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Catholic Espresso

Catholic Espresso

By Fr. Pawel

A podcast that will energize your faith and help you in your spiritual journey; hosted by Father Pawel and Russell.
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Episode 13 - Advent 2021 is Here

Catholic EspressoDec 04, 2021

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Episode 27 - Kicking off Advent 2023
Dec 03, 202345:47
Episode 26 - Special Visitors!

Episode 26 - Special Visitors!

Catholic Espresso is back as Fr Pawel and Russell are joined by Russell's wife Sarah to they discuss the couple's upcoming special visit to St. Mary Immaculate in December.

Nov 26, 202314:03
Episode 25 - Holy Week 2023

Episode 25 - Holy Week 2023

In this episode, Fr. Pawel and Russell check in with each other on how their Lent has been going. Both admit to having some struggles along the way but share how they've tried get back on track. As we look ahead to Holy Week, they also discuss what the events of the Holy Week mean to them and how they are planning to reflect on them this year.

Mar 26, 202347:30
Episode 24 - Lent 2023
Feb 20, 202357:41
Episode 23 - Christmas 2022
Dec 23, 202242:40
Episode 22 - Praising St. Padre Pio
Sep 18, 202240:31
Episode 21 - Taking a Spiritual Inventory
Aug 07, 202201:05:17
Episode 20 - Taking Time for Yourself and for God
Jul 10, 202256:27
Episode 19 - Jesus Loves Us: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jun 05, 202248:51
Episode 18 - Marian Devotion and The Rosary
May 01, 202249:50
Episode 17 - Getting ready for Holy Week and introducing our new co-host!

Episode 17 - Getting ready for Holy Week and introducing our new co-host!

We start this episode with some exciting news; we have a new co-host who will be joining Fr. Pawel on the podcast going forward! Christina is back once again with News of the Church but we are also blessed to have her join our hosts as they discuss how Lent has been going for them. With Holy Week quickly approaching, the team then gets into a deep discussion on what the events of this important week means to them. It's a deeply spiritual conversation with everyone reflecting on different personal experiences during the various events of Holy Week and engaging with our audience to discover the underlying beauty during this incredibly special time of year.

Apr 03, 202201:04:50
Episode 16 - Preparing ourselves for Lent 2022

Episode 16 - Preparing ourselves for Lent 2022

Thank you devoted listeners of Catholic Espresso; it has now been over one year since we launched this podcast. Thank you for your continued support! This episode is all about preparing ourselves for Lent. Fr. Pawel shares why this is such a beautiful time to come back to the church and come back to the scripture to grow closer with our Lord. He stresses the importance of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during the Lenten season. Christina is back with another edition of News of the Church and shares how the Catholic Church is trying to bring peace and compassion to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Mar 06, 202232:01
Episode 15 - Sunday of the Word of God and Going Deeper in Scripture
Jan 30, 202226:38
Episode 14 - Marking the Second Sunday of Advent

Episode 14 - Marking the Second Sunday of Advent

Happy Second Sunday of Advent to our listeners! Fr. Pawel is back with a special episode dedicated to help you continue to get the most out of this Advent season. On this episode we check in with a parishioner from St. Mary Immaculate on what Advent means to them. Our special guest is Deacon Robert Kinghorn of The Church on the Street in downtown Toronto. Originally from Scotland, Deacon Robert is now making a difference bringing the message of the church and enriching the lives of those on the streets of Toronto. We also learn about a fun Christmas initiative from Catholic Women's League, Taste and See The Goodness of The Lord, a cookbook featuring recipes from parishioners of St. Mary Immaculate!

Dec 05, 202127:21
Episode 13 - Advent 2021 is Here

Episode 13 - Advent 2021 is Here

As we mark this first Sunday of Advent, Father Pawel shares the beauty he sees in the season of Advent and ways we can all embrace the season to bring us closer to our Lord. We are also joined by Fr. Peter of St. Mary Immaculate who shares what Advent means to him. Christina is back with the News of the Church and shares a special Gospel reading from St. Luke.

Dec 04, 202118:04
Episode 12 - Welcome back!
Dec 04, 202124:47
Episode 11 - Using the Beauty of Summer to go Deeper in Faith

Episode 11 - Using the Beauty of Summer to go Deeper in Faith

As we head into summer, Fr. Pawel discusses how he uses this beautiful time of year to enhance his meditation and prayer life.

