The Francis Effect

Fr. Daniel and David continue their discussion of the Sacrament of Penance with an in-depth conversation about the Seal of Confession, and how it applies in a number of real-world situations

Sandburg MediaApril 11, 2020

Anti-Protest Legistlation, Prepper Culture, and the Sacrament of Penance

Fr. Dan and David look at a recent round of laws designed to discourage environmental protests. Then they discuss David's recent piece on "prepper" culture in the National Catholic Reporter, and they continue their series exploring the sacraments with a conversation about penance.

Sandburg MediaApril 8, 2020

COVID-19, Spiritual Communion, and the Anointing of the Sick

Fr. Dan and David record this episode remotely, as Illinois is under "shelter in place" guidelines. They discuss responses to COVID-19 in light of Catholic Social Teaching, the practice of "spiritual communion," and the sacrament of anointing the sick.