Figuring it Out with Fr. Nelson

Back to School Balance

As we get back to school, what are some of the virtues that we need to focus on? Moderation and Prudence lead the way.

Why do Catholics take Pilgrimages?

Going on pilgrimage as a religious exercise dates back to the the Jewish practice of traveling to visit the Temple, or perhaps, even further to Abraham's call from God to the promised land. Christian history includes pilgrimages to Israel, Santiago de Compostella, Lourdes, and many other holy sites. So why do we do this?

Finding and Fueling Your Purpose in Life

How do you know what your purpose is for life? I'm joined by the great Hannah Candrian to discuss how to know how to direct one's life in alignment with God's will.

Why do Catholics love Mary so much?

The Catholic theology and devotion to the Mother of Jesus is often a point of misunderstanding and disagreement between Catholics and our Protestant brothers and sisters. In this episode, we try to figure out just why Catholic's love Mary so much. Citations from the following: Catechism of the Catholic Church via www.vatican.va Luigin Gambero, "Mary and the Fathers of the Church: The Blessed Virgin Mary in Patristic Thought", Ignatius Press, 1999. Brant Pitre, "Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah", Random House Audio, 2018

Part 2 of Rerum Novarum

Pope Leo XIV referenced the encyclical letter Rerum Novarum as a reason for him choice of the name Leo. We dive into what this important document says.