Totus Tuus Podcast

EP 14 | St. Thérèse's 'Little Way' Inspires Millions | Fr. Ferdinand Purnomo O.C.D.

In this episode, Father Ferdinand Purnomo, O.C.D., delves into the profound depth of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s "Little Way." We discuss the hard truths of Thérèse’s life and how her "Little Way" serves as a concrete, lived translation of the Gospel for the modern world. This conversation explores why the Church recognises this young Carmelite as a Doctor of the Church and how her path remains a powerful guide for the universal call to Holiness articulated in Lumen Gentium (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church), Chapter 5.

This 89-Year-Old Singaporean Has Led 2,000+ Elderly to the Catholic Church | Andrew Goh

For over 30 years, Mr. Andrew Goh has served the elderly, teaching Catechism in different languages and dialects including English, Mandarin, Malay, Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, and Hainanese. He is a familiar face amongst the Singapore Catholic community, and his unwavering zeal at 89 years old plowing in the Lord’s vineyard is truly an inspiration! 00:10 Introduction 01:57 Why Did You Start This Ministry for the Elderly? 02:37 What Hobbies Do You Have? 03:52 Onboarding Process for New Catechumens 04:54 Recording Details & Preparing Lesson Materials 05:55 How Do You Teach Catechism? 07:33 Preparing for Baptism 08:55 Challenges Faced 09:20 Advice for Young People Subscribe to Totus Tuus Apostolate for more conversations like this one: @Totus Tuus Podcast Get free access to articles and other content on our website: https://www.totustuusapostolate.com Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totus.tuus.apostolate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Totus-Tuus-Apostolate/61563797108302/?mibextid=ZbWKwL WhatsApp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaPwzs5KmCPJ2wA1Tl11 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/totustuusapostolate Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totus-tuus-podcast/id1792888342 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@totus.tuus.apostolate Music:'Fuzzball Parade', 'Tiki Bar Mixer', ‘Wholesome’, Teddy Bear Waltz' & 'Morning' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

EP 13 | Choir Directing, Humility In Music, Gregorian Chant, Active Participation | Grace Feltoe

Grace Feltoe, Founder of the Musica Sacra Project, speaks about the vital role that Sacred Liturgical Music plays in the life of the faithful. Grounded in the teaching of the Second Vatican Council’s Sacrosanctum Concilium, the conversation explores the place of Gregorian chant, the meaning of active participation, and the relationship between Latin and vernacular music in the Church’s liturgy today. We also discuss the challenges parishes face in discerning authentic liturgical music, balancing pastoral accessibility with theological and musical excellence, and how the proper formation of clergy and musicians can contribute to the renewal of sacred music in the Church. Subscribe to Totus Tuus Apostolate for more conversations like this one: @TotusTuusApostolate Get free access to articles and other content on our website: https://www.totustuusapostolate.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUhMREg0WGM2UTEwMUt3ZF83eGxKdjJuWjBSUXxBQ3Jtc0tuTEQ0akpaZkJlZUNONlM5a3BtdldIdVNVdWRrTkxXNjZ2dkVvMGdua2tHT21Dbmh6ZEhGVE9EM0NhcWlIVE1ydkNhOExPOGRhZXFUWTBmVkU2MHdaQ0E3TlhxUDF0WjIwWjVHMEd0YVRCMHJqSW5UOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.totustuusapostolate.com%2F&v=5WtIaJv5cSQ] Social Media: Instagram:   / totus.tuus.apostolate   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazVkTXpvWUVqelhKaUMxT05qa2F3VjVnX3J4d3xBQ3Jtc0tsd3lBc09aYm1lSUg4TVJEZEhCU3pMTHdaR1VMS19paW84NTc2ZHJPWEJUNUloWFpYeGhSN1lyNUo4UVJpZmI4a2traDhJMnFjcjFZUFEzOGd0VndPZERId0FZRm9KYzd4a2RpYU95LUV6TEYtZDgxbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftotus.tuus.apostolate&v=5WtIaJv5cSQ] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Totus... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblV0bExUZTZLcFpfRTdlaG1EYVoxUG9NR1F4UXxBQ3Jtc0trVnVKU184N0phU2dPblZJcTFPNFZQZlhvakpmS0VndzRPYmF3MUIzd0pIWjNFLXU3cGd2dUVRTEpmZDNxQWVFb1JCSGdPcHlnZVZheUxXWE8wWExIeXBSa1ZibGp4WUdjcEsyUjhpdm1IR1NqTmM0Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpeople%2FTotus-Tuus-Apostolate%2F61563797108302%2F%3Fmibextid%3DZbWKwL&v=5WtIaJv5cSQ] WhatsApp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RKQTRqVDJHZG4xZW1wM3NGQTZkVGUwNDlud3xBQ3Jtc0tsNFRULURCVUFJbHJ4MHQzNS1CTUMtMF95Xzl6QXluQTU3cjNia3o2amtfSExGMmZqdFMwWUhad0MzYnhyZDVjVENKOHlENE9WSXk3OWppa0RWcUxBazh0Qlktc01zRVNyTGFPNGtGUFRKczV1VTZtbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatsapp.com%2Fchannel%2F0029VaPwzs5KmCPJ2wA1Tl11&v=5WtIaJv5cSQ] Telegram Channel: https://t.me/totustuusapostolate [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVRSeVROSzhpQ1pVTV9hc1hlRXFTSlNkM2twd3xBQ3Jtc0tsR2xlQ3R2Z0EyMG9aWUp4dTFGVlJVeXlOMVplTWREaUZrbnhiR0U0eDN1RElJX0lyZmVwd0dZY1UxSVR5SUlBVWl0QkhoVkpES2JqdjJtN21rbXAwTzNMbjIzcUduYWJpYVlIeWZ5Uy0yOEx4TUpnUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ft.me%2Ftotustuusapostolate&v=5WtIaJv5cSQ] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totus-tuus-podcast/id1792888342 Tik Tok:   / totus.tuus.apostolate   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RsRE00SFNEZ2FtVXpHR3pMaWtKbVcwcXBrd3xBQ3Jtc0ttZTdyYVhWYUdVNFhzRXRPTWtlOHAySWxsZWFjVEdMTGJ2Ujh3Y1JDVWRoaFBqREFvejM0QjA1d3ZORzhlZFkwSGlfaEtSYzVVbmdmRnVaeERkS2hNMUc1bXJoSXljSmpCOW9OTkNGclJ5NUZiVVlhRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40totus.tuus.apostolate&v=5WtIaJv5cSQ] Timestamps (00:00) – Introduction (07:17) – Ideological Liturgical Wars on Beauty (11:50) – Grace Choir Directing Experience (15:10) – What Does the Church Ask of Us for Sacred Music? (18:51) – The Beauty of Humility (22:04) – Gregorian Chant is Meant to Be Alive (28:16) – How Should Catholics Understand Active Participation in Sacred Music? (34:28) – Pastoral Approach to Recovering Catholic Sacred Music (38:30) – Musica Sacram & Jubilate Deo (42:19) – Hopes for Sacred Liturgical Music (45:40) – Bonus Question (48:14) – Final Thoughts & Outro

