Sons of Ars

This is a lighthearted podcast where two seminarians sit down to discuss their life in seminary, topics and issues Christians face in the modern world, and the spiritual life. We hope to invite others into this journey that we are on and that countless other men are on across the world. We hope you enjoy! God bless! Find out more about us at www.sjvdenver.edu and follow us on the Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary facebook page.

The Rest of Seminary 03/26/2024

The Rest of Seminary Michael Salemi, James and Dave explore the meaning of leisure especially in the context of seminary life. They take a philosophical look at leisure and then examine the interior life of being rejuvenated especially as seminarians. They include a little discussion about Irish step dancing. Book mentioned, "Leisure: The Basis of Culture" By Josef Pieper Email with any questions or comments: Do you want to get monthly updates about seminary life at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary? Sign up for our monthly newsletter: Also, check us out and see our events on Facebook /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/30556123

Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 3/16 03/22/2024

Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 3/16 (0:00) Hebrews 1:1-2:4; (2:30) St. Athanasius Epistle 14, 1-2; (5:42) John 8:1-11; (7:42) Homily by Dcn. Blaise Buches. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/30507033

What Does It Mean to Prophesy? 02/11/2024

What Does It Mean to Prophesy? John, Michael, and Dave discuss their experiences at a conference hosted by Encounter School of Minsitry about the gift of prophecy. Learn more about Encounter: Email with any questions or comments: Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary where you can sign up for our monthly newsletter: /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/29890398

Going to SEEK and Finding Hope 02/01/2024

Going to SEEK and Finding Hope Michael Sparks is joined by two new voices: Dave Napierkowski and James Joseph! The two make their Sons of Ars debut speaking with Michael about their experience traveling to the annual SEEK conference in St. Louis, MO. The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to inspire those discerning and to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary. Check out all the talks from SEEK24 here: https://seekreplay.com/ Email with any questions or comments: Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary where you can sign up for monthly newsletter: /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/29744528

Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 1/20 01/26/2024

Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 1/20 (0:00) Deuteronomy 18:1-22; (4:25) Sacrosanctum Concilium nn. 7-8, 106; (8:45) Luke 24:1-12; (10:55) Homily by Fr. John Ignatius from the Servants of Christ Jesus. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/29665318

Learn from One Who Serves 12/28/2023

Learn from One Who Serves Michael and Michael are joined by Mario Enzler. Formerly a Swiss Guard for St. John Paul II, Mario learned first-hand what it means to live a life of holiness. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/29263998

A Renewal of Faith 11/28/2023

A Renewal of Faith Michael and John are joined by Jose Delgado from the Archdiocese of Denver. Jose shares his story of how he was led to the seminary by his parents finding the charismatic renewal. Support Saint John Vianney Seminary: /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/28835198

Beauty Breaking Through 11/10/2023

Beauty Breaking Through Michael and John are joined by Riley Helgoe from the august diocese of Helena, Montana. Riley shares his story of coming back to Catholicism and finding his call to the priesthood. Support Saint John Vianney Seminary: /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/28578818

Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 10/28 11/03/2023

Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 10/28 Timestamps: (0:00) Wisdom 1:1-15; (2:42) From a letter to the Corinthians by St Clement; (4:52) John 20:1-18; (8:56) Homily from Archbishop Samuel Aquila. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/28504274

Vigil Praise Homily 9/30 10/04/2023

Vigil Praise Homily 9/30 Timestamps: (0:00) Philippians 1:1-11, (1:35) A Letter to the Philippians by St Polycarp, (4:25) Mark 16:1-20, (8:09) Homily from Fr. Rocco Porter. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/28227518

We Need Living Saints 10/01/2023

We Need Living Saints September 2023 Episode Host, Michael Sparks, spontaneously invites brother seminarian Daniel Carlisi to help host this unprompted episode. They invited a brother of our brother to share his journey from worldliness to hearing God's plan for his life. While he attends a different great seminary, his story is inspiring and helps us understand the freedom of following God's plan and the peace that flows in that choice. The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to inspire those discerning and to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary. Email with any questions or comments: Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary where you can sign up for monthly newsletter: /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/28189073

A Simple Summer Summary 2023 09/01/2023

A Simple Summer Summary 2023 All the hosts, John Cooney, Michael Salemi, and Michael Sparks, sit down to discuss their latest summer as seminarians. They discuss a variety of topics and lots of travel. A whirlwind of experiences thrown into one episode, so hold onto your hats. The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to inspire those discerning and to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary. Email with any questions or comments: Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary where you can sign up for monthly newsletter: /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/27910188

Dead Bodies Float Downstream; Keep Growing in Christ 07/31/2023

Dead Bodies Float Downstream; Keep Growing in Christ July 2023 Episode Host and editor Michael Salemi in the midst of his summer asignment brings to listeners a summer episode with a special guest who is an Alumni of St. John Vianney and has been a priest for a few years. Fr. Kevin is a priest of the Diocese of Phoenix, he shares his journey out of seminary and what it's like to maintain joy in the priesthood. Even emidst sudden transition in his life, he gives great thanks to God and shares some lighthearted stories from his priesthood. His wisdom to stay rooted in Christ rings true to the Christian journey for all who desire relationship with God. References: Email with any questions about seminary life you'd like answered at: Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary at new updated website and you can sign up for monthly newsletter: /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/27609297

