The Catholic Buzz Podcast

Examining your own conscience is reviewing your thoughts, words and actions (or lack of action) in order to make amends with God. It's use is perfect to do daily (shorter form), weekly and most importantly before you go to the Sacrament of Confession. Join Mat, Josh & Fr. Daniele who walk us through an Examination of Conscience using the Ten Commandments and help us make a good confession! Find all our links at: https://linktr.ee/thecatholicbuzz Follow, Like & Share on Facebook (@thecatholicbuzz) or on Instagram (@thecatholicbuzzpodcast), or contact us at thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com.

Prayer is essential to the Christian life - but how many people know how to pray? Did anyone teach you how to pray? Join Mat, Josh & Fr. Daniele who talk about reigniting a prayer life and giving you tips to be able to spend time with Jesus! Find all our links at: https://linktr.ee/thecatholicbuzz Follow, Like & Share on Facebook (@thecatholicbuzz) or on Instagram (@thecatholicbuzzpodcast), or contact us at thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com.

Why can't priests marry? Many have an opinion on this matter, some suggesting it would not affect a priest's ministry if they were married, others think that non-married priests is the way to continue. Join Mat, Josh & Fr. Daniele who talk priestly celibacy, marriage and whether priests should be married. Find all our links at: https://linktr.ee/thecatholicbuzz Follow, Like & Share on Facebook (@thecatholicbuzz) or on Instagram (@thecatholicbuzzpodcast), or contact us at thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com.

The trucker convoy headed to Ottawa has gained lots of attention - but mixed messages seem to dominate the headlines. How do we know what is true? What about in our Catholic faith - with so many mixed messages out there on what Catholics should believe or shouldn't, how do we discover truth in a world where so many are seeking it? Join Mat, Josh & Fr. Daniele who point towards Jesus - the way, the truth and the life. Find all our links at: https://linktr.ee/thecatholicbuzz Follow, Like & Share on Facebook (@thecatholicbuzz) or on Insta (@thecatholicbuzzpodcast), or contact us at thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com.

Headlines like "Pope Francis slams 'selfish' pet owners for not having children" and "Pope under fire after calling people 'selfish' for having pets" dominated the headlines last week after the Holy Father's comments at a weekly general audience went viral. What exactly did he say? Is there anything wrong with having a pet? Join Mat, Josh & Fr. Daniele to find out which one has pets, and what they think about the Holy Father's comments. Find all our links at: https://linktr.ee/thecatholicbuzz Follow, Like & Share on Facebook (@thecatholicbuzz) or on Insta (@thecatholicbuzzpodcast), or contact us at thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com.

Why has the Vatican placed new restrictions on celebrating Mass in Latin using the pre-Vatican II rite? What are some of the restrictions placed on this celebration, and why? Is it fair, and what about restrictions on liturgical abuses taking place in the current celebration of the Mass, or Ordinary Form? Join Mat, Josh & Fr. Daniele who try to break open this sensitive topic! Follow, Like & Share on Facebook (@thecatholicbuzz) or on Insta (@thecatholicbuzzpodcast), or contact us at thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com.

What would you say were the top Catholic stories of 2021? Mat, Josh & Fr. Daniele each pick a top story and break them down including vaccines, lockdowns and residential schools. Have your own top story of 2021? Comment below and let us know! Follow, Like & Share on Facebook (@thecatholicbuzz) or on Insta (@thecatholicbuzzpodcast), or contact us at thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com.

After celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family, we talk about the struggles and challenges that families today face and how we can rely on the example of the Holy Family to help us in every situation. Plus, we talk about the dreaded "Wives be subject to your husbands" scripture from St. Paul's letters and break down what it actually means! Follow, Like & Share on Facebook (@thecatholicbuzz) or on Insta (@thecatholicbuzzpodcast), or contact us at thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com.

It’s Christmas week! Join Fr. Daniele and his Christmas elves Josh and Mat as they discuss all things Christmas. In this week’s episode, we discuss: “Where did Christmas come from?”, “Christmas is more than just Jesus’s birthday” and more. Find out why Mat even references the “Copernican Revolution” and whether Josh says “Merry Christmas” when going through the automated checkout. Follow, Like & Share on Facebook (@thecatholicbuzz) or on Insta (@thecatholicbuzzpodcast), or contact us at thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com.

Bishop Thomas Dowd, Bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie joins us as our first guest ever! We talk to the Bishop about his role as Bishop, criticisms on social media, the ongoing Synod on Synodality and the Indigenous delegation to meet with Pope Francis. Join Mat, Josh and Fr. Daniele on this latest episode of The Catholic Buzz Podcast! Follow, Like & Share on Facebook (@thecatholicbuzz) or on Insta (@thecatholicbuzzpodcast), or contact us at thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com.