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Why We Still Need St. Thomas Aquinas by Dr. Richard Meloche A lecture, given by Dr. Richard Meloche, entitled “Thomistic Necessity: Why We Still Need St. Thomas Aquinas”, tracing the historical importance of Thomistic thought in the life of the Church. Dr. Richard Meloche serves as the president of the Alcuin Institute for Catholic Culture for the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

On Christ's Invitation to Chaos by Dcn. Harrison Garlick Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast produces podcasts, lectures, homilies, and more for the faithful in eastern Oklahoma. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to stay up-to-date on everything Catholic in our diocese. Text of audio: Water is chaos. Water is death, disorder, ugliness, and confusion. As Holy Scripture teaches us, after God had made the heavens and the earth, the earth was, in its primal state, covered in water and “darkness was upon the face of the deep.” Yet, above these primordial depths fluttered the Spirit of God and by His Word He drew Creation from the waters. The opening of Holy Scripture presents us with a pattern of God pulling order from disorder, life from death, and beauty from ugliness. As He pulled our world from the waters, so too will He pull salvation from chaos and death time and time again. Remember the narrative of Noah’s Ark, and how God, in His anger, recalled the primordial waters of Creation to once again retake the face of the earth. Death, chaos, and destruction reigned. Yet, God again in His mercy drew forth salvation from the watery depths and humanity was made anew with Noah and his family. Remember the narrative of the infant Moses laid upon the waters of the river Nile. As Noah had his Ark, so too did Moses have his basket—and what should have been his death became his salvation. For Pharaoh’s daughter drew him forth from the waters and named him Moses—meaning “to draw out.” His name, of course, is prophetic—because as he was drawn out from the Nile, so too will he draw Israel out of Egypt. Yet, once again water appears as death, as Israel becomes trapped on the banks of the Red Sea—but God turns what should have been death into life by allowing Israel to cross. Note as well the fate of the Egyptians who were swallowed up in a watery death—a warning to us all of what happens if we attempt to navigate the chaos of this life without God. We could also speak of how the waters of the Jordan River stood between Israel and the Promise Land or how Jonah, in his disobedience, was cast from his ship into waters and swallowed by a beast of the sea. The entire pattern of God drawing forth salvation from the waters is perfected in the baptism of Jesus Christ. For here there is no ark or basket, but rather the very instrument of death itself—water—is made the tool of salvation. We are submerged in the baptismal waters to show our death with Christ, and, as God pulled forth Creation from the primordial waters of Genesis, so too are we drawn forth as new creatures in Jesus Christ. As St. Thomas Aquinas reminds us, Christ was not baptized to become holy, but to make the waters holy for us. God enters into death and the instrument of that death becomes the portal of our salvation. This ancient symbolism of water representing chaos and death gives new insight into the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ—we may recall His first miracle of turning water into wine or His later miracles of walking on water and rebuking the storm at sea. We may even start to understand why, when He cast the demons into the pigs, the demons drove the animals to be drowned in the waters. Time and time again, Holy Scripture uses water to demonstrate the authority of Jesus Christ over chaos and death. Here, let us stop and ask: Why is any of this important to today’s Gospel? Well, have you ever wondered why Jesus chose fisherman for His first disciples? Why not choose carpenters like He and his earthly father? Why did He choose fisherman? To understand, we must apply the lessons learned since Genesis: that the waters represent a formless, primordial chaos. For our Lord tells His first disciples,...

Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, Fr. Emmanuel Mansford, joined the Church of Saint Mary for his talk, "Baptism and Mission.” His talk presents ways to know and develop the gifts we receive during Baptism and Confirmation. Recently selected as a Preacher for the USCCB’s National Eucharistic Revival, Fr. Emmanuel serves as the Director of Formation for the Franciscan order and travels across the U.S. as a speaker for Catholic conferences, parishes, and podcasts.  The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal are a religious order who participate in Christ’s renewal of all things through prayer, fraternal life, service of the poor, and evangelization.  Listen to Fr. Emmanuel Mansford Talk on the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast here: https://eoc.captivate.fm/listen?fbclid=IwAR0k-klEweMFRuC9Bn5qk-dASYlMypBjvX8xYAo7rQMA3NgxYzPYqTq4a1k You can learn more about the CFR’s and their Community at:   https://www.franciscanfriars.com/

The "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" is home to the “Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla” podcast!  Here you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. This week, on Bishop’s podcast: The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI.  Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and many more platforms… You can stream and listen on your favorite platform here: https://eoc.captivate.fm/listen?fbclid=IwAR0k-klEweMFRuC9Bn5qk-dASYlMypBjvX8xYAo7rQMA3NgxYzPYqTq4a1k Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Why do we make New Year's resolutions every January? How do we take this principle and apply it to our Catholic life? We talk about the importance of living a virtuous life. Bishop Konderla, Adam Minihan, and Karlo Broussard talk about this and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic. Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Karlo Broussard joins us again this week on Tulsa Time! Why it was important for Christ to come into this world? We talk about this and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic. Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Karlo Broussard joins us again this week on Tulsa Time! We discuss how to make a good confession, if there is a sin God can't forgive, penance, and what if we do not remember how to make a confession. We talk about these things and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic. Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

We have a special guest in the studio with us this week, Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers! We discuss how to form a good conscience, what an examination of conscience look like, and how our conscience applies to the moral life. We talk about these things and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic. Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Nationally recognized speaker, Fr. Sean Kilcawley joins the Diocese of Tulsa to give his talk “Just For Today: Freedom From Pornography Addiction.” Fr. Kilcawley is the former Director of the Office of Family Life with the Diocese of Lincoln.  He was ordained a priest in 2005 and in 2013 He completed a License in Sacred Theology at the John Paul II institute for marriage and family studies in Rome. Made for More is a series to help you discover Christ and unfold the way he desires us to live our lives.  This young adult series is an initiative of the Faith Formation Office of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.  If you have any questions or would like to attend these events, please contact Director of Religious Formation, Sarah Jameson: sarah.jameson@dioceseoftulsa.org. Stay tuned to the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast for more talks and events!

