotomy would be between rigorism and laxism, since the Natural Law tradition and the 10 Commandments are such a central portion of our Catholic moral theology. Rigorism and Laxism are, generally speaking, ways of viewing our moral responsibilities in the face of supposed conflicts between human freedom and divine command and which occupies your default position. Laxism means you default to human freedom, because that is how we image God. Rigorism means you default to the Law, because that is how God is sovereign over us creatures.

    When these are in conflict, neither side seems a good option, which is why St. Alphonus Liguori is the patron saint of Moral Theologians, because his way of navigating these conflicts was through Aequiprobabilism. Confusing? Go check out the Catholic Encyclopedia article on this and you'll leave less sure of anything in your moral life.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+EAbNclV1 ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer Goes to the Woodshed https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/267 eb94a76d-ceb4-46d5-98fc-71ed6e5ccb9d Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Hey friends, This episode is in three major parts: 1. Follow-up to the last episode to clarify and to apologize 2. Ted Lasso, new American Anti-Anti-Hero 3. Gomer's actions on the sidelines of his kids' soccer games will shock you. 1:09:02 true Hey friends, This episode is in three major parts:

    1. Follow-up to the last episode to clarify and to apologize
    2. Ted Lasso, new American Anti-Anti-Hero
    3. Gomer's actions on the sidelines of his kids' soccer games will shock you.
    ]]>     Hey friends, This episode is in three major parts:

    1. Follow-up to the last episode to clarify and to apologize
    2. Ted Lasso, new American Anti-Anti-Hero
    3. Gomer's actions on the sidelines of his kids' soccer games will shock you.

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    ]]>     Hey friends, This episode is in three major parts:

    1. Follow-up to the last episode to clarify and to apologize
    2. Ted Lasso, new American Anti-Anti-Hero
    3. Gomer's actions on the sidelines of his kids' soccer games will shock you.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+B8aVChEc ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer Yells at Priests, with Clerically Speaking https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/266 05d9acc6-e5fc-4e98-a74d-c078c0bb3a9a Sat, 24 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Humble and obedient priests, Fr. Harrison and Fr. Anthony, from the podcast join us this week so Gomer can yell at them. Not them, per se, but all God's priests as a collective. They take it like warrior-poets and then distill their own struggles finding God in the midst of the Church in crisis. 1:41:15 true Humble and obedient priests, Fr. Harrison and Fr. Anthony, from the podcast join us this week so Gomer can yell at them. Not them, per se, but all God's priests as a collective. They take it like warrior-poets and then distill their own struggles finding God in the midst of the Church in crisis.

    Also, I've added a new sound - a cow mooing - to the already popular sound of a kitty kat meowing. You'll get it when you hear it.

    ]]>     priesthood Humble and obedient priests, Fr. Harrison and Fr. Anthony, from the podcast join us this week so Gomer can yell at them. Not them, per se, but all God's priests as a collective. They take it like warrior-poets and then distill their own struggles finding God in the midst of the Church in crisis.

    Also, I've added a new sound - a cow mooing - to the already popular sound of a kitty kat meowing. You'll get it when you hear it.

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    ]]>     Humble and obedient priests, Fr. Harrison and Fr. Anthony, from the podcast join us this week so Gomer can yell at them. Not them, per se, but all God's priests as a collective. They take it like warrior-poets and then distill their own struggles finding God in the midst of the Church in crisis.

    Also, I've added a new sound - a cow mooing - to the already popular sound of a kitty kat meowing. You'll get it when you hear it.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+7ty5n3EN ]]> Luke Gomer     The Real Jurassic World Rules https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/265 82235d64-4997-428e-a46a-95e41ec6fa03 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer What happens when Gomer takes a clip from Jurassic World and uses it to interpret MTV's "The Real World" from the 1990's? Not hilarity, according to my wife. Also, WHY AM I NO LONGER CONSIDERED A FAITHFUL CATHOLIC?! 1:04:50 true What happens when Gomer takes a clip from Jurassic World and uses it to interpret MTV's "The Real World" from the 1990's? Not hilarity, according to my wife. Also, WHY AM I NO LONGER CONSIDERED A FAITHFUL CATHOLIC?!

    ]]>     What happens when Gomer takes a clip from Jurassic World and uses it to interpret MTV's "The Real World" from the 1990's? Not hilarity, according to my wife. Also, WHY AM I NO LONGER CONSIDERED A FAITHFUL CATHOLIC?!

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    ]]>     What happens when Gomer takes a clip from Jurassic World and uses it to interpret MTV's "The Real World" from the 1990's? Not hilarity, according to my wife. Also, WHY AM I NO LONGER CONSIDERED A FAITHFUL CATHOLIC?!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+wsKNr53t ]]> Luke Gomer     Let's Feel Insecure and Talk for an Additional Hour https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/264 3f8ef999-66f1-42c9-876e-f81be8ae7678 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:15:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This show moves in 3 acts: Act 1, the BSing. Act 2, leadership as something, something, and Effectiveness. Act 3, we start with an apology and then Luke breaks open his insecurities in a big way. 1:24:40 true Hey! We talked about some stuff. What Gomer will include, who knows. But I need to enter the show notes, so have create the episode.

    *Consecrated life!
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    There are a ton of great religious orders in the country that go back generations. Maybe take some time to check a few of them out. The Archdiocese of Cincinatti is hosting a Zoom get together for people interested in consecrated life. Check it out. Or dont. You an adult. You're free to ignore your vocation.

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    Gratuitous Simpsons Clip

    ]]>     Hey! We talked about some stuff. What Gomer will include, who knows. But I need to enter the show notes, so have create the episode.

    *Consecrated life!
    *
    There are a ton of great religious orders in the country that go back generations. Maybe take some time to check a few of them out. The Archdiocese of Cincinatti is hosting a Zoom get together for people interested in consecrated life. Check it out. Or dont. You an adult. You're free to ignore your vocation.

    Facebook Link

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    Gratuitous Simpsons Clip

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Hey! We talked about some stuff. What Gomer will include, who knows. But I need to enter the show notes, so have create the episode.

    *Consecrated life!
    *
    There are a ton of great religious orders in the country that go back generations. Maybe take some time to check a few of them out. The Archdiocese of Cincinatti is hosting a Zoom get together for people interested in consecrated life. Check it out. Or dont. You an adult. You're free to ignore your vocation.

    Facebook Link

    Event Site

    Gratuitous Simpsons Clip

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+bMPHqDc1 ]]> Luke Gomer     The Emergencies are Everywhere https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/263 0f25d114-1006-4204-b963-52f00e0558c3 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke talks about FIFA and enters into an existential crisis about the death of small towns and cities. This leads to a broader conversation about martyrdom and "emergencies" for the Church and the world. 1:20:09 true Luke talks about FIFA and enters into an existential crisis about the death of small towns and cities. This leads to a broader conversation about martyrdom and "emergencies" for the Church and the world.

    ]]>     Luke talks about FIFA and enters into an existential crisis about the death of small towns and cities. This leads to a broader conversation about martyrdom and "emergencies" for the Church and the world.

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    ]]>     Luke talks about FIFA and enters into an existential crisis about the death of small towns and cities. This leads to a broader conversation about martyrdom and "emergencies" for the Church and the world.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+XAnKgm2L ]]> Luke Gomer     International Pedestrian Competition https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/262 1f7c194d-fc37-4f4a-af02-e2ce4364c704 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We hit up our Patreon fans (Facebook folks, coming soon!) for questions and BOY O BOY did we get a lot. We're talking questions about putting Pronouns in your email signature, is "authenticity" overplayed, have you ever had conflicts with female friends, how do you and Luke resolve conflict, how much better is Gomer and Luke? 1:23:06 true We hit up our Patreon fans (Facebook folks, coming soon!) for questions and BOY O BOY did we get a lot! We're talking questions about putting Pronouns in your email signature, is "authenticity" overplayed, have you ever had conflicts with female friends, how do you and Luke resolve conflict, how much better is Gomer and Luke, and more!

    We hit about 10-ish questions, even one about Luke's favorite Dayton pizza place, and each one is less than 10 minutes in our answers. BUT DON'T WORRY, Gomer still manage to sneak in a reference to Greek Mythology.

    Also, the "Lightning Round" is literally no different from the regular question/answer format, except I put a lightning strike before each question.

    ]]>     Catholic, Pronouns, Conflict, Kittens We hit up our Patreon fans (Facebook folks, coming soon!) for questions and BOY O BOY did we get a lot! We're talking questions about putting Pronouns in your email signature, is "authenticity" overplayed, have you ever had conflicts with female friends, how do you and Luke resolve conflict, how much better is Gomer and Luke, and more!

    We hit about 10-ish questions, even one about Luke's favorite Dayton pizza place, and each one is less than 10 minutes in our answers. BUT DON'T WORRY, Gomer still manage to sneak in a reference to Greek Mythology.

    Also, the "Lightning Round" is literally no different from the regular question/answer format, except I put a lightning strike before each question.

    Support Catching Foxes

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    ]]>     We hit up our Patreon fans (Facebook folks, coming soon!) for questions and BOY O BOY did we get a lot! We're talking questions about putting Pronouns in your email signature, is "authenticity" overplayed, have you ever had conflicts with female friends, how do you and Luke resolve conflict, how much better is Gomer and Luke, and more!

    We hit about 10-ish questions, even one about Luke's favorite Dayton pizza place, and each one is less than 10 minutes in our answers. BUT DON'T WORRY, Gomer still manage to sneak in a reference to Greek Mythology.

    Also, the "Lightning Round" is literally no different from the regular question/answer format, except I put a lightning strike before each question.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+b4H5rlM8 ]]> Luke Gomer     Everything is Going to Be Alright https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/261 b6394fc7-757e-48cf-b36e-65386c512bbc Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke opens with a song. A terrible, terrible song. Gomer goes through the September Challenge with interesting comments on food and diets from various folks. Then Taylor Marshall (meow) comes up on the show, along with Fr. James Martin. Here's the deal. After we did this show I was cleaning the playroom in my house while my wife and kids were at the YMCA. While doing mindless labor, I listened to Catholic Stuff You Should Know, "Drinks after Lord's Day", and realized that we kind of talk about the same thing- but one's from a priest perspective and the other is from our sad minds. I think you should listen to it after our show. 1:16:59 true Luke opens with a song. A terrible, terrible song.

    Gomer goes through the September Challenge with interesting comments on food and diets from various folks.

    Then Taylor Marshall (meow) comes up on the show, along with Fr. James Martin.

    Here's the deal. After we did this show I was cleaning the playroom in my house while my wife and kids were at the YMCA. While doing mindless labor, I listened to Catholic Stuff You Should Know, "Drinks after Lord's Day", and realized that we kind of talk about the same thing- but one's from a priest perspective and the other is from our sad minds. I think you should listen to it after our show.

    ]]>     Catholic, Orthodoxy, narrowness Luke opens with a song. A terrible, terrible song.

    Gomer goes through the September Challenge with interesting comments on food and diets from various folks.

    Then Taylor Marshall (meow) comes up on the show, along with Fr. James Martin.

    Here's the deal. After we did this show I was cleaning the playroom in my house while my wife and kids were at the YMCA. While doing mindless labor, I listened to Catholic Stuff You Should Know, "Drinks after Lord's Day", and realized that we kind of talk about the same thing- but one's from a priest perspective and the other is from our sad minds. I think you should listen to it after our show.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Luke opens with a song. A terrible, terrible song.

    Gomer goes through the September Challenge with interesting comments on food and diets from various folks.

    Then Taylor Marshall (meow) comes up on the show, along with Fr. James Martin.

    Here's the deal. After we did this show I was cleaning the playroom in my house while my wife and kids were at the YMCA. While doing mindless labor, I listened to Catholic Stuff You Should Know, "Drinks after Lord's Day", and realized that we kind of talk about the same thing- but one's from a priest perspective and the other is from our sad minds. I think you should listen to it after our show.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+wOJAX1vL ]]> Luke Gomer     Origin Stories https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/260 4e146199-f5b8-4b47-838b-af8fb694e29d Fri, 11 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke saddens our hearts with the tale of his dog's passing. Gomer pisses us off with his politics. Does anyone care about narrative anymore?! SEND ALL YOUR NEGATIVE COMMENTS TO zuckerberg@facebook.com 1:50:04 true PATREON:

    Join Patreon at any tier to join the September Challenge (Diet, Movement, Cognition, and Prayer). Special thanks to Marygrace for getting her fiance a Patreon account for his birthday. Thomas, enjoy the artwork, buddy! Thanks for listening! Also, shout out to Fr. James H. who donated a ton of money to us, which will enable "Torches Together LLC" to be a thing!

    You should really read the Iliad and the Odyssey.

    Finally. I just realized it is 9/11. Never forget the soldiers or the civilians who died because of, or as a result of, this murderous act.

    ]]>     origin stories, BLM, violence, lies PATREON:

    Join Patreon at any tier to join the September Challenge (Diet, Movement, Cognition, and Prayer). Special thanks to Marygrace for getting her fiance a Patreon account for his birthday. Thomas, enjoy the artwork, buddy! Thanks for listening! Also, shout out to Fr. James H. who donated a ton of money to us, which will enable "Torches Together LLC" to be a thing!

    You should really read the Iliad and the Odyssey.

    Finally. I just realized it is 9/11. Never forget the soldiers or the civilians who died because of, or as a result of, this murderous act.

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    ]]>     PATREON:

    Join Patreon at any tier to join the September Challenge (Diet, Movement, Cognition, and Prayer). Special thanks to Marygrace for getting her fiance a Patreon account for his birthday. Thomas, enjoy the artwork, buddy! Thanks for listening! Also, shout out to Fr. James H. who donated a ton of money to us, which will enable "Torches Together LLC" to be a thing!

    You should really read the Iliad and the Odyssey.

    Finally. I just realized it is 9/11. Never forget the soldiers or the civilians who died because of, or as a result of, this murderous act.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+-hBv0KSH ]]> Luke Gomer     Last Week's Episode...Today https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/259 6a9829e1-fd63-4f40-ab16-0e0855f34028 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Catching Foxes Interview Normal People About Important Things 1:58:00 true Sorry for the delay. Life is a never ending gauntlet of suffering, loss and bitter partings. Anywho, Gomer was unable to record. Luke put out a few random requests for pitch-hitters on Twitter and Instagram, AND SO MANY OF YOU RESPONDED!

    This was such a fun epsiode to record. I think you'll enjoy it.

    There are three interviews on this epsiode. First, Luke chats with Lucas Hennesey, a friend from colllege and normal life, about being a 'Traddie,' the Latin Mass, and being a person of faith in a world quite often hostile to it.

    Then Luke chats with Bernadette Dalgetty from An Eldless Pursuit, a husband and wife wedding photogtpahy team. They chat about the creative process, starting a business and other stuff. Very cool chat.

    And then. It finally happens. Sarah Rose Bort and Sarah Rogers make their much anticipated debut. We chat about our experience leading ministdry together, the importance of mentorhsip, what happens when a leader with a "strong personality" leaves (I'll let you guess who that leader was), and other stuff that I cant remember.

    Three unique conversations that I very much enjoyed. I think you will as well.

    The September Challenge Continutes!

    [So much fun stuff happening on our Pateron right now. Engage your FOMO that we all know you have. Support us on Patreon and partake in the September Challenge! www.patreon.com/cf
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    *Fun links.
    *
    Old St. Mary's Catholic Church Hands down, one of the best Church's in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

    An Endless Pursuit Photography

    Archdiocese of Cincinnati Young Adult Insagram Page @Cincyyoungadults

    Sarah Rogers Twitter - @theysayrogg

    Sarah Rose Bort Instagram- @Sarah_rose16

    Sarah Rogers Instagram- @thesayyrogg

    Gratuitous Simpsons Clip

    ]]>     Sorry for the delay. Life is a never ending gauntlet of suffering, loss and bitter partings. Anywho, Gomer was unable to record. Luke put out a few random requests for pitch-hitters on Twitter and Instagram, AND SO MANY OF YOU RESPONDED!

    This was such a fun epsiode to record. I think you'll enjoy it.

    There are three interviews on this epsiode. First, Luke chats with Lucas Hennesey, a friend from colllege and normal life, about being a 'Traddie,' the Latin Mass, and being a person of faith in a world quite often hostile to it.

    Then Luke chats with Bernadette Dalgetty from An Eldless Pursuit, a husband and wife wedding photogtpahy team. They chat about the creative process, starting a business and other stuff. Very cool chat.

    And then. It finally happens. Sarah Rose Bort and Sarah Rogers make their much anticipated debut. We chat about our experience leading ministdry together, the importance of mentorhsip, what happens when a leader with a "strong personality" leaves (I'll let you guess who that leader was), and other stuff that I cant remember.

    Three unique conversations that I very much enjoyed. I think you will as well.

    The September Challenge Continutes!

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    *Fun links.
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    Old St. Mary's Catholic Church Hands down, one of the best Church's in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

    An Endless Pursuit Photography

    Archdiocese of Cincinnati Young Adult Insagram Page @Cincyyoungadults

    Sarah Rogers Twitter - @theysayrogg

    Sarah Rose Bort Instagram- @Sarah_rose16

    Sarah Rogers Instagram- @thesayyrogg

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    ]]>     Sorry for the delay. Life is a never ending gauntlet of suffering, loss and bitter partings. Anywho, Gomer was unable to record. Luke put out a few random requests for pitch-hitters on Twitter and Instagram, AND SO MANY OF YOU RESPONDED!

    This was such a fun epsiode to record. I think you'll enjoy it.

    There are three interviews on this epsiode. First, Luke chats with Lucas Hennesey, a friend from colllege and normal life, about being a 'Traddie,' the Latin Mass, and being a person of faith in a world quite often hostile to it.

    Then Luke chats with Bernadette Dalgetty from An Eldless Pursuit, a husband and wife wedding photogtpahy team. They chat about the creative process, starting a business and other stuff. Very cool chat.

    And then. It finally happens. Sarah Rose Bort and Sarah Rogers make their much anticipated debut. We chat about our experience leading ministdry together, the importance of mentorhsip, what happens when a leader with a "strong personality" leaves (I'll let you guess who that leader was), and other stuff that I cant remember.

    Three unique conversations that I very much enjoyed. I think you will as well.

    The September Challenge Continutes!

    [So much fun stuff happening on our Pateron right now. Engage your FOMO that we all know you have. Support us on Patreon and partake in the September Challenge! www.patreon.com/cf
    ](www.patreon.com/cf)
    *Fun links.
    *
    Old St. Mary's Catholic Church Hands down, one of the best Church's in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

    An Endless Pursuit Photography

    Archdiocese of Cincinnati Young Adult Insagram Page @Cincyyoungadults

    Sarah Rogers Twitter - @theysayrogg

    Sarah Rose Bort Instagram- @Sarah_rose16

    Sarah Rogers Instagram- @thesayyrogg

    Gratuitous Simpsons Clip

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+xlcgvNMQ ]]> Luke     The September Challenge and Cognition https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/258 ff3c2bc8-66b8-4105-9ef1-63c55226080e Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer 3 Subjects: Gomer issues a September Challenge for all those on Patreon at any tier of giving. Then Luke shares his experience of attending the Dave Chappelle event in Yellow Springs with Jon Stewart, and finally, they discuss the importance of reading and writing in terms of human cognition. 1:06:51 true I didn't have power at all yesterday due to Hurricane Laura. In fact, at around the 1-hour mark of this episode you will hear as the power went out in the middle of the show! Luke and I continued and wrapped up by him chatting with me over my phone while we both recorded our own ends on our own laptops. That's the glory of not relying on Skype to provide the actual recording, just the interaction.

    OK, enough of that.

    We are going to launch a September Challenge for Patrons here. The goal is mental and physical health as COVID gets really, really old. More information to follow. All Patrons can join in at any Tier (thinking of you, Rebecca!).

    After introducing "Sexodus30", we then talk about Luke's Dave Chappell Show experience in the fields outside Dayton with his lightweight wife and how "tired" they were the next morning. "Tired" is Steubie speak for "politely hungover".

    Finally, we end the show with a conversation on the importance of human agency in the context of cognition. Gomer, you see, loves Audiobooks and is an auricular learner, but so much of his investment and instruction with his kids revolves around reading and writing. Luke loves this and reveals that he is on a project recently of handwriting every down at work, including emails, before he sends them, creating a much more thoughtful experience.

    Then my power goes out and we wrap up the show.

    ]]>     stroke, baby, quarantine I didn't have power at all yesterday due to Hurricane Laura. In fact, at around the 1-hour mark of this episode you will hear as the power went out in the middle of the show! Luke and I continued and wrapped up by him chatting with me over my phone while we both recorded our own ends on our own laptops. That's the glory of not relying on Skype to provide the actual recording, just the interaction.

    OK, enough of that.

    We are going to launch a September Challenge for Patrons here. The goal is mental and physical health as COVID gets really, really old. More information to follow. All Patrons can join in at any Tier (thinking of you, Rebecca!).

    After introducing "Sexodus30", we then talk about Luke's Dave Chappell Show experience in the fields outside Dayton with his lightweight wife and how "tired" they were the next morning. "Tired" is Steubie speak for "politely hungover".

    Finally, we end the show with a conversation on the importance of human agency in the context of cognition. Gomer, you see, loves Audiobooks and is an auricular learner, but so much of his investment and instruction with his kids revolves around reading and writing. Luke loves this and reveals that he is on a project recently of handwriting every down at work, including emails, before he sends them, creating a much more thoughtful experience.

    Then my power goes out and we wrap up the show.

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    ]]>     I didn't have power at all yesterday due to Hurricane Laura. In fact, at around the 1-hour mark of this episode you will hear as the power went out in the middle of the show! Luke and I continued and wrapped up by him chatting with me over my phone while we both recorded our own ends on our own laptops. That's the glory of not relying on Skype to provide the actual recording, just the interaction.

    OK, enough of that.

    We are going to launch a September Challenge for Patrons here. The goal is mental and physical health as COVID gets really, really old. More information to follow. All Patrons can join in at any Tier (thinking of you, Rebecca!).

    After introducing "Sexodus30", we then talk about Luke's Dave Chappell Show experience in the fields outside Dayton with his lightweight wife and how "tired" they were the next morning. "Tired" is Steubie speak for "politely hungover".

    Finally, we end the show with a conversation on the importance of human agency in the context of cognition. Gomer, you see, loves Audiobooks and is an auricular learner, but so much of his investment and instruction with his kids revolves around reading and writing. Luke loves this and reveals that he is on a project recently of handwriting every down at work, including emails, before he sends them, creating a much more thoughtful experience.

    Then my power goes out and we wrap up the show.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+zjpRvOzV ]]> Luke Gomer     Mrs Ruvi Crashes the Show https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/257 e232fb93-91e9-4e71-aa01-e5292ca3242a Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Katie Ruvalcaba, AKA Twitch champion "Mrs. Ruvi", crashes the show with little notice but a lot to share! 1:24:38 true Katie Ruvalcaba, AKA Twitch champion "Mrs. Ruvi", crashes the show with little notice but a lot to share!

    ]]>     Twitch, Streamer, Creator, Cooking Katie Ruvalcaba, AKA Twitch champion "Mrs. Ruvi", crashes the show with little notice but a lot to share!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Yw8hCYn0 ]]> Luke Gomer     Comedy and Emptiness https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/256 b3cbe6d8-dd9d-44bc-8959-1ee8a454452a Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about Comedy and its relationship to truth, insight, and when they go too far. Then we move into the topic of the show: repeating everything Catholic Stuff You Should Know's episode: "Addicted to Mediocrity". 1:29:09 true We talk about Comedy and its relationship to truth, insight, and when they go too far. Then we move into the topic of the show: repeating everything Catholic Stuff You Should Know's episode "Addicted to Mediocrity".

    Addicted to Mediocrity
    https://catholicstuffpodcast.com/podcast/2020/07/09/addicted-to-mediocrity.html

    ]]>     We talk about Comedy and its relationship to truth, insight, and when they go too far. Then we move into the topic of the show: repeating everything Catholic Stuff You Should Know's episode "Addicted to Mediocrity".

    Addicted to Mediocrity
    https://catholicstuffpodcast.com/podcast/2020/07/09/addicted-to-mediocrity.html

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    ]]>     We talk about Comedy and its relationship to truth, insight, and when they go too far. Then we move into the topic of the show: repeating everything Catholic Stuff You Should Know's episode "Addicted to Mediocrity".

    Addicted to Mediocrity
    https://catholicstuffpodcast.com/podcast/2020/07/09/addicted-to-mediocrity.html

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+FRGSdm0x ]]> Luke Gomer     Voyeurism, Personas, and Vulnerability https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/255 4bd78bde-4ac5-4298-b39d-7073cfcb1a8d Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This is what Adult ADD sounds like. We talk youth ministry and why laypeople go into Church work fulltime, then about 37 minutes into the show, we get to the topic of Voyeurism, Personas, and Vulnerability. 1:16:29 true Luke is a "moody douchebag and needs to repent" (his words and not mine!)
    Youth Ministry
    The high school sports and Gomer was fat
    Youth Ministry once again
    Luke: “I don’t trust people in ministry who don’t feel like they should be doing something else”
    Gomer: Why I went into youth ministry, professional catholicism
    Luke: Understanding the calling
    Gomer: Core Team and Community
    Luke: “the best ministry is by tight community”
    Gomer: “like boy bands…”
    Luke: on Hanson, Tool
    Gomer: I wanted to listen to CSYSK, but my new audiobook was released, soooo...
    Luke: introduces the next episode; Addicted to Mediocrity; Watch The Matrix
    Gomer: I loved the idea behind The Matrix 2 & 3
    Luke Blank Check podcast on The Matrix
    Luke: intro show topic
    Gomer: Gomer Reads Luke’s tweets on baby sharts (with a sick piano ballad underneath)
    Luke: I’m totally fine with breast milk
    Gomer: you should be a lactation consultant
    Luke: intros topic again
    Luke reads DM to Sarah (with a sick piano ballad, again)
    Gomer: passive-aggressive ma
    Luke: Vulnerability in honesty
    Gomer: anti-vulnerability as persona
    Luke: You’re causing more hurt b/c it’s not real!
    Gomer: The W’s are terrible
    Gomer: vulnerability not voyeurism
    Luke: honesty in presenting on a stage
    Luke: the medium is the message, podcast lets you unpack, enough distance to analyze and not “I need to get this off of my heart”
    Luke shares his vulnerability - God’s voice
    Gomer shares his demonic voice
    Luke and Gomer talk horror movies
    Gomer: Karate Kid with my kids

    ]]>     Luke is a "moody douchebag and needs to repent" (his words and not mine!)
    Youth Ministry
    The high school sports and Gomer was fat
    Youth Ministry once again
    Luke: “I don’t trust people in ministry who don’t feel like they should be doing something else”
    Gomer: Why I went into youth ministry, professional catholicism
    Luke: Understanding the calling
    Gomer: Core Team and Community
    Luke: “the best ministry is by tight community”
    Gomer: “like boy bands…”
    Luke: on Hanson, Tool
    Gomer: I wanted to listen to CSYSK, but my new audiobook was released, soooo...
    Luke: introduces the next episode; Addicted to Mediocrity; Watch The Matrix
    Gomer: I loved the idea behind The Matrix 2 & 3
    Luke Blank Check podcast on The Matrix
    Luke: intro show topic
    Gomer: Gomer Reads Luke’s tweets on baby sharts (with a sick piano ballad underneath)
    Luke: I’m totally fine with breast milk
    Gomer: you should be a lactation consultant
    Luke: intros topic again
    Luke reads DM to Sarah (with a sick piano ballad, again)
    Gomer: passive-aggressive ma
    Luke: Vulnerability in honesty
    Gomer: anti-vulnerability as persona
    Luke: You’re causing more hurt b/c it’s not real!
    Gomer: The W’s are terrible
    Gomer: vulnerability not voyeurism
    Luke: honesty in presenting on a stage
    Luke: the medium is the message, podcast lets you unpack, enough distance to analyze and not “I need to get this off of my heart”
    Luke shares his vulnerability - God’s voice
    Gomer shares his demonic voice
    Luke and Gomer talk horror movies
    Gomer: Karate Kid with my kids

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    ]]>     Luke is a "moody douchebag and needs to repent" (his words and not mine!)
    Youth Ministry
    The high school sports and Gomer was fat
    Youth Ministry once again
    Luke: “I don’t trust people in ministry who don’t feel like they should be doing something else”
    Gomer: Why I went into youth ministry, professional catholicism
    Luke: Understanding the calling
    Gomer: Core Team and Community
    Luke: “the best ministry is by tight community”
    Gomer: “like boy bands…”
    Luke: on Hanson, Tool
    Gomer: I wanted to listen to CSYSK, but my new audiobook was released, soooo...
    Luke: introduces the next episode; Addicted to Mediocrity; Watch The Matrix
    Gomer: I loved the idea behind The Matrix 2 & 3
    Luke Blank Check podcast on The Matrix
    Luke: intro show topic
    Gomer: Gomer Reads Luke’s tweets on baby sharts (with a sick piano ballad underneath)
    Luke: I’m totally fine with breast milk
    Gomer: you should be a lactation consultant
    Luke: intros topic again
    Luke reads DM to Sarah (with a sick piano ballad, again)
    Gomer: passive-aggressive ma
    Luke: Vulnerability in honesty
    Gomer: anti-vulnerability as persona
    Luke: You’re causing more hurt b/c it’s not real!
    Gomer: The W’s are terrible
    Gomer: vulnerability not voyeurism
    Luke: honesty in presenting on a stage
    Luke: the medium is the message, podcast lets you unpack, enough distance to analyze and not “I need to get this off of my heart”
    Luke shares his vulnerability - God’s voice
    Gomer shares his demonic voice
    Luke and Gomer talk horror movies
    Gomer: Karate Kid with my kids

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+aAvnT_7Z ]]> Luke Gomer     Taylor Swift and the New Timeline https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/254 0c509072-bab3-40d4-9efb-b2d2d3f34df9 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke thinks Tay-Tay is rebooting the timeline to get us out of the Darkverse. We talk woke culture, Taylor Swift, theology, and fandom. 1:09:47 true Luke thinks Tay-Tay is rebooting the timeline to get us out of the Darkverse. We talk woke culture, Taylor Swift, theology, and fandom.

    ]]>     Catholic, Taylor Swift, folklore, darkverse Luke thinks Tay-Tay is rebooting the timeline to get us out of the Darkverse. We talk woke culture, Taylor Swift, theology, and fandom.

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    ]]>     Luke thinks Tay-Tay is rebooting the timeline to get us out of the Darkverse. We talk woke culture, Taylor Swift, theology, and fandom.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+EiwgvrsZ ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer Finishes Harry Potter https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/253 d2c901d6-5abe-46db-9694-131ad79bf0d4 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer I had no idea it could be like this. 1:31:18 true Five things came together to help me understand the plot of the Harry Potter series:

    1. Rebecca told me JK Rawlings was super smart and studied a lot about Medieval history.
    2. The playfulness of her Latin and her familiarity with it
    3. The quote from a few weeks ago about how our brains have so little in common with Medieval ways. of thinking, due in large part to the printing press
    4. My best friend persuading me not to read Harry Potter by sending me a photo of her tattoo
    5. Jordan Peterson's book on Jungian psychology, "Maps of Meaning".

    1 COR 15

    But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death...

    But some one will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” You foolish man! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies...

    There are celestial bodies and there are terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory...

    Thus it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. But it is not the spiritual which is first but the physical, and then the spiritual. The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. As was the man of dust, so are those who are of the dust; and as is the man of heaven, so are those who are of heaven. Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven. I tell you this, brethren: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.

    ROMANS 8

    For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God; for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of him who subjected it in hope; because the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the glorious liberty of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning in travail together until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

    GOMER'S THOUGHTS

    Telos of a thoroughly moral universe where even matter was moral. Aristotle taught that the nature of a thing had an end, even inert matter, and matter's end was to become gold. All of nature, subject to futility in the eyes of Scripture, would eventually become the highest and most divine substance, which is gold. The Medieval Alchemist saw the Christian task to hurry this process of turning the perishable into the imperishable. Transmutation is the process: the alchemist's craft supplies skill in place of time, which is too slow. Aristotelian universe of Alchemy supplanted by Platonic rejection of telos and rise of Natural Sciences through the ultimate technology of Scientific Method. Even the paintings are serving ends and are moral agents, as everything has a moral signification. Thus, portkeys that muggles can't notice. Thus, the horcruxes that drive the plot of the last book.

    The union of opposites- Harry and Voldemort, first book and the last book. This Stone was to give immortality and the Deathly Hallows are three objects meant to avoid death, two to defeat death and one to hide from death. Harry embraces death and thus had attained life. Voldemort ran from death, though he surrounded himself with it- murder to make horcruxes, Death Eaters, violence, etc.

    There is no technology in wizarding world. They do not get Muggle technology because they are Alchemists living in a pre-scientific world. This is the world of the Alchemist, not the chemist. They have candles, not electricity, which Muggles invented. They don’t get cars and radios and whatnot. Arthur Weasley is fascinated by Muggle technology but even he doesn’t really understand it, and his whole job in the Ministry of Magic is about the illegal use of muggle artifacts!

    Christ is the philosopher’s stone in medieval alchemy, redemption of matter, and even the body. This Christianization of the philosopher's stone develops it into both gold transmutation and also Elixir of Life, which preserves the physical body of the drinker. This is why there are two or three biblical citations in the last book. For instance, “And the last enemy to be defeated is death.” Which is found in a church cemetery on a gravestone as they hunt horcruxes. In Medieval alchemy, it is the stone which the builders rejected that has become the cornerstone.

    ]]>     Harry Potter, Christian, Magic, Death Five things came together to help me understand the plot of the Harry Potter series:

    1. Rebecca told me JK Rawlings was super smart and studied a lot about Medieval history.
    2. The playfulness of her Latin and her familiarity with it
    3. The quote from a few weeks ago about how our brains have so little in common with Medieval ways. of thinking, due in large part to the printing press
    4. My best friend persuading me not to read Harry Potter by sending me a photo of her tattoo
    5. Jordan Peterson's book on Jungian psychology, "Maps of Meaning".

    1 COR 15

    But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death...

    But some one will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” You foolish man! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies...

    There are celestial bodies and there are terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory...

    Thus it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. But it is not the spiritual which is first but the physical, and then the spiritual. The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. As was the man of dust, so are those who are of the dust; and as is the man of heaven, so are those who are of heaven. Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven. I tell you this, brethren: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.

    ROMANS 8

    For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God; for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of him who subjected it in hope; because the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the glorious liberty of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning in travail together until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

    GOMER'S THOUGHTS

    Telos of a thoroughly moral universe where even matter was moral. Aristotle taught that the nature of a thing had an end, even inert matter, and matter's end was to become gold. All of nature, subject to futility in the eyes of Scripture, would eventually become the highest and most divine substance, which is gold. The Medieval Alchemist saw the Christian task to hurry this process of turning the perishable into the imperishable. Transmutation is the process: the alchemist's craft supplies skill in place of time, which is too slow. Aristotelian universe of Alchemy supplanted by Platonic rejection of telos and rise of Natural Sciences through the ultimate technology of Scientific Method. Even the paintings are serving ends and are moral agents, as everything has a moral signification. Thus, portkeys that muggles can't notice. Thus, the horcruxes that drive the plot of the last book.

    The union of opposites- Harry and Voldemort, first book and the last book. This Stone was to give immortality and the Deathly Hallows are three objects meant to avoid death, two to defeat death and one to hide from death. Harry embraces death and thus had attained life. Voldemort ran from death, though he surrounded himself with it- murder to make horcruxes, Death Eaters, violence, etc.

    There is no technology in wizarding world. They do not get Muggle technology because they are Alchemists living in a pre-scientific world. This is the world of the Alchemist, not the chemist. They have candles, not electricity, which Muggles invented. They don’t get cars and radios and whatnot. Arthur Weasley is fascinated by Muggle technology but even he doesn’t really understand it, and his whole job in the Ministry of Magic is about the illegal use of muggle artifacts!

    Christ is the philosopher’s stone in medieval alchemy, redemption of matter, and even the body. This Christianization of the philosopher's stone develops it into both gold transmutation and also Elixir of Life, which preserves the physical body of the drinker. This is why there are two or three biblical citations in the last book. For instance, “And the last enemy to be defeated is death.” Which is found in a church cemetery on a gravestone as they hunt horcruxes. In Medieval alchemy, it is the stone which the builders rejected that has become the cornerstone.

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    ]]>     Five things came together to help me understand the plot of the Harry Potter series:

    1. Rebecca told me JK Rawlings was super smart and studied a lot about Medieval history.
    2. The playfulness of her Latin and her familiarity with it
    3. The quote from a few weeks ago about how our brains have so little in common with Medieval ways. of thinking, due in large part to the printing press
    4. My best friend persuading me not to read Harry Potter by sending me a photo of her tattoo
    5. Jordan Peterson's book on Jungian psychology, "Maps of Meaning".

    1 COR 15

    But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death...

    But some one will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” You foolish man! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies...

    There are celestial bodies and there are terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory...

    Thus it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. But it is not the spiritual which is first but the physical, and then the spiritual. The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. As was the man of dust, so are those who are of the dust; and as is the man of heaven, so are those who are of heaven. Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven. I tell you this, brethren: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.

    ROMANS 8

    For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God; for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of him who subjected it in hope; because the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the glorious liberty of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning in travail together until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

    GOMER'S THOUGHTS

    Telos of a thoroughly moral universe where even matter was moral. Aristotle taught that the nature of a thing had an end, even inert matter, and matter's end was to become gold. All of nature, subject to futility in the eyes of Scripture, would eventually become the highest and most divine substance, which is gold. The Medieval Alchemist saw the Christian task to hurry this process of turning the perishable into the imperishable. Transmutation is the process: the alchemist's craft supplies skill in place of time, which is too slow. Aristotelian universe of Alchemy supplanted by Platonic rejection of telos and rise of Natural Sciences through the ultimate technology of Scientific Method. Even the paintings are serving ends and are moral agents, as everything has a moral signification. Thus, portkeys that muggles can't notice. Thus, the horcruxes that drive the plot of the last book.

    The union of opposites- Harry and Voldemort, first book and the last book. This Stone was to give immortality and the Deathly Hallows are three objects meant to avoid death, two to defeat death and one to hide from death. Harry embraces death and thus had attained life. Voldemort ran from death, though he surrounded himself with it- murder to make horcruxes, Death Eaters, violence, etc.

    There is no technology in wizarding world. They do not get Muggle technology because they are Alchemists living in a pre-scientific world. This is the world of the Alchemist, not the chemist. They have candles, not electricity, which Muggles invented. They don’t get cars and radios and whatnot. Arthur Weasley is fascinated by Muggle technology but even he doesn’t really understand it, and his whole job in the Ministry of Magic is about the illegal use of muggle artifacts!

    Christ is the philosopher’s stone in medieval alchemy, redemption of matter, and even the body. This Christianization of the philosopher's stone develops it into both gold transmutation and also Elixir of Life, which preserves the physical body of the drinker. This is why there are two or three biblical citations in the last book. For instance, “And the last enemy to be defeated is death.” Which is found in a church cemetery on a gravestone as they hunt horcruxes. In Medieval alchemy, it is the stone which the builders rejected that has become the cornerstone.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+vNF8Fg9V ]]> Luke Gomer     Amusing Ourselves to Death https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/252 86359b06-b099-4488-a24e-90cde396cd14 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and I discuss the book Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman, How to Watch TV News, and The Shallows by Nicolaus Carr, and how they build the case against TV and the Internet in terms of conveying information density. Gomer is convinced of the argument because "The Medium is the Message." But, in a fascinating twist, we apply that to the "digital first" online church and what potential pitfalls that can have on a cognitive basis, as well as to the vitality of Christian faith. Luke applies it to British self-hating Soccer fans and to the difference between pop art that passes and the Classics that remain. 1:16:18 true Luke and I discuss the book Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman, How to Watch TV News, and The Shallows by Nicolaus Carr, and how they build the case against TV and the Internet in terms of conveying information density.

    Gomer is convinced of the argument because "The Medium is the Message." But, in a fascinating twist, we apply that to the "digital first" online church and what potential pitfalls that can have on a cognitive basis, as well as to the vitality of Christian faith.

    Luke applies it to British self-hating Soccer fans and to the difference between pop art that passes and the Classics that remain.

    ]]>     tv, internet, brain, attention Luke and I discuss the book Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman, How to Watch TV News, and The Shallows by Nicolaus Carr, and how they build the case against TV and the Internet in terms of conveying information density.

    Gomer is convinced of the argument because "The Medium is the Message." But, in a fascinating twist, we apply that to the "digital first" online church and what potential pitfalls that can have on a cognitive basis, as well as to the vitality of Christian faith.

    Luke applies it to British self-hating Soccer fans and to the difference between pop art that passes and the Classics that remain.

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    ]]>     Luke and I discuss the book Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman, How to Watch TV News, and The Shallows by Nicolaus Carr, and how they build the case against TV and the Internet in terms of conveying information density.

    Gomer is convinced of the argument because "The Medium is the Message." But, in a fascinating twist, we apply that to the "digital first" online church and what potential pitfalls that can have on a cognitive basis, as well as to the vitality of Christian faith.

    Luke applies it to British self-hating Soccer fans and to the difference between pop art that passes and the Classics that remain.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+3c4oL5JQ ]]> Luke Gomer     Joys and Hopes, Griefs and Anxieties https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/251 e0d99a43-d8f7-4c51-a77f-0df0238301e3 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer She's here! Everleigh Carey is big, beautiful, and a female version of Luke. Oh, but it was a tumultuous birthing experience filled with yogurt, Luke laying down a lot, an emergency C-section, and all the things that make parents anxious. Then Gomer shares about the tragic death of a family member (pray for him) and the need to just be with one another. 1:27:58 true She's here! Everleigh Carey is big, beautiful, and a female version of Luke. Oh, but it was a tumultuous birthing experience filled with yogurt, Luke laying down a lot, an emergency C-section, and all the things that make parents anxious. Then Gomer shares about the tragic death of a family member (pray for him) and the need to just be with one another.

    ]]>     hope, sorrow, grief, love She's here! Everleigh Carey is big, beautiful, and a female version of Luke. Oh, but it was a tumultuous birthing experience filled with yogurt, Luke laying down a lot, an emergency C-section, and all the things that make parents anxious. Then Gomer shares about the tragic death of a family member (pray for him) and the need to just be with one another.

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    ]]>     She's here! Everleigh Carey is big, beautiful, and a female version of Luke. Oh, but it was a tumultuous birthing experience filled with yogurt, Luke laying down a lot, an emergency C-section, and all the things that make parents anxious. Then Gomer shares about the tragic death of a family member (pray for him) and the need to just be with one another.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+42QRcF6d ]]> Luke Gomer     Screaming into a Dark Tornado (AKA Twitter) https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/250 a00c7764-b8cd-4ec7-a2cb-c7a10ad42b15 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer WE HAVE CHAPTERS! SKIP AROUND! Many topics, but the 4 big ones are: Rap: Are we East Coast or West Coast? Gomer's Review of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Luke's Baby Girl is on her way as Gomer gives parenting tips. Finally, Gomer regards all social media, esp. Twitter, as a Dark Tornado of Violence, and shuts it down. 1:34:29 true List of topics:

    • Hitler was eviler than you think
    • Tommy is in Seminary!
    • Rap: Are we East Coast or West Coast
    • 3 Things Gomer needed when living in So Cal
    • Back to Rap and VH1
    • WuTang Clan to Jazz and Classical Music
    • Gomer's Review of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
    • Luke's Baby Girl is on her way!
    • Parents' inability/powerlessness at "fixing" your kiddo
    • A brief dip into Luke's 20's... again
    • GOMER NUKE'S TWITTER COMPLETELY
    • Social Media is a Dark Tornado of Violence
    ]]>     new parents, rap, hiphop, social media List of topics:

    • Hitler was eviler than you think
    • Tommy is in Seminary!
    • Rap: Are we East Coast or West Coast
    • 3 Things Gomer needed when living in So Cal
    • Back to Rap and VH1
    • WuTang Clan to Jazz and Classical Music
    • Gomer's Review of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
    • Luke's Baby Girl is on her way!
    • Parents' inability/powerlessness at "fixing" your kiddo
    • A brief dip into Luke's 20's... again
    • GOMER NUKE'S TWITTER COMPLETELY
    • Social Media is a Dark Tornado of Violence

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    ]]>     List of topics:

    • Hitler was eviler than you think
    • Tommy is in Seminary!
    • Rap: Are we East Coast or West Coast
    • 3 Things Gomer needed when living in So Cal
    • Back to Rap and VH1
    • WuTang Clan to Jazz and Classical Music
    • Gomer's Review of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
    • Luke's Baby Girl is on her way!
    • Parents' inability/powerlessness at "fixing" your kiddo
    • A brief dip into Luke's 20's... again
    • GOMER NUKE'S TWITTER COMPLETELY
    • Social Media is a Dark Tornado of Violence

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+PZ4pqlXU ]]> Luke Gomer     Art, like Meaning, is Dead https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/249 65441443-b84d-47cc-832a-8518d8f85e2e Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about random things popping into our news feeds, then Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the last season of Mad Men and why it matters, and how Godfather delivers a complicated moral message without being beige moralism. And all of the above as it relates to the death of meaning and the death of the West. 1:38:26 true We talk about random things popping into our news feeds, then Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the last season of Mad Men and why it matters, and how Godfather delivers a complicated moral message without being beige moralism. And all of the above as it relates to the death of meaning and the death of the West.

    ]]>     the west, harry potter, meaning, purpose We talk about random things popping into our news feeds, then Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the last season of Mad Men and why it matters, and how Godfather delivers a complicated moral message without being beige moralism. And all of the above as it relates to the death of meaning and the death of the West.

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    ]]>     We talk about random things popping into our news feeds, then Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the last season of Mad Men and why it matters, and how Godfather delivers a complicated moral message without being beige moralism. And all of the above as it relates to the death of meaning and the death of the West.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+6JJGIdMJ ]]> Luke Gomer     Sheer Exhaustion https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/248 646e3359-9dd9-48b7-afb9-2dc44d6b3f85 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We start with goofiness. Then go into Gomer's sheer exhaustion with sorting out the facts and the blasts. Thanks to BetterHelp.com for sponsoring this show! 1:23:15 true We start with goofiness. Then go into Gomer's sheer exhaustion with sorting out the facts and the blasts. Thanks to BetterHelp.com for sponsoring this show!

    ]]>     We start with goofiness. Then go into Gomer's sheer exhaustion with sorting out the facts and the blasts. Thanks to BetterHelp.com for sponsoring this show!

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    ]]>     We start with goofiness. Then go into Gomer's sheer exhaustion with sorting out the facts and the blasts. Thanks to BetterHelp.com for sponsoring this show!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+D7HZq_h0 ]]> Luke Gomer     Laughter and Nostalgia https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/247 928a4b8d-1400-41db-ad4c-0bea73e59aff Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Cussing happens. This is a whole show dedicated to nothing. You may laugh. 1:29:37 true Cussing happens. This is a whole show dedicated to nothing. You may laugh.

    ]]>     Cussing happens. This is a whole show dedicated to nothing. You may laugh.

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    ]]>     Cussing happens. This is a whole show dedicated to nothing. You may laugh.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+iOfa0ZxA ]]> Luke Gomer     No Easy Solutions https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/246 91e65a80-9c64-440e-aa46-58dcb51438dc Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This show on the racism and riots in our country was recorded last Monday. This is not a news show. This doesn't cover autopsy reports or the President's appearance at various churches/shrines. It walks through bits of history (Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, Reconstruction, Whites Only drinking fountains, etc.) and commentary on today's violence. Start with the JP2 quote from Christifidelis Laici in the show notes. Then listen. 1:18:20 true This show on the racism and riots in our country was recorded last Monday. This is not a news show. This doesn't cover autopsy reports or the President's appearance at various churches/shrines. It walks through bits of history (Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, Reconstruction, Whites Only drinking fountains, etc.) and commentary on today's violence. Start with the JP2 quote from Christifidelis Laici in the show notes. Then listen.

    ]]>     This show on the racism and riots in our country was recorded last Monday. This is not a news show. This doesn't cover autopsy reports or the President's appearance at various churches/shrines. It walks through bits of history (Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, Reconstruction, Whites Only drinking fountains, etc.) and commentary on today's violence. Start with the JP2 quote from Christifidelis Laici in the show notes. Then listen.

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    • The Tulsa race massacre happened 99 years ago today - CNN — Outnumbered African Americans retreated to Greenwood District, but early morning the next day, a white mob started to loot and burn businesses in Greenwood, according to the Tulsa Historical Society and Museum. In a span of just 24 hours, 35 square blocks were burned and over 1,200 houses destroyed. Contemporary reports of deaths began at 36, but historians now believe as many as 300 people died, according to the Tulsa Historical Society and Museum.
    • See Killer Mike Deliver Emotional Speech to Atlanta Protestors - Rolling Stone — As protests in Atlanta escalated toward looting and clashes with police, Run the Jewels’ Killer Mike appeared at the mayor’s press conference to deliver an emotional speech pleading with protestors not to vandalize their city. The rapper, the son of an Atlanta police officer, said that while he has “a lot of love and respect for police officers,” mentioning that police department’s “original eight” African-American officers in the 1940s. “Here we are 80 years later, and I watched a white officer assassinate a black man, and I know that tore your heart out” Killer Mike said.  “I’m mad as hell. I woke up wanting to see the world burn yesterday, because I’m tired of seeing black men die. He casually put his knee on a human being’s neck for nine minutes as he died like a zebra in the clutch of a lion’s jaw.” He continued, “So that’s why children are burning it to the ground. They don’t know what else to do. And it is the responsibility of us to make this better right now. We don’t want to see one officer charged, we want to see four officers prosecuted and sentenced. We don’t want to see targets burning, we want to see the system that sets up for systemic racism burnt to the ground.”
    • Christifideles Laici (December 30, 1988) | John Paul II — 5. We furthermore call to mind the violations to which the human person is subjected. When the individual is not recognized and loved in the person's dignity as the living image of God (cf. Gen 1:26), the human being is exposed to more humiliating and degrading forms of "manipulation", that most assuredly reduce the individual to a slavery to those who are stronger. "Those who are stronger" can take a variety of names: an ideology; economic power, political and inhumane systems, scientific technocracy or the intrusiveness of the mass-media. Once again we find ourselves before many persons, our sisters and brothers, whose fundamental rights are being violated, owing to their exceedingly great capacity for endurance and to the clear injustice of certain civil laws: the right to life and to integrity, the right to a house and to work, the right to a family and responsible parenthood, the right to participation in public and political life, the right to freedom of conscience and the practice of religion. Who is able to count the number of babies unborn because they have been killed in their mothers' wombs, children abandoned and abused by their own parents, children who grow without affection and education? In some countries entire populations are deprived of housing and work, lacking the means absolutely essential for leading a life worthy of a human being, and are deprived even of those things necessary for their sustenance. There are great areas of poverty and of misery, both physical and moral, existing at this moment on the periphery of great cities. Entire groups of human beings have been seriously afflicted. But the sacredness of the human person cannot be obliterated, no matter how often it is devalued and violated because it has its unshakable foundation in God as Creator and Father. The sacredness of the person always keeps returning, again and again. The sense of the dignity of the human person must be pondered and reaffirmed in stronger. terms. A beneficial trend is advancing and permeating all peoples of the earth, making them ever more aware of the dignity of the individual: the person is not at all a "thing" or an "object" to be used, but primarily a responsible "subject", one endowed with conscience and freedom, called to live responsibly in society and history, and oriented towards spiritual and religious values. It has been said that ours is the time of "humanism": paradoxically, some of its atheistic and secularistic forms arrive at a point where the human person is diminished and annihilated; other forms of humanism, instead, exalt the individual in such a manner that these forms become a veritable and real idolatry. There are still other forms, however, in line with the truth, which rightly acknowledge the greatness and misery of individuals and manifest, sustain and foster the total dignity of the human person. The sign and fruit of this trend towards humanism is the growing need for participation, which is undoubtedly one of the distinctive features of present-day humanity, a true "sign of the times" that is developing in various fields and in different ways: above all the growing need for participation regarding women and young people, not only in areas of family and academic life, but also in cultural, economic, social and political areas. To be leading characters in this development, in some ways to be creators of a new, more humane culture, is a requirement both for the individual and for peoples as a whole[10].
    • Three-Fifths Compromise - Wikipedia — The Three-Fifths Compromise was a compromise reached among state delegates during the 1787 United States Constitutional Convention. Whether and, if so, how slaves would be counted when determining a state's total population for legislative representation and taxing purposes was important, as this population number would then be used to determine the number of seats that the state would have in the United States House of Representatives for the next ten years. The compromise solution was to count three out of every five slaves as people for this purpose. Its effect was to give the Southern states a third more seats in Congress and a third more electoral votes than if slaves had been ignored, but fewer than if slaves and free people had been counted equally. The compromise was proposed by delegate James Wilson and seconded by Charles Pinckney on June 11, 1787.[1]
    • Cornerstone Speech - Wikipedia — The Cornerstone Speech, also known as the Cornerstone Address, was an oration given by Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stephens at the Athenaeum in Savannah, Georgia, on March 21, 1861, delivered extemporaneously a few weeks before the Civil War began with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter. Stephens' speech defended "slavery" as a fundamental and just result of the inferiority of the black race, explained the fundamental differences between the constitutions of the Confederacy and that of the United States, enumerated contrasts between U.S. and Confederate ideologies, and laid out the Confederacy's rationale for seceding from the U.S. In particular, he stated that "Our new government['s] foundations are laid, its cornerstone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man."
    • Tulsa race massacre - Wikipedia — The Tulsa race massacre (also called the Tulsa race riot, the Greenwood Massacre, or the Black Wall Street Massacre) of 1921[9][10][11][12][13][14] took place on May 31 and June 1, 1921, when mobs of white residents attacked black residents and businesses of the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1] It has been called "the single worst incident of racial violence in American history."[15] The attack, carried out on the ground and from private aircraft, destroyed more than 35 square blocks of the district – at that time the wealthiest black community in the United States, known as "Black Wall Street".
    ]]>     This show on the racism and riots in our country was recorded last Monday. This is not a news show. This doesn't cover autopsy reports or the President's appearance at various churches/shrines. It walks through bits of history (Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, Reconstruction, Whites Only drinking fountains, etc.) and commentary on today's violence. Start with the JP2 quote from Christifidelis Laici in the show notes. Then listen.

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    • The Tulsa race massacre happened 99 years ago today - CNN — Outnumbered African Americans retreated to Greenwood District, but early morning the next day, a white mob started to loot and burn businesses in Greenwood, according to the Tulsa Historical Society and Museum. In a span of just 24 hours, 35 square blocks were burned and over 1,200 houses destroyed. Contemporary reports of deaths began at 36, but historians now believe as many as 300 people died, according to the Tulsa Historical Society and Museum.
    • See Killer Mike Deliver Emotional Speech to Atlanta Protestors - Rolling Stone — As protests in Atlanta escalated toward looting and clashes with police, Run the Jewels’ Killer Mike appeared at the mayor’s press conference to deliver an emotional speech pleading with protestors not to vandalize their city. The rapper, the son of an Atlanta police officer, said that while he has “a lot of love and respect for police officers,” mentioning that police department’s “original eight” African-American officers in the 1940s. “Here we are 80 years later, and I watched a white officer assassinate a black man, and I know that tore your heart out” Killer Mike said.  “I’m mad as hell. I woke up wanting to see the world burn yesterday, because I’m tired of seeing black men die. He casually put his knee on a human being’s neck for nine minutes as he died like a zebra in the clutch of a lion’s jaw.” He continued, “So that’s why children are burning it to the ground. They don’t know what else to do. And it is the responsibility of us to make this better right now. We don’t want to see one officer charged, we want to see four officers prosecuted and sentenced. We don’t want to see targets burning, we want to see the system that sets up for systemic racism burnt to the ground.”
    • Christifideles Laici (December 30, 1988) | John Paul II — 5. We furthermore call to mind the violations to which the human person is subjected. When the individual is not recognized and loved in the person's dignity as the living image of God (cf. Gen 1:26), the human being is exposed to more humiliating and degrading forms of "manipulation", that most assuredly reduce the individual to a slavery to those who are stronger. "Those who are stronger" can take a variety of names: an ideology; economic power, political and inhumane systems, scientific technocracy or the intrusiveness of the mass-media. Once again we find ourselves before many persons, our sisters and brothers, whose fundamental rights are being violated, owing to their exceedingly great capacity for endurance and to the clear injustice of certain civil laws: the right to life and to integrity, the right to a house and to work, the right to a family and responsible parenthood, the right to participation in public and political life, the right to freedom of conscience and the practice of religion. Who is able to count the number of babies unborn because they have been killed in their mothers' wombs, children abandoned and abused by their own parents, children who grow without affection and education? In some countries entire populations are deprived of housing and work, lacking the means absolutely essential for leading a life worthy of a human being, and are deprived even of those things necessary for their sustenance. There are great areas of poverty and of misery, both physical and moral, existing at this moment on the periphery of great cities. Entire groups of human beings have been seriously afflicted. But the sacredness of the human person cannot be obliterated, no matter how often it is devalued and violated because it has its unshakable foundation in God as Creator and Father. The sacredness of the person always keeps returning, again and again. The sense of the dignity of the human person must be pondered and reaffirmed in stronger. terms. A beneficial trend is advancing and permeating all peoples of the earth, making them ever more aware of the dignity of the individual: the person is not at all a "thing" or an "object" to be used, but primarily a responsible "subject", one endowed with conscience and freedom, called to live responsibly in society and history, and oriented towards spiritual and religious values. It has been said that ours is the time of "humanism": paradoxically, some of its atheistic and secularistic forms arrive at a point where the human person is diminished and annihilated; other forms of humanism, instead, exalt the individual in such a manner that these forms become a veritable and real idolatry. There are still other forms, however, in line with the truth, which rightly acknowledge the greatness and misery of individuals and manifest, sustain and foster the total dignity of the human person. The sign and fruit of this trend towards humanism is the growing need for participation, which is undoubtedly one of the distinctive features of present-day humanity, a true "sign of the times" that is developing in various fields and in different ways: above all the growing need for participation regarding women and young people, not only in areas of family and academic life, but also in cultural, economic, social and political areas. To be leading characters in this development, in some ways to be creators of a new, more humane culture, is a requirement both for the individual and for peoples as a whole[10].
    • Three-Fifths Compromise - Wikipedia — The Three-Fifths Compromise was a compromise reached among state delegates during the 1787 United States Constitutional Convention. Whether and, if so, how slaves would be counted when determining a state's total population for legislative representation and taxing purposes was important, as this population number would then be used to determine the number of seats that the state would have in the United States House of Representatives for the next ten years. The compromise solution was to count three out of every five slaves as people for this purpose. Its effect was to give the Southern states a third more seats in Congress and a third more electoral votes than if slaves had been ignored, but fewer than if slaves and free people had been counted equally. The compromise was proposed by delegate James Wilson and seconded by Charles Pinckney on June 11, 1787.[1]
    • Cornerstone Speech - Wikipedia — The Cornerstone Speech, also known as the Cornerstone Address, was an oration given by Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stephens at the Athenaeum in Savannah, Georgia, on March 21, 1861, delivered extemporaneously a few weeks before the Civil War began with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter. Stephens' speech defended "slavery" as a fundamental and just result of the inferiority of the black race, explained the fundamental differences between the constitutions of the Confederacy and that of the United States, enumerated contrasts between U.S. and Confederate ideologies, and laid out the Confederacy's rationale for seceding from the U.S. In particular, he stated that "Our new government['s] foundations are laid, its cornerstone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man."
    • Tulsa race massacre - Wikipedia — The Tulsa race massacre (also called the Tulsa race riot, the Greenwood Massacre, or the Black Wall Street Massacre) of 1921[9][10][11][12][13][14] took place on May 31 and June 1, 1921, when mobs of white residents attacked black residents and businesses of the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1] It has been called "the single worst incident of racial violence in American history."[15] The attack, carried out on the ground and from private aircraft, destroyed more than 35 square blocks of the district – at that time the wealthiest black community in the United States, known as "Black Wall Street".
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Byh4M5fL ]]> Luke Gomer     What do I do with my ANGER https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/245 24015796-6e94-4c10-ae88-7ab2c8c8cc10 Sat, 30 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer First, we break down our latest, most convicting 3-star review ("They'd probably agree"). Second, Luke asks, "What am I supposed to do with my anger?" Our answers involve St Francis de Sales, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Rage Against the Machine. 1:14:35 true First, we break down our latest, most convicting 3-star review ("They'd probably agree"). Second, Luke asks, "What am I supposed to do with my anger?" Our answers involve St Francis de Sales, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Rage Against the Machine.

    ]]>     virtue, anger, rage, passions First, we break down our latest, most convicting 3-star review ("They'd probably agree"). Second, Luke asks, "What am I supposed to do with my anger?" Our answers involve St Francis de Sales, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Rage Against the Machine.

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    ]]>     First, we break down our latest, most convicting 3-star review ("They'd probably agree"). Second, Luke asks, "What am I supposed to do with my anger?" Our answers involve St Francis de Sales, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Rage Against the Machine.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+_awgC-3J ]]> Luke Gomer     Marriage Prep with Luke https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/244 39acda5d-cf34-4ed1-90a4-8c889927a0f0 Fri, 22 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Quick catchup on Harry Potter reading, then a dive into Marriage Prep, Grace & Nature, a really small bit on Star Wars numbness, followed by Luke examining the non-profit world of giving and how that will and will not affect a lot of churches. 1:23:13 true Quick catchup on Harry Potter reading, then a dive into Marriage Prep, Grace & Nature, a really small bit on Star Wars numbness, followed by Luke examining the non-profit world of giving and how that will and will not affect a lot of churches.

    ]]>     harry potter, donations, recession, marriage Quick catchup on Harry Potter reading, then a dive into Marriage Prep, Grace & Nature, a really small bit on Star Wars numbness, followed by Luke examining the non-profit world of giving and how that will and will not affect a lot of churches.

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    • Joy-Filled Marriage – Ascension — Helping prepare engaged couples to embrace God’s plan for the sacrament of matrimony is an honor and a privilege. In today’s climate, it is also a challenge. Joy-Filled Marriage is a marriage preparation program designed to meet that challenge. The two components of the program—Life Skills for Couples and God’s Plan for Love—are complemented by a beautiful Couple's Journal. This program offers a comprehensive approach to marriage preparation that covers not only the sacramentality and theology of marriage, but the practical life skills necessary to live out the rich Catholic vision of marriage.
    • One Body: A Program of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment for the New Evangelization: Grabowski, John, Grabowski, Claire: 9781947792579: Amazon.com: Books — In recent years the Church has called for a more intensive formation for couples preparing for the vocation of marriage, both before the wedding and in the months and years to follow. John and Claire Grabowski's One Body: A Program of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment for the New Evangelization is an answer to that call. Through the teaching of Scripture and the Tradition of the Church, One Body guides couples preparing for marriage and living out their vocation in such important topics as forming a new family, marriage as a covenant and a sacrament, sexuality and the gift of children, mutual submission in marriage, fostering intimacy in all of its forms, constructive conflict resolution, and "investing" in a marriage. Written with a seamless blend of real-world experience and faithful theology, including resources to strengthen and sustain vibrant Christian marriages, this easy-to-follow program answers the Church's call to dive deeper into this vital sacrament.
    ]]>     Quick catchup on Harry Potter reading, then a dive into Marriage Prep, Grace & Nature, a really small bit on Star Wars numbness, followed by Luke examining the non-profit world of giving and how that will and will not affect a lot of churches.

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    • Joy-Filled Marriage – Ascension — Helping prepare engaged couples to embrace God’s plan for the sacrament of matrimony is an honor and a privilege. In today’s climate, it is also a challenge. Joy-Filled Marriage is a marriage preparation program designed to meet that challenge. The two components of the program—Life Skills for Couples and God’s Plan for Love—are complemented by a beautiful Couple's Journal. This program offers a comprehensive approach to marriage preparation that covers not only the sacramentality and theology of marriage, but the practical life skills necessary to live out the rich Catholic vision of marriage.
    • One Body: A Program of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment for the New Evangelization: Grabowski, John, Grabowski, Claire: 9781947792579: Amazon.com: Books — In recent years the Church has called for a more intensive formation for couples preparing for the vocation of marriage, both before the wedding and in the months and years to follow. John and Claire Grabowski's One Body: A Program of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment for the New Evangelization is an answer to that call. Through the teaching of Scripture and the Tradition of the Church, One Body guides couples preparing for marriage and living out their vocation in such important topics as forming a new family, marriage as a covenant and a sacrament, sexuality and the gift of children, mutual submission in marriage, fostering intimacy in all of its forms, constructive conflict resolution, and "investing" in a marriage. Written with a seamless blend of real-world experience and faithful theology, including resources to strengthen and sustain vibrant Christian marriages, this easy-to-follow program answers the Church's call to dive deeper into this vital sacrament.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Bg7YDA6V ]]> Luke Gomer     Harry Potter and Rally Rasko https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/243 27eb2ee2-c44e-4622-8d35-289f2121ac82 Fri, 15 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer I have never read Harry Potter. These two have and love it. So we talk. Also, happy birthday Joe Rudolph! 1:23:08 true I have never read Harry Potter. These two have and love it. So we talk.

    ]]>     harry potter I have never read Harry Potter. These two have and love it. So we talk.

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    ]]>     I have never read Harry Potter. These two have and love it. So we talk.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+LEMEKPxA ]]> Luke Gomer     False Selves, Church Fathers, and the Lies We Believe https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/242 c62f9551-278e-4903-bec1-41d919be713e Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer In this episode, we discuss the fakeness of acting and why the Church Fathers hated it and how that applies to our lives. Then we take fun and thoughtful listener questions from our Facebook Live video and answer them relatively briefly, for a change. 1:39:24 true In this episode, we discuss the fakeness of acting and why the Church Fathers hated it and how that applies to our lives. Then we take fun and thoughtful listener questions from our Facebook Live video and answer them relatively briefly, for a change.

    ]]>     Pinocchio, Truthless Heroes, actors, method In this episode, we discuss the fakeness of acting and why the Church Fathers hated it and how that applies to our lives. Then we take fun and thoughtful listener questions from our Facebook Live video and answer them relatively briefly, for a change.

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    ]]>     In this episode, we discuss the fakeness of acting and why the Church Fathers hated it and how that applies to our lives. Then we take fun and thoughtful listener questions from our Facebook Live video and answer them relatively briefly, for a change.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+02t-N9jh ]]> Luke Gomer     We Shame Ourselves or Kill Them https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/241 27fd7f4d-951e-4642-a745-b97799d7c62c Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer From Quarantine self-hatred to Captain Marvel critiques, to the main topic: confront the evil within us and own it or create endless scapegoats. 1:48:02 true From Quarantine self-hatred to Captain Marvel critiques, to the main topic: confront the evil within us and own it or create endless scapegoats.

    ]]>     From Quarantine self-hatred to Captain Marvel critiques, to the main topic: confront the evil within us and own it or create endless scapegoats.

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    ]]>     From Quarantine self-hatred to Captain Marvel critiques, to the main topic: confront the evil within us and own it or create endless scapegoats.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+JU5t3bTZ ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer is listening to Staind https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/240 16cb78a9-5367-4158-a3bb-ca8eb7a89e9b Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer You know it's bad when Gomer is listening to Staind. Also, we talk about the falsehood of the American Work Ethic and the dangers of Remote Work without formal processes. 1:29:49 true You know it's bad when Gomer is listening to Staind. Also, we talk about the falsehood of the American Work Ethic and the dangers of Remote Work without formal processes.

    ]]>     You know it's bad when Gomer is listening to Staind. Also, we talk about the falsehood of the American Work Ethic and the dangers of Remote Work without formal processes.

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    • Staind - It's Been Awhile (Official Video) - YouTube — Staind - It's Been Awhile (Official Video)
    • Deftones - Root - YouTube
    • Project 86 - Little Green Men - YouTube — Truthless Heroes
    • Project 86 - Spy Hunter - YouTube — Project 86 - Spy Hunter
    • How it Allows the American Army to Practice Chaos on a Daily Basis — A commonly referenced quote is “The reason the American Army does so well in wartime, is that war is chaos, and the American Army practices it on a daily basis." This is believed to have been said by a German General following World War II. It is likely that the General meant the statement as an insult, not as a compliment. Regardless of the General’s intent, a U.S. Soldier will probably accept that statement with pride. Mission command allows U.S. forces to be effective in the chaos of war and the principles of mission command can be applied to business.
    • Task Inflation and Inbox Capture: On Unexpected Side Effects of Enforced Telework - Study Hacks - Cal Newport — In some roles, for example, in the absence of this friction task inflation might become endemic, leading knowledge workers to unexpectedly put in more hours even though they no longer have to commute and are freed from time-consuming business travel obligations.
    • Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - Cal Newport — In Deep Work, author and professor Cal Newport flips the narrative on impact in a connected age. Instead of arguing distraction is bad, he instead celebrates the power of its opposite. Dividing this book into two parts, he first makes the case that in almost any profession, cultivating a deep work ethic will produce massive benefits. He then presents a rigorous training regimen, presented as a series of four “rules,” for transforming your mind and habits to support this skill.
    • The Dichotomy of Email - Study Hacks - Cal Newport — On the one hand, email is a massively useful way to send text and files to individuals or groups. It’s much better than voicemails or memos. If we had to go back to these older technologies it would be a major pain. On the other hand, email makes us miserable. How are both true at the same time?  The problems with email are less about the tool than they are about how we deploy it.
    ]]>     You know it's bad when Gomer is listening to Staind. Also, we talk about the falsehood of the American Work Ethic and the dangers of Remote Work without formal processes.

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    • Project 86 - Little Green Men - YouTube — Truthless Heroes
    • Project 86 - Spy Hunter - YouTube — Project 86 - Spy Hunter
    • How it Allows the American Army to Practice Chaos on a Daily Basis — A commonly referenced quote is “The reason the American Army does so well in wartime, is that war is chaos, and the American Army practices it on a daily basis." This is believed to have been said by a German General following World War II. It is likely that the General meant the statement as an insult, not as a compliment. Regardless of the General’s intent, a U.S. Soldier will probably accept that statement with pride. Mission command allows U.S. forces to be effective in the chaos of war and the principles of mission command can be applied to business.
    • Task Inflation and Inbox Capture: On Unexpected Side Effects of Enforced Telework - Study Hacks - Cal Newport — In some roles, for example, in the absence of this friction task inflation might become endemic, leading knowledge workers to unexpectedly put in more hours even though they no longer have to commute and are freed from time-consuming business travel obligations.
    • Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - Cal Newport — In Deep Work, author and professor Cal Newport flips the narrative on impact in a connected age. Instead of arguing distraction is bad, he instead celebrates the power of its opposite. Dividing this book into two parts, he first makes the case that in almost any profession, cultivating a deep work ethic will produce massive benefits. He then presents a rigorous training regimen, presented as a series of four “rules,” for transforming your mind and habits to support this skill.
    • The Dichotomy of Email - Study Hacks - Cal Newport — On the one hand, email is a massively useful way to send text and files to individuals or groups. It’s much better than voicemails or memos. If we had to go back to these older technologies it would be a major pain. On the other hand, email makes us miserable. How are both true at the same time?  The problems with email are less about the tool than they are about how we deploy it.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+iHPIwGBh ]]> Luke Gomer     The Legendary 10-Minute Topics Returns! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/239 36db3d39-6daf-4ad5-be24-edf23e394aa5 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This is largely an At-The-Movies episode. We have chapters, so enjoy skipping around to what suits you. We also have a bonus interview at the end of the show. Finally, we have two sponsors: PolicyGenius.com and CatholicSocial.Media! 2:03:40 true This is largely an At-The-Movies episode. We have chapters, so enjoy skipping around to what suits you. We also have a bonus interview at the end of the show. Finally, we have two sponsors: PolicyGenius.com and CatholicSocial.Media!

    ]]>     COVID, quarantine, Introverts This is largely an At-The-Movies episode. We have chapters, so enjoy skipping around to what suits you. We also have a bonus interview at the end of the show. Finally, we have two sponsors: PolicyGenius.com and CatholicSocial.Media!

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    ]]>     This is largely an At-The-Movies episode. We have chapters, so enjoy skipping around to what suits you. We also have a bonus interview at the end of the show. Finally, we have two sponsors: PolicyGenius.com and CatholicSocial.Media!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+zIuM5EUN ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke is done with online Catholicism. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/238 a40c2fdf-e2e8-4bba-b09c-daf5098b57e0 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke is _not_ done with Catholicism. Luke is done with online talking about Catholicism. 1:34:55 true Luke is not done with Catholicism. Luke is done with online talking about Catholicism.

    ]]>     Zoom, Online, Catholic, Skype Luke is not done with Catholicism. Luke is done with online talking about Catholicism.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+PWhZD6Dk ]]> Luke Gomer     20,000 Tangents and Attractive Moms https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/237 37e147e5-d823-4515-b480-99b079f16d92 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This one is for the true story-tellers out there. You know who I am talking about: those brave souls who are compelled to one-up each other, to interrupt and talk over each other, just to tell one slightly related story after another. Here's to you, Narcissist! 1:02:41 true What do you hope to have done when the quarantine is lifted? Then our Adult Attention Deficit Disorder kicks in and we tell 20,000 stories literally one right after the other.

    This one is for the true story-tellers out there. You know who I am talking about: those brave souls who are compelled to one-up each other, to interrupt and talk over each other, just to tell one slightly related story after another. Here's to you, Narcissist!

    ]]>     QUARANTINE, Catholic, Christian, Glory Days What do you hope to have done when the quarantine is lifted? Then our Adult Attention Deficit Disorder kicks in and we tell 20,000 stories literally one right after the other.

    This one is for the true story-tellers out there. You know who I am talking about: those brave souls who are compelled to one-up each other, to interrupt and talk over each other, just to tell one slightly related story after another. Here's to you, Narcissist!

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    ]]>     What do you hope to have done when the quarantine is lifted? Then our Adult Attention Deficit Disorder kicks in and we tell 20,000 stories literally one right after the other.

    This one is for the true story-tellers out there. You know who I am talking about: those brave souls who are compelled to one-up each other, to interrupt and talk over each other, just to tell one slightly related story after another. Here's to you, Narcissist!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+nEMKtYcw ]]> Luke Gomer     Live! and Somewhat Infected https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/236 60207513-1164-4ad6-95ba-bb31f6d479ce Fri, 20 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Our first ever Livestream right onto facebook.com/catchingfoxespodcast! This was recorded on Monday evening. We talk COVID-19 and... hmmm... YOUR QUESTIONS! Also, Gomer's entire rig - microphone, headphones, USB hub and $3,000 laptop, AND HIS WHITE CLAW CAME CRASHING DOWN! 1:33:43 true Our first ever Livestream right onto facebook.com/catchingfoxespodcast! This was recorded on Monday evening. We talk COVID-19 and... hmmm... YOUR QUESTIONS! Also, Gomer's entire rig - microphone, headphones, USB hub and $3,000 laptop, AND HIS WHITE CLAW CAME CRASHING DOWN!

    Thanks to our sponsor for conspiring with Luke about this "very special promo code".

    ]]>     Our first ever Livestream right onto facebook.com/catchingfoxespodcast! This was recorded on Monday evening. We talk COVID-19 and... hmmm... YOUR QUESTIONS! Also, Gomer's entire rig - microphone, headphones, USB hub and $3,000 laptop, AND HIS WHITE CLAW CAME CRASHING DOWN!

    Thanks to our sponsor for conspiring with Luke about this "very special promo code".

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    ]]>     Our first ever Livestream right onto facebook.com/catchingfoxespodcast! This was recorded on Monday evening. We talk COVID-19 and... hmmm... YOUR QUESTIONS! Also, Gomer's entire rig - microphone, headphones, USB hub and $3,000 laptop, AND HIS WHITE CLAW CAME CRASHING DOWN!

    Thanks to our sponsor for conspiring with Luke about this "very special promo code".

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+wMWlYqVg ]]> Luke Gomer     We are all going to die and I never got to use my TSA PreCheck https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/235 a5b86b49-044b-4a2f-b35d-a433a3ae7d06 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer inserts a summary here. Or does he? Does anyone? ...Yes I do. We talk about COVID-19, then I reintroduce the topic of Acedia through the philosophical/secular lens of David Goggins. Freakin' Goggins, man. 1:26:14 true *Links and Books
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    Aritcle on marriage we forgot to share last week
    https://www.crisismagazine.com/2020/why-faithful-catholics-get-divorced

    Wicked Rive: When the Mississippi Last Ran Wild by Lee Sandlin
    A riveting narrative look at one of the most colorful, dangerous, and peculiar places in America's historical landscape: the strange, wonderful, and mysterious Mississippi River of the 19th century.

    https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-River-Mississippi-When-Last/dp/0307473570

    Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow
    John D. Rockefeller, Sr., history’s first billionaire and the patriarch of America’s most famous dynasty, is an icon whose true nature has eluded three generations of historians. Now Ron Chernow, a National Book Award-winning biographer, gives us a detailed and insightful history of the mogul. Titan is the first full-length biography based on unrestricted access to Rockefeller’s exceptionally rich trove of papers. A landmark publication full of startling revelations, the book indelibly alters our image of this most enigmatic capitalist.

    https://www.audible.com/pd/Titan-Audiobook/B00ECGLKLG

    Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins
    For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him The Fittest (Real) Man in America.

    https://www.audible.com/pd/Cant-Hurt-Me-Audiobook/B07KKMNZCH?source_code=GPAGBSH0508140001&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu6fzBRC6ARIsAJUwa2SERaZVizPV6msqTf8-M2YVFLJr3MwkbeSfka9q1Q6vZIHh3kNRtgIaAmPmEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

    *Gratitus Simpsons Clip to Help Us Through These Times
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56zNyjII8Fg

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    Aritcle on marriage we forgot to share last week
    https://www.crisismagazine.com/2020/why-faithful-catholics-get-divorced

    Wicked Rive: When the Mississippi Last Ran Wild by Lee Sandlin
    A riveting narrative look at one of the most colorful, dangerous, and peculiar places in America's historical landscape: the strange, wonderful, and mysterious Mississippi River of the 19th century.

    https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-River-Mississippi-When-Last/dp/0307473570

    Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow
    John D. Rockefeller, Sr., history’s first billionaire and the patriarch of America’s most famous dynasty, is an icon whose true nature has eluded three generations of historians. Now Ron Chernow, a National Book Award-winning biographer, gives us a detailed and insightful history of the mogul. Titan is the first full-length biography based on unrestricted access to Rockefeller’s exceptionally rich trove of papers. A landmark publication full of startling revelations, the book indelibly alters our image of this most enigmatic capitalist.

    https://www.audible.com/pd/Titan-Audiobook/B00ECGLKLG

    Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins
    For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him The Fittest (Real) Man in America.

    https://www.audible.com/pd/Cant-Hurt-Me-Audiobook/B07KKMNZCH?source_code=GPAGBSH0508140001&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu6fzBRC6ARIsAJUwa2SERaZVizPV6msqTf8-M2YVFLJr3MwkbeSfka9q1Q6vZIHh3kNRtgIaAmPmEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

    *Gratitus Simpsons Clip to Help Us Through These Times
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56zNyjII8Fg

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    Aritcle on marriage we forgot to share last week
    https://www.crisismagazine.com/2020/why-faithful-catholics-get-divorced

    Wicked Rive: When the Mississippi Last Ran Wild by Lee Sandlin
    A riveting narrative look at one of the most colorful, dangerous, and peculiar places in America's historical landscape: the strange, wonderful, and mysterious Mississippi River of the 19th century.

    https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-River-Mississippi-When-Last/dp/0307473570

    Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow
    John D. Rockefeller, Sr., history’s first billionaire and the patriarch of America’s most famous dynasty, is an icon whose true nature has eluded three generations of historians. Now Ron Chernow, a National Book Award-winning biographer, gives us a detailed and insightful history of the mogul. Titan is the first full-length biography based on unrestricted access to Rockefeller’s exceptionally rich trove of papers. A landmark publication full of startling revelations, the book indelibly alters our image of this most enigmatic capitalist.

    https://www.audible.com/pd/Titan-Audiobook/B00ECGLKLG

    Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins
    For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him The Fittest (Real) Man in America.

    https://www.audible.com/pd/Cant-Hurt-Me-Audiobook/B07KKMNZCH?source_code=GPAGBSH0508140001&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu6fzBRC6ARIsAJUwa2SERaZVizPV6msqTf8-M2YVFLJr3MwkbeSfka9q1Q6vZIHh3kNRtgIaAmPmEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

    *Gratitus Simpsons Clip to Help Us Through These Times
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56zNyjII8Fg

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+7GrMNyQG ]]> Luke Gomer     The Noonday Devil https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/234 ed5daed2-252b-4371-b0c7-3742a6797dd3 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke listens to a podcast that's not Pints with Aquinas and has an idea: let's take the theological concept of Sloth/Acedia, aka, "the noonday devil", and combine it with the complete lack of training or purpose many institutions give employees. Gomer applies it to marriages, with less than successful results. Then Luke mocks Gomer's pain when he collapsed on our friends' mom's front yard sobbing. 1:23:43 true Luke listens to a podcast that's not Pints with Aquinas and has an idea: let's take the theological concept of Sloth/Acedia, aka, "the noonday devil", and combine it with the complete lack of training or purpose many institutions give employees.
    Gomer applies it to marriages, with less than successful results.
    Then Luke mocks Gomer's pain when he collapsed on our friends' mom's front yard sobbing.

    ]]>     Luke listens to a podcast that's not Pints with Aquinas and has an idea: let's take the theological concept of Sloth/Acedia, aka, "the noonday devil", and combine it with the complete lack of training or purpose many institutions give employees.
    Gomer applies it to marriages, with less than successful results.
    Then Luke mocks Gomer's pain when he collapsed on our friends' mom's front yard sobbing.

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    • Behind Natural Raspberry Flavoring Medical Course - YouTube — Behind Natural Raspberry Flavoring Medical Course
    • Christopher Dawson Society - Audio Library - "Dreaming with Demons" - Matt Tan | Listen via Stitcher for Podcasts — Abstract: We often associate sloth with laziness, but is it possible for a culture to be productive and still be slothful? In this talk, Dr Matthew Tan explores how Sloth is arguably the most pervasive of the deadly sins first by understanding it by its original name, the vice of Acedia. Taking its cue from the writings of the desert father, Evagrius of Pontus, the talk would take a deep dive into what the vices do to the life of monastic virtue, and how acedia acts as a spiritual opiate whose affects are more than just spiritual. It will end by looking at how monastic practice can give us clues into providing new responses to this ancient vice. Bio: Dr Matthew Tan is the private secretary of Bishop Tony Randazzo in the Archdiocese of Sydney, and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in a Theology at the University of Notre Dame Australia. He received his doctorate in Theology from the Australian Catholic University and his License in Sacred Theology at the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He is the author of two books, the most recent of which is "Redeeming Flesh: The Way of the Cross with Zombie Jesus". He runs the blog "the Divine Wedgie" on the Patheos Catholic blog channel, and will soon be launching his theological side project "AwkwardAsianTheologian.com".
    • Acedia: The Noonday Devil - YouTube — Acedia: The Noonday Devil
    • Evagrius Ponticus - Wikipedia — Accusations of heresy[edit] Even in his own day, Evagrius' views had been criticised. A controversy over how to conceptualise God that broke out in the Nitrian desert in 400 saw dispute in which one side was influenced by Origenist views. Although Evagrius was not mentioned in this dispute, in 415 Jerome's Letter 133 accuses Evagrius of being a prominent Origenist, and critiques his teaching on apatheia.[3]:19[full citation needed] The accusations with the most long-lasting influence, however, emerged in the mid-sixth century. Like the other Cappadocian fathers Gregory of Nazianzus and Basil of Caesarea, Evagrius was an avid student of Origen of Alexandria (c. 185-250 AD), and he further developed certain esoteric speculations regarding the pre-existence of human souls, the Origenist account of apocatastasis, and certain teachings about the natures of God and Christ. Origen's speculations on these matters were declared heretical by the Second Council of Constantinople in 553 AD. Although Evagrius is not mentioned by name in the Council's 15 anathematisms, in the eyes of most contemporaries, the 553 Council did indeed condemn the teachings of Evagrius, together with Origen and Didymus the Blind.
    • That Sinful Simulation — Awkward Asian Theologian — What is more, because our sense of self is tied in with our interactions with the world, this means we end up with a distorted version of ourselves. In idolatry, we become a simulation.
    • Awkward Asian Theologian is creating Theological Content | Patreon — Awkward Asian Theologian is creating Theological Content
    • James 1 RSVCE - Salutation - James, a servant of God - Bible Gateway — Faith and Wisdom 2 Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously and without reproaching, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7, 8 For that person must not suppose that a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways, will receive anything from the Lord.
    ]]>     Luke listens to a podcast that's not Pints with Aquinas and has an idea: let's take the theological concept of Sloth/Acedia, aka, "the noonday devil", and combine it with the complete lack of training or purpose many institutions give employees.
    Gomer applies it to marriages, with less than successful results.
    Then Luke mocks Gomer's pain when he collapsed on our friends' mom's front yard sobbing.

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    • Christopher Dawson Society - Audio Library - "Dreaming with Demons" - Matt Tan | Listen via Stitcher for Podcasts — Abstract: We often associate sloth with laziness, but is it possible for a culture to be productive and still be slothful? In this talk, Dr Matthew Tan explores how Sloth is arguably the most pervasive of the deadly sins first by understanding it by its original name, the vice of Acedia. Taking its cue from the writings of the desert father, Evagrius of Pontus, the talk would take a deep dive into what the vices do to the life of monastic virtue, and how acedia acts as a spiritual opiate whose affects are more than just spiritual. It will end by looking at how monastic practice can give us clues into providing new responses to this ancient vice. Bio: Dr Matthew Tan is the private secretary of Bishop Tony Randazzo in the Archdiocese of Sydney, and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in a Theology at the University of Notre Dame Australia. He received his doctorate in Theology from the Australian Catholic University and his License in Sacred Theology at the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He is the author of two books, the most recent of which is "Redeeming Flesh: The Way of the Cross with Zombie Jesus". He runs the blog "the Divine Wedgie" on the Patheos Catholic blog channel, and will soon be launching his theological side project "AwkwardAsianTheologian.com".
    • Acedia: The Noonday Devil - YouTube — Acedia: The Noonday Devil
    • Evagrius Ponticus - Wikipedia — Accusations of heresy[edit] Even in his own day, Evagrius' views had been criticised. A controversy over how to conceptualise God that broke out in the Nitrian desert in 400 saw dispute in which one side was influenced by Origenist views. Although Evagrius was not mentioned in this dispute, in 415 Jerome's Letter 133 accuses Evagrius of being a prominent Origenist, and critiques his teaching on apatheia.[3]:19[full citation needed] The accusations with the most long-lasting influence, however, emerged in the mid-sixth century. Like the other Cappadocian fathers Gregory of Nazianzus and Basil of Caesarea, Evagrius was an avid student of Origen of Alexandria (c. 185-250 AD), and he further developed certain esoteric speculations regarding the pre-existence of human souls, the Origenist account of apocatastasis, and certain teachings about the natures of God and Christ. Origen's speculations on these matters were declared heretical by the Second Council of Constantinople in 553 AD. Although Evagrius is not mentioned by name in the Council's 15 anathematisms, in the eyes of most contemporaries, the 553 Council did indeed condemn the teachings of Evagrius, together with Origen and Didymus the Blind.
    • That Sinful Simulation — Awkward Asian Theologian — What is more, because our sense of self is tied in with our interactions with the world, this means we end up with a distorted version of ourselves. In idolatry, we become a simulation.
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    • James 1 RSVCE - Salutation - James, a servant of God - Bible Gateway — Faith and Wisdom 2 Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously and without reproaching, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7, 8 For that person must not suppose that a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways, will receive anything from the Lord.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+7D2YkD61 ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke Solves Chastity https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/233 ee946069-e54f-424a-b8c6-636fb46f139d Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke fails at Exodus 90, but pretends he doesn't. Luke solves chastity for young adults. Gomer misunderstands Luke's argument for 60 minutes, then gets it and agrees with Luke WITH NUANCE. Then, we discuss carnivore and everyone's favorite Gen Xer's lava butt. Thanks to CatholicSocial.Media for sponsoring this show! 1:35:25 true Luke fails at Exodus 90, but pretends he doesn't. Luke solves chastity for young adults. Gomer misunderstands Luke's argument for 60 minutes, then gets it and agrees with Luke WITH NUANCE. Then, we discuss carnivore and everyone's favorite Gen Xer's lava butt. Thanks to CatholicSocial.Media for sponsoring this show!

    ]]>     Catholic, Young Adults, Chastity, Sex Luke fails at Exodus 90, but pretends he doesn't. Luke solves chastity for young adults. Gomer misunderstands Luke's argument for 60 minutes, then gets it and agrees with Luke WITH NUANCE. Then, we discuss carnivore and everyone's favorite Gen Xer's lava butt. Thanks to CatholicSocial.Media for sponsoring this show!

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    ]]>     Luke fails at Exodus 90, but pretends he doesn't. Luke solves chastity for young adults. Gomer misunderstands Luke's argument for 60 minutes, then gets it and agrees with Luke WITH NUANCE. Then, we discuss carnivore and everyone's favorite Gen Xer's lava butt. Thanks to CatholicSocial.Media for sponsoring this show!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Cx2SZxI4 ]]> Luke Gomer     The Ol' 2-10 to Yuma https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/232 e9f79e01-1df1-40ac-bfc2-44605121abfc Fri, 21 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about everything: Gomer has gone carnivore, Luke hates Presentism and sorta likes Rockefeller, Gomer cries about his lovely daughter, then we have everyone's favorite: LUKE MOVES BACK TO HIS HOME TOWN segment. 1:45:50 true We talk about everything: Gomer has gone carnivore, Luke hates Presentism and sorta likes Rockefeller, Gomer cries about his lovely daughter, then we have everyone's favorite: LUKE MOVES BACK TO HIS HOME TOWN segment.

    ]]>     dogs, oscars, presentism, historicism, wokeism We talk about everything: Gomer has gone carnivore, Luke hates Presentism and sorta likes Rockefeller, Gomer cries about his lovely daughter, then we have everyone's favorite: LUKE MOVES BACK TO HIS HOME TOWN segment.

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    • Democracy in America | Alexis de Tocqueville — In 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville, a young French aristocrat and civil servant, made a nine-month journey through the eastern United States. The result was Democracy in America, a monumental study of the strengths and weaknesses of the nation's evolving politics. Tocqueville looked to the flourishing democratic system in America as a possible model for post-revolutionary France, believing its egalitarian ideals reflected the spirit of the age - even that they were the will of God. His insightful work has become one of the most influential political texts ever written on America and an indispensable authority for anyone interested in the future of democracy.
    • Presentism (literary and historical analysis) - Wikipedia — In literary and historical analysis, presentism is the anachronistic introduction of present-day ideas and perspectives into depictions or interpretations of the past. Some modern historians seek to avoid presentism in their work because they consider it a form of cultural bias, and believe it creates a distorted understanding of their subject matter.[1] The practice of presentism is regarded by some as a common fallacy in historical writing.[2] The Oxford English Dictionary gives the first citation for presentism in its historiographic sense from 1916, and the word may have been used in this meaning as early as the 1870s. The historian David Hackett Fischer identifies presentism as a fallacy also known as the "fallacy of nunc pro tunc". He has written that the "classic example" of presentism was the so-called "Whig history", in which certain 18th- and 19th century British historians wrote history in a way that used the past to validate their own political beliefs. This interpretation was presentist because it did not depict the past in objective historical context but instead viewed history only through the lens of contemporary Whig beliefs. In this kind of approach, which emphasizes the relevance of history to the present, things that do not seem relevant receive little attention, which results in a misleading portrayal of the past. "Whig history" or "whiggishness" are often used as synonyms for presentism particularly when the historical depiction in question is teleological or triumphalist.[3]
    • Standard Oil - Wikipedia — Standard Oil Co. Inc. was an American oil producing, transporting, refining, marketing company, and monopoly. Established in 1870 by John D. Rockefeller and Henry Flagler as a corporation in Ohio, it was the largest oil refiner in the world of its time.[7] Its history as one of the world's first and largest multinational corporations ended in 1911, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, in a landmark case, that Standard Oil was an illegal monopoly. Standard Oil dominated the oil products market initially through horizontal integration in the refining sector, then, in later years vertical integration; the company was an innovator in the development of the business trust. The Standard Oil trust streamlined production and logistics, lowered costs, and undercut competitors. "Trust-busting" critics accused Standard Oil of using aggressive pricing to destroy competitors and form a monopoly that threatened other businesses.
    • Machinehead by Bush - Songfacts — The idea of 'Machinehead' always was about freeing yourself, about losing your ego and just letting rip. I remember writing the riff, and walking around Hyde Park in England thinking, 'I've got something good, I better not screw it up with the lyric.'"
    • Music Comparison | Glory to God by Dan Schutte and My Little Pony Theme Song - YouTube — Music Comparison | Glory to God by Dan Schutte and My Little Pony Theme Song
    • Joe Rogan Reports Back After a Month on Carnivore Diet - YouTube — Good times on the Carnivore Diet
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    • The Crucified Rabbi: Judaism and the Origins of Catholic Christianity (Origins of Catholic Christianity Trilogy): Taylor Marshall: 9780578038346: Amazon.com: Books — How does Jesus fulfill over three hundred Old Testament Prophecies? (each listed inside this book) Is Catholicism inherently Anti-Semitic? Do the Hebrew Scriptures accurately predict Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah? How does Jewish thinking presuppose devotion to Mary? Is the Catholic Church a fulfillment of historic Israel? How do Jewish water rituals relate to Catholic baptism? Is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass a Passover meal? Should the Catholic priesthood conform to the priesthood established by Moses? How has the Jewish Temple influenced traditional Christian architecture? Does the Pope wear a yarmulke?Praise for The Crucified Rabbi"Taylor Marshall helps us to be more Catholic by taking our faith to its most profound depths - its ancient roots in the religion of Israel, the Judaism beloved by the Apostles, the religion of the Temple and Synagogue, the Torah and the sacrifice. Jesus said he came not to abolish that faith but to fulfill it. In this book, we see that fullness down to the smallest details. I treasure this book." Mike Aquilina, author of The Fathers of the Church"Such sparkling insights appear on almost every page, as Taylor Marshall deftly compares various features of Judaism to their Catholic counterparts: the priesthood, vestments, holy days, marriage, and saints, to name but a few. Saint Augustine's dictum, "The New Covenant is in the Old, concealed; the Old Covenant is in the New, revealed" is on full display in The Crucified Rabbi--Cale Clarke, Catholic Insight Magazine"This is a fascinating book full of interesting details. The Crucified Rabbi should be required reading for every student of the Catholic faith."Father Dwight Longenecker, author of Mary: A Catholic/Evangelical Debate
    ]]>     We talk about everything: Gomer has gone carnivore, Luke hates Presentism and sorta likes Rockefeller, Gomer cries about his lovely daughter, then we have everyone's favorite: LUKE MOVES BACK TO HIS HOME TOWN segment.

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    • Democracy in America | Alexis de Tocqueville — In 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville, a young French aristocrat and civil servant, made a nine-month journey through the eastern United States. The result was Democracy in America, a monumental study of the strengths and weaknesses of the nation's evolving politics. Tocqueville looked to the flourishing democratic system in America as a possible model for post-revolutionary France, believing its egalitarian ideals reflected the spirit of the age - even that they were the will of God. His insightful work has become one of the most influential political texts ever written on America and an indispensable authority for anyone interested in the future of democracy.
    • Presentism (literary and historical analysis) - Wikipedia — In literary and historical analysis, presentism is the anachronistic introduction of present-day ideas and perspectives into depictions or interpretations of the past. Some modern historians seek to avoid presentism in their work because they consider it a form of cultural bias, and believe it creates a distorted understanding of their subject matter.[1] The practice of presentism is regarded by some as a common fallacy in historical writing.[2] The Oxford English Dictionary gives the first citation for presentism in its historiographic sense from 1916, and the word may have been used in this meaning as early as the 1870s. The historian David Hackett Fischer identifies presentism as a fallacy also known as the "fallacy of nunc pro tunc". He has written that the "classic example" of presentism was the so-called "Whig history", in which certain 18th- and 19th century British historians wrote history in a way that used the past to validate their own political beliefs. This interpretation was presentist because it did not depict the past in objective historical context but instead viewed history only through the lens of contemporary Whig beliefs. In this kind of approach, which emphasizes the relevance of history to the present, things that do not seem relevant receive little attention, which results in a misleading portrayal of the past. "Whig history" or "whiggishness" are often used as synonyms for presentism particularly when the historical depiction in question is teleological or triumphalist.[3]
    • Standard Oil - Wikipedia — Standard Oil Co. Inc. was an American oil producing, transporting, refining, marketing company, and monopoly. Established in 1870 by John D. Rockefeller and Henry Flagler as a corporation in Ohio, it was the largest oil refiner in the world of its time.[7] Its history as one of the world's first and largest multinational corporations ended in 1911, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, in a landmark case, that Standard Oil was an illegal monopoly. Standard Oil dominated the oil products market initially through horizontal integration in the refining sector, then, in later years vertical integration; the company was an innovator in the development of the business trust. The Standard Oil trust streamlined production and logistics, lowered costs, and undercut competitors. "Trust-busting" critics accused Standard Oil of using aggressive pricing to destroy competitors and form a monopoly that threatened other businesses.
    • Machinehead by Bush - Songfacts — The idea of 'Machinehead' always was about freeing yourself, about losing your ego and just letting rip. I remember writing the riff, and walking around Hyde Park in England thinking, 'I've got something good, I better not screw it up with the lyric.'"
    • Music Comparison | Glory to God by Dan Schutte and My Little Pony Theme Song - YouTube — Music Comparison | Glory to God by Dan Schutte and My Little Pony Theme Song
    • Joe Rogan Reports Back After a Month on Carnivore Diet - YouTube — Good times on the Carnivore Diet
    • Mind Pump Episode #1212 | Seven Ways To Raise Your Testosterone Naturally - YouTube — This clip is also helpful for women! Minute 30ish is where they talk about low-grade stress that constant.
    • Beauty in the Tradition: Hans Urs von Balthasar (D.C. Schindler) - YouTube — A lecture definitely worth your time to understand the man behind the "Old Ballsy" label.
    • We Need Better Music for Mass - YouTube — Brian Holdsworth on Mass Music and its discontinuity with theology.
    • The Crucified Rabbi: Judaism and the Origins of Catholic Christianity (Origins of Catholic Christianity Trilogy): Taylor Marshall: 9780578038346: Amazon.com: Books — How does Jesus fulfill over three hundred Old Testament Prophecies? (each listed inside this book) Is Catholicism inherently Anti-Semitic? Do the Hebrew Scriptures accurately predict Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah? How does Jewish thinking presuppose devotion to Mary? Is the Catholic Church a fulfillment of historic Israel? How do Jewish water rituals relate to Catholic baptism? Is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass a Passover meal? Should the Catholic priesthood conform to the priesthood established by Moses? How has the Jewish Temple influenced traditional Christian architecture? Does the Pope wear a yarmulke?Praise for The Crucified Rabbi"Taylor Marshall helps us to be more Catholic by taking our faith to its most profound depths - its ancient roots in the religion of Israel, the Judaism beloved by the Apostles, the religion of the Temple and Synagogue, the Torah and the sacrifice. Jesus said he came not to abolish that faith but to fulfill it. In this book, we see that fullness down to the smallest details. I treasure this book." Mike Aquilina, author of The Fathers of the Church"Such sparkling insights appear on almost every page, as Taylor Marshall deftly compares various features of Judaism to their Catholic counterparts: the priesthood, vestments, holy days, marriage, and saints, to name but a few. Saint Augustine's dictum, "The New Covenant is in the Old, concealed; the Old Covenant is in the New, revealed" is on full display in The Crucified Rabbi--Cale Clarke, Catholic Insight Magazine"This is a fascinating book full of interesting details. The Crucified Rabbi should be required reading for every student of the Catholic faith."Father Dwight Longenecker, author of Mary: A Catholic/Evangelical Debate
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+w2n-GBvD ]]> Luke Gomer     The Kids from the Crunch... on valentine's day https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/231 032a33f0-0594-4409-90bd-a9c87cc6cbfc Fri, 14 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Patrick and Ethan join us and Luke makes it shine like the stars in the Heavens. Gomer largely watches. 1:56:51 true Patrick and Ethan join us and Luke makes it shine like the stars in the Heavens. Gomer largely watches.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+5FlU7tXZ ]]> Luke Gomer     Bishop Barron's Mandatum and the Lack of Public Life https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/230 cd75e476-b788-4b46-b841-f3f84458cfcb Fri, 07 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Bishop Barron floated an idea out there: social media is the getting ugly and supposed Catholic Theological Experts are causing a lot the problem, so maybe the hierarchy should do something. But then I'm sitting here asking, "Who will enforce it? The USCCB? Seriously?" Then we talk about how, outside of sporting events, there is no real public life, thus Virtual Reality is going to kill us all. 1:04:27 true Bishop Barron floated an idea out there: social media is the getting ugly and supposed Catholic Theological Experts are causing a lot the problem, so maybe the hierarchy should do something. But then I'm sitting here asking, "Who will enforce it? The USCCB? Seriously?"

    Then we talk about how, outside of sporting events, there is no real public life, thus Virtual Reality is going to kill us all.

    ]]>     Catholic, Bishop Barron, Jacked, Mandatum, Censorship Bishop Barron floated an idea out there: social media is the getting ugly and supposed Catholic Theological Experts are causing a lot the problem, so maybe the hierarchy should do something. But then I'm sitting here asking, "Who will enforce it? The USCCB? Seriously?"

    Then we talk about how, outside of sporting events, there is no real public life, thus Virtual Reality is going to kill us all.

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    • Bishop Barron floats 'online mandatum' for Catholic teachers — “There are, to be blunt, a disconcerting number of such people on social media who are trading in hateful, divisive speech, often deeply at odds with the theology of the Church and who are, sadly, having a powerful impact on the people of God,” he said to the Register in a feature on social media that was published Jan. 24. 
    • Communio et Progressio (May 23, 1971) — 9. The media of social communication can contribute a great deal to human unity. If, however, men's minds and hearts are ill disposed, if good will is not there, this outpouring of technology may produce an opposite effect so that there is less understanding and more discord and, as a result, evils are multiplied. Too often, we have to watch social communications used to contradict or corrupt the fundamental values of human life. The Christian considers these evils evidence of man's need to be redeemed and freed from that sin which entered human history with man's first fall.14
    • Inter mirifica — The first question has to do with "information," as it is called, or the search for and reporting of the news. Now clearly this has become most useful and very often necessary for the progress of contemporary society and for achieving closer links among men. The prompt publication of affairs and events provides every individual with a fuller, continuing acquaintance with them, and thus all can contribute more effectively to the common good and more readily promote and advance the welfare of the entire civil society. Therefore, in society men have a right to information, in accord with the circumstances in each case, about matters concerning individuals or the community. The proper exercise of this right demands, however, that the news itself that is communicated should always be true and complete, within the bounds of justice and charity. In addition, the manner in which the news is communicated should be proper and decent. This means that in both the search for news and in reporting it, there must be full respect for the laws of morality and for the legitimate rights and dignity of the individual. For not all knowledge is helpful, but "it is charity that edifies."(1)
    ]]>     Bishop Barron floated an idea out there: social media is the getting ugly and supposed Catholic Theological Experts are causing a lot the problem, so maybe the hierarchy should do something. But then I'm sitting here asking, "Who will enforce it? The USCCB? Seriously?"

    Then we talk about how, outside of sporting events, there is no real public life, thus Virtual Reality is going to kill us all.

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    • Bishop Barron floats 'online mandatum' for Catholic teachers — “There are, to be blunt, a disconcerting number of such people on social media who are trading in hateful, divisive speech, often deeply at odds with the theology of the Church and who are, sadly, having a powerful impact on the people of God,” he said to the Register in a feature on social media that was published Jan. 24. 
    • Communio et Progressio (May 23, 1971) — 9. The media of social communication can contribute a great deal to human unity. If, however, men's minds and hearts are ill disposed, if good will is not there, this outpouring of technology may produce an opposite effect so that there is less understanding and more discord and, as a result, evils are multiplied. Too often, we have to watch social communications used to contradict or corrupt the fundamental values of human life. The Christian considers these evils evidence of man's need to be redeemed and freed from that sin which entered human history with man's first fall.14
    • Inter mirifica — The first question has to do with "information," as it is called, or the search for and reporting of the news. Now clearly this has become most useful and very often necessary for the progress of contemporary society and for achieving closer links among men. The prompt publication of affairs and events provides every individual with a fuller, continuing acquaintance with them, and thus all can contribute more effectively to the common good and more readily promote and advance the welfare of the entire civil society. Therefore, in society men have a right to information, in accord with the circumstances in each case, about matters concerning individuals or the community. The proper exercise of this right demands, however, that the news itself that is communicated should always be true and complete, within the bounds of justice and charity. In addition, the manner in which the news is communicated should be proper and decent. This means that in both the search for news and in reporting it, there must be full respect for the laws of morality and for the legitimate rights and dignity of the individual. For not all knowledge is helpful, but "it is charity that edifies."(1)
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+E7mWPeDv ]]> Luke Gomer     Special Announcement + Ten Minute Trainwrecks... https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/229 c6fde1ea-3548-4c9f-bdf6-3112289e0b00 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Special Announcement, Money, Patreon, and then TOPICS! Special Announcement, Money, Patreon, and then TOPICS! Luke loves pregnancy pillows. Gomer loves that Luke loves this. Also, the Novus Ordo Mass, girl altar servers, music, budgeting for couples, sexy time, AND MORE! 1:30:34 true Special Announcement, Money, Patreon, and then TOPICS! Special Announcement, Money, Patreon, and then TOPICS! Luke loves pregnancy pillows. Gomer loves that Luke loves this. Also, the Novus Ordo Mass, girl altar servers, music, budgeting for couples, sexy time, AND MORE!

    ]]>     Special Announcement, Money, Patreon, and then TOPICS! Special Announcement, Money, Patreon, and then TOPICS! Luke loves pregnancy pillows. Gomer loves that Luke loves this. Also, the Novus Ordo Mass, girl altar servers, music, budgeting for couples, sexy time, AND MORE!

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    ]]>     Special Announcement, Money, Patreon, and then TOPICS! Special Announcement, Money, Patreon, and then TOPICS! Luke loves pregnancy pillows. Gomer loves that Luke loves this. Also, the Novus Ordo Mass, girl altar servers, music, budgeting for couples, sexy time, AND MORE!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+eCmjEK4M ]]> Luke Gomer     Female Porn Addiction with Kelsey Skoch and Everett Fritz https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/228 35bbf975-c9f5-424f-8f38-09b03f59bbb4 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer What's better than two dudes talking about female porn addiction? THREE DUDES! Everett Fritz introduces us to Kelsy Skoch, FOCUS employee and Catholic speaker, who both introduce us to the reality of female porn addiction with the new book, "Uncompromising Purity" 1:07:20 false Amazon Affiliate Link: Uncompromising Purity: It's Not Just a Guy Problem...
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+jlPvp6RD ]]> Luke Gomer     My Catholic Credentials https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/227 d451f330-f6fc-422f-a711-90780a7da17a Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We follow-up with our THEMES, which leads to Francis Chan, which leads to suffering, which concludes with the tooth fairy. Makes sense. 1:03:43 false 'Pints With Aquinas' Retreat in Italy !
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ZDaGVoNm ]]> Luke Gomer     New Year Themes and New York! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/226 d6a3ea84-d174-46f7-b04d-544111d2733a Fri, 10 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke dares to ask the question: "During pregnancy, why don't people ask how much the dad is suffering, HUH?!" Gomer dares to enter the Big Apple for Sexy Paycation 2020. Then we discuss what our 2019 Themes were and our 2020 Themes, ending with a Top Five for 2019! 1:50:28 false Luke dares to ask the question: "During pregnancy, why don't people ask how much the dad is suffering, HUH?!" Gomer dares to enter the Big Apple for Sexy Paycation 2020. Then we discuss what our 2019 Themes were and our 2020 Themes, ending with a Top Five for 2019!

    Luke is drinking a Ten Fidy, Barrel-aged, very good | Gomer is drinking Vista Bay

    FOLLOW UP

    • The Mandalorian ended strongly and on a good note. Erin is not about Disney+ and Luke canceled it without finishing the show. Pregnancy is powerful, which leads us to…

    • Women, you have it hard, but don’t we dads have it hard, too? Erin is exhausted and now Luke has to do all of the cleaning, podcasting, cooking, and Disney+ watching. “I am so tired. How am I so tired?”

    • New York was a sexy, sexy trip!

    • Babymoon in San Antonio! Spending money on the last trip before the first baby.

    THEMES 2020

    _Themes are not New Years’ Resolutions. _

    Resolutions are stupid because you inevitably over promise but under deliver. Themes are guiding stars or background processes that color all that you do and just hang out, reminding you of something that you need guidance on, not something that you should feel guilty about.

    Gomer: Habits
    Gomer wants habits that are good, strong, and healthy, so his is by defining failure as whatever new habit he’s committed to, he has to do it every day or every other day, but never miss two days in a row. It builds habits while leaving room for travel, illness, life, etc.

    Luke: Commitment
    Commitment to his job means not letting things slip.

    TOP FIVES FROM 2019

    Luke:
    5- Buying a House,
    4- The Ringer Podcast Network and rekindling Luke’s love for the podcast medium and our podcast together,
    3- Uncut Gem, Joker, Avengers: Endgame,
    2- Alaska Trip,
    1- Carey Babies!

    Gomer:
    5- GoFundMe for Small Groups,
    4- St Louis Trip with Family and Luke,
    3- Steubenville East with Sr. Miriam,
    2- Alaska Trip, Joe Rutz’s car, Theresa’s house, etc.,
    1- SEEK 2019

    ]]>     Catholic, New York, New Years, Mandalorian Luke dares to ask the question: "During pregnancy, why don't people ask how much the dad is suffering, HUH?!" Gomer dares to enter the Big Apple for Sexy Paycation 2020. Then we discuss what our 2019 Themes were and our 2020 Themes, ending with a Top Five for 2019!

    Luke is drinking a Ten Fidy, Barrel-aged, very good | Gomer is drinking Vista Bay

    FOLLOW UP

    • The Mandalorian ended strongly and on a good note. Erin is not about Disney+ and Luke canceled it without finishing the show. Pregnancy is powerful, which leads us to…

    • Women, you have it hard, but don’t we dads have it hard, too? Erin is exhausted and now Luke has to do all of the cleaning, podcasting, cooking, and Disney+ watching. “I am so tired. How am I so tired?”

    • New York was a sexy, sexy trip!

    • Babymoon in San Antonio! Spending money on the last trip before the first baby.

    THEMES 2020

    _Themes are not New Years’ Resolutions. _

    Resolutions are stupid because you inevitably over promise but under deliver. Themes are guiding stars or background processes that color all that you do and just hang out, reminding you of something that you need guidance on, not something that you should feel guilty about.

    Gomer: Habits
    Gomer wants habits that are good, strong, and healthy, so his is by defining failure as whatever new habit he’s committed to, he has to do it every day or every other day, but never miss two days in a row. It builds habits while leaving room for travel, illness, life, etc.

    Luke: Commitment
    Commitment to his job means not letting things slip.

    TOP FIVES FROM 2019

    Luke:
    5- Buying a House,
    4- The Ringer Podcast Network and rekindling Luke’s love for the podcast medium and our podcast together,
    3- Uncut Gem, Joker, Avengers: Endgame,
    2- Alaska Trip,
    1- Carey Babies!

    Gomer:
    5- GoFundMe for Small Groups,
    4- St Louis Trip with Family and Luke,
    3- Steubenville East with Sr. Miriam,
    2- Alaska Trip, Joe Rutz’s car, Theresa’s house, etc.,
    1- SEEK 2019

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    Luke is drinking a Ten Fidy, Barrel-aged, very good | Gomer is drinking Vista Bay

    FOLLOW UP

    • The Mandalorian ended strongly and on a good note. Erin is not about Disney+ and Luke canceled it without finishing the show. Pregnancy is powerful, which leads us to…

    • Women, you have it hard, but don’t we dads have it hard, too? Erin is exhausted and now Luke has to do all of the cleaning, podcasting, cooking, and Disney+ watching. “I am so tired. How am I so tired?”

    • New York was a sexy, sexy trip!

    • Babymoon in San Antonio! Spending money on the last trip before the first baby.

    THEMES 2020

    _Themes are not New Years’ Resolutions. _

    Resolutions are stupid because you inevitably over promise but under deliver. Themes are guiding stars or background processes that color all that you do and just hang out, reminding you of something that you need guidance on, not something that you should feel guilty about.

    Gomer: Habits
    Gomer wants habits that are good, strong, and healthy, so his is by defining failure as whatever new habit he’s committed to, he has to do it every day or every other day, but never miss two days in a row. It builds habits while leaving room for travel, illness, life, etc.

    Luke: Commitment
    Commitment to his job means not letting things slip.

    TOP FIVES FROM 2019

    Luke:
    5- Buying a House,
    4- The Ringer Podcast Network and rekindling Luke’s love for the podcast medium and our podcast together,
    3- Uncut Gem, Joker, Avengers: Endgame,
    2- Alaska Trip,
    1- Carey Babies!

    Gomer:
    5- GoFundMe for Small Groups,
    4- St Louis Trip with Family and Luke,
    3- Steubenville East with Sr. Miriam,
    2- Alaska Trip, Joe Rutz’s car, Theresa’s house, etc.,
    1- SEEK 2019

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+cPD9sVWG ]]> Luke Gomer     The Rise of Skywalker Review with Bob Rice https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/225 42da0af8-bd9f-4129-9e63-7b8413fd294d Sat, 28 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer the questions: What does Star Wars mean to you? What do you think of the Sequels? What did you think of this movie? 1:24:14 true the questions: What does Star Wars mean to you? What do you think of the Sequels? What did you think of this movie?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+EDeHMD8y ]]> Luke Gomer     Catching Foxes Holiday Accusation Special! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/224 3a494b43-51c5-4b3c-953d-e615a79ab4ab Wed, 25 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Over real fears of a lawsuit, we've made some edits... ALLEGEDLY! 39:26 true Watto was a greedy merchant, using deceit to enrich himself. This Christmas, may we all learn from Watto's poor example and not exploit people's dreams (or faith) to enrich ourselves.

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    ]]>     greed, money, donations, scandal Watto was a greedy merchant, using deceit to enrich himself. This Christmas, may we all learn from Watto's poor example and not exploit people's dreams (or faith) to enrich ourselves.

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    • 10 Horrifying Facts About Watto From Star Wars | ReelRundown — But as annoying as the Gungan is, the film harbors an even more-infuriating alien: Watto, the chubby blue Toydarian junk shop owner from Tatooine. You might be wondering, "isn't Watto just a bit greedy? What makes him so bad?" Trust me, behind the scenes, Watto harbors more dark secrets than just a little penny-pinching. Don't believe me? These are the top ten horrendous facts about Watto!
    • The Five Most Racist Star Wars Characters - Weird Worm — That’s right, Watto is Jewish. And apparently, he’s also embraced Hasidism by the time of Attack of the Clones. Perhaps that’s why Jedi mind tricks, associated with Christianity in The Phantom Menace via Anakin’s virgin birth story, don’t work on him? He obviously doesn’t accept the Midichlorians as his personal lord and savior.
    • The Most Disturbing Moments Of The Star Wars Holiday Special - YouTube
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    • 10 Horrifying Facts About Watto From Star Wars | ReelRundown — But as annoying as the Gungan is, the film harbors an even more-infuriating alien: Watto, the chubby blue Toydarian junk shop owner from Tatooine. You might be wondering, "isn't Watto just a bit greedy? What makes him so bad?" Trust me, behind the scenes, Watto harbors more dark secrets than just a little penny-pinching. Don't believe me? These are the top ten horrendous facts about Watto!
    • The Five Most Racist Star Wars Characters - Weird Worm — That’s right, Watto is Jewish. And apparently, he’s also embraced Hasidism by the time of Attack of the Clones. Perhaps that’s why Jedi mind tricks, associated with Christianity in The Phantom Menace via Anakin’s virgin birth story, don’t work on him? He obviously doesn’t accept the Midichlorians as his personal lord and savior.
    • The Most Disturbing Moments Of The Star Wars Holiday Special - YouTube
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+65iE4-HW ]]> Luke Gomer     The Rise of Baby Yoda Strikes Again https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/223 6e2e26c5-b624-464e-8553-261b7485a9d5 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer I have spoken! 1:00:20 true Gomer says the Mandalorian sucks. Luke tells Gomer he doesn't know how to think or feel correctly. Hilarity ensues.