EP 12 | Legacy, Suffering & Joy, Church Humour, Spiritual Counsels | Andrzéj Maria Cardinal Deskur

In this episode, we speak with Edward Desker, the nephew of the late Andrzej Maria Cardinal Deskur, the latter of whom was a confidante and close collaborator of Pope Saint John Paul II.Edward recounts many memories of his late Uncle’s Faith-Life, offering insights into the theology of suffering, freedom in forgiveness, and the silent power of hidden sacrifice. The conversation also explores Poland’s Catholic identity, rooted in fervent Marian devotion expressed in the motto: 'Totus Tuus', the role of beauty & sacred art, and evangelisation.This episode offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the spiritual legacy of a Cardinal whose influence was shaped not by public prominence, but by fidelity, humility, and love for Holy Mother Church. Subscribe to Totus Tuus Apostolate for more conversations like this one: @TotusTuusApostolate Get free access to articles and other content on our website: https://www.totustuusapostolate.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUhMREg0WGM2UTEwMUt3ZF83eGxKdjJuWjBSUXxBQ3Jtc0tuTEQ0akpaZkJlZUNONlM5a3BtdldIdVNVdWRrTkxXNjZ2dkVvMGdua2tHT21Dbmh6ZEhGVE9EM0NhcWlIVE1ydkNhOExPOGRhZXFUWTBmVkU2MHdaQ0E3TlhxUDF0WjIwWjVHMEd0YVRCMHJqSW5UOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.totustuusapostolate.com%2F&v=5WtIaJv5cSQ] Social Media: Instagram:   / totus.tuus.apostolate  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazVkTXpvWUVqelhKaUMxT05qa2F3VjVnX3J4d3xBQ3Jtc0tsd3lBc09aYm1lSUg4TVJEZEhCU3pMTHdaR1VMS19paW84NTc2ZHJPWEJUNUloWFpYeGhSN1lyNUo4UVJpZmI4a2traDhJMnFjcjFZUFEzOGd0VndPZERId0FZRm9KYzd4a2RpYU95LUV6TEYtZDgxbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftotus.tuus.apostolate&v=5WtIaJv5cSQ] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Totus... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblV0bExUZTZLcFpfRTdlaG1EYVoxUG9NR1F4UXxBQ3Jtc0trVnVKU184N0phU2dPblZJcTFPNFZQZlhvakpmS0VndzRPYmF3MUIzd0pIWjNFLXU3cGd2dUVRTEpmZDNxQWVFb1JCSGdPcHlnZVZheUxXWE8wWExIeXBSa1ZibGp4WUdjcEsyUjhpdm1IR1NqTmM0Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpeople%2FTotus-Tuus-Apostolate%2F61563797108302%2F%3Fmibextid%3DZbWKwL&v=5WtIaJv5cSQ] WhatsApp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RKQTRqVDJHZG4xZW1wM3NGQTZkVGUwNDlud3xBQ3Jtc0tsNFRULURCVUFJbHJ4MHQzNS1CTUMtMF95Xzl6QXluQTU3cjNia3o2amtfSExGMmZqdFMwWUhad0MzYnhyZDVjVENKOHlENE9WSXk3OWppa0RWcUxBazh0Qlktc01zRVNyTGFPNGtGUFRKczV1VTZtbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatsapp.com%2Fchannel%2F0029VaPwzs5KmCPJ2wA1Tl11&v=5WtIaJv5cSQ] Telegram Channel: https://t.me/totustuusapostolate [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVRSeVROSzhpQ1pVTV9hc1hlRXFTSlNkM2twd3xBQ3Jtc0tsR2xlQ3R2Z0EyMG9aWUp4dTFGVlJVeXlOMVplTWREaUZrbnhiR0U0eDN1RElJX0lyZmVwd0dZY1UxSVR5SUlBVWl0QkhoVkpES2JqdjJtN21rbXAwTzNMbjIzcUduYWJpYVlIeWZ5Uy0yOEx4TUpnUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ft.me%2Ftotustuusapostolate&v=5WtIaJv5cSQ] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totus-tuus-podcast/id1792888342 Tik Tok:   / totus.tuus.apostolate   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RsRE00SFNEZ2FtVXpHR3pMaWtKbVcwcXBrd3xBQ3Jtc0ttZTdyYVhWYUdVNFhzRXRPTWtlOHAySWxsZWFjVEdMTGJ2Ujh3Y1JDVWRoaFBqREFvejM0QjA1d3ZORzhlZFkwSGlfaEtSYzVVbmdmRnVaeERkS2hNMUc1bXJoSXljSmpCOW9OTkNGclJ5NUZiVVlhRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40totus.tuus.apostolate&v=5WtIaJv5cSQ] Timestamps (00:00) – Introduction & Guest Background (01:15) – Family Roots & Polish Identity (02:30) – First Meeting with Cardinal Deskur (04:00) – Personal Memories & The Cardinal’s Humour (07:00) – Suffering, Hope, and the Apostolate of Suffering (09:15) – Friendship with St John Paul II (14:00) – Inside the Vatican: Politics, Guidance, and Wisdom (16:00) – Hospitality, Meals, and Evangelisation (19:15) – Art, Beauty, and the Eucharist (22:45) – Marian Devotion & Totus Tuus (28:00) – Poland, Suffering, Saint Maximillian Kolbe, and National Identity (35:50) – Spiritual Counsels for Daily Life (41:20) – Forgiveness: Three Conditions for True Forgiveness (44:45) – The Cardinal’s Humour & Final Reflections

