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.
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.
17 Jun 2022
Episode 18: Corpus Christi
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.
5 Jun 2022
Episode 17: The Holy Spirit (Happy Pentecost!)
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.
22 May 2022
Episode 16: Sacrifice
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.
18 May 2022
Episode 15: Faith
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.
8 May 2022
Episode 14: Chivalry
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.
24 Apr 2022
Episode 13: Mercy
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.
16 Apr 2022
Episode 12: Happy Easter!
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!
8 Apr 2022
Episode 11: Holy Week
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.
3 Apr 2022
Episode 10: Chastity
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.
25 Mar 2022
Episode 9: Motherhood
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
19 Mar 2022
Episode 8: Fatherhood (Happy Patron Day!)
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"!
11 Mar 2022
Episode 7: Music
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".
6 Mar 2022
Episode 6: Temptation
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.
2 Mar 2022
Episode 5: Lent
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"
24 Feb 2022
Episode 4: Hope
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.
14 Feb 2022
Episode 3: Love
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.
7 Feb 2022
Episode 2: Home
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.
29 Jan 2022
Episode 1: Joy
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.
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