Τα καλύτερα Let Me Be podcast (2025)

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Ministering to Native Americans, The Morning Offering and Spiritual Direction with Fr. James Kubicki, SJ 57:11

4d ago57:11

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As the calendar flips to 2025, here’s a practical book that you should definitely buy and use – it’s A Year of Daily Offerings, featuring a short but insightful reflection for you to begin each day. The daily meditations help you offer your day – your works, prayers, sufferings, and joys – to the Lord… getting ea…

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Mike Aquilina on the Life of St. Joseph 54:32

11d ago54:32

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In the dark days of the reign of Herod, the descendants of King David lived under the radar in humility even as they awaited the imminent arrival of the Messiah. A (probably young) man named Joseph lived in the town of Nazareth and would become the earthly father of Jesus - the child of Mary & the Holy Spirit. Mike Aquilina has written a book that …

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Fr. Gannon, Director of Courage International 54:30

18d ago54:30

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We are joined this week by Fr Brian Gannon, who is the executive director of Courage International. Courage International, through its 280 chapters around the world, provides accompaniment and support for people with same-sex attraction who desire to live in fidelity with the Church's teachings. Fr Gannon is also the pastor of St Theresa Church, wh…

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The News and the Jubilee Year! 55:02

25d ago55:02

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We caught up on some current events today, including: …the appointment of 21 new cardinals …the re-opening of Notre Dame in Paris …the fall of the Assad regime in Syria Bishop Caggiano also did a deeper dive on the upcoming Jubilee Year, plus his tip for evangelization and a reflection for the third week of Advent. Keep sending in your questions an…

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Listener Questions with Bishop Frank Caggiano 55:03

1M ago55:03

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In this episode of Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank Caggiano and Steve Lee reflect on their Thanksgiving experiences, discuss the significance of Advent and the Novena to the Immaculate Conception, and emphasize the importance of listening in evangelization. They explore the biblical meanings of the numbers 12 and 40, the rules surrounding the bread a…

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Dr. John Bergsma on Walking with the Holy Family for Christmas 54:31

1M ago54:31

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In this episode of 'Let Me Be Frank,' Bishop Frank Caggiano speaks with Dr. John Bergsma about his journey of faith, the importance of teaching scripture, and the challenges faced by young Catholics today. They discuss the significance of Advent, the role of John the Baptist, and the Virgin Mary in salvation history, emphasizing the need for struct…

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Bishop Caggiano's Reflection on Thanksgiving & Advent 58:22

2M ago58:22

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As the weather cools, Bishop Frank’s thoughts turn to… Thanksgiving. Since Thanksgiving’s my favorite holiday, I am always happy to talk about Thanksgiving. Much of what I’d like to talk about is food, but Bishop Frank gets us back on track by asking, “What are you thankful for?” Our conversation goes from Thanksgiving to Advent, which begins on De…

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On the Demonic w/ Fr. Dave Tomaszycki 54:12

2M ago54:12

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Fr. Dave Tomaszycki joins Let Me Be Frank to discuss the book by Ven. Fulton Sheen he compiled On the Demonic. They discuss the Church's teaching on the demonic, what inordinate fear of the demonic looks like, how the devil is able to influence us and how the Lord is much more powerful and protects us! They also discuss Fulton Sheen's three signs o…

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The Northern Eucharistic Procession & The Sacred Heart 53:45

2M ago53:45

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Bishop Frank Caggiano discusses the Eucharistic Procession in the northern portion of the Diocese of Bridgeport as well as Pope Francis's newest encyclical Dilexit nosΑπό τον bridgeportdiocese

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Listener Questions! 54:06

2M ago54:06

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Bishop Frank Caggiano answers some of YOUR listener questions this week!Από τον bridgeportdiocese

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Ralph Martin's Life in the Spirit 56:00

2M ago56:00

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Ralph Martin has spent a lifetime literally following where the Lord has called him to go – from New Jersey to South Bend to California to Ann Arbor… to digging ditches in a monastery, to making a promise of celibacy, to actually selling all of his possessions & giving up his pursuit of a doctorate at Princeton… to joblessness and homelessness, to …

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Teresa Tomeo on Planting Seeds of the Faith 55:29

3M ago55:29

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Teresa has over 40 years of experience in television & radio news, and hosts Catholic Connection at 9am every morning on Veritas and the greater EWTN world. Teresa & Bishop Frank talk about planting seeds of faith in others… finding God through beauty… the frightening state of media & journalism today… and what actually is “news”? And Teresa tells …

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Fr. John Riccardo on Kerygmatic Preaching and Being Overwhelmed by the Gospel 55:45

