Best Fr Robert Healey Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 49: Celebrating "All Hallows Day" 15:52

3h ago15:52

15:52

In this episode we speak about the Feast of All Saints Day (Nov. 1), and its relation to the festivities of the evening before.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 48: Chastity and Its Opposites 15:26

6d ago15:26

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In this episode we discuss the nature of Chastity (or the Virtue of Purity), in contrast to its two opposites, the deficiency which is Impurity, and the counterfeit which we see in Puritanism.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 47: Love and Its Opposites 16:26

18d ago16:26

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In this episode we discuss the nature of Love (or Charity) itself, in contrast to certain vices which stand opposed to it, which might be called Hatred/Malice, Indifference and Self-Love.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 46: Faith and Its Opposites, Part 2 17:36

25d ago17:36

17:36

We continue last week's discussion of why authentic Faith is the direct assent to an infallible teacher, and only then in the truths taught, and also some vices opposed to Faith under different aspects.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 45: Faith and Its Opposites, Part 1 17:53

1M ago17:53

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In this episode we discuss the nature of Faith itself, and introduce three vices which stand opposed to it, which might be called Infidelity, Apostacy and Heresy.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 44: Hope and Its Opposites 17:44

1M ago17:44

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In this episode we begin a new series on particular virtues, by considering the virtue of Hope, and it's two opposing vices, which are Despair and Presumption.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 43: Being Purged of Sin 18:30

2M ago18:30

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In this episode we discuss the Catholic understanding of Purgatory, as a place of purifying the souls of those who die in a state of grace, but not yet perfected in charity.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 42: Desiring Heaven 15:27

2M ago15:27

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In this episode we consider the Christian idea of Heaven, which we long for particularly under the aspect of being caught up into the joy of God for all eternity.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 41: What Happens After Death? 16:04

2M ago16:04

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In this episode, we delve into the question of what happens to people when they die, not just by way of eternal destiny, but by way of continuing to exist.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 40: Why We Love Mary 18:49

2M ago18:49

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In the light of the Seven Words of Mary in Scripture, we open up the question of who the Virgin Mary is as a person, and what is her incredible importance for us and for the whole Universal Church.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 39: The Communion of the Saints 17:20

2M ago17:20

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In this episode we consider the nature of the Church as a unified Body of Christ, and open the question of what Catholics mean when we talk of "praying to Mary and the Saints."By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 38: Supplication 19:42

3M ago19:42

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In this episode we look into that movement of prayer called "supplication" or "petition," as the prayer by which we confide the desires of our hearts to the Lord, trusting Him to answer them as He knows that we truly need.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 37: Reparation 15:00

3M ago15:00

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In this episode we look into that movement of prayer called "reparation" or "contrition," as the prayer by which we strive to make amends, by our love and sorrow, for the sins of the whole world.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 36: Thanksgiving 17:30

3M ago17:30

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In this episode we look into that movement of prayer called "thanksgiving," as the recognition of and response to the love of the Divine Giver.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 35: Adoration 19:58

3M ago19:58

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In this episode we look into that movement of prayer called "adoration" (latria), the loving worship paid to God alone, in its relation to the veneration (dulia/hyperdulia) that we give to His most excellent creatures.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 34: The Four Movements of Prayer 18:16

4M ago18:16

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Taking a deeper look at what prayer is, in its four movements of Adoration, Thanksgiving, Reparation and Supplication, so as to be better able "to do what we are doing."By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 33: Aridity in Prayer 19:44

4M ago19:44

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We continue our consideration of the main obstacles to our prayer, with a look at aridity or dryness in prayer, and how best to respond to it.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 32: Distraction in Prayer 16:35

4M ago16:35

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In this episode, we begin to confront the main obstacles to that interior silence we need to hear God speak, with "distraction" which can be either voluntary and involuntary.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 31: Hearing God Speak, 6: The Critical Factor 16:40

4M ago16:40

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We conclude our multi-part series on hearing the voice of God in daily life, by considering what is the essence of that silence we need in order to hear Him speak.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 30: Hearing God Speak, 5: God's Communication 15:26

5M ago15:26

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We continue our multi-part series on hearing the voice of God in daily life, by focusing on the desire God has to communicate Himself to us really and truly in the Scriptures and prayer.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 29: Hearing God Speak, 4: Eyewitness 19:07

5M ago19:07

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We continue our multi-part series on hearing the voice of God in daily life, by encountering the Scriptures as eyewitness accounts, and not in a merely imaginative way.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 28: Hearing God Speak, 3: Docility 17:26

5M ago17:26

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We continue our multi-part series on hearing the voice of God in daily life, by considering that receptivity to what God is wanting to communicate to me is a crucial element of real exegesis.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 27: Hearing God Speak, 2: A Good Bite 19:49

5M ago19:49

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We continue our multi-part series on hearing the voice of God in daily life, by talking about how to take a reasonable bite of Scripture, and chew, taste and savor it.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 26: Hearing God Speak, 1: Daily Scripture 19:38

