Manly and natural, rough, worthless and austere. Join Gustavo and Walther as they talk about the Catholic faith, life and culture. With a passion for storytelling and Mexican folklore they hope to inspire whoever participates in the conversation.

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In this episode, we bring Ivan back from retirement, take a look at the numbers and reflect on all the guests we’ve had the opportunity to interview. In the second half of the episode, we explain the reasons for pausing the podcast, until further notice. We introduce a couple of new projects we’re working on and discuss how the podcast has changed us.LinksThe Daily Catholic. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailycatholic" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@thedailycatholic</a>Peregrino. <a href="https://walthercantu.substack.com" rel="nofollow">https://walthercantu.substack.com</a>If you liked this episode, buy us a coffee <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus" rel="nofollow">https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus</a>Show Notes00:00 Intro &amp; Banter04:15 Stats &amp; The Beardies13:00 All Barbatus Catholic Podcast guests25:40 The future of Barbatus Catholic Podcast38:22 The Daily Catholic43:00 Peregrino46:45 How has the podcast changed you?59:30 Blessed be God in all of His designs

E100: Lessons Learned

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In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Michael O’Loughlin to talk about Eastern Catholicism. We cover much ground; we talk about chotkis, icons, the Jesus prayer, the great schema, the great schism, and rites. If you’re curious about Byzantine Catholicism, this is the episode for you.If you liked this episode, buy us a coffee <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus" rel="nofollow">https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus</a>Show Notes00:00 Intro01:55 Fr. O’Loughlin’s road to Byzantine Catholicism06:00 The Byzantine Liturgy is kid friendly07:18 American Ruthenian Church11:08 To the four corners of the world14:53 The great schism16:27 Catholic meets Orthodox19:35 The great schema24:17 Chotkis, The Jesus Prayer, and Hesychasm29:19 Windows into heaven32:52 Sensory experience34:50 We’re all still Catholic36:15 Receive like a baby bird37:30 Rites and Churches41:40 Adapt to the culture you are in45:20 The three steps of the spiritual life50:12 Pray for union54:20 Priestly blessingLinksThe Way of a Pilgrim: <a href="https://a.co/d/09pBjfL" rel="nofollow">https://a.co/d/09pBjfL</a> Hesychasm: <a href="https://orthodoxwiki.org/Hesychasm" rel="nofollow">https://orthodoxwiki.org/Hesychasm</a> <a href="https://byzantinela.com/" rel="nofollow">https://byzantinela.com</a> Becoming Byzantine: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@becomingbyzantine2827" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@becomingbyzantine2827</a> Light of the East podcast: <a href="https://byzantinecatholic.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://byzantinecatholic.com/podcast</a> What God is Not podcast: <a href="https://whatgodisnot.com" rel="nofollow">https://whatgodisnot.com</a>

E99: Fr. Michael O’Loughlin

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What does it mean to be meek? Jesus tells us to learn from Him, for He is meek and humble of heart. In this episode, we explore what being meek entails. Two examples from scripture, digging into the greek meaning of the word, and three components that can help us grow in this virtue.If you liked this episode, buy us a coffee <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus" rel="nofollow">https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus</a>Show Notes<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e17-the-twelve-degrees-of-humility/id1549746278?i=1000522157748" rel="nofollow">E17: The Twelve Degrees of Humility</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e18-viri-virtutis/id1549746278?i=1000523024316" rel="nofollow">E18: Viri Virtutis</a><a href="https://margmowczko.com/gentle-quiet-spirit-1-peter-3" rel="nofollow">A Gentle and Quiet Spirit is not just a Feminine Virtue</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYtb6PXy6CA" rel="nofollow">Jordan Peterson on The Meek</a>

E98: Meekness

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In this episode, we bring you a poorly executed radio theater story about a young priest in 1936 Spain. We then talk about who this priest was, what he did for the Kingdom of God, and why his message is still relevant. Expect a couple of tangents.If you liked this episode, buy us a coffee <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus" rel="nofollow">https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus</a>