3M ago55:45

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Pope St John Paul II wrote that hearing the kerygma proclaimed should result in a person being “overwhelmed and brought to the decision to entrust himself to Jesus Christ by faith”. Fr John Riccardo wonders… have you been “overwhelmed” by the Gospel? Have made a decision to “entrust” your whole life to Jesus? Bishop Frank Caggiano talks to Fr John …

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The Recipe For Sainthood 53:43

3M ago53:43

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Someone recently asked Bishop Caggiano: “How can I become a faithful witness?” As he reflected on this in the car on the New Jersey Turnpike, Bishop realized there’s no simple answer. The recipe is like minestrone soup – it has many ingredients! So on today’s Let Me Be Frank, using the many feast days that kick off the month of October as a guide, …

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Tim Carney, "Family Unfriendly" 55:25

3M ago55:25

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Tim Carney joins Bishop Caggiano and Steve to discuss his new book, "Family Unfriendly". They discuss some of the pitfalls of modern American culture and how families can create strategic plans to make a more family friendly local culture.Από τον bridgeportdiocese

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RE-RELEASE: Paul Kengor on John Paul II & Ronald Reagan 58:42

4M ago58:42

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It’s our great pleasure to re-present to you this Let Me Be Frank episode from last December. Paul Kengor is a historian & professor at Grove City College, and he spoke with Bishop Caggiano about the unique and remarkable relationship between Pope St. John Paul II and Ronald Reagan. You'll learn about President Reagan’s deep interest in Our Lady of…

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Eucharistic Miracles & Proving the Existence of God through Science w/ Fr. Robert Spitzer 1:00:40

4M ago1:00:40

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Fr. Robert Spitzer joins Bishop Frank Caggiano to give a version of the presentation on Eucharistic Miracles he gave the National Eucharistic Congress. He also goes into the various physical and metaphysical proofs for the Existence of God!Από τον bridgeportdiocese

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The Upcoming Election, Nuclear War, and Other Listener Questions! 59:34

4M ago59:34

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Bishop Caggiano kicks off this week’s Let Me Be Frank by talking about how Catholic should approach the voting booth this November, the horrors of nuclear war, and St Gregory the Great’s feast day. Then he and Steve dip back into the mailbag. Bishop answers a lot of questions about the name of God, using the Lord’s name in vain, the plagues beset u…

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JD Flynn (co-founder of The Pillar) on Catholic Journalism, the Prowling Lion in the Church, and Social Media 59:55

5M ago59:55

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JD Flynn, co-founder & editor-in-chief of The Pillar, joins Bishop Caggiano to tell the story of the founding of The Pillar, how being a canon lawyer shapes him as a journalist, the need for (and balancing act of) investigative & faithful Catholic journalism, and why we need to be ever-vigilant against the prowling lion – each of us individually as…

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The Call For A New Renaissance w/ Liz Lev 56:28

5M ago56:28

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Renowned art historian Liz Lev joins Bishop Caggiano on today’s Let Me Be Frank to talk about beauty and the importance of art. A former Bostonian, Liz has spent 35 years living in Italy leading pilgrimages & tours and teaching art history & architecture. Liz & Bishop Frank discuss the difference between being a pilgrim and being a tourist… why art…

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The Keys to A Great Catholic School w/ Sr. Mary Grace Walsh 57:21

5M ago57:21

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Sister Mary Grace Walsh, the superintendent of the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of NY joins Bishop Caggiano to discuss the ins and outs of Catholic Schools. What works? What needs fixing? Most importantly, how can Catholic Schools be an avenue of true evangelization.Από τον bridgeportdiocese

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On the Synod on Synodality 1:00:38

5M ago1:00:38

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There is a lot going on in the midst of this summer – with the National Eucharistic Congress, the US elections, and more. It’s almost easy to forget that the Synod on Synodality is moving forward in Rome, but it is… and the Instrumentum Laboris was just published, setting the table for the sessions ahead. On Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano offers …

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Summer Stories with Bishop Caggiano 57:35

6M ago57:35

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Bishop Caggiano and Steve take it easy this week, reminiscing on past summer activities, why summer is a necessary time for rest, and how to make the most of your summer spiritually!Από τον bridgeportdiocese

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Can We Really Rejoice in Our Sufferings? - Steve Lee's Testimony 9:59

6M ago9:59

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You may know that Steve's wife, Roula, battled leukemia just days after Veritas Catholic Network launched. The faith-filled way she suffered was inspiring… and just how the Lord asks all of us to suffer. “We are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may …

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Details on the One, the Guilds, and Catechesis in the Diocese 57:22

6M ago57:22

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It's finally summer, so Bishop Caggiano takes the time to update his listeners about the big events and plans for the upcoming year. Topics include the Guilds, the Jubilee Year, Catechesis throughout the Diocese, the implementation of the One, dates and speakers for the Bishop's Lecture Series and more!…