5M ago19:38

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This begins a multi-part series on hearing the voice of God in daily life, with an intro to regular reading of the Sacred Scriptures.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 25: Missionary Prayer 17:14

6M ago17:14

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Discusses how action and contemplation cooperate in the missionary efforts of the Church, as seen in the lives of St. Therese of Lisieux and St. Francis Xavier.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 24: Offering Sacrifice 15:43

6M ago15:43

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In this episode we explore the idea of "sacrifice" in connection with the mystery of our Lord's Ascension, and our participation in that offering through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 23: St. Joseph 19:09

6M ago19:09

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Delving into the reality of "mutual belonging" as seen in the life of St. Joseph, and its implications for family life and for our daily work.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 22: Harmony of Wills 16:52

6M ago16:52

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Getting out from between "the rock and the hard place" of two prevalent misunderstandings regarding of the relation between our freedom and God's loving Will.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 21: "...But Have Everlasting Life." 18:50

7M ago18:50

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Part 5 of a five-part exploration into the Mysteries of our Salvation through the lens of John 3:16: How to understand the incredible promise of everlasting life!By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 20: "...Would Not Perish..." 19:48

7M ago19:48

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Part 4 of a five-part exploration into the Mysteries of our Salvation through the lens of John 3:16: That God desires that the sinner would not die, but turn to Him and live...By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 19: "...That Whosoever Believes in Him..." 16:15

7M ago16:15

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Part 3 of a five-part exploration into the Mysteries of our Salvation through the lens of John 3:16: What it is to believe...By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 18: "...That He Gave His Only Begotten Son..." 19:47

7M ago19:47

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Part 2 of a five-part exploration into the Mysteries of our Salvation through the lens of John 3:16: The mystery of the Father's sacrificial love.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 17: "God So Loved the World..." 19:09

8M ago19:09

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Part 1 of a five-part exploration into the Mysteries of our Salvation through the lens of John 3:16: The mystery of God's gratuitous love and mercy.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 16: Laetare ("Rejoice!") Sunday 16:47

8M ago16:47

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Discusses how to reset our focus on our Lenten penances, in consideration of the victory to be achieved in union with Christ.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 15: The Sacrament of Mercy 19:22

8M ago19:22

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Discusses the Sacrament of Confession from the perspective of a priest, and the God who loves the contrite of heart.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 14: Aiming More Accurately 19:28

8M ago19:28

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How our daily cooperation with God's grace can improve through the pursuit of a higher degree of the Virtue of Prudence...By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 13: Knowing Myself 15:38

9M ago15:38

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Here we consider the subtle pride which inhibits a true spirit of repentance, by blinding us to our true need for God.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 12: This Holy Campaign 18:29

9M ago18:29

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Discusses the spiritual battle which Christ waged against the devil in the wilderness, and the need we have to unite ourselves to Him in the 40 days leading to His glorious victory.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 11: Jumpstarting Your Lent 19:43

9M ago19:43

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With Lent beginning next week, this episode delves into the meaning of putting ashes on our heads, and the Church's understanding of Fasting.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 10: Governing the Chariot 19:51

9M ago19:51

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Continues last week's discussion of "the chariot," to better understand the goal of the charioteer, which is not just to produce virtuous acts, but rather acts of virtue.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 9: Training Horses 19:59

9M ago19:59

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Explores the ancient Greek metaphor of the Chariot as a means of beginning to understand the task of growing in virtue.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 8: Perfection as the Goal 19:50

10M ago19:50

19:50

Continues our discussion of virtue, with the help of St. Anthony of the Desert, by considering the goal of the spiritual life in perfect union with Christ.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 7: Introduction to Virtue 18:50

10M ago18:50

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Introduces the idea of virtue, and continues last week's discussion of "resolutions" by considering how prayer can begin to move us forward toward the attainment of real holiness of life.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 6: Making Resolutions 19:08

10M ago19:08

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The time spent with the Lord in prayer needs to impact our daily life. Here we discuss the role that resolutions take in making that possible.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 5: Emmanuel 18:37

10M ago18:37

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If God is with us, it is so that we can be with Him. How do the things I do in prayer contribute and distract from the purpose of being with Him?By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 4: Preparing to Meet Christ 17:08

11M ago17:08

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Discusses how the preparation of Advent can be an aid to us in learning to prepare ourselves to meet Christ, not only on Christmas, but also every time we come to prayer; the "habitual" or "remote" preparation for prayer.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 3: Conversation with God 20:19

11M ago20:19

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Discusses the particular kind of communication / communion that we innately desire to have with God, in spite of the obstacles which not being able to see Him or hear Him naturally present.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 2: Knowledge and Love 19:39

11M ago19:39

19:39

Discussing the connection between our knowledge of God (and not just about God), and our reciprocation of His love.By Fr. Robert Healey

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Episode 1: The Upward Spiral 17:57

11M ago17:57

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In this episode, we explore the ideas behind the name "Spiraling Upwards," and take a bird's eye view of the overall purpose of the podcast.By Fr. Robert Healey

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