Boost Podcast
By Saint Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
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Boost PodcastAug 31, 2021
Volunteer Formation 8 | Adult & Youth Formation Breakout Sessions
Are you an AF or YF leader? Check out this week's formation night!
Volunteer Formation 7 | Evangelization & the Holy Spirit
Now we've learned so much more about our faith! So...what's the next step? Find out!
Volunteer Formation 6 | The Moral Life
How do we grow in virtue? How do we stop sinning? Find out this week!
Volunteer Formation 5 | The Sacraments
What do you know about the Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Matrimony? Wanna learn even more! Listen in!
Volunteer Formation 4 | The Liturgical Life
What does "living the liturgical life" mean? How do we do it? Listen in to find out!
Volunteer Formation 2 | God the Father & God the Son
Who is God the Father, and who is he not? Who is Jesus, and who is he not? Come listen and find out!
Volunteer Formation 1 | Right Living
What does it mean to be human? What makes us humans, as opposed to anything else? What are we made for? Find out in this week's Formation Bootcamp Class!
Introduction to the Spiritual Life | Class #3
Father Bruce follows up our introductory lecture from Dr. Brant Pitre about the book Introduction to the Spiritual Life. Click HERE to check out the notes!
Introduction to the Spiritual Life | Class #2
Father Bruce follows up our introductory lecture from Dr. Brant Pitre about the book Introduction to the Spiritual Life. Click HERE to check out the notes!
Introduction to the Spiritual Life | Class #1
Father Bruce follows up our introductory lecture from Dr. Brant Pitre about the book Introduction to the Spiritual Life. Click HERE to check out the notes!
Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part V
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Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part IV
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Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part III
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Memento Mori | Episode 4: Purgatory, Heaven, & Hell
Why is "shooting for purgatory" a bad idea? What does it mean to really be a saint? Let's talk about the final conversations surrounding what happens when we die.
Questions or Comments? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part II
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Memento Mori | Episode 3: How do we prepare for death?
If how we live is how we die, where will we find ourselves at the end of our lives? Tune in to hear about how you can be as ready for death as possible, living in hope.
Question? Comments? Complaints? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part I
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Memento Mori | Episode 2: What do Christians Believe about Death?
Let's answer some questions about what happens (or should happen) when we die.
Questions or comments? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Season 4 | Episode 1: Memento Mori
It's Lent y'all! And we're talking about...death. Why are we afraid of it? What's going on in the human heart during grief? Listen in and find out!
Questions or Comments? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 8 | Collaboration 5 with Father Brice: Purgatory & Indulgences
What does the Catholic Church teach about purgatory and indulgences? Is it in the Bible? Listen in and find out!
Don't forget to like & subscribe to Father Brice Higginbotham's new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-xGjbGnCDlXqTiDqT8TYw
Episode 7 | AMA: Do Dogs Go To Heaven?
What is heaven really? And what does it mean to have a rational soul? Find out!
Questions? Comments? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 6 | Collaboration 4 with Father Brice: The Pope & The Saints
Don't forget to like & subscribe to Father Brice Higginbotham's new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-xGjbGnCDlXqTiDqT8TYw
Episode 5 | Collaboration 3 with Father Brice: The Eucharist & The Priesthood
Can the Eucharist and the Priesthood be found in the Bible? Spoiler alert: they can! Listen in to learn more about these two beautiful sacraments!
Don't forget to like & subscribe to Father Brice Higginbotham's new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-xGjbGnCDlXqTiDqT8TYw
Episode 4 | Collaboration 2 with Father Brice: Scripture & the Church
Are Catholics true believers in the Scriptures? Totally! Listen in to find out more about how the Catholic Church is deeply rooted in the Scriptures, and how Tradition is absolutely necessary to living the fullness of the faith.
Don't forget to like & subscribe to Father Brice Higginbotham's new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-xGjbGnCDlXqTiDqT8TYw
Episode 3 | Collaboration 1 with Father Brice: Salvation & Justification
We welcome Father Brice to our first ever collaboration episode series! We as Catholics have beliefs that are sometimes misunderstood by our Protestant brothers and sisters. In order for us to live the fullness of our Catholic faith well and to explain it to others, we want to know the facts! Listen in to learn more!
Don't forget to like & subscribe to Father Brice Higginbotham's new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-xGjbGnCDlXqTiDqT8TYw
Episode 2 | AMA: False Prophets
What is a false prophet? How can we tell if someone is a false Christian? Do mediums or psychics fit into the truth of the Catholic faith? Find out!
