Episode 154 - Understanding Scripture

As Fr. Scott continues to convalesce, we offer another talk from our archives, this time on understanding and studying Scripture.

 https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-055RR-UnderstandingScripture.mp3

Episode 153 - Gospel of Mark, Pt.1

This week we begin a study of the Gospel of Mark. This is especially appropriate as this liturgical year's Sunday lectionary prominently features Mark's Gospel.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-054RR-GospelofMark-pt1.mp3

Episode 152 - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pt. 2

 https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-053RR-Guadalupe-Pt2.mp3

Episode 151 - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pt. 1

 https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-052RR-Guadalupe-Pt1.mp3

Episode 150 - Litanies, Pt. 8

 https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-051RR-Litanies%20Pt8.mp3

Episode 149 - Litanies, Pt. 7

 https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-050RR-Litanies%20Pt7.mp3

Episode 148 - Litanies Pt. 6

 https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-048RR-Litanies%20Pt6.mp3

Episode 147 - Litanies Pt. 5

 https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-048RR-Litanies%20Pt5.mp3

Episode 146 - Litanies, Pt. 4

 https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-047RR-Litanies%20Pt4.mp3

Episode 145 - Litanies, Pt. 3

 https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-046RR-Litanies%20Pt3.mp3

Episode 144 -The Litany of Loretto

Did you know there's a litany so important that the Pope is in charge of adding to it? Fr. Scott tells us about the Litany of Loretto.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-044RR-Litany%20of%20Loretto%20Pt2.mp3

Episode 143 - Litanies Explained

 What are litanies? Why do we pray them? Where do they come from? Fr. Scott answers all these questions and more.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-043RR-Litanies%20Explained.mp3

Episode 142 - Devotion to Mary

 Fr. Scott explains why devotion to Mary isn't just acceptable, but essential to the life of Catholics.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-042RR-Devotion%20to%20Mary.mp3

Episode 141 - Seven Sorrows, Pt. 2

Fr. Scott continues his reflection on the Seven Sorrows of Mary, and then we share a recording of the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows (also called the Servite Rosary) recorded by Tiffany Walker and available on archive.org

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-040RR-Seven%20Sorrows%20Pt2.mp3

Episode 140 - Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, Pt. 1

 As September is the month of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Mother, Fr. Scott decided to record a program on the importance of this devotion.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-039RR-Seven%20Sorrows%20Pt1.mp3

Episode 139 - The Alaska Shepherd w/ Bp. Chad Zielinski, Pt. 2

 Fr. Scott continues his conversation with Alpena native, Bp. Chad Zielinski of Fairbanks, Alaska. The second part of our program includes a podcast recorded by Fr. John Riccardo of Acts XXIX

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-038RR-Bp%20Zielinski%20Pt2%20and%20Fr%20Riccardo.mp3

Episode 138 - The Alaskan Shepherd w/ Bp. Chad Zielinski Pt. 1

 Fr. Scott decided to take a little excursion to the Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska, recently, and had a chance to sit down with Bp. Chad Zielinski.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-038RR-Bp%20Zielinski%20Pt1.mp3

Episode 137 - Life Continues

As a follow-up to his last conversation, Fr. Scott and Fr. Joe again sit down with social worker Larry LaCross of Catholic Human Services, building principal Hans Stevens of Alpena Public Schools, and social worker Chris Benedict of an area dialysis provider. All 5 men share how they have kept faith alive during these difficult times in some simple and also some very creative ways.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-037RR-Life%20Continues.mp3

Episode 136 - COVID Continues

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Fr. Scott sits down with three men who are very active in the parish and in their homes and workplaces keeping people safe in the midst of the pandemic: social worker Larry LaCross of Catholic Human Services, building principal Hans Stevens of Alpena Public Schools, and social worker Chris Benedict of an area dialysis provider.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-036RR-COVID%20Continues.mp3

Episode 135 - Confirmation

Fr. Scott discusses the Sacrament of Confirmation.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-035RR-Confirmation.mp3

Episode 134 - Interview w/ Bp. Walter Hurley

Fr. Scott sits down to interview Bp. Walter Hurley, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Gaylord.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-034RR-BpHurley.mp3

Episode 133 - The Priesthood, Pt. 5

Fr. Scott concludes his series on the priesthood.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-033RR-Priesthood-Pt5.mp3

Episode 132 - The Priesthood, Pt. 4

Fr. Scott continues his series on the nature of the priesthood.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-032RR-Priesthood-Pt4.mp3

Ep. 131 - The Priesthood, Pt. 3

Fr. Scott continues his series on the priethood with part 3 this week.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-030RR-Priesthood-Pt3.mp3

Ep. 130 - The Priesthood, Pt. 2

Fr. Scott continues his series on the priesthood this week with part 2.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-030RR-Priesthood-Pt2.mp3

Episode 129 - The Priesthood, Pt. 1

During the ordination season, we thought it appropriate to revisit Father's series on the priesthood. We begin this week with a discussion of priesthood under the Old Covenant.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-029RR-Priesthood-Pt1.mp3

Episode 128 - Beads & Brews, Pt. 2

Father continues his discussion with the men of Beads and Brews.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-028RR-BeadsnBrews-Pt2.mp3

Episode 127 - Beads & Brews

This week, Fr. Lawler sits down with several men from the parish who have started a unique prayer group called "Beads and Brews."

