Intro to the Intro to Devout Life
Sons of Ars
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
Sons of Ars
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
Sons of Ars
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
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Let God Stretch Your Soul - Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 2/8/25
Sons of Ars
Galatians 1:1-12; From a homily by a spiritual writer of the fourth century (1:37); Luke 24:35-53 (4:35); Homily by Rev. James-Peter Trares, O.P. (6:55) Support our seminary:
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It was a Crazy Time
Sons of Ars
Michael Sparks and James Joseph sit down with a long-time priest Fr. Bill Breslin who shares his life journey during and after Vatican II. Many priests in those tumultuous times were confronted with the crisis of the chaos and it took courage to withstand it by the grace of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Bill shares a glimps into that perspective. (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...
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You Have Stayed Long Enough - Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 1/19/25
Sons of Ars
Deuteronomy 1:1, 6-18; (3:05) from a Letter to the Ephesians from St. Ignatius of Antioch; (5:34) Mark 16:1-20; (9:22) Homily by Fr. Tom Scherer. Support our seminary:
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Unexpected Fulfillment - Vigil Praise Readings and Homily 12/14
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Isaiah 45:1-13; (2:52) from a Letter by Saint Leo the Great; (6:30) Luke 24:35-53; (9:10) Homily by Archbishop Samuel Aquila Support our Seminary: archden.org/futurepriests
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Behind Every Man...
Sons of Ars
In this episode, Michael Sparks and Michael Salemi bring in a good friend and soon to be priest to the studio. Deacon Kade Megaffin shares his journey of love and tells stories of promising relationships that ended in being called by Christ. (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...
info_outlineMichael 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.