The Catholic Files
About
Join Fr. Sean Donnelly of Immaculate Conception Parish in Madison, Ohio as he discusses "everything about the Catholic faith" Fr. Donnelly covers a vast range of topics including the core beliefs like the Trinity, the divinity of Jesus Christ, the importance of the sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony), the role of the Bible and Church tradition, the teachings on morality, the concept of the Church as the Body of Christ, the Virgin Mary, the Saints, prayer practices, the meaning of Mass, and the Church's stance on social issues, all grounded in the historical development of the Catholic Church and its interpretation of scripture.
Episodes
- The Catholic Files - The Gospel of Life with Father Donnelly - Season 3, Episode 10
This week on The Catholic Files Podcast, Fr. Donnelly reflects on one of the most powerful encyclicals of Pope Saint John Paul II — Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life). In a world often marked by confusion about the dignity of the human…
- The Catholic Files with Father Donnelly - Season 3, Episode 9
In this episode of The Catholic Files, Father Donnelly examines Pope Saint John Paul II's encyclical Veritatis Splendor. He discusses the encyclical's focus on truth as a divine reality and the importance of the Church's moral teachings.
- The Catholic Files with Father Donnelly, Season 3, Episode 8
In this episode, Father Donnelly examines Pope John Paul II's encyclical Redemptoris Missio, highlighting the urgent and continuing mission of the Church. He emphasizes that the call to share the Gospel is for all believers, rooted in the…
- Catholic Files-Season 3, Ep 7- Mother of the Redeemer
In this episode of The Catholic Files, Father Donnelly discusses Pope Saint John Paul II's encyclical Redemptoris Mater. He explores Mary's unique and essential place in the plan of salvation and her role as Mother and model of the Church,…
- Catholic Files-Season 3, Ep 6 - The Gospel of Work
This episode of The Catholic Files discusses Pope Saint John Paul II's encyclical Laborem Exercens, focusing on the dignity and meaning of human work. It explores how work can be a path to holiness and a participation in God's mission.
- Catholic Files-Season 3, Ep 5 - The Lord, the Giver of Life
Fr. Sean Donnelly explores Dominum et Vivificantem, focusing on the Holy Spirit as Person-Love and Person Gift. He discusses the Trinity as an exchange of self-giving love, emphasizing the Holy Spirit's role in revealing God's love.
- Catholic Files-Season 3, Ep 4 - Rich in Mercy (Part 2)
Season 3 of The Catholic Files continues as Fr. Sean Donnelly reflects on Dives in Misericordia ("Rich in Mercy") , exploring the profound truth that Jesus Christ reveals God as a loving and merciful Father. At the heart of the episode is…
- Catholic Files-Season 3, Ep 3 - Rich in Mercy (Part 1)
Season 3 of The Catholic Files continues as Fr. Sean Donnelly reflects on Dives in Misericordia ("Rich in Mercy") , exploring the profound truth that Jesus Christ reveals God as a loving and merciful Father. At the heart of the episode is…
- Catholic Files-Season 3, Ep 2 - Redeemer of Man - Part 2 - The Churches Mission
This week on The Catholic Files, Fr. Sean Donnelly continues Season 3 with Part Two of "Redeemer of Man." In this episode, "The Church's Mission," we dive deeper into the powerful first encyclical of Pope Saint John Paul II Redemptor Homin…
- Catholic Files-Season 3, Ep 1 - Writings of Pope John Paul II
The Catholic Files podcast with Fr. Sean Donnelly returns this week for an exciting and timely Season 3, dedicated entirely to the powerful and enduring writings of Pope Saint John Paul II. In this new season, Fr. Donnelly invites listener…
- The Catholic Files Topic: 7 Petitions to the Lords Prayer (PART TWO)
Tune in to this week's episode of The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly as we continue our journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church. In this episode of The Catholic Files, Fr. Donnelly leads us into the heart of one of the most…
- The Catholic Files Topic: 7 Petitions to the Lords Prayer (PART ONE)
Season 2, Episode 22 - The Catholic Files Topic: 7 Petitions to the Lords Prayer (PART ONE) with Father Donnelly, Immaculate Conception Church, Madison, Ohio Tune in to this week's episode of The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly as we cont…
- Season 2, Episode 22 - The Catholic Files Topic: The Lord's Prayer
Season 2, Episode 22 - The Catholic Files Topic: The Lord's Prayer with Father Donnelly, Immaculate Conception Church, Madison, Ohio Tune in to this week's episode of The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly as we continue our journey through…
- Season 2, Episode 21 - The Catholic Files Topic: The Life of Prayer
Season 2, Episode 21 - The Catholic Files Topic: The Life of Prayer Season 2, Episode 21 - The Catholic Files Topic: The Life of Prayer with Father Donnelly, Immaculate Conception Church, Madison, Ohio Tune in to this week's episode of The…
- Season 2, Episode 20 - The Catholic Files Topic: Praying Under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit
Season 2, Episode 20 - The Catholic Files Topic: Praying Under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit with Father Donnelly, Immaculate Conception Church, Madison, Ohio Prayer is not merely our words reaching toward God - it is first God drawing o…
