What happens when society stops looking for reason and ultimate truth? RCSpiriutality.org brings you Part 1 of this 2-part series of Stright Talk, where Fr. Bartunek dives into how Philosophy is a gift from God to help mankind come to know its creator. Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow The Catholic Perspective on Facebook, I…

In this podcast, Fr John shares that before WW2, Courtship provided a safe haven where two hearts could gradually discover their capacity for love and intimacy and lay a strong foundation for a lifetime of spousal self-giving. Today, dating has replaced courtship and physical attraction, and intimacy scrambles the signals that young lovers receive,…

What do you think is the single most common cause of marital strain among Catholic couples? Money. And no matter how abundant, money can not satisfy the human heart and love of money makes you forget this. In his episode, Fr John shares with the audience tips on how to keep money in its proper place. Follow more Straight Talks from The Catholic Per…

How is Christian prayer and meditation different than other forms of meditation? In this episode, Fr John shares that in Christian prayer, the focus is on an interpersonal friendship with God and offers a few tips on overcoming distraction and sloth. Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.…

Where did the Pope come from and why is he still relevant today? How do you answer those who misunderstand the office of the Papacy? In this episde, Fr John offers talking points about the history and role of the Pope. For more episodes of The Catholic Perspective, follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook. YouTube and Instagram.…

What exactly has changed in the Church's take on capital punishment, and why? And how should a faithful Catholic deal with it? Fr John Bartunek approached this difficult subject in this episode of Straight Talk on The Catholic Perspective. Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram…

Have you ever been told to offer it up? In this podcast Fr John Bartunek unpacks the meaning behind the traditional Catholic practice of “offering up” our sufferings.For the whole series on A Mother’s Tears- Our Lady of Sorrows, visit www.RCSpiriutality.org Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and You…

Have you ever been told to offer it up? In this podcast Fr John Bartunek unpacks the meaning behind the traditional Catholic practice of “offering up” our sufferings. To see the full Retreat Guide - A Mother’s Tears- Our Lady of Sorrows, visit RCSpiriutality.org Please share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, an…

When it comes to understanding the world, Science has limitations. In this episode of The Catholic Perspective, Fr. Bartunek shares insights on three limits of science. Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

In this episode, Fr. John Bartunek explores celibacy, a priest's free commitment to a life of chastity, while remaining unmarried and why this sacrifice is for the sake of the Kingdom. See the full Retreat Guide: Bridge to Eternity at RCSpirituality.org

This mysterious and extraordinary expression of faithfulness can instruct and inspire us.In This episode Fr John Bartunek explores how great Christian art—so much of which has been inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary—can feed our souls.For the whole series on Mary’s Assumption into Heaven visit www.RCSpirituality.orgPlease share this podcast with f…

This mysterious and extraordinary expression of faithfulness can instruct and inspire us. In This episode Fr John Bartunek explores how great Christian art—so much of which has been inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary—can feed our souls. For the whole series on Mary’s Assumption into Heaven visit www.RCSpirituality.org Please share this podcast wit…

Is there another institution in the world that has succeeded above the impact the Catholic Church has had on humanity? In this episode, Fr John expounds on the contribution the Church has made in the world. Follow The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.RCSpirituality.org

Is there another institution in the world that has succeeded above the impact the Catholic Church has had on humanity? In this episode, Fr John expounds on the contribution the Church has made in the world. Follow The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

In this informative session of Straight Talk, Fr. John explains that the common good is the most important principle of the Church's teaching about social justice. It is the goal and measuring rod of social justice, but it alone can't support social ethics' immense weight. It needs the other two pillars as well: subsidiarity and solidarity. Follow …

In this informative session of Straight Talk, Fr. John explains that the common good is the most important principle of the Church's teaching about social justice. It is the goal and measuring rod of social justice, but it alone can't support social ethics' immense weight. It needs the other two pillars as well: subsidiarity and solidarity.Follow m…

In this episode, Fr. John shares three key ingredients for a healthy society: The common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity. How exactly do these relate to justice?Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.RCSpirituality.org

In this episode, Fr. John shares three key ingredients for a healthy society: The common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity. How exactly do these relate to justice? Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

What makes a Saint? Why does the Catholic Church talk about saints? In this episode, Fr. John shares why we need heroes and role models and how the saints intercede on our behalf.Follow the Catholic Perspective on RCspirituality.org, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.RCSpirituality.org

What makes a Saint? Why does the Catholic Church talk about saints? In this episode, Fr. John shares why we need heroes and role models and how the saints intercede on our behalf. Follow the Catholic Perspective on RCspirituality.org, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

What does Christ's Kingdom look like in our lives today? Listen to this episode as Fr. John Bartunek looks at the type of Kingdom Christ chose for himself.See more great content at RCSpirituality.orgRCSpirituality.org

Fr. Jorge Obregon, LC, talks about his new book, Suffering Changes Everything.See more great content at RCSpirituality.org.RCSpirituality.org

What is the Meaning of Life? In this episode, Fr John explores the comedy Ground Hog Day to demonstrate that power, wealth, fame and pleasure can't satisfy the human heart or the spirit. For more Straight Talks from The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.…

Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest? Why can't I just go directly to God? Fr John answers these questions and more in this episode of Straight Talk. For more Straight Talks from The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.RCSpirituality.org

In this episode, Fr John shares that an embryo, from the moment of conception, is a human individual, even if it doesn't look like it. He guides the listener to a deeper understanding of the inherent diginity even in the smallest of human life. Hear more Straight Talks from The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Inst…

This episode with Fr Bartunek discusses the truth about the origin of the Crusades, the context of the Crusades, and the conduct of the Crusades. For more episodes like this one, follow The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.RCSpirituality.org