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Women in The New Evangelization, with Kelly Wahlquist 57:27

6M ago57:27

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Kelly Wahlquist joins Bishop Caggiano to discuss her own faith journey, the amazing testimonies of women in Scripture, her time advocating a unique role for women in the Church and evangelization and much more!Από τον bridgeportdiocese

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Deacon Patrick Toole on the Diaconate, Preaching, and Accompaniment 58:31

7M ago58:31

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Deacon Patrick Toole is the Chancellor and Secretary of the Curia in the Diocese of Bridgeport. He joins Bishop Caggiano today to discuss the many evangelical programs and ministries he has participated in and helped design.Από τον bridgeportdiocese

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A Mass of Thanksgiving for the Eucharist 59:50

7M ago59:50

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Bishop Caggiano shares some of the impactful moments from the Diocesan Mass of Thanksgiving for the Eucharist as well as the next steps for incorporating the One in the Diocese.Από τον bridgeportdiocese

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Listener Questions: Bishop Augustine from Nigeria, Just War vs. Nuclear War, Choosing the Pope... and More! 1:00:42

7M ago1:00:42

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Bishop Caggiano answers YOUR listener questions. He makes the distinction between murder and killing, explains why nuclear war can NEVER be just, discusses meeting Bishop Augustine from Nigeria (who has lent two of his priests to our diocese), sports, the Eucharist and more! OTHER VERITAS SHOWS The Tangent Restless The Frontline with Joe & Joe Dail…

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Bishop Caggiano's Experience Leading the Eucharistic Procession! 59:14

7M ago59:14

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Bishop Caggiano discusses the MANY Grace filled moments that occurred during the Eucharistic Procession throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport. He also shares news about how the Diocese will be building off the Eucharistic Renewal in the coming months!Από τον bridgeportdiocese

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Secrets And Success In Solomon Islands (Post Election) 25:39

7M ago25:39

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Now forty years into Solomon Islands' existence as an independent democracy, its people have had their say at the ballot with both their present context and deep cultural roots informing their choices. Jeremiah Manele has emerged as the country’s new prime minister in a result that surprised even the closest observers of the archipelagoes politics.…

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The POWERFUL Purpose of the Eucharistic Renewal 59:10

8M ago59:10

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After discussing the past weekend at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Bishop Caggiano shares the powerful lessons of proper Eucharistic participation. He talks about why the Eucharist is vital for the Catholic, what differentiates it from Baptism sacramentally, what it means to be in full communion with the Church, why one shouldn't receive t…

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John Paul II's Rule of Life for Married Couples! 1:00:34

8M ago1:00:34

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Theresa and Peter Martin join Bishop Caggiano to discuss their recent (and first time!) english translation of Pope St. John Paul II's Rule of Life for Married Couples! The Rule can be purchased HereΑπό τον bridgeportdiocese

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HUGE NEWS about the One, Bishop Caggiano's Three Year Plan 59:02

8M ago59:02

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Bishop Caggiano announces and explains the DETAILS of The One - diving into the details of his three year plan!Από τον bridgeportdiocese

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Caiaphas & Pontius Pilate, Abraham's Faith, and the Mass. 59:12

9M ago59:12

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Has Bishop Frank ever had to kick someone out of Mass? …that’s one of the questions he answers on this mailbag episode of Let Me Be Frank. He also answers questions about the Old Testament, New Testament, the Mass, and more.Από τον bridgeportdiocese

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Dignitas Infinita AND The Diocese's Pastoral Response to Gender Discordance 1:03:48

9M ago1:03:48

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Bishop Frank Caggiano discusses the most recent document released by the DDF, Dignitas Infinita, and the Diocese's newest Instruction, Wonderfully Made in God's Image and Likeness: A Pastoral Response to Gender Discordance. SHOWNOTES - the Bishop's Instruction will be published next week. Dignitas Infinita…

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Academic Freedom and Faith & Reason with Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, President of Catholic University of America 59:18

9M ago59:18

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Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, the President of Catholic University of America, sits down with Bishop Frank Caggiano to discuss the tenets of Catholic education at the University, the importance and pillars of academic freedom, his son's experience with astronomy (he discovered the kilonova), and the relationship between faith and reason!…

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The Passion through Pilate's, Peter's, Mary's, and Judas's Eyes 59:32

9M ago59:32

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Today, Bishop Frank Caggiano exercises his pious imagination and meditates on what the passion must have been like for certain people directly present during it. Other Veritas Shows the Tangent Restless Daily Gospel Reflection The Frontline with Joe & Joe the Word made fleshΑπό τον bridgeportdiocese

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Listener Q's: Bishop Caggiano's Prayer Life, Favorite Lenten Memory, and Favorite Food 59:36

