Catholic Views

Catholic Views is a weekly radio program broadcast Sundays around eastern South Dakota, but also available anytime online at www.sfcatholic.org. The program includes Biblical Bites with Dr. B, a look at an interesting “bite” from the week’s Scripture readings with Dr. Chris Burgwald, and an interview segment which highlights events and topics relevant to Catholics and others of faith. This is one of the longest running religious radio programs in the region, dating to the early 1960s.

Keeping the faith in college | Catholic Views – January 2, 2022

Keeping the faith in college | Catholic Views – January 2, 2022

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Keeping the faith in college Fr. Kristopher Cowles stops by the Catholic Views studios to chat about the challenges facing college students when it comes to their Catholic faith. He offers tips on how to walk with them, especially while they’re home for Christmas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnFKf1GBbkk View Full Archive of Episodes Six Degrees of Separation Talking Donkeys! All things are not as they seem... it's a new year, Bill's answering all the questions...correctly even... there's talking donkeys. And if you're really paying attention, you can catch Dr. Chris in a biblical blunder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzQTXwDANdM
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The heart longs for Nazareth | Catholic Views – December 19, 2021

The heart longs for Nazareth | Catholic Views – December 19, 2021

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The heart longs for Nazareth Bishop DeGrood finally returns to Catholic Views for a chat about Nazareth and the importance of keeping family life focused on the simplicity of the Holy Family. He also shares one of his favorite memories of Christmas from his childhood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lumk9dkH8Ss View Full Archive of Episodes Six Degrees of Separation A Rose by Any Other Name Happy last week of Advent everyone! This week is a trip through the minds of prophets and scribes, connecting those who have been, and those who are yet to come. And apparently there are stretch limo's in Dr. Chris' neighborhood... he' so posh! But no more Christmas inflatables thanks to a good ole South Dakota winter! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jASIoWHEAts
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Last Collar Standing mock competition | Catholic Views – December 12, 2021

Last Collar Standing mock competition | Catholic Views – December 12, 2021

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Last Collar Standing mock competition It's back! Last Collar Standing is only a month away, so Eric Gallagher joins Catholic Views to give us a preview of this year's competition. Last year's champ, Fr. Tony Klein, pops in to take on Renae in a friendly mock competition of lay vs. priest to get everyone ready for the big event! Don't miss this episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZSqX2WUjRY View Full Archive of Episodes Don't Miss this weeks Biblical Bites with Dr. B A Rose by Any Other Name It's the Third Sunday of Advent, also known by another name, Gaudete Sunday, the rose vestment Sunday. Johns preaching again, this time denying the claims that he is the messiah... rather saying that He, is yet to come. PREPARE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L27Ie3xST4
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Vocations Story of Fr. Timothy Smith | Catholic Views – December 5, 2021

Vocations Story of Fr. Timothy Smith | Catholic Views – December 5, 2021

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Vocations Story of Fr. Timothy Smith Fr. Tim Smith is back on Catholic Views this week to give us his vocations calling story. He's a talker, hold on to your seat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxiZ-cXAbbo View Full Archive of Episodes Don't Miss this weeks Biblical Bites with Dr. B John's My Man Pay close attention to your priest or deacon this weekend. If they haven't prepared, they may be squirming at the ambo during this second week of Advent's' gospel reading. It's a mouth full! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo-lOstiH0M
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25th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral | Catholic Views – November 28, 2021

25th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral | Catholic Views – November 28, 2021

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All Hail, King of the Universe Chris Motz is back in the Catholic Views studio to talk about the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Where did this solemnity come from? You might be surprised to learn it has a bit to do with politics and a lot to do with secular culture. Join us to learn more about the final solemnity of the liturgical year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfRMkwoscCo View Full Archive of Episodes Don't Miss this weeks Biblical Bites with Dr. B The Son of Man Now hold on... 1980's hero Herschel Walker is NOT and was NOT the Son of Man... and it surely wasn't the kicker! (a little Vikings humor) It's Jesus' most used title for himself... but what does it mean? Welcome to the end of…
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All Hail, King of the Universe | Catholic Views – November 21, 2021

All Hail, King of the Universe | Catholic Views – November 21, 2021

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All Hail, King of the Universe Chris Motz is back in the Catholic Views studio to talk about the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Where did this solemnity come from? You might be surprised to learn it has a bit to do with politics and a lot to do with secular culture. Join us to learn more about the final solemnity of the liturgical year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfRMkwoscCo View Full Archive of Episodes Don't Miss this weeks Biblical Bites with Dr. B The Son of Man Now hold on... 1980's hero Herschel Walker is NOT and was NOT the Son of Man... and it surely wasn't the kicker! (a little Vikings humor) It's Jesus' most used title for himself... but what does it mean? Welcome to the end of…
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Pastoral Planning | Catholic Views – November 14, 2021

Pastoral Planning | Catholic Views – November 14, 2021

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Pastoral Planning A Catholic Views episode everyone needs to hear! Chancellor of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, Matt Althoff, joins us to discuss pastoral planning. Sounds boring right? Not only is it not boring, it's critical to every one of us in the diocese. Join us to learn why priest and parish planning matters to every Catholic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frDBqEpY_O8 View Full Archive of Episodes Don't Miss this weeks Biblical Bites with Dr. B Harbinger of the End of Time Things that are far, things that are closer. The end of time, the resurrection of Jesus and the dead. All great answers... and all are correct. It's Daniel's take vs. Mark's take. NO WRONG ANSWERS HERE PEOPLE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmGVHa8Ru9o
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Why do we make excuses for our sin? | Catholic Views – November 7, 2021

Why do we make excuses for our sin? | Catholic Views – November 7, 2021

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Why do we make excuses for our sin? Fr. Kevin O'Dell drops by Catholic Views for a casual conversation about rationalizing sin. Okay, maybe not casual, but definitely interesting and enlightening. Find out why we make excuses for our mistakes and how to stop doing it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUF49-0b8Ic View Full Archive of Episodes Don't Miss this weeks Biblical Bites with Dr. B A Shortened Mass We're going to have to take out a few more words than "one" to get these Masses shortened! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNtX7EtEwsE
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Fr. Jeff Norfolk’s Vocations Story | Catholic Views – October 31, 2021

Fr. Jeff Norfolk’s Vocations Story | Catholic Views – October 31, 2021

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Celebrating JP II's Feast Day Fr. James Morgan shares his personal experiences of meeting Pope Saint John Paul II on several occasions. He's in the Catholic Views studio, so be sure to watch the video to see him dance the same jig he got JPII to dance at one of those illustrious meetings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt6MmEyEhtA View Full Archive of Episodes Don't Miss this weeks Biblical Bites with Dr. B Blind Bart It's the one where the blind man sprang up and came to Jesus. I imagine he didn't run as it was probably more of a speed walk... kinda like the Olympic sport that we were all mystified with this summer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s99Bm76z1-M
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Celebrating JP II’s Feast Day | Catholic Views – October 24, 2021

Celebrating JP II’s Feast Day | Catholic Views – October 24, 2021

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Celebrating JP II's Feast Day Fr. James Morgan shares his personal experiences of meeting Pope Saint John Paul II on several occasions. He's in the Catholic Views studio, so be sure to watch the video to see him dance the same jig he got JPII to dance at one of those illustrious meetings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt6MmEyEhtA View Full Archive of Episodes Don't Miss this weeks Biblical Bites with Dr. B Blind Bart It's the one where the blind man sprang up and came to Jesus. I imagine he didn't run as it was probably more of a speed walk... kinda like the Olympic sport that we were all mystified with this summer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s99Bm76z1-M
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