E97: The Mangy Donkey

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What’s the happiest place on earth? Hint: It’s not Disneyland. In this episode, we go over three things that the people from the happiest place on earth don’t do. And since Gustavo’s world for 2023 is “bliss” we give you three tips you can practice this year to achieve just that.If you liked this episode, buy us a coffee <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus" rel="nofollow">https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus</a>---------- Show Notes ----------Three things Finnish people never do: <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/05/what-people-in-finland-happiest-country-in-world-never-do-according-to-psychologist.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/05/what-people-in-finland-happiest-country-in-world-never-do-according-to-psychologist.html</a>

E96: The Happiest Place On Earth

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As Socrates once said “The unexamined life is not worth living”, hence we take a look back at the year that just ended and explore three questions that you can use as a template to see where God has taken you in your walk of faith. If you liked this episode, buy us a coffee <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus" rel="nofollow">https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus</a>---------- Show Notes ----------That I May See: Journeying from Spiritual Confusion and Blindness To the Radiance of the Eucharist by Fr. Barry Braum MSE <a href="https://a.co/d/44ZE8gK" rel="nofollow">https://a.co/d/44ZE8gK</a> Saint Mary Magdalene: Prophetess of Eucharistic Love by Fr. Sean Davidson <a href="https://a.co/d/0L2adLI" rel="nofollow">https://a.co/d/0L2adLI</a> Word of the year generator: <a href="https://www.wordoftheyear.me" rel="nofollow">https://www.wordoftheyear.me</a> Saint’s name generator: <a href="http://www.saintsnamegenerator.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.saintsnamegenerator.com</a>

E95: Year-end Review

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Is the twelve days of Christmas a secret catechism song? Find out in this week&#39;s episode as we break down the lyrics of this song. The bearded would like to wish you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas!Download our free eBook on Las Posadas here: <a href="https://direct.me/barbatus" rel="nofollow">https://direct.me/barbatus</a> If you liked this episode, would you consider buying us a coffee? <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus" rel="nofollow">https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus</a>

E94: 12 Days of Christmas

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In this episode we talk about a series of recent challenges we’ve encountered in our personal lives and what we have learned from them. Our daily crosses can take many shapes and it is up to us to recognize them, pick them up, and carry them. As our calendars start filling up, let’s keep our focus on the Christ child, our savior. Let’s thrive, not just survive during the holidays.Download our free eBook on Las Posadas here: <a href="https://direct.me/barbatus" rel="nofollow">https://direct.me/barbatus</a> If you liked this episode, would you consider buying us a coffee? <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus" rel="nofollow">https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus</a>

E93: Surviving the Holidays

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What is las posadas? Who invented them? How do you celebrate them? The answers to all of these questions and more in this week&#39;s episode.Download the eBook: https://direct.me/barbatusIf you liked this episode, would you consider buying us a coffee? https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus  00:00 Happy St. Nick feast day04:43 What is las posadas?06:35 The first posadas08:15 Aztec traditions &amp; posadas09:30 Posadas growing up in Mexico12:15 Anatomy of a posada12:40 Time &amp; place13:47 How to pedir posada18:28 The posada litany21:21 Prayer portion of a posada23:55 Fellowship portion of a posada25:08 Tamales25:47 Atole28:22 Ponche Navideño31:01 Buñuelos36:05 Piñatas42:15 Pastorelas46:17 Celebrate in community49:00 Where to get the eBook?50:45 Outro

