Archdiocese Of St. Louis

It’s been a few weeks since you’ve heard from us. After 22 episodes, and with it being the dog days of summer, we thought it was a good time to take a short break. We’ve used this time away to do a little assessment of the podcast since we posted the first episode about a year ago in August 2016. We’ve decided to start something a little different with the podcast. For the foreseeable future, the plan will be to post a weekly news update. If you’ve listened to some of our recent episodes, you’re already heard these news updates. In this weekly news update you’ll hear about some of the things going on in Catholic St. Louis that are important, and some which you may not hear anywhere else. We’ll also mention the Quintessentials from the St. Louis Review. Then, I’ll talk to one of the Reporters with the St. Louis Review about a story or stories that have appeared in a recent paper. Of course, we want you, the listener, to get the best experience possible from this podcast. So, if you have any feedback you want

Michael Horn welcomes St. Clement of Rome parishioner Justin Klein to the podcast. Justin shares his story of being born into a Catholic family, switching to a protestant denomination, then re-verting back to Catholicism.

Fontbonne senior Sarah Rose joins the podcast to share her faith journey, and host Michael Horn shares tips for how to deepen your prayer life.

In the long list of notable sports and pop-culture figures whose names are forever etched in St. Louis lore on the Walk of Fame in the Delmar Loop, names like Chuck Berry, Stan Musial, and Jackie Smith might come to mind for most people. At a ceremony on June 23rd, 2017, another name was added: St. Philippine Duchesne. In the second segment, Brian Miller joins the podcast to preview the upcoming Convocation of Catholic Leaders which will take place in Orlando, July 1-4, 2017. Episode links: - St. Louis Review article: http://stlouisreview.com/article/2017-06-23/beautiful-turnout-st - "Missouri's Pioneer Nun" by Patricia Rice: https://sofie.org/files/pages/attachments/Missouri%27sPioneerNun-Rice.pdf - History of the Society of the Sacred Heart in the Archdiocese of St. Louis: http://archstl.org/files/field-file/Timeline%20-%20History%20-%20Society%20of%20the%20Sacred%20Heart.pdf

With the opening of the Biddle Housing Opportunities Center in August 2016, the closing of the New Life Evangelistic Center this spring, and synthetic marijuana overdoses among the poor, homelessness has been a major topic of discussion lately in the St. Louis area. Playing a major role in those discussions is St. Patrick Center (stpatrickcenter.org), the Catholic Charities agency with the goal of building permanent, positive change for people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. For more, read Joe Kenny's story in the St. Louis Review: http://stlouisreview.com/article/2017-06-15/apartment-just-what

It’s no secret that heroin and opiate addiction is a serious problem in St. Louis and around the country. This episode features David Haasis, manager of outpatient behavior health at Hyland Center at St. Anthony’s Hospital, and Lara Pennington, CEO of Queen of Peace Center, an agency of Catholic Charities of St. Louis, on the work they do to combat the disease of addiction in our community. The episode also features Abigail Witte, designer for the St. Louis Review, and news updates for the week of June 12, 2017. To address your drug use before it becomes an addiction, or to see help for your addiction contact a specialist, like David Haasis at St. Anthony’s Hospital, at 314-525-4400. You can also simply go to a hospital’s emergency room and tell them you want help. You can also seek out Queen of Peace Center for help. Visit them online at qopcstl.org or call 314.531.0511 x102. The National Catholic Register Article referenced in the episode can be found here: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/catholics

On Episode 4 of the Word of Mouth Podcast, Michael Horn interviews Saint Louis University High School freshman Nick Vanderpluym about his evangelization experience, including defending elements of the Catholic faith in a protestant school.