- Season 2, Episode 19 - The Catholic Files: Topic- Prayer in the Life of Jesus
Tune in to this week's episode of The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohio. In this episode, Fr. Donnelly continues his thoughtful reflection on the fourth section of the Catechism of the Cathol…
- Season 2, Episode 18 - The Catholic Files: Topic- PRAYER
- The Catholic Files: First Week of Advent-Homily
The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly Pastor of Immaculate Conception Church, Madison, Ohio Step into the quiet hope of the season as Fr. Sean Donnelly reflects on the First Week of Advent through a powerful past homily. In this episod…
- The 10 Commandments with Fr. Sean Donnelly - First Commandment
First Commandment - I, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have any other gods besides me. Listen and share this special nine-part series of The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohi…
- The 10 Commandments with Fr. Sean Donnelly - The Second Commandment
Second Commandment - You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain. Listen and share this special nine-part series of The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohio. In this…
- The 10 Commandments with Fr. Sean Donnelly - Third Commandment
The Third Commandment Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day. Listen and share this special nine-part series of The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohio. In this deeply enriching col…
- The 10 Commandments with Fr. Sean Donnelly - Fourth Commandment
Fourth Commandment - Honor your father and mother. Listen and share this special nine-part series of The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohio. In this deeply enriching collection, F…
- The 10 Commandments with Fr. Sean Donnelly - Fifth Commandment
Fifth Commandment - Honor your father and mother. Listen and share this special nine-part series of The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohio. In this deeply enriching collection, Fr…
- The 10 Commandments with Fr. Sean Donnelly - Sixth Commandment
Sixth Commandment - You shall not commit adultery. Listen and share this special nine-part series of The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohio. In this deeply enriching collection, F…
- The 10 Commandments with Fr. Sean Donnelly - Seventh Commandment
Seventh Commandment - You shall not steal. Listen and share this special nine-part series of The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohio. In this deeply enriching collection, Fr. Donne…
- The 10 Commandments with Fr. Sean Donnelly - The Eighth Commandment
The Eighth Commandment - You shall not commit adultery. Listen and share this special nine-part series of The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohio. In this deeply enriching collecti…
- The Catholic Files - The Ninth and Tenth Commandments
The Ninth and Tenth Commandments - 9. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife. 10. You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor. Listen and share this special nine-part series of The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly, pa…
- The Catholic Files: A Thanksgiving Homily w/ Fr. Donnelly
Thank you for joining us on The Catholic Files during this blessed week of Thanksgiving. As we pause to recognize the countless gifts God has placed in our lives, we invite you to enter into a moment of grace and reflection. This week's ep…
- Season 2, Episode 15 - The Catholic Files: Part Nine of the 10 Commandments
The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly Pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Madison, Ohio Season 2, Episode 15 - The Catholic Files: Part Nine of the Ten Commandments "Guarding the Heart: The 9th & 10th Commandments" In this we…
- Season 2, Episode 14 - The Catholic Files: Part Eight of the 10 Commandments
This Episode of The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly Broadcast from Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohio In this deeply inspiring episode of The Catholic Files, Fr. Donnelly invites listeners to journey once more into the heart of…
- Season 2, Episode 13 - The Catholic Files: Part Seven of the 10 Commandments
This Episode of The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly Broadcast from Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohio In this inspiring episode, Fr. Donnelly continues his enlightening journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, guid…
- Season 2, Episode 12 - The Catholic Files: Part Six of the 10 Commandments
This Episode of The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly Broadcast from Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohio. Fr. Donnelly continues his enlightening series on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, exploring the depth and beauty of th…
- Season 2, Episode 11 - The Catholic Files: Part Five of the 10 Commandments
The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly Pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Madison, Ohio In this deeply moving episode of The Catholic Files, Fr. Donnelly continues our Ten Commandments series with Part 5: “Thou Shall Not Kill…
- Season 2, Episode 10 - The Catholic Files: Part Four of the 10 Commandments