E92: Las Posadas

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Happy New (Liturgical) Year! Do you know what you’re doing for Advent? If you said yes, great job! If you said no, this week’s episode is for you. We go over five things you can do during Advent to go deeper into this season of preparation. Along the way we discuss our top three worst Christmas songs and let’s just say that we agree to disagree.If you liked this episode, would you consider buying us a coffee? <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus" rel="nofollow">https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus</a>---------- Show Notes ---------0:00 Commercial Advent Calendars are not liturgically correctONE: Books8:00 Advent of the Heart - Fr. Alfred Delp <a href="https://tinyurl.com/advent-of-the-heart" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/advent-of-the-heart</a>11:00 Jotham’s Journey <a href="https://tinyurl.com/jothams-journey" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/jothams-journey</a> 13:00 Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI <a href="https://a.co/d/f0tcYdl" rel="nofollow">https://a.co/d/f0tcYdl</a> TWO: Jesse Tree16:00 What is a Jesse Tree?THREE: Music for Advent21:00 Advent Playlist - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/advent-playlist" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/advent-playlist</a> FOUR: Posadas27:30 What are Las Posadas?FIVE: Contemplate30:00 Themes of Hope and Light

E91: Better Than Advent Calendars

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What makes us thinking, rational creatures? In this episode we explore gratitude and thanksgiving with the help of Blessed Solanus Casey, St. Paul and of course, the eucharist. We’re thankful for y’all listening and we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by your loved ones.If you liked this episode, would you consider buying us a coffee? https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus---------- Show Notes ---------0:00 Intro1:22 The New Americans4:02 Walther’s first Thanksgiving as an American5:25 Gustavo’s experience with Thanksgiving7:17 The first sign of a thinking, rational creature12:42 In a funk? Practice gratitude19:30 It’s heaven begun for the grateful on earth24:30 An action of thanksgiving to God28:38 Getting choked up in line for communion32:15 In all circumstances give thanks38:05 Thank God ahead of time40:21 Ideas for practicing gratitude41:10 We’re thankful for you43:00 Outro

E90: Thinking, Rational Creatures

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Can our vocation heal us? What does it take to heal the whole person? In this episode we talk to James Wilson, Director of Operations and Marketing at CMF Curo about Catholic health care, healing and wellness. James shares his story of trusting and continuous healing from almost becoming a religious to becoming a husband and father, we also talk about MCF Curo’s mission and its brand new offerings. Check them out at <a href="https://cmfcuro.com/a-pro-life-approach" rel="nofollow">https://cmfcuro.com/a-pro-life-approach</a>If you liked this episode, would you consider buying us a coffee? https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus

E89: James Wilson

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You may be familiar with John 15:13 “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” But what does that look like in real life? In this week’s episode we talk about the life of Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun, a chaplain during WWII and the Korean war who literally spent his life in service to others.If you liked this episode, would you consider buying us a coffee? https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus

E88: Fr. Emil Kapaun

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Do you know the name of every single saint in heaven? Neither do we, but we do know who Bruno of Cologne, founder of the Carthusians is. Buckle up for a history of the Church kind of episode where we discuss the life of St. Bruno, the Carthusians and oddly enough how American funk band Vulfpek financed a free tour for their fans. Very hipster episode.If you liked this episode, would you consider buying us a coffee? https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus

E87: The Unknown Saints

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In this episode we talk to Brett Gilfillan, Coordinator of Catechumenate Ministries and Infant Baptism at St. Joan Of Arc in Phoenix, AZ about Jesus, the teacher. We go over Brett’s conversion to Catholicism, his experience in education, why Jesus would speak in parables and the role of parents as teachers.

E86: Brett Gilfillan

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In this episode we talk to Armando Ruiz, youngest hispanic legislator ever to be elected in the State of Arizona, about the upcoming midterm elections on November 8th. Should Catholics be involved in the public square? Should our faith influence how we vote? What about separation of Church and State? The answer to those questions and more in this episode. Buy us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barbatus