Fr John shares how great art awakens noble thoughts and desires. It lifts the soul out of the routine and the clutter of daily life and puts it in contact with transcendent values, reminding the human heart of its own vocation to transcendence. Follow othes episodes of Stright Talk on The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org. Follow us on Fac…

In this episode, Fr Bartunel discusses the highly contested topic of artificial reproduction, and how it essentially, treats a human being as a product. Find more espisodes like this one on The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.RCSpirituality.org

Whose job is it to share the Gospel? in this episode, Fr. John explores who has the responsibility to spread the Catholic Faith. For more Straight Talks from The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.RCSpirituality.org

In this episode, Fr John dives into the incredible scientific achievement of Galileo and his relationship with the Church during the times of hs discoveries. Follow other episodes of Stright Talk on The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.RCSpirituality.org

Have you ever wondered how we came to celebrate Christmas? In this podcast, Fr John Bartunek shares the History of Christmas and helps us prepare our hearts for Christmas.For the whole series on www.RCSpirituality.org see You Matter Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and share us with your friends…

In this podcast, Fr. John Bartunek explores what God is waiting for as we look at the four phases of Christian growth.To see more great content, visit www.RCSpirituality.orgPlease share this podcast with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.RCSpirituality.org

What does Adam and Eve's sin have to do with me? In this episode of Stright Talks, Fr John presents how the whole of man's history has been the story of our combat with the powers of evil from the very dawn of history until the last day. For more episodes like this one on The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram, and YouT…

When was the last time you thought seriously about heaven? In this episode, Fr Bartunek shares the beauty that awaits those who love God through a life of prayer and in their neighbor. Hear more Straight Talks from The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.…

Fr Bartunek shares how witchery, magic, and astrology are baby steps towards the dark path of Satanism and false religion. The spirit world is real and any kind of dabbling in the spirit world opens you up to it. Listen to other episodes of The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.…

In this episode of Stright Talk Fr John discusses the problem of evil, when suffering touches your day to day world showing its existential side, and logic seems to lose its ground. For more episodes like ths one, follow The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.…

How does one understand the Problem of evil? In this episode, Fr John demonstrates how evil and the suffering it causes entered the world through original sin. How man, tempted by the devil, let his trust in his Creator die in his heart. For more episodes like ths one, follow The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and Y…

Philosophy, the mind's quest to understand the ultimate truths about reality and the wisdom it affords are necessary ingredients for a healthy culture. In this episode, Fr John discusses how both as human beings and as disciples of Christ, we need to take seriously the search for wisdom, for that interior peace and joy that comes from laying hold o…

In this podcast, Fr John shares that before WW2, Courtship provided a safe haven where two hearts could gradually discover their capacity for love and intimacy and lay a strong foundation for a lifetime of spousal self-giving. Today, dating has replaced courtship and physical attraction, and intimacy scrambles the signals that young lovers receive,…

What do you think is the single most common cause of marital strain among Catholic couples? Money. And no matter how abundant, money can not satisfy the human heart and love of money makes you forget this. In his episode, Fr John shares with the audience tips on how to keep money in its proper place. Follow more Straight Talks from The Catholic Per…

How is Christian prayer and meditation different than other forms of meditation? In this episode, Fr John shares that in Christian prayer, the focus is on an interpersonal friendship with God and offers a few tips on overcoming distraction and sloth. Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.…

How is Mass a "Wrinkle in Time"? What exactly is the Mass and why do we need to attend? Fr. John leads an engaging discussion on the truth about the Catholic Mass.Listen to other episodes of The Catholic Perspective on RCspirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.RCSpirituality.org

How is Mass a "Wrinkle in Time"? What exactly is the Mass and why do we need to attend? Fr. John leads an engaging discussion on the truth about the Catholic Mass. Listen to other episodes of The Catholic Perspective on RCspirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Christianity is about grace getting down and dirty. It's about God rolling up his sleeves and stepping into our shoes in order to show us how to live life to the full. In this session, Fr. John shares how Relics are a reminder of those who have passed through this life into the heavenly Kingdom.Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram a…

Christianity is about grace getting down and dirty. It's about God rolling up his sleeves and stepping into our shoes in order to show us how to live life to the full. In this session, Fr. John shares how Relics are a reminder of those who have passed through this life into the heavenly Kingdom. Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram …

Does the idea of Purgatory make you shiver? All who die in God's friendship and grace are assured of their salvation, but what happens if our friendship is a bit tarnished when we die? What is an indulgence? Fr. John answers this question and more in this episode of Straight Talk. Follow The Catholic Perspective on RCSprituality.org, Facebook, Inst…

Does the idea of Purgatory make you shiver? All who die in God's friendship and grace are assured of their salvation, but what happens if our friendship is a bit tarnished when we die? What is an indulgence? Fr. John answers this question and more in this episode of Straight Talk. Follow The Catholic Perspective on RCSprituality.org, Facebook, Inst…

In this episode of Straight Talk on the Catholic Perspective, Fr. John discusses what Pope Pius the 12 did and did not do when faced with the Holocaust and the extreme action of the Nazi attacks on the Jewish people. Follow RCSpirituality on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.RCSpirituality

In this episode of Straight Talk on the Catholic Perspective, Fr. John discusses what Pope Pius the 12 did and did not do when faced with the Holocaust and the extreme action of the Nazi attacks on the Jewish people. Follow RCSpirituality on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.RCSpirituality.org

Is the Earth ready to fall off an ecological precipice? Is the human population draining the planet's capacity to support life? What should a faithful Catholic make of all the contradictory studies and heated rhetoric? In this session, Fr John discusses the topic of overpopulation. Follow The Catholic Perspective on RCspirituality.org, Facebook, In…