    ]]>     the Mandalorian, Little Baby Yoda, Wado Gomer says the Mandalorian sucks. Luke tells Gomer he doesn't know how to think or feel correctly. Hilarity ensues.

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    • Nick Nolte's 'Mandalorian' character isn't a jerk -- he's brilliant. | Inverse — The Mandalorian tracks his first major bounty in Episode 1 to the desert planet of Arvala-7, and that’s where he encounters Kuiil shortly after landing. Kuiil interferes when the Mandalorian is attacked by some wild blurrgs and immediately offers to take Mando to the encampment where he can find his target. All he requests in return is one of the blurrg they fought together. When Kuiil claims that Mando will have to learn how to ride a blurrg to reach the location and the Mandalorian tries to argue, Kuiil counters with, “I have spoken.”
    ]]>     Gomer says the Mandalorian sucks. Luke tells Gomer he doesn't know how to think or feel correctly. Hilarity ensues.

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    • Nick Nolte's 'Mandalorian' character isn't a jerk -- he's brilliant. | Inverse — The Mandalorian tracks his first major bounty in Episode 1 to the desert planet of Arvala-7, and that’s where he encounters Kuiil shortly after landing. Kuiil interferes when the Mandalorian is attacked by some wild blurrgs and immediately offers to take Mando to the encampment where he can find his target. All he requests in return is one of the blurrg they fought together. When Kuiil claims that Mando will have to learn how to ride a blurrg to reach the location and the Mandalorian tries to argue, Kuiil counters with, “I have spoken.”
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+koI9R95_ ]]> Luke Gomer     Love of Money https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/222 9d577a56-e32b-46d4-a0e3-1f5accea5978 Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer St. Paul says that the "love of money is the root of all evil." Dave Ramsey quotes the Proverb: "in the house of the wise are stores of choice grains." So we use The Wolf of Wall Street to guide our steps between being lovers-of-self and financially prudent. 1:26:11 true St. Paul says that the "love of money is the root of all evil." Dave Ramsey quotes the Proverb: "in the house of the wise are stores of choice grains." So we use The Wolf of Wall Street to guide our steps between being lovers-of-self and financially prudent.

    1 Timothy 3:2-4 Now a bishop must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, dignified, hospitable, an apt teacher, 3 no drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and no lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way;

    1 Timothy 6:9-11 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and hurtful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evils; it is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced their hearts with many pangs. 11 But as for you, man of God, shun all this; aim at righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

    2 Timothy 3:1-5 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of stress. 2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 inhuman, implacable, slanderers, profligates, fierce, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 holding the form of religion but denying the power of it. Avoid such people.

    **Hebrews 13:5 **Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never fail you nor forsake you.”

    James 1:9-11 Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, 10 and the rich in his humiliation, because like the flower of the grass he will pass away. 11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

    James 5:1-6 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver have rusted, and their rust will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure for the last days. 4 Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. 5 You have lived on the earth in luxury and in pleasure; you have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. 6 You have condemned, you have killed the righteous man; he does not resist you.

    Revelations 3:15-19 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were cold or hot! 16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth. 17 For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing; not knowing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. 18 Therefore I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, that you may be rich, and white garments to clothe you and to keep the shame of your nakedness from being seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see. 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and chasten; so be zealous and repent.

    ]]>     money, drugs, sex, prophet St. Paul says that the "love of money is the root of all evil." Dave Ramsey quotes the Proverb: "in the house of the wise are stores of choice grains." So we use The Wolf of Wall Street to guide our steps between being lovers-of-self and financially prudent.

    1 Timothy 3:2-4 Now a bishop must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, dignified, hospitable, an apt teacher, 3 no drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and no lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way;

    1 Timothy 6:9-11 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and hurtful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evils; it is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced their hearts with many pangs. 11 But as for you, man of God, shun all this; aim at righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

    2 Timothy 3:1-5 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of stress. 2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 inhuman, implacable, slanderers, profligates, fierce, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 holding the form of religion but denying the power of it. Avoid such people.

    **Hebrews 13:5 **Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never fail you nor forsake you.”

    James 1:9-11 Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, 10 and the rich in his humiliation, because like the flower of the grass he will pass away. 11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

    James 5:1-6 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver have rusted, and their rust will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure for the last days. 4 Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. 5 You have lived on the earth in luxury and in pleasure; you have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. 6 You have condemned, you have killed the righteous man; he does not resist you.

    Revelations 3:15-19 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were cold or hot! 16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth. 17 For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing; not knowing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. 18 Therefore I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, that you may be rich, and white garments to clothe you and to keep the shame of your nakedness from being seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see. 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and chasten; so be zealous and repent.

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    • Lou Pearlman - Wikipedia — In 2006, he was accused of running one of the largest and longest-running Ponzi schemes in history, leaving more than $300 million in debts. After being apprehended, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy, money laundering, and making false statements during a bankruptcy proceeding. In 2008, Pearlman was convicted and sentenced to up to 25 years in prison.[3][4] He died in federal custody in 2016.
    • The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story Official Premise Trailer - YouTube — The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story Official Premise Trailer
    • The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story — The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story is a documentary feature that tells the story of famed boy band impresario Lou Pearlman. The film tracks his life from his childhood in Queens, through discovering mega-bands *NSYNC and The Backstreet Boys, and chronicles his later life, including his perpetration of one of the largest Ponzi schemes in American history.
    • NSYNC - Wikipedia — In 1999, NSYNC entered a publicized legal battle with Lou Pearlman, due to what the group believed were illicit business practices on his part.[30] NSYNC sued Pearlman and his record company, Trans Continental, for defrauding the group of more than fifty percent of their earnings, rather than his promise of only receiving one-sixth of the profits, similar to his promise of one-sixth of the profits with the Backstreet Boys.[30] The group threatened to leave and sign with Jive Records, which prompted Pearlman and RCA to countersue NSYNC for US$150 million and the use of the name.[31] Pearlman's request for a preliminary injunction against the band was denied.[30] After reaching a settlement out of court,[32] NSYNC signed with Jive.[33].
    • Five Ways the Prosperity Gospel Makes You Poor | Desiring God — So Christ is magnified when in my dying, by which I lose everything, and I consider that a better deal than if I had everything in this world. So, the glory of God is obscured and the glory of Christ is obscured, I think, by the prosperity gospel. I really pray that you would reorient your life if you’re involved in it and embrace Christ as your supreme treasure.
    • Why I Abominate the Prosperity ‘Gospel’ - YouTube — Why I Abominate the Prosperity ‘Gospel’
    • I Miss You Like The Desert Miss The Rain - YouTube — I Miss You Like The Desert Miss The Rain
    • Benedict XVI Quotes (Author of Jesus of Nazareth) — “Without God man neither knows which way to go, nor even understands who he is... One of the deepest forms of poverty a person can experience is isolation... Poverty is often produced by a rejection of God's love, by man's basic and tragic tendency to close in on himself, thinking himself to be self-sufficient or merely an insignificant and ephemeral fact, a "stranger" in a random universe...The human being develops when ... his soul comes to know itself and the truths that God has implanted deep within, when he enters into dialogue with himself and his Creator... It is not by isolation that man establishes his worth, but by placing himself in relation with others and with God.”
    ]]>     St. Paul says that the "love of money is the root of all evil." Dave Ramsey quotes the Proverb: "in the house of the wise are stores of choice grains." So we use The Wolf of Wall Street to guide our steps between being lovers-of-self and financially prudent.

    1 Timothy 3:2-4 Now a bishop must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, dignified, hospitable, an apt teacher, 3 no drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and no lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way;

    1 Timothy 6:9-11 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and hurtful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evils; it is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced their hearts with many pangs. 11 But as for you, man of God, shun all this; aim at righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

    2 Timothy 3:1-5 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of stress. 2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 inhuman, implacable, slanderers, profligates, fierce, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 holding the form of religion but denying the power of it. Avoid such people.

    **Hebrews 13:5 **Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never fail you nor forsake you.”

    James 1:9-11 Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, 10 and the rich in his humiliation, because like the flower of the grass he will pass away. 11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

    James 5:1-6 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver have rusted, and their rust will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure for the last days. 4 Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. 5 You have lived on the earth in luxury and in pleasure; you have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. 6 You have condemned, you have killed the righteous man; he does not resist you.

    Revelations 3:15-19 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were cold or hot! 16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth. 17 For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing; not knowing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. 18 Therefore I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, that you may be rich, and white garments to clothe you and to keep the shame of your nakedness from being seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see. 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and chasten; so be zealous and repent.

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    • Lou Pearlman - Wikipedia — In 2006, he was accused of running one of the largest and longest-running Ponzi schemes in history, leaving more than $300 million in debts. After being apprehended, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy, money laundering, and making false statements during a bankruptcy proceeding. In 2008, Pearlman was convicted and sentenced to up to 25 years in prison.[3][4] He died in federal custody in 2016.
    • The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story Official Premise Trailer - YouTube — The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story Official Premise Trailer
    • The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story — The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story is a documentary feature that tells the story of famed boy band impresario Lou Pearlman. The film tracks his life from his childhood in Queens, through discovering mega-bands *NSYNC and The Backstreet Boys, and chronicles his later life, including his perpetration of one of the largest Ponzi schemes in American history.
    • NSYNC - Wikipedia — In 1999, NSYNC entered a publicized legal battle with Lou Pearlman, due to what the group believed were illicit business practices on his part.[30] NSYNC sued Pearlman and his record company, Trans Continental, for defrauding the group of more than fifty percent of their earnings, rather than his promise of only receiving one-sixth of the profits, similar to his promise of one-sixth of the profits with the Backstreet Boys.[30] The group threatened to leave and sign with Jive Records, which prompted Pearlman and RCA to countersue NSYNC for US$150 million and the use of the name.[31] Pearlman's request for a preliminary injunction against the band was denied.[30] After reaching a settlement out of court,[32] NSYNC signed with Jive.[33].
    • Five Ways the Prosperity Gospel Makes You Poor | Desiring God — So Christ is magnified when in my dying, by which I lose everything, and I consider that a better deal than if I had everything in this world. So, the glory of God is obscured and the glory of Christ is obscured, I think, by the prosperity gospel. I really pray that you would reorient your life if you’re involved in it and embrace Christ as your supreme treasure.
    • Why I Abominate the Prosperity ‘Gospel’ - YouTube — Why I Abominate the Prosperity ‘Gospel’
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    • Benedict XVI Quotes (Author of Jesus of Nazareth) — “Without God man neither knows which way to go, nor even understands who he is... One of the deepest forms of poverty a person can experience is isolation... Poverty is often produced by a rejection of God's love, by man's basic and tragic tendency to close in on himself, thinking himself to be self-sufficient or merely an insignificant and ephemeral fact, a "stranger" in a random universe...The human being develops when ... his soul comes to know itself and the truths that God has implanted deep within, when he enters into dialogue with himself and his Creator... It is not by isolation that man establishes his worth, but by placing himself in relation with others and with God.”
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+bK8I-Q8p ]]> Luke Gomer     Mike Mangione | Throwing in Your Ante https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/221 7f9b398b-9a28-4ec6-9bcf-669341fc6cc2 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Mike Mangione is an extremely talented musician and a devout Catholic. Now he tours weekly with Christopher West, who is one of his closest friends. This conversation rips open the veil of artistic achievement, family, how work can destroy your vocation, and how secular art can proclaim the glory of God. So turn the page... 1:33:19 true Mike Mangione is an extremely talented musician and a devout Catholic. Now he tours weekly with Christopher West, who is one of his closest friends. This conversation rips open the veil of artistic achievement, family, how work can destroy your vocation, and how secular art can proclaim the glory of God.

    ]]>     Catholic, Music, Art, Beauty Mike Mangione is an extremely talented musician and a devout Catholic. Now he tours weekly with Christopher West, who is one of his closest friends. This conversation rips open the veil of artistic achievement, family, how work can destroy your vocation, and how secular art can proclaim the glory of God.

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    ]]>     Mike Mangione is an extremely talented musician and a devout Catholic. Now he tours weekly with Christopher West, who is one of his closest friends. This conversation rips open the veil of artistic achievement, family, how work can destroy your vocation, and how secular art can proclaim the glory of God.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+R3eI1jgk ]]> Luke Gomer     You're Going to Be OK! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/220 ee91f7ec-763e-49d2-91f3-41da25e5f8d3 Fri, 29 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer *Explicit* Luke kicks it Old School Catching Foxes by dropping F-Bombs when talking about his prayer life. Then we hit a TON OF THE BEST QUESTIONS WE'VE EVER RECEIVED (See Show Notes). 1:31:58 true Patreon Suggested Topics (Long Answers)

    Michael Federman
    I’m part of a men’s group who rarely talks about Christ, the Gospel, or the Beatific Vision. Rather, we spend the time really uncharitably attacking Pope Francis, LGBT issues, and talking about the narrowness of who will be saved. To me, we have this backwards. What advice can you give to me about changing the dynamic of this group?
    Ian Ludden
    Do you have any tips for 20-something-year-old Catholics on how to balance maintaining old (high school, college) friendships with creating new ones? Other than starting a podcast together? :)
    Jared Stremel
    I am getting married on Saturday, November 30, and would love to hear from you guys some things that would have been helpful to know as a newlywed. I'm going to let that go any direction you want, but I would like to hear something about strengthening the faith of a newlywed couple. Thanks! - https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/183
    Katie Ruvalcaba
    I’d like to just hear ten minutes of encouragement on how friggin’ slow and plodding raising kids in the faith is. Just like every day adding in those little graces and disciplines that add up to making a child a saint but which seem to be ineffective in the short run. You could probably just say “it’s ok, it’s gonna pay off in the end, you’re doing a good job. I’m so sorry you’re so tired” over and over for 10 minutes…
    Paul Martin
    Totally agree with Katie. Would Love to hear some encouragement or tips on raising kids in the faith with conviction in a time like this when the world seems to be so far against us. also… Living and showing your faith in a secular workplace. I work in a large defense contractor as an engineer. And I want to know better how to show that I am Catholic.
    Anthony Bones
    You guys joke about money but how do you stop yourself from comparing yourself to others who make more? Do you ever struggle with jealousy or anything when you look at other podcasts that have more listeners?
    Father Brian Hess
    An update from Gomer on his prison ministry. (I just started doing ministry at a minimum-security center and I’d be curious about the comparisons)
    Brendan Gormley
    What is you favorite religious order (can be male or female), and why? Hypothetically, in an alternative universe where you were called to religious life, which do you think you'd join?
    Bradley Stiver
    You’re on death row, what’s your last meal?
    Moira Fleming
    What is some music you listen to that is ostensibly secular but has inadvertently transcendent themes? Or, more specifically, is Sufjan Steves' " To be alone with you" about Jesus or another man?

    ]]>     Catholic, FIRE, Marriage, Hope Patreon Suggested Topics (Long Answers)

    Michael Federman
    I’m part of a men’s group who rarely talks about Christ, the Gospel, or the Beatific Vision. Rather, we spend the time really uncharitably attacking Pope Francis, LGBT issues, and talking about the narrowness of who will be saved. To me, we have this backwards. What advice can you give to me about changing the dynamic of this group?
    Ian Ludden
    Do you have any tips for 20-something-year-old Catholics on how to balance maintaining old (high school, college) friendships with creating new ones? Other than starting a podcast together? :)
    Jared Stremel
    I am getting married on Saturday, November 30, and would love to hear from you guys some things that would have been helpful to know as a newlywed. I'm going to let that go any direction you want, but I would like to hear something about strengthening the faith of a newlywed couple. Thanks! - https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/183
    Katie Ruvalcaba
    I’d like to just hear ten minutes of encouragement on how friggin’ slow and plodding raising kids in the faith is. Just like every day adding in those little graces and disciplines that add up to making a child a saint but which seem to be ineffective in the short run. You could probably just say “it’s ok, it’s gonna pay off in the end, you’re doing a good job. I’m so sorry you’re so tired” over and over for 10 minutes…
    Paul Martin
    Totally agree with Katie. Would Love to hear some encouragement or tips on raising kids in the faith with conviction in a time like this when the world seems to be so far against us. also… Living and showing your faith in a secular workplace. I work in a large defense contractor as an engineer. And I want to know better how to show that I am Catholic.
    Anthony Bones
    You guys joke about money but how do you stop yourself from comparing yourself to others who make more? Do you ever struggle with jealousy or anything when you look at other podcasts that have more listeners?
    Father Brian Hess
    An update from Gomer on his prison ministry. (I just started doing ministry at a minimum-security center and I’d be curious about the comparisons)
    Brendan Gormley
    What is you favorite religious order (can be male or female), and why? Hypothetically, in an alternative universe where you were called to religious life, which do you think you'd join?
    Bradley Stiver
    You’re on death row, what’s your last meal?
    Moira Fleming
    What is some music you listen to that is ostensibly secular but has inadvertently transcendent themes? Or, more specifically, is Sufjan Steves' " To be alone with you" about Jesus or another man?

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    Michael Federman
    I’m part of a men’s group who rarely talks about Christ, the Gospel, or the Beatific Vision. Rather, we spend the time really uncharitably attacking Pope Francis, LGBT issues, and talking about the narrowness of who will be saved. To me, we have this backwards. What advice can you give to me about changing the dynamic of this group?
    Ian Ludden
    Do you have any tips for 20-something-year-old Catholics on how to balance maintaining old (high school, college) friendships with creating new ones? Other than starting a podcast together? :)
    Jared Stremel
    I am getting married on Saturday, November 30, and would love to hear from you guys some things that would have been helpful to know as a newlywed. I'm going to let that go any direction you want, but I would like to hear something about strengthening the faith of a newlywed couple. Thanks! - https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/183
    Katie Ruvalcaba
    I’d like to just hear ten minutes of encouragement on how friggin’ slow and plodding raising kids in the faith is. Just like every day adding in those little graces and disciplines that add up to making a child a saint but which seem to be ineffective in the short run. You could probably just say “it’s ok, it’s gonna pay off in the end, you’re doing a good job. I’m so sorry you’re so tired” over and over for 10 minutes…
    Paul Martin
    Totally agree with Katie. Would Love to hear some encouragement or tips on raising kids in the faith with conviction in a time like this when the world seems to be so far against us. also… Living and showing your faith in a secular workplace. I work in a large defense contractor as an engineer. And I want to know better how to show that I am Catholic.
    Anthony Bones
    You guys joke about money but how do you stop yourself from comparing yourself to others who make more? Do you ever struggle with jealousy or anything when you look at other podcasts that have more listeners?
    Father Brian Hess
    An update from Gomer on his prison ministry. (I just started doing ministry at a minimum-security center and I’d be curious about the comparisons)
    Brendan Gormley
    What is you favorite religious order (can be male or female), and why? Hypothetically, in an alternative universe where you were called to religious life, which do you think you'd join?
    Bradley Stiver
    You’re on death row, what’s your last meal?
    Moira Fleming
    What is some music you listen to that is ostensibly secular but has inadvertently transcendent themes? Or, more specifically, is Sufjan Steves' " To be alone with you" about Jesus or another man?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+1uNYEJcy ]]> Luke Gomer     Self-Numbing Cultural Stasis and The Irishman https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/219 2a0b5028-d232-4185-aef0-5d2d60f4ace1 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We do some follow up from last week’s insanely popular episode and Love and Respect by drawing out the difference between Feminization and Emasculation of the Church today. Then we pull out some great answers by our Patrons when we asked them, “What does Respect mean to you or look like?” Finally, we dive into our central topic: have we forgotten how to tell stories? The contemplative cinema of The Irishman is compared to mainstream superhero movies, and we ask if Netflix can play the role of Cinema Savior or Common Experience Destroyer. Check out the show notes for tons of additional content to watch. 1:26:19 true We do some follow up from last week’s insanely popular episode and Love and Respect by drawing out the difference between Feminization and Emasculation of the Church today. Then we pull out some great answers by our Patrons when we asked them, “What does Respect mean to you or look like?” Finally, we dive into our central topic: have we forgotten how to tell stories? The contemplative cinema of The Irishman is compared to mainstream superhero movies, and we ask if Netflix can play the role of Cinema Savior or Common Experience Destroyer. Check out the show notes for tons of additional content to watch.

    ]]>     respect, The Irishman, Catholicism We do some follow up from last week’s insanely popular episode and Love and Respect by drawing out the difference between Feminization and Emasculation of the Church today. Then we pull out some great answers by our Patrons when we asked them, “What does Respect mean to you or look like?” Finally, we dive into our central topic: have we forgotten how to tell stories? The contemplative cinema of The Irishman is compared to mainstream superhero movies, and we ask if Netflix can play the role of Cinema Savior or Common Experience Destroyer. Check out the show notes for tons of additional content to watch.

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    • Roast: Don Rickles Tribute, from De Niro & Scorsese — Robert De Niro & Martin Scorsese pay tribute to Don Rickles.
    • The Irishman Final Trailer — The Irishman Final Trailer (2019) | Movieclips Trailers
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    • Jimmy Kimmel Live: Martin Scorsese on Working with De Niro, Pacino & Pesci on The Irishman — Martin talks about finally working with Al Pacino for the first time, making The Irishman, and he reveals how he and Robert De Niro got Joe Pesci to do the film.
    • The Irishman reviewed by Mark Kermode — Mark Kermode reviews The Irishman. An enforcer and hitman for the mob looks back on his life and his relationship with Jimmy Hoffa.
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    • "Alan Moore, never one to mince words." — Alan Moore, never one to mince words.
    • * ALAN MOORE WORLD * — What was the impact of popular heroes comic books in our culture? Why are people fascinated by alternative realities? I think the impact of superheroes on popular culture is both tremendously embarrassing and not a little worrying. While these characters were originally perfectly suited to stimulating the imaginations of their twelve or thirteen year-old audience, today’s franchised übermenschen, aimed at a supposedly adult audience, seem to be serving some kind of different function, and fulfilling different needs. Primarily, mass-market superhero movies seem to be abetting an audience who do not wish to relinquish their grip on (a) their relatively reassuring childhoods, or (b) the relatively reassuring 20th century. The continuing popularity of these movies to me suggests some kind of deliberate, self-imposed state of emotional arrest, combined with an numbing condition of cultural stasis that can be witnessed in comics, movies, popular music and, indeed, right across the cultural spectrum. The superheroes themselves – largely written and drawn by creators who have never stood up for their own rights against the companies that employ them, much less the rights of a Jack Kirby or Jerry Siegel or Joe Schuster – would seem to be largely employed as cowardice compensators, perhaps a bit like the handgun on the nightstand. I would also remark that save for a smattering of non-white characters (and non-white creators) these books and these iconic characters are still very much white supremacist dreams of the master race. In fact, I think that a good argument can be made for D.W. Griffith’s Birth of a Nation as the first American superhero movie, and the point of origin for all those capes and masks.
    • (13) Alan Moore talks to John Higgs about the 20th Century - YouTube — John Higgs - author of Stranger Than We Can Imagine: Making Sense of the Twentieth Century - talks to Alan Moore about how the 20th Century has been portrayed in his work - in particular From Hell, Providence and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century. Alan Moore has described Stranger Than We Can Imagine as, "An illuminating work of massive insight... I cannot recommend this magnificent work too highly."
    ]]>     We do some follow up from last week’s insanely popular episode and Love and Respect by drawing out the difference between Feminization and Emasculation of the Church today. Then we pull out some great answers by our Patrons when we asked them, “What does Respect mean to you or look like?” Finally, we dive into our central topic: have we forgotten how to tell stories? The contemplative cinema of The Irishman is compared to mainstream superhero movies, and we ask if Netflix can play the role of Cinema Savior or Common Experience Destroyer. Check out the show notes for tons of additional content to watch.

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    • Dinner with Don Rickles: Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese Reminisce — AARP had a show called "Dinner with Don" and they talk about all the things. This would be the last interview that Don Rickles did.
    • Roast: Don Rickles Tribute, from De Niro & Scorsese — Robert De Niro & Martin Scorsese pay tribute to Don Rickles.
    • The Irishman Final Trailer — The Irishman Final Trailer (2019) | Movieclips Trailers
    • Why Martin Scorsese is Right About Marvel Movies — // Are Marvel Movies Cinema? // In this essay I explore Martin Scorsese' claim that Marvel films and other big budget franchise pictures are something different than classical cinema.
    • Jimmy Kimmel Live: Martin Scorsese on Working with De Niro, Pacino & Pesci on The Irishman — Martin talks about finally working with Al Pacino for the first time, making The Irishman, and he reveals how he and Robert De Niro got Joe Pesci to do the film.
    • The Irishman reviewed by Mark Kermode — Mark Kermode reviews The Irishman. An enforcer and hitman for the mob looks back on his life and his relationship with Jimmy Hoffa.
    • Grace Randolph: The Irishman Review — The Irishman Movie Review today! Beyond The Trailer reaction & movie review 2019l! Netflix! De-Aging! Young De Niro, Pesci! Pacino!
    • Grace Randolph: Joker SPOILER Review — Joker Spoiler Review today! Beyond The Trailer's reaction & movie review! Ending explained! Talk Show Scene! Thomas Wayne! Alfred!
    • "Alan Moore, never one to mince words." — Alan Moore, never one to mince words.
    • * ALAN MOORE WORLD * — What was the impact of popular heroes comic books in our culture? Why are people fascinated by alternative realities? I think the impact of superheroes on popular culture is both tremendously embarrassing and not a little worrying. While these characters were originally perfectly suited to stimulating the imaginations of their twelve or thirteen year-old audience, today’s franchised übermenschen, aimed at a supposedly adult audience, seem to be serving some kind of different function, and fulfilling different needs. Primarily, mass-market superhero movies seem to be abetting an audience who do not wish to relinquish their grip on (a) their relatively reassuring childhoods, or (b) the relatively reassuring 20th century. The continuing popularity of these movies to me suggests some kind of deliberate, self-imposed state of emotional arrest, combined with an numbing condition of cultural stasis that can be witnessed in comics, movies, popular music and, indeed, right across the cultural spectrum. The superheroes themselves – largely written and drawn by creators who have never stood up for their own rights against the companies that employ them, much less the rights of a Jack Kirby or Jerry Siegel or Joe Schuster – would seem to be largely employed as cowardice compensators, perhaps a bit like the handgun on the nightstand. I would also remark that save for a smattering of non-white characters (and non-white creators) these books and these iconic characters are still very much white supremacist dreams of the master race. In fact, I think that a good argument can be made for D.W. Griffith’s Birth of a Nation as the first American superhero movie, and the point of origin for all those capes and masks.
    • (13) Alan Moore talks to John Higgs about the 20th Century - YouTube — John Higgs - author of Stranger Than We Can Imagine: Making Sense of the Twentieth Century - talks to Alan Moore about how the 20th Century has been portrayed in his work - in particular From Hell, Providence and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century. Alan Moore has described Stranger Than We Can Imagine as, "An illuminating work of massive insight... I cannot recommend this magnificent work too highly."
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+pCrg3Sp1 ]]> Luke Gomer     Marriage: Sex, Love, & Respect! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/218 c7a8c309-ca3f-4e3f-a6e5-76da396836ed Fri, 15 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Disney+, Gomer's dog, THEN SEX, LOVE AND RESPECT! 1:36:00 true Disney+, Gomer's dog, THEN SEX, LOVE AND RESPECT!

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    • The Alignment System - Chaotic Good — A chaotic good character acts as his conscience directs him with little regard for what others expect of him. He makes his own way, but he's kind and benevolent. He believes in goodness and right but has little use for laws and regulations. He hates it when people try to intimidate others and tell them what to do. He follows his own moral compass, which, although good, may not agree with that of society.
    • (13) Timothy Gordon | The Matt Fradd Show Ep. 11 - YouTube — Married women shouldn't work?
    • THE CATECHISM OF TRENT: The Sacraments -- Matrimony — "To train their children in the practice of virtue and to pay particular attention to their domestic concerns should also be especial objects of their attention. The wife should love to remain at home, unless compelled by necessity to go out; and she should never presume to leave home without her husband's consent."
    • Rerum Novarum (May 15, 1891) | LEO XIII — 46. If a workman's wages be sufficient to enable him comfortably to support himself, his wife, and his children, he will find it easy, if he be a sensible man, to practice thrift, and he will not fail, by cutting down expenses, to put by some little savings and thus secure a modest source of income. Nature itself would urge him to this. We have seen that this great labor question cannot be solved save by assuming as a principle that private ownership must be held sacred and inviolable. The law, therefore, should favor ownership, and its policy should be to induce as many as possible of the people to become owners.
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    • Fundraiser by Michael Gormley : Catholic Prison Formation — There are around 110 prison units in Texas and one full-time Catholic chaplain. There are thousands of Catholics incarcerated, but few to serve them. I've spent my life preaching and teaching the Faith but doing the Kolbe Prison Retreat ministry changed my life.
    • The Alignment System - Chaotic Good — A chaotic good character acts as his conscience directs him with little regard for what others expect of him. He makes his own way, but he's kind and benevolent. He believes in goodness and right but has little use for laws and regulations. He hates it when people try to intimidate others and tell them what to do. He follows his own moral compass, which, although good, may not agree with that of society.
    • (13) Timothy Gordon | The Matt Fradd Show Ep. 11 - YouTube — Married women shouldn't work?
    • THE CATECHISM OF TRENT: The Sacraments -- Matrimony — "To train their children in the practice of virtue and to pay particular attention to their domestic concerns should also be especial objects of their attention. The wife should love to remain at home, unless compelled by necessity to go out; and she should never presume to leave home without her husband's consent."
    • Rerum Novarum (May 15, 1891) | LEO XIII — 46. If a workman's wages be sufficient to enable him comfortably to support himself, his wife, and his children, he will find it easy, if he be a sensible man, to practice thrift, and he will not fail, by cutting down expenses, to put by some little savings and thus secure a modest source of income. Nature itself would urge him to this. We have seen that this great labor question cannot be solved save by assuming as a principle that private ownership must be held sacred and inviolable. The law, therefore, should favor ownership, and its policy should be to induce as many as possible of the people to become owners.
    • (13) The Godfather: Part 2 (3/8) Movie CLIP - You're Nothing to Me Now (1974) HD - YouTube — The Godfather: Part 2 (3/8) Movie CLIP - You're Nothing to Me Now (1974) HD
    • (13) OTIS REDDING-respect - YouTube — OTIS REDDING-respect
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+nON7VX_Y ]]> Luke Gomer     Moleman in the Morning https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/217 160d1bae-7b7f-435c-a583-5ee616798bad Fri, 08 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Sure, this is a great episode about cities and nostalgia and blah blah blah. But this one was edited by Luke! Buckle up, buckeroos. 1:22:53 true Thanks to our sponsor, Catholic Social Media. You can try them out for FREE and get four weeks of great original posts and videos for your parish Facebook page at https://try.catholicsocial.media and using the promo code FOXES.

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    Everything and
    Anything between you and me
    Was never meant
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NfnXdXpjL0

    What's the alure of inconsequential love?
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqgVws0xZkc

    Truth or dare
    Love is the cross you bear
    J'ai mal au cœur, c'est la faute de l'amour
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCP2Lh2L5Ac

    Why wont this file load, its almost 4 am. I just want to go to bed.

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    One of Luke's favorite soccer podcast is back! 'JD & The Rod' are of one several podcasts that gave Luke the courage to pitch to Catching Foxes to Gomer. American Soccer fans need to listen to this. Talking to you, Andrea.

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jd-the-rod/id1484028236

    SIbling Horror
    Short horror stories written by Emma and Matt Fradd. Our plan is to release one per month.
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    Decent Films

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    American Footall

    Im waiting for the file to finish, so here are three songs that I love from a band I love.

    So lets just pretend
    Everything and
    Anything between you and me
    Was never meant
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NfnXdXpjL0

    What's the alure of inconsequential love?
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqgVws0xZkc

    Truth or dare
    Love is the cross you bear
    J'ai mal au cœur, c'est la faute de l'amour
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCP2Lh2L5Ac

    Why wont this file load, its almost 4 am. I just want to go to bed.

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    Gratuitous Simpsons Clip

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W647gDp-u-s

    One of Luke's favorite soccer podcast is back! 'JD & The Rod' are of one several podcasts that gave Luke the courage to pitch to Catching Foxes to Gomer. American Soccer fans need to listen to this. Talking to you, Andrea.

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jd-the-rod/id1484028236

    SIbling Horror
    Short horror stories written by Emma and Matt Fradd. Our plan is to release one per month.
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1483594858

    Decent Films

    http://decentfilms.com/

    American Footall

    Im waiting for the file to finish, so here are three songs that I love from a band I love.

    So lets just pretend
    Everything and
    Anything between you and me
    Was never meant
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NfnXdXpjL0

    What's the alure of inconsequential love?
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqgVws0xZkc

    Truth or dare
    Love is the cross you bear
    J'ai mal au cœur, c'est la faute de l'amour
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCP2Lh2L5Ac

    Why wont this file load, its almost 4 am. I just want to go to bed.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+rgdlO3KM ]]> Luke Gomer     EWTN Has-Been, Rebecca Murphy! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/216 68efb73c-51ff-4e01-96e0-65a918ae7062 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We are joined by Rebecca Murphy, former Frannie, former EWTN star, former Youth Minister, current badass. Come and learn from her wonderful life how the Church can suck and how it can be amazing. Thanks to CatholicSocial.Media for sponsoring this show. 1:55:46 true We are joined by Rebecca Murphy, former Frannie, former EWTN star, former Youth Minister, current badass. Come and learn from her wonderful life how the Church can suck and how it can be amazing. Thanks to CatholicSocial.Media for sponsoring this show.

    ]]>     Catholic, youth ministry, marriage, life We are joined by Rebecca Murphy, former Frannie, former EWTN star, former Youth Minister, current badass. Come and learn from her wonderful life how the Church can suck and how it can be amazing. Thanks to CatholicSocial.Media for sponsoring this show.

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    ]]>     We are joined by Rebecca Murphy, former Frannie, former EWTN star, former Youth Minister, current badass. Come and learn from her wonderful life how the Church can suck and how it can be amazing. Thanks to CatholicSocial.Media for sponsoring this show.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+cO9SK1hn ]]> Luke Gomer     Pssst, the Best Meat's in the Rump. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/215 528634d5-8311-443c-9e60-e956c4d32feb Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke explains how he reforges Patreon, then we bring back 10-minute topics! Cannabis? Exodus 90 three months later? Advice to a Theology Grad School Student? Lesser-Known Saints? Something you need to do but haven't? Universal Basic Income? Which Country would you take over and how? 1:27:55 true Pssst, the Best Meat's in the Rump.

    Relationships and Time (Why We Changed Everything on Patreon)
    https://www.patreon.com/posts/relationships-we-30844143

    'Ohio' the new album from Kevin Heider
    The amazing Kevin Heider made a Bruce Springsteen triubute album in the style of Springsteen's 'Nebraska.' It's fantastic. You've love it if you like beauty and important music.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovIJRloWAhk&list=OLAK5uy_mV4_RALWhHBLm6dggLMAGHn4ybXNoNwhw

    'Nebraska' by Bruce Springsteen
    One of my favoriet albums of all time. Just the best. - Luke
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxsHA0M8gtM&list=PLiN-7mukU_REqiENrjkvrz8IjpBwQKgSl

    Gratuitous Simpsons Clip
    https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/e36cef25-372d-4015-928d-1a043614ec1c

    'Best Dad Ever: How My Kids Introduced Me to God the Father' Audiobook Podcast by Brian Kissinger
    Our good buddy Brian Kissinger wrote a fantastic eBook. The audiobook is aailble for free in podcast form. You need to listen. Now available via Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Podcast Player as well as Apple Podcast. Because God even loves people without iPhones. Just search ‘Best Dad Ever.’
    https://podcasts.apple.com/…/pod…/best-dad-ever/id1482224008

    ]]>     Pssst, the Best Meat's in the Rump.

    Relationships and Time (Why We Changed Everything on Patreon)
    https://www.patreon.com/posts/relationships-we-30844143

    'Ohio' the new album from Kevin Heider
    The amazing Kevin Heider made a Bruce Springsteen triubute album in the style of Springsteen's 'Nebraska.' It's fantastic. You've love it if you like beauty and important music.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovIJRloWAhk&list=OLAK5uy_mV4_RALWhHBLm6dggLMAGHn4ybXNoNwhw

    'Nebraska' by Bruce Springsteen
    One of my favoriet albums of all time. Just the best. - Luke
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxsHA0M8gtM&list=PLiN-7mukU_REqiENrjkvrz8IjpBwQKgSl

    Gratuitous Simpsons Clip
    https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/e36cef25-372d-4015-928d-1a043614ec1c

    'Best Dad Ever: How My Kids Introduced Me to God the Father' Audiobook Podcast by Brian Kissinger
    Our good buddy Brian Kissinger wrote a fantastic eBook. The audiobook is aailble for free in podcast form. You need to listen. Now available via Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Podcast Player as well as Apple Podcast. Because God even loves people without iPhones. Just search ‘Best Dad Ever.’
    https://podcasts.apple.com/…/pod…/best-dad-ever/id1482224008

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    Relationships and Time (Why We Changed Everything on Patreon)
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    'Ohio' the new album from Kevin Heider
    The amazing Kevin Heider made a Bruce Springsteen triubute album in the style of Springsteen's 'Nebraska.' It's fantastic. You've love it if you like beauty and important music.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovIJRloWAhk&list=OLAK5uy_mV4_RALWhHBLm6dggLMAGHn4ybXNoNwhw

    'Nebraska' by Bruce Springsteen
    One of my favoriet albums of all time. Just the best. - Luke
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxsHA0M8gtM&list=PLiN-7mukU_REqiENrjkvrz8IjpBwQKgSl

    Gratuitous Simpsons Clip
    https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/e36cef25-372d-4015-928d-1a043614ec1c

    'Best Dad Ever: How My Kids Introduced Me to God the Father' Audiobook Podcast by Brian Kissinger
    Our good buddy Brian Kissinger wrote a fantastic eBook. The audiobook is aailble for free in podcast form. You need to listen. Now available via Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Podcast Player as well as Apple Podcast. Because God even loves people without iPhones. Just search ‘Best Dad Ever.’
    https://podcasts.apple.com/…/pod…/best-dad-ever/id1482224008

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+FSxbNOmr ]]> Luke Gomer     Jeremy Renner did What?! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/214 d8200311-e731-4589-b335-f96f4afc486d Fri, 18 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer There goes Hawkeye! Jeremy Renner reportedly coked out and was horribly abusive to his now ex-wife. Then, Luke starts a new segment about how moving back to your high school town is weird. Finally, Luke asks Gomer how scared he is to mess up his kids. 56:42 true There goes Hawkeye! Jeremy Renner reportedly coked out and was horribly abusive to his now ex-wife. Then, Luke starts a new segment about how moving back to your high school town is weird. Finally, Luke asks Gomer how scared he is to mess up his kids.

    ]]>     Marvel, Catholic, Movies, Kids There goes Hawkeye! Jeremy Renner reportedly coked out and was horribly abusive to his now ex-wife. Then, Luke starts a new segment about how moving back to your high school town is weird. Finally, Luke asks Gomer how scared he is to mess up his kids.

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    ]]>     There goes Hawkeye! Jeremy Renner reportedly coked out and was horribly abusive to his now ex-wife. Then, Luke starts a new segment about how moving back to your high school town is weird. Finally, Luke asks Gomer how scared he is to mess up his kids.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+PgnEjJp2 ]]> Luke Gomer     Joker Review and Catholic Social Justice https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/213 3ae0ad7c-6512-4f86-a9db-f4a269da77ae Fri, 11 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Spoilers. The horn sounds, so you have been warned. We skip any sort of plot summary and assume you've seen the movie. Three themes of economic injustice, mental health, and isolation interweave into one amazing character study called JOKER. 48:52 true Spoilers. The horn sounds, so you have been warned. We skip any sort of plot summary and assume you've seen the movie. Three themes of economic injustice, mental health, and isolation interweave into one amazing character study called JOKER.

    Economic Justice

    Wayne Employees (coming home from work) beat up the Joker (coming home from work)

    Chapter 3 of CARITAS IN VERITATE by Pope Benedict XVI
    FRATERNITY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY

    “In fact, if the market is governed solely by the principle of the equivalence in value of exchanged goods, it cannot produce the social cohesion that it requires in order to function well. Without internal forms of solidarity and mutual trust, the market cannot completely fulfil its proper economic function. And today it is this trust which has ceased to exist, and the loss of trust is a grave loss.”

    “In the global era, the economy is influenced by competitive models tied to cultures that differ greatly among themselves. The different forms of economic enterprise to which they give rise find their main point of encounter in commutative justice. Economic life undoubtedly requires contracts, in order to regulate relations of exchange between goods of equivalent value. But it also needs just laws and forms of redistribution governed by politics, and what is more, it needs works redolent of the spirit of gift. The economy in the global era seems to privilege the former logic, that of contractual exchange, but directly or indirectly it also demonstrates its need for the other two: political logic, and the logic of the unconditional gift. (Caritas in Veritate, 37)

    “My predecessor John Paul II drew attention to this question in Centesimus Annus, when he spoke of the need for a system with three subjects: the market, the State and civil society[92]. He saw civil society as the most natural setting for an economy of gratuitousness and fraternity, but did not mean to deny it a place in the other two settings. Today we can say that economic life must be understood as a multi-layered phenomenon: in every one of these layers, to varying degrees and in ways specifically suited to each, the aspect of fraternal reciprocity must be present.” - 38

    Catholic Church on Mental Health

    “Christ took all human suffering on himself, even mental illness. Yes even this affliction, which perhaps seems the most absurd and incomprehensible, configures the sick person to Christ and gives him a share in his redeeming passion” Pope John Paul II, International Conference for Health Care Workers, on Illnesses of the Human Mind, November 30, 1996

    “...stretch out a hand to the sick, to make them perceive the tenderness of God, to integrate them into a community of faith and life in which they can feel accepted, understood, supported, respected; in a word, in which they can love and be loved.” - John Paul II on Depression

    From the California Bishops : Catholic World Report

    Christ’s public life was a ministry of hope and healing. As Catholics, in imitation of our Lord, we are called to provide hope and healing to others,” they said. “We profess that every human life is sacred, that all people are created in the image and likeness of God and, therefore, a person’s dignity and worth cannot be diminished by any condition, including mental illness.” The bishops called the spike in mental illness, suicide, and drug overdoses a “heartbreaking” crisis, and urged Catholics to help end the social stigma for those seeking support and help in these areas of their lives.

    “Persons with mental illness often suffer in silence, hidden and unrecognized by others,” the bishops said. “We clearly proclaim that there is no shame in receiving a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder. We affirm the need for education in our communities to remove the unjust prejudice and stigma often associated with mental illness,” they said. Instead, all Catholics should use their unique gifts and talents to help alleviate these problems and to accompany those who suffer, the bishops noted, whether by providing friendship, spiritual support, or professional support if appropriate.

    ]]>     Joker, Catholic, movie, review, mental illness, Spoilers. The horn sounds, so you have been warned. We skip any sort of plot summary and assume you've seen the movie. Three themes of economic injustice, mental health, and isolation interweave into one amazing character study called JOKER.

    Economic Justice

    Wayne Employees (coming home from work) beat up the Joker (coming home from work)

    Chapter 3 of CARITAS IN VERITATE by Pope Benedict XVI
    FRATERNITY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY

    “In fact, if the market is governed solely by the principle of the equivalence in value of exchanged goods, it cannot produce the social cohesion that it requires in order to function well. Without internal forms of solidarity and mutual trust, the market cannot completely fulfil its proper economic function. And today it is this trust which has ceased to exist, and the loss of trust is a grave loss.”

    “In the global era, the economy is influenced by competitive models tied to cultures that differ greatly among themselves. The different forms of economic enterprise to which they give rise find their main point of encounter in commutative justice. Economic life undoubtedly requires contracts, in order to regulate relations of exchange between goods of equivalent value. But it also needs just laws and forms of redistribution governed by politics, and what is more, it needs works redolent of the spirit of gift. The economy in the global era seems to privilege the former logic, that of contractual exchange, but directly or indirectly it also demonstrates its need for the other two: political logic, and the logic of the unconditional gift. (Caritas in Veritate, 37)

    “My predecessor John Paul II drew attention to this question in Centesimus Annus, when he spoke of the need for a system with three subjects: the market, the State and civil society[92]. He saw civil society as the most natural setting for an economy of gratuitousness and fraternity, but did not mean to deny it a place in the other two settings. Today we can say that economic life must be understood as a multi-layered phenomenon: in every one of these layers, to varying degrees and in ways specifically suited to each, the aspect of fraternal reciprocity must be present.” - 38

    Catholic Church on Mental Health

    “Christ took all human suffering on himself, even mental illness. Yes even this affliction, which perhaps seems the most absurd and incomprehensible, configures the sick person to Christ and gives him a share in his redeeming passion” Pope John Paul II, International Conference for Health Care Workers, on Illnesses of the Human Mind, November 30, 1996

    “...stretch out a hand to the sick, to make them perceive the tenderness of God, to integrate them into a community of faith and life in which they can feel accepted, understood, supported, respected; in a word, in which they can love and be loved.” - John Paul II on Depression

    From the California Bishops : Catholic World Report

    Christ’s public life was a ministry of hope and healing. As Catholics, in imitation of our Lord, we are called to provide hope and healing to others,” they said. “We profess that every human life is sacred, that all people are created in the image and likeness of God and, therefore, a person’s dignity and worth cannot be diminished by any condition, including mental illness.” The bishops called the spike in mental illness, suicide, and drug overdoses a “heartbreaking” crisis, and urged Catholics to help end the social stigma for those seeking support and help in these areas of their lives.

    “Persons with mental illness often suffer in silence, hidden and unrecognized by others,” the bishops said. “We clearly proclaim that there is no shame in receiving a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder. We affirm the need for education in our communities to remove the unjust prejudice and stigma often associated with mental illness,” they said. Instead, all Catholics should use their unique gifts and talents to help alleviate these problems and to accompany those who suffer, the bishops noted, whether by providing friendship, spiritual support, or professional support if appropriate.

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    ]]>     Spoilers. The horn sounds, so you have been warned. We skip any sort of plot summary and assume you've seen the movie. Three themes of economic injustice, mental health, and isolation interweave into one amazing character study called JOKER.

    Economic Justice

    Wayne Employees (coming home from work) beat up the Joker (coming home from work)

    Chapter 3 of CARITAS IN VERITATE by Pope Benedict XVI
    FRATERNITY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY

    “In fact, if the market is governed solely by the principle of the equivalence in value of exchanged goods, it cannot produce the social cohesion that it requires in order to function well. Without internal forms of solidarity and mutual trust, the market cannot completely fulfil its proper economic function. And today it is this trust which has ceased to exist, and the loss of trust is a grave loss.”

    “In the global era, the economy is influenced by competitive models tied to cultures that differ greatly among themselves. The different forms of economic enterprise to which they give rise find their main point of encounter in commutative justice. Economic life undoubtedly requires contracts, in order to regulate relations of exchange between goods of equivalent value. But it also needs just laws and forms of redistribution governed by politics, and what is more, it needs works redolent of the spirit of gift. The economy in the global era seems to privilege the former logic, that of contractual exchange, but directly or indirectly it also demonstrates its need for the other two: political logic, and the logic of the unconditional gift. (Caritas in Veritate, 37)

    “My predecessor John Paul II drew attention to this question in Centesimus Annus, when he spoke of the need for a system with three subjects: the market, the State and civil society[92]. He saw civil society as the most natural setting for an economy of gratuitousness and fraternity, but did not mean to deny it a place in the other two settings. Today we can say that economic life must be understood as a multi-layered phenomenon: in every one of these layers, to varying degrees and in ways specifically suited to each, the aspect of fraternal reciprocity must be present.” - 38

    Catholic Church on Mental Health

    “Christ took all human suffering on himself, even mental illness. Yes even this affliction, which perhaps seems the most absurd and incomprehensible, configures the sick person to Christ and gives him a share in his redeeming passion” Pope John Paul II, International Conference for Health Care Workers, on Illnesses of the Human Mind, November 30, 1996

    “...stretch out a hand to the sick, to make them perceive the tenderness of God, to integrate them into a community of faith and life in which they can feel accepted, understood, supported, respected; in a word, in which they can love and be loved.” - John Paul II on Depression

    From the California Bishops : Catholic World Report

    Christ’s public life was a ministry of hope and healing. As Catholics, in imitation of our Lord, we are called to provide hope and healing to others,” they said. “We profess that every human life is sacred, that all people are created in the image and likeness of God and, therefore, a person’s dignity and worth cannot be diminished by any condition, including mental illness.” The bishops called the spike in mental illness, suicide, and drug overdoses a “heartbreaking” crisis, and urged Catholics to help end the social stigma for those seeking support and help in these areas of their lives.

    “Persons with mental illness often suffer in silence, hidden and unrecognized by others,” the bishops said. “We clearly proclaim that there is no shame in receiving a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder. We affirm the need for education in our communities to remove the unjust prejudice and stigma often associated with mental illness,” they said. Instead, all Catholics should use their unique gifts and talents to help alleviate these problems and to accompany those who suffer, the bishops noted, whether by providing friendship, spiritual support, or professional support if appropriate.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+VwD6P5Wm ]]> Luke Gomer     Confidence: Painful Art of Self-Acceptance https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/212 6ae42b68-083a-4199-b21e-3ca87fd4d705 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer [We cuss a lot.] Confidence: Gomer thinks it's linked to violence and Luke to self-acceptance. Then we show how Nice Guys and Jerks are the same, but just one of them is better at hiding it. Finally, we talk Hans Urs von Balthasar. Thanks, Try.CatholicSocial.Media for sponsoring this show! 1:29:17 true [We cuss a lot.]
    Confidence: Gomer thinks it's linked to violence and Luke to self-acceptance. Then we show how Nice Guys and Jerks are the same, but just one of them is better at hiding it. Finally, we talk Hans Urs von Balthasar.

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    ]]>     Confidence, Fear, Acceptance, Nice Guys, Jerks [We cuss a lot.]
    Confidence: Gomer thinks it's linked to violence and Luke to self-acceptance. Then we show how Nice Guys and Jerks are the same, but just one of them is better at hiding it. Finally, we talk Hans Urs von Balthasar.

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    ]]>     [We cuss a lot.]
    Confidence: Gomer thinks it's linked to violence and Luke to self-acceptance. Then we show how Nice Guys and Jerks are the same, but just one of them is better at hiding it. Finally, we talk Hans Urs von Balthasar.

    Thanks Try.CatholicSocial.Media for sponsoring this show!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+l_UojbsV ]]> Luke Gomer     We Are Hacks https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/211 2d35d8b3-ab1d-45f0-8a2d-d14b521e86f1 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer I read Amy Wellborn's article on The Hack and applying it to social media shenanigans of today. I know dozens of professional ministers that are hanging a question mark on everything now. Walk with me through the pain! 1:01:43 true I read Amy Wellborn's article on The Hack and applying it to social media shenanigans of today. I know dozens of professional ministers that are hanging a question mark on everything now. Walk with me through the pain!

    ]]>     books, Catholic, Church, The Hack I read Amy Wellborn's article on The Hack and applying it to social media shenanigans of today. I know dozens of professional ministers that are hanging a question mark on everything now. Walk with me through the pain!

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    • The Hazards of Online Faith-Writing | Church Life Journal | University of Notre Dame — . . . . The funny things was, she supposed that none of this would have been necessary if he had just been a plain uncomplicated windbag like the other inspirationists: he could have gone to his grave with his round tones, his relaxed manner and the untroubled face of a child. But Bert wasn’t an uncomplicated windbag. He wasn’t even a natural hack. He was conned into it by public request. He wanted to do first-rate work, but he had trouble with it, and he did so much good the other way . . . The worst of it was you couldn’t even blame the Church. The Church hadn’t asked him to write anything, wouldn’t care if he stopped. Every institution kept up a froth of chatter these days; it didn’t much matter who did the actual frothing. A million tons of stupid words had to be manufactured by somebody; but getting mad at those was like getting mad at New Jersey, as Bert used to say. It is uncanny, isn’t it? . . . A million tons of stupid words had to be manufactured by somebody. Only now it is not so much print of course. I am sure almost every Catholic print publication could disappear tomorrow and hardly anyone would care, but what counts is what we are all spewing out online all the time. The Hack is perceptive, very funny, a little overly discursive and perhaps disjointed, but still deeply recognizable. It is also a caution to all of us engaged in spiritual communication for any kind of pay including simply exposure, and a caution to all of those who pay to engage with spiritual communicators, even if the payment you are offering is simply your time and attention. The caution offered by The Hack is this: that kind of communication and the demands of its audience do not just reflect faith, instead they have the power to shape it, and perhaps not always in a positive way. Bert and his audience are caught in a vicious circle of generating and being comforted by pious platitudes. Bert’s loss of faith is not due to him grappling with and then being bested by existential questions and profound theological mysteries. It is due to him avoiding them, allowing the platitudes and sentiment to dominate his spirit because that is where his energy has gone. Then when that dissipates and disappears, he has nothing left.
    • 7 Quick Takes | Charlotte was Both — Consider what you’re being sold these days, even from Catholics. In every way, in every corner, it seems to be about you and your self. We are constantly told that the core of spiritual seeking is to discover who you really are, with gifts ‘n’ talents at the ready, accept who you really are, accept that God accepts you as you really are, arrange your life around the self you have accepted, be passionate about that self and its potential for greatness, find a church community that accepts you as you really are, and then get upset if you feel that you’re not being accepted as you really are. Lather, rinse, repeat.
    ]]>     I read Amy Wellborn's article on The Hack and applying it to social media shenanigans of today. I know dozens of professional ministers that are hanging a question mark on everything now. Walk with me through the pain!

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    • The Hazards of Online Faith-Writing | Church Life Journal | University of Notre Dame — . . . . The funny things was, she supposed that none of this would have been necessary if he had just been a plain uncomplicated windbag like the other inspirationists: he could have gone to his grave with his round tones, his relaxed manner and the untroubled face of a child. But Bert wasn’t an uncomplicated windbag. He wasn’t even a natural hack. He was conned into it by public request. He wanted to do first-rate work, but he had trouble with it, and he did so much good the other way . . . The worst of it was you couldn’t even blame the Church. The Church hadn’t asked him to write anything, wouldn’t care if he stopped. Every institution kept up a froth of chatter these days; it didn’t much matter who did the actual frothing. A million tons of stupid words had to be manufactured by somebody; but getting mad at those was like getting mad at New Jersey, as Bert used to say. It is uncanny, isn’t it? . . . A million tons of stupid words had to be manufactured by somebody. Only now it is not so much print of course. I am sure almost every Catholic print publication could disappear tomorrow and hardly anyone would care, but what counts is what we are all spewing out online all the time. The Hack is perceptive, very funny, a little overly discursive and perhaps disjointed, but still deeply recognizable. It is also a caution to all of us engaged in spiritual communication for any kind of pay including simply exposure, and a caution to all of those who pay to engage with spiritual communicators, even if the payment you are offering is simply your time and attention. The caution offered by The Hack is this: that kind of communication and the demands of its audience do not just reflect faith, instead they have the power to shape it, and perhaps not always in a positive way. Bert and his audience are caught in a vicious circle of generating and being comforted by pious platitudes. Bert’s loss of faith is not due to him grappling with and then being bested by existential questions and profound theological mysteries. It is due to him avoiding them, allowing the platitudes and sentiment to dominate his spirit because that is where his energy has gone. Then when that dissipates and disappears, he has nothing left.
    • 7 Quick Takes | Charlotte was Both — Consider what you’re being sold these days, even from Catholics. In every way, in every corner, it seems to be about you and your self. We are constantly told that the core of spiritual seeking is to discover who you really are, with gifts ‘n’ talents at the ready, accept who you really are, accept that God accepts you as you really are, arrange your life around the self you have accepted, be passionate about that self and its potential for greatness, find a church community that accepts you as you really are, and then get upset if you feel that you’re not being accepted as you really are. Lather, rinse, repeat.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+-1fO3vd_ ]]> Luke Gomer     Dave Van Vickle Returns...with STORIES!!! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/210 10ab721a-e6db-4c75-be1d-c77fbb4d9cd1 Fri, 13 Sep 2019 22:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Our buddy Jon refused to become a Patreon supporter until we got Van Vickle back on the show to talk ghosts, hauntings, and exorcism stories. BUT FIRST! Luke talks about his despair over the Church today, the failure of the bishops to do anything meaningful, and how we are basically still confused by Pope Francis. That's the first 25 minutes. Then ghost stories, kids! 1:18:20 true Our buddy Jon refused to become a Patreon supporter until we got Van Vickle back on the show to talk ghosts, hauntings, and exorcism stories. BUT FIRST! Luke talks about his despair over the Church today, the failure of the bishops to do anything meaningful, and how we are basically still confused by Pope Francis. That's the first 25 minutes. Then ghost stories, kids!

    ]]>     Our buddy Jon refused to become a Patreon supporter until we got Van Vickle back on the show to talk ghosts, hauntings, and exorcism stories. BUT FIRST! Luke talks about his despair over the Church today, the failure of the bishops to do anything meaningful, and how we are basically still confused by Pope Francis. That's the first 25 minutes. Then ghost stories, kids!

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    ]]>     Our buddy Jon refused to become a Patreon supporter until we got Van Vickle back on the show to talk ghosts, hauntings, and exorcism stories. BUT FIRST! Luke talks about his despair over the Church today, the failure of the bishops to do anything meaningful, and how we are basically still confused by Pope Francis. That's the first 25 minutes. Then ghost stories, kids!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ZljCATBf ]]> Luke Gomer     All the Flash, None of the Dirt https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/209 c583e770-3aa7-4a09-b16b-017e1732eabb Fri, 06 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer argues Marital Debt. Luke burns down another Bridge. Then we dive into an amazing S.A. Whitebook quote on Lust. 57:24 true Gomer argues Marital Debt.
    Luke burns down another bridge, but he was right to.
    Then Luke burns another one down, and I think he was right again.

    Then we dive into an amazing S.A. Whitebook quote on Lust.

    ]]>     Catholic, Sex, Porn, Lust, Scandal Gomer argues Marital Debt.
    Luke burns down another bridge, but he was right to.
    Then Luke burns another one down, and I think he was right again.

    Then we dive into an amazing S.A. Whitebook quote on Lust.

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    • 'The Simpsons' Predicted The Future Of TV Fandom 20 Years Ago Today — Seasons 9-12 of the greatest show of all-time are underrated, but the last truly perfect season in The Simpsons‘ Golden Era is season eight, which gave us such classics as “You Only Move Twice,” “A Milhouse Divided,” and “Homer’s Enemy.” But the episode I think about, and endlessly reference, the most is “The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show,” which premiered 20 years ago today. As the title implies, fighting-and-biting cat-and-mouse rivals Itchy and Scratchy get a dog sidekick, Poochie, voiced by Homer. Not just any dog, though — he’s the original dog from Hell (Cerebus?). Poochie doesn’t get busy; he gets biz-zay, consistently and throughly… TO THE EXTREME.
    • Itchy and Scratchy - Goodbye, Poochie - YouTube — Itchy and Scratchy - Goodbye, Poochie
    ]]>     Gomer argues Marital Debt.
    Luke burns down another bridge, but he was right to.
    Then Luke burns another one down, and I think he was right again.

    Then we dive into an amazing S.A. Whitebook quote on Lust.

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    • 'The Simpsons' Predicted The Future Of TV Fandom 20 Years Ago Today — Seasons 9-12 of the greatest show of all-time are underrated, but the last truly perfect season in The Simpsons‘ Golden Era is season eight, which gave us such classics as “You Only Move Twice,” “A Milhouse Divided,” and “Homer’s Enemy.” But the episode I think about, and endlessly reference, the most is “The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show,” which premiered 20 years ago today. As the title implies, fighting-and-biting cat-and-mouse rivals Itchy and Scratchy get a dog sidekick, Poochie, voiced by Homer. Not just any dog, though — he’s the original dog from Hell (Cerebus?). Poochie doesn’t get busy; he gets biz-zay, consistently and throughly… TO THE EXTREME.
    • Itchy and Scratchy - Goodbye, Poochie - YouTube — Itchy and Scratchy - Goodbye, Poochie
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+_5Ei60FY ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer gets Busted for Plagiarism https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/208 ac9c0daa-e966-433d-bf57-a740d91f9f2f Fri, 30 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Tim Staples, Curtis Martin, Fr. Donald Calloway, Immaculee Ilibagiza... and gomer...? Also, Luke gives us an audio tour of his house. (No footprints) and then Gomer tells Luke a story about his past that Luke has never heard before. 58:44 true Tim Staples, Curtis Martin, Fr. Donald Calloway, Immaculee Ilibagiza... and gomer...? Also, Luke gives us an audio tour of his house. (No footprints) and then Gomer tells Luke a story about his past that Luke has never heard before.

    So tell me what you want, what you really, really want.

    ]]>     house, home, theft, plagiarism Tim Staples, Curtis Martin, Fr. Donald Calloway, Immaculee Ilibagiza... and gomer...? Also, Luke gives us an audio tour of his house. (No footprints) and then Gomer tells Luke a story about his past that Luke has never heard before.

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    ]]>     Tim Staples, Curtis Martin, Fr. Donald Calloway, Immaculee Ilibagiza... and gomer...? Also, Luke gives us an audio tour of his house. (No footprints) and then Gomer tells Luke a story about his past that Luke has never heard before.

    So tell me what you want, what you really, really want.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+7OauM5NL ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke Sharpens Gomer's Iron https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/207 8c048fcb-3829-4fb9-a1d2-b439b9898806 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Recorded August 12: We talk Gomer's need for an assistant, which Gomer denies until a text message comes in and proves him a liar. We talk the Cincinnati scandals, of which Luke knows all the accused. 1:21:39 true Recorded August 12: We talk Gomer's need for an assistant, which Gomer denies until a text message comes in and proves him a liar. We talk the Cincinnati scandals, of which Luke knows all the accused.

    ]]>     Catholic, Scandal, Suffering Church, Optimization Recorded August 12: We talk Gomer's need for an assistant, which Gomer denies until a text message comes in and proves him a liar. We talk the Cincinnati scandals, of which Luke knows all the accused.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+QFrODf3L ]]> Luke Gomer     Part Two: CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING FIGHT! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/206 647668b6-348d-440a-952b-a111bb2a7631 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 07:45:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This is what happens when one guy had 3 hours of sleep and the other guy is 3 beers in before the conversation starts. "Living Wage" <-- is this too vague to actually help guide business that wants to be righteous unto Yahweh? Gomer says TOO VAGUE. Luke says IS GOD EVEN REAL! It's a great episode of us yelling. 1:16:26 true This is what happens when one guy had 3 hours of sleep and the other guy is 3 beers in before the conversation starts.

    The Quote:

    2434 A just wage is the legitimate fruit of work. To refuse or withhold it can be a grave injustice.221 In determining fair pay both the needs and the contributions of each person must be taken into account. "Remuneration for work should guarantee man the opportunity to provide a dignified livelihood for himself and his family on the material, social, cultural and spiritual level, taking into account the role and the productivity of each, the state of the business, and the common good."222 Agreement between the parties is not sufficient to justify morally the amount to be received in wages.

    *221 *

    • Cf. Lev 19:13 - "You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob him. The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning."
    • Deut 24:14-15 - 14 “You shall not oppress a hired servant who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your brethren or one of the sojourners who are in your land within your towns; you shall give him his hire on the day he earns it, before the sun goes down (for he is poor, and sets his heart upon it); lest he cry against you to the Lord, and it be sin in you."
    • Jas 5:4 - "Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts."

    *222 *
    GS 67 § 2.
    "This labor, whether it is engaged in independently or hired by someone else, comes immediately from the person, who as it were stamps the things of nature with his seal and subdues them to his will. By his labor a man ordinarily supports himself and his family, is joined to his fellow men and serves them, and can exercise genuine charity and be a partner in the work of bringing divine creation to perfection. Indeed, we hold that through labor offered to God man is associated with the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, Who conferred an eminent dignity on labor when at Nazareth He worked with His own hands. From this there follows for every man the duty of working faithfully and also the right to work. It is the duty of society, moreover, according to the circumstances prevailing in it, and in keeping with its role, to help the citizens to find sufficient employment. Finally, remuneration for labor is to be such that man may be furnished the means to cultivate worthily his own material, social, cultural, and spiritual life and that of his dependents, in view of the function and productiveness of each one, the conditions of the factory or workshop, and the common good."

    ]]>     money, wages, social justice, Catholic This is what happens when one guy had 3 hours of sleep and the other guy is 3 beers in before the conversation starts.

    The Quote:

    2434 A just wage is the legitimate fruit of work. To refuse or withhold it can be a grave injustice.221 In determining fair pay both the needs and the contributions of each person must be taken into account. "Remuneration for work should guarantee man the opportunity to provide a dignified livelihood for himself and his family on the material, social, cultural and spiritual level, taking into account the role and the productivity of each, the state of the business, and the common good."222 Agreement between the parties is not sufficient to justify morally the amount to be received in wages.

    *221 *

    • Cf. Lev 19:13 - "You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob him. The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning."
    • Deut 24:14-15 - 14 “You shall not oppress a hired servant who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your brethren or one of the sojourners who are in your land within your towns; you shall give him his hire on the day he earns it, before the sun goes down (for he is poor, and sets his heart upon it); lest he cry against you to the Lord, and it be sin in you."
    • Jas 5:4 - "Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts."

    *222 *
    GS 67 § 2.
    "This labor, whether it is engaged in independently or hired by someone else, comes immediately from the person, who as it were stamps the things of nature with his seal and subdues them to his will. By his labor a man ordinarily supports himself and his family, is joined to his fellow men and serves them, and can exercise genuine charity and be a partner in the work of bringing divine creation to perfection. Indeed, we hold that through labor offered to God man is associated with the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, Who conferred an eminent dignity on labor when at Nazareth He worked with His own hands. From this there follows for every man the duty of working faithfully and also the right to work. It is the duty of society, moreover, according to the circumstances prevailing in it, and in keeping with its role, to help the citizens to find sufficient employment. Finally, remuneration for labor is to be such that man may be furnished the means to cultivate worthily his own material, social, cultural, and spiritual life and that of his dependents, in view of the function and productiveness of each one, the conditions of the factory or workshop, and the common good."

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    • James 5:1-6 RSVCE - Warning to Rich Oppressors - Come now, - Bible Gateway — James 5:1-6, ***Warning to Rich Oppressors*** 1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver have rusted, and their rust will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure for the last days. 4 Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. 5 You have lived on the earth in luxury and in pleasure; you have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. 6 You have condemned, you have killed the righteous man; he does not resist you.
    • Gaudium et spes | Chapter 3 "Economic and Social Life" — Justice and equity likewise require that the mobility, which is necessary in a developing economy, be regulated in such a way as to keep the life of individuals and their families from becoming insecure and precarious. When workers come from another country or district and contribute to the economic advancement of a nation or region by their labor, all discrimination as regards wages and working conditions must be carefully avoided. All the people, moreover, above all the public authorities, must treat them not as mere tools of production but as persons, and must help them to bring their families to live with them and to provide themselves with a decent dwelling; they must also see to it that these workers are incorporated into the social life of the country or region that receives them. Employment opportunities, however, should be created in their own areas as far as possible.
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - PART 3 SECTION 2 CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE 7 — Agreement between the parties is not sufficient to justify morally the amount to be received in wages.
    • The Good of Politics | Matthew D. Wright | First Things — Ultimately that hope resides in the City of God, but on a temporal plane, Meador aims to ground the Christian social vision in an intentional life shared with family and friends in local communities. He wants us to become attached to particular places and people, with their unique histories, and to enjoy the everyday gifts of nature by imbibing them thoughtfully and thankfully. A soul that is profoundly attached becomes, in turn, open to a sense of wonder.  “There is a relationship between enchantment and communal life,” he argues. “Both are premised on the idea that my self is porous and can be penetrated and transformed by the world that exists outside myself.” Thus, local communities are the pathway to social and spiritual renewal, which fortifies the soul against the shallowness of our age and, ultimately, revivifies concern for the common good. 
    ]]>     This is what happens when one guy had 3 hours of sleep and the other guy is 3 beers in before the conversation starts.

    The Quote:

    2434 A just wage is the legitimate fruit of work. To refuse or withhold it can be a grave injustice.221 In determining fair pay both the needs and the contributions of each person must be taken into account. "Remuneration for work should guarantee man the opportunity to provide a dignified livelihood for himself and his family on the material, social, cultural and spiritual level, taking into account the role and the productivity of each, the state of the business, and the common good."222 Agreement between the parties is not sufficient to justify morally the amount to be received in wages.

    *221 *

    • Cf. Lev 19:13 - "You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob him. The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning."
    • Deut 24:14-15 - 14 “You shall not oppress a hired servant who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your brethren or one of the sojourners who are in your land within your towns; you shall give him his hire on the day he earns it, before the sun goes down (for he is poor, and sets his heart upon it); lest he cry against you to the Lord, and it be sin in you."
    • Jas 5:4 - "Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts."

    *222 *
    GS 67 § 2.
    "This labor, whether it is engaged in independently or hired by someone else, comes immediately from the person, who as it were stamps the things of nature with his seal and subdues them to his will. By his labor a man ordinarily supports himself and his family, is joined to his fellow men and serves them, and can exercise genuine charity and be a partner in the work of bringing divine creation to perfection. Indeed, we hold that through labor offered to God man is associated with the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, Who conferred an eminent dignity on labor when at Nazareth He worked with His own hands. From this there follows for every man the duty of working faithfully and also the right to work. It is the duty of society, moreover, according to the circumstances prevailing in it, and in keeping with its role, to help the citizens to find sufficient employment. Finally, remuneration for labor is to be such that man may be furnished the means to cultivate worthily his own material, social, cultural, and spiritual life and that of his dependents, in view of the function and productiveness of each one, the conditions of the factory or workshop, and the common good."

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    • Gaudium et spes | Chapter 3 "Economic and Social Life" — Justice and equity likewise require that the mobility, which is necessary in a developing economy, be regulated in such a way as to keep the life of individuals and their families from becoming insecure and precarious. When workers come from another country or district and contribute to the economic advancement of a nation or region by their labor, all discrimination as regards wages and working conditions must be carefully avoided. All the people, moreover, above all the public authorities, must treat them not as mere tools of production but as persons, and must help them to bring their families to live with them and to provide themselves with a decent dwelling; they must also see to it that these workers are incorporated into the social life of the country or region that receives them. Employment opportunities, however, should be created in their own areas as far as possible.
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - PART 3 SECTION 2 CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE 7 — Agreement between the parties is not sufficient to justify morally the amount to be received in wages.
    • The Good of Politics | Matthew D. Wright | First Things — Ultimately that hope resides in the City of God, but on a temporal plane, Meador aims to ground the Christian social vision in an intentional life shared with family and friends in local communities. He wants us to become attached to particular places and people, with their unique histories, and to enjoy the everyday gifts of nature by imbibing them thoughtfully and thankfully. A soul that is profoundly attached becomes, in turn, open to a sense of wonder.  “There is a relationship between enchantment and communal life,” he argues. “Both are premised on the idea that my self is porous and can be penetrated and transformed by the world that exists outside myself.” Thus, local communities are the pathway to social and spiritual renewal, which fortifies the soul against the shallowness of our age and, ultimately, revivifies concern for the common good. 
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Psc1m2zJ ]]> Luke Gomer     The Dayton Shooting with Kevin Heider https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/205 4f0b15be-fb53-4688-bafd-553340509149 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke lives in Dayton and was at that spot where the shootings occurred just the evening before enjoying a drumline show. He invites Kevin Heider, a Dayton native, to join us. Yes, we talk about Trump, Gun Control, and other issues. And yes, Luke got permission from Five Iron Frenzy to use their song. 1:32:14 true Luke lives in Dayton and was at that spot where the shootings occurred just the evening before enjoying a drumline show. He invites Kevin Heider, a Dayton native, to join us. Yes, we talk about Trump, Gun Control, and other issues. And yes, Luke got permission from Five Iron Frenzy to use their song.

    ]]>     dayton, catholic, guns, politics, Trump, violence Luke lives in Dayton and was at that spot where the shootings occurred just the evening before enjoying a drumline show. He invites Kevin Heider, a Dayton native, to join us. Yes, we talk about Trump, Gun Control, and other issues. And yes, Luke got permission from Five Iron Frenzy to use their song.

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    ]]>     Luke lives in Dayton and was at that spot where the shootings occurred just the evening before enjoying a drumline show. He invites Kevin Heider, a Dayton native, to join us. Yes, we talk about Trump, Gun Control, and other issues. And yes, Luke got permission from Five Iron Frenzy to use their song.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+VH0gQmZw ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke's been a bad, bad girl. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/204 2266570d-c998-4391-80dc-7c38498cbe6d Fri, 02 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We started talking about Fiona Apple's "Criminal", then Luke posited that 90's pop was "deeper" because Gen-Xers were angsty and hypersexual. We disagreed, until it came to Ginger Spice. Then, we agreed too much! Also, Gomer is a boss and Luke wonders if I can make my employees virtuous. Gomer doubts it. END PART ONE. 1:23:00 true We started talking about Fiona Apple's "Criminal", then Luke posited that 90's pop was "deeper" because Gen-Xers were angsty and hypersexual. We disagreed, until it came to Ginger Spice. Then, we agreed too much!

    Also, Gomer is now a boss and Luke wonders if I can make my employees virtuous.

    Gomer doubts it.

    END PART ONE.

    Part Two is all about us screaming at each other for 1.5 hours over the concept of a just or living wage. It's hilarious at how stupid it is.

    ]]>     Catholic, Fiona Apple, Criminal, Ginger Spice We started talking about Fiona Apple's "Criminal", then Luke posited that 90's pop was "deeper" because Gen-Xers were angsty and hypersexual. We disagreed, until it came to Ginger Spice. Then, we agreed too much!

    Also, Gomer is now a boss and Luke wonders if I can make my employees virtuous.

    Gomer doubts it.

    END PART ONE.

    Part Two is all about us screaming at each other for 1.5 hours over the concept of a just or living wage. It's hilarious at how stupid it is.

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    ]]>     We started talking about Fiona Apple's "Criminal", then Luke posited that 90's pop was "deeper" because Gen-Xers were angsty and hypersexual. We disagreed, until it came to Ginger Spice. Then, we agreed too much!

    Also, Gomer is now a boss and Luke wonders if I can make my employees virtuous.

    Gomer doubts it.

    END PART ONE.

    Part Two is all about us screaming at each other for 1.5 hours over the concept of a just or living wage. It's hilarious at how stupid it is.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+EjMX1Q7y ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer Reads an Email from 2010 Luke https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/203 c387a975-8170-4a7d-a172-78ddea57620c Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer is low-talking because he's the only one awake at his in-laws' house (I mean, it IS 9:30pm, after all). We discuss random stuff, rarely get to a point, and laugh along the way. Also, the ENDING IS WORTH IT! 49:44 true Gomer is low-talking because he's the only one awake at his in-laws' house (I mean, it IS 9:30pm, after all). We discuss random stuff, rarely get to a point, and laugh along the way. Also, the ENDING IS WORTH IT!

    ]]>     Gomer is low-talking because he's the only one awake at his in-laws' house (I mean, it IS 9:30pm, after all). We discuss random stuff, rarely get to a point, and laugh along the way. Also, the ENDING IS WORTH IT!

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    ]]>     Gomer is low-talking because he's the only one awake at his in-laws' house (I mean, it IS 9:30pm, after all). We discuss random stuff, rarely get to a point, and laugh along the way. Also, the ENDING IS WORTH IT!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+14X2_byQ ]]> Luke Gomer     Interview: Matt Fradd is the Earth in Springtime https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/202 e01276c5-877e-41c4-892e-32e8f9b82ffb Sat, 20 Jul 2019 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Fradd was in Australia for six weeks and hit rock bottom, then went on Healing the Whole Person retreat with Sr. Miriam James (Gomer's hero) and God radically healed him. Then GOOGLE screwed him over. sad. 1:05:02 true Fradd was in Australia for six weeks and hit rock bottom, then went on Healing the Whole Person retreat with Sr. Miriam James (Gomer's hero) and God radically healed him. Then GOOGLE screwed him over. sad.

    Special Guest: Matt Fradd.

    ]]>     Fradd was in Australia for six weeks and hit rock bottom, then went on Healing the Whole Person retreat with Sr. Miriam James (Gomer's hero) and God radically healed him. Then GOOGLE screwed him over. sad.

    Special Guest: Matt Fradd.

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    • (1) Update on Google Banning Me - YouTube — Just wanted to share some details from my recent experience getting banned from speaking at Google in San Francisco. With the threat of Youtube and Google suppressing Christian and Conservative voices on their platforms, I thought it might be beneficial to share exactly what happened and give my thoughts on the situation.
    • (1) Why Google Banned Me From Speaking - YouTube — Here is where you can find my back and forth between me and Google as well as the Twitter thread they say violated their community guidelines: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28348530
    • Front Page - John Paul II Healing Center
    ]]>     Fradd was in Australia for six weeks and hit rock bottom, then went on Healing the Whole Person retreat with Sr. Miriam James (Gomer's hero) and God radically healed him. Then GOOGLE screwed him over. sad.

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    • (1) Update on Google Banning Me - YouTube — Just wanted to share some details from my recent experience getting banned from speaking at Google in San Francisco. With the threat of Youtube and Google suppressing Christian and Conservative voices on their platforms, I thought it might be beneficial to share exactly what happened and give my thoughts on the situation.
    • (1) Why Google Banned Me From Speaking - YouTube — Here is where you can find my back and forth between me and Google as well as the Twitter thread they say violated their community guidelines: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28348530
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+rdPCTDA4 ]]> Luke Gomer Matt Fradd     Haley Stewart has had ENOUGH! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/201 4d3d05a0-346b-49b1-8a3b-2866fee6afbe Fri, 12 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer I love the Stewart story! Conversion to Catholicism, dead-end unhappy life, a return to the land and farming, and pooping in a bucket, to discovering the grace of enough. Rest assured, her personal commitment to Christ will make you happy you suffered through Luke and me till the bitter end. She's amazing. 1:04:32 false I love the Stewart story! Conversion to Catholicism, dead-end unhappy life, a return to the land and farming, and pooping in a bucket, to discovering the grace of enough. Rest assured, her personal commitment to Christ will make you happy you suffered through Luke and me till the bitter end. She's amazing.

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    ]]>     farm, suburbs, Waco, life, FIRE, enough, grace I love the Stewart story! Conversion to Catholicism, dead-end unhappy life, a return to the land and farming, and pooping in a bucket, to discovering the grace of enough. Rest assured, her personal commitment to Christ will make you happy you suffered through Luke and me till the bitter end. She's amazing.

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    • About Haley
    • Fountains of Carrots Podcast
    • The Grace of Enough — The Grace of Enough: Pursuing Less and Living More in a Throwaway Culture is the story of how my family made the radical decision to leave a secure life in the city, sell our house, get rid of most of our possessions, and move halfway across the country with three small children for a year long internship on a farm with no flushing toilets. We went from being the owners of a lovely little home in Florida to living in a 650 square foot apartment on a farm in Texas.
    ]]>     I love the Stewart story! Conversion to Catholicism, dead-end unhappy life, a return to the land and farming, and pooping in a bucket, to discovering the grace of enough. Rest assured, her personal commitment to Christ will make you happy you suffered through Luke and me till the bitter end. She's amazing.

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    • About Haley
    • Fountains of Carrots Podcast
    • The Grace of Enough — The Grace of Enough: Pursuing Less and Living More in a Throwaway Culture is the story of how my family made the radical decision to leave a secure life in the city, sell our house, get rid of most of our possessions, and move halfway across the country with three small children for a year long internship on a farm with no flushing toilets. We went from being the owners of a lovely little home in Florida to living in a 650 square foot apartment on a farm in Texas.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+UU8KoL3C ]]> Luke Gomer     Everybody's screwing, nobody's talking https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/200 219ed3a8-90c7-425c-8d1d-13b77c24e07c Fri, 05 Jul 2019 21:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The Catholic Young Adult scene is filled with hookups. We ignore this, we aren't doing ministry of any sort. Then we dive into Healing and then Hope. At the end, it's a SHOCKING story of hope and prayer. 1:19:25 true The Catholic Young Adult scene is filled with hookups. We ignore this, we aren't doing ministry of any sort. Then we dive into Healing and then Hope. At the end, it's a SHOCKING story of hope and prayer.

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    ]]>     Young Adults, Catholic, Sex, Healing, Hope The Catholic Young Adult scene is filled with hookups. We ignore this, we aren't doing ministry of any sort. Then we dive into Healing and then Hope. At the end, it's a SHOCKING story of hope and prayer.

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    ]]>     The Catholic Young Adult scene is filled with hookups. We ignore this, we aren't doing ministry of any sort. Then we dive into Healing and then Hope. At the end, it's a SHOCKING story of hope and prayer.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+TwOu45O4 ]]> Luke Gomer     Whoopsies! (10-Minute Topics Return!) https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/199 955bcbdb-3a72-4d43-9c40-d276b52386fe Sat, 29 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We almost kept them all to Ten Minutes. The Question of Scrupulosity, Communication after 10 years of Marriage, Dating Fast, Chernobyl show, and any new (non-FIRE) Podcasts, Catholics in the Public Square vs The Benedict Option, When is Justice Appeased in Identity Politics, Fr. Morris leaves the priesthood, and Punching McCarrick in the Face...? 1:44:57 false *We almost kept them all to Ten Minutes. *

    • Luke: The Question of Scrupulosity
    • Gomer Communication after 10 years of Marriage
    • Joe: Dating Fast (how's your mom's car?)
    • Betsy: Chernobyl show and any new (non-FIRE) Podcasts
    • Mora: Catholics in the Public Square vs The Benedict Option
    • When is Justice Appeased in Identity Politics
    • Gomer: Fr. Morris leaves the priesthood
    • Gomer: and is Puching McCarrick in the Face true justice?

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    ]]>     Scruples, Scrupulosity, Fr Jonathan Morris, Identity Politics, Communication, Marriage *We almost kept them all to Ten Minutes. *

    • Luke: The Question of Scrupulosity
    • Gomer Communication after 10 years of Marriage
    • Joe: Dating Fast (how's your mom's car?)
    • Betsy: Chernobyl show and any new (non-FIRE) Podcasts
    • Mora: Catholics in the Public Square vs The Benedict Option
    • When is Justice Appeased in Identity Politics
    • Gomer: Fr. Morris leaves the priesthood
    • Gomer: and is Puching McCarrick in the Face true justice?

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    • For the Catholic Suffering from Scruples — Scrupulosity might look foolish or even funny to outsiders, but for people gripped in its claws, it's hellish. I mean that literally: it feels like we are locked away from God and His love. Scrupulosity is a coil of fear, doubt, guilt, and despair.
    • Ten Commandments for the Scrupulous — Below is a guide for folks who have this condition. It was written first by a Redemptorist priest, Father Don Miller, some thirty years ago, and has been amended by Father Thomas Santa. I hope it helps you if you're torturing yourself with thoughts rooted in scrupulosity.
    • About Scrupulous Anonymous - Scrupulous Anonymous — Since 1964, a very important part of the mission of the Redemptorists and Liguori Publications is ministering to those afflicted with scrupulosity, a religious form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We do this by publishing Scrupulous Anonymous Newsletter. Some people may be troubled about past sins, others agonize about problems of obedience and purity, and many worry about sin where there is no sin. Their fear and anxiety prevent them from making decisions lest they be wrong ones.
    • Why I Wish Jonathan Morris Had Remained a Priest — Why I Wish Jonathan Morris Had Remained a Priest COMMENTARY: There are burdens, often undeserved, that accompany every path in life. The priesthood is no exception, and the burdens of our life are not without blessings.
    • Dealing with Scruples - Catholicism.org — “A scruple is then an exaggerated, unreasonable fear of sinning where there is in reality no sin. This groundless fear of sinning causes doubt and trouble of mind. The scrupulous person becomes a prey to continual fear of sin, past, present and future, in the most innocuous circumstances. He is afflicted with endless doubt and mental anguish, causing a confusion of his judgment with regard to what is lawful and what is forbidden, between what is trivial and what is serious. His morbid fear of doing wrong only obscures his judgment and multiplies his doubts, and these in turn increase his fear, so that he comes to take alarm from quite insignificant and unreasonable motives.”
    • Why Conservatives Struggle with Identity Politics | National Affairs — In this quasi-religious arena, innocent victims alone are hallowed; they alone receive what could be called "debt point" recognition. The rest — however much their legal, economic, or social status might indicate otherwise — have no legitimate voice. Indeed, their penance as transgressors is to listen to the innocents, and their lay responsibility in the liturgy of identity politics is to assent to the right of the innocents to tear down the civilizational temple their transgressors have built over the centuries — paid for, as it has been, not simply with money, but with the unearned suffering of the innocent scapegoats.
    • Dead Conservative Memes Can't Defeat the Identity Politics Clerisy - The American Mind — Today, whether at conservative conferences or in conservative think tanks, the listener even moderately attentive to the conversation will hear of the perils of progressivism and of cultural Marxism, of the need to defend family values, of the importance of being pro-life, of the importance of free markets, and of the threat of multiculturalism. These terms—indeed the constellation these terms form—emerged during the Reagan Presidency, more than three decades ago. If the 2016 Presidential election tells us anything, it is that this verbiage has hardened into nearly lifeless political rhetoric, sustained on life support through institutional buy-in and the assurances of political philosophers sympathetic to conservatism who tirelessly promote the link between the veritable ideas they study and the political vocabulary that has been in place for decades is timeless.
    • S2 E14: Bishop Barron: Catholicism and the Modern Age | Jordan Peterson — For Ep 14, we present Dr. Peterson’s highly anticipated conversation with Bishop Barron.
    • True Grit (2010) - IMDb — Storyline Following the murder of her father by hired hand Tom Chaney, 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross sets out to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the toughest U.S. marshal she can find, a man with "true grit," Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn. Mattie insists on accompanying Cogburn, whose drinking, sloth, and generally reprobate character do not augment her faith in him. Against his wishes, she joins him in his trek into the Indian Nations in search of Chaney. They are joined by Texas Ranger LaBoeuf, who wants Chaney for his own purposes. The unlikely trio find danger and surprises on the journey, and each has his or her "grit" tested.
    • The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation: Rod Dreher: 9780735213296: Amazon.com: Books — The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation Hardcover – March 14, 2017
    • Stop Misunderstanding the Benedict Option — I’ve heard so many people characterize the Benedict Option as: “We can’t just retreat, give up, or bury our heads in the sand.” Many people have equated the Benedict Option with disengagement and withdraw. Here is the real basis of the Benedict Option: Given the profound crisis of culture (which has affected the Church as well), we cannot look to mainstream institutions for our future. Rather, we need to form intentional communities that more fully embody our Christian faith and in which we are willing to face the consequences of going against the stream. It is from such institutions that real cultural change will occur. Thus, the Benedict Option is all about being active and engaging the problems of society. It recognizes, however, that solutions will begin locally, in the relationships that we can influence. Rebuilding will begin there. Do we really think that our political, educational, and economic institutions will provide a secure future for the practice of our Christian faith?
    • Benedict Option FAQ | The American Conservative
    • Luke on Twitter: "Lady liberty.… " — The Pose.
    ]]>     *We almost kept them all to Ten Minutes. *

    • Luke: The Question of Scrupulosity
    • Gomer Communication after 10 years of Marriage
    • Joe: Dating Fast (how's your mom's car?)
    • Betsy: Chernobyl show and any new (non-FIRE) Podcasts
    • Mora: Catholics in the Public Square vs The Benedict Option
    • When is Justice Appeased in Identity Politics
    • Gomer: Fr. Morris leaves the priesthood
    • Gomer: and is Puching McCarrick in the Face true justice?

    LIVE SHOWS

    Thank you, Alaska! We had a great time at The Heights and at Theresa's house!
    Get ready, St Louis, 'cuz you next! (July 23rd).

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    • For the Catholic Suffering from Scruples — Scrupulosity might look foolish or even funny to outsiders, but for people gripped in its claws, it's hellish. I mean that literally: it feels like we are locked away from God and His love. Scrupulosity is a coil of fear, doubt, guilt, and despair.
    • Ten Commandments for the Scrupulous — Below is a guide for folks who have this condition. It was written first by a Redemptorist priest, Father Don Miller, some thirty years ago, and has been amended by Father Thomas Santa. I hope it helps you if you're torturing yourself with thoughts rooted in scrupulosity.
    • About Scrupulous Anonymous - Scrupulous Anonymous — Since 1964, a very important part of the mission of the Redemptorists and Liguori Publications is ministering to those afflicted with scrupulosity, a religious form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We do this by publishing Scrupulous Anonymous Newsletter. Some people may be troubled about past sins, others agonize about problems of obedience and purity, and many worry about sin where there is no sin. Their fear and anxiety prevent them from making decisions lest they be wrong ones.
    • Why I Wish Jonathan Morris Had Remained a Priest — Why I Wish Jonathan Morris Had Remained a Priest COMMENTARY: There are burdens, often undeserved, that accompany every path in life. The priesthood is no exception, and the burdens of our life are not without blessings.
    • Dealing with Scruples - Catholicism.org — “A scruple is then an exaggerated, unreasonable fear of sinning where there is in reality no sin. This groundless fear of sinning causes doubt and trouble of mind. The scrupulous person becomes a prey to continual fear of sin, past, present and future, in the most innocuous circumstances. He is afflicted with endless doubt and mental anguish, causing a confusion of his judgment with regard to what is lawful and what is forbidden, between what is trivial and what is serious. His morbid fear of doing wrong only obscures his judgment and multiplies his doubts, and these in turn increase his fear, so that he comes to take alarm from quite insignificant and unreasonable motives.”
    • Why Conservatives Struggle with Identity Politics | National Affairs — In this quasi-religious arena, innocent victims alone are hallowed; they alone receive what could be called "debt point" recognition. The rest — however much their legal, economic, or social status might indicate otherwise — have no legitimate voice. Indeed, their penance as transgressors is to listen to the innocents, and their lay responsibility in the liturgy of identity politics is to assent to the right of the innocents to tear down the civilizational temple their transgressors have built over the centuries — paid for, as it has been, not simply with money, but with the unearned suffering of the innocent scapegoats.
    • Dead Conservative Memes Can't Defeat the Identity Politics Clerisy - The American Mind — Today, whether at conservative conferences or in conservative think tanks, the listener even moderately attentive to the conversation will hear of the perils of progressivism and of cultural Marxism, of the need to defend family values, of the importance of being pro-life, of the importance of free markets, and of the threat of multiculturalism. These terms—indeed the constellation these terms form—emerged during the Reagan Presidency, more than three decades ago. If the 2016 Presidential election tells us anything, it is that this verbiage has hardened into nearly lifeless political rhetoric, sustained on life support through institutional buy-in and the assurances of political philosophers sympathetic to conservatism who tirelessly promote the link between the veritable ideas they study and the political vocabulary that has been in place for decades is timeless.
    • S2 E14: Bishop Barron: Catholicism and the Modern Age | Jordan Peterson — For Ep 14, we present Dr. Peterson’s highly anticipated conversation with Bishop Barron.
    • True Grit (2010) - IMDb — Storyline Following the murder of her father by hired hand Tom Chaney, 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross sets out to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the toughest U.S. marshal she can find, a man with "true grit," Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn. Mattie insists on accompanying Cogburn, whose drinking, sloth, and generally reprobate character do not augment her faith in him. Against his wishes, she joins him in his trek into the Indian Nations in search of Chaney. They are joined by Texas Ranger LaBoeuf, who wants Chaney for his own purposes. The unlikely trio find danger and surprises on the journey, and each has his or her "grit" tested.
    • The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation: Rod Dreher: 9780735213296: Amazon.com: Books — The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation Hardcover – March 14, 2017
    • Stop Misunderstanding the Benedict Option — I’ve heard so many people characterize the Benedict Option as: “We can’t just retreat, give up, or bury our heads in the sand.” Many people have equated the Benedict Option with disengagement and withdraw. Here is the real basis of the Benedict Option: Given the profound crisis of culture (which has affected the Church as well), we cannot look to mainstream institutions for our future. Rather, we need to form intentional communities that more fully embody our Christian faith and in which we are willing to face the consequences of going against the stream. It is from such institutions that real cultural change will occur. Thus, the Benedict Option is all about being active and engaging the problems of society. It recognizes, however, that solutions will begin locally, in the relationships that we can influence. Rebuilding will begin there. Do we really think that our political, educational, and economic institutions will provide a secure future for the practice of our Christian faith?
    • Benedict Option FAQ | The American Conservative
    • Luke on Twitter: "Lady liberty.… " — The Pose.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+yG9-pE3V ]]> Luke Gomer     The Praxis of Long Commutes, and other tales https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/198 db673636-ae8d-415f-b497-2644bef49b4a Fri, 21 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer First, Fergalicious. Then, Twittermaggedon. Finally, Luke asks Gomer how we can, outside of faith sharing groups (buy my book!), actually grow in our faith. Gomer lies in order to answer this question. In the end, you'll be enriched, engaged, and engorged on Glory. Also, OJ SIMPSON AND BILL COSBY ARE ON TWITTER!!! HAPPY FATHERS DAY! 1:07:45 true First, Fergalicious.
    Then, Twittermaggedon.
    Finally, Luke asks Gomer how we can, outside of faith sharing groups (buy my book!), actually grow in our faith. Gomer lies in order to answer this question. In the end, you'll be enriched, engaged, and engorged on Glory.
    Also, OJ SIMPSON AND BILL COSBY ARE ON TWITTER!!! HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

    ]]>     Catholic, Prayer, Silence, Spouse First, Fergalicious.
    Then, Twittermaggedon.
    Finally, Luke asks Gomer how we can, outside of faith sharing groups (buy my book!), actually grow in our faith. Gomer lies in order to answer this question. In the end, you'll be enriched, engaged, and engorged on Glory.
    Also, OJ SIMPSON AND BILL COSBY ARE ON TWITTER!!! HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

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    ]]>     First, Fergalicious.
    Then, Twittermaggedon.
    Finally, Luke asks Gomer how we can, outside of faith sharing groups (buy my book!), actually grow in our faith. Gomer lies in order to answer this question. In the end, you'll be enriched, engaged, and engorged on Glory.
    Also, OJ SIMPSON AND BILL COSBY ARE ON TWITTER!!! HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+zWGYOAwP ]]> Luke Gomer     Rage and FIRE https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/197 31e10179-acc5-44c9-8c15-3f7060ec61f6 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Twitter Rage, Coping Mechanisms, and Evangelical Gomer and the FIRE movement 1:26:05 false Twitter Rage, Coping Mechanisms, and Evangelical Gomer and the FIRE movement

    ]]>     Catholic, FIRE, Financially Independent, Twitter Twitter Rage, Coping Mechanisms, and Evangelical Gomer and the FIRE movement

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    • Playing with FIRE — The Documentary
    • Retirement Calculator — Watching my retirement age decrease as I increased my savings showed me the power of our savings rate and the real possibility of early retirement. I come back to this tool often to check my assumptions or just for encouragement. We hope you will too.
    • 100 | Welcome to the FI Community ChooseFI — Brad and Jonathan look back at the ChooseFI’s growth during the past 100 episodes and hit the highlights of financial independence for new community members and recap their own financial independence journeys.
    • Welcome To Financial Independence! | ChooseFI — Explore Beginners Guide This guide will walk you through the basics of financial independence but if something doesn’t fit for your life that’s ok. This is your journey and your life. Use the tips you find helpful and toss the rest. We know as a group we can get a little extreme (ok, a lot extreme), but our community is full of diverse and wonderful people. There is no one way to reach financial independence. Check out our guide for beginners. Prefer a more visual version? Check out our illustrated How of FI series.
    • The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement — If you are spending 100% (or more) of your income, you will never be prepared to retire, unless someone else is doing the saving for you (wealthy parents, social security, pension fund, etc.). So your work career will be Infinite. If you are spending 0% of your income (you live for free somehow), and can maintain this after retirement, you can retire right now. So your working career can be Zero. In between, there are some very interesting considerations. As soon as you start saving and investing your money, it starts earning money all by itself. Then the earnings on those earnings start earning their own money. It can quickly become a runaway exponential snowball of income. As soon as this income is enough to pay for your living expenses, while leaving enough of the gains invested each year to keep up with inflation, you are ready to retire.
    • Stock Series — Stock Series. 'Nuff said.
    • FIRE Explained — Playing with FIRE — Refreshingly, the mechanics of FIRE not being conveyed by formal experts in a dry text book fashion. More powerfully, they are being illustrated through the real-life examples of the interesting but ordinary folks of FIRE who come in all shapes and sizes. FIRE principles tend to be presented in plain language for easy implementation. Practical categories like reduced housing expense, car expense, sound investment strategy and tax optimization are delivered in easy to digest posts, interviews and stories.
    ]]>     Twitter Rage, Coping Mechanisms, and Evangelical Gomer and the FIRE movement

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    • Playing with FIRE — The Documentary
    • Retirement Calculator — Watching my retirement age decrease as I increased my savings showed me the power of our savings rate and the real possibility of early retirement. I come back to this tool often to check my assumptions or just for encouragement. We hope you will too.
    • 100 | Welcome to the FI Community ChooseFI — Brad and Jonathan look back at the ChooseFI’s growth during the past 100 episodes and hit the highlights of financial independence for new community members and recap their own financial independence journeys.
    • Welcome To Financial Independence! | ChooseFI — Explore Beginners Guide This guide will walk you through the basics of financial independence but if something doesn’t fit for your life that’s ok. This is your journey and your life. Use the tips you find helpful and toss the rest. We know as a group we can get a little extreme (ok, a lot extreme), but our community is full of diverse and wonderful people. There is no one way to reach financial independence. Check out our guide for beginners. Prefer a more visual version? Check out our illustrated How of FI series.
    • The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement — If you are spending 100% (or more) of your income, you will never be prepared to retire, unless someone else is doing the saving for you (wealthy parents, social security, pension fund, etc.). So your work career will be Infinite. If you are spending 0% of your income (you live for free somehow), and can maintain this after retirement, you can retire right now. So your working career can be Zero. In between, there are some very interesting considerations. As soon as you start saving and investing your money, it starts earning money all by itself. Then the earnings on those earnings start earning their own money. It can quickly become a runaway exponential snowball of income. As soon as this income is enough to pay for your living expenses, while leaving enough of the gains invested each year to keep up with inflation, you are ready to retire.
    • Stock Series — Stock Series. 'Nuff said.
    • FIRE Explained — Playing with FIRE — Refreshingly, the mechanics of FIRE not being conveyed by formal experts in a dry text book fashion. More powerfully, they are being illustrated through the real-life examples of the interesting but ordinary folks of FIRE who come in all shapes and sizes. FIRE principles tend to be presented in plain language for easy implementation. Practical categories like reduced housing expense, car expense, sound investment strategy and tax optimization are delivered in easy to digest posts, interviews and stories.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Vyedn1n2 ]]> Luke Gomer     Jesse and the Integrated Life https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/196 9ea2c19c-060e-4783-92c7-3a9c52446406 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Farming in the most natural way humanly possible, Jesse Straight, a Catholic convert, makes you long for the hard, but integrated, life. 1:13:00 false Backstory on Jesse Straight:

    My wife and I are Catholic converts from evangelicalism (though my wife was baptized Orthodox, then raised Presbyterian). Easter Sunday 2009 my wife and I entered the church. On Easter Monday 2009 we started our farm. I am a suburban kid who started a sustainable farm (i.e., no farming experience) through the influence of Wendell Berry and Joel Salatin. Since 2012 our only source of income. My wife is at home with our 6 kids under 9--feel your pain Gomer.

    Gomer, I have noted you have sometimes brought up Wendell Berry, distributivism, and issues about our modern food system. And you guys are interested in the anima technica vacua, which would be related to our alienation from the food, farming, and natural world that sustains us 3 times/day! You have touched on it, but you have not taken on the conversation of how Catholics ought to think about food and farming. And this could also fit nicely into your "don't put me in a Catholic box" theme of the show--thinking carefully about food and farming is not the sole territory of secular liberals--Catholics should be leading the charge!

    You can see more about us here:
    www.ncregister.com/daily-news/catholic-family-goes-back-to-nature-harvesting-gods-good-earth-and-faith
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD5jnxhne7o&feature=youtu.be

    And here is where I went head to head with R.R. Reno of First Things. (I have a lot of respect for Reno and think he is right on most things, but here I think I was dead right!)
    https://www.firstthings.com/article/2014/03/inequality-and-agency
    https://www.firstthings.com/article/2014/05/letters

    ]]>     pig, turkey, chicken, beef, farm, organic Backstory on Jesse Straight:

    My wife and I are Catholic converts from evangelicalism (though my wife was baptized Orthodox, then raised Presbyterian). Easter Sunday 2009 my wife and I entered the church. On Easter Monday 2009 we started our farm. I am a suburban kid who started a sustainable farm (i.e., no farming experience) through the influence of Wendell Berry and Joel Salatin. Since 2012 our only source of income. My wife is at home with our 6 kids under 9--feel your pain Gomer.

    Gomer, I have noted you have sometimes brought up Wendell Berry, distributivism, and issues about our modern food system. And you guys are interested in the anima technica vacua, which would be related to our alienation from the food, farming, and natural world that sustains us 3 times/day! You have touched on it, but you have not taken on the conversation of how Catholics ought to think about food and farming. And this could also fit nicely into your "don't put me in a Catholic box" theme of the show--thinking carefully about food and farming is not the sole territory of secular liberals--Catholics should be leading the charge!

    You can see more about us here:
    www.ncregister.com/daily-news/catholic-family-goes-back-to-nature-harvesting-gods-good-earth-and-faith
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD5jnxhne7o&feature=youtu.be

    And here is where I went head to head with R.R. Reno of First Things. (I have a lot of respect for Reno and think he is right on most things, but here I think I was dead right!)
    https://www.firstthings.com/article/2014/03/inequality-and-agency
    https://www.firstthings.com/article/2014/05/letters

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    • Meet the Farmers | Pasture Raised | Whiffletree Farm | Internships | United States — Meet the Farmers - The Straights. Jesse Straight, farmer and founder of Whiffletree Farm, was born and raised in Fauquier County, graduating from Fauquier High School in 2000. After finishing studies in religion and pre-med at UVa, marrying his wife Liz, and working in Charlottesville, Jesse read a book by Wendell Berry that inspired him to learn more about farming through reading, visiting farmers, and making forays into small farming ventures. In April 2009 Jesse and Liz moved back to Warrenton to be near his family and old friends, and to start their farm business! They were happy to return to Warrenton but did not know all the ways in which they would be so well befriended and cared for here. By 2012 the business was in need of additional acreage and so the Straights moved to Whiffletree Farm, where they have been ever since.
    • Why Organic, Sustainable Farming Matters | Portrait of a Farmer - YouTube — Most pro-organic documentaries make their point by taking stabs at the cruelty and other evils involved in the world of industrialized farming. In this short documentary portrait, Jesse Straight, owner of Whiffletree Farm, shows us a different approach. As he gestures to the beautiful landscapes that surround us he explains, "being a farmer is special because this is my office. You spend your day making animals happy...you get to do things that help the things around you thrive".
    • Catholic Family Goes Back to Nature: Harvesting God’s Good Earth — and Faith — Converting to Catholicism was a major life change for Jesse Straight and his wife, Liz, but not in ways they could have anticipated. The couple and family now live on the 80-acre Whiffletree Farm in Warrenton, Virginia, and they use farming to honor God through raising stock and feeding the community. 
    • Letters by Various | Articles | First Things — Now this brings us to the crux of the matter. Am I right? Are conventional farming and agribusiness, as they relate to stewardship and health, so bad? And is small-scale, sustainable farming so good? If Reno wants to dismiss the ethical dimension of this issue, he will have to convince me that what happens in a confined poultry house from start to finish—and its complete impact on land, chicken, farmer, eater, community—is ­ethically defensible, especially in the face of the viable and sensible alternatives offered by operations like my own. (Some naysayers argue that you cannot “feed the world” with my kind of farming. This is not true, but I will not take up that extended argument here.)
    • Inequality and Agency by R. R. Reno | Articles | First Things — esse Straight appreciates my analysis of elite self-regard and the ways the upper crust is reinterpreting morality to serve itself. But he runs the Whiffletree Farm in Warrenton, Virginia, where he raises organic free-range pigs, cattle, and chickens. This makes him less than happy with my “habit of, while poking fun at and exposing some of the frivolous, self-righteous, and self-indulgent ways of the elite, flippantly citing their ‘separate cuisine of organic, locally sourced food’ or ‘gourmet pickles,’ etc.”
    • Farming Practices | Pasture Raised | Whiffletree Farm | Internships | United States — We raise chicken, eggs, turkey, pork and beef all on pasture and without any GMO feed, chemicals, hormones, or antibiotics (except in rare life-threatening situations for our cattle).  Our goal is to farm in a way that is good for all parties involved: the land, the animals, our families, our customers, and our community.  We do that by respecting the needs of the land and the animals, working in coordination with nature.  
    • Monopsony - Wikipedia — In economics, a monopsony (from Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos) "single" + ὀψωνία (opsōnía) "purchase") is a market structure in which a single buyer substantially controls the market as the major purchaser of goods and services offered by many would-be sellers. In the microeconomic theory of monopsony, a single entity is assumed to have market power over sellers as the only purchaser of a good or service, much in the same manner that a monopolist can influence the price for its buyers in a monopoly, in which only one seller faces many buyers.
    • Wendell Berry - Wikipedia — Wendell Erdman Berry (born August 5, 1934) is an American novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, cultural critic, and farmer.[1] He is an elected member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers, a recipient of The National Humanities Medal, and the Jefferson Lecturer for 2012. He is also a 2013 Fellow of The American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Berry was named the recipient of the 2013 Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award.[2] On January 28, 2015, he became the first living writer to be inducted into the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame.[3]
    • Wendell Berry's Integrative Philosophy of Life and Energy | Justmeans — Wendell Berry's definition of community has become the standard in many contexts: "... the commonwealth and common interests, commonly understood, of people living together in a place and wishing to continue to do so. To put it another way, community is a locally understood interdependence of local people, local culture, local economy, and local nature."
    • G.K. Chesterton's Distributism — Our separation of economy from the home is part of a long fragmentation process. Each of the modern ideas that might have once been part of this complete breakfast have come to claim that they are complete all by themselves. We have separated everything from everything else. We have accomplished this by separating everything from the home. Feminism has separated women from the home. Capitalism has separated men from the home. Socialism has separated education from the home. Manufacturing has separated craftsmanship from the home. The news and entertainment industry has separated originality and creativity from the home, rendering us into passive and malleable consumers rather than active citizens.
    • Three Works on Distributism: G. K. Chesterton: 9781449511227: Amazon.com: Books — Three Works on Distributism Paperback – September 14, 2009
    • Principles | New Catholic Land Movement — Mission: To renew Catholic culture by restoring families on the land Goals: (a) Assist Catholic families and individuals onto the land (b) Train Catholic families and individuals in the arts of farming (c) Publish texts relating to Catholic culture and rural life. (d) Establish a New Catholic Land Movement Institute (e) Culivate Catholic culture on the farms of members. (f) Establish a funding  and farm-link service to assist Catholic families and individuals in transitioning to rural life.
    • Polyface Farm - We Are Your Clean Meat Connection — To Develop Environmentally, Economically, and Emotionally Enhancing Agricultural Prototypes and Facilitate Their Duplication Throughout the World.
    • "Polyfaces" | documentary on Joel Salatin — 'Polyfaces' is an exciting upcoming documentary that features one of the world's best farms in action. It reveals how the Salatin family and their team are healing the land, regenerating the local economy, inspiring people all around the world, and feeding 5,000 families ethically produced, nutrient-dense foods. If you Eat, Buy, or Grow food then this is a film you must see!
    ]]>     Backstory on Jesse Straight:

    My wife and I are Catholic converts from evangelicalism (though my wife was baptized Orthodox, then raised Presbyterian). Easter Sunday 2009 my wife and I entered the church. On Easter Monday 2009 we started our farm. I am a suburban kid who started a sustainable farm (i.e., no farming experience) through the influence of Wendell Berry and Joel Salatin. Since 2012 our only source of income. My wife is at home with our 6 kids under 9--feel your pain Gomer.

    Gomer, I have noted you have sometimes brought up Wendell Berry, distributivism, and issues about our modern food system. And you guys are interested in the anima technica vacua, which would be related to our alienation from the food, farming, and natural world that sustains us 3 times/day! You have touched on it, but you have not taken on the conversation of how Catholics ought to think about food and farming. And this could also fit nicely into your "don't put me in a Catholic box" theme of the show--thinking carefully about food and farming is not the sole territory of secular liberals--Catholics should be leading the charge!

    You can see more about us here:
    www.ncregister.com/daily-news/catholic-family-goes-back-to-nature-harvesting-gods-good-earth-and-faith
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD5jnxhne7o&feature=youtu.be

    And here is where I went head to head with R.R. Reno of First Things. (I have a lot of respect for Reno and think he is right on most things, but here I think I was dead right!)
    https://www.firstthings.com/article/2014/03/inequality-and-agency
    https://www.firstthings.com/article/2014/05/letters

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    • Meet the Farmers | Pasture Raised | Whiffletree Farm | Internships | United States — Meet the Farmers - The Straights. Jesse Straight, farmer and founder of Whiffletree Farm, was born and raised in Fauquier County, graduating from Fauquier High School in 2000. After finishing studies in religion and pre-med at UVa, marrying his wife Liz, and working in Charlottesville, Jesse read a book by Wendell Berry that inspired him to learn more about farming through reading, visiting farmers, and making forays into small farming ventures. In April 2009 Jesse and Liz moved back to Warrenton to be near his family and old friends, and to start their farm business! They were happy to return to Warrenton but did not know all the ways in which they would be so well befriended and cared for here. By 2012 the business was in need of additional acreage and so the Straights moved to Whiffletree Farm, where they have been ever since.
    • Why Organic, Sustainable Farming Matters | Portrait of a Farmer - YouTube — Most pro-organic documentaries make their point by taking stabs at the cruelty and other evils involved in the world of industrialized farming. In this short documentary portrait, Jesse Straight, owner of Whiffletree Farm, shows us a different approach. As he gestures to the beautiful landscapes that surround us he explains, "being a farmer is special because this is my office. You spend your day making animals happy...you get to do things that help the things around you thrive".
    • Catholic Family Goes Back to Nature: Harvesting God’s Good Earth — and Faith — Converting to Catholicism was a major life change for Jesse Straight and his wife, Liz, but not in ways they could have anticipated. The couple and family now live on the 80-acre Whiffletree Farm in Warrenton, Virginia, and they use farming to honor God through raising stock and feeding the community. 
    • Letters by Various | Articles | First Things — Now this brings us to the crux of the matter. Am I right? Are conventional farming and agribusiness, as they relate to stewardship and health, so bad? And is small-scale, sustainable farming so good? If Reno wants to dismiss the ethical dimension of this issue, he will have to convince me that what happens in a confined poultry house from start to finish—and its complete impact on land, chicken, farmer, eater, community—is ­ethically defensible, especially in the face of the viable and sensible alternatives offered by operations like my own. (Some naysayers argue that you cannot “feed the world” with my kind of farming. This is not true, but I will not take up that extended argument here.)
    • Inequality and Agency by R. R. Reno | Articles | First Things — esse Straight appreciates my analysis of elite self-regard and the ways the upper crust is reinterpreting morality to serve itself. But he runs the Whiffletree Farm in Warrenton, Virginia, where he raises organic free-range pigs, cattle, and chickens. This makes him less than happy with my “habit of, while poking fun at and exposing some of the frivolous, self-righteous, and self-indulgent ways of the elite, flippantly citing their ‘separate cuisine of organic, locally sourced food’ or ‘gourmet pickles,’ etc.”
    • Farming Practices | Pasture Raised | Whiffletree Farm | Internships | United States — We raise chicken, eggs, turkey, pork and beef all on pasture and without any GMO feed, chemicals, hormones, or antibiotics (except in rare life-threatening situations for our cattle).  Our goal is to farm in a way that is good for all parties involved: the land, the animals, our families, our customers, and our community.  We do that by respecting the needs of the land and the animals, working in coordination with nature.  
    • Monopsony - Wikipedia — In economics, a monopsony (from Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos) "single" + ὀψωνία (opsōnía) "purchase") is a market structure in which a single buyer substantially controls the market as the major purchaser of goods and services offered by many would-be sellers. In the microeconomic theory of monopsony, a single entity is assumed to have market power over sellers as the only purchaser of a good or service, much in the same manner that a monopolist can influence the price for its buyers in a monopoly, in which only one seller faces many buyers.
    • Wendell Berry - Wikipedia — Wendell Erdman Berry (born August 5, 1934) is an American novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, cultural critic, and farmer.[1] He is an elected member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers, a recipient of The National Humanities Medal, and the Jefferson Lecturer for 2012. He is also a 2013 Fellow of The American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Berry was named the recipient of the 2013 Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award.[2] On January 28, 2015, he became the first living writer to be inducted into the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame.[3]
    • Wendell Berry's Integrative Philosophy of Life and Energy | Justmeans — Wendell Berry's definition of community has become the standard in many contexts: "... the commonwealth and common interests, commonly understood, of people living together in a place and wishing to continue to do so. To put it another way, community is a locally understood interdependence of local people, local culture, local economy, and local nature."
    • G.K. Chesterton's Distributism — Our separation of economy from the home is part of a long fragmentation process. Each of the modern ideas that might have once been part of this complete breakfast have come to claim that they are complete all by themselves. We have separated everything from everything else. We have accomplished this by separating everything from the home. Feminism has separated women from the home. Capitalism has separated men from the home. Socialism has separated education from the home. Manufacturing has separated craftsmanship from the home. The news and entertainment industry has separated originality and creativity from the home, rendering us into passive and malleable consumers rather than active citizens.
    • Three Works on Distributism: G. K. Chesterton: 9781449511227: Amazon.com: Books — Three Works on Distributism Paperback – September 14, 2009
    • Principles | New Catholic Land Movement — Mission: To renew Catholic culture by restoring families on the land Goals: (a) Assist Catholic families and individuals onto the land (b) Train Catholic families and individuals in the arts of farming (c) Publish texts relating to Catholic culture and rural life. (d) Establish a New Catholic Land Movement Institute (e) Culivate Catholic culture on the farms of members. (f) Establish a funding  and farm-link service to assist Catholic families and individuals in transitioning to rural life.
    • Polyface Farm - We Are Your Clean Meat Connection — To Develop Environmentally, Economically, and Emotionally Enhancing Agricultural Prototypes and Facilitate Their Duplication Throughout the World.
    • "Polyfaces" | documentary on Joel Salatin — 'Polyfaces' is an exciting upcoming documentary that features one of the world's best farms in action. It reveals how the Salatin family and their team are healing the land, regenerating the local economy, inspiring people all around the world, and feeding 5,000 families ethically produced, nutrient-dense foods. If you Eat, Buy, or Grow food then this is a film you must see!
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+MRak9Xd8 ]]> Luke Gomer     Letter to a Suffering Church https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/195 a6f9305d-7ea9-4b3c-a6f8-7f30dca65e71 Fri, 31 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer 30 minutes of chatting, followed by 45 minutes of discussion about Bishop Robert Barron's "Letter to a Suffering Church". 1:19:40 true 30 minutes of chatting, followed by 45 minutes of discussion about Bishop Robert Barron's "Letter to a Suffering Church".