Season 3 | Episode 1 | June Hot Topics
What is polarization, other than the stuff that helps you see past bright lights in your sunnies? Find out! And welcome to Season 3!
Catechism (and some other versions for those who want to break it up, or for kids!): https://www.catholiccompany.com/shop/?search_query=Catechism
Episode 27 | AMA: Am I Assured Salvation?
What do we believe about salvation as Catholics? Find out!
Questions? Comments? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 26 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD
We officially close out the Easter season with the Solemnity of Pentecost. Check out Father's reflection on the readings.
Episode 25 | Shot or Not: The Morality Question
Grandma Ely leads us into a discussion about whether or not the COVID vaccine is morally permissible and whether or not its a moral imperative. Find out!
Episode 24 | AMA: The Marital Embrace
Answering your questions about sex, contraception, NFP, and IVF.
Episode 23 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD
Easter keeps on coming with the 4th Sunday! Tune in to hear about the significance of the readings for this coming weekend!
Episode 22 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD
Diving into the Scriptures for the Third Sunday of Easter!
Episode 21 | April Hot Topics
We're talkin' Social Media, and Natural Law, and asking God for proof.
Episode 20 | Where is Your Treasure?
Nope, not an episode about pirates, but about the beauty of Holy Week!
Episode 19 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD
We are jumping into Holy Week y'all! Check out Father JD's reflections for Palm Sunday!
Episode 18 | Sanctifying Time
We often set places aside as holy...but what about our time? Also, Father JD tries to diss Captain Marvel.
iBreviary Online: https://www.ibreviary.org/en/
Episode 17 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD
For the 5th Sunday of Lent!
Episode 16 | Post-Pandemic Virtue
It's been a year since the world came to a grinding halt. Where are we now? How do we move forward?
Episode 15 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD
Let's talk about the 4th Sunday in Lent!
Episode 14 | Equality Act, Women as Acolytes, Shame, & Poverty of Spirit
What do all of these things have in common? Tune in to find out!
Episode 13 | The Cardinal Virtues
Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p3s1c1a7.htm
Episode 12 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD
Let's talk about the second Sunday of Lent!
Questions? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 11 | The Theological Virtues
What are the theological virtues? How do we cultivate them? Find out!
Searching For and Maintaining Peace: https://smile.amazon.com/Searching-Maintaining-Peace-Small-Treatise/dp/0818909064/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Searching+for+and+Maintaining+Peace&qid=1614023683&sr=8-1
Episode 10 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD
Let's hear about this Sunday's readings with our pastor!
Questions? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 9 | Prep Work for Lent
What are the Catholic practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving all about? Find out!
Questions? Episode Ideas? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 8 | Peace Part 4
Wrapping up with the third and final section of Father Philippe's book!
Questions? Episode ideas? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Father Mike's Bible in a Year:https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=BIY&gclid=CjwKCAiAi_D_BRApEiwASslbJ5ZlLiciMIy_lZPDqtYqeEg6BOXPJx8c0QeOisQbT_z3F8_EayINGBoC49cQAvD_BwE
Searching for & Maintaining Peace: https://www.stpaulsusa.com/SEARCHING-FOR-AND-MAINTAINING-PEACE-P380.aspx
Episode 7 | The Year of Saint Joseph + Consecrated Life
Listen to learn about the Year of Saint Joseph declared by Pope Francis, and about today's feast day and what it means!
Patris Corde | Apostolic Letter: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html
Consecration to Jesus through Saint Joseph: https://smile.amazon.com/Consecration-Jesus-through-St-Joseph/dp/1070676225/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1YO3EIBZL7OSM&dchild=1&keywords=consecration+to+st+joseph&qid=1611865756&sprefix=consecration%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-2
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.
Episode 6 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD
Check out Father's reflection on the Gospel for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time!
Comments or questions? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 5 | Peace Part 3
Dive into Part II of Father Philippe's book!
Questions? Episode ideas? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Father Mike's Bible in a Year:https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=BIY&gclid=CjwKCAiAi_D_BRApEiwASslbJ5ZlLiciMIy_lZPDqtYqeEg6BOXPJx8c0QeOisQbT_z3F8_EayINGBoC49cQAvD_BwE
Searching for & Maintaining Peace: https://www.stpaulsusa.com/SEARCHING-FOR-AND-MAINTAINING-PEACE-P380.aspx
Episode 4 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD
Let's chat about the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time!
We want to hear from you. Send us questions and episode ideas at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 3 | Peace Part 2
Dive into Part II of Father Philippe's book!
