← All episodes
Category

Prayer & Devotion

8 episodes in this category.

December 5, 2025 · 29 Minutes

The Meaning of the Christian Nativity Scene

In this episode, we delve into the significance of the nativity scene, tracing its origins to Saint Francis of Assisi in the 13th century and we examine the nativity's role as a silent witness to the incarnation, poverty, and adoration, contrasting it with the noisy consumerism of modern…

August 29, 2025 · 6 Minutes

Praying Your Loved Ones Into the Kingdom

For Christians praying for their loved ones to turn to God, there is a wonderful role model and intercessor—Saint Monica. Despite Augustine's hedonistic lifestyle and rejection of Christianity for over seventeen years, Monica never ceased praying for his conversion. Her persistence,…

March 17, 2025 · 5 Minutes

The Crown of Thorns

On this episode of the Catholic Frequency Podcast, we explore the brutal reality of the crown placed on Jesus after Pontius Pilate dubbed Him "King of the Jews." Woven from the sharp, curved thorns of the Ziziphus spina-christi—a plant common in Judea—this was no mere prop, but a cruel…

March 6, 2025 · 3 Minutes

The Agony in the Garden

In this episode, we delve into one of the profound moments of the Lenten season: the Agony in the Garden. As the first Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, this pivotal event unfolds when Jesus enters Gethsemane to pray, just hours before His arrest and crucifixion. Facing the weight of His…

January 28, 2025 · 3 Minutes

The Sacred Heart of Jesus

In this short special reflection, we explore the profound devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a cornerstone of Catholic spirituality centered around Christ's love and mercy. We trace its roots and spread through the visions of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in 17th-century France, its…