On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and TheDialog.org, we talk with author, editor, blogger and podcaster, Leila Marie Lawler, about the new book from Sophia Institute Press titled, “St. Hildegard’s Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body and Soul.” Written by French author, Paul Ferris, this book brings to light ancient remedies for health and peace with a Catholic twist. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington’s Office of Communication. Please like, share and follow.
The Fund for Vocations makes vocation callings possible
On this Catholic Forum interview, we talk with Mary Radford, Executive Director of The Fund for Vocations, that allows men and women to answer God’s call to a life of consecrated service in the Church by removing the obstacle of student loan debt. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel – YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Please like, subscribe and share.
One of Us: Cadesh Odou
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.
Explore words that made America great with Allison Ellis.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from Joe Owens, editor and general manager of The Dialog, we celebrate the 249th birthday of the USA with the founder of Mount Titano Media, Allison Ellis as we discuss the terrific new book, “Finding Our Words: Words that Made America.” This book is a collection of some of the most inspiring words spoken by American leaders since our founding, with every speech launched with a prefacing essay by Tracy Lee Simmons, acclaimed journalist and author. See a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTubd channel, YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Please like, share and subscribe.
Are ancient texts your thing? Learn about The Scriptorium Project
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from TheDialog.org, we talk with D. P. Curtin, Ph.D., the leader of The Scriptorium Project, a unique patristic (the branch of Christian theology that deals with the lives, writings, and doctrines of the early Christian theologians) organization. D. P. (or Dermot) has translated over 600 texts relating to the development of the Western World between the 5th and 15th centuries. We learn a lot from this expert antiquarian (a person who studies or collects antiques or antiquities) who has been (at least once) called the “Indiana Jones of ancient texts.” Apologies for being so parenthetical (relating to or inserted as a parenthesis.) You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel – YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Please like, share and subscribe.
One of Us: Nidhi Shukla
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.
An interview with Dr. Peter Kreeft
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from John Michael Talbot’s Table of Plenty album, we talk to the most prolific and beloved Catholic author of our time, Dr. Peter Kreeft. A professor of philosophy at Boston College and The King’s College, he is a convert to Catholicism, and author of over eighty books on Christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. In his latest book – his autobiography – titled “From Calvinist to Catholic,” Dr. Kreeft tells readers his own story, including the encounters, people, and ideas that led him to the Catholic Church as a young man. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe.
Near-Death Experiences explored with author, Scott Smith
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Louisiana-based author, attorney and theologian, Scott L. Smith, Jr., about his latest book, “Near-Death Experiences.” Catholic saints and mystics have been having near-death and out-of-body experiences for thousands of years, yet Scott’s book is the first to approach this fascinating subject from a Catholic/biblical point of view. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel. Listen to Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts or every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like and subscribe.
One of Us: Dominic Rufo
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.
What is Legatus and how does it serve the Catholic business community?
On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from The Dialog, we talk to Francis Pileggi, local attorney and past-president of the Wilmington Chapter of Legatus. We learn how this organization, founded by the one-time owner of Domino Pizza, is helping CEOs across the country and in our area, to connect with God and remain faithful Catholics while succeeding in the secular world of big business. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel, YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington’s Office of Communications. Please like, share and subscribe.