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Straight Talk - War & Patriotism
05/01/2024
Straight Talk - War & Patriotism
A country is the natural social body within which human persons can reach their full potential. The Church has always praised patriotism, or love for one's country. When patriotism is taken to an extreme, it degenerates into nationalism or the unreasonable and unjust disdain for other countries. So, what does the Church teach about war? In this episode of Stright Talk, brought to you by RCSpirituality.org, Fr. Bartunek shares the Church's views on patriotism and war. Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Straight Talk - Euthanasia
04/24/2024
Straight Talk - Euthanasia
Is life's value determined by its usefulness? Is that usefulness defined from the outside, by society? In other words, by the people who are leading a particular society at a particular time, or even by oneself? Fr. Bartunek answers this question and many more in this episode of The Catholic Perspective on Euthanasia, more Straight Talk on RCSpirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Straight Talk - Divorce & Annulment
04/17/2024
Straight Talk - Divorce & Annulment
Understanding the marriage bond, what it is, and where it comes from is the only way to understand Catholic teaching about divorce, remarriage, and annulment. In this episode, Fr. Bartunek shares some Straight Talk on the topic of divorce and Annulment. Follow RCSpirituality.org and the Catholic Perspective on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Straight Talk - Contraception
04/10/2024
Straight Talk - Contraception
What is God's vision for our sexuality, and how does contraception distort that vision? In this episode, Fr. Bartunek shares the answer to this question and more. Follow RCSpirituality.org and the Catholic Perspective on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Straight Talk - Dating
04/03/2024
Straight Talk - Dating
In this episode of Straight Talk by RCSpirituality.org, Fr. Bartunek discusses what happens when we break the connection between romance and commitment, the wrench it throws into the natural process of preparing for marriage, and the deterioration of family life by poisoning the very fountain of healthy souls, minds, and hearts. Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Straight Talk - Personal Sin
03/27/2024
Straight Talk - Personal Sin
In this episode of Straight Talk, Fr. Bartunek shares his insight on why our conscience is designed to make us feel guilt when our moral and spiritual integrity is threatened. Follow RCSpirituality.org and the Catholic Perspective on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Five Common Angels
03/20/2024
Five Common Angels
The world Angel means messenger. In this podcast Fr John Bartunek explores five messengers that God uses to send us his words. For the whole series on Welcoming the Word, the Annunciation visit RCSpirituality.org Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Straight Talk - True Philosophy
03/13/2024
Straight Talk - True Philosophy
What happens when society stops looking for reason and ultimate truth? RCSpiriutality.org brings you Part 1 of this 2-part series of Stright Talk, where Fr. Bartunek dives into how Philosophy is a gift from God to help mankind come to know its creator. Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow The Catholic Perspective on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Straight Talk - Science
03/06/2024
Straight Talk - Science
When it comes to understanding the world, Science has limitations. In this episode of The Catholic Perspective, Fr. Bartunek shares insights on three limits of science. Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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Straight Talk - Non-Catholic Christians
02/28/2024
Straight Talk - Non-Catholic Christians
What do all Christians have in common? What sets the Catholic Church apart? Fr. Bartunek explores these questions on this episode of Straight Talk by The Catholic Perspective on RCSpiriutality.org. Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Straight Talk - Non-Christian Religions
02/21/2024
Straight Talk - Non-Christian Religions
In this episode of Straight Talk, Fr. Bartunek looks at the Church's relationship to non-Christian religions as day by day, mankind is being drawn closer together, and the ties between different people are becoming stronger. Follow RCspirituality.org and The Catholic Perspective on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Straight Talk - The Bible
02/14/2024
Straight Talk - The Bible
In this episode of Straight Talk by RCSpiriutality.org, Fr. Bartunek answers the question, "Just how powerful is the Bible?" Do you know that when you hold a Bible in your hands, you hold something more powerful than a thousand nuclear warheads, or a thousand suns? Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow The Catholic Perspective on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Straight Talk - The Battle of Prayer
02/07/2024
Straight Talk - The Battle of Prayer
Did you know the devil does all he can to keep your prayer life mediocre, at best, and nonexistent, at worst? In this episode of Straight Talk from RCSpirituality.org Fr Bartunek share insights into why praying is hard. Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow The Catholic Perspective on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Becoming Poor in Spirit
01/31/2024
Becoming Poor in Spirit
In this podcast, Fr John Bartunek explores the first Beatitude and gets practical by showing how we can grow in the virtues required by poverty of spirit. The whole series Blessed are the Poor in Spirit is available on RCSpirituality.org Be sure to share this podcast with friends and family and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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The Examen Prayer
01/24/2024
The Examen Prayer
The Examen prayer of St Ignatius is a tool to help Christians see God’s action in our lives, and respond with faith, with hope, and with love. Listen to the whole series For Greater Glory at RCSpirituality.org Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Understanding Papal Infallibility
01/17/2024
Understanding Papal Infallibility
What is Papal Infallibility? Does that mean the Pope is never wrong? In this podcast Fr John Bartunek shares what papal infallibility means, the Catholic magisterium, and the freedom they give us. Find the whole series Built to Last on RCSpirituality Be sure to share this podcast with friends and family and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Life as a Calling
01/10/2024
Life as a Calling
St John Paul ll said “So often today man does not know what is within him, in the depths of his mind and heart. So often he is uncertain about the meaning of his life on this earth.” In this episode, Fr John Bartunek reflects on the theme of vocation—of life as a calling. Find the whole series on Be Not Afraid . Be sure to share this podcast with friends and family and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Keeping Christ First
01/03/2024
Keeping Christ First
In this episode, Fr John Bartunek reviews God’s own not-so-secret formula for helping us keep our priorities straight: the Third Commandment. For the whole series The One Thing Needed, can be heard on RCSpirituality.org Be sure to share this podcast with friends and family and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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The Hidden Treasures of Christmas: Is World Peace Possible?
