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
61 episodes
E56 - The Prophets
It is hard to imagine Christianity without the prophets of old. They correct us when we've gone astray and speak to God on our behalf. Most importantly, they point to the coming of our Savior. Their words ring true throughout ...
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E55 - Confession and Reconciliation
One of the core Catholic experiences is participation in the Rite of Reconciliation, commonly known as Confession. We reflect on where we have fallen short of God's expectations and bring this to a priest who serves as Christ's messenger ...
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E54 - Proof of God
The Summa Theologica is a masterpiece in the Catholic lexicon. St. Thomas Aquinas beautifully lays out a logical way of understanding God and our faith. Our episode today specifically concerns his proofs of the existence of God. &nb...
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E53 - The Story of Father Paul Cochran SJ
In 2022, St Francis Xavier Parish was blessed by the arrival of Father Paul Cochran. In his time here he has proven vital to our community. Whether delivering moving homilies or mentoring the faithful, his service to this parish has...
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E52 - Women, the Spirit, and the Church
Throughout history, the Holy Spirit has moved our faith to greater understanding of God's remit for us. As our society has evolved over the last century, the ways in which women participate in and shape our faith have expanded and become...
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E51 - Divine Mechanics
Catholicism has a deep tradition of faith and science, but scientific approaches rarely allow for the role of God in our observations of the physical universe. Fr Ed Kohler proposes a new paradigm to unify hard science with our understand...
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E50 - Introducing Pope Leo XIV
1.4 billion voices lifted in joy on May 8th when the announcement rang out: Habemus Papam! Though his Papacy is only just taking form, we can see much of the character of Leo XIV in his Augustinian charism, his missionary work in the worl...
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E49 - The Legacy of Pope Francis
Early on Easter Monday in the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis went home to the Lord. His legacy is sure to be one of compassion and humanity, always focusing on and lifting up the voices of the poor and disenfranchised, in the spirit of t...
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E48 - The Easter Season
Easter is more than just a single day. True, one Sunday a year we dedicate our joy to our risen Lord, but the Easter Season continues for the next 40 (+10) days. During this time, we are invited to reflect on what Jesus was trying t...
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E47 - Eucharistic Congress, Day 3
The third day of the Eucharistic Congress for the Diocese of Helena culminates with a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Helena, a Eucharistic Procession to Carroll College, and a Benediction at All Saints Chapel. Our Eucharistic Congress comme...
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E46 - Eucharistic Congress, Day 2
The second day of the Eucharistic Congress was by far the most busy. From sun up to sun down there were both general presentations and more in-depth explorations concerning all manner of topics around the Eucharist. The first of our...
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E45 - Eucharistic Congress, Day 1
In our first episode covering the Eucharistic Congress for the Diocese of Helena, we set the stage for the upcoming days. Alex Kautzky, the Diocese of Helena's Director of Pro Life, Faith, and Evangelization and one of the main organizers...
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E44 - Poverty of Spirit
It is time once again for the Novena of Grace here at St. Francis Xavier Parish. This year's presenter is Dr. Katherine Greiner, an Associate Professor of Theology at Carroll College in Helena, MT. Her topic is the Poverty of Spirit...
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E43 - The Virtues (Part Two)
In this episode we cultivate a deeper understanding of gratitude, patience, temperance, and diligence. Fr Cochran joins Nicholas for the second half of our discussion regarding the Seven Heavenly Virtues.
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E42 - The Virtues (Part One)
When deciding how to engage with others, we take as inspiration the virtues laid out for us by our faith. Virtue is integral to the practice of the Christian faith, and it is our responsibility to cultivate it through moral discernment. &...
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E41 - Year of Jubilee
A Jubilee Year are special times in the calendar of the Catholic Church. With its origins in the celebration prescribed by God in the Old Testament book of Leviticus, it invites us to contemplate God's love and grace, seek redemption from...
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E40 - The Sacraments (Part Two)
We continue our exploration of the seven Sacraments of the Catholic faith by looking into the Sacraments of Service: Reconciliation, Anointing, and the vocations of holy orders and marriage. These sacraments invite us to open our hearts t...
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E39 - The Sacraments (Part One)
Rituals and rites define all faith communities, and Catholics have seven specific Sacraments which we experience throughout our faith journey. These Sacraments are designed to bring us closer to God and each other, to live out Christ's mi...
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E38 - Catholic Schools
It is National Catholic Schools Week! Our Catholic schools offer a unique and essential educational paradigm in today's increasingly secular society. As well as instilling our young people with Christian values, Catholic schools seek to c...
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E37 - Vocational Discernment
God calls all of us into his service, for his glory and for our wellbeing. Sometimes it can be hard to know what we are called to do. Are we called to participate in religious life? Do we best serve by entering into the sacram...
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E36 - The Baptism of Our Lord
Baptism is one of the fundamental Christian rituals, honored and held in high esteem by all Trinitarian faiths. But what is baptism? Is it simply the act of immersion in water, or is it something more? And why did Christ, God ...
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E35 - Sacred Music
For Catholics, one of the most powerful elements of the season of Advent is the music that draws us together. Whether they be old hymns that are near and dear to our hearts, or joyful tunes we hear when shopping for our families, the song...
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E34 - Sacred Preparation
As we journey through this Advent season, we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of our Savior. For those of us who work at a church, extensive preparation is needed to help parishioners experience the peace and wonder of the Mass...
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