At a special event in early 2017, about a hundred people gathered at the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury to see something amazing: the Heritage Edition of the St. John's Bible. Now, if this were just any ordinary bible, that would not be news. But this is no ordinary bible we’re talking about. In short, the St. John’s Bible is a visual masterpiece. So on today’s episode you’ll learn about the St. John’s Bible. If you haven’t seen it yet, you need to see it – to experience it – for yourself. Visit archstl.org/bible for information about the bible, including dates and locations where it will be on display in St. Louis. Plus, the St. Louis Review's summer photo intern joins the podcast. And you'll get a dose of Catholic news from around the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Three of the four transitional deacons to be ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Carlson on May 27th, 2017, join the Catholic Gateway Podcast this week. Deacon John Schneier, Deacon Peter Faimega, and Deacon Michael Lampe shared a little about their background and vocation stories, as well as what they’re looking forward to the most as a priest (Classmate Deacon Clark Philipp could not join us for the interview due to his on-going studies at the Pontifical North American College in Rome). Also, some news and updates from around the Archdiocese, including the filing of a federal lawsuit against the City of St. Louis over the "abortion sanctuary" ordinance 70459, also known as BB203.

On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, Most Reverent Edward M. Rice, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, delivered the keynote address at the Eighth Annual Legatus Gospel of Life Prayer Breakfast.

May is National Foster Care Month, so on this episode we hear from Dessa and Juan, foster parents licensed through Good Shepherd Children and Family Services (https://goodshepherdstl.org), a Catholic Charities agency. Dessa and Juan share their story of welcoming five siblings into their home as foster children. Dave Luecking also joins the podcast to talk about covering the recent floods in our area. Plus, Catholic news from around the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

The third episode of the Word of Mouth Podcast with Michael Horn features Amy Keating, a young adult in the Archdiocese of St. Louis and world traveler. Amy shares her story of growing up Catholic, falling away for a time, and eventually coming back to the faith.

Christine Schicker, regional marketing manager with EWTN joins the Catholic Gateway Podcast to talk about marketing the Catholic Church in today's world, and you'll hear from Elizabeth Westhoff, Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, about the Catholic Communications Campaign which is set to take place May 20-21, 2017. Visit archstl.org/CCC for more information.

Episode 6, For the Forgiveness of Sins, features Fr. Scheiderer and Mary Kate Buncher answer the question, "Why do we need Reconciliation?" as they share personal testimonies and their reflections on the Gospel passage that begins Holy Week: Christ's Passion from the Gospel of Matthew. It is in this Gospel that we find the source of our Reconciliation. “The Whole 40” is a young adult podcast reflecting on the season Lent. Check back each week as young adults from the STLYA community share their Lenten journey.

Charlie Harris joins Michael Horn to discuss his faith journey and share his evangelization efforts in his professional life on this episode of "Word of Mouth."

Episode 5, Steadfast Resolve, features Alli Shambro and Vince Coiro as they share their experiences of perseverance and moving forward in hope in the Resurrection, even when falling short of Lenten promises. “The Whole 40” is a young adult podcast reflecting on the season Lent. Check back each week as young adults from the STLYA community share their Lenten journey. Musical Credit: The Oh Hellos "Dear Wormwood" 2015

Episode 4, Spiritual Blindness, features Nick Lee and Deacon Drew Hoffman. In this episode they talk the “practice” of Lent, the Gospel’s tie to the Garden of Eden, being changed by God’s healing, and even Disney movies! “The Whole 40” is a young adult podcast reflecting on the season Lent. Check back each week as young adults from the STLYA community share their Lenten journey. Musical Credit: The Oh Hellos "Dear Wormwood" 2015

Episode 3, Out of Our Poverty, features Brian Miller and Kim Becvar as they explore the call to give alms during the Lenten Season. They answer what it means to “give out of our poverty” while reflecting the story of the woman at the well. "The Whole 40 Podcast” is a Lenten journey for young adults. Check back every week as we share reflections on each Sunday’s Gospel reading, personal stories, and encouragement for the season from various members of the young adult community! Musical Credit: The Oh Hellos "Dear Wormwood" 2015

Tim Lucchesi shares the story of his faith journey and the importance of evangelization in his vocation. He discusses the need to make the Gospel relevant today and to show young people the beauty of Christ and the Church.

Episode 2, "It is Good that We are Here" features Lauren Scharmer and Bill Cremers as they reflect on the message of the Transfiguration, the goodness of our God, and our call to prayer in the season of Lent. “The Whole 40 Podcast” is a Lenten journey for young adults. Check back every week as we share reflections on each Sunday's Gospel reading, personal stories, and encouragement for the season from various members of the young adult community! Musical Credit: The Oh Hellos "Dear Wormwood" 2015