10M ago59:36

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Steve and Bishop Frank take a break from serious topics as we traverse Lent and answer some of your lighter questions today. Next week they get back to the serious topics, Holy Week and Easter! Daily Gospel Reflections on Veritas Catholic Network The Tangent on Veritas Catholic Network Restless Catholic Young Adults…

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A Russian Question And Its Consequences 22:51

10M ago22:51

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From the 15th to the 17th of March Russian voters will head to a ballot box and make their choice on who they’d like to see lead the world’s largest country over the next six years. However unlike other democracies, the validity of this so-called ‘choice’, has over the course of two decades been slowly ground down into a foregone conclusion, design…

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Preparing For Death & the Importance of Community - w/ Dean Gestal 57:44

10M ago57:44

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Do you know why it’s important for a cemetery to be on the grounds of a Catholic church? There’s a theological reason for walking through a cemetery to get to the front door… Bishop Caggiano talks to Dean Gestal, Executive Director of Fairfield County Catholic Cemeteries, on this week’s Let Me Be Frank. They discuss death, preparing for death, bere…

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The Future of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Bridgeport (w/ Dr. Steven Cheeseman) 58:05

10M ago58:05

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Dr Steven Cheeseman, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport, joins Bishop Caggiano this week on Let Me Be Frank. They talk about the state of the schools here, and the very many exciting programs they are putting together to proactively keep improving Catholic education. These include the Aquinas Institute, the Wellness Initiative,…

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Marie Oates, the Executive Director of the Saint John Paul II Center for Communications 55:54

10M ago55:54

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This week on Let Me Be Frank, the Bishop interviews Marie Oates, the Executive Director of the Saint John Paul II Center for Communications about her new role and plans in the diocese of Bridgeport. They speak about the importance of sharing the stories of Catholics throughout the diocese, how to use modern media to share those stories, and how the…

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The National Eucharistic Revival and Our Diocese's Eucharist Renewal 1:00:34

11M ago1:00:34

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Today, Bishop Frank Caggiano talks about the concrete plans for the Diocese of Bridgeport's participation in the Eucharist Revival, what he calls, the Eucharistic Renewal. By listening to today's episode you'll see how the Bishop's plan with The One intertwines with the National Eucharistic Revival, how he hopes to bring about MASSIVE conversion of…

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Ash Wednesday and Preparing For Lent! 1:00:02

11M ago1:00:02

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Today is Ash Wednesday and Lent is already upon us. This week on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano helps us enter into Lent with an open heart and a ready disposition. He explains what Lent is and reflects on how we should prepare spiritually, including some suggestions for spiritual reading. His Excellency mentioned one book, in particular, that re…

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Indonesia's Dancing Democracy 25:09

11M ago25:09

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Indonesians will head to the polls on February 14th in a race that has been shaped by modern messaging and an attempt to shake an uncomfortable past. In this episode, you’ll hear from a former punk rocker turned academic and an early career journalist about what matters to them.Από τον olivermartinlees

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Fr. Michael Clark - How Art Helps Christians Enter into the Mysteries of the Faith 59:54

11M ago59:54

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Fr. Michael Clarke joins Bishop Frank Caggiano to discuss the importance of beauty and art. From stained glass windows to christian music fests (and everything in between), Fr. Michael is able to provide a unique and expert point of view on the evangelical power of beauty, the important role it plays in the catechesis of Catholics, and how it is be…

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Pierre Ferragu on Lourdes, St. Bernadette, and the Evangelical Power of Theater 1:02:55

11M ago1:02:55

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Bishop Caggiano hosts Pierre Ferragu, the producer for the new live theater production about St. Bernadette, Lourdes. They discuss the moments of grace Pierre has experienced working on this show, the challenges of bringing this production to America (it's coming soon!) and the importance of evangelizing our culture through the medium of theater. L…

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Listener Q’s: Bishop Caggiano’s vocation story, advice to new bishops, and why we’re “Catholic” 57:49

12M ago57:49

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If you keep submitting your questions and Bishop Frank Caggiano will keep answering them! This week's episode is chalk full of questions about the Church, the Faith, and Bishop's own life. And, of course, Steve joins in too! Today's questions include: How did you find out that you were going to be named a Bishop? Do you have any advice for new Bish…

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Accompaniment in the Catholic Church, Spiritual Direction, and Diocesan Guilds 58:26

12M ago58:26

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Bishop Frank Caggiano discusses and defines true accompaniment. He then explores the concept in light of spiritual direction and the Sacrament of Confession asking, "what does spiritual direction entail?" and "is your confessor your spiritual director?". Bishop Caggiano also dives into the different Guilds in the Diocese of Bridgeport, from the St.…

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