Fr. Spitzer's Universe
Fr. Spitzer answers viewer questions on a wide range of subjects, including: Reason, Faith, Suffering, Virtue, and the Existence of God.
2023-05-31 - THE HOLY EUCHARIST PT. 12
Our hosts review topics in the news, preview important new books and discuss how through frequent reception of Holy Eucharist, we identify with the heart of Jesus and grow in the desire for His virtues.
2023-05-24 - THE HOLY EUCHARIST PT. 11
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss why there can be no greater prayer, no greater grace, no greater transformative power, and no greater path to salvation than the faithful reception of the Holy Eucharist.
2023-05-17 - THE HOLY EUCHARIST PT. 10
Today’s topic: How the unifying aspect of the Holy Eucharist isn’t limited to enhancing individual believers, it’s a way for them to participate in the universal Church – both in this world and in the kingdom of Heaven.
2023-05-10 - THE HOLY EUCHARIST PT. 9
Updates on the latest Catholic news, questions from our EWTN viewers, and Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss how through reception of the Eucharist, the Heart of Jesus will begin to affect and transform our hearts.
2023-05-03 - THE HOLY EUCHARIST PT. 8
Post-pandemic, more young people believe in a higher power. Our hosts discuss the latest NY Post poll, and explain Paul’s admonition to not receive the Eucharist unworthily if we want to turn our life away from sin.
2023-04-26 - THE HOLY EUCHARIST PT. 7
Fr. Spitzer explains how the transformative graces of the Eucharist changed his life, making God the most important thing in it. Plus, he and Doug cover more topics from Father’s book “Escape from Evil’s Darkness.”
2023-04-19 - THE HOLY EUCHARIST PT. 6
On today’s episode, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck explore how religiousity leads to good mental health. They also reflect on various aspects of the Resurrection of Christ and the effect it had on those around Jesus.
2023-04-12 - THE HOLY EUCHARIST PT. 5
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss studies on Jesus’ burial cloth and how latest research shows the shroud can be dated to the time of Christ. Plus, the latest topics in the news, and Catholic books you’ll want to read.
2023-04-05 - THE HOLY EUCHARIST PT. 4
Father and Doug Keck discuss the Didache, an early Christian treatise, and explore how this ancient manuscript describes the Mass as a sacrament and a sacrifice and outlines the roles of prophets, presbyters and priests.
2023-03-29 - THE HOLY EUCHARIST PT. 3
As they continue their discussion on topics from Father’s book “Escape from Evil’s Darkness”, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck examine the difference between physical time and sacred time in how it relates to the Eucharist.
2023-03-22 - THE HOLY EUCHARIST PT. 2
Topics in the news, questions from viewers, and more from Father’s new book, “Escape from Evil’s Darkness,” including how Jesus forms a new covenant with us through the Eucharist, a covenant guaranteed with His blood.
2023-03-15 - THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck explain the first and most important habit for deepening our spiritual conversion is participation in the Eucharistic liturgy, and the reception of the real presence of the Lord at Communion.
2023-03-08 - PRIDE PT. 7
Our hosts examine the sin of pride in literature by looking at Shakespeare’s Macbeth, showing how no one can escape being judged by one’s own actions. Plus, topics in the news, viewer questions and our book of the month.
2023-03-01 - PRIDE PT. 6
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss examples of pride from literature. In Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” Father explains how the devil tries to convince fellow fallen angels it is better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.
2023-02-22 - PRIDE PT. 5
A growing number of non-Catholics seek ashes on Ash Wednesday, Vermont moves to relax rules for assisted suicide, the plumeting birth rate in Japan and our increased vulnerability when we separate ourselves from Christ.