In this episode of the Art of Catholic, Matthew Leonard is joined by author Kevin Wells, who shares the powerful story of his wife Krista's battle with alcoholism, the impact it had on his spiritual life - and the incredible redemption God brought through the figure of a saintly priest. 🟡 Sign up for a totally FREE 2-week trial of the Science of Sa…

Give it 3 minutes and you won't turn it off. This is a truly powerful and moving story of a man, a woman, and bevy of children who live a life totally abandoned to God...even in the midst of gut-wrenching sorrow and suffering. If you can listen without being inspired in some way, you may need to check your pulse. That's all I can say. Matthew 🔵 PLE…

A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewed on the EWTN show Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie about my discovery of the Catholic spiritual life a few years after I entered the Church. As a brand new Catholic, I didn't yet understand the incredible spiritual patrimony that was ours. But once I learned more about it...and began to practice it...that's when ev…

In today's Art of Catholic podcast, Matthew Leonard is joined by Catholic evangelist John Edwards, who shares stories and insights he's gained from guiding countless men to a deeper relationship with Christ. But don't think for a second this is an episode only for men. We hit topics that affect everyone like: Shattering the lies we tell ourselves W…

Matthew Leonard is joined by Betsy Orr, Founder and President of The Retreat at Heritage, who shares her incredible conversion story and tells us all about how God led her to create this truly unique new retreat center focused on beauty and silence. 🔵 Check out The Retreat at Heritage & book a spot at Matthew's retreat- "The Divine Whisper: Deeper …

Every now and then I come across someone or something in the Church that leaves me slack-jawed...in a good way. This is one of those times. If you've heard of Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, you know what I'm talking about. If not, prepare to have your mind blown. Matthew 🟡 Sign up for my TOTALLY FREE Lenten series on the Mass: https://bit.ly/3U9u…

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Is anyone else starting to get some Terminator vibes from the whole ChatGPT thing? Am I the only one who hears in their head an Austrian accent when reading back what it spits out? I’m kidding, of course....kind of :). I admit to sometimes asking, "What can this thing really do?" Because while I don’t think Artificial Intelligence is quite to the p…

When I asked my parish priest who the new guy with the blond ponytail in our parish was, I had no idea his conversion story would be so compelling that I'd end up asking him to be a guest on the Art of Catholic Podcast! In fact, Stephen Johnson's entire life story is a fascinating journey, one that took him from the Mormon faith of his childhood th…

Confused by (and tired of) all the arguments about the Mass? Join Matthew Leonard and liturgical theologian Dr. David Fagerberg as they lift the veil and reveal the deeper currents of the Catholic Mass. It's the beautiful essence of the liturgy that no one else is talking about...but they should be. 🟢 Join Matthew on a 5 Star PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY…

Though we often tend to focus most of our attention on Good Friday and Holy Saturday during Holy Week and the Triduum, don't forget Holy Thursday. Join ScienceOfSainthood.com founder, Matthew Leonard, for a spiritual reflection on the immense power and purpose of Holy Thursday.توسط Matthew Leonard

The idea of total abandonment to God can cause a lot of fear and agnst. After all, we like to think we're in control, when we're actually not. Join Matthew Leonard to watch the first full lesson of the FREE Lent series. 🟡 SIGN UP FOR THE FREE LENT STREAMING of Total Abandonment to God's Will - https://bit.ly/lent-lp-utube PLEASE HELP ME CREATE MORE…

Don't think the Immaculate Conception is taught in the Bible? Think again. Matthew Leonard shows this dogma of the Catholic Church is present from beginning to end of Scripture. 🟡 GET THE FREE VIDEO COURSE! Get the first course in the Science of Sainthood - Catholic Mysticism & the Beautiful Life of Grace - FREE! - https://www.scienceofsainthood.co…

St. John of the Cross is one of the most celebrated, yet misunderstood spiritual teachers in the Catholic faith. But the more we understand the mystical and powerful teaching of this spiritual giant, the more deeply we'll move into relationship with Christ. Join Matthew Leonard and Fr. Donald Haggerty as they unveil the beautiful teaching of the My…

Ever wondered exactly how Catholics are supposed to interpret and read the Bible? Is there a pattern or priority order we're supposed to follow? Matthew Leonard is joined by Father Michael Mitchell and his brother, Father Jason Mitchell, for a highly informative talk on the 4 senses of Scripture and the basics of interpretation. This is really impo…

Prayer is an art that needs to be practiced properly and authentic meditation is an absolutely necessary part of every Catholic's day. As St. Teresa of Avila declared, "How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer." In this episode, ScienceOfSainthood.com founder, Matthew Leonard, provides a primer …

Ever wondered why the Catholic Church teaches Mary is the Mediatrix of Graces and Co-redemptix? It certainly sounds controversial doesn't it? Even a lot of Catholics don't fully understand it, much less Protestants. In fact, famous Protestant evangelist Dr. Ray Comfort - popular for the "Way of the Master" series with actor Kirk Cameron - recently …

Matthew Leonard is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to dive into the power of the virtue of prudence. Everyone thinks prudence equals pansy. Not even close. This is an extremely enlightening discussion that can help you boldly order your life and understand why prudence has a kind of pride of place in the virtues. 🟡 SIGN UP for the FREE STREAMING of St. …

This is the first lesson of a powerful, FREE Lenten video series by Matthew Leonard and the Science of Sainthood. Let the Doctor of Prayer lead into the inferno of Christ's love! Make Lent matter this year! Sign up at www.ScienceOfSainthood.com.توسط Matthew Leonard

Matthew Leonard and Brant Pitre dive into a discussion of meditation and authentic Catholic spirituality that will leave you thirsting for God. The spiritual life is what Jesus calls the "one thing necessary" in Luke 10:42. Topics covered include: What are the Jewish roots of prayer? How specific virtues oppose specific vices What are the Jewish ro…

Have you ever wondered how is it that new terms you had never heard of like “woke,” “transgender,” “privilege” are suddenly everywhere? It’s like overnight these words just show up and are being spoken about by everyone. Well, it’s not spontaneous. It’s planned…and it’s called “idea laundering.” In a shorter, follow-up to my recent full interview w…

How in the world did we get here? How have things gone so far downhill, so fast? Organized violence. Churches burning. Society in chaos on multiple levels. What has happened? Join Matthew Leonard and author Noelle Mering as they zero in on the "woke" movement – what it is, where it comes from, and what it wants. But this isn’t about politics. It’s …