In this episode, Fr. Ruff reminds us of the Lenten disciplines of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. Alongside Fr. Ruff's message, producer Aaron Lemma shares about how the coronavirus pandemic is changing the podcast and how it should, in reality, be a...
Mar 21, 2020
10 min
The Coronavirus has been spreading, causing many to fear and panic. In this episode, Fr. Ruff reminds us that as Christians, We are People of Hope. Especially during this Lenten “Springtime,” we are reminded of our call to live in love, not fear. This...
Mar 14, 2020
8 min
During this Lenten season, Fr. Ruff takes some time to explain the importance of silence in our spiritual lives. In an ever-busying world, we are reminded of the value and scarcity of silence. Perhaps we can make silence a part of our spiritual...
Mar 7, 2020
7 min
It's the season of Lent, and the Church is calling it's faithful people to become more aware of ourselves, both in where we in and how we serve. In this first week of Lent, Fr. Ruff invites us to think about why we go to Church and what's the point of...
Feb 29, 2020
6 min
In this week's episode, Fr. Ruff shares his longing for a snow day. These are moments where God cannot only be seen but heard, revealed in, and experienced. He shares a classic by Robert Frost, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. And yes, it's okay...
Feb 22, 2020
4 min
Fr. Ruff’s Valentine’s reflection walks us through the myth of St. Valentine, the traditions associated with the day, and what we can learn from this practice of love.
Feb 15, 2020
5 min
In this episode of Ruffly Speaking, Fr. Dan Ruff explains Why He Stays in the Catholic Church. Though flawed in its humanity, Fr. Ruff explains that the Church is his home and his family. In fact, with enough grace the wounds of the Church can be...
Feb 8, 2020
8 min
In this installation, Fr. Ruff shares his mixed emotions about the 1957 musical-turned-film which is being revived on Broadway this year, The Music Man.
Feb 1, 2020
6 min
This week, Fr. Ruff discusses what it means to have a sacramental Church through the lens of the Theater as Sacrament.
Jan 25, 2020
6 min
In this episode of Ruffly Speaking, host Father Dan Ruff sits down and is interviewed by his producer, Aaron Lemma.
Jan 18, 2020
27 min
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