    Prayer for a Suffering Church

    Lord Jesus Christ, through your Incarnation you accepted a human nature and lived a real, human life. Setting aside the glory of your divinity, you met us face to face in the vulnerability of our humanity.

    Though without sin, you accepted sinners, offering forgiveness and placing yourself before even the most unworthy as a servant and a friend. You became small and weak in the estimation of the powerful, so that you might elevate to glory the small and weak of the world.

    Your descent into our nature was not without risk, as it exposed you to the assaults of the darkest and most terrifying of humanity’s fallen desires—our cruelty and narrowness, our deceptions and our denials. All this culminated in the cross, where your divine love was met with the full fury of our malice, our violence, and our estrangement from your grace.

    You offered yourself to us with innocence and receptivity, and this was met with the abuse of your body, humiliation and mockery, betrayal and isolation, torture and death. All this—even the dereliction of feeling abandoned by God—you accepted. You became a victim, so that all those victimized since the beginning of the world would know you as their advocate. You went into the darkness, so that all those compelled into the dark by human wickedness would discover in you a radiant light.

    Grant we pray, O Lord, healing for all victims of sexual abuse. Purify your Church of corruption. Bring justice to those who have been wronged. Grant consolation to all who are afflicted. Cast your light to banish the shadows of deception. Manifest to all your advocacy of those who have been so cruelly hurt, and your judgment upon those who, having perpetrated such crimes, remain unrepentant. Compel those in your Church whom you have entrusted to safeguard the innocent and act on behalf of the victims to be vigilant and zealous in their duties. Restore faith to those from whom it has been stolen, and hope to those who have despaired.

    Christ the Victim, we call out to you!

    Strengthen your faithful to accept the mission placed before us, a mission of holiness and truth. Inspire us to become advocates of those who have been harmed. Grant us strength to fight for justice. Impart to us courage so that we might forthrightly face the challenges to come. Raise up saints from your Church, and grant us the grace to become the saints you desire us to be. This we ask of you, who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

    Amen.

    ]]>     Catholic, Suffering Church, Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire 30 minutes of chatting, followed by 45 minutes of discussion about Bishop Robert Barron's "Letter to a Suffering Church".

    Prayer for a Suffering Church

    Lord Jesus Christ, through your Incarnation you accepted a human nature and lived a real, human life. Setting aside the glory of your divinity, you met us face to face in the vulnerability of our humanity.

    Though without sin, you accepted sinners, offering forgiveness and placing yourself before even the most unworthy as a servant and a friend. You became small and weak in the estimation of the powerful, so that you might elevate to glory the small and weak of the world.

    Your descent into our nature was not without risk, as it exposed you to the assaults of the darkest and most terrifying of humanity’s fallen desires—our cruelty and narrowness, our deceptions and our denials. All this culminated in the cross, where your divine love was met with the full fury of our malice, our violence, and our estrangement from your grace.

    You offered yourself to us with innocence and receptivity, and this was met with the abuse of your body, humiliation and mockery, betrayal and isolation, torture and death. All this—even the dereliction of feeling abandoned by God—you accepted. You became a victim, so that all those victimized since the beginning of the world would know you as their advocate. You went into the darkness, so that all those compelled into the dark by human wickedness would discover in you a radiant light.

    Grant we pray, O Lord, healing for all victims of sexual abuse. Purify your Church of corruption. Bring justice to those who have been wronged. Grant consolation to all who are afflicted. Cast your light to banish the shadows of deception. Manifest to all your advocacy of those who have been so cruelly hurt, and your judgment upon those who, having perpetrated such crimes, remain unrepentant. Compel those in your Church whom you have entrusted to safeguard the innocent and act on behalf of the victims to be vigilant and zealous in their duties. Restore faith to those from whom it has been stolen, and hope to those who have despaired.

    Christ the Victim, we call out to you!

    Strengthen your faithful to accept the mission placed before us, a mission of holiness and truth. Inspire us to become advocates of those who have been harmed. Grant us strength to fight for justice. Impart to us courage so that we might forthrightly face the challenges to come. Raise up saints from your Church, and grant us the grace to become the saints you desire us to be. This we ask of you, who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

    Amen.

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    • Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis — In this stirring manifesto, Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, explains why this is not the time to leave, but the time to stay and fight. Reading the current crisis through the lenses of Scripture and Church history, Bishop Barron shows that we have faced such egregious scandals before; that the spiritual treasures of the Church were preserved by holy men and women who recommitted themselves to fighting evil; and that there is a clear path forward for us today.
    • 1 Samuel 3-4 RSVCE - Samuel’s Calling and Prophetic - Bible Gateway — 11 Then the Lord said to Samuel, “Behold, I am about to do a thing in Israel, at which the two ears of every one that hears it will tingle. 12 On that day I will fulfil against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. 13 And I tell him that I am about to punish his house for ever, for the iniquity which he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them. 14 Therefore I swear to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be expiated by sacrifice or offering for ever.”
    • Genesis 19 RSVCE - The Depravity of Sodom - The two angels - Bible Gateway — But before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, both young and old, all the people to the last man, surrounded the house; 5 and they called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us, that we may know them.” 6 Lot went out of the door to the men, shut the door after him, 7 and said, “I beg you, my brothers, do not act so wickedly. 8 Behold, I have two daughters who have not known man; let me bring them out to you, and do to them as you please; only do nothing to these men, for they have come under the shelter of my roof.”
    • Luke 18:15-17 RSVCE - Jesus Blesses Little Children - Now - Bible Gateway — 15 Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 17 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
    ]]>     30 minutes of chatting, followed by 45 minutes of discussion about Bishop Robert Barron's "Letter to a Suffering Church".

    Prayer for a Suffering Church

    Lord Jesus Christ, through your Incarnation you accepted a human nature and lived a real, human life. Setting aside the glory of your divinity, you met us face to face in the vulnerability of our humanity.

    Though without sin, you accepted sinners, offering forgiveness and placing yourself before even the most unworthy as a servant and a friend. You became small and weak in the estimation of the powerful, so that you might elevate to glory the small and weak of the world.

    Your descent into our nature was not without risk, as it exposed you to the assaults of the darkest and most terrifying of humanity’s fallen desires—our cruelty and narrowness, our deceptions and our denials. All this culminated in the cross, where your divine love was met with the full fury of our malice, our violence, and our estrangement from your grace.

    You offered yourself to us with innocence and receptivity, and this was met with the abuse of your body, humiliation and mockery, betrayal and isolation, torture and death. All this—even the dereliction of feeling abandoned by God—you accepted. You became a victim, so that all those victimized since the beginning of the world would know you as their advocate. You went into the darkness, so that all those compelled into the dark by human wickedness would discover in you a radiant light.

    Grant we pray, O Lord, healing for all victims of sexual abuse. Purify your Church of corruption. Bring justice to those who have been wronged. Grant consolation to all who are afflicted. Cast your light to banish the shadows of deception. Manifest to all your advocacy of those who have been so cruelly hurt, and your judgment upon those who, having perpetrated such crimes, remain unrepentant. Compel those in your Church whom you have entrusted to safeguard the innocent and act on behalf of the victims to be vigilant and zealous in their duties. Restore faith to those from whom it has been stolen, and hope to those who have despaired.

    Christ the Victim, we call out to you!

    Strengthen your faithful to accept the mission placed before us, a mission of holiness and truth. Inspire us to become advocates of those who have been harmed. Grant us strength to fight for justice. Impart to us courage so that we might forthrightly face the challenges to come. Raise up saints from your Church, and grant us the grace to become the saints you desire us to be. This we ask of you, who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

    Amen.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis — In this stirring manifesto, Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, explains why this is not the time to leave, but the time to stay and fight. Reading the current crisis through the lenses of Scripture and Church history, Bishop Barron shows that we have faced such egregious scandals before; that the spiritual treasures of the Church were preserved by holy men and women who recommitted themselves to fighting evil; and that there is a clear path forward for us today.
    • 1 Samuel 3-4 RSVCE - Samuel’s Calling and Prophetic - Bible Gateway — 11 Then the Lord said to Samuel, “Behold, I am about to do a thing in Israel, at which the two ears of every one that hears it will tingle. 12 On that day I will fulfil against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. 13 And I tell him that I am about to punish his house for ever, for the iniquity which he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them. 14 Therefore I swear to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be expiated by sacrifice or offering for ever.”
    • Genesis 19 RSVCE - The Depravity of Sodom - The two angels - Bible Gateway — But before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, both young and old, all the people to the last man, surrounded the house; 5 and they called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us, that we may know them.” 6 Lot went out of the door to the men, shut the door after him, 7 and said, “I beg you, my brothers, do not act so wickedly. 8 Behold, I have two daughters who have not known man; let me bring them out to you, and do to them as you please; only do nothing to these men, for they have come under the shelter of my roof.”
    • Luke 18:15-17 RSVCE - Jesus Blesses Little Children - Now - Bible Gateway — 15 Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 17 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+_JYX9mxH ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke Apologizes to Taylor Marshall https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/194 0b67c8a4-4be0-46e9-89e5-1c193753a77f Fri, 24 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke delays recording to attend a concert and relive the early 2000's, we blame the clergy for speaker-culture, we talk the crappy Atlantic article, we BRIEFLY discuss the terrible Game of Thrones ending; Oh look, Fr Dave is the new FUS President! Then, Gomer's rapid-fire: financial independence, peeing, Luke has anger issues, and our Live Show in Appleton was fun! 1:10:56 false Luke delays recording to attend a concert and relive the early 2000's, we blame the clergy for speaker-culture, we talk the crappy Atlantic article, we BRIEFLY discuss the terrible Game of Thrones ending; Oh look, Fr Dave is the new FUS President! Then, Gomer's rapid fire: financial independence, peeing, Luke has anger issues, and our Live Show in Appleton was fun!

    Here's this gem from Nat'l Catholic Reporter

    Like too many boomer authors, he jumps from a whim to ontology in the twinkling of an eye: The priesthood did not work for Carroll, so the priesthood is the problem and must be abolished. It would be sad if he believed this and did not publish this rubbish. As he does publish it, his influence is pernicious.

    ]]>     priesthood, Catholic, concerts, Fr Dave Pivonka Luke delays recording to attend a concert and relive the early 2000's, we blame the clergy for speaker-culture, we talk the crappy Atlantic article, we BRIEFLY discuss the terrible Game of Thrones ending; Oh look, Fr Dave is the new FUS President! Then, Gomer's rapid fire: financial independence, peeing, Luke has anger issues, and our Live Show in Appleton was fun!

    Here's this gem from Nat'l Catholic Reporter

    Like too many boomer authors, he jumps from a whim to ontology in the twinkling of an eye: The priesthood did not work for Carroll, so the priesthood is the problem and must be abolished. It would be sad if he believed this and did not publish this rubbish. As he does publish it, his influence is pernicious.

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    • The Catholic Church Should Abolish the Priesthood - The Atlantic — What remains of the connection to Jesus once the organizational apparatus disappears? That is what I asked myself in the summer before I resigned from the priesthood all those years ago—a summer spent at a Benedictine monastery on a hill between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. I came to realize that the question answers itself. The Church, whatever else it may be, is not the organizational apparatus. It is a community of memory, keeping alive the story of Jesus Christ. The Church is an in-the-flesh connection to him—or it is nothing. The Church is the fellowship of those who follow him, of those who seek to imitate him—a fellowship, to repeat the earliest words ever used about us, of “those that loved him at the first and did not let go of their affection for him.”
    • Abolish the Priesthood? A Young Priest Responds — "Abolish the Priesthood? A Young Priest Responds- The Catholic priesthood will outlast all those who call for its abolition" Fr. Dominic Bouck
    • The Case Against Abolishing the Priesthood | America Magazine — In the Dec. 11, 2000, issue of The New Yorker, the magazine’s revered literary critic James Wood began his review of the writings of J. F. Powers with a blunt question, “Does anyone, really, like priests?” I read that article a few months after my ordination to the priesthood. I found it hard to understand not only how an intelligent person could write a sentence like that, but how a prestigious magazine could print it.
    • James Carroll's call to 'Abolish the Priesthood' is misguided and tiresome | National Catholic Reporter — Carroll's embrace of theology is thoroughly opportunistic. At one point, he yearns for the pre-Constantinian church of Jesus' early followers, but later he states, "When the Catholic imagination, swayed by Augustine, demonized the sexual restlessness built into the human condition, self-denial was put forward as the way to happiness. But sexual renunciation as an ethical standard has collapsed among Catholics, not because of pressures from a hedonistic 'secular' modernity but because of its inhumane and irrational weight." But it is in the Gospels themselves that Jesus advocates self-denial, encourages the unmarried to remain celibate, and tells his followers to take up their cross and follow him. Following Jesus can lead down many different paths, but none of them have to do with sexual liberationism.
    ]]>     Luke delays recording to attend a concert and relive the early 2000's, we blame the clergy for speaker-culture, we talk the crappy Atlantic article, we BRIEFLY discuss the terrible Game of Thrones ending; Oh look, Fr Dave is the new FUS President! Then, Gomer's rapid fire: financial independence, peeing, Luke has anger issues, and our Live Show in Appleton was fun!

    Here's this gem from Nat'l Catholic Reporter

    Like too many boomer authors, he jumps from a whim to ontology in the twinkling of an eye: The priesthood did not work for Carroll, so the priesthood is the problem and must be abolished. It would be sad if he believed this and did not publish this rubbish. As he does publish it, his influence is pernicious.

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    • Abolish the Priesthood? A Young Priest Responds — "Abolish the Priesthood? A Young Priest Responds- The Catholic priesthood will outlast all those who call for its abolition" Fr. Dominic Bouck
    • The Case Against Abolishing the Priesthood | America Magazine — In the Dec. 11, 2000, issue of The New Yorker, the magazine’s revered literary critic James Wood began his review of the writings of J. F. Powers with a blunt question, “Does anyone, really, like priests?” I read that article a few months after my ordination to the priesthood. I found it hard to understand not only how an intelligent person could write a sentence like that, but how a prestigious magazine could print it.
    • James Carroll's call to 'Abolish the Priesthood' is misguided and tiresome | National Catholic Reporter — Carroll's embrace of theology is thoroughly opportunistic. At one point, he yearns for the pre-Constantinian church of Jesus' early followers, but later he states, "When the Catholic imagination, swayed by Augustine, demonized the sexual restlessness built into the human condition, self-denial was put forward as the way to happiness. But sexual renunciation as an ethical standard has collapsed among Catholics, not because of pressures from a hedonistic 'secular' modernity but because of its inhumane and irrational weight." But it is in the Gospels themselves that Jesus advocates self-denial, encourages the unmarried to remain celibate, and tells his followers to take up their cross and follow him. Following Jesus can lead down many different paths, but none of them have to do with sexual liberationism.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+qDveu5Ro ]]> Luke Gomer     Clerically Speaking Crashes the Show! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/193 11748572-cbc0-4beb-949f-4a2b051c4fa2 Fri, 17 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We have the priests from Clerically Speaking on the show (without Gomer for 40 minutes). We talk principally about the role of the homily, the loneliness of the priesthood (for some), and the dangers of professional laity and careerism in the Church. Gomer was late because he was talking with a Reformed Baptist about salvation and the authority of the Church. 2:22:31 true We have the priests from Clerically Speaking on the show (without Gomer for 40 minutes). They talk Catholic Twitter, Friendship vs Fatherhood, Confession as a priest, Political Rage and Self-Sacrifice, Gomer's Anti-Catholic Discussion with a Reformed Baptist, The Role of the Homily, Luke mocks Dynamic Catholic again, The Role and Damage of Professional Laity, and our conclusing BS.

    ]]>     laity, clergy, Catholic, tickle fights We have the priests from Clerically Speaking on the show (without Gomer for 40 minutes). They talk Catholic Twitter, Friendship vs Fatherhood, Confession as a priest, Political Rage and Self-Sacrifice, Gomer's Anti-Catholic Discussion with a Reformed Baptist, The Role of the Homily, Luke mocks Dynamic Catholic again, The Role and Damage of Professional Laity, and our conclusing BS.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+6N_cx-iK ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer gets Luke's Apologetics Advice https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/192 60c7f0d5-3dea-4a5a-b4b0-8aaaf9521235 Fri, 10 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer is about to debate an anti-Catholic Protestant and gets some HOT TIPS from Luke on how to engage in a religious argument. Then Luke trashes* Exodus 90 and calls Gomer tubby. *no he doesn't. 1:26:33 true Gomer is about to debate an anti-Catholic Protestant and gets some HOT TIPS from Luke on how to engage in a religious argument. Then Luke trashes Exodus 90 and calls Gomer tubby.(1)
    1: No he doesn't.

    UPDATE: A super-massive thunderstorm prevented Gomer from meeting and having a nice discussion on Personal Salvation and the Authority of the Church. Thanks, God.

    ]]>     Catholic, Protestant, Anti-Catholic, Sola Fide Gomer is about to debate an anti-Catholic Protestant and gets some HOT TIPS from Luke on how to engage in a religious argument. Then Luke trashes Exodus 90 and calls Gomer tubby.(1)
    1: No he doesn't.

    UPDATE: A super-massive thunderstorm prevented Gomer from meeting and having a nice discussion on Personal Salvation and the Authority of the Church. Thanks, God.

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    ]]>     Gomer is about to debate an anti-Catholic Protestant and gets some HOT TIPS from Luke on how to engage in a religious argument. Then Luke trashes Exodus 90 and calls Gomer tubby.(1)
    1: No he doesn't.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+eH-6PMnc ]]> Luke Gomer     When Virtue Failed Us. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/191 d366eba2-19a3-490d-9a68-b7e18473b180 Fri, 03 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We hit a broad range of topics, but the three big ones are: Professional Catholicism, Supersessionism, and Harry Truman and the A Bomb. We also discuss Gomer's new religion, Year of New Things updates, Game of Thrones Porn Triggers, Luke's housing situation, and why Aristotle is not enough to be a good person. 1:38:43 true **NAVIGATE WITH CHAPTERS!
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    • Year of New Things updates,
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    • Luke's housing situation,
    • and why Aristotle is not enough to be a good person.
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    • Salvation Is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation History from Abraham to the Second Coming: Roy Schoeman, Roy H. Schoeman: 9780898709759: Amazon.com: Gateway — The book traces the role of Judaism and the Jewish people in God's plan for the salvation of mankind, from Abraham through the Second Coming, as revealed by the Catholic faith and by a thoughtful examination of history. It will give Christians a deeper understanding of Judaism, both as a religion in itself and as a central component of Christian salvation. To Jews it reveals the incomprehensible importance, nobility and glory that Judaism most truly has. It examines the unique and central role Judaism plays in the destiny of the world. It documents that throughout history attacks on Jews and Judaism have been rooted not in Christianity, but in the most anti-Christian of forces. Areas addressed include: the Messianic prophecies in Jewish scripture; the anti-Christian roots of Nazi anti-Semitism; the links between Nazism and Arab anti-Semitism; the theological insights of major Jewish converts; and the role of the Jews in the Second Coming.
    • Romans 9-11 RSVCE - God’s Election of Israel - I am - Bible Gateway — 9 I am speaking the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brethren, my kinsmen by race. 4 They are Israelites, and to them belong the sonship, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; 5 to them belong the patriarchs, and of their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed for ever. Amen.
    • Romans (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture): Scott W. Hahn, Peter Williamson, Mary Healy: 9780801036781: Amazon.com: Books — In this addition to the successful Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series, Scott Hahn, a bestselling author and a leading Catholic interpreter of Scripture, examines Romans from within the living tradition of the Church for pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students alike. The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively in teaching, preaching, evangelization, and other forms of ministry. Supported by leading Catholic scholars as well as popular Bible teachers, the series offers a unique level of commentary for Catholic students of the Bible. Its attractive packaging and accessible writing style make it a series to own--and to read! Drawn from the best of contemporary scholarship, series volumes are keyed to the liturgical year and include an index of pastoral subjects.
    • Amazon.com: Truman (9780671456542): David McCullough: Books — The Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of Harry S. Truman, whose presidency included momentous events from the atomic bombing of Japan to the outbreak of the Cold War and the Korean War, told by America’s beloved and distinguished historian.
    • Readings for Dr. Hahn's Courses — Dr. Scott Hahn - The Official Site
    • All Israel Will Be Saved | Article by Scott Hahn — "All Israel will be Saved: The Restoration of the Twelve Tribes in Romans 9-100" by Scott Hahn
    ]]>     **NAVIGATE WITH CHAPTERS!
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    • Salvation Is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation History from Abraham to the Second Coming: Roy Schoeman, Roy H. Schoeman: 9780898709759: Amazon.com: Gateway — The book traces the role of Judaism and the Jewish people in God's plan for the salvation of mankind, from Abraham through the Second Coming, as revealed by the Catholic faith and by a thoughtful examination of history. It will give Christians a deeper understanding of Judaism, both as a religion in itself and as a central component of Christian salvation. To Jews it reveals the incomprehensible importance, nobility and glory that Judaism most truly has. It examines the unique and central role Judaism plays in the destiny of the world. It documents that throughout history attacks on Jews and Judaism have been rooted not in Christianity, but in the most anti-Christian of forces. Areas addressed include: the Messianic prophecies in Jewish scripture; the anti-Christian roots of Nazi anti-Semitism; the links between Nazism and Arab anti-Semitism; the theological insights of major Jewish converts; and the role of the Jews in the Second Coming.
    • Romans 9-11 RSVCE - God’s Election of Israel - I am - Bible Gateway — 9 I am speaking the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brethren, my kinsmen by race. 4 They are Israelites, and to them belong the sonship, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; 5 to them belong the patriarchs, and of their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed for ever. Amen.
    • Romans (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture): Scott W. Hahn, Peter Williamson, Mary Healy: 9780801036781: Amazon.com: Books — In this addition to the successful Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series, Scott Hahn, a bestselling author and a leading Catholic interpreter of Scripture, examines Romans from within the living tradition of the Church for pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students alike. The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively in teaching, preaching, evangelization, and other forms of ministry. Supported by leading Catholic scholars as well as popular Bible teachers, the series offers a unique level of commentary for Catholic students of the Bible. Its attractive packaging and accessible writing style make it a series to own--and to read! Drawn from the best of contemporary scholarship, series volumes are keyed to the liturgical year and include an index of pastoral subjects.
    • Amazon.com: Truman (9780671456542): David McCullough: Books — The Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of Harry S. Truman, whose presidency included momentous events from the atomic bombing of Japan to the outbreak of the Cold War and the Korean War, told by America’s beloved and distinguished historian.
    • Readings for Dr. Hahn's Courses — Dr. Scott Hahn - The Official Site
    • All Israel Will Be Saved | Article by Scott Hahn — "All Israel will be Saved: The Restoration of the Twelve Tribes in Romans 9-100" by Scott Hahn
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+4chXB4ey ]]> Luke Gomer     The Little Mer-Luke https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/190 41def72e-16a7-4298-9cc0-3e9dfaaf99da Fri, 26 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke sings a Disney classic, We talk for 11 minutes about Game of Thrones, then yell at Catholic Twitter for not liking the stuff we like. Luke asks, "When you're too busy, what's the first thing to go?" We struggle with pleasing ourselves or the fans, but the fans win when they give us money! Finally... Anal Sex. Yes, this is true. And we *end* talking about Marxism. 1:27:31 true Luke sings a Disney classic, we talk for 11 minutes about Game of Thrones, then yell at Catholic Twitter for not liking the stuff we like.

    Luke asks, "When you're too busy, what's the first thing to go?" We struggle with pleasing ourselves or the fans, but the fans win when they give us money!

    Finally... Anal Sex. Yes, this is both true and sad.

    And we end talking about Marxism.

    ]]>     Game of Thrones, the Little Mermaid, Avengers END GAME, Infinity Wars Luke sings a Disney classic, we talk for 11 minutes about Game of Thrones, then yell at Catholic Twitter for not liking the stuff we like.

    Luke asks, "When you're too busy, what's the first thing to go?" We struggle with pleasing ourselves or the fans, but the fans win when they give us money!

    Finally... Anal Sex. Yes, this is both true and sad.

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    Luke asks, "When you're too busy, what's the first thing to go?" We struggle with pleasing ourselves or the fans, but the fans win when they give us money!

    Finally... Anal Sex. Yes, this is both true and sad.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+emq8YlBc ]]> Luke Gomer     On Cathedral Metaphors and Boyz in the Hood https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/189 53ab1883-492d-4c34-8efa-30d6e408df57 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke encourages us not to do metaphorical hot takes while Notre Dame is burning. Futile. Gomer points out that the best part of the metaphor is that it's just the roof on fire. We're fine down below, hanging out with the cross and altar. Then we dive into MANHOOD. We end with Game of Thrones, Season 8, episode 1 review. SPOILERS! 1:17:55 true Luke encourages us not to do metaphorical hot takes while Notre Dame is burning. Futile. Gomer points out that the best part of the metaphor is that it's just the roof on fire. We're fine down below, hanging out with the cross and altar. Then we dive into MANHOOD. We end with Game of Thrones, Season 8, episode 1 review. SPOILERS!

    ]]>     Notre Dame, Twitter, Toxic Masculinity, Dominant Gender Paradigm, Luke encourages us not to do metaphorical hot takes while Notre Dame is burning. Futile. Gomer points out that the best part of the metaphor is that it's just the roof on fire. We're fine down below, hanging out with the cross and altar. Then we dive into MANHOOD. We end with Game of Thrones, Season 8, episode 1 review. SPOILERS!

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    • SAVING OUR SONS - Michael Gurian — ABOUT THE BOOK Boys and their communities are challenged today in ways they have not been before. Dr. Michael Gurian has studied and served children and their families for thirty years. His The Wonder of Boys (1996), is credited with sparking the “boys’ movement.” In Saving Our Sons, he features the latest research in male emotional intelligence, male motivation development, neurotoxicity and the male brain, and electronics and videogame use. Linking practical solutions with strategic new policies based on twenty years of field work through the Gurian Institute, Dr. Gurian provides a seven-stage model for the journey to manhood in the new millennium. Moving effortlessly between the practical and the political, Dr. Gurian also tackles social and cultural issues facing our sons. Two of the book’s chapters provide readers with successful ways to challenge governmental and academic institutions, as well as the media, to see boys fully and fairly. In its eight chapters, Saving Our Sons is a unique combination of powerful writing, new research, practical strategies, and passionate social advocacy that helps our nation act on behalf of boys and young men–one home, one school, and one community at a time.
    • Leaving Boyhood Behind: Reclaiming Catholic Brotherhood: Jason M. Craig: 9781681922706: Amazon.com: Gateway — What makes a man? This is a question many men in our society today do not feel equipped to answer, because they were never initiated into manhood themselves. They do not know how to pass on authentic manliness to their sons, so boys get stuck in unending adolescence. Everyone suffers from the resulting crisis of male immaturity, and we see its effects everywhere in our society. Leaving Boyhood Behind shows how we can actually do something to address this crisis. Author Jason Craig, cofounder of Fraternus, a Catholic mentoring program for boys, walks through each stage of initiation into manhood
    • Michael Gurian podcast episodes | The Art of Manliness — All of the episodes where Michael Gurian was interviewed.
    • Tips for Raising Boys — Michael Gurian Interview| The Art of Manliness — My guest today has spent his career researching childhood development and helping boys become fulfilled men. His name is Michael Gurian, and in his latest book, Saving Our Sons: A New Path for Raising Healthy and Resilient Boys, he provides insights on why America’s boy problem is ignored, as well as concrete steps that parents and mentors can take to help these young men grow up well. Today on the show, Michael explains what the “Dominant Gender Paradigm” is and why it causes institutions to ignore the problems of boys and young men, what people get wrong about male violence, and what male anhedonia is. He then argues that if we want to help boys (and girls) we need to approach things from what he calls a “Nature Based Theory,” which recognizes that while boys and girls have a lot in common, there are biological differences that influence the way boys learn, socialize, and behave. Michael then provides concrete things parents and schools can do to cater to these differences in boys to help them thrive and become resilient men.
    • Anhedonia - Wikipedia — Anhedonia is a diverse array of deficits in hedonic function, including reduced motivation or ability to experience pleasure.[1] While earlier definitions of anhedonia emphasized the inability to experience pleasure, anhedonia is used by researchers to refer to reduced motivation, reduced anticipatory pleasure (wanting), reduced consummatory pleasure (liking), and deficits in reinforcement learning.[2][3][4] In the DSM-V, anhedonia is a component of depressive disorders, substance related disorders, psychotic disorders, and personality disorders, where it is defined by either a reduced ability to experience pleasure, or a diminished interest in engaging in pleasurable activities.[5][6] While the ICD-10 does not explicitly mention anhedonia, the depressive symptom analogous to anhedonia as described in the DSM-V is a loss of interest or pleasure.[7]
    • About | Exodus 90 — Exodus 90: A ninety-day spiritual exercise for men.
    • Some facts and figures about the Notre Dame Cathedral | Nation/World | starherald.com — CONSTRUCTION: The building stands on the Île de la Cité, a small island in Paris' Seine River. Construction was begun in 1163, and its two massive towers were finished around 1245, but the building was not completed until the beginning of the 14th century. Its central spire was added in the 19th century.
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    ]]>     Luke encourages us not to do metaphorical hot takes while Notre Dame is burning. Futile. Gomer points out that the best part of the metaphor is that it's just the roof on fire. We're fine down below, hanging out with the cross and altar. Then we dive into MANHOOD. We end with Game of Thrones, Season 8, episode 1 review. SPOILERS!

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    • Leaving Boyhood Behind: Reclaiming Catholic Brotherhood: Jason M. Craig: 9781681922706: Amazon.com: Gateway — What makes a man? This is a question many men in our society today do not feel equipped to answer, because they were never initiated into manhood themselves. They do not know how to pass on authentic manliness to their sons, so boys get stuck in unending adolescence. Everyone suffers from the resulting crisis of male immaturity, and we see its effects everywhere in our society. Leaving Boyhood Behind shows how we can actually do something to address this crisis. Author Jason Craig, cofounder of Fraternus, a Catholic mentoring program for boys, walks through each stage of initiation into manhood
    • Michael Gurian podcast episodes | The Art of Manliness — All of the episodes where Michael Gurian was interviewed.
    • Tips for Raising Boys — Michael Gurian Interview| The Art of Manliness — My guest today has spent his career researching childhood development and helping boys become fulfilled men. His name is Michael Gurian, and in his latest book, Saving Our Sons: A New Path for Raising Healthy and Resilient Boys, he provides insights on why America’s boy problem is ignored, as well as concrete steps that parents and mentors can take to help these young men grow up well. Today on the show, Michael explains what the “Dominant Gender Paradigm” is and why it causes institutions to ignore the problems of boys and young men, what people get wrong about male violence, and what male anhedonia is. He then argues that if we want to help boys (and girls) we need to approach things from what he calls a “Nature Based Theory,” which recognizes that while boys and girls have a lot in common, there are biological differences that influence the way boys learn, socialize, and behave. Michael then provides concrete things parents and schools can do to cater to these differences in boys to help them thrive and become resilient men.
    • Anhedonia - Wikipedia — Anhedonia is a diverse array of deficits in hedonic function, including reduced motivation or ability to experience pleasure.[1] While earlier definitions of anhedonia emphasized the inability to experience pleasure, anhedonia is used by researchers to refer to reduced motivation, reduced anticipatory pleasure (wanting), reduced consummatory pleasure (liking), and deficits in reinforcement learning.[2][3][4] In the DSM-V, anhedonia is a component of depressive disorders, substance related disorders, psychotic disorders, and personality disorders, where it is defined by either a reduced ability to experience pleasure, or a diminished interest in engaging in pleasurable activities.[5][6] While the ICD-10 does not explicitly mention anhedonia, the depressive symptom analogous to anhedonia as described in the DSM-V is a loss of interest or pleasure.[7]
    • About | Exodus 90 — Exodus 90: A ninety-day spiritual exercise for men.
    • Some facts and figures about the Notre Dame Cathedral | Nation/World | starherald.com — CONSTRUCTION: The building stands on the Île de la Cité, a small island in Paris' Seine River. Construction was begun in 1163, and its two massive towers were finished around 1245, but the building was not completed until the beginning of the 14th century. Its central spire was added in the 19th century.
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+gKh0IJ5X ]]> Luke Gomer     Praise and Worship Special https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/188 bcfd6147-36ea-4749-997a-57d387a7943c Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer talk about our experience of praise and worship, and charismatic spirituality, and why it may not work anymore for us. Also, Pope Emeritus Benedict's letter on the scandal is touched upon. 1:09:15 true Luke and Gomer talk about our experience of praise and worship, and charismatic spirituality, and why it may not work anymore for us. Also, Pope Emeritus Benedict's letter on the scandal is touched upon.

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    • Home - Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá — We are a Community of Beloved disciples of Jesus the Christ, who suffered and died for our sins. Now, God has offered salvation to all people, through repentance that leads to eternal life. Proof of our life-giving repentance is that we strive no longer to live our own life, but to live the life of Jesus with our life. We strive to live every moment of life with Jesus, so that we can be-loved by Jesus, and learn to love like Jesus.  
    • Latest Stats for Online Dating — Sonya Schwartz updated the info on online dating here in 2020. She's the Managing Editor of HerNorm.com "Lifestyle & Relationships For Women Without The Fluff"
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+DnDCsOHp ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke's Sacred House Tour https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/187 e437f86c-2dae-4321-a28f-cf1a5f5d4f73 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer In this episode, we literally make one joke for 25 minutes about how we can make Luke's potentially new house more sacred. A sacred space, if you will. AND I WILL! Also we discuss the drama and bizarre tweets of the UnplannedMovie Tweeter account. 56:45 true In this episode, we literally make one joke for 25 minutes about how we can make Luke's potentially new house more sacred. A sacred space, if you will. AND I WILL! Also we discuss the drama and bizarre tweets of the UnplannedMovie Tweeter account.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+hvMNjm8Y ]]> Luke Gomer     You've Gone Too Far, Luke!!! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/186 94ed936b-7605-4645-845b-98ed845c9bfa Fri, 29 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk Game of Thrones, Luke's last week in ministry, The Lord's Prophecy in 2014 for Luke's life, Discernment, Real prayer that rarely happens in Church, the Pope Francis Ring-Kiss thing (so weird), and more! 1:31:46 true We talk Game of Thrones, Luke's last week in ministry, The Lord's Prophecy in 2014 for Luke's life, Discernment, Real prayer that rarely happens in Church, the Pope Francis Ring-Kiss thing (so weird), and more!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+DK4J9sPi ]]> Luke Gomer     Hold On!!! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/185 0629f59d-6f01-4375-bd4d-8909bbe14b01 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk breakdown of the West, the terribleness of politics, why the Extremists are running the centrists off, and Hold On to Your Kids! 1:34:25 true We talk breakdown of the West, the terribleness of politics, why the Extremists are running the centrists off, and Hold On to Your Kids! I want to give a special thanks to our sponsors, "The Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas" on Kickstarter and Strive21 (https://www.cardinalstudios.org/a/13029/T4BdJv2Q).

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    • Gordon Neufeld: The Importance of Attachment - YouTube — Gordon Neufeld: The Importance of Attachment
    • Gabor Mate Lecture - "Hold On To Your Kids" - YouTube — Gabor Mate Lecture - "Hold On To Your Kids"
    • Glenmary Home Missioners - Serving Rural America since 1939 — Glenmary Home Missioners, founded in 1939, is a Catholic society of priests and brothers who, along with coworkers, are dedicated to establishing a Catholic presence in rural areas and small towns of the United States where the Catholic Church is not yet effectively present.
    • Reporters hang on for dear life in Hurricane Sandy - YouTube — Reporters hang on for dear life in Hurricane Sandy
    • New research reveals America's seven 'political tribes' — A new study of the underlying beliefs that drive our votes define not two but seven political “tribes” in the United States, bound by deep feelings about identity, fairness and personal responsibility rather than external factors like race or party.
    • Opinion | Compromise: Not a 4-Letter Word - The New York Times — It is amazing how many people violate that rule, but especially in Congress and especially among the Tea Party types, where calling someone a “deal maker” is now the ultimate put down. What makes it crazier is that in American education, innovation and commerce today, “collaboration” is being taught and rewarded as the best way to do anything big, important and complex. Indeed, in Silicon Valley, a “collaborator” means someone with whom you’re building something great. In D.C., it means someone committing political treason by working with the other party. And that is why Silicon Valley is now the turbo-engine of our economy and D.C. is the dead hand.
    • Bill Bennett: There's a reason for the Electoral College - YouTube — Bill Bennett: There's a reason for the Electoral College
    • Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution - Wikipedia — The Seventeenth Amendment (Amendment XVII) to the United States Constitution established the popular election of United States Senators by the people of the states. The amendment supersedes Article I, §3, Clauses 1 and 2 of the Constitution, under which senators were elected by state legislatures. It also alters the procedure for filling vacancies in the Senate, allowing for state legislatures to permit their governors to make temporary appointments until a special election can be held.
    • The 10th Amendment | Tenth Amendment Center — The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
    • Chelsea Clinton Gets Red Pilled - YouTube — Chelsea Clinton Gets Red Pilled
    • Here's Why We Confronted Chelsea Clinton At The Christchurch Vigil — Opinion: We Confronted Chelsea Clinton At The Christchurch Vigil. Here's Why. The activists who confronted Chelsea Clinton at the vigil for victims of the Christchurch massacre explain their actions.
    • Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - Wikipedia — Ideologically, Ardern describes herself as both a social democrat and a progressive. She is the world's youngest female head of government, having taken office at age 37. Giving birth to a daughter on 21 June 2018, Ardern became the world's second elected head of government to give birth while in office.
    • Cdl Danneels, Euthanizer Of Belgian Catholicism | The American Conservative — “When I see this drawing and its message, I get the distinct impression that this catechism textbook is designed intentionally to make 13 and 14 year olds believe that toddlers enjoy genital stimulation. In this way one breeds pedophiles that sincerely believe that children actually think that what they are doing to them is ‘groovy’, while the opposite is the case.”
    • The Decadence Of Godfried Danneels | The American Conservative — A few years ago, an ecumenical working group on paedophilia was established in Flanders. This working group, made up of Catholics and Protestants, aims to make the Churches aware of the phenomenon of paedophilia, to pass on information and to remove prejudices. The working group also wants to inform itself about everything that appears in the field of paedophilia. All are welcome who want to get to know paedophilia and paedophiles better, provided this is done in openness, respect and reliability.
    • Making Pedophilia Respectable | The American Conservative — There’s apparently a whole community of pedophiles on Twitter. They call themselves “MAPs” (minor-attracted persons). Many of them euphemistically refer to themselves as protectors of children and anti-abuse activists. Some like to use the label “NOMAP” (NO=”non-offending). The same people will also note their “aoa” (age of attraction) in their profile. It’s utterly surreal that the great and good at Twitter are scouring the platform of anti-trans content but are perfectly content with tolerating pedophile community-building.
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — WE BELIEVE 166 Faith is a personal act - the free response of the human person to the initiative of God who reveals himself. But faith is not an isolated act. No one can believe alone, just as no one can live alone. You have not given yourself faith as you have not given yourself life. the believer has received faith from others and should hand it on to others. Our love for Jesus and for our neighbour impels us to speak to others about our faith. Each believer is thus a link in the great chain of believers. I cannot believe without being carried by the faith of others, and by my faith I help support others in the faith.
    • Red Pilled on Pope Francis (Dr Taylor Marshall #182) - YouTube — Dr Taylor Marshall and Timothy Gordon interview Patrick Coffin on the Pontificate of Pope Francis and discuss how they each came accept that Pope Francis was not merely unclear but promoting confusion within the Catholic Church. They discuss ex Cardinal McCarrick, Archbishop Vigano, the USCCB, the hurt of the laity, and the College of Cardinals.
    • Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety? - The New York Times — Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety? Parents, therapists and schools are struggling to figure out whether helping anxious teenagers means protecting them or pushing them to face their fears.
    • Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers: Gordon Neufeld, Gabor Maté MD: 9780375760280: Amazon.com: Books — Hold On to Your Kids explains the causes of this crucial breakdown of parental influence—and demonstrates ways to “reattach” to sons and daughters, establish the proper hierarchy in the home, make kids feel safe and understood, and earn back your children’s loyalty and love. This updated edition also specifically addresses the unprecedented parenting challenges posed by the rise of digital devices and social media. By helping to reawaken instincts innate to us all, Neufeld and Maté will empower parents to be what nature intended: a true source of contact, security, and warmth for their children.
    • The Merchants Of Cool | FRONTLINE | PBS — A report on the creators & marketers of popular culture for teenagers.
    • First time using a hand plane. - YouTube — In my quest to help other woodworkers I decided to document the first time I tried using a hand plane. The plane I'm using in this video is a Stanley 60 1/2 low angle block plane. It's one I picked up at a tool swap meet.
    • How to Tune Up a Block Plane - YouTube — Michael Pekovich demostrates the right way to tune up a block plane, with tips on flattening the sole, sharpening, and more SHOW MORE
    • Cloudy evening in Montreal photo by Alex Jodoin (@alexframez) on Unsplash — Photo by Alex Jodoin on Unsplash
    • (1) Relationship Matters | Dr. Gordon Neufeld | TEDxWestVancouverED - YouTube — Relationship Matters | Dr. Gordon Neufeld | TEDxWestVancouverED
    ]]>     We talk breakdown of the West, the terribleness of politics, why the Extremists are running the centrists off, and Hold On to Your Kids! I want to give a special thanks to our sponsors, "The Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas" on Kickstarter and Strive21 (https://www.cardinalstudios.org/a/13029/T4BdJv2Q).

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    • Gordon Neufeld: The Importance of Attachment - YouTube — Gordon Neufeld: The Importance of Attachment
    • Gabor Mate Lecture - "Hold On To Your Kids" - YouTube — Gabor Mate Lecture - "Hold On To Your Kids"
    • Glenmary Home Missioners - Serving Rural America since 1939 — Glenmary Home Missioners, founded in 1939, is a Catholic society of priests and brothers who, along with coworkers, are dedicated to establishing a Catholic presence in rural areas and small towns of the United States where the Catholic Church is not yet effectively present.
    • Reporters hang on for dear life in Hurricane Sandy - YouTube — Reporters hang on for dear life in Hurricane Sandy
    • New research reveals America's seven 'political tribes' — A new study of the underlying beliefs that drive our votes define not two but seven political “tribes” in the United States, bound by deep feelings about identity, fairness and personal responsibility rather than external factors like race or party.
    • Opinion | Compromise: Not a 4-Letter Word - The New York Times — It is amazing how many people violate that rule, but especially in Congress and especially among the Tea Party types, where calling someone a “deal maker” is now the ultimate put down. What makes it crazier is that in American education, innovation and commerce today, “collaboration” is being taught and rewarded as the best way to do anything big, important and complex. Indeed, in Silicon Valley, a “collaborator” means someone with whom you’re building something great. In D.C., it means someone committing political treason by working with the other party. And that is why Silicon Valley is now the turbo-engine of our economy and D.C. is the dead hand.
    • Bill Bennett: There's a reason for the Electoral College - YouTube — Bill Bennett: There's a reason for the Electoral College
    • Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution - Wikipedia — The Seventeenth Amendment (Amendment XVII) to the United States Constitution established the popular election of United States Senators by the people of the states. The amendment supersedes Article I, §3, Clauses 1 and 2 of the Constitution, under which senators were elected by state legislatures. It also alters the procedure for filling vacancies in the Senate, allowing for state legislatures to permit their governors to make temporary appointments until a special election can be held.
    • The 10th Amendment | Tenth Amendment Center — The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
    • Chelsea Clinton Gets Red Pilled - YouTube — Chelsea Clinton Gets Red Pilled
    • Here's Why We Confronted Chelsea Clinton At The Christchurch Vigil — Opinion: We Confronted Chelsea Clinton At The Christchurch Vigil. Here's Why. The activists who confronted Chelsea Clinton at the vigil for victims of the Christchurch massacre explain their actions.
    • Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - Wikipedia — Ideologically, Ardern describes herself as both a social democrat and a progressive. She is the world's youngest female head of government, having taken office at age 37. Giving birth to a daughter on 21 June 2018, Ardern became the world's second elected head of government to give birth while in office.
    • Cdl Danneels, Euthanizer Of Belgian Catholicism | The American Conservative — “When I see this drawing and its message, I get the distinct impression that this catechism textbook is designed intentionally to make 13 and 14 year olds believe that toddlers enjoy genital stimulation. In this way one breeds pedophiles that sincerely believe that children actually think that what they are doing to them is ‘groovy’, while the opposite is the case.”
    • The Decadence Of Godfried Danneels | The American Conservative — A few years ago, an ecumenical working group on paedophilia was established in Flanders. This working group, made up of Catholics and Protestants, aims to make the Churches aware of the phenomenon of paedophilia, to pass on information and to remove prejudices. The working group also wants to inform itself about everything that appears in the field of paedophilia. All are welcome who want to get to know paedophilia and paedophiles better, provided this is done in openness, respect and reliability.
    • Making Pedophilia Respectable | The American Conservative — There’s apparently a whole community of pedophiles on Twitter. They call themselves “MAPs” (minor-attracted persons). Many of them euphemistically refer to themselves as protectors of children and anti-abuse activists. Some like to use the label “NOMAP” (NO=”non-offending). The same people will also note their “aoa” (age of attraction) in their profile. It’s utterly surreal that the great and good at Twitter are scouring the platform of anti-trans content but are perfectly content with tolerating pedophile community-building.
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — WE BELIEVE 166 Faith is a personal act - the free response of the human person to the initiative of God who reveals himself. But faith is not an isolated act. No one can believe alone, just as no one can live alone. You have not given yourself faith as you have not given yourself life. the believer has received faith from others and should hand it on to others. Our love for Jesus and for our neighbour impels us to speak to others about our faith. Each believer is thus a link in the great chain of believers. I cannot believe without being carried by the faith of others, and by my faith I help support others in the faith.
    • Red Pilled on Pope Francis (Dr Taylor Marshall #182) - YouTube — Dr Taylor Marshall and Timothy Gordon interview Patrick Coffin on the Pontificate of Pope Francis and discuss how they each came accept that Pope Francis was not merely unclear but promoting confusion within the Catholic Church. They discuss ex Cardinal McCarrick, Archbishop Vigano, the USCCB, the hurt of the laity, and the College of Cardinals.
    • Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety? - The New York Times — Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety? Parents, therapists and schools are struggling to figure out whether helping anxious teenagers means protecting them or pushing them to face their fears.
    • Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers: Gordon Neufeld, Gabor Maté MD: 9780375760280: Amazon.com: Books — Hold On to Your Kids explains the causes of this crucial breakdown of parental influence—and demonstrates ways to “reattach” to sons and daughters, establish the proper hierarchy in the home, make kids feel safe and understood, and earn back your children’s loyalty and love. This updated edition also specifically addresses the unprecedented parenting challenges posed by the rise of digital devices and social media. By helping to reawaken instincts innate to us all, Neufeld and Maté will empower parents to be what nature intended: a true source of contact, security, and warmth for their children.
    • The Merchants Of Cool | FRONTLINE | PBS — A report on the creators & marketers of popular culture for teenagers.
    • First time using a hand plane. - YouTube — In my quest to help other woodworkers I decided to document the first time I tried using a hand plane. The plane I'm using in this video is a Stanley 60 1/2 low angle block plane. It's one I picked up at a tool swap meet.
    • How to Tune Up a Block Plane - YouTube — Michael Pekovich demostrates the right way to tune up a block plane, with tips on flattening the sole, sharpening, and more SHOW MORE
    • Cloudy evening in Montreal photo by Alex Jodoin (@alexframez) on Unsplash — Photo by Alex Jodoin on Unsplash
    • (1) Relationship Matters | Dr. Gordon Neufeld | TEDxWestVancouverED - YouTube — Relationship Matters | Dr. Gordon Neufeld | TEDxWestVancouverED
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+WmbLRYS0 ]]> Luke Gomer     Captain Marvel and Cardinal Pell. Same Diff. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/184 7bcdffb2-9549-4420-8837-fa61e4f6161f Fri, 15 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Our appearance on The Matt Fradd Show, first take on Captain Marvel and ranking Marvel movies, the Dark Knight controversy, is Twitter a Hellscape of awful nastiness, and the Catholic Church is a punchline because of the clergy. Soooooo.... 1:05:31 true Our appearance on The Matt Fradd Show, first take on Captain Marvel and ranking Marvel movies, the Dark Knight controversy, is Twitter a Hellscape of awful nastiness, and the Catholic Church is a punchline because of the clergy. Soooooo....

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+9kxUS2mz ]]> Luke Gomer     Your First Six Months of Marriage https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/183 2b082b0e-f5ed-499d-b64a-4ef7052ab040 Sat, 09 Mar 2019 23:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer are frank and honest about their own first six months of marriage. Luke yells on the way to Mass and brings a towel to the neighbors' guesthouse. Gomer is still abstaining from sexual intercourse because the sounds are weird. 48:30 true Luke and Gomer are frank and honest about their own first six months of marriage. Luke yells on the way to Mass and brings a towel to the neighbors' guesthouse. Gomer is still abstaining from sexual intercourse because the sounds are weird.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+oUA6NLm6 ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer's Table Saw Near Miss! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/182 07cfd74c-288a-4ce5-bb1b-ffbed3bc700c Fri, 01 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer got a table saw. He turned it on. He respected its raw power. Then, his eye-protection also got sucked into the 5,000 rpm blade, taking his face with it. Also, Luke is naked, eating pudding, and singing to Demi Lovato and his wife catches him. Also, we spend some time deconstructing deconstructionism. 1:14:45 true Gomer got a table saw. He turned it on. He respected its raw power. Then, his eye-protection also got sucked into the 5,000 rpm blade, taking his face with it. Also, Luke is naked, eating pudding, and singing to Demi Lovato and his wife catches him. Also, we spend some time deconstructing deconstructionism.

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    • Demi Lovato ‘Is in a Much Healthier Place’ After Drug Overdose — Demi Lovato ‘Is in a Much Healthier Place’ Nearly 6 Months After Drug Overdose: She Puts ‘Her Needs First’
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    • Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop — After two New York Times best sellers, Nick Offerman returns with the subject for which he's known best - his incredible real-life woodshop. Nestled among the glitz and glitter of Tinseltown is a testament to American elbow grease and an honest-to-God hard day's work: Offerman Woodshop. Captained by hirsute woodworker, actor, comedian, and writer Nick Offerman, the shop produces not only fine handcrafted furniture but also fun stuff - kazoos, baseball bats, ukuleles, even mustache combs. Now Nick and his ragtag crew of champions want to share their experiences of working at the Woodshop, tell you all about their passion for the discipline of woodworking, and teach you how to make a handful of their most popular projects along the way. This book will take listeners behind the scenes of the woodshop, both inspiring and teaching them to make their own projects and besotting them with the infectious spirit behind the shop and its complement of dusty wood elves. In this audio you will find a variety of projects for every skill level, with personal, accessible instructions by the OWS woodworkers themselves. You will also find writings by Nick, offering recipes for both comestibles and mirth, humorous essays, odes to his own woodworking heroes, insights into the ethos of woodworking in modern America, and other assorted tomfoolery. Whether you've been working in your own shop for years or just love Nick Offerman's brand of bucolic yet worldly wisdom, you'll find Good Clean Fun full of useful, illuminating, and entertaining information.
    • Discrimination Against Asians, #MeToo, and Gender Dysphoria (Debra Soh Pt. 2) - YouTube — Debra Soh (sex researcher) joins Dave to discuss Harvard’s admissions discriminating against asians and the subsequent lawsuit against them, feminists turning on white women, the #MeToo movement, and more.
    ]]>     Gomer got a table saw. He turned it on. He respected its raw power. Then, his eye-protection also got sucked into the 5,000 rpm blade, taking his face with it. Also, Luke is naked, eating pudding, and singing to Demi Lovato and his wife catches him. Also, we spend some time deconstructing deconstructionism.

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    • Demi Lovato ‘Is in a Much Healthier Place’ After Drug Overdose — Demi Lovato ‘Is in a Much Healthier Place’ Nearly 6 Months After Drug Overdose: She Puts ‘Her Needs First’
    • Chocolate Pudding Recipe | Tyler Florence | Food Network — RECIPE COURTESY OF TYLER FLORENCE Chocolate Pudding
    • Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop — After two New York Times best sellers, Nick Offerman returns with the subject for which he's known best - his incredible real-life woodshop. Nestled among the glitz and glitter of Tinseltown is a testament to American elbow grease and an honest-to-God hard day's work: Offerman Woodshop. Captained by hirsute woodworker, actor, comedian, and writer Nick Offerman, the shop produces not only fine handcrafted furniture but also fun stuff - kazoos, baseball bats, ukuleles, even mustache combs. Now Nick and his ragtag crew of champions want to share their experiences of working at the Woodshop, tell you all about their passion for the discipline of woodworking, and teach you how to make a handful of their most popular projects along the way. This book will take listeners behind the scenes of the woodshop, both inspiring and teaching them to make their own projects and besotting them with the infectious spirit behind the shop and its complement of dusty wood elves. In this audio you will find a variety of projects for every skill level, with personal, accessible instructions by the OWS woodworkers themselves. You will also find writings by Nick, offering recipes for both comestibles and mirth, humorous essays, odes to his own woodworking heroes, insights into the ethos of woodworking in modern America, and other assorted tomfoolery. Whether you've been working in your own shop for years or just love Nick Offerman's brand of bucolic yet worldly wisdom, you'll find Good Clean Fun full of useful, illuminating, and entertaining information.
    • Discrimination Against Asians, #MeToo, and Gender Dysphoria (Debra Soh Pt. 2) - YouTube — Debra Soh (sex researcher) joins Dave to discuss Harvard’s admissions discriminating against asians and the subsequent lawsuit against them, feminists turning on white women, the #MeToo movement, and more.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+vYWCXaDL ]]> Luke Gomer     Look what they did to Ted! with JD Flynn https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/181 3eb3f6e3-b9fa-42fb-99aa-fad1d6d98f83 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk with JD Flynn, canon lawyer and editor-in-chief of Catholic News Agency, about Church Militant's accusations, the ideological news media, Mr. Ted McCarrick's laicization, the Rome Meeting, South Baptist Convention assault issues, and more! 58:06 true We talk with JD Flynn, canon lawyer and editor-in-chief of Catholic News Agency, about Church Militant's accusations, the ideological news media, Mr. Ted McCarrick's laicization, the Rome Meeting, South Baptist Convention assault issues, and more!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+FduAVLUT ]]> Luke Gomer     So Many Topics! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/180 bd69e141-e6f1-4608-9771-ac4534379071 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We tackle topics. A lot of them: IVF, Captain America vs Iron Man, etc. I'm so tired. I gotta go to bed now. Very explicit today, folks. 1:29:12 true We tackle topics. A lot of them: IVF, Captain America vs Iron Man, etc. I'm so tired. I gotta go to bed now. Very explicit today, folks.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Aj1Z5DFR ]]> Luke Gomer     Francis Chan is Killing Gomer's Heart https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/179 ffa0cb64-5368-4391-bea8-80532833c56e Fri, 08 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer In this show, Gomer reveals to Luke how much evangelical pastor Francis Chan is ruining his life. Also, we talk Avenger's Endgame trailer, Gomer reviews all of Netflix's Marvel shows, and we talk books and music! 1:43:09 true In this show, Gomer reveals to Luke how much evangelical pastor Francis Chan is ruining his life. Also, we talk Avenger's Endgame trailer, Gomer reviews all of Netflix's Marvel shows, and we talk books and music!

    **Check out: **Amazing Parish, Catholic Match, and Adore Ministries!

    ]]>     In this show, Gomer reveals to Luke how much evangelical pastor Francis Chan is ruining his life. Also, we talk Avenger's Endgame trailer, Gomer reviews all of Netflix's Marvel shows, and we talk books and music!

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    • Apostasy Report - Francis Chan The Deceiver — Francis Chan has become a big name in "conference Christianity" and though in the past he has seemingly proclaimed many truths, you will see that he is now fully embracing error and false teaching of every sort making him an apostate and one whom you should urgently warn of. Those that promote or endorse him, aid and abet the most insidious and destructive form of error.
    • Francis Chan - Will You Suffer To Obey? (RCRM 2018) — The worship stuff is powerful, about minute 8 to 24
    • Prayer Makes A Leader - Francis Chan - YouTube — In the series of making a leader, Francis Chan is asked to speak on the topic of Prayer. Prayer is such a special part of a real leader. How can you be a Spiritual leader without praying? How can you lead your family or ministry without getting on your face before God? Prayer is supernatural. Prayer brings us to heart of God. Uploaded with permission.
    • Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame - Big Game TV Spot - YouTube — Today, during the Big Game, fans got an exciting new look at Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME.
    • Béla Fleck & The Flecktones "Big Country"
    • the year I became a mutherfuckin’ G - YouTube — the year I became a mutherfuckin’ G · Busdriver · Dntel · Lorde Fredd33 electricity is on our side ℗ 2018 Temporary Whatever Released on: 2018-06-08 Producer: BUSDRIVER Producer: Dntel Composer: BUSDRIVER Lyricist: BUSDRIVER Auto-generated by YouTube. Parental warning Explicit lyrics
    • Culture Making (Audiobook) by Andy Crouch | Audible.com — Crouch unpacks the complexities of how culture works and gives us tools for cultivating and creating culture. He navigates the dynamics of cultural change and probes the role and efficacy of our various cultural gestures and postures. Keen biblical exposition demonstrates that creating culture is central to the whole scriptural narrative, the ministry of Jesus and the call to the church. He guards against naive assumptions about "changing the world," but points us to hopeful examples from church history and contemporary society of how culture is made and shaped. Ultimately, our culture making is done in partnership with God's own making and transforming of culture.
    ]]>     In this show, Gomer reveals to Luke how much evangelical pastor Francis Chan is ruining his life. Also, we talk Avenger's Endgame trailer, Gomer reviews all of Netflix's Marvel shows, and we talk books and music!

    **Check out: **Amazing Parish, Catholic Match, and Adore Ministries!

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    • Apostasy Report - Francis Chan The Deceiver — Francis Chan has become a big name in "conference Christianity" and though in the past he has seemingly proclaimed many truths, you will see that he is now fully embracing error and false teaching of every sort making him an apostate and one whom you should urgently warn of. Those that promote or endorse him, aid and abet the most insidious and destructive form of error.
    • Francis Chan - Will You Suffer To Obey? (RCRM 2018) — The worship stuff is powerful, about minute 8 to 24
    • Prayer Makes A Leader - Francis Chan - YouTube — In the series of making a leader, Francis Chan is asked to speak on the topic of Prayer. Prayer is such a special part of a real leader. How can you be a Spiritual leader without praying? How can you lead your family or ministry without getting on your face before God? Prayer is supernatural. Prayer brings us to heart of God. Uploaded with permission.
    • Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame - Big Game TV Spot - YouTube — Today, during the Big Game, fans got an exciting new look at Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME.
    • Béla Fleck & The Flecktones "Big Country"
    • the year I became a mutherfuckin’ G - YouTube — the year I became a mutherfuckin’ G · Busdriver · Dntel · Lorde Fredd33 electricity is on our side ℗ 2018 Temporary Whatever Released on: 2018-06-08 Producer: BUSDRIVER Producer: Dntel Composer: BUSDRIVER Lyricist: BUSDRIVER Auto-generated by YouTube. Parental warning Explicit lyrics
    • Culture Making (Audiobook) by Andy Crouch | Audible.com — Crouch unpacks the complexities of how culture works and gives us tools for cultivating and creating culture. He navigates the dynamics of cultural change and probes the role and efficacy of our various cultural gestures and postures. Keen biblical exposition demonstrates that creating culture is central to the whole scriptural narrative, the ministry of Jesus and the call to the church. He guards against naive assumptions about "changing the world," but points us to hopeful examples from church history and contemporary society of how culture is made and shaped. Ultimately, our culture making is done in partnership with God's own making and transforming of culture.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+2DS2xcBR ]]> Luke Gomer     Patrick Lencioni Has Opinions https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/178 b24f0184-4579-4e32-975b-6b04cbef3cf4 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Patrick Lencioni of The Table Group and The Amazing Parish. You should read all of his New York Times best-selling books, especially "Death by Meeting," "The Advantage," and "Five Dysfunctions of a Team" as well as "The Better Pastor." 1:01:56 false We interview Patrick Lencioni of The Table Group and The Amazing Parish. You should read all of his New York Times best-selling books, especially "Death by Meeting," "The Advantage," and "Five Dysfunctions of a Team" as well as "The Better Pastor."

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    ]]>     parish, mission, evangelism, leadership We interview Patrick Lencioni of The Table Group and The Amazing Parish. You should read all of his New York Times best-selling books, especially "Death by Meeting," "The Advantage," and "Five Dysfunctions of a Team" as well as "The Better Pastor."

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    Special Guest: Patrick Lencioni.

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    • Amazing Parish - Home — What does an Amazing Parish look like? If you’re ready to build an effective leadership team and improve the organizational health of your parish, we hope you’ll join us. Amazing Parish gives busy pastors and their teams the tools they need to transform their parishes—moving from maintenance mode to mission communities that are truly alive!
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    ]]>     We interview Patrick Lencioni of The Table Group and The Amazing Parish. You should read all of his New York Times best-selling books, especially "Death by Meeting," "The Advantage," and "Five Dysfunctions of a Team" as well as "The Better Pastor."

    Please visit our sponsors!

    Special Guest: Patrick Lencioni.

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    • Amazon Store for Patrick's Books! — Patrick Lencioni is founder and president of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to helping leaders improve their organizations' health since 1997. His principles have been embraced by leaders around the world and adopted by organizations of virtually every kind including multinational corporations, entrepreneurial ventures, professional sports teams, the military, nonprofits, schools, and churches.
    • Amazing Parish - Home — What does an Amazing Parish look like? If you’re ready to build an effective leadership team and improve the organizational health of your parish, we hope you’ll join us. Amazing Parish gives busy pastors and their teams the tools they need to transform their parishes—moving from maintenance mode to mission communities that are truly alive!
    • AP Online! — We’re excited to have 13 AP Online training modules currently available for you to use! AP Online is designed to walk parish leaders and teams through videos and exercises, giving them the tools they need to build an amazing parish. AP Online is made available to you free of charge thanks to the generosity of our donors who believe your parish can and should be amazing.
    • Our Story | The Table Group — The name of our firm is based on our belief that the single most important and effective tool in business, even in this era of technological advancement, remains the table. There is simply no substitute for people sitting down together around a table to resolve the critical issues around their business, whether those issues relate to operations, strategy or teamwork.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+UC-_rU1l ]]> Luke Gomer Patrick Lencioni     Luke enters the Twitter Maelstrom https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/177 4367fcdd-75a5-489c-b23f-1db6bd856554 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:30:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We don't necessarily talk about the CovCatholic incident, but what happened next. To Luke. On Twitter. 1:15:59 true Thanks to our sponsors, Catholic Match and The Amazing Parish! Hopefully our country or an apostoalte doesn't freak out again and you can sponsor a normal episode soon. Until then, insert sigh here.

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    ]]>     twitter, covcatholic, MAGA, yelling Thanks to our sponsors, Catholic Match and The Amazing Parish! Hopefully our country or an apostoalte doesn't freak out again and you can sponsor a normal episode soon. Until then, insert sigh here.

    AmazingParish.org will make your parish amazing.

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    ]]>     Thanks to our sponsors, Catholic Match and The Amazing Parish! Hopefully our country or an apostoalte doesn't freak out again and you can sponsor a normal episode soon. Until then, insert sigh here.

    AmazingParish.org will make your parish amazing.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+3nq04EZd ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke Rebukes Church Militant. HARD. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/176 f5192eef-96a1-423a-a53d-c676966485cb Fri, 18 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke drops bombs on Church Militant and their attacks on Franciscan University. Gomer uses the word "fetishizes" but probably incorrectly. Also, WELCOME THE AMAZING PARISH CONFERENCE and WELCOME BACK CATHOLIC MATCH as sponsors! 1:10:34 true Luke drops bombs on Church Militant and their attacks on Franciscan University. Gomer uses the word "fetishizes" but probably incorrectly. Also, WELCOME THE AMAZING PARISH CONFERENCE and WELCOME BACK CATHOLIC MATCH as sponsors!

    ]]>     church militant, voris, FUS, Franciscan Luke drops bombs on Church Militant and their attacks on Franciscan University. Gomer uses the word "fetishizes" but probably incorrectly. Also, WELCOME THE AMAZING PARISH CONFERENCE and WELCOME BACK CATHOLIC MATCH as sponsors!

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    • I (Still) Love Franciscan – Bob Rice — And so it hurts when I see my “foster mother” attacked by various media outlets, though I think referring to some of those as “media outlets” is generous, as they come across more as glorified blog posts that seem entirely devoid of the charity that is at the heart of Jesus’ message. One of the things that frustrates me most, as a researcher, is the total lack of sources. Take this excerpt, for example: “I would guess only about a third of the faculty and administration can be described as orthodox,” says a Steubenville professor. I don’t know what department that “Steubenville professor” is from, but that is certainly not what I experience. At daily Mass, I frequently see not only Theology faculty, but Psychology, History, English, Chemistry… the list goes on.
    ]]>     Luke drops bombs on Church Militant and their attacks on Franciscan University. Gomer uses the word "fetishizes" but probably incorrectly. Also, WELCOME THE AMAZING PARISH CONFERENCE and WELCOME BACK CATHOLIC MATCH as sponsors!

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    • I (Still) Love Franciscan – Bob Rice — And so it hurts when I see my “foster mother” attacked by various media outlets, though I think referring to some of those as “media outlets” is generous, as they come across more as glorified blog posts that seem entirely devoid of the charity that is at the heart of Jesus’ message. One of the things that frustrates me most, as a researcher, is the total lack of sources. Take this excerpt, for example: “I would guess only about a third of the faculty and administration can be described as orthodox,” says a Steubenville professor. I don’t know what department that “Steubenville professor” is from, but that is certainly not what I experience. At daily Mass, I frequently see not only Theology faculty, but Psychology, History, English, Chemistry… the list goes on.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+WQQQuFWw ]]> Luke Gomer     It's the Live Show with Catholic Stuff You Should Know! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/175 95eefa69-1c17-467b-86d8-766e0feb6425 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We are joined by the fine priests of Catholic Stuff You Should Know. And Gomer and Fr. John have it out! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! 1:10:20 false We are joined by the fine priests of Catholic Stuff You Should Know. And Gomer and Fr. John have it out! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

    Also, pray for priests who are discarded by the workaholism and isolation of this modern twisted culture. And thank God for priests willing to fight for not just holiness, but their own health, virtue, and community.

    ]]>     priesthood, Scandal, SEEK2019, We are joined by the fine priests of Catholic Stuff You Should Know. And Gomer and Fr. John have it out! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

    Also, pray for priests who are discarded by the workaholism and isolation of this modern twisted culture. And thank God for priests willing to fight for not just holiness, but their own health, virtue, and community.

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    ]]>     We are joined by the fine priests of Catholic Stuff You Should Know. And Gomer and Fr. John have it out! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+pJz_VCoz ]]> Luke Gomer     Meet us at SEEK at Indy's best dive bar! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/174 c5ce2f40-3ac5-4a6a-8182-a1b2590b6472 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer and Luke talk DIVE BARS because we are going to do our first MEET UP of 2019 after tonight's SEEK Conference lineup at Dugout Bar, Indianapolis's best dive bar. It's one mile from the conference. Also, Gomer shares too much Limp Bizkit stories and Luke prepares everyone for our non-involvement in the actual conference. 20:22 true Gomer and Luke talk DIVE BARS because we are going to do our first MEET UP of 2019 after tonight's SEEK Conference lineup at Dugout Bar, Indianapolis's best dive bar. It's one mile from the conference. Also, Gomer shares too much Limp Bizkit stories and Luke prepares everyone for our non-involvement in the actual conference.

    Special Guests: Father Mike Schmitz, Leah Darrow, and Matt Fradd.

    ]]>     Seek, Conference, meet up, disappointment Gomer and Luke talk DIVE BARS because we are going to do our first MEET UP of 2019 after tonight's SEEK Conference lineup at Dugout Bar, Indianapolis's best dive bar. It's one mile from the conference. Also, Gomer shares too much Limp Bizkit stories and Luke prepares everyone for our non-involvement in the actual conference.

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    ]]>     Gomer and Luke talk DIVE BARS because we are going to do our first MEET UP of 2019 after tonight's SEEK Conference lineup at Dugout Bar, Indianapolis's best dive bar. It's one mile from the conference. Also, Gomer shares too much Limp Bizkit stories and Luke prepares everyone for our non-involvement in the actual conference.

    Special Guests: Father Mike Schmitz, Leah Darrow, and Matt Fradd.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+vJCWeUs3 ]]> Luke Gomer Father Mike Schmitz Leah Darrow Matt Fradd     Luke Stops Vomiting, a Christmas Miracle! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/173 3c129dfc-070a-4f12-8860-7c7d6dd2d9f7 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Technically, Luke never vomited, but it sounded funnier in the title. Sorry if this episode sucks. We literally only had 40 minutes in the middle of the day to record, at our respective in-laws' houses, without our usual recording equipment. Total fail on my part. I HAD TO EDIT THIS ON AN 8-YEAR-OLD iMAC WITH GARAGEBAND!!!! 37:29 false Topics to Discuss###

    Christmas Stuff
    -left all my stuff at home that I would normally use, but everyone cleared out of the room
    -shoe-horning this episode FOR THE FANS!
    -Christmas presents: Luke got scarves, Gomer got the Word on Fire classics

    Aquaman (critical, but not really spoilers)
    -GI Joe, but underwater, and not good
    -recognized Ocean Master only when he put his silly Bible Man mask on
    -senseless action sequences that went on for far too long
    -Hero’s journey story that is weaker than weak
    -No chemistry between the leads
    -made aqua man cool, but cannot save the DC universe like Wonder Woman almost did
    -Some visuals were really awesome, CGI is this movie, like the prequels

    Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse
    -great visuals, but we sat too close that at times it actually hurt to watch
    -great characters that, even in the silliness, made sense within the movie
    -Miles Morales is not a copycat spider-man, but has his own powers that stand him out
    -Puberty is difficult

    New Years’ Themes
    Gomer: Year of New Things
    Luke: Year of Maturity

    ]]>     new years, maturity, puberty, Christmas Topics to Discuss###

    Christmas Stuff
    -left all my stuff at home that I would normally use, but everyone cleared out of the room
    -shoe-horning this episode FOR THE FANS!
    -Christmas presents: Luke got scarves, Gomer got the Word on Fire classics

    Aquaman (critical, but not really spoilers)
    -GI Joe, but underwater, and not good
    -recognized Ocean Master only when he put his silly Bible Man mask on
    -senseless action sequences that went on for far too long
    -Hero’s journey story that is weaker than weak
    -No chemistry between the leads
    -made aqua man cool, but cannot save the DC universe like Wonder Woman almost did
    -Some visuals were really awesome, CGI is this movie, like the prequels

    Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse
    -great visuals, but we sat too close that at times it actually hurt to watch
    -great characters that, even in the silliness, made sense within the movie
    -Miles Morales is not a copycat spider-man, but has his own powers that stand him out
    -Puberty is difficult

    New Years’ Themes
    Gomer: Year of New Things
    Luke: Year of Maturity

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    ]]>     Topics to Discuss###

    Christmas Stuff
    -left all my stuff at home that I would normally use, but everyone cleared out of the room
    -shoe-horning this episode FOR THE FANS!
    -Christmas presents: Luke got scarves, Gomer got the Word on Fire classics

    Aquaman (critical, but not really spoilers)
    -GI Joe, but underwater, and not good
    -recognized Ocean Master only when he put his silly Bible Man mask on
    -senseless action sequences that went on for far too long
    -Hero’s journey story that is weaker than weak
    -No chemistry between the leads
    -made aqua man cool, but cannot save the DC universe like Wonder Woman almost did
    -Some visuals were really awesome, CGI is this movie, like the prequels

    Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse
    -great visuals, but we sat too close that at times it actually hurt to watch
    -great characters that, even in the silliness, made sense within the movie
    -Miles Morales is not a copycat spider-man, but has his own powers that stand him out
    -Puberty is difficult

    New Years’ Themes
    Gomer: Year of New Things
    Luke: Year of Maturity

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+VQm3zI2Z ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer open the history books https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/172 5c02cd06-6f46-43e5-89d3-0422faa1e2a6 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! Gomer apologizes for your favorite host being sick, but the show must go on. Also, Judaism. 14:06 true MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! Gomer apologizes for your favorite host being sick, but the show must go on. Also, Judaism.

    ]]>     Judaism, Maccabees, Hanukkah, Rededication, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! Gomer apologizes for your favorite host being sick, but the show must go on. Also, Judaism.

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    ]]>     MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! Gomer apologizes for your favorite host being sick, but the show must go on. Also, Judaism.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+chb6Z9tb ]]> Gomer     The Adventures of Nat Radd https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/171 df533429-ef02-4bcb-9833-1c754c60a9e1 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer SEEK2019. Cultural Appropriation. Luke's crush from 3rd grade to Freshmen year in college. Marvel's "ENDGAME" trailer (watch it). And more! 1:28:08 true SEEK2019. Cultural Appropriation. Luke's crush from 3rd grade to Freshmen year in college. Marvel's "ENDGAME" trailer (watch it). And more!

    ]]>     Catholic, Marvel, Friendzone, Peter Pan is a racist SEEK2019. Cultural Appropriation. Luke's crush from 3rd grade to Freshmen year in college. Marvel's "ENDGAME" trailer (watch it). And more!

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    ]]>     SEEK2019. Cultural Appropriation. Luke's crush from 3rd grade to Freshmen year in college. Marvel's "ENDGAME" trailer (watch it). And more!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+mcL87Vs_ ]]> Luke Gomer     Make Waves or Leave the Diocese! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/170 5fadc141-81cf-4e52-8e63-92a8febd4ebf Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer does follow-up on evangelization and false/true accommodation, which rubs up against Virtue Ethics. Luke encourages the uncreative to leave Church work. Also, "The Moment" of the national dialogue of young adults. "Should Catholics be saints or professionals?" Gomer has a new podcast on... Evangelization! Captain Marvel trailer. 1:22:48 true Follow-up: Two great listeners challenge Gomer's previous assertion that Fr. James Martin is corrupting the faith by falsely accommodating the moral teachings of the Church to win LGBT+ souls for Christ. They assert that he isn't respecting 'gradualism' for the sake of the 'heroic ideal.' Gomer asserts that's Lutheran, not Catholic.

    Luke vents about the National Dialogue on Young Adult ministries, and how much he hates this stuff. Surveys?! How dare you? Gomer asks Luke then how do you know what people are saying and thinking about this stuff unless you ask, survey, etc.? Luke: "It reaks of 'we have nothing else to do'."

    If you haven't read through "Rejoice and Be Glad" by Pope Francis, you are truly missing out. Amidst the loud noises of McCarrick-Vigano, etc., we still need to realize that Pope Francis has got some really, really good stuff. Gaudete et Exsultate is some good stuff.

    ]]>     saints, professionals, evangelization Follow-up: Two great listeners challenge Gomer's previous assertion that Fr. James Martin is corrupting the faith by falsely accommodating the moral teachings of the Church to win LGBT+ souls for Christ. They assert that he isn't respecting 'gradualism' for the sake of the 'heroic ideal.' Gomer asserts that's Lutheran, not Catholic.

    Luke vents about the National Dialogue on Young Adult ministries, and how much he hates this stuff. Surveys?! How dare you? Gomer asks Luke then how do you know what people are saying and thinking about this stuff unless you ask, survey, etc.? Luke: "It reaks of 'we have nothing else to do'."

    If you haven't read through "Rejoice and Be Glad" by Pope Francis, you are truly missing out. Amidst the loud noises of McCarrick-Vigano, etc., we still need to realize that Pope Francis has got some really, really good stuff. Gaudete et Exsultate is some good stuff.

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    • Gaudete et exsultate: Apostolic Exhortation on the call to holiness in today's world (19 March 2018) | Francis — 49. Those who yield to this pelagian or semi-pelagian mindset, even though they speak warmly of God’s grace, “ultimately trust only in their own powers and feel superior to others because they observe certain rules or remain intransigently faithful to a particular Catholic style”.[46] When some of them tell the weak that all things can be accomplished with God’s grace, deep down they tend to give the idea that all things are possible by the human will, as if it were something pure, perfect, all-powerful, to which grace is then added. They fail to realize that “not everyone can do everything”,[47] and that in this life human weaknesses are not healed completely and once for all by grace.[48] In every case, as Saint Augustine taught, God commands you to do what you can and to ask for what you cannot,[49] and indeed to pray to him humbly: “Grant what you command, and command what you will”.[50]
    ]]>     Follow-up: Two great listeners challenge Gomer's previous assertion that Fr. James Martin is corrupting the faith by falsely accommodating the moral teachings of the Church to win LGBT+ souls for Christ. They assert that he isn't respecting 'gradualism' for the sake of the 'heroic ideal.' Gomer asserts that's Lutheran, not Catholic.

    Luke vents about the National Dialogue on Young Adult ministries, and how much he hates this stuff. Surveys?! How dare you? Gomer asks Luke then how do you know what people are saying and thinking about this stuff unless you ask, survey, etc.? Luke: "It reaks of 'we have nothing else to do'."

    If you haven't read through "Rejoice and Be Glad" by Pope Francis, you are truly missing out. Amidst the loud noises of McCarrick-Vigano, etc., we still need to realize that Pope Francis has got some really, really good stuff. Gaudete et Exsultate is some good stuff.

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    • Gaudete et exsultate: Apostolic Exhortation on the call to holiness in today's world (19 March 2018) | Francis — 49. Those who yield to this pelagian or semi-pelagian mindset, even though they speak warmly of God’s grace, “ultimately trust only in their own powers and feel superior to others because they observe certain rules or remain intransigently faithful to a particular Catholic style”.[46] When some of them tell the weak that all things can be accomplished with God’s grace, deep down they tend to give the idea that all things are possible by the human will, as if it were something pure, perfect, all-powerful, to which grace is then added. They fail to realize that “not everyone can do everything”,[47] and that in this life human weaknesses are not healed completely and once for all by grace.[48] In every case, as Saint Augustine taught, God commands you to do what you can and to ask for what you cannot,[49] and indeed to pray to him humbly: “Grant what you command, and command what you will”.[50]
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+rONfAolv ]]> Luke Gomer     Abigail Punches 'Purity Culture' in the Face. THE FACE! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/169 b6b6f6bf-0283-436b-8d29-85a610add5e3 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk to Abigail Rine Favale, who directs and teaches in the William Penn Honors Program, a great books program at George Fox University. She is the author of 'Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion.' We discuss her conversion, evangelical purity culture, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, Consent and 3 Paradigms, Transgenderism and Feminism, Waves of Feminism and her work at George Fox. 1:36:44 true We talk to Abigail Rine Favale, who directs and teaches in the William Penn Honors Program, a great books program at George Fox University. She is the author of 'Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion.'

    We discuss her conversion, evangelical purity culture, the book I Kissed Dating Goodbye, Consent and 3 Paradigms, Transgenderism and Feminism, Waves of Feminism and her work at George Fox.

    Thank you CURO Catholic Healthcare for sponsoring this show!

    Special Guest: Abigail Rine Favale.

    ]]>     sex, gender, purity, culture We talk to Abigail Rine Favale, who directs and teaches in the William Penn Honors Program, a great books program at George Fox University. She is the author of 'Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion.'

    We discuss her conversion, evangelical purity culture, the book I Kissed Dating Goodbye, Consent and 3 Paradigms, Transgenderism and Feminism, Waves of Feminism and her work at George Fox.

    Thank you CURO Catholic Healthcare for sponsoring this show!

    Special Guest: Abigail Rine Favale.

    Sponsored By:

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    • Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion — Into the Deep traces one woman's spiritual odyssey from birthright evangelicalism through postmodern feminism and, ultimately, into the Roman Catholic Church. As a college student, Abigail Favale experienced a feminist awakening that reshaped her life and faith. A decade later, on the verge of atheism, she found herself entering the oldest male-helmed institution on the planet--the last place she expected to be. With humor and insight, the author describes her gradual exodus from Christian orthodoxy and surprising swerve into Catholicism. She writes candidly about grappling with wounds from her past, Catholic sexual morality, the male priesthood, and an interfaith marriage. Her vivid prose brings to life the wrenching tumult of conversion--a conversion that began after she entered the Church and began to pry open its mysteries. There, she discovered the startling beauty of a sacramental cosmos, a vision of reality that upended her notions of gender, sexuality, identity, and authority. Into the Deep is a thoroughly twenty-first-century conversion, a compelling account of recovering an ancient faith after a decade of doubt.
    • Kissing Purity Culture Goodbye — Foremost among these is the reductive notion of “purity” itself, which becomes more or less synonymous with virginity. In this understanding, a person exists in a default state of purity, which can then be corrupted or lost through sexual activity. The implied trajectory is from purity into corruption, from which only partial redemption is possible. Virginity, once lost, can never truly be regained. This inverts the arc of the Christian life, in which one moves from original corruption into purification by grace. While the biblical understanding of purity includes sexual activity, it is hardly reducible to it. Rather, purity concerns conversion of the whole self to Christ, a continual and lifelong process.
 The Evangelical purity paradigm also ignores the question of how to faithfully live out one’s sexuality after getting married—especially after one has been taught to associate sex with shame and sin. This is a major flaw in Harris’s approach, which he acknowledges in his statement of retraction: “The book also gave some the impression that a certain methodology of relationships would deliver a happy ever-after ending—a great marriage, a great sex life—even though this is not promised by scripture.”

    • Evangelical Gnosticism — My students are a microcosm of what I see as a growing trend in contemporary Evangelicalism. Without a guiding connection to orthodoxy, young Evangelicals are developing heterodox sensibilities that are at odds with a Christian understanding of personhood. The body is associated with sin, the soul with holiness. Moreover, this sense of the body, especially under the alias flesh, tends to be hypersexualized. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in the Evangelical emphasis on purity, a word that has become synonymous with bodily virginity. Despite the biblical usage of purity as holiness in a broader, holistic sense, including but not limited to sexual matters, the word “purity” has become narrowly sexualized. It is not a virtue to be continually cultivated, but a default physical state that can be permanently lost.
    • Gnosticism creeps in! — 1 minute sound bite of how Gnosticism keeps showing up.
    • The Sex Education We Need (Book Review: 'Love Thy Body' by Nancy Pearcey) — She presents thoughtful challenges to Christians, urging us to resist polarizing gender stereotypes in our families and communities, which may fuel the transgender fever. She emphasizes the need to revive a radical hospitality, especially toward those who have struggled with sexual issues and thus have a unique wisdom to share. Pearcey weaves in such voices throughout the book, voices of those who don’t fit the culture-war scripts—such as Cari, a woman who has “detransitioned” from living as a trans man, or Lianne, a Christian intersexed woman who was raised as a boy. Pearcey keeps human beings complex, accentuating their dignity and situating them in a created order that, though ravaged by the fall, is nonetheless divinely designed.
    • A Movement, Hijacked (Book Review: 'Subverted: How I Helped the Sexual Revolution Hijack the Women’s Movement' by Sue Ellen Browder) — A particularly fascinating thread in the book is Browder’s nuanced profile of Betty Friedan. She was initially ambivalent about legalizing abortion; the issue of “reproductive rights” was conspicuously absent from the first edition of The Feminine Mystique. By the 1980s, she was blaming the “failure” of the women’s movement on “our blind spot about the family.” As Browder reveals, the pro-abortion movement—led by Larry Lader, the central villain of the book—was decidedly male until successfully wooing the National Organization for Women in 1967.
    • Irigaray, Incarnation and Contemporary Women's Fiction: Abigail Rine: Bloomsbury Academic — Drawing on the provocative recent work of feminist theorist Luce Irigaray, Irigaray, Incarnation and Contemporary Women's Fiction illuminates the vital and subversive role of literature in rewriting notions of the sacred. Abigail Rine demonstrates through careful readings how a range of contemporary women writers - from Margaret Atwood to Michèle Roberts and Alice Walker – think beyond traditional religious discourse and masculine models of subjectivity towards a new model of the sacred: one that seeks to reconcile the schism between the human and the divine, between the body and the word. Along the way, the book argues that literature is the ideal space for rethinking religion, precisely because it is a realm that cultivates imagination, mystery and incarnation.
    • Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks | Former Chief Rabbi of the UK and the Commonwealth Ph.D., King’s College - YouTube — Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks | Former Chief Rabbi of the UK and the Commonwealth Ph.D., King’s College
    • Honest Trailers - X-Men: The Animated Series - YouTube — Honest Trailers - X-Men: The Animated Series
    ]]>     We talk to Abigail Rine Favale, who directs and teaches in the William Penn Honors Program, a great books program at George Fox University. She is the author of 'Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion.'

    We discuss her conversion, evangelical purity culture, the book I Kissed Dating Goodbye, Consent and 3 Paradigms, Transgenderism and Feminism, Waves of Feminism and her work at George Fox.

    Thank you CURO Catholic Healthcare for sponsoring this show!

    Special Guest: Abigail Rine Favale.

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    • Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion — Into the Deep traces one woman's spiritual odyssey from birthright evangelicalism through postmodern feminism and, ultimately, into the Roman Catholic Church. As a college student, Abigail Favale experienced a feminist awakening that reshaped her life and faith. A decade later, on the verge of atheism, she found herself entering the oldest male-helmed institution on the planet--the last place she expected to be. With humor and insight, the author describes her gradual exodus from Christian orthodoxy and surprising swerve into Catholicism. She writes candidly about grappling with wounds from her past, Catholic sexual morality, the male priesthood, and an interfaith marriage. Her vivid prose brings to life the wrenching tumult of conversion--a conversion that began after she entered the Church and began to pry open its mysteries. There, she discovered the startling beauty of a sacramental cosmos, a vision of reality that upended her notions of gender, sexuality, identity, and authority. Into the Deep is a thoroughly twenty-first-century conversion, a compelling account of recovering an ancient faith after a decade of doubt.
    • Kissing Purity Culture Goodbye — Foremost among these is the reductive notion of “purity” itself, which becomes more or less synonymous with virginity. In this understanding, a person exists in a default state of purity, which can then be corrupted or lost through sexual activity. The implied trajectory is from purity into corruption, from which only partial redemption is possible. Virginity, once lost, can never truly be regained. This inverts the arc of the Christian life, in which one moves from original corruption into purification by grace. While the biblical understanding of purity includes sexual activity, it is hardly reducible to it. Rather, purity concerns conversion of the whole self to Christ, a continual and lifelong process.
 The Evangelical purity paradigm also ignores the question of how to faithfully live out one’s sexuality after getting married—especially after one has been taught to associate sex with shame and sin. This is a major flaw in Harris’s approach, which he acknowledges in his statement of retraction: “The book also gave some the impression that a certain methodology of relationships would deliver a happy ever-after ending—a great marriage, a great sex life—even though this is not promised by scripture.”

    • Evangelical Gnosticism — My students are a microcosm of what I see as a growing trend in contemporary Evangelicalism. Without a guiding connection to orthodoxy, young Evangelicals are developing heterodox sensibilities that are at odds with a Christian understanding of personhood. The body is associated with sin, the soul with holiness. Moreover, this sense of the body, especially under the alias flesh, tends to be hypersexualized. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in the Evangelical emphasis on purity, a word that has become synonymous with bodily virginity. Despite the biblical usage of purity as holiness in a broader, holistic sense, including but not limited to sexual matters, the word “purity” has become narrowly sexualized. It is not a virtue to be continually cultivated, but a default physical state that can be permanently lost.
    • Gnosticism creeps in! — 1 minute sound bite of how Gnosticism keeps showing up.
    • The Sex Education We Need (Book Review: 'Love Thy Body' by Nancy Pearcey) — She presents thoughtful challenges to Christians, urging us to resist polarizing gender stereotypes in our families and communities, which may fuel the transgender fever. She emphasizes the need to revive a radical hospitality, especially toward those who have struggled with sexual issues and thus have a unique wisdom to share. Pearcey weaves in such voices throughout the book, voices of those who don’t fit the culture-war scripts—such as Cari, a woman who has “detransitioned” from living as a trans man, or Lianne, a Christian intersexed woman who was raised as a boy. Pearcey keeps human beings complex, accentuating their dignity and situating them in a created order that, though ravaged by the fall, is nonetheless divinely designed.
    • A Movement, Hijacked (Book Review: 'Subverted: How I Helped the Sexual Revolution Hijack the Women’s Movement' by Sue Ellen Browder) — A particularly fascinating thread in the book is Browder’s nuanced profile of Betty Friedan. She was initially ambivalent about legalizing abortion; the issue of “reproductive rights” was conspicuously absent from the first edition of The Feminine Mystique. By the 1980s, she was blaming the “failure” of the women’s movement on “our blind spot about the family.” As Browder reveals, the pro-abortion movement—led by Larry Lader, the central villain of the book—was decidedly male until successfully wooing the National Organization for Women in 1967.
    • Irigaray, Incarnation and Contemporary Women's Fiction: Abigail Rine: Bloomsbury Academic — Drawing on the provocative recent work of feminist theorist Luce Irigaray, Irigaray, Incarnation and Contemporary Women's Fiction illuminates the vital and subversive role of literature in rewriting notions of the sacred. Abigail Rine demonstrates through careful readings how a range of contemporary women writers - from Margaret Atwood to Michèle Roberts and Alice Walker – think beyond traditional religious discourse and masculine models of subjectivity towards a new model of the sacred: one that seeks to reconcile the schism between the human and the divine, between the body and the word. Along the way, the book argues that literature is the ideal space for rethinking religion, precisely because it is a realm that cultivates imagination, mystery and incarnation.
    • Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks | Former Chief Rabbi of the UK and the Commonwealth Ph.D., King’s College - YouTube — Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks | Former Chief Rabbi of the UK and the Commonwealth Ph.D., King’s College
    • Honest Trailers - X-Men: The Animated Series - YouTube — Honest Trailers - X-Men: The Animated Series
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+oX6-3abl ]]> Luke Gomer Abigail Rine Favale     Thanksgiving Extravaganza! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/168 d47aebc7-bdc2-4a3d-aa30-91bf296baa1e Fri, 23 Nov 2018 01:30:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk: Rap, Dave Chappelle, Summer of Scandal and people who think we're just weathering the storm, Voris as Rejectionist, Accommodation argument revisited, Turkey Day traditions, What we are thankful for, a Powerful Letter we received, Catholic Podcasts, SEEK2019, The Problem with FUS, Luke feels dead inside (serious), Adotion or Fostercare, and our closing Shout Outs. 1:40:53 true We talk: Rap, Dave Chappelle, Summer of Scandal and people who think we're just weathering the storm, Voris as Rejectionist, Accommodation argument revisited, Turkey Day traditions, What we are thankful for, a Powerful Letter we received, Catholic Podcasts, SEEK2019, The Problem with FUS, Luke feels dead inside (serious), Adotion or Fostercare, and our closing Shout Outs.

    ]]>     McCarrick, Scandal, SEEK2019, Thanksgiving We talk: Rap, Dave Chappelle, Summer of Scandal and people who think we're just weathering the storm, Voris as Rejectionist, Accommodation argument revisited, Turkey Day traditions, What we are thankful for, a Powerful Letter we received, Catholic Podcasts, SEEK2019, The Problem with FUS, Luke feels dead inside (serious), Adotion or Fostercare, and our closing Shout Outs.

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    ]]>     We talk: Rap, Dave Chappelle, Summer of Scandal and people who think we're just weathering the storm, Voris as Rejectionist, Accommodation argument revisited, Turkey Day traditions, What we are thankful for, a Powerful Letter we received, Catholic Podcasts, SEEK2019, The Problem with FUS, Luke feels dead inside (serious), Adotion or Fostercare, and our closing Shout Outs.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+8UwKnv9r ]]> Luke Gomer     Are the USCCB the White Walkers? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/167 b48c54d2-6a84-44af-8393-b8860025bc24 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk Vatican Interventions in the USCCB, Taylor Marshall being a douche, what makes a good podcast in our opinion, and WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST?! 1:16:51 false We talk Vatican Interventions in the USCCB, Taylor Marshall being a douche, what makes a good podcast in our opinion, and WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST?!

    ]]>     church employee, does anyone care, all alone again, douchebag We talk Vatican Interventions in the USCCB, Taylor Marshall being a douche, what makes a good podcast in our opinion, and WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST?!

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    ]]>     We talk Vatican Interventions in the USCCB, Taylor Marshall being a douche, what makes a good podcast in our opinion, and WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST?!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Ey_E9U-C ]]> Luke Gomer     Perverting the Gospel out of Sympathy or just not being a D... https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/166 0579913c-d603-49ec-8488-32f7c52c16ec Fri, 09 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer's essay on authentic accompaniment vs a false missionary zeal, or "accommodation." Gomer and Luke trade sympathetic barbs at one another. 1:27:59 true Gomer's essay on authentic accompaniment vs a false missionary zeal, or "accommodation." Gomer and Luke trade sympathetic barbs at one another.

    ]]>     Jesuits, Lies, Accommodation, Accompaniment Gomer's essay on authentic accompaniment vs a false missionary zeal, or "accommodation." Gomer and Luke trade sympathetic barbs at one another.

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    • False Missionary Zeal | Gomer and Luke on Patreon — There is a false missionary zeal that remains a perpetual temptation in the Church for her members, born from perhaps a good heart, but definitely from a inadequate grasp of the truths of the faith. It is a zeal that would change but a little of some inessential Church teaching, or merely the language that surrounds or presents some topic or other, to make it more palpable to the world. These soft changes and subtleties are not about essentials like the Trinity or Christology or the Sacraments, but things further down the hierarchy of truths, less-than-essential, or so the thought goes. What is this false missionary zeal? It is the desire to win souls in the world by appealing to the worldly in a worldly fashion. It is making the gospel of Christ and his Church carnal and not spiritual in order to appeal to the carnal man or woman.
    • Two Kinds of Jesuits - The Imaginative Conservative — In the second half of the seventeenth century, the Jesuits in Europe had the reputation of being liberal. Contrasting with the Calvinistic-type Jansenists, the Jesuits were known for making whatever compromise necessary to advance the faith. So Hilaire Belloc in Characters of the Reformation wrote, “The great effect of the Jesuits had been to recover Europe for the Faith by making every sort of allowance—trying to understand and by sympathy to attract the worldly and the sensual and all the indifferent, and insisting the whole time on the absolute necessity of loyalty to the Church. Defend the unity of the Church, and talk of other things afterwards: preserve the Church which was in peril of destruction; only then, when you have leisure, after the battle, debate other things.” This accommodating spirit caused them to be viewed with suspicion by more dogmatically minded Catholics and, along with their political intrigues, led to their suppression in 1773 by Pope Clement XIV.
    • About - Courage International, Inc. — "These men and women testify to the power of grace, the nobility and resilience of the human heart." — Cardinal Robert Sarah
    • Desire of the Everlasting Hills — Here are three intimate and candid portraits of Catholics who try to navigate the waters of self-understanding, faith, and homosexuality: Dan, a gregarious artist who spent his life hiding a deep sense of isolation from those who loved him; Rilene, a successful businesswoman who realized that twenty-five years with her partner did not provide the fulfillment she had hoped for; and Paul, an international model who, after a life of self-indulgence, found grace in the last place he expected.
    • Resources - Courage International, Inc. — Spiritual Friendship
    • Nazarite Challenge Beard Balm | Catholic Balm Co — Two options, but only one matters: FOX BAIT
    ]]>     Gomer's essay on authentic accompaniment vs a false missionary zeal, or "accommodation." Gomer and Luke trade sympathetic barbs at one another.

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    • False Missionary Zeal | Gomer and Luke on Patreon — There is a false missionary zeal that remains a perpetual temptation in the Church for her members, born from perhaps a good heart, but definitely from a inadequate grasp of the truths of the faith. It is a zeal that would change but a little of some inessential Church teaching, or merely the language that surrounds or presents some topic or other, to make it more palpable to the world. These soft changes and subtleties are not about essentials like the Trinity or Christology or the Sacraments, but things further down the hierarchy of truths, less-than-essential, or so the thought goes. What is this false missionary zeal? It is the desire to win souls in the world by appealing to the worldly in a worldly fashion. It is making the gospel of Christ and his Church carnal and not spiritual in order to appeal to the carnal man or woman.
    • Two Kinds of Jesuits - The Imaginative Conservative — In the second half of the seventeenth century, the Jesuits in Europe had the reputation of being liberal. Contrasting with the Calvinistic-type Jansenists, the Jesuits were known for making whatever compromise necessary to advance the faith. So Hilaire Belloc in Characters of the Reformation wrote, “The great effect of the Jesuits had been to recover Europe for the Faith by making every sort of allowance—trying to understand and by sympathy to attract the worldly and the sensual and all the indifferent, and insisting the whole time on the absolute necessity of loyalty to the Church. Defend the unity of the Church, and talk of other things afterwards: preserve the Church which was in peril of destruction; only then, when you have leisure, after the battle, debate other things.” This accommodating spirit caused them to be viewed with suspicion by more dogmatically minded Catholics and, along with their political intrigues, led to their suppression in 1773 by Pope Clement XIV.
    • About - Courage International, Inc. — "These men and women testify to the power of grace, the nobility and resilience of the human heart." — Cardinal Robert Sarah
    • Desire of the Everlasting Hills — Here are three intimate and candid portraits of Catholics who try to navigate the waters of self-understanding, faith, and homosexuality: Dan, a gregarious artist who spent his life hiding a deep sense of isolation from those who loved him; Rilene, a successful businesswoman who realized that twenty-five years with her partner did not provide the fulfillment she had hoped for; and Paul, an international model who, after a life of self-indulgence, found grace in the last place he expected.
    • Resources - Courage International, Inc. — Spiritual Friendship
    • Nazarite Challenge Beard Balm | Catholic Balm Co — Two options, but only one matters: FOX BAIT
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+l8dn_eNm ]]> Luke Gomer     Putting on Ayres in Evangelization https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/165 aa335ec6-2612-4662-b201-60b21fa6709d Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer and Luke interview Fr. Harrison Ayre from Canada to talk evangelization, especially if it is 'too Protestant' in those Missionary Discipleship circles. We talk things like parish renewal, the emphasis on commitment vs. sacraments, how they do/don't complement one another, and Church of the Nativity gets put on blast yet again. 1:28:41 true Gomer and Luke interview Fr. Harrison Ayre from Canada to talk evangelization, especially if it is 'too Protestant' in those Missionary Discipleship circles. We talk things like parish renewal, the emphasis on commitment vs. sacraments, how they do/don't complement one another, and Church of the Nativity gets put on blast yet again.

    ]]>     Catholic, Alpha, Evangelization Gomer and Luke interview Fr. Harrison Ayre from Canada to talk evangelization, especially if it is 'too Protestant' in those Missionary Discipleship circles. We talk things like parish renewal, the emphasis on commitment vs. sacraments, how they do/don't complement one another, and Church of the Nativity gets put on blast yet again.

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    • The Lutheran Satire — Vicar and a gentleman lament why the kids aren't coming to Mass.
    • Apostolic Journey to France: Meeting with representatives from the world of culture at the Collège des Bernardins in Paris (September 12, 2008) | BENEDICT XVI — First and foremost, it must be frankly admitted straight away that it was not their intention to create a culture nor even to preserve a culture from the past.  Their motivation was much more basic.  Their goal was: quaerere Deum.  Amid the confusion of the times, in which nothing seemed permanent, they wanted to do the essential – to make an effort to find what was perennially valid and lasting, life itself.  They were searching for God.  They wanted to go from the inessential to the essential, to the only truly important and reliable thing there is.  It is sometimes said that they were “eschatologically” oriented.  But this is not to be understood in a temporal sense, as if they were looking ahead to the end of the world or to their own death, but in an existential sense: they were seeking the definitive behind the provisional.  Quaerere Deum: because they were Christians, this was not an expedition into a trackless wilderness, a search leading them into total darkness.  God himself had provided signposts, indeed he had marked out a path which was theirs to find and to follow.  This path was his word, which had been disclosed to men in the books of the sacred Scriptures.  Thus, by inner necessity, the search for God demands a culture of the word or – as Jean Leclercq put it: eschatology and grammar are intimately connected with one another in Western monasticism (cf. L’amour des lettres et le désir de Dieu).  The longing for God, the désir de Dieu, includes amour des lettres, love of the word, exploration of all its dimensions.  Because in the biblical word God comes towards us and we towards him, we must learn to penetrate the secret of language, to understand it in its construction and in the manner of its expression.  Thus it is through the search for God that the secular sciences take on their importance, sciences which show us the path towards language.  Because the search for God required the culture of the word, it was appropriate that the monastery should have a library, pointing out pathways to the word.  It was also appropriate to have a school, in which these pathways could be opened up.  Benedict calls the monastery a dominici servitii schola.  The monastery serves eruditio, the formation and education of man – a formation whose ultimate aim is that man should learn how to serve God.  But it also includes the formation of reason – education – through which man learns to perceive, in the midst of words, the Word itself.
    ]]>     Gomer and Luke interview Fr. Harrison Ayre from Canada to talk evangelization, especially if it is 'too Protestant' in those Missionary Discipleship circles. We talk things like parish renewal, the emphasis on commitment vs. sacraments, how they do/don't complement one another, and Church of the Nativity gets put on blast yet again.

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    • The Lutheran Satire — Vicar and a gentleman lament why the kids aren't coming to Mass.
    • Apostolic Journey to France: Meeting with representatives from the world of culture at the Collège des Bernardins in Paris (September 12, 2008) | BENEDICT XVI — First and foremost, it must be frankly admitted straight away that it was not their intention to create a culture nor even to preserve a culture from the past.  Their motivation was much more basic.  Their goal was: quaerere Deum.  Amid the confusion of the times, in which nothing seemed permanent, they wanted to do the essential – to make an effort to find what was perennially valid and lasting, life itself.  They were searching for God.  They wanted to go from the inessential to the essential, to the only truly important and reliable thing there is.  It is sometimes said that they were “eschatologically” oriented.  But this is not to be understood in a temporal sense, as if they were looking ahead to the end of the world or to their own death, but in an existential sense: they were seeking the definitive behind the provisional.  Quaerere Deum: because they were Christians, this was not an expedition into a trackless wilderness, a search leading them into total darkness.  God himself had provided signposts, indeed he had marked out a path which was theirs to find and to follow.  This path was his word, which had been disclosed to men in the books of the sacred Scriptures.  Thus, by inner necessity, the search for God demands a culture of the word or – as Jean Leclercq put it: eschatology and grammar are intimately connected with one another in Western monasticism (cf. L’amour des lettres et le désir de Dieu).  The longing for God, the désir de Dieu, includes amour des lettres, love of the word, exploration of all its dimensions.  Because in the biblical word God comes towards us and we towards him, we must learn to penetrate the secret of language, to understand it in its construction and in the manner of its expression.  Thus it is through the search for God that the secular sciences take on their importance, sciences which show us the path towards language.  Because the search for God required the culture of the word, it was appropriate that the monastery should have a library, pointing out pathways to the word.  It was also appropriate to have a school, in which these pathways could be opened up.  Benedict calls the monastery a dominici servitii schola.  The monastery serves eruditio, the formation and education of man – a formation whose ultimate aim is that man should learn how to serve God.  But it also includes the formation of reason – education – through which man learns to perceive, in the midst of words, the Word itself.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+de1Yf3xP ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer gets Luke'd, Luke gets Aquinas'd https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/164 49b5cde1-c556-42a1-b139-deb9237f5086 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer First, my oldest daughter was rushed to the ER as we recorded this show because she smacked her head on the bunk bed and cut it open, receiving two staples. Also, we discuss your Patron Questions like, If you were to become Pope, what are the 3 things you'd do? 1:31:05 true Hey friends. We got F bombs in this one. Not safe for carline.

    ]]>     Catholic, pope, fun, questions Hey friends. We got F bombs in this one. Not safe for carline.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+1-HArwHu ]]> Luke Gomer     Six Topics, All Awkward https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/163 8d6aeb55-b302-4dc1-a916-3c30501057c5 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about A LOT of things. The main event is the recent article by Jenn Morson on how the University has handled Title 9 claims, and once again Gomer talks about "it's all about the culture" with these things. Also, we do FOLLOW UP from our Christopher West episode and take some Patreon supporters questions. 1:13:06 true We talk about A LOT of things. The main event is the recent article by Jenn Morson on how the University has handled Title 9 claims, and once again Gomer talks about "it's all about the culture" with these things. Also, we do FOLLOW UP from our Christopher West episode and take some Patreon supporters questions.

    ]]>     metoo, sexual assault, video games, scandal, Franciscan University We talk about A LOT of things. The main event is the recent article by Jenn Morson on how the University has handled Title 9 claims, and once again Gomer talks about "it's all about the culture" with these things. Also, we do FOLLOW UP from our Christopher West episode and take some Patreon supporters questions.

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    ]]>     We talk about A LOT of things. The main event is the recent article by Jenn Morson on how the University has handled Title 9 claims, and once again Gomer talks about "it's all about the culture" with these things. Also, we do FOLLOW UP from our Christopher West episode and take some Patreon supporters questions.

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    • Franciscan University vows to stop sexual assault, but victims need convincing | National Catholic Reporter — Franciscan University of Steubenville, nestled in the hills of northeast Ohio, is an institution with a reputation for traditional Catholic piety. It is a place where charismatic prayer is frequently invoked, the Rosary recited, and course descriptions across all subject areas commit to what the school describes as dynamic Catholic orthodoxy. This year, the school's administration has made a public commitment to stop sexual violence and harassment on campus.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+IXbM_Ury ]]> Luke Gomer     Christopher West Testifies https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/162 a19bc5a8-5f20-4dca-847e-f22705cf032b Fri, 12 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Christopher West, the American apostle of St. JP2's Theology of the Body, hops on our show for some sexual healing. We talk the nuptial meaning of the body, tree sex, and Gomer making jokes like he's still in 8th grade 1:01:34 false Christopher West, the American apostle of St. JP2's Theology of the Body, hops on our show for some sexual healing. We talk the nuptial meaning of the body, tree sex, and Gomer making jokes like he's still in 8th grade.

    ]]>     sex, chastity, hope, Christopher West Christopher West, the American apostle of St. JP2's Theology of the Body, hops on our show for some sexual healing. We talk the nuptial meaning of the body, tree sex, and Gomer making jokes like he's still in 8th grade.

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    ]]>     Christopher West, the American apostle of St. JP2's Theology of the Body, hops on our show for some sexual healing. We talk the nuptial meaning of the body, tree sex, and Gomer making jokes like he's still in 8th grade.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+1OMZMrsr ]]> Luke Gomer     Episode 161: Gomer Yells at Luke about Anti-Culture https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/161 ef5c37a6-00bc-477e-a723-4c529e43eb8d Fri, 05 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke introduces "Fat Shaming" and the Science of being overweight. Luke then talks about a Von Balthasar quote on meaning in his book, "Prayer". Gomer carries out the main topic of "anti-culture" what it is and what it's doing to us. 1:20:56 true Luke introduces "Fat Shaming" and the Science of being overweight. Luke then talks about a Von Balthasar quote on meaning in his book, "Prayer". Gomer carries out the main topic of "anti-culture" what it is and what it's doing to us.

    ]]>     Luke introduces "Fat Shaming" and the Science of being overweight. Luke then talks about a Von Balthasar quote on meaning in his book, "Prayer". Gomer carries out the main topic of "anti-culture" what it is and what it's doing to us.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+A8Bqpbni ]]> Luke Gomer     Prison Mike with the Golden Voice https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/160 69090be7-1d0d-4039-9b86-93f86d970663 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Mike Savage, author of "A Prisoner's Perspective" and this dude is FASCINATING and has a voice of GOLD. Also, Gomer shames himself talking about "going in your celly" instead of "cell". Wait for it. 1:42:34 false We interview Mike Savage, author of "A Prisoner's Perspective" and this dude is FASCINATING and has a voice of GOLD. Also, Gomer shames himself talking about "going in your celly" instead of "cell". Wait for it.

    ]]>     prayer, brother lawrence, prison, redemption We interview Mike Savage, author of "A Prisoner's Perspective" and this dude is FASCINATING and has a voice of GOLD. Also, Gomer shames himself talking about "going in your celly" instead of "cell". Wait for it.

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    • Mikesavage | Books — The feds called me a criminal mastermind, but that’s not how I see it. If I were a criminal mastermind, I wouldn’t have been caught and I wouldn’t have been in prison for fifteen years. Friends often ask, “How were you able to stand fifteen years in a federal prison?” “All because of God and a woman named Cynthia.”
    ]]>     We interview Mike Savage, author of "A Prisoner's Perspective" and this dude is FASCINATING and has a voice of GOLD. Also, Gomer shames himself talking about "going in your celly" instead of "cell". Wait for it.

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    • Mikesavage | Books — The feds called me a criminal mastermind, but that’s not how I see it. If I were a criminal mastermind, I wouldn’t have been caught and I wouldn’t have been in prison for fifteen years. Friends often ask, “How were you able to stand fifteen years in a federal prison?” “All because of God and a woman named Cynthia.”
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+sicrQ6W- ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke Gets Catholicly Creative https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/159 42b13002-991f-45f2-b4da-391130c70e8f Fri, 21 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer On this episode we recount Luke's travels to the CATHOLIC CREATIVES SUMMIT in Dallas, Texas, do a brief interview with Michael and Tony from Project YM and Catholic Beard Balm Co, talk about the heart of 'thick community', and Gomer smashes the Scandal yet again. 1:10:13 false On this episode we recount Luke's travels to the CATHOLIC CREATIVES SUMMIT in Dallas, Texas, do a brief interview with Michael and Tony from Project YM and Catholic Beard Balm Co, talk about the heart of 'thick community', and Gomer smashes the Scandal yet again.

    ]]>     Creative Summit, Catholic, art, life, On this episode we recount Luke's travels to the CATHOLIC CREATIVES SUMMIT in Dallas, Texas, do a brief interview with Michael and Tony from Project YM and Catholic Beard Balm Co, talk about the heart of 'thick community', and Gomer smashes the Scandal yet again.

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    • CC Summit
    • The Catholic Creatives Summit — CC Summit — A New Garden In the beginning God created He made us in His image, naked and without shame, co-creators with him in the garden we shared. Our sin was our loss. We covered ourselves and fled into exile, a world where we are anything but free. But God sent his Son to raise up a New Garden from the fruit of the tree of life, the cross, and now beckons us back. But to go back, we have to remove the leaves that cover us. This year’s Summit will be a cry for a belonging, unity, identity, and hope among creatives such that they are free to unleash the New Renaissance the world so desperately needs.
    • Thrive | The Online Community for Catholic Youth Ministers — COMMUNITY The number one thing youth ministers across the country have been telling us they need is community. We all love national conferences because we get a chance to spend a few days with other folks who just get it. The backbone of Thrive is our community.
    • Our Story | Catholic Balm Co — It all started with Tony Vasinda. Tony was teaching adults about the sacrament of Confirmation at his parish and decided he wanted an ounce of unconsecrated chrism oil (the oil of Confirmation) to help with that lesson. He called around to figure out where he could buy an ounce of that oil. And turns out the smallest quantity you can buy it in is enough to make three gallons of chrism oil.
    ]]>     On this episode we recount Luke's travels to the CATHOLIC CREATIVES SUMMIT in Dallas, Texas, do a brief interview with Michael and Tony from Project YM and Catholic Beard Balm Co, talk about the heart of 'thick community', and Gomer smashes the Scandal yet again.

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    • CC Summit
    • The Catholic Creatives Summit — CC Summit — A New Garden In the beginning God created He made us in His image, naked and without shame, co-creators with him in the garden we shared. Our sin was our loss. We covered ourselves and fled into exile, a world where we are anything but free. But God sent his Son to raise up a New Garden from the fruit of the tree of life, the cross, and now beckons us back. But to go back, we have to remove the leaves that cover us. This year’s Summit will be a cry for a belonging, unity, identity, and hope among creatives such that they are free to unleash the New Renaissance the world so desperately needs.
    • Thrive | The Online Community for Catholic Youth Ministers — COMMUNITY The number one thing youth ministers across the country have been telling us they need is community. We all love national conferences because we get a chance to spend a few days with other folks who just get it. The backbone of Thrive is our community.
    • Our Story | Catholic Balm Co — It all started with Tony Vasinda. Tony was teaching adults about the sacrament of Confirmation at his parish and decided he wanted an ounce of unconsecrated chrism oil (the oil of Confirmation) to help with that lesson. He called around to figure out where he could buy an ounce of that oil. And turns out the smallest quantity you can buy it in is enough to make three gallons of chrism oil.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+0OwzfUM8 ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke welcomes us to Miami https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/158 65d37950-c0ad-4639-a201-e5e18739a179 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The second half of last week's episode! We dive into the two Chicago priests arrested in Miami as a sign of the actively gay subcultures and enclaves present in the Church. Then I play a statement from my parish's town hall meeting that will break your heart. Finally, no gay witch hunt, please! 46:43 true The second half of last week's episode! We dive into the two Chicago priests arrested in Miami as a sign of the actively gay subcultures and enclaves present in the Church.

    Then I play a statement from my parish's town hall meeting that will break your heart.

    Finally, no gay witch hunt, please! (It was after this that Gomer heard Fr. James Martin's demand to stop the gay witch hunt, which there isn't any actual gay witch hunt, just a lot of blogospher talking. Anna and Shannon are amazing and wrote a great piece about scapegoating all those with same-sex desires.

    ]]>     gay, clergy, scandal, witches The second half of last week's episode! We dive into the two Chicago priests arrested in Miami as a sign of the actively gay subcultures and enclaves present in the Church.

    Then I play a statement from my parish's town hall meeting that will break your heart.

    Finally, no gay witch hunt, please! (It was after this that Gomer heard Fr. James Martin's demand to stop the gay witch hunt, which there isn't any actual gay witch hunt, just a lot of blogospher talking. Anna and Shannon are amazing and wrote a great piece about scapegoating all those with same-sex desires.

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    • Chicago priest arrested in Miami has ties to shuttered program — The statement said that Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago "has removed Fr. Berrio from ministry and withdrawn his faculties to minister in the Archdiocese of Chicago, effective immediately. The archdiocese will appoint an administrator for the Misión San Juan Diego as soon as possible."
    • Archbishop Cupich Quietly Suspends Program Recruiting Latinos to Priesthood - NBC Chicago — Archbishop Cupich Quietly Suspends Program Recruiting Latinos to Priesthood
    • Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Bransfield as inquiry into misconduct claims launched — Vatican City, Sep 13, 2018 / 04:52 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis Thursday accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, and asked the Archbishop of Baltimore to launch an investigation into allegations of misconduct.
    • Cardinal Wuerl to ask pope to accept his resignation — Washington D.C., Sep 12, 2018 / 04:50 pm (CNA).- An archdiocesan spokesman has confirmed that Cardinal Donald Wuerl will soon ask Pope Francis to accept his resignation as the Archbishop of Washington, D.C. In a Sept. 11 letter to priests, Wuerl said that he would soon meet with the pope to discuss his future, but did not state at the time that he would ask the pope to allow him to resign.
    • Pope Francis convokes world-wide meeting of Catholic bishops on abuse crisis — A statement from the pope’s cardinal advisory board Sept. 12 said, “The Holy Father Francis, hearing the Council of Cardinals, decided to convene a meeting with the Presidents of the Bishops Conferences of the Catholic Church on the theme of ‘protection of minors.’” The summit will take place at the Vatican Feb. 21-24, 2019. In a press briefing Wednesday, Holy See spokesperson Paloma García Ovejero, said the February meeting would be on the "prevention of abuse of minors and vulnerable adults." According to the website GCatholic, there are 114 Conferences of Bishops and 21 eastern-rite Patriarchal Synods, Councils of Churches, and Assemblies of Ordinaries.
    • Cardinal DiNardo calls meeting with pope lengthy, fruitful — Following a private audience with Pope Francis this morning, DiNardo released a brief statement through the U.S. bishops’ conference. "We are grateful to the Holy Father for receiving us in audience. We shared with Pope Francis our situation in the United States – how the Body of Christ is lacerated by the evil of sexual abuse. He listened very deeply from the heart. It was a lengthy, fruitful, and good exchange.” The meeting follows a series of calls by commentators for the Pope Francis to release files held on Archbishop McCarrick in Rome and at the apostolic nunciature in Washington, D.C.
    • Why I signed the women's letter to the pope - By Andrea Picciotti-Bayer — First, I do not have an axe to grind with Pope Francis. I am fully behind the pope’s call that we care for the poor and be better custodians of the environment. And I understand that cultivating a spirit of mercy toward each other is a foundational principle of Christianity. Asking for answers is not some opportunistic backlash against this papacy.
    ]]>     The second half of last week's episode! We dive into the two Chicago priests arrested in Miami as a sign of the actively gay subcultures and enclaves present in the Church.

