A Holy Mess

A Holy Mess

Fr. Paul Houlis is, in no way, His Holiness, but he sure is, “His HoliMess.” He knows from personal experience that one’s life can truly be a beautiful, holy, mess. Are we not all, in some way, “A Holy Mess?” After all, holiness is messy! We live in a messy world, and God entered the depths of its “messiness” and made it “holy”. He can do the same for one’s life! So tune in, and bring your mess with you. You’ll find out that God doesn’t just clean the mess of one’s life but uses it! He turns our mess into a beautiful message of hope…if we let Him. Join “His HoliMess” for a clean, but very messy podcast. Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, in New Jersey. Before entering the seminary, he pursued a career in stand-up comedy and acting in New York City. His life was flipped upside down shortly after the tragic events of 9/11/2001. Faced with the close reality of death, he starting asking questions about life. He soon found that true life was found in living a life for others, not just for self. "If you get me through this I'll dedicate my life to helping your children," he cried out to GOD. The rest is history. Fr. Paul desires to use his love for comedy and entertainment to help bring others joy. After all, the Christian person must be a person of joy. For GOD truly is a JOY to the world....even in it's mess. Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com. Please download, listen, rate, review, and share each episode of this podcast. Featuring music by Mike Mangione. https://www.mikemangione.com/ *Please note that while Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark, A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark in any way, including fundraising efforts. This podcast is purely the personal hobby, product, and evangelization effort of Fr. Paul Houlis. You can also find Fr. Paul on the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/fatherpaul.houlis https://www.instagram.com/frpaulhoulis/?hl=en https://twitter.com/FrPaulHoulis https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomicpriest read less
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Episodes

Our Lady & The Urgent Need For The Canonization Of Fulton J. Sheen, w/Dr. Peter Howard
Dec 8 2023
Our Lady & The Urgent Need For The Canonization Of Fulton J. Sheen, w/Dr. Peter Howard
"MAMA SAID CANONIZE HIM NOW!" Full Description Coming Soon. For now, listen to Archbishop Fulton Sheen expert Dr. Peter Howard passionately and compellingly explain why the world needs The Church to officially recognize Sheen as a Saint now!!! URGENT... Be sure to save your "seat" NOW to Dr. Howard's 12/9/2023 roundtable discussion on "The Reconquest Of Western Civilization" with all-star guests here: https://fultonsheenmovement.com/feast-day-1 Want to join the worldwide Fulton Sheen movement? Click here: https://fultonsheenmovement.com Buy Dr. Howard's book on The BVM and Fulton Sheen here: https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Mystery-Mediatrix-Teaching-Fulton/dp/1942190069Please download, subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode and podcast. Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com. Give a gift to support the mission/ministry of A Holy Mess podcast on Venmo @HisHoliMess or click here: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3670815182685804759&created=1668625764.0893679&printed=1 0R via Paypal here: PayPal.Me/AHolyMesspodcast Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.Just so you know, while Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark, A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark in any way, including fundraising efforts. This podcast is purely the personal hobby, product, and evangelization effort of Fr. Paul Houlis. #fultonsheen #archbishopfultonsheen  @fultonsheeninstitute   @FultonSheenClips   @Orangino4u   @LifeisWorth4U  #jesus #catholic #peace #beauty #hope #prayer #catholicpodcast #love #bride #desire #priest #lifeisworthliving #catholicchurch #ourladyofguadalupe #immaculateconception #immaculateone #immaculate #juandiegocatholic #juandiego  @catholicnewsagency   @Catholic4Rednecks   @ourladyoflourdescatholicch9824   @StPaulRCChurch  #sainthood #beatificación #canonization #saints  @VaticanNewsEN   @VaticanNews
Loving A Filthy Mess Of A Church w/Hope: “That’s What I’m Talking About!!!” With “Uncle” Matt Laracy
Nov 30 2023
Loving A Filthy Mess Of A Church w/Hope: “That’s What I’m Talking About!!!” With “Uncle” Matt Laracy
“To love Christ, you must love His Church.” “But how? The Church is a holy (and unholy) mess!” Never before has Fr. Paul been left speechless with his jaw down/mouth open until “Uncle” Matt Laracy shared the secret to why he is immune to all of the scandals in the Church. It’s probably the most powerful thing ever shared on A Holy Mess podcast. Matt Laracy, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Theologian, Philosopher, Life-Long Catechist, U.P.S Career man, Lover of Maverick Priests, Blog Writer, and faithful friend of His HoliMess, comes on the show to give us all a good “shot in the arm” of hope, faith, perseverance, charity, challenge, respect and yes, virility when it comes to our Catholic faith. It’s a shot we all currently need in these scandalous times! You are not going to want to miss this episode!Check out "Uncle" Matt's blog here: http://fleckinstein.blogspot.com/2008/11/father-fleckinstein.htmlPlease download, subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode and podcast. Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com. Give a non-tax-deductible gift to support the mission/ministry of A Holy Mess podcast on Venmo @HisHoliMess or click here: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3670815182685804759&created=1668625764.0893679&printed=1 0R via Paypal here: PayPal.Me/AHolyMesspodcastFeaturing music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.Just so you know, while Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark, A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark in any way, including fundraising efforts. This podcast is purely the personal hobby, product, and evangelization effort of Fr. Paul Houlis. #jesus #catholic #theology #philosophy #church #filthy #sin #masculinity #hope #crisis #catholicchurch #catholicpodcast #father #husband #man #femininity #truth #beauty #intellectuals #academic #saint #holiness #prayer #manhood #seinfeld #culture #culturewar #mother #love
Thanksgiving: An Attitude Of Gratitude
Nov 23 2023
Thanksgiving: An Attitude Of Gratitude
Taking time to be grateful can change your entire mood; in fact, it can change your life. In this short episode, His HoliMess, Fr. Paul challenges us to take concrete time daily to be grateful. He explains and witnesses how to do a “Gratitude List,” a tool that produces peace and joy. If you want more peace and joy in your life, become great friends with gratitude. This episode will show you how. Give a non-tax-deductible gift to support the mission/ministry of A Holy Mess podcast on Venmo @HisHoliMess or click here: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3670815182685804759&created=1668625764.0893679&printed=1 0R via Paypal here: PayPal.Me/AHolyMesspodcastPlease download, subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode and podcast. Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com. Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.Just so you know, while Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark, A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark in any way, including fundraising efforts. This podcast is purely the personal hobby, product, and evangelization effort of Fr. Paul Houlis. #thanksgiving #gratitude #givingthanks #thanks #peace #love #joy #Jesus #prayer #petition #aholymess #hisholimess #frpaulhoulis #frpaul #catholic #catholicpodcast #comicpriest #catholicchurch #catholicmass #catholicpriest
Transgender Baptisms, Bishop Strickland, & Pope Francis w/Michael Lofton.
Nov 17 2023
Transgender Baptisms, Bishop Strickland, & Pope Francis w/Michael Lofton.
You want the truth? “You can’t handle the truth!!!” Actually, you can, but it takes humility and courage. You can know the truth, understand the truth, and adhere to the truth. Are you willing? Right now, many are angry, confused, and disillusioned by The Pope and The Church, but should they be? There’s a lot of hype and negativity going around about the two latest “bombshells” dropped by The Catholic Church in the past week: The Vatican’s response to questions about whether a Transgender person can be baptized, a godparent, and a witness at a wedding or not, as well as Pope Francis’s removal of Bishop Strickland as the Bishop of Tyler, Texas. Many people are jumping to conclusions, but what is the truth? What is The Church actually saying about the former (Transgender questions), and what is Pope Francis’s actual authority regarding the latter (Strickland)?  Michael Lofton, Host and Founder of “Reason & Theology” and Theologian who specializes in the area of The Church’s Magisterium, joins His HoliMESS to talk about His HoliNESS’s teachings, authority, pontificate, and much more. Lofton, who is extremely fair and balanced, calls out dissent on both sides of the spectrum: the far left and the far right. He challenges us to learn what The Church and/or The Pope actually teaches and remain faithful to it/him, rather than just believing headlines and commentary by those outside, and even inside, The Church, leading people astray.  This is a conversation that you’re not going to want to miss. It can help bring peace and calm in the chaos and storm. Visit Michael’s website here: https://reasonandtheology.comSubscribe to Michael’s YouTube page here:@ReasonandTheology Get a copy of Michael’s book here: https://shop.catholic.com/answering-orthodoxy-a-catholic-response-to-attacks-from-the-east/Please download, subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode and podcast. Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com. Give a gift to support the mission/ministry of A Holy Mess podcast on Venmo @HisHoliMess or click here: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3670815182685804759&created=1668625764.0893679&printed=1 0R via Paypal here: PayPal.Me/AHolyMesspodcast Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.Just so you know, while Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark, A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark in any way, including fundraising efforts. This podcast is purely the personal hobby, product, and evangelization effort of Fr. Paul Houlis.
