Catholic Exchange

Mike Aquilina explores the root words of "communion" in both Greek and Hebrew to discuss how our Eucharist experience is also a bond of community. Learn more in his fantastic book, Ministers and Martyrs. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Listen to an appeal from Michael Lichens and see if you might be able to help us to continue our important work at CE. God love you all!Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Today Michael sits down with Haley Stewart of the popular blog Carrots for Michaelmas. They talk about cooking for the liturgical year as well as gardening and farming like a Catholic. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Catholic homeschooling mom and monastic associate sits down with Michael in the CE studios to discuss life with children near a Byzantine Catholic Monastery and how the monks provide a model of Christian life. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael sits down with author and apologist Shaun McAfee to talk about his new book and what we can do to evangelize our friends as well as how to develop a personal relationship with Christ. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael interviews Dawn Eden, author of "The Thrill of the Chaste," about chastity, vocations, her conversion, and how the saints can give a model for healing sexual wounds. Listen to the most hopeful interview you're likely to hear. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Fr. Morrow addresses the heart of anger that can have emotional and even physical consequences and how to heal from those past pains. For anyone who has struggled, this is a must-read, must-listen to series. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Mike Aquilina discusses the Greek and Hebrew roots of the word "Apostle" and how the Twelve Apostles were a figure of the twelve tribes as well as Christ's promise of a new kingdom. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Mike Aquilina gives us an introduction to the Apostolic Age, the setting for AD: The Bible Continues. Listen every week to learn more ahead of the next episode. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Today Michael reads from Romano Guardini's Meditations Before Mass on the importance of achieving silence and stillness in ourselves before the celebration of Mass. Perfect for the beginning of Easter. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael interviews Charlie McKinney, President of Sophia Institute Press, about the NBC series AD: The Bible Continues and the resources that are available for Catholic viewers. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

A powerful meditation on the Agony in the Garden and the crucifixion from Bp. Bossuet's Meditations for Lent. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Stephen Beale offers a reflection for Holy Week and Good Friday, seeing how the crucifixion shows us that the way to God is through the wounded heart of Jesus Christ.Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael J. Lichens offers a reflection from the Psalms and today's Gospel.Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael J. Lichens reads a meditation from Fr. George W. Rutler on the parable of the prodigal son. Learn how this parable gives us a promise of how Christ, through confession, is ready to completely restore us to our dignity.Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael J. Lichens offers a morning reflection on the prodigal son and how God calls us all to be good big brothers and sisters with the New Catholics about to enter the Church this Easter. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Stephen Beale explores the three ways we are all seeking Christ and how these ways can open up a new way to evangelize. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael Lichens discusses the St. Joseph Novena and the response from many CE readers who are looking for prayers. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael sits down with Br. Justin Bolger, OP & Br. Jordan Zajac, OP about life as a Dominican Brother in Washington, DC as well as how to best evangelize and discern a vocation. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael J. Lichens discusses the figure of St. Joseph and how his novena can be a powerful prayer for both petitions and contemplation. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)