    Then I play a statement from my parish's town hall meeting that will break your heart.

    Finally, no gay witch hunt, please! (It was after this that Gomer heard Fr. James Martin's demand to stop the gay witch hunt, which there isn't any actual gay witch hunt, just a lot of blogospher talking. Anna and Shannon are amazing and wrote a great piece about scapegoating all those with same-sex desires.

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    • Chicago priest arrested in Miami has ties to shuttered program — The statement said that Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago "has removed Fr. Berrio from ministry and withdrawn his faculties to minister in the Archdiocese of Chicago, effective immediately. The archdiocese will appoint an administrator for the Misión San Juan Diego as soon as possible."
    • Archbishop Cupich Quietly Suspends Program Recruiting Latinos to Priesthood - NBC Chicago — Archbishop Cupich Quietly Suspends Program Recruiting Latinos to Priesthood
    • Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Bransfield as inquiry into misconduct claims launched — Vatican City, Sep 13, 2018 / 04:52 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis Thursday accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, and asked the Archbishop of Baltimore to launch an investigation into allegations of misconduct.
    • Cardinal Wuerl to ask pope to accept his resignation — Washington D.C., Sep 12, 2018 / 04:50 pm (CNA).- An archdiocesan spokesman has confirmed that Cardinal Donald Wuerl will soon ask Pope Francis to accept his resignation as the Archbishop of Washington, D.C. In a Sept. 11 letter to priests, Wuerl said that he would soon meet with the pope to discuss his future, but did not state at the time that he would ask the pope to allow him to resign.
    • Pope Francis convokes world-wide meeting of Catholic bishops on abuse crisis — A statement from the pope’s cardinal advisory board Sept. 12 said, “The Holy Father Francis, hearing the Council of Cardinals, decided to convene a meeting with the Presidents of the Bishops Conferences of the Catholic Church on the theme of ‘protection of minors.’” The summit will take place at the Vatican Feb. 21-24, 2019. In a press briefing Wednesday, Holy See spokesperson Paloma García Ovejero, said the February meeting would be on the "prevention of abuse of minors and vulnerable adults." According to the website GCatholic, there are 114 Conferences of Bishops and 21 eastern-rite Patriarchal Synods, Councils of Churches, and Assemblies of Ordinaries.
    • Cardinal DiNardo calls meeting with pope lengthy, fruitful — Following a private audience with Pope Francis this morning, DiNardo released a brief statement through the U.S. bishops’ conference. "We are grateful to the Holy Father for receiving us in audience. We shared with Pope Francis our situation in the United States – how the Body of Christ is lacerated by the evil of sexual abuse. He listened very deeply from the heart. It was a lengthy, fruitful, and good exchange.” The meeting follows a series of calls by commentators for the Pope Francis to release files held on Archbishop McCarrick in Rome and at the apostolic nunciature in Washington, D.C.
    • Why I signed the women's letter to the pope - By Andrea Picciotti-Bayer — First, I do not have an axe to grind with Pope Francis. I am fully behind the pope’s call that we care for the poor and be better custodians of the environment. And I understand that cultivating a spirit of mercy toward each other is a foundational principle of Christianity. Asking for answers is not some opportunistic backlash against this papacy.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+RszPUZjP ]]> Luke Gomer     Listener Questions and The Summer of Scandal! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/157 9e956e00-86d9-4bc8-8dcc-6b488a9ee2e8 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Just Luke and Gomer today, folks. We take a break from THE SUMMER OF SCANDAL in order to answer a ton of questions. We recorded for about 3 hours straight, so this is only a portion of those questions answered. Oh yes, tangents were rampant. 1:15:22 true Just Luke and Gomer today, folks. We take a break from THE SUMMER OF SCANDAL in order to answer a ton of questions. We recorded for about 3 hours straight, so this is only a portion of those questions answered. Oh yes, tangents were rampant.

    ]]>     Just Luke and Gomer today, folks. We take a break from THE SUMMER OF SCANDAL in order to answer a ton of questions. We recorded for about 3 hours straight, so this is only a portion of those questions answered. Oh yes, tangents were rampant.

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    • Chicago priest arrested in Miami has ties to shuttered program — Two priests from the Archdiocese of Chicago were arrested Monday in Miami, after the men were reportedly found engaged in a sex act within a parked car. At least one of them was a participant in a program for Hispanic seminarians that was suspended by the Archdiocese of Chicago. One of the priests, Fr. Diego L. Berrio, is the pastor of Mision San Juan Diego in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He was also appointed this summer the interim “coordinator of the Office for Extern and International Priests.”
    • Music and Liturgy | Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger | Excerpts from "The Spirit of the Liturgy" — On the one hand, there is pop music, which is certainly no longer supported by the people in the ancient sense (populus). It is aimed at the phenomenon of the masses, is industrially produced, and ultimately has to be described as a cult of the banal. "Rock", on the other hand, is the expression of elemental passions, and at rock festivals it assumes a cultic character, a form of worship, in fact, in opposition to Christian worship. People are, so to speak, released from themselves by the experience of being part of a crowd and by the emotional shock of rhythm, noise, and special lighting effects. However, in the ecstasy of having all their defenses torn down, the participants sink, as it were, beneath the elemental force of the universe. The music of the Holy Spirit's sober inebriation seems to have little chance when self has become a prison, the mind is a shackle, and breaking out from both appears as a true promise of redemption that can be tasted at least for a few moments. (The Spirit of the Liturgy, pp 147-8)
    ]]>     Just Luke and Gomer today, folks. We take a break from THE SUMMER OF SCANDAL in order to answer a ton of questions. We recorded for about 3 hours straight, so this is only a portion of those questions answered. Oh yes, tangents were rampant.

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    • Chicago priest arrested in Miami has ties to shuttered program — Two priests from the Archdiocese of Chicago were arrested Monday in Miami, after the men were reportedly found engaged in a sex act within a parked car. At least one of them was a participant in a program for Hispanic seminarians that was suspended by the Archdiocese of Chicago. One of the priests, Fr. Diego L. Berrio, is the pastor of Mision San Juan Diego in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He was also appointed this summer the interim “coordinator of the Office for Extern and International Priests.”
    • Music and Liturgy | Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger | Excerpts from "The Spirit of the Liturgy" — On the one hand, there is pop music, which is certainly no longer supported by the people in the ancient sense (populus). It is aimed at the phenomenon of the masses, is industrially produced, and ultimately has to be described as a cult of the banal. "Rock", on the other hand, is the expression of elemental passions, and at rock festivals it assumes a cultic character, a form of worship, in fact, in opposition to Christian worship. People are, so to speak, released from themselves by the experience of being part of a crowd and by the emotional shock of rhythm, noise, and special lighting effects. However, in the ecstasy of having all their defenses torn down, the participants sink, as it were, beneath the elemental force of the universe. The music of the Holy Spirit's sober inebriation seems to have little chance when self has become a prison, the mind is a shackle, and breaking out from both appears as a true promise of redemption that can be tasted at least for a few moments. (The Spirit of the Liturgy, pp 147-8)
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+VmbwaQfW ]]> Luke Gomer     Katie Prejean is a jagweed https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/156 d5d7925a-ca11-42ae-92a1-3c758771d8a4 Fri, 31 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer There is no cake. There is no ice cream. There is only McCarrick. Happy Birthday! Katie met Cardinal Tobin and had an interesting conversation with him. Also, "TOWN HALL" Gomer says it 1000 times. Luke is still grieving and ragin' like a boss. 1:32:19 true SHOW NOTES

    We walk through a bit of the scandals. Much of the links in our show notes touch on the topics covered. Just remember, there is no cake...
    THEN WE TALK FASHION!

    ]]>     crisis, Catholic, uncle ted, vigano SHOW NOTES

    We walk through a bit of the scandals. Much of the links in our show notes touch on the topics covered. Just remember, there is no cake...
    THEN WE TALK FASHION!

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    • What She Offers – Katie Prejean — Katie can host and facilitate rallies, conferences, retreats, days of reflections, trainings, and workshops. Katie works with the overall flow and energy of the event, incorporating activities, reflections, short talks that tie together the various elements of the program, and chances for the audience to give feedback and thoughts themselves.
    • NFP: Not Freaking Practical – Katie Prejean — Before I’m condemned for my tongue in cheek description of what I’ve heard described as “the best part of our marriage!” by dozens of couples, let me preface everything else you’re about to read with this simple and truthful statement: my husband and I learned NFP, are practicing NFP, and are discovering the tangible benefits and grace-filled gifts of NFP. But, and I cannot stress this enough: NFP is easily one of the most difficult parts of married life, and I wish people had been honest with us about that sooner.
    • Restore: Town Hall Meeting on Vimeo — Restore: Town Hall Meeting of Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, where gomer holds his bible for 13 minutes straight and never once quotes from it because he was so nervous.
    • After controversy, Calif. bishop to put planned retirement home up for sale — While Bishop Patrick McGrath of San Jose said the purchase made economic sense as a good investment, he said he “erred in judgment” to purchase the house. “I failed to consider adequately the housing crisis in this valley and the struggles of so many families and communities in light of that crisis,” he said Aug. 27. “I have heard from many on this topic and I have decided that I will not move into this house.” The diocese will put the house up for sale “as soon as possible” and any profits will go to Charities Housing, under Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County.
    • Full text of Cardinal Cupich NBC interview — NBC: Is there a Catholic civil war underway? I mean, today you would think the headlines are so- Cupich: Well, I would say, I would say not a civil war. There’s a small group of insurgents, who have not liked Pope Francis from the very beginning. They don’t like the fact that he’s calling for more lay involvement. They don’t like the fact that he is calling for a synodal Church, where we get the advice of people. They don’t like that he’s talking about the environment or the poor or the migrants or that the death penalty is something that we should outlaw. They don’t like the fact that he is saying that economies kill. There are people who don’t like that message. And so there’s an insurgency of people who don’t like that. And, quite frankly, they also don’t like him because he’s a Latino and that he is bringing Latino culture into the life of the Church, which we have been enriched by and I think that that’s part of all of this too.
    • Seminarians were McCarrick aides amid abuse investigation — The Archdiocese of Washington told CNA that the IVE was informed of the allegation against McCarrick as soon as it was deemed credible, in June 2018. McCarrick’s arrangement with the IVE, including the assignment of two seminarians to live with him and act as his personal staff, appears highly irregular in the light of the restrictions Archbishop Carlo Vigano claims were imposed on him by Pope Benedict XVI.
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    We walk through a bit of the scandals. Much of the links in our show notes touch on the topics covered. Just remember, there is no cake...
    THEN WE TALK FASHION!

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    • What She Offers – Katie Prejean — Katie can host and facilitate rallies, conferences, retreats, days of reflections, trainings, and workshops. Katie works with the overall flow and energy of the event, incorporating activities, reflections, short talks that tie together the various elements of the program, and chances for the audience to give feedback and thoughts themselves.
    • NFP: Not Freaking Practical – Katie Prejean — Before I’m condemned for my tongue in cheek description of what I’ve heard described as “the best part of our marriage!” by dozens of couples, let me preface everything else you’re about to read with this simple and truthful statement: my husband and I learned NFP, are practicing NFP, and are discovering the tangible benefits and grace-filled gifts of NFP. But, and I cannot stress this enough: NFP is easily one of the most difficult parts of married life, and I wish people had been honest with us about that sooner.
    • Restore: Town Hall Meeting on Vimeo — Restore: Town Hall Meeting of Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, where gomer holds his bible for 13 minutes straight and never once quotes from it because he was so nervous.
    • After controversy, Calif. bishop to put planned retirement home up for sale — While Bishop Patrick McGrath of San Jose said the purchase made economic sense as a good investment, he said he “erred in judgment” to purchase the house. “I failed to consider adequately the housing crisis in this valley and the struggles of so many families and communities in light of that crisis,” he said Aug. 27. “I have heard from many on this topic and I have decided that I will not move into this house.” The diocese will put the house up for sale “as soon as possible” and any profits will go to Charities Housing, under Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County.
    • Full text of Cardinal Cupich NBC interview — NBC: Is there a Catholic civil war underway? I mean, today you would think the headlines are so- Cupich: Well, I would say, I would say not a civil war. There’s a small group of insurgents, who have not liked Pope Francis from the very beginning. They don’t like the fact that he’s calling for more lay involvement. They don’t like the fact that he is calling for a synodal Church, where we get the advice of people. They don’t like that he’s talking about the environment or the poor or the migrants or that the death penalty is something that we should outlaw. They don’t like the fact that he is saying that economies kill. There are people who don’t like that message. And so there’s an insurgency of people who don’t like that. And, quite frankly, they also don’t like him because he’s a Latino and that he is bringing Latino culture into the life of the Church, which we have been enriched by and I think that that’s part of all of this too.
    • Seminarians were McCarrick aides amid abuse investigation — The Archdiocese of Washington told CNA that the IVE was informed of the allegation against McCarrick as soon as it was deemed credible, in June 2018. McCarrick’s arrangement with the IVE, including the assignment of two seminarians to live with him and act as his personal staff, appears highly irregular in the light of the restrictions Archbishop Carlo Vigano claims were imposed on him by Pope Benedict XVI.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+qFhzUDoo ]]> Luke Gomer     Bradley Barnes cheers us up? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/155 3b4fd7b9-43ad-4014-8633-59bcc06043e5 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Bradley Barnes! Yay! About youth ministry! Yay! And the scandal... boo... Also we talk about ending the Imperial Episcopacy, the huge residences that are largely empty, and the reality that, for many high school students, this scandal has yet to hit them. We chat about youth ministry in a parish without evangelism in its culture, but also with a priest willing to empower his people to try anything helpful. Finally, "numbers" and the drama they cause. 2:10:13 true SHOW NOTES

    We introduce to you Bradley Barnes, a handsome convert from Pentecostalism (8 years ago) who works as a Catholic Youth Minister in Cincinnati. We have no idea how or why we found just a random youth minister in Cincinnati. Neither of us have any connections to Cincinnati. Amiright?

    We start talking youth ministry, but then we talk about the scandal because we all work for the Church and that's all we know what to talk about. There was a lot more constructive conversation about bishops and priests and the role community amongst clergy, especially bishops, should have.

    We also talk about the idea of the "Imperial Episcopacy" (Article in the links below) and the damage it does from bishops to themselves and to their fellow priests. Here's a quote: "Grotesque unchastity is an obvious symptom, but perhaps even more dangerous to the priesthood is the habit of mendacity that hides unchastity and other sinful habits. Superficial flattery and fawning over the person of the bishop can deprive him—unless he has an uncommonly strong and healthy personality—of the evangelical simplicity and candor he needs to fulfill his duties. While deference to the bishop may begin with true reverence for his office, it too often leads to the growth of vanity, ambition, and clerical careerism. And so it is time to end the Imperial Episcopate. "

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    We introduce to you Bradley Barnes, a handsome convert from Pentecostalism (8 years ago) who works as a Catholic Youth Minister in Cincinnati. We have no idea how or why we found just a random youth minister in Cincinnati. Neither of us have any connections to Cincinnati. Amiright?

    We start talking youth ministry, but then we talk about the scandal because we all work for the Church and that's all we know what to talk about. There was a lot more constructive conversation about bishops and priests and the role community amongst clergy, especially bishops, should have.

    We also talk about the idea of the "Imperial Episcopacy" (Article in the links below) and the damage it does from bishops to themselves and to their fellow priests. Here's a quote: "Grotesque unchastity is an obvious symptom, but perhaps even more dangerous to the priesthood is the habit of mendacity that hides unchastity and other sinful habits. Superficial flattery and fawning over the person of the bishop can deprive him—unless he has an uncommonly strong and healthy personality—of the evangelical simplicity and candor he needs to fulfill his duties. While deference to the bishop may begin with true reverence for his office, it too often leads to the growth of vanity, ambition, and clerical careerism. And so it is time to end the Imperial Episcopate. "

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    • St. Louis archdiocese invites attorney general to review files — St. Louis, Mo., Aug 23, 2018 / 06:00 pm (CNA).- Archbishop Robert J. Carlson has invited the Missouri attorney general’s office to conduct an inspection of its files related to allegations of sexual abuse and to produce an independent report.
    • New allegations surface regarding Archbishop McCarrick and Newark priests — CNA recently spoke to six priests of the Archdiocese of Newark, and one priest member of a religious order who was a seminarian in New York in the early 1970s, while McCarrick was a priest of the Archdiocese of New York.
    • After grand jury report, new allegations raised in Pennsylvania — by JD Flynn Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug 22, 2018 / 12:46 pm (CNA).- The Diocese of Pittsburgh has received about 50 new allegations of abuse, and a state abuse hotline has received more than 500 calls after the Aug. 14 release a Pennsylvania grand jury report detailing an investigation of sexual abuse in six dioceses, including Pittsburgh. All of the allegations reported to the diocese “are from prior to 1990 and go back as far as the 1940s,” according to diocesan spokesman Rev. Nicholas Vaskov. “We are taking all of them seriously and following our regular process for responding to them.” The allegations to the diocese came through an abuse hotline and by e-mail the Pittsburgh Post- Gazette reported. The diocese said they came from “people who had not previously contacted us.”
    • The End of the Imperial Episcopate | Jay Scott Newman | First Things — The Empire—in all its forms—is long gone. Christendom is dead. The Church is reeling from grave scandal, and Christians are crying out to heaven for reform and purification. It is time to end the Imperial Episcopate.  After the gospel triumphed in the Roman Empire, the Church gradually acquired forms of life borrowed from imperial organization. Many of those forms still serve us well. But over time some of those forms have ceased to make sense and have become impediments to the evangelical freedom of the Church. I believe this is evident in significant aspects of how bishops now live and exercise their Catholic ministry. 
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    We introduce to you Bradley Barnes, a handsome convert from Pentecostalism (8 years ago) who works as a Catholic Youth Minister in Cincinnati. We have no idea how or why we found just a random youth minister in Cincinnati. Neither of us have any connections to Cincinnati. Amiright?

    We start talking youth ministry, but then we talk about the scandal because we all work for the Church and that's all we know what to talk about. There was a lot more constructive conversation about bishops and priests and the role community amongst clergy, especially bishops, should have.

    We also talk about the idea of the "Imperial Episcopacy" (Article in the links below) and the damage it does from bishops to themselves and to their fellow priests. Here's a quote: "Grotesque unchastity is an obvious symptom, but perhaps even more dangerous to the priesthood is the habit of mendacity that hides unchastity and other sinful habits. Superficial flattery and fawning over the person of the bishop can deprive him—unless he has an uncommonly strong and healthy personality—of the evangelical simplicity and candor he needs to fulfill his duties. While deference to the bishop may begin with true reverence for his office, it too often leads to the growth of vanity, ambition, and clerical careerism. And so it is time to end the Imperial Episcopate. "

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    • St. Louis archdiocese invites attorney general to review files — St. Louis, Mo., Aug 23, 2018 / 06:00 pm (CNA).- Archbishop Robert J. Carlson has invited the Missouri attorney general’s office to conduct an inspection of its files related to allegations of sexual abuse and to produce an independent report.
    • New allegations surface regarding Archbishop McCarrick and Newark priests — CNA recently spoke to six priests of the Archdiocese of Newark, and one priest member of a religious order who was a seminarian in New York in the early 1970s, while McCarrick was a priest of the Archdiocese of New York.
    • After grand jury report, new allegations raised in Pennsylvania — by JD Flynn Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug 22, 2018 / 12:46 pm (CNA).- The Diocese of Pittsburgh has received about 50 new allegations of abuse, and a state abuse hotline has received more than 500 calls after the Aug. 14 release a Pennsylvania grand jury report detailing an investigation of sexual abuse in six dioceses, including Pittsburgh. All of the allegations reported to the diocese “are from prior to 1990 and go back as far as the 1940s,” according to diocesan spokesman Rev. Nicholas Vaskov. “We are taking all of them seriously and following our regular process for responding to them.” The allegations to the diocese came through an abuse hotline and by e-mail the Pittsburgh Post- Gazette reported. The diocese said they came from “people who had not previously contacted us.”
    • The End of the Imperial Episcopate | Jay Scott Newman | First Things — The Empire—in all its forms—is long gone. Christendom is dead. The Church is reeling from grave scandal, and Christians are crying out to heaven for reform and purification. It is time to end the Imperial Episcopate.  After the gospel triumphed in the Roman Empire, the Church gradually acquired forms of life borrowed from imperial organization. Many of those forms still serve us well. But over time some of those forms have ceased to make sense and have become impediments to the evangelical freedom of the Church. I believe this is evident in significant aspects of how bishops now live and exercise their Catholic ministry. 
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+VvSqWCx0 ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke hits peak frustration https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/154 f26a6bad-6ac1-4451-8bcc-45336f4172dd Fri, 17 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer And Christ is stripped of his garments... 1:28:49 false HEY BISHOPS: Seek justice, not just forgiveness...

    SHOW NOTES

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    • What to make of the Catholic reaction to McCarrick and the Pennsylvania grand jury report — This extraordinary turn of events bears repeating. In 2014, a bishop allowed a priest who had been charged with criminal sexual abuse of a child to serve as the canon lawyer for another priest charged with criminal sexual abuse of a child. Apparently, no one in Szatkowski’s religious community, the Diocese of Allentown, or the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith questioned the wisdom of that plan. Anyone who finds it difficult to understand the anger and resentment of Catholics toward their bishops in recent weeks need look no further than that story.
    • Cardinal Wuerl named in Pennsylvania grand jury report, responds to criticism — “While I understand this report may be critical of some of my actions, I believe the report confirms that I acted with diligence, with concern for the victims and to prevent future acts of abuse. I sincerely hope that a just assessment of my actions, past and present, and my continuing commitment to the protection of children will dispel any notions otherwise made by this report.”
    • Denver archbishop reflects on McCarrick abuse crisis — Archbishop Aquila said the Church’s abuse scandals originate from complacency, and a culture influenced by the sexual revolution. “We must recognize that complacency about evil and sin is present both in the Church and the world and has led us to where we are today. This culture of complacency among clergy and laity must come to an end!” “Sadly, too many, both clergy and lay, have listened more to the world than to Christ and the Church when it comes to human sexuality.”
    • What did Wuerl know about alleged abuser- and how did he respond? — Washington D.C., Aug 15, 2018 / 04:00 pm (CNA).- Cardinal Donald Wuerl and the Diocese of Pittsburgh say that when the former Pittsburgh bishop approved the transfer of a priest accused of serial sexual abuse, he was unaware of the allegations made against the priest. The transfer is described in the Aug. 14 report issued by a Pennsylvania grand jury charged with investing clerical sexual abuse in six Catholic dioceses.
    ]]>     HEY BISHOPS: Seek justice, not just forgiveness...

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    • What to make of the Catholic reaction to McCarrick and the Pennsylvania grand jury report — This extraordinary turn of events bears repeating. In 2014, a bishop allowed a priest who had been charged with criminal sexual abuse of a child to serve as the canon lawyer for another priest charged with criminal sexual abuse of a child. Apparently, no one in Szatkowski’s religious community, the Diocese of Allentown, or the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith questioned the wisdom of that plan. Anyone who finds it difficult to understand the anger and resentment of Catholics toward their bishops in recent weeks need look no further than that story.
    • Cardinal Wuerl named in Pennsylvania grand jury report, responds to criticism — “While I understand this report may be critical of some of my actions, I believe the report confirms that I acted with diligence, with concern for the victims and to prevent future acts of abuse. I sincerely hope that a just assessment of my actions, past and present, and my continuing commitment to the protection of children will dispel any notions otherwise made by this report.”
    • Denver archbishop reflects on McCarrick abuse crisis — Archbishop Aquila said the Church’s abuse scandals originate from complacency, and a culture influenced by the sexual revolution. “We must recognize that complacency about evil and sin is present both in the Church and the world and has led us to where we are today. This culture of complacency among clergy and laity must come to an end!” “Sadly, too many, both clergy and lay, have listened more to the world than to Christ and the Church when it comes to human sexuality.”
    • What did Wuerl know about alleged abuser- and how did he respond? — Washington D.C., Aug 15, 2018 / 04:00 pm (CNA).- Cardinal Donald Wuerl and the Diocese of Pittsburgh say that when the former Pittsburgh bishop approved the transfer of a priest accused of serial sexual abuse, he was unaware of the allegations made against the priest. The transfer is described in the Aug. 14 report issued by a Pennsylvania grand jury charged with investing clerical sexual abuse in six Catholic dioceses.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+vxpN98Ai ]]> Luke Gomer     The Catholic Card Game Rides Again! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/153 46a05921-2f4a-48d9-9d7a-09bf6d7e5f04 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Matt and Lisa Martinusen from "The Catholic Card Game" (with the Catching Foxes Expansion Pack) join us to relaunch their Kickstarter, talk about the in's and out's of creating a physical product, and to make fun of Michael Vorris. 57:14 true Matt and Lisa Martinusen from "The Catholic Card Game" (with the Catching Foxes Expansion Pack) join us to relaunch their Kickstarter, talk about the in's and out's of creating a physical product, and make fun of Michael Vorris.

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    Luke and Gomer would like to apologize to the following groups:

    1. Filipinos
    2. Charismatic Catholics
    3. Baby Boomers
    4. Michael Vorris
    5. Life Site News
    6. Petitionary Prayer Politicizers
    7. Gomer's wife
    8. Gomer's wife again
    9. But not Wade. Never Wade. Waaaaaaaaaade!
    ]]>     Catholic Card Game, Kickstarter, fun, happiness, remember joy Matt and Lisa Martinusen from "The Catholic Card Game" (with the Catching Foxes Expansion Pack) join us to relaunch their Kickstarter, talk about the in's and out's of creating a physical product, and make fun of Michael Vorris.

    SHOW NOTES

    Luke and Gomer would like to apologize to the following groups:

    1. Filipinos
    2. Charismatic Catholics
    3. Baby Boomers
    4. Michael Vorris
    5. Life Site News
    6. Petitionary Prayer Politicizers
    7. Gomer's wife
    8. Gomer's wife again
    9. But not Wade. Never Wade. Waaaaaaaaaade!

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    Luke and Gomer would like to apologize to the following groups:

    1. Filipinos
    2. Charismatic Catholics
    3. Baby Boomers
    4. Michael Vorris
    5. Life Site News
    6. Petitionary Prayer Politicizers
    7. Gomer's wife
    8. Gomer's wife again
    9. But not Wade. Never Wade. Waaaaaaaaaade!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+RkUg7Zdj ]]> Luke Gomer     JD Flynn addresses the scandals https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/152 caae1925-3a93-4104-978a-a5773521a737 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer JD Flynn is the Editor of Catholic News Agency, an online news website with sick Google Plus skillz. 52:08 true SHOW NOTES]]> catholic, scandal, McCarrick, clergy SHOW NOTES

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    • JD Flynn - Google+ — Looks like you've reached the end
    • President of U.S. Bishops Conference Issues Statement on Course of Action Responding to Moral Failures on Part of Church Leaders — "The accusations against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick reveal a grievous moral failure within the Church. They cause bishops anger, sadness, and shame; I know they do in me. They compel bishops to ask, as I do, what more could have been done to protect the People of God. Both the abuses themselves, and the fact that they have remained undisclosed for decades, have caused great harm to people's lives and represent grave moral failures of judgement on the part of Church leaders.
    • Bishop Scharfenberger’s letter to clergy stating abuse revelations are sign of "profoundly spiritual crisis" :: Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany — More words are not going to repair, let alone restore, the damage that has been done. Lawyering, pledges and changes in the bureaucratic structures and policy – however well intentioned – cannot do it either. I do not see how we can avoid what is really at the root of this crisis: sin and a retreat from holiness, specifically the holiness of an integral, truly human sexuality.
    • What might happen for McCarrick, and for the Church in the US — As is well known, in June a process in the Archdiocese of New York reached the conclusion that an allegation McCarrick sexually abused a teenager was “credible and substantiated.” That process, however, was only the first phase of the Church’s canonical process- the phase referred to as the “preliminary investigation.” A formal trial would be the next step.
    • Pope Francis accepts resignation of Bishop Juan Barros and others in Chile abuse scandal — Barros submitted his resignation to Pope Francis alongside every other active bishop in Chile at the close of a May 15-17 meeting between the pope and Chilean prelates, during which Francis chastised the bishops for systematic cover-up of abuse throughout the country.
    • Harrisburg Bishop releases names of 71 accused priests, deacons, seminarians — Harrisburg, Pa., Aug 1, 2018 / 04:00 pm (CNA).- The Diocese of Harrisburg has released the names of 71 priests, deacons, and seminarians accused of sexual misconduct involving children in the diocese during the past 70 years. At the same time, Bishop Ronald Gainer of Harrisburg issued an apology to abuse survivors.
    • Honduran auxiliary bishop accused of sexual misconduct resigns — Vatican City, Jul 20, 2018 / 06:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Juan José Pineda, auxiliary bishop of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, following a Vatican investigation into accusations of financial mismanagement and sexual misconduct against seminarians. The bishop, 57, has long been the subject of accusations of financial misdealings, as well as rumors that he offered support to a male companion using archdiocesan funds. He serves under papal advisor and archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Cardinal Oscar Andrés Rodriguez Maradiaga, who has also been accused of financial misconduct.
    • Pastoral Letter of His Holiness Benedict XVI to the Catholics of Ireland (March 19, 2010) | BENEDICT XVI — Speaking to you as a pastor concerned for the good of all God’s children, I humbly ask you to consider what I have said. I pray that, by drawing nearer to Christ and by participating in the life of his Church – a Church purified by penance and renewed in pastoral charity – you will come to rediscover Christ’s infinite love for each one of you. I am confident that in this way you will be able to find reconciliation, deep inner healing and peace.
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    • JD Flynn - Google+ — Looks like you've reached the end
    • President of U.S. Bishops Conference Issues Statement on Course of Action Responding to Moral Failures on Part of Church Leaders — "The accusations against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick reveal a grievous moral failure within the Church. They cause bishops anger, sadness, and shame; I know they do in me. They compel bishops to ask, as I do, what more could have been done to protect the People of God. Both the abuses themselves, and the fact that they have remained undisclosed for decades, have caused great harm to people's lives and represent grave moral failures of judgement on the part of Church leaders.
    • Bishop Scharfenberger’s letter to clergy stating abuse revelations are sign of "profoundly spiritual crisis" :: Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany — More words are not going to repair, let alone restore, the damage that has been done. Lawyering, pledges and changes in the bureaucratic structures and policy – however well intentioned – cannot do it either. I do not see how we can avoid what is really at the root of this crisis: sin and a retreat from holiness, specifically the holiness of an integral, truly human sexuality.
    • What might happen for McCarrick, and for the Church in the US — As is well known, in June a process in the Archdiocese of New York reached the conclusion that an allegation McCarrick sexually abused a teenager was “credible and substantiated.” That process, however, was only the first phase of the Church’s canonical process- the phase referred to as the “preliminary investigation.” A formal trial would be the next step.
    • Pope Francis accepts resignation of Bishop Juan Barros and others in Chile abuse scandal — Barros submitted his resignation to Pope Francis alongside every other active bishop in Chile at the close of a May 15-17 meeting between the pope and Chilean prelates, during which Francis chastised the bishops for systematic cover-up of abuse throughout the country.
    • Harrisburg Bishop releases names of 71 accused priests, deacons, seminarians — Harrisburg, Pa., Aug 1, 2018 / 04:00 pm (CNA).- The Diocese of Harrisburg has released the names of 71 priests, deacons, and seminarians accused of sexual misconduct involving children in the diocese during the past 70 years. At the same time, Bishop Ronald Gainer of Harrisburg issued an apology to abuse survivors.
    • Honduran auxiliary bishop accused of sexual misconduct resigns — Vatican City, Jul 20, 2018 / 06:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Juan José Pineda, auxiliary bishop of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, following a Vatican investigation into accusations of financial mismanagement and sexual misconduct against seminarians. The bishop, 57, has long been the subject of accusations of financial misdealings, as well as rumors that he offered support to a male companion using archdiocesan funds. He serves under papal advisor and archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Cardinal Oscar Andrés Rodriguez Maradiaga, who has also been accused of financial misconduct.
    • Pastoral Letter of His Holiness Benedict XVI to the Catholics of Ireland (March 19, 2010) | BENEDICT XVI — Speaking to you as a pastor concerned for the good of all God’s children, I humbly ask you to consider what I have said. I pray that, by drawing nearer to Christ and by participating in the life of his Church – a Church purified by penance and renewed in pastoral charity – you will come to rediscover Christ’s infinite love for each one of you. I am confident that in this way you will be able to find reconciliation, deep inner healing and peace.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+qS-f8VH7 ]]> Luke Gomer     Matt Fradd Goes Amish https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/151 577faa40-73c5-4621-86a8-bf1ba538af6d Fri, 27 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer 1:21:17 true Special Guest: Matt Fradd.

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    • Privilege | THR Blog — But what this injustice consists of is usually not elaborated. If one presses for details (and this is already a breach of etiquette), the reasons offered are often tendentious. The term privilege is used not to make a case but rather to convey a mood. Why is there so much political opportunity to be had by deploying this mood, as a weapon? What accounts for our susceptibility to being cowed by it, or indeed to indulging it ourselves, this fuzzy indignation? In particular, we need to account for the fact that accusations of privilege are most prominent among…well, the privileged. (For example, Ivy League students.) Hold that thought.
    • Virtual Reality as Moral Ideal - The New Atlantis — These early cartoons present a rich phenomenology of what it is like to be an embodied agent in a world of artifacts and inexorable physical laws. The tendency of these things to thwart the human will is exaggerated, and through exaggeration a certain truth gets brought forward. As the stand-up comics say, only the truth is funny. In depicting the heteronomy (being ruled by something other than yourself) that the world of objects inflicts on us, the slapstick sufferings of Donald Duck acknowledge, and thereby seem to affirm, the human condition as it is, beneath the various idealisms that would transport us out of that condition.
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    • Privilege | THR Blog — But what this injustice consists of is usually not elaborated. If one presses for details (and this is already a breach of etiquette), the reasons offered are often tendentious. The term privilege is used not to make a case but rather to convey a mood. Why is there so much political opportunity to be had by deploying this mood, as a weapon? What accounts for our susceptibility to being cowed by it, or indeed to indulging it ourselves, this fuzzy indignation? In particular, we need to account for the fact that accusations of privilege are most prominent among…well, the privileged. (For example, Ivy League students.) Hold that thought.
    • Virtual Reality as Moral Ideal - The New Atlantis — These early cartoons present a rich phenomenology of what it is like to be an embodied agent in a world of artifacts and inexorable physical laws. The tendency of these things to thwart the human will is exaggerated, and through exaggeration a certain truth gets brought forward. As the stand-up comics say, only the truth is funny. In depicting the heteronomy (being ruled by something other than yourself) that the world of objects inflicts on us, the slapstick sufferings of Donald Duck acknowledge, and thereby seem to affirm, the human condition as it is, beneath the various idealisms that would transport us out of that condition.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+3acVR6_D ]]> Luke Gomer Matt Fradd     Gomer runs from his feelings, and kids https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/150 08ddf070-58f6-4502-b749-54e2f1284902 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer is depressed about his fatherhood. Luke gives financial advice. The world is ending as we know it. Then FAN QUESTIONS! 1:30:26 false We tackle your toughest questions!

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    • Can I Live Without The Internet For A Month? I'm About To Find Out. | The Catholic Gentleman — Since I was sixteen, nearly two decades ago, I have gone online almost every day. Starting August 2, for one month, I’m going off. No email, no social media, no keyboards, no podcasts. No audio books, no video memes, no texts. Not a single smiley-face emoticon. Nothing. Smart phone powered down and stuck deep in a drawer. How is that going to work?
    • ESPN's 30 for 30 - Broke — Ya broke
    • Philippians 4:11 RSVCE - Not that I complain of want; for I have - Bible Gateway — Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content.
    • Sports Guy: Ewing Theory 101 — I have a three-word explanation for you: "The Ewing Theory." It's bigger than the "SI Jinx." It makes the "Curse of the Bambino" look like child's play. It's creepier than the "Curse of the 'Spinal Tap' Drummers" and the "Curse on the Careers of Everyone Who Leaves 'NYPD Blue' " combined. Quite simply, it's the most life-altering sports phenomenon of this lifetime. Here's everything you need to know about the Ewing Theory, in the form of a Q & A: What's the Ewing Theory? Where did it come from?
    • Lordship salvation controversy - Wikipedia — The "lordship salvation" controversy (also "Lordship Controversy") is a theological dispute regarding key soteriological questions within Evangelical Christianity, involving some non-denominational and Evangelical churches in North America at least since the 1980s.[1] The dispute spawned several books, pamphlets, and conferences. According to one website advocating Lordship Salvation, "the doctrine of Lordship salvation teaches that submitting to Christ as Lord goes hand-in-hand with trusting in Christ as Savior. Lordship salvation is the opposite of what is sometimes called easy-believism or the teaching that salvation comes through an acknowledgement of a certain set of facts."[2]Another website critical of it, defines it similarly, however: "As defined by its own advocates, Lordship Salvation could more properly be called "Commitment Salvation," "Surrender Salvation," or "Submission Salvation" since in actuality the debate is not over the Lordship of Christ, but the response of a person to the gospel and the conditions which must be met for salvation." [3]
    • Consistency Will Make You Holy - Fr. Mike Schmitz — Have you ever wanted to become really good at something, but then quickly became discouraged as soon as you realized how much time and effort you would have to invest in it in order to master it? Well, in this video, Fr. Mike talks about one important thing that makes these aspirations more attainable. Consistency is not just a rote disciplinary measure forced on us by teachers and coaches. In the end, Fr. Mike points out, it’s about faithfulness toward whatever it is you are aiming to achieve—including holiness.
    • Getting out of the Sacristy: A look at our pastoral priorities – Catholic World Report — We once could trust that many people would come to our institutions—schools, seminaries, and parishes—to be evangelized, but we absolutely cannot assume that today. -Bishop Robert Barron
    • Liturgy and depression. . . | CPYU — This got me thinking. I wonder if we hurt ourselves and our children deeply when we remove the more formal liturgy and replace it with nothing but spontaneity? When the storms of life come, will our kids be able to weather those storms by reciting and reminding themselves of the “this I know,” if they’ve never had the opportunity to regularly repeat the “this I know” with a regularity that cements those truths and makes them so much a part of themselves that they can’t help but be recalled?
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    • Can I Live Without The Internet For A Month? I'm About To Find Out. | The Catholic Gentleman — Since I was sixteen, nearly two decades ago, I have gone online almost every day. Starting August 2, for one month, I’m going off. No email, no social media, no keyboards, no podcasts. No audio books, no video memes, no texts. Not a single smiley-face emoticon. Nothing. Smart phone powered down and stuck deep in a drawer. How is that going to work?
    • ESPN's 30 for 30 - Broke — Ya broke
    • Philippians 4:11 RSVCE - Not that I complain of want; for I have - Bible Gateway — Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content.
    • Sports Guy: Ewing Theory 101 — I have a three-word explanation for you: "The Ewing Theory." It's bigger than the "SI Jinx." It makes the "Curse of the Bambino" look like child's play. It's creepier than the "Curse of the 'Spinal Tap' Drummers" and the "Curse on the Careers of Everyone Who Leaves 'NYPD Blue' " combined. Quite simply, it's the most life-altering sports phenomenon of this lifetime. Here's everything you need to know about the Ewing Theory, in the form of a Q & A: What's the Ewing Theory? Where did it come from?
    • Lordship salvation controversy - Wikipedia — The "lordship salvation" controversy (also "Lordship Controversy") is a theological dispute regarding key soteriological questions within Evangelical Christianity, involving some non-denominational and Evangelical churches in North America at least since the 1980s.[1] The dispute spawned several books, pamphlets, and conferences. According to one website advocating Lordship Salvation, "the doctrine of Lordship salvation teaches that submitting to Christ as Lord goes hand-in-hand with trusting in Christ as Savior. Lordship salvation is the opposite of what is sometimes called easy-believism or the teaching that salvation comes through an acknowledgement of a certain set of facts."[2]Another website critical of it, defines it similarly, however: "As defined by its own advocates, Lordship Salvation could more properly be called "Commitment Salvation," "Surrender Salvation," or "Submission Salvation" since in actuality the debate is not over the Lordship of Christ, but the response of a person to the gospel and the conditions which must be met for salvation." [3]
    • Consistency Will Make You Holy - Fr. Mike Schmitz — Have you ever wanted to become really good at something, but then quickly became discouraged as soon as you realized how much time and effort you would have to invest in it in order to master it? Well, in this video, Fr. Mike talks about one important thing that makes these aspirations more attainable. Consistency is not just a rote disciplinary measure forced on us by teachers and coaches. In the end, Fr. Mike points out, it’s about faithfulness toward whatever it is you are aiming to achieve—including holiness.
    • Getting out of the Sacristy: A look at our pastoral priorities – Catholic World Report — We once could trust that many people would come to our institutions—schools, seminaries, and parishes—to be evangelized, but we absolutely cannot assume that today. -Bishop Robert Barron
    • Liturgy and depression. . . | CPYU — This got me thinking. I wonder if we hurt ourselves and our children deeply when we remove the more formal liturgy and replace it with nothing but spontaneity? When the storms of life come, will our kids be able to weather those storms by reciting and reminding themselves of the “this I know,” if they’ve never had the opportunity to regularly repeat the “this I know” with a regularity that cements those truths and makes them so much a part of themselves that they can’t help but be recalled?
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Epj8GYM- ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke should get off Twitter https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/149 6c74b9e2-2258-4795-ab49-ea70b6f6d710 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about The Catholic Card Game with Catching Foxes Expansion Pack, our feedback on Immigration, and why Luke should get off Twitter forever. 1:03:42 true We talk about The Catholic Card Game with Catching Foxes Expansion Pack, our feedback on Immigration, and why Luke should get off Twitter forever.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+5XuAuDte ]]> Luke Gomer     Not you, too! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/148 10b1b753-2cb4-4cf8-b205-81a6a5a12ad3 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This was recorded two weeks ago, immediately after our immigration episode. This is not the follow up to that episode, but a stand alone podcast on Chris Hardwick's ruination. 51:54 true This was recorded two weeks ago, immediately after our immigration episode. This is not the follow up to that episode, but a stand alone podcast on Chris Hardwick's ruination.

    ]]>     nerdist, chris hardwick, metoo, heroes This was recorded two weeks ago, immediately after our immigration episode. This is not the follow up to that episode, but a stand alone podcast on Chris Hardwick's ruination.

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    • @Rose-Colored Glasses: A Confession. – Chloe Dykstra – Medium — Our relationship started out poorly. Within 2 weeks, rules were quickly established. Some of these included: I “should not want to go somewhere at night”. My nights were expected to be reserved for him, as he had a busy schedule. This alienated me from my friends. I was to not have close male friends unless we worked together. All photos of male friends were to be removed from my apartment. This was heartbreaking for me, as my best friend happened to be male. As he was sober, I was not to drink alcohol. Before we began dating he said, “I noticed you have a glass of wine with dinner. That’s going to stop.” I was not to speak in public places (elevators, cars with drivers, restaurants where tables were too close) as he believed that people recognized him and were listening to our conversations. Our dinners out were usually silent, him on his phone. I wasn’t allowed to take a photo of us. (Eventually, he softened on this rule, but was very stern about me asking permission.)
    • Chloe Dykstra, Ex of Chris Hardwick, Describes Disturbing Abuse by 'Successful Podcaster' Ex Boyfriend — Dykstra says that she is now on the road to recovery and has since begun working again. As for why she’s stayed quiet until now (a question women are somehow still forced to answer about their abusers), she writes, “I knew it was unlikely people would choose to believe me over a cheery-sounding famous guy. All it would do to properly come forward was hurt me. And guess what? It will probably hurt me now too, despite the #MeToo movement. We’ve come a long way, but we still have a ways to go.”
    • Chris Hardwick Denies Sexual Assault Claims From Ex-Girlfriend | Deadline — Hardwick went on to detail the circumstances of their eventual separation, seemingly quote from Dykstra and how he was “blindsided” by her online account earlier today.
    • Patty Hearst Defends Son-In-Law Chris Hardwick In Wake Of Assault Allegations | Deadline — “Beware the person who stabs you and then tells the world they’re the one who’s bleeding,” Hearst tweeted on Friday after Hardwick, who is married to her daughter Lydia Hearst, was accused of sexual assault by his ex-girlfriend Dykstra.
    ]]>     This was recorded two weeks ago, immediately after our immigration episode. This is not the follow up to that episode, but a stand alone podcast on Chris Hardwick's ruination.

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    • @Rose-Colored Glasses: A Confession. – Chloe Dykstra – Medium — Our relationship started out poorly. Within 2 weeks, rules were quickly established. Some of these included: I “should not want to go somewhere at night”. My nights were expected to be reserved for him, as he had a busy schedule. This alienated me from my friends. I was to not have close male friends unless we worked together. All photos of male friends were to be removed from my apartment. This was heartbreaking for me, as my best friend happened to be male. As he was sober, I was not to drink alcohol. Before we began dating he said, “I noticed you have a glass of wine with dinner. That’s going to stop.” I was not to speak in public places (elevators, cars with drivers, restaurants where tables were too close) as he believed that people recognized him and were listening to our conversations. Our dinners out were usually silent, him on his phone. I wasn’t allowed to take a photo of us. (Eventually, he softened on this rule, but was very stern about me asking permission.)
    • Chloe Dykstra, Ex of Chris Hardwick, Describes Disturbing Abuse by 'Successful Podcaster' Ex Boyfriend — Dykstra says that she is now on the road to recovery and has since begun working again. As for why she’s stayed quiet until now (a question women are somehow still forced to answer about their abusers), she writes, “I knew it was unlikely people would choose to believe me over a cheery-sounding famous guy. All it would do to properly come forward was hurt me. And guess what? It will probably hurt me now too, despite the #MeToo movement. We’ve come a long way, but we still have a ways to go.”
    • Chris Hardwick Denies Sexual Assault Claims From Ex-Girlfriend | Deadline — Hardwick went on to detail the circumstances of their eventual separation, seemingly quote from Dykstra and how he was “blindsided” by her online account earlier today.
    • Patty Hearst Defends Son-In-Law Chris Hardwick In Wake Of Assault Allegations | Deadline — “Beware the person who stabs you and then tells the world they’re the one who’s bleeding,” Hearst tweeted on Friday after Hardwick, who is married to her daughter Lydia Hearst, was accused of sexual assault by his ex-girlfriend Dykstra.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+6219wO5f ]]> Luke Gomer     Immigrant Children https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/147 c0e7221e-8e93-4993-8a2b-2ca144b0ea95 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer SENSITIVE EPISODE: Trying our best to balance the morality of honest security, humanitarian openness, the rule of law, and protecting children and families. Gomer gives three key insights from actual Catholic humans actually on the ground with these kids. Nothing is clean and clear. FOLLOW UP WILL HAPPEN! 1:00:25 true Show Notes and Links

    We recorded the day Trump signed an executive order against breaking up families, so we really didn't have time to process the ramifications. Let me make it clear, we are 100% against the punitive separation of children from their families. We are also 100% for the comprehensive immigration reform and greater work visas for immigrant labor. (Gomer is for the legalization of literally all drugs, so that will strip the cartels of most of their power, but we don't talk about that!)

    What we are not for is the hype wagon of the left wing media and anti-Trumpkins out there. Nor are we interested in the Sessions-style biblical apologetics of the Trumpkin defenders. We are pro-life, pro-family, and pro-child. Some of these parents are sketchy. Some of these kids are being trafficked (a lot more than you think) and need to be saved. Some are criminals, some are forced into criminal behavior.

    GOMER'S IGNORANCE
    Gomer here: "I will claim more ignorance of the elevation of abuse under Trump's administration, really especially since the month of March. I do think it's due to the increase in illegal border crossings that usually drops off the closer we get to summer. I've spent all day today reading Vox and some others about the background to the anti-Trump recent outrage and have learned a lot. I also think the Colberts of the world are just so blind with Trump hatred (again, personally, I did not vote for him and never will) they will blame everything on him and not on a lack of space, of funds, or of personnel to help these kids.

    ]]>     Show Notes and Links

    We recorded the day Trump signed an executive order against breaking up families, so we really didn't have time to process the ramifications. Let me make it clear, we are 100% against the punitive separation of children from their families. We are also 100% for the comprehensive immigration reform and greater work visas for immigrant labor. (Gomer is for the legalization of literally all drugs, so that will strip the cartels of most of their power, but we don't talk about that!)

    What we are not for is the hype wagon of the left wing media and anti-Trumpkins out there. Nor are we interested in the Sessions-style biblical apologetics of the Trumpkin defenders. We are pro-life, pro-family, and pro-child. Some of these parents are sketchy. Some of these kids are being trafficked (a lot more than you think) and need to be saved. Some are criminals, some are forced into criminal behavior.

    GOMER'S IGNORANCE
    Gomer here: "I will claim more ignorance of the elevation of abuse under Trump's administration, really especially since the month of March. I do think it's due to the increase in illegal border crossings that usually drops off the closer we get to summer. I've spent all day today reading Vox and some others about the background to the anti-Trump recent outrage and have learned a lot. I also think the Colberts of the world are just so blind with Trump hatred (again, personally, I did not vote for him and never will) they will blame everything on him and not on a lack of space, of funds, or of personnel to help these kids.

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    • The Catholic vision of just immigration reform — “You drew me forth from the womb,” the Psalmist wrote to the Lord, “made me safe at my mother’s breasts.” We don’t know what happened after that Honduran girl was taken from her mother’s arms. We don’t know if she was taken to a warehouse, to be housed with hundreds of other children who had been separated from their immigrant parents. We don’t know if she sat strapped in a car seat, squalling for her mother, near the big kids who let themselves cry only as they fall asleep on gym mats spread across the floor, behind a chain link fence. We do know that policies that indiscriminately separate children from their migrant parents at our national border violate the sacred sovereignty of families. They need to be stopped. But it’s not enough to condemn the treatment of a mother separated from her child without asking what should happen instead. There have been, unfortunately, too few solutions proposed to address a real problem: how should the identity of family members be verified at the border, to ensure that children are not being trafficked? That issue needs more than moralizing or grandstanding. It needs a real solution.
    • Zero-tolerance immigration policy leads to surge in family separations, lawyer says - CNN — Children generally are separated from parents who are awaiting prosecution for crossing illegally, so prosecuting more parents will result in the separation of far more children from their parents at the border than before the policy took effect. Those children become the charges of the Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families (specifically, the Office of Refugee Resettlement).
    • Family separation at the border: the past 72 hours in outrage, explained - Vox — The past 72 hours in outrage over Trump’s immigrant family separation policy, explained Children are being kept in cages. Parents are being deported without their kids. Trump is wrongly blaming Democrats.
    • Hundreds of children wait in Border Patrol facility in Texas — McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Inside an old warehouse in South Texas, hundreds of children wait in a series of cages created by metal fencing. One cage had 20 children inside. Scattered about are bottles of water, bags of chips and large foil sheets intended to serve as blankets.
    • UN Human Rights Office condemns US border separation of families — Washington D.C., Jun 7, 2018 / 03:42 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Maria had been a victim of sex trafficking and abuse by a local gang when she fled Guatemala. Taking her 3-year-old son, Jose, she made the trek to the U.S. border, seeking asylum in the United States. But when she arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border in December 2017, she was apprehended by Customs and Border Protection. Agents separated her from her son, who was grouped together with “unaccompanied minors” by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, while Maria was transferred to adult detention.
    • US bishops ask that immigration reform protect families, Dreamers — US bishops ask that immigration reform protect families, Dreamers
    • Family separation and detention: Obama’s border policy vs. Trump’s - Vox — What Obama did with migrant families vs. what Trump is doing Trump hopes the courts will let him detain families like Obama did.
    • Pope Francis criticizes Trump's 'zero-tolerance' migrant policy — Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the U.S. bishops conference, issued a statement during the bishops' biannual meeting in Fort Lauderdale last week. He criticized the policy, saying “separating babies from their mothers is not the answer and is immoral.” He said later the bishops would consider the possibility of sending a delegation to the U.S.-Mexico border to see the detention centers for themselves and offer solidarity for incoming migrants and refugees. “Let it be clear that in these things, I respect [the position of] the bishops conference,” Pope Francis said in the interview with Reuters. When migrants arrive to a country, “you have to receive them, help them, look after them, accompany them and then see where to put them, but throughout all of Europe,” he said, noting that “some governments are working on it, and people have to be settled in the best possible way, but creating psychosis is not the cure.”
    • Tucson bishop elaborates on ‘canonical penalties’ for immigrant family separation — Tucson, Ariz., Jun 20, 2018 / 05:00 pm (CNA).- A bishop who suggested last week that the Church consider canonical penalties for Catholics involved in the separation of families at the United States’ southern border said Wednesday that penalties are not central to a discussion of immigration reform. On immigration reform,  “the critical issue at hand isn’t canonical penalties, even if the concept has intrigued many. The real issue is children being used as pawns in a contorted effort at punishing their parents or deterring future asylum seekers,” Bishop Edward Weisenburger of Tucson wrote in a June 20 op-ed for the Arizona Daily Star.
    • Trump on GOP “compromise” immigration bill: “What is the purpose”? - Vox — Trump undermined House Republicans’ entire immigration debate in one tweet
    ]]>     Show Notes and Links

    We recorded the day Trump signed an executive order against breaking up families, so we really didn't have time to process the ramifications. Let me make it clear, we are 100% against the punitive separation of children from their families. We are also 100% for the comprehensive immigration reform and greater work visas for immigrant labor. (Gomer is for the legalization of literally all drugs, so that will strip the cartels of most of their power, but we don't talk about that!)

    What we are not for is the hype wagon of the left wing media and anti-Trumpkins out there. Nor are we interested in the Sessions-style biblical apologetics of the Trumpkin defenders. We are pro-life, pro-family, and pro-child. Some of these parents are sketchy. Some of these kids are being trafficked (a lot more than you think) and need to be saved. Some are criminals, some are forced into criminal behavior.

    GOMER'S IGNORANCE
    Gomer here: "I will claim more ignorance of the elevation of abuse under Trump's administration, really especially since the month of March. I do think it's due to the increase in illegal border crossings that usually drops off the closer we get to summer. I've spent all day today reading Vox and some others about the background to the anti-Trump recent outrage and have learned a lot. I also think the Colberts of the world are just so blind with Trump hatred (again, personally, I did not vote for him and never will) they will blame everything on him and not on a lack of space, of funds, or of personnel to help these kids.

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    • The Catholic vision of just immigration reform — “You drew me forth from the womb,” the Psalmist wrote to the Lord, “made me safe at my mother’s breasts.” We don’t know what happened after that Honduran girl was taken from her mother’s arms. We don’t know if she was taken to a warehouse, to be housed with hundreds of other children who had been separated from their immigrant parents. We don’t know if she sat strapped in a car seat, squalling for her mother, near the big kids who let themselves cry only as they fall asleep on gym mats spread across the floor, behind a chain link fence. We do know that policies that indiscriminately separate children from their migrant parents at our national border violate the sacred sovereignty of families. They need to be stopped. But it’s not enough to condemn the treatment of a mother separated from her child without asking what should happen instead. There have been, unfortunately, too few solutions proposed to address a real problem: how should the identity of family members be verified at the border, to ensure that children are not being trafficked? That issue needs more than moralizing or grandstanding. It needs a real solution.
    • Zero-tolerance immigration policy leads to surge in family separations, lawyer says - CNN — Children generally are separated from parents who are awaiting prosecution for crossing illegally, so prosecuting more parents will result in the separation of far more children from their parents at the border than before the policy took effect. Those children become the charges of the Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families (specifically, the Office of Refugee Resettlement).
    • Family separation at the border: the past 72 hours in outrage, explained - Vox — The past 72 hours in outrage over Trump’s immigrant family separation policy, explained Children are being kept in cages. Parents are being deported without their kids. Trump is wrongly blaming Democrats.
    • Hundreds of children wait in Border Patrol facility in Texas — McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Inside an old warehouse in South Texas, hundreds of children wait in a series of cages created by metal fencing. One cage had 20 children inside. Scattered about are bottles of water, bags of chips and large foil sheets intended to serve as blankets.
    • UN Human Rights Office condemns US border separation of families — Washington D.C., Jun 7, 2018 / 03:42 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Maria had been a victim of sex trafficking and abuse by a local gang when she fled Guatemala. Taking her 3-year-old son, Jose, she made the trek to the U.S. border, seeking asylum in the United States. But when she arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border in December 2017, she was apprehended by Customs and Border Protection. Agents separated her from her son, who was grouped together with “unaccompanied minors” by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, while Maria was transferred to adult detention.
    • US bishops ask that immigration reform protect families, Dreamers — US bishops ask that immigration reform protect families, Dreamers
    • Family separation and detention: Obama’s border policy vs. Trump’s - Vox — What Obama did with migrant families vs. what Trump is doing Trump hopes the courts will let him detain families like Obama did.
    • Pope Francis criticizes Trump's 'zero-tolerance' migrant policy — Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the U.S. bishops conference, issued a statement during the bishops' biannual meeting in Fort Lauderdale last week. He criticized the policy, saying “separating babies from their mothers is not the answer and is immoral.” He said later the bishops would consider the possibility of sending a delegation to the U.S.-Mexico border to see the detention centers for themselves and offer solidarity for incoming migrants and refugees. “Let it be clear that in these things, I respect [the position of] the bishops conference,” Pope Francis said in the interview with Reuters. When migrants arrive to a country, “you have to receive them, help them, look after them, accompany them and then see where to put them, but throughout all of Europe,” he said, noting that “some governments are working on it, and people have to be settled in the best possible way, but creating psychosis is not the cure.”
    • Tucson bishop elaborates on ‘canonical penalties’ for immigrant family separation — Tucson, Ariz., Jun 20, 2018 / 05:00 pm (CNA).- A bishop who suggested last week that the Church consider canonical penalties for Catholics involved in the separation of families at the United States’ southern border said Wednesday that penalties are not central to a discussion of immigration reform. On immigration reform,  “the critical issue at hand isn’t canonical penalties, even if the concept has intrigued many. The real issue is children being used as pawns in a contorted effort at punishing their parents or deterring future asylum seekers,” Bishop Edward Weisenburger of Tucson wrote in a June 20 op-ed for the Arizona Daily Star.
    • Trump on GOP “compromise” immigration bill: “What is the purpose”? - Vox — Trump undermined House Republicans’ entire immigration debate in one tweet
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+YdudNNnr ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer Flattens Ocean's 8 https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/146 aafe3e58-2b36-4851-bb6e-0a8c9944cdf1 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Pride-Supporting brands and the flattening of American liberalism. The heart-wrenching truth of "The Tale". Gomer Hates Ocean's 8. 1:25:26 true SHOW NOTES]]> SHOW NOTES

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+nVPiQtCy ]]> Luke Gomer     David Gets Ordained! Luke and Gomer Cry. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/145 c0563b18-0ba6-4cb4-8c62-9272010bba16 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Our buddy David is now a priest! Luke gives us his 5 points on how Catholic Dating Does Have to Suck (but probably will). 1:18:36 true SHOW NOTES

    Our buddy David is now a priest! Fr. David Hust has a nice ring to it. It was awesome watching a friend of 17 years become a Roman Catholic Priest and celebrate his first Mass. It was a very traditional sung Mass and was just beautiful.

    Then Luke gives us his 5 points on how Catholic Dating Does Have to Suck (but probably will).

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    Our buddy David is now a priest! Fr. David Hust has a nice ring to it. It was awesome watching a friend of 17 years become a Roman Catholic Priest and celebrate his first Mass. It was a very traditional sung Mass and was just beautiful.

    Then Luke gives us his 5 points on how Catholic Dating Does Have to Suck (but probably will).

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    • Significant AAPL investors put pressure on Apple to add better parental control features to iPhones and iPads | 9to5Mac — Significant Apple investors have published a new open letter, ‘Think Differently About Kids’, asking Apple to dramatically improve the parental control features in iPhone and iPads, citing research into the negative psychological effects of kids over-using technology.
    • Apple WWDC 2018 keynote in 14 minutes - YouTube — During the Apple WWDC 2018 keynote, CEO Tim Cook introduced all the latest updates for iOS 12 and the new macOS Mojave. Apple also introduced a new digital health dashboard and Memoji, aka customized Animoji.
    • WWDC - Apple Developer — Homepage for the WWDC
    • Parental Controls & Internet Filtering. — Circle with Disney — The smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any device
    • The Best Wi-Fi Router for 2018: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company — After spending over 100 hours testing 18 routers, we think the Netgear R7000P is the best wireless router for most people. It’s fast and reliable at both short and long ranges, it balances the demands of connected devices automatically to avoid congestion, and it works well right out of the box, with no arcane tweaking required.
    • Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Household | Franciscan University of Steubenville — Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam  “For the Greater Glory of God”   “So whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything for the Greater Glory of God” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 
    • My Roman Wedding Ring by AMDGomer | Free Listening on SoundCloud — It's about the priesthood, written from the perspective of a young man discerning the priesthood. It draws a lot on the Song of Songs, the city-centered ministry writings of Rev. Timothy Keller, and some beautiful things Bishop Robert Barron says about his own priesthood. I hope you enjoy. Thank you, www.BenSounds.com for the music. SpokenBridepriesthoodVocation
    • Millennial Corner: Dating Podcast Part II – Catholic Telegraph — A few weeks ago, Luke Carey, the Director of the Office for Young Adult Evangelization & Discipleship, gave a Theology on Tap talk called, ‘Dating: It Doesn’t Have to Suck (But It Probably Will).’ Luke recorded a podcast with author and speaker Arleen Spenceley to explore the remaining questions from the Q & A session.
    • George Costanza Does The Opposite - YouTube — George Costanza Does The Opposite
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    Our buddy David is now a priest! Fr. David Hust has a nice ring to it. It was awesome watching a friend of 17 years become a Roman Catholic Priest and celebrate his first Mass. It was a very traditional sung Mass and was just beautiful.

    Then Luke gives us his 5 points on how Catholic Dating Does Have to Suck (but probably will).

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    • How God Became King - Audiobook | Audible.com — New Testament scholar N. T. Wright reveals how we have been misreading the Gospels for centuries, powerfully restoring the lost central story of the scripture: that the coronation of God through the acts of Jesus was the climax of human history. Wright fills the gaps that centuries of misdirection have opened up in our collective spiritual story, tracing a narrative from Eden to Jesus to today. Wright's powerful rereading of the Gospels helps us realign the focus of our spiritual beliefs, which have for too long been focused on the afterlife. Instead, the forgotten story of the Gospels reveals why we should understand that our real charge is to sustain and cooperate with God's kingdom here and now.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+lgWSzhAN ]]> Luke Gomer     If Luke could Turn Back Time https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/144 978dc568-1eaf-4186-b894-ef35a8783869 Fri, 01 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke tries to break up with Gomer on the show. Then we talk about Cher, the Young Adult Leadership Summit, Deadpool 2 and Solo. 1:54:43 true Luke tries to break up with Gomer on the show. Then we talk about Cher, the Young Adult Leadership Summit, Deadpool 2 and Solo.

    ]]>     Luke tries to break up with Gomer on the show. Then we talk about Cher, the Young Adult Leadership Summit, Deadpool 2 and Solo.

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    • Catching Foxes: The Catholic Convocation, Barron, and the Catching Foxes Hello — Luke, representing 500,000 Catholics, attended the convocation and he represented Catching Foxes well. We explore the suckiness of treating the crisis in the Church as a sociology/statistics problem, the lack of God, when God showed up in the preaching of Sister Miriam, SOLT, and Gomer shares a prison ministry heartbreak. Also: IS SINGLENESS A VOCATION?
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+RIzotESX ]]> Luke Gomer     Kevin Heider kills puppies (how's that for a title?!) https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/143 4f820b69-45be-45b7-bd76-bd8758a3f504 Fri, 25 May 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Kevin talk Dayton, music, writing, movies, and faith. 1:29:09 false SHOW NOTES
    Kevin Heider gives a wonderful exploration as a singer/songwriter of the balance between objective and subjective meanings of songs and movies. He talks how Everclear's "So Much for the Afterglow" deeply moved him as an 8th grader to hear about the terribleness of the songwriter's father. Luke talks about how his view of rap changed after VH1's "Behind the Music" with Ice T.

    Luke also mentions making a vinyl album on a mythical Catching Foxes label, which I'M ALL FOR.

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    Kevin Heider gives a wonderful exploration as a singer/songwriter of the balance between objective and subjective meanings of songs and movies. He talks how Everclear's "So Much for the Afterglow" deeply moved him as an 8th grader to hear about the terribleness of the songwriter's father. Luke talks about how his view of rap changed after VH1's "Behind the Music" with Ice T.

    Luke also mentions making a vinyl album on a mythical Catching Foxes label, which I'M ALL FOR.

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    Kevin Heider gives a wonderful exploration as a singer/songwriter of the balance between objective and subjective meanings of songs and movies. He talks how Everclear's "So Much for the Afterglow" deeply moved him as an 8th grader to hear about the terribleness of the songwriter's father. Luke talks about how his view of rap changed after VH1's "Behind the Music" with Ice T.

    Luke also mentions making a vinyl album on a mythical Catching Foxes label, which I'M ALL FOR.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+DK7TE877 ]]> Luke     Gomer teaches Strategic Apathy https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/142 39bf6d93-66ea-44d3-869a-f90ba5c3e00a Fri, 18 May 2018 08:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This episode was recorded two weeks ago in April. We discuss Praise and Worship music, movements and music, and Luke constantly going overboard on Reddit. 56:06 true This episode was recorded two weeks ago in April. We discuss Praise and Worship music, movements and music, and Luke constantly going overboard on Reddit.

    ]]>     This episode was recorded two weeks ago in April. We discuss Praise and Worship music, movements and music, and Luke constantly going overboard on Reddit.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+GFR-NcJ3 ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke Gets Fired https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/141 932d9c0c-65a6-4205-ac62-f706f349fc42 Fri, 11 May 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke contemplates his extreme extroversion and shares his struggles at work. Gomer talks about robot superintelligences instead. 1:10:15 true Luke contemplates his extreme extroversion and shares his struggles at work. Gomer talks about robot superintelligences instead.

    ]]>     Luke contemplates his extreme extroversion and shares his struggles at work. Gomer talks about robot superintelligences instead.

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    ]]>     Luke contemplates his extreme extroversion and shares his struggles at work. Gomer talks about robot superintelligences instead.

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    • The Singularity is Near » Homepage — The Singularity is an era in which our intelligence will become increasingly nonbiological and trillions of times more powerful than it is today—the dawning of a new civilization that will enable us to transcend our biological limitations and amplify our creativity.
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    • Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job & Your Dream Job: Jon Acuff: 9780982986271: Amazon.com: Books — From figuring out what your dream is to quitting in a way that exponentially increases your chance of success, Quitter is full of inspiring stories and actionable advice. This book is based on 12 years of cubicle living and my true story of cultivating a dream job that changed my life and the world in the process. It’s time to close the gap between your day job and your dream job. It’s time to be a quitter.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+TraADz3e ]]> Luke Gomer     Avengers Infinity War (spoilers, kids) https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/140 ce39e189-6ce2-48d7-a7b1-fb266e472f48 Fri, 04 May 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We invited Jonathan Alexander, President of Adore Ministries, to review Avengers, Infinity War with us! 1:23:35 false We invited Jonathan Alexander, President of Adore Ministries, to review Avengers, Infinity War with us!

    Also, SKRULLS ARE COMING!

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    Also, SKRULLS ARE COMING!

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    ]]>     We invited Jonathan Alexander, President of Adore Ministries, to review Avengers, Infinity War with us!

    Also, SKRULLS ARE COMING!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+kFQJBnEz ]]> Luke Gomer     Road to Infinity War, Phase Three, episode 3 https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/phase3 38db3dd4-93ed-4c90-9c1c-9df791e7f01d Wed, 25 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We watched and commented on the themes of Phase 3: Captain America: Civil War Doctor Strange Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Spider-Man: Homecoming Thor: Ragnarok Black Panther Avengers: Infinity War (TBD: Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel, Avengers 4,) 2:15:49 true We watched and commented on the themes of Phase 3:

    Captain America: Civil War
    Doctor Strange
    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
    Spider-Man: Homecoming
    Thor: Ragnarok
    Black Panther
    Avengers: Infinity War
    (TBD: Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel, Avengers 4,)

    ]]>     We watched and commented on the themes of Phase 3:

    Captain America: Civil War
    Doctor Strange
    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
    Spider-Man: Homecoming
    Thor: Ragnarok
    Black Panther
    Avengers: Infinity War
    (TBD: Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel, Avengers 4,)

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    ]]>     We watched and commented on the themes of Phase 3:

    Captain America: Civil War
    Doctor Strange
    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
    Spider-Man: Homecoming
    Thor: Ragnarok
    Black Panther
    Avengers: Infinity War
    (TBD: Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel, Avengers 4,)

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+-JElFWAJ ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke is Bilbo Baggins- his best years are behind him https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/139 f811d841-39df-45ac-938b-fb593e24c06a Fri, 20 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Maturity is a type of wisdom that only comes by way of suffering. "He who has not suffered, what could he possibly know?" 1:05:22 true SHOW NOTES]]> SHOW NOTES

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    • Love People Use Things — Love People Use Things is a podcast for those who are tired of the fantasy of porn and are ready for reality. In addition to our weekly podcast we speak to tens of thousands of teens and young adults every year about the destructive nature of porn and why love alone—not lust—will satisfy the human heart.
    • Amazon.com: The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography (Audible Audio Edition): Matt Fradd, Matthew Lloyd Davies, Tantor Audio: Books — The Porn Myth is a non-religious response to the commonly held belief that pornography is a harmless or even beneficial pastime. Author Matt Fradd draws on the experience of porn performers and users, and the expertise of neurologists, sociologists, and psychologists to demonstrate that pornography is destructive to individuals, relationships, and society. He provides insightful arguments, supported by the latest scientific research, to discredit the fanciful claims used to defend and promote pornography.
    • Amazon.com: Getting Off: One Woman's Journey Through Sex and Porn Addiction (Audible Audio Edition): Erica Garza, Joy Osmanski, Simon & Schuster Audio: Books — In this remarkable audiobook, Garza draws an evocative, studied portrait of the anxiety that fuels her obsessions as well as the exhilaration and hope she begins to feel when she suspects she might be free of them. And yet there is no false or prepackaged sense of redemption here. Even her relationship with the man she will ultimately marry seems credibly, painfully rocky as it finds its legs with several false starts. Erica's increasing sense of self-acceptance and peace by journey's end feels utterly earned and absent of recovery platitudes.
    • Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids: Kristen A Jenson, Gail Poyner, Debbie Fox: 9780615927336: Amazon.com: Books — Good Pictures Bad Pictures is a comfortable, read-aloud story about a mom and dad who teach their child what pornography is, why it's dangerous, and how to reject it. Using easy-to-understand science and simple analogies, this ground-breaking book engages young kids to porn-proof their own brains.
    • Get Help — Love People Use Things — When looking for a therapist, we recommend finding a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist  (CSAT)
    • Fortify | Welcome — Fortify was designed to equip individuals struggling with compulsive pornography use – young and old – with tools, education and community to assist them in reaching lasting freedom. Our mission is to help spark an uprising of people tired of porn messing with their lives – and ready for something far better. Use the promo code, "fradd", to get 10% off.
    • Netflix Is Poised to Normalize Teen Sex Trafficking as “Prostitution” — Netflix Is Poised to Normalize Underage Sex Trafficking as “Prostitution”
    • NoFap | What is NoFap? — NoFap® is a comprehensive community-based porn recovery website. We offer all the tools our users need to connect with a supportive community of individuals determined to quit porn use and free themselves from compulsive sexual behaviors. With our website, forums, articles and apps, NoFap helps our users overcome their sexual addictions so they can heal from porn-induced sexual dysfunctions, improve their relationships, and ultimately live their most fulfilling lives.
    • The strange alliance between #MeToo and the anti-porn movement | Culture | The Guardian — The strange alliance between #MeToo and the anti-porn movement - The sexual objectification of women has liberal feminists and conservative anti-porn crusaders talking about the same issues – but are they fighting the same fight?
    • Ezekiel 8 RSVCE - Abominations in the Temple - In the - Bible Gateway — 7 And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold, there was a hole in the wall. 8 Then said he to me, “Son of man, dig in the wall”; and when I dug in the wall, lo, there was a door. 9 And he said to me, “Go in, and see the vile abominations that they are committing here.” 10 So I went in and saw; and there, portrayed upon the wall round about, were all kinds of creeping things, and loathsome beasts, and all the idols of the house of Israel. 11 And before them stood seventy men of the elders of the house of Israel, with Ja-azani′ah the son of Shaphan standing among them. Each had his censer in his hand, and the smoke of the cloud of incense went up. 12 Then he said to me, “Son of man, have you seen what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the dark, every man in his room[b] of pictures? For they say, ‘The Lord does not see us, the Lord has forsaken the land.’” 13 He said also to me, “You will see still greater abominations which they commit.”
    • Progressives as The New Pharisees and The Immorality of The Christian Sex Ethic — Progressives as The New Pharisees and The Immorality of The Christian Sex Ethic
    • Polarization Is Dividing American Society, Not Just Politics - The New York Times — Partisanship and ideology didn’t neatly line up for much of the 20th century, but the voters of both parties have now become more ideologically homogeneous than ever before. Among politically engaged voters (those who almost always vote), the sorting of liberals and conservatives into the two parties is complete: 99 percent of politically engaged Republicans are more conservative than the median Democrat, while 98 percent of engaged Democrats are more liberal than the median Republican. That’s up from 88 and 84 percent, respectively, in 2004.
    • Donald Trump mocks John McCain - YouTube — Donald Trump's mocking of Arizona Sen. John McCain has Republican leaders outraged. He insinuated McCain wasn't a real war hero because he was captured during the Vietnam War. Meg Oliver reports on the fallout. SHOW MORE
    • Bannon Says McConnell Improve 'His Game& | The Daily Caller — Bannon Says Trump ‘Insurgent Movement’ Forcing McConnell To Improve ‘His Game’
    • Hebrews 12:5-7 RSV 2CE — And have you forgotten the exhortation which addresses you as sons?— “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor lose courage when you are punished by him. 6 For the Lord disciplines him whom he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” 7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
    • Ecclesiastes 1:17-18 RSV 2CE — For in much wisdom is much vexation,     and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

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    • Love People Use Things — Love People Use Things is a podcast for those who are tired of the fantasy of porn and are ready for reality. In addition to our weekly podcast we speak to tens of thousands of teens and young adults every year about the destructive nature of porn and why love alone—not lust—will satisfy the human heart.
    • Amazon.com: The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography (Audible Audio Edition): Matt Fradd, Matthew Lloyd Davies, Tantor Audio: Books — The Porn Myth is a non-religious response to the commonly held belief that pornography is a harmless or even beneficial pastime. Author Matt Fradd draws on the experience of porn performers and users, and the expertise of neurologists, sociologists, and psychologists to demonstrate that pornography is destructive to individuals, relationships, and society. He provides insightful arguments, supported by the latest scientific research, to discredit the fanciful claims used to defend and promote pornography.
    • Amazon.com: Getting Off: One Woman's Journey Through Sex and Porn Addiction (Audible Audio Edition): Erica Garza, Joy Osmanski, Simon & Schuster Audio: Books — In this remarkable audiobook, Garza draws an evocative, studied portrait of the anxiety that fuels her obsessions as well as the exhilaration and hope she begins to feel when she suspects she might be free of them. And yet there is no false or prepackaged sense of redemption here. Even her relationship with the man she will ultimately marry seems credibly, painfully rocky as it finds its legs with several false starts. Erica's increasing sense of self-acceptance and peace by journey's end feels utterly earned and absent of recovery platitudes.
    • Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids: Kristen A Jenson, Gail Poyner, Debbie Fox: 9780615927336: Amazon.com: Books — Good Pictures Bad Pictures is a comfortable, read-aloud story about a mom and dad who teach their child what pornography is, why it's dangerous, and how to reject it. Using easy-to-understand science and simple analogies, this ground-breaking book engages young kids to porn-proof their own brains.
    • Get Help — Love People Use Things — When looking for a therapist, we recommend finding a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist  (CSAT)
    • Fortify | Welcome — Fortify was designed to equip individuals struggling with compulsive pornography use – young and old – with tools, education and community to assist them in reaching lasting freedom. Our mission is to help spark an uprising of people tired of porn messing with their lives – and ready for something far better. Use the promo code, "fradd", to get 10% off.
    • Netflix Is Poised to Normalize Teen Sex Trafficking as “Prostitution” — Netflix Is Poised to Normalize Underage Sex Trafficking as “Prostitution”
    • NoFap | What is NoFap? — NoFap® is a comprehensive community-based porn recovery website. We offer all the tools our users need to connect with a supportive community of individuals determined to quit porn use and free themselves from compulsive sexual behaviors. With our website, forums, articles and apps, NoFap helps our users overcome their sexual addictions so they can heal from porn-induced sexual dysfunctions, improve their relationships, and ultimately live their most fulfilling lives.
    • The strange alliance between #MeToo and the anti-porn movement | Culture | The Guardian — The strange alliance between #MeToo and the anti-porn movement - The sexual objectification of women has liberal feminists and conservative anti-porn crusaders talking about the same issues – but are they fighting the same fight?
    • Ezekiel 8 RSVCE - Abominations in the Temple - In the - Bible Gateway — 7 And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold, there was a hole in the wall. 8 Then said he to me, “Son of man, dig in the wall”; and when I dug in the wall, lo, there was a door. 9 And he said to me, “Go in, and see the vile abominations that they are committing here.” 10 So I went in and saw; and there, portrayed upon the wall round about, were all kinds of creeping things, and loathsome beasts, and all the idols of the house of Israel. 11 And before them stood seventy men of the elders of the house of Israel, with Ja-azani′ah the son of Shaphan standing among them. Each had his censer in his hand, and the smoke of the cloud of incense went up. 12 Then he said to me, “Son of man, have you seen what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the dark, every man in his room[b] of pictures? For they say, ‘The Lord does not see us, the Lord has forsaken the land.’” 13 He said also to me, “You will see still greater abominations which they commit.”
    • Progressives as The New Pharisees and The Immorality of The Christian Sex Ethic — Progressives as The New Pharisees and The Immorality of The Christian Sex Ethic
    • Polarization Is Dividing American Society, Not Just Politics - The New York Times — Partisanship and ideology didn’t neatly line up for much of the 20th century, but the voters of both parties have now become more ideologically homogeneous than ever before. Among politically engaged voters (those who almost always vote), the sorting of liberals and conservatives into the two parties is complete: 99 percent of politically engaged Republicans are more conservative than the median Democrat, while 98 percent of engaged Democrats are more liberal than the median Republican. That’s up from 88 and 84 percent, respectively, in 2004.
    • Donald Trump mocks John McCain - YouTube — Donald Trump's mocking of Arizona Sen. John McCain has Republican leaders outraged. He insinuated McCain wasn't a real war hero because he was captured during the Vietnam War. Meg Oliver reports on the fallout. SHOW MORE
    • Bannon Says McConnell Improve 'His Game& | The Daily Caller — Bannon Says Trump ‘Insurgent Movement’ Forcing McConnell To Improve ‘His Game’
    • Hebrews 12:5-7 RSV 2CE — And have you forgotten the exhortation which addresses you as sons?— “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor lose courage when you are punished by him. 6 For the Lord disciplines him whom he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” 7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
    • Ecclesiastes 1:17-18 RSV 2CE — For in much wisdom is much vexation,     and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+vHoZ8R5x ]]> Luke Gomer     The Road to Infinity Wars! Phase Two, Episode Two https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/138 83a340d8-351a-411b-97f0-15808ef64705 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) bonus Luke and Gomer The second phase focuses on the post-Battle of New York exploits of the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D., and also introduces more heroes, including Falcon, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Ant-Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy (consisting of Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon and Groot) and further explains the origin of the Infinity Stones ON THE ROAD TO INFINITY WARS! 1:46:47 true The Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) are:

    1. Iron Man 3
    2. Thor: The Dark World
    3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
    4. Guardians of the Galaxy
    5. Avengers: Age of Ultron
    6. Ant-Man

    Yup. Ant-Man is phase two.

    ]]>     The Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) are:

    1. Iron Man 3
    2. Thor: The Dark World
    3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
    4. Guardians of the Galaxy
    5. Avengers: Age of Ultron
    6. Ant-Man

    Yup. Ant-Man is phase two.

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    ]]>     The Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) are:

    1. Iron Man 3
    2. Thor: The Dark World
    3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
    4. Guardians of the Galaxy
    5. Avengers: Age of Ultron
    6. Ant-Man

    Yup. Ant-Man is phase two.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+DE3EHz4_ ]]> Luke Gomer     Gomer Loves Drugs! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/137 fdc7b42a-889e-45db-ab40-b93fdf84589d Fri, 13 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke saves Gomer's musical tastes. Ad Orientem masses. Luke's Permed hair and a purple suit. Moving away from your friends. Prisons. THE WORD. Drugs. More. Thanks to The Transfigured Conference on the Liturgy for sponsoring this show! 1:27:19 true SHOW NOTES

    Luke saves Gomer's musical tastes. Ad Orientem altars. Luke's Permed hair and a purple suit. Moving away from your friends. Gomer in Prison. THE WORD. And Drugs.

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    Luke saves Gomer's musical tastes. Ad Orientem altars. Luke's Permed hair and a purple suit. Moving away from your friends. Gomer in Prison. THE WORD. And Drugs.

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    • Project 86 — "Sheep Among Wolves is the definitive Project 86. That in mind, Sheep Among Wolves is familiar, diverse, but offers the challenge needed to stimulate the mind of an longtime fan. A delightful late 2017 surprise, this is a must have for Project 86 fans of all kinds. For these reasons, CrypticRock gives Sheep Among Wolves 5 out of 5 stars." - Cryptic Rock
    • Before These Crowded Streets - Wikipedia — Before These Crowded Streets is the third studio album by Dave Matthews Band, released on April 28, 1998. It was the last official album by the group to be produced by longtime producer Steve Lillywhite until 2012's Away from the World and their first album recorded at The Plant Recording Studios in Sausalito, California.[8] The album title is taken from the lyrics of the song "The Dreaming Tree."[9] It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts after selling 421,000 units in its first week of release knocking the Titanic soundtrack from the top spot after a run of 16 consecutive weeks at #1.[10]
    • Albums - Brother, Sister (2006) | mewithoutYou — 13. In A Sweater Poorly Knit
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — 1072 "The sacred liturgy does not exhaust the entire activity of the Church":10 it must be preceded by evangelization, faith, and conversion. It can then produce its fruits in the lives of the faithful: new life in the Spirit, involvement in the mission of the Church, and service to her unity.
    • “Ad Orientem”: A Defense of Priests Facing the Altar at Mass — But in any event, I can say without fear of contradiction from anyone who knows the facts that there is simply no tradition whatsoever, in the history of the Church, of Mass facing the people. Now, is it a sin? No. Is it wrong? No. Is it permitted? Yes. It is required? Not at all. In fact in the Latin Roman Missal, which is the typical edition that all the translations of the Missal are based on (not always translated properly, but at least based on it) the rubrics actually presuppose the Mass facing East, the Mass facing the Lord. Now, for the first 25 years of my priesthood, I celebrated Mass like you see it when you go to a typical parish: in English, facing the people. It can be done reverently; I’ve seen it done reverently; I’ve tried to do it reverently myself. But the last three years, after study and reflection, I’ve changed. I actually think the Mass facing the people is a mistake. But, even if it’s not, at least this much we can say: there is no permission required to say Mass facing God, facing the tabernacle, facing East, facing with the people. And it should be given equal rights, it seems to me, with Mass facing the people. It’s been around for 1800 years at least, and it should be allowed to continue. I happen to think it’s symbolically richer. 
    • SparkNotes: Heart of Darkness: Plot Overview — Heart of Darkness centers around Marlow, an introspective sailor, and his journey up the Congo River to meet Kurtz, reputed to be an idealistic man of great abilities. Marlow takes a job as a riverboat captain with the Company, a Belgian concern organized to trade in the Congo. As he travels to Africa and then up the Congo, Marlow encounters widespread inefficiency and brutality in the Company’s stations. The native inhabitants of the region have been forced into the Company’s service, and they suffer terribly from overwork and ill treatment at the hands of the Company’s agents. The cruelty and squalor of imperial enterprise contrasts sharply with the impassive and majestic jungle that surrounds the white man’s settlements, making them appear to be tiny islands amidst a vast darkness.
    • Natural law as subversive: the case of Aquinas (Chapter 3) - Ethics and Politics — 3 - Natural law as subversive: the case of Aquinas Alasdair MacIntyre, University of Notre Dame, Indiana Publisher: Cambridge University Press https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511606670.004
    • Subverting Moralizing Laws with the Natural Law — Lay Evangelist — Human laws cannot instill virtue, and when the monetary rewards are high enough, they can no longer instill fear in criminals. Remove the rewards, you destroy the drug culture. Legalization keeps drugs off the black market, cutting profits to the bone. Drug cartels would be replaced by local farmers or even Big Pharma. Prison populations would drop broadly, cutting costs of enforcement, processing and imprisonment down dramatically. Inner cities, while not being transformed over night, would cease to elevate and admire dealers with cash and power. Gangs would be broken when the source of their incomes evaporate. Treatment centers could actually be schools of virtue and not warehouses of criminals like our prisons.
    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    Luke saves Gomer's musical tastes. Ad Orientem altars. Luke's Permed hair and a purple suit. Moving away from your friends. Gomer in Prison. THE WORD. And Drugs.

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    • Project 86 — "Sheep Among Wolves is the definitive Project 86. That in mind, Sheep Among Wolves is familiar, diverse, but offers the challenge needed to stimulate the mind of an longtime fan. A delightful late 2017 surprise, this is a must have for Project 86 fans of all kinds. For these reasons, CrypticRock gives Sheep Among Wolves 5 out of 5 stars." - Cryptic Rock
    • Before These Crowded Streets - Wikipedia — Before These Crowded Streets is the third studio album by Dave Matthews Band, released on April 28, 1998. It was the last official album by the group to be produced by longtime producer Steve Lillywhite until 2012's Away from the World and their first album recorded at The Plant Recording Studios in Sausalito, California.[8] The album title is taken from the lyrics of the song "The Dreaming Tree."[9] It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts after selling 421,000 units in its first week of release knocking the Titanic soundtrack from the top spot after a run of 16 consecutive weeks at #1.[10]
    • Albums - Brother, Sister (2006) | mewithoutYou — 13. In A Sweater Poorly Knit
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — 1072 "The sacred liturgy does not exhaust the entire activity of the Church":10 it must be preceded by evangelization, faith, and conversion. It can then produce its fruits in the lives of the faithful: new life in the Spirit, involvement in the mission of the Church, and service to her unity.
    • “Ad Orientem”: A Defense of Priests Facing the Altar at Mass — But in any event, I can say without fear of contradiction from anyone who knows the facts that there is simply no tradition whatsoever, in the history of the Church, of Mass facing the people. Now, is it a sin? No. Is it wrong? No. Is it permitted? Yes. It is required? Not at all. In fact in the Latin Roman Missal, which is the typical edition that all the translations of the Missal are based on (not always translated properly, but at least based on it) the rubrics actually presuppose the Mass facing East, the Mass facing the Lord. Now, for the first 25 years of my priesthood, I celebrated Mass like you see it when you go to a typical parish: in English, facing the people. It can be done reverently; I’ve seen it done reverently; I’ve tried to do it reverently myself. But the last three years, after study and reflection, I’ve changed. I actually think the Mass facing the people is a mistake. But, even if it’s not, at least this much we can say: there is no permission required to say Mass facing God, facing the tabernacle, facing East, facing with the people. And it should be given equal rights, it seems to me, with Mass facing the people. It’s been around for 1800 years at least, and it should be allowed to continue. I happen to think it’s symbolically richer. 
    • SparkNotes: Heart of Darkness: Plot Overview — Heart of Darkness centers around Marlow, an introspective sailor, and his journey up the Congo River to meet Kurtz, reputed to be an idealistic man of great abilities. Marlow takes a job as a riverboat captain with the Company, a Belgian concern organized to trade in the Congo. As he travels to Africa and then up the Congo, Marlow encounters widespread inefficiency and brutality in the Company’s stations. The native inhabitants of the region have been forced into the Company’s service, and they suffer terribly from overwork and ill treatment at the hands of the Company’s agents. The cruelty and squalor of imperial enterprise contrasts sharply with the impassive and majestic jungle that surrounds the white man’s settlements, making them appear to be tiny islands amidst a vast darkness.
    • Natural law as subversive: the case of Aquinas (Chapter 3) - Ethics and Politics — 3 - Natural law as subversive: the case of Aquinas Alasdair MacIntyre, University of Notre Dame, Indiana Publisher: Cambridge University Press https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511606670.004
    • Subverting Moralizing Laws with the Natural Law — Lay Evangelist — Human laws cannot instill virtue, and when the monetary rewards are high enough, they can no longer instill fear in criminals. Remove the rewards, you destroy the drug culture. Legalization keeps drugs off the black market, cutting profits to the bone. Drug cartels would be replaced by local farmers or even Big Pharma. Prison populations would drop broadly, cutting costs of enforcement, processing and imprisonment down dramatically. Inner cities, while not being transformed over night, would cease to elevate and admire dealers with cash and power. Gangs would be broken when the source of their incomes evaporate. Treatment centers could actually be schools of virtue and not warehouses of criminals like our prisons.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+HpNvR6KZ ]]> Luke Gomer     The Road to Infinity Wars! Phase One, Episode One https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/phase1 48c17696-18c7-416b-8690-4afff8020e4f Wed, 11 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) bonus Luke and Gomer Major themes of all of the Marvel films of Phase One, starting with Iron Man 1 and ending with The Avengers. 1:32:00 false SHOW NOTES

    Here are all of the movies that make up Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe:

    1. Iron Man
    2. The Incredible Hulk
    3. Iron Man 2
    4. Thor
    5. Captain America: The First Avenger
    6. The Avengers
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    Here are all of the movies that make up Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe:

    1. Iron Man
    2. The Incredible Hulk
    3. Iron Man 2
    4. Thor
    5. Captain America: The First Avenger
    6. The Avengers

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    • Phase One | Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki | FANDOM powered by Wikia — The first set of movies introduces the main universe in which the films are set, as well as core characters such as Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Nick Fury, and organizations such as S.H.I.E.L.D. and HYDRA. Many of the films in Phase One focus on the Tesseract, an alien artifact that is later established as one of the six Infinity Stones. The final film, The Avengers, involves the villains Loki and Thanos allying to steal the Tesseract and conquer Earth, leading to the formation of the Avengers.
    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    Here are all of the movies that make up Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe:

    1. Iron Man
    2. The Incredible Hulk
    3. Iron Man 2
    4. Thor
    5. Captain America: The First Avenger
    6. The Avengers

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    • Phase One | Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki | FANDOM powered by Wikia — The first set of movies introduces the main universe in which the films are set, as well as core characters such as Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Nick Fury, and organizations such as S.H.I.E.L.D. and HYDRA. Many of the films in Phase One focus on the Tesseract, an alien artifact that is later established as one of the six Infinity Stones. The final film, The Avengers, involves the villains Loki and Thanos allying to steal the Tesseract and conquer Earth, leading to the formation of the Avengers.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+XYLKS_Cz ]]> Luke Gomer     Katie Prejean McGrady vs Catholic Twitter https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/136 f27faddf-0378-4f54-b5bd-c5692f4ec8f7 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Katie Prejean McGrady, author and speaker, about getting fired mere months after publishing a book about her school and teaching position (nuts!) and then we discuss the upcoming Synod on the Youth and the Haterade RadTrads throw on her. Gomer rants about it. 1:12:09 true We interview Katie Prejean McGrady, author and speaker, about getting fired mere months after publishing a book about her school and teaching position (nuts!) and then we discuss the upcoming Synod on the Youth and the Haterade RadTrads throw on her. Gomer rants about it.

    ]]>     We interview Katie Prejean McGrady, author and speaker, about getting fired mere months after publishing a book about her school and teaching position (nuts!) and then we discuss the upcoming Synod on the Youth and the Haterade RadTrads throw on her. Gomer rants about it.

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    • Final Document from the Pre-Synodal Meeting — The Church must adopt a language which engages the customs and cultures of the young so that all people have the opportunity to hear the message of the Gospel. However, we are passionate about the different expressions of the Church. Some of us have a passion for “the fire” of contemporary and charismatic movements that focus on the Holy Spirit; others are drawn towards silence, meditation, and reverential traditional liturgies. All of these things are good as they help us to pray in different ways. Outside of the Church, many young people live a contented spirituality, but the Church could engage them with the right instruments.
    • Katie Prejean – Catholic Youth Minister — Katie Prejean is a dynamic and engaging Catholic speaker & author with a passion for sharing the Faith 
    • Catching Foxes Episode 34: 34 Interview with Peeping Thomist Brian Jones — We talk with Brian about his doctoral studies in St Thomas Aquinas' philosophy and theology, which opens up conversations about atheism and materialism, Ghostbusters, why Gomer hasn't seen Ghostbusters 1, but he has seen 2, and Thomas Aquinas on Islam. It's a pretty crazy episode, full of grace and truth!
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    ]]>     We interview Katie Prejean McGrady, author and speaker, about getting fired mere months after publishing a book about her school and teaching position (nuts!) and then we discuss the upcoming Synod on the Youth and the Haterade RadTrads throw on her. Gomer rants about it.

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    • Final Document from the Pre-Synodal Meeting — The Church must adopt a language which engages the customs and cultures of the young so that all people have the opportunity to hear the message of the Gospel. However, we are passionate about the different expressions of the Church. Some of us have a passion for “the fire” of contemporary and charismatic movements that focus on the Holy Spirit; others are drawn towards silence, meditation, and reverential traditional liturgies. All of these things are good as they help us to pray in different ways. Outside of the Church, many young people live a contented spirituality, but the Church could engage them with the right instruments.
    • Katie Prejean – Catholic Youth Minister — Katie Prejean is a dynamic and engaging Catholic speaker & author with a passion for sharing the Faith 
    • Catching Foxes Episode 34: 34 Interview with Peeping Thomist Brian Jones — We talk with Brian about his doctoral studies in St Thomas Aquinas' philosophy and theology, which opens up conversations about atheism and materialism, Ghostbusters, why Gomer hasn't seen Ghostbusters 1, but he has seen 2, and Thomas Aquinas on Islam. It's a pretty crazy episode, full of grace and truth!
    • Gomer and Luke are creating Catching Foxes | Patreon — Tired of consuming, we decided to create. And you listened, which is kind of amazing. So, we are going all in and creating the type of show you've always wanted.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+c8pSsW8B ]]> Luke Gomer     This Show Ended Our Friendship https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/135 c3936727-537e-43ba-9c88-33cd2c914eb2 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Thanks to The Liturgical Institute and ViaCatholic.org for sponsoring the show! Unfortunately, it was the show where Luke and I argue so much that we hate each other. Luke tells me grace builds upon nature, again, but then he says that's why parishes need to study how to run successful non-profits. Wait a second. Hold on a minute. Didn't Luke pour haterade on everything I said in the past that involved similar suggestions? We yell. 1:24:51 true SHOW NOTES

    Luke tells me grace builds upon nature, again, but then he says that's why parishes need to study how to run successful non-profits. Wait a second. Hold on a minute. Didn't Luke pour haterade on everything I said in the past that involved similar suggestions? We yell.

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    Luke tells me grace builds upon nature, again, but then he says that's why parishes need to study how to run successful non-profits. Wait a second. Hold on a minute. Didn't Luke pour haterade on everything I said in the past that involved similar suggestions? We yell.

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    • VIA Missionaries — VIA Catholic — THE VIA MISSIONARY INITIATIVE  As VIA is a movement of the Holy Spirit at work in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, we are looking for a unique gift of self from our missionaries. These individuals answer the call to serve the youth of the Archdiocese by radically living out the mission of VIA as part of a community seeking the face of Christ in the life of the Catholic Church and bearing witness -- inviting youth to join on the Way.
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    Luke tells me grace builds upon nature, again, but then he says that's why parishes need to study how to run successful non-profits. Wait a second. Hold on a minute. Didn't Luke pour haterade on everything I said in the past that involved similar suggestions? We yell.

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    • Youth Evangelization and Discipleship | Archdiocese of Cincinnati — We seek  the face of Christ in the life of the Catholic Church and bear witness – inviting youth to join on the Way.
    • VIA Missionaries — VIA Catholic — THE VIA MISSIONARY INITIATIVE  As VIA is a movement of the Holy Spirit at work in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, we are looking for a unique gift of self from our missionaries. These individuals answer the call to serve the youth of the Archdiocese by radically living out the mission of VIA as part of a community seeking the face of Christ in the life of the Catholic Church and bearing witness -- inviting youth to join on the Way.
    • Catholic Young Adult Liturgy Conference — During this weekend you will participate in five fun and challenging classroom lectures with Liturgical Institute faculty members, plus a special evening presentation called “Drinking With the Saints,” which includes a "liturgical" cocktail tasting. Chicago Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry will join us for Sunday Mass with the beautiful music of the Liturgical Institute schola, after which he will speak on the value of liturgical tradition. Each day will be enriched by sung Mass and chanted Liturgy of the Hours, and your room and all your meals are included in the registration fee.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+xnaepO6f ]]> Luke Gomer     Luke Starts a Cult https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/134 82962f9f-1b9b-4bf2-9a23-8685d60724c0 Fri, 23 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke really got into this cult podcast and thinks we're close to leveraging the Catching Foxes audience to start our own cult. 47:05 true Links

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    • Covenant Communities: Are They Cults? — Since my article "Covenant Community: A failed promise" was picked up by Cultic Studies Journal several people have asked whether I thought that covenant communities such as People of Praise, The Word of God, Alleluia!, Sword of the Spirit, etc. are cults. Even though there seem to be 'cultish' aspects to them, I doubt that they are. Members are free to read the papers, go to the church of their choice, vote Republican or Democrat, work for secular firms, and join Rotary or Kiwanis. There is no physical restraint.
    • How to Cult – Medium — From Heaven’s Gate to the Peoples Temple, cults have captivated the public consciousness for decades. Perhaps it’s because we lack a consensus on how they function: Cult members often don’t realize that they’re in a cult, and the rest of us want to think it could never happen to us. But could it? In this series, Kathleen Toohill peels back the layers of cult psychology, history, and logistics to bring clarity to this contentious, and occasionally dangerous, grey area.
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    • 'Holy Sh*t, We’re in a Cult!' - YouTube — EnlightenNext was an organization, founded by self-styled guru Andrew Cohen, that aimed to facilitate spiritual awakening. Cohen’s most devoted students meditated for hours—at times, months—on end, were often celibate, and lived together. However, what started as an idealistic venture quickly turned into a complicated, sinister world. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/video/ind...
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    • Dear Franklin Jones — Growing up, Jonathan’s family was a little different. They followed a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones.
    • Covenant Communities: Are They Cults? — Since my article "Covenant Community: A failed promise" was picked up by Cultic Studies Journal several people have asked whether I thought that covenant communities such as People of Praise, The Word of God, Alleluia!, Sword of the Spirit, etc. are cults. Even though there seem to be 'cultish' aspects to them, I doubt that they are. Members are free to read the papers, go to the church of their choice, vote Republican or Democrat, work for secular firms, and join Rotary or Kiwanis. There is no physical restraint.
    • How to Cult – Medium — From Heaven’s Gate to the Peoples Temple, cults have captivated the public consciousness for decades. Perhaps it’s because we lack a consensus on how they function: Cult members often don’t realize that they’re in a cult, and the rest of us want to think it could never happen to us. But could it? In this series, Kathleen Toohill peels back the layers of cult psychology, history, and logistics to bring clarity to this contentious, and occasionally dangerous, grey area.
    • Author on Rise, Fall of a Charismatic Community - CBN.com - YouTube — Author on Rise, Fall of a Charismatic Community - CBN.com
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    • Why do people join cults? - Janja Lalich - YouTube — Why do people join cults? - Janja Lalich
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ZP6WNtiH ]]> Gomer Luke     President Luke has a nice ring to it https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/133 954e0d90-e168-4374-9d71-be0be55281fd Fri, 16 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Catholic Stuff You Should Know said we're the best at banter, and this show proves it! Not a single topic covered because we covered all the topics... in banter. 53:29 true Support Catching Foxes

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    • TALKING HISTORY WITH - David McCullough - Immersed in Facts, The Better to Imagine Harry Truman's Life - NYTimes.com — TALKING HISTORY WITH: David McCullough; Immersed in Facts, The Better to Imagine Harry Truman's Life
    • Amazon.com: The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism (American Empire Project) (9780805090161): Andrew J. Bacevich: Books — Writing with knowledge born of experience, conservative historian and former military officer Andrew J. Bacevich argues that if the nation is to solve its predicament, it will need the revival of a distinctly American approach: the neglected tradition of realism.
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    • Blowback (intelligence) - Wikipedia — Blowback is a term originating from within the American Intelligence community, denoting the unintended consequences, unwanted side-effects, or suffered repercussions of a covert operation that fall back on those responsible for the aforementioned operations. To the civilians suffering the blowback of covert operations, the effect typically manifests itself as "random" acts of political violence without a discernible, direct cause; because the public—in whose name the intelligence agency acted—are unaware of the effected secret attacks that provoked revenge (counter-attack) against them.[1]
    • Biblical Series II: Genesis 1: Chaos & Order - YouTube — Lecture II in my Psychological Significance of the Biblical Stories from May 23 at Isabel Bader Theatre, Toronto. In this lecture, I present Genesis 1, which presents the idea that a pre-existent cognitive structure (God the Father) uses the Logos, the Christian Word, the second Person of the Trinity, to generate habitable order out of precosmogonic chaos at the beginning of time. It is in that Image that Man and Woman are created -- indicating, perhaps, that it is (1) through speech that we participate in the creation of the cosmos of experience and (2) that what true speech creates is good.
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    • CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Antinomianism — The heretical doctrine that Christians are exempt from the obligations of moral law. The term first came into use at the Protestant Reformation, when it was employed by Martin Luther to designate the teachings of Johannes Agricola and his sectaries, who, pushing a mistaken and perverted interpretation of the Reformer's doctrine of justification by faith alone to a far-reaching but logical conclusion, asserted that, as good works do not promote salvation, so neither do evil works hinder it; and, as all Christians are necessarily sanctified by their very vocation and profession, so as justified Christians, they are incapable of losing their spiritual holiness, justification, and final salvation by any act of disobedience to, or even by any direct violation of the law of God.
    • No More Mr Nice Guy: A Proven Plan for Getting What You Want in Love, Sex, and Life: Robert A. Glover: 9780762415335: Amazon.com: Books — Originally published as an e-book that became a controversial media phenomenon, No More Mr. Nice Guy! landed its author, a certified marriage and family therapist, on The O'Reilly Factor and the Rush Limbaugh radio show. Dr. Robert Glover has dubbed the "Nice Guy Syndrome" trying too hard to please others while neglecting one's own needs, thus causing unhappiness and resentfulness. It's no wonder that unfulfilled Nice Guys lash out in frustration at their loved ones, claims Dr. Glover. He explains how they can stop seeking approval and start getting what they want in life, by presenting the information and tools to help them ensure their needs are met, to express their emotions, to have a satisfying sex life, to embrace their masculinity and form meaningful relationships with other men, and to live up to their creative potential.
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    • Amazon.com: Truman (Audible Audio Edition): David McCullough, Nelson Runger, Simon & Schuster Audio: Books — Hailed by critics as an American masterpiece, David McCullough's sweeping biography of Harry S. Truman captured the heart of the nation. The life and times of the 33rd president of the United States, Truman provides a deeply moving look at an extraordinary, singular American.
    • Blowback (intelligence) - Wikipedia — Blowback is a term originating from within the American Intelligence community, denoting the unintended consequences, unwanted side-effects, or suffered repercussions of a covert operation that fall back on those responsible for the aforementioned operations. To the civilians suffering the blowback of covert operations, the effect typically manifests itself as "random" acts of political violence without a discernible, direct cause; because the public—in whose name the intelligence agency acted—are unaware of the effected secret attacks that provoked revenge (counter-attack) against them.[1]
    • Biblical Series II: Genesis 1: Chaos & Order - YouTube — Lecture II in my Psychological Significance of the Biblical Stories from May 23 at Isabel Bader Theatre, Toronto. In this lecture, I present Genesis 1, which presents the idea that a pre-existent cognitive structure (God the Father) uses the Logos, the Christian Word, the second Person of the Trinity, to generate habitable order out of precosmogonic chaos at the beginning of time. It is in that Image that Man and Woman are created -- indicating, perhaps, that it is (1) through speech that we participate in the creation of the cosmos of experience and (2) that what true speech creates is good.
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    • Jocko Podcast 112 w/ Jordan Peterson — Jocko Podcast 112 w/ Jordan Peterson - Life is Hard. 12 Rules for Life.
    • Jordan Peterson walks through 12 Rules for Life — Rule 1: Stand up straight with your shoulders back
    • Why Are So Many Patients Noncompliant? — • A study of over 75,000 commercially insured patients found that 30% failed to fill a new prescription, and new prescriptions for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol were not filled 20%-22% of the time.
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    • Who is Joseph Campbell? Bios in 3 minutes or less — Joseph Campbell was a 20th century comparative mythologist who looked at the religions and myths of the world and noticed a common thread. His findings would go onto impact cinema forever when filmmakers such as George Lucas used his theories to structure his stories. In this video, Bradley gives a brief overview in three minutes or less.
    • CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Antinomianism — The heretical doctrine that Christians are exempt from the obligations of moral law. The term first came into use at the Protestant Reformation, when it was employed by Martin Luther to designate the teachings of Johannes Agricola and his sectaries, who, pushing a mistaken and perverted interpretation of the Reformer's doctrine of justification by faith alone to a far-reaching but logical conclusion, asserted that, as good works do not promote salvation, so neither do evil works hinder it; and, as all Christians are necessarily sanctified by their very vocation and profession, so as justified Christians, they are incapable of losing their spiritual holiness, justification, and final salvation by any act of disobedience to, or even by any direct violation of the law of God.
    • No More Mr Nice Guy: A Proven Plan for Getting What You Want in Love, Sex, and Life: Robert A. Glover: 9780762415335: Amazon.com: Books — Originally published as an e-book that became a controversial media phenomenon, No More Mr. Nice Guy! landed its author, a certified marriage and family therapist, on The O'Reilly Factor and the Rush Limbaugh radio show. Dr. Robert Glover has dubbed the "Nice Guy Syndrome" trying too hard to please others while neglecting one's own needs, thus causing unhappiness and resentfulness. It's no wonder that unfulfilled Nice Guys lash out in frustration at their loved ones, claims Dr. Glover. He explains how they can stop seeking approval and start getting what they want in life, by presenting the information and tools to help them ensure their needs are met, to express their emotions, to have a satisfying sex life, to embrace their masculinity and form meaningful relationships with other men, and to live up to their creative potential.
    • The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business: Charles Duhigg: 8601406381322: Amazon.com: Books — In The Power of Habit, Pulitzer Prize–winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to sidelines of the NFL to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential. At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, being more productive, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. As Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.
    • 61: Jordan B. Peterson finally asked about the Catholic Faith - YouTube — 61: Jordan B. Peterson finally asked about the Catholic Faith
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+4GxTZBai ]]> Gomer Luke     I Got Punched in the Face https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/131 9ebc95af-89ab-4b25-b5e8-21295edbab01 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Your Questions Answered, plus tangents! Plus the Confession story from Pope John Paul! 1:13:33 true Show Notes
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    -Retaining charity while making a big purchase
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    -The Actual Pope John Paul Confession Story
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    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — 1431 Interior repentance is a radical reorientation of our whole life, a return, a conversion to God with all our heart, an end of sin, a turning away from evil, with repugnance toward the evil actions we have committed. At the same time it entails the desire and resolution to change one's life, with hope in God's mercy and trust in the help of his grace. This conversion of heart is accompanied by a salutary pain and sadness which the Fathers called animi cruciatus (affliction of spirit) and compunctio cordis (repentance of heart).24
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    • Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText — 1431 Interior repentance is a radical reorientation of our whole life, a return, a conversion to God with all our heart, an end of sin, a turning away from evil, with repugnance toward the evil actions we have committed. At the same time it entails the desire and resolution to change one's life, with hope in God's mercy and trust in the help of his grace. This conversion of heart is accompanied by a salutary pain and sadness which the Fathers called animi cruciatus (affliction of spirit) and compunctio cordis (repentance of heart).24
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+cZNwBd3h ]]> Gomer Luke     Live from Cincinnati! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/129 423320c7-6e18-4c18-9ca4-02d8ce28f1d9 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer ASMR Videos on YouTube. Luke mocking my pain. A Newly Game with surprise contestants. An interview with LoveGood's Jimmy Mitchell, and some questions from our lovely audience. 1:16:30 true ASMR Videos on YouTube. Luke mocking my pain. A Newly Game with surprise contestants. An interview with LoveGood's Jimmy Mitchell, and some questions from our lovely audience.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+vQMWN0ur ]]> Gomer Luke     Derek Webb. Middle Class Musician https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/128 f5162fb9-23cd-49e2-bac4-495ca4b4d9cb Fri, 09 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This is HUGE for Luke. We get to interview musician Derek Webb. Luke's been a huge fan of his for years. I remember him chattering on in college. This was a great time together because the man is truly a professional talker. 1:36:28 true Show Notes

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+uNvcNaIa ]]> Gomer Luke Derek Webb     Other Podcasts are Crap https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/127 4c5eb063-f71b-48d2-a2c7-4a8fe722c0c9 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The Main Feature of today's show is Luke's pride. Then we argue over amusement and education, truth and fun. But we start will a strong rant against a stupid article about having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is protestant buddy-Jesus theology. 1:00:51 true SHOW NOTES
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    Also, Gomer really hates it when people say, "A personal relationship with Jesus is too protestant." So he unloads on a guy who wrote a Catholic Answers post saying it's bad theology and bad youth ministry. Gomer contends, with an EPIC Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI quote, that this article is horse shit.

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    Also, Gomer really hates it when people say, "A personal relationship with Jesus is too protestant." So he unloads on a guy who wrote a Catholic Answers post saying it's bad theology and bad youth ministry. Gomer contends, with an EPIC Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI quote, that this article is horse shit.

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    Pride is the disordered love of self. Listen in as Luke tells the tale of his ranting and raving at his wife at how all these Catholic podcasts are stupid crap. It's awesome.

    Also, Gomer really hates it when people say, "A personal relationship with Jesus is too protestant." So he unloads on a guy who wrote a Catholic Answers post saying it's bad theology and bad youth ministry. Gomer contends, with an EPIC Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI quote, that this article is horse shit.

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    Thank you to our PATREON Supporters. Without you, think couldn't be possible. A new episode is coming next Monday, now that Gomer's throat has mostly healed.
    $10+ Club: Sarah Schweitzer, Bradley Stiver, Kyndall Jackson, Catherine LeBlanc, Eric Ambos, Zach Jarrell, and Kevin Fenter!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+9R7Qf7hh ]]> Gomer Luke     Luke Almost Dies and Fat Betty https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/126 d03a76c6-3a31-4cb3-b56c-b2dfa2a29427 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Explicit. You know this. Post-Stroke Luke recounts his TWO car accidents and his rush to the hospital because he thought he was going to die. This is crazy. Frater Momento Mori. 46:00 true SHOW NOTES
    Death is here. It comes for us all. Luke, a post-stroke human person who cannot ride roller coasters or lift weights due to his stroke, was in two car accidents, saw a drugged-out neighbor, and then had to rush to the emergency room because he thought was about to die from a stroke-related problem.

    He didn't die.

    And while I am a little upset that he didn't take one for the team, I'm still happy he's alive.

    Really just so he could introduce me to the "Fat Betty" song.

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES
    Death is here. It comes for us all. Luke, a post-stroke human person who cannot ride roller coasters or lift weights due to his stroke, was in two car accidents, saw a drugged-out neighbor, and then had to rush to the emergency room because he thought was about to die from a stroke-related problem.

    He didn't die.

    And while I am a little upset that he didn't take one for the team, I'm still happy he's alive.

    Really just so he could introduce me to the "Fat Betty" song.

    Support Catching Foxes

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    Death is here. It comes for us all. Luke, a post-stroke human person who cannot ride roller coasters or lift weights due to his stroke, was in two car accidents, saw a drugged-out neighbor, and then had to rush to the emergency room because he thought was about to die from a stroke-related problem.

    He didn't die.

    And while I am a little upset that he didn't take one for the team, I'm still happy he's alive.

    Really just so he could introduce me to the "Fat Betty" song.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+EeqWcTuW ]]> Gomer Luke     Q&A - We all need a Jeannie Bach https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/125 e8882a47-122d-4dbf-9c42-a2a90f93f810 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 07:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer 54:18 true Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+vJBWm-3h ]]> Gomer Luke     Live Show and Meetup in Cincinnati! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/bonus-meetup 4679a4bb-e68c-429f-ba2b-aca8896f111e Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) bonus Luke and Gomer Meetup and Live Show: February 9th at 7:00 PM. Location is still TBD, but stay tuned to https://www.facebook.com/catchingfoxespodcast/ for more! February 10th is the Facebook Live "Coffee with Luke and Gomer" with Guadalupe Roasters' coffee. 13:19 true Meetup and Live Show: February 9th at 7:00 PM. Location is still TBD, but stay tuned to https://www.facebook.com/catchingfoxespodcast/ for more!

    February 10th is the Facebook Live "Coffee with Luke and Gomer" with Guadalupe Roasters' coffee.

    ]]>     Meetup and Live Show: February 9th at 7:00 PM. Location is still TBD, but stay tuned to https://www.facebook.com/catchingfoxespodcast/ for more!

    February 10th is the Facebook Live "Coffee with Luke and Gomer" with Guadalupe Roasters' coffee.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     Meetup and Live Show: February 9th at 7:00 PM. Location is still TBD, but stay tuned to https://www.facebook.com/catchingfoxespodcast/ for more!

    February 10th is the Facebook Live "Coffee with Luke and Gomer" with Guadalupe Roasters' coffee.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+8A07QeWb ]]> Gomer Luke     Feminism with Claire Swinarski https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/124 a1f3c327-74f8-43c2-b325-cbf5c074f01a Fri, 12 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer interview Claire Swinarski who is passionate about an authentically Catholic feminism, which she would argue, is the most authentic form of feminism. You can find her interview show over at www.thecatholicfeministpodcast.com. Thanks to The Ultimate Catholic Comicbook for sponsoring this show. 1:10:25 true SHOW NOTES:

    Claire Swinarski was raised near Madison by a feminist who taught her to love and value her femininity as well as the fight for women's rights. Then she converted to Roman Catholicism in college, but her feminism didn't die, it was transformed. Annoyed by what's being offered ("tea cups") to so many Catholic women, she launched her podcast to challenge this.

