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The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
Join internationally-known Catholic evangelist & founder of ScienceOfSainthood.com, Matthew Leonard, for joyful, passionate (and often humorous) explanations of the deep truths of the faith and interesting interviews with Catholic luminaries. This is the art of living. This is the Art of Catholic. ScienceOfSainthood.com.
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United States
Description:
Join internationally-known Catholic evangelist & founder of ScienceOfSainthood.com, Matthew Leonard, for joyful, passionate (and often humorous) explanations of the deep truths of the faith and interesting interviews with Catholic luminaries. This is the art of living. This is the Art of Catholic. ScienceOfSainthood.com.
Language:
English
Website:
https://matthewsleonard.com
Episodes
139 How to Know if Your Spiritual Life is Healthy
7/25/2024
A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewed on the EWTN show Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie about my discovery of the Catholic spiritual life a few years after I entered the Church.
As a brand new Catholic, I didn't yet understand the incredible spiritual patrimony that was ours.
But once I learned more about it...and began to practice it...that's when everything changed!
And it was such a powerful conversation that I'm sharing it with you on the Art of Catholic podcast.
You'll hear us talk about some of my story, as well as some spiritually crucial topics such as:
β’ What a healthy interior life looks like for regular Catholics
β’ The importance of community in our spiritual journey
β’ The absolute necessity of authentic meditation
β’ The role of spiritual direction
β’ Practical tips on how to deepen your prayer life
I'm so grateful to Jerry and Debbie and all the wonderful folks at EWTN for inviting me onto their show - and for graciously allowing me to share the episode with you on my podcast.
If you want to hear a very practical discussion about how to make real spiritual progress, this episode is for you!
Duration:00:55:14
138 Isolation, Weakness, & Shattering the Lies We Tell Ourselves
6/13/2024
In today's Art of Catholic podcast, Matthew Leonard is joined by Catholic evangelist John Edwards, who shares stories and insights he's gained from guiding countless men to a deeper relationship with Christ.
But don't think for a second this is an episode only for men.
We hit topics that affect everyone like:
Shattering the lies we tell ourselves Why isolation is the Devil's playground The most pressing problem haunting men (Listen up, ladies! You need to hear this.) The beautiful power of weakness Why community is absolutely essential for men & women This is a must-listen episode for anyone longing for the deep joy that comes from an intimate relationship with God and the mystical body of Christ.
Duration:01:25:38
137 From Megachurch to MegaCatholic & the Beautiful Power of Retreat
4/20/2024
Matthew Leonard is joined by Betsy Orr, Founder and President of The Retreat at Heritage, who shares her incredible conversion story and tells us all about how God led her to create this truly unique new retreat center focused on beauty and silence.
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Duration:00:52:07
136 Priest & Beggar: The Jaw-Dropping Story of Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz
2/12/2024
Every now and then I come across someone or something in the Church that leaves me slack-jawed...in a good way.
This is one of those times.
If you've heard of Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, you know what I'm talking about.
If not, prepare to have your mind blown.
Matthew
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Duration:01:25:37
135 The Dark Roots of Feminism & the War on Men
1/20/2024
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After spending many months working very hard on a new liturgy series, I thought "Why not have a pleasant, light podcast to unwind a little?"
So I called my friend and Founder of Theology of Home, Dr. Carrie Gress, and said, "How about coming on the show and talking about your new book?"
So much for unwinding. After all, her new book is titled The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us. It's all about how we arrived at this culturally dangerous place in which we now find ourselves, particularly in regards to feminism and society's bloodlust for the destruction of men.
(And if you're a guy who said to himself, "Feminism? Dude, I'm out." Trust me, this topic has a massive impact on those of us who share the XY chromosomes.)
Of course, feminism is a tricky word. Yes, we all agree that abortion-focused, radical feminism is wrong. But what about the "rest of it"?
Because it seems that there are a lot of opinions on the various incarnations and iterations of the "feminist movement." Can it all be separated or is there a deeper problem?
One way or the other, it's safe to say we're facing a societal crisis in regards to all of this.