Questions? Episode ideas? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Father Mike's Bible in a Year:https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=BIY&gclid=CjwKCAiAi_D_BRApEiwASslbJ5ZlLiciMIy_lZPDqtYqeEg6BOXPJx8c0QeOisQbT_z3F8_EayINGBoC49cQAvD_BwE
Searching for & Maintaining Peace: https://www.stpaulsusa.com/SEARCHING-FOR-AND-MAINTAINING-PEACE-P380.aspx
Episode 2 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD
Let's dive in to the Sunday readings for the second Sunday in Ordinary Time!
Questions? Episode ideas? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 1 | Peace Part 1
What does it mean to have "interior peace"? How can we be at peace in a world that often tells us we can't? Find out as we read Father Jacques Philippe's book on peace of heart!
Buy the Book: https://www.stpaulsusa.com/SEARCHING-FOR-AND-MAINTAINING-PEACE-P380.aspx
Bible In a Year: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=BIY&gclid=CjwKCAiAi_D_BRApEiwASslbJ5ZlLiciMIy_lZPDqtYqeEg6BOXPJx8c0QeOisQbT_z3F8_EayINGBoC49cQAvD_BwE
Episode 32 | Season 1 Finale!
Laughter, outtakes, and looking forward to Season 2. Check it out!
Searching For and Maintaining Peace: https://smile.amazon.com/Searching-Maintaining-Peace-Small-Treatise/dp/0818909064/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Searching+for+and+Maintaining+Peace&qid=1608227148&sr=8-1
Saint Hilary Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sthilaryofpoitiers
Questions? Episode Ideas? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 31 | Popular Piety: The Epiphany
What do chalk, water, and some guys named Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar have to do with the Epiphany? Find out!
Epiphany Blessings: https://aleteia.org/2018/01/05/how-to-bless-your-home-with-epiphany-chalk/
Questions? Episode Ideas? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 30 | Sunday Readings with Father JD
Breaking open the Fourth Sunday of Advent with Father JD!
Link to the details of our book giveaway: https://www.facebook.com/sthilaryofpoitiers/photos/a.978640288818723/4242798355736217
Link to our Anchor podcast page: https://anchor.fm/ship-boost
Questions? Episode Ideas? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 29 | Popular Piety: Santa Claus!
Want to learn more about Saint Nicholas? Read up about him here: https://www.stnicholascenter.org/who-is-st-nicholas/stories-legends/classic-sources
Questions? Episode Ideas? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 28 | Sunday Readings with Father JD
Breaking open the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent this week with our pastor.
Questions? Episode Ideas? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 27 | Popular Piety: Wreaths
Advent Wreaths: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/advent/about-advent-wreaths
Questions? Episode ideas? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 26 | Sunday Readings with Father JD
Breaking open the readings for the Second Sunday in Advent
Questions? Episode Ideas? Send us an email at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 25 | Popular Piety: Candles
Ever wondered about the symbolism of candles and why we use them in our homes or in our Advent wreaths? Tune in to learn more than you ever thought about candles!
Episode 24 | AMA: Sin, Conversion, & Reconciliation
Want to learn more about conversion, sin, and reconciliation? Tune in to learn more!
Questions? Episode ideas? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 23 | The Four Last Ends: Purgatory & Heaven
We round out our Four Last Ends series with the best end of all: heaven!
Catechism | Heaven: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P2M.HTM
Catholic Encyclopedia | Purgatory: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12575a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia | Heaven: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07170a.htm
Episode 22 | Sunday Readings with Father JD
Breaking open the readings for the Solemnity of Christ the King
Questions? Episode Ideas? Send us an email at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 21 | The Four Last Ends: Hell
Hell is a scary topic! Tune in to hear how Father Bruce and Jen Ely break it down.
Catechism: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p123a12.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07207a.htm
Episode 20 | Why Baptize Infants?
Ever wondered why the Catholic Church baptizes infants? Spoiler alert: we always have! Listen in to learn more!
Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P3K.HTM
Episode 19 | The Four Last Ends: Judgement
Memento Mori! Want to learn more? Check out the links below. And don't forget to send questions and episode ideas to sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p123a12.htm
The Catholic Encyclopedia: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05528b.htm
Episode 18 | Sunday Readings with Father JD
Breaking open the Gospel for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Questions? Episode Ideas? Send us an email at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 17 | The Four Last Ends: Death
Memento Mori! Want to learn more? Check out the links below. And don't forget to send questions and episode ideas to sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p123a12.htm
The Catholic Encyclopedia: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05528b.htm
Special Episode | All Saints Day with Father JD
Father JD gives us the lowdown on these readings from Revelation that we'll be hearing on November!
