The Harvard Catholic
By Fr. Patrick Fiorillo
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The Harvard CatholicFeb 08, 2024
Finding Faith at Harvard (Part 2): Recent Converts to Catholicism
Join Fr. Patrick as he talks to recent converts to Catholicism: LyLena Estabine AB'24, Matias Mayesh JD'25, and Shani Agarwal MTS'23 and Program Director for the Harvard Catholic Forum.
Heart of the Academy to Heart of the Church: Mother Sofia Millican
How does a Harvard student end up abbess of a monastery? Join Fr. Patrick and Mother Sofia Millican, OCSO, AB'05, Abbess of Mount Saint Mary's Abbey as they discuss her journey from Harvard to the abbey, the Cistercian spirituality, and her community's work in producing candy.
TJ Dulac: Contemplation & Action
What is contemplation in action? How do the stages of conversion and God's purification of the soul apply to service of the poor? TJ Dulac AB'23 discusses applying the wisdom of St. John of the Cross to integrate a life of prayer and service while at Harvard.
Luke Walker: Faith & Jazz
What similarities are shared by the spiritual life and musical performances? Join Fr. Patrick as he unpacks faith and jazz with recent Harvard graduate and steel pan extraordinaire Luke Walker AB '22, featuring a special steel pan performance.
Pursuing Truth: The Catholic Intellectual Life
How does Catholic thought engage with the broader academic world around us? This month Fr. Patrick sits down with Dr. Kate Jackson-Meyer, Assistant Program Director of the Harvard Catholic Forum to discuss her work with the Harvard Catholic Forum as well has her own journey of faith and the Catholic intellectual life.
Flipping the Table: Students Interview Fr. Patrick
Living Courageously: Discerning A Vocation
How does your vocation change your life? In a long overdue episode, Fr. Patrick sits down with Sr. Maria Veritas '10 and Sr. Joseph Andrew of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist to share their vocations journeys and some wisdom.
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Maks Adach: Sacred Music and the Liturgy of the Hours
Why is giving praise to God linked to chanting the Psalms? This month, Fr. Patrick chats with the Assistant Director of Music at St. Paul's, Maks Adach about this ancient tradition and how ordinary Catholics (including the less musically inclined!) can sanctify each day through the chanting of the Liturgy of the Hours. Stick to the end of the episode for a live demonstration!
The Harvard Catholic is a podcast from the Harvard Catholic Center, hosted by undergraduate chaplain Fr. Patrick Fiorillo. Tune in monthly to learn more about the unique individuals who make up the Harvard Catholic community!
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Running the Race: Catholic Student Athletes
How does being an athlete impact your perspective on faith? Join Fr. Patrick as he interviews Harvard athletes Mary Kolesar ('22, Women's Lightweight Rowing), Anne Bloomer ('23, Women's Ice Hockey), and Nathan Wu ( '23, Men's Water Polo) to learn more about how they live out their faith, academics, and sport.
The Harvard Catholic is a podcast from the Harvard Catholic Center, hosted by undergraduate chaplain Fr. Patrick Fiorillo. Tune in monthly to learn more about the unique individuals who make up the Harvard Catholic community!
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Catholic On Campus
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July Update
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Finding Faith at Harvard: Recent Converts to Catholicism
Join Fr. Patrick as he talks to recent converts to Catholicism: Tarek Abu Hussein, PhD candidate in Ottoman History, Ryan Pino, PhD candidate in Comparative Religions and Anneliese Amburn, RCIA Coordinator.
James Kennerley: Sacred Music in Education, the Church and the World
Join Fr. Patrick as he talks to James Kennerley, Director of Sacred Music at St. Paul's.
Healing the Body and Healing the Soul
Join Fr. Patrick as he talks to two medical doctors about "Healing the Body and Healing the Soul".
Three Harvard Catholics from Three Different Places
Join Fr. Patrick as he talks to this month's "Harvard Catholic": Pedro Paulo Weizenmann, Ralph Estanboulieh, and Gabriele Oliaro.
Eliza Kelly: Mother, Missionary, and Human Rights Advocate
Join Fr. Patrick as he talks to this month's "Harvard Catholic": Eliza Kelly '17 - a mother, missionary, and human rights advocate.