Fr. John Maria Devaney

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Into the Desert

On this episode of Word to Life, Fr. John Maria Devaney, O.P., invited Br. Hyacinth Grubb, O.P., to discuss the many ways we can draw closer to God during the season of Lent.

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Christ Came to Heal

Oh this episode of Word to Life, Fr. John Maria Devaney, O.P., invites Br. Hyacinth Grubb, O.P., to the show. Our hosts discuss the significance of the World Day of the Sick and share their experiences as hospital chaplains in New York City.

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Action Follows Being

On this episode of Word to Life, Fr. John Maria Devaney, O.P., invites, Fr. John Baptist Hoang, O.P., to the show. Our hosts examine the importance of being—remembering who and what we are—men and women made in the image of God.

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The Baptism of the Lord

On Word to Life, Fr. John Maria Devaney, O.P., & Fr. Augustine Dada, reflect of the readings for today’s Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

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A Star in the Sky

On this episode of Word to Life, Fr. John Maria Devaney, O.P., welcomes Fr. Augustine Dada, back to the program. Our hosts discuss the newness of life to be found upon encountering the light of God.

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Holy Family Sunday

On this episode of Word to Life, Fr. John Maria Devaney, O.P., welcomes, Dr. Scott Hahn, back to the program. Our hosts discuss the many graces to be found in the sacrament of marriage and in family life.

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Christmas Makes Us Different

On this final episode of Word to Life during the season of Advent, Fr. John Maria Devaney, O.P., welcomes, Dr. Scott Hahn, President of the St. Paul Center, to the program. On today’s show, our hosts discuss the uniqueness of Christmas and the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

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Rejoice in the Lord Always

Fr. John Maria Devaney, O.P., welcomes, Fr. Stan Fortuna, CFR, back to Word to Life. On this episode, our hosts reflect on the readings for the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday.

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Discipline & Freedom

Structure, freedom, and spontaneity are important elements of jazz music—they’re also essential for growth in the spiritual life. On this episode of Word to Life, Fr. John Maria Devaney, O.P., invites, Fr. Stan Fortuna, CFR, a Franciscan priest and musician, to discuss the parallel relationship of developing musically & spiritually.

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Ignorance of Scripture, Is Ignorance of Christ

On this episode of Word to Life, Fr. John Maria Devaney, O.P., invites Dr. Scott Hahn, back to the show. Our hosts continue their spirited conversation on the relationship between the word of God & the liturgy and the establishment of “Sunday of the Word of God” by Pope Francis.