St. Therese of Lisieux: Miracle Worker, Doctor, & Missionary w/Mary Beth Bracy
Nov 9 2023
St. Therese of Lisieux: Miracle Worker, Doctor, & Missionary w/Mary Beth Bracy
Do you ever think Catholicism/Christianity is just too complicated, overwhelming, or massive? Do you want the entire thing simplified for you? Meet St. Therese of Lisieux and get to know her “Little Way.” She’s the youngest saint and only one of three women in the history of Christianity to be named Doctor of the Church. She promised to spend her time in Heaven by doing good on earth. This is how it’s possible for St. Therese of Lisieux, who never left her convent in France, to travel the whole world, sending down a “shower of roses” as she did. Mary Beth Bracy from Sophia Press Institute, and author of her own books on Therese, joins His HoliMess to discuss the latest book, “I Want To Travel The World” (the sub-title is the title of this episode) by the world-renown expert on the life of writings of St. Therese and former auxiliary bishop of Lisieux, Guy Gaucher, O.C.D. Fr. Paul also reflects on his recent time spent in Lisieux and the life-changing impact a talk on Therese’s spirituality is affecting him significantly. Buy a copy of Bishop Gaucher's book on St. Therese here: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/i-would-like-to-travel-the-world/ Contact Mary Beth Bracy here: mbracy@sophiainstitute.com. Check out Mary Beth's website here: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsondance20.wixsite.com%2Fthelittleway%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3aTJNm5U1EEZYJpTqZyWobzD_7uiYMVmfv3ZUJjbmp1_p2i9vvQciMQsU&h=AT1VAJA9t5gqb77Y-MMS8mWQZBWxY7gBf5paEvtXiq6IDnGEUE82A4CuKq7JQphXjAcoPIY9mLdiexfIheqQpfOqIsjiaJvFjbucnYi8iaCnJfAoHuoSnUE1Fu9y1JQoxZdcxA Give a gift to support the mission/ministry of A Holy Mess podcast on Venmo @HisHoliMess or click here: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3670815182685804759&created=1668625764.0893679&printed=1 0R via Paypal here: PayPal.Me/AHolyMesspodcast Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com. Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here: https://www.mikemangione.com/. #sttherese #littleflower #littleway #thelittleflower #thelittleway #thereseoflisieux #lisieux #iwanttotraveltheworld #guygaucher #marybethbracy #catholicspirituality #spirituality #thespirituallife #christianspirituality #womensaints #doctorsofthechurch #womendoctorsofthechurch #showerofroses #heaven #jesus #catholic
Grilling His HoliMess w/Tony & Cheryl Porta
Oct 17 2023
Grilling His HoliMess w/Tony & Cheryl Porta
“Fr. Paul, is it a sin to attend a family member’s wedding if they aren’t getting married ‘in The Church?” “If the Pope changes the rules on celibacy for priests, would you get married?” “How can I belong to a Church whose priests have abused children and whose leadership has covered it up?” “As a Catholic, do we have to vote pro-life, even when other important issues must be considered?” “Can Catholics do yoga?” “How does a non-believer become a believer?” These are just some of the questions that Fr. Paul has been asked “on the spot” during the recording of this episode. Join newlyweds Tony and Cheryl Porta as they “grill” His HoliMess with questions that listeners have submitted for this show. It gets “juicy” and “fiery” at times and will also certainly make you laugh. It’s a first of its kind for A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess, but it most certainly won’t be the last. In fact, after you watch/listen to this episode, submit your questions for future “Grilling His HoliMess” episodes to grillinghisholimess@gmail.com. We’ll do part 2 sooner than later!Need a great chiropractor? Check out Dr. Porta's "Hoboken Spine": https://www.instagram.com/hoboken_spine/?hl=en (201) 780-8039. Hobokenspine@gmail.comhttps://calendly.com/hobokenspineGive a gift to support the mission/ministry of A Holy Mess podcast on Venmo @HisHoliMess or click here: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3670815182685804759&created=1668625764.0893679&printed=1 0R via Paypal here: PayPal.Me/AHolyMesspodcast Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com. Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.You can find His HoliMess, Fr. Paul Houlis, on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/fatherpaul.houlis/https://www.instagram.com/frpaulhoulis/https://twitter.com/FrPaulHoulishttps://www.tiktok.com/@thecomicpriesthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxIUg6HOA2yraQevI3JCnQ
Dr. Christopher West on “Eating The Sunrise: Meditations on the Liturgy and Our Hunger For Beauty.”
