St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast

550. Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, Episode 3: What Is Your Story?

Fr. Ryan and Tommy continue our series, Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, sharing stories and real life examples of how you can be a missionary disciple in your daily life, especially out and among friends. 

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546. Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, Episode 2: What Is Your Story?

Fr. Ryan and Tommy continue the series Missionary Disciples in Our Midst by discussing our unique stories. We each have a story to share.  Our stories make us who we are and the unique person that is called to evangelize those in our daily lives. 

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541. Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, Episode 1: You are the Mission

Inspired by Bishop Malesic's Pastoral Letter, A Flourishing Apostolic Church, Tommy and Fr. Ryan begin a new mini series, Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, sharing the stories of parishioners that are living out their call to be missionary disciples right in our community. In the first episode, they help us to understand that as baptized Christians, we don't have a mission, but by virtue of our baptism, we are the mission, bringing Jesus into the world. 

 

Read the Letter: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/a-flourishing-apostolic-church/overview 

 

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539. Remembering Pope Francis

Cari and Tommy share prayers, stories, and memories of Pope Francis and his pontificate. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. 

 

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525. Tips for Great Catholic Parenting with Tommy and Andrea

Tommy and Andrea discuss tips for raising children in the faith.  They also discuss some of the changes coming to children's faith formation in the coming year, and how St. Basil is helping to support parents in raising great Catholic kids. 

 

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517. 101 Things to Do for Lent with Cari and Tommy

Lent is coming soon! What are you doing this year for Lent? Cari and Tommy share 101 things to give up or take up this Lent which you can take to prayer and ask the Lord what He is calling you to do this Lent. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

-Formed.org 
-Foretold Series at St. Basil Sign Up: https://form.jotform.com/250426024712143
-Sign up for Hallow! Go to hallow.com/parish and type in "St. Basil the Great Brecksville"
-Year of Hope Sacred Sites: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/pilgrims-of-hope/sacred-sites
-Bible in a Year Gospels John days 99-105, Mark days 154-161, Matthew days 258-266, Luke days 313-321

 

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500. 500th Episode with Fr. Ryan and Tommy Dome

Congratulations to the St. Basil podcast on our 500th episode! Fr. Ryan and Tommy sit down to discuss the podcast, why it started, popular and favorite episodes, and offer a challenge to listeners. 

 

Episodes Mentioned: 

Remind Me Again: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/267-remind-me-again%e2%80%a6why-do-we-call-priests-father-when-jesus-said-not-to/ 
The Meaning of the Mass: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/meaning-of-the-mass-why-are-we-even-here/ 
I Heard this Great Analogy: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/i-heard-this-great-analogy-if-god-created-everything-who-created-god/ 
The Rosary with Fr. Walt: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/the-rosary-w-fr-walt-jenne-glorious-mysteries/  
St. Basil Reading List: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/462-st-basil-reading-list-with-katie-rosen-and-cari-reagan/  
Overcoming Addiction: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/overcoming-addiction-through-prayer-scripture-church-cheryl-wear/  
Things God Never Says: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/xxxxx-things-god-never-says-w-fr-ryan-mann-fr-scott-harter/ 
Your Sorrowful Companion: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/your-sorrowful-companion/ 
Interview with Dr. Matt Jordan: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/260-faith-reason-contradiction-interview-w-dr-matt-jordan-phd-in-philosophy/ 

 

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483. Lessons in Discernment with Tommy Dome and Fr. Ryan

Fr. Ryan and Tommy sat down together to share lessons in discernment from their time in seminary together and experiences in life. 

 

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472. Beauty Moments with Tommy, Cari, and Gregory

Tommy, Cari, and Gregory sit down to talk through a beautiful moment they have experienced in the past week.  Throughout this Year of Beauty, we want to take extra time to notice and savor these moments and get in the habit of sharing them with others.  All beauty is a window to the Infinite Beauty, God Himself. 

