Matthew Leonard (Science of Sainthood)

Catholic Father of 6, Author, Speaker, Filmmaker, Art of Catholic Podcast, Founder-Science of Sainthood...I want my mug on a holy card…and yours, too!

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By now, you’ve heard news sources and influencers weigh in on the Pope’s approach to the digital revolution.

But while many of them have given a basic overview of the topics addressed, most have missed the deeper ideas that the encyclical is built on.

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What exactly does the Pope mean when he talks about the common good? Spoiler alert: It has nothing to do with communism or socialism.

Keep an eye out for my interview with Michael Matheson Miller, all about the serious issues raised by Pope Leo's encyclical on AI.

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Is all progress good? What's the Catholic response to AI, and technology in general?

Later this week, I'll be releasing my podcast on these issues raised by Pope Leo's encyclical on AI. It's a fascinating conversation with Michael Matheson Miller that you won't want to miss!

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Next week I'm publishing my interview with Michael Matheson Miller of the Acton Institute on the serious issues raised by Pope Leo's encyclical on AI and the digital revolution.

But in the midst of our discussion, an important side topic came up: https://t.co/PJjaWH387k

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June isn’t just peak wedding season (and if one of the boys dating my eldest daughters is reading this...you can forget about it) - it’s also the month the Church dedicates to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The perfect time to reflect on what love truly is...and what it demands.

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Being beaten over the head with apologetic arguments or driven to distraction by nagging isn't what brings people into the Church.

People come into (or back into) the Church because of love, and because of relationship.

Watch the full podcast here: https://t.co/zrKL0jAoqp

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Sloth doesn't just mean lying on the couch eating bonbons all day.

It has to do with fulfilling our duties to God and neighbor, as well.

And when we focus on one of those to the exclusion of the other, that's where this deadly sin can creep in without us even realizing it.

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As with so many other things in the New Testament, the events of Pentecost didn’t just come out of nowhere - they’re connected very deeply to the Old Testament.

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It's natural to be worried about loved ones who have left the Faith - but nagging won't bring them back. The conversion process takes time, and we have to be patient and trust in God as we pray for their return to the Church.

Watch the full podcast: https://t.co/zrKL0jAoqp

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One of the greatest - yet perhaps most underrated - feasts in the Church is upon us - the Ascension.

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Meditative prayer isn't optional. It's not just something that's nice to do every once in a while. It's the very foundation of our relationship with God - and that's why St. Teresa of Avila says it's a matter of life and death.

Watch the full podcast: https://t.co/zrKL0jAoqp

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The Dark Night of the Soul is one of the most misunderstood, mysterious, and "unnerving" periods in the spiritual life.

And it's unavoidable.

So what do we need to know about it?

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What would you say are the most important aspects of being a good Catholic?

Going to Mass every Sunday?

Praying the rosary? Going to confession?

Certainly the sacraments and regular prayer are crucial.

But there's something that's often forgotten.

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No matter where I go for speaking events, pilgrimages, or wherever, there's a question that comes up over and over...and over.

Namely, what should we do when we have a loved one that has left the faith?

How do we get them back? https://t.co/zrKL0jAoqp

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If you're currently experiencing darkness...

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The Resurrection is a serious thing.

And while modern culture likes to obscure its power and mystery with bunnies and chocolate eggs, our true Easter joy isn't cute and cuddly.

It demands reverence, awe, and even fear.

Yes...fear: https://t.co/xNJxljtONl

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A warning to new Catholics...

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Holy Week is here, which means we've almost reached the finish line with our Lenten sacrifices.

The fact that you've fought to stay the course for 40 days means that you've grown spiritually.

So what comes next?

Well, it's time to prepare for some serious spiritual warfare.

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What did Christ ACTUALLY come to do?

Click to watch my full conversation with Catholic Scripture scholar Curtis Mitch about the real (Catholic) story of the Garden of Eden...and its consequences: https://t.co/m63ywWaDlX

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Now that we can see the light at the end of the Lenten tunnel, are you finding it difficult to keep your distance from those Godiva chocolates or that tumbler of bourbon before dinner?

Let me share a little secret that helps when I'm struggling with my Lenten penances.