Christ Dwells Within You - Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 2/21/2026
Sons of Ars
Exodus 5:1—6:1; Commentary on the psalms by Saint Augustine (4:34); Luke 13:22-33 (8:26); Homily by Rev. Mr. Jeffrey Pooley (11:18). Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests
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Stay With You - Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 1/31/2026
Sons of Ars
Thessalonians 1:1-2:12; Epistle to the Smyrnans by Saint Ignatius of Antioch (4:14); Luke 24:13-35 (7:19); Homily by Rev. Mr. Simon Ortiz (10:30) Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests
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Be Bold
Sons of Ars
Miachel Sparks and James Ball welcome Br.Joseph to the studio to share his andventurous journey through seminary which included travles to Spain with the order of the Diciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. 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
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Joy and Hope - Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 12/13/2025
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Isaiah 29:13-25; From a sermon by St. Augustin (2:15); Luke 24:25-53 (6:52); Homily by Fr. Zach Michalczyk (9:00) Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests
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The Hiddenness of The Mother of God
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While this episode was suposed to appear in Decemeber, it is a powerful appreciation of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Michael Sparks and James Joseph excitingly invite newly ordained Deacon Luciano Diaz to share his story. In this episode another Sons of Ars episode is referenced called "He Who is Called by God" from Mar 21, 2022 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
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Intro to the Intro to Devout Life
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In this episode, Dave Napierkowski and James Joseph share their experience of reading the famous work of St. Francis De Sales called "Intro to the Devout Life." A must read for seminarians and those looking to grow in their spiritual journey. (The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians 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:
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The Standard of Christ - Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 9/20/2025
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Ezekiel 24:15-27; From a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine (2:35); Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20 (5:56); Homily by Fr. John Ezratty (8:30) Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests
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Summer Excuses
Sons of Ars
Three main hosts including Michael Salemi, Michael Sparks, and James Joseph recap the summer and explain a little about why their schedule was too full to record... There was exciting summers full of spiritual growth, spanish immersions, and sports games. Also, included is what the SJV seminarians look forward to in the seminary this year. In this episode the host reference another Sons of Ars episode called "He Who is Called by God" from Mar 21, 2022 Email with any questions or comments: Do you want to get monthly updates about seminary life at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary?...
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Finish Together
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Michael Sparks takes a journey of reminiscing with two good friends Dominic and Nate as they also look forward to what the future entails. Also, we forgot to shout-out future priest Dcn. Aaron Alford, congrats! You can listen to his episode published March 21, 2022 (The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians for the sake of inspiring those discerning to take the next step 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...
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You Will See - Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 3/29/25
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Leviticus 8:1-17, 9:22-24; From a treatise on John by Saint Augustine (3:08); Mark 10:32-45 (6:40); Homily by Very Rev. Samuel Morehead V.F. (9:27) Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests
info_outlineMichael 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.