Oct 12 2023
Dr. Christopher West on “Eating The Sunrise: Meditations on the Liturgy and Our Hunger For Beauty.”
If you are attracted to Beauty, then this episode is for you. If you strongly desire Beauty, this episode is for you. If you have a hungry heart, then this episode is for you. Also, we guarantee you that most of you have never heard the Mass and/or the Church’s Liturgy explained in the way you will hear in this episode and/or in Dr. West’s new book. You’ll never want to miss Mass again! This is A Holy Mess's official one-year anniversary episode! If the goal of this podcast is to evangelize and catechize, then there is no teaching we need more in this world right now than the Theology Of The Body, and there is no greater teacher of T.O.B. in this world than Dr. Christopher West, President of the Theology Of The Body Institute and world-famous author and speaker. Dr. West returns to A Holy Mess to discuss his brand-new book, “Eating The Sunrise: Meditations on the Liturgy and Our Hunger For Beauty. It is truly one of the greatest and most potently important beautiful books Fr. Paul has ever read. Life changing, really! So, let’s discuss our deep desire and hunger for beauty, find out what to do with it, and just who and/or what truly satisfies. To order Dr. West's new book visit: www.eatingthesunrise.com or https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/Sunrise To find out more about the Theology Of The Body Institute visit: https://tobinstitute.org/Please listen, share, rate, and review this episode and this podcast. Give a gift to support the mission/ministry of A Holy Mess podcast on Venmo @HisHoliMess or click here: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3670815182685804759&created=1668625764.0893679&printed=1 0R via Paypal here: PayPal.Me/AHolyMesspodcast Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com. Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.You can find His HoliMess, Fr. Paul Houlis, on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/fatherpaul.houlis/https://www.instagram.com/frpaulhoulis/https://twitter.com/FrPaulHoulishttps://www.tiktok.com/@thecomicpriesthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxIUg6HOA2yraQevI3JCnQ
Chris Farley's Catholic Faith w/The Real Matt Foley.
Sep 26 2023
Chris Farley's Catholic Faith w/The Real Matt Foley.
