Sr. Damien Marie Savino, Ph.D., a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist and expert on the subject of ecology, discusses some elements of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. She also explores components of the climate change crisis in order

Canon Law and the Rights of the Faithful

Dec 22nd, 2020 30m 9s

Father Michael Rosinski, SJ, a canon lawyer and professor of canon law at Regis College Toronto, talks with Francky about the 1983 Code of Canon Law and how it relates to the teachings which came out of the Second Vatican Council. Father Ro

For a Better Understanding of the Ecclesial Structure and Governance of the Catholic Church

Dec 1st, 2020 26m 29s

His Eminence, Thomas Collins, Cardinal Archbishop of Toronto, unpacks for us the Second Vatican Council’s Decree on the Pastoral Office of Bishops, Christus Dominus. He addresses the question of the ecclesial structure and governance of the

People of God, Called to Holiness

Nov 3rd, 2020 19m 34s

Dr. Josephine Lombardi addresses the ecclesiology of Vatican II and discusses various elements, such as the different models of the Church and the call to holiness of all Christians, members of the Mystical Body of Christ. She also enables

Towards a Practice of Ecumenism

Nov 3rd, 2020 17m 25s

The theme of ecumenism has always been of interest to Dr. Susan Wood, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth, who has invested a significant number of years in the ecumenical dialogue, both through her participation in various commissions which

Vatican II: Fidelity to the Tradition of the Church and Openness to Contemporary Society

Oct 20th, 2020 22m 59s

As he embarks on a new series of conversations about Vatican II, Deacon Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ, talks with Dr. Margaret Lavin, Professor Emerita at Regis College, Toronto, and author of the book, Vatican II: Fifty Years of Evolution and

Theological Studies at Regis College, Toronto

Sep 29th, 2020 16m 37s

Fr. Thomas Worcester, SJ, is the President of Regis College, Toronto, and also its Professor of Church History. In this episode, he talks with Francky about the importance of theological studies in understanding and responding to the challe

The grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Apr 7th, 2020 22m 12s

Fr. Darren Dias, OP, is an Associate Professor of Theology at St. Michael’s College, Toronto, who teaches courses on sacramental life. He talks with Francky about the role of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Church. And as we confront

The role of Marian devotions in the Catholic Church

Mar 24th, 2020 27m 32s

Fr. Michael Rogers, SJ, provides us with an understanding of Marian devotions in the Catholic Church through his research as part of his doctoral studies at Regis College, Toronto.

Music and Spirituality

Mar 10th, 2020 35m 3s

Christina Labriola and Gregory Celio, SJ, talk about their experiences as musicians. They believe that as a gift from God, music is inseparable from the practice of their faith. Music allows them to express things that may be too deep for w

Life at Saint Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto

Feb 25th, 2020 16m 39s

Deacon Joshua Lobo talks about the activities and lifestyle at St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto. He mentions the four pillars of the seminary: spiritual, intellectual, human, and pastoral. For him the spiritual dimension is fundamental b

Loving and serving in all things through the Ignatian Spirituality Project

Feb 11th, 2020 27m 21s

Francky discusses the Ignatian Spirituality Project with Kevin Kelly, SJ, Valerie Walsh, and Sarah Rudolph, IBVM. The Ignatian Spirituality Project is an organization which runs retreats for men and women who have experienced homelessness a

Women have so much to say and to give

Jan 28th, 2020 20m 13s

Ashley Tran talks about the role of women in the Church. She draws on essential elements from her ministry to show the importance that women have in proclaiming the Kingdom of God and points out the fundamental role the Virgin Mary played i

Meeting children and young people in their own reality

Jan 16th, 2020 20m 36s

In this third episode, Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ, talks with Juan Ruiz, SJ. Drawing on his own experience as a youth minister and teacher, Juan Ruiz analyzes issues regarding children and youth ministry in the Church today. He is a Jesuit s

An Introduction to the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Dec 19th, 2019 26m 16s

Francky and his guest, Father Gordon Rixon, SJ, discuss elements of the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and how they relate to Laudato Si’.

Get to know Jesus

Dec 6th, 2019 19m 4s

In this first episode of Talking with Francky, Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ, has a fruitful conversation with Scott Harris, a recent graduate of the Master of Divinity program at St. Michael’s College, and Prevain Devendran, a theology student at

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