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This is a lighthearted podcast where two seminarians sit down to discuss their life in seminary, topics and issues Christians face in the modern world, and the spiritual life. We hope to invite others into this journey that we are on and that countless other men are on across the world. We hope you enjoy! God bless! Find out more about us at www.sjvdenver.edu and follow us on the Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary facebook page.
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This is a lighthearted podcast where two seminarians sit down to discuss their life in seminary, topics and issues Christians face in the modern world, and the spiritual life. We hope to invite others into this journey that we are on and that countless other men are on across the world. We hope you enjoy! God bless!

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Find out more about us at www.sjvdenver.edu

Nov 17, 2025

In this episode, Dave Napierkowski and James Joseph share their experience of reading the famous work of St. Francis De Sales called "Intro to the Devout Life." A must read for seminarians and those looking to grow in their spiritual journey.

(The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.)

Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com

Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary where you can sign up for monthly newsletter: https://sjvdenver.edu/ 

Oct 5, 2025

Ezekiel 24:15-27; From a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine (2:35); Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20 (5:56); Homily by Fr. John Ezratty (8:30)

 

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Sep 26, 2025

Three main hosts including Michael Salemi, Michael Sparks, and James Joseph recap the summer and explain a little about why their schedule was too full to record... There was exciting summers full of spiritual growth, spanish immersions, and sports games. Also, included is what the SJV seminarians look forward to in the seminary this year.

In this episode the host reference another Sons of Ars episode called "He Who is Called by God" from Mar 21, 2022

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May 27, 2025
Michael Sparks takes a journey of reminiscing with two good friends Dominic and Nate as they also look forward to what the future entails.
 
Also, we forgot to shout-out future priest Dcn. Aaron Alford, congrats! You can listen to his episode published March 21, 2022 https://sjvdenver.libsyn.com/he-who-is-called-by-god 
 
(The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians for the sake of inspiring those discerning to take the next step and to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.)

Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com

Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary where you can sign up for monthly newsletter: https://sjvdenver.edu/ 

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May 21, 2025

Leviticus 8:1-17, 9:22-24; From a treatise on John by Saint Augustine (3:08); Mark 10:32-45 (6:40); Homily by Very Rev. Samuel Morehead V.F. (9:27)

 

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Mar 6, 2025

Galatians 1:1-12; From a homily by a spiritual writer of the fourth century (1:37); Luke 24:35-53 (4:35); Homily by Rev. James-Peter Trares, O.P. (6:55)
 

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Feb 1, 2025

Michael Sparks and James Joseph sit down with a long-time priest Fr. Bill Breslin who shares his life journey during and after Vatican II. Many priests in those tumultuous times were confronted with the crisis of the chaos and it took courage to withstand it by the grace of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Bill shares a glimps into that perspective.

(The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to inspire those discerning and to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.)

Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com

Also check out what's going on at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary where you can sign up for monthly newsletter: https://sjvdenver.edu/ 

Jan 30, 2025

Deuteronomy 1:1, 6-18; (3:05) from a Letter to the Ephesians from St. Ignatius of Antioch; (5:34) Mark 16:1-20; (9:22) Homily by Fr. Tom Scherer. 

 

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Jan 4, 2025

Isaiah 45:1-13; (2:52) from a Letter by Saint Leo the Great; (6:30) Luke 24:35-53; (9:10) Homily by Archbishop Samuel Aquila

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