You may know how he died, but do you know how he lived? You’ve heard of his vices, but have you heard of his virtues? You know of his demons, but do you know of his angels and saints? Chris Farley wasn’t merely a man filled with fear, doubt, and despair. No! He was a man of great faith, Catholic faith! Meet Fr. Matt Foley. That’s right, Matt Foley isn’t merely a man “living in a van down by the river.” In fact, he’s a Catholic priest who happened to be one of Chris Farley’s closest and dearest friends. While Fr. Foley had to end up celebrating Farley’s funeral, he first and foremost celebrated life with Chris for well over 15 years of friendship, starting with playing rugby with him in college to seeing him through S.N.L and Hollywood superstardom. So join His HoliMess and “The Real Matt Foley” as they shed significant light on Chris Farley’s Catholic faith and devotion. We can almost guarantee that most of you have never heard about this side of Chris Farley’s life, not in this detail. After all, the world celebrates sinfulness and ignores saintliness. Take an hour of your time to celebrate Farley’s saintliness. After all, Norm MacDonald told Howard Stern that Chris Farley was an angel. This episode hopes to supplement that and explain why. Support Fr. Foley's Mexico Mission, El Niño Rey, www.elninorey.org Follow Fr. Matt Foley on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/realmattfoley AND https://www.instagram.com/realmattfoley/Give a gift to support the mission/ministry of A Holy Mess podcast on Venmo @HisHoliMess or click here: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3670815182685804759&created=1668625764.0893679&printed=1 0R via Paypal here: PayPal.Me/AHolyMesspodcastEmail His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com. Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.#chrisfarley #mattfoley #snl #saturdaynightlive #farley #tommyboy #blacksheep #livinginavandownbytheriver #therealmattfoley #catholiccelebrities #davidspade #adamsandler #chrisrock #thebadboysofsnl #thebadboysofcomedy #addiction #grace #sin #virtue #danacarvey #flyonthewall #kevinfarley #tomfarley #johnfarley #catholic #Jesus #bobodenkirk #fatguyinalittlecoat #motivationalspeaker
Disability Advocacy & The LEGO Church Project w/J.M. Kraemer
Sep 6 2023
Disability Advocacy & The LEGO Church Project w/J.M. Kraemer
“If God existed, you wouldn’t have cerebral palsy.” This is what A Holy Mess’s latest guest was recently told. Meet J.M. Kraemer, Disability Advocate and founder of the Lego Church Project, where Catholicism, Disability, and LEGO meet. If there is one thing J.M. knows for sure, it’s that no matter what challenge or difficulty one faces, God can still use your talents, and he’s allowing God to do just that with him. So join His HoliMess and J.M. to discover how The Church can do more to help persons with disabilities and learn about the very cool ministry of the Lego Church Project. You’ll want to see these magnificent LEGO churches that J.M. builds. LEGO knows about his work but steers away because it’s “religious.” Let’s support him and get the word out there so he can be even more of an inspiration to many!  Lego Church Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegoChurchProject/ J.M. on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kc8wzm Please listen, share, rate, and review this episode and this podcast. Give a gift to support the mission/ministry of A Holy Mess podcast on Venmo @HisHoliMess or click here: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3670815182685804759&created=1668625764.0893679&printed=1 0R via Paypal here: PayPal.Me/AHolyMesspodcast Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com. Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.You can find His HoliMess, Fr. Paul Houlis, on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/fatherpaul.houlis/https://www.instagram.com/frpaulhoulis/https://twitter.com/FrPaulHoulishttps://www.tiktok.com/@thecomicpriesthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxIUg6HOA2yraQevI3JCnQ
Theotokos Kids w/Veronica Caballero
Aug 30 2023
Theotokos Kids w/Veronica Caballero
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT BY THEOTOKOS KIDS ON THIS EPISODE THAT IS BEING MADE PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. BE SURE TO TUNE IN. Are you sick and tired of corny, ugly, uninspiring, and dumbed-down Catholic material for your children? Theotokos Kids is here "to save the day!" (Okay, that was a cheesy Mighty Mouse reference from His HoliMess, but the cheese stops there.) Join Fr. Paul and Veronica Caballero, creator, author, and owner of Theotokos Kids, discussing an amazing Catholic resource for children and the whole family. The purpose of Theotokos Kids is to aid parents in their mission of being primary educators for their children and to do so with the help of the saints! Their books honor beautiful stories like the lives of our heavenly friends and give an introductory view of the concepts of prayer, heaven, the Eucharist, and God’s love for us. Keeping the faith at the center of family life should be made easy. They aim to support parents as they lead their children in the Christian life and pass on the faith to the next generation! They have three brand-new products launching on Sept. 1st, 2023. Be sure to visit the following link then and kickstart your Theotokos Kids journey: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theotokoskids/theotokos-kids-marian-collection?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=theotokosBe sure to also check out https://theotokoskids.comFollow them on Instagram as well https://www.instagram.com/theotokoskidsofficial/ Please listen, share, rate, and review this episode and this podcast. Give a gift to support the mission/ministry of A Holy Mess podcast on Venmo @HisHoliMess or click here: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3670815182685804759&created=1668625764.0893679&printed=1 0R via Paypal here: PayPal.Me/AHolyMesspodcastEmail His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com. Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.You can find His HoliMess, Fr. Paul Houlis, on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/fatherpaul.houlis/https://www.instagram.com/frpaulhoulis/https://twitter.com/FrPaulHoulishttps://www.tiktok.com/@thecomicpriesthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxIUg6HOA2yraQevI3JCnQ #catholic #theotokos #thetokoskids #childrensbooks #catholickids #catholicchildren #religiouseducation #domesticchurch #catholicfamily #sttherese #carloacutis #stgianna #hispanicchildren #spanishchildren #spanishbooks #catholichispanic #hispanickids #ewtn #ewtnespanol @EWTNcatholictv   @EWTNespanol   @theotokos4601 ​
Catholic Dad Of Nine: A Fool’s Errand? W/Matt D’Antuono.
