Every now and then I come across someone or something in the Church that leaves me slack-jawed...in a good way. This is one of those times. If you've heard of Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, you know what I'm talking about. If not, prepare to have your mind blown. Matthew ? Sign up for my TOTALLY FREE Lenten series on the Mass: https://bit.ly/3U9u7aX ? To learn more about the Sisters of Mary and make a difference visit https://www.worldvillages.org/poverty/ Grab a copy of Priest & Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz https://amzn.to/48dDhXl ? Join Matthew on PI ..read more

? Science of Sainthood Website: https://bit.ly/3HqUpOg ? Sign up for my TOTALLY FREE Lenten series on the Mass: https://bit.ly/3U9u7aX ? Join Matthew on PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND in 2025: https://bit.ly/3S26nCV ? SUPPORT Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith: https://bit.ly/3O3Xnw8 After spending many months working very hard on a new liturgy series, I thought "Why not have a pleasant, light podcast to unwind a little?"  So I called my friend and Founder of Theology of Home, Dr. Carrie Gress, and said, "How about coming on the show and talking about your new book ..read more

If this Art of Catholic Podcast episode whets your appetite to learn more, click below to get access to all of the video courses included in the Science of Sainthood! ? Science of Sainthood Website:  https://bit.ly/3RerqTV ? Watch the FREE Science of Sainthood Course: CATHOLIC MYSTICISM & THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE OF GRACE for FREE! https://bit.ly/45FNCLp ? Join Matthew on a 5 Star PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND  https://bit.ly/460YseG ? SUPPORT Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith  https://bit.ly/3sOqGuL ▶️ Please like and SHARE this video by clicking the SHARE button! I’d bet ..read more

If this Art of Catholic Podcast episode whets your appetite to learn more, click below to get access to all of the video courses included in the Science of Sainthood! ? Science of Sainthood Website:  https://bit.ly/3PhKWxw ? Watch the FREE Science of Sainthood Course: CATHOLIC MYSTICISM & THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE OF GRACE for FREE! https://bit.ly/3YVavb3 ? Join Matthew on a 5 Star PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND  https://bit.ly/3OZdKcP ? SUPPORT Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith  https://bit.ly/44BBtFP ▶️ Please like and SHARE this video by clicking the SHARE button! We all ..read more

Is anyone else starting to get some Terminator vibes from the whole ChatGPT thing? Am I the only one who hears in their head an Austrian accent when reading back what it spits out? I’m kidding, of course....kind of :). I admit to sometimes asking, "What can this thing really do?" Because while I don’t think Artificial Intelligence is quite to the point where we need to start worrying about robot overlords, there are definitely some legitimate concerns when it comes to the ethics behind this new technology. So how should Catholics respond to AI?  ? Science of Sainthood Website: h ..read more

Confused by (and tired of) all the arguments about the Mass? Join Matthew Leonard and liturgical theologian Dr. David Fagerberg as they lift the veil and reveal the deeper currents of the Catholic Mass. It's the beautiful essence of the liturgy that no one else is talking about...but they should be.   ? Join Matthew on a 5 Star PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND https://www.pilgrimages.com/sos/holyland/2024/   ? FREE SCIENCE of SAINTHOOD VIDEO COURSE! Catholic Mysticism & the Beautiful Life of Grace - FREE! - https://www.scienceofsainthood.com/ (No credit card. No cancellation necessary ..read more

Though we often tend to focus most of our attention on Good Friday and Holy Saturday during Holy Week and the Triduum, don't forget Holy Thursday. Join ScienceOfSainthood.com founder, Matthew Leonard, for a spiritual reflection on the immense power and purpose of Holy Thursday.   ..read more

The idea of total abandonment to God can cause a lot of fear and agnst. After all, we like to think we're in control, when we're actually not. Join Matthew Leonard to watch the first full lesson of the FREE Lent series. ? SIGN UP FOR THE FREE LENT STREAMING of Total Abandonment to God's Will - https://bit.ly/lent-lp-utube   PLEASE HELP ME CREATE MORE FREE SERIES! ? Donate & get some free stuff! https://donorbox.org/matthew-leonard# OR ? Tax Deductible NON-PROFIT 501c3 at https://donorbox.org/thanks-for-supporting-matthew-leonard-s-evangelization-efforts ..read more

Don't think the Immaculate Conception is taught in the Bible? Think again. Matthew Leonard shows this dogma of the Catholic Church is present from beginning to end of Scripture. ? GET THE FREE VIDEO COURSE! Get the first course in the Science of Sainthood - Catholic Mysticism & the Beautiful Life of Grace - FREE! - https://www.scienceofsainthood.com ..read more

St. John of the Cross is one of the most celebrated, yet misunderstood spiritual teachers in the Catholic faith. But the more we understand the mystical and powerful teaching of this spiritual giant, the more deeply we'll move into relationship with Christ. Join Matthew Leonard and Fr. Donald Haggerty as they unveil the beautiful teaching of the Mystical Doctor.  Topics covered include: • What are some common obstacles to deeper prayer? • What is the real role of asceticism? • The importance of "mental austerity" • The theme of darkness in John of the Cross • St. John Paul II's love of St ..read more