Questions? Episode ideas? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org!
Episode 16 | AMA: The Blessed Sacrament
What is the Blessed Sacrament? How is bread and wine transformed into the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ? Tune in to our monthly AMA to hear all about it!
Episode 15 | Double Effect
What is the Principle of Double Effect? What makes an action moral or immoral? Find out on this episode with Jen and Father JD!
Questions? Episode Ideas? Email us! sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 14 | Sunday Readings with Father JD
Breaking open the Gospel for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Questions? Episode Ideas? Send us an email at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 13 | Clear Conscience: The Vulnerable
Father JD and Jen talk about the issues of Poverty, Immigration, and the danger to our Environment. Chapters 11, 12 & 14 of Clear Conscience: A Catholic Guide to Voting.
Ascension Press | Clear Conscience: A Catholic Guide to Voting: https://ascensionpress.com/collections/clear-conscience-a-catholic-guide-to-voting
USCCB | Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-peace-human-development/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship
Episode 12 | Sunday Readings with Father JD
Breaking open the Gospel for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Questions? Episode Ideas? Send us an email at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 11 | Clear Conscience: Just War & Guns
Father JD and Jen talk about the issues of Just War and Gun Control. Chapters 9 & 10 of Clear Conscience: A Catholic Guide to Voting.
Ascension Press | Clear Conscience: A Catholic Guide to Voting: https://ascensionpress.com/collections/clear-conscience-a-catholic-guide-to-voting
USCCB | Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-peace-human-development/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship
Special Episode | Beatification of Carlo Acutis
Learn about our first Millennial on the way to sainthood, and what the process of sainthood looks like!
Canonization Process: https://solanuscasey.org/about-us/the-cause-for-sainthood/learn-more-about-the-steps-to-sainthood
Carlo's Website: http://www.carloacutis.com/en/association/biografia
Episode 10 | Sunday Readings with Father JD
Breaking open the Gospel for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Questions? Episode Ideas? Send us an email at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 9 | Clear Conscience: The Value of the Human Person
Father JD and Jen talk about the issues confronting the dignity of the human person. Chapters 13, 15, & 16 of Clear Conscience: A Catholic Guide to Voting.
Ascension Press | Clear Conscience: A Catholic Guide to Voting: https://ascensionpress.com/collections/clear-conscience-a-catholic-guide-to-voting
USCCB | Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-peace-human-development/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship
Episode 8 | Sunday Readings with Father JD
Breaking down the Gospel for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Questions? Episode ideas? Send us an email at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 7 | AMA on the Blessed Virgin Mary
What questions do you have about Mary, the Mother of Jesus? We take a look at several frequently asked questions about the Blessed Mother in this episode.
More questions? Send them to sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org.
Episode 6 | Clear Conscience: The Basics of Moral Theology
Father John David and Jen Ely go in depth on the most important base tenants of Catholic morality and how it applies to the world of politics.
Ascension Press | Clear Conscience: A Catholic Guide to Voting: https://ascensionpress.com/collections/clear-conscience-a-catholic-guide-to-voting
USCCB | Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-peace-human-development/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship
Special Episode | Fr. Altman Video Response & Series Announcement
Father JD and Jen respond to the recent video from Father James Altman regarding voting, and announce a series on forming the Catholic conscience for voting well!
Clear Conscience Book: https://ascensionpress.com/collections/clear-conscience-a-catholic-guide-to-voting
USCCB | Forming Consciences: https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-peace-human-development/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship
Episode 5 | Sunday Readings with Father JD | 9.27.2020
Break open this Sunday's readings with Father JD.
Want more? Contact us via email at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org to send your podcast ideas!
Episode 4 | Sunday Readings with Father JD | 9.20.2020
Walk through the readings for this upcoming Sunday's Mass with Father JD.
We want your input! Send questions/content ideas to sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org
Episode 3 | Sacramental v. Spiritual Communion
What is the difference between Spiritual Communion and Sacramental Communion? Why should I go to Mass to receive Jesus? Is it enough for me to pray on my own away from the Mass?
Want to hear more? Contact us via email at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org to submit your podcast ideas!
Episode 2 | Sunday Readings with Father JD | 9.13.2020
Father JD breaks down the Sunday readings for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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Episode 1 | Welcome to Boost!
Our pilot episode of the Boost Podcast. Bite-Sized Theology for the Weekly Grind.
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