Episodios

  • Episode 199: Dennis Castillo on his Seminary Journal article "Teaching Catholic History in Seminary Formation" (August 12, 2025)
    Aug 13 2025
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Dennis Castillo on his Seminary Journal article "Teaching Catholic History in Seminary Formation" (August 12, 2025)

    The Seminary Journal is a journal of opinion, research, and praxis in the field of seminary education and formation for priesthood within the Roman Catholic tradition.

    This special issue of Seminary Journal explores the evolving landscape of Catholic seminary formation. Featuring contributions from St. Mary’s Seminary faculty, it addresses theology, pastoral leadership, political philosophy, and Marian doctrine, offering fresh insight for shaping future priests in light of the sixth edition of the Program of Priestly Formation.

    Seminary Journal, Vol. 22 No. 1, Spring 2025 | En Route Books and Media
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Episode 198: Barnabas Aspray on his Seminary Journal article entitled "Theology as Cultural Witness" (August 12, 2025)
    Aug 13 2025
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Barnabas Aspray on his Seminary Journal article entitled "Theology as Cultural Witness" (August 12, 2025)

    The Seminary Journal is a journal of opinion, research, and praxis in the field of seminary education and formation for priesthood within the Roman Catholic tradition.

    This special issue of Seminary Journal explores the evolving landscape of Catholic seminary formation. Featuring contributions from St. Mary’s Seminary faculty, it addresses theology, pastoral leadership, political philosophy, and Marian doctrine, offering fresh insight for shaping future priests in light of the sixth edition of the Program of Priestly Formation.

    Seminary Journal, Vol. 22 No. 1, Spring 2025 | En Route Books and Media
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    48 m
  • Episode 197: Fr. Hy Nguyen on Preparing Foreign-Born Seminarians for the U.S. Church (August 5, 2025)
    Aug 6 2025
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Fr. Hy Nguyen on his article in the Spring 2025 edition of Seminary Journal entitled "Preparing Foreign-Born Seminarians for the U.S. Church."

    The Seminary Journal is a journal of opinion, research, and praxis in the field of seminary education and formation for priesthood within the Roman Catholic tradition. This special issue of Seminary Journal explores the evolving landscape of Catholic seminary formation.

    Featuring contributions from St. Mary’s Seminary faculty, it addresses theology, pastoral leadership, political philosophy, and Marian doctrine, offering fresh insight for shaping future priests in light of the sixth edition of the Program of Priestly Formation.

    https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/seminaryjournalspring2025/
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    57 m
  • Episode 196: Jim Erlinger on his book Vietnam: An Elegy of Love and War (August 4, 2025)
    Aug 5 2025
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Jim Erlinger on his book Vietnam: An Elegy of Love and War (August 4, 2025)

    Vietnam: an Elegy of Love & War by James Adrian Erlinger, is a deeply personal memoir blending themes of love, war, and self-discovery. It recounts the author’s transformative journey from a carefree youth to a soldier grappling with the harrowing realities of the Vietnam War.

    The narrative opens with a prologue reflecting on the horrors of war and a spiritual awakening amidst chaos. Erlinger vividly describes his early romance with Lee, a relationship that shaped his aspirations and later heartbreak when she ended it. This loss led to a period of aimlessness and despair, culminating in his conscription into the army.The text captures the grueling experience of boot camp and the psychological toll of adapting to military life. Once deployed, Erlinger navigates the physical and emotional trials of war, including moments of fear, camaraderie, and introspection. His reflections interweave the brutality of combat with a yearning for love and the life he left behind.Through richly detailed prose, the memoir explores the enduring scars of war, the resilience of the human spirit, and the quest for meaning in the face of suffering.

    Vietnam: an Elegy of Love & War by James Adrian Erlinger | En Route Books and Media
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    49 m
  • Episode 195: John Macias on "Political Philosophy and Catholic Social Teaching in Seminary Formation" (July 29, 2025)
    Jul 30 2025
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews John Macias on his article entitled "Political Philosophy & Catholic Social Teaching in Seminary Formation" in the Spring 2025 issue of Seminary Journal.

    The Seminary Journal is a journal of opinion, research, and praxis in the field of seminary education and formation for priesthood within the Roman Catholic tradition. This special issue of Seminary Journal explores the evolving landscape of Catholic seminary formation.

    Featuring contributions from St. Mary’s Seminary faculty, it addresses theology, pastoral leadership, political philosophy, and Marian doctrine, offering fresh insight for shaping future priests in light of the sixth edition of the Program of Priestly Formation.

    https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/seminaryjournalspring2025/
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    59 m
  • Episode 194: Leelamma Sebastian on "The Intersection of Pastoral Care & Contemporary Leadership in Seminary Formation" (July 28, 2025)
    Jul 28 2025
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Leelamma Sebastian on her Seminary Journal article (Spring 2025) "The Intersection of Pastoral Care & Contemporary Leadership in Seminary Formation" (July 28, 2025)

    The Seminary Journal is a journal of opinion, research, and praxis in the field of seminary education and formation for priesthood within the Roman Catholic tradition.This special issue of Seminary Journal explores the evolving landscape of Catholic seminary formation. Featuring contributions from St. Mary’s Seminary faculty, it addresses theology, pastoral leadership, political philosophy, and Marian doctrine, offering fresh insight for shaping future priests in light of the sixth edition of the Program of Priestly Formation.

    Seminary Journal, Vol. 22 No. 1, Spring 2025 | En Route Books and Media
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Episode 193: Claudia McAdam on her book Through Living Waters: An Origin Story About Baptism (July 28, 2025)
    Jul 28 2025
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Claudia McAdam on her book Through Living Waters: An Origin Story About Baptism Teach children about the origins of the Sacrament of Baptism with this heartwarming story.

    With engaging illustrations and beautiful writing, Through Living Waters: An Origin Story About Baptism invites little Catholics into a story about the origins and power of Baptism. Rachel is afraid of water. To her, it’s deep, unpredictable—and dangerous. But when she witnesses a gentle man named Jesus being baptized in the Jordan River, something begins to change inside her. Could water be more than something to fear? Could it be something…good?

    As the story goes on, Rachel gets to know Jesus, hears him speak of God’s love, and witnesses miracles that stir her soul. But when tragedy strikes and Jesus is crucified, Rachel’s heart is broken. Just when all hope seems lost, the Apostles arrive with news of Jesus’ Resurrection that changes everything.

    When reading Through Living Waters, children will see the beauty of trusting in Jesus, and the great peace and courage that come from following him. Help little ones understand the purpose and power of the sacrament of Baptism as they are immersed in the story of Jesus’ Baptism, and what this means for them today.

    https://ascensionpress.com/products/through-living-waters-1
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    33 m
  • Episode 192: Leslea Wahl on her book A Summer to Treasure (July 23, 2025)
    Jul 24 2025

    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Leslea Wahl on her book A Summer to Treasure (July 23, 2025)

    Teenage siblings Luke, Celia, and Austin are dreading their summer vacation. A month cooped up in an RV, touring around the Southwest, with their parents, grandmother, and each other? Pure torture.

    But when Grandma reveals the real reason for the trip, the journey becomes an unexpected adventure. As they travel through breathtaking canyons, the teens develop new friendships, deepen their faith, and join together to solve a decades-old mystery.

    And if the siblings can put down their phones long enough to enjoy the incredible journey, they might just discover that their relationships with each other are truly the greatest treasure.

    A Summer to Treasure
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    44 m