Tag: catholic
Canticle of Judith
If you aren’t familiar, Judith is a book in the Old Testament—one of the ones that isn’t included in the Bibles that Protestant’s use. Because so much praise and worship music is written by Protestants (and, by the way, thank you to all the… Continue Reading “Canticle of Judith”
“The Hours” is now LIVE!
I can’t tell you how excited I am to share this new album with you. This is something I’ve been working on with Mary and Anna Brewer over the past six months. But I need your help to finish it! Mary, Anna, and I… Continue Reading ““The Hours” is now LIVE!”
What Does God Want? (Conversion)
In this episode of Speaking with Deacons, Dcn. Mike and I talk about the second question that Fr. Mike Scanlan proposes we ask when discerning: “Does it encourage conversion?” Fr. Mike wrote, “The world is full of ideas and pleasures and values that tug… Continue Reading “What Does God Want? (Conversion)”
Philippians 1:12-30
The best thing about this episode, for me personally, was that Fr. Dave agreed to be in my fantasy football league. I WILL CRUSH HIM! A lot of this episode centered around Padre Pio and the interview Bishop Barron had with the actor who… Continue Reading “Philippians 1:12-30”
Our Need for Healing
This is one of my favorite podcasts I’ve ever recorded. I got to talk to Sr. Miriam Heidland, who is an amazing woman of God, and I got to do it in front of an amazing audience of priests and deacons at the Priests,… Continue Reading “Our Need for Healing”
Cheese Packers
As we finished this week’s episode of They That Hope, my friend and guitar player John Paul Von Arx came into the studio. “Hey, can you turn the camera off for me?” I asked. He looked at my iPhone on the tripod. “It wasn’t… Continue Reading “Cheese Packers”
When the Internet isn’t Enough
PHOTO: Me and Clayton Farris, who plays “Sonny”, on the “Ask J” set. There was a time when adolescence was considered to be a moment of asking the Great Questions in life: Why am I here? What is my purpose? Why is there suffering… Continue Reading “When the Internet isn’t Enough”
My Thoughts on “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
I have had many ask about what I thought about the new Star Wars movie, so I’ll take a brief break from my dissertation work to share a few thoughts. Here is my spoiler free summary: Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a fun, action-packed, and wonderful… Continue Reading “My Thoughts on “Star Wars: The Force Awakens””
Cool Catholic Graphic Novel
I was doing a gig in Venice, Florida where I met this amazing guy named Andrea Molinari (yes, it’s a guy’s name). We have a lot of things in common: we love Jesus, Catholicism, our family, role-playing games, and comic books, just to name… Continue Reading “Cool Catholic Graphic Novel”
Adoption is a calling, not a consolation prize
Over the past few months of travel I’ve gotten to talk to three different couples who have dealt with infertility. One couple just adopted a baby; the other two were praying about it. Infertility is a difficult cross for a couple to bear and I… Continue Reading “Adoption is a calling, not a consolation prize”
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Deacon Bob Rice 