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This episode shares more details from the college experience of Emily Torres, as recounted by Kelly Salomon. It highlights how faculty and campus culture at a nominally Catholic university undermined Church teaching—reinforcing the critical need for families to seek truly faithful Catholic colleges.
This episode recounts the experience of Emily Torres, a student who faced anti-Catholic hostility, gender ideology, and drag shows at a college claiming to be Catholic. Her story, shared by Kelly Salomon, underscores the vital role of the Newman Guide in helping families identify truly faithful institutions.
This episode encourages families to begin the college search early, take advantage of Newman Guide summer programs, and use Catholic education to cultivate virtue and discernment. It also addresses Pope Leo XIV’s remarks on the isolation of youth and how Catholic schools counter this with authentic formation—and explores concerns over AI shortcuts replacing true learning.
This episode spotlights Notre Dame students petitioning for a campus-wide pornography filter and broader efforts to uphold chastity and human dignity in Catholic higher education. It also announces the 2025 Newman Guide Scholarship winner and highlights available resources and financial aid for families seeking faithful Catholic colleges.
This episode reflects on the excitement of Newman Guide college students present in Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s election and installation. It also explores the crisis in Catholic education—including widespread school closures—and how faithful schools are leading a hopeful revival through vocations, strong formation, and innovative models.
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Lucas Koach came to faith as a teenager through Young Life, and pursued a call to ministry, entering Denver Seminary. That trajectory eventually led him to the Anglican Church of North America, where he served as an ordained priest for several years. Drawn by Catholic Social Teaching, a desire for Christian unity, and the thought of St. John Henry Newman, Lucas eventually became convicted of the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith. He now serves as Senior Fellow for Program Development at The Cardinal Newman Society.
Jan 21, 2025
When we pray, what are we seeking? In some cases, it’s clear, such as when we’re bringing a specific petition or request to God. But in giving Him praise, or engaging in meditation or contemplative prayer, what are we hoping that does to our relationship with the Lord? What is our motivation?
JonMarc Grodi is joined by Lucas Koach, a former Anglican priest who now serves as Senior Fellow for Program Development at The Cardinal Newman Society, to look at what some of the great spiritual masters have said about what should motivate our prayers, and what to do when we don’t feel that motivation or desire to pray.