    *Here are some great interviews:
    *
    Therapy, Waiting, and Sharing Yourself Online
    ft. Christina Dehan Jaloway

    Conversions and Comparison
    ft. Sr. Miriam James Heidland

    Living and Thriving on the Sexuality Spectrum
    ft. Anna Carter

    Eschewing Gender Stereotypes and Embracing Complementarianism
    ft. Shannon Ochoa

    Women's Healthcare and Natural Family Planning
    ft. Leah Jacobson

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES:

    Claire Swinarski was raised near Madison by a feminist who taught her to love and value her femininity as well as the fight for women's rights. Then she converted to Roman Catholicism in college, but her feminism didn't die, it was transformed. Annoyed by what's being offered ("tea cups") to so many Catholic women, she launched her podcast to challenge this.

    *Here are some great interviews:
    *
    Therapy, Waiting, and Sharing Yourself Online
    ft. Christina Dehan Jaloway

    Conversions and Comparison
    ft. Sr. Miriam James Heidland

    Living and Thriving on the Sexuality Spectrum
    ft. Anna Carter

    Eschewing Gender Stereotypes and Embracing Complementarianism
    ft. Shannon Ochoa

    Women's Healthcare and Natural Family Planning
    ft. Leah Jacobson

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • The Catholic Feminist Podcast — Welcome to the Catholic Feminist, a podcast for Jesus-loving women who want to be inspired, involved, and intentional. Each week, we speak with women who are living out their faith in a radical, real way. 
    • Women's Healthcare and Natural Family Planning ft. Leah Jacobson — The Catholic Feminist Podcast — There's a narrative going around right now that women's healthcare = Planned Parenthood, abortion, and birth control. But that narrative hurts young girls, puts unrealistic expectations on their beauty, and stifles the very natural process of ovulation. If you're thinking "huh?", then this episode is perfect for you. We go deep into why Leah started Guiding Star Centers, which are non-profit health centers for women, and how Guiding Star is working to change the narrative around women's fertility and healthcare. 
    • Eschewing Gender Stereotypes and Embracing Complementarianism ft. Shannon Ochoa — The Catholic Feminist Podcast — This week, I'm speaking with Shannon Ochoa, the mission leader of Brew City Catholic and the co-founder of the Eden Invitation. Shannon and I chat about Edith Stein, aka St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and how her writings on gender influenced Shannon's outlook on womanhood. In a world where half the people tell you women belong in the kitchen and the other half tell you there are zero differences between men and women besides anatomy, Shannon provides a refreshing outlook on gender roles, a woman's "place", and what it means to be female. Enjoy! 
    • About Maria Johnson — In a nutshell, here’s my life. I was born in Cuba in the early 1960’s, at a time when, among other things, it was inconvenient to be Catholic AND have a conscience. My parents, lovers of freedom and no friend of the totalitarian regime still squashing human rights even as I type, came to the United States, as many do, in search of human dignity, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
    • My Badass Book of Saints — "I’m so excited to introduce you to my first book, published by Ave Maria Press. It has a tough title, and a scrappy cover (don’t you love it?), but for every punch thrown — or almost thrown — on the pages within, you’ll also find a little vulnerability and tenderness, too." *affiliate link
    • Super Girls and Halos - Maria Morera Johnson — What do Wonder Woman and St. Katharine Drexel have in common? How about St. Clare of Assisi and Rey, the ingenue from Star Wars The Force Awakens? All four women sought justice for the abused. *affiliate link
    • Mulieris Dignitatem (August 15, 1988) | John Paul II — The personal resources of femininity are certainly no less than the resources of masculinity: they are merely different. Hence a woman, as well as a man, must understand her "fulfilment" as a person, her dignity and vocation, on the basis of these resources, according to the richness of the femininity which she received on the day of creation and which she inherits as an expression of the "image and likeness of God" that is specifically hers.
    ]]>     SHOW NOTES:

    Claire Swinarski was raised near Madison by a feminist who taught her to love and value her femininity as well as the fight for women's rights. Then she converted to Roman Catholicism in college, but her feminism didn't die, it was transformed. Annoyed by what's being offered ("tea cups") to so many Catholic women, she launched her podcast to challenge this.

    *Here are some great interviews:
    *
    Therapy, Waiting, and Sharing Yourself Online
    ft. Christina Dehan Jaloway

    Conversions and Comparison
    ft. Sr. Miriam James Heidland

    Living and Thriving on the Sexuality Spectrum
    ft. Anna Carter

    Eschewing Gender Stereotypes and Embracing Complementarianism
    ft. Shannon Ochoa

    Women's Healthcare and Natural Family Planning
    ft. Leah Jacobson

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • The Catholic Feminist Podcast — Welcome to the Catholic Feminist, a podcast for Jesus-loving women who want to be inspired, involved, and intentional. Each week, we speak with women who are living out their faith in a radical, real way. 
    • Women's Healthcare and Natural Family Planning ft. Leah Jacobson — The Catholic Feminist Podcast — There's a narrative going around right now that women's healthcare = Planned Parenthood, abortion, and birth control. But that narrative hurts young girls, puts unrealistic expectations on their beauty, and stifles the very natural process of ovulation. If you're thinking "huh?", then this episode is perfect for you. We go deep into why Leah started Guiding Star Centers, which are non-profit health centers for women, and how Guiding Star is working to change the narrative around women's fertility and healthcare. 
    • Eschewing Gender Stereotypes and Embracing Complementarianism ft. Shannon Ochoa — The Catholic Feminist Podcast — This week, I'm speaking with Shannon Ochoa, the mission leader of Brew City Catholic and the co-founder of the Eden Invitation. Shannon and I chat about Edith Stein, aka St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and how her writings on gender influenced Shannon's outlook on womanhood. In a world where half the people tell you women belong in the kitchen and the other half tell you there are zero differences between men and women besides anatomy, Shannon provides a refreshing outlook on gender roles, a woman's "place", and what it means to be female. Enjoy! 
    • About Maria Johnson — In a nutshell, here’s my life. I was born in Cuba in the early 1960’s, at a time when, among other things, it was inconvenient to be Catholic AND have a conscience. My parents, lovers of freedom and no friend of the totalitarian regime still squashing human rights even as I type, came to the United States, as many do, in search of human dignity, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
    • My Badass Book of Saints — "I’m so excited to introduce you to my first book, published by Ave Maria Press. It has a tough title, and a scrappy cover (don’t you love it?), but for every punch thrown — or almost thrown — on the pages within, you’ll also find a little vulnerability and tenderness, too." *affiliate link
    • Super Girls and Halos - Maria Morera Johnson — What do Wonder Woman and St. Katharine Drexel have in common? How about St. Clare of Assisi and Rey, the ingenue from Star Wars The Force Awakens? All four women sought justice for the abused. *affiliate link
    • Mulieris Dignitatem (August 15, 1988) | John Paul II — The personal resources of femininity are certainly no less than the resources of masculinity: they are merely different. Hence a woman, as well as a man, must understand her "fulfilment" as a person, her dignity and vocation, on the basis of these resources, according to the richness of the femininity which she received on the day of creation and which she inherits as an expression of the "image and likeness of God" that is specifically hers.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Lsx5GAs7 ]]> Gomer Luke     The Perfect New Year's Show https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/123 fdf5904e-fcb1-4cef-b3dc-6312d2d5440b Fri, 05 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer New Year’s Themes 1. For myself 2. For my co-host 3. For the Church 4. For Some Public Person 5. For the Podcast 1:00:23 true New Year’s Themes

    1. For myself
    2. For my co-host
    3. For the Church
    4. For Some Public Person
    5. For the Podcast

    To be a Servant of All, where there is no lower place left to fall.
    DONE. I need to not just start shit, but end it. New things are too tempting.

    Bilocation. Put all your effort into things.
    Retreat. Carve out more time for your spiritual walk to rejuvenate

    The Rhythm Method. Grace and Nature in a marriage to be in rhythm together.
    Let’s Get Physical. Discipleship cannot be institutional. It must be personal.

    Mr.-Carey’s-Call-You-Out-on-Your-BS-but-do-so-with-charity-and-love
    Taylor Swift on a Dating Fast. She needs a detox.

    Vulnerability and Humility over Popularity.
    Expansion! CF gets big...ger.

    ]]>     New Year’s Themes

    1. For myself
    2. For my co-host
    3. For the Church
    4. For Some Public Person
    5. For the Podcast

    To be a Servant of All, where there is no lower place left to fall.
    DONE. I need to not just start shit, but end it. New things are too tempting.

    Bilocation. Put all your effort into things.
    Retreat. Carve out more time for your spiritual walk to rejuvenate

    The Rhythm Method. Grace and Nature in a marriage to be in rhythm together.
    Let’s Get Physical. Discipleship cannot be institutional. It must be personal.

    Mr.-Carey’s-Call-You-Out-on-Your-BS-but-do-so-with-charity-and-love
    Taylor Swift on a Dating Fast. She needs a detox.

    Vulnerability and Humility over Popularity.
    Expansion! CF gets big...ger.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     New Year’s Themes

    1. For myself
    2. For my co-host
    3. For the Church
    4. For Some Public Person
    5. For the Podcast

    To be a Servant of All, where there is no lower place left to fall.
    DONE. I need to not just start shit, but end it. New things are too tempting.

    Bilocation. Put all your effort into things.
    Retreat. Carve out more time for your spiritual walk to rejuvenate

    The Rhythm Method. Grace and Nature in a marriage to be in rhythm together.
    Let’s Get Physical. Discipleship cannot be institutional. It must be personal.

    Mr.-Carey’s-Call-You-Out-on-Your-BS-but-do-so-with-charity-and-love
    Taylor Swift on a Dating Fast. She needs a detox.

    Vulnerability and Humility over Popularity.
    Expansion! CF gets big...ger.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+1S-H9OqW ]]> Gomer Luke     We Become the Bad Guy https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/122 346b2fa7-6fe6-4d51-b02a-0fbfecc87135 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 10:45:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We discuss family drama, Christmas fun, the legitimacy of depicting the dark side as moral instruction, and then the main topic on Christian forgiveness. Donate on Patreon.com/CF for 30 additional minutes of this show! 52:32 true We discuss family drama, Christmas fun, the legitimacy of depicting the dark side as moral instruction, and then the main topic on Christian forgiveness.

    Donate on Patreon.com/CF for 30 additional minutes of this show where we talk about Taylor Swift on Vinyl, her latest album, and some books we are reading.

    www.Patreon.com/CF

    ]]>     We discuss family drama, Christmas fun, the legitimacy of depicting the dark side as moral instruction, and then the main topic on Christian forgiveness.

    Donate on Patreon.com/CF for 30 additional minutes of this show where we talk about Taylor Swift on Vinyl, her latest album, and some books we are reading.

    www.Patreon.com/CF

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     We discuss family drama, Christmas fun, the legitimacy of depicting the dark side as moral instruction, and then the main topic on Christian forgiveness.

    Donate on Patreon.com/CF for 30 additional minutes of this show where we talk about Taylor Swift on Vinyl, her latest album, and some books we are reading.

    www.Patreon.com/CF

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+WrHxXoyP ]]> Gomer Luke     The LAST Jedi? The Last JEDI? THE Last Jedi? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/121 24ec6f84-97b2-4bff-9957-37a9f33af9c0 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Greg Iwinski, a comedian, film reviewer (he gave Balboa 5 Stars), and podcaster, comes on the show to attack all those who think Rian Johnson's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" should have serviced the fans' expectations more than made a great movie (minus the casino scene) and set up a world-class franchise for decades to come. Film, art, and culture are all explored. Even a rant about maintenance-mode Catholicism comes in to play! 1:27:46 false Greg Iwinski, a comedian, film reviewer (he gave Balboa 5 Stars), and podcaster, comes on the show to attack all those who think Rian Johnson's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" should have serviced the fans' expectations more than made a great movie (minus the casino scene) and set up a world-class franchise for decades to come.

    Film, art, and culture are all explored. What does a corporation, or an artist, owe to the fans that support and love and even identify with someone's art? George Lucas gave us Star Wars, then tried to mess with it. As an artist, he's allowed to. But as a fan, I beg him not to mess with the originals (which he's said the original film footage is even lost). "Special Editions" should be just that, and not replacements for the originals that now connect to our cultural Zeitgeist.

    That said, our expectations of who Luke Skywalker is and is not is informed by decades of fan-fiction and the expanded universe of books and comics, setting the stage for the rage-monster nerd reaction against Rian Johnson's fantastic new film. So many people came to the movie expecting one thing and Rian Johnson wanted to give us something new. Insert conflict here.

    Even a rant about maintenance-mode Catholicism comes in to play! The frog-nuns are caretakers of a dead religion and are fussy when young blood is messing with the buildings. Luke wants to burn down the sacred Tree, but find that he cannot, until Pope Yoda does the thing himself. Yet! The sacred texts survive and endure. So with the Jedi. Fascinating.

    Special Guest: Greg Iwinski.

    ]]>     Greg Iwinski, a comedian, film reviewer (he gave Balboa 5 Stars), and podcaster, comes on the show to attack all those who think Rian Johnson's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" should have serviced the fans' expectations more than made a great movie (minus the casino scene) and set up a world-class franchise for decades to come.

    Film, art, and culture are all explored. What does a corporation, or an artist, owe to the fans that support and love and even identify with someone's art? George Lucas gave us Star Wars, then tried to mess with it. As an artist, he's allowed to. But as a fan, I beg him not to mess with the originals (which he's said the original film footage is even lost). "Special Editions" should be just that, and not replacements for the originals that now connect to our cultural Zeitgeist.

    That said, our expectations of who Luke Skywalker is and is not is informed by decades of fan-fiction and the expanded universe of books and comics, setting the stage for the rage-monster nerd reaction against Rian Johnson's fantastic new film. So many people came to the movie expecting one thing and Rian Johnson wanted to give us something new. Insert conflict here.

    Even a rant about maintenance-mode Catholicism comes in to play! The frog-nuns are caretakers of a dead religion and are fussy when young blood is messing with the buildings. Luke wants to burn down the sacred Tree, but find that he cannot, until Pope Yoda does the thing himself. Yet! The sacred texts survive and endure. So with the Jedi. Fascinating.

    Special Guest: Greg Iwinski.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • The Rotten Tomatoes score for "The Last Jedi" may be rigged — Quartz — The latest Star Wars film scored a 93% on the Tomatometer, which shows the share of critics who gave the movie positive reviews on the site, and a lowly 55% with audiences who submitted more than 116,000 user reviews since the film’s US release last week, as of the time of this writing. One angry, anti-Disney Star Wars fan is proudly claiming the credit for the disconnect. An anonymous individual who runs the Facebook page “Down With Disney’s Treatment of Franchises and its Fanboys” claims to have used bots to create fake Facebook accounts that logged into Rotten Tomatoes and posted negative reviews of the film to lower the audience score.
    • ‘The Last Jedi’ Subverts Some Of The Worst ‘Star Wars’ Tropes — I’ve become so inured to it that when a Last Jedi character fired up the Randy Quaid mobile to drive it straight into that gun barrel/alien gun/portal and incinerate himself to save the galaxy/rebellion/rec center (I’m keeping this vague to avoid the no spoiler Gestapo), I’d already prepared myself to accept this bit of momentarily lazy plotting. Like giant portals or the expanded universe, I thought suicidal characters were just something I would have to learn to accept in order to enjoy a blockbuster in 2017. But this time, just when the would-be Quaid mobile was about to save Earth (so to speak), another character swooped in and stopped Quaid, nearly suiciding to prevent a suicide. We could argue about hypocritical tactics, but Rian Johnson gave the Quaid stopper the perfect line, about how The Resistance is “about saving what we love, not destroying what we hate.”
    • Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) - Alternate Ending : Alternate Ending — Indeed, I'd almost go so far as to say that The Last Jedi is only good when one of either Luke or Rey is in a scene, and it is always good when one of them is in a scene, though this ignores the setpieces that work with neither of them being involved.
    • The Last Jedi Doesn't Care What You Think About Star Wars — Legends Bleed Mark Hamill famously disagreed with Johnson on the direction of Luke Skywalker when he first read the screenplay for The Last Jedi, and it’s clear why. Luke, the farm boy who became a war hero who became a warrior knight who became his father’s savior, has fallen into disgrace. While The Force Awakens featured a Han Solo falling back into his old scoundrel ways (a position of comfort for those worried about a watered-down take on a character who was at his best when he wasn’t playing nice), The Last Jedi features a Luke Skywalker that is unlike anything we’ve seen before – a broken shell of a man who believes that everything he fought for and achieved was for naught. By telling young Rey that none of this matters, he’s also telling the audience the same thing. The stuff you love? The details that have reshaped pop culture and created a geek language that everyone speaks? Yeah, they’re wonky. Or rather, they’re broken. Your faith was flawed.
    ]]>     Greg Iwinski, a comedian, film reviewer (he gave Balboa 5 Stars), and podcaster, comes on the show to attack all those who think Rian Johnson's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" should have serviced the fans' expectations more than made a great movie (minus the casino scene) and set up a world-class franchise for decades to come.

    Film, art, and culture are all explored. What does a corporation, or an artist, owe to the fans that support and love and even identify with someone's art? George Lucas gave us Star Wars, then tried to mess with it. As an artist, he's allowed to. But as a fan, I beg him not to mess with the originals (which he's said the original film footage is even lost). "Special Editions" should be just that, and not replacements for the originals that now connect to our cultural Zeitgeist.

    That said, our expectations of who Luke Skywalker is and is not is informed by decades of fan-fiction and the expanded universe of books and comics, setting the stage for the rage-monster nerd reaction against Rian Johnson's fantastic new film. So many people came to the movie expecting one thing and Rian Johnson wanted to give us something new. Insert conflict here.

    Even a rant about maintenance-mode Catholicism comes in to play! The frog-nuns are caretakers of a dead religion and are fussy when young blood is messing with the buildings. Luke wants to burn down the sacred Tree, but find that he cannot, until Pope Yoda does the thing himself. Yet! The sacred texts survive and endure. So with the Jedi. Fascinating.

    Special Guest: Greg Iwinski.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • The Rotten Tomatoes score for "The Last Jedi" may be rigged — Quartz — The latest Star Wars film scored a 93% on the Tomatometer, which shows the share of critics who gave the movie positive reviews on the site, and a lowly 55% with audiences who submitted more than 116,000 user reviews since the film’s US release last week, as of the time of this writing. One angry, anti-Disney Star Wars fan is proudly claiming the credit for the disconnect. An anonymous individual who runs the Facebook page “Down With Disney’s Treatment of Franchises and its Fanboys” claims to have used bots to create fake Facebook accounts that logged into Rotten Tomatoes and posted negative reviews of the film to lower the audience score.
    • ‘The Last Jedi’ Subverts Some Of The Worst ‘Star Wars’ Tropes — I’ve become so inured to it that when a Last Jedi character fired up the Randy Quaid mobile to drive it straight into that gun barrel/alien gun/portal and incinerate himself to save the galaxy/rebellion/rec center (I’m keeping this vague to avoid the no spoiler Gestapo), I’d already prepared myself to accept this bit of momentarily lazy plotting. Like giant portals or the expanded universe, I thought suicidal characters were just something I would have to learn to accept in order to enjoy a blockbuster in 2017. But this time, just when the would-be Quaid mobile was about to save Earth (so to speak), another character swooped in and stopped Quaid, nearly suiciding to prevent a suicide. We could argue about hypocritical tactics, but Rian Johnson gave the Quaid stopper the perfect line, about how The Resistance is “about saving what we love, not destroying what we hate.”
    • Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) - Alternate Ending : Alternate Ending — Indeed, I'd almost go so far as to say that The Last Jedi is only good when one of either Luke or Rey is in a scene, and it is always good when one of them is in a scene, though this ignores the setpieces that work with neither of them being involved.
    • The Last Jedi Doesn't Care What You Think About Star Wars — Legends Bleed Mark Hamill famously disagreed with Johnson on the direction of Luke Skywalker when he first read the screenplay for The Last Jedi, and it’s clear why. Luke, the farm boy who became a war hero who became a warrior knight who became his father’s savior, has fallen into disgrace. While The Force Awakens featured a Han Solo falling back into his old scoundrel ways (a position of comfort for those worried about a watered-down take on a character who was at his best when he wasn’t playing nice), The Last Jedi features a Luke Skywalker that is unlike anything we’ve seen before – a broken shell of a man who believes that everything he fought for and achieved was for naught. By telling young Rey that none of this matters, he’s also telling the audience the same thing. The stuff you love? The details that have reshaped pop culture and created a geek language that everyone speaks? Yeah, they’re wonky. Or rather, they’re broken. Your faith was flawed.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+z5m4AwDz ]]> Gomer Luke Greg Iwinski     1,000 Tangents and Old People Sex https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/120 29539950-255e-496a-86fa-fd91b62edafe Fri, 15 Dec 2017 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer THIS IS AN EXPLICIT SHOW! Also, it's hilarious until it gets insightful. We joke about Old People Sex for God knows why. We also discuss Luke's hero, Reese Roper from Five Iron Frenzy, Gomer's Sexy Staycation, Star Wars, until we find our main topic: the relationship between multi-level marketing, big-box retailers, and the Anima Technica Vacua. 1:10:35 true SHOW NOTES:

    *This one has chapters! Use your podcast player to skip chapters.
    *
    John Boy and Billy BS is the official name of our opening segment. This is where people who loved our witty banter can indulge themselves, and those who don't can skip it.

    Think about it. What if our uptick in friends' side hustles is more than the economic downturn, but is, in fact, the relationship between our buying and our experience of buying. We demand "Always Low Prices" and hate the resulting experience surrounding it: the lack of customer care, big-box stores lack of community care, throw-away products, and more. At least with multi-level marketing, it's friends selling to friends in a (hopefully) friendly way. Hmmmmmmm?

    Sponsor Thanks: Videos.Church
    Check out: Guadalupe Roasters!

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES:

    *This one has chapters! Use your podcast player to skip chapters.
    *
    John Boy and Billy BS is the official name of our opening segment. This is where people who loved our witty banter can indulge themselves, and those who don't can skip it.

    Think about it. What if our uptick in friends' side hustles is more than the economic downturn, but is, in fact, the relationship between our buying and our experience of buying. We demand "Always Low Prices" and hate the resulting experience surrounding it: the lack of customer care, big-box stores lack of community care, throw-away products, and more. At least with multi-level marketing, it's friends selling to friends in a (hopefully) friendly way. Hmmmmmmm?

    Sponsor Thanks: Videos.Church
    Check out: Guadalupe Roasters!

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES:

    *This one has chapters! Use your podcast player to skip chapters.
    *
    John Boy and Billy BS is the official name of our opening segment. This is where people who loved our witty banter can indulge themselves, and those who don't can skip it.

    Think about it. What if our uptick in friends' side hustles is more than the economic downturn, but is, in fact, the relationship between our buying and our experience of buying. We demand "Always Low Prices" and hate the resulting experience surrounding it: the lack of customer care, big-box stores lack of community care, throw-away products, and more. At least with multi-level marketing, it's friends selling to friends in a (hopefully) friendly way. Hmmmmmmm?

    Sponsor Thanks: Videos.Church
    Check out: Guadalupe Roasters!

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+46_-INiM ]]> Gomer Luke     Matt Fradd, A Free Agent https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/119 477e5f4f-76db-47bf-a5ae-ea8ee8608f82 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Matt Fradd as he quits his job to take Pints with Aquinas full time. What an amazing Australian! And we also tap into Luke's Twitter Rage. 1:25:45 true Show Notes!

    We talk about Circadian Fasting, which is a thing Gomer is doing. NO, it's not a fad diet. He's just trying to impose some order in his life and join it to a fasting discipline. And no, it's not a life hack TIM FERRISS!

    Matt shares the joys of marriage when becoming a Free Agent and living the dream (and various levels of nightmare).

    A THING WE ARE DOING
    If you head over to www.Patreon.com/CF and donate at least $1 to us (Friday only), then Matt Fradd will personally call you in the next week or so and say "Thank You!"

    Special thanks to Videos.Church for sponsoring this episode. Use the coupon code "CF" for %15 off your purchase.

    Special Guest: Matt Fradd.

    ]]>     Show Notes!

    We talk about Circadian Fasting, which is a thing Gomer is doing. NO, it's not a fad diet. He's just trying to impose some order in his life and join it to a fasting discipline. And no, it's not a life hack TIM FERRISS!

    Matt shares the joys of marriage when becoming a Free Agent and living the dream (and various levels of nightmare).

    A THING WE ARE DOING
    If you head over to www.Patreon.com/CF and donate at least $1 to us (Friday only), then Matt Fradd will personally call you in the next week or so and say "Thank You!"

    Special thanks to Videos.Church for sponsoring this episode. Use the coupon code "CF" for %15 off your purchase.

    Special Guest: Matt Fradd.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     Show Notes!

    We talk about Circadian Fasting, which is a thing Gomer is doing. NO, it's not a fad diet. He's just trying to impose some order in his life and join it to a fasting discipline. And no, it's not a life hack TIM FERRISS!

    Matt shares the joys of marriage when becoming a Free Agent and living the dream (and various levels of nightmare).

    A THING WE ARE DOING
    If you head over to www.Patreon.com/CF and donate at least $1 to us (Friday only), then Matt Fradd will personally call you in the next week or so and say "Thank You!"

    Special thanks to Videos.Church for sponsoring this episode. Use the coupon code "CF" for %15 off your purchase.

    Special Guest: Matt Fradd.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+lBIGvJEn ]]> Gomer Luke Matt Fradd     The Other Side of Beauty with Leah Darrow https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/118 40d22c9e-0214-492c-bcbe-308eec2f8c2a Thu, 30 Nov 2017 21:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Guest host Arleen Spenceley and I interview Leah Darrow on her new book, "The Other Side of Beauty." We cover bad and hilarious breakups, Green Beret exit strategies, living together, dangerous beauty products, Leah's mystical experience of Christ during a lingerie photoshoot, the UGLINESS of the beauty industry, and helping women discover who they are. 1:24:15 false SHOW NOTES

    Whenever Taylor Swift breaks up with someone, we benefit from her awesome songs. Whenever Arleen breaks up with someone, we benefit from her awesome articles.

    Leah Darrow, on the show for her second time around, talks about her new book and we agree it is great. Gomer did his homework and plowed through 3/4ths of it in 24 hours. And, though the book was written for women, I loved it. Although, I have to admit that I would love the audiobook more if her husband was the narrator.

    Special Guests: Arleen Spenceley and Leah Darrow.

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    Whenever Taylor Swift breaks up with someone, we benefit from her awesome songs. Whenever Arleen breaks up with someone, we benefit from her awesome articles.

    Leah Darrow, on the show for her second time around, talks about her new book and we agree it is great. Gomer did his homework and plowed through 3/4ths of it in 24 hours. And, though the book was written for women, I loved it. Although, I have to admit that I would love the audiobook more if her husband was the narrator.

    Special Guests: Arleen Spenceley and Leah Darrow.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Audiobook: "The Other Side of Beauty" by Leah Darrow — Affiliate link to Leah Darrow's audiobook on Amazon.com
    • "Do Something Beautiful" podcast by Leah Darrow
    • Andy Stanley, "Are you who..." — When I meet the right person, everything will be all right. This way of thinking creates trouble in our dating lives and sets us up for trouble in marriage. In this message, Andy challenges us to ask ourselves Am I the person the person I'm looking for is looking for? And he previews God's list of behaviors that will lead to success in dating and marriage.
    • Rage Against The Machine - No Shelter — Rage Against The Machine's official music video for 'No Shelter'. Click to listen to Rage Against The Machine on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/RATMSpotify?IQid=R...
    • The Never List | Beautycounter — The Never List™ is made up of more than 1,500 questionable or harmful chemicals that we never use as ingredients in our products. This includes the over 1,400 chemicals banned or restricted in personal care products by the European Union, plus additional chemicals screened by Beautycounter and found to be of concern.
    • Mascara Ads Will Never Not Feature False Eyelashes — In 2011, CoverGirl was forced to pull ads featuring Taylor Swift for their NatureLuxe Mousse mascara because her lashes were photoshopped after the fact – something Rimmel had done with a Kate Moss ad a few years prior. In 2007, L'Oreal got rid of an ad with Penelope Cruz because she was wearing false eyelashes. CoverGirl got in on this action again in 2011 in their True Volume ads. Other companies like Dior have gotten in trouble for their Natalie Portman ads, or Rimmel again with an ad featuring Georgia May Jagger.
    • Wounded Warriors
    • Green Beret Foundation — Our mission is to answer the call of the Green Berets and their families so that they can succeed in their next mission.
    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    Whenever Taylor Swift breaks up with someone, we benefit from her awesome songs. Whenever Arleen breaks up with someone, we benefit from her awesome articles.

    Leah Darrow, on the show for her second time around, talks about her new book and we agree it is great. Gomer did his homework and plowed through 3/4ths of it in 24 hours. And, though the book was written for women, I loved it. Although, I have to admit that I would love the audiobook more if her husband was the narrator.

    Special Guests: Arleen Spenceley and Leah Darrow.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Audiobook: "The Other Side of Beauty" by Leah Darrow — Affiliate link to Leah Darrow's audiobook on Amazon.com
    • "Do Something Beautiful" podcast by Leah Darrow
    • Andy Stanley, "Are you who..." — When I meet the right person, everything will be all right. This way of thinking creates trouble in our dating lives and sets us up for trouble in marriage. In this message, Andy challenges us to ask ourselves Am I the person the person I'm looking for is looking for? And he previews God's list of behaviors that will lead to success in dating and marriage.
    • Rage Against The Machine - No Shelter — Rage Against The Machine's official music video for 'No Shelter'. Click to listen to Rage Against The Machine on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/RATMSpotify?IQid=R...
    • The Never List | Beautycounter — The Never List™ is made up of more than 1,500 questionable or harmful chemicals that we never use as ingredients in our products. This includes the over 1,400 chemicals banned or restricted in personal care products by the European Union, plus additional chemicals screened by Beautycounter and found to be of concern.
    • Mascara Ads Will Never Not Feature False Eyelashes — In 2011, CoverGirl was forced to pull ads featuring Taylor Swift for their NatureLuxe Mousse mascara because her lashes were photoshopped after the fact – something Rimmel had done with a Kate Moss ad a few years prior. In 2007, L'Oreal got rid of an ad with Penelope Cruz because she was wearing false eyelashes. CoverGirl got in on this action again in 2011 in their True Volume ads. Other companies like Dior have gotten in trouble for their Natalie Portman ads, or Rimmel again with an ad featuring Georgia May Jagger.
    • Wounded Warriors
    • Green Beret Foundation — Our mission is to answer the call of the Green Berets and their families so that they can succeed in their next mission.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+XB_jGhDv ]]> Gomer Arleen Spenceley Leah Darrow     Luke's Gaydar Goes Off with Eden Invitation https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/117 ddd8ee72-d259-49a3-bff5-99b5a1c775a0 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Anna Carter and Shannon Ochoa to talk about their new project, Eden Invitation, which is helping LGBT+ young adults rediscover the love of Jesus Christ and His Church. They both have amazing stories to share and we both have ample opportunity to put our feet firmly in our mouths. 1:01:24 true from their website, EdenInvitation.com:

    Eden Invitation celebrates ordered integration for young Catholics culturally defined as LGBT+. We invite people to encounter an authentically Catholic anthropology and equip disciples for resurrected life in Christ.

    ANNA CARTER
    Chronologically speaking, Anna loved books, exploring the outdoors, boys, Hanson, the Eucharist, girls, and, finally, an integrated life. After earning Theology & Catechetics degrees from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Anna spent seven years in active ministry with teens and young adults. She has led retreats across the United States with NET Ministries and speaks locally throughout the Midwest. Anna is an aspiring novelist, a lover of road trips, and a horrible cook.

    SHANNON OCHOA
    As a young girl, Shannon spent Sunday mornings in the pew eating contraband pretzels out of her dress pockets. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in Social Welfare and Gender & Women's Studies. She has fallen for men and for women, but ultimately she fell for the beauty of Christ and His Church. Ever since Shannon has equipped college students for the new evangelization through her work with The Evangelical Catholic and Brew City Catholic. If you're looking for her, try the shore of the nearest body of water.

    ]]>     from their website, EdenInvitation.com:

    Eden Invitation celebrates ordered integration for young Catholics culturally defined as LGBT+. We invite people to encounter an authentically Catholic anthropology and equip disciples for resurrected life in Christ.

    ANNA CARTER
    Chronologically speaking, Anna loved books, exploring the outdoors, boys, Hanson, the Eucharist, girls, and, finally, an integrated life. After earning Theology & Catechetics degrees from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Anna spent seven years in active ministry with teens and young adults. She has led retreats across the United States with NET Ministries and speaks locally throughout the Midwest. Anna is an aspiring novelist, a lover of road trips, and a horrible cook.

    SHANNON OCHOA
    As a young girl, Shannon spent Sunday mornings in the pew eating contraband pretzels out of her dress pockets. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in Social Welfare and Gender & Women's Studies. She has fallen for men and for women, but ultimately she fell for the beauty of Christ and His Church. Ever since Shannon has equipped college students for the new evangelization through her work with The Evangelical Catholic and Brew City Catholic. If you're looking for her, try the shore of the nearest body of water.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Eden Invitation | Donations — If you'd like to donate to their mission, click here!
    • About Us | Eden Invitation — We’re human persons. Disciples. Dreamers. Wounded. Graced. Striving. We’re not experts, therapists, doctoral theologians, activists, or “bi.”  We’re just complicated people. Kind of like you. Eden Invitation is our project. Welcome to the adventure!
    • Shannon's Story — A beautiful video of Shannon's story of integration and love. We all want to be seen for who are, but who are we? Eden Invitation is an outreach to Catholic Christians on the LGBT+ spectrum. Visit our website to learn more living integrated, authentic, resurrected lives in the midst of our human longing.
    • George Orwell: Politics and the English Language — George Orwell, Politics and the English Language- "Most people who bother with the matter at all would admit that the English language is in a bad way, but it is generally assumed that we cannot by conscious action do anything about it."
    • Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity — The New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage turns his attention to the relationship between LGBT Catholics and the Church in this loving, inclusive, and revolutionary book.
    • Gay and Catholic: Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith — In this first book from an openly lesbian and celibate Catholic, widely published writer and blogger Eve Tushnet recounts her spiritual and intellectual journey from liberal atheism to faithful Catholicism and shows how gay Catholics can love and be loved while adhering to Church teaching.
    • Pints With Aquinas: 73: Why I don't call myself Gay, With Daniel Mattson ... Also Fr. James Martin's new book — This is the second part of a two-part series we've done on homosexuality. Be sure to listen to last week's episode before this one. Today we talk about terminology—why Daniel doesn't call himself 'gay'. We also respond to Fr. James Martin's new book, Building A Bridge.
    • The challenge of being both gay and Catholic - The Washington Post — I wish in his new book he had explored celibate witness more deeply, or reflected on scriptural models by which gay people could understand our longings for same-sex love and intimacy. If we are all the church together, LGBT laypeople who seek to live in obedience to the church have a place as well as those who dissent.
    • Father James Martin on LGBT community: A bridge too far? — Courage understands and welcomes people with same sex attraction while remaining faithful to Catholic teaching. With his laudable desire to minister to people with same sex attraction, one wonders why Martin is silent about this dynamic, compassionate and respectful Catholic apostolate.
    ]]>     from their website, EdenInvitation.com:

    Eden Invitation celebrates ordered integration for young Catholics culturally defined as LGBT+. We invite people to encounter an authentically Catholic anthropology and equip disciples for resurrected life in Christ.

    ANNA CARTER
    Chronologically speaking, Anna loved books, exploring the outdoors, boys, Hanson, the Eucharist, girls, and, finally, an integrated life. After earning Theology & Catechetics degrees from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Anna spent seven years in active ministry with teens and young adults. She has led retreats across the United States with NET Ministries and speaks locally throughout the Midwest. Anna is an aspiring novelist, a lover of road trips, and a horrible cook.

    SHANNON OCHOA
    As a young girl, Shannon spent Sunday mornings in the pew eating contraband pretzels out of her dress pockets. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in Social Welfare and Gender & Women's Studies. She has fallen for men and for women, but ultimately she fell for the beauty of Christ and His Church. Ever since Shannon has equipped college students for the new evangelization through her work with The Evangelical Catholic and Brew City Catholic. If you're looking for her, try the shore of the nearest body of water.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Eden Invitation | Donations — If you'd like to donate to their mission, click here!
    • About Us | Eden Invitation — We’re human persons. Disciples. Dreamers. Wounded. Graced. Striving. We’re not experts, therapists, doctoral theologians, activists, or “bi.”  We’re just complicated people. Kind of like you. Eden Invitation is our project. Welcome to the adventure!
    • Shannon's Story — A beautiful video of Shannon's story of integration and love. We all want to be seen for who are, but who are we? Eden Invitation is an outreach to Catholic Christians on the LGBT+ spectrum. Visit our website to learn more living integrated, authentic, resurrected lives in the midst of our human longing.
    • George Orwell: Politics and the English Language — George Orwell, Politics and the English Language- "Most people who bother with the matter at all would admit that the English language is in a bad way, but it is generally assumed that we cannot by conscious action do anything about it."
    • Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity — The New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage turns his attention to the relationship between LGBT Catholics and the Church in this loving, inclusive, and revolutionary book.
    • Gay and Catholic: Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith — In this first book from an openly lesbian and celibate Catholic, widely published writer and blogger Eve Tushnet recounts her spiritual and intellectual journey from liberal atheism to faithful Catholicism and shows how gay Catholics can love and be loved while adhering to Church teaching.
    • Pints With Aquinas: 73: Why I don't call myself Gay, With Daniel Mattson ... Also Fr. James Martin's new book — This is the second part of a two-part series we've done on homosexuality. Be sure to listen to last week's episode before this one. Today we talk about terminology—why Daniel doesn't call himself 'gay'. We also respond to Fr. James Martin's new book, Building A Bridge.
    • The challenge of being both gay and Catholic - The Washington Post — I wish in his new book he had explored celibate witness more deeply, or reflected on scriptural models by which gay people could understand our longings for same-sex love and intimacy. If we are all the church together, LGBT laypeople who seek to live in obedience to the church have a place as well as those who dissent.
    • Father James Martin on LGBT community: A bridge too far? — Courage understands and welcomes people with same sex attraction while remaining faithful to Catholic teaching. With his laudable desire to minister to people with same sex attraction, one wonders why Martin is silent about this dynamic, compassionate and respectful Catholic apostolate.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+IhfJsnA6 ]]> Gomer Luke     Myth of Overwork & the End of Louis CK https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/116 479f4bbe-fbf5-4c50-874d-2de316c7e908 Fri, 17 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We discuss the myth of overwork, thinking that working hard and working a lot are the same thing. Gomer shares the disgust he has with himself for overbooking his October/November schedule, every weekend for 7 weekends in a row. Luke then talks about one of his heroes, Louis CK, and what it means for him in the wake of the accusations against him. What about the victims? What about the problem of empathy? 1:28:29 true SHOW NOTES

    We discuss the myth of overwork, thinking that working hard and working a lot are the same thing. Read the links for some amazing content on everything we discussed today, including to the lyrics of some sweet songs.

    Gomer shares the disgust he has with himself for overbooking his October/November schedule, every weekend for 7 weekends in a row.

    Luke then talks about one of his heroes, Louis CK, and what it means for him in the wake of the accusations against him. What about the victims? What about the problem of empathy? What does these sexual assaults teach us about the cross of Christ?

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    We discuss the myth of overwork, thinking that working hard and working a lot are the same thing. Read the links for some amazing content on everything we discussed today, including to the lyrics of some sweet songs.

    Gomer shares the disgust he has with himself for overbooking his October/November schedule, every weekend for 7 weekends in a row.

    Luke then talks about one of his heroes, Louis CK, and what it means for him in the wake of the accusations against him. What about the victims? What about the problem of empathy? What does these sexual assaults teach us about the cross of Christ?

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • How to Beat the Burnout Culture - Michael Hyatt — In today’s job world, burnout is a constant threat. Email and smartphones keep us constantly connected. Worse still, we lionize leaders who never rest. Famous CEOs tout 80-hour workweeks and we wear busyness like a badge of honor. Join us to discover the causes of our overwork obsession—and its cure.
    • Elon Musk and the 100 Hour Error - Michael Hyatt — In an 2010 interview, Musk ...explained, “If other people are putting in 40-hour workweeks and you’re putting in 100-hour workweeks, then even if you’re doing the same thing … you will achieve in four months what it takes them a year to achieve.” That’s perfectly good advice. For a robot.
    • Why do we work so hard? | 1843 — What is less clear to me, and to so many of my peers, is whether we should do so much of it.
    • "The Employee Burnout Crisis: Study Reveals Big Workplace Challenge in 2017" — The biggest threat to building an engaged workforce in 2017 is employee burnout. The newest study in the Employee Engagement Series conducted by Kronos Incorporated and Future Workplace® found 95 percent of human resource leaders admit employee burnout is sabotaging workforce retention, yet there is no obvious solution on the horizon.
    • 9 Millennials Share What Work-Life Balance Means To Them — "For me, it’s not so much about work-life balance as it is work-life integration. I’m not driven by the prospect of working hard for the next 30 years to retire one day. I’m building a lifestyle and a career that I’d be happy to maintain for the rest of my life. So earlier this month that meant working from my laptop in the mountains of Colombia.  
    • Disarming Beauty: Essays on Faith, Truth, and Freedom — In 2005, Father Julián Carrón became the leader of the global ecclesial movement Communion and Liberation. Disarming Beauty is a collection of essays by one of the principal Catholic leaders and intellectuals in the world today...They present the content of his elaboration of the gospel message in light of the tradition of Fr. Giussani, the teachings of the popes, and the urgent needs of contemporary people.
    • ‘If you don’t think Francis is the cure, you don’t grasp the disease,’ CL head says - Articles — Although some Catholics, especially the more conservative sort, often find Pope Francis a bit of a shock to the system, the leader of the Church's influential Communion and Liberation movement says that if you don't think this pontiff is the cure, then you don't understand the nature of the disease we're facing in a post-modern, secular world.
    • Blindside - "About A Burning Fire" — It hurts, That drops of fire would fall so precise, And how everything else would lose its meaning. What a beautiful, What a painful surprise. There is no peace outside if there is nothing within. It hurts, But like coming home, Once dried up. I guess this is what you get When a heart expands.
    • Blindside - "Silence" — "They won't see the fire You have lit inside of me. They look up to the stars and wonder where You might be. They look up, without realizing they're standing in the palm of Your hand. I cannot explain or understand. I just love You."
    • Professor gives TEDx Talk about why TED Talks don't work. — TED talks are plagued by oversimplification and hobbled by their reliance on factors like a presenter's likability. He says that TED talks are "making our best and brightest waste their time—and the audience's time—dancing like infomercial hosts."
    • Louis CK in the New York Times: "These Stories Are True" :: Comedy :: News :: Louis CK :: Paste — I want to address the stories told to The New York Times by five women named Abby, Rebecca, Dana, Julia who felt able to name themselves and one who did not. These stories are true. At the time, I said to myself that what I did was O.K. because I never showed a woman my dick without asking first, which is also true. But what I learned later in life, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your dick isn’t a question. It’s a predicament for them. The power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly. I have been remorseful of my actions. And I’ve tried to learn from them. And run from them.
    • Sarah Silverman Speaks on Louis C.K.: ‘Can You Love Someone Who Did Bad Things?’ - The New York Times — “I love Louie,” she said, “but Louie did these things. Both of those statements are true. So, I just keep asking myself, can you love someone who did bad things? Can you still love them? I can mull that over later, certainly, because the only people that matter right now are the victims. They are victims, and they’re victims because of something he did.”
    • On the Problem of Empathy: The Collected Works of Edith Stein (3rd Volume): Edith Stein, Waltraut Stein: 9780935216110: Amazon.com: Books — Early in Edith Stein's philosophical output stands her doctoral dissertation defended in 1916 at Freiburg-im-Breisgau. On the Problem of Empathy is the fruit of several years' work with the founder of phenomenology and the director of the dissertation itself, Edmund Husserl.
    • "Magical, Mystical Negro Stereotype" Yale Bulletin and Calendar — But this new image is just a reincarnation of "the same old" stereotype or caricature of African Americans as the "noble savage" or the "happy slave" that has been presented in film and on television for decades, contended Lee...Noting that "The Legend of Bagger Vance" takes place in Depression-era Georgia, a time when lynching of blacks in the South was commonplace, Lee stated, incredulously, "Blacks are getting lynched left and right, and [Bagger Vance is] more concerned about improving Matt Damon's golf swing!
    • Magical Negro Fight - Key and Peele | Comedy Central — KEY AND PEELE MAGICAL NEGRO FIGHT ClipSeason 1 Ep 52/28/2012 Two wise black men butt heads when it becomes apparent that they're both offering advice to the same white guy.
    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    We discuss the myth of overwork, thinking that working hard and working a lot are the same thing. Read the links for some amazing content on everything we discussed today, including to the lyrics of some sweet songs.

    Gomer shares the disgust he has with himself for overbooking his October/November schedule, every weekend for 7 weekends in a row.

    Luke then talks about one of his heroes, Louis CK, and what it means for him in the wake of the accusations against him. What about the victims? What about the problem of empathy? What does these sexual assaults teach us about the cross of Christ?

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • How to Beat the Burnout Culture - Michael Hyatt — In today’s job world, burnout is a constant threat. Email and smartphones keep us constantly connected. Worse still, we lionize leaders who never rest. Famous CEOs tout 80-hour workweeks and we wear busyness like a badge of honor. Join us to discover the causes of our overwork obsession—and its cure.
    • Elon Musk and the 100 Hour Error - Michael Hyatt — In an 2010 interview, Musk ...explained, “If other people are putting in 40-hour workweeks and you’re putting in 100-hour workweeks, then even if you’re doing the same thing … you will achieve in four months what it takes them a year to achieve.” That’s perfectly good advice. For a robot.
    • Why do we work so hard? | 1843 — What is less clear to me, and to so many of my peers, is whether we should do so much of it.
    • "The Employee Burnout Crisis: Study Reveals Big Workplace Challenge in 2017" — The biggest threat to building an engaged workforce in 2017 is employee burnout. The newest study in the Employee Engagement Series conducted by Kronos Incorporated and Future Workplace® found 95 percent of human resource leaders admit employee burnout is sabotaging workforce retention, yet there is no obvious solution on the horizon.
    • 9 Millennials Share What Work-Life Balance Means To Them — "For me, it’s not so much about work-life balance as it is work-life integration. I’m not driven by the prospect of working hard for the next 30 years to retire one day. I’m building a lifestyle and a career that I’d be happy to maintain for the rest of my life. So earlier this month that meant working from my laptop in the mountains of Colombia.  
    • Disarming Beauty: Essays on Faith, Truth, and Freedom — In 2005, Father Julián Carrón became the leader of the global ecclesial movement Communion and Liberation. Disarming Beauty is a collection of essays by one of the principal Catholic leaders and intellectuals in the world today...They present the content of his elaboration of the gospel message in light of the tradition of Fr. Giussani, the teachings of the popes, and the urgent needs of contemporary people.
    • ‘If you don’t think Francis is the cure, you don’t grasp the disease,’ CL head says - Articles — Although some Catholics, especially the more conservative sort, often find Pope Francis a bit of a shock to the system, the leader of the Church's influential Communion and Liberation movement says that if you don't think this pontiff is the cure, then you don't understand the nature of the disease we're facing in a post-modern, secular world.
    • Blindside - "About A Burning Fire" — It hurts, That drops of fire would fall so precise, And how everything else would lose its meaning. What a beautiful, What a painful surprise. There is no peace outside if there is nothing within. It hurts, But like coming home, Once dried up. I guess this is what you get When a heart expands.
    • Blindside - "Silence" — "They won't see the fire You have lit inside of me. They look up to the stars and wonder where You might be. They look up, without realizing they're standing in the palm of Your hand. I cannot explain or understand. I just love You."
    • Professor gives TEDx Talk about why TED Talks don't work. — TED talks are plagued by oversimplification and hobbled by their reliance on factors like a presenter's likability. He says that TED talks are "making our best and brightest waste their time—and the audience's time—dancing like infomercial hosts."
    • Louis CK in the New York Times: "These Stories Are True" :: Comedy :: News :: Louis CK :: Paste — I want to address the stories told to The New York Times by five women named Abby, Rebecca, Dana, Julia who felt able to name themselves and one who did not. These stories are true. At the time, I said to myself that what I did was O.K. because I never showed a woman my dick without asking first, which is also true. But what I learned later in life, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your dick isn’t a question. It’s a predicament for them. The power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly. I have been remorseful of my actions. And I’ve tried to learn from them. And run from them.
    • Sarah Silverman Speaks on Louis C.K.: ‘Can You Love Someone Who Did Bad Things?’ - The New York Times — “I love Louie,” she said, “but Louie did these things. Both of those statements are true. So, I just keep asking myself, can you love someone who did bad things? Can you still love them? I can mull that over later, certainly, because the only people that matter right now are the victims. They are victims, and they’re victims because of something he did.”
    • On the Problem of Empathy: The Collected Works of Edith Stein (3rd Volume): Edith Stein, Waltraut Stein: 9780935216110: Amazon.com: Books — Early in Edith Stein's philosophical output stands her doctoral dissertation defended in 1916 at Freiburg-im-Breisgau. On the Problem of Empathy is the fruit of several years' work with the founder of phenomenology and the director of the dissertation itself, Edmund Husserl.
    • "Magical, Mystical Negro Stereotype" Yale Bulletin and Calendar — But this new image is just a reincarnation of "the same old" stereotype or caricature of African Americans as the "noble savage" or the "happy slave" that has been presented in film and on television for decades, contended Lee...Noting that "The Legend of Bagger Vance" takes place in Depression-era Georgia, a time when lynching of blacks in the South was commonplace, Lee stated, incredulously, "Blacks are getting lynched left and right, and [Bagger Vance is] more concerned about improving Matt Damon's golf swing!
    • Magical Negro Fight - Key and Peele | Comedy Central — KEY AND PEELE MAGICAL NEGRO FIGHT ClipSeason 1 Ep 52/28/2012 Two wise black men butt heads when it becomes apparent that they're both offering advice to the same white guy.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+-W6SdzKq ]]> Gomer Luke     The Next Right Step with David Garcia https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/115 65a58bdb-8a76-4f70-8931-4b3967b99033 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk with David Garcia about Katie, her battle with cancer, 9 months of blissful ignorance, her unbelievable funeral, his Village, and the next step in his life. You will not forget this episode. 1:29:15 true I'm happy we can bring you this episode with my friend David Garcia. He was married to Katie, a buddy from my ol' FUS days and a friend of my wife's for years. When she died, the light in the world got a bit dimmer, but her work wasn't done. From high school sweethearts to 10 years of marriage with 4 kids, a failed fight with cancer, and life without her, David shares all.

    Obituary of Katie Garcia

    Katherine Lorine Garcia was born January 10, 1983, to Paul and Tina Hoffman. Kate was the second of three children along with her older brother, Joseph Hoffman and younger sister, Lisa Loftice. The family grew up going to the lake, and Kate loved the lake best of all places. It was for her a refuge, a retreat, and a second home. Weekends and summers at the lake were mandatory, for it was there that she could truly relax and simply enjoy time with her family.

    On August 11, 2007, she married David Thomas Garcia, her high school sweetheart. In 2010, they welcomed their first-born, John David, followed in 2011 by Lilia Marie, Thomas James in 2013, and Andrew Paul in 2014. In February 2016, Kate was diagnosed with appendiceal cancer, and after a brief remission in the fall was diagnosed with stage IV in December. On April 5, 2017, while holding David’s hand, she entered into her heavenly rest.

    Kate loved Jesus and his Church with a passion that could be felt by all who knew her. In public, she could be the life of the party or a quiet confidant, often switching from one to the other at will. Despite her gregarious nature and ability to befriend anyone she met, she was strongly introverted and maintained a healthy balance of time with friends and time alone at home with just her children and David. She loved watching TV and movies, and would often spend nights at home, snuggled on the couch with David, enjoying a show. She loved to write and kept a daily journal for most of her life.

    Katie took her vocation to marriage and family life seriously, and worked tirelessly for her marriage and children. For Katie and David, marriage was like a garden: beautiful to see in bloom. And like a garden, it took work to keep it pruned, to pull out weeds, to water, and feed. Kate was always reading and researching ways to be the best mother she could be for their four children, and she was an incredible mother: kind but firm, gentle even when disciplining, and purposeful in decision making.

    Throughout her illness, Katie wrote and shared her thoughts and reflections online, touching hundreds, even thousands of hearts and drawing them closer to Jesus. That was always her driving force - to bring others closer to God. While at Franciscan University, Kate joined a sisterhood of faithful women - Stella Mariae. Their household greeting, though short, seems fitting as she departs us for her final reward:

    “It is the deepest desire of my heart to see you in heaven.”

    ]]>     I'm happy we can bring you this episode with my friend David Garcia. He was married to Katie, a buddy from my ol' FUS days and a friend of my wife's for years. When she died, the light in the world got a bit dimmer, but her work wasn't done. From high school sweethearts to 10 years of marriage with 4 kids, a failed fight with cancer, and life without her, David shares all.

    Obituary of Katie Garcia

    Katherine Lorine Garcia was born January 10, 1983, to Paul and Tina Hoffman. Kate was the second of three children along with her older brother, Joseph Hoffman and younger sister, Lisa Loftice. The family grew up going to the lake, and Kate loved the lake best of all places. It was for her a refuge, a retreat, and a second home. Weekends and summers at the lake were mandatory, for it was there that she could truly relax and simply enjoy time with her family.

    On August 11, 2007, she married David Thomas Garcia, her high school sweetheart. In 2010, they welcomed their first-born, John David, followed in 2011 by Lilia Marie, Thomas James in 2013, and Andrew Paul in 2014. In February 2016, Kate was diagnosed with appendiceal cancer, and after a brief remission in the fall was diagnosed with stage IV in December. On April 5, 2017, while holding David’s hand, she entered into her heavenly rest.

    Kate loved Jesus and his Church with a passion that could be felt by all who knew her. In public, she could be the life of the party or a quiet confidant, often switching from one to the other at will. Despite her gregarious nature and ability to befriend anyone she met, she was strongly introverted and maintained a healthy balance of time with friends and time alone at home with just her children and David. She loved watching TV and movies, and would often spend nights at home, snuggled on the couch with David, enjoying a show. She loved to write and kept a daily journal for most of her life.

    Katie took her vocation to marriage and family life seriously, and worked tirelessly for her marriage and children. For Katie and David, marriage was like a garden: beautiful to see in bloom. And like a garden, it took work to keep it pruned, to pull out weeds, to water, and feed. Kate was always reading and researching ways to be the best mother she could be for their four children, and she was an incredible mother: kind but firm, gentle even when disciplining, and purposeful in decision making.

    Throughout her illness, Katie wrote and shared her thoughts and reflections online, touching hundreds, even thousands of hearts and drawing them closer to Jesus. That was always her driving force - to bring others closer to God. While at Franciscan University, Kate joined a sisterhood of faithful women - Stella Mariae. Their household greeting, though short, seems fitting as she departs us for her final reward:

    “It is the deepest desire of my heart to see you in heaven.”

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    • Katie Garcia — This is my last blog post here.  I don’t know if I can express how much this blog has meant to me, and how much it  meant to Kate.  As I think back to when we decided to start a blog, it was more about survival than trying to reach people.  When she was first diagnosed in Feb 2016, our phones were buzzing non-stop with friends and family wanting updates.  I figured that it’d be easier to type it once and publish it than to answer dozens of calls and texts every hour.  Of course, this turned into so much more.  Your prayers and support have been truly humbling, and the stories you tell of people’s lives being touched by our story are inspiring.  Thank you for being a part of our lives, and for your continued prayers and support.
    • Katie Garcia: Nearing the End — God, in His infinite mercy, will likely bring my sweet Katie home sometime very soon. A priest was by this morning to hear her confession, give her anointing, and pray the prayers for the dying. Please pray for her peace as she prepares to look on Him who is the deepest longing of our hearts face to face. Be assured of His goodness and of her intercession.  I look forward to reading your comments here when I can, but please respect the family's privacy during this time. She is only seeing immediate family, and not able to respond to texts or answer calls.  God bless you! The past few days have been hard, and I imagine the next few will be even harder.  Kate is still with us.  Those who have experience in these things tell me that it may still be a few days yet - maybe more, but maybe not.  There's no way to know.
    ]]>     I'm happy we can bring you this episode with my friend David Garcia. He was married to Katie, a buddy from my ol' FUS days and a friend of my wife's for years. When she died, the light in the world got a bit dimmer, but her work wasn't done. From high school sweethearts to 10 years of marriage with 4 kids, a failed fight with cancer, and life without her, David shares all.

    Obituary of Katie Garcia

    Katherine Lorine Garcia was born January 10, 1983, to Paul and Tina Hoffman. Kate was the second of three children along with her older brother, Joseph Hoffman and younger sister, Lisa Loftice. The family grew up going to the lake, and Kate loved the lake best of all places. It was for her a refuge, a retreat, and a second home. Weekends and summers at the lake were mandatory, for it was there that she could truly relax and simply enjoy time with her family.

    On August 11, 2007, she married David Thomas Garcia, her high school sweetheart. In 2010, they welcomed their first-born, John David, followed in 2011 by Lilia Marie, Thomas James in 2013, and Andrew Paul in 2014. In February 2016, Kate was diagnosed with appendiceal cancer, and after a brief remission in the fall was diagnosed with stage IV in December. On April 5, 2017, while holding David’s hand, she entered into her heavenly rest.

    Kate loved Jesus and his Church with a passion that could be felt by all who knew her. In public, she could be the life of the party or a quiet confidant, often switching from one to the other at will. Despite her gregarious nature and ability to befriend anyone she met, she was strongly introverted and maintained a healthy balance of time with friends and time alone at home with just her children and David. She loved watching TV and movies, and would often spend nights at home, snuggled on the couch with David, enjoying a show. She loved to write and kept a daily journal for most of her life.

    Katie took her vocation to marriage and family life seriously, and worked tirelessly for her marriage and children. For Katie and David, marriage was like a garden: beautiful to see in bloom. And like a garden, it took work to keep it pruned, to pull out weeds, to water, and feed. Kate was always reading and researching ways to be the best mother she could be for their four children, and she was an incredible mother: kind but firm, gentle even when disciplining, and purposeful in decision making.

    Throughout her illness, Katie wrote and shared her thoughts and reflections online, touching hundreds, even thousands of hearts and drawing them closer to Jesus. That was always her driving force - to bring others closer to God. While at Franciscan University, Kate joined a sisterhood of faithful women - Stella Mariae. Their household greeting, though short, seems fitting as she departs us for her final reward:

    “It is the deepest desire of my heart to see you in heaven.”

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    • Katie Garcia — This is my last blog post here.  I don’t know if I can express how much this blog has meant to me, and how much it  meant to Kate.  As I think back to when we decided to start a blog, it was more about survival than trying to reach people.  When she was first diagnosed in Feb 2016, our phones were buzzing non-stop with friends and family wanting updates.  I figured that it’d be easier to type it once and publish it than to answer dozens of calls and texts every hour.  Of course, this turned into so much more.  Your prayers and support have been truly humbling, and the stories you tell of people’s lives being touched by our story are inspiring.  Thank you for being a part of our lives, and for your continued prayers and support.
    • Katie Garcia: Nearing the End — God, in His infinite mercy, will likely bring my sweet Katie home sometime very soon. A priest was by this morning to hear her confession, give her anointing, and pray the prayers for the dying. Please pray for her peace as she prepares to look on Him who is the deepest longing of our hearts face to face. Be assured of His goodness and of her intercession.  I look forward to reading your comments here when I can, but please respect the family's privacy during this time. She is only seeing immediate family, and not able to respond to texts or answer calls.  God bless you! The past few days have been hard, and I imagine the next few will be even harder.  Kate is still with us.  Those who have experience in these things tell me that it may still be a few days yet - maybe more, but maybe not.  There's no way to know.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+UmcunIwZ ]]> Gomer Luke     Our Take on Pope Francis https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/114 c4b355af-e7d9-4415-a3de-0ed140793684 Fri, 03 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Witty banter for 12 minutes, then Luke essentially interviews Gomer for his thoughts on Pope Francis and this new wave of confusion that's happening. We love so much about Pope Francis, buuuuuuuuuut. And it's that "but" that troubles us. 1:06:57 true Show Notes
    We talk Pope Francis, poorly. Prophets make messes, but no one doubted that Jeremiah was a prophet and not a mess himself. We're not saying Pope Francis is teaching heresy or promoting immorality, but there sure is a lot of, PERHAPS, intended ambiguity. Why? No idea. Maybe to make it easier to lay the ground for further future nudges in one direction or another.

    One thing we hate is the hyper-American-Politcalization of Pope Francis. We try our darnedest to get around it, or address it for what it is, but we can't help but remember JP2 more fondly.

    ]]>     Show Notes
    We talk Pope Francis, poorly. Prophets make messes, but no one doubted that Jeremiah was a prophet and not a mess himself. We're not saying Pope Francis is teaching heresy or promoting immorality, but there sure is a lot of, PERHAPS, intended ambiguity. Why? No idea. Maybe to make it easier to lay the ground for further future nudges in one direction or another.

    One thing we hate is the hyper-American-Politcalization of Pope Francis. We try our darnedest to get around it, or address it for what it is, but we can't help but remember JP2 more fondly.

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    • In Amoris Laetitia, who is admonishing whom? – Catholic World Report — The burden of the Pope’s final discussion on marital problems—such as divorce, living together, and unfaithfulness—is to picture the Church, not as a judge or bureaucratic organization, but as a compassionate mother willing to listen and to stay with someone through his trials. It would be difficult to know what else to call this section but an exercise in sophisticated casuistry. Every effort is made to excuse or understand how one who is in such a situation is not really responsible for it. There was ignorance, or passion, or confusion. We are admonished not to judge anyone. And we are to welcome anyone and make every effort to make him feel at home in Church and as a neighbor. Attention is paid to victims of divorce who are treated unfairly, and especially children. But the prime interest is in mercy and compassion. God already forgives everything and so should we. The intellectual precision that the Holy Father uses to excuse or lessen guilt is cause for some reflection. The law cannot change but the “gradual” leading up to understanding this failure to observe the law takes time and patience.
    • Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy explains his critical letter to Pope Francis – Catholic World Report — First, I decided to write Pope Francis a letter, which I intended then to publish unless he adequately addressed the issues I raised.  Almost two months after having received my letter, I did receive an acknowledgement from Vatican Secretariat of State informing me that the letter had been received.  This was simply an acknowledgement and not a response to my concerns.  Second, I find it significant that not only did the Lord fulfill my demand for a sign, but also did so in, what I believe, a very significant manner.  He accomplished it through an archbishop.  By utilizing an archbishop, I believe, that Jesus’ fulfillment of my request took on an apostolic mandate.
    • U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops President on Dialogue Within the Church — "The departure today of Fr. Thomas Weinandy, O.F.M., Cap., as a consultant to the Committee on Doctrine and the publication of his letter to Pope Francis gives us an opportunity to reflect on the nature of dialogue within the Church.  Throughout the history of the Church, ministers, theologians and the laity all have debated and have held personal opinions on a variety of theological and pastoral issues. In more recent times, these debates have made their way into the popular press. That is to be expected and is often good.  However, these reports are often expressed in terms of opposition, as political – conservative vs. liberal, left vs. right, pre-Vatican II vs Vatican II.  These distinctions are not always very helpful.
    ]]>     Show Notes
    We talk Pope Francis, poorly. Prophets make messes, but no one doubted that Jeremiah was a prophet and not a mess himself. We're not saying Pope Francis is teaching heresy or promoting immorality, but there sure is a lot of, PERHAPS, intended ambiguity. Why? No idea. Maybe to make it easier to lay the ground for further future nudges in one direction or another.

    One thing we hate is the hyper-American-Politcalization of Pope Francis. We try our darnedest to get around it, or address it for what it is, but we can't help but remember JP2 more fondly.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • In Amoris Laetitia, who is admonishing whom? – Catholic World Report — The burden of the Pope’s final discussion on marital problems—such as divorce, living together, and unfaithfulness—is to picture the Church, not as a judge or bureaucratic organization, but as a compassionate mother willing to listen and to stay with someone through his trials. It would be difficult to know what else to call this section but an exercise in sophisticated casuistry. Every effort is made to excuse or understand how one who is in such a situation is not really responsible for it. There was ignorance, or passion, or confusion. We are admonished not to judge anyone. And we are to welcome anyone and make every effort to make him feel at home in Church and as a neighbor. Attention is paid to victims of divorce who are treated unfairly, and especially children. But the prime interest is in mercy and compassion. God already forgives everything and so should we. The intellectual precision that the Holy Father uses to excuse or lessen guilt is cause for some reflection. The law cannot change but the “gradual” leading up to understanding this failure to observe the law takes time and patience.
    • Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy explains his critical letter to Pope Francis – Catholic World Report — First, I decided to write Pope Francis a letter, which I intended then to publish unless he adequately addressed the issues I raised.  Almost two months after having received my letter, I did receive an acknowledgement from Vatican Secretariat of State informing me that the letter had been received.  This was simply an acknowledgement and not a response to my concerns.  Second, I find it significant that not only did the Lord fulfill my demand for a sign, but also did so in, what I believe, a very significant manner.  He accomplished it through an archbishop.  By utilizing an archbishop, I believe, that Jesus’ fulfillment of my request took on an apostolic mandate.
    • U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops President on Dialogue Within the Church — "The departure today of Fr. Thomas Weinandy, O.F.M., Cap., as a consultant to the Committee on Doctrine and the publication of his letter to Pope Francis gives us an opportunity to reflect on the nature of dialogue within the Church.  Throughout the history of the Church, ministers, theologians and the laity all have debated and have held personal opinions on a variety of theological and pastoral issues. In more recent times, these debates have made their way into the popular press. That is to be expected and is often good.  However, these reports are often expressed in terms of opposition, as political – conservative vs. liberal, left vs. right, pre-Vatican II vs Vatican II.  These distinctions are not always very helpful.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+-5fKt0p8 ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 113: Your Questions Answered! Poorly! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/113 f53163d9-5e53-4647-aac1-1569d7b44eeb Fri, 27 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We took 20+ questions from our listeners on Facebook and tried to answer as many as possible. No, this isn't 10 minute topics, because we abandoned the timer long ago. It's just your questions, like: stuff about Fr. James Martin, horse-sized ducks, stranger things 2, the fall of white male Hollywood, Matt Fradd, Purity Culture/slut-shaming/why we only hear about the virtue of chastity, human formation, Star Wars 8, and why Matt Field and his Fiance Clare are such badasses! 1:05:10 false Your questions answered, poorly!

    Facebook Questions

    Why does Catholic social media hate Fr. James Martin so much?
    Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or a thousand duck-sized horses?
    -side note 1: STRANGER THINGS SEASON 2!!!!
    -side note 2: READY PLAYER ONE! (and Spielberg)
    -side note 3: WIL WHEATON
    -side note 4: The Fall of White Male Hollywood because of Harvey Weinstein
    -side note 5: Matt Fradd and the tide against pornography
    What are your thoughts on Purity Culture? Slut-shaming? Why do we only talk about the virtue of chastity?
    What about human formation? etiquette?
    Thoughts on Star Wars 8: "The Last Jedi"
    Gomer goes on vacation with his wife on December 14!
    Shot out to Matt Field Jr. and Clare Kane and the beer they got me (with Dane) while I was doing a Philly parish mission!
    Another shot out to Theresa Willaims and her aggressive posting on Facebook!

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    Patreon.com/CF: Donate $10 or more a month and get a bonus weekly episode of CF every Monday!

    Thank You, Facebook followers!

    ]]>     Your questions answered, poorly!

    Facebook Questions

    Why does Catholic social media hate Fr. James Martin so much?
    Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or a thousand duck-sized horses?
    -side note 1: STRANGER THINGS SEASON 2!!!!
    -side note 2: READY PLAYER ONE! (and Spielberg)
    -side note 3: WIL WHEATON
    -side note 4: The Fall of White Male Hollywood because of Harvey Weinstein
    -side note 5: Matt Fradd and the tide against pornography
    What are your thoughts on Purity Culture? Slut-shaming? Why do we only talk about the virtue of chastity?
    What about human formation? etiquette?
    Thoughts on Star Wars 8: "The Last Jedi"
    Gomer goes on vacation with his wife on December 14!
    Shot out to Matt Field Jr. and Clare Kane and the beer they got me (with Dane) while I was doing a Philly parish mission!
    Another shot out to Theresa Willaims and her aggressive posting on Facebook!

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    • Sugar Goes to the Holy Land! — First-fan, Sugar Garcia, heads to the Holy Land on pilgrimage. Send her your prayer requests today!
    • Father James Martin on LGBT community: A bridge too far? — In his new book, "Building a Bridge," Father James Martin fails to mention Catholic organizations trying to help homosexuals live their lives according to Church teaching. However, he does speak approvingly of New Ways Ministry, which has been condemned by both the Vatican and the U.S. Bishops. Is he causing confusion in the Church?
    • Amazon.com: Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity — Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity
    • Pints With Aquinas: 73: Why I don't call myself Gay, With Daniel Mattson ... Also Fr. James Martin's new book — 73: Why I don't call myself Gay, With Daniel Mattson ... Also Fr. James Martin's new book This is the second part in a two-part series we've done on homosexuality. Be sure to listen to last week's episode before this one. Today we talk about terminology—why Daniel doesn't call himself 'gay'. We also respond to Fr. James Martin's new book, "Building A Bridge."
    • Why I Don't Call Myself Gay by Daniel Mattson — Why I Don't Call Myself Gay: How I Reclaimed My Sexual Reality and Found Peace, by Daniel Mattson
    • Stranger Things season 2: a guide - Vox — Stranger Things 2, the second season of 2016’s surprise hit Netflix series, is upon us. And whether you’re already a fan of the show or are making your inaugural visit to the creepy world that is Stranger Things’ Hawkins, Indiana, you can use this guide to season two to stay up to date on everything you need to know. Full of nostalgia for an analog world where kids on bikes battled monsters by using moves they learned from Dungeons & Dragons, Stranger Things season one instantly lured in viewers with its ’80s homages and throwback atmosphere. Some came for the show’s spooky supernatural storyline; others were drawn in by the memes that season one soon inspired. But the quirky story of a small town hosting a bizarre hellmouth known as the Upside Down had something for everyone. And now that season two is finally here, we can’t wait to go back for more. Here’s what we know so far.
    • Ready Player One – Official Movie Site – In theaters March 30, 2018 — The trailer! The 80s!
    • Wil Wheaton - YouTube — Family Guy: Wil Wheaton
    • How the Harvey Weinstein Story Has Unfolded - The New York Times — It can be difficult to keep up on all the developments related to Harvey Weinstein in recent weeks. An Oct. 5 New York Times investigation by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey revealed sexual harassment allegations against Mr. Weinstein dating back to 1990. More women began to come forward with accusations of sexual harassment and assault against him. On Oct. 10, the actresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie told The Times that they, too, had been harassed by Mr. Weinstein.
    • #MeToo | The Catholic Realist — Ever since the issue of sexual assault has come to the forefront, beginning heavily in the election year last year, it’s been on my mind a lot.  I’ve hesitated to share my story mostly because, until this became a big talking point, I honestly didn’t realize I HAD been sexually assaulted.  Which is why this story will come as a surprise to my family and friends – I’ve never talked about it because it took me until i was 37 years old, approximately 15 years after it happened, to be able to name it what it was.
    • The Porn Effect
    • The Four Dimensions of Priestly Formation | Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary — In Pastores Dabo Vobis, Pope John Paul II described the principal foundations for priestly formation as human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral.  Each area, while distinct in itself, is naturally linked to the others. The four dimensions form the comprehensive structure of formation that guides the development of the candidate toward Priesthood.
    • Catching Foxes: Pastor Joey Has No Answers — Today we interview Pastor Joey Svendsen from the BAD CHRISTIAN podcast, which describes itself as Post-Christian, or Post-Evangelical, or maybe just Post-Bible-Belt-Evangelicalism. We start off talking about the annoyance of Small Talk, problems with having 80 inboxes and managing expectations for all those inboxes.
    • Christifideles Laici | John Paul II — The cultivation of human values finds a place in the context of a totally integrated formation, bearing a particular significance for the missionary and apostolic activities of the lay faithful. In this regard the Council wrote: "(the lay faithful) should also hold in high esteem professional skill, family and civic spirit, and the virtues related to social behaviour, namely, honesty, a spirit of justice, sincerity, courtesy, moral courage; without them there is no true Christian life"[216]. In bringing their lives into an organic synthesis, which is, at one and the same time, the manifestation of the unity of "who they are" in the Church and society as well as the condition for the effective fulfilment of their mission, the lay faithful are to be guided interiorly and sustained by the Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of unity and fullness of life.
    • The Packer Way : Nine Stepping Stones to Building a Winning Organization: Ron Wolf, Paul Attner, Green Bay Packers (Football Team): 9780312193126: Amazon.com: Books — The Packer Way : Nine Stepping Stones to Building a Winning Organization Hardcover – November, 1998
    • Heading Out On Your Own: 31 Basic Life Skills in 31 Days: Brett H. McKay, Kate R. McKay: 9780989190398: Amazon.com: Books — Heading Out On Your Own: 31 Basic Life Skills in 31 Days
    • Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi | StarWars.com — The next chapter in the Skywalker saga arrives December 2017.
    ]]>     Your questions answered, poorly!

    Facebook Questions

    Why does Catholic social media hate Fr. James Martin so much?
    Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or a thousand duck-sized horses?
    -side note 1: STRANGER THINGS SEASON 2!!!!
    -side note 2: READY PLAYER ONE! (and Spielberg)
    -side note 3: WIL WHEATON
    -side note 4: The Fall of White Male Hollywood because of Harvey Weinstein
    -side note 5: Matt Fradd and the tide against pornography
    What are your thoughts on Purity Culture? Slut-shaming? Why do we only talk about the virtue of chastity?
    What about human formation? etiquette?
    Thoughts on Star Wars 8: "The Last Jedi"
    Gomer goes on vacation with his wife on December 14!
    Shot out to Matt Field Jr. and Clare Kane and the beer they got me (with Dane) while I was doing a Philly parish mission!
    Another shot out to Theresa Willaims and her aggressive posting on Facebook!

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    • Stranger Things season 2: a guide - Vox — Stranger Things 2, the second season of 2016’s surprise hit Netflix series, is upon us. And whether you’re already a fan of the show or are making your inaugural visit to the creepy world that is Stranger Things’ Hawkins, Indiana, you can use this guide to season two to stay up to date on everything you need to know. Full of nostalgia for an analog world where kids on bikes battled monsters by using moves they learned from Dungeons & Dragons, Stranger Things season one instantly lured in viewers with its ’80s homages and throwback atmosphere. Some came for the show’s spooky supernatural storyline; others were drawn in by the memes that season one soon inspired. But the quirky story of a small town hosting a bizarre hellmouth known as the Upside Down had something for everyone. And now that season two is finally here, we can’t wait to go back for more. Here’s what we know so far.
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    • #MeToo | The Catholic Realist — Ever since the issue of sexual assault has come to the forefront, beginning heavily in the election year last year, it’s been on my mind a lot.  I’ve hesitated to share my story mostly because, until this became a big talking point, I honestly didn’t realize I HAD been sexually assaulted.  Which is why this story will come as a surprise to my family and friends – I’ve never talked about it because it took me until i was 37 years old, approximately 15 years after it happened, to be able to name it what it was.
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    • Catching Foxes: Pastor Joey Has No Answers — Today we interview Pastor Joey Svendsen from the BAD CHRISTIAN podcast, which describes itself as Post-Christian, or Post-Evangelical, or maybe just Post-Bible-Belt-Evangelicalism. We start off talking about the annoyance of Small Talk, problems with having 80 inboxes and managing expectations for all those inboxes.
    • Christifideles Laici | John Paul II — The cultivation of human values finds a place in the context of a totally integrated formation, bearing a particular significance for the missionary and apostolic activities of the lay faithful. In this regard the Council wrote: "(the lay faithful) should also hold in high esteem professional skill, family and civic spirit, and the virtues related to social behaviour, namely, honesty, a spirit of justice, sincerity, courtesy, moral courage; without them there is no true Christian life"[216]. In bringing their lives into an organic synthesis, which is, at one and the same time, the manifestation of the unity of "who they are" in the Church and society as well as the condition for the effective fulfilment of their mission, the lay faithful are to be guided interiorly and sustained by the Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of unity and fullness of life.
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Ut9TYrE7 ]]> Gomer Luke     Pastor Joey Has No Answers https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/112 34ee94f7-b810-4cb3-958b-5fd97d480526 Fri, 20 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Get a glass of booze ready, because in today’s show we interview Pastor Joey Svendsen from the BAD CHRISTIAN podcast, which describes itself as Post-Christian, or Post-Evangelical, or maybe just Post-Bible-Belt-Evangelicalism. Luke totally fanboys. Gomer nervously talks too much. And Joey keeps his cool. 1:01:46 true Today we interview Pastor Joey Svendsen from the BAD CHRISTIAN podcast, which describes itself as Post-Christian, or Post-Evangelical, or maybe just Post-Bible-Belt-Evangelicalism.

    We start off talking about the annoyance of Small Talk, problems with having 80 inboxes and managing expectations for all those inboxes. Then we turn towards post-evangelicalism, emergent church, and other things that Joey is wrestling with openly on the show. What happens when our community's standards are more political and less biblical, and thought gets clamped down?

    We end talking about a pastor's authority vs the priesthood and Apostolic Authority vs Sola Scriptura, especially as it stands out in Post-Evangelicals wrestling with major moral issues, like homosexuality and gay marriage, or major biblical teachings, like eternal conscious torment in Hell.

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    Thanks to you, our dear listeners, all of those Syrophoenician Women out there looking for the scraps from the Master’s table, we have reach an epic milestone in the show: 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS! Thank you for inviting us, week after week, into your earholes.

    If you like the show and want more witless banter between Luke and Gomer, we just launched our “BONUS SHOW” on Patreon. Every Monday we will release 20-30 minute episodes for our $10 or higher subscribers. You can find that on PATREON.COM/CF.

    ]]>     Today we interview Pastor Joey Svendsen from the BAD CHRISTIAN podcast, which describes itself as Post-Christian, or Post-Evangelical, or maybe just Post-Bible-Belt-Evangelicalism.

    We start off talking about the annoyance of Small Talk, problems with having 80 inboxes and managing expectations for all those inboxes. Then we turn towards post-evangelicalism, emergent church, and other things that Joey is wrestling with openly on the show. What happens when our community's standards are more political and less biblical, and thought gets clamped down?

    We end talking about a pastor's authority vs the priesthood and Apostolic Authority vs Sola Scriptura, especially as it stands out in Post-Evangelicals wrestling with major moral issues, like homosexuality and gay marriage, or major biblical teachings, like eternal conscious torment in Hell.

    =====

    Thanks to you, our dear listeners, all of those Syrophoenician Women out there looking for the scraps from the Master’s table, we have reach an epic milestone in the show: 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS! Thank you for inviting us, week after week, into your earholes.

    If you like the show and want more witless banter between Luke and Gomer, we just launched our “BONUS SHOW” on Patreon. Every Monday we will release 20-30 minute episodes for our $10 or higher subscribers. You can find that on PATREON.COM/CF.

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    • BadChristian Podcast — Matt, Toby and Joey discuss funny, controversial, and personal stuff with guests from the music business, leaders in the Christian world, and interesting folks from well outside of the Christian world.
    • Pastor With No Answers — Christians read the same bible, go to the same churches, have similar backgrounds but still hold extremely different views on significant biblical doctrines. What can you do? Join a laid back discussion with Pastor Joey Svendsen, his brother, and "expert" guests as they dissect debatable topics from many angles. You may hear an argument or two but cutting up and acting a fool is guaranteed or your money back.
    • Fundamentalist — BadChristian — What happens when you grow up in a fundamentalist church and you have OCD and depression? Joey Svendsen has lived it first hand. Whether it was reciting the sinner’s prayer all day long out of fear of hell, developing anxiety about his penis’ growth being stunted due to early masturbation, or the daily repentance in high school for not evangelizing to nerds during lunch period, Joey shares his experience with no filter, hilariously examining the cross-section between religion and mental illness… like the time he almost married the wrong girl because he thought God told him to.
    • @PWNApod | Twitter — So many people believing so many different things makes for so many good conversations. Let's have them.
    ]]>     Today we interview Pastor Joey Svendsen from the BAD CHRISTIAN podcast, which describes itself as Post-Christian, or Post-Evangelical, or maybe just Post-Bible-Belt-Evangelicalism.

    We start off talking about the annoyance of Small Talk, problems with having 80 inboxes and managing expectations for all those inboxes. Then we turn towards post-evangelicalism, emergent church, and other things that Joey is wrestling with openly on the show. What happens when our community's standards are more political and less biblical, and thought gets clamped down?

    We end talking about a pastor's authority vs the priesthood and Apostolic Authority vs Sola Scriptura, especially as it stands out in Post-Evangelicals wrestling with major moral issues, like homosexuality and gay marriage, or major biblical teachings, like eternal conscious torment in Hell.

    =====

    Thanks to you, our dear listeners, all of those Syrophoenician Women out there looking for the scraps from the Master’s table, we have reach an epic milestone in the show: 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS! Thank you for inviting us, week after week, into your earholes.

    If you like the show and want more witless banter between Luke and Gomer, we just launched our “BONUS SHOW” on Patreon. Every Monday we will release 20-30 minute episodes for our $10 or higher subscribers. You can find that on PATREON.COM/CF.

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    • BadChristian Podcast — Matt, Toby and Joey discuss funny, controversial, and personal stuff with guests from the music business, leaders in the Christian world, and interesting folks from well outside of the Christian world.
    • Pastor With No Answers — Christians read the same bible, go to the same churches, have similar backgrounds but still hold extremely different views on significant biblical doctrines. What can you do? Join a laid back discussion with Pastor Joey Svendsen, his brother, and "expert" guests as they dissect debatable topics from many angles. You may hear an argument or two but cutting up and acting a fool is guaranteed or your money back.
    • Fundamentalist — BadChristian — What happens when you grow up in a fundamentalist church and you have OCD and depression? Joey Svendsen has lived it first hand. Whether it was reciting the sinner’s prayer all day long out of fear of hell, developing anxiety about his penis’ growth being stunted due to early masturbation, or the daily repentance in high school for not evangelizing to nerds during lunch period, Joey shares his experience with no filter, hilariously examining the cross-section between religion and mental illness… like the time he almost married the wrong girl because he thought God told him to.
    • @PWNApod | Twitter — So many people believing so many different things makes for so many good conversations. Let's have them.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+TsMd6r_w ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 111: The Threshold of Awesome, with Tony and Fr. Colin https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/111 744f620e-19f8-44b8-8408-b23bba37f848 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview the team over at "The Threshold Podcast" about life, conversations, the Benedict Option, and Catholic education. 1:27:52 false Show Notes
    We interview the team over at "The Threshold Podcast" about their threshold conversations, the validity of the Benedict Option and the Church, and Catholic education, especially in high school.

    Connect with us!
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    Gomer and 50 other artists, authors, and chefs write 5 words that summarize their art, then explain it in 300 words. Mine was on prophecy. Support this book. You'll see why. (it's awesome!)

    ]]>     Show Notes
    We interview the team over at "The Threshold Podcast" about their threshold conversations, the validity of the Benedict Option and the Church, and Catholic education, especially in high school.

    Connect with us!
    Join us and the other Syrophoenician Women on our Facebook page.

    Support Us!
    We post 30-minute fun shows for our $10 supporters. Join us on Patreon, which connects artists with fans so the stuff they enjoy can keep being produced!

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    Support Catching Foxes

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    • The Threshold Podcast - Home — IT'S THE FACEBOOK PAGE!
    • What the Hell Was That 'S' Thing Everyone Drew in School? - VICE — What the Hell Was That 'S' Thing Everyone Drew in School? By Julian Morgans Children have been drawing the pointy "S" since the dawn of time. I used journalism to find out where it came from, sort of.
    • A Movement in the Church - What is CL — The Movement of Communion and Liberation Communion and Liberation is a movement in the Church which has the purpose of forming its members in Christianity in order to make them coworkers in the Church’s mission in all areas of society.
    • Benedict Option FAQ | The American Conservative — The “Benedict Option” refers to Christians in the contemporary West who cease to identify the continuation of civility and moral community with the maintenance of American empire, and who therefore are keen to construct local forms of community as loci of Christian resistance against what the empire represents. Put less grandly, the Benedict Option — or “Ben Op” — is an umbrella term for Christians who accept MacIntyre’s critique of modernity, and who also recognize that forming Christians who live out Christianity according to Great Tradition requires embedding within communities and institutions dedicated to that formation.
    ]]>     Show Notes
    We interview the team over at "The Threshold Podcast" about their threshold conversations, the validity of the Benedict Option and the Church, and Catholic education, especially in high school.

    Connect with us!
    Join us and the other Syrophoenician Women on our Facebook page.

    Support Us!
    We post 30-minute fun shows for our $10 supporters. Join us on Patreon, which connects artists with fans so the stuff they enjoy can keep being produced!

    Created Book
    Gomer and 50 other artists, authors, and chefs write 5 words that summarize their art, then explain it in 300 words. Mine was on prophecy. Support this book. You'll see why. (it's awesome!)

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • The Threshold Podcast - Home — IT'S THE FACEBOOK PAGE!
    • What the Hell Was That 'S' Thing Everyone Drew in School? - VICE — What the Hell Was That 'S' Thing Everyone Drew in School? By Julian Morgans Children have been drawing the pointy "S" since the dawn of time. I used journalism to find out where it came from, sort of.
    • A Movement in the Church - What is CL — The Movement of Communion and Liberation Communion and Liberation is a movement in the Church which has the purpose of forming its members in Christianity in order to make them coworkers in the Church’s mission in all areas of society.
    • Benedict Option FAQ | The American Conservative — The “Benedict Option” refers to Christians in the contemporary West who cease to identify the continuation of civility and moral community with the maintenance of American empire, and who therefore are keen to construct local forms of community as loci of Christian resistance against what the empire represents. Put less grandly, the Benedict Option — or “Ben Op” — is an umbrella term for Christians who accept MacIntyre’s critique of modernity, and who also recognize that forming Christians who live out Christianity according to Great Tradition requires embedding within communities and institutions dedicated to that formation.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+HjNvqLLu ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 110: KissTober https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/110 73908e02-8176-4c58-ad8d-6a0834f283b0 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer talk about how to improve the show. It's called "KISStober" and Gomer hates it. Luke, on the other hand, missed a perfect The Office quote. Then we talk about our experience of Encounter Houston (you should go to Encounter Milwaukee with Gomer) and Luke's FOMO problem. We discuss the events surrounding Las Vegas and gun control laws in the US. And end with our very favorite fan, Sugar Garcia, heading to the Holy Land and she wants to carry your prayer intentions with her! So come on, Syrophoenicians, let's do this! 1:05:35 true Notes
    Luke explains what happens when you drink that you're a twentysomething, but wake up realizing you're a thirtysomething. We talk about whether we're getting more virtuous or just getting older. Encounter Houston was a blast. Friends, food, fun, a Presidential Suite, Gomer leaving early to teach RCIA classes, and all that jazz. Gomer will be a speaker at Encounter Milwaukee in November if you still want to attend a great young adult conference.

    From the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel, literally hundreds of shots rang out, killing 58 people and causing hundreds to be injured. He was a white male, a successful businessman, and had no reported mental illnesses or extremist ties, yet he caused the worst shooting massacre in US history. This is now a near-monthly occurrence in America and it shows no sign of stopping. What is the answer? The man legally owned an arsenal of weapons. Something should be done and we discuss some options.

    *THE "CREATED" BOOK! *
    www.created.co/cf Go here to buy your own copy of "CREATED" and reread my 300 words every day! Your buddies at Catching Foxes get a 30% cut if you use our link to the Kickstarter, soooooo...

    ]]>     Notes
    Luke explains what happens when you drink that you're a twentysomething, but wake up realizing you're a thirtysomething. We talk about whether we're getting more virtuous or just getting older. Encounter Houston was a blast. Friends, food, fun, a Presidential Suite, Gomer leaving early to teach RCIA classes, and all that jazz. Gomer will be a speaker at Encounter Milwaukee in November if you still want to attend a great young adult conference.

    From the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel, literally hundreds of shots rang out, killing 58 people and causing hundreds to be injured. He was a white male, a successful businessman, and had no reported mental illnesses or extremist ties, yet he caused the worst shooting massacre in US history. This is now a near-monthly occurrence in America and it shows no sign of stopping. What is the answer? The man legally owned an arsenal of weapons. Something should be done and we discuss some options.

    *THE "CREATED" BOOK! *
    www.created.co/cf Go here to buy your own copy of "CREATED" and reread my 300 words every day! Your buddies at Catching Foxes get a 30% cut if you use our link to the Kickstarter, soooooo...

    Support Catching Foxes

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    • ENCOUNTER MKE - Home — ENJOY LIFE When was the last time you took a day to rest? ​At Encounter MKE you don't have to prove yourself, produce a result, or impress anyone.  We invite you to ​encounter the simple goodness of life in a relaxed atmosphere.
    • Vegas shooter booked room overlooking Lollapalooza in Chicago, official says - LA Times — Police said Thursday they are examining reports that the gunman who fired on a country music festival in Las Vegas also booked rooms in a Chicago hotel overlooking the massive Lollapalooza music festival, the latest new line of inquiry as investigators try to retrace the killer’s steps in the days and weeks before the attack. TMZ reported that Stephen Paddock, 64, booked two rooms facing Grant Park, where the festival was held from Aug. 3 to Aug. 6, at the Blackstone Hotel, an upscale downtown hotel across the street, but he never showed.
    • Las Vegas Shooting: N.R.A. Supports New Rules on ‘Bump Stock’ Devices - The New York Times — Washington appears to be moving closer to new gun rules. On Capitol Hill, support appeared to grow for a ban on the bump stock devices, either through regulation or legislation, as Republicans — who for decades have rejected any form of gun restrictions — began increasingly to speak out. Several leading Republicans, including Senator John Cornyn, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, have raised serious questions about the devices. In the House, Representative Carlos Curbelo, Republican of Florida, has drafted a measure banning bump stocks, which he said he planned to introduce on Thursday. He said his office had been “flooded” with calls from dozens of fellow Republicans who wanted to sign on. “I think we are on the verge of a breakthrough when it comes to sensible gun policy,” Mr. Curbelo said. His comments followed those of House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, who during an interview with MSNBC also raised questions about the conversion kits, and said he was open to legislation. “Clearly that’s something we need to look into,” Mr. Ryan said. Separately, Representative Adam Kinzinger, Republican of Illinois, is circulating a letter among his colleagues, calling on the A.T.F. to re-evaluate bump stocks, which he said had “no place in civilized society.”
    • Stephen Paddock Chased Gambling’s Payouts and Perks - The New York Times — Last week, as a reward for his loyalty and gambling, Mr. Paddock stayed free of charge on the 32nd floor in one of the elite suites of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, one of his favorite places to play.
    ]]>     Notes
    Luke explains what happens when you drink that you're a twentysomething, but wake up realizing you're a thirtysomething. We talk about whether we're getting more virtuous or just getting older. Encounter Houston was a blast. Friends, food, fun, a Presidential Suite, Gomer leaving early to teach RCIA classes, and all that jazz. Gomer will be a speaker at Encounter Milwaukee in November if you still want to attend a great young adult conference.

    From the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel, literally hundreds of shots rang out, killing 58 people and causing hundreds to be injured. He was a white male, a successful businessman, and had no reported mental illnesses or extremist ties, yet he caused the worst shooting massacre in US history. This is now a near-monthly occurrence in America and it shows no sign of stopping. What is the answer? The man legally owned an arsenal of weapons. Something should be done and we discuss some options.

    *THE "CREATED" BOOK! *
    www.created.co/cf Go here to buy your own copy of "CREATED" and reread my 300 words every day! Your buddies at Catching Foxes get a 30% cut if you use our link to the Kickstarter, soooooo...

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • ENCOUNTER MKE - Home — ENJOY LIFE When was the last time you took a day to rest? ​At Encounter MKE you don't have to prove yourself, produce a result, or impress anyone.  We invite you to ​encounter the simple goodness of life in a relaxed atmosphere.
    • Vegas shooter booked room overlooking Lollapalooza in Chicago, official says - LA Times — Police said Thursday they are examining reports that the gunman who fired on a country music festival in Las Vegas also booked rooms in a Chicago hotel overlooking the massive Lollapalooza music festival, the latest new line of inquiry as investigators try to retrace the killer’s steps in the days and weeks before the attack. TMZ reported that Stephen Paddock, 64, booked two rooms facing Grant Park, where the festival was held from Aug. 3 to Aug. 6, at the Blackstone Hotel, an upscale downtown hotel across the street, but he never showed.
    • Las Vegas Shooting: N.R.A. Supports New Rules on ‘Bump Stock’ Devices - The New York Times — Washington appears to be moving closer to new gun rules. On Capitol Hill, support appeared to grow for a ban on the bump stock devices, either through regulation or legislation, as Republicans — who for decades have rejected any form of gun restrictions — began increasingly to speak out. Several leading Republicans, including Senator John Cornyn, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, have raised serious questions about the devices. In the House, Representative Carlos Curbelo, Republican of Florida, has drafted a measure banning bump stocks, which he said he planned to introduce on Thursday. He said his office had been “flooded” with calls from dozens of fellow Republicans who wanted to sign on. “I think we are on the verge of a breakthrough when it comes to sensible gun policy,” Mr. Curbelo said. His comments followed those of House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, who during an interview with MSNBC also raised questions about the conversion kits, and said he was open to legislation. “Clearly that’s something we need to look into,” Mr. Ryan said. Separately, Representative Adam Kinzinger, Republican of Illinois, is circulating a letter among his colleagues, calling on the A.T.F. to re-evaluate bump stocks, which he said had “no place in civilized society.”
    • Stephen Paddock Chased Gambling’s Payouts and Perks - The New York Times — Last week, as a reward for his loyalty and gambling, Mr. Paddock stayed free of charge on the 32nd floor in one of the elite suites of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, one of his favorite places to play.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+EZEecO0s ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 109: Sr. Miriam is the Sylvester Stallone of Nuns https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/109 718e0ebd-4ec7-44c3-88e9-024659036d1b Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer A clean episode! We discuss Sr. Miriam's college volleyball days and whether sports has become an idol today, as well as the role of healing in ministry, and sharing our brokenness in an honest way. 56:32 false Sister Miriam is a professed religious sister with the Order of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, which serves the Church and the World through collaboration between priests, religious, and laity. Her call to religious came through a holy priest who walked with her as college came to an end. She speaks to us about brokenness, healing, and recovery, as she entered AA dealing with her alcoholism. Sr. Miriam's honesty is a game changer, as she has moved past shame and fear and is more concerned with bringing people hope.

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    ]]>     Sister Miriam is a professed religious sister with the Order of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, which serves the Church and the World through collaboration between priests, religious, and laity. Her call to religious came through a holy priest who walked with her as college came to an end. She speaks to us about brokenness, healing, and recovery, as she entered AA dealing with her alcoholism. Sr. Miriam's honesty is a game changer, as she has moved past shame and fear and is more concerned with bringing people hope.

    GO HERE "Created"
    It supports the creators and Catching Foxes! www.createdbook.co/cf

    FIND US
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    SUPPORT THE SHOW
    "If everyone who downloaded gave us $2, we could quit our jobs!"
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    THANK YOU TO OUR SEPTEMBER SUPPORTERS!
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    • Abiding Together Podcast: A New Season of Belonging — A New Season of Belonging (episode 1 season 2) “A tree can be only as strong as the forest that surrounds it." - Peter Wohlleben Welcome to Season 2 In this episode, we talk about beginning a new season, the daily encounter with God, the gift of presence in the moment to moment and the hidden life of trees (as well as nuns with chainsaws!)
    • Loved as I Am: An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus: S.O.L.T. Miriam James Heidland, Christopher West: 9781594715464: Amazon.com: Books — Loved as I Am: An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus Paperback – November 3, 2014 by S.O.L.T. Miriam James Heidland
    • The Healing Power of Forgiveness by Sister Miriam James, SOLT on Vimeo — In this moving story of her journey from difficulty to hope and joy, Sister Miriam James Heidland shows how forgiveness is the key to healing and happiness.
    • From Darkness Into God’s Marvelous Light | ncregister.com — From Darkness Into God’s Marvelous Light A former college partygoer tells how she found happiness as a SOLT sister. TRENT BEATTIE SEATTLE — Church was the last thing on Sharon Heidland’s mind when she entered college in the fall of 1994. Having received a full volleyball scholarship to the University of Nevada-Reno, she was living 800 miles away from home and pursuing her own path toward what she thought would bring happiness. “My goal entering college was to succeed at sports and build skills for a successful career,” she explained. “I wanted to be either a businesswoman or a journalist. Above all, I wanted to do something great with my life, something extraordinary. I thought ultimate happiness would be wealth, prestige, glamour and power.”
    • When Everything You Thought You Wanted Isn't Enough - The Coming Home Network — I knew the things I was doing were wrong, but I was just so incredibly broken. In 12-step recovery programs, there’s a saying that “you’re only as sick as your secrets.” That was me. I had so many secrets, and I was so toxic inside.… I knew what was right and what was wrong; I’d been raised well. But because I was so broken, I continued to make choices that kept leading me down a path of hurt and shame.
    • 3 Questions to Detect Sports Idolatry — God didn’t create sports; people did. But people created sports in response to the world God created. Sports are capable of providing spectacular glimpses of truth, beauty, and goodness as athletes tune and discipline their bodies to perform amazing feats. Indeed, I consider sports to be a competitive manifestation of the performing arts. But God’s gifts are always in danger of getting turned into idols. We can so fixate on something good that it subtly morphs into something ultimate. Any time we think we can’t be happy or satisfied without something, we’ve made it a counterfeit god, an object of worship, an idol.
    ]]>     Sister Miriam is a professed religious sister with the Order of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, which serves the Church and the World through collaboration between priests, religious, and laity. Her call to religious came through a holy priest who walked with her as college came to an end. She speaks to us about brokenness, healing, and recovery, as she entered AA dealing with her alcoholism. Sr. Miriam's honesty is a game changer, as she has moved past shame and fear and is more concerned with bringing people hope.

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    • The Healing Power of Forgiveness by Sister Miriam James, SOLT on Vimeo — In this moving story of her journey from difficulty to hope and joy, Sister Miriam James Heidland shows how forgiveness is the key to healing and happiness.
    • From Darkness Into God’s Marvelous Light | ncregister.com — From Darkness Into God’s Marvelous Light A former college partygoer tells how she found happiness as a SOLT sister. TRENT BEATTIE SEATTLE — Church was the last thing on Sharon Heidland’s mind when she entered college in the fall of 1994. Having received a full volleyball scholarship to the University of Nevada-Reno, she was living 800 miles away from home and pursuing her own path toward what she thought would bring happiness. “My goal entering college was to succeed at sports and build skills for a successful career,” she explained. “I wanted to be either a businesswoman or a journalist. Above all, I wanted to do something great with my life, something extraordinary. I thought ultimate happiness would be wealth, prestige, glamour and power.”
    • When Everything You Thought You Wanted Isn't Enough - The Coming Home Network — I knew the things I was doing were wrong, but I was just so incredibly broken. In 12-step recovery programs, there’s a saying that “you’re only as sick as your secrets.” That was me. I had so many secrets, and I was so toxic inside.… I knew what was right and what was wrong; I’d been raised well. But because I was so broken, I continued to make choices that kept leading me down a path of hurt and shame.
    • 3 Questions to Detect Sports Idolatry — God didn’t create sports; people did. But people created sports in response to the world God created. Sports are capable of providing spectacular glimpses of truth, beauty, and goodness as athletes tune and discipline their bodies to perform amazing feats. Indeed, I consider sports to be a competitive manifestation of the performing arts. But God’s gifts are always in danger of getting turned into idols. We can so fixate on something good that it subtly morphs into something ultimate. Any time we think we can’t be happy or satisfied without something, we’ve made it a counterfeit god, an object of worship, an idol.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+YLrQkFzQ ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 108: An Anonymous Baby Boomer! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/108 eaa89215-3c3c-46ed-a81d-76597e7210e5 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer How do you get "better" at your job or ministry when no one is challenging you, mentoring you, or even expecting it of you? 1:05:33 true We talk about the iPhone for like 10 seconds, then we get into video, audio, and dreams of human formation. This leads us into thinking about how Luke isn't challenged or mentored to grow and develop into the butterfly that he is. Gomer sees this all over the Church, as parish and diocesan workers are hardly competent, let alone striving to grow and get better.

    ]]>     We talk about the iPhone for like 10 seconds, then we get into video, audio, and dreams of human formation. This leads us into thinking about how Luke isn't challenged or mentored to grow and develop into the butterfly that he is. Gomer sees this all over the Church, as parish and diocesan workers are hardly competent, let alone striving to grow and get better.

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    ]]>     We talk about the iPhone for like 10 seconds, then we get into video, audio, and dreams of human formation. This leads us into thinking about how Luke isn't challenged or mentored to grow and develop into the butterfly that he is. Gomer sees this all over the Church, as parish and diocesan workers are hardly competent, let alone striving to grow and get better.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+NBvI4YsS ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 107: Fear, Dating, and Using Other People https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/107 a67e18ed-8594-4d9b-ba31-3fc81f70ad3f Fri, 15 Sep 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We were talking about evangelization when Luke and I stumbled onto something better: how our fears of being alone, of being unlovable, of never being accepted, motivated stupid, manipulative, and destructive relationships with women when we were single. 1:18:21 true We were talking about evangelization when Luke and I stumbled onto something better: how our fears of being alone, of being unlovable, of never being accepted, motivated stupid, manipulative, and destructive relationships with women when we were single.

    ]]>     We were talking about evangelization when Luke and I stumbled onto something better: how our fears of being alone, of being unlovable, of never being accepted, motivated stupid, manipulative, and destructive relationships with women when we were single.

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    ]]>     We were talking about evangelization when Luke and I stumbled onto something better: how our fears of being alone, of being unlovable, of never being accepted, motivated stupid, manipulative, and destructive relationships with women when we were single.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+vh7DZaAo ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 106: Jonathan Alexander and Hurricanes in Dickinson https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/106 5d73f12f-be3d-4378-ad13-ca0e82f70317 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We invite Jonathan Alexander of Adore Ministries and a personal friend to us both on to the show to talk about INSIDE JOKES and how Adore is serving and saving lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Amazing stories, personal growth, watching people come alive- all a part of a missionary's life who's now doing disaster relief. 1:19:34 true We invite Jonathan Alexander of Adore Ministries and a personal friend to us both on to the show to talk about INSIDE JOKES and how Adore is serving and saving lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Amazing stories, personal growth, watching people come alive- all a part of a missionary's life who's now doing disaster relief.

    ]]>     We invite Jonathan Alexander of Adore Ministries and a personal friend to us both on to the show to talk about INSIDE JOKES and how Adore is serving and saving lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Amazing stories, personal growth, watching people come alive- all a part of a missionary's life who's now doing disaster relief.

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    • Hurricane Harvey Relief | Adore Ministries — Twelve years and many storms later, we find ourselves in the midst of another natural disaster. Many of our very own mission neighborhoods are suffering the most. Our heart has always been to serve the least and the suffering and right now, like many of you, we are restless to get to work. We call this Project Starfish. Join us in prayer, through your financial gifts, and in service!
    ]]>     We invite Jonathan Alexander of Adore Ministries and a personal friend to us both on to the show to talk about INSIDE JOKES and how Adore is serving and saving lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Amazing stories, personal growth, watching people come alive- all a part of a missionary's life who's now doing disaster relief.

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    • Hurricane Harvey Relief | Adore Ministries — Twelve years and many storms later, we find ourselves in the midst of another natural disaster. Many of our very own mission neighborhoods are suffering the most. Our heart has always been to serve the least and the suffering and right now, like many of you, we are restless to get to work. We call this Project Starfish. Join us in prayer, through your financial gifts, and in service!
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+v_b3Xfiu ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 105: Hurricane Harvey and Yelling https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/105 651a34bc-c322-4672-9168-ccae53c701b7 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer talks about going through Hurricane Harvey, what it's like being in a constant state of sheer anxiety for 4 days, and the experience of helplessness watching your friends' unable to evacuate because the roads are flooded in every direction. 1:21:38 true Gomer talks about going through Hurricane Harvey, what it's like being in a constant state of sheer anxiety for 4 days, and the experience of helplessness watching your friends' unable to evacuate because the roads are flooded in every direction.

    ]]>     Gomer talks about going through Hurricane Harvey, what it's like being in a constant state of sheer anxiety for 4 days, and the experience of helplessness watching your friends' unable to evacuate because the roads are flooded in every direction.

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    • Hurricane Harvey Update :: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church :: The Woodlands, TX — Thursday, August 31st St. Teresa Center open from 9am-3pm for non-perishable food donations and specific items below. Thursday, August 31st we are looking to collect the items listed below. Anything else will be turned away due to space constraints. • Cleaning Supplies • Rubber Gloves • Mops • Trash Bags • Travel Size Toiletries If your house flooded please feel free to stop by and retrieve any supplies you need to begin the cleanup process. We are here to serve you!
    • Hurricane Harvey Relief | Adore Ministries — Soon after the founding of Adore Ministries in Houma, LA, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. Our missionaries and volunteers quickly mobilized to serve its victims in:    •   Relocation   •   Temporary housing   •   Clean up crews Twelve years and many storms later, we find ourselves in the midst of another natural disaster. Many of our very own mission neighborhoods are suffering the most. Our heart has always been to serve the least and the suffering and right now, like many of you, we are restless to get to work. We call this Project Starfish. Join us in prayer, through your financial gifts, and in service!
    • Disaster Relief | Knights of Columbus — Many people in the Gulf Coast of Texas are reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey this weekend. Thousands have evacuated their homes, many of which have been damaged or destroyed. The recovery process is going to be a long and painful one, and your support is urgently needed. Click here for a flyer that may be shared online or printed and distributed around your community. Please DONATE TODAY to help those suffering such devastation. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go directly to relief efforts. This includes providing immediate needs such as food, clean water, shelter and other necessities.
    • Disaster Relief - Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Houston has recently endured the catastrophic events of Hurricane Harvey – yet together we will stand strong.  Unfortunately, natural disasters take more time to recover from than most anticipate.  The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will address the immediate needs – such as clothing, food, and medical supplies - but we also walk alongside the victims of the flooding to ensure a full recovery. The needs of people and families WILL continue. It is going to be a long road to recovery,  but we will be there every step of the way.
    • Donate now and help our neighbors recover from disaster | Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston — Hurricane Harvey brought widespread flooding and damage throughout the Archdiocese. Many families will need short-term and long-term recovery services to rebuild their lives. And you can help. For nearly 75 years, you have helped Catholic Charities provide help and create hope to more than 82,000 people annually as they create better lives for themselves and their families. With your gift, we can provide food, clothing, shelter and a network of support services to those dealing with the aftermath of this disaster from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.
    • Gallery Furniture store turns into Houston shelter - CNN — "We never stepped foot in (one of his stores) and now I'm just like, wow, I mean, they opened up the doors. Like nothing. He didn't even second guess it," she says. "He was just like, 'Let me help you.'" McIngvale is also paying for portable showers so evacuees can have their first hot shower in days. Marchione, the employee, says his boss has opened the store to evacuees and is providing meals because it's his way of giving back to a community that has brought him success over the past 36 years. "This is Houston," Marchione adds. "That's how Houston rolls."
    • Heroes You Should Know: Brave Texas Teens Save Over 50 People In Small Fishing Boat | Daily Wire — Heroes You Should Know: Brave Texas Teens Save Over 50 People In Small Fishing Boat In their neighbors' time of need, these teens stepped up.
    ]]>     Gomer talks about going through Hurricane Harvey, what it's like being in a constant state of sheer anxiety for 4 days, and the experience of helplessness watching your friends' unable to evacuate because the roads are flooded in every direction.

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    • Hurricane Harvey Update :: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church :: The Woodlands, TX — Thursday, August 31st St. Teresa Center open from 9am-3pm for non-perishable food donations and specific items below. Thursday, August 31st we are looking to collect the items listed below. Anything else will be turned away due to space constraints. • Cleaning Supplies • Rubber Gloves • Mops • Trash Bags • Travel Size Toiletries If your house flooded please feel free to stop by and retrieve any supplies you need to begin the cleanup process. We are here to serve you!
    • Hurricane Harvey Relief | Adore Ministries — Soon after the founding of Adore Ministries in Houma, LA, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. Our missionaries and volunteers quickly mobilized to serve its victims in:    •   Relocation   •   Temporary housing   •   Clean up crews Twelve years and many storms later, we find ourselves in the midst of another natural disaster. Many of our very own mission neighborhoods are suffering the most. Our heart has always been to serve the least and the suffering and right now, like many of you, we are restless to get to work. We call this Project Starfish. Join us in prayer, through your financial gifts, and in service!
    • Disaster Relief | Knights of Columbus — Many people in the Gulf Coast of Texas are reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey this weekend. Thousands have evacuated their homes, many of which have been damaged or destroyed. The recovery process is going to be a long and painful one, and your support is urgently needed. Click here for a flyer that may be shared online or printed and distributed around your community. Please DONATE TODAY to help those suffering such devastation. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go directly to relief efforts. This includes providing immediate needs such as food, clean water, shelter and other necessities.
    • Disaster Relief - Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Houston has recently endured the catastrophic events of Hurricane Harvey – yet together we will stand strong.  Unfortunately, natural disasters take more time to recover from than most anticipate.  The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will address the immediate needs – such as clothing, food, and medical supplies - but we also walk alongside the victims of the flooding to ensure a full recovery. The needs of people and families WILL continue. It is going to be a long road to recovery,  but we will be there every step of the way.
    • Donate now and help our neighbors recover from disaster | Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston — Hurricane Harvey brought widespread flooding and damage throughout the Archdiocese. Many families will need short-term and long-term recovery services to rebuild their lives. And you can help. For nearly 75 years, you have helped Catholic Charities provide help and create hope to more than 82,000 people annually as they create better lives for themselves and their families. With your gift, we can provide food, clothing, shelter and a network of support services to those dealing with the aftermath of this disaster from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.
    • Gallery Furniture store turns into Houston shelter - CNN — "We never stepped foot in (one of his stores) and now I'm just like, wow, I mean, they opened up the doors. Like nothing. He didn't even second guess it," she says. "He was just like, 'Let me help you.'" McIngvale is also paying for portable showers so evacuees can have their first hot shower in days. Marchione, the employee, says his boss has opened the store to evacuees and is providing meals because it's his way of giving back to a community that has brought him success over the past 36 years. "This is Houston," Marchione adds. "That's how Houston rolls."
    • Heroes You Should Know: Brave Texas Teens Save Over 50 People In Small Fishing Boat | Daily Wire — Heroes You Should Know: Brave Texas Teens Save Over 50 People In Small Fishing Boat In their neighbors' time of need, these teens stepped up.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Cwgn43p- ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 104: Kill the Video. Save the Podcast. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/104 b8d08d66-9a9b-4080-aa4d-9918783c847b Fri, 25 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke sings to me. We talk Game of Thrones and how much it sucks this season. Then Marvel's Defenders. Around 38 minutes is when the content heats up. We talk about why people on the internet can be so absolutist over nothing. Gomer's walk of penance in his office. Then ...my dad... then I change the subject to how I was on Jen Fulwiler's Show and not Luke. So, net win. 1:23:49 true Luke sings to me. We talk Game of Thrones and how much it sucks this season. Then Marvel's Defenders. Around 38 minutes is when the content heats up. We talk about why people on the internet can be so absolutist over nothing. Gomer's walk of penance in his office. Then ...my dad... then I change the subject to how I was on Jen Fulwiler's Show and not Luke. So, net win.

    ]]>     Luke sings to me. We talk Game of Thrones and how much it sucks this season. Then Marvel's Defenders. Around 38 minutes is when the content heats up. We talk about why people on the internet can be so absolutist over nothing. Gomer's walk of penance in his office. Then ...my dad... then I change the subject to how I was on Jen Fulwiler's Show and not Luke. So, net win.

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    • Patreon — Got some prison talks coming soon! It'll be posted here first.
    • THE JENNIFER FULWILER SHOW — SiriusXM Channel 129 Monday – Friday, 2 – 4 PM Eastern Join me on SiriusXM channel 129 LIVE every weekday at 2:00 PM ET as I share my take on pop culture and current events from my perspective as a former atheist, self-professed nerd, and mother of six who can barely deal with life.
    • Something Other Than God by Jennifer Fulwiler — Jennifer Fulwiler told herself she was happy. Why wouldn't she be? She made good money as a programmer at a hot tech start-up, had just married a guy with a stack of Ivy League degrees, and lived in a twenty-first-floor condo where she could sip sauvignon blanc while watching the sun set behind the hills of Austin. Raised in a happy, atheist home, Jennifer had the freedom to think for herself and play by her own rules. Yet a creeping darkness followed her all of her life. Finally, one winter night, it drove her to the edge of her balcony, making her ask once and for all why anything mattered. At that moment everything she knew and believed was shattered. Asking the unflinching questions about life and death, good and evil, led Jennifer to Christianity, the religion she had reviled since she was an awkward, skeptical child growing up in the Bible Belt. Mortified by this turn of events, she hid her quest from everyone except her husband, concealing religious books in opaque bags as if they were porn and locking herself in public bathroom stalls to read the Bible. Just when Jennifer had a profound epiphany that gave her the courage to convert, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition-and the only treatment was directly at odds with the doctrines of her new-found faith. Something Other Than God is a poignant, profound and often funny tale of one woman who set out to find the meaning of life and discovered that true happiness sometimes requires losing it all.
    ]]>     Luke sings to me. We talk Game of Thrones and how much it sucks this season. Then Marvel's Defenders. Around 38 minutes is when the content heats up. We talk about why people on the internet can be so absolutist over nothing. Gomer's walk of penance in his office. Then ...my dad... then I change the subject to how I was on Jen Fulwiler's Show and not Luke. So, net win.

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    • Patreon — Got some prison talks coming soon! It'll be posted here first.
    • THE JENNIFER FULWILER SHOW — SiriusXM Channel 129 Monday – Friday, 2 – 4 PM Eastern Join me on SiriusXM channel 129 LIVE every weekday at 2:00 PM ET as I share my take on pop culture and current events from my perspective as a former atheist, self-professed nerd, and mother of six who can barely deal with life.
    • Something Other Than God by Jennifer Fulwiler — Jennifer Fulwiler told herself she was happy. Why wouldn't she be? She made good money as a programmer at a hot tech start-up, had just married a guy with a stack of Ivy League degrees, and lived in a twenty-first-floor condo where she could sip sauvignon blanc while watching the sun set behind the hills of Austin. Raised in a happy, atheist home, Jennifer had the freedom to think for herself and play by her own rules. Yet a creeping darkness followed her all of her life. Finally, one winter night, it drove her to the edge of her balcony, making her ask once and for all why anything mattered. At that moment everything she knew and believed was shattered. Asking the unflinching questions about life and death, good and evil, led Jennifer to Christianity, the religion she had reviled since she was an awkward, skeptical child growing up in the Bible Belt. Mortified by this turn of events, she hid her quest from everyone except her husband, concealing religious books in opaque bags as if they were porn and locking herself in public bathroom stalls to read the Bible. Just when Jennifer had a profound epiphany that gave her the courage to convert, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition-and the only treatment was directly at odds with the doctrines of her new-found faith. Something Other Than God is a poignant, profound and often funny tale of one woman who set out to find the meaning of life and discovered that true happiness sometimes requires losing it all.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+4GyL03IY ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 103: Ike Ndolo | After Charlottesville is a lot like Before https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/103 c3a7db6b-3b54-49b1-ae81-c49fefd0b0ca Fri, 18 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We bring back Ike Ndolo to create a safe space so he can blow us all away. We start with him WHINING about wedding planning, wildly inappropriate sex stuff and Ike bringing "The Drama", and then unleash Ike on Charlottesville. 1:50:45 true We bring back Ike Ndolo to create a safe space so he can blow us all away. We start with him WHINING about wedding planning, wildly inappropriate sex stuff and Ike bringing "The Drama", and then unleash Ike on Charlottesville.