Aug 23 2023
Catholic Dad Of Nine: A Fool’s Errand? W/Matt D’Antuono.
Matt D’Antuono was a beer-drinking college frat rugby player nicknamed “Tank Top” who didn’t care about his Catholic faith. Soon enough, he put down the beer and picked up the bible. He became anti-Catholic, but a search for the truth led him “back to Rome.” He’s now a brilliant Catholic apologist and philosopher. He has two bachelor's and two master’s degrees and is working on his doctorate. Oh, by the way, he’s also a public high school physics teacher! He’s an associate of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and writes for the National Catholic Register. He has authored several books on philosophy, including A Fool’s Errand. Yet most of all, he’s a loving, faithful, devout husband to his wife Emily and the father of their nine children (four adopted) who live on a hobby farm while homeschooling. Reading his resume is so exhaustive that it makes you want to nap, but hearing and seeing him tell his story perks you so up that you’ll be hanging on his every word. Welcome, Matt “Tank Top” D’Antuono to A Holy Mess! I highly recommend you click each link for an excellent resource to stay connected and support Matt: https://www.youtube.com/user/misterD418. Gospel Readings for kids on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@donecrequiescatwithmattdan4294 Matt's YouTube page.https://www.facebook.com/FoolOnAnErrand/https://twitter.com/misterd418?lang=enhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Matt%20D'Antuono/author/B0764HQM3H Matt's Book'shttps://catholicspeakers.com/profiles/matt-d-antuono Book Matt!Please download, subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode and podcast. Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com.  Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.Just so you know, while Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark, A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark in any way, including fundraising efforts. This podcast is purely the personal hobby, product, and evangelization effort of Fr. Paul Houlis. You can find His HoliMess, Fr. Paul Houlis, on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/fatherpaul.houlis/https://www.instagram.com/frpaulhoulis/https://twitter.com/FrPaulHoulishttps://www.tiktok.com/@thecomicpriesthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxIUg6HOA2yraQevI3JCnQ
Hope For Hawaii: Pt. 2 w/Jason Jones
Aug 16 2023
Hope For Hawaii: Pt. 2 w/Jason Jones
As we speak Jason Jones, President of H.E.R.O., and Marilis Pineiro (the Exnunontherun) are on the grounds in Maui with their Vulnerable People Project ministry helping the victims and their families of the Maui fires catastrophe. I had the opportunity to interview Jason live from Hawaii yesterday to find out what exactly is going on there, and how The Vulnerable People Project will be helping. Listen or Watch now. PLEASE DONATE TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF THE MAUI FIRES. Please donate to help the victims in Maui here: https://movietomovement.givingfuel.com/vpp-hawaii.Article about Jason's work in Maui: https://catholicvote.org/catholic-apostolate-works-to-protect-hawaiians/ Want to go to Hawaii w/Jason and Fr. Paul for a Catholic pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Damien and St. Maryann Cope? Click here: https://www.canterburypilgrimages.com/tour/catholic-hawaii-in-the-footsteps-of-st-damien-st-marianne-with-jason-jones-fr-paul-houlis/ For more information on The Vulnerable People Project, please visit https://vulnerablepeopleproject.com. To listen to Jason’s popular podcast, click here: https://vulnerablepeopleproject.com/the-jason-jones-podcast. Join V.P.P.’s Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/VulnerablePeopleProject Please download, subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode and podcast. Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com.  Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.Just so you know, while Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark, A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark in any way, including fundraising efforts. This podcast is purely the personal hobby, product, and evangelization effort of Fr. Paul Houlis. You can find His HoliMess, Fr. Paul Houlis, on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/fatherpaul.houlis/https://www.instagram.com/frpaulhoulis/https://twitter.com/FrPaulHoulishttps://www.tiktok.com/@thecomicpriesthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxIUg6HOA2yraQevI3JCnQ
Jason Jones: Saving The Most Vulnerable.