Go out to All the World 05/18/2023

Go out to All the World Now at the end of the academic year, Michael and John look back on their time walking the streets of Denver and encountering the homeless with Christ in the City. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/26877417

Open your Heart to Receive Grace 05/01/2023

Open your Heart to Receive Grace April 2023 Episode Hosts John Cooney and Michael Sparks invite Deacon Gabe for his second time on the Sons of Ars. Since last time on the podcast he became a deacon and finally shares his story into the seminary with priestly ordination only a few months away. His wisdom to unvail one's heart is expressed through his experience of asking for graces from God and then being able to recognize the abundant ways God bestows grace at all times times. References: Email with any questions about seminary life you'd like answered at: Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theo. Seminary at new updated website and you can sign up for monthly newsletter: Last time Deacon Gabe was on the podcast was Season 1 Episode 4 Deacon Gabe mentions this incredable Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic Men, (well worth the read) /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/26701827

Vigil Praise Homily 4/22 04/23/2023

Vigil Praise Homily 4/22 Fr Kevin Penkalski from the Diocese of Phoenix preaches on understanding the paschal joy of Easter. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/26625393

Vigil Praise Homily 3/25 03/29/2023

Vigil Praise Homily 3/25 Dcn Gabirel Sabado preaches on the love of the Father revealed through the Son and the necessity to remember the truth of His love. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/26385768

Be Holy Today! 03/25/2023

Be Holy Today! Hosts Michael Salemi and Michael Sparks invite fellow classmate Brother Andrew Brebeuf from the Servants of Christ Jesus to share his love of Jesus. He shares his experience after his re-conversion of bringing Jesus to others which lead him to deeper trust in God and then to religious life. They discuss the life changing power of trusting in God. References: Email us with comments or questions at: Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theo. Seminary at the updated website and where you can sign up for the monthly newsletter: Servants of Christ Jesus: /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/26337150

We don't talk about literature club 03/12/2023

We don't talk about literature club John and Michael come together at the beginning of lent to talk about the literature club John started at the seminary. They discuss the ways that good literature can help form everyone, and how literature points towards the depth of humanity which ultimately relates to the spiritual life oriented to God. You can email us at: /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/26203704

Vigil Praise Homily 2/25 02/28/2023

Vigil Praise Homily 2/25 Fr. Luke Barder preaches on the importance of knowing God rather than to know about Him. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/26081502

Hi Mom! 02/26/2023

Hi Mom! Michael and John spend time with Mary Machado, mother of former host Jacob Machado. Mary addresses the experience of being a mother of a seminarian. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/26050650

Vigil Praise Homily 1/28 01/30/2023

Vigil Praise Homily 1/28 Dcn Kyle Tannehill preaches on the virtue of hope and how we can use it to see the Lord more clearly. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/25777335

Our Biggest Fan 01/26/2023

Our Biggest Fan Michael and John are joined by Connor Companik from the Diocese of Phoenix. After explaining his claim as the podcast's "Biggest Fan™", Connor explains his journey to seminary and how his devotion for sacred music has grown over the years. The audio clip used in this podcast is from the Corpus Christi Sunday Mass (May 29, 2016) at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix, Arizona. The entrance antiphon is from the Graduale Romanum for the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Credit for this clip goes to the SS. Simon and Jude Cathedral schola. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/25732950

Embracing Your Cross 12/21/2022

Embracing Your Cross Michael and John talk with Daniel Rivas from Denver about his discernment. Given a heavy cross early in life, Daniel recounts how his time of trial helped him grow closer to God and discern his vocation of priesthood. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/25397790

Go Ask Your Brother 11/25/2022

Go Ask Your Brother Michael and John are joined by Brother Charbel from the Capuchin Friars. Brother Charbel talks about his conversion to Catholicism and his time of religious life. (Editor's note: while Michael and John were diligent in recording early in the month, the editor... not so much.) /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/25127412

Vigil Praise Homily 11/19 11/24/2022

Vigil Praise Homily 11/19 His Emminence Cardinal Stafford preaches on the nature of a vigil and meeting Christ in an unexpected place. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/25126938

An Apprentice of the Master Craftsman 10/25/2022

An Apprentice of the Master Craftsman This month, Michael and John chat with Connor Ryan from the Diocese of Pueblo. From the western slope of Colorado to the small mining towns of Arizona and Alaska, Connor tells the story of his physical and spiritual journeys that led him to seminary and a deeper life with Christ. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/24791130

Vigil Praise Homily 10/15 10/21/2022

Vigil Praise Homily 10/15 Fr Adam Bradshaw preaches on Faith and Prayer /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/24755778

Vigil Praise Homily 9/17 09/22/2022

Vigil Praise Homily 9/17 Fr. Brady's Homily from Vigil Praise for 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time Readings: Ez 24: 15-27; St. Augustine on Pastors; Mt 28: 1-10, 16-20. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/24459102

Be Present 09/17/2022

Be Present After finishing his first year of priesthood in Uganda, Fr Julius Lule comes back to visit the seminary. Michael and John take this opportunity to ask him about his first assignment and how his time in seminary helped him prepare. /episode/index/show/sjvdenver/id/24403518

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