DeKalb County Catholic

Prayer takes many forms.  For today's DeKalb County Catholic episode, our priests begin a new series exploring the beauty and importance of prayer in our relationship with God. Discover different kinds of prayer—like vocal, meditative, and contemplative—and learn how to deepen your prayer life by overcoming distractions and moving beyond familiar prayers.Prayer is more than just speaking with God—it's also learning to listen when He speaks to our hearts. Together, let's pray that we become more aware of His presence among us!

Holy Matrimony reflects Christ’s faithful and self-giving love for His Church. 
 
Drawing from their experiences in preparing couples for this sacrament, our DeKalb County Catholic priests discuss the beauty of marriage as a vocation, the importance of shared faith, and how faithful marriages build up the entire Church. Plus, discover practical advice on prayer, humility, and how to keep Christ at the center of family life on today's episode! 

What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders, and why is it essential to the life of the Catholic Church?
In this episode of DeKalb County Catholic, our priests explore the biblical foundations of Holy Orders, beginning with Christ's establishment of the apostolic priesthood at the Last Supper. Discover the three degrees of Holy Orders: bishop, priest, and deacon, and how apostolic succession connects the Church today to the apostles.
Through Scripture, Catholic teaching, and conversation, our priests reflect on the priesthood as a vocation of service, dedicated to teaching, sanctifying, and shepherding God's people.

What is the purpose of music in Catholic liturgy? In today's special episode, Fr. Brian sits down with three new guests:
 Fr. Paulo, Pastor of St. John the Baptist in Fort Wayne Tommy Saul, Music Director of St. John the Baptist in Fort Wayne Adam Trudel, Music Director of our very own St. Joseph Church Enjoy this very musical episode as we discuss the history of this music, including changes and reforms in the last 100 years.

This #DeKalbCountyCatholic episode is all about the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, otherwise known as the sacrament of Healing. Beginning with the Book of James, our priests cover the institution of the sacrament, how it is administered, and more. We are down one priest today, but don't fret—Fr. Tom will be back soon! In the meantime, tune in to hear Fr. Brian and Fr. Jake converse on this important sacrament. #AnointingoftheSick #Healing #Sacrament

Reconciliation. Confession. Conversion. Penance.
 
The sacrament goes by many names, but the end result is the same glorious gift. In today’s #DeKalbCountyCatholic episode, the priests examine the importance behind Confession and share the enormous benefit of being reconciled with not only Christ but also His Church.

What is Confirmation? What does it do? Why do Catholics choose Confirmation saints? Discover the answers to these questions and more in today's DeKalb County Catholic podcast episode!
 
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Today, our priests discuss the gateway to all the other sacraments: Baptism. Discover themes of new creation and being ransomed from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light!
 
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Tune in for today's episode on the sacraments, where we learn what the sacraments are, their institution in scripture, and how they point back to Christ. We explore concepts of Christ's mediation, Christ as the prime minister of the sacraments, and the mystical body of Christ. Come learn how these channels of grace are medicine for the soul.  

On today’s episode, we approach the end of the mass, where we are sent. Following communion, we have a period of silence, maybe some announcements (which Father Tom admits he needs to shorten!), and then the sending. Tune in, find out why we pray the prayer to Saint Michael and sometimes the Marian antiphons at the end of mass.