E85: Armando Ruiz

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In this episode we talk to Fr. Paul Sullivan from the Diocese of Phoenix. Before we got into the topic we bantered about how pineapple belongs on pizza as much as mango belongs on salsa. Then we move on to talk about discernment of spirits, consolation, desolation and a number of tips and tricks that can help us notice how we can grow in union with God.If you liked this episode, would you consider buying us a coffee? <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus" rel="nofollow">https://buymeacoffee.com/barbatus</a>---------- Show Notes ---------0:00 Banter4:07 Fr. Paul’s Bio5:25 A sinner goes to confession7:15 The movements of the Lord within us11:10 Discernment of Spirits 10115:04 Awareness17:44 Notice before, during and after20:48 Consolation and desolation24:54 The temptation of self reliance27:17 From good to better28:28 Union with God33:00 How to deal with desolation37:18 Give it to the Lord41:40 Resisting temptation46:23 Closing remarks48:15 The JPII Classic50:10 Blessing/Outro

E84: Fr. Paul Sullivan

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In this episode, Walther and Gustavo talk about how sometimes life gets in the way. And how this affected the potential fate of this mud cake of a podcast. They talk about how Sunday&#39;s readings and homilies spoke very directly to each of them and the goal set forth for Barbatus Catholic Podcast.

E83: State of the Union

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In this episode we talk to Randy from IMBeggar. We talk about his journey from a successful career as an animator in LA to his coming back to the Church and starting a pre-evangelization apostolate online. We also talk about prayer, discernment and the creative process as well as discussion if a hot dog is a sandwich. What do you think? Is it? Is it not? Why? Let us know in the comments and also go checkout @imbeggar5 and his work.---------- Show Notes ----------0:00 Banter01:53 Coffee or tea?02:33 What’s your “go to” prayer?03:36 Does pineapple belong on pizza?04:42 Is a hot dog a sandwich?08:18 Randy’s bio &amp; IMBeggar10:16 Living in the world13:15 It took a crisis for me to get it15:16 Little did I know18:30 It’s Easter, we should go to Church21:30 Why don’t you become a priest?25:15 Six years is a long time28:13 We’re product of our environment30:30 You’re here to discover God’s will for you32:45 It’s all prayer, it’s all God36:20 The problem of evil38:40 IM Beggar41:17 It starts with prayer49:25 You should do an audiobook51:26 Bishop Sheen53:57 Kids show, maybe?56:30 What about these 10 million other people?58:40 For those searching01:02:25 Make it shareable01:04:15 Where can people find you?01:05:55 Outro---------- Links ----------IM Beggar YT channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSmy2st0rb63fAkoO1aGyw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSmy2st0rb63fAkoO1aGyw</a>IM Beggar website: <a href="https://www.imbeggar.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.imbeggar.com/</a> IM Beggar IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imbeggar5/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/imbeggar5/</a>

E82: IM Beggar

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In this episode we talk to Jefrrey Bruno, photographer, revert and proud new yorker about his work of digital evangelization. We talked a lot about prayer, discernment and communicating in today’s world. Don’t forget to check out Jeffrey’s work @jeffreybruno give him a follow if you haven’t, you won’t regret it.Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barbatus---------- Show Notes ----------0:00 Intro/Jeffrey’s Bio2:55 Leaving the music industry5:25 Go to Mass7:30 I encountered Him10:15 Prayerful discernment13:00 Catholic websites in the early 2000s17:27 Go where they are20:25 Capturing the beauty and the reality23:42 The best of humanity and the worst of humanity27:10 Fret less, pray more, be hopeful31:22 If you’re not communicating you’re becoming irrelevant35:20 Nobody’s first stuff is great36:41 Both amazing and terrifying assignments41:58 Try, start, pray, discern44:00 LSN documentary47:34 Where can people find you?49:50 Outro---------- Links ----------Jeffrey Bruno’s IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeffreybruno/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/jeffreybruno/</a> Documentary: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU8m8xJ41PM" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU8m8xJ41PM</a> The diner: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/labonbonnierenyc/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/labonbonnierenyc/</a>

E81: Jeffrey Bruno

Manly and natural, rough, worthless and austere

Join Gustavo, Ivan and Walther as they talk about the Catholic faith, life and culture. With a passion for storytelling and Mexican folklore they hope to inspire whoever participates in the conversation.