So in today's episode of the Art of Catholic podcast, we're going to peel back the onion a bit and discuss the shocking backstory of feminism (and where it's all going).
Dr. Gress has done a massive amount of research into the little-known stories of the women (and men!) who shaped the movement, and its hidden roots in the French Revolution, Communism, and even the occult.
This one is what you call an "eye-opener". (I think I'm ready for some more liturgy:).
Duration:01:12:28
134 The Terrible Sin of Telling the Truth
9/28/2023
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While most of us know weβre supposed to watch what we say, a lot of us havenβt yet realized that there are times when itβs actually a dreadful sin to tell the truth.
Yep, no joke. Thereβs lying through your teeth and then thereβs βlyingβ through your truth.
What am I talking about?
Listen to today's episode to find out.
Duration:00:11:38
133 The Powerful Battle Plan to Bring Loved Ones Back to the Church
9/8/2023
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Iβd bet my bottom dollar that you have a loved one or know people who have left the faith. Maybe itβs a spouse, children, friends, or whomever.
Itβs heartbreaking.
They walk away from the very source of eternal life and weβre beside ourselves as to what to do.
And the typical reaction is often to nag, cajole, and strategically place evangelistic books on the coffee table in a desperate effort to light a spark in the heart of the wayward.
It rarely works.
So what do we do? How do we get them back? How do we get them to desire divine life and return wholeheartedly to the sacraments?
Duration:00:13:40
132 Catholic Psychologist's Take on Inner Healing & Forgiveness w/ Dr. Matthew Breuninger
8/31/2023
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We all need healing...every last one of us.
And the latest Art of Catholic Podcast episode explores a bit of a different, but powerful angle on the topic that can make all the difference when it comes to healing deep emotional wounds and finding true freedom.
Most Catholics are at least somewhat familiar with the idea of redemptive suffering.
It's what your mom was referring to every time you stubbed your toe as a kid and she'd tell you to "offer it up."
Redemptive suffering takes place when we unite our own trials to Christ's through a simple act of the will and obtain graces for ourselves and others.
But have you ever heard of redemptive healing?
In my conversation with Catholic psychologist and Franciscan University of Steubenville professor Dr. Matthew Breuninger, we discuss what redemptive healing is and why approaching inner healing through a trusting relationship with God is the only way to make real progress.
We also hit topics like:
-The powerful role of forgiveness in healing
-How suffering mistakenly becomes normalized
-Why living for security robs us of freedom
-The difference between pain and suffering
-How we can experience freedom in Christ and still carry wounds.
So if you or anyone you know has struggled to heal from interior wounds, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
Duration:01:07:16
131 How Should Catholics Respond to AI?
7/7/2023
Is anyone else starting to get some Terminator vibes from the whole ChatGPT thing? Am I the only one who hears in their head an Austrian accent when reading back what it spits out?
Iβm kidding, of course....kind of :).
I admit to sometimes asking, "What can this thing really do?"
Because while I donβt think Artificial Intelligence is quite to the point where we need to start worrying about robot overlords, there are definitely some legitimate concerns when it comes to the ethics behind this new technology.
So how should Catholics respond to AI?
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Duration:00:49:12
130 How a Millennial Mormon Discovered the Catholic Church
6/1/2023
When I asked my parish priest who the new guy with the blond ponytail in our parish was, I had no idea his conversion story would be so compelling that I'd end up asking him to be a guest on the Art of Catholic Podcast!
In fact, Stephen Johnson's entire life story is a fascinating journey, one that took him from the Mormon faith of his childhood through atheism, New Age beliefs, and Evangelical Protestantism, and finally home to the Catholic Church.
And all this while serving in the military as an Air Force Pararescueman, one of the most intense special mission units in the Armed Forces!
You've GOT to give this episode a listen.
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Duration:01:15:38
129 The True Origin and Essence of the Catholic Mass
5/4/2023
Confused by (and tired of) all the arguments about the Mass? Join Matthew Leonard and liturgical theologian Dr. David Fagerberg as they lift the veil and reveal the deeper currents of the Catholic Mass.
