Lessons From Leo

Remaining Human

In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, automation, and artificial intelligence, what does it mean to remain profoundly human? In this episode, Dennis and Christine break open Pope Leo XIV’s prophetic encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, exploring its urgent call to safeguard the dignity, creativity, and relational heart of the human person in the light of the rapid acceleration of AI. Read the encyclical on the Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html [https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html]

What Is Truth?

In a world of shifting opinions and endless noise, what does it mean to seek truth? In this episode, we explore the Catholic understanding of truth — not as a concept to debate, but as a Person to encounter, reflecting on how truth reveals reality as God sees it, and how living in that truth frees us from illusion and fear.

Holiness in the Digital Age

In an age of constant notifications, endless scrolling, and carefully curated online identities, what does it mean to pursue holiness? How can we hear the voice of God when our attention is constantly divided by the demands of a digital world? In this episode of Mountains Made Low, we explore the challenges and opportunities of seeking sanctity in a culture shaped by technology. From the relentless pace of modern life to the addictive pull of stimulation and the pressure to present a perfected version of ourselves online, we examine how today's digital habits can quietly undermine our relationship with God, others, and even our own souls.

Lessons From Leo

This week, Dennis and Christine talk about four lessons of Pope Leo XIV from the first year of his papacy: Role of the Laity, Peace, Unity, and Care for the Poor.

Another Coffee Talk

This week, Christine and a rather agitated Dennis return to the coffee talk format you love! Up for discussion: Should Catholic Churches have coffee shops? Who should be on a Mt. Rushmore of saints? What is a positive way to invite fallen away Catholics back to Mass?  All that and more!