VOX SFX
Welcome to VOX SFX, a podcast which aims to explore the rich history and traditions of the Catholic Church over the last two thousand years. This podcast is designed to educate those who might not know much about the Church, and to those members of the faithful who may be unaware of the significance of our symbolism and ritual. Through study and interviews, we hope to share this vivid saga of antiquity with a new generation of listeners.
Episodes
89 episodes
E84 - Life, Faith, and Snacks
It can be difficult to remain faithful to God in the modern world. So many things seek to drive a wedge between us and devotion. Social media traps us in algorithms and politics encourage us to make an idol out of ideology. We...
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40:42
E83 - Strength and Hope
The suffering of children is difficult to witness, particularly the children in our families. It can leave us with questions about our relationship with God, or with a feeling of powerlessness, but can reveal opportunities for deep compas...
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42:56
E82 - The Wealth of Prayer
Prayer is essential to aligning us to the path of Christ and connecting us to God and each other. We can use rote prayers to find alignment at any moment, or engage in contemplative prayer for a deeper understanding of scripture and the t...
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E81 - A Constellation of Dreams
Each night, we have the opportunity to enter into a world unbounded by the rules to which we are by day accustomed. This world is a tapestry of our deepest hopes and fears and everything we notice and wonder, a mysterious realm of inexpli...
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E80 - The Spiritual Journey of St. Ignatius
Few practices have captured the imagination of people seeking greater understanding of themselves and of God than the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. When our own image of ourselves gets between us and God, and we become pr...
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E79 - Love
In our final episode of this Advent series we tie in the themes of this season under one word. That word is love. Ours is a God of love, seeking to reconcile the world under His sheltering wings. At the core of our faith, and ...
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E78 - Joy
Joyful are those who wait on the Lord. In this time of joyful anticipation as we look up at the skies of Bethlehem, our God has given us the grace to endure the darkness of winter with His warm light within. It is not enough, ...
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E77 - Peace
Peace can be an elusive thing. The world can fill us with worry and our minds can get stuck in patterns that do not serve us. So many things can pull us from the feeling of peace. In these times of turmoil it is good to ask ou...
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E76 - Hope
We begin our Advent series with a topic that is very much needed in this world. It can be difficult to find hope in our lives sometimes. There are so many things that can weigh us down, so many things that can sink us into despair. ...
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E75 - A Spirit of Gratitude
This next week we gather together for the holiday of Thanksgiving here in America. It is often a festive time with good food and good company. However, Thanksgiving doesn't just happen once a year. It happens every weekend whe...
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E74 - Luke 18:16
When Jesus tells us in the Gospel to bring the little ones to him and to not hinder them, it isn't just a passive missive. We are called to an active mission because the kingdom belongs to them. The question then becomes, how do we ...
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E73 - Feed My Sheep
When the Lord calls us, it isn't always a thundering voice from the mountains. Often it is a gentle feeling from the Holy Spirit, quietly leading us if we have the ears to hear. This is often true when it comes to pursuing a deeper ...
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E72 - Here I Am, Lord
What does it mean to be a part of the body of Christ? It means that we are charged with bringing the light and message of Christ into the world. It means serving one another in mind, body, and spirit. We all have a role to pla...
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E71 - A Changed Perspective
Austin Peppenger is not Catholic. In fact, when he was young, he was taught to fear and hate Catholics, among others. As he has gone through life he has challenged many of the misconceptions he was raised with. One of those wa...
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E70 - Catechesis of the Good Shepard
The children's program called Catechesis of the Good Shepard, or CGS for short, is an amazing opportunity for kids to develop a deeper understanding of their faith. Using age-appropriate environments and materials to foster involvement in...
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E69 - The Church and Immigration
In light of the Holy Father's recent comments, which have caused quite the stir here in the USA, we thought it might be appropriate to expand on the Church's teachings on immigration. This is a tough topic, as there is much political rhet...
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E68 - Faith and Beauty
Whether in the majesty of nature or the wonder of human industry, God's great work is visible all around us. Rev. Roger De La Rosa SJ shares how his background in chemistry, Jesuit training, and love of photography inspire him to explore ...
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E67 - Luciano Lamonarca and the Padre Pio Foundation
Luciano Lamonarca, also known as the Good Will Tenor, is known internationally for his incredible voice. His passion, other than music, is the promotion and mission of the Padre Pio Foundation. Rooted in the humility and service of ...
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E66 - Spiritual Victory
Spiritual warfare is a widely discussed topic in this day and age. It is easy to see the appeal, a sense of control in a world sorely lacking a center and that is a mire of chaos. This episode is about something a little different. ...
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E65 - Introducing Fr Mark Hoelsken SJ
We have a new priest at St Francis Xavier! Father Mark Hoelsken, who spent thirty years working up in Alaska, has an infectious laugh and a deep well of knowledge to draw from. In addition to exploring the path that led him here to ...
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E64 - Intermezzo
The editing for this week's normal episode has been delayed by hazardous air conditions. But never fear! Nicholas comes to you from his home studio to talk a little about the shows we have coming up as well as our plan for Advent th...
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E63 - Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
On September 7th, 2025, we will be canonizing the first two saints under the papacy of Pope Leo XIV: Carlo Acutis, known as the first millennial saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati. Who were these two young men? What were their c...
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E62 - The Council of Nicea
2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea, the first of what came to be known as ecumenical councils. Nicea, and the many subsequent councils held by the titans of the church, has helped to codify our beliefs and teachings...
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