 

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465. The Year of Beauty with Tommy Dome and Cari Reagan

"Beauty stirs that hidden nostalgia for God." - Pope St. John Paul II

Join Tommy and Cari as they discuss a new initiative at St. Basil and lead us through reflecting on beauty in our own lives.  Beauty stops us, pleases us, calls us, reveals, vanishes, and moves us to share.  Share with us the beauties that have touched your life!

 

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422. Praying Through Strokes With Tommy Dome

Surviving several strokes has been a journey of reflection and prayer with the Lord for St. Basil's Director of Evangelization, Tommy Dome.

388. Discussion w/ Fr. Ryan - The November Election in Ohio through the Lens of our Faith

The wider context for any conversation.  See Issue 1 resources like the full text of the amendment, FAQ, Letter from our Bishops, and explanation of the amendment language at our parish website.

 

358. New Tabernacle - Purpose, Design, Symbolism - w/ Fr. Ryan

What's a tabernacle?  Why'd we get a new one?  What's the symbolism?  How does this make a difference in my life?

324. This Event Will Alter the Trajectory of Our Parish, and Your Life

Tickets go on sale Nov. 7 for this Feb. event at www.jpiihealingcenter.org

307. New Parish Logo + Tagline Reveal - Their Origin & Meaning

Fr. Ryan & Staffers Tommy & Gregory reveal and discuss the meaning behind our new parish logo and tagline.

 

299. Seminarian Window Washer! - Interview w/ Chris Cotone

Chris is living here at St. Basil over the summer, working hard and growing in Eucharistic spirituality.  

285. Remind Me Again - Why does the Church have so many rules?

Can't I just follow my conscience, or the one Golden Rule?  We dig behind the question and address what's really going on.

273. Bible Difficulties - Is there anything true in the biblical Creation Story?

Erin shares her insights from reading Catholic Answers' short booklet "Bible Difficulties".

272. Remind Me Again…If Atheists Can be Good, Why be Religious?

Why should I bother being religious if unbelievers can be decent, honest people too? 

The 5min video mentioned in this episode on the Moral Argument for God's existence can be viewed at http://bit.ly/MoralArgument

C.S. Lewis' short essay Man or Rabbit? mentioned in this episode can be read here. 

271. Can’t I just have Faith IN Science? w/ Fr. Ryan

Why do I need anything more than science?

269. Are We Living in the End Times? w/ Fr. Matt

Tommy & Fr. Matt quickly cover just one question from the 20 Answers Booklet "The End Times".

268. Remind Me Again....Why do we say Jesus descended into Hell?

Every Sunday at Mass we say that Jesus descended into Hell.  Sounds strange or wrong, doesn't it?  Why would Jesus go to hell?  The knots get untwisted using Scripture and the CCC in just 7 minutes.

266. How Could a Good & Loving God allow Suffering in the World? - Interview w/ Dr. Matt Jordan

Dr. Matt Jordan, Ph.D in Philosophy provides several answers to perhaps the greatest question of all time.  

265. Remind me again....Why Confess to a Priest? Can’t I go straight to God?

"Remind Me Again..." is a new series briefly covering common topics and questions that you have asked yourself at some point.  Share this episode so more people hear the answer.  

261. Four Good Reasons to Believe in God - Interview w/ Dr. Matt Jordan, Ph.D

Dr. Matt Jordan, Ph.D guides us through 4 philosophical reasons to believe there is a God.

260. Faith & Reason - Contradiction? interview w/ Dr. Matt Jordan, Ph.D in Philosophy

What's faith's job? Science's job? What about Creation vs. Evolution and Miracles and Galileo?

251. Miracle Monday Ep.17 - Wow, Look at What the Lord has Done

Tommy recounts in rapid fashion 16 miracles!

248. Miracle Monday Ep.16 - Speaking Jesus‘ Words to His Drowned Toddler

A faithful father shares his harrowing story of darkness and miraculous light.  

245. Will There Be Browns Football in Heaven?

Everything enjoyable about earth's activities will be available to the Nth degree in Heaven.  Fr. Matt & Tommy draw parallels between sports and Heaven. 