Aug 16 2023
Jason Jones: Saving The Most Vulnerable.
He was once a pro-life atheist who intentionally set out to end abortion AND destroy the Catholic Church. This is just one reason why Jason Jones is, without a doubt, the most fascinating man Fr. Paul has ever met.  Film Producer, Author, Activist, Popular Podcast Host, Human Rights Worker. These are just some of the many hats Jason wears. He’s known best for being president of the Human-Rights Education and Relief Organization (H.E.R.O.), known for its two main programs, The Vulnerable People Project and Movie to Movement.  In 2006, Jones was an Executive Producer of "Bella," which won several film industry awards, most notably the People's Choice Award at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival. He is currently in Hawaii, helping the most vulnerable victims of the destruction of Lahaina, Maui, caused by the recent wildfires. Please listen to “Part 2” of this episode, “Hope For Hawaii,” coming very soon.  Please donate to help the victims in Maui here: https://movietomovement.givingfuel.com/vpp-hawaii.Article about Jason's work in Maui: https://catholicvote.org/catholic-apostolate-works-to-protect-hawaiians/ Want to go to Hawaii w/Jason and Fr. Paul for a Catholic pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Damien and St. Maryann Cope? Click here: https://www.canterburypilgrimages.com/tour/catholic-hawaii-in-the-footsteps-of-st-damien-st-marianne-with-jason-jones-fr-paul-houlis/ For more information on The Vulnerable People Project, please visit https://vulnerablepeopleproject.com. To listen to Jason’s popular podcast, click here: https://vulnerablepeopleproject.com/the-jason-jones-podcast. Join V.P.P.’s Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/VulnerablePeopleProject Please download, subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode and podcast. Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com.  Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.Just so you know, while Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark, A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark in any way, including fundraising efforts. This podcast is purely the personal hobby, product, and evangelization effort of Fr. Paul Houlis. You can find His HoliMess, Fr. Paul Houlis, on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/fatherpaul.houlis/https://www.instagram.com/frpaulhoulis/https://twitter.com/FrPaulHoulishttps://www.tiktok.com/@thecomicpriesthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxIUg6HOA2yraQevI3JCnQ
Theology of the BARBIE, w/Susan & Emily.
Aug 9 2023
Theology of the BARBIE, w/Susan & Emily.
A.K.A., Barbie & The Theology of the Body Catholics and Conservatives are trashing the movie Barbie and telling people to not see it, but should an excellent opportunity to take themes from the movie and attempt to evangelize/catechize the masses of fanatical fans of this current cinema phenomenon be passed up? We think not! Join Fr. Paul Houlis, Emily Appledorn, and Susan Godeaux for a Holy Mess of a movie review of Barbie as seen through the lens of the Theology of the Body.  CAUTION, there will be spoilers!!!    Themes discussed: What Am I Made For? Creator & Creature. Perfectionism. Beauty. Barbie/Ken & Adam/Eve. “The Real World” & Historical/Fallen Man. Wanting to be seen, loved, and desired. Body Image. Not feeling “enough.” Objectivity & Lust. Gender and Genitals. Patriarchy and Feminism. The reality of dying, and sooooooo much more!  Plus, Fr. Paul shares personal stories of his past that were triggered by watching and talking about the film.     RESOURCE: As per Emily’s pitch at the end of episode, an excellent source for women and couples struggling with infertility: https://popepaulvi.com/?fbclid=IwAR0EozXi2YhXEgr2h79j3ZxFeJN92G76E5a3mqLP_cGC7lKO10EVkHNvBoE_aem_AaZrABH_NADyxfIVcRaUNy6ZoiSLWSLuhb-a253iX4sOOAcjqqRW-7_yxIk3VDNrtLs https://naprotechnology.com/?fbclid=IwAR1NasR0nWuGRcjt3TheI_oeE76xRxxgFwkn3Hexb1WR9ZXdXPylDzptttw_aem_AabVGxwr2OAxWwM6q4f7D6Mdgp1FvQ0a-bYJ-jEIPhjpGGN_O8W5DyNy9fFWIQlH31kTo contact Emily: Emily@stannefertilitycarecenter.orgTo contact Susan: susangodeaux@gmail.comPlease download, subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode and podcast. Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com.  Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.Just so you know, while Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark, A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark in any way, including fundraising efforts. This podcast is purely the personal hobby, product, and evangelization effort of Fr. Paul Houlis. You can find His HoliMess, Fr. Paul Houlis, on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/fatherpaul.houlis/https://www.instagram.com/frpaulhoulis/https://twitter.com/FrPaulHoulishttps://www.tiktok.com/@thecomicpriesthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxIUg6HOA2yraQevI3JCnQ
How To Get "JUST" A Little Bit Closer To God, Ft. Rachel Shulte.