It's the beautiful essence of the liturgy that no one else is talking about...but they should be.
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Duration:00:56:11
128 What We Must Understand About Holy Thursday
4/5/2023
Though we often tend to focus most of our attention on Good Friday and Holy Saturday during Holy Week and the Triduum, don't forget Holy Thursday.
Join ScienceOfSainthood.com founder, Matthew Leonard, for a spiritual reflection on the immense power and purpose of Holy Thursday.
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Duration:00:05:56
127 Total Abandonment to God's Will - Lesson One
1/12/2023
The idea of total abandonment to God can cause a lot of fear and agnst. After all, we like to think we're in control, when we're actually not. Join Matthew Leonard to watch the first full lesson of the FREE Lent series.
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Duration:00:17:01
126 How Scripture Teaches the Immaculate Conception of Mary
12/8/2022
Don't think the Immaculate Conception is taught in the Bible? Think again. Matthew Leonard shows this dogma of the Catholic Church is present from beginning to end of Scripture.
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Duration:00:28:36
125 The Mystical Teaching of St. John of the Cross
11/10/2022
St. John of the Cross is one of the most celebrated, yet misunderstood spiritual teachers in the Catholic faith. But the more we understand the mystical and powerful teaching of this spiritual giant, the more deeply we'll move into relationship with Christ. Join Matthew Leonard and Fr. Donald Haggerty as they unveil the beautiful teaching of the Mystical Doctor.
Topics covered include:
β’ What are some common obstacles to deeper prayer?
β’ What is the real role of asceticism?
β’ The importance of "mental austerity"
β’ The theme of darkness in John of the Cross
β’ St. John Paul II's love of St. John of the Cross and his fascinating view of the virtue of faith
β’ and more!
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Duration:00:55:56
124 How Catholics Read and Interpret Scripture
10/4/2022
Ever wondered exactly how Catholics are supposed to interpret and read the Bible? Is there a pattern or priority order we're supposed to follow?
Matthew Leonard is joined by Father Michael Mitchell and his brother, Father Jason Mitchell, for a highly informative talk on the 4 senses of Scripture and the basics of interpretation.
This is really important because if you don't really know how to approach Scripture properly, not only will your personal reading suffer, but your participation in the mass will suffer, as well...and that would be a tragedy of biblical proportions.
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Duration:00:54:46
123 Practicing Prayer - A Powerful Guided Audio Meditation from St. Francis de Sales
8/30/2022
Prayer is an art that needs to be practiced properly and authentic meditation is an absolutely necessary part of every Catholic's day. As St. Teresa of Avila declared, "How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer."
In this episode, ScienceOfSainthood.com founder, Matthew Leonard, provides a primer on Catholic meditation and then provides a guided audio meditation based on the spiritual classic "Introduction to the Devout Life" by St. Francis de Sales.
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Duration:00:21:28
122 The Most Controversial Catholic Teaching About Mary & the Ray Comfort Problem
6/30/2022
Ever wondered why the Catholic Church teaches Mary is the Mediatrix of Graces and Co-redemptix? It certainly sounds controversial doesn't it? Even a lot of Catholics don't fully understand it, much less Protestants.
In fact, famous Protestant evangelist Dr. Ray Comfort - popular for the "Way of the Master" series with actor Kirk Cameron - recently posted a video that maligned Catholics for our beliefs about Our Lady - a video that showed Matthew Leonard teaching about Mary - so Matthew decided to respond.
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Duration:00:30:23
121 How the BOLD Virtue of Prudence Empowers Your Life
3/8/2022
Matthew Leonard is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to dive into the power of the virtue of prudence. Everyone thinks prudence equals pansy. Not even close.
This is an extremely enlightening discussion that can help you boldly order your life and understand why prudence has a kind of pride of place in the virtues.
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Duration:00:47:21
120 St Teresa of Avila's 9 Grades of Prayer
2/9/2022
This is the first lesson of a powerful, FREE Lenten video series by Matthew Leonard and the Science of Sainthood. Let the Doctor of Prayer lead into the inferno of Christ's love! Make Lent matter this year!
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Duration:00:23:41