    Special Guest: Ike Ndolo.

    ]]>     We bring back Ike Ndolo to create a safe space so he can blow us all away. We start with him WHINING about wedding planning, wildly inappropriate sex stuff and Ike bringing "The Drama", and then unleash Ike on Charlottesville.

    Special Guest: Ike Ndolo.

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    • Ike Ndolo: New Album on PledgeMusic — Hey everyone! Thanks for coming! It means a lot. If you haven’t heard I’m making a new record. I’ve been through a lot since my last full length came out and I didn’t know if I was gonna keep making music, but I’ve been writing again and I can’t wait to share these songs with everyone. I decided to use pledge music because these people care about music and getting that music to the people who want to listen! (That’s you)
    • Ike Ndolo Music — making new music for your ear holes
    • After Charlottesville. A Homily on Race — LayEvangelist — The urge is to make the same recurring denunciations and put distance between ourselves and the extremists. “I would never do that.” “I don’t think that way.” “This was a national disgrace and an outrage!” But that approach does not work anymore. Let’s look at history for a second. When African Americans from the South moved out of rural environments and into America’s cities in the 40s, 50s, and 60s, that gave birth to “White Flight” and the modern suburb. For 30 years the American suburb was functional segregation. The practice of Red Lining, literal red lines drawn on maps where banks wouldn’t loan money to poor minorities for housing, kept people of color on the outside, “in their place.” Then as economic barriers came down and the suburbs got a little bit more brown we witness “Gentrification”, a process where wealthier people, mostly whites, are moving back into the city, creating sky-high home prices and expensive retailers price the people out of their own neighborhoods. “Yeah, but we hipsters now have a new coffeeshop and a Trader Joes!” Psalm 85 should make us all uncomfortable but hopeful. “Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss.” In Charlottesville, kindness and truth are not meeting and justice and peace are not kissing because the hurt, the past, collided. The crooked and sinful nature of our fallen humanity constantly raises barriers to the commandment of Jesus Christ to “love your neighbor as yourself.” AS MYSELF?! 
    • Understanding the Problem - Racial Justice Series: Part 1 [A Conversation with Propaganda] - YouTube — Understanding the Problem - Racial Justice Series: Part 1 [A Conversation with Propaganda]
    • The Illusion of Progress - Racial Justice Series: Part 2 [A Conversation with Propaganda] - YouTube — The Illusion of Progress - Racial Justice Series: Part 2 [A Conversation with Propaganda]
    • Why 'Colorblindness' Is Toxic - Racial Justice Series: Part 4 [A Conversation with Propaganda] - YouTube — Why 'Colorblindness' Is Toxic - Racial Justice Series: Part 4 [A Conversation with Propaganda]
    • Sho Baraka & Propaganda on Faith and Politics - YouTube — Sho Baraka & Propaganda on Faith and Politics
    ]]>     We bring back Ike Ndolo to create a safe space so he can blow us all away. We start with him WHINING about wedding planning, wildly inappropriate sex stuff and Ike bringing "The Drama", and then unleash Ike on Charlottesville.

    Special Guest: Ike Ndolo.

    Sponsored By:

    Support Catching Foxes

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    • Ike Ndolo: New Album on PledgeMusic — Hey everyone! Thanks for coming! It means a lot. If you haven’t heard I’m making a new record. I’ve been through a lot since my last full length came out and I didn’t know if I was gonna keep making music, but I’ve been writing again and I can’t wait to share these songs with everyone. I decided to use pledge music because these people care about music and getting that music to the people who want to listen! (That’s you)
    • Ike Ndolo Music — making new music for your ear holes
    • After Charlottesville. A Homily on Race — LayEvangelist — The urge is to make the same recurring denunciations and put distance between ourselves and the extremists. “I would never do that.” “I don’t think that way.” “This was a national disgrace and an outrage!” But that approach does not work anymore. Let’s look at history for a second. When African Americans from the South moved out of rural environments and into America’s cities in the 40s, 50s, and 60s, that gave birth to “White Flight” and the modern suburb. For 30 years the American suburb was functional segregation. The practice of Red Lining, literal red lines drawn on maps where banks wouldn’t loan money to poor minorities for housing, kept people of color on the outside, “in their place.” Then as economic barriers came down and the suburbs got a little bit more brown we witness “Gentrification”, a process where wealthier people, mostly whites, are moving back into the city, creating sky-high home prices and expensive retailers price the people out of their own neighborhoods. “Yeah, but we hipsters now have a new coffeeshop and a Trader Joes!” Psalm 85 should make us all uncomfortable but hopeful. “Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss.” In Charlottesville, kindness and truth are not meeting and justice and peace are not kissing because the hurt, the past, collided. The crooked and sinful nature of our fallen humanity constantly raises barriers to the commandment of Jesus Christ to “love your neighbor as yourself.” AS MYSELF?! 
    • Understanding the Problem - Racial Justice Series: Part 1 [A Conversation with Propaganda] - YouTube — Understanding the Problem - Racial Justice Series: Part 1 [A Conversation with Propaganda]
    • The Illusion of Progress - Racial Justice Series: Part 2 [A Conversation with Propaganda] - YouTube — The Illusion of Progress - Racial Justice Series: Part 2 [A Conversation with Propaganda]
    • Why 'Colorblindness' Is Toxic - Racial Justice Series: Part 4 [A Conversation with Propaganda] - YouTube — Why 'Colorblindness' Is Toxic - Racial Justice Series: Part 4 [A Conversation with Propaganda]
    • Sho Baraka & Propaganda on Faith and Politics - YouTube — Sho Baraka & Propaganda on Faith and Politics
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+UEVNZmQj ]]> Gomer Luke Ike Ndolo     Episode 102: Explosive! Anima! Technica! Vacua! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/102 5bd10133-b6a1-4c8a-986a-0650cc6ee4b8 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We've talked about the "anima technica vacua" a bunch of times in the past, but now we do a deep dive, especially how the empty soul of the modern West affects our patterns of thinking. 1:23:30 true We've talked about the "anima technica vacua" a bunch of times in the past, but now we do a deep dive, especially how the empty soul of the modern West affects our patterns of thinking.

    ]]>     We've talked about the "anima technica vacua" a bunch of times in the past, but now we do a deep dive, especially how the empty soul of the modern West affects our patterns of thinking.

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    • Against Great Books by Patrick J. Deneen | Articles | First Things — Berry writes of the books that aimed to educate human beings by teaching the limits of human power and knowledge. Great books such as Paradise Lost sought to inculcate a sense of limits, a cognizance of knowledge inappropriate to humans. They sought to cultivate a capacity to accept and endure rather than the impulse to transform and escape, and they endeavored to foster an education in the accompanying virtues that are required in a world where such limits are recognized—virtues such as moderation and prudence—and in the avoidance of vices like pride and hubris. Here we could look at a dominant understanding of a long succession of great books, from antiquity through the Middle Ages—books whose authors would include the likes of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, Dante, and Aquinas, among others.
    • Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? - The Atlantic — One of the ironies of iGen life is that despite spending far more time under the same roof as their parents, today’s teens can hardly be said to be closer to their mothers and fathers than their predecessors were. “I’ve seen my friends with their families—they don’t talk to them,” Athena told me. “They just say ‘Okay, okay, whatever’ while they’re on their phones. They don’t pay attention to their family.” Like her peers, Athena is an expert at tuning out her parents so she can focus on her phone. She spent much of her summer keeping up with friends, but nearly all of it was over text or Snapchat. “I’ve been on my phone more than I’ve been with actual people,” she said. “My bed has, like, an imprint of my body.”
    ]]>     We've talked about the "anima technica vacua" a bunch of times in the past, but now we do a deep dive, especially how the empty soul of the modern West affects our patterns of thinking.

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    • Against Great Books by Patrick J. Deneen | Articles | First Things — Berry writes of the books that aimed to educate human beings by teaching the limits of human power and knowledge. Great books such as Paradise Lost sought to inculcate a sense of limits, a cognizance of knowledge inappropriate to humans. They sought to cultivate a capacity to accept and endure rather than the impulse to transform and escape, and they endeavored to foster an education in the accompanying virtues that are required in a world where such limits are recognized—virtues such as moderation and prudence—and in the avoidance of vices like pride and hubris. Here we could look at a dominant understanding of a long succession of great books, from antiquity through the Middle Ages—books whose authors would include the likes of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, Dante, and Aquinas, among others.
    • Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? - The Atlantic — One of the ironies of iGen life is that despite spending far more time under the same roof as their parents, today’s teens can hardly be said to be closer to their mothers and fathers than their predecessors were. “I’ve seen my friends with their families—they don’t talk to them,” Athena told me. “They just say ‘Okay, okay, whatever’ while they’re on their phones. They don’t pay attention to their family.” Like her peers, Athena is an expert at tuning out her parents so she can focus on her phone. She spent much of her summer keeping up with friends, but nearly all of it was over text or Snapchat. “I’ve been on my phone more than I’ve been with actual people,” she said. “My bed has, like, an imprint of my body.”
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+yj72kO6s ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 101: A Beautiful Renaissance with Anthony D'Ambrosio https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/101 57c91bd3-a4a4-4cb5-a520-93f21afcf703 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Anthony D'Ambrosio of Catholic Creatives hops on the shows from a trailer park filled with Evangelicals to discuss life, art, creativity, the New Catholic Renaissance in beauty, and how to deal with insecurity, self-doubt, and envy. 1:06:59 true Anthony D'Ambrosio of Catholic Creatives hops on the shows from a trailer park filled with Evangelicals to discuss life, art, creativity, the New Catholic Renaissance in beauty, and how to deal with insecurity, self-doubt, and envy.

    Apparently, Anthony is a punk-rocker turned seminarian turned artist turned event planner!

    ]]>     Anthony D'Ambrosio of Catholic Creatives hops on the shows from a trailer park filled with Evangelicals to discuss life, art, creativity, the New Catholic Renaissance in beauty, and how to deal with insecurity, self-doubt, and envy.

    Apparently, Anthony is a punk-rocker turned seminarian turned artist turned event planner!

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    • Catholic Creatives — We believe that the greatest force of evangelization and social change in our world is beauty. We are a community of co-creators with God and each other, dedicated to seeing a New Renaissance of Beauty come to fruition in our generation. 
    • 8BEATS — We, Catholic Creatives of every discipline and every profession, are answering the call to Beauty; the call to reveal the mystery of God’s love to the modern heart. We are gathering around one powerful idea - that the 8 Beatitudes are some of the most subversive teachings in human history. They carry within them a depth of meaning which atheist, agnostic, humanist, or Christian can encounter. That’s why we - Catholic filmmakers, designers, artists, marketeers from all over the world - are teaming up to create 8beats, a feature length anthology of short films on the 8 Beatitudes.
    • RedCarWireVEVO — Red Car Wire - Timing Just Isn't Your Thing 7 years ago | 349,793 views Music video by Red Car Wire performing Timing Just Isn't Your Thing. (C) 2008 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
    • Scary Kids Scaring Kids - Losing My Religion (REM) — Cover of Losing My Religion by REM. From Punk Goes '90s.
    • about — EDMUND MITCHELL — Edmund Mitchell Evangelization and Catechesis I'm Catholic. I studied Theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville. I'm Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in Grapevine, TX. My wife and I started the Catholic subscription company LumiBox. I created Reverb Culture.   I wrote Dual Wielding: Praying with Scripture and the Catechism. I created the series Meditations.
    • Anthem Philly — A RAW AND AUTHENTIC PLACE TO EXPERIENCE BELONGING IN THE CHURCH.
    • 34. Megan Mastrioanni & Jacob King - Vulnerable Ministry and the Launch of Anthem — Catholic Creatives — Hello, creatives! We’re here to talk about something awesome that happened this weekend and the people who made it happen. We’re talking about the launch of Anthem, rebrand of the youth and young adult office of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Joining us are Megan Mastrioanni and Jacob King, who are leading the charge up there in the diocesan office. 
    • Glass Canvas — We never settle for “good enough”, both as individuals and in our work. We’re people who wrestle with holy discontent on a regular basis, understanding that our skills and talents can be used to do work that matters and makes a lasting impact rather than just make flashy things that blend in with the culture.
    • Bo Burnham gives advice to young artists — “I would say don’t take advice from people like me who have gotten very lucky,” Burnham said. “We’re very biased. You know, like Taylor Swift telling you to follow your dreams is like a lottery winner telling you, ‘Liquidize your assets, buy Powerball tickets, it works!'”
    ]]>     Anthony D'Ambrosio of Catholic Creatives hops on the shows from a trailer park filled with Evangelicals to discuss life, art, creativity, the New Catholic Renaissance in beauty, and how to deal with insecurity, self-doubt, and envy.

    Apparently, Anthony is a punk-rocker turned seminarian turned artist turned event planner!

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    • Catholic Creatives — We believe that the greatest force of evangelization and social change in our world is beauty. We are a community of co-creators with God and each other, dedicated to seeing a New Renaissance of Beauty come to fruition in our generation. 
    • 8BEATS — We, Catholic Creatives of every discipline and every profession, are answering the call to Beauty; the call to reveal the mystery of God’s love to the modern heart. We are gathering around one powerful idea - that the 8 Beatitudes are some of the most subversive teachings in human history. They carry within them a depth of meaning which atheist, agnostic, humanist, or Christian can encounter. That’s why we - Catholic filmmakers, designers, artists, marketeers from all over the world - are teaming up to create 8beats, a feature length anthology of short films on the 8 Beatitudes.
    • RedCarWireVEVO — Red Car Wire - Timing Just Isn't Your Thing 7 years ago | 349,793 views Music video by Red Car Wire performing Timing Just Isn't Your Thing. (C) 2008 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
    • Scary Kids Scaring Kids - Losing My Religion (REM) — Cover of Losing My Religion by REM. From Punk Goes '90s.
    • about — EDMUND MITCHELL — Edmund Mitchell Evangelization and Catechesis I'm Catholic. I studied Theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville. I'm Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in Grapevine, TX. My wife and I started the Catholic subscription company LumiBox. I created Reverb Culture.   I wrote Dual Wielding: Praying with Scripture and the Catechism. I created the series Meditations.
    • Anthem Philly — A RAW AND AUTHENTIC PLACE TO EXPERIENCE BELONGING IN THE CHURCH.
    • 34. Megan Mastrioanni & Jacob King - Vulnerable Ministry and the Launch of Anthem — Catholic Creatives — Hello, creatives! We’re here to talk about something awesome that happened this weekend and the people who made it happen. We’re talking about the launch of Anthem, rebrand of the youth and young adult office of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Joining us are Megan Mastrioanni and Jacob King, who are leading the charge up there in the diocesan office. 
    • Glass Canvas — We never settle for “good enough”, both as individuals and in our work. We’re people who wrestle with holy discontent on a regular basis, understanding that our skills and talents can be used to do work that matters and makes a lasting impact rather than just make flashy things that blend in with the culture.
    • Bo Burnham gives advice to young artists — “I would say don’t take advice from people like me who have gotten very lucky,” Burnham said. “We’re very biased. You know, like Taylor Swift telling you to follow your dreams is like a lottery winner telling you, ‘Liquidize your assets, buy Powerball tickets, it works!'”
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+BtRvXEXp ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 100: Brandon Vogt Responds https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/100 70607304-d9ad-4bff-acec-64bc5df2ad17 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer After listening to our show on the Convocation of Catholic Leaders, Brandon Vogt reaches out to us to explain and to reach some common ground between what was presented on the "Nones" panel and Luke's take away. Gomer, for his part, doesn't do the nice small-talk thing, and just makes them argue, which is fun. 1:07:46 false After listening to our show on the Convocation of Catholic Leaders, Brandon Vogt reaches out to us to explain and to reach some common ground between what was presented on the "Nones" panel and Luke's take away. Gomer, for his part, doesn't do the nice small-talk thing, and just makes them argue, which is fun.

    ]]>     After listening to our show on the Convocation of Catholic Leaders, Brandon Vogt reaches out to us to explain and to reach some common ground between what was presented on the "Nones" panel and Luke's take away. Gomer, for his part, doesn't do the nice small-talk thing, and just makes them argue, which is fun.

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    ]]>     After listening to our show on the Convocation of Catholic Leaders, Brandon Vogt reaches out to us to explain and to reach some common ground between what was presented on the "Nones" panel and Luke's take away. Gomer, for his part, doesn't do the nice small-talk thing, and just makes them argue, which is fun.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ngeros4N ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 99: You're a Bald, 18, Chubby, Freak! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/99 a567250d-12b3-472c-8388-eec41187dd35 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 06:30:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer talk... well... we talk about a lot of stuff. Why does it seem like there are a lot more chill nuns than priests, emotional manipulation in youth ministry, Sister Miriam is incredible, diet fails, and, of course, GAME OF THRONES 1:04:33 true Luke and Gomer talk... well... we talk about a lot of stuff. Why does it seem like there are a lot more chill nuns than priests, emotional manipulation in youth ministry, Sister Miriam is incredible, diet fails, and, of course, GAME OF THRONES.

    Come on, moralizers, do you really think that God approves of you watching literally anything on TV? Would Mother Teresa watch any of your crap? Oh, so it's just stuff you already don't like that you got to get all preachy about. Got it. Thaaanks. #notbitter

    ]]>     Luke and Gomer talk... well... we talk about a lot of stuff. Why does it seem like there are a lot more chill nuns than priests, emotional manipulation in youth ministry, Sister Miriam is incredible, diet fails, and, of course, GAME OF THRONES.

    Come on, moralizers, do you really think that God approves of you watching literally anything on TV? Would Mother Teresa watch any of your crap? Oh, so it's just stuff you already don't like that you got to get all preachy about. Got it. Thaaanks. #notbitter

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    • Urban Dictionary: Woke — Woke Although an incorrect tense of awake, a reference to how people should be aware in current affairs. "While you are obessing with the Kardashians, there are millions of homeless in the world. STAY WOKE"
    • XXXIX World Day for Vocations, 2002 | John Paul II — In my Apostolic Letter Novo millennio ineunte I invited all to place "pastoral planning under the heading of holiness", to express "the conviction that, since Baptism is a true entry into the holiness of God through incorporation into Christ and the indwelling of his Spirit, it would be a contradiction to settle for a life of mediocrity, marked by a minimalist ethic and a shallow religiosity… The time has come to re-propose wholeheartedly to everyone this high standard of ordinary Christian living: the whole life of the Christian community and of Christian families must lead in this direction" (n. 31).
    • I’ve worn ash on my head on ESPN for 16 years. This year was different. - The Washington Post — I’ve been on national television for 16 years and for all 16 I wore an ash on Ash Wednesday. I am grateful to ESPN and fortunate to work in an environment that allows me to be myself. But it’s shocking to me that I’m one of the few faces you see on TV wearing an ash. I did an interview where the reporter told me if you put “The Guy Who Wears Ashes on TV” into Google, I’m the first name that comes up. That’s surprising. (Also true: I’m the first name that comes up for “The Guy Who Proposed In Between The Men’s and Women’s Bathroom at LaGuardia Airport.” Not as surprising.)
    • Ian Malcolm gives Hammond an ethics lecture - "Jurassic Park" — Ian Malcolm gives Hammond an ethics lecture
    • Manipulative Youth Ministries 3.0 — I know that most people I meet who are in youth ministry say that they are in the ministry because they love, or that they have a heart for the kids, and I believe them.  I just wish that more of them would end it there and not continue the sentence with and bringing them to a mature faith in Christ, or some other “third place”. And I hear you say, but this is a CHRISTIAN ministry after-all, and I ask when did i being Christian make it ok to be having an ulterior motive? When did being Christian allow our relationships to be manipulative? More and more I wonder how our fragmented communities just need people who love, without any condition, no third place, no rhyme or reason behind their mad love.  How our communities need people who are oh so overpowered by the realisation of Christ in their lives that they are over flowing with the need to connect, to be in relationship with the young people around them.
    • Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon — PAPPY VAN WINKLE BOURBON ESSENTIAL FACTS
    ]]>     Luke and Gomer talk... well... we talk about a lot of stuff. Why does it seem like there are a lot more chill nuns than priests, emotional manipulation in youth ministry, Sister Miriam is incredible, diet fails, and, of course, GAME OF THRONES.

    Come on, moralizers, do you really think that God approves of you watching literally anything on TV? Would Mother Teresa watch any of your crap? Oh, so it's just stuff you already don't like that you got to get all preachy about. Got it. Thaaanks. #notbitter

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    • Urban Dictionary: Woke — Woke Although an incorrect tense of awake, a reference to how people should be aware in current affairs. "While you are obessing with the Kardashians, there are millions of homeless in the world. STAY WOKE"
    • XXXIX World Day for Vocations, 2002 | John Paul II — In my Apostolic Letter Novo millennio ineunte I invited all to place "pastoral planning under the heading of holiness", to express "the conviction that, since Baptism is a true entry into the holiness of God through incorporation into Christ and the indwelling of his Spirit, it would be a contradiction to settle for a life of mediocrity, marked by a minimalist ethic and a shallow religiosity… The time has come to re-propose wholeheartedly to everyone this high standard of ordinary Christian living: the whole life of the Christian community and of Christian families must lead in this direction" (n. 31).
    • I’ve worn ash on my head on ESPN for 16 years. This year was different. - The Washington Post — I’ve been on national television for 16 years and for all 16 I wore an ash on Ash Wednesday. I am grateful to ESPN and fortunate to work in an environment that allows me to be myself. But it’s shocking to me that I’m one of the few faces you see on TV wearing an ash. I did an interview where the reporter told me if you put “The Guy Who Wears Ashes on TV” into Google, I’m the first name that comes up. That’s surprising. (Also true: I’m the first name that comes up for “The Guy Who Proposed In Between The Men’s and Women’s Bathroom at LaGuardia Airport.” Not as surprising.)
    • Ian Malcolm gives Hammond an ethics lecture - "Jurassic Park" — Ian Malcolm gives Hammond an ethics lecture
    • Manipulative Youth Ministries 3.0 — I know that most people I meet who are in youth ministry say that they are in the ministry because they love, or that they have a heart for the kids, and I believe them.  I just wish that more of them would end it there and not continue the sentence with and bringing them to a mature faith in Christ, or some other “third place”. And I hear you say, but this is a CHRISTIAN ministry after-all, and I ask when did i being Christian make it ok to be having an ulterior motive? When did being Christian allow our relationships to be manipulative? More and more I wonder how our fragmented communities just need people who love, without any condition, no third place, no rhyme or reason behind their mad love.  How our communities need people who are oh so overpowered by the realisation of Christ in their lives that they are over flowing with the need to connect, to be in relationship with the young people around them.
    • Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon — PAPPY VAN WINKLE BOURBON ESSENTIAL FACTS
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+466f42Tv ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 98: Are We Getting Superhero Fatigue? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/98 d68aeab2-9c98-4fe7-99fb-a74e19c52864 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Art vs Pop, Enthusiast vs Casualist, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson, "The Watchmen", "The Fifth Element", "Dunkirk," "Guardians of the Galaxy 2", and other blockbusters. We bring up why maybe Wonder Woman did not appeal to us, though we liked it, as much as Spider-Man did, BECAUSE WE ARE PRIVILEGED MEN. Also, "War for the Planet of the Apes" looks awesome and how Andy Serkis is utterly brilliant and amazing. 1:00:41 true Have you ever watched a movie and fallen in love with it, while the guy on the couch next to you thinks it's just OK? What separates us out like that? Why does Luke love Tarantino, while Gomer thinks him a coked up 17 year-old? Why does Wes Anderson do nothing for Luke, but the Cohen Brothers get his gears grooving? This conversation revolves around Spider-Man: Homecoming and the Marvel Cinematic Universe but broadens into a much more important discussion on the appeal of filmmaking as such.

    ]]>     Have you ever watched a movie and fallen in love with it, while the guy on the couch next to you thinks it's just OK? What separates us out like that? Why does Luke love Tarantino, while Gomer thinks him a coked up 17 year-old? Why does Wes Anderson do nothing for Luke, but the Cohen Brothers get his gears grooving? This conversation revolves around Spider-Man: Homecoming and the Marvel Cinematic Universe but broadens into a much more important discussion on the appeal of filmmaking as such.

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    • The Mona Lisa – what’s the big deal? | Understanding Paintings — A desultory conversation with my cousin led us to the subject of art. He said, “What’s the big deal in the Mona Lisa? Why would anyone pay tons of money for it?” Well, I did manage to give him a prosaic answer, which didn’t convince me either. I must admit that the actual painting, at first look, is quite unimpressive; not because of the quality of the work but because it does not stand up to its perceived image of magnificence. The “Oh my God!” effect is missing. At first glance, it looks like all the other paintings in the Louvre, all wonderfully painted by great masters.
    • HISHE Reviews: Spider-Man Homecoming — Published on Jul 13, 2017 HISHE Reviews Spider-Man Homecoming. There are spoilers here! Beware of your viewing and comment scrolling. Discuss the movie HERE: https://moviechat.org/tt2250912/Spide... Watch More HISHEs: https://bit.ly/HISHEPlaylist Subscribe to HISHE: https://bit.ly/HISHEsubscribe
    • What is so good about Quentin Tarantino movies? - Quora — There are so many things that you can go on listing! Here are some that I can think of right now! Unique Style: He has his trademark style of smart witty dialogues. Nobody ever speaks anything you would expect them to in his movies! His dialogue seems to come from a reservoir within the writer, pouring onto the page and leaking over to the screen with ease. Another aspect that makes Tarantino’s films unique is their placement in an almost alternate reality. Tarantino’s movies all take place on Earth, but in a Tarantino vision of the world. His characters all speak in a crossbreed of magnificent prose and speedy vulgarity. Characterization: He gives so much importance to characterization that they stay etched in viewers’ memory for a long long time. Who can forget Mr.Jules Winnfield of Pulp Fiction or Dr.King Schultz of Django Unchained? My favorite is Colonel Hans Landa from Inglrious Basterds. Aside from the way they look and talk, his characters are also written with such description that their actions, their movement sets them apart. Some of his characters are twists on stereotypical genre types, while others are brand new creations. Pop Culture: I’m not sure if any other director makes use of pop culture like QT does! And he does it with great effect! Music: Music plays a key role in every Tarantino movie. He has a wonderful choice of soundtracks for his movies!
    • 10 Signs You Have Superhero-Movie Fatigue - Rolling Stone — Article from June 1, 2016... We've just about hit the halfway mark for 2016, and already Deadpool, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War and X-Men: Apocalypse have taken cineplexes by storm. August will see the much-hyped Suicide Squad premiere (at which point Jared Leto will presumably quit tormenting his former costars) and November brings Benedict Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton in the mystical Doctor Strange. Audiences can then look forward to new films featuring Wolverine, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Justice League in 2017, along with a soon-to-be-announced Marvel film from Fox. "A lot" is a relative term —and "too much" is a highly subjective distinction. But with every new cycle of deafening promotion, "there sure are a lot of superhero movies, and it's getting to be too much" inches closer to objective, uncontroversial truth.
    • Kevin Smith Responds To Superhero Fatigue In Hollywood — "Look who you're asking. Look how I'm dressed, are you serious? You got me for five minutes and you're going to ask that question? No, they need to make more dude. I don't care if they're quote unquote bad or something, the more you see the better it is. Like, make it as, as ubiquitous as the western was in the fifties I say, because what's better than little morality tales. Some of them are going to be wonderful, some may be not as wonderful, but let em make them all. There's no such thing as too many of these things."
    • KEVIN FEIGE Responds To 'Superhero Fatigue' — "People have been asking me that for 15 years," Feige elaborated. "In 2001, 2002, 2003 there were two Marvel movies, three Marvel movies, and I still believe the same thing, which is as long as the ones that we can control are as good as they can be, that's all that I care about. I think we've been doing pretty well. I'm very confident in the films we've announced that we have coming forward that they're going to be surprising and different and unique. I've said a lot: I don't believe in the comic book genre. I don't believe in the superhero genre. I believe that each of our films can be very different." Feige also responded to comments from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder that called Marvel's films "flavors of the week," saying "Those are all very different movies. They all happen to be based on Marvel characters and Marvel comics, but from a genre and a cinematic perspective, they're all very unique. Civil War may as well be a different genre from Age of Ultron."
    • How Andy Serkis Became the King of Post-Human Acting - Rolling Stone — On a London stage in 1992, a young Andy Serkis thought he was reaching the limits of actorly transformation. Playing Dogboy, "a bizarre, potentially quite violent street kid who thinks he's a dog," he'd strip naked each night, barking and biting, "much to my parents' shame."
    ]]>     Have you ever watched a movie and fallen in love with it, while the guy on the couch next to you thinks it's just OK? What separates us out like that? Why does Luke love Tarantino, while Gomer thinks him a coked up 17 year-old? Why does Wes Anderson do nothing for Luke, but the Cohen Brothers get his gears grooving? This conversation revolves around Spider-Man: Homecoming and the Marvel Cinematic Universe but broadens into a much more important discussion on the appeal of filmmaking as such.

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    • The Mona Lisa – what’s the big deal? | Understanding Paintings — A desultory conversation with my cousin led us to the subject of art. He said, “What’s the big deal in the Mona Lisa? Why would anyone pay tons of money for it?” Well, I did manage to give him a prosaic answer, which didn’t convince me either. I must admit that the actual painting, at first look, is quite unimpressive; not because of the quality of the work but because it does not stand up to its perceived image of magnificence. The “Oh my God!” effect is missing. At first glance, it looks like all the other paintings in the Louvre, all wonderfully painted by great masters.
    • HISHE Reviews: Spider-Man Homecoming — Published on Jul 13, 2017 HISHE Reviews Spider-Man Homecoming. There are spoilers here! Beware of your viewing and comment scrolling. Discuss the movie HERE: https://moviechat.org/tt2250912/Spide... Watch More HISHEs: https://bit.ly/HISHEPlaylist Subscribe to HISHE: https://bit.ly/HISHEsubscribe
    • What is so good about Quentin Tarantino movies? - Quora — There are so many things that you can go on listing! Here are some that I can think of right now! Unique Style: He has his trademark style of smart witty dialogues. Nobody ever speaks anything you would expect them to in his movies! His dialogue seems to come from a reservoir within the writer, pouring onto the page and leaking over to the screen with ease. Another aspect that makes Tarantino’s films unique is their placement in an almost alternate reality. Tarantino’s movies all take place on Earth, but in a Tarantino vision of the world. His characters all speak in a crossbreed of magnificent prose and speedy vulgarity. Characterization: He gives so much importance to characterization that they stay etched in viewers’ memory for a long long time. Who can forget Mr.Jules Winnfield of Pulp Fiction or Dr.King Schultz of Django Unchained? My favorite is Colonel Hans Landa from Inglrious Basterds. Aside from the way they look and talk, his characters are also written with such description that their actions, their movement sets them apart. Some of his characters are twists on stereotypical genre types, while others are brand new creations. Pop Culture: I’m not sure if any other director makes use of pop culture like QT does! And he does it with great effect! Music: Music plays a key role in every Tarantino movie. He has a wonderful choice of soundtracks for his movies!
    • 10 Signs You Have Superhero-Movie Fatigue - Rolling Stone — Article from June 1, 2016... We've just about hit the halfway mark for 2016, and already Deadpool, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War and X-Men: Apocalypse have taken cineplexes by storm. August will see the much-hyped Suicide Squad premiere (at which point Jared Leto will presumably quit tormenting his former costars) and November brings Benedict Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton in the mystical Doctor Strange. Audiences can then look forward to new films featuring Wolverine, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Justice League in 2017, along with a soon-to-be-announced Marvel film from Fox. "A lot" is a relative term —and "too much" is a highly subjective distinction. But with every new cycle of deafening promotion, "there sure are a lot of superhero movies, and it's getting to be too much" inches closer to objective, uncontroversial truth.
    • Kevin Smith Responds To Superhero Fatigue In Hollywood — "Look who you're asking. Look how I'm dressed, are you serious? You got me for five minutes and you're going to ask that question? No, they need to make more dude. I don't care if they're quote unquote bad or something, the more you see the better it is. Like, make it as, as ubiquitous as the western was in the fifties I say, because what's better than little morality tales. Some of them are going to be wonderful, some may be not as wonderful, but let em make them all. There's no such thing as too many of these things."
    • KEVIN FEIGE Responds To 'Superhero Fatigue' — "People have been asking me that for 15 years," Feige elaborated. "In 2001, 2002, 2003 there were two Marvel movies, three Marvel movies, and I still believe the same thing, which is as long as the ones that we can control are as good as they can be, that's all that I care about. I think we've been doing pretty well. I'm very confident in the films we've announced that we have coming forward that they're going to be surprising and different and unique. I've said a lot: I don't believe in the comic book genre. I don't believe in the superhero genre. I believe that each of our films can be very different." Feige also responded to comments from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder that called Marvel's films "flavors of the week," saying "Those are all very different movies. They all happen to be based on Marvel characters and Marvel comics, but from a genre and a cinematic perspective, they're all very unique. Civil War may as well be a different genre from Age of Ultron."
    • How Andy Serkis Became the King of Post-Human Acting - Rolling Stone — On a London stage in 1992, a young Andy Serkis thought he was reaching the limits of actorly transformation. Playing Dogboy, "a bizarre, potentially quite violent street kid who thinks he's a dog," he'd strip naked each night, barking and biting, "much to my parents' shame."
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+G1Dmp70l ]]> Gomer Luke     The Catholic Convocation, Barron, and the Catching Foxes Hello https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/97 a49fb69a-50e1-4ea9-b8d8-12bf78070255 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke, representing 500,000 Catholics, attended the convocation and he represented Catching Foxes well. We explore the suckiness of treating the crisis in the Church as a sociology/statistics problem, the lack of God, when God showed up in the preaching of Sister Miriam, SOLT, and Gomer shares a prison ministry heartbreak. Also: IS SINGLENESS A VOCATION? 1:12:29 true Luke, representing 500,000 Catholics, attended the convocation and he represented Catching Foxes well. We explore the suckiness of treating the crisis in the Church as a sociology/statistics problem, the lack of God, when God showed up in the preaching of Sister Miriam, SOLT, and Gomer shares a prison ministry heartbreak. Also: IS SINGLENESS A VOCATION?

    ]]>     Luke, representing 500,000 Catholics, attended the convocation and he represented Catching Foxes well. We explore the suckiness of treating the crisis in the Church as a sociology/statistics problem, the lack of God, when God showed up in the preaching of Sister Miriam, SOLT, and Gomer shares a prison ministry heartbreak. Also: IS SINGLENESS A VOCATION?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+-ZHD47dz ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 96: Danielle Noonan and P Diddy?! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/96 769a3271-c368-46de-8471-e617dc0fa8fa Fri, 30 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We invited our friend, Danielle Noonan, to talk about her love of music, what it means to be adopted, to be a childhood victim of abuse, and how cheap consolation really, really pisses her off. 1:27:54 true We invited our friend, Danielle Noonan, to talk about her love of music, what it means to be adopted, to be a childhood victim of abuse, and how cheap consolation really, really pisses her off. Danielle has been producing music, first in ministry with my old parish in Sugar Land, Texas, and now as a recording artist who travels to Nashville regularly and has "people".

    ]]>     We invited our friend, Danielle Noonan, to talk about her love of music, what it means to be adopted, to be a childhood victim of abuse, and how cheap consolation really, really pisses her off. Danielle has been producing music, first in ministry with my old parish in Sugar Land, Texas, and now as a recording artist who travels to Nashville regularly and has "people".

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    ]]>     We invited our friend, Danielle Noonan, to talk about her love of music, what it means to be adopted, to be a childhood victim of abuse, and how cheap consolation really, really pisses her off. Danielle has been producing music, first in ministry with my old parish in Sugar Land, Texas, and now as a recording artist who travels to Nashville regularly and has "people".

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+-f4rzaQ1 ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 95: Spent to Extinction https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/95 6267e90b-17dd-42c2-8123-06c9f4962209 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer It started with a description of the great book, "The World Beyond Your Head" and took us quickly around the anima technia vacua, from gambling to porn to social media, we look at how the psychology of being spent is destroying us. 44:35 true It started with a description of the great book, "The World Beyond Your Head" and took us quickly around the anima technia vacua, from gambling to porn to social media, we look at how the psychology of being spent is destroying us. STOP BUYING THE CHEEP CHICKEN EGGS!!!!

    ]]>     It started with a description of the great book, "The World Beyond Your Head" and took us quickly around the anima technia vacua, from gambling to porn to social media, we look at how the psychology of being spent is destroying us. STOP BUYING THE CHEEP CHICKEN EGGS!!!!

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    • Food Inc. Chicken Clip - YouTube — Food Inc. cameras are allowed into a real chicken farmer's coop. This woman, Carole Morison, is a chicken farmer for Perdue Inc. Gross upon gross.
    • Food, Inc. | 5 Things You Should Know by Myles Dyer — Food, Inc. is a 2008 Oscar-nominated documentary by Director Robert Kenner, who examines the US food industry. I highlight 5 key takeaways from the film, in the first of a new monthly series, 'DocWatch'.
    • "Millennials in the Workforce, A Generation of Weakness" - Simon Sinek — Simon Sinek explains how the millennial generation became so entitled. A combination of failed parenting strategies, technology, impatience and environment have created a wave of young people who can't hack it in the real world.
    • Video games are more addictive than ever. This is what happens when kids can’t turn them off. | The Washington Post — Every movement, every shot fired, every victory within the game is accompanied by real-life physical and neurological responses: The gamer’s muscles tighten, the pulse pounds, and the brain’s prefrontal cortex — its pleasure center — is activated.
    • Hops & Grain Brewery — Please come out and have a beer with us in our Tap Room or say hello on social media. Our Tap Room is open 7 days a week from 10am-10pm. Tours of the brewery are given on Thurs & Fri at 5pm and Sat. at 1, 3 and 5pm.
    • White Rascal | Avery Brewing Co. — White Rascal BELGIAN-STYLE WHITE ALE 5.6% ABV An authentic Belgian-style white ale, this Rascal is unfiltered and cleverly spiced with coriander and Curaçao orange peel producing a refreshingly zesty classic ale.
    ]]>     It started with a description of the great book, "The World Beyond Your Head" and took us quickly around the anima technia vacua, from gambling to porn to social media, we look at how the psychology of being spent is destroying us. STOP BUYING THE CHEEP CHICKEN EGGS!!!!

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    • Food Inc. Chicken Clip - YouTube — Food Inc. cameras are allowed into a real chicken farmer's coop. This woman, Carole Morison, is a chicken farmer for Perdue Inc. Gross upon gross.
    • Food, Inc. | 5 Things You Should Know by Myles Dyer — Food, Inc. is a 2008 Oscar-nominated documentary by Director Robert Kenner, who examines the US food industry. I highlight 5 key takeaways from the film, in the first of a new monthly series, 'DocWatch'.
    • "Millennials in the Workforce, A Generation of Weakness" - Simon Sinek — Simon Sinek explains how the millennial generation became so entitled. A combination of failed parenting strategies, technology, impatience and environment have created a wave of young people who can't hack it in the real world.
    • Video games are more addictive than ever. This is what happens when kids can’t turn them off. | The Washington Post — Every movement, every shot fired, every victory within the game is accompanied by real-life physical and neurological responses: The gamer’s muscles tighten, the pulse pounds, and the brain’s prefrontal cortex — its pleasure center — is activated.
    • Hops & Grain Brewery — Please come out and have a beer with us in our Tap Room or say hello on social media. Our Tap Room is open 7 days a week from 10am-10pm. Tours of the brewery are given on Thurs & Fri at 5pm and Sat. at 1, 3 and 5pm.
    • White Rascal | Avery Brewing Co. — White Rascal BELGIAN-STYLE WHITE ALE 5.6% ABV An authentic Belgian-style white ale, this Rascal is unfiltered and cleverly spiced with coriander and Curaçao orange peel producing a refreshingly zesty classic ale.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+iAK9fA4e ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 94: Gomer Starts Greasing! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/94 b0bf8407-37d1-44ee-8fac-976d2ef38b5c Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer My vehicle died. I walked home the three miles today. I'm greasing the groove (or gears), and I want you to join me. Luke is running a huge retreat, so I'm all alone with my audio editor and a series of YouTube clips. 29:29 true There are few things more annoying to than people who seem to peddle inspiration. You find them on Facebook encouraging you to follow your dreams, chase the rainbow, and change your life. The reason, I've found, why these people are so damned bent on inspiration is because they have discovered this wonderful thing called "energy" that I lacked because I'm a damned couch potato. Well, for the last two weeks, I've greased the groove to break myself of this addiction to crappy foods and sitting, replacing inaction with Prayer, Study, and Exercise. And, honestly, it's freaking sweet.

    ]]>     There are few things more annoying to than people who seem to peddle inspiration. You find them on Facebook encouraging you to follow your dreams, chase the rainbow, and change your life. The reason, I've found, why these people are so damned bent on inspiration is because they have discovered this wonderful thing called "energy" that I lacked because I'm a damned couch potato. Well, for the last two weeks, I've greased the groove to break myself of this addiction to crappy foods and sitting, replacing inaction with Prayer, Study, and Exercise. And, honestly, it's freaking sweet.

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    • John F. Kennedy Speech on Health and Fitness - YouTube — Historical speech from President Jack Kennedy on the health and fitness in the 1960's. Credit: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum http://www.jfklibrary.org/
    • Radical by David Platt — "It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily... BUT WHO DO YOU KNOW WHO LIVES LIKE THAT? DO YOU?"
    • The Strenuous Life by Theodore Roosevelt — Theodore Roosevelt: THE STRENUOUS LIFE - FULL AudioBook for Free through LibraVox
    • Greasing the Groove | The Art of Manliness - YouTube — Published on Jan 20, 2016 Learn how strength is a skill and how you can improve that skill by greasing the groove.
    • How to Get Stronger by Greasing the Groove | The Art of Manliness — And to become an all-around stronger man, you have to practice strength. You might not have thought of strength as something to be practiced, but you ought to. According to Pavel Tsatsouline, former Soviet Special Forces instructor and the father of the kettlebell in the West, “Strength is a skill.” And like any skill, it’s one you’ve got to consistently work at. One of the ways to build the skill of strength is by what Pavel calls “greasing the groove.” What exactly greasing the groove means, and how you can use this exercise method to build strength is what we’ll explain today.
    ]]>     There are few things more annoying to than people who seem to peddle inspiration. You find them on Facebook encouraging you to follow your dreams, chase the rainbow, and change your life. The reason, I've found, why these people are so damned bent on inspiration is because they have discovered this wonderful thing called "energy" that I lacked because I'm a damned couch potato. Well, for the last two weeks, I've greased the groove to break myself of this addiction to crappy foods and sitting, replacing inaction with Prayer, Study, and Exercise. And, honestly, it's freaking sweet.

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    • John F. Kennedy Speech on Health and Fitness - YouTube — Historical speech from President Jack Kennedy on the health and fitness in the 1960's. Credit: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum http://www.jfklibrary.org/
    • Radical by David Platt — "It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily... BUT WHO DO YOU KNOW WHO LIVES LIKE THAT? DO YOU?"
    • The Strenuous Life by Theodore Roosevelt — Theodore Roosevelt: THE STRENUOUS LIFE - FULL AudioBook for Free through LibraVox
    • Greasing the Groove | The Art of Manliness - YouTube — Published on Jan 20, 2016 Learn how strength is a skill and how you can improve that skill by greasing the groove.
    • How to Get Stronger by Greasing the Groove | The Art of Manliness — And to become an all-around stronger man, you have to practice strength. You might not have thought of strength as something to be practiced, but you ought to. According to Pavel Tsatsouline, former Soviet Special Forces instructor and the father of the kettlebell in the West, “Strength is a skill.” And like any skill, it’s one you’ve got to consistently work at. One of the ways to build the skill of strength is by what Pavel calls “greasing the groove.” What exactly greasing the groove means, and how you can use this exercise method to build strength is what we’ll explain today.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+1Ynfn4Zf ]]> Gomer     Episode 93: You Have to Class Up https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/93 0e40cadd-caaf-4e82-8533-5f0aa1ba0dd9 Fri, 09 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about work-as-email and Gomer's conflict with research reading. Youth Ministry, and the parish's constant tendency to segregate family, especially by age. We talk about the Art of Life and morality as taught by the Church. This leads us back to the community problem, but focusing on the demise of "The Lodge" and the American Legion type places. Then we talk about The Great Casualization (see show notes), Wonder Woman, The Marvel Cinematic Universe, and how Gomer is still scared to work out with Luke. 1:12:56 true We talk about work-as-email and Gomer's conflict with research reading. Youth Ministry, and the parish's constant tendency to segregate family, especially by age. We talk about the Art of Life and morality as taught by the Church. This leads us back to the community problem, but focusing on the demise of "The Lodge" and the American Legion type places. Then we talk about The Great Casualization (see show notes), Wonder Woman, The Marvel Cinematic Universe, and how Gomer is still scared to work out with Luke.

    ]]>     We talk about work-as-email and Gomer's conflict with research reading. Youth Ministry, and the parish's constant tendency to segregate family, especially by age. We talk about the Art of Life and morality as taught by the Church. This leads us back to the community problem, but focusing on the demise of "The Lodge" and the American Legion type places. Then we talk about The Great Casualization (see show notes), Wonder Woman, The Marvel Cinematic Universe, and how Gomer is still scared to work out with Luke.

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    • Dress Up by G. Bruce Boyer | Articles | First Things — While not putting an emphasis on dress itself, most commentators who have discussed the relationship between the public and private person have made reference to both dress and manners when discussing the abandonment of the formal public self. And perhaps nowhere can the loss of public self be so readily seen as in the clothes we wear. One commentator remarked, “A ‘gentleman’ no longer tipped his symbolic hat to a ‘lady’ to show the conventional respect due her sex; he no longer had a hat to tip.” And no one doubts that the hat is gone, as well as the suit, the tie, and the polished leather oxford. The word I’m searching for is casualization.
    • ''The Avengers'' and Friedrich Nietzsche | Word On Fire — The Avengers is chock-a-block with Ubermenschen, powerful, willful people who assert themselves through technology and the hyper-violence that that technology makes possible. And the most remarkable instance of this technologically informed self-assertion is the creation of the savior figure, who self-identifies with the very words of Yahweh in the book of Exodus. But he is not the Word become flesh; instead, he is the coming together of flesh and robotics, produced by the flexing of the all too human will to power. I find it fascinating that this pseudo-savior was brought about by players on both sides of the divide, by both Iron Man and Ultron.
    • The Power in a Pause – How Fr. Robert Barron (Not Joss Whedon) Made the Vision into an Atheist. | Haunted by Humans — It is Ultron, not the Vision, that teaches us about nihilism. And guess what? He’s the bad guy. The only way for there to be peace is human extinction. Its Ultron who thinks he’s beyond good and evil, not the Vision. Where the Vision pauses to discover what is truly good -existence, friendship, kindness- Ultron acts without thought. Ultron declares himself the messiah. “I’m going to save the world,” he says. He’s a machine, utterly focused on his programming. Upon a rock of destruction will he build his church of death. Father Barron thinks that the Vision is presented as the herald of Nietzsche, that Joss Whedon is covertly trying to turn us into nihilists. Ultron is the herald here, and he sows and reaps destruction. He also loses in the end, and I’ve yet to see a scenario where losing attracts people to a cause.
    ]]>     We talk about work-as-email and Gomer's conflict with research reading. Youth Ministry, and the parish's constant tendency to segregate family, especially by age. We talk about the Art of Life and morality as taught by the Church. This leads us back to the community problem, but focusing on the demise of "The Lodge" and the American Legion type places. Then we talk about The Great Casualization (see show notes), Wonder Woman, The Marvel Cinematic Universe, and how Gomer is still scared to work out with Luke.

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    • Dress Up by G. Bruce Boyer | Articles | First Things — While not putting an emphasis on dress itself, most commentators who have discussed the relationship between the public and private person have made reference to both dress and manners when discussing the abandonment of the formal public self. And perhaps nowhere can the loss of public self be so readily seen as in the clothes we wear. One commentator remarked, “A ‘gentleman’ no longer tipped his symbolic hat to a ‘lady’ to show the conventional respect due her sex; he no longer had a hat to tip.” And no one doubts that the hat is gone, as well as the suit, the tie, and the polished leather oxford. The word I’m searching for is casualization.
    • ''The Avengers'' and Friedrich Nietzsche | Word On Fire — The Avengers is chock-a-block with Ubermenschen, powerful, willful people who assert themselves through technology and the hyper-violence that that technology makes possible. And the most remarkable instance of this technologically informed self-assertion is the creation of the savior figure, who self-identifies with the very words of Yahweh in the book of Exodus. But he is not the Word become flesh; instead, he is the coming together of flesh and robotics, produced by the flexing of the all too human will to power. I find it fascinating that this pseudo-savior was brought about by players on both sides of the divide, by both Iron Man and Ultron.
    • The Power in a Pause – How Fr. Robert Barron (Not Joss Whedon) Made the Vision into an Atheist. | Haunted by Humans — It is Ultron, not the Vision, that teaches us about nihilism. And guess what? He’s the bad guy. The only way for there to be peace is human extinction. Its Ultron who thinks he’s beyond good and evil, not the Vision. Where the Vision pauses to discover what is truly good -existence, friendship, kindness- Ultron acts without thought. Ultron declares himself the messiah. “I’m going to save the world,” he says. He’s a machine, utterly focused on his programming. Upon a rock of destruction will he build his church of death. Father Barron thinks that the Vision is presented as the herald of Nietzsche, that Joss Whedon is covertly trying to turn us into nihilists. Ultron is the herald here, and he sows and reaps destruction. He also loses in the end, and I’ve yet to see a scenario where losing attracts people to a cause.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+iP6eXDgl ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 92: Manhood and Music with Ben Walther https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/92 f235836d-6933-4223-bda5-d357544c92c9 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer I'm pretty sure this episode is clean. It's late. Anywho, Luke and I get to talk to our buddy, Ben Walther of Ben Walther Music. We interviewed his wife and he's been jealous the whole time! Not really. We had a great conversation about what it means to be a man, initiation rites and our lack thereof, dadlessness and the Father, and then we take a hard right turn into music. Luke brings up his new fave that he found out is both Christian and Queer and what that means in our consumption of art. We end with me yelling at Ben to build something great online. 1:27:59 true Ben Walther is a legend in our Household, AMDG. Ben is a man's man who is insanely positive and deeply prayerful. We had a great conversation about what it means to be a man, initiation rites and our lack thereof, dadlessness and the Father, and then we take a hard right turn into music. Luke brings up his new fave that he found out is both Christian and Queer and what that means. We end with me yelling at Ben to build something great online.

    ]]>     Ben Walther is a legend in our Household, AMDG. Ben is a man's man who is insanely positive and deeply prayerful. We had a great conversation about what it means to be a man, initiation rites and our lack thereof, dadlessness and the Father, and then we take a hard right turn into music. Luke brings up his new fave that he found out is both Christian and Queer and what that means. We end with me yelling at Ben to build something great online.

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    • Book | Wild at Heart — Every man was once a boy. And every little has dreams, big dreams, dreams of being the hero, of beating the bad guys, of doing daring feats and rescuing the damsel in distress. Every little girl has dreams, too: of being rescued by her prince and swept up into a great adventure, knowing that she is the beauty. But what happens to those dreams when we grow up? Walk into most churches, have a look around, and ask yourself: What is a Christian man? Without listening to what is said, look at what you find there. Most Christian men are . . . bored. John Eldredge revises and updates his best-selling, renowned Christian classic, Wild at Heart, and in it invites men to recover their masculine heart, defined in the image of a passionate God. And he invites women to discover the secret of a man’s soul and to delight in the strength and wildness men were created to offer.
    • Book | Iron John — In this timeless and deeply learned classic, poet and translator Robert Bly offers nothing less than a new vision of what it means to be a man. Bly's vision is based on his ongoing work with men, as well as on reflections on his own life. He addresses the devastating effects of remote fathers and mourns the disappearance of male initiation rites in our culture. Finding rich meaning in ancient stories and legends, Bly uses the Grimm fairy tale "Iron John"—in which a mentor or "Wild Man" guides a young man through eight stages of male growth—to remind us of ways of knowing long forgotten, images of deep and vigorous masculinity centered in feeling and protective of the young. At once down-to-earth and elevated, combining the grandeur of myth with the practical and often painful lessons of our own histories, Iron John is an astonishing work that will continue to guide and inspire men—and women—for years to come.
    • Book | No More Mr Nice Guy — Dr. Robert Glover has dubbed the "Nice Guy Syndrome" trying too hard to please others while neglecting one's own needs, thus causing unhappiness and resentfulness. It's no wonder that unfulfilled Nice Guys lash out in frustration at their loved ones, claims Dr. Glover. He explains how they can stop seeking approval and start getting what they want in life, by presenting the information and tools to help them ensure their needs are met, to express their emotions, to have a satisfying sex life, to embrace their masculinity and form meaningful relationships with other men, and to live up to their creative potential.
    • The Art of Manliness — Welcome to The Art of Manliness — a blog dedicated to uncovering the lost art of being a man. The historian and sociologist Lewis Mumford said, “Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.” AoM is a blog about growing up well, aimed at men and their unique challenges and interests. We explore all things manly — from the serious and philosophical to the practical and fun. We seek to uncover how to live with grandpa’s swagger, virtue, and know-how in the present age by wedding the best of the past to the best of the present. The end goal is to create a synergy of tradition and modernity that offers men a way forward and signposts on how to live an excellent, flourishing life. Ultimately, the Art of Manliness aims to encourage our readers to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens — a new generation of great men.
    • Ben Walther Music — Catch a show with Ben Walther!
    • Ben Walther | Twitter — still learning that after all these years God just wants me to let Him love me better. i hope you can too.
    • Ben Walther Music | Facebook — Yeah, he really does suck at Facebook!
    • Ben Walther | Instagram — He's got 1,859 followers on Instagram. Let's give him that ol' Catching Foxes Bump and get it up to 1,865!
    ]]>     Ben Walther is a legend in our Household, AMDG. Ben is a man's man who is insanely positive and deeply prayerful. We had a great conversation about what it means to be a man, initiation rites and our lack thereof, dadlessness and the Father, and then we take a hard right turn into music. Luke brings up his new fave that he found out is both Christian and Queer and what that means. We end with me yelling at Ben to build something great online.

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    • Book | Wild at Heart — Every man was once a boy. And every little has dreams, big dreams, dreams of being the hero, of beating the bad guys, of doing daring feats and rescuing the damsel in distress. Every little girl has dreams, too: of being rescued by her prince and swept up into a great adventure, knowing that she is the beauty. But what happens to those dreams when we grow up? Walk into most churches, have a look around, and ask yourself: What is a Christian man? Without listening to what is said, look at what you find there. Most Christian men are . . . bored. John Eldredge revises and updates his best-selling, renowned Christian classic, Wild at Heart, and in it invites men to recover their masculine heart, defined in the image of a passionate God. And he invites women to discover the secret of a man’s soul and to delight in the strength and wildness men were created to offer.
    • Book | Iron John — In this timeless and deeply learned classic, poet and translator Robert Bly offers nothing less than a new vision of what it means to be a man. Bly's vision is based on his ongoing work with men, as well as on reflections on his own life. He addresses the devastating effects of remote fathers and mourns the disappearance of male initiation rites in our culture. Finding rich meaning in ancient stories and legends, Bly uses the Grimm fairy tale "Iron John"—in which a mentor or "Wild Man" guides a young man through eight stages of male growth—to remind us of ways of knowing long forgotten, images of deep and vigorous masculinity centered in feeling and protective of the young. At once down-to-earth and elevated, combining the grandeur of myth with the practical and often painful lessons of our own histories, Iron John is an astonishing work that will continue to guide and inspire men—and women—for years to come.
    • Book | No More Mr Nice Guy — Dr. Robert Glover has dubbed the "Nice Guy Syndrome" trying too hard to please others while neglecting one's own needs, thus causing unhappiness and resentfulness. It's no wonder that unfulfilled Nice Guys lash out in frustration at their loved ones, claims Dr. Glover. He explains how they can stop seeking approval and start getting what they want in life, by presenting the information and tools to help them ensure their needs are met, to express their emotions, to have a satisfying sex life, to embrace their masculinity and form meaningful relationships with other men, and to live up to their creative potential.
    • The Art of Manliness — Welcome to The Art of Manliness — a blog dedicated to uncovering the lost art of being a man. The historian and sociologist Lewis Mumford said, “Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.” AoM is a blog about growing up well, aimed at men and their unique challenges and interests. We explore all things manly — from the serious and philosophical to the practical and fun. We seek to uncover how to live with grandpa’s swagger, virtue, and know-how in the present age by wedding the best of the past to the best of the present. The end goal is to create a synergy of tradition and modernity that offers men a way forward and signposts on how to live an excellent, flourishing life. Ultimately, the Art of Manliness aims to encourage our readers to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens — a new generation of great men.
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+FJWCu0Bx ]]> Gomer Luke     Gomer Fails at Sex...again. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/91 2f9b2152-2806-47bf-b4a4-75aa897a64b0 Fri, 26 May 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer 10 Minute Topics! Polar Parenting, XLT HOTlanta, Catholic Schools, SEX!, and other stuff. 1:20:08 true 10 Minute Topics! We call it 10-minute topics, but we rarely stay within the 10-minute limit. I start off talking about my beautiful daughter who has a huge anxiety issue at the age of 5 and how I have no idea how to deal with it. Second, we thank the XLT Atlanta folks for an amazing time. Then we talk about Catholic Schools and their struggle with discipleship, finances, and Catholic identity. Next, I bring up the topic of sex, especially how much work it is to do it right. Seriously, people, it is exhausting sometimes. We also bring up the shenanigans at UST, gay vs. Same-sex attraction labels, and more!

    ]]>     10 Minute Topics! We call it 10-minute topics, but we rarely stay within the 10-minute limit. I start off talking about my beautiful daughter who has a huge anxiety issue at the age of 5 and how I have no idea how to deal with it. Second, we thank the XLT Atlanta folks for an amazing time. Then we talk about Catholic Schools and their struggle with discipleship, finances, and Catholic identity. Next, I bring up the topic of sex, especially how much work it is to do it right. Seriously, people, it is exhausting sometimes. We also bring up the shenanigans at UST, gay vs. Same-sex attraction labels, and more!

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    • Catholic Education, John Paul Speaks, July 1998 — "THE GREATEST CHALLENGE" The greatest challenge to Catholic education in the United States today...is to restore to that culture the conviction that human beings can grasp the truth of things, and in grasping that truth can know their duties to God, to themselves and their neighbors. TRUE DISCIPLES The mission of the Catholic school is the integral formation of students, so that they may be true to their condition as Christ's disciples and as such work effectively for the evangelization of culture and for the common good of society. STUDENT LIBERATION Catholic education aims not only to communicate facts but also to transmit a coherent, comprehensive vision of life, in the conviction that the truths contained in that vision liberate students in the most profound meaning of human freedom.
    • Five Essential Marks of Catholic Schools — In a speech addressed to American Catholic educators in New Orleans, Pope John Paul II presented them with the pressing challenge of clearly identifying the aims of Catholic education, and applying proper methods in Catholic elementary and secondary education. . . . It is the challenge of fully understanding the educational enterprise, of properly evaluating its content, and of transmitting the full truth concerning the human person, created in God's image and called to life in Christ through the Holy Spirit.
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    ]]>     10 Minute Topics! We call it 10-minute topics, but we rarely stay within the 10-minute limit. I start off talking about my beautiful daughter who has a huge anxiety issue at the age of 5 and how I have no idea how to deal with it. Second, we thank the XLT Atlanta folks for an amazing time. Then we talk about Catholic Schools and their struggle with discipleship, finances, and Catholic identity. Next, I bring up the topic of sex, especially how much work it is to do it right. Seriously, people, it is exhausting sometimes. We also bring up the shenanigans at UST, gay vs. Same-sex attraction labels, and more!

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    • Catholic Education, John Paul Speaks, July 1998 — "THE GREATEST CHALLENGE" The greatest challenge to Catholic education in the United States today...is to restore to that culture the conviction that human beings can grasp the truth of things, and in grasping that truth can know their duties to God, to themselves and their neighbors. TRUE DISCIPLES The mission of the Catholic school is the integral formation of students, so that they may be true to their condition as Christ's disciples and as such work effectively for the evangelization of culture and for the common good of society. STUDENT LIBERATION Catholic education aims not only to communicate facts but also to transmit a coherent, comprehensive vision of life, in the conviction that the truths contained in that vision liberate students in the most profound meaning of human freedom.
    • Five Essential Marks of Catholic Schools — In a speech addressed to American Catholic educators in New Orleans, Pope John Paul II presented them with the pressing challenge of clearly identifying the aims of Catholic education, and applying proper methods in Catholic elementary and secondary education. . . . It is the challenge of fully understanding the educational enterprise, of properly evaluating its content, and of transmitting the full truth concerning the human person, created in God's image and called to life in Christ through the Holy Spirit.
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+jimNnIYj ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 90: Sarah Nickel on Autism and Food Competitions https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/90 91c0f185-4108-4862-ae35-cd613949ee96 Fri, 19 May 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Sarah Nickel works with children, generally ages 3-15, who have autism. She also applies developmental psychology and behavioral analysis skills to manage her friendship with Luke. Yes, they are besties. No, it's not ALL inside jokes about their time together in Denver. Also, Luke cheated in a food competition. 57:34 true Sarah Nickel works with children, generally ages 3-15, who have autism. She also applies developmental psychology and behavioral analysis skills to manage her friendship with Luke. Yes, they are besties. No, it's not ALL inside jokes about their time together in Denver. But there is this one part about 35 minutes into it where we discover Luke cheated on a food competition.

    ]]>     Sarah Nickel works with children, generally ages 3-15, who have autism. She also applies developmental psychology and behavioral analysis skills to manage her friendship with Luke. Yes, they are besties. No, it's not ALL inside jokes about their time together in Denver. But there is this one part about 35 minutes into it where we discover Luke cheated on a food competition.

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    • Temple Grandin (Trailer) - YouTube — Biopic of Temple Grandin, a woman with autism who overcame the limitations imposed on her to become an expert in the field of animal husbandry. She is noted for creating her 'hug box', widely recognized today as a way of relieving stress and her humane design for the treatment of cattle in processing plants, even winning an award from PETA. Today, she is a professor at Colorado State University.
    • Home | Autism Speaks — The Autism Response Team (ART) is specially trained to connect people with autism, their families, and caregivers to information, tools, and resources.
    • Adaptive Needs :: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church :: The Woodlands, TX — Our belief is that there are no disabled souls and that all persons deserve to be fully included as members of the community and all have gifts regardless of physical or cognitive limitations.  Amazing Grace Ministry exists to provide opportunities for inclusion and true fellowship for persons with special needs, their families/supports, friends, and community members.
    ]]>     Sarah Nickel works with children, generally ages 3-15, who have autism. She also applies developmental psychology and behavioral analysis skills to manage her friendship with Luke. Yes, they are besties. No, it's not ALL inside jokes about their time together in Denver. But there is this one part about 35 minutes into it where we discover Luke cheated on a food competition.

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    • Temple Grandin (Trailer) - YouTube — Biopic of Temple Grandin, a woman with autism who overcame the limitations imposed on her to become an expert in the field of animal husbandry. She is noted for creating her 'hug box', widely recognized today as a way of relieving stress and her humane design for the treatment of cattle in processing plants, even winning an award from PETA. Today, she is a professor at Colorado State University.
    • Home | Autism Speaks — The Autism Response Team (ART) is specially trained to connect people with autism, their families, and caregivers to information, tools, and resources.
    • Adaptive Needs :: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church :: The Woodlands, TX — Our belief is that there are no disabled souls and that all persons deserve to be fully included as members of the community and all have gifts regardless of physical or cognitive limitations.  Amazing Grace Ministry exists to provide opportunities for inclusion and true fellowship for persons with special needs, their families/supports, friends, and community members.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+_jWWfKs6 ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 89: Mr. Carey from the Archdiocese Stops In https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/89 e4280893-98b6-4f7f-b970-0d4cde966879 Sun, 14 May 2017 17:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer I politely asked Luke to leave his own apartment so that I could interview Mr. Carey from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Apparently, HR won't let them in the same room. Anywho, two church workers have an intelligent conversation about spiritual life as the center of the workplace. Yes, even meetings. 1:09:00 false I politely asked Luke to leave his own apartment so that I could interview Mr. Carey from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Apparently, HR won't let them in the same room. Anywho, two church workers have an intelligent conversation about spiritual life as the center of the workplace. Yes, even meetings. ESPECIALLY MEETINGS!

    ]]>     I politely asked Luke to leave his own apartment so that I could interview Mr. Carey from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Apparently, HR won't let them in the same room. Anywho, two church workers have an intelligent conversation about spiritual life as the center of the workplace. Yes, even meetings. ESPECIALLY MEETINGS!

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    • The Porn Myth — "The Porn Myth is a non-religious response to pro-pornography arguments. It draws from the experience of porn performers, recent research from neurology, sociology, and psychology to build a case for why pornography is destructive to individuals, relationships, and society. Matt Fradd provides insightful arguments, including the latest scientific research, on nearly every relevant subject imaginable, exposing the negative impact pornography has on our minds, our relationships, and our culture. This book addresses the neurological reasons porn is addictive, helps individuals learn how to be free of porn, and offers real help to parents and the spouses of porn users.
    • Debate: Is Pornography Harmful? — The Porn Myth — I recently engaged in an hour long radio debate on the topic of pornography with Charlotte Rose, a sexual freedom campaigner, and Adam Scarborough of the Campaign Against Censorship. There are so many things I wish I had said and a few things I wish I had not. Such is the nature of live debate. Nevertheless, I think it was a fruitful discussion.
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    ]]>     I politely asked Luke to leave his own apartment so that I could interview Mr. Carey from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Apparently, HR won't let them in the same room. Anywho, two church workers have an intelligent conversation about spiritual life as the center of the workplace. Yes, even meetings. ESPECIALLY MEETINGS!

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    • The Porn Myth — "The Porn Myth is a non-religious response to pro-pornography arguments. It draws from the experience of porn performers, recent research from neurology, sociology, and psychology to build a case for why pornography is destructive to individuals, relationships, and society. Matt Fradd provides insightful arguments, including the latest scientific research, on nearly every relevant subject imaginable, exposing the negative impact pornography has on our minds, our relationships, and our culture. This book addresses the neurological reasons porn is addictive, helps individuals learn how to be free of porn, and offers real help to parents and the spouses of porn users.
    • Debate: Is Pornography Harmful? — The Porn Myth — I recently engaged in an hour long radio debate on the topic of pornography with Charlotte Rose, a sexual freedom campaigner, and Adam Scarborough of the Campaign Against Censorship. There are so many things I wish I had said and a few things I wish I had not. Such is the nature of live debate. Nevertheless, I think it was a fruitful discussion.
    • Catching Foxes | Patreon — But if you feel like you want to contribute more, it will all go back into creating more stuff. We have big plans for the future of the show and would love for you to join us. After all, community is what we are all about!
    • Catching Foxes - Home — This is our Facebook page! You should follow it and write fun stuff on there.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+hxhKooXw ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 88: It's Like Your Confessions in High School https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/88 24146fae-f6b6-4169-a644-da2aa65b05d0 Fri, 05 May 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer A hundred small topics and ONE BIG TOPIC CALLED NOSTALGIA. 1:23:35 true Luke grew up in the great place of Dayton, OH. It's a town that is a great place to be from, but not really be in. Luke talks about driving home for his worky work, but has no one in Dayton to go home to and no friends to visit. Plus, there's the crap about high school life. What was it with those people in high school who are just jerks for no reason? Well, after working with youth for years we realized everyone's got a reason.

    ]]>     Luke grew up in the great place of Dayton, OH. It's a town that is a great place to be from, but not really be in. Luke talks about driving home for his worky work, but has no one in Dayton to go home to and no friends to visit. Plus, there's the crap about high school life. What was it with those people in high school who are just jerks for no reason? Well, after working with youth for years we realized everyone's got a reason.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Luke grew up in the great place of Dayton, OH. It's a town that is a great place to be from, but not really be in. Luke talks about driving home for his worky work, but has no one in Dayton to go home to and no friends to visit. Plus, there's the crap about high school life. What was it with those people in high school who are just jerks for no reason? Well, after working with youth for years we realized everyone's got a reason.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+QNSA7ExG ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 87: Arleen and the $30,000 Breakup https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/87 a4e7692f-b85c-4e8b-9a78-bdcbcf5dc1f4 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer "If you're going to break up, Ash Wednesday is a great time to do it!" Luke and Arleen (no Gomer this week) talk about their cooky lives, fun things, and the strange intimacy that comes with breaking up. 1:12:13 false "If you're going to break up, Ash Wednesday is a great time to do it!" Luke and Arleen (no Gomer this week) talk about their cooky lives, the fun of dating, and the strange intimacy that comes with breaking up.

    Luke and Arleen trade breakup stories, but this is NOT a pity party. This is more about lessons learned and experiences reflected upon. Luke throws in some comments about maturity and Arleen talks about a profound healing experience after her first devastating breakup as an adult.

    Special Guest: Arleen Spenceley.

    ]]>     "If you're going to break up, Ash Wednesday is a great time to do it!" Luke and Arleen (no Gomer this week) talk about their cooky lives, the fun of dating, and the strange intimacy that comes with breaking up.

    Luke and Arleen trade breakup stories, but this is NOT a pity party. This is more about lessons learned and experiences reflected upon. Luke throws in some comments about maturity and Arleen talks about a profound healing experience after her first devastating breakup as an adult.

    Special Guest: Arleen Spenceley.

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    • Arleen Spenceley | CatholicMatch Institute — Arleen Spenceley is author of Chastity is For Lovers: Single, Happy, and (Still) a Virgin (Ave Maria Press, Dec. 2014) and journalist. She has a master's degree in rehabilitation and mental health counseling from the University of South Florida and a bachelor's degree in journalism from the same university. She blogs at arleenspenceley.com and tweets @ArleenSpenceley. Click here to like her on Facebook.
    • The funeral. | Arleen Spenceley — In a chapel at a Catholic parish on a Friday, I knelt at my seat a few feet in front of the altar, during adoration. I wanted to pray, but got distracted by a casket.
    • The miracle. | Arleen Spenceley — Because pain isn’t the problem. It’s a path. “Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?” he said to Mary and Martha, before He brought their brother back to life. Pain leads to belief, in who He is. It leads to revelation, of His will — of what’s actually best for us. It prepares us to be whatever God needs us to be.
    • Arleen Spenceley | Writer — Single, Happy, and (Stil) a Virgin.
    • Catching Foxes - Home — Owning your Okayness!
    • Gomer and Luke are creating Catching Foxes | Patreon — Tired of consuming, we decided to create. And you listened, which is kind of amazing. So, we are going all in and creating the type of show you've always wanted.
    ]]>     "If you're going to break up, Ash Wednesday is a great time to do it!" Luke and Arleen (no Gomer this week) talk about their cooky lives, the fun of dating, and the strange intimacy that comes with breaking up.

    Luke and Arleen trade breakup stories, but this is NOT a pity party. This is more about lessons learned and experiences reflected upon. Luke throws in some comments about maturity and Arleen talks about a profound healing experience after her first devastating breakup as an adult.

    Special Guest: Arleen Spenceley.

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    • Our Grounds for Hope by Fulton Sheen — Hope-filled reflections on the pain and suffering in our lives written with the characteristic wisdom of Fulton Sheen.
    • Arleen Spenceley | CatholicMatch Institute — Arleen Spenceley is author of Chastity is For Lovers: Single, Happy, and (Still) a Virgin (Ave Maria Press, Dec. 2014) and journalist. She has a master's degree in rehabilitation and mental health counseling from the University of South Florida and a bachelor's degree in journalism from the same university. She blogs at arleenspenceley.com and tweets @ArleenSpenceley. Click here to like her on Facebook.
    • The funeral. | Arleen Spenceley — In a chapel at a Catholic parish on a Friday, I knelt at my seat a few feet in front of the altar, during adoration. I wanted to pray, but got distracted by a casket.
    • The miracle. | Arleen Spenceley — Because pain isn’t the problem. It’s a path. “Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?” he said to Mary and Martha, before He brought their brother back to life. Pain leads to belief, in who He is. It leads to revelation, of His will — of what’s actually best for us. It prepares us to be whatever God needs us to be.
    • Arleen Spenceley | Writer — Single, Happy, and (Stil) a Virgin.
    • Catching Foxes - Home — Owning your Okayness!
    • Gomer and Luke are creating Catching Foxes | Patreon — Tired of consuming, we decided to create. And you listened, which is kind of amazing. So, we are going all in and creating the type of show you've always wanted.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+o-zpm9CX ]]> Luke Arleen Spenceley     Episode 86: CryFire Every Two Years https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/86 96be46b3-20b0-421d-bd9b-fc5684bbae61 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer interview a buddy they knew while at college, but who wasn't a student. Yes, he was a townie. A dirty, dirty townie. If you listen to this I think you'll get why the Incarnation and the Sacraments are oh so necessary to a real, and really human, faith. And you'll see why we humans can totally screw things up. 1:34:25 true Luke and Gomer interview a buddy they knew while at college, but who wasn't a student. Yes, he was a townie. A dirty, dirty townie. If you listen to this I think you'll get why the Incarnation and the Sacraments are oh so necessary to a real, and really human, faith. And you'll see why we humans can totally screw things up.

    ]]>     Luke and Gomer interview a buddy they knew while at college, but who wasn't a student. Yes, he was a townie. A dirty, dirty townie. If you listen to this I think you'll get why the Incarnation and the Sacraments are oh so necessary to a real, and really human, faith. And you'll see why we humans can totally screw things up.

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    • Cry Fire — Strangers" The first album from Cry Fire. Ten tracks of rock, soul, heartbreak and hard times.
    • Luke 7:38 RSVCE - and standing behind him at his feet, - Bible Gateway — and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
    • Cry Fire | MySpace.com! — It's like stepping back in time, people...
    • Gomer and Luke are creating Catching Foxes | Patreon — We don't expect you to pay for our fancy lives. Your financial contribution is not required because we love that you listen to us in the first place! We are humbled by our fans. But if you feel like you want to contribute more, it will all go back into creating more stuff. We have big plans for the future of the show and would love for you to join us. After all, community is what we are all about! God love you! Gomer and Luke
    • Catching Foxes on Facebook — "Owning Your Okayness" Follow us on Facebook and you could win a prize in honor of our two year anniversary of being a thing.
    ]]>     Luke and Gomer interview a buddy they knew while at college, but who wasn't a student. Yes, he was a townie. A dirty, dirty townie. If you listen to this I think you'll get why the Incarnation and the Sacraments are oh so necessary to a real, and really human, faith. And you'll see why we humans can totally screw things up.

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    • Cry Fire — Strangers" The first album from Cry Fire. Ten tracks of rock, soul, heartbreak and hard times.
    • Luke 7:38 RSVCE - and standing behind him at his feet, - Bible Gateway — and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
    • Cry Fire | MySpace.com! — It's like stepping back in time, people...
    • Gomer and Luke are creating Catching Foxes | Patreon — We don't expect you to pay for our fancy lives. Your financial contribution is not required because we love that you listen to us in the first place! We are humbled by our fans. But if you feel like you want to contribute more, it will all go back into creating more stuff. We have big plans for the future of the show and would love for you to join us. After all, community is what we are all about! God love you! Gomer and Luke
    • Catching Foxes on Facebook — "Owning Your Okayness" Follow us on Facebook and you could win a prize in honor of our two year anniversary of being a thing.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+nAMq1oRR ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 85: Our Communion of Saints https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/85 96a7461a-fcdf-414e-bfcf-5416bd91b292 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 07:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We welcome you to our home. Gomer talks about the beauty of Catholic funerals. The Eucharist is everything. We end with a few fun wrap up topics. 1:03:00 false We do a quick and exhausting follow up to Katie Garcia's Visitation and Funeral that Gomer was able to attend. Then we talk a lot about how much we need God in our lives.

    We finally end it all by talking about ourselves- fitting- because IT'S OUR TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!! April 20 (yes, 4/20 potheads) in 2015 kicked off the Catching Foxes experiment and boy have we got a deal for you! In return for a Follow on Facebook, a Donation on Patreon, or a Review on iTunes, from you, our dear new listeners, we are giving away a brand new, fresh, and exciting 3 copies of friend-of-the-show Matt Fradd's new book, The Porn Myth by Ignatius Press. Matt is the friend that keeps on giving, and we're open to taking. Constantly. So thank you, Matt Fradd and Ignatius Press for celebrating our 2 year anniversary!

    ]]>     We do a quick and exhausting follow up to Katie Garcia's Visitation and Funeral that Gomer was able to attend. Then we talk a lot about how much we need God in our lives.

    We finally end it all by talking about ourselves- fitting- because IT'S OUR TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!! April 20 (yes, 4/20 potheads) in 2015 kicked off the Catching Foxes experiment and boy have we got a deal for you! In return for a Follow on Facebook, a Donation on Patreon, or a Review on iTunes, from you, our dear new listeners, we are giving away a brand new, fresh, and exciting 3 copies of friend-of-the-show Matt Fradd's new book, The Porn Myth by Ignatius Press. Matt is the friend that keeps on giving, and we're open to taking. Constantly. So thank you, Matt Fradd and Ignatius Press for celebrating our 2 year anniversary!

    Support Catching Foxes

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    • Gomer and Luke are creating Catching Foxes | Patreon — We don't expect you to pay for our fancy lives. Your financial contribution is not required because we love that you listen to us in the first place! We are humbled by our fans. But if you feel like you want to contribute more, it will all go back into creating more stuff.
    • The Porn Myth — "The Porn Myth is a non-religious response to pro-pornography arguments. It draws from the experience of porn performers, recent research from neurology, sociology, and psychology to build a case for why pornography is destructive to individuals, relationships, and society. Matt Fradd provides insightful arguments, including the latest scientific research, on nearly every relevant subject imaginable, exposing the negative impact pornography has on our minds, our relationships, and our culture.
    • Sufjan Stevens, "Death With Dignity" (Official Audio) - YouTube — Sufjan Stevens, "Death With Dignity" (Official Audio)
    • XLT Atlanta > Friday Young Adults — FRIDAY YOUNG ADULT – THEME: [ID]ENTITY FEAT. SINGERS SARAH KROGER & IKE NDOLO; SPEAKER MICHAEL GORMLEY; and a LIVE RECORDING of your favorite podcast, and mine, CATCHING FOXES WITH GOMER AND LUKE!
    ]]>     We do a quick and exhausting follow up to Katie Garcia's Visitation and Funeral that Gomer was able to attend. Then we talk a lot about how much we need God in our lives.

    We finally end it all by talking about ourselves- fitting- because IT'S OUR TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!! April 20 (yes, 4/20 potheads) in 2015 kicked off the Catching Foxes experiment and boy have we got a deal for you! In return for a Follow on Facebook, a Donation on Patreon, or a Review on iTunes, from you, our dear new listeners, we are giving away a brand new, fresh, and exciting 3 copies of friend-of-the-show Matt Fradd's new book, The Porn Myth by Ignatius Press. Matt is the friend that keeps on giving, and we're open to taking. Constantly. So thank you, Matt Fradd and Ignatius Press for celebrating our 2 year anniversary!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+lftKLUp2 ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 84: The Pain is a Part of the Happiness https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/84 ebb1d512-4d3a-4ab7-803a-4c8c76273a1e Fri, 07 Apr 2017 02:15:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Katie... this one's for you! 1:30:10 true This is an interesting episode. We start off being stupid, as is usual, then Luke takes us to a serious turn as we discuss the end-of-life of our young friend, Katie Garcia, whom we knew from college and who lives here in Houston about 30 minutes from me with her truly amazing husband and four kids.

    Luke mentioned A Severe Mercy, which reminded me of several scenes from the movie Shadowlands, which is about CS Lewis, AKA Jack and the passionate poet, Joy, that he marries knowing full well that she will die very soon from a terminal illness. Woven through the center of this episode, the movie tracks his life, his falling in love with Joy, and his time dealing with her death, especially with her son Douglas that she is leaving behind with Lewis.

    Apparently, at the time while we were recording this episode, Katie Garcia breathed her last. When I woke up the next morning Facebook posts came pouring in announcing her death. May perpetual light shine upon her.

    From our thoughts on her story, we move into discussing our culture’s experience of death and then getting older in general, and how that relates to our career decisions and restlessness.

    Finally, we end where we should, complaining about ministry and whining about how sucky everyone is compared to us, or at least compared to our delusional self-image.

    Please donate to Katie funeral fund, found in the show notes, to help her amazing husband handle the experiences, which will be in the tens of thousands of dollars. Thank you for walking this road with us.

    ]]>     This is an interesting episode. We start off being stupid, as is usual, then Luke takes us to a serious turn as we discuss the end-of-life of our young friend, Katie Garcia, whom we knew from college and who lives here in Houston about 30 minutes from me with her truly amazing husband and four kids.

    Luke mentioned A Severe Mercy, which reminded me of several scenes from the movie Shadowlands, which is about CS Lewis, AKA Jack and the passionate poet, Joy, that he marries knowing full well that she will die very soon from a terminal illness. Woven through the center of this episode, the movie tracks his life, his falling in love with Joy, and his time dealing with her death, especially with her son Douglas that she is leaving behind with Lewis.

    Apparently, at the time while we were recording this episode, Katie Garcia breathed her last. When I woke up the next morning Facebook posts came pouring in announcing her death. May perpetual light shine upon her.

    From our thoughts on her story, we move into discussing our culture’s experience of death and then getting older in general, and how that relates to our career decisions and restlessness.

    Finally, we end where we should, complaining about ministry and whining about how sucky everyone is compared to us, or at least compared to our delusional self-image.

    Please donate to Katie funeral fund, found in the show notes, to help her amazing husband handle the experiences, which will be in the tens of thousands of dollars. Thank you for walking this road with us.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Home — Around 10pm tonight, my sweet Katie went home.  She asked that everyone pray a Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the repose of her soul.  At your next opportunity, I ask that you pray one, if nothing else than to honor her wishes.  If you haven't prayed the Chaplet before, go here for a step-by-step. Thank you all so much for your prayers and support.  We have been loved beyond anything I could have ever imagined.  You have been in our prayers, and please know that Katie is now praying for you in eternity.
    • Katie Garcia: Funeral & Burial | Memorials & Funerals - YouCaring — The Story Funeral and Burial expenses for Katie Garcia, loving wife and mother of 4.  
    • Katie Garcia: Q&A - Part 2 — Dreaming ahead...if your kids go to FUS which current household and/or dorm do you see them being in based on their present personalities? A: Who even knows what households are still around? John: Disciples of the Word Lily: Love of the Lamb (hands down - she has spunk, but such a sweet nature) Thomas: Knights of the Holy Queen  Andrew: AMDG
    ]]>     This is an interesting episode. We start off being stupid, as is usual, then Luke takes us to a serious turn as we discuss the end-of-life of our young friend, Katie Garcia, whom we knew from college and who lives here in Houston about 30 minutes from me with her truly amazing husband and four kids.

    Luke mentioned A Severe Mercy, which reminded me of several scenes from the movie Shadowlands, which is about CS Lewis, AKA Jack and the passionate poet, Joy, that he marries knowing full well that she will die very soon from a terminal illness. Woven through the center of this episode, the movie tracks his life, his falling in love with Joy, and his time dealing with her death, especially with her son Douglas that she is leaving behind with Lewis.

    Apparently, at the time while we were recording this episode, Katie Garcia breathed her last. When I woke up the next morning Facebook posts came pouring in announcing her death. May perpetual light shine upon her.

    From our thoughts on her story, we move into discussing our culture’s experience of death and then getting older in general, and how that relates to our career decisions and restlessness.

    Finally, we end where we should, complaining about ministry and whining about how sucky everyone is compared to us, or at least compared to our delusional self-image.

    Please donate to Katie funeral fund, found in the show notes, to help her amazing husband handle the experiences, which will be in the tens of thousands of dollars. Thank you for walking this road with us.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Home — Around 10pm tonight, my sweet Katie went home.  She asked that everyone pray a Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the repose of her soul.  At your next opportunity, I ask that you pray one, if nothing else than to honor her wishes.  If you haven't prayed the Chaplet before, go here for a step-by-step. Thank you all so much for your prayers and support.  We have been loved beyond anything I could have ever imagined.  You have been in our prayers, and please know that Katie is now praying for you in eternity.
    • Katie Garcia: Funeral & Burial | Memorials & Funerals - YouCaring — The Story Funeral and Burial expenses for Katie Garcia, loving wife and mother of 4.  
    • Katie Garcia: Q&A - Part 2 — Dreaming ahead...if your kids go to FUS which current household and/or dorm do you see them being in based on their present personalities? A: Who even knows what households are still around? John: Disciples of the Word Lily: Love of the Lamb (hands down - she has spunk, but such a sweet nature) Thomas: Knights of the Holy Queen  Andrew: AMDG
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+FX6nb_O1 ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 83: Gomer Goes to Prison! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/83 cdf0d9e3-b72f-4a4c-82dc-0c6d58f2d7f1 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 06:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer ruins Luke's Lent and then goes to prison in Texas. 1:13:02 true We talk about Lent. Luke's is going pretty well, but then he visited me and I ruined it. Then Gomer shares his amazing experiences inside the Ferguson Unit prison during the Kolbe Prison Retreat Ministry. And Gomer got a prison nickname.

    My Facebook Post on the Kolbe Prison Retreat Ministry

    The experience of going to the prison was intense and amazing. The men in white (MIW) who were there for the three days of the retreat (Thursday-Saturday, 7am to 7pm) come from a variety of religious backgrounds- most were lapsed Catholics, some were anti-Catholic and some were agnostics or Muslims.

    The retreat followed the format of an ACTS retreat as closely as possible. We had four testimonies followed by table discussions, two by the outside team and two by the MIW. They were powerful, to say the least. Each table had 5-7 MIW, plus one member of the outside team and one member of the MIW as table stewards/facilitators. The discussions were open and honest.

    I was tapped as the answer man, so if men had complex questions at any of the tables, I'd get a tap on the shoulder and go and try and answer them. In the end, we had 3 or 4 Q and A sessions with the MIW peppering Deacon Bradley and me with questions. "Why do you pray to dead saints?" "Why do you believe in Purgatory?" etc.

    I gave a talk on the Sacraments and another on the Mass/Eucharist. Deacon Bradley tag-teamed with me on the Sacraments.

    We did things like Rosaries, Divine Mercy Chaplets, two daily Masses, and we even had an Adoration chapel set up in the prison chapel where each one of us took two holy hours, and the MIW team took holy half-hours from the beginning to the end of the retreat. We had Fr. Sebastine led a Healing Mass, which was very powerful for a lot of the men there.

    The people in the Ferguson Unit are gang-affiliated, life-ers, or long-timers. Almost all are there for drug-related violent crimes. These are men who know they are sinners but also know little else about themselves. They are labeled "prisoners", "Offenders," and "Inmates", but we call them the Men in White, reminding them of their dignity. Fr. Sebastine preached against the word "Prisoner", reminding them that Saint Paul did some of his best work in prison. If you are a child of God, no prison can define you.

    At the end of the retreat, they had an opportunity to express what the retreat meant to them. One man stood up and explained why he did not get his feet washed. "I was scared. My whole life I've only experience chaos, violence, and negativity. I never knew love. Here, I experienced the love that I never had before, and it scared me. I didn't know people could love like that, and I didn't know how to receive that love. I couldn't believe you would wash my feet and even kiss them. Who am I? I've never seen a man do that for another man before."

    I found out while praying before my Life Teen talk last night that a Man In White slipped his name tag into my Scriptural Rosary book, with the words, "Please remember me." scrawled on the top. He's currently in the prison's RCIA program.

    One of the funniest moment came at the end, where a man in white was thanking us for our work, then turned to me and said, "You have one minute to win me over on one issue that is killing me about you Catholics. We at a bus stop. The bus is coming in one minute. Before we get on explain to me this: Mary." So I plowed through as fast as I could (took me about 1:20). He looked at me, smiled, and said, "That makes sense. You won me!" Everyone jumped up and started cheering, hooting, and hollering, and then I led it into a "USA! USA!" chant. Then we all collapsed into our chairs laughing.

    One man was 70 years old. He will never leave prison. At the age of 7 he married a Baptist who told him he's not allowed to be with her and be Catholic, so he left and never looked back. This Friday he went to Confession and is now fully reconciled to the Church.

    One of the most bizarre parts of the weekend was how normal it was: men talking about their wives and their kids, talking about friends and faith. It seems so normal. I'm looking around at all these men sitting at tables and thought, "This could be at any retreat site." I was so nervous going into the retreat because I have no experience of prison life. But that ended after 10 or 15 minutes. It became totally normal. It was weird how normal it was.

    That said, we were dealing with convicted felons and men with violence in their past. They were in there for a reason, and many of those reasons were heinous. First Rule: You never, ever ask them what they did. Let them tell you. In fact, after that initial curiosity burns off, you kind of don't want to know. They are trying to change their lives here and now. We all know they have a past, but we do not want that preventing future conversion and the sacrament of the present moment.

    Finally, I received my prison nickname.

    ]]>     We talk about Lent. Luke's is going pretty well, but then he visited me and I ruined it. Then Gomer shares his amazing experiences inside the Ferguson Unit prison during the Kolbe Prison Retreat Ministry. And Gomer got a prison nickname.

    My Facebook Post on the Kolbe Prison Retreat Ministry

    The experience of going to the prison was intense and amazing. The men in white (MIW) who were there for the three days of the retreat (Thursday-Saturday, 7am to 7pm) come from a variety of religious backgrounds- most were lapsed Catholics, some were anti-Catholic and some were agnostics or Muslims.

    The retreat followed the format of an ACTS retreat as closely as possible. We had four testimonies followed by table discussions, two by the outside team and two by the MIW. They were powerful, to say the least. Each table had 5-7 MIW, plus one member of the outside team and one member of the MIW as table stewards/facilitators. The discussions were open and honest.

    I was tapped as the answer man, so if men had complex questions at any of the tables, I'd get a tap on the shoulder and go and try and answer them. In the end, we had 3 or 4 Q and A sessions with the MIW peppering Deacon Bradley and me with questions. "Why do you pray to dead saints?" "Why do you believe in Purgatory?" etc.

    I gave a talk on the Sacraments and another on the Mass/Eucharist. Deacon Bradley tag-teamed with me on the Sacraments.

    We did things like Rosaries, Divine Mercy Chaplets, two daily Masses, and we even had an Adoration chapel set up in the prison chapel where each one of us took two holy hours, and the MIW team took holy half-hours from the beginning to the end of the retreat. We had Fr. Sebastine led a Healing Mass, which was very powerful for a lot of the men there.

    The people in the Ferguson Unit are gang-affiliated, life-ers, or long-timers. Almost all are there for drug-related violent crimes. These are men who know they are sinners but also know little else about themselves. They are labeled "prisoners", "Offenders," and "Inmates", but we call them the Men in White, reminding them of their dignity. Fr. Sebastine preached against the word "Prisoner", reminding them that Saint Paul did some of his best work in prison. If you are a child of God, no prison can define you.

    At the end of the retreat, they had an opportunity to express what the retreat meant to them. One man stood up and explained why he did not get his feet washed. "I was scared. My whole life I've only experience chaos, violence, and negativity. I never knew love. Here, I experienced the love that I never had before, and it scared me. I didn't know people could love like that, and I didn't know how to receive that love. I couldn't believe you would wash my feet and even kiss them. Who am I? I've never seen a man do that for another man before."

    I found out while praying before my Life Teen talk last night that a Man In White slipped his name tag into my Scriptural Rosary book, with the words, "Please remember me." scrawled on the top. He's currently in the prison's RCIA program.

    One of the funniest moment came at the end, where a man in white was thanking us for our work, then turned to me and said, "You have one minute to win me over on one issue that is killing me about you Catholics. We at a bus stop. The bus is coming in one minute. Before we get on explain to me this: Mary." So I plowed through as fast as I could (took me about 1:20). He looked at me, smiled, and said, "That makes sense. You won me!" Everyone jumped up and started cheering, hooting, and hollering, and then I led it into a "USA! USA!" chant. Then we all collapsed into our chairs laughing.

    One man was 70 years old. He will never leave prison. At the age of 7 he married a Baptist who told him he's not allowed to be with her and be Catholic, so he left and never looked back. This Friday he went to Confession and is now fully reconciled to the Church.

    One of the most bizarre parts of the weekend was how normal it was: men talking about their wives and their kids, talking about friends and faith. It seems so normal. I'm looking around at all these men sitting at tables and thought, "This could be at any retreat site." I was so nervous going into the retreat because I have no experience of prison life. But that ended after 10 or 15 minutes. It became totally normal. It was weird how normal it was.

    That said, we were dealing with convicted felons and men with violence in their past. They were in there for a reason, and many of those reasons were heinous. First Rule: You never, ever ask them what they did. Let them tell you. In fact, after that initial curiosity burns off, you kind of don't want to know. They are trying to change their lives here and now. We all know they have a past, but we do not want that preventing future conversion and the sacrament of the present moment.

    Finally, I received my prison nickname.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Kolbe Prison Ministries - Home — After months of prayer, and through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Therese (the little flower), a group of men from the Texas Hill Country began ministering the Word of God in prisons throughout the great state of Texas. Led by Gods call through the corporal works of mercy to visit those imprisoned, these men began minstry with the creation of the St. Maximilian Kolbe Prison Ministries.
    ]]>     We talk about Lent. Luke's is going pretty well, but then he visited me and I ruined it. Then Gomer shares his amazing experiences inside the Ferguson Unit prison during the Kolbe Prison Retreat Ministry. And Gomer got a prison nickname.

    My Facebook Post on the Kolbe Prison Retreat Ministry

    The experience of going to the prison was intense and amazing. The men in white (MIW) who were there for the three days of the retreat (Thursday-Saturday, 7am to 7pm) come from a variety of religious backgrounds- most were lapsed Catholics, some were anti-Catholic and some were agnostics or Muslims.

    The retreat followed the format of an ACTS retreat as closely as possible. We had four testimonies followed by table discussions, two by the outside team and two by the MIW. They were powerful, to say the least. Each table had 5-7 MIW, plus one member of the outside team and one member of the MIW as table stewards/facilitators. The discussions were open and honest.

    I was tapped as the answer man, so if men had complex questions at any of the tables, I'd get a tap on the shoulder and go and try and answer them. In the end, we had 3 or 4 Q and A sessions with the MIW peppering Deacon Bradley and me with questions. "Why do you pray to dead saints?" "Why do you believe in Purgatory?" etc.

    I gave a talk on the Sacraments and another on the Mass/Eucharist. Deacon Bradley tag-teamed with me on the Sacraments.

    We did things like Rosaries, Divine Mercy Chaplets, two daily Masses, and we even had an Adoration chapel set up in the prison chapel where each one of us took two holy hours, and the MIW team took holy half-hours from the beginning to the end of the retreat. We had Fr. Sebastine led a Healing Mass, which was very powerful for a lot of the men there.

    The people in the Ferguson Unit are gang-affiliated, life-ers, or long-timers. Almost all are there for drug-related violent crimes. These are men who know they are sinners but also know little else about themselves. They are labeled "prisoners", "Offenders," and "Inmates", but we call them the Men in White, reminding them of their dignity. Fr. Sebastine preached against the word "Prisoner", reminding them that Saint Paul did some of his best work in prison. If you are a child of God, no prison can define you.

    At the end of the retreat, they had an opportunity to express what the retreat meant to them. One man stood up and explained why he did not get his feet washed. "I was scared. My whole life I've only experience chaos, violence, and negativity. I never knew love. Here, I experienced the love that I never had before, and it scared me. I didn't know people could love like that, and I didn't know how to receive that love. I couldn't believe you would wash my feet and even kiss them. Who am I? I've never seen a man do that for another man before."

    I found out while praying before my Life Teen talk last night that a Man In White slipped his name tag into my Scriptural Rosary book, with the words, "Please remember me." scrawled on the top. He's currently in the prison's RCIA program.

    One of the funniest moment came at the end, where a man in white was thanking us for our work, then turned to me and said, "You have one minute to win me over on one issue that is killing me about you Catholics. We at a bus stop. The bus is coming in one minute. Before we get on explain to me this: Mary." So I plowed through as fast as I could (took me about 1:20). He looked at me, smiled, and said, "That makes sense. You won me!" Everyone jumped up and started cheering, hooting, and hollering, and then I led it into a "USA! USA!" chant. Then we all collapsed into our chairs laughing.

    One man was 70 years old. He will never leave prison. At the age of 7 he married a Baptist who told him he's not allowed to be with her and be Catholic, so he left and never looked back. This Friday he went to Confession and is now fully reconciled to the Church.

    One of the most bizarre parts of the weekend was how normal it was: men talking about their wives and their kids, talking about friends and faith. It seems so normal. I'm looking around at all these men sitting at tables and thought, "This could be at any retreat site." I was so nervous going into the retreat because I have no experience of prison life. But that ended after 10 or 15 minutes. It became totally normal. It was weird how normal it was.

    That said, we were dealing with convicted felons and men with violence in their past. They were in there for a reason, and many of those reasons were heinous. First Rule: You never, ever ask them what they did. Let them tell you. In fact, after that initial curiosity burns off, you kind of don't want to know. They are trying to change their lives here and now. We all know they have a past, but we do not want that preventing future conversion and the sacrament of the present moment.

    Finally, I received my prison nickname.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Kolbe Prison Ministries - Home — After months of prayer, and through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Therese (the little flower), a group of men from the Texas Hill Country began ministering the Word of God in prisons throughout the great state of Texas. Led by Gods call through the corporal works of mercy to visit those imprisoned, these men began minstry with the creation of the St. Maximilian Kolbe Prison Ministries.
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+H0-VkWcq ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 82: Leah Darrow Interview! Plus a Special Announcement https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/82 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:58d4a978b8a79b27eb3c919f Fri, 24 Mar 2017 01:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Leah Darrow, speaker, author, and former model goes in depth about her life. 1:12:14 false

    SUPPORT OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN!

    We get to talk with America's favorite Catholic, Leah Darrow, as we explore her roots in farm country, Oklahoma, what conference life is like for an introvert, and how she balances this stuff with family and fashion, which is still a good part of her life, but in a human way. We talk about some super interesting stuff like Slow Food, Slow Fashion and the whole Slow Culture. Fascinating!

    Special Guest: Leah Darrow.

    ]]>

    SUPPORT OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN!

    We get to talk with America's favorite Catholic, Leah Darrow, as we explore her roots in farm country, Oklahoma, what conference life is like for an introvert, and how she balances this stuff with family and fashion, which is still a good part of her life, but in a human way. We talk about some super interesting stuff like Slow Food, Slow Fashion and the whole Slow Culture. Fascinating!

    Special Guest: Leah Darrow.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>

    SUPPORT OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN!

    We get to talk with America's favorite Catholic, Leah Darrow, as we explore her roots in farm country, Oklahoma, what conference life is like for an introvert, and how she balances this stuff with family and fashion, which is still a good part of her life, but in a human way. We talk about some super interesting stuff like Slow Food, Slow Fashion and the whole Slow Culture. Fascinating!

    Special Guest: Leah Darrow.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+mlC7zHCp ]]> Gomer Luke Leah Darrow     Episode 81: Live Shows are NOT Annoying to Later Listeners https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/81 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:58cb6fd73e00be7918cee5a9 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 01:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer OUR FIRST LIVE SHOW! Thank you to everyone who attended on March 8 at Deacon Baldy's Food Truck Park and Bar! 1:01:10 true OUR FIRST LIVE SHOW! Thank you to everyone who attended on March 8 at Deacon Baldy's Food Truck Park and Bar!

    I tried my best to edit the crap out of this, thinking from your perspective, dear listener who wasn't in attendance. There's some gold in here!

    ]]>     OUR FIRST LIVE SHOW! Thank you to everyone who attended on March 8 at Deacon Baldy's Food Truck Park and Bar!

    I tried my best to edit the crap out of this, thinking from your perspective, dear listener who wasn't in attendance. There's some gold in here!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     OUR FIRST LIVE SHOW! Thank you to everyone who attended on March 8 at Deacon Baldy's Food Truck Park and Bar!

    I tried my best to edit the crap out of this, thinking from your perspective, dear listener who wasn't in attendance. There's some gold in here!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+si0cdMrK ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 80: Aaron Gillespie Interviews Some Catholics https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/80 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:58c2aec3f5e231655c507181 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Aaron Gillespie, drummer and vocalist for Underoath, talks to us about the industry, life, family, sex and faith. 59:36 true Aaron Gillespie, a drummer and vocalist for Underoath, talks to us about the industry, life, family, sex and faith. He ends up asking more questions of us than we do of him, which is a blast!

    ]]>     Aaron Gillespie, a drummer and vocalist for Underoath, talks to us about the industry, life, family, sex and faith. He ends up asking more questions of us than we do of him, which is a blast!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Aaron Gillespie, a drummer and vocalist for Underoath, talks to us about the industry, life, family, sex and faith. He ends up asking more questions of us than we do of him, which is a blast!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+BgVK1JlD ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 79: On the Bus with Aaron Weiss https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/79 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:58b9d217e58c6247a237511e Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer gets to interview his favorite lyricist/singer, Aaron Weiss 1:03:08 true I got to interview Aaron Weiss, lead singer of mewithoutYou, a band that literally defined this podcast's title. It's a 35-minute interview on their tour bus, which Aaron was super-gracious in allowing me on board. I met his lovely wife and little daughter they nicknamed Birdie (and you'll hear her in the show!). We talk all things lyrics: inspiration, spirituality, Thomas Merton, and more.

    At the end I hop on a phone call with Luke and Deacon Colin Parrish, who helped arrange the whole thing with their amazingly accommodating manager. I recap how the interview went down and Colin expresses why he got involved.

    ]]>     I got to interview Aaron Weiss, lead singer of mewithoutYou, a band that literally defined this podcast's title. It's a 35-minute interview on their tour bus, which Aaron was super-gracious in allowing me on board. I met his lovely wife and little daughter they nicknamed Birdie (and you'll hear her in the show!). We talk all things lyrics: inspiration, spirituality, Thomas Merton, and more.

    At the end I hop on a phone call with Luke and Deacon Colin Parrish, who helped arrange the whole thing with their amazingly accommodating manager. I recap how the interview went down and Colin expresses why he got involved.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     I got to interview Aaron Weiss, lead singer of mewithoutYou, a band that literally defined this podcast's title. It's a 35-minute interview on their tour bus, which Aaron was super-gracious in allowing me on board. I met his lovely wife and little daughter they nicknamed Birdie (and you'll hear her in the show!). We talk all things lyrics: inspiration, spirituality, Thomas Merton, and more.

    At the end I hop on a phone call with Luke and Deacon Colin Parrish, who helped arrange the whole thing with their amazingly accommodating manager. I recap how the interview went down and Colin expresses why he got involved.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+CqKjVyW1 ]]>     Episode 78: Locally World Famous https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/78 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:58b193a3ebbd1abb37fc8fbb Sat, 25 Feb 2017 09:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer 10 minute topics. SNL cast members, the Johnson Amendment, teaching teens about death... 1:29:00 true We discuss our amazing MEETUP and LIVE RECORDING at Deacon Baldy's on March 8 that all of you should buy a plane ticket and come out and hang out. 

    A big THANK YOU to our fans who have downloaded this show from iTunes. We are ranked Number 178 out of the Top 200 in the Religion and Spirituality category. This means we were ranked higher than Bishop Barron's Sermons! Take that! (I love you, bishop Barron, please be on our show). 

    In this episode, Gomer goes pee and Luke literally talks to himself, but I drown him out with The Girl from Ipanema. Like a gentleman.

    We talk about Trump and the Johnson Amendment. Just remember that the Johnson Amendment was pushed by LBJ in 1954 to protect his re-election because the local Christian groups in Texas were calling him a communist and he didn't want pastors preaching against him. Interesting, but it still has merits. I do not want my pastor telling me who to vote for, but at the same time, until 1954 all pastors and non-profits were able to do this. Blah.

    Luke asks about how to talk to teens about death, and since my parish just experienced the death of a 20-year-old, it was a very pertinent question. Hard, though. 

    ]]>     We discuss our amazing MEETUP and LIVE RECORDING at Deacon Baldy's on March 8 that all of you should buy a plane ticket and come out and hang out. 

    A big THANK YOU to our fans who have downloaded this show from iTunes. We are ranked Number 178 out of the Top 200 in the Religion and Spirituality category. This means we were ranked higher than Bishop Barron's Sermons! Take that! (I love you, bishop Barron, please be on our show). 

    In this episode, Gomer goes pee and Luke literally talks to himself, but I drown him out with The Girl from Ipanema. Like a gentleman.

    We talk about Trump and the Johnson Amendment. Just remember that the Johnson Amendment was pushed by LBJ in 1954 to protect his re-election because the local Christian groups in Texas were calling him a communist and he didn't want pastors preaching against him. Interesting, but it still has merits. I do not want my pastor telling me who to vote for, but at the same time, until 1954 all pastors and non-profits were able to do this. Blah.

    Luke asks about how to talk to teens about death, and since my parish just experienced the death of a 20-year-old, it was a very pertinent question. Hard, though. 

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    ]]>     We discuss our amazing MEETUP and LIVE RECORDING at Deacon Baldy's on March 8 that all of you should buy a plane ticket and come out and hang out. 

    A big THANK YOU to our fans who have downloaded this show from iTunes. We are ranked Number 178 out of the Top 200 in the Religion and Spirituality category. This means we were ranked higher than Bishop Barron's Sermons! Take that! (I love you, bishop Barron, please be on our show). 

    In this episode, Gomer goes pee and Luke literally talks to himself, but I drown him out with The Girl from Ipanema. Like a gentleman.

    We talk about Trump and the Johnson Amendment. Just remember that the Johnson Amendment was pushed by LBJ in 1954 to protect his re-election because the local Christian groups in Texas were calling him a communist and he didn't want pastors preaching against him. Interesting, but it still has merits. I do not want my pastor telling me who to vote for, but at the same time, until 1954 all pastors and non-profits were able to do this. Blah.

    Luke asks about how to talk to teens about death, and since my parish just experienced the death of a 20-year-old, it was a very pertinent question. Hard, though. 

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+WNyo0sJ6 ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 77: That Catholic Couple Rides Again https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/77 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:58a728a5b8a79b7ffd38657f Fri, 17 Feb 2017 12:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview That Catholic Couple of YouTube fame to discuss The Incident, and other things. 1:17:39 true They are YouTube's dopest Catholic couple proving that Fun is Universal one video at a time. 

    Luke and I interview "That Catholic Couple" for today's show, which is a dream-come-true (for them). This fine couple works hard to create a fun and Catholic show that respects the YouTube culture. We discuss "The Incident" that almost ended their show and how Luke saved the day (yeah, we retell that old story). Then we talk about how handsome Gomer is and that's pretty much where the show picks up.

    You can find their YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/ThatCatholicCouple

     

    ]]>     They are YouTube's dopest Catholic couple proving that Fun is Universal one video at a time. 

    Luke and I interview "That Catholic Couple" for today's show, which is a dream-come-true (for them). This fine couple works hard to create a fun and Catholic show that respects the YouTube culture. We discuss "The Incident" that almost ended their show and how Luke saved the day (yeah, we retell that old story). Then we talk about how handsome Gomer is and that's pretty much where the show picks up.

    You can find their YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/ThatCatholicCouple

     

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    ]]>     They are YouTube's dopest Catholic couple proving that Fun is Universal one video at a time. 

    Luke and I interview "That Catholic Couple" for today's show, which is a dream-come-true (for them). This fine couple works hard to create a fun and Catholic show that respects the YouTube culture. We discuss "The Incident" that almost ended their show and how Luke saved the day (yeah, we retell that old story). Then we talk about how handsome Gomer is and that's pretty much where the show picks up.

    You can find their YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/ThatCatholicCouple

     

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+MgiDHtU4 ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 76: Interview with a Crooked Soul Named Ike Ndolo https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/76 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:589ded63414fb5c38d4482c1 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Hour One is on being a Catholic musician. Hour Two is about being a black son of African immigrants in America. Powerful stuff. 2:10:08 true For the first hour, we talk about the life and trials of a man who is a Catholic musician that travels the world bringing his own powerful presence to the stage. The second hour we talk about being a black son of African immigrants in America. This leads us into conversations about culture, being rootless, identity and the walls we Earthers tend to put up around us.

    Special Guest: Ike Ndolo.

    ]]>     For the first hour, we talk about the life and trials of a man who is a Catholic musician that travels the world bringing his own powerful presence to the stage. The second hour we talk about being a black son of African immigrants in America. This leads us into conversations about culture, being rootless, identity and the walls we Earthers tend to put up around us.

    Special Guest: Ike Ndolo.

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    Links:

    • Ike Ndolo Music on Facebook — Inside Ike's home rang hymns from his mother and songs of struggle and freedom from Bob Marley and the Wailers and everything in between. This is where Ike's love of music started to grow.
    • Ike Ndolo homepage — Book a show with Ike Ndolo!
    ]]>     For the first hour, we talk about the life and trials of a man who is a Catholic musician that travels the world bringing his own powerful presence to the stage. The second hour we talk about being a black son of African immigrants in America. This leads us into conversations about culture, being rootless, identity and the walls we Earthers tend to put up around us.

    Special Guest: Ike Ndolo.

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Ike Ndolo Music on Facebook — Inside Ike's home rang hymns from his mother and songs of struggle and freedom from Bob Marley and the Wailers and everything in between. This is where Ike's love of music started to grow.
    • Ike Ndolo homepage — Book a show with Ike Ndolo!
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+KMmE5A7D ]]> Gomer Ike Ndolo     Episode 75: 75 Arguing While Agreeing https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/75 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5895879ed1758ebabec4c4cc Sat, 04 Feb 2017 02:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We argue about SWOT analysis. We agree about bad ministry. 1:18:58 true We argue while agreeing the whole time. I think I said, "I 100 percent agree" like 18 times.

     

    ]]>     We argue while agreeing the whole time. I think I said, "I 100 percent agree" like 18 times.

     

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    ]]>     We argue while agreeing the whole time. I think I said, "I 100 percent agree" like 18 times.

     

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+oLgZgpUL ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 74: 74 Their Modern Testament https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/74 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:588c0b80d482e9b7a454067d Fri, 27 Jan 2017 22:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Brad and Kellie Farley of www.ModernTestament.org on how sharing our brokenness with others can generate healing. 1:13:50 true

    Luke and I interview Brad and Kellie Farley, founders of www.ModernTestament.org and a couple in the midst of fighting to save their marriage from alcoholism and infidelity. They drew strength by hearing other people's nightmares, and how they made it out alive. Inspired by their stories of brokenness, hurt, and recovery, they began to fashion a website for people to do the same thing on a new kind of website. The Modern Testament is how you describe the Holy Spirit working in the midst of your brokenness. I'll let Brad tell it from his post on Medium:



    “For me, 2016 was getting fired for the first time, coming to the realization that I was a piece of shit person whose arrogance and selfishness put those around me in bad spots, dealing with a failing marriage, coming clean about 7 years of secrets and lies, and my wife’s first-hidden then public alcohol abuse.

    Religion was my turning point. Always a casual Christian, I dove deep and found the inspiration to make real, substantial change. That’s not everyone’s driver though, but a simple fact remains: when we are vulnerable and honest with each other, pretensions fall and real connections can be made.

    I have shared my testimony with many people and it has fostered much deeper relationships than I ever had before. So that’s what we want to do; connect people together through humility and vulnerability. We’re creating our own platform for it at www.moderntestament.org, but Medium is also a great vehicle too.

    So, we want to publish stories of people being REAL — not just social-media-perfection-real, but really real with their struggles, pains, hopes, and saving graces. Let’s unite for good on the Internet, finally. Let’s connect those who need help to those who can.”

    — medium.com/themoderntestament

    ]]>

    Luke and I interview Brad and Kellie Farley, founders of www.ModernTestament.org and a couple in the midst of fighting to save their marriage from alcoholism and infidelity. They drew strength by hearing other people's nightmares, and how they made it out alive. Inspired by their stories of brokenness, hurt, and recovery, they began to fashion a website for people to do the same thing on a new kind of website. The Modern Testament is how you describe the Holy Spirit working in the midst of your brokenness. I'll let Brad tell it from his post on Medium:



    “For me, 2016 was getting fired for the first time, coming to the realization that I was a piece of shit person whose arrogance and selfishness put those around me in bad spots, dealing with a failing marriage, coming clean about 7 years of secrets and lies, and my wife’s first-hidden then public alcohol abuse.

    Religion was my turning point. Always a casual Christian, I dove deep and found the inspiration to make real, substantial change. That’s not everyone’s driver though, but a simple fact remains: when we are vulnerable and honest with each other, pretensions fall and real connections can be made.

    I have shared my testimony with many people and it has fostered much deeper relationships than I ever had before. So that’s what we want to do; connect people together through humility and vulnerability. We’re creating our own platform for it at www.moderntestament.org, but Medium is also a great vehicle too.

    So, we want to publish stories of people being REAL — not just social-media-perfection-real, but really real with their struggles, pains, hopes, and saving graces. Let’s unite for good on the Internet, finally. Let’s connect those who need help to those who can.”

    — medium.com/themoderntestament

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    ]]>

    Luke and I interview Brad and Kellie Farley, founders of www.ModernTestament.org and a couple in the midst of fighting to save their marriage from alcoholism and infidelity. They drew strength by hearing other people's nightmares, and how they made it out alive. Inspired by their stories of brokenness, hurt, and recovery, they began to fashion a website for people to do the same thing on a new kind of website. The Modern Testament is how you describe the Holy Spirit working in the midst of your brokenness. I'll let Brad tell it from his post on Medium:



    “For me, 2016 was getting fired for the first time, coming to the realization that I was a piece of shit person whose arrogance and selfishness put those around me in bad spots, dealing with a failing marriage, coming clean about 7 years of secrets and lies, and my wife’s first-hidden then public alcohol abuse.

    Religion was my turning point. Always a casual Christian, I dove deep and found the inspiration to make real, substantial change. That’s not everyone’s driver though, but a simple fact remains: when we are vulnerable and honest with each other, pretensions fall and real connections can be made.

    I have shared my testimony with many people and it has fostered much deeper relationships than I ever had before. So that’s what we want to do; connect people together through humility and vulnerability. We’re creating our own platform for it at www.moderntestament.org, but Medium is also a great vehicle too.

    So, we want to publish stories of people being REAL — not just social-media-perfection-real, but really real with their struggles, pains, hopes, and saving graces. Let’s unite for good on the Internet, finally. Let’s connect those who need help to those who can.”

    — medium.com/themoderntestament

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+rA-lxX8W ]]> Gomer Luke     73 Mary Margaret is Single, An Interview https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/73 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5881c973414fb51fbc78647a Fri, 20 Jan 2017 03:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Maggie is single and in her thirties. She not dead, nor is she done with life, dating or relationships. She's got Christ and He's got her. 1:30:44 true The single life as a Catholic adult can be difficult, even isolating. We interview Maggie, a friend from college, and have a conversation with her about that sweet, sweet freedom she still has (never let it go!). 

    We talk loneliness, hobbies, happiness and family (Luke hits on her mom, again!). We talk about how break-ups change from your 20's to your 30's, and how Luke is a terrible, terrible dater.

    We don't talk about chastity. Ever.