What should we be doing during Advent? Should there be a penitential aspect to Advent? How can we prepare our family? We talk about these things and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic. Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

What should we consider during this Thanksgiving? What are essential Thanksgiving traditions? What is Bishop Konderla's favorite Thanksgiving side dish? We talk about these things and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla. You can stream and listen on your favorite platform here: https://eoc.captivate.fm/listen. Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic. Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Is society falling apart? Can good come from evil? How is Bishop Konderla doing after his car wreck? How can we evangelize with hope? We talk about these things and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla. You can stream and listen on your favorite platform here: https://eoc.captivate.fm/listen. Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic. Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

What is adoration? What do we do in adoration? What if we get bored? How do we cultivate a love of adoration within our family? Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic. Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Made for More is a series to help you discover Christ and unfold the way he desires us to live our lives. Bishop David A. Konderla is the second of twelve children, son of the late David and Ann Konderla. He grew up in Bryan, Texas; graduated from Bryan High School in 1978 and worked for several years as a machinist before entering the seminary in 1985. After graduating from the University of Dallas in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in history, he earned his Master of Divinity from the University of St. Thomas and St. Mary's Seminary, and was ordained on June 3, 1995. Bishop Konderla served at St. Louis Parish in Austin and St. Luke's Parish in Temple before his assignment as associate pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Center in College Station. After almost four years with the Aggies, he was named as Vocation Director for the Diocese of Austin, where he served the diocese for four years. He returned to St. Mary's as pastor and Director of Campus Ministry in August 2005. Bishop Konderla is known for his skills in woodworking and carpentry. All 11 siblings live in the state of Texas. Bishop Konderla was appointed the fourth Bishop of Tulsa on May 13, 2016, by Pope Francis. Made for More is an initiative of the Faith Formation Office of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. If you have any questions or would like to attend these events, please contact Sarah Jameson: sarah.jameson@dioceseoftulsa.org.

What should we be doing throughout the week as Catholics? What is the difference between mortal and venial sin? Is God going to forgive me if I commit a terrible sin? Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic. Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

What is the Eucharistic Revival? Who can partake in receiving the Eucharist? How should we prepare for Holy Mass? Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic. Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

How do we help others grow in their relationship with Christ? What does Bishop Konderla think about Catholic conferences? And what does he hope to see as we wrap up the Synod? Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic. Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

How do we contribute to the life of the whole Church? Do we consider the saints part of the Church? How important is our spiritual health to the Body of Christ? Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic. Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Made for More is a series to help you discover Christ and unfold the way he desires us to live our lives. The main reason men make an Exodus is this: they want to grow. Closer to God, their spouse, children, and friends. Closer to that man that God has called them to be for them. Download a mobile-friendly Holy Hour guide for free. Meet Nathaniel Binversie Best known for his work in developing the road map for the Exodus Biblical Series and re-writing The Exodus 90 Spiritual Exercise, Nathaniel is an author, editor, podcaster and international speaker. His more recent stops have included Ireland, Poland, and Slovakia. In addition to speaking, he creates challenging and practical content for men in both video and written forms. For postings of his most recent work, check out Nathaniel’s blog. Made for More is an initiative of the Faith Formation Office of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. If you have any questions or would like to attend these events, please contact Sarah Jameson: sarah.jameson@dioceseoftulsa.org.

On August 27, 2022, the Faith Formation Conference was held at the Renaissance Hotel. All adults, especially catechists of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma were invited to this year's Conference focused on the "Sacraments: Mysterious Encounters with Christ." One of the keynote speakers was Father Simeon Spitz. Father Simeon made his first profession of vows on the Solemnity of the Epiphany, January 6, 2010, and Solemn Vows in 2013. Fr. Simeon completed his theological studies at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, PA, and was ordained to the priesthood on May 31, 2014.  Fr. Simeon was born in Elk City, Oklahoma, and spent most of his youth in the western Oklahoma town of Canute.  He holds bachelors’ degrees in philosophy and political science from St. Gregory’s University.  He completed a Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, PA.  Fr. Simeon has completed all of the coursework for a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (S.S.L.) at the prestigious Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, and is working on his thesis to complete the degree. Since his ordination, Fr. Simeon has provided pastoral assistance at parishes around Oklahoma on the weekends, and has been a popular speaker at the Archdiocesan Catholic Summer Youth Camp at Our Lady of Guadalupe Camp and at parish youth groups. He served for two years as Vice President for Mission and Chaplain for St. Gregory’s University.  Fr. Simeon serves as the Abbey Vocation Director.  In addition to these duties, he is the director of Abbey enterprises and manager of the St. Joseph Workshops at the Abbey.  He directs and is the primary worker in the Abbey bee-keeping and honey harvest operation, and in raising blackberries and the production of jam and jelly for sale to the public.