Books discussed in this episode:

Lord of the World by Robert Hugh Benson

The Garden of Forking Paths by Jorge Luis Borges

Cardinal Collins' Book List for Catholics Who Want to Defend the Faith (https://www.archtoronto.org/en/outreach/news/archdiocesan/cardinal-collins-book-list-for-catholics-who-want-to-defend-the-faith/)

As mentioned on the show, we will be taking a little break for the summer and coming back in September with all new episodes. If you have any feedback or suggestions on how we can improve the podcast, feel free to email the parish office at office@smirh.com and be sure to include Podcast in the subject line.

Jun 27, 202121:13
Episode 10 - Celebrating 100 years of Catholic Women's League

Episode 10 - Celebrating 100 years of Catholic Women's League

Welcome to episode 10 of Catholic Espresso! As the podcast celebrates this exciting milestone we welcome three women from an organization celebrating an even bigger milestone; 2021 marks the 100 year anniversary of Catholic Women's League. To mark the occasion we welcome Boots, Beatrice, and Patricia from the chapter at St. Mary Immaculate to discuss the organization's history and all of the important work they do around the parish community. Fr. Pawel also reflects on celebrating the Solemnity of Sacred Heart of Jesus mass in front parishioners at the church again as public health restrictions in Ontario begin to lift. We also ask parishioners who attended the mass about their relationship with the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Jun 13, 202146:44
Episode 9 - Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Episode 9 - Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

We've talked a lot this month about May being a month devoted to our Mother Mary; but in addition to that the Catholic Church recently celebrated the Global Week of Prayer for the Church in China. Fr. Pawel reflects on the importance of this week and his own experiences travelling to China as a priest. We also look ahead to the month of June; a month traditionally dedicated to the devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. To help us prepare for this we are truly blessed to have Father James Kubicki join us this week for a fantastic and enlightening conversation. Fr. James is a Jesuit priest and author of "A Heart on Fire: Rediscovering Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus." His book was recently recommended in Cardinal Thomas Collins' pastoral letter on the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

May 30, 202153:39
Episode 8 - Raising Your Family in Faith
May 16, 202141:41
Episode 7 - Devotion to our Mother Mary and the Holy Rosary
May 02, 202146:17
Episode 6 - Giving Back
Apr 18, 202135:09
Episode 5 - Celebrating Easter Sunday and looking ahead to Divine Mercy Sunday
Apr 04, 202148:58
Episode 4 - Reflecting on the feast day of St. Joseph

Episode 4 - Reflecting on the feast day of St. Joseph

After 33 days of preparation and spiritual meditation, the feast day of St. Joseph finally arrived. Fr. Pawel reflects on the tremendous impact these past few weeks have had on parishioners who joined him in these daily meditations and weekly readings in preparation for the special consecration mass to St. Joseph. Christina is back with another edition of News of the Church, providing us with a recap of Pope Francis' historic trip to Iraq. Fr. Pawel is then joined by a special guest from the Society of St. Vincent De Paul to learn about the incredible work they do in the community and remind us of Holy Father's message to all of us on the importance to help those in need.

Mar 21, 202146:05
Episode 3 - Welcoming parishioners back into Church and marking one year of the Covid-19 pandemic

Episode 3 - Welcoming parishioners back into Church and marking one year of the Covid-19 pandemic

It's not just a cup of espresso that has Fr. Pawel full of energy on this week's episode; parishioners were welcomed back into St. Mary Immaculate as lockdown restrictions eased in Richmond Hill! We talk to a few of them on what it meant to be able to celebrate mass in person during this spiritual season of Lent. It is hard to believe that we are coming up on one year since the pandemic started and changed our lives in a number of different ways including working from home. We welcome three guests to the show to discuss how they've been able to balance their work, family, and spiritual lives while working from home. Christina Doyle is back to bring us up to date with News of the Church, including the latest on Pope Francis' historic visit to Iraq. That's all on this episode of Catholic Espresso!

Mar 07, 202140:40
Episode 2 - Reflecting on events from Marriage Sunday and Ash Wednesday

Episode 2 - Reflecting on events from Marriage Sunday and Ash Wednesday

On this episode we're going to reflect on some major events that took place in the Church during this first week of Lent, Ash Wednesday and Marriage Sunday. Fr. Pawel discusses the importance of Ash Wednesday and spoke with parishioners of St. Mary Immaculate on what it means to them as they embark on their own individual journey during this season of Lent. Christina Doyle will join us with her regular segment called "News of the Church." Fr. Pawel then welcomes Deacon Joseph and his lovely wife Violet to the podcast and learns what's made their marriage so successful after so many years. They also offer advice to other couples who are preparing for marriage as well as those currently going through their own challenges amid the pandemic.

Feb 21, 202133:48
Episode 1 - Getting the most out of Lent in 2021
Feb 11, 202117:49