243. Miracle Monday Ep.15 - 9 Minutes w/ no Heartbeat

Tommy met a guy who was dead for 9 minutes and shares his story.  Hear an interview w/ Nick himself on the Fr. Kapaun podcast here.  

241. Miracle Monday Ep.14 - A 14-year Miracle That Eventually Ran Out

Parishioner Mike Ziegler's doctors were shocked when they discovered what pain he should have been experiencing for the past 14 years.

240. Miracle Monday Ep.13 - I‘m a Doctor and I Don‘t Know How to Explain This w/ Fr. Michael Denk

Fr. Michael Denk's life is a witness that with any gift, we must be willing to give it back to God.  See Fr. Denk's videos, books, and more at theprodigalfather.org.  And hear episode 50 - Top 15 Mass tips w/ Fr. Denk

238. Things God Never Says w/ Fr. Ryan Mann & Fr. Scott Harter

Lots of laughs as Fr. Scott Harter and Fr. Ryan Mann share spiritual direction insights in this fun conversation with powerful implications.

235. Miracle Monday Ep.12 - From Stage 4 to Stage Nothing

Deacon Dave reminds us that through faith, prayer, and the Sacraments, we too can heal.

234. Saints: Interview w/ Fr. Matt Jordan

Fr. Matt introduces us to 3 lesser known saints.

231. Miracle Monday Ep.11 - Set Your Watch to this Recurring Miracle

Fr. Matt Jordan witnessed this miracle in person in Italy at the birthplace of pizza.

228. Miracle Monday - Ep.10 - That‘s not Significant Enough to be Healed

Fr. Jacob Bearer contrasts 2 miraculous healings, big and small, and what Jesus is trying to tell us.

226. Miracle Monday - Ep.9 - Wait God, Here? In the Restaurant??

Fr. Patrick Schultz returns to share a miraculous healing that took place between the appetizers and entrees.

224. Miracle Monday - Ep.8 - All I Have to Show for it is This Little Scratch

Protected?  Preserved?  By Whom?  Why?  Check out pictures of this car crash and the young lady who literally walked away from it.

 

 

 

222. Miracle Monday Ep.7 - He Could Play with His Sons for the First Time in 10 Years

Fr. Jacob Bearer shares a miracle story and tips for how to pray for healing.

220. Miracle Monday - Ep.6 - The Least You Could do is Show Up.

Deacon Dave shares a story that closely parallels one in the Bible.

219. Miracle Monday - Ep.5 - Tomorrow They Pull the Plug

A simple Kansas priest who died in the Korean War saves a young man's life 70 years later.

217. Miracle Monday - Ep. 4 - It Was Gone, Wasn‘t it?

Dcn. Dave witnessed God's healing power that baffled the doctors.

215. Miracle Mondays - Ep. 3 - Jumping Up & Down

Fr. Patrick Schultz stops by to glorify God with a dramatic story that left a boot in the dumpster.

211. Miracle Mondays - Ep.1 - Color-changing skin

6yrs of treatment w/o results.  Then we pilgrimaged to WI and prayed.

210. Miracle Mondays - Intro to this new series

Real-life miracle stories from people you know.  Intro gives us a little context for the relationship between miracles and faith and miracles and science.

204. Welcome Interview - Fr. Matt Jordan

Fr. Matt's views on priesthood, sports, UFO's, God's love, and the zombie apocalypse.

201. Why come to Mass? Interview w/ Fr. Ryan Mann

We explore both head and heart reasons for coming to Mass.  

Other episodes mentioned:

Why does the Church "have so many rules"?

 

Top 15 Mass Tips w/ Fr. Michael Denk

 

 

192. Holy Spirit Chaplet - prayed in full

The Holy Spirit Chaplet is introduced and prayed in full in only 10 minutes.

190. Fill These Hearts - Book Insight

Tommy Dome shares from the book Fill These Hearts by Christopher West, available on Amazon.