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.
Episodes
18 episodes
Salt, Light, and the Superbowl
Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney make their Superbowl predictions, then break down the deep significance of the phrase "You are the salt of the world".
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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34:23
Championship Weekend and the Beatitudes Blitz
Bishop Wall and Fr. Masters discuss the final NFL playoff games, then take a deep dive into the Beatitudes.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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50:26
Episode 16: Come, Follow Me
Bishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney talk football, saying Mass for the L.A. Rams, and Jesus' calling of the Apostles.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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52:35
Behold the Lamb, and Big Wins
Bishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney break down their college and NFL finals picks, look into the meaning of Ordinary Time, and Mike recalls facing off against Roger Clemens.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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45:05
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
Coaching Carousel and Advent Countdown
Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney give their thoughts on college football transfers and the significance of John the Baptist and the Immaculate Conception.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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51:24
The Already & Not Yet Playbook
Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney discuss the Cowboys v. Eagles game, Thanksgiving, and the upcoming Advent season.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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51:38
Fathers Worshiping the True King
Bishop Wall and Fr. Masters are joined by former KC Royals player Mike Sweeney to discuss fatherhood, the current NFL season, and Christ as "King of the Universe".Links:John Paul II Healing Center:
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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49:25
Martyrs, Managers, and Mercy
Bishop Wall and Fr. Masters discuss the surprising Packers/Eagles game, the End Times, and martyrdom.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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38:59
Episode 5: Stay Close To the River
Bishop Wall and Fr. Masters discuss the World Series, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, and St. John Lateran.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:57
Saints, Souls, and the Scoreboard, with special guest Mike Sweeney
Bishop Wall and Fr. Masters are joined by the former MLB athlete to discuss baseball, All Souls Day, and sportsmanship.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:24
Episode 3: Humility
Bishop Wall and Fr. Masters discuss who they'll root for in the World Series, showboating in sports, and the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.
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Episode 3
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