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Curious About Adoration? How a Holy Hour Can Boost Your Faith With Fr. Tim Anastos
Posted on 02/21/2024 19:05 PM (Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer)
If part of your Lenten promise is to spend more time with Jesus, you’ll enjoy Father Dave discussing Eucharistic Adoration with Father Tim Anastos! Father Tim is the assistant chaplain at the St. John Paul II Newman Center at the University of Illinois–Chicago and author of “Jesus, Make Me Fully Alive: 30 Holy Hour Reflections.”
Guilt and Grief: Dealing With Feelings of Blame After a Loved One’s Death
Posted on 02/14/2024 17:37 PM (Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer)
A listener named Phillip asks Father Dave a question about guilt while grieving the death of a loved one. He says, “My grandpa Oscar passed away a couple months ago. I administered chest compressions, and it did not help. I feel guilty. He was 92, but I really tried to save his life. My question is, if it's God's will, why do I feel guilty?”
Do I Still Need to Fast When Ash Wednesday Falls on Valentine’s Day?
Posted on 02/12/2024 20:07 PM (Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer)
As Lent approaches, a listener named James asks, “Ash Wednesday falls on the same day as Valentine's Day this year. How do I observe the fast while still celebrating the holiday? I'm not just talking about dinner out with my spouse, I'm a big fan of chocolate too. Can I just start my Lent a day later?”
On Retreat With Pope Francis and Papal Biographer Austen Ivereigh
Posted on 02/7/2024 18:57 PM (Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer)
If you’re looking for personal retreat inspiration this Lent, you’ll be excited to hear journalist and papal biographer Austen Ivereigh discuss his new book, “First Belong to God: On Retreat with Pope Francis” with Father Dave. Austen is the author of two biographies of Pope Francis, and he and the pope co-wrote a book called, “Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future.”
Should We Pray For Our Own Desires or God’s Will?
Posted on 02/5/2024 15:46 PM (Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer)
A listener named Susan asks Father Dave a question about personal prayer. She wonders, “What’s better: praying for something specific, or praying for God’s will?”
Praying the Psalms Through Lectio Divina With Dr. Jim Papandrea
Posted on 01/29/2024 14:26 PM (Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer)
Father Dave welcomes Catholic professor and author Dr. Jim Papandrea back to the show to discuss a different approach to prayer in his new book, “Praying the Psalms: The Divine Gateway to Lectio Divina and Contemplative Prayer.”
Deep Dive: Father Dave Examines a Lesser-Used Eucharistic Prayer
Posted on 01/24/2024 17:46 PM (Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer)
In this recent Deep Dive segment, Father Dave examines the wording and usage of Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation II during Mass. He explains how this prayer is not used often, but he felt compelled to choose it for daily Mass on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
To Die Well: Discussing Hope at the End of Life With Catholic Neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Doran
Posted on 01/22/2024 18:17 PM (Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer)
While we often avoid thinking or talking about death, having open and honest conversations about mortality is essential to prepare for the end of life. To help others navigate this challenging topic, Father Dave welcomes Dr. Stephen Doran to the show. Dr. Doran is a permanent deacon and bioethicist for the Archdiocese of Omaha, and highlights hope in his book, “To Die Well: A Catholic Neurosurgeon’s Guide to the End of Life.”
If God Is Present All Around Us, Why Does the Church Teach Transubstantiation?
Posted on 01/16/2024 11:59 AM (Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer)
A listener named Lenny asks Father Dave about the Church’s teaching of transubstantiation. “I went to Catholic High School, and we learned that God is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient,” he begins. “[Regarding] transubstantiation, we understand that the priest is bringing God or Jesus into the host. My comment, or my ignorant question is, wasn’t he already there? Like if he’s omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent, isn't it already that way?”
Why is Ordinary Time Divided into Two Parts?
Posted on 01/10/2024 19:25 PM (Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer)
As we enter into Ordinary Time, a listener Karen asks Father Dave about these weeks. “We just went over the liturgical calendar in RCIA, and I'm wondering why there are two ordinary time periods. It's confusing to go from one holy period, to Ordinary Time, to another holy period in such a short time toward the early part of the year,” she says. “I can understand the big Ordinary Time period, but the few short weeks thrown in elsewhere seem like a letdown to get ready for the next time.”