
Podcasts on living as missionary disciples.
Welcome to the Catholic Apostolate Center Podcast channel! Listen to the Catholic Apostolate Center staff and collaborators discuss topics that pertain to active Catholics in the world today. Below you will find our feature-length podcast, On Mission, where you can catch up with Chris Pierno, and Center Founding Director, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., as they discuss all things Catholicism. You will also find various reflections from Center coordinators as well as Blogcast readings of the Ad Infinitum Blog.
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On Mission
In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Monica Thom Konschnik, Management Consultant for the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss hospitality practices at parishes.
In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Meghan Abando, Coordinator of Events and Special Programs, to discuss her experience of living the faith and evangelizing on secular college campuses.
In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by William Tishuk, Production Coordinator at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the Catholic Feast Days app, the latest app from the Catholic Apostolate Center.
In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss their experiences preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage and the importance it has to build a fruitful lifetime for the couple.
In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by William Tishuk, Production Coordinator at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the connection between athletics and our faith.
In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Fr. Pedro Camilo Simoes, S.A.C. to discuss his book, Divine Threads, and how God has been quietly present throughout his life.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Center colleague Sarah Harrigan, Manager of Communications and Special Programs, to discuss the connections between the Thanksgiving holiday and our call to be in thanksgiving in and through the Faith.
In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Joe Basalla to discuss who the Twelve Apostles were, the role they served, and their memory in today’s church.
In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the lives and witness of young saints like Bl. Carlo Acutis, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frasatti, and Bl. Chiara Badano.
Reflections
For the Third Sunday of Lent, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on persevering in our efforts to grow in fruitfulness for ourselves and others through the grace of Christ.
For the Second Sunday of Lent, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on moving from living love of God and neighbor.
For the First Sunday of Lent, Fr. Frank reflects on ways to deepen our conversion to Christ.
For the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on removing what keeps us from fruitfulness in Christ.
For the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank reflects on how we measure our love and mercy toward others.
For the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on our hope found in Jesus Christ.
For the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank reflects on leaving everything to follow Christ.
For the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on our call to live for Christ and others.
For the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank reflects on hearing Christ and responding to him.
Blogcasts
This blogcast explores “Learning Lessons of Prayer and Penance from Our Lady of Lourdes” written by Dana Edwards Szigeti and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess.
This blogcast explores “Do I Follow?" written by Fr. Andrew P. St. Hilaire and read by Brian Rhude.
This blogcast explores “Look Up, Set Out, and Give" written by Kate Fowler and read by Tom Carani.
This blogcast explores “Ready Our Hearts" written and read by Fr. Frank S. Donio, S.A.C.
This blogcast explores “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" written and read by Jonathan Sitko.
This blogcast explores “Embracing Advent" written by Helena Romano and read by Amy Cardin.
This blogcast explores “Finding Time to be Thankful” written and read by Sarah Harrigan.
Resources
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Action and Suffering as Settings for Learning Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Prayer as a School of Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “The True Shape of Christian Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Appeals for Hope” section of the Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year by Pope Francis.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Signs of Hope” section of the Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year by Pope Francis.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Anchored in Hope” section of the Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year by Pope Francis.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series about the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series about the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series about the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope.
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. starts a series about the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope.
In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Christian Bordak-Roseman, a high school theology teacher from the Washington, D.C. area, to discuss his experience accompanying students through high school.