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
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
In this week’s episode, in honor of the Solemnity of the Annunciation, we’ll be talking about motherhood. What is going on with motherhood in the modern world? How is Christian motherhood different? How do we live it practically, even if we don’t have our own children? In the Cloud of Witnesses, we talk about the Annunciation. And the Lyrical Lift is "Good Day" by Twenty One Pilots
Saturday Mar 19, 2022
Saturday Mar 19, 2022
Happy patron day, dear listeners! In this week's episode, we discuss fatherhood, the wonders and virtues of St. Joseph, and the song for this week: "Simple Man"!
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about music. We'll discuss St. Patrick and St. Cyril of Jerusalem. And the Lyrical Lift is "You Belong with Me".
Saturday Mar 05, 2022
Saturday Mar 05, 2022
In this week's episode, our main topic is temptation. We discuss martyrs and a runaway. And our Lyrical Lift this week is "Lose Somebody" by OneRepublic and Kygo.
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about the season of Lent. What is Lent? Why do we celebrate it? And what are some good suggestions on what to do for Lent? In the Cloud of Witnesses segment, we discuss St. Casimir and St. Katharine Drexel, two very different saints. And in the Lyrical Lift, we look at "Wherever You Will Go"
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about hope. What is it, and where does it come from? How can we live our lives infused with hope and avoid despair? We'll also discuss St. Polycarp and the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter in our Cloud of Witnesses segment and apply the lyrics of Macklemore's "Good Old Days" to the spiritual life in the Lyrical Lift segment.
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
In this week’s episode, with Valentine’s Day coming up, we’ll be talking about a crazy little thing called love. What is love? Is it more than a feeling? And how do we show love to others? We'll also look at some saints whose feasts we celebrate on February 14th and the Catholic origins of Valentine's Day in the Cloud of Witnesses segment. And there's a special song we'll be looking at in our Lyrical Lift.
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
In this week's episode, we'll be talking about what a home means. Does a home have to be a physical dwelling place or can it be nonmaterial? We'll also discuss Our Lady of Lourdes and the incredible courage demonstrated by St. Paul Miki and Companions in our Cloud of Witnesses segment and listen to the lyrics of "Carry on my Wayward Son" with a whole new perspective.
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
In this week’s episode, our inaugural episode, we’ll be talking about joy. What is it? Is it just a feeling or something more? And how do we find it in our daily lives? We'll also discuss St. John Bosco and the Presentation of the Lord in our Cloud of Witnesses segment and apply the lyrics of "You'll Never Walk Alone" to the spiritual life in the Lyrical Lift segment.
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.