Description Template: Michael Sparks interviews Deacon Simon Ortiz, soon to be ordained to the priesthood, to learn more about how the Lord worked in his life and called him to his vocation. (The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to inspire those discerning and to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.) Email with any questions or comments: [email protected] Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary where you can sign up for monthly newsletter: https://sjvdenver.edu/ 

James Joseph brings together an assortment of guests to discuss a topic close to his heart and familiar to those who listen to the monthly homilies. This provides a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at the Vigil Praise that occurs at SJV every month.

Revelation 6:1-17; (3:33) From the first Apology of St Justin Martyr; (6:33) Luke 24:1-12; (8:50) Homily by Bishop Jorge Rodriguez

Exodus 5:1—6:1; Commentary on the psalms by Saint Augustine (4:34); Luke 13:22-33 (8:26); Homily by Rev. Mr. Jeffrey Pooley (11:18). Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

Thessalonians 1:1-2:12; Epistle to the Smyrnans by Saint Ignatius of Antioch (4:14); Luke 24:13-35 (7:19); Homily by Rev. Mr. Simon Ortiz (10:30) Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

Miachel Sparks and James Ball welcome Br.Joseph to the studio to share his andventurous journey through seminary which included travles to Spain with the order of the Diciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. https://dcjm.org/usa/   Email with any questions or comments: [email protected] Do you want to get monthly updates about seminary life at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary? Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://sjvdenver.edu/  Also, check us out and see our events on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sjvseminaries/

Isaiah 29:13-25; From a sermon by St. Augustin (2:15); Luke 24:25-53 (6:52); Homily by Fr. Zach Michalczyk (9:00)   Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests

While this episode was suposed to appear in Decemeber, it is a powerful appreciation of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Michael Sparks and James Joseph excitingly invite newly ordained Deacon Luciano Diaz to share his story. In this episode another Sons of Ars episode is referenced called "He Who is Called by God" from Mar 21, 2022 Email with any questions or comments: [email protected] Do you want to get monthly updates about seminary life at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary? Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://sjvdenver.edu/  Also, check us out and see our events on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sjvseminaries/

In this episode, Dave Napierkowski and James Joseph share their experience of reading the famous work of St. Francis De Sales called "Intro to the Devout Life." A must read for seminarians and those looking to grow in their spiritual journey. (The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.) Email with any questions or comments: [email protected] Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary where you can sign up for monthly newsletter: https://sjvdenver.edu/ 

Ezekiel 24:15-27; From a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine (2:35); Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20 (5:56); Homily by Fr. John Ezratty (8:30)   Support our seminary: archden.org/futurepriests