    ]]>     The single life as a Catholic adult can be difficult, even isolating. We interview Maggie, a friend from college, and have a conversation with her about that sweet, sweet freedom she still has (never let it go!). 

    We talk loneliness, hobbies, happiness and family (Luke hits on her mom, again!). We talk about how break-ups change from your 20's to your 30's, and how Luke is a terrible, terrible dater.

    We don't talk about chastity. Ever.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     The single life as a Catholic adult can be difficult, even isolating. We interview Maggie, a friend from college, and have a conversation with her about that sweet, sweet freedom she still has (never let it go!). 

    We talk loneliness, hobbies, happiness and family (Luke hits on her mom, again!). We talk about how break-ups change from your 20's to your 30's, and how Luke is a terrible, terrible dater.

    We don't talk about chastity. Ever.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+aBxS-l11 ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 72: A Man Who Let the Fire Fall https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/72 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5878686c579fb3071bf1481c Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Our Catching Foxes memorial of Fr. Mike Scanlan. To us, he was a spiritual giant, shaping our entire lives as well as the landscape of Catholicism in America. 1:13:59 false "Father Mike was my brother..."

    And with these words from Father Dave Pivonka, Franciscan TOR, we begin our Catching Foxes memorial of Fr. Mike Scanlan. To us, he was a spiritual giant, shaping our entire lives as well as the landscape of Catholicism in America. A Harvard Lawyer, a Roman Catholic priest, a Franciscan Friar, a Dean, a pivotal figure in the Charismatic Renewal, a pro-life legend, Fr Michael Scanlan, born 1931 in Long Island and died last Saturday, January 7, 2017, after a protracted illness, lived a singular life of grace.

    In this episode Luke and I speak of his impact on our lives, which curiously ebbed and flowed with the homily Fr. Dave Pivonka gave at the University’s Memorial Service on January 11. So I commingled Fr. Dave’s words with our own discussion, as well as including a few choice quotes Franciscan University had gathered together so that you can get a sense of the man.

    It is our sincere hope that you pray with Fr. Dave at the end of this episode and let Christ be the Lord of your life and let his Holy Spirit lead you into the path of peace. Fr Mike was a good man, a true priest, and a beautiful witness that God is still moving in our world today.

    So here, on the day he was laid to rest at his Motherhouse in Loretto, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 12, 2017, we hope that you too can trust God enough to LET THE FIRE FALL."

    Franciscan University of Steubenville prepared a lovely homepage, "A Life of Grace," for Father Michael Scanlan, TOR to remember him and honor his life. You can find that here. Well done, Alma Mater!

    This is the website to the Third Order Regular Franciscans to which Fr. Michael and Fr. Dave Pivonka both belonged: http://franciscanstor.org/ 

    Lastly, buy this book: Let the Fire Fall, third edition 

    ]]>     "Father Mike was my brother..."

    And with these words from Father Dave Pivonka, Franciscan TOR, we begin our Catching Foxes memorial of Fr. Mike Scanlan. To us, he was a spiritual giant, shaping our entire lives as well as the landscape of Catholicism in America. A Harvard Lawyer, a Roman Catholic priest, a Franciscan Friar, a Dean, a pivotal figure in the Charismatic Renewal, a pro-life legend, Fr Michael Scanlan, born 1931 in Long Island and died last Saturday, January 7, 2017, after a protracted illness, lived a singular life of grace.

    In this episode Luke and I speak of his impact on our lives, which curiously ebbed and flowed with the homily Fr. Dave Pivonka gave at the University’s Memorial Service on January 11. So I commingled Fr. Dave’s words with our own discussion, as well as including a few choice quotes Franciscan University had gathered together so that you can get a sense of the man.

    It is our sincere hope that you pray with Fr. Dave at the end of this episode and let Christ be the Lord of your life and let his Holy Spirit lead you into the path of peace. Fr Mike was a good man, a true priest, and a beautiful witness that God is still moving in our world today.

    So here, on the day he was laid to rest at his Motherhouse in Loretto, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 12, 2017, we hope that you too can trust God enough to LET THE FIRE FALL."

    Franciscan University of Steubenville prepared a lovely homepage, "A Life of Grace," for Father Michael Scanlan, TOR to remember him and honor his life. You can find that here. Well done, Alma Mater!

    This is the website to the Third Order Regular Franciscans to which Fr. Michael and Fr. Dave Pivonka both belonged: http://franciscanstor.org/ 

    Lastly, buy this book: Let the Fire Fall, third edition 

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR Memorial Mass - YouTube — Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR Memorial Mass. Fr David Pivonka, TOR homilist.
    • Franciscan University Bookstore - Let the Fire Fall — This third edition of the Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, autobiography includes a new Foreword by Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, a new Afterword by Jim Manney, and A Brief History of Franciscan University, but it remains the powerful story of how the Holy Spirit transformed Father Michael's life-and the life of Franciscan University. Read it and let the fire of the Holy Spirit fall afresh in your life!
    • A Life of Grace - Fr. Michael Scanlan | Franciscan University of Steubenville — A Life of Grace: Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, 1931-2017 Franciscan University of Steubenville today mourns the death of President Emeritus Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, 85. Father Scanlan died on Saturday, January 7, 2017, after an extended illness.
    • Franciscan Friars — Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
    ]]>     "Father Mike was my brother..."

    And with these words from Father Dave Pivonka, Franciscan TOR, we begin our Catching Foxes memorial of Fr. Mike Scanlan. To us, he was a spiritual giant, shaping our entire lives as well as the landscape of Catholicism in America. A Harvard Lawyer, a Roman Catholic priest, a Franciscan Friar, a Dean, a pivotal figure in the Charismatic Renewal, a pro-life legend, Fr Michael Scanlan, born 1931 in Long Island and died last Saturday, January 7, 2017, after a protracted illness, lived a singular life of grace.

    In this episode Luke and I speak of his impact on our lives, which curiously ebbed and flowed with the homily Fr. Dave Pivonka gave at the University’s Memorial Service on January 11. So I commingled Fr. Dave’s words with our own discussion, as well as including a few choice quotes Franciscan University had gathered together so that you can get a sense of the man.

    It is our sincere hope that you pray with Fr. Dave at the end of this episode and let Christ be the Lord of your life and let his Holy Spirit lead you into the path of peace. Fr Mike was a good man, a true priest, and a beautiful witness that God is still moving in our world today.

    So here, on the day he was laid to rest at his Motherhouse in Loretto, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 12, 2017, we hope that you too can trust God enough to LET THE FIRE FALL."

    Franciscan University of Steubenville prepared a lovely homepage, "A Life of Grace," for Father Michael Scanlan, TOR to remember him and honor his life. You can find that here. Well done, Alma Mater!

    This is the website to the Third Order Regular Franciscans to which Fr. Michael and Fr. Dave Pivonka both belonged: http://franciscanstor.org/ 

    Lastly, buy this book: Let the Fire Fall, third edition 

    Support Catching Foxes

    Links:

    • Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR Memorial Mass - YouTube — Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR Memorial Mass. Fr David Pivonka, TOR homilist.
    • Franciscan University Bookstore - Let the Fire Fall — This third edition of the Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, autobiography includes a new Foreword by Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, a new Afterword by Jim Manney, and A Brief History of Franciscan University, but it remains the powerful story of how the Holy Spirit transformed Father Michael's life-and the life of Franciscan University. Read it and let the fire of the Holy Spirit fall afresh in your life!
    • A Life of Grace - Fr. Michael Scanlan | Franciscan University of Steubenville — A Life of Grace: Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, 1931-2017 Franciscan University of Steubenville today mourns the death of President Emeritus Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, 85. Father Scanlan died on Saturday, January 7, 2017, after an extended illness.
    • Franciscan Friars — Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+pr3HwElg ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 71: The Highlight Reel https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/71 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:586700f5bebafb6e8b06b358 Fri, 30 Dec 2016 19:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The Official Highlight Reel of Catching Foxes! 1:15:15 true Explicit at parts, this is the official highlight reel of our show so far. I thought the end of 2016 would be a good time for a retrospective. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Enjoy my sound effects from one clip to another. We cover about 30 shows in here, so obviously we couldn't get everything and everyone we interview, but here are some gems.

    Remember: Catching Foxes (only Luke though) and That Catholic Couple will be doing a Meet Up at the SEEK 2017 Conference in Bar Rojo at The Grand Hyatt Hotel. Head to the Facebook event page in case they need to switch locations at the last minute!

           <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1895267024038164/" target="_blank">
    ]]>     Explicit at parts, this is the official highlight reel of our show so far. I thought the end of 2016 would be a good time for a retrospective. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Enjoy my sound effects from one clip to another. We cover about 30 shows in here, so obviously we couldn't get everything and everyone we interview, but here are some gems.

    Remember: Catching Foxes (only Luke though) and That Catholic Couple will be doing a Meet Up at the SEEK 2017 Conference in Bar Rojo at The Grand Hyatt Hotel. Head to the Facebook event page in case they need to switch locations at the last minute!

           <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1895267024038164/" target="_blank">

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Explicit at parts, this is the official highlight reel of our show so far. I thought the end of 2016 would be a good time for a retrospective. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Enjoy my sound effects from one clip to another. We cover about 30 shows in here, so obviously we couldn't get everything and everyone we interview, but here are some gems.

    Remember: Catching Foxes (only Luke though) and That Catholic Couple will be doing a Meet Up at the SEEK 2017 Conference in Bar Rojo at The Grand Hyatt Hotel. Head to the Facebook event page in case they need to switch locations at the last minute!

           <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1895267024038164/" target="_blank">

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+F4iGoD65 ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 70: 70 The Fat Show https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/70 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:58540ae1d2b8575aabc73a29 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 10:57:20 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about Drugs, Interventions, and being Overweight 1:10:57 true This is Gomer's embarrassing moment. First we talk about accompanying someone who is trying to overcome a drug addiction, which leads us to the topic of interventions, which Gomer twists into a topic on his weight management problems. Also, WTF is wrong with gym/wrestling coaches from Oklahoma in the 90s?!

    Reminder: That Catholic Couple and Catching Foxes* will be at the SEEK 2017 conference for a Meet Up on January 7th. Location To Be Determined by Luke responding to Daniel's text messages. 

              <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/58540ed8ebbd1abde9cadfc8/1481903834483/" data-image-dimensions="1600x1600" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="58540ed8ebbd1abde9cadfc8" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/58540ed8ebbd1abde9cadfc8/1481903834483/?format=1000w" />
    ]]>     This is Gomer's embarrassing moment. First we talk about accompanying someone who is trying to overcome a drug addiction, which leads us to the topic of interventions, which Gomer twists into a topic on his weight management problems. Also, WTF is wrong with gym/wrestling coaches from Oklahoma in the 90s?!

    Reminder: That Catholic Couple and Catching Foxes* will be at the SEEK 2017 conference for a Meet Up on January 7th. Location To Be Determined by Luke responding to Daniel's text messages. 

              <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/58540ed8ebbd1abde9cadfc8/1481903834483/" data-image-dimensions="1600x1600" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="58540ed8ebbd1abde9cadfc8" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/58540ed8ebbd1abde9cadfc8/1481903834483/?format=1000w" />

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    ]]>     This is Gomer's embarrassing moment. First we talk about accompanying someone who is trying to overcome a drug addiction, which leads us to the topic of interventions, which Gomer twists into a topic on his weight management problems. Also, WTF is wrong with gym/wrestling coaches from Oklahoma in the 90s?!

    Reminder: That Catholic Couple and Catching Foxes* will be at the SEEK 2017 conference for a Meet Up on January 7th. Location To Be Determined by Luke responding to Daniel's text messages. 

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+_AKP5BlG ]]>     69 Spoiler Alert We Got Divorced https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/69 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:584ab7a56b8f5b8b4ac9f7d2 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Explicit! We deal with divorce, especially when it is one-sided despite all your efforts. 1:57:38 true The episode you've all been waiting for! (Mostly because we haven't released a new episode in two or three weeks. I blame the Russians!) 

    In this episode we deal with divorce. What happens when one person in a marriage simply and totally does not want to stay married? How can one person fix the problems the other has no intention of working on? And, for all of us, how do we treat the divorced and/or single parent families in our lives?

    Yeah, it's a big episode, but it's a good episode.

    ANNOUNCEMENT: Join Luke and That Catholic Couple for a MeetUp at the FOCUS: SEEK Conference in San Antonio on January 6th!

    THANK YOU SPONSOR! We want to thank Cherubalm.com for their continued support of the show. Head to cherubalm.com/pages/our-mission and find out more about their mission and the organizations they support.

    ]]>     The episode you've all been waiting for! (Mostly because we haven't released a new episode in two or three weeks. I blame the Russians!) 

    In this episode we deal with divorce. What happens when one person in a marriage simply and totally does not want to stay married? How can one person fix the problems the other has no intention of working on? And, for all of us, how do we treat the divorced and/or single parent families in our lives?

    Yeah, it's a big episode, but it's a good episode.

    ANNOUNCEMENT: Join Luke and That Catholic Couple for a MeetUp at the FOCUS: SEEK Conference in San Antonio on January 6th!

    THANK YOU SPONSOR! We want to thank Cherubalm.com for their continued support of the show. Head to cherubalm.com/pages/our-mission and find out more about their mission and the organizations they support.

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    ]]>     The episode you've all been waiting for! (Mostly because we haven't released a new episode in two or three weeks. I blame the Russians!) 

    In this episode we deal with divorce. What happens when one person in a marriage simply and totally does not want to stay married? How can one person fix the problems the other has no intention of working on? And, for all of us, how do we treat the divorced and/or single parent families in our lives?

    Yeah, it's a big episode, but it's a good episode.

    ANNOUNCEMENT: Join Luke and That Catholic Couple for a MeetUp at the FOCUS: SEEK Conference in San Antonio on January 6th!

    THANK YOU SPONSOR! We want to thank Cherubalm.com for their continued support of the show. Head to cherubalm.com/pages/our-mission and find out more about their mission and the organizations they support.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ZTREUo8P ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 68: 68 What Do We Do Now https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/68 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:582eb9e9b3db2b4e8463ec08 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:05:51 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about needing one another and what that looks like 1:15:03 true We talk about needing one another and what that looks like, and why so many things are against it. One of our refined episodes, because we get into a lot of interesting stuff. Also, I think there's one F-Bomb in this episode from your old pal Gomer. Thank you, Cherubalm.com for sponsoring our show. Head over to CHERUBALM.COM/FOXES before the end of November for a 20% off discount! Thank you, Cherubalm for supporting this show.

    What ever happened to community

    The Homeless Modern

    Home-Making for Home-Coming

    Satan was the First Philanthropist

    My Comments on Satan was the First Philanthropist

    Simone Weil, The Need for Roots

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    ]]>     We talk about needing one another and what that looks like, and why so many things are against it. One of our refined episodes, because we get into a lot of interesting stuff. Also, I think there's one F-Bomb in this episode from your old pal Gomer. Thank you, Cherubalm.com for sponsoring our show. Head over to CHERUBALM.COM/FOXES before the end of November for a 20% off discount! Thank you, Cherubalm for supporting this show.

    What ever happened to community

    The Homeless Modern

    Home-Making for Home-Coming

    Satan was the First Philanthropist

    My Comments on Satan was the First Philanthropist

    Simone Weil, The Need for Roots

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    ]]>     We talk about needing one another and what that looks like, and why so many things are against it. One of our refined episodes, because we get into a lot of interesting stuff. Also, I think there's one F-Bomb in this episode from your old pal Gomer. Thank you, Cherubalm.com for sponsoring our show. Head over to CHERUBALM.COM/FOXES before the end of November for a 20% off discount! Thank you, Cherubalm for supporting this show.

    What ever happened to community

    The Homeless Modern

    Home-Making for Home-Coming

    Satan was the First Philanthropist

    My Comments on Satan was the First Philanthropist

    Simone Weil, The Need for Roots

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+dBBviSQz ]]>     67 Fr. Mike Schmitz's Face is the New Evangelization https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/67 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5820ebd9b8a79bda2b9c60d8 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer 10 Minute Topics with a 45 Minute Argument! 2:09:27 true This is our first time back in three weeks, having recorded the last two episodes originally as one long episode. Then Luke’s internet completely died in their classy, old apartment building, so we recorded late on Saturday night. But you’ve patiently waited on us, so we will gift you with a special 2 hour episode! 

    We start off with a return of 10 minute topics as our Hero Luke launches a GoFundMe Campaign for That Catholic Couple which met its goal in just 32 hours. 

    Immediately following that we begin to argue with one another about Community Groups for 45 minutes, breaking the 10 minute limit. 

    After that, we regrouped, I drank more wine, and we discuss Dr. Strange and crappy Marvel villains, Pop Culture, Who Gomer voted for in the Early Elections, Jimmy Eat World, and the podcast State of the Union.

    SPONSOR

    We want to thank our unsponsor who unadvertised with our unpodcast, Cherubalm, makers of baby lotion bars that are great on skin and safe for cloth diapers, for giving us money not to talk about their family product. 

    ]]>     This is our first time back in three weeks, having recorded the last two episodes originally as one long episode. Then Luke’s internet completely died in their classy, old apartment building, so we recorded late on Saturday night. But you’ve patiently waited on us, so we will gift you with a special 2 hour episode! 

    We start off with a return of 10 minute topics as our Hero Luke launches a GoFundMe Campaign for That Catholic Couple which met its goal in just 32 hours. 

    Immediately following that we begin to argue with one another about Community Groups for 45 minutes, breaking the 10 minute limit. 

    After that, we regrouped, I drank more wine, and we discuss Dr. Strange and crappy Marvel villains, Pop Culture, Who Gomer voted for in the Early Elections, Jimmy Eat World, and the podcast State of the Union.

    SPONSOR

    We want to thank our unsponsor who unadvertised with our unpodcast, Cherubalm, makers of baby lotion bars that are great on skin and safe for cloth diapers, for giving us money not to talk about their family product. 

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    ]]>     This is our first time back in three weeks, having recorded the last two episodes originally as one long episode. Then Luke’s internet completely died in their classy, old apartment building, so we recorded late on Saturday night. But you’ve patiently waited on us, so we will gift you with a special 2 hour episode! 

    We start off with a return of 10 minute topics as our Hero Luke launches a GoFundMe Campaign for That Catholic Couple which met its goal in just 32 hours. 

    Immediately following that we begin to argue with one another about Community Groups for 45 minutes, breaking the 10 minute limit. 

    After that, we regrouped, I drank more wine, and we discuss Dr. Strange and crappy Marvel villains, Pop Culture, Who Gomer voted for in the Early Elections, Jimmy Eat World, and the podcast State of the Union.

    SPONSOR

    We want to thank our unsponsor who unadvertised with our unpodcast, Cherubalm, makers of baby lotion bars that are great on skin and safe for cloth diapers, for giving us money not to talk about their family product. 

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+6WMpDYy8 ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 66: 66 - Interview continues with Part Two https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/66 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5812d063e58c62eb1e019826 Fri, 28 Oct 2016 06:30:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer An absurdist campaign that bypasses the Establishment 59:59 true We dive into the Trumpster and the significance of his absurdist campaign, mocking the corrupt GOP (and DNC) who pretend to give us choice. Except Trump's money and celebrity allows to him bypass the entire Establishment and point a tiny finger at the absurdity at the heart of American politics. Also, I'm sick, so these are the show notes.

    Thanks to BenSound.com for the theme music!
    Thanks to the artist of this weird mashup of Trump and Hillary that I am using for the artwork.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5812d30403596eed2599354f/1477628686027/" data-image-dimensions="1600x1600" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5812d30403596eed2599354f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5812d30403596eed2599354f/1477628686027/?format=1000w" />
    ]]>     We dive into the Trumpster and the significance of his absurdist campaign, mocking the corrupt GOP (and DNC) who pretend to give us choice. Except Trump's money and celebrity allows to him bypass the entire Establishment and point a tiny finger at the absurdity at the heart of American politics. Also, I'm sick, so these are the show notes.

    Thanks to BenSound.com for the theme music!
    Thanks to the artist of this weird mashup of Trump and Hillary that I am using for the artwork.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5812d30403596eed2599354f/1477628686027/" data-image-dimensions="1600x1600" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5812d30403596eed2599354f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5812d30403596eed2599354f/1477628686027/?format=1000w" />

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    ]]>     We dive into the Trumpster and the significance of his absurdist campaign, mocking the corrupt GOP (and DNC) who pretend to give us choice. Except Trump's money and celebrity allows to him bypass the entire Establishment and point a tiny finger at the absurdity at the heart of American politics. Also, I'm sick, so these are the show notes.

    Thanks to BenSound.com for the theme music!
    Thanks to the artist of this weird mashup of Trump and Hillary that I am using for the artwork.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5812d30403596eed2599354f/1477628686027/" data-image-dimensions="1600x1600" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5812d30403596eed2599354f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5812d30403596eed2599354f/1477628686027/?format=1000w" />

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+xepLIENZ ]]>     Episode 65: 65 - Interview with Tom LastNameRedacted Pt. 1 https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/65 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:58099ef4cd0f68274a0f6ae2 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 01:39:10 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Tom the Lawyer about the new Labor Law and then a whole bunch of stuff 1:07:13 true Tom <LastNameRedacted> is a friend and lawyer. You'd think the second one would invalidate the first one, and it almost did when he wrote us an angry letter last week! He invokes the Lukan Privilege to not mention last names or employer. Tom does mostly labor issues and personal injury defense litigation, which Luke pounces on to talk about the hottest topic at his office, what are his thoughts are on the new overtime labor law for salaried employees, like youth ministers.

    Then we dive into the complicated nature of Catholics who favor social justice issues and used that to justify their vote for Obama 8 years ago, only to watch the Obama Administration restrict religious liberty only to those organizations that do services and promulgate the faith directly, so bye-bye hundreds of soup kitchens, homeless shelters, halfway houses, orphanages, and the corporal works of mercy!

    Finally, we end with a rousing conversation about community, life, and family, which ends the civil part of the show.

    • https://www.dol.gov/featured/overtime
    • https://blog.dol.gov/2016/05/18/who-benefits-from-the-new-overtime-rule/
    • https://www.dol.gov/WHD/overtime/final2016/

    Thanks to BenSound.com for the theme music!

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    ]]>     Tom <LastNameRedacted> is a friend and lawyer. You'd think the second one would invalidate the first one, and it almost did when he wrote us an angry letter last week! He invokes the Lukan Privilege to not mention last names or employer. Tom does mostly labor issues and personal injury defense litigation, which Luke pounces on to talk about the hottest topic at his office, what are his thoughts are on the new overtime labor law for salaried employees, like youth ministers.

    Then we dive into the complicated nature of Catholics who favor social justice issues and used that to justify their vote for Obama 8 years ago, only to watch the Obama Administration restrict religious liberty only to those organizations that do services and promulgate the faith directly, so bye-bye hundreds of soup kitchens, homeless shelters, halfway houses, orphanages, and the corporal works of mercy!

    Finally, we end with a rousing conversation about community, life, and family, which ends the civil part of the show.

    • https://www.dol.gov/featured/overtime
    • https://blog.dol.gov/2016/05/18/who-benefits-from-the-new-overtime-rule/
    • https://www.dol.gov/WHD/overtime/final2016/

    Thanks to BenSound.com for the theme music!

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    ]]>     Tom <LastNameRedacted> is a friend and lawyer. You'd think the second one would invalidate the first one, and it almost did when he wrote us an angry letter last week! He invokes the Lukan Privilege to not mention last names or employer. Tom does mostly labor issues and personal injury defense litigation, which Luke pounces on to talk about the hottest topic at his office, what are his thoughts are on the new overtime labor law for salaried employees, like youth ministers.

    Then we dive into the complicated nature of Catholics who favor social justice issues and used that to justify their vote for Obama 8 years ago, only to watch the Obama Administration restrict religious liberty only to those organizations that do services and promulgate the faith directly, so bye-bye hundreds of soup kitchens, homeless shelters, halfway houses, orphanages, and the corporal works of mercy!

    Finally, we end with a rousing conversation about community, life, and family, which ends the civil part of the show.

    • https://www.dol.gov/featured/overtime
    • https://blog.dol.gov/2016/05/18/who-benefits-from-the-new-overtime-rule/
    • https://www.dol.gov/WHD/overtime/final2016/

    Thanks to BenSound.com for the theme music!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+rKf357mG ]]>     Episode 64: 64 Believe the Victim with Emily Navarro https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/64 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5800716d893fc04b448e3de0 Fri, 14 Oct 2016 01:59:47 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Emily shares the pain, embarrassment, and isolation from being a victim of sexual assault 1:29:02 true Our first family member on the show, Luke's sister Emily shares the pain, embarrassment, and isolation from being a victim of sexual assault. She shares with us the struggle of being ignored or blamed instead of loved. She also shares how this crap is still going on in her life with a previous employer at a billion dollar company.

    Also, every time Luke and Emily walk down memory lane, I play "The Girl from Ipanema" elevator song. So yeah, you're going to love that song by the end of the show.

    Finally, Trumps comments from 11 years ago are disgusting, but what is even more disgusting is the way people are defending those comments. I have to delete my Facebook account. This is too much. 

    And yes, I'm a bear.

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    ]]>     Our first family member on the show, Luke's sister Emily shares the pain, embarrassment, and isolation from being a victim of sexual assault. She shares with us the struggle of being ignored or blamed instead of loved. She also shares how this crap is still going on in her life with a previous employer at a billion dollar company.

    Also, every time Luke and Emily walk down memory lane, I play "The Girl from Ipanema" elevator song. So yeah, you're going to love that song by the end of the show.

    Finally, Trumps comments from 11 years ago are disgusting, but what is even more disgusting is the way people are defending those comments. I have to delete my Facebook account. This is too much. 

    And yes, I'm a bear.

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    ]]>     Our first family member on the show, Luke's sister Emily shares the pain, embarrassment, and isolation from being a victim of sexual assault. She shares with us the struggle of being ignored or blamed instead of loved. She also shares how this crap is still going on in her life with a previous employer at a billion dollar company.

    Also, every time Luke and Emily walk down memory lane, I play "The Girl from Ipanema" elevator song. So yeah, you're going to love that song by the end of the show.

    Finally, Trumps comments from 11 years ago are disgusting, but what is even more disgusting is the way people are defending those comments. I have to delete my Facebook account. This is too much. 

    And yes, I'm a bear.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+FyvE8McP ]]>     Episode 63: 63 Under the Table with a Syro-Phoenician Woman https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/63 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57f73646e6f2e11b8dabae32 Fri, 07 Oct 2016 02:04:01 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We are the Syro-Phoenician Woman. You are the scraps that fall from the Master's table. Wait. This sounded better in my head a minute ago. 1:22:52 true We are the Syro-Phoenician Woman. You are the scraps that fall from the Master's table. Wait. This sounded better in my head a minute ago. 

    In this episode we talk COMMUNITY GROUPS! ...or Life Groups... or Cell Groups, or House Church Groups, or Small Faith Groups, or 242 Groups or Connect Groups or Discipleship Groups or ...whatever.

    Then Gomer tells Luke he is done with his need for approval from people at the parish. He's ready to take it to the next level, job be damned! (but pleeeease don't let it be damned! I love working there.)

    session one// The Gospel.pdf

    Here's the talkie talk I gave at the Encounter Houston young adult conference called Intimacy with God.

    ]]>     We are the Syro-Phoenician Woman. You are the scraps that fall from the Master's table. Wait. This sounded better in my head a minute ago. 

    In this episode we talk COMMUNITY GROUPS! ...or Life Groups... or Cell Groups, or House Church Groups, or Small Faith Groups, or 242 Groups or Connect Groups or Discipleship Groups or ...whatever.

    Then Gomer tells Luke he is done with his need for approval from people at the parish. He's ready to take it to the next level, job be damned! (but pleeeease don't let it be damned! I love working there.)

    session one// The Gospel.pdf

    Here's the talkie talk I gave at the Encounter Houston young adult conference called Intimacy with God.

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    ]]>     We are the Syro-Phoenician Woman. You are the scraps that fall from the Master's table. Wait. This sounded better in my head a minute ago. 

    In this episode we talk COMMUNITY GROUPS! ...or Life Groups... or Cell Groups, or House Church Groups, or Small Faith Groups, or 242 Groups or Connect Groups or Discipleship Groups or ...whatever.

    Then Gomer tells Luke he is done with his need for approval from people at the parish. He's ready to take it to the next level, job be damned! (but pleeeease don't let it be damned! I love working there.)

    session one// The Gospel.pdf

    Here's the talkie talk I gave at the Encounter Houston young adult conference called Intimacy with God.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+mV1OmFeO ]]>     Episode 62: 62 Exacerbating Angels with Jackie and Bobby https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/62 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57ee77b337c581d6fb8d55ba Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:44:33 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer A PG-13-kind-of-fun interview with two moderately decent people 1:29:52 true This is a fun episode with two moderately decent people. Jackie is a famous Catholic musician and speaker, who performs for groups large and small. Bobby is a Catholic School teacher, a bearded gentleman, and a lover of Mumford and Sons. 

    This episode is light-hearted, except that Gomer drank a few beers and started dominating the conversation. 

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    This episode is light-hearted, except that Gomer drank a few beers and started dominating the conversation. 

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    This episode is light-hearted, except that Gomer drank a few beers and started dominating the conversation. 

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+F_KTSo89 ]]>     Episode 61: 61 Sexual Addiction with Joey Joe Joe Shabadoo https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/61 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57e4bce32994ca21e2c34c24 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 02:11:46 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer One man's story of recovery from sex addiction 1:06:27 true Sexual addiction is more than just the acting out, yet we tend to focus almost exclusively on the external results of an internal wound (or wounds). Like many people who talk about their sexual addiction, such as Audrey Assad, a lot of this starts with family of origin issues. 

    The man we interview, whom we respectfully call Joey Joe Joe Shabadoo, started attending Sex Addicts Anonymous when he was 19 years old. He was living a double life and hated it: giving a theology of the body talk in the evening, and then meeting strangers for sexual hookups in dangerous places. 

    This is a powerful interview.

    “Before coming to Sex Addicts Anonymous, many of us never knew that our problem had a name. All we knew was that we couldn’t control our sexual behavior. For us, sex was a consuming way of life. Although the details of our stories were different, our problem was the same. We were addicted to sexual behaviors that we returned to over and over, despite the consequences.”
    — Sex Addicts Anonymous, p. 3

    John Paul II Healing Center

    Theology of the Body Institute

    Is SAA right for you? Do you have a Sexual Addiction?

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    ]]>     Sexual addiction is more than just the acting out, yet we tend to focus almost exclusively on the external results of an internal wound (or wounds). Like many people who talk about their sexual addiction, such as Audrey Assad, a lot of this starts with family of origin issues. 

    The man we interview, whom we respectfully call Joey Joe Joe Shabadoo, started attending Sex Addicts Anonymous when he was 19 years old. He was living a double life and hated it: giving a theology of the body talk in the evening, and then meeting strangers for sexual hookups in dangerous places. 

    This is a powerful interview.

    “Before coming to Sex Addicts Anonymous, many of us never knew that our problem had a name. All we knew was that we couldn’t control our sexual behavior. For us, sex was a consuming way of life. Although the details of our stories were different, our problem was the same. We were addicted to sexual behaviors that we returned to over and over, despite the consequences.”
    — Sex Addicts Anonymous, p. 3

    John Paul II Healing Center

    Theology of the Body Institute

    Is SAA right for you? Do you have a Sexual Addiction?

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    ]]>     Sexual addiction is more than just the acting out, yet we tend to focus almost exclusively on the external results of an internal wound (or wounds). Like many people who talk about their sexual addiction, such as Audrey Assad, a lot of this starts with family of origin issues. 

    The man we interview, whom we respectfully call Joey Joe Joe Shabadoo, started attending Sex Addicts Anonymous when he was 19 years old. He was living a double life and hated it: giving a theology of the body talk in the evening, and then meeting strangers for sexual hookups in dangerous places. 

    This is a powerful interview.

    “Before coming to Sex Addicts Anonymous, many of us never knew that our problem had a name. All we knew was that we couldn’t control our sexual behavior. For us, sex was a consuming way of life. Although the details of our stories were different, our problem was the same. We were addicted to sexual behaviors that we returned to over and over, despite the consequences.”
    — Sex Addicts Anonymous, p. 3

    John Paul II Healing Center

    Theology of the Body Institute

    Is SAA right for you? Do you have a Sexual Addiction?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+LP9-jnLr ]]>     Episode 60: 60 #This Catfish Girl https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/60 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57dcb7ca2994ca976a6ab1ac Fri, 16 Sep 2016 23:46:28 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Catholic Twitter was dealt a blow. Luke laughs. Explicit content follows. 1:11:17 true Catholic Twitter was delivered a crushing blow by one of its own members. Turns out, dozens of people, especially a college student and author named Chad, were catfished, which means essentially that you form a relationship with someone via social media and the whole time they are only pretending to be that person. (Here's an actual Catholic News Agency article on it.)

    Luke finds it hilarious. I do too, but only because I wasn't involved and am not really a part of Catholic Twitter, being too busy watching the Apple Keynote a few dozen times. But Luke masterfully connects this incident of catfishing to a wider issue, the ANIMA TECHNICA VACUA.

    Also, Luke is annoyed somewhat that people are taking this waaaay too seriously. For example: "As I consider ThisCatholicGirl in light of Exaltation of the Holy Cross, I am going to be honest—this is a conversation I am hesitant to have, because behind the public personas of the handle and Chase’s blog," (Marina Olson, Patheos Eating Peaches blog, emphasis mine)

    Also, there some South Park references and a whole slew of "tiny penis" jokes, but I can neither confirm nor deny their validity.

    Finally, Matt Fradd is apparently catfishing all of us. The real person behind the mask? An actual catfish named Whiskers. 

    Also, buy his book, Pints with Aquinas. 

    Also, OUR APOLOGIES TO RAYMOND ARROYO FOR THE INCORRECT INSINUATION.

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    ]]>     Catholic Twitter was delivered a crushing blow by one of its own members. Turns out, dozens of people, especially a college student and author named Chad, were catfished, which means essentially that you form a relationship with someone via social media and the whole time they are only pretending to be that person. (Here's an actual Catholic News Agency article on it.)

    Luke finds it hilarious. I do too, but only because I wasn't involved and am not really a part of Catholic Twitter, being too busy watching the Apple Keynote a few dozen times. But Luke masterfully connects this incident of catfishing to a wider issue, the ANIMA TECHNICA VACUA.

    Also, Luke is annoyed somewhat that people are taking this waaaay too seriously. For example: "As I consider ThisCatholicGirl in light of Exaltation of the Holy Cross, I am going to be honest—this is a conversation I am hesitant to have, because behind the public personas of the handle and Chase’s blog," (Marina Olson, Patheos Eating Peaches blog, emphasis mine)

    Also, there some South Park references and a whole slew of "tiny penis" jokes, but I can neither confirm nor deny their validity.

    Finally, Matt Fradd is apparently catfishing all of us. The real person behind the mask? An actual catfish named Whiskers. 

    Also, buy his book, Pints with Aquinas. 

    Also, OUR APOLOGIES TO RAYMOND ARROYO FOR THE INCORRECT INSINUATION.

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    ]]>     Catholic Twitter was delivered a crushing blow by one of its own members. Turns out, dozens of people, especially a college student and author named Chad, were catfished, which means essentially that you form a relationship with someone via social media and the whole time they are only pretending to be that person. (Here's an actual Catholic News Agency article on it.)

    Luke finds it hilarious. I do too, but only because I wasn't involved and am not really a part of Catholic Twitter, being too busy watching the Apple Keynote a few dozen times. But Luke masterfully connects this incident of catfishing to a wider issue, the ANIMA TECHNICA VACUA.

    Also, Luke is annoyed somewhat that people are taking this waaaay too seriously. For example: "As I consider ThisCatholicGirl in light of Exaltation of the Holy Cross, I am going to be honest—this is a conversation I am hesitant to have, because behind the public personas of the handle and Chase’s blog," (Marina Olson, Patheos Eating Peaches blog, emphasis mine)

    Also, there some South Park references and a whole slew of "tiny penis" jokes, but I can neither confirm nor deny their validity.

    Finally, Matt Fradd is apparently catfishing all of us. The real person behind the mask? An actual catfish named Whiskers. 

    Also, buy his book, Pints with Aquinas. 

    Also, OUR APOLOGIES TO RAYMOND ARROYO FOR THE INCORRECT INSINUATION.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+J6PcFZeb ]]>     Episode 59: 59 You Keep Using That Word with Everett Fritz https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/59 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57d2ad8ef5e231551c6cdcf3 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 08:53:13 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Everett Fritz lobs grenades at all our presuppositions of doing large group ministry 1:22:03 true Everett Fritz likes to lob grenades at our presuppositions regarding large group ministry. He took a long, hard look at his youth group and realized only 10% or less were actually following Jesus Christ. Those that were following Christ were not just youth group attendees, but also personally mentored by him or others. That's when he realized discipleship isn't a program or an event. It's getting involved in people's lives and letting them get involved in yours on a personal level. And that cannot be done for the crowds.

    Discipleship matters. He even wrote a book about breaking free from pornography through his discipleship approach. His book Freedom: Battle Strategies for Conquering Temptation looks at victory over porn and masturbation addiction through the lens of following Christ. It's written for men because those are the people he mentors.

    This episode has some controversial stuff born out of a frustrations and also out of love. Just give it a listen, take a breath, and snag whatever insight you can. Also be on the lookout for his next book on discipleship in Catholic youth ministry, which should be out by November.

    Then there is this... The Big M by Lust Control

     

    ]]>     Everett Fritz likes to lob grenades at our presuppositions regarding large group ministry. He took a long, hard look at his youth group and realized only 10% or less were actually following Jesus Christ. Those that were following Christ were not just youth group attendees, but also personally mentored by him or others. That's when he realized discipleship isn't a program or an event. It's getting involved in people's lives and letting them get involved in yours on a personal level. And that cannot be done for the crowds.

    Discipleship matters. He even wrote a book about breaking free from pornography through his discipleship approach. His book Freedom: Battle Strategies for Conquering Temptation looks at victory over porn and masturbation addiction through the lens of following Christ. It's written for men because those are the people he mentors.

    This episode has some controversial stuff born out of a frustrations and also out of love. Just give it a listen, take a breath, and snag whatever insight you can. Also be on the lookout for his next book on discipleship in Catholic youth ministry, which should be out by November.

    Then there is this... The Big M by Lust Control

     

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    ]]>     Everett Fritz likes to lob grenades at our presuppositions regarding large group ministry. He took a long, hard look at his youth group and realized only 10% or less were actually following Jesus Christ. Those that were following Christ were not just youth group attendees, but also personally mentored by him or others. That's when he realized discipleship isn't a program or an event. It's getting involved in people's lives and letting them get involved in yours on a personal level. And that cannot be done for the crowds.

    Discipleship matters. He even wrote a book about breaking free from pornography through his discipleship approach. His book Freedom: Battle Strategies for Conquering Temptation looks at victory over porn and masturbation addiction through the lens of following Christ. It's written for men because those are the people he mentors.

    This episode has some controversial stuff born out of a frustrations and also out of love. Just give it a listen, take a breath, and snag whatever insight you can. Also be on the lookout for his next book on discipleship in Catholic youth ministry, which should be out by November.

    Then there is this... The Big M by Lust Control

     

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+wYYmKEtx ]]>     Episode 58: 58 The Return of 10 Minute Topics! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/58 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57c90c83893fc02a0ad20289 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 01:28:57 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk Colin Kaepernick, Christ and Culture, Stranger Things, Firing Volunteers and M Night Shyamalan 1:01:15 true So the regular host, Matt Fradd, couldn't be here today. So we had to drag Luke back out from the freezer, thaw him out, and unleash him on AMERICA'S FAVORITE PODCAST THEME: 10 MINUTE TOPICS!

    And we don't really stay to 10 minutes on any of them.

    Thanks to BenSound.com for the show music. Also, thanks to YouTube for letting me fair use the crap out of the Stranger Things Main Title song!

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    ]]>     So the regular host, Matt Fradd, couldn't be here today. So we had to drag Luke back out from the freezer, thaw him out, and unleash him on AMERICA'S FAVORITE PODCAST THEME: 10 MINUTE TOPICS!

    And we don't really stay to 10 minutes on any of them.

    Thanks to BenSound.com for the show music. Also, thanks to YouTube for letting me fair use the crap out of the Stranger Things Main Title song!

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    ]]>     So the regular host, Matt Fradd, couldn't be here today. So we had to drag Luke back out from the freezer, thaw him out, and unleash him on AMERICA'S FAVORITE PODCAST THEME: 10 MINUTE TOPICS!

    And we don't really stay to 10 minutes on any of them.

    Thanks to BenSound.com for the show music. Also, thanks to YouTube for letting me fair use the crap out of the Stranger Things Main Title song!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+0b0VV-zq ]]>     Episode 57: 57 Don't Be A Jerk with Matt Fradd https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/57 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57c39b1be4fcb561cb893698 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 23:05:59 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer How to argue without being a jerk 54:08 true Gomer gets to interview Matt Fradd, America's Favorite Austrailian, for the show. I thought we would talk about his amazing new book, Pints With Aquinas: 50+ Deep Thoughts from the Angelic Doctor, the entire time, but it turns out he wanted to talk about how to argue philosophically without being a jerk. Only slightly choice language in this episode.

    PINTS WITH AQUINAS

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    ]]>     Gomer gets to interview Matt Fradd, America's Favorite Austrailian, for the show. I thought we would talk about his amazing new book, Pints With Aquinas: 50+ Deep Thoughts from the Angelic Doctor, the entire time, but it turns out he wanted to talk about how to argue philosophically without being a jerk. Only slightly choice language in this episode.

    PINTS WITH AQUINAS

    Thanks to BenSound.com for the royalty free music! 

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    ]]>     Gomer gets to interview Matt Fradd, America's Favorite Austrailian, for the show. I thought we would talk about his amazing new book, Pints With Aquinas: 50+ Deep Thoughts from the Angelic Doctor, the entire time, but it turns out he wanted to talk about how to argue philosophically without being a jerk. Only slightly choice language in this episode.

    PINTS WITH AQUINAS

    Thanks to BenSound.com for the royalty free music! 

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+zDSmLBzK ]]>     Episode 56: 56 The NewlyWed Game Show https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/56 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57b72d3d6a49637a910a5913 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:12:37 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Explicit: I ask Luke questions about being a newlywed and he asks me right back. 1:13:08 true Americans divorce most often at 18 months and at 8 years. Luke is coming up on 18 months and I just rounded by 7th year, so we take stock and reflect on our marriages. WARNING: sexy questions and occasional sexy answer ahead. Please do not listen in the presence of a minor, the elderly, and without a glass of alcohol in your hands!

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    ]]>     Americans divorce most often at 18 months and at 8 years. Luke is coming up on 18 months and I just rounded by 7th year, so we take stock and reflect on our marriages. WARNING: sexy questions and occasional sexy answer ahead. Please do not listen in the presence of a minor, the elderly, and without a glass of alcohol in your hands!

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    ]]>     Americans divorce most often at 18 months and at 8 years. Luke is coming up on 18 months and I just rounded by 7th year, so we take stock and reflect on our marriages. WARNING: sexy questions and occasional sexy answer ahead. Please do not listen in the presence of a minor, the elderly, and without a glass of alcohol in your hands!

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57b72fc5579fb39bc0e43e9c/1471623113090/" data-image-dimensions="800x800" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57b72fc5579fb39bc0e43e9c" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57b72fc5579fb39bc0e43e9c/1471623113090/?format=1000w" />

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+KZrGxe1C ]]>     Episode 55: 55 Thank You. Smiley Face. with Fr James Martin https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/55 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57add615e3df28d743da117b Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:19:25 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Fr. James Martin and talk about everything 59:16 true The editor-at-large for America Magazine and author of numerous books on the faith, we interview Fr James Martin, SJ. From corporation living to Jesuit Order, he tells us why he left the world of finance for p;overty, chastity and obedience. We also dives into what the 12 years of Jesuit formation is like, which is crazy fascinating and sounds exhausting.

    Then we break into the topic of Pope Francis. We talk about his Jesuitness, what it did for the Jesuits internally, and his relationship to the last two popes. This leads us into a great discussion of a common theme here on Catching Foxes: the division of Catholics into Conservative and Progressive, Right and Left, blah blah blah.

    Finally, we talk about haters on Twitter who call him a heretic for his more controversial tweets, and how he deals with it. ("I can't come to Compline, there's someone wrong on the Internet!")

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57addacf15d5db54452f3519/1471011539872/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57addacf15d5db54452f3519" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57addacf15d5db54452f3519/1471011539872/?format=1000w" />

     

    Where you can find him online

    Some Books of his that we mention...

    ]]>     The editor-at-large for America Magazine and author of numerous books on the faith, we interview Fr James Martin, SJ. From corporation living to Jesuit Order, he tells us why he left the world of finance for p;overty, chastity and obedience. We also dives into what the 12 years of Jesuit formation is like, which is crazy fascinating and sounds exhausting.

    Then we break into the topic of Pope Francis. We talk about his Jesuitness, what it did for the Jesuits internally, and his relationship to the last two popes. This leads us into a great discussion of a common theme here on Catching Foxes: the division of Catholics into Conservative and Progressive, Right and Left, blah blah blah.

    Finally, we talk about haters on Twitter who call him a heretic for his more controversial tweets, and how he deals with it. ("I can't come to Compline, there's someone wrong on the Internet!")

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57addacf15d5db54452f3519/1471011539872/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57addacf15d5db54452f3519" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57addacf15d5db54452f3519/1471011539872/?format=1000w" />

     

    Where you can find him online

    Some Books of his that we mention...

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     The editor-at-large for America Magazine and author of numerous books on the faith, we interview Fr James Martin, SJ. From corporation living to Jesuit Order, he tells us why he left the world of finance for p;overty, chastity and obedience. We also dives into what the 12 years of Jesuit formation is like, which is crazy fascinating and sounds exhausting.

    Then we break into the topic of Pope Francis. We talk about his Jesuitness, what it did for the Jesuits internally, and his relationship to the last two popes. This leads us into a great discussion of a common theme here on Catching Foxes: the division of Catholics into Conservative and Progressive, Right and Left, blah blah blah.

    Finally, we talk about haters on Twitter who call him a heretic for his more controversial tweets, and how he deals with it. ("I can't come to Compline, there's someone wrong on the Internet!")

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57addacf15d5db54452f3519/1471011539872/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57addacf15d5db54452f3519" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57addacf15d5db54452f3519/1471011539872/?format=1000w" />

     

    Where you can find him online

    Some Books of his that we mention...

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+AaGtschQ ]]>     Episode 54: 54 A Gomer will save us https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/54 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57a4890659cc68cdfb026cd4 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:03:41 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer tells a story of intervention in domestic violence. 1:07:58 true

    We open talking about Apple products and their over-design that just doesn't make sense and is making Gomer kind of crazy in a First World Problem sort of way.

    Songs of Gomer's heroism

    • I need a hero
    • we could be heroes - david bowie or the wallflowers
    • TURTLE POWER
    • Mariah - and then a hero comes along
    • Nickleback - hero

    Remember that terrible Puddle of Mudd song where they sing,  "I like your pants around your feet?" Well we got a story about that. But more importantly, Luke thought it said, "I like your pants around your face." WELL IT TURNS OUT IT'S NICKLEBACK!!! It's called "Figured You Out" apparently. Apparently...

    Spider-Man 3’s demo scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtx18tPNda4 

    Then we talk about accidental racism, sexism, bigotry, and how we tend to defend our motivations instead of changing our actions. Also, "people first."

    Luke gives us a Ghostbusters review from The Incomparable podcast, episode 310 “I hated Mrs Slimer”.

    FINALLY, Gomer is a Hero and he tells his self-aggrandizing tale of intervening in a domestic dispute. Luke longs for a news report to be about a "local podcaster" being a hero and encouraging everyone to leave iTunes reviews. 

    But more importantly, we talk about her reactions to the abuse and assistance. She is constantly apologizing for being abused. Luke connects this to a common thing in movies where women are constantly trying to prop up men's emotional states and apologize for everything, even if it isn't their fault. This horrible tale ends with my innocent daughter Kateri making fun of me.

    Possible Alternative Show Titles

    • NuMetal Harry Potter
    • A gomer can save you
    • A gomer- some people hear it, some people fear it
    • The Humblebrag
    • Your thoughts?

    ]]>

    We open talking about Apple products and their over-design that just doesn't make sense and is making Gomer kind of crazy in a First World Problem sort of way.

    Songs of Gomer's heroism

    • I need a hero
    • we could be heroes - david bowie or the wallflowers
    • TURTLE POWER
    • Mariah - and then a hero comes along
    • Nickleback - hero

    Remember that terrible Puddle of Mudd song where they sing,  "I like your pants around your feet?" Well we got a story about that. But more importantly, Luke thought it said, "I like your pants around your face." WELL IT TURNS OUT IT'S NICKLEBACK!!! It's called "Figured You Out" apparently. Apparently...

    Spider-Man 3’s demo scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtx18tPNda4 

    Then we talk about accidental racism, sexism, bigotry, and how we tend to defend our motivations instead of changing our actions. Also, "people first."

    Luke gives us a Ghostbusters review from The Incomparable podcast, episode 310 “I hated Mrs Slimer”.

    FINALLY, Gomer is a Hero and he tells his self-aggrandizing tale of intervening in a domestic dispute. Luke longs for a news report to be about a "local podcaster" being a hero and encouraging everyone to leave iTunes reviews. 

    But more importantly, we talk about her reactions to the abuse and assistance. She is constantly apologizing for being abused. Luke connects this to a common thing in movies where women are constantly trying to prop up men's emotional states and apologize for everything, even if it isn't their fault. This horrible tale ends with my innocent daughter Kateri making fun of me.

    Possible Alternative Show Titles

    • NuMetal Harry Potter
    • A gomer can save you
    • A gomer- some people hear it, some people fear it
    • The Humblebrag
    • Your thoughts?

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>

    We open talking about Apple products and their over-design that just doesn't make sense and is making Gomer kind of crazy in a First World Problem sort of way.

    Songs of Gomer's heroism

    • I need a hero
    • we could be heroes - david bowie or the wallflowers
    • TURTLE POWER
    • Mariah - and then a hero comes along
    • Nickleback - hero

    Remember that terrible Puddle of Mudd song where they sing,  "I like your pants around your feet?" Well we got a story about that. But more importantly, Luke thought it said, "I like your pants around your face." WELL IT TURNS OUT IT'S NICKLEBACK!!! It's called "Figured You Out" apparently. Apparently...

    Spider-Man 3’s demo scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtx18tPNda4 

    Then we talk about accidental racism, sexism, bigotry, and how we tend to defend our motivations instead of changing our actions. Also, "people first."

    Luke gives us a Ghostbusters review from The Incomparable podcast, episode 310 “I hated Mrs Slimer”.

    FINALLY, Gomer is a Hero and he tells his self-aggrandizing tale of intervening in a domestic dispute. Luke longs for a news report to be about a "local podcaster" being a hero and encouraging everyone to leave iTunes reviews. 

    But more importantly, we talk about her reactions to the abuse and assistance. She is constantly apologizing for being abused. Luke connects this to a common thing in movies where women are constantly trying to prop up men's emotional states and apologize for everything, even if it isn't their fault. This horrible tale ends with my innocent daughter Kateri making fun of me.

    Possible Alternative Show Titles

    • NuMetal Harry Potter
    • A gomer can save you
    • A gomer- some people hear it, some people fear it
    • The Humblebrag
    • Your thoughts?

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+w-sWk_AY ]]>     Episode 53: 53 Greg Has Opinions! Part Two https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/53 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:579b558a725e25911c5a6a1c Fri, 29 Jul 2016 09:23:09 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer All about comedy, late night, and stand up. Nothing about Trump, so yeah. 59:17 true All about comedy, late night, and stand up. Nothing about Trump, so yeah.

    SHOW NOTES

    Beth Stelling on her Sexual Assault: https://www.instagram.com/p/_2AwgCQzty/

    Hannibal Buress and why he called Bill Cosby a Rapist: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-is-hannibal-buress-and-why-did-he-call-bill-cosby-a-rapist/

    The Carmichael Show: http://www.nbc.com/the-carmichael-show/video/fallen-heroes/2995567

    Interview on Steve Harvey about the Cosby Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jii-iEkWpMI

    Louis CK on SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzh7RtIJKZk

    “Yes And…" https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/standing-up-to-sexual-harassment-and-assault-in-las-comedy-s?utm_term=.ugeQJXJ6L#.nc7yB7BD3

    Old Dennis Miller: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dennis+miller+hbo

    Bo Turnham: Art is Dead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nee0Kg1LGCc

    Chris Rock SNL monologue: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/chris-rock-monologue/n10906

    Jim Gaffigan: http://www.tvland.com/shows/the-jim-gaffigan-show

    Lift High the Banners of Love - John Michael Talbot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBCAFx3vXkc

    ]]>     All about comedy, late night, and stand up. Nothing about Trump, so yeah.

    SHOW NOTES

    Beth Stelling on her Sexual Assault: https://www.instagram.com/p/_2AwgCQzty/

    Hannibal Buress and why he called Bill Cosby a Rapist: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-is-hannibal-buress-and-why-did-he-call-bill-cosby-a-rapist/

    The Carmichael Show: http://www.nbc.com/the-carmichael-show/video/fallen-heroes/2995567

    Interview on Steve Harvey about the Cosby Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jii-iEkWpMI

    Louis CK on SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzh7RtIJKZk

    “Yes And…" https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/standing-up-to-sexual-harassment-and-assault-in-las-comedy-s?utm_term=.ugeQJXJ6L#.nc7yB7BD3

    Old Dennis Miller: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dennis+miller+hbo

    Bo Turnham: Art is Dead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nee0Kg1LGCc

    Chris Rock SNL monologue: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/chris-rock-monologue/n10906

    Jim Gaffigan: http://www.tvland.com/shows/the-jim-gaffigan-show

    Lift High the Banners of Love - John Michael Talbot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBCAFx3vXkc

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     All about comedy, late night, and stand up. Nothing about Trump, so yeah.

    SHOW NOTES

    Beth Stelling on her Sexual Assault: https://www.instagram.com/p/_2AwgCQzty/

    Hannibal Buress and why he called Bill Cosby a Rapist: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-is-hannibal-buress-and-why-did-he-call-bill-cosby-a-rapist/

    The Carmichael Show: http://www.nbc.com/the-carmichael-show/video/fallen-heroes/2995567

    Interview on Steve Harvey about the Cosby Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jii-iEkWpMI

    Louis CK on SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzh7RtIJKZk

    “Yes And…" https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/standing-up-to-sexual-harassment-and-assault-in-las-comedy-s?utm_term=.ugeQJXJ6L#.nc7yB7BD3

    Old Dennis Miller: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dennis+miller+hbo

    Bo Turnham: Art is Dead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nee0Kg1LGCc

    Chris Rock SNL monologue: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/chris-rock-monologue/n10906

    Jim Gaffigan: http://www.tvland.com/shows/the-jim-gaffigan-show

    Lift High the Banners of Love - John Michael Talbot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBCAFx3vXkc

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+mFFRCVzv ]]>     Episode 52: 52 Greg Has Opinions! part one https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/52 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5796dc1720099e52202c2e2a Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:05:27 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Comedian and Writer Greg Iwinsky so that you can winsky too 1:16:40 true If you wrote a review on iTunes for our podcast: THANK YOU! The contest is officially over, but we still appreciate all that you did for us.

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    SHOWNOTES

    We covered a little bit of everything from the viewpoint of everyone's favorite only black friend, Greg! First Greg starts us off slow by asserting that Traddies are frustrated whites who want a Euro-centric mass that was perfectly fine till those other people showed up and started worshipping! Then we talk the travails of Franciscan University (DRINK!). Then we walk through a list of First Ladies we think are attractive (answer: Barbara Bush), but this was only a side note.

    Greg then tells us his fool proof way to get people back into Church: care about the liturgy. I guess one slogan could be, "Make Mass Badass Again". 

    Finally, we get into the Trump. This is over a month before last week's rolling disaster that was the RNC (Scott Baio?!), but Greg wants to give us a measured take on the man and those who vote for him. We even talk about the way black are allowed to be racist vs. Azealia Banks' racism.

    Andrew Sullivan's Article: America Has Never Been More Ripe for Tyranny

    Finally we talk about A Comedian's Truth, Cynicism, and the danger of the Bubbles we create.

    SPONSOR

    Special thanks to CatholicBalm.co for their continued sponsorship! Head over now to their website to order their great products, especially the lip balm that Shannon endorsed. Use promo code TEAMMICHAEL or TEAMLUKE (all one word) at checkout to claim your 10% off.

    ]]>     If you wrote a review on iTunes for our podcast: THANK YOU! The contest is officially over, but we still appreciate all that you did for us.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5796e160b3db2b0f3f601e9f/1469505892080/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5796e160b3db2b0f3f601e9f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5796e160b3db2b0f3f601e9f/1469505892080/?format=1000w" />

     

    SHOWNOTES

    We covered a little bit of everything from the viewpoint of everyone's favorite only black friend, Greg! First Greg starts us off slow by asserting that Traddies are frustrated whites who want a Euro-centric mass that was perfectly fine till those other people showed up and started worshipping! Then we talk the travails of Franciscan University (DRINK!). Then we walk through a list of First Ladies we think are attractive (answer: Barbara Bush), but this was only a side note.

    Greg then tells us his fool proof way to get people back into Church: care about the liturgy. I guess one slogan could be, "Make Mass Badass Again". 

    Finally, we get into the Trump. This is over a month before last week's rolling disaster that was the RNC (Scott Baio?!), but Greg wants to give us a measured take on the man and those who vote for him. We even talk about the way black are allowed to be racist vs. Azealia Banks' racism.

    Andrew Sullivan's Article: America Has Never Been More Ripe for Tyranny

    Finally we talk about A Comedian's Truth, Cynicism, and the danger of the Bubbles we create.

    SPONSOR

    Special thanks to CatholicBalm.co for their continued sponsorship! Head over now to their website to order their great products, especially the lip balm that Shannon endorsed. Use promo code TEAMMICHAEL or TEAMLUKE (all one word) at checkout to claim your 10% off.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     If you wrote a review on iTunes for our podcast: THANK YOU! The contest is officially over, but we still appreciate all that you did for us.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5796e160b3db2b0f3f601e9f/1469505892080/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5796e160b3db2b0f3f601e9f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5796e160b3db2b0f3f601e9f/1469505892080/?format=1000w" />

     

    SHOWNOTES

    We covered a little bit of everything from the viewpoint of everyone's favorite only black friend, Greg! First Greg starts us off slow by asserting that Traddies are frustrated whites who want a Euro-centric mass that was perfectly fine till those other people showed up and started worshipping! Then we talk the travails of Franciscan University (DRINK!). Then we walk through a list of First Ladies we think are attractive (answer: Barbara Bush), but this was only a side note.

    Greg then tells us his fool proof way to get people back into Church: care about the liturgy. I guess one slogan could be, "Make Mass Badass Again". 

    Finally, we get into the Trump. This is over a month before last week's rolling disaster that was the RNC (Scott Baio?!), but Greg wants to give us a measured take on the man and those who vote for him. We even talk about the way black are allowed to be racist vs. Azealia Banks' racism.

    Andrew Sullivan's Article: America Has Never Been More Ripe for Tyranny

    Finally we talk about A Comedian's Truth, Cynicism, and the danger of the Bubbles we create.

    SPONSOR

    Special thanks to CatholicBalm.co for their continued sponsorship! Head over now to their website to order their great products, especially the lip balm that Shannon endorsed. Use promo code TEAMMICHAEL or TEAMLUKE (all one word) at checkout to claim your 10% off.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+9lsq389v ]]>     Episode 51: 51 - Jamie Lannister is the Michael W Smith of GOT https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/51 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57892c69f7e0ab6803a6f998 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:56:09 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Overcome with amazement, we talk Game of Thrones 54:42 true Originally recorded on July 05, 2016

    Overcome with amazement, we talk Game of Thrones. The Season Six final two episodes were a phenomenal ending to a season. Probably the best ending to any season of any TV show ever. (looking at you, Lost.)

    We discuss the revelation of fan theories being confirmed (R+L=J), Gomer postulates that the White Walkers will actually win because George R. R. Martin hates us that much, how season six is the rise of the Ladies (Sansa, Cercei, the Sand Snakes, the Unburnt and her dragons, the Queen of the Iron Isles), and how Jamie Lannister will go west, young man, like Michael W Smith.

    (Game of Throne Theme song is copyright of HBO. Thanks, fair use!)

    Special Thanks to CatholicBalm.co for sponsoring this episode! Please head over to their website and enter the special promo code "TeamMichael" or "TeamLuke" at the checkout for a savings of 10% on your order!

    iTunes Ratings Contest! The pot is sweeter as Sarah from Catholic Drinkie and Arleen Spenceley from Chastity is for Lovers are adding their books to the giveaway. Go to iTunes and rate this podcast (hopefully 5 stars!). If posted between July 8 to July 22, 2016, and you're in the continental United States (sorry Alaska and Hawaii, the freak states), you are entered to win a drawing for our Catholic nerd out prize. Thanks to all those who have already submitted their ratings and reviews!

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Remember, TeamMichael or TeamLuke at checkout gets you 10% off!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/578931815016e163b634b609/1468608908422/" data-image-dimensions="1169x1084" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="578931815016e163b634b609" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/578931815016e163b634b609/1468608908422/?format=1000w" />





      <p>Remember, TeamMichael or TeamLuke at checkout gets you 10% off!</p>
    ]]>     Originally recorded on July 05, 2016

    Overcome with amazement, we talk Game of Thrones. The Season Six final two episodes were a phenomenal ending to a season. Probably the best ending to any season of any TV show ever. (looking at you, Lost.)

    We discuss the revelation of fan theories being confirmed (R+L=J), Gomer postulates that the White Walkers will actually win because George R. R. Martin hates us that much, how season six is the rise of the Ladies (Sansa, Cercei, the Sand Snakes, the Unburnt and her dragons, the Queen of the Iron Isles), and how Jamie Lannister will go west, young man, like Michael W Smith.

    (Game of Throne Theme song is copyright of HBO. Thanks, fair use!)

    Special Thanks to CatholicBalm.co for sponsoring this episode! Please head over to their website and enter the special promo code "TeamMichael" or "TeamLuke" at the checkout for a savings of 10% on your order!

    iTunes Ratings Contest! The pot is sweeter as Sarah from Catholic Drinkie and Arleen Spenceley from Chastity is for Lovers are adding their books to the giveaway. Go to iTunes and rate this podcast (hopefully 5 stars!). If posted between July 8 to July 22, 2016, and you're in the continental United States (sorry Alaska and Hawaii, the freak states), you are entered to win a drawing for our Catholic nerd out prize. Thanks to all those who have already submitted their ratings and reviews!

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      <p>Remember, TeamMichael or TeamLuke at checkout gets you 10% off!</p>

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Originally recorded on July 05, 2016

    Overcome with amazement, we talk Game of Thrones. The Season Six final two episodes were a phenomenal ending to a season. Probably the best ending to any season of any TV show ever. (looking at you, Lost.)

    We discuss the revelation of fan theories being confirmed (R+L=J), Gomer postulates that the White Walkers will actually win because George R. R. Martin hates us that much, how season six is the rise of the Ladies (Sansa, Cercei, the Sand Snakes, the Unburnt and her dragons, the Queen of the Iron Isles), and how Jamie Lannister will go west, young man, like Michael W Smith.

    (Game of Throne Theme song is copyright of HBO. Thanks, fair use!)

    Special Thanks to CatholicBalm.co for sponsoring this episode! Please head over to their website and enter the special promo code "TeamMichael" or "TeamLuke" at the checkout for a savings of 10% on your order!

    iTunes Ratings Contest! The pot is sweeter as Sarah from Catholic Drinkie and Arleen Spenceley from Chastity is for Lovers are adding their books to the giveaway. Go to iTunes and rate this podcast (hopefully 5 stars!). If posted between July 8 to July 22, 2016, and you're in the continental United States (sorry Alaska and Hawaii, the freak states), you are entered to win a drawing for our Catholic nerd out prize. Thanks to all those who have already submitted their ratings and reviews!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+DBPSGSOP ]]>     Episode 50: 50 - How Far is Too Far https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/50 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:577fc6ac5016e1cada2def50 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 11:40:53 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This is an inappropriately explicit answer to How Far is Too Far 1:09:21 true Luke tells us a hilarious tale about this one time at Franciscan (drink!) that he auditioned for Macbeth and was shunned by theater nerds. This opens us up to talk about Luke's love life and past relationships, a common theme here at Catching Foxes. Then we talk about Lethal Weapon and My Cousin Vinny for a few moments, as well as having the priest face East during Mass.

    Then we enter the fray. How far is too far? This is the question that drives us back into Luke's love life, but only after Gomer tells a 4 minute story about being a pubescent boy with wild hormones trying to control himself in the presence of a girl. Yes, it's about erections. Yes, it's hilarious. And yes, most humans should probably just skip it. (Get Overcast as your podcast player and it'll show you chapters so you can skip to the next part! or re-listen!)

    We discuss (not instruct!) about balance, dating, experimenting, failing, and what it means to obey the moral laws on sexuality and to live the virtues within those laws. 

    We end it with Luke's shocking declaration that he is addicted to his iPhone and will be giving it up for at least 90 days. He's getting a dumb phone, an old iPod, and I guess some road maps to figure out how to get around town. He's addicted. 

    We end with a contest: Write a review on iTunes and we will enter you in a contest (US Residents only!) to win After Virtue (or some other book). Only those who enter today (Friday, July 8, 2016) are eligible. I will gather all new reviews, put them in a hat, draw the winner and announce the winner in two weeks (after work trips are done). Direct message us on Twitter or Facebook if you're the name we chose to get your winnings!

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="That's me in 8th grade. The guy who pants'd me is staring right at me. Probably scheming to do it again!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/577fc939e3df28bc00496431/1467992418236/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="577fc939e3df28bc00496431" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/577fc939e3df28bc00496431/1467992418236/?format=1000w" />





      <p>That's me in 8th grade. The guy who pants'd me is staring right at me. Probably scheming to do it again!</p>
    ]]>     Luke tells us a hilarious tale about this one time at Franciscan (drink!) that he auditioned for Macbeth and was shunned by theater nerds. This opens us up to talk about Luke's love life and past relationships, a common theme here at Catching Foxes. Then we talk about Lethal Weapon and My Cousin Vinny for a few moments, as well as having the priest face East during Mass.

    Then we enter the fray. How far is too far? This is the question that drives us back into Luke's love life, but only after Gomer tells a 4 minute story about being a pubescent boy with wild hormones trying to control himself in the presence of a girl. Yes, it's about erections. Yes, it's hilarious. And yes, most humans should probably just skip it. (Get Overcast as your podcast player and it'll show you chapters so you can skip to the next part! or re-listen!)

    We discuss (not instruct!) about balance, dating, experimenting, failing, and what it means to obey the moral laws on sexuality and to live the virtues within those laws. 

    We end it with Luke's shocking declaration that he is addicted to his iPhone and will be giving it up for at least 90 days. He's getting a dumb phone, an old iPod, and I guess some road maps to figure out how to get around town. He's addicted. 

    We end with a contest: Write a review on iTunes and we will enter you in a contest (US Residents only!) to win After Virtue (or some other book). Only those who enter today (Friday, July 8, 2016) are eligible. I will gather all new reviews, put them in a hat, draw the winner and announce the winner in two weeks (after work trips are done). Direct message us on Twitter or Facebook if you're the name we chose to get your winnings!

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="That's me in 8th grade. The guy who pants'd me is staring right at me. Probably scheming to do it again!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/577fc939e3df28bc00496431/1467992418236/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="577fc939e3df28bc00496431" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/577fc939e3df28bc00496431/1467992418236/?format=1000w" />





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    ]]>     Luke tells us a hilarious tale about this one time at Franciscan (drink!) that he auditioned for Macbeth and was shunned by theater nerds. This opens us up to talk about Luke's love life and past relationships, a common theme here at Catching Foxes. Then we talk about Lethal Weapon and My Cousin Vinny for a few moments, as well as having the priest face East during Mass.

    Then we enter the fray. How far is too far? This is the question that drives us back into Luke's love life, but only after Gomer tells a 4 minute story about being a pubescent boy with wild hormones trying to control himself in the presence of a girl. Yes, it's about erections. Yes, it's hilarious. And yes, most humans should probably just skip it. (Get Overcast as your podcast player and it'll show you chapters so you can skip to the next part! or re-listen!)

    We discuss (not instruct!) about balance, dating, experimenting, failing, and what it means to obey the moral laws on sexuality and to live the virtues within those laws. 

    We end it with Luke's shocking declaration that he is addicted to his iPhone and will be giving it up for at least 90 days. He's getting a dumb phone, an old iPod, and I guess some road maps to figure out how to get around town. He's addicted. 

    We end with a contest: Write a review on iTunes and we will enter you in a contest (US Residents only!) to win After Virtue (or some other book). Only those who enter today (Friday, July 8, 2016) are eligible. I will gather all new reviews, put them in a hat, draw the winner and announce the winner in two weeks (after work trips are done). Direct message us on Twitter or Facebook if you're the name we chose to get your winnings!

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="That's me in 8th grade. The guy who pants'd me is staring right at me. Probably scheming to do it again!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/577fc939e3df28bc00496431/1467992418236/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="577fc939e3df28bc00496431" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/577fc939e3df28bc00496431/1467992418236/?format=1000w" />





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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+p3erh-y3 ]]>     Episode 49: Catholic Drinkie Interviews Us https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/49 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:576d4a28414fb5869d3fd772 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer In April we were interviewed by Catholic Drinkie, which is Sarah Vabulous and Fr. Kyle. Sarah edited down our episode for her show, so I used this as a kind of Director's Cut, making it longer and, thus, more fun! 1:09:46 true

    In April the fine folks of Catholic Drinkie interviewed Luke and Gomer for their own podcast. I told them that I would post it on our podcast as well. So... It's better late than never!

    www.catholicdrinkie.com

    The Catholic Drinkie’s Guide to Homebrewed Evangelism

    Catholic Drinkie on Facebook

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    In April the fine folks of Catholic Drinkie interviewed Luke and Gomer for their own podcast. I told them that I would post it on our podcast as well. So... It's better late than never!

    www.catholicdrinkie.com

    The Catholic Drinkie’s Guide to Homebrewed Evangelism

    Catholic Drinkie on Facebook

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>

    In April the fine folks of Catholic Drinkie interviewed Luke and Gomer for their own podcast. I told them that I would post it on our podcast as well. So... It's better late than never!

    www.catholicdrinkie.com

    The Catholic Drinkie’s Guide to Homebrewed Evangelism

    Catholic Drinkie on Facebook

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+46U-3nAa ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 48: 48 You'd Better Be Alone https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/48 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57639345579fb39c643a062c Fri, 17 Jun 2016 02:46:46 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke apologizes. Expectations. Then just MewithoutYou for 50 minutes 1:14:29 true First, Luke apologizes. Second, we start talking about expectations. Third, we stop talking about that other stuff and only talk about MeWithoutYou, the greatest band of all time.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c1df5e231826f0d8c11/1466145830127/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57639c1df5e231826f0d8c11" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c1df5e231826f0d8c11/1466145830127/?format=1000w" />

    I just want you to like this band. They brought Luke and I together. Now look at us! Two pathetically handsome men whining about their problems to a national audience!

    Sponsor! Catholic Balm Co.

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    Head over to CatholicBalm.co and buy some beard balm, a lotion stick (pretty awesome), and some Little Flower inspired lip balm. This stuff is all handmade in small batches, is all natural, and smells amazing. I'm not kidding you. I love smelling like Chrism.

    When checking out use the term "TeamLuke" or "TeamMichael" (who's Michael?) and we will see who has the better fans. Be an adult and take care of your beard, your lips, and your skin!

    ]]>     First, Luke apologizes. Second, we start talking about expectations. Third, we stop talking about that other stuff and only talk about MeWithoutYou, the greatest band of all time.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c1df5e231826f0d8c11/1466145830127/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57639c1df5e231826f0d8c11" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c1df5e231826f0d8c11/1466145830127/?format=1000w" />

    I just want you to like this band. They brought Luke and I together. Now look at us! Two pathetically handsome men whining about their problems to a national audience!

    Sponsor! Catholic Balm Co.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c895016e16156321c15/1466145943684/" data-image-dimensions="1169x1084" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57639c895016e16156321c15" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c895016e16156321c15/1466145943684/?format=1000w" />

    Head over to CatholicBalm.co and buy some beard balm, a lotion stick (pretty awesome), and some Little Flower inspired lip balm. This stuff is all handmade in small batches, is all natural, and smells amazing. I'm not kidding you. I love smelling like Chrism.

    When checking out use the term "TeamLuke" or "TeamMichael" (who's Michael?) and we will see who has the better fans. Be an adult and take care of your beard, your lips, and your skin!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     First, Luke apologizes. Second, we start talking about expectations. Third, we stop talking about that other stuff and only talk about MeWithoutYou, the greatest band of all time.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c1df5e231826f0d8c11/1466145830127/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57639c1df5e231826f0d8c11" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c1df5e231826f0d8c11/1466145830127/?format=1000w" />

    I just want you to like this band. They brought Luke and I together. Now look at us! Two pathetically handsome men whining about their problems to a national audience!

    Sponsor! Catholic Balm Co.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c895016e16156321c15/1466145943684/" data-image-dimensions="1169x1084" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57639c895016e16156321c15" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c895016e16156321c15/1466145943684/?format=1000w" />

    Head over to CatholicBalm.co and buy some beard balm, a lotion stick (pretty awesome), and some Little Flower inspired lip balm. This stuff is all handmade in small batches, is all natural, and smells amazing. I'm not kidding you. I love smelling like Chrism.

    When checking out use the term "TeamLuke" or "TeamMichael" (who's Michael?) and we will see who has the better fans. Be an adult and take care of your beard, your lips, and your skin!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+xY6e_Kac ]]>     Episode 47: 47 Twenty Minutes of Privilege https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/47 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:575afb44ab48de2a3ffd0ca3 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:52:53 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer First we catch up. Then we talk the Stanford Rape Case. Brutal. 58:37 true Luke and I get caught up after Luke's stroke, we talk about some fun stuff, then we do our first ad read for a product that we love and currently use, Barbatus Beard Balm from CatholicBalm.co. After the silliness and the product placement, we dive into the Stanford Sexual Assault case with Brock Turner, who is from Luke's home town of Oakwood, Ohio.

    I have added two news reports throughout the conversation. One is from NBC news recounting some of the sexual assault and the other is from CNN News anchor Ashleigh Banfield as she read the entire 13 page victim statement to Brock Turner. We excerpted it to the relevant parts of the show because it hits like a bomb. You should read her letter in full from Buzzfeed.

    Show Notes

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G1bNbKRfB0

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/06/08/in-brock-turners-hometown-were-raising-kids-who-are-never-told-no/

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/06/09/you-dont-need-the-muscle-of-two-swedish-men-to-stop-a-rape/

    https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/heres-the-powerful-letter-the-stanford-victim-read-to-her-ra?utm_term=.udZ54V4NW#.na7dxPx9E

    Sponsor: Catholic Balm Co

    Head over to CatholicBalm.co and buy some beard balm, a lotion stick (pretty awesome), and some Little Flower inspired lip balm. This stuff is all handmade in small batches, is all natural, and smells amazing. I'm not kidding you. I love smelling like Chrism.

    When checking out use the term "TeamLuke" or "TeamMichael" (who's Michael?) and we will see who has the better fans. Be an adult and take care of your beard, your lips, and your skin!

    ]]>     Luke and I get caught up after Luke's stroke, we talk about some fun stuff, then we do our first ad read for a product that we love and currently use, Barbatus Beard Balm from CatholicBalm.co. After the silliness and the product placement, we dive into the Stanford Sexual Assault case with Brock Turner, who is from Luke's home town of Oakwood, Ohio.

    I have added two news reports throughout the conversation. One is from NBC news recounting some of the sexual assault and the other is from CNN News anchor Ashleigh Banfield as she read the entire 13 page victim statement to Brock Turner. We excerpted it to the relevant parts of the show because it hits like a bomb. You should read her letter in full from Buzzfeed.

    Show Notes

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G1bNbKRfB0

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/06/08/in-brock-turners-hometown-were-raising-kids-who-are-never-told-no/

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/06/09/you-dont-need-the-muscle-of-two-swedish-men-to-stop-a-rape/

    https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/heres-the-powerful-letter-the-stanford-victim-read-to-her-ra?utm_term=.udZ54V4NW#.na7dxPx9E

    Sponsor: Catholic Balm Co

    Head over to CatholicBalm.co and buy some beard balm, a lotion stick (pretty awesome), and some Little Flower inspired lip balm. This stuff is all handmade in small batches, is all natural, and smells amazing. I'm not kidding you. I love smelling like Chrism.

    When checking out use the term "TeamLuke" or "TeamMichael" (who's Michael?) and we will see who has the better fans. Be an adult and take care of your beard, your lips, and your skin!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Luke and I get caught up after Luke's stroke, we talk about some fun stuff, then we do our first ad read for a product that we love and currently use, Barbatus Beard Balm from CatholicBalm.co. After the silliness and the product placement, we dive into the Stanford Sexual Assault case with Brock Turner, who is from Luke's home town of Oakwood, Ohio.

    I have added two news reports throughout the conversation. One is from NBC news recounting some of the sexual assault and the other is from CNN News anchor Ashleigh Banfield as she read the entire 13 page victim statement to Brock Turner. We excerpted it to the relevant parts of the show because it hits like a bomb. You should read her letter in full from Buzzfeed.

    Show Notes

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G1bNbKRfB0

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/06/08/in-brock-turners-hometown-were-raising-kids-who-are-never-told-no/

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/06/09/you-dont-need-the-muscle-of-two-swedish-men-to-stop-a-rape/

    https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/heres-the-powerful-letter-the-stanford-victim-read-to-her-ra?utm_term=.udZ54V4NW#.na7dxPx9E

    Sponsor: Catholic Balm Co

    Head over to CatholicBalm.co and buy some beard balm, a lotion stick (pretty awesome), and some Little Flower inspired lip balm. This stuff is all handmade in small batches, is all natural, and smells amazing. I'm not kidding you. I love smelling like Chrism.

    When checking out use the term "TeamLuke" or "TeamMichael" (who's Michael?) and we will see who has the better fans. Be an adult and take care of your beard, your lips, and your skin!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+81IAfhVR ]]>     Episode 46: 46 The Infamous Sergio Dialogues with Dogs https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/46 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57525d5cc6fc086cfe50332e Sat, 04 Jun 2016 01:11:37 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer interview The Infamous Sergio about race, faith, finite intellectuals acting all infinite, politics, and rap. 59:16 true Luke and Gomer get the great honor to interview The Infamous Sergio, a writer for Patheos and an all around good guy. In this episode he schools Gomer repeatedly on how to understand people who aren't  you, and continuously blows Luke's mind. We talk race, politics, Catholicism, and rap.

    Follow him on Twitter

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Passive Racism. Sergio explains rightly, We don't know they're adopted sisters, so what does this image tell a little black girl on the subway who sees this?" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57525fe7044262fce00d4e1f/1465016369252/" data-image-dimensions="480x360" data-image-focal-point="0.39285714285714285,0.30952380952380953" data-load="false" data-image-id="57525fe7044262fce00d4e1f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57525fe7044262fce00d4e1f/1465016369252/?format=1000w" />





      <p>Passive Racism. Sergio explains rightly, We don't know they're adopted sisters, so what does this image tell a little black girl on the subway who sees this?</p>

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      <p>Image from Poetic Justice.</p>

    40 Facts you didn't know about Tupac

    ]]>     Luke and Gomer get the great honor to interview The Infamous Sergio, a writer for Patheos and an all around good guy. In this episode he schools Gomer repeatedly on how to understand people who aren't  you, and continuously blows Luke's mind. We talk race, politics, Catholicism, and rap.

    Follow him on Twitter

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Passive Racism. Sergio explains rightly, We don't know they're adopted sisters, so what does this image tell a little black girl on the subway who sees this?" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57525fe7044262fce00d4e1f/1465016369252/" data-image-dimensions="480x360" data-image-focal-point="0.39285714285714285,0.30952380952380953" data-load="false" data-image-id="57525fe7044262fce00d4e1f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57525fe7044262fce00d4e1f/1465016369252/?format=1000w" />





      <p>Passive Racism. Sergio explains rightly, We don't know they're adopted sisters, so what does this image tell a little black girl on the subway who sees this?</p>

    Articles You Should Read:

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Image from Poetic Justice." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/575260583c44d894bc26a45c/1465016418308/" data-image-dimensions="1280x960" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="575260583c44d894bc26a45c" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/575260583c44d894bc26a45c/1465016418308/?format=1000w" />





      <p>Image from Poetic Justice.</p>

    40 Facts you didn't know about Tupac

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Luke and Gomer get the great honor to interview The Infamous Sergio, a writer for Patheos and an all around good guy. In this episode he schools Gomer repeatedly on how to understand people who aren't  you, and continuously blows Luke's mind. We talk race, politics, Catholicism, and rap.

    Follow him on Twitter

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      <p>Passive Racism. Sergio explains rightly, We don't know they're adopted sisters, so what does this image tell a little black girl on the subway who sees this?</p>

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      <p>Image from Poetic Justice.</p>

    40 Facts you didn't know about Tupac

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+2sCkzjNn ]]>     Episode 45: 45 Luke's Stroke of Genius https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/45 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5749f08827d4bdfe2296225c Sat, 28 May 2016 15:29:09 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke had a stroke and lived to tell about it 26:53 true Luke is alive. His stroke meant nothing to him. Luke conquers all.

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBYKwkrqL18

     

     

    ]]>     Luke is alive. His stroke meant nothing to him. Luke conquers all.

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBYKwkrqL18

     

     

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    ]]>     Luke is alive. His stroke meant nothing to him. Luke conquers all.

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBYKwkrqL18

     

     

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+GdaU5TnO ]]>     Episode 44: 44 Interview with Eye of the Tiber https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/44 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57360a13b6aa607768d74d17 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:24:25 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview the founder and author of EyeoftheTiber.com, THE Catholic satirical website 57:56 true Eye of the Tiber: "We are proud to have recently been nominated for Best Catholic News Satire, narrowly losing out to the National Catholic Reporter, proving thus that, more trusted Catholic news sources aside, Eye of the Tiber is your most trusted Catholic news source."

    We interview the founder and main author of the great Catholic pressure valve known as Eye of the Tiber. He's hilarious, has the thickest skin, and doesn't even do this for his day job.

     

    Hilarious EOTT articles:

    Woman Wearing Mantilla During Novus Ordo Clearly Batshit Crazy

    Folk Mass Band Upset Over Masses Interrupting Their Concerts

    Cardinal Kasper Adds Three Sacraments

    Man Fondly Remembers Time When A Man Could Read Bible In Public Without Fear Of Being Ridiculed, Beheaded

    Michael Voris Hair, Trump Hair Get Together For Drinks

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    Franciscan University Of Steubenville Quarterback Exclusively Throwing “Hail Marys”

    Rubio And Other Christian Birthers Demand To See Trump’s Baptismal Certificate

    Matt Fradd Named Eye Of The Tiber’s Sexiest Chastity Speaker Alive

    17-Year-Old Homeschool Boy Figures Out Trinity While Mother Combs His Hair

    Middle-Aged White Woman Gyrating Near Altar Just Like They Do In Kenya

    Pope’s Peace Doves Attacked By Metaphors

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57360c89f85082cb3f1a357c/1463159951921/" data-image-dimensions="546x330" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57360c89f85082cb3f1a357c" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57360c89f85082cb3f1a357c/1463159951921/?format=1000w" />

    There there is this: Umbert the Unborn

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="why God?" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57360ae7a3360ce254099793/1463159539284/" data-image-dimensions="760x565" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57360ae7a3360ce254099793" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57360ae7a3360ce254099793/1463159539284/?format=1000w" />





      <p>why God?</p>

    Catholic stuff you should know, a much better podcast: http://catholicstuffpodcast.com/

    Music by Bensound.com.

    ]]>     Eye of the Tiber: "We are proud to have recently been nominated for Best Catholic News Satire, narrowly losing out to the National Catholic Reporter, proving thus that, more trusted Catholic news sources aside, Eye of the Tiber is your most trusted Catholic news source."

    We interview the founder and main author of the great Catholic pressure valve known as Eye of the Tiber. He's hilarious, has the thickest skin, and doesn't even do this for his day job.

     

    Hilarious EOTT articles:

    Woman Wearing Mantilla During Novus Ordo Clearly Batshit Crazy

    Folk Mass Band Upset Over Masses Interrupting Their Concerts

    Cardinal Kasper Adds Three Sacraments

    Man Fondly Remembers Time When A Man Could Read Bible In Public Without Fear Of Being Ridiculed, Beheaded

    Michael Voris Hair, Trump Hair Get Together For Drinks

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      <p>Copyright, EOTT 2016</p>

    Franciscan University Of Steubenville Quarterback Exclusively Throwing “Hail Marys”

    Rubio And Other Christian Birthers Demand To See Trump’s Baptismal Certificate

    Matt Fradd Named Eye Of The Tiber’s Sexiest Chastity Speaker Alive

    17-Year-Old Homeschool Boy Figures Out Trinity While Mother Combs His Hair

    Middle-Aged White Woman Gyrating Near Altar Just Like They Do In Kenya

    Pope’s Peace Doves Attacked By Metaphors

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57360c89f85082cb3f1a357c/1463159951921/" data-image-dimensions="546x330" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57360c89f85082cb3f1a357c" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57360c89f85082cb3f1a357c/1463159951921/?format=1000w" />

    There there is this: Umbert the Unborn

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="why God?" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57360ae7a3360ce254099793/1463159539284/" data-image-dimensions="760x565" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57360ae7a3360ce254099793" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57360ae7a3360ce254099793/1463159539284/?format=1000w" />





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    Catholic stuff you should know, a much better podcast: http://catholicstuffpodcast.com/

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    ]]>     Eye of the Tiber: "We are proud to have recently been nominated for Best Catholic News Satire, narrowly losing out to the National Catholic Reporter, proving thus that, more trusted Catholic news sources aside, Eye of the Tiber is your most trusted Catholic news source."

    We interview the founder and main author of the great Catholic pressure valve known as Eye of the Tiber. He's hilarious, has the thickest skin, and doesn't even do this for his day job.

     

    Hilarious EOTT articles:

    Woman Wearing Mantilla During Novus Ordo Clearly Batshit Crazy

    Folk Mass Band Upset Over Masses Interrupting Their Concerts

    Cardinal Kasper Adds Three Sacraments

    Man Fondly Remembers Time When A Man Could Read Bible In Public Without Fear Of Being Ridiculed, Beheaded

    Michael Voris Hair, Trump Hair Get Together For Drinks

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    Franciscan University Of Steubenville Quarterback Exclusively Throwing “Hail Marys”

    Rubio And Other Christian Birthers Demand To See Trump’s Baptismal Certificate

    Matt Fradd Named Eye Of The Tiber’s Sexiest Chastity Speaker Alive

    17-Year-Old Homeschool Boy Figures Out Trinity While Mother Combs His Hair

    Middle-Aged White Woman Gyrating Near Altar Just Like They Do In Kenya

    Pope’s Peace Doves Attacked By Metaphors

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57360c89f85082cb3f1a357c/1463159951921/" data-image-dimensions="546x330" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57360c89f85082cb3f1a357c" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57360c89f85082cb3f1a357c/1463159951921/?format=1000w" />

    There there is this: Umbert the Unborn

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="why God?" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57360ae7a3360ce254099793/1463159539284/" data-image-dimensions="760x565" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57360ae7a3360ce254099793" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57360ae7a3360ce254099793/1463159539284/?format=1000w" />





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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+HfLHj4Vp ]]>     Episode 43: 43 So I Told God that I Hate Him https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/43 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:572c3aef60b5e93586b253ed Fri, 06 May 2016 02:55:13 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke tells Gomer how recently in a time of rather dramatic prayer, he told God that he hates Him and hates feeling this way. If you can relate, then you should give this episode a listen. 53:08 true Have you ever found your faith ...stalled? You see other people having "experiences" of God, but you are running on E with the gas light on and there seems to be no station in sight to refuel your faith. After dancing around the whole super-sensitive college student thing, Luke tells Gomer how recently in a time of rather dramatic prayer, he told God that he hates Him and hates feeling this way. If you can relate, then you should give this episode a listen.

    In the end, we talk about the new Marvel movie, Captain America 3: Civil War, which I'm taking my wife and another couple out on a date to go see, and yes, I'm taking off of work to do it.

    Super Important Announcement

    I'm trying to build something big and beautiful at my parish called The Pentecost Vigil. It consists of gathering a bunch of Jesus followers in the church and begging God for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our parish and in our city. It is a time of praise and intercession AND I WANT YOU TO BE A PART OF IT!

    Starting today, Friday, May 6, I would love it if you started praying for your own parish's renewal by taking up the Novena to the Holy Spirit and praying it till the Vigil. Also, if you can get some people in your parish together for the prayer vigil, head over to our old friend Fr. Dave Pivonka's website www.thewildgooseisloose.com for more resources and you can register your parish in this worldwide Vigil. 

    So for 9 days will you join us in fasting, prayer and praise in order to allow God's anointing to fall on our Church?

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    ]]>     Have you ever found your faith ...stalled? You see other people having "experiences" of God, but you are running on E with the gas light on and there seems to be no station in sight to refuel your faith. After dancing around the whole super-sensitive college student thing, Luke tells Gomer how recently in a time of rather dramatic prayer, he told God that he hates Him and hates feeling this way. If you can relate, then you should give this episode a listen.

    In the end, we talk about the new Marvel movie, Captain America 3: Civil War, which I'm taking my wife and another couple out on a date to go see, and yes, I'm taking off of work to do it.

    Super Important Announcement

    I'm trying to build something big and beautiful at my parish called The Pentecost Vigil. It consists of gathering a bunch of Jesus followers in the church and begging God for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our parish and in our city. It is a time of praise and intercession AND I WANT YOU TO BE A PART OF IT!

    Starting today, Friday, May 6, I would love it if you started praying for your own parish's renewal by taking up the Novena to the Holy Spirit and praying it till the Vigil. Also, if you can get some people in your parish together for the prayer vigil, head over to our old friend Fr. Dave Pivonka's website www.thewildgooseisloose.com for more resources and you can register your parish in this worldwide Vigil. 

    So for 9 days will you join us in fasting, prayer and praise in order to allow God's anointing to fall on our Church?

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    ]]>     Have you ever found your faith ...stalled? You see other people having "experiences" of God, but you are running on E with the gas light on and there seems to be no station in sight to refuel your faith. After dancing around the whole super-sensitive college student thing, Luke tells Gomer how recently in a time of rather dramatic prayer, he told God that he hates Him and hates feeling this way. If you can relate, then you should give this episode a listen.

    In the end, we talk about the new Marvel movie, Captain America 3: Civil War, which I'm taking my wife and another couple out on a date to go see, and yes, I'm taking off of work to do it.

    Super Important Announcement

    I'm trying to build something big and beautiful at my parish called The Pentecost Vigil. It consists of gathering a bunch of Jesus followers in the church and begging God for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our parish and in our city. It is a time of praise and intercession AND I WANT YOU TO BE A PART OF IT!

    Starting today, Friday, May 6, I would love it if you started praying for your own parish's renewal by taking up the Novena to the Holy Spirit and praying it till the Vigil. Also, if you can get some people in your parish together for the prayer vigil, head over to our old friend Fr. Dave Pivonka's website www.thewildgooseisloose.com for more resources and you can register your parish in this worldwide Vigil. 

    So for 9 days will you join us in fasting, prayer and praise in order to allow God's anointing to fall on our Church?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+rQQFERRJ ]]>     Episode 42: 42 Reservation Missionary Kenn Cramer https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/42 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5722fcda07eaa04b68579de0 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 03:12:47 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Director of Parish Life for the St Paul Mission to the Nakoda and A'aninin people 52:45 true Kenn Cramer is the Senior Director of Parish Life for the St Paul Mission who, alongside his wife Laura, the Director of Religious Education and all around financial planner and bookkeeper, ministers to the needs of the Native American Nakoda and A'aninin people living on a reservation in Montana. 

    Kenn explains how his community of 4,000 is 80% Catholic, but only 4% ever step foot in a Church outside of his or her own baptism and funeral. The community is has a 75% unemployment rate and a barely subsistent life. There is a widespread sense of hopelessness and a lack of personal dignity, which leads to crushingly high levels of suicide, drug addition and alcohol abuse.

    And in the midst of such poverty, Kenn has encountered the utter uniqueness of these people and the Church's dire need of them in her life. "How can the body of Christ function missing an entire limb?" Yet that is what is happening in the Third World poverty of these reservations in the middle of the world's richest nation.

     

    Modern Native Americans

    Congress Raids Ancestral Native American Lands with Defense Bill

    Natives Against John McCain: An investigation into living conditions in the Navajo nation of the southwestern United States

    Diocese of Gallup serves the nation’s largest reservation: The Diocese of Gallup has a rich history, especially when it comes to the many Native American tribes contained within its borders. These tribes, including Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, Apache, and Pueblo peoples, form a unique and important part of the Diocese… The purpose of this office is to assess and meet the spiritual needs of the Native American members of the Diocese.

    Pine Ridge Reservation, the Poorest in the country: From 1980 to 2000, the counties that make up Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota comprised the poorest of our nation's 3,143 counties. The 2000 census found them the third poorest, not because things got better on Pine Ridge, but because things got worse on two other South Dakota Indian Reservations.

    Extreme Poverty: The poverty on Pine Ridge can be described in no other terms than third world. It is common to find homes overcrowded, as those with homes take in whoever needs a roof over their heads. Many homes are without running water, and without sewer.

    ]]>     Kenn Cramer is the Senior Director of Parish Life for the St Paul Mission who, alongside his wife Laura, the Director of Religious Education and all around financial planner and bookkeeper, ministers to the needs of the Native American Nakoda and A'aninin people living on a reservation in Montana. 

    Kenn explains how his community of 4,000 is 80% Catholic, but only 4% ever step foot in a Church outside of his or her own baptism and funeral. The community is has a 75% unemployment rate and a barely subsistent life. There is a widespread sense of hopelessness and a lack of personal dignity, which leads to crushingly high levels of suicide, drug addition and alcohol abuse.

    And in the midst of such poverty, Kenn has encountered the utter uniqueness of these people and the Church's dire need of them in her life. "How can the body of Christ function missing an entire limb?" Yet that is what is happening in the Third World poverty of these reservations in the middle of the world's richest nation.

     

    Modern Native Americans

    Congress Raids Ancestral Native American Lands with Defense Bill

    Natives Against John McCain: An investigation into living conditions in the Navajo nation of the southwestern United States

    Diocese of Gallup serves the nation’s largest reservation: The Diocese of Gallup has a rich history, especially when it comes to the many Native American tribes contained within its borders. These tribes, including Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, Apache, and Pueblo peoples, form a unique and important part of the Diocese… The purpose of this office is to assess and meet the spiritual needs of the Native American members of the Diocese.

    Pine Ridge Reservation, the Poorest in the country: From 1980 to 2000, the counties that make up Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota comprised the poorest of our nation's 3,143 counties. The 2000 census found them the third poorest, not because things got better on Pine Ridge, but because things got worse on two other South Dakota Indian Reservations.

    Extreme Poverty: The poverty on Pine Ridge can be described in no other terms than third world. It is common to find homes overcrowded, as those with homes take in whoever needs a roof over their heads. Many homes are without running water, and without sewer.

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    ]]>     Kenn Cramer is the Senior Director of Parish Life for the St Paul Mission who, alongside his wife Laura, the Director of Religious Education and all around financial planner and bookkeeper, ministers to the needs of the Native American Nakoda and A'aninin people living on a reservation in Montana. 

    Kenn explains how his community of 4,000 is 80% Catholic, but only 4% ever step foot in a Church outside of his or her own baptism and funeral. The community is has a 75% unemployment rate and a barely subsistent life. There is a widespread sense of hopelessness and a lack of personal dignity, which leads to crushingly high levels of suicide, drug addition and alcohol abuse.

    And in the midst of such poverty, Kenn has encountered the utter uniqueness of these people and the Church's dire need of them in her life. "How can the body of Christ function missing an entire limb?" Yet that is what is happening in the Third World poverty of these reservations in the middle of the world's richest nation.

     

    Modern Native Americans

    Congress Raids Ancestral Native American Lands with Defense Bill

    Natives Against John McCain: An investigation into living conditions in the Navajo nation of the southwestern United States

    Diocese of Gallup serves the nation’s largest reservation: The Diocese of Gallup has a rich history, especially when it comes to the many Native American tribes contained within its borders. These tribes, including Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, Apache, and Pueblo peoples, form a unique and important part of the Diocese… The purpose of this office is to assess and meet the spiritual needs of the Native American members of the Diocese.

    Pine Ridge Reservation, the Poorest in the country: From 1980 to 2000, the counties that make up Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota comprised the poorest of our nation's 3,143 counties. The 2000 census found them the third poorest, not because things got better on Pine Ridge, but because things got worse on two other South Dakota Indian Reservations.

    Extreme Poverty: The poverty on Pine Ridge can be described in no other terms than third world. It is common to find homes overcrowded, as those with homes take in whoever needs a roof over their heads. Many homes are without running water, and without sewer.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+y9NaFfTk ]]>     Episode 41: 41 - Gomer Sings A Lot https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/41 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:571a299e0442627b89893112 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:40:02 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The North Carolina Bill, the LGBTQ response, and the Rightwing Response 58:15 true The State Legislature of North Carolina passed a law that interferes with a Charlotte discrimination bill that, in part, allowed for transgendered people to choose which bathroom and locker room to use. Donald Trump thinks North Carolina should have left well enough alone, and Ted Cruz is all for the law.

    (Also, This episode has chapters... although I forgot to URL them. If you have a podcast app that supports chapters, I think you should be able to skip around.)

    CHAPTERS

    • 00:00:01    Bill in North Carolina
    • 00:01:37    Isn’t America Exploding Already
    • 00:04:54    The Extremes aren’t extreme anymore
    • 00:06:08    Luke bashes the anti-trans meme
    • 00:09:35     Gomer goes epistemological on Transgenderism
    • 00:14:15    Luke is so done with people who think they own truth
    • 00:20:44    Gomer offers some stolen advice
    • 00:21:29    JD Flynn is so great
    • 00:24:11    Christianity, GOP and Left/Right Dualism
    • 00:29:16    Obama is not the Devil
    • 00:33:20    Joy of Love and Consciences
    • 00:41:55    The Boss and Bathrooms
    • 00:443:01    Brave New World
    • 00:45:54    I Hate The Benedict Option
    • 00:49:01    Star Wars Rogue One
    • 00:51:00    Music Recommendations
    • 00:54:55    That Catholic Couple YouTube Interview
    • 00:55:35    Dadness
    • 00:56:44    Closing Remarks!

    Luke launches into pure rage mode, but against the anti-trans memes that are going around, because it sounds like we're saying, "Here. Let me tell you how dumb you are. Now join our side!"

    Gomer dives a little bit into the Left/Right Dualism in America that is so divisive, and why the GOP chose to make Abortion a central platform issue since the 80's.

    Then we talk Rogue One, a Star Wars Story.

    Also, on Saturday, April 24th, at Noon Central Time, we will be interviewed by That Catholic Couple live on YouTube. 

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/571a280f3c44d8e556c7e04d/1461331999328/" data-image-dimensions="2048x1253" data-image-focal-point="0.32,0.27976190476190477" data-load="false" data-image-id="571a280f3c44d8e556c7e04d" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/571a280f3c44d8e556c7e04d/1461331999328/?format=1000w" />
    ]]>     The State Legislature of North Carolina passed a law that interferes with a Charlotte discrimination bill that, in part, allowed for transgendered people to choose which bathroom and locker room to use. Donald Trump thinks North Carolina should have left well enough alone, and Ted Cruz is all for the law.

    (Also, This episode has chapters... although I forgot to URL them. If you have a podcast app that supports chapters, I think you should be able to skip around.)

    CHAPTERS

    • 00:00:01    Bill in North Carolina
    • 00:01:37    Isn’t America Exploding Already
    • 00:04:54    The Extremes aren’t extreme anymore
    • 00:06:08    Luke bashes the anti-trans meme
    • 00:09:35     Gomer goes epistemological on Transgenderism
    • 00:14:15    Luke is so done with people who think they own truth
    • 00:20:44    Gomer offers some stolen advice
    • 00:21:29    JD Flynn is so great
    • 00:24:11    Christianity, GOP and Left/Right Dualism
    • 00:29:16    Obama is not the Devil
    • 00:33:20    Joy of Love and Consciences
    • 00:41:55    The Boss and Bathrooms
    • 00:443:01    Brave New World
    • 00:45:54    I Hate The Benedict Option
    • 00:49:01    Star Wars Rogue One
    • 00:51:00    Music Recommendations
    • 00:54:55    That Catholic Couple YouTube Interview
    • 00:55:35    Dadness
    • 00:56:44    Closing Remarks!

    Luke launches into pure rage mode, but against the anti-trans memes that are going around, because it sounds like we're saying, "Here. Let me tell you how dumb you are. Now join our side!"

    Gomer dives a little bit into the Left/Right Dualism in America that is so divisive, and why the GOP chose to make Abortion a central platform issue since the 80's.

    Then we talk Rogue One, a Star Wars Story.

    Also, on Saturday, April 24th, at Noon Central Time, we will be interviewed by That Catholic Couple live on YouTube. 

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/571a280f3c44d8e556c7e04d/1461331999328/" data-image-dimensions="2048x1253" data-image-focal-point="0.32,0.27976190476190477" data-load="false" data-image-id="571a280f3c44d8e556c7e04d" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/571a280f3c44d8e556c7e04d/1461331999328/?format=1000w" />

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    ]]>     The State Legislature of North Carolina passed a law that interferes with a Charlotte discrimination bill that, in part, allowed for transgendered people to choose which bathroom and locker room to use. Donald Trump thinks North Carolina should have left well enough alone, and Ted Cruz is all for the law.

    (Also, This episode has chapters... although I forgot to URL them. If you have a podcast app that supports chapters, I think you should be able to skip around.)

    CHAPTERS

    • 00:00:01    Bill in North Carolina
    • 00:01:37    Isn’t America Exploding Already
    • 00:04:54    The Extremes aren’t extreme anymore
    • 00:06:08    Luke bashes the anti-trans meme
    • 00:09:35     Gomer goes epistemological on Transgenderism
    • 00:14:15    Luke is so done with people who think they own truth
    • 00:20:44    Gomer offers some stolen advice
    • 00:21:29    JD Flynn is so great
    • 00:24:11    Christianity, GOP and Left/Right Dualism
    • 00:29:16    Obama is not the Devil
    • 00:33:20    Joy of Love and Consciences
    • 00:41:55    The Boss and Bathrooms
    • 00:443:01    Brave New World
    • 00:45:54    I Hate The Benedict Option
    • 00:49:01    Star Wars Rogue One
    • 00:51:00    Music Recommendations
    • 00:54:55    That Catholic Couple YouTube Interview
    • 00:55:35    Dadness
    • 00:56:44    Closing Remarks!

    Luke launches into pure rage mode, but against the anti-trans memes that are going around, because it sounds like we're saying, "Here. Let me tell you how dumb you are. Now join our side!"

    Gomer dives a little bit into the Left/Right Dualism in America that is so divisive, and why the GOP chose to make Abortion a central platform issue since the 80's.

    Then we talk Rogue One, a Star Wars Story.

    Also, on Saturday, April 24th, at Noon Central Time, we will be interviewed by That Catholic Couple live on YouTube. 

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/571a280f3c44d8e556c7e04d/1461331999328/" data-image-dimensions="2048x1253" data-image-focal-point="0.32,0.27976190476190477" data-load="false" data-image-id="571a280f3c44d8e556c7e04d" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/571a280f3c44d8e556c7e04d/1461331999328/?format=1000w" />

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+uUh2GQl6 ]]>     Episode 40: Hashtag Blessed! with Lisa Brenninkmeyer https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/40 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:571093f945bf21de6b9400bd Fri, 15 Apr 2016 03:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Lisa Brenninkmeyer, author and founder of Walking With Purpose women's ministry, shows us real Christian ministry 1:00:25 true Why do some ministries die and some thrive? Lisa Brenninkmeyer, author and founder of Walking With Purpose shares with us how she built a grassroots women's ministry and not just another program. Leadership training and mentoring form the backbone of Walking With Purpose and are precisely what makes it so powerful. The show starts off with me, your old pal Gomer, thank you, our beautiful listeners, for being amazing. LayEvangelist.com is a continued experiment in bringing about the new evangelization and as we expand our number of shows to, you know, more than one, we hope that it can change your life, your faith and your city.

    Then Lisa, out of no where, just starts affirming Luke, which made me very uncomfortable, because, it's Luke.

    We dive into the Call, Revival, and even our recent interview with good, old Father Dave Pivonka of www.thewildgooseisloose.com. 

    Lisa brings up a very good point about the Church and women. Often teachers and preachers tend to focus on chastity when the girls are young, and maternity when the girls become women. They are basically locked in a sexual viewpoint. Lisa's presentations are powerful because she goes beyond sexual value or maternity and focuses on the foundation: my identity as a woman in Christ. Thus her ministry is wide open to women of all vocations and backgrounds.

    Oh yeah, she's that good. This is one of my favorite interviews yet.

    #Blessed

    From the website...

    What is Walking with Purpose?

    • Walking with Purpose is a women’s Catholic Bible study program.
    • Walking with Purpose endeavors to meet women where they are, giving them practical Biblical teaching that is consistent with Church doctrine and uses the Catechism of the Catholic Church as an additional resource. All materials have received the imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
    • Walking with Purpose aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church.
    • Walking with Purpose has three elements: at-home study, weekly small group meetings (if in the parish-based or small group programs), and a monthly talk on relevant course material. Most courses contain 22 lessons; one short course contains six lessons.
    • Walking with Purpose has over 130 parishes involved in our Leadership Training Program in the United States, Europe and Canada and has helped thousands of women grow closer to Christ.

    ]]>     Why do some ministries die and some thrive? Lisa Brenninkmeyer, author and founder of Walking With Purpose shares with us how she built a grassroots women's ministry and not just another program. Leadership training and mentoring form the backbone of Walking With Purpose and are precisely what makes it so powerful. The show starts off with me, your old pal Gomer, thank you, our beautiful listeners, for being amazing. LayEvangelist.com is a continued experiment in bringing about the new evangelization and as we expand our number of shows to, you know, more than one, we hope that it can change your life, your faith and your city.

    Then Lisa, out of no where, just starts affirming Luke, which made me very uncomfortable, because, it's Luke.

    We dive into the Call, Revival, and even our recent interview with good, old Father Dave Pivonka of www.thewildgooseisloose.com. 

    Lisa brings up a very good point about the Church and women. Often teachers and preachers tend to focus on chastity when the girls are young, and maternity when the girls become women. They are basically locked in a sexual viewpoint. Lisa's presentations are powerful because she goes beyond sexual value or maternity and focuses on the foundation: my identity as a woman in Christ. Thus her ministry is wide open to women of all vocations and backgrounds.

    Oh yeah, she's that good. This is one of my favorite interviews yet.

    #Blessed

    From the website...

    What is Walking with Purpose?

    • Walking with Purpose is a women’s Catholic Bible study program.
    • Walking with Purpose endeavors to meet women where they are, giving them practical Biblical teaching that is consistent with Church doctrine and uses the Catechism of the Catholic Church as an additional resource. All materials have received the imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
    • Walking with Purpose aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church.
    • Walking with Purpose has three elements: at-home study, weekly small group meetings (if in the parish-based or small group programs), and a monthly talk on relevant course material. Most courses contain 22 lessons; one short course contains six lessons.
    • Walking with Purpose has over 130 parishes involved in our Leadership Training Program in the United States, Europe and Canada and has helped thousands of women grow closer to Christ.

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    ]]>     Why do some ministries die and some thrive? Lisa Brenninkmeyer, author and founder of Walking With Purpose shares with us how she built a grassroots women's ministry and not just another program. Leadership training and mentoring form the backbone of Walking With Purpose and are precisely what makes it so powerful. The show starts off with me, your old pal Gomer, thank you, our beautiful listeners, for being amazing. LayEvangelist.com is a continued experiment in bringing about the new evangelization and as we expand our number of shows to, you know, more than one, we hope that it can change your life, your faith and your city.

    Then Lisa, out of no where, just starts affirming Luke, which made me very uncomfortable, because, it's Luke.

    We dive into the Call, Revival, and even our recent interview with good, old Father Dave Pivonka of www.thewildgooseisloose.com. 

    Lisa brings up a very good point about the Church and women. Often teachers and preachers tend to focus on chastity when the girls are young, and maternity when the girls become women. They are basically locked in a sexual viewpoint. Lisa's presentations are powerful because she goes beyond sexual value or maternity and focuses on the foundation: my identity as a woman in Christ. Thus her ministry is wide open to women of all vocations and backgrounds.

    Oh yeah, she's that good. This is one of my favorite interviews yet.

    #Blessed

    From the website...

    What is Walking with Purpose?

    • Walking with Purpose is a women’s Catholic Bible study program.
    • Walking with Purpose endeavors to meet women where they are, giving them practical Biblical teaching that is consistent with Church doctrine and uses the Catechism of the Catholic Church as an additional resource. All materials have received the imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
    • Walking with Purpose aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church.
    • Walking with Purpose has three elements: at-home study, weekly small group meetings (if in the parish-based or small group programs), and a monthly talk on relevant course material. Most courses contain 22 lessons; one short course contains six lessons.
    • Walking with Purpose has over 130 parishes involved in our Leadership Training Program in the United States, Europe and Canada and has helped thousands of women grow closer to Christ.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+e0gAGMZ2 ]]>     Episode 39: 39 Kids These Days with Your Snapchat and Your VH1 https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/39 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:57074a961d07c0ae26ff748b Fri, 08 Apr 2016 02:26:29 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We start with FIFA deaths and move to Sociology. Pretty sweet, actually. 1:03:52 true Luke and I start out with the Qatar death scandal involving the World Cup, but don't worry, plenty of people die, Qatar and FIFA authorities assure us. Just not on the same project. At the same time. At all. Then I mock the worship of Sports (#1 of America's Top 7 Gods) and Luke pivots the conversation to a quote from Archbishop Chaput:

    “This difference between production and consumption is what sociologist Zygmunt Bauman calls the gulf between solid and liquid modern life. Older, “solid” societies based on production find their security in ownership, delayed gratification and rational organization. They seek methodical progress, and they put a high value on durable goods. “Liquid,” consumer-based societies—creatures of the tech revolution and its rapid rate of change—feed on “incessant new beginnings” and experiences.”
    — Archbishop Chaput

    I express how I get nervous with quotes like these because, to be honest, a fear of technology is essentially a fear of our native strength. Robots, AI, and all these iPhones are extensions of our selves, they are our creations. Anywho, Zygmunt Bauman's thesis sounds interesting, so here's a link to his book Liquid Modernity that benefits our ministry. And we shouldn't fear them.

    Now on to Mars, ELON MUSK, GET MY FAT ASS TO MARS!

    Then we talk about our upcoming two guests: Sergio Bermundez and Lisa Brenninkmeyer from Walking With Purpose.

    Then Gomer pulls out the GREATEST ANSWER OF ALL TIME WHY LUKE HAS BAD TASTE IN MUSIC/BEER. Thanks 'Stina!

    Finally, we end with the New Evangelization and why we aren't really implementing it and how Gomer has no patience for this.

     

    ]]>     Luke and I start out with the Qatar death scandal involving the World Cup, but don't worry, plenty of people die, Qatar and FIFA authorities assure us. Just not on the same project. At the same time. At all. Then I mock the worship of Sports (#1 of America's Top 7 Gods) and Luke pivots the conversation to a quote from Archbishop Chaput:

    “This difference between production and consumption is what sociologist Zygmunt Bauman calls the gulf between solid and liquid modern life. Older, “solid” societies based on production find their security in ownership, delayed gratification and rational organization. They seek methodical progress, and they put a high value on durable goods. “Liquid,” consumer-based societies—creatures of the tech revolution and its rapid rate of change—feed on “incessant new beginnings” and experiences.”
    — Archbishop Chaput

    I express how I get nervous with quotes like these because, to be honest, a fear of technology is essentially a fear of our native strength. Robots, AI, and all these iPhones are extensions of our selves, they are our creations. Anywho, Zygmunt Bauman's thesis sounds interesting, so here's a link to his book Liquid Modernity that benefits our ministry. And we shouldn't fear them.

    Now on to Mars, ELON MUSK, GET MY FAT ASS TO MARS!

    Then we talk about our upcoming two guests: Sergio Bermundez and Lisa Brenninkmeyer from Walking With Purpose.

    Then Gomer pulls out the GREATEST ANSWER OF ALL TIME WHY LUKE HAS BAD TASTE IN MUSIC/BEER. Thanks 'Stina!

    Finally, we end with the New Evangelization and why we aren't really implementing it and how Gomer has no patience for this.

     

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Luke and I start out with the Qatar death scandal involving the World Cup, but don't worry, plenty of people die, Qatar and FIFA authorities assure us. Just not on the same project. At the same time. At all. Then I mock the worship of Sports (#1 of America's Top 7 Gods) and Luke pivots the conversation to a quote from Archbishop Chaput:

    “This difference between production and consumption is what sociologist Zygmunt Bauman calls the gulf between solid and liquid modern life. Older, “solid” societies based on production find their security in ownership, delayed gratification and rational organization. They seek methodical progress, and they put a high value on durable goods. “Liquid,” consumer-based societies—creatures of the tech revolution and its rapid rate of change—feed on “incessant new beginnings” and experiences.”
    — Archbishop Chaput

    I express how I get nervous with quotes like these because, to be honest, a fear of technology is essentially a fear of our native strength. Robots, AI, and all these iPhones are extensions of our selves, they are our creations. Anywho, Zygmunt Bauman's thesis sounds interesting, so here's a link to his book Liquid Modernity that benefits our ministry. And we shouldn't fear them.

    Now on to Mars, ELON MUSK, GET MY FAT ASS TO MARS!

    Then we talk about our upcoming two guests: Sergio Bermundez and Lisa Brenninkmeyer from Walking With Purpose.

    Then Gomer pulls out the GREATEST ANSWER OF ALL TIME WHY LUKE HAS BAD TASTE IN MUSIC/BEER. Thanks 'Stina!

    Finally, we end with the New Evangelization and why we aren't really implementing it and how Gomer has no patience for this.

     

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+vQpXxTre ]]>     Episode 38: 38 - Dynamic Dream Pop with Emma Fradd https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/38 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:56f5a146b73abe7ff06e64c2 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 16:56:43 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Emma Fradd is one to two artists for the band Interior Castle, self-described as "Dynamic Dream Pop", which is just about the coolest genre I've ever heard. 52:55 true Emma Fradd is one to two artists for the band Interior Castle, self-described as "Dynamic Dream Pop", which is just about the coolest genre I've ever heard. 

    In this interview you'll hear what it is really like trying to make it in the UK music scene, as well as the influences, tastes, and processes that drive a modern musician like Emma. You can find them on Facebook and here on the Interwebs. Here's an interview that he ugly brother, Matt Fradd, did on his website.

    You get their 3 EPs on iTunes and Apple Music (Finished Dreaming, Listen and Talk, Buy Me Free) and they sound fantastic. She recommends some music, like:

    And near the end Luke and I get into a huge argument over which is better, Vinyl vs. CD (clearly CD), and I shame all with science. SCIENCE! (sciiiiiiiience)

    ]]>     Emma Fradd is one to two artists for the band Interior Castle, self-described as "Dynamic Dream Pop", which is just about the coolest genre I've ever heard. 

    In this interview you'll hear what it is really like trying to make it in the UK music scene, as well as the influences, tastes, and processes that drive a modern musician like Emma. You can find them on Facebook and here on the Interwebs. Here's an interview that he ugly brother, Matt Fradd, did on his website.