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-027RR-BeadsnBrews.mp3

Episode 125 - Gospel of John, Chapter 6, Pt. 3

Fr. Scott concludes his series on the 6th Chapter of the Gospel of John.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-025RR-John6-Pt3.mp3

Episode 124 - Gospel of John, Chapter 6, Pt. 2

Fr. Scott continues his series on the 6th Chapter of the gospel of John.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-024RR-John6-Pt2.mp3

Episode 123 - Gospel of John, Chapter 6, Pt. 1

Fr. Scott begins his series on the 6th Chapter of the Gospel of John.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-023RR-John6-Pt1.mp3

Episode 122 - COVID-19 Update, Pt. 6

Fr. Scott is again joined by Bp. Raica and Larry LaCrosse to discuss the continuing pandemic.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-022RR-BpRaicaCOVID19-Pt6.mp3

Episode 121 - Divine Mercy w/ Bp. Raica

Fr. Scott is joined by Bp. Steven J. Raica and Fr. Christopher Jarvis to discuss Divine Mercy.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-021RR-BpRaicaDivine%20Mercy.mp3

Episode 120 - COVID-19 Update Pt. 5

Fr. Scott is joined by Bp. Raica, Fr. Christopher Jarvis, and Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-020RR-BpRaicaCOVID19-Pt5.mp3

Episode 119 - COVID-19 Update Pt. 4

Fr. Scott is again joined by Bishop Raica to continue reflecting on how to keep our faith alive during this time of pandemic.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-019RR-BpRaicaCOVID19-Pt4.mp3

Episode 118 - COVID-19 Update Pt. 3 and Upcoming Transfer w/ Bp. Raica & Larry LaCross

Fr. Scott is again joined by Bp. Raica and Larry LaCross this week. In addition to the continuing development of the COVID-19 situation, Bp. Raica also shares some thoughts on the recent announcement of his transfer to the Diocese of Birmingham, AL.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-018RR-BpRaicaCOVID19-Pt3.mp3

Episode 117 - COVID-19 Update w/ Bp. Steven Raica and Larry LaCross, Pt. 2

As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, Fr. Scott Lawler sits down with Bp. Steven Raica and Larry LaCross to have another conversation about holding on to our faith (and our sanity) during this trying time.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-017RR-BpRaicaCOVID19-Pt2.mp3

Episode 116 - COVID-19 Update w/ Bp. Steven Raica and Larry LaCross, Pt. 1

Fr. Scott sits down with Bishop Steven Raica and Larry LaCross (of Catholic Human Services) to discuss the effects of COVID-19 in our Diocese, including why certain precautions are being taken in parishes and schools throughout the Diocese.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-016RR-BpRaicaCOVID19-Pt1.mp3

Episode 115 - 2020 Lenten Radio Retreat, Pt. 3 - Let's Become Great Saints ft. Keri Tarrant

Keri Tarrant of St. Gabriel's Message (http://stgabrielsmessage.com/) and formerly of the Marian Center in Joy Valley, delivers an excellent talk about  how we are all called to be saints giving examples from some of the great saints.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-015RR-LentPt3-Keri.mp3

Episode 114 - 2020 Lenten Radio Retreat, Pt. 2 - Homilies on Sainthood

We continue our Lenten Radio Retreat with homilies delivered by Bp. Steven J. Raica and Fr. Joseph Muszkiewicz on sainthood.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-014RR-LentPt2-homilies.mp3

Episode 113 - 2020 Lenten Radio Retreat Pt. 1, How to Plan a Conference

For the season of Lent, we will be repackaging some of the excellent content from All Saints Parish's 2019 parish conference. We start things off this week by discussing just how the idea to plan a parish conference came about, and what was involved in pulling together this event.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-013RR-LentPt1.mp3

Episode 112 - A Spiritual Walk Through the Mass, Part 4 - "I Believe..."

We continue our "deep dive" into the Mass by discussing the Creed.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-012RR-WalkthroughtheMass-Pt4.mp3

Episode 111 - A Spiritual Walk Through the Mass, Pt. 3 - The Word of the Lord

We continue our look at the Mass through the reading of Scripture and the homily.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-011RR-WalkthroughtheMass-Pt3.mp3

Episode 110 - A Spiritual Walk Through the Mass, Pt. 2 - Kyrie, Gloria, etc.

Father continues his exploration of the Mass, by continuing through the Mass of the Catechumens.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-010RR-WalkthroughtheMass-Pt2.mp3

Episode 009 - A Spiritual Walk Through the Mass, Pt. 1 - The Fore-Mass

Fr. Lawler finishes last week's exploration of the sources of the Mass, and then Producer Nick, who is also in formation for the diaconate in the Ukrainian Catholic Church, provides a taste of one of the Eucharistic Prayers used in the Byzantine Rite. We close the episode with Fr. Scott beginning our spiritual walkthrough of the extraordinary form of the Mass.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-009RR-WalkthroughtheMass-Pt1.mp3

Episode 008 - Scriptural Overview of the Mass or "Where's that in the Bible?"

Some Protestants accuse Catholics of inventing the Mass out of thin air instead of worshipping "the way the Bible says to." This week, Fr. Scott goes through the Scriptural foundations of almost every word spoken in the Mass.


Length: 59:43

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-006RR-LiturgyPt6.mp3

Episode 007 - Battle of Lepanto

Fr. Scott tells us why the Catholic Church commemorates a 16th century naval battle every year in October.


Length: 59:43

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-007RR-Lepanto.mp3

Episode 006 - Liturgy, Pt. 6

Fr. Lawler completes his series on the Liturgy with Part 6.


Length: 59:43

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-005RR-LiturgyPt5.mp3

Episode 005 - Liturgy, Pt. 5

Fr. Lawler continues his series on the liturgy with Part 5.


Length: 59:43

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-005RR-LiturgyPt5.mp3