EP 11 | Former Protestant Theologian to Catholic Deacon | Deacon Professor Dr. Sherman Kuek O.F.S

In this episode, we journey through the conversion story of Rev. Deacon Prof. Dr. Sherman Kuek O.F.S, a Permanent Deacon of the Catholic Church and Secular Franciscan. From his Protestant roots to his reception into Full Communion with the Catholic Church, Deacon Sherman shares how his pursuit of Truth led him home to Catholicism, even at great personal cost. He speaks candidly about his early struggles, the reality of ministry, and the call to serve in fidelity despite persecution from both within and without. We also explore his insights on Clericalism, Synodality, Catechesis, and Church Renewal, which are pertinent issues for our times. As founder of 'The Splendour Project', Deacon Sherman continues to form minds and hearts through Theological Literacy, Catechetical Formation, and evangelisation - reminding us that the work of renewal begins with faithfulness and courage. Related websites on Deacon Sherman's life and work:https://www.shermankuek.com/https://www.splendourproject.com/https://www.christeonline.org/ For more conversations like this one: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jUKJau9BNjHEphEH8G37O Get free access to articles and other content on our website: https://www.totustuusapostolate.com Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totus.tuus.apostolate/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563797108302&mibextid=ZbWKwL YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TotusTuusApostolate?sub_confirmation=1 Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaPwzs5KmCPJ2wA1Tl11 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/totustuusapostolate Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totus-tuus-podcast/id1792888342Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@totus.tuus.apostolate TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) – Introduction & Deacon Sherman’s Story (02:00) – Early Faith and the Search for Truth (05:30) – Seminary Life and the Desire for the Whole Truth (07:00) – Discovering the Church Fathers and the Catholic Vision (10:00) – Conversion to Catholicism – Crossing the Tiber (13:30) – Reactions and the Cost of Following Truth (18:00) – Advice for Protestant Ministers and Converts (22:00) – The Call to the Permanent Diaconate (26:00) – The Ministry of Word, Altar and Charity (30:00) – Joys and Challenges of Serving the Church (36:00) – Cardinal Cornelius Sim’s Mentorship and Friendship (40:00) – “Keep Going and Don’t Stop.” (46:00) – Clericalism, Synodality and the Need for Catechesis (1:06:00) – Founding The Splendour Project and Forming Minds for Christ (1:18:00) – Vatican II, Renewal and Fidelity to the Church (1:30:00) – Reform from Within & Final Reflections