The Brendan Option Ep094
Music in Catholic Liturgy “I don’t know if there’s anything that brings people to God so quickly as beautiful music.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 94 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the use of music within Catholic liturgy. “The question isn’t whether some music shouldn’t be played in church… the question is […]
The Brendan Option Ep093
Frank Duff & The Legion of Mary “This charism is exciting, it’s cutting edge, it’s timeless. That’s the sure test of the Catholicity of a charism… that it has a quality of timelessness to it. It operates on the frontiers of spiritual experience.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 93 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where […]
The Brendan Option Ep092
Mortal Sin: Mother’s Milk “You don’t beat [sin], you are always in repentance. That’s why it’s so important to go to confession” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 92 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the complexities of mortal sin. “I regard people as basically good, brilliant and beautiful, incomparable beings, who have a […]
The Brendan Option Ep091
Magic or Miracles: Accepting the Will of God “I would see magic as an attempt to control the Divine; to control the occult; to control that which cannot be controlled.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 91 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the difference between magic and miracle. “You don’t deal with God […]
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KNOCK: The Silence of the Lamb “I think the silence of the vision at Knock is linguistic and communicational.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 90 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the significance of Our Lady’s silence at the Knock apparition in 1879. “I would argue to you that the true message of […]
The Brendan Option Ep089
Madman for Mary: St. Maximilian Kolbe “I think it would help if you would think of him in a well-cut suit and a fedora going into work in an advertising agency as a slave of Mary.” In celebration of the feast of #ImmaculataProductions’ patron saint, Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne discusses St. Maximilian Kolbe and his role […]
The Brendan Option Ep088
Participation at Mass: Try Praying! “The greatest participation we can make at Mass is to lose ourselves in the sacred liturgy… priest and people.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 88 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the true role of the laity and their prayerful participation at Mass. “Maybe its time to bring […]
The Brendan Option Ep087
Eucharistic Manners: Spiritual Preparation for Mass “If you can civilize the canteen, you can civilize the school.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 87 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the sacred reception of the Eucharist at Mass. “Do not go to Communion unless you have fasted and unless you have been confessed if […]
The Brendan Option Ep086
Dangers of the Occult & New Age “It is always undesirable to have any truck whatever with the occult.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 86 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses the dangers of occult and new age practices. “I’m telling you one thing you shouldn’t be doing if you want to get […]
The Brendan Option Ep085
A Challenge for the Irish Catholic Synod “The Church’s teaching transcends the times.” Join Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne for episode 85 of ‘The Brendan Option’ where he discusses matters concerning the upcoming Irish synod. “The Catholic Church, contrary to popular opinion, doesn’t get to do simply what it wants; it is bound by Scripture and Tradition, […]