In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, hosts Dan Hansen and Fr. Ron Hutchinson delve into the subject of priesthood and vocations. They discuss the challenges and rewards of serving as a priest, the current state of priestly vocations in the diocese, and the impact of traditional liturgy on attracting young people to the church. The conversatio…

In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson delve into the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is celebrated in June. They explore its historical roots, particularly the contributions of St. John Eudes and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in the 1600s, and discuss the symbolism behind the Sacred Heart. F…

In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, Dan Hansen and Fr. Ron Hutchinson delve into the complexities and significance of evangelizing Protestants. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the importance of approaching evangelization with love, patience, and understanding, reflecting on Jesus's own desire for Christian unity as stated in John…

In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson delve into the question of whether it really matters if our Catholic kids stay Catholic. The conversation explores the perceived value of the Catholic faith among its members, with particular attention to the belief in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Euch…

In this episode of 'Intentionally Catholic,' hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson continue their discussion on how to nurture and maintain the Catholic faith within families, specifically focusing on keeping kids engaged with their faith. Reflecting on alarming statistics showing only 15% of Catholic kids stay with their faith, they explore p…

In this episode of 'Intentionally Catholic,' hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson delve into the pressing issue of evangelization within the family, emphasizing the importance of raising children who remain steadfast in their Catholic faith. Amid concerns over a survey indicating only 15% of Catholic children maintain their faith into adultho…

In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson engage in a conversation about the struggles of evangelization among Catholics. They highlight the importance of spreading the gospel as directed by Jesus and discuss five main obstacles that hinder Catholics from evangelizing more effectively. These obstacles inc…

In this episode, Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson delve into the topic of sharing one's Catholic faith with others, discussing the common struggles and questions Catholics face in evangelization. They highlight the importance of the Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian life, explaining its theological significance and how it differen…

In this episode of 'Intentionally Catholic,' hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson delve into the significance of incense in Catholic liturgy. They discuss incense's ancient origins, its symbolic meaning of prayers rising to God, and its use in various religious rites across different faiths. Father Ron shares insights emphasizing the sensory …

This episode delves into the topic of forgiveness. Last week the conversation revolved around the importance of forgiveness, but this week it's time to get practical. How do we forgive? And even more importantly, how is it possible to forgive someone who's caused us a tremendous amount of hurt? It's not easy, but Father Ron points out that forgiven…

In this episode of the Intentionally Catholic podcast, host Dan Hansen is joined by Father Ron Hutchinson, rector of the Basilica of St. Adalbert, to explore the concept of forgiveness. They discuss the importance of not only receiving forgiveness but also extending it to others, as emphasized by Jesus. The conversation delves into scriptural refer…

In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, Dan Hansen and guest Father Ron Hutchinson discuss three main areas for spiritual growth during Lent: developing holiness through practicing virtue, strengthening one's relationship with God through prayer, and embracing a mission-driven life by engaging more actively in the church and community. Practical…

Have you ever reached Holy Week only to find yourself wondering how you're going to fit 40 days of Lent into the next 3 days?? Lent Regret is something we experience when we've wasted our Lent. In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, Dan Hansen talks with Father Ron Hutchinson about 10 relatively simple practices that will help you make the most…

In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, host Dan Hansen talks with Martha Bellamy, a former ballerina, actress, and aspirant to religious life. Martha shares stories about her diverse professional experiences, including her time as a professional ballet dancer and her dabbling in acting and musical theatre. She also details her life-changing dis…

Intentionally Catholic hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson discuss one of the biggest threats facing families today: a lack of connectedness. Everyone is busy with everything from 101 extracurricular activities to internet surfing on smart phones. Our schedules are crazy, the digital world is constantly clamoring for our attention, and famil…

In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, hosts Dan Hansen and Fr. Ron Hutchinson discuss the changing times, especially how the perception of America as a nation founded on Judeo-Christian values has shifted over the past few years. They discuss the difficulties faced by individuals who express their faith openly in today's society. Delving into …

Summary In this episode, Daniel Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson share their journeys to Catholicism. Father Ron discusses his upbringing as a cradle Catholic and his decision to become a priest. Daniel shares his experience as a convert from Protestantism and his discovery of the early Church Fathers. Both emphasize the importance of living the Ca…