Verso l'Alto
Welcome to Verso l'Alto, Faith on the Field Podcast. Join Fr. Burke Masters, priest of the Diocese of Joliet and chaplain to the Chicago Cubs and Bishop James Wall of the Diocese of Gallup, while they explore the Catholic Faith through Scripture, the saints, and the thrill of sports.
Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes
Verso l'Alto
Latest Episodes
Baptism, Brackets, and Blessings
Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney give their college football and NFL playoff predictions and look into the beginning of Ordinary Time.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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55:00
Mary, Magi and Matchups
Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney make predictions for the college football playoffs and dive into the significance of Mary as the Mother of God.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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48:53
Christmas Cheer and Championship Dreams
Bishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney discuss shakeups in the NFL and the significance of the Holy Family.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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45:08
Rivers' Return, Mendoza's Mastery, and Advent's Radiant Joy
Bishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney discuss the Colts vs. Seahawks game, Heisman trophy winner, and the Holy Family.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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42:27
(Re-recorded) Rejoicing, Rivers, and the Road to the Playoffs
Take two, without technical difficulties this time! Fr. Masters, Bishop Wall, and Mike Sweeney discuss Philip Rivers' return to the NFL, the College Football Playoff, and John the Baptist. Apologies for the technical difficulties this episode!
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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45:08