    You get their 3 EPs on iTunes and Apple Music (Finished Dreaming, Listen and Talk, Buy Me Free) and they sound fantastic. She recommends some music, like:

    And near the end Luke and I get into a huge argument over which is better, Vinyl vs. CD (clearly CD), and I shame all with science. SCIENCE! (sciiiiiiiience)

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    ]]>     Emma Fradd is one to two artists for the band Interior Castle, self-described as "Dynamic Dream Pop", which is just about the coolest genre I've ever heard. 

    In this interview you'll hear what it is really like trying to make it in the UK music scene, as well as the influences, tastes, and processes that drive a modern musician like Emma. You can find them on Facebook and here on the Interwebs. Here's an interview that he ugly brother, Matt Fradd, did on his website.

    You get their 3 EPs on iTunes and Apple Music (Finished Dreaming, Listen and Talk, Buy Me Free) and they sound fantastic. She recommends some music, like:

    And near the end Luke and I get into a huge argument over which is better, Vinyl vs. CD (clearly CD), and I shame all with science. SCIENCE! (sciiiiiiiience)

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+2DlVopRz ]]>     Episode 37: 37 A Necessary Discussion https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/37 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:56e3ccdb5559862e083c5158 Sat, 12 Mar 2016 03:31:33 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke leads a personal discussion on the Clergy Sexual Abuse Scandal 1:03:15 true

    Luke leads us in a very personal and very necessary discussion on the Clergy Sexual Abuse scandal. What does it look like for Catholics to seriously love their Church and to seriously support the victims of abuse? Luke puts the emphasis on the role of the laity, especially to not try and sidestep this deep scandal by attributing it to the "gay agenda" or other stupid crap.

    Get Safe Environment training. Luke and I both have VIRTUS certification and training, and all of our volunteers who work with youth have it as well. Even if you don't work with kids, you should get the training at a local parish so this never happens again.

    Let's make sure we honor Luke's dad and not look away from this horrific crime in the Church's life today.

     

    From the USCCB...



    “ A Statement on the Protection of Children
    Bishop Edward J. Burns of Juneau
    Chairman of the USCCB Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People
    March 3, 2016

    This week brought painful, but important, reminders that we must remain vigilant in our efforts to protect children from the scourge of abuse. The movie “Spotlight” won the Academy Award for Best Picture. It chronicles the courage of the victims and the journalists who told their story. In statements from Cardinal O’Malley in Boston and the Vatican newspaper in Rome, the Catholic Church renewed our determined and firm resolve to protect children and felt deep sorrow for the tremendous pain.

    On Tuesday, we received news of a grand jury report out of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Although I can’t speak to the specifics in Altoona and would defer to the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference as to any statewide impact, like everyone, I read the news with great pain.

    It is heart wrenching and shocking to hear of this grand jury report or of any incidents of abuse, and it is even more disturbing when we learn that innocent children were abused by priests within the Church. Once again, the wounds inflicted through these heinous crimes have caused great pain and further mistrust in the Church. We must never lose sight of the fact that every victim/survivor has personally experienced profound injury, suffering, and betrayal.

    These moments are a reminder why the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, adopted by the U.S. bishops in 2002, exists and must be followed. This highlights all the more the importance that we never grow complacent. As stated in the Charter, we are to cooperate with law-enforcement agencies, permanently remove those who have offended, and effectively create a safe environment for our children. Only with vigilance can we ensure that children are kept safe and so allow the Church to help our people in a process of healing and address the mistrust that rises from these cases.”

    — http://www.usccb.org/news/2016/16-026.cfm

    ]]>

    Luke leads us in a very personal and very necessary discussion on the Clergy Sexual Abuse scandal. What does it look like for Catholics to seriously love their Church and to seriously support the victims of abuse? Luke puts the emphasis on the role of the laity, especially to not try and sidestep this deep scandal by attributing it to the "gay agenda" or other stupid crap.

    Get Safe Environment training. Luke and I both have VIRTUS certification and training, and all of our volunteers who work with youth have it as well. Even if you don't work with kids, you should get the training at a local parish so this never happens again.

    Let's make sure we honor Luke's dad and not look away from this horrific crime in the Church's life today.

     

    From the USCCB...



    “ A Statement on the Protection of Children
    Bishop Edward J. Burns of Juneau
    Chairman of the USCCB Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People
    March 3, 2016

    This week brought painful, but important, reminders that we must remain vigilant in our efforts to protect children from the scourge of abuse. The movie “Spotlight” won the Academy Award for Best Picture. It chronicles the courage of the victims and the journalists who told their story. In statements from Cardinal O’Malley in Boston and the Vatican newspaper in Rome, the Catholic Church renewed our determined and firm resolve to protect children and felt deep sorrow for the tremendous pain.

    On Tuesday, we received news of a grand jury report out of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Although I can’t speak to the specifics in Altoona and would defer to the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference as to any statewide impact, like everyone, I read the news with great pain.

    It is heart wrenching and shocking to hear of this grand jury report or of any incidents of abuse, and it is even more disturbing when we learn that innocent children were abused by priests within the Church. Once again, the wounds inflicted through these heinous crimes have caused great pain and further mistrust in the Church. We must never lose sight of the fact that every victim/survivor has personally experienced profound injury, suffering, and betrayal.

    These moments are a reminder why the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, adopted by the U.S. bishops in 2002, exists and must be followed. This highlights all the more the importance that we never grow complacent. As stated in the Charter, we are to cooperate with law-enforcement agencies, permanently remove those who have offended, and effectively create a safe environment for our children. Only with vigilance can we ensure that children are kept safe and so allow the Church to help our people in a process of healing and address the mistrust that rises from these cases.”

    — http://www.usccb.org/news/2016/16-026.cfm

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    ]]>

    Luke leads us in a very personal and very necessary discussion on the Clergy Sexual Abuse scandal. What does it look like for Catholics to seriously love their Church and to seriously support the victims of abuse? Luke puts the emphasis on the role of the laity, especially to not try and sidestep this deep scandal by attributing it to the "gay agenda" or other stupid crap.

    Get Safe Environment training. Luke and I both have VIRTUS certification and training, and all of our volunteers who work with youth have it as well. Even if you don't work with kids, you should get the training at a local parish so this never happens again.

    Let's make sure we honor Luke's dad and not look away from this horrific crime in the Church's life today.

     

    From the USCCB...



    “ A Statement on the Protection of Children
    Bishop Edward J. Burns of Juneau
    Chairman of the USCCB Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People
    March 3, 2016

    This week brought painful, but important, reminders that we must remain vigilant in our efforts to protect children from the scourge of abuse. The movie “Spotlight” won the Academy Award for Best Picture. It chronicles the courage of the victims and the journalists who told their story. In statements from Cardinal O’Malley in Boston and the Vatican newspaper in Rome, the Catholic Church renewed our determined and firm resolve to protect children and felt deep sorrow for the tremendous pain.

    On Tuesday, we received news of a grand jury report out of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Although I can’t speak to the specifics in Altoona and would defer to the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference as to any statewide impact, like everyone, I read the news with great pain.

    It is heart wrenching and shocking to hear of this grand jury report or of any incidents of abuse, and it is even more disturbing when we learn that innocent children were abused by priests within the Church. Once again, the wounds inflicted through these heinous crimes have caused great pain and further mistrust in the Church. We must never lose sight of the fact that every victim/survivor has personally experienced profound injury, suffering, and betrayal.

    These moments are a reminder why the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, adopted by the U.S. bishops in 2002, exists and must be followed. This highlights all the more the importance that we never grow complacent. As stated in the Charter, we are to cooperate with law-enforcement agencies, permanently remove those who have offended, and effectively create a safe environment for our children. Only with vigilance can we ensure that children are kept safe and so allow the Church to help our people in a process of healing and address the mistrust that rises from these cases.”

    — http://www.usccb.org/news/2016/16-026.cfm

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Cb_jiELD ]]>     Episode 36: 36 Fr. Dave Pivonka Insults Us Constantly https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/36 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:56d935fb859fd0639254e907 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 02:53:18 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview the great Fr Dave Pivonka, TOR, and he's on his A game. 58:11 true The Ancient Celts had a nickname for the Holy Spirit, "Dave Pivonka". Oh wait, no, that's not it. It's "The Wild Goose." And Father Dave Pivonka takes us on a tour of his vocation, ministry, the skills of religious discernment, and finally, his new project "The Wild Goose is Loose", unleashing the power of the Holy Spirit in everyone's life.

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      </a>

    A List of Father Dave's Books:

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Look at this picture of Father Dave and I. Yes, I'm taking a selfie, but you know who isn't there? Luke. LUKE! So take that!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d93a8f86db43b3796768d9/1457076900619/" data-image-dimensions="3600x2400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56d93a8f86db43b3796768d9" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d93a8f86db43b3796768d9/1457076900619/?format=1000w" />





      <p>Look at this picture of Father Dave and I. Yes, I'm taking a selfie, but you know who isn't there? Luke. LUKE! So take that!</p>
    ]]>     The Ancient Celts had a nickname for the Holy Spirit, "Dave Pivonka". Oh wait, no, that's not it. It's "The Wild Goose." And Father Dave Pivonka takes us on a tour of his vocation, ministry, the skills of religious discernment, and finally, his new project "The Wild Goose is Loose", unleashing the power of the Holy Spirit in everyone's life.

          <a href="http://thewildgooseisloose.com/" target="_blank">


        <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d9379360b5e9db654d3003/1457076128637/" data-image-dimensions="300x283" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56d9379360b5e9db654d3003" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d9379360b5e9db654d3003/1457076128637/?format=1000w" />


      </a>

    A List of Father Dave's Books:

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Look at this picture of Father Dave and I. Yes, I'm taking a selfie, but you know who isn't there? Luke. LUKE! So take that!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d93a8f86db43b3796768d9/1457076900619/" data-image-dimensions="3600x2400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56d93a8f86db43b3796768d9" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d93a8f86db43b3796768d9/1457076900619/?format=1000w" />





      <p>Look at this picture of Father Dave and I. Yes, I'm taking a selfie, but you know who isn't there? Luke. LUKE! So take that!</p>

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    ]]>     The Ancient Celts had a nickname for the Holy Spirit, "Dave Pivonka". Oh wait, no, that's not it. It's "The Wild Goose." And Father Dave Pivonka takes us on a tour of his vocation, ministry, the skills of religious discernment, and finally, his new project "The Wild Goose is Loose", unleashing the power of the Holy Spirit in everyone's life.

          <a href="http://thewildgooseisloose.com/" target="_blank">


        <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d9379360b5e9db654d3003/1457076128637/" data-image-dimensions="300x283" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56d9379360b5e9db654d3003" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d9379360b5e9db654d3003/1457076128637/?format=1000w" />


      </a>

    A List of Father Dave's Books:

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Look at this picture of Father Dave and I. Yes, I'm taking a selfie, but you know who isn't there? Luke. LUKE! So take that!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d93a8f86db43b3796768d9/1457076900619/" data-image-dimensions="3600x2400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56d93a8f86db43b3796768d9" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d93a8f86db43b3796768d9/1457076900619/?format=1000w" />





      <p>Look at this picture of Father Dave and I. Yes, I'm taking a selfie, but you know who isn't there? Luke. LUKE! So take that!</p>

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+5pIcbUs6 ]]>     Episode 35: 35 My Problems Have Problems https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/35 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:56d14536d210b8b23f141b87 Sat, 27 Feb 2016 01:41:51 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke leads the discussion inspired by two things: the notion of ongoing conversion and things like focus and work, and how they interrelate. Gomer applies it to his life and then cries because he is so disorganized. 1:17:56 true Luke leads the discussion inspired by two things: the notion of ongoing conversion and things like focus and work, and how they interrelate. Gomer applies it to his life and then cries because he is so disorganized.

    Minecraft on Xbox

    And the YouTube videos that literally make 50,000+ dollars a month! Stampy Longhead

    Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

    Deep Work: http://calnewport.com/books/deep-work/

    Merlin Mann

    From Merlin Mann's inboxzero.tumblr.com

    From Merlin Mann's inboxzero.tumblr.com 

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    Catholic Stuff You Should Know: Anima Technica Vacua






    ]]>     Luke leads the discussion inspired by two things: the notion of ongoing conversion and things like focus and work, and how they interrelate. Gomer applies it to his life and then cries because he is so disorganized.

    Minecraft on Xbox

    And the YouTube videos that literally make 50,000+ dollars a month! Stampy Longhead

    Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

    Deep Work: http://calnewport.com/books/deep-work/

    Merlin Mann

    From Merlin Mann's inboxzero.tumblr.com

    From Merlin Mann's inboxzero.tumblr.com 

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Merlin Mann's Tumblr inboxzero.tumblr.com " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d146f28a65e2c2b912c8dd/1456555769522/" data-image-dimensions="800x600" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56d146f28a65e2c2b912c8dd" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d146f28a65e2c2b912c8dd/1456555769522/?format=1000w" />





      <p>Merlin Mann's Tumblr inboxzero.tumblr.com&nbsp;</p>

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    ]]>     Luke leads the discussion inspired by two things: the notion of ongoing conversion and things like focus and work, and how they interrelate. Gomer applies it to his life and then cries because he is so disorganized.

    Minecraft on Xbox

    And the YouTube videos that literally make 50,000+ dollars a month! Stampy Longhead

    Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

    Deep Work: http://calnewport.com/books/deep-work/

    Merlin Mann

    From Merlin Mann's inboxzero.tumblr.com

    From Merlin Mann's inboxzero.tumblr.com 

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Merlin Mann's Tumblr inboxzero.tumblr.com " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d146f28a65e2c2b912c8dd/1456555769522/" data-image-dimensions="800x600" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56d146f28a65e2c2b912c8dd" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56d146f28a65e2c2b912c8dd/1456555769522/?format=1000w" />





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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+6ylFQXob ]]>     Episode 34: 34 Interview with Peeping Thomist Brian Jones https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/34 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:56c715e52eeb815e8752a419 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:34:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Why St Thomas Aquinas matters and what it means to learn from him today 1:14:20 true We talk with Brian about his doctoral studies in St Thomas Aquinas' philosophy and theology, which opens up conversations about atheism and materialism, Ghostbusters, why Gomer hasn't seen Ghostbusters 1, but he has seen 2, and Thomas Aquinas on Islam. It's a pretty crazy episode, full of grace and truth!

    Show Notes (all amazon links support the show!)

    The Regensburg Lecture, An analysis by Fr James Schall

    Amazon’s James Schall Page: http://www.amazon.com/James-V.-Schall/e/B001H6PN80/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

    Movies and Truth

    The Gospel of Happiness: Rediscover Your Faith Through Spiritual Practice and Positive Psychology Kindle Edition

    A Catholic version of Mindfulness: The Sacrament of the Present Moment. 

    Bernard J. Baars : The Double Life of B.F. Skinner: Inner Conflict, Dissociation and the Scientific Taboo against Consciousness

    “Freedom was much in the air at the time. The Calvinism of Skinner’s early upbringing denied freedom, with the hotly-debated doctrine of predestination. Early American novels like Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter play out the conflict between Puritan predestination and the emerging American ethic of individual freedom. This was taught routinely as part of a literary education. Skinner must have been thoroughly aware of this tension as a literature student at Hamilton College.

    The radical behaviourism of Watson and Skinner is indeed an ideology of rebellion. It defines itself in a militant struggle against the perceived stranglehold of religion, and against religion’s evil twin, the consciousness psychology of the older academic generation — all while proclaiming a determinism as rigorous as Calvin’s theology (Watson, 1925; Skinner, 1987).”
    — -http://bernardbaars.pbworks.com/f/Double%20Life%20Skinner%20JCS.pdf P 12
    Which one? The responsible one or the cool guy with long hair?

    Which one? The responsible one or the cool guy with long hair?

     

    Saint Augustine’s Confessions, the best translation: http://amzn.to/1SDmqUY

    The Universal Call to Holiness in Lumen Gentium, Chapter Five, paragraph 39ff

    Get to know Thomas Aquinas

     

    For people struggling with God…

     

    Then Gomer and Luke wander way too far into inappropriate territory that HAD to be edited. 

    Then Aquinas talks Islam...

    ]]>     We talk with Brian about his doctoral studies in St Thomas Aquinas' philosophy and theology, which opens up conversations about atheism and materialism, Ghostbusters, why Gomer hasn't seen Ghostbusters 1, but he has seen 2, and Thomas Aquinas on Islam. It's a pretty crazy episode, full of grace and truth!

    Show Notes (all amazon links support the show!)

    The Regensburg Lecture, An analysis by Fr James Schall

    Amazon’s James Schall Page: http://www.amazon.com/James-V.-Schall/e/B001H6PN80/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

    Movies and Truth

    The Gospel of Happiness: Rediscover Your Faith Through Spiritual Practice and Positive Psychology Kindle Edition

    A Catholic version of Mindfulness: The Sacrament of the Present Moment. 

    Bernard J. Baars : The Double Life of B.F. Skinner: Inner Conflict, Dissociation and the Scientific Taboo against Consciousness

    “Freedom was much in the air at the time. The Calvinism of Skinner’s early upbringing denied freedom, with the hotly-debated doctrine of predestination. Early American novels like Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter play out the conflict between Puritan predestination and the emerging American ethic of individual freedom. This was taught routinely as part of a literary education. Skinner must have been thoroughly aware of this tension as a literature student at Hamilton College.

    The radical behaviourism of Watson and Skinner is indeed an ideology of rebellion. It defines itself in a militant struggle against the perceived stranglehold of religion, and against religion’s evil twin, the consciousness psychology of the older academic generation — all while proclaiming a determinism as rigorous as Calvin’s theology (Watson, 1925; Skinner, 1987).”
    — -http://bernardbaars.pbworks.com/f/Double%20Life%20Skinner%20JCS.pdf P 12
    Which one? The responsible one or the cool guy with long hair?

    Which one? The responsible one or the cool guy with long hair?

     

    Saint Augustine’s Confessions, the best translation: http://amzn.to/1SDmqUY

    The Universal Call to Holiness in Lumen Gentium, Chapter Five, paragraph 39ff

    Get to know Thomas Aquinas

     

    For people struggling with God…

     

    Then Gomer and Luke wander way too far into inappropriate territory that HAD to be edited. 

    Then Aquinas talks Islam...

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     We talk with Brian about his doctoral studies in St Thomas Aquinas' philosophy and theology, which opens up conversations about atheism and materialism, Ghostbusters, why Gomer hasn't seen Ghostbusters 1, but he has seen 2, and Thomas Aquinas on Islam. It's a pretty crazy episode, full of grace and truth!

    Show Notes (all amazon links support the show!)

    The Regensburg Lecture, An analysis by Fr James Schall

    Amazon’s James Schall Page: http://www.amazon.com/James-V.-Schall/e/B001H6PN80/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

    Movies and Truth

    The Gospel of Happiness: Rediscover Your Faith Through Spiritual Practice and Positive Psychology Kindle Edition

    A Catholic version of Mindfulness: The Sacrament of the Present Moment. 

    Bernard J. Baars : The Double Life of B.F. Skinner: Inner Conflict, Dissociation and the Scientific Taboo against Consciousness

    “Freedom was much in the air at the time. The Calvinism of Skinner’s early upbringing denied freedom, with the hotly-debated doctrine of predestination. Early American novels like Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter play out the conflict between Puritan predestination and the emerging American ethic of individual freedom. This was taught routinely as part of a literary education. Skinner must have been thoroughly aware of this tension as a literature student at Hamilton College.

    The radical behaviourism of Watson and Skinner is indeed an ideology of rebellion. It defines itself in a militant struggle against the perceived stranglehold of religion, and against religion’s evil twin, the consciousness psychology of the older academic generation — all while proclaiming a determinism as rigorous as Calvin’s theology (Watson, 1925; Skinner, 1987).”
    — -http://bernardbaars.pbworks.com/f/Double%20Life%20Skinner%20JCS.pdf P 12
    Which one? The responsible one or the cool guy with long hair?

    Which one? The responsible one or the cool guy with long hair?

     

    Saint Augustine’s Confessions, the best translation: http://amzn.to/1SDmqUY

    The Universal Call to Holiness in Lumen Gentium, Chapter Five, paragraph 39ff

    Get to know Thomas Aquinas

     

    For people struggling with God…

     

    Then Gomer and Luke wander way too far into inappropriate territory that HAD to be edited. 

    Then Aquinas talks Islam...

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+gk9gpXLf ]]>     Episode 33: 33 I Don't Even Care If I Get Fired https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/33 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:56bf9be0f85082335f637098 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 16:43:13 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and I discuss Confirmation retreats, failure in Catholic schools and ministries, and other stuff 1:15:58 true

    Luke and I discuss Confirmation retreats, failure in Catholic schools and ministries, and the ongoing need for evangelization. Luke uses the "Who do you say that I am?" verse like 60 times in this episode, and he relates a sad story about the phrase "personal relationship with Jesus".

    Here's the great Dr. Carole Brown article: The Problem with 'Not' Having a Personal Relationship with Jesus. This was a rebuttal piece to Dr. Jay Boyd's article critiquing Forming Intentional Disciples. 



    “But in catechetical practice, this model order must allow for the fact that the initial evangelization has often not taken place. A certain number of children baptized in infancy come for catechesis in the parish without receiving any other initiation into the faith and still without any explicit personal attachment to Jesus Christ; they only have the capacity to believe placed within them by Baptism and the presence of the Holy Spirit.”

    — Pope John Paul II, Catechesis in Our Times, 19

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    ]]>

    Luke and I discuss Confirmation retreats, failure in Catholic schools and ministries, and the ongoing need for evangelization. Luke uses the "Who do you say that I am?" verse like 60 times in this episode, and he relates a sad story about the phrase "personal relationship with Jesus".

    Here's the great Dr. Carole Brown article: The Problem with 'Not' Having a Personal Relationship with Jesus. This was a rebuttal piece to Dr. Jay Boyd's article critiquing Forming Intentional Disciples. 



    “But in catechetical practice, this model order must allow for the fact that the initial evangelization has often not taken place. A certain number of children baptized in infancy come for catechesis in the parish without receiving any other initiation into the faith and still without any explicit personal attachment to Jesus Christ; they only have the capacity to believe placed within them by Baptism and the presence of the Holy Spirit.”

    — Pope John Paul II, Catechesis in Our Times, 19

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    4. @LayEvangelist
    5. @theLukethe (Twitter only on the weekends! See Deep Work for the reason why)

    Check out these great companies!

    1. Catholic Beard Balm Make your beard smell like Baptism!
    2. CatholicMatch.com Build community, find love, by visiting our sponsor!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>

    Luke and I discuss Confirmation retreats, failure in Catholic schools and ministries, and the ongoing need for evangelization. Luke uses the "Who do you say that I am?" verse like 60 times in this episode, and he relates a sad story about the phrase "personal relationship with Jesus".

    Here's the great Dr. Carole Brown article: The Problem with 'Not' Having a Personal Relationship with Jesus. This was a rebuttal piece to Dr. Jay Boyd's article critiquing Forming Intentional Disciples. 



    “But in catechetical practice, this model order must allow for the fact that the initial evangelization has often not taken place. A certain number of children baptized in infancy come for catechesis in the parish without receiving any other initiation into the faith and still without any explicit personal attachment to Jesus Christ; they only have the capacity to believe placed within them by Baptism and the presence of the Holy Spirit.”

    — Pope John Paul II, Catechesis in Our Times, 19

    Find Us Online!

    1. facebook.com/catchingfoxespodcast
    2. https://twitter.com/cfoxespodcast
    3. https://www.instagram.com/catching_foxes/
    4. @LayEvangelist
    5. @theLukethe (Twitter only on the weekends! See Deep Work for the reason why)

    Check out these great companies!

    1. Catholic Beard Balm Make your beard smell like Baptism!
    2. CatholicMatch.com Build community, find love, by visiting our sponsor!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+N8stn7bE ]]>     Episode 32: 32 Interview with Matt Fradd of ThePornEffect.com https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/32 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:56b4aa0a1bbee0c8c9c183e7 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:08:31 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Matt Fradd of theporneffect.com 1:01:48 true Matt Fradd is a busy man. He got a great family and a huge mission. He's engage in the Lord's work of freeing men and women from pornography at his ThePornEffect.com website. Two books that should draw your attention are Delivered, which is a series of testimonies of people who found freedom from porn, including our recent interviewee, Audrey Assad; and Restored, which is a heart-breaking look at what porn does to the wife of an addict. I read the first two chapters and... whew... it is intense.

    Follow him on Twitter @MattFradd 

    Check out the great work he is doing: 


    and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Interior Castle.

    ]]>     Matt Fradd is a busy man. He got a great family and a huge mission. He's engage in the Lord's work of freeing men and women from pornography at his ThePornEffect.com website. Two books that should draw your attention are Delivered, which is a series of testimonies of people who found freedom from porn, including our recent interviewee, Audrey Assad; and Restored, which is a heart-breaking look at what porn does to the wife of an addict. I read the first two chapters and... whew... it is intense.

    Follow him on Twitter @MattFradd 

    Check out the great work he is doing: 


    and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Interior Castle.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Matt Fradd is a busy man. He got a great family and a huge mission. He's engage in the Lord's work of freeing men and women from pornography at his ThePornEffect.com website. Two books that should draw your attention are Delivered, which is a series of testimonies of people who found freedom from porn, including our recent interviewee, Audrey Assad; and Restored, which is a heart-breaking look at what porn does to the wife of an addict. I read the first two chapters and... whew... it is intense.

    Follow him on Twitter @MattFradd 

    Check out the great work he is doing: 


    and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Interior Castle.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+8d7VeJ5C ]]>     Episode 31: 31 Donald Trump for President of Nothing! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/31 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:56b4abc959827ee494aaa5b2 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:08:06 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We answer listener questions about Trump, climate change and other non-controversial things! 1:06:00 true We answer listener questions about Trump, climate change and other non-controversial things! We really do a fun dive into the heart of Trump Populism and analyze some ridiculous statements he's made.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56b4acb52fe131a34f318ee3/1454681271540/" data-image-dimensions="592x255" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56b4acb52fe131a34f318ee3" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56b4acb52fe131a34f318ee3/1454681271540/?format=1000w" />

    Then we hop on the Climate Change train and try to figure out why Republicans hate it, why Democrats milk it, and where we can do something constructive together. There's some other stuff, too, like 90's alternative music and some sad stuff at the end.


    Find Us Online!

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    3. @LayEvangelist
    4. @theLukethe

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    1. Catholic Beard Balm
    2. CatholicMatch.com


    ]]>     We answer listener questions about Trump, climate change and other non-controversial things! We really do a fun dive into the heart of Trump Populism and analyze some ridiculous statements he's made.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56b4acb52fe131a34f318ee3/1454681271540/" data-image-dimensions="592x255" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56b4acb52fe131a34f318ee3" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56b4acb52fe131a34f318ee3/1454681271540/?format=1000w" />

    Then we hop on the Climate Change train and try to figure out why Republicans hate it, why Democrats milk it, and where we can do something constructive together. There's some other stuff, too, like 90's alternative music and some sad stuff at the end.


    Find Us Online!

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    ]]>     We answer listener questions about Trump, climate change and other non-controversial things! We really do a fun dive into the heart of Trump Populism and analyze some ridiculous statements he's made.

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    Then we hop on the Climate Change train and try to figure out why Republicans hate it, why Democrats milk it, and where we can do something constructive together. There's some other stuff, too, like 90's alternative music and some sad stuff at the end.


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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+tGDLgovF ]]>     Episode 30: 30 Shane Claiborne Interview https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/30 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:56a262f25dc6de0606331dac Fri, 22 Jan 2016 12:17:40 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke interviews Shane Claiborne about his embrace of neo-monasticism 51:04 true Luke interviews Shane Claiborne while Gomer is on a flight to L.A. that he wishes he wasn't on. Poor Gomer.

    Shane is a founder and board member of The Simple Way, a faith community in inner city Philadelphia that has helped birth and connect radical faith communities around the world. He is married to Katie Jo, a North Carolina girl who also fell in love with the city (and with Shane). They were wed in St. Edwards church, the formerly abandoned cathedral into which homeless families relocated in 1995, launching the beginning of the Simple Way community and a new phase of faith-based justice making.

    Shane writes and travels extensively speaking about peacemaking, social justice, and Jesus. Shane’s books include Jesus for President, Red Letter Revolution, Common Prayer, Follow Me to Freedom, Jesus, Bombs and Ice Cream, Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers – and his classic The Irresistible Revolution. He has been featured in a number of films including “Another World Is Possible” and “Ordinary Radicals.” His books are translated into more than a dozen languages. Shane speaks over 100 times a year, nationally and internationally.

    His work has appeared in Esquire, SPIN, Christianity Today, and The Wall Street Journal, and he has been on everything from Fox News and Al Jazeera to CNN and NPR. He’s given academic lectures at Harvard, Princeton, Brown, Liberty, Duke, and Notre Dame. Shane speaks regularly at denominational gatherings, festivals, and conferences around the globe. Follow him online at:

    Facebook: ShaneClaiborne
    Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

    ]]>     Luke interviews Shane Claiborne while Gomer is on a flight to L.A. that he wishes he wasn't on. Poor Gomer.

    Shane is a founder and board member of The Simple Way, a faith community in inner city Philadelphia that has helped birth and connect radical faith communities around the world. He is married to Katie Jo, a North Carolina girl who also fell in love with the city (and with Shane). They were wed in St. Edwards church, the formerly abandoned cathedral into which homeless families relocated in 1995, launching the beginning of the Simple Way community and a new phase of faith-based justice making.

    Shane writes and travels extensively speaking about peacemaking, social justice, and Jesus. Shane’s books include Jesus for President, Red Letter Revolution, Common Prayer, Follow Me to Freedom, Jesus, Bombs and Ice Cream, Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers – and his classic The Irresistible Revolution. He has been featured in a number of films including “Another World Is Possible” and “Ordinary Radicals.” His books are translated into more than a dozen languages. Shane speaks over 100 times a year, nationally and internationally.

    His work has appeared in Esquire, SPIN, Christianity Today, and The Wall Street Journal, and he has been on everything from Fox News and Al Jazeera to CNN and NPR. He’s given academic lectures at Harvard, Princeton, Brown, Liberty, Duke, and Notre Dame. Shane speaks regularly at denominational gatherings, festivals, and conferences around the globe. Follow him online at:

    Facebook: ShaneClaiborne
    Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Luke interviews Shane Claiborne while Gomer is on a flight to L.A. that he wishes he wasn't on. Poor Gomer.

    Shane is a founder and board member of The Simple Way, a faith community in inner city Philadelphia that has helped birth and connect radical faith communities around the world. He is married to Katie Jo, a North Carolina girl who also fell in love with the city (and with Shane). They were wed in St. Edwards church, the formerly abandoned cathedral into which homeless families relocated in 1995, launching the beginning of the Simple Way community and a new phase of faith-based justice making.

    Shane writes and travels extensively speaking about peacemaking, social justice, and Jesus. Shane’s books include Jesus for President, Red Letter Revolution, Common Prayer, Follow Me to Freedom, Jesus, Bombs and Ice Cream, Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers – and his classic The Irresistible Revolution. He has been featured in a number of films including “Another World Is Possible” and “Ordinary Radicals.” His books are translated into more than a dozen languages. Shane speaks over 100 times a year, nationally and internationally.

    His work has appeared in Esquire, SPIN, Christianity Today, and The Wall Street Journal, and he has been on everything from Fox News and Al Jazeera to CNN and NPR. He’s given academic lectures at Harvard, Princeton, Brown, Liberty, Duke, and Notre Dame. Shane speaks regularly at denominational gatherings, festivals, and conferences around the globe. Follow him online at:

    Facebook: ShaneClaiborne
    Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+xWiesUSd ]]>     Episode 29: 29 We Cuss A Lot https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/29 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5698cec11c121004ba2169ca Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:58:29 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Whew. 2016 just isn't good anymore. 1:01:07 true Luke and Gomer are back and very much hate 2016. Luke has irrational anger problems and Gomer just wants to play Minecraft. We also talk about the "Voice, but no Vote" issue of the Episcopalian Church within the Anglican Communion and the problem of Talking Head culture in the Church today.

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    ]]>     Luke and Gomer are back and very much hate 2016. Luke has irrational anger problems and Gomer just wants to play Minecraft. We also talk about the "Voice, but no Vote" issue of the Episcopalian Church within the Anglican Communion and the problem of Talking Head culture in the Church today.

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    ]]>     Luke and Gomer are back and very much hate 2016. Luke has irrational anger problems and Gomer just wants to play Minecraft. We also talk about the "Voice, but no Vote" issue of the Episcopalian Church within the Anglican Communion and the problem of Talking Head culture in the Church today.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+9quQ101l ]]>     Episode 28: 28 Audrey Assad is the Busiest Person Alive https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/28 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:568fed1269492ea8356d3830 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 12:28:34 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Audrey Assad, a true artist. 54:35 true We interview Audrey Assad, one of the brightest lights in the Church today. She's most famous for her devotional music and her role as a worship leader in events and conferences across this country. You will not regret listening to this. Well...  you may regret listening to us. But not to her!

     

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="CopticMartyrs" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/568fedc0a128e65d0d4123ea/1452273090274/CopticMartyrs" data-image-dimensions="500x277" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="568fedc0a128e65d0d4123ea" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/568fedc0a128e65d0d4123ea/1452273090274/CopticMartyrs?format=1000w" />

     

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    ]]>     We interview Audrey Assad, one of the brightest lights in the Church today. She's most famous for her devotional music and her role as a worship leader in events and conferences across this country. You will not regret listening to this. Well...  you may regret listening to us. But not to her!

     

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="CopticMartyrs" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/568fedc0a128e65d0d4123ea/1452273090274/CopticMartyrs" data-image-dimensions="500x277" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="568fedc0a128e65d0d4123ea" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/568fedc0a128e65d0d4123ea/1452273090274/CopticMartyrs?format=1000w" />

     

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    ]]>     We interview Audrey Assad, one of the brightest lights in the Church today. She's most famous for her devotional music and her role as a worship leader in events and conferences across this country. You will not regret listening to this. Well...  you may regret listening to us. But not to her!

     

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="CopticMartyrs" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/568fedc0a128e65d0d4123ea/1452273090274/CopticMartyrs" data-image-dimensions="500x277" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="568fedc0a128e65d0d4123ea" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/568fedc0a128e65d0d4123ea/1452273090274/CopticMartyrs?format=1000w" />

     

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+bywY1Q_0 ]]>     Episode 27: 27 Bonus Episode! 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Review! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/27 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5689d72a7086d7b18190ad31 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 21:42:39 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We did it! Catching Foxes reviews The Force Awakens! Luke and (super special guest co-host) Scott talk all things The Force Awakens. This isn't a scene-for-scene-review, but more of a nuanced look at The Force Awakens and its implications both inside and outside Star Wars. 1:41:49 true We did it! A few weeks later than anticipated! Here's our review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Not going to lie, I'm pretty proud of this episode. Luke and Scott sat down and had a pretty nuanced conversation about The Force Awakens. Enjoy!

    ]]>     We did it! A few weeks later than anticipated! Here's our review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Not going to lie, I'm pretty proud of this episode. Luke and Scott sat down and had a pretty nuanced conversation about The Force Awakens. Enjoy!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     We did it! A few weeks later than anticipated! Here's our review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Not going to lie, I'm pretty proud of this episode. Luke and Scott sat down and had a pretty nuanced conversation about The Force Awakens. Enjoy!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+VvHL3NA4 ]]>     Episode 26: 26 Star Wars Pre-Game Show https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/26 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5674505aa128e6539491af6c Fri, 18 Dec 2015 17:00:26 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk the Originals, the Prequels, the new books, and how our religious hopes hang on J.J. Abrams 51:00 true In this episode you will discover just how crazy much we are in love with the Star Wars franchise. Yes, at one point Gomer connects some themes to theology or morality, but we let Star Wars be Star Wars, for the most part. ( I don't quote this article, but wish I had! Fun read for Thomists.)

    This is where we go off with Ring Theory and Darth Jar Jar Binks. If you haven't heard about this, it might break your brain or roll your eyes. For Gomer, he rolls his eyes. For Luke, his brain hath broke.

    Gomer reveals how many books he's read to prepare his heart. Luke reveals how much he's cried in anticipation of the movie. Then we mock George Lucas for a bit and Luke makes such an inappropriate comment, even for our show, that I had to edit it out. But, most importantly, CLICK THE PICTURE BELOW AND RESCUE YOUR CHILDHOOD FROM GEORGE LUCAS! (or watch this documentary on Netflix)

    And finally, what if you hate the prequels? What if a film student decided to rewrite history and suggest to George Lucas' finished script certain alterations that would make the prequels actually good movies with actual characters you care about and an actual plot surprise, rather than boring characters, stupid CGI set pieces, and the prequels simply explaining everything in the original triology. Here's a pitch for a new plot to Episode I, II, and III.

          <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yLsvexWBVM8IYSGopKuSfsGk5YIgCwQWd23bqb5ryD4/preview" target="_blank">


        <img class="thumb-image" alt="When George Lucas ruined your childhood because of his own peccadillos, Harmy's restoration of the Original Triology in this Despecialized Edition will warm your heart. Click it to discover a whole new world." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567450e21c121018863c655f/1450463460815/" data-image-dimensions="1437x808" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="567450e21c121018863c655f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567450e21c121018863c655f/1450463460815/?format=1000w" />


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      <p>When George Lucas ruined your childhood because of his own peccadillos, Harmy's restoration of the Original Triology in this Despecialized Edition will warm your heart. Click it to discover a whole new world.</p>
















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        <img class="thumb-image" alt="Lost Stars... Where Twilight meets Star Wars. Enough said. I read it just to find out why that Star Destroyer crashes on Jakku. This book chronologically starts with pre-Star Wars A New Hope and ends after The Return of the Jedi." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5674519940667a2b56886827/1450463642374/51PhgY9aWRL._SL300_.jpg" data-image-dimensions="300x300" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5674519940667a2b56886827" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5674519940667a2b56886827/1450463642374/51PhgY9aWRL._SL300_.jpg?format=1000w" />


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      <p><em>Lost Stars...</em>&nbsp;Where Twilight meets Star Wars. Enough said. I read it just to find out why that Star Destroyer crashes on Jakku. This book chronologically starts with pre-<em>Star Wars A New Hope</em> and ends after <em>The Return of the Jedi</em>.</p>
















      <a href="http://amzn.to/1mcUlG3" target="_blank">


        <img class="thumb-image" alt="This one wasn't as awful as the reviews make it out. Listen to it on audiobook and it's fine. The ending is not as great as it should be, but it's probably because they are setting up for more. This book starts right at the end of Return of the Jedi." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5674525b2399a3bb143bc6e9/1450463835954/51EAv3L9PGL.jpg" data-image-dimensions="329x500" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5674525b2399a3bb143bc6e9" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5674525b2399a3bb143bc6e9/1450463835954/51EAv3L9PGL.jpg?format=1000w" />


      </a>




      <p>This one wasn't as awful as the reviews make it out. Listen to it on audiobook and it's fine. The ending is not as great as it should be, but it's probably because they are setting up for more. This book starts right at the end of <em>Return of the Jedi</em>.</p>
















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        <img class="thumb-image" alt="This is a book about a video game about the movies. Yes! But it is good. It gives you a grunt's eye view of the Rebellion and is a great audiobook." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567452f005f8e2dd00662f86/1450463984882/" data-image-dimensions="329x500" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="567452f005f8e2dd00662f86" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567452f005f8e2dd00662f86/1450463984882/?format=1000w" />


      </a>




      <p>This is a book about a video game about the movies. Yes! But it is good. It gives you a grunt's eye view of the Rebellion and is a great audiobook.</p>

















        <img class="thumb-image" alt="This sets up the Star Wars REBELS cartoon show and is a good back story. The guy with the lightsaber was the last Padawan, with his Jedi master being killed by the Clone Troopers. This will lead into the Rebellion, as the green woman here is helping gather resistance fighters. Good stuff. " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56745347841abaf154fd7c80/1450464071662/616p2RlCTwL._AA300_.jpg" data-image-dimensions="300x300" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56745347841abaf154fd7c80" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56745347841abaf154fd7c80/1450464071662/616p2RlCTwL._AA300_.jpg?format=1000w" />





      <p>This sets up the Star Wars REBELS cartoon show and is a good back story. The guy with the lightsaber was the last Padawan, with his Jedi master being killed by the Clone Troopers. This will lead into the Rebellion, as the green woman here is helping gather resistance fighters. Good stuff.&nbsp;</p>
















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        <img class="thumb-image" alt="A buddy comedy. The Emperor and Vader get stranded on a planet that yearns to be free of Imperial rule. This book's anti-Emperor protagonist is the daddy to Hera, the green girl above and in the Star Wars REBELS cartoon. It seems like everything is a prequel these days. Oh well. It's a fun story of Vader slaughtering things and the Emperor being all manipulative, but of Vader." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567454812399a3a13cb8ed08/1450464385878/" data-image-dimensions="300x300" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="567454812399a3a13cb8ed08" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567454812399a3a13cb8ed08/1450464385878/?format=1000w" />


      </a>




      <p>A buddy comedy. The Emperor and Vader get stranded on a planet that yearns to be free of Imperial rule. This book's anti-Emperor protagonist is the daddy to Hera, the green girl above and in the <em>Star Wars REBELS </em>cartoon. It seems like everything is a prequel these days. Oh well. It's a fun story of Vader slaughtering things and the Emperor being all manipulative, but of Vader.</p>
    ]]>     In this episode you will discover just how crazy much we are in love with the Star Wars franchise. Yes, at one point Gomer connects some themes to theology or morality, but we let Star Wars be Star Wars, for the most part. ( I don't quote this article, but wish I had! Fun read for Thomists.)

    This is where we go off with Ring Theory and Darth Jar Jar Binks. If you haven't heard about this, it might break your brain or roll your eyes. For Gomer, he rolls his eyes. For Luke, his brain hath broke.

    Gomer reveals how many books he's read to prepare his heart. Luke reveals how much he's cried in anticipation of the movie. Then we mock George Lucas for a bit and Luke makes such an inappropriate comment, even for our show, that I had to edit it out. But, most importantly, CLICK THE PICTURE BELOW AND RESCUE YOUR CHILDHOOD FROM GEORGE LUCAS! (or watch this documentary on Netflix)

    And finally, what if you hate the prequels? What if a film student decided to rewrite history and suggest to George Lucas' finished script certain alterations that would make the prequels actually good movies with actual characters you care about and an actual plot surprise, rather than boring characters, stupid CGI set pieces, and the prequels simply explaining everything in the original triology. Here's a pitch for a new plot to Episode I, II, and III.

          <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yLsvexWBVM8IYSGopKuSfsGk5YIgCwQWd23bqb5ryD4/preview" target="_blank">


        <img class="thumb-image" alt="When George Lucas ruined your childhood because of his own peccadillos, Harmy's restoration of the Original Triology in this Despecialized Edition will warm your heart. Click it to discover a whole new world." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567450e21c121018863c655f/1450463460815/" data-image-dimensions="1437x808" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="567450e21c121018863c655f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567450e21c121018863c655f/1450463460815/?format=1000w" />


      </a>




      <p>When George Lucas ruined your childhood because of his own peccadillos, Harmy's restoration of the Original Triology in this Despecialized Edition will warm your heart. Click it to discover a whole new world.</p>
















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        <img class="thumb-image" alt="Lost Stars... Where Twilight meets Star Wars. Enough said. I read it just to find out why that Star Destroyer crashes on Jakku. This book chronologically starts with pre-Star Wars A New Hope and ends after The Return of the Jedi." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5674519940667a2b56886827/1450463642374/51PhgY9aWRL._SL300_.jpg" data-image-dimensions="300x300" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5674519940667a2b56886827" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5674519940667a2b56886827/1450463642374/51PhgY9aWRL._SL300_.jpg?format=1000w" />


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      <p><em>Lost Stars...</em>&nbsp;Where Twilight meets Star Wars. Enough said. I read it just to find out why that Star Destroyer crashes on Jakku. This book chronologically starts with pre-<em>Star Wars A New Hope</em> and ends after <em>The Return of the Jedi</em>.</p>
















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        <img class="thumb-image" alt="This one wasn't as awful as the reviews make it out. Listen to it on audiobook and it's fine. The ending is not as great as it should be, but it's probably because they are setting up for more. This book starts right at the end of Return of the Jedi." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5674525b2399a3bb143bc6e9/1450463835954/51EAv3L9PGL.jpg" data-image-dimensions="329x500" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5674525b2399a3bb143bc6e9" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5674525b2399a3bb143bc6e9/1450463835954/51EAv3L9PGL.jpg?format=1000w" />


      </a>




      <p>This one wasn't as awful as the reviews make it out. Listen to it on audiobook and it's fine. The ending is not as great as it should be, but it's probably because they are setting up for more. This book starts right at the end of <em>Return of the Jedi</em>.</p>
















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        <img class="thumb-image" alt="This is a book about a video game about the movies. Yes! But it is good. It gives you a grunt's eye view of the Rebellion and is a great audiobook." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567452f005f8e2dd00662f86/1450463984882/" data-image-dimensions="329x500" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="567452f005f8e2dd00662f86" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567452f005f8e2dd00662f86/1450463984882/?format=1000w" />


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      <p>This is a book about a video game about the movies. Yes! But it is good. It gives you a grunt's eye view of the Rebellion and is a great audiobook.</p>

















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      <p>This sets up the Star Wars REBELS cartoon show and is a good back story. The guy with the lightsaber was the last Padawan, with his Jedi master being killed by the Clone Troopers. This will lead into the Rebellion, as the green woman here is helping gather resistance fighters. Good stuff.&nbsp;</p>
















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        <img class="thumb-image" alt="A buddy comedy. The Emperor and Vader get stranded on a planet that yearns to be free of Imperial rule. This book's anti-Emperor protagonist is the daddy to Hera, the green girl above and in the Star Wars REBELS cartoon. It seems like everything is a prequel these days. Oh well. It's a fun story of Vader slaughtering things and the Emperor being all manipulative, but of Vader." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567454812399a3a13cb8ed08/1450464385878/" data-image-dimensions="300x300" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="567454812399a3a13cb8ed08" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567454812399a3a13cb8ed08/1450464385878/?format=1000w" />


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      <p>A buddy comedy. The Emperor and Vader get stranded on a planet that yearns to be free of Imperial rule. This book's anti-Emperor protagonist is the daddy to Hera, the green girl above and in the <em>Star Wars REBELS </em>cartoon. It seems like everything is a prequel these days. Oh well. It's a fun story of Vader slaughtering things and the Emperor being all manipulative, but of Vader.</p>

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    ]]>     In this episode you will discover just how crazy much we are in love with the Star Wars franchise. Yes, at one point Gomer connects some themes to theology or morality, but we let Star Wars be Star Wars, for the most part. ( I don't quote this article, but wish I had! Fun read for Thomists.)

    This is where we go off with Ring Theory and Darth Jar Jar Binks. If you haven't heard about this, it might break your brain or roll your eyes. For Gomer, he rolls his eyes. For Luke, his brain hath broke.

    Gomer reveals how many books he's read to prepare his heart. Luke reveals how much he's cried in anticipation of the movie. Then we mock George Lucas for a bit and Luke makes such an inappropriate comment, even for our show, that I had to edit it out. But, most importantly, CLICK THE PICTURE BELOW AND RESCUE YOUR CHILDHOOD FROM GEORGE LUCAS! (or watch this documentary on Netflix)

    And finally, what if you hate the prequels? What if a film student decided to rewrite history and suggest to George Lucas' finished script certain alterations that would make the prequels actually good movies with actual characters you care about and an actual plot surprise, rather than boring characters, stupid CGI set pieces, and the prequels simply explaining everything in the original triology. Here's a pitch for a new plot to Episode I, II, and III.

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        <img class="thumb-image" alt="When George Lucas ruined your childhood because of his own peccadillos, Harmy's restoration of the Original Triology in this Despecialized Edition will warm your heart. Click it to discover a whole new world." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567450e21c121018863c655f/1450463460815/" data-image-dimensions="1437x808" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="567450e21c121018863c655f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567450e21c121018863c655f/1450463460815/?format=1000w" />


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      <p>When George Lucas ruined your childhood because of his own peccadillos, Harmy's restoration of the Original Triology in this Despecialized Edition will warm your heart. Click it to discover a whole new world.</p>
















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        <img class="thumb-image" alt="Lost Stars... Where Twilight meets Star Wars. Enough said. I read it just to find out why that Star Destroyer crashes on Jakku. This book chronologically starts with pre-Star Wars A New Hope and ends after The Return of the Jedi." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5674519940667a2b56886827/1450463642374/51PhgY9aWRL._SL300_.jpg" data-image-dimensions="300x300" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5674519940667a2b56886827" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5674519940667a2b56886827/1450463642374/51PhgY9aWRL._SL300_.jpg?format=1000w" />


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      <p><em>Lost Stars...</em>&nbsp;Where Twilight meets Star Wars. Enough said. I read it just to find out why that Star Destroyer crashes on Jakku. This book chronologically starts with pre-<em>Star Wars A New Hope</em> and ends after <em>The Return of the Jedi</em>.</p>
















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        <img class="thumb-image" alt="This one wasn't as awful as the reviews make it out. Listen to it on audiobook and it's fine. The ending is not as great as it should be, but it's probably because they are setting up for more. This book starts right at the end of Return of the Jedi." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5674525b2399a3bb143bc6e9/1450463835954/51EAv3L9PGL.jpg" data-image-dimensions="329x500" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5674525b2399a3bb143bc6e9" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5674525b2399a3bb143bc6e9/1450463835954/51EAv3L9PGL.jpg?format=1000w" />


      </a>




      <p>This one wasn't as awful as the reviews make it out. Listen to it on audiobook and it's fine. The ending is not as great as it should be, but it's probably because they are setting up for more. This book starts right at the end of <em>Return of the Jedi</em>.</p>
















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        <img class="thumb-image" alt="This is a book about a video game about the movies. Yes! But it is good. It gives you a grunt's eye view of the Rebellion and is a great audiobook." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567452f005f8e2dd00662f86/1450463984882/" data-image-dimensions="329x500" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="567452f005f8e2dd00662f86" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567452f005f8e2dd00662f86/1450463984882/?format=1000w" />


      </a>




      <p>This is a book about a video game about the movies. Yes! But it is good. It gives you a grunt's eye view of the Rebellion and is a great audiobook.</p>

















        <img class="thumb-image" alt="This sets up the Star Wars REBELS cartoon show and is a good back story. The guy with the lightsaber was the last Padawan, with his Jedi master being killed by the Clone Troopers. This will lead into the Rebellion, as the green woman here is helping gather resistance fighters. Good stuff. " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56745347841abaf154fd7c80/1450464071662/616p2RlCTwL._AA300_.jpg" data-image-dimensions="300x300" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56745347841abaf154fd7c80" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56745347841abaf154fd7c80/1450464071662/616p2RlCTwL._AA300_.jpg?format=1000w" />





      <p>This sets up the Star Wars REBELS cartoon show and is a good back story. The guy with the lightsaber was the last Padawan, with his Jedi master being killed by the Clone Troopers. This will lead into the Rebellion, as the green woman here is helping gather resistance fighters. Good stuff.&nbsp;</p>
















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        <img class="thumb-image" alt="A buddy comedy. The Emperor and Vader get stranded on a planet that yearns to be free of Imperial rule. This book's anti-Emperor protagonist is the daddy to Hera, the green girl above and in the Star Wars REBELS cartoon. It seems like everything is a prequel these days. Oh well. It's a fun story of Vader slaughtering things and the Emperor being all manipulative, but of Vader." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567454812399a3a13cb8ed08/1450464385878/" data-image-dimensions="300x300" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="567454812399a3a13cb8ed08" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/567454812399a3a13cb8ed08/1450464385878/?format=1000w" />


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      <p>A buddy comedy. The Emperor and Vader get stranded on a planet that yearns to be free of Imperial rule. This book's anti-Emperor protagonist is the daddy to Hera, the green girl above and in the <em>Star Wars REBELS </em>cartoon. It seems like everything is a prequel these days. Oh well. It's a fun story of Vader slaughtering things and the Emperor being all manipulative, but of Vader.</p>

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+iUouUgIc ]]>     Episode 25: 25 Andy Talks Social Media Evangelism https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/25 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:566122b6e4b0766d427c1ce5 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 07:30:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Andy talks RedeemedOnline.com and #ShareJesus, as well as his ministry philosophy. 1:01:32 true

    Ah yes. Our old pal from college, Andy Lesnefsky. Luke and I remember the living embodiment of a prank phone call. Andy is all grown up now and helped evangelize tens of thousands of people through his #ShareJesus campaign at RedeemedOnline.com last Lent, and is going even bigger for this Advent.

    But even more important that #ShareJesus is the way Andy is dedicated to his original work as a high school youth minister. He ditched ladder-climbing years ago and has remained at the same parish for the last 10 years, building relationships and changing lives.

    We talk about his founding RedeemedOnline.com because of the total lack of a Social Media strategy by Catholic ministries to engage the billions of people online. His videos last year got 1.5 million views and he's learned a lot from this campaign, which he freely shares on this episode. This one is a keeper. And a sharer. #ShareAndy

    Theme music brought to you by BenSound.com.

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    Ah yes. Our old pal from college, Andy Lesnefsky. Luke and I remember the living embodiment of a prank phone call. Andy is all grown up now and helped evangelize tens of thousands of people through his #ShareJesus campaign at RedeemedOnline.com last Lent, and is going even bigger for this Advent.

    But even more important that #ShareJesus is the way Andy is dedicated to his original work as a high school youth minister. He ditched ladder-climbing years ago and has remained at the same parish for the last 10 years, building relationships and changing lives.

    We talk about his founding RedeemedOnline.com because of the total lack of a Social Media strategy by Catholic ministries to engage the billions of people online. His videos last year got 1.5 million views and he's learned a lot from this campaign, which he freely shares on this episode. This one is a keeper. And a sharer. #ShareAndy

    Theme music brought to you by BenSound.com.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>

    Ah yes. Our old pal from college, Andy Lesnefsky. Luke and I remember the living embodiment of a prank phone call. Andy is all grown up now and helped evangelize tens of thousands of people through his #ShareJesus campaign at RedeemedOnline.com last Lent, and is going even bigger for this Advent.

    But even more important that #ShareJesus is the way Andy is dedicated to his original work as a high school youth minister. He ditched ladder-climbing years ago and has remained at the same parish for the last 10 years, building relationships and changing lives.

    We talk about his founding RedeemedOnline.com because of the total lack of a Social Media strategy by Catholic ministries to engage the billions of people online. His videos last year got 1.5 million views and he's learned a lot from this campaign, which he freely shares on this episode. This one is a keeper. And a sharer. #ShareAndy

    Theme music brought to you by BenSound.com.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+H9U-Hk2c ]]>     Episode 24: 24 Dying because I do not die https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/24 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:56457ae2e4b0ee4528760650 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 01:27:38 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer To honor a friend that died, Matt Covey. 58:53 true This was a tough one. That's all I got. Love you, Matt!

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56457ca7e4b03c048d1fbe5b/1447394472781/" data-image-dimensions="604x453" data-image-focal-point="0.7244444444444444,0.591715976331361" data-load="false" data-image-id="56457ca7e4b03c048d1fbe5b" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56457ca7e4b03c048d1fbe5b/1447394472781/?format=1000w" />

    I Live yet do not Live in Me

    I live yet do not live in me,
    am waiting as my life goes by,
    and die because I do not die.

    No longer do I live in me,
    and without God I cannot live;
    to him or me I cannot give
    my self, so what can living be?
    A thousand deaths my agony
    waiting as my life goes by,
    dying because I do not die.

    This life I live alone I view
    as robbery of life, and so
    it is a constant death — with no
    way out until I live with you.
    God, hear me, what I say is true:
    I do not want this life of mine,
    and die because I do not die.

    Being so removed from you I say
    what kind of life can I have here
    but death so ugly and severe
    and worse than any form of pain?
    I pity me — and yet my fate
    is that I must keep up this lie,
    and die because I do not die.

    The fish taken out of the sea
    is not without a consolation:
    his dying is of brief duration
    and ultimately brings relief.
    Yet what convulsive death can be
    as bad as my pathetic life?
    The more I live the more I die.

    When I begin to feel relief
    on seeing you in the sacrament,
    I sink in deeper discontent,
    deprived of your sweet company.
    Now everything compels my grief:
    I want — yet can’t — see you nearby,
    and die because I do not die.

    Although I find my pleasure, Sir,
    in hope of someday seeing you,
    I see that I can lose you too,
    which makes my pain doubly severe,
    and so I live in darkest fear,
    and hope, wait as life goes by,
    dying because I do not die.

    Deliver me from death, my God,
    and give me life; now you have wound
    a rope about me; harshly bound
    I ask you to release the cord.
    See how I die to see you, Lord,
    and I am shattered where I lie,
    dying because I do not die.

    My death will trigger tears in me,
    and I shall mourn my life: a day
    annihilated by the way
    I fail and sin relentlessly.
    O Father God, when will it be
    that I can say without a lie:
    I live because I do not die?

    Translated by Willis Barnstone

    St John of the Cross

    ]]>     This was a tough one. That's all I got. Love you, Matt!

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56457ca7e4b03c048d1fbe5b/1447394472781/" data-image-dimensions="604x453" data-image-focal-point="0.7244444444444444,0.591715976331361" data-load="false" data-image-id="56457ca7e4b03c048d1fbe5b" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56457ca7e4b03c048d1fbe5b/1447394472781/?format=1000w" />

    I Live yet do not Live in Me

    I live yet do not live in me,
    am waiting as my life goes by,
    and die because I do not die.

    No longer do I live in me,
    and without God I cannot live;
    to him or me I cannot give
    my self, so what can living be?
    A thousand deaths my agony
    waiting as my life goes by,
    dying because I do not die.

    This life I live alone I view
    as robbery of life, and so
    it is a constant death — with no
    way out until I live with you.
    God, hear me, what I say is true:
    I do not want this life of mine,
    and die because I do not die.

    Being so removed from you I say
    what kind of life can I have here
    but death so ugly and severe
    and worse than any form of pain?
    I pity me — and yet my fate
    is that I must keep up this lie,
    and die because I do not die.

    The fish taken out of the sea
    is not without a consolation:
    his dying is of brief duration
    and ultimately brings relief.
    Yet what convulsive death can be
    as bad as my pathetic life?
    The more I live the more I die.

    When I begin to feel relief
    on seeing you in the sacrament,
    I sink in deeper discontent,
    deprived of your sweet company.
    Now everything compels my grief:
    I want — yet can’t — see you nearby,
    and die because I do not die.

    Although I find my pleasure, Sir,
    in hope of someday seeing you,
    I see that I can lose you too,
    which makes my pain doubly severe,
    and so I live in darkest fear,
    and hope, wait as life goes by,
    dying because I do not die.

    Deliver me from death, my God,
    and give me life; now you have wound
    a rope about me; harshly bound
    I ask you to release the cord.
    See how I die to see you, Lord,
    and I am shattered where I lie,
    dying because I do not die.

    My death will trigger tears in me,
    and I shall mourn my life: a day
    annihilated by the way
    I fail and sin relentlessly.
    O Father God, when will it be
    that I can say without a lie:
    I live because I do not die?

    Translated by Willis Barnstone

    St John of the Cross

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    ]]>     This was a tough one. That's all I got. Love you, Matt!

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56457ca7e4b03c048d1fbe5b/1447394472781/" data-image-dimensions="604x453" data-image-focal-point="0.7244444444444444,0.591715976331361" data-load="false" data-image-id="56457ca7e4b03c048d1fbe5b" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56457ca7e4b03c048d1fbe5b/1447394472781/?format=1000w" />

    I Live yet do not Live in Me

    I live yet do not live in me,
    am waiting as my life goes by,
    and die because I do not die.

    No longer do I live in me,
    and without God I cannot live;
    to him or me I cannot give
    my self, so what can living be?
    A thousand deaths my agony
    waiting as my life goes by,
    dying because I do not die.

    This life I live alone I view
    as robbery of life, and so
    it is a constant death — with no
    way out until I live with you.
    God, hear me, what I say is true:
    I do not want this life of mine,
    and die because I do not die.

    Being so removed from you I say
    what kind of life can I have here
    but death so ugly and severe
    and worse than any form of pain?
    I pity me — and yet my fate
    is that I must keep up this lie,
    and die because I do not die.

    The fish taken out of the sea
    is not without a consolation:
    his dying is of brief duration
    and ultimately brings relief.
    Yet what convulsive death can be
    as bad as my pathetic life?
    The more I live the more I die.

    When I begin to feel relief
    on seeing you in the sacrament,
    I sink in deeper discontent,
    deprived of your sweet company.
    Now everything compels my grief:
    I want — yet can’t — see you nearby,
    and die because I do not die.

    Although I find my pleasure, Sir,
    in hope of someday seeing you,
    I see that I can lose you too,
    which makes my pain doubly severe,
    and so I live in darkest fear,
    and hope, wait as life goes by,
    dying because I do not die.

    Deliver me from death, my God,
    and give me life; now you have wound
    a rope about me; harshly bound
    I ask you to release the cord.
    See how I die to see you, Lord,
    and I am shattered where I lie,
    dying because I do not die.

    My death will trigger tears in me,
    and I shall mourn my life: a day
    annihilated by the way
    I fail and sin relentlessly.
    O Father God, when will it be
    that I can say without a lie:
    I live because I do not die?

    Translated by Willis Barnstone

    St John of the Cross

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+9q6l0emh ]]>     Episode 23: Beauty from Ashes with Maria Walther https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/23 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:563c5667e4b0d902524d0797 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:00:00 -0500 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Maria Walther about her ministry to help mommies who miscarry or lose a child. 1:21:34 false We all go through difficult times, but a miscarriage or the death of a young child is a uniquely horrific pain. Maria Walther shares with us about the pain and the joy, the loss and the hope that sustains us when a mommy miscarries. While many people shrink away when someone is suffering, Maria reaches out with love and care.

    She discusses how Facebook has become for her Grand Central Station for prayer and intercession, receiving requests and calling on her friends to pray. I cannot think of another person who exercises the "spirituality of accompaniment" more than Maria.

    Luke shares a little bit about how the loss of his father drew him to God and Gomer talks about where his boy Noah got his name, and how that name made something beautiful happen.

    You will enjoy this episode. You will not cry. At all. I promise.

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    ]]>     We all go through difficult times, but a miscarriage or the death of a young child is a uniquely horrific pain. Maria Walther shares with us about the pain and the joy, the loss and the hope that sustains us when a mommy miscarries. While many people shrink away when someone is suffering, Maria reaches out with love and care.

    She discusses how Facebook has become for her Grand Central Station for prayer and intercession, receiving requests and calling on her friends to pray. I cannot think of another person who exercises the "spirituality of accompaniment" more than Maria.

    Luke shares a little bit about how the loss of his father drew him to God and Gomer talks about where his boy Noah got his name, and how that name made something beautiful happen.

    You will enjoy this episode. You will not cry. At all. I promise.

    Music provided by www.BenSound.com. 

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     We all go through difficult times, but a miscarriage or the death of a young child is a uniquely horrific pain. Maria Walther shares with us about the pain and the joy, the loss and the hope that sustains us when a mommy miscarries. While many people shrink away when someone is suffering, Maria reaches out with love and care.

    She discusses how Facebook has become for her Grand Central Station for prayer and intercession, receiving requests and calling on her friends to pray. I cannot think of another person who exercises the "spirituality of accompaniment" more than Maria.

    Luke shares a little bit about how the loss of his father drew him to God and Gomer talks about where his boy Noah got his name, and how that name made something beautiful happen.

    You will enjoy this episode. You will not cry. At all. I promise.

    Music provided by www.BenSound.com. 

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+ixbi01Qm ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 22: 22 The Church Needs More Andrews https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/22 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:563335e4e4b064eec4fdd581 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 05:18:21 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Gomer discuss how hard it is to evangelize your own families and how easy it is to become an overzealous, preachy, arrogant jerk to your family instead. 34:45 true

    Luke and Gomer discuss how hard it is to evangelize your own families and how easy it is to become an overzealous, preachy, arrogant jerk to your family instead. Luke recounts some personal experiences on how, back in college, his home visits were filled with arguments with his family. That is, until his mom told him he was being arrogant.

    What leads us to place of arrogance? How can we avoid it? How do we stop using the truths of the faith as baseball bats against others?

    Luke let's us in on the secret around minute 30 and Gomer gives you the best tip possible on how to evangelize one's parents, especially if you are young.

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    What leads us to place of arrogance? How can we avoid it? How do we stop using the truths of the faith as baseball bats against others?

    Luke let's us in on the secret around minute 30 and Gomer gives you the best tip possible on how to evangelize one's parents, especially if you are young.

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    What leads us to place of arrogance? How can we avoid it? How do we stop using the truths of the faith as baseball bats against others?

    Luke let's us in on the secret around minute 30 and Gomer gives you the best tip possible on how to evangelize one's parents, especially if you are young.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Yn5zZ0Ki ]]>     21 The Ice Bearded Fr Mike Schmitz https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/21 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5629b559e4b0b0d8bdbf5e31 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 03:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We interview Fr Mike Schmitz, Bulldog Catholic, about life and beards 1:46:41 true

    We interview Fr. Mike Schmitz, of the Diocese of Duluth and the University of Minnesota Duluth Newman Center. He's a phenomenal homilist and you should subscribe to his homilies. He also grows an amazing beard every winter, has a vast comic book knowledge, and deeply loves his vocation to the priesthood.

     

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    We interview Fr. Mike Schmitz, of the Diocese of Duluth and the University of Minnesota Duluth Newman Center. He's a phenomenal homilist and you should subscribe to his homilies. He also grows an amazing beard every winter, has a vast comic book knowledge, and deeply loves his vocation to the priesthood.

     

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    We interview Fr. Mike Schmitz, of the Diocese of Duluth and the University of Minnesota Duluth Newman Center. He's a phenomenal homilist and you should subscribe to his homilies. He also grows an amazing beard every winter, has a vast comic book knowledge, and deeply loves his vocation to the priesthood.

     

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+zXOOtJ2T ]]> Gomer Luke Father Mike Schmitz     Episode 20: 20 Because It's Lent and I'm Fat https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/20 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:561d62fde4b08862a34486e8 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:13:13 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Old and bloody sacrifice 1:09:10 true In our most theological podcast to date, Luke asks a question from Alicia to Gomer, then Gomer talks FOR. EV. ER.

    From the Catching Foxes Podcast Facebook Page

    Here's a topic that I am wondering if you guys could touch on. Sacrifice. Not in the Lenten way but in the old world way. Why was sacrifice important? What was it? Why the sacrifice of the Mass and why we have the liturgy of the Eucharist that we have? Why did Christ offered himself as a sacrifice and how can we tap into that notion today as 21st-century people?

    This is huge. First, we actually talk about Lenten sacrifices for about 10 minutes and Luke does a killer impression of a Catholic consumer of Starbucks during Lent. Then we open up the slaughterhouse and talk about killing animals to escape sin. Oh yeah. We go there. You'll hear words like "substitution," "orgies," "appeasement," and "theLukethe." Also we talk about the most annoying and amazing story in Scripture: the almost-sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham, and when you hear it this way, you'll appreciate it a whole lot more.

    And, consequently, you'll appreciate the Mass a whole lot more as well.

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="abraham-sacrificing-isaac.jpg" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/561d652be4b08862a3449df9/1444767037790/abraham-sacrificing-isaac.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1042x800" data-image-focal-point="0.7123287671232876,0.8452380952380952" data-load="false" data-image-id="561d652be4b08862a3449df9" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/561d652be4b08862a3449df9/1444767037790/abraham-sacrificing-isaac.jpg?format=1000w" />


    Thanks to BenSounds.com for the theme music.

    ]]>     In our most theological podcast to date, Luke asks a question from Alicia to Gomer, then Gomer talks FOR. EV. ER.

    From the Catching Foxes Podcast Facebook Page

    Here's a topic that I am wondering if you guys could touch on. Sacrifice. Not in the Lenten way but in the old world way. Why was sacrifice important? What was it? Why the sacrifice of the Mass and why we have the liturgy of the Eucharist that we have? Why did Christ offered himself as a sacrifice and how can we tap into that notion today as 21st-century people?

    This is huge. First, we actually talk about Lenten sacrifices for about 10 minutes and Luke does a killer impression of a Catholic consumer of Starbucks during Lent. Then we open up the slaughterhouse and talk about killing animals to escape sin. Oh yeah. We go there. You'll hear words like "substitution," "orgies," "appeasement," and "theLukethe." Also we talk about the most annoying and amazing story in Scripture: the almost-sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham, and when you hear it this way, you'll appreciate it a whole lot more.

    And, consequently, you'll appreciate the Mass a whole lot more as well.

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="abraham-sacrificing-isaac.jpg" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/561d652be4b08862a3449df9/1444767037790/abraham-sacrificing-isaac.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1042x800" data-image-focal-point="0.7123287671232876,0.8452380952380952" data-load="false" data-image-id="561d652be4b08862a3449df9" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/561d652be4b08862a3449df9/1444767037790/abraham-sacrificing-isaac.jpg?format=1000w" />


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    ]]>     In our most theological podcast to date, Luke asks a question from Alicia to Gomer, then Gomer talks FOR. EV. ER.

    From the Catching Foxes Podcast Facebook Page

    Here's a topic that I am wondering if you guys could touch on. Sacrifice. Not in the Lenten way but in the old world way. Why was sacrifice important? What was it? Why the sacrifice of the Mass and why we have the liturgy of the Eucharist that we have? Why did Christ offered himself as a sacrifice and how can we tap into that notion today as 21st-century people?

    This is huge. First, we actually talk about Lenten sacrifices for about 10 minutes and Luke does a killer impression of a Catholic consumer of Starbucks during Lent. Then we open up the slaughterhouse and talk about killing animals to escape sin. Oh yeah. We go there. You'll hear words like "substitution," "orgies," "appeasement," and "theLukethe." Also we talk about the most annoying and amazing story in Scripture: the almost-sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham, and when you hear it this way, you'll appreciate it a whole lot more.

    And, consequently, you'll appreciate the Mass a whole lot more as well.

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="abraham-sacrificing-isaac.jpg" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/561d652be4b08862a3449df9/1444767037790/abraham-sacrificing-isaac.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1042x800" data-image-focal-point="0.7123287671232876,0.8452380952380952" data-load="false" data-image-id="561d652be4b08862a3449df9" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/561d652be4b08862a3449df9/1444767037790/abraham-sacrificing-isaac.jpg?format=1000w" />


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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+zAtdU2QE ]]>     Episode 19: 19 I Was Twenty Euros Short https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/19 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:561344b3e4b0fbb5e685bf0b Mon, 05 Oct 2015 23:49:01 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Br Peter talks on teaching middle school kids to be quiet, the Holy Spirit, poverty pilgrimages, and his tendency to date women that want to be nuns. 1:33:41 true Brother Peter Francis is the nicest bear-man you will meet this side of the Misty Mountains and so we just let him talk for an hour and a half.

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="This is the very essence of Brother Peter Francis- no thought of himself, just the hilarious joy every teenager at camp would get out of his full-habit belly flop!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134e18e4b0b653d9103382/1444105752954/" data-image-dimensions="539x353" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56134e18e4b0b653d9103382" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134e18e4b0b653d9103382/1444105752954/?format=1000w" />





      <p>This is the very essence of Brother Peter Francis- no thought of himself, just the hilarious joy every teenager at camp would get out of his full-habit belly flop!</p>

    We dive into his background as the "Guy on the Couch" in my first apartment after college. Then Luke reminds me that also was the "Guy on the Couch" in my apartment for a while. This forces me to take stock of my life, especially the quality of my friends and their poor life choices.

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="The Servants of Christ Jesus! I should totally get some sort of &quot;founding&quot; credit. Half the Order is related to me or my parish in one way or another!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134e38e4b02bdcb2d7627f/1444105785755/Servants.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1728x1179" data-image-focal-point="0.7894736842105263,0.2261904761904762" data-load="false" data-image-id="56134e38e4b02bdcb2d7627f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134e38e4b02bdcb2d7627f/1444105785755/Servants.jpg?format=1000w" />





      <p>The Servants of Christ Jesus!&nbsp;I should totally get some sort of "founding" credit. Half the Order is related to me or my parish in one way or another!</p>

    We reminisce about his Middle School youth ministry days and the ancient art of Lectio Divina. We also talk about how he was my Jedi Master in the Holy Spirit, teaching me to pray "in the Spirit" at 2:00 AM in my dirty kitchen. 

    My favorite part was how he discovered his call to leave everything behind and enter the Servants of Christ Jesus religious order. Luke's would probably be Br Peter's experience of homelessness in Barcelona as his poverty pilgrimage seemingly tanked.

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Day Five, praying the rosary with thousands of pilgrims, he finds his close friends standing right in front of him. What a story!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134dfbe4b009e45cc3b8dd/1444105724106/" data-image-dimensions="960x540" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56134dfbe4b009e45cc3b8dd" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134dfbe4b009e45cc3b8dd/1444105724106/?format=1000w" />





      <p>Day Five, praying the rosary with thousands of pilgrims, he finds his close friends standing right in front of him. What a story!</p>

    You better be wearing cheap socks, because their about to be blown off your feet!

    Thanks to BenSounds.com for the music theme.

    ]]>     Brother Peter Francis is the nicest bear-man you will meet this side of the Misty Mountains and so we just let him talk for an hour and a half.

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="This is the very essence of Brother Peter Francis- no thought of himself, just the hilarious joy every teenager at camp would get out of his full-habit belly flop!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134e18e4b0b653d9103382/1444105752954/" data-image-dimensions="539x353" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56134e18e4b0b653d9103382" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134e18e4b0b653d9103382/1444105752954/?format=1000w" />





      <p>This is the very essence of Brother Peter Francis- no thought of himself, just the hilarious joy every teenager at camp would get out of his full-habit belly flop!</p>

    We dive into his background as the "Guy on the Couch" in my first apartment after college. Then Luke reminds me that also was the "Guy on the Couch" in my apartment for a while. This forces me to take stock of my life, especially the quality of my friends and their poor life choices.

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="The Servants of Christ Jesus! I should totally get some sort of &quot;founding&quot; credit. Half the Order is related to me or my parish in one way or another!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134e38e4b02bdcb2d7627f/1444105785755/Servants.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1728x1179" data-image-focal-point="0.7894736842105263,0.2261904761904762" data-load="false" data-image-id="56134e38e4b02bdcb2d7627f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134e38e4b02bdcb2d7627f/1444105785755/Servants.jpg?format=1000w" />





      <p>The Servants of Christ Jesus!&nbsp;I should totally get some sort of "founding" credit. Half the Order is related to me or my parish in one way or another!</p>

    We reminisce about his Middle School youth ministry days and the ancient art of Lectio Divina. We also talk about how he was my Jedi Master in the Holy Spirit, teaching me to pray "in the Spirit" at 2:00 AM in my dirty kitchen. 

    My favorite part was how he discovered his call to leave everything behind and enter the Servants of Christ Jesus religious order. Luke's would probably be Br Peter's experience of homelessness in Barcelona as his poverty pilgrimage seemingly tanked.

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Day Five, praying the rosary with thousands of pilgrims, he finds his close friends standing right in front of him. What a story!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134dfbe4b009e45cc3b8dd/1444105724106/" data-image-dimensions="960x540" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56134dfbe4b009e45cc3b8dd" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134dfbe4b009e45cc3b8dd/1444105724106/?format=1000w" />





      <p>Day Five, praying the rosary with thousands of pilgrims, he finds his close friends standing right in front of him. What a story!</p>

    You better be wearing cheap socks, because their about to be blown off your feet!

    Thanks to BenSounds.com for the music theme.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Brother Peter Francis is the nicest bear-man you will meet this side of the Misty Mountains and so we just let him talk for an hour and a half.

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="This is the very essence of Brother Peter Francis- no thought of himself, just the hilarious joy every teenager at camp would get out of his full-habit belly flop!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134e18e4b0b653d9103382/1444105752954/" data-image-dimensions="539x353" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56134e18e4b0b653d9103382" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134e18e4b0b653d9103382/1444105752954/?format=1000w" />





      <p>This is the very essence of Brother Peter Francis- no thought of himself, just the hilarious joy every teenager at camp would get out of his full-habit belly flop!</p>

    We dive into his background as the "Guy on the Couch" in my first apartment after college. Then Luke reminds me that also was the "Guy on the Couch" in my apartment for a while. This forces me to take stock of my life, especially the quality of my friends and their poor life choices.

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="The Servants of Christ Jesus! I should totally get some sort of &quot;founding&quot; credit. Half the Order is related to me or my parish in one way or another!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134e38e4b02bdcb2d7627f/1444105785755/Servants.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1728x1179" data-image-focal-point="0.7894736842105263,0.2261904761904762" data-load="false" data-image-id="56134e38e4b02bdcb2d7627f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134e38e4b02bdcb2d7627f/1444105785755/Servants.jpg?format=1000w" />





      <p>The Servants of Christ Jesus!&nbsp;I should totally get some sort of "founding" credit. Half the Order is related to me or my parish in one way or another!</p>

    We reminisce about his Middle School youth ministry days and the ancient art of Lectio Divina. We also talk about how he was my Jedi Master in the Holy Spirit, teaching me to pray "in the Spirit" at 2:00 AM in my dirty kitchen. 

    My favorite part was how he discovered his call to leave everything behind and enter the Servants of Christ Jesus religious order. Luke's would probably be Br Peter's experience of homelessness in Barcelona as his poverty pilgrimage seemingly tanked.

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Day Five, praying the rosary with thousands of pilgrims, he finds his close friends standing right in front of him. What a story!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134dfbe4b009e45cc3b8dd/1444105724106/" data-image-dimensions="960x540" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56134dfbe4b009e45cc3b8dd" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/56134dfbe4b009e45cc3b8dd/1444105724106/?format=1000w" />





      <p>Day Five, praying the rosary with thousands of pilgrims, he finds his close friends standing right in front of him. What a story!</p>

    You better be wearing cheap socks, because their about to be blown off your feet!

    Thanks to BenSounds.com for the music theme.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+41kHQ6s2 ]]>     Episode 18: 18 Papal Bonus Episode: Gomer and David https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/18 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:560b0040e4b034395b0403e4 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:50:41 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The Pope through the eyes of an evangelist. 18:33 true David knows what it means to pray, preach and proclaim, and he watched the Francis Effect hit the streets of Philly. Listen in as he describes the impact of Pope Francis on our country.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560b07c5e4b0b03fb6fab5e8/1443563533927/" data-image-dimensions="1780x832" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="560b07c5e4b0b03fb6fab5e8" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560b07c5e4b0b03fb6fab5e8/1443563533927/?format=1000w" />

    Music by BenSounds.com

    ]]>     David knows what it means to pray, preach and proclaim, and he watched the Francis Effect hit the streets of Philly. Listen in as he describes the impact of Pope Francis on our country.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560b07c5e4b0b03fb6fab5e8/1443563533927/" data-image-dimensions="1780x832" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="560b07c5e4b0b03fb6fab5e8" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560b07c5e4b0b03fb6fab5e8/1443563533927/?format=1000w" />

    Music by BenSounds.com

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    ]]>     David knows what it means to pray, preach and proclaim, and he watched the Francis Effect hit the streets of Philly. Listen in as he describes the impact of Pope Francis on our country.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560b07c5e4b0b03fb6fab5e8/1443563533927/" data-image-dimensions="1780x832" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="560b07c5e4b0b03fb6fab5e8" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560b07c5e4b0b03fb6fab5e8/1443563533927/?format=1000w" />

    Music by BenSounds.com

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+EcXwa11a ]]>     Episode 17: 17 Papal Bonus Episode: Luke and Scott https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/17 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:560afed8e4b03ffa07683d68 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:18:41 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke and Scott discuss the Pope's visit to Congress 30:28 true Two incredibly handsome men discuss the Pope's historic visit to Congress for the World Meeting of Families. Scott is a youth minister and Catholic school teacher. Luke is... nevermind. Either way, they both work for "THE CHURCH" and discuss what the Pope is doing and saying in America. Conservative and Liberal views will be discussed and whether or not is it cool to roll one's eyes for "yet another speech on Global Warming."

    Music by BenSounds.com

    ]]>     Two incredibly handsome men discuss the Pope's historic visit to Congress for the World Meeting of Families. Scott is a youth minister and Catholic school teacher. Luke is... nevermind. Either way, they both work for "THE CHURCH" and discuss what the Pope is doing and saying in America. Conservative and Liberal views will be discussed and whether or not is it cool to roll one's eyes for "yet another speech on Global Warming."

    Music by BenSounds.com

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Two incredibly handsome men discuss the Pope's historic visit to Congress for the World Meeting of Families. Scott is a youth minister and Catholic school teacher. Luke is... nevermind. Either way, they both work for "THE CHURCH" and discuss what the Pope is doing and saying in America. Conservative and Liberal views will be discussed and whether or not is it cool to roll one's eyes for "yet another speech on Global Warming."

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+9ffXtSk4 ]]>     Episode 16: 16 My Lack of Self-Confidence Makes Me Better Than You https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/16 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:560a8cf1e4b0225c292438f4 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:00:44 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer The Most Explicit Listener Mail Episode: you asked, we answered, you're welcome, and we're sorry. 1:15:13 true THE MOST EXPLICIT LISTENER MAIL!

    We dive into our Facebook account messages and posts for your questions that you wanted us to answer. Seeing as how we are super smart and such, we cover them all in our 10 minutes or less format of choice. You asked. We answered. Your welcome!

    But first we yell at our listeners for saying that we talk too long. YEAH, DUNCAN, I'M TALKING TO YOU. THIS EPISODE IS OVER AN HOUR LONG. DEAL!

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560aa5c2e4b0ea79b4d0335a/1443538371208/" data-image-dimensions="600x684" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="560aa5c2e4b0ea79b4d0335a" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560aa5c2e4b0ea79b4d0335a/1443538371208/?format=1000w" />
    • Matt Walsh: Friend? Asshole? Friendly Asshole? Is he me?
    • What is the "the world"? Am I supposed to love it? Hate it? Tickle its armpits?
    • How bad is cussing? (Especially considering the Matt Walsh comment above)
    • Should Nancy Pelosi be Excommunicated for her public stance advocating for abortion?
    • Should Democrats be more heard out by Catholics today?
    • Then Luke plunges into his experience at the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, which is cool, but has nothing to do the topic...
    • Kim Davis, a very nice lady from Kentucky who I'm sure she means well...
    • Then Luke throws out his authentic, original, artisanal question: "Why do we think that screaming at the top of our lungs about how right we are is more convincing than Christian joy amongst intense pain and suffering...?" (Gomer responds with an AMAZING quote on Christian boldness)
    • Oh crap, then humility vs pride is asked, and we loose our minds arguing over whether it is OK to have self-confidence and the role of ordered/disordered self-love
    • Also, "Avant Garde Post-Modern Jazz" DRINK!
            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560aa539e4b0225c2924ef95/1443538234369/" data-image-dimensions="555x960" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="560aa539e4b0225c2924ef95" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560aa539e4b0225c2924ef95/1443538234369/?format=1000w" />

    Gomer is listening to Days of the New and Luke is listening to Colin Stetson's To See More Light.

    Thanks to BenSounds.com for the theme song!

    ]]>     THE MOST EXPLICIT LISTENER MAIL!

    We dive into our Facebook account messages and posts for your questions that you wanted us to answer. Seeing as how we are super smart and such, we cover them all in our 10 minutes or less format of choice. You asked. We answered. Your welcome!

    But first we yell at our listeners for saying that we talk too long. YEAH, DUNCAN, I'M TALKING TO YOU. THIS EPISODE IS OVER AN HOUR LONG. DEAL!

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560aa5c2e4b0ea79b4d0335a/1443538371208/" data-image-dimensions="600x684" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="560aa5c2e4b0ea79b4d0335a" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560aa5c2e4b0ea79b4d0335a/1443538371208/?format=1000w" />
    • Matt Walsh: Friend? Asshole? Friendly Asshole? Is he me?
    • What is the "the world"? Am I supposed to love it? Hate it? Tickle its armpits?
    • How bad is cussing? (Especially considering the Matt Walsh comment above)
    • Should Nancy Pelosi be Excommunicated for her public stance advocating for abortion?
    • Should Democrats be more heard out by Catholics today?
    • Then Luke plunges into his experience at the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, which is cool, but has nothing to do the topic...
    • Kim Davis, a very nice lady from Kentucky who I'm sure she means well...
    • Then Luke throws out his authentic, original, artisanal question: "Why do we think that screaming at the top of our lungs about how right we are is more convincing than Christian joy amongst intense pain and suffering...?" (Gomer responds with an AMAZING quote on Christian boldness)
    • Oh crap, then humility vs pride is asked, and we loose our minds arguing over whether it is OK to have self-confidence and the role of ordered/disordered self-love
    • Also, "Avant Garde Post-Modern Jazz" DRINK!
            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560aa539e4b0225c2924ef95/1443538234369/" data-image-dimensions="555x960" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="560aa539e4b0225c2924ef95" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560aa539e4b0225c2924ef95/1443538234369/?format=1000w" />

    Gomer is listening to Days of the New and Luke is listening to Colin Stetson's To See More Light.

    Thanks to BenSounds.com for the theme song!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     THE MOST EXPLICIT LISTENER MAIL!

    We dive into our Facebook account messages and posts for your questions that you wanted us to answer. Seeing as how we are super smart and such, we cover them all in our 10 minutes or less format of choice. You asked. We answered. Your welcome!

    But first we yell at our listeners for saying that we talk too long. YEAH, DUNCAN, I'M TALKING TO YOU. THIS EPISODE IS OVER AN HOUR LONG. DEAL!

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560aa5c2e4b0ea79b4d0335a/1443538371208/" data-image-dimensions="600x684" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="560aa5c2e4b0ea79b4d0335a" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560aa5c2e4b0ea79b4d0335a/1443538371208/?format=1000w" />
    • Matt Walsh: Friend? Asshole? Friendly Asshole? Is he me?
    • What is the "the world"? Am I supposed to love it? Hate it? Tickle its armpits?
    • How bad is cussing? (Especially considering the Matt Walsh comment above)
    • Should Nancy Pelosi be Excommunicated for her public stance advocating for abortion?
    • Should Democrats be more heard out by Catholics today?
    • Then Luke plunges into his experience at the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, which is cool, but has nothing to do the topic...
    • Kim Davis, a very nice lady from Kentucky who I'm sure she means well...
    • Then Luke throws out his authentic, original, artisanal question: "Why do we think that screaming at the top of our lungs about how right we are is more convincing than Christian joy amongst intense pain and suffering...?" (Gomer responds with an AMAZING quote on Christian boldness)
    • Oh crap, then humility vs pride is asked, and we loose our minds arguing over whether it is OK to have self-confidence and the role of ordered/disordered self-love
    • Also, "Avant Garde Post-Modern Jazz" DRINK!
            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560aa539e4b0225c2924ef95/1443538234369/" data-image-dimensions="555x960" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="560aa539e4b0225c2924ef95" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560aa539e4b0225c2924ef95/1443538234369/?format=1000w" />

    Gomer is listening to Days of the New and Luke is listening to Colin Stetson's To See More Light.

    Thanks to BenSounds.com for the theme song!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+p91zy5Ym ]]>     Episode 15: 15 Perched Like a Bird https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/15 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:560250c8e4b0641e3a0f17bb Wed, 23 Sep 2015 03:12:01 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Interview with Dave VanVickle, evangelist, charismatic, and exorcist's dreamy assistant! 1:38:50 true This episode is hilarious, challenging, inspirational and terrifying, and that's just the first five minutes! Listen to special guest, David VanVickle, as he tells us about three hugely important things in his life: his job as the Director of Evangelization at a Catholic parish in Pittsburgh, his life in the Charismatic Renewal, and his role in Deliverance ministry and Exorcisms. 

    When you finish this episode you will want to get some holy water, call your favorite Tamborine-playing charismatic over for some prayer, and check to make sure those really are squirrels in your attic. Also, listen to the Ghostbusters' theme song, too.

    I'm serious when I say that this episode challenged me. It will challenge you, too.

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    ]]>     This episode is hilarious, challenging, inspirational and terrifying, and that's just the first five minutes! Listen to special guest, David VanVickle, as he tells us about three hugely important things in his life: his job as the Director of Evangelization at a Catholic parish in Pittsburgh, his life in the Charismatic Renewal, and his role in Deliverance ministry and Exorcisms. 

    When you finish this episode you will want to get some holy water, call your favorite Tamborine-playing charismatic over for some prayer, and check to make sure those really are squirrels in your attic. Also, listen to the Ghostbusters' theme song, too.

    I'm serious when I say that this episode challenged me. It will challenge you, too.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560252dee4b0bd46474f5783/1442992863136/" data-image-dimensions="400x300" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="560252dee4b0bd46474f5783" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560252dee4b0bd46474f5783/1442992863136/?format=1000w" />

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     This episode is hilarious, challenging, inspirational and terrifying, and that's just the first five minutes! Listen to special guest, David VanVickle, as he tells us about three hugely important things in his life: his job as the Director of Evangelization at a Catholic parish in Pittsburgh, his life in the Charismatic Renewal, and his role in Deliverance ministry and Exorcisms. 

    When you finish this episode you will want to get some holy water, call your favorite Tamborine-playing charismatic over for some prayer, and check to make sure those really are squirrels in your attic. Also, listen to the Ghostbusters' theme song, too.

    I'm serious when I say that this episode challenged me. It will challenge you, too.

            <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560252dee4b0bd46474f5783/1442992863136/" data-image-dimensions="400x300" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="560252dee4b0bd46474f5783" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/560252dee4b0bd46474f5783/1442992863136/?format=1000w" />

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+JiUws4fk ]]>     Episode 14: 14 PICTURES NEED TAKEN https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/14 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:55f89495e4b0d636c54625d1 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 17:58:39 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer This is the most anticipated podcast episode of the century with Jon, Luke, Adam and Gomer! 1:29:36 true This is the most anticipated podcast episode of the century: LUKE IS GETTING MARRIED AND ALL THE BROS SHOWED UP AND LEFT THEIR WIVES AT HOME.

    Hilarity and inside jokes ensue.

    This will probably alienate you as a listener if you didn't know us back at Franciscan University of Steubenville, but we hope the addition of Lord of the Rings' style narration helps you follow along the epic tale. It's the fellowship of the wedding ring. Or something.

    ]]>     This is the most anticipated podcast episode of the century: LUKE IS GETTING MARRIED AND ALL THE BROS SHOWED UP AND LEFT THEIR WIVES AT HOME.

    Hilarity and inside jokes ensue.

    This will probably alienate you as a listener if you didn't know us back at Franciscan University of Steubenville, but we hope the addition of Lord of the Rings' style narration helps you follow along the epic tale. It's the fellowship of the wedding ring. Or something.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     This is the most anticipated podcast episode of the century: LUKE IS GETTING MARRIED AND ALL THE BROS SHOWED UP AND LEFT THEIR WIVES AT HOME.

    Hilarity and inside jokes ensue.

    This will probably alienate you as a listener if you didn't know us back at Franciscan University of Steubenville, but we hope the addition of Lord of the Rings' style narration helps you follow along the epic tale. It's the fellowship of the wedding ring. Or something.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+mxVFKO-o ]]>     Episode 13: 13 Please Be Real https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/13 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:55ee793ee4b0d8cb3419641c Tue, 08 Sep 2015 01:59:20 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer How do believers think about uncertainty? How do you struggle with doubt? 1:09:41 true How do believers think about uncertainty? How do you struggle with doubt? Gomer and Luke explore their own atheistic tendencies, using the epic book, Introduction to Christianity by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (a.k.a., Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI), to help guide us.

    Believers and Unbelievers alike are unable to shake their uncertainty because we are all finite, limited creatures. So how is a Christian to live with this uncertainty? No freakin' clue, but we're trying.

    Rescue Dawn trailer, starring Christian Bale

    In the music world, Gomer is still listening to Propaganda and Luke says "Avant Garde Jazz" like 7 or 8 times.

    Thanks to BenSounds.com for the theme music!

    ]]>     How do believers think about uncertainty? How do you struggle with doubt? Gomer and Luke explore their own atheistic tendencies, using the epic book, Introduction to Christianity by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (a.k.a., Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI), to help guide us.

    Believers and Unbelievers alike are unable to shake their uncertainty because we are all finite, limited creatures. So how is a Christian to live with this uncertainty? No freakin' clue, but we're trying.

    Rescue Dawn trailer, starring Christian Bale

    In the music world, Gomer is still listening to Propaganda and Luke says "Avant Garde Jazz" like 7 or 8 times.

    Thanks to BenSounds.com for the theme music!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     How do believers think about uncertainty? How do you struggle with doubt? Gomer and Luke explore their own atheistic tendencies, using the epic book, Introduction to Christianity by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (a.k.a., Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI), to help guide us.

    Believers and Unbelievers alike are unable to shake their uncertainty because we are all finite, limited creatures. So how is a Christian to live with this uncertainty? No freakin' clue, but we're trying.

    Rescue Dawn trailer, starring Christian Bale

    In the music world, Gomer is still listening to Propaganda and Luke says "Avant Garde Jazz" like 7 or 8 times.

    Thanks to BenSounds.com for the theme music!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+mvzPrCN2 ]]>     Episode 12: 12 Everything is wrong! Everything is Awful! https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/12 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:55e50c23e4b0c72a7b255212 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 22:31:05 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke talks about Golden Girls, life, loss, and dealing with grief 1:08:39 true Gomer and Luke Skype again to talk about meaningful things, like the longevity of comedians and the diversity of writers for The Golden Girls. Then Josh Dugger, Ashley Madison and the guilty plea of Jared from Subway for child porn possession. Sigh.

    Then we talk about grief and loss, especially as Luke tells us of his dad's death in 2008. This is a touching tale that weaves the love and support of family, Christological suffering, the breakup of a genuine relationship and the spiritual advice to "get up off the mat and walk."

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Kanye's first sight of Caitlyn Jenner..." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/55e50d2ce4b0d31ae6eb2ece/1441074478879/kanye_west_meets_caitlyn_jenner-598497.jpg" data-image-dimensions="700x876" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="55e50d2ce4b0d31ae6eb2ece" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/55e50d2ce4b0d31ae6eb2ece/1441074478879/kanye_west_meets_caitlyn_jenner-598497.jpg?format=1000w" />





      <p>Kanye's first sight of Caitlyn Jenner...</p>

    Special thanks to www.BenSounds.com for the theme music

    ]]>     Gomer and Luke Skype again to talk about meaningful things, like the longevity of comedians and the diversity of writers for The Golden Girls. Then Josh Dugger, Ashley Madison and the guilty plea of Jared from Subway for child porn possession. Sigh.

    Then we talk about grief and loss, especially as Luke tells us of his dad's death in 2008. This is a touching tale that weaves the love and support of family, Christological suffering, the breakup of a genuine relationship and the spiritual advice to "get up off the mat and walk."

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Kanye's first sight of Caitlyn Jenner..." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/55e50d2ce4b0d31ae6eb2ece/1441074478879/kanye_west_meets_caitlyn_jenner-598497.jpg" data-image-dimensions="700x876" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="55e50d2ce4b0d31ae6eb2ece" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/55e50d2ce4b0d31ae6eb2ece/1441074478879/kanye_west_meets_caitlyn_jenner-598497.jpg?format=1000w" />





      <p>Kanye's first sight of Caitlyn Jenner...</p>

    Special thanks to www.BenSounds.com for the theme music

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Gomer and Luke Skype again to talk about meaningful things, like the longevity of comedians and the diversity of writers for The Golden Girls. Then Josh Dugger, Ashley Madison and the guilty plea of Jared from Subway for child porn possession. Sigh.

    Then we talk about grief and loss, especially as Luke tells us of his dad's death in 2008. This is a touching tale that weaves the love and support of family, Christological suffering, the breakup of a genuine relationship and the spiritual advice to "get up off the mat and walk."

            <img class="thumb-image" alt="Kanye's first sight of Caitlyn Jenner..." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/55e50d2ce4b0d31ae6eb2ece/1441074478879/kanye_west_meets_caitlyn_jenner-598497.jpg" data-image-dimensions="700x876" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="55e50d2ce4b0d31ae6eb2ece" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/55e50d2ce4b0d31ae6eb2ece/1441074478879/kanye_west_meets_caitlyn_jenner-598497.jpg?format=1000w" />





      <p>Kanye's first sight of Caitlyn Jenner...</p>

    Special thanks to www.BenSounds.com for the theme music

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+gwzmGl-B ]]>     Episode 11: 11 An Open Letter https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/11 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:55dbe505e4b0d4526524b990 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 23:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer In this episode we cover annulments and marriage issues, culture and its relationship to Christianity, gay parenting and marriage, the Simpsons, and much, much more. 1:26:14 true Our relationship is complicated. When our guest was in college with Luke and I, we never really talked or hung out. In fact, we all thought his sister was a lot cooler than him. But that was only because we never met him. However, after this podcast, we still like his sister more.

    He's a Canon Lawyer and really, really knows his Simpsons' references. He won the spouse lottery and also has two adorable kids that they have adopted.

    In this episode we cover annulments and marriage issues, culture and its relationship to Christianity, gay parenting and marriage, the Simpsons, and much, much more.

    Thanks to BenSounds.com for the theme music.

    ]]>     Our relationship is complicated. When our guest was in college with Luke and I, we never really talked or hung out. In fact, we all thought his sister was a lot cooler than him. But that was only because we never met him. However, after this podcast, we still like his sister more.

    He's a Canon Lawyer and really, really knows his Simpsons' references. He won the spouse lottery and also has two adorable kids that they have adopted.

    In this episode we cover annulments and marriage issues, culture and its relationship to Christianity, gay parenting and marriage, the Simpsons, and much, much more.

    Thanks to BenSounds.com for the theme music.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Our relationship is complicated. When our guest was in college with Luke and I, we never really talked or hung out. In fact, we all thought his sister was a lot cooler than him. But that was only because we never met him. However, after this podcast, we still like his sister more.

    He's a Canon Lawyer and really, really knows his Simpsons' references. He won the spouse lottery and also has two adorable kids that they have adopted.

    In this episode we cover annulments and marriage issues, culture and its relationship to Christianity, gay parenting and marriage, the Simpsons, and much, much more.

    Thanks to BenSounds.com for the theme music.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+Li7jra8b ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 10: The Prodigal Affleck Returns https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/10 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:55d2a7f7e4b06f17b403f594 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer and Luke do some much needed follow up to their porn discussion, bringing in some grace. 57:48 true We return to that topic that we most hate about ourselves: pornography. After seeing the massive response our dear listeners gave us for episode 8, we thought that some follow up was necessary. I wanted to add a little bit of grace and conversion to the conversation that I felt like was lacking in the previous episode.

    We also talk about the power parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15. We reference "The Prodigal Son" by Henri Nouwen, and then do some more Bane impressions.

    Thanks to www.BenSounds.com for the theme music. Thanks to MeWithoutYou for the 8 second clip of Torches Together. You should really listen to them.

    ]]>     We return to that topic that we most hate about ourselves: pornography. After seeing the massive response our dear listeners gave us for episode 8, we thought that some follow up was necessary. I wanted to add a little bit of grace and conversion to the conversation that I felt like was lacking in the previous episode.

    We also talk about the power parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15. We reference "The Prodigal Son" by Henri Nouwen, and then do some more Bane impressions.

    Thanks to www.BenSounds.com for the theme music. Thanks to MeWithoutYou for the 8 second clip of Torches Together. You should really listen to them.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     We return to that topic that we most hate about ourselves: pornography. After seeing the massive response our dear listeners gave us for episode 8, we thought that some follow up was necessary. I wanted to add a little bit of grace and conversion to the conversation that I felt like was lacking in the previous episode.

    We also talk about the power parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15. We reference "The Prodigal Son" by Henri Nouwen, and then do some more Bane impressions.

    Thanks to www.BenSounds.com for the theme music. Thanks to MeWithoutYou for the 8 second clip of Torches Together. You should really listen to them.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+owHY54qI ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 9: Ten Minute Topic Showdown https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/9 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:55c50b6ae4b0f380d652f3e0 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 10:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We plough through 10 topics in 10 minutes. Each. 1:28:00 true SHOW NOTES

    Oh Man! This episode is intense! We had a whole group of topics that we wanted to talk about but haven't gotten around to them and so we came up with a new game plan. We spend 10 minutes on a topic and switch between pop culture and churchy stuff, taking turns on who picks what topic to discuss. 

    We cover things like:

    • why EWTN only makes shows for old people that eat Werther's Originals,
    • institutional racism and the shooting of Sam DuBose,
    • YDisciple founder Jim Beckman, superhero of Catholic youth ministry
    • weddings, wedding fights, and marriage,
    • Luke's slight stutter and my "slight" weight gain,
    • a spoiler review of the movie Ant-Man and its almost anti-Paul-Ruddism,
    • Which immediately became about the Marvel Comic Universe, specially Avengers 2
    • and the upcoming DC movies- Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad, 
    • Parish life and reaching the people on the margins of faith
    • Then back to talk about The Joker and Suicide Squad.

    Music by BenSounds.com

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    Oh Man! This episode is intense! We had a whole group of topics that we wanted to talk about but haven't gotten around to them and so we came up with a new game plan. We spend 10 minutes on a topic and switch between pop culture and churchy stuff, taking turns on who picks what topic to discuss. 

    We cover things like:

    • why EWTN only makes shows for old people that eat Werther's Originals,
    • institutional racism and the shooting of Sam DuBose,
    • YDisciple founder Jim Beckman, superhero of Catholic youth ministry
    • weddings, wedding fights, and marriage,
    • Luke's slight stutter and my "slight" weight gain,
    • a spoiler review of the movie Ant-Man and its almost anti-Paul-Ruddism,
    • Which immediately became about the Marvel Comic Universe, specially Avengers 2
    • and the upcoming DC movies- Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad, 
    • Parish life and reaching the people on the margins of faith
    • Then back to talk about The Joker and Suicide Squad.

    Music by BenSounds.com

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    Oh Man! This episode is intense! We had a whole group of topics that we wanted to talk about but haven't gotten around to them and so we came up with a new game plan. We spend 10 minutes on a topic and switch between pop culture and churchy stuff, taking turns on who picks what topic to discuss. 

    We cover things like:

    • why EWTN only makes shows for old people that eat Werther's Originals,
    • institutional racism and the shooting of Sam DuBose,
    • YDisciple founder Jim Beckman, superhero of Catholic youth ministry
    • weddings, wedding fights, and marriage,
    • Luke's slight stutter and my "slight" weight gain,
    • a spoiler review of the movie Ant-Man and its almost anti-Paul-Ruddism,
    • Which immediately became about the Marvel Comic Universe, specially Avengers 2
    • and the upcoming DC movies- Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad, 
    • Parish life and reaching the people on the margins of faith
    • Then back to talk about The Joker and Suicide Squad.

    Music by BenSounds.com

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+l1aNo1pj ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 8: Authentically Honest about Pornography https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/8 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:55c2e773e4b0d9038d7d0454 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We talk about Porn and how it has ruined our lives/relationships 1:06:44 true SHOW NOTES

    This episode is a heartbreaker. We share as honestly as possible what went wrong in our lives when it came to human sexuality: A.K.A. Pornography.

    Porn is in our face and easily reachable by our broadband, HD technicolor Internet connections. We talk about this subject in a very humble and even humiliating way, trying not to dodge the issue. Also, this conversation gives Luke yet another reason to use the word "Authentic". Pretty soon he's going to go full hipster and just call it "Artisanal." We end it on a light-hearted note as I yell at Luke for not making me his Best Man and he yells at me for not making him a godfather to one of my four kids.

    Thanks again to BenSounds.com for the theme music!

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    This episode is a heartbreaker. We share as honestly as possible what went wrong in our lives when it came to human sexuality: A.K.A. Pornography.

    Porn is in our face and easily reachable by our broadband, HD technicolor Internet connections. We talk about this subject in a very humble and even humiliating way, trying not to dodge the issue. Also, this conversation gives Luke yet another reason to use the word "Authentic". Pretty soon he's going to go full hipster and just call it "Artisanal." We end it on a light-hearted note as I yell at Luke for not making me his Best Man and he yells at me for not making him a godfather to one of my four kids.

    Thanks again to BenSounds.com for the theme music!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    This episode is a heartbreaker. We share as honestly as possible what went wrong in our lives when it came to human sexuality: A.K.A. Pornography.

    Porn is in our face and easily reachable by our broadband, HD technicolor Internet connections. We talk about this subject in a very humble and even humiliating way, trying not to dodge the issue. Also, this conversation gives Luke yet another reason to use the word "Authentic". Pretty soon he's going to go full hipster and just call it "Artisanal." We end it on a light-hearted note as I yell at Luke for not making me his Best Man and he yells at me for not making him a godfather to one of my four kids.

    Thanks again to BenSounds.com for the theme music!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+o1A38fBi ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 7: Interview with Arleen the Virgin https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/7 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:55adb9a7e4b0d3eba631d568 Mon, 20 Jul 2015 23:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer An interview with journalist and author Arleen Spenceley. 1:37:36 true Our first interview show ever! With a real guest and not Luke pretending to be a Marvel character!

    Ahem.

    Tonight we interview Arleen Spenceley, journalist and author of the recently published book, "Chastity is for Lovers" from Ave Maria Press. She has to deal with a lot in this episode from us, so you should buy her book as our way of saying "Sorry."

    Special Guest: Arleen Spenceley.

    ]]>     Our first interview show ever! With a real guest and not Luke pretending to be a Marvel character!

    Ahem.

    Tonight we interview Arleen Spenceley, journalist and author of the recently published book, "Chastity is for Lovers" from Ave Maria Press. She has to deal with a lot in this episode from us, so you should buy her book as our way of saying "Sorry."

    Special Guest: Arleen Spenceley.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Our first interview show ever! With a real guest and not Luke pretending to be a Marvel character!

    Ahem.

    Tonight we interview Arleen Spenceley, journalist and author of the recently published book, "Chastity is for Lovers" from Ave Maria Press. She has to deal with a lot in this episode from us, so you should buy her book as our way of saying "Sorry."

    Special Guest: Arleen Spenceley.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+G0T1ZNGq ]]> Gomer Luke Arleen Spenceley     Episode 6: Perpetual What Now? https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/6 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:55922faee4b078fd8d33e008 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 01:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We discuss, and model, Perpetual Adolescence. 1:02:49 true SHOW NOTES

    Gomer and Luke discuss fun things like the crushing reality of perpetual adolescence for both Gen-Xers and Millennials, and then, without a single hint of irony, complain that Beyonce should not be an Avenger. We are the exceptions that prove the rule, folks. Just keep in mind when you listen to this podcast, it was recorded at 5:22 AM my time, 6:22 for Luke last-name-redacted. We thought we could do this. We thought we could handle waking up early. We thought we were bulletproof. We were wrong.

    Dead. Wrong.

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    Gomer and Luke discuss fun things like the crushing reality of perpetual adolescence for both Gen-Xers and Millennials, and then, without a single hint of irony, complain that Beyonce should not be an Avenger. We are the exceptions that prove the rule, folks. Just keep in mind when you listen to this podcast, it was recorded at 5:22 AM my time, 6:22 for Luke last-name-redacted. We thought we could do this. We thought we could handle waking up early. We thought we were bulletproof. We were wrong.

    Dead. Wrong.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    Gomer and Luke discuss fun things like the crushing reality of perpetual adolescence for both Gen-Xers and Millennials, and then, without a single hint of irony, complain that Beyonce should not be an Avenger. We are the exceptions that prove the rule, folks. Just keep in mind when you listen to this podcast, it was recorded at 5:22 AM my time, 6:22 for Luke last-name-redacted. We thought we could do this. We thought we could handle waking up early. We thought we were bulletproof. We were wrong.

    Dead. Wrong.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+QtsU7vZV ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 5: Big Events for the Kidz https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/5 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:55725452e4b0c2e2e35e2ab0 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Gomer and Luke talk event-based youth ministry while doing their best BANE impression. 1:16:43 true Gomer and He-Who-Shall-No-Be-Last-Named talk about BIG EVENTS and its relationship to youth ministry. We get serious for a bit and dig deep on high school ministry, evangelism and catechesis. Also, we repeatedly try out our Bane impressions from The Dark Knight Rises, which degrades quickly into a bad Sean Connery.

    Oh yeah. And at one point Luke actually called Rocky Road ice cream "pop ice cream". Gosh, I hate that guy.

    Music by BENSOUND.com

    ]]>     Gomer and He-Who-Shall-No-Be-Last-Named talk about BIG EVENTS and its relationship to youth ministry. We get serious for a bit and dig deep on high school ministry, evangelism and catechesis. Also, we repeatedly try out our Bane impressions from The Dark Knight Rises, which degrades quickly into a bad Sean Connery.

    Oh yeah. And at one point Luke actually called Rocky Road ice cream "pop ice cream". Gosh, I hate that guy.

    Music by BENSOUND.com

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Gomer and He-Who-Shall-No-Be-Last-Named talk about BIG EVENTS and its relationship to youth ministry. We get serious for a bit and dig deep on high school ministry, evangelism and catechesis. Also, we repeatedly try out our Bane impressions from The Dark Knight Rises, which degrades quickly into a bad Sean Connery.

    Oh yeah. And at one point Luke actually called Rocky Road ice cream "pop ice cream". Gosh, I hate that guy.

    Music by BENSOUND.com

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+xPIFwbzp ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 4: Luke Authentically, Genuinely Loves Star Wars Trailers https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/4 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:556bd964e4b016f4bc26bef4 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer A grown man emotes over a movie trailer 6:55 true Hey kids!
    Have you ever heard a grown man emote over a movie trailer that it makes you kind of uncomfortable? Well, you're gonna! Here's Luke attempting to explain the rawness of his emotions the day the second Star Wars, The Force Awakens trailer was released. It's crazy.

    ]]>     Hey kids!
    Have you ever heard a grown man emote over a movie trailer that it makes you kind of uncomfortable? Well, you're gonna! Here's Luke attempting to explain the rawness of his emotions the day the second Star Wars, The Force Awakens trailer was released. It's crazy.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     Hey kids!
    Have you ever heard a grown man emote over a movie trailer that it makes you kind of uncomfortable? Well, you're gonna! Here's Luke attempting to explain the rawness of his emotions the day the second Star Wars, The Force Awakens trailer was released. It's crazy.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+BgjyukKM ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 3: I Watch Mad Men for the Suits https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/3 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:55387e9ae4b030ef4eb20a50 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 01:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We discuss media discernment and when it goes too far. 1:04:44 true SHOW NOTES

    In this episode we talk movies and TV shows that edge on the "too" side of the Catholic moral equation: too much violence and too much sex. We discuss why some bad movies are actually good and some good movies are bad. Case in point, those terrible family-friendly Christian movies. Sure, they are good in moral content, but they are bad in artistic value, which may mean it's just plain bad and should be avoided.

    How do you navigate the world of contemporary media, with shows like Mad Men, The Walking Dead, and Breaking Bad are so well done, but have huge immoral elements in it? Hear Gomer rationalize his illegal downloading past and listen to Luke sing the Blockbuster Video jingle from yesteryear. 

    Special thanks to BENSOUNDS.com for the music.

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    In this episode we talk movies and TV shows that edge on the "too" side of the Catholic moral equation: too much violence and too much sex. We discuss why some bad movies are actually good and some good movies are bad. Case in point, those terrible family-friendly Christian movies. Sure, they are good in moral content, but they are bad in artistic value, which may mean it's just plain bad and should be avoided.

    How do you navigate the world of contemporary media, with shows like Mad Men, The Walking Dead, and Breaking Bad are so well done, but have huge immoral elements in it? Hear Gomer rationalize his illegal downloading past and listen to Luke sing the Blockbuster Video jingle from yesteryear. 

    Special thanks to BENSOUNDS.com for the music.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    In this episode we talk movies and TV shows that edge on the "too" side of the Catholic moral equation: too much violence and too much sex. We discuss why some bad movies are actually good and some good movies are bad. Case in point, those terrible family-friendly Christian movies. Sure, they are good in moral content, but they are bad in artistic value, which may mean it's just plain bad and should be avoided.

    How do you navigate the world of contemporary media, with shows like Mad Men, The Walking Dead, and Breaking Bad are so well done, but have huge immoral elements in it? Hear Gomer rationalize his illegal downloading past and listen to Luke sing the Blockbuster Video jingle from yesteryear. 

    Special thanks to BENSOUNDS.com for the music.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+OC6ytqJh ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 2: My Poofy Hair https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/2 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5535b1a7e4b04f1506845223 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 22:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer We live in a world of 140 characters. That's great and awful. 48:10 true SHOW NOTES

    Luke talks about why he didn't have girlfriends in middle school. Gomer challenges him on that, but ultimately agrees. Then we dive into something rather important. In San Francisco the Archbishop tries to get teachers listed as "ministers" and to get them to sign a statement of belief that clearly defines hot button issues (cough gay marriage cough) and requires one's full assent as a teacher to these views.

    We discuss the merits of such a signed statement, especially in the context of a lack of evangelism and solid catechesis.

    The Official Page of the BackStreet Boys

    Archdiocese releases statement on church teachings, practice in high schools

    Archbishop’s letter to Catholic high school teachers

    Opening Music brought to you by BENSOUND.COM.

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    Luke talks about why he didn't have girlfriends in middle school. Gomer challenges him on that, but ultimately agrees. Then we dive into something rather important. In San Francisco the Archbishop tries to get teachers listed as "ministers" and to get them to sign a statement of belief that clearly defines hot button issues (cough gay marriage cough) and requires one's full assent as a teacher to these views.

    We discuss the merits of such a signed statement, especially in the context of a lack of evangelism and solid catechesis.

    The Official Page of the BackStreet Boys

    Archdiocese releases statement on church teachings, practice in high schools

    Archbishop’s letter to Catholic high school teachers

    Opening Music brought to you by BENSOUND.COM.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     SHOW NOTES

    Luke talks about why he didn't have girlfriends in middle school. Gomer challenges him on that, but ultimately agrees. Then we dive into something rather important. In San Francisco the Archbishop tries to get teachers listed as "ministers" and to get them to sign a statement of belief that clearly defines hot button issues (cough gay marriage cough) and requires one's full assent as a teacher to these views.

    We discuss the merits of such a signed statement, especially in the context of a lack of evangelism and solid catechesis.

    The Official Page of the BackStreet Boys

    Archdiocese releases statement on church teachings, practice in high schools

    Archbishop’s letter to Catholic high school teachers

    Opening Music brought to you by BENSOUND.COM.

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+gHF5bqlu ]]> Gomer Luke     Episode 1: Create, Don't Just Consume https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/1 551def6fe4b09619c3abc306:5535a67ce4b02eb715d17ddc:5535ace0e4b04f15068437a3 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 21:00:00 -0400 mjgormley@gmail.com (Luke and Gomer) full Luke and Gomer Luke talks about creating, discussion and why it matters. Gomer rants. 42:55 true This is the kick-off episode of my new podcast show, "Catching Foxes" with my pal Luke. We will talk about culture and it's impact on young adults living their faith. In this first episode, we basically introduce the show, each other, and do our first rant. At one point I slipped away to the bathroom, in which Luke decided to ask me a question. Whoops!

    ]]>     This is the kick-off episode of my new podcast show, "Catching Foxes" with my pal Luke. We will talk about culture and it's impact on young adults living their faith. In this first episode, we basically introduce the show, each other, and do our first rant. At one point I slipped away to the bathroom, in which Luke decided to ask me a question. Whoops!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     This is the kick-off episode of my new podcast show, "Catching Foxes" with my pal Luke. We will talk about culture and it's impact on young adults living their faith. In this first episode, we basically introduce the show, each other, and do our first rant. At one point I slipped away to the bathroom, in which Luke decided to ask me a question. Whoops!

    Support Catching Foxes

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/JnqjAdv-+NqHvjw4z ]]> Gomer Luke