This Week on The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly This week’s episode marks Part Four of our enlightening journey through The Ten Commandments as taught by the Catechism of the Catholic Church. We turn our hearts to the Fourth Commandment:…
- Season 2, Episode 9 - The Catholic Files: Part Three of the 10 Commandments
In this powerful episode of The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly, we press deeper into the very heart of God’s law as revealed through the Ten Commandments divine words that shape our lives and souls. This is Part Three of our stirring ser…
- Season 2, Episode 8 - The Catholic Files: Part Two of the 10 Commandments
This Episode of The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly Part Two: The Ten Commandments – According to the Teaching of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Files - Part Two: “You Shall Not Take the Name of the Lord, Your God…
- Season 2, Episode 7 - The Catholic Files: Part One of the 10 Commandments
This Episode of The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly is Part One of The Ten Commandments – According to the Teaching of the Catechism of the Catholic Church In this powerful and enlightening episode, we begin a sacred journey into the…
- Season 2, Episode 6 - The Catholic Files: The Church, Mother And Teacher
Season 2, Episode 6 – The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly: “The Church: Mother and Teacher” In this inspiring episode, Fr. Donnelly of Immaculate Conception Church invites us to reflect on one of the most beautiful titles given to the Chu…
- Season 2, Episode 5 - The Catholic Files: Moral Law
In this episode of The Catholic Files, Fr. Sean Donnelly of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohio leads us into a powerful reflection on Moral Law as taught in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. With clarity and deep faith, Fr.…
- Season 2, Episode 4 - The Catholic Files: Living A Moral Life Part 2
Join us as Father Donnelly continues his discussion of Living A Moral Life Episode Title: Living a Moral Life (part 2) According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church In this episode of The Catholic Files, Father Sean Donnelly takes list…
- Season 2, Episode 3 - The Catholic Files: Living A Moral Life
Join us as Father Donnelly discusses Living A Moral Life Episode Title: Living a Moral Life According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church In this episode of The Catholic Files, Father Sean Donnelly takes listeners deep into the heart o…
- Season 2 - The Catholic Files: Sacramentals in the Catholic Church
Sacramentals in the Catholic Church Join us as Father Donnelly discusses the Sacramentals of the Catholic Church. Sacramentals in the Catholic Church are sacred signs that resemble sacraments and prepare individuals to receive grace and pa…
- Season 2 - The Catholic Files: Sacramentals in the Catholic Church
Join us as Father Donnelly discusses the Sacramentals of the Catholic Church. Sacramentals in the Catholic Church are sacred signs that resemble sacraments and prepare individuals to receive grace and participate more fully in the sacramen…
- The Catholic Files: The Sacrament of Matrimony
SEASON 2 / EPISODE 1 Fr. Donnelly discuses "The Sacrament of Matrimony" Introduction: The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly is a weekly podcast from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Madison, Ohio, dedicated to exploring the dep…
- The Catholic Files: The Sacrament of Holy Orders
Fr. Donnelly discuses "The Sacrament of Holy Orders" Introduction: "Welcome, to the The Catholic Files, where we can come together as a community of faith to reflect, pray, and grow in our journey with Christ. My name is Father Sean Donnel…
- The Catholic Files: The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Fr. Donnelly discuses "The Sacrament of anointing of the sick" Introduction: "Welcome, to the The Catholic Files, where we can come together as a community of faith to reflect, pray, and grow in our journey with Christ. My name is Father S…
- The Catholic Files: The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, also known as Confession
Fr. Donnelly discuses "The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, also known as Confession " Introduction: "Welcome, to the The Catholic Files, where we can come together as a community of faith to reflect, pray, and grow in our journey…
- The Catholic Files: The History of the Eucharist
Fr. Donnelly discuses "The History of the Eucharist " Introduction: "Welcome, to the The Catholic Files, where we can come together as a community of faith to reflect, pray, and grow in our journey with Christ. My name is Father Sean Donne…
- The Catholic Files: Sacrament of Confirmation
Fr. Donnelly discuses "The Sacrament of Confirmation" Introduction: "Welcome, to the The Catholic Files, where we can come together as a community of faith to reflect, pray, and grow in our journey with Christ. My name is Father Sean Donne…
- The Catholic Files: The Sacrament of Baptism
Fr. Donnelly discuses "The Sacrament of Baptism Introduction: "Welcome, to the The Catholic Files, where we can come together as a community of faith to reflect, pray, and grow in our journey with Christ. My name is Father Sean Donnelly. T…