Who is St. Ignatius of Loyola?
In celebration of his feast day, Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne shares the story of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spanish Basque Catholic priest, theologian, spiritual director, and founder of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits. “He had visions in the cave, all the rest of it, and finally he ended up with this purified, clarified commitment to […]
The Brendan Option Ep113
How to Trust God “Human beings vary, and you’ll find out how much they vary if you trust too quickly or too much. A little prudence!” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 113 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the nature of trust and our trust in God. “Pray for the sense of being […]
The Brendan Option Ep112
JUDGEMENT on the Irish Catholic Church “We need lectures and we deserve punishment, but by these filthy hands? By these unworthy hands? My God, how low the Church has fallen.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 112 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the current state of affairs in Irish society and the Irish […]
The Brendan Option Ep111
Pope Benedict XVI “We’re down a good man… our old chief has died.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 111 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the passing of Pope Benedict XVI. “This shy, retiring, academic… this profoundly devout priest became a mighty warrior for the faith in the theological, intellectual world.” Immaculata Productions […]
The Brendan Option Ep110
Apocalypse Now or Tomorrow? “When the apocalypse comes, believe me: you’ll know it’s here!” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 110 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the end of the world and the drama that comes with it! “The more you spend your time reading and thinking about the end of the world […]
The Brendan Option Ep109
Catholic Ideology “We tend to compare the best of the past to the worst of the present.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 109 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the “tribalizing” occurring in the Church today. “Love the Scriptures, love the Pope, love our mother the Church and set your face into the […]
The Brenda Option Ep108
Christmas Heresy! Return of the Pagans “Don’t go to Mass this Christmas because it’s a ‘nice thing to do’. It’s not a nice thing to do! It celebrates the birth of a human sacrifice!” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 108 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he asks non-believers/non-practicing Catholics to ’embrace’ their beliefs (and […]
The Brendan Option Ep107
Sacred Silence in the Church “The church isn’t your front room. It’s not there to be comfy.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 107 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the importance of sacred silence in church. Immaculata Productions · Sacred Silence In Church | THE BRENDAN OPTION 107 Support Us
The Brendan Option Ep106
Prayer Life: EAT SOMETHING! (Dont mention the “Spiritual” war) “What would I say about prayer? Firstly you’re probably doing more of it than you think.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 106 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he offers words of encouragement regarding prayer life. Immaculata Productions · Prayer Life: EAT SOMETHING! (Dont Mention The […]
The Brendan Option Ep105
Humility: Be Yourself “Humility is authenticity. Humility is being yourself. Humility is always rooted in the truth.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 105 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the importance of authentic humility. “God can do nothing for you if you have become an accomplished liar to yourself and to others… if […]