12/27/2023
The Hidden Treasures of Christmas: Is World Peace Possible?
In this episode, we turn our attention to the Christian vision of how to organize human society for peace and prosperity—a vision linked to the Catholic way of celebrating New Year’s Day, which the Church recognizes as the World Day of Peace, as well as the liturgical memorial of Mary, the Mother of God. For the whole series visit RCSpirituality.org Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
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Investing Our Treasures
12/20/2023
Investing Our Treasures
As the Magi, laid their treasures before the Christ child, we too can find new ways to place our own treasures at the feet of the Lord. For the whole series by Fr John Bartunek on The Three Wisemen visit RCSpirituality.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and share us with your friends
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
12/13/2023
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe has fascinated viewers for centuries. In this episode, Fr John Bartunek reflects on the symbolism present in the image itself, symbolism that can help stir up the spirit of Christmas in our souls. For the whole series A woman Clothes with the Sun, visit RCSpirituality.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and share us with your friends
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St. John the Baptist - Model of a Missionary Disciple
12/06/2023
St. John the Baptist - Model of a Missionary Disciple
In this episode we will reflect on one of Advent’s key players: John the Baptist. He was the first person to announce the Gospel by bearing witness to Jesus. By taking a closer look at how he lived his mission, we will get some practical tips on how each of us can live our own mission. For the whole series on John Ch. 1 visit RCSpirituality.org Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Christ the King
11/29/2023
Christ the King
On this episode Fr. Bartunek shows how the Beatitudes reveal what it means for us to be active, faithful citizens of Christ’s Kingdom. Get the retreat information on Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and share us with your friends.
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Are All Religions the Same?
11/22/2023
Are All Religions the Same?
In this podcast, Fr John Bartunek shares the Church’s teaching regarding non-Christian religions and how we should think about them. The whole series, A Virgin’s Courage, can be fond on RCSpirituality.org Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Everyday Love
11/15/2023
Everyday Love
This podcast written by Fr John Pietropaoli and recorded by Fr John Bartunek, explores how St Therese of Lisieux lived the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. For the whole series Love One Another, visit RCSpirituality.org Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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How to Discern Your Vocation
11/08/2023
How to Discern Your Vocation
On this podcast, Fr. John Bartunek shares some practical guidelines that we can all use to discern our own vocation, or to help others discern theirs. Listen to the whole series Called and Chosen on RCSpirituality.org Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Understanding Purgatory and Indulgences
11/01/2023
Understanding Purgatory and Indulgences
Is purgatory real or is it some man- made superstition? Where did the idea of an indulgence come from? Fr. John Bartunek shares the church’s teaching and offers testimonies from the lives of the saints to unpack the mystery of Purgatory. Find the whole series Fire and Mercy at RCSpirituality . Share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
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Finding God in All Things
10/25/2023
Finding God in All Things
The Examen prayer of St Ignatius is a tool to help Christians see God’s action in our lives, and respond with faith, with hope, and with love. Listen to the whole series For Greater Glory at RCSpirituality.org Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Helping Youth to be Heroic
10/18/2023
Helping Youth to be Heroic
Ever wondered how to help young people develop their full spiritual potential, even in a post-Christian world like ours? In this episode, Fr Bartunek explores this topic. The full series Faithful Unto Death can be found on RCSpirituality.org Make sure to share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Letting the Word of Christ Dwell in Us
10/11/2023
Letting the Word of Christ Dwell in Us
Is Christ Really enough? Lection Divina, is a way to let Christ dwell within our hearts through this ancient prayer. In this podcast, Fr. Bartunek shares St Paul’s lessons from his letter to the Colossians to help us practice Lectio Divina. Check out the whole series on RCSpirituality.org Christ Alone is Enough Make sure to share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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