Aug 1 2023
How To Get "JUST" A Little Bit Closer To God, Ft. Rachel Shulte.
Simple, Practical, Powerful! This episode is what it says. Ever want to know how to get just a little bit closer to God? Have fear of the "long-term commitment" but are willing to take baby steps? Think "What About Bob" but for spirituality and religion. HaHa. Fr. Paul and Rachel Shulte discuss simple, practical ways that anyone and everyone can get "just a little bit closer to God." Rachel Shulte is a 38-year-old stay-at-home wife, mother, and homeschooler of two children. She is a Catholic convert for 12 years with deepening conversion thanks to the beauty of the Theology of the Body and practical ways of living it daily. She's about to embark on certification to become a Catholic Mindset Coach to help others find a faith-based approach to healing. Rachel wishes to dedicate this conversation to her son Riley, her "lifesaver." Please download, subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode and podcast. Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com.  Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.Just so you know, while Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark, A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark in any way, including fundraising efforts. This podcast is purely the personal hobby, product, and evangelization effort of Fr. Paul Houlis. You can find His HoliMess, Fr. Paul Houlis, on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/fatherpaul.houlis/https://www.instagram.com/frpaulhoulis/https://twitter.com/FrPaulHoulishttps://www.tiktok.com/@thecomicpriesthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxIUg6HOA2yraQevI3JCnQ
The ExNunOnTheRun (Marilis Pineiro).
Jul 27 2023
The ExNunOnTheRun (Marilis Pineiro).
She used to work for Archbishop Vigano at the Vatican Embassy but that has nothing to do with why she once yelled at Pope Francis to his face while eating with him. (LOL) Those two events in her life alone may lead you to believe why she is now the "ExNunOnTheRun," but it's not what you think. She's more Catholic than ever and you don't want to get in her way. Well, actually you do, because she'll bring you to where she's running to! Welcome Marilis Pineiro to A Holy Mess podcast! Aside from being an "ex-nun" who used to work in, and for, The Vatican, Marilis is currently the Legislative and Diplomatic Relations Liaison for The Vulnerable People Project, headed by film producer, author, activist, podcast host, and human rights worker, Jason. Jones. Unapologetically Catholic, with a great influence on her @exnunontherun instagram account, Marilis stands up for the most vulnerable, using her gifts to bring their voices to the forefront. Find Marilis on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/exnunontherun/?hl=enFind her link-tree here: https://linktr.ee/exnunontherun/Find out more about VPP here: https://vulnerablepeopleproject.com/Please download, subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode and podcast. Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com.  Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.Just so you know, while Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark, A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark in any way, including fundraising efforts. This podcast is purely the personal hobby, product, and evangelization effort of Fr. Paul Houlis. You can find His HoliMess, Fr. Paul Houlis, on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/fatherpaul.houlis/https://www.instagram.com/frpaulhoulis/https://twitter.com/FrPaulHoulishttps://www.tiktok.com/@thecomicpriesthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxIUg6HOA2yraQevI3JCnQ