Layman’s Homily
Two brothers, Tony and Brandon D’Arienzo, both devout Catholics and engineers from the Georgia Institute of Technology, invite you into to join their podcast as they address questions stemming from living out our Catholic faith in the modern age. Our mission statement: To leverage the power of mass communication to connect with other Catholics striving for holiness in their daily lives. We started The Layman’s Homily because we are both passionate about our faith, and we both enjoy reading and writing. We hope, by sharing our experiences, that you will be empowered to continue fighting and striving to be a Catholic man or woman, because it is worth fighting for.
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Episodes
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about the heart. What is the heart? What can we learn from the Immaculate Heart of Mary and from the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus? In the Cloud of Witnesses segment, we look at Saints Peter and Paul and how their stories offer hope to all of us. And the Lyrical Lift for this week is "Right Now" by Van Halen.
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about the Eucharist. What is the Eucharist? Where do we see this mystery in Scripture? And how can we better appreciate this gift? In the Cloud of Witnesses segment, we look at St. Aloysius Gonzaga and the Nativity of the Holy and Glorious Prophet and Forerunner, St. John the Baptist. And the Lyrical Lift for this week is "Beautiful People" by Ed Sheeran featuring Khalid.
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about the Holy Spirit. What, or rather, Who, is the Holy Spirit? Where do we see Him in Scripture? And how do we live out the gifts of the Spirit? In the Cloud of Witnesses Segment, we explore takeaways from the stories of St. Barnabas and of St. Anthony of Padua. And the Lyrical Lift for this week is "My Universe" by Coldplay featuring BTS.
Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about sacrifice. What is a sacrifice? Where do we see examples in Scripture? And how do we sacrifice in our daily lives? In the Cloud of Witnesses segment, we dive into the Ascension of the Lord and the stories of St. Joan of Arc and of the Visitation. And this week's Lyrical Lift is "Tear in My Heart" by Twenty-One Pilots.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about faith. What is faith? Where do we see faith in Scripture? And how do we grow in this virtue? In the Cloud of Witnesses segment, we examine the life of St. Bernardine of Siena. And the Lyrical Lift for this week is "Lonely" by Imagine Dragons.
Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about chivalry. What is chivalry? Is chivalry really dead? And should women let men open the door for them? In the Cloud of Witnesses segment, we look at the story of Our Lady of Fatima along with St. Matthias. And the Lyrical Lift for this week is "Freewill" by Rush.
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about mercy. What is mercy? How do we receive it well? And how do we show others mercy? The Cloud of Witnesses segment is back like it never left with discussing the lives of St. Mark the Evangelist and St. Catherine of Siena! And the Lyrical Lift also makes a return with "What I've Done" by Linkin Park.
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about Easter. What goes on during the Easter Vigil and the rest of Eastertide? What is the meaning of the Resurrection? And what are some practical ways to live out this liturgical season well? There is no Cloud of Witnesses or Lyrical Lift this week to focus on the joy of the Easter Octave!
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about Holy Week. What goes on during Holy Week? And how do we live it well? There is no Cloud of Witnesses Segment or Lyrical Lift Segment this week, as we want to focus on the sacredness of the events that occur during Holy Week and especially in the Sacred Triduum.
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about chastity. How is it defined? Why is chastity so hard to practice in today’s culture? And what are some practical ways to help practice chastity? In the Cloud of Witnesses Segment, we look at the life of St. John Baptist de la Salle. And the Lyrical Lift for this week is "Higher Love" by Steve Winwood.
Podcast Pillars
Our podcast is Rooted in Scripture, Practical, Relatable, Informative, and Creative.
Rooted in Scripture: We strive to pull all wisdom from the Word of God so that what we say does not stray from the truths of the Catholic faith.
Practical: We strive to share tangible and achievable ways to put the knowledge discussed into action.
Relatable: We aim to share content that others can listen to and connect with not only on a theoretical level, but also on a deeper level through personal experiences.
Informative: We “do our research” before every podcast so others can learn something new about the feasts in the Catholic Church, a Saint, or a teaching.
Creative: We aim to find unique ways to integrate secular culture into the spiritual life using special segments.