July 27, 2007
In this episode, which aired July 29, 2007, Fr. Jay Toborowsky spoke with Diocese of Metuchen Vocations Director Fr. Randy Vashon. Metuchen Bishop Paul Bootkoski has called for a special year dedicated to “prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life”, beginning on the First Sunday of Advent this year (Dec. 1, 2007) and concluding just before Advent (Nov. 30) of 2008. Frs. Toborowsky and Vashon discussed Fr. Vashon’s recent trip to Rome, during which two monstrances were blessed by Pope Benedict. These monstrances will be a central point in the year of prayer.
July 26, 2007
This episode, one of the “Best of Proclaim the Good News”, originally aired in January of 2006. Fr. Jay Toborowsky interviewed Archbishop John Foley, an American recently named by Pope Benedict as the Pro-Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem.
At the time, Archbishop Foley was the President of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications (a position he held from 1984 to 2007), and so during the interview Fr. Toborowsky and Abp. Foley discuss the history and methods of mass communications used by the Holy See.
This episode, one of the “Best of Proclaim the Good News”, originally aired in December of 2006. Fr. Jay Toborowsky interviewed actor Jon Voight, who portrayed Pope John Paul II in a 3-hour “made for TV” movie. Fr. Toborowsky and Mr. Voight discuss how he prepared for the role by researching the Holy Father’s writings and poetry, as well as the emotions he experienced (both personally as well as from the crowds) while filming on location in places like St. Peter’s Square and Pope John Paul’s native Poland.
This episode, one of the “Best of Proclaim the Good News”, originally aired in February of 2006. Fr. Jay Toborowsky interviewed well known Catholic scholar and apologist Dr. Scott Hahn about the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible series, which he helped to create and edit. Fr. Toborowsky and Dr. Hahn discuss the Catholic “reluctance” to study the Scriptures for fear of either bored or overwhelmed, and how this series makes learning about the Word of God both possible and user-friendly.
This episode, one of the “Best of Proclaim the Good News”, originally aired in September of 2005. Fr. Jay Toborowsky and his guest, His Eminence Avery Cardinal Dulles, discuss Card. Dulles’ book, A History of Apologetics (published by Ignatius Press). Rather than meaning Catholics are “sorry” for what they believe, the word “apologetics” (from the Greek apologia or “defense”) means to give an explanation of why Catholics believe what we believe. Cardinal Dulles’ book traces the history of how Christians explained and defended their faith, from New Testament times until modern times.
This episode, one of the “Best of Proclaim the Good News”, originally aired in November of 2005. November is traditionally the month that the Roman Catholic Church dedicates to prayers for the deceased. Fr. Jay Toborowsky discusses the Church’s doctrine on death and what happens afterwards with his guest, Fr. Guy Selvester.
July 21, 2007
In this episode, which aired July 22, 2007, Fr. Jay Toborowsky interviewed Carl Sommer, author of the book, “We Look For A Kingdom: The Everyday Lives of the Early Christians“, published by Ignatius Press. The book presents a study of the faith and life of the early Christians in the first two centuries after Christ. Fr. Toborowsky and Mr. Sommer discuss how Christians, both then and now, face the same biases and cultural pressures from the secular worlds in which they lived.
July 20, 2007
In this episode, which aired July 15, 2007, Fr. Jay Toborowsky interviewed seminarians Edmund Luciano III of the Diocese of Metuchen (NJ) and Adalberto Espinosa of the Archdiocese of Detroit (MI) about recent organ transplants they received. Luciano received a new heart, while Espinosa received a new kidney. Both talk about their experiences, and how their ordeals will help them in their preparations for the diocesan priesthood.
In this episode, which aired July 8, 2007, Fr. Jay Toborowsky interviewed author Antoinette Bosco. Her book, “Mother Benedict: Foundress of the Abbey of Regina Laudis“, tells the story of the founding of the first community of contemplative Benedictine nuns in the United States, located in Bethlehem, CT. The book is published by Ignatius Press.
July 19, 2007
In this episode, which aired June 3, 2007, Fr. Jay Toborowsky interviewed Bishop Edward T. Hughes, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Metuchen, who recently celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of his priestly ordination (May 31, 1947).
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