Joe Catholic presents the My Stogie Mystagogy podcast. While sitting around in the Theological Armory, we smoke cigars, drink good whisky and discuss everyday ordinary life through a Catholic perspective. Our conversations range from the sublime to the ridiculous.
My Stogie Mystagogy Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Don A. Gonzalez and Mark Connolly
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Joe Catholic presents the My Stogie Mystagogy podcast. While sitting around in the Theological Armory, we smoke cigars, drink good whisky and discuss everyday ordinary life through a Catholic perspective. Our conversations range from the sublime to the ridiculous.
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June 24, 2026
Fathers, Faith, and the Memories That Last
<p>This week, Don flies solo behind the microphone for a Father's Day-themed episode reflecting on the unique role fathers play in shaping the faith and character of their children. Drawing from both Catholic teaching and modern research on religious transmission, Don explores why a father's witness often has a lasting impact on whether children continue practicing their faith into adulthood.</p><p>Along the way, he shares personal stories spanning three generations: fishing trips with his grandfather, a quiet act of love from his own father, lessons learned raising his son Kevin, and the intentional fatherhood he has witnessed in both Kevin and a longtime friend. The result is a heartfelt conversation about presence, example, and the ordinary moments that become lifelong memories.</p><p>Don also reviews a pairing that unfortunately doesn't go according to plan: an Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story paired with Little Saints Saint Oak Non-Alcoholic Spirit. Sometimes the cigar dies, sometimes the pairing misses the mark, but the ritual still has something to teach us.</p><p><strong>What Ya Smokin'?</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.tampasweethearts.com/hemingwayshortstory.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story</a></p><p><strong>What Ya Drinkin'?</strong></p><p><a href="https://littlesaints.com/products/st-oak?srsltid=AfmBOorIQUEz9TA2nSZI9Qg0G1SwAKn9Llm5-o9g68ziPPOUFIWXUaUs&variant=45774913110169" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Little Saints Saint Oak</a></p><p><strong>Sources & CitationsChurch Documents</strong></p><ul><li>Catechism of the Catholic Church, <a href="https://www.catholiccrossreference.online/catechism/#!/search/2221-2231" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">2221-2231</a> (Parents as primary educators in the faith)</li><li><a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Lumen Gentium </a>, 11 (The family as the Domestic Church)</li><li><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Familiaris Consortio</a>, 25 & 36(Teachings of Saint John Paul II on the unique and irreplaceable role of fathers)</li><li><a href="https://thejoecatholic.org/blog/f/why-your-children-are-watching-you-more-than-listening-to-you" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Joe Catholic, Why Your Children are Watching You More than They are Listening</a></li></ul>
June 16, 2026
Disclosure Day, Aliens, and the Call to Evangelize
<p>What happens when a blockbuster alien movie raises questions about God, faith, and humanity's place in the universe?</p><p>This week, Don is joined by special guest co-host Kevin Gonzalez, who steps in while Mark celebrates his father's 90th birthday. Together they discuss Steven Spielberg's new film Disclosure Day and the controversy surrounding claims that the movie is anti-religious or anti-Catholic. Along the way, they explore what the Catholic Church teaches about the possibility of extraterrestrial life, whether aliens would challenge Christian belief, and how Catholics can engage popular culture as an opportunity for evangelization. </p><p>In the second half of the episode, the conversation shifts to the Gospel's call that "the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few." Kevin shares the story behind his Saturday morning men's coffee group and how a simple invitation grew into an informal apostolate that has fostered fellowship, accountability, and faith formation for years. Together, Don and Kevin challenge listeners to discover how God may be calling them to evangelize through their ordinary talents, friendships, and daily lives. </p><p>Whether you're interested in science fiction, Catholic theology, or practical ways to live your faith, this episode offers thoughtful conversation about listening to God and becoming fishers of men.</p><p><strong>What Ya Smokin'</strong></p><ul><li><a href="Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 4</a></li><li><a href="https://drewestate.com/products/deadwood/deadwood-fat-bottom-betty/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Drew Estate Deadwood Fat Bottom Betty</a></li></ul><p><strong>What Ya Drinkin'</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.glenmorangie.com/en-us/products/glenmorangie-triple-cask-reserve?srsltid=AfmBOoqCWLrj9hN8XypufN9Tb9C1Mh4qZDtAFdj-2nd8aIpz79lx32vD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.chick-fil-a.com/menu/beverages/chick-fil-a-lemonade" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Chick-fil-A Lemonade</a></li></ul><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.chick-fil-a.com/menu/beverages/chick-fil-a-lemonade" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Film Reviews & Commentary</strong></a><strong></strong></p><ul><li>Disclosure Day</li><li><a href="https://decentfilms.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Decent Films Review Archive</a></li><li><a href="https://decentfilms.substack.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Decent Films Substack (Deacon Steven Greydanus)</a></li></ul><p><strong>Catholic Teaching & Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.catholic.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Catholic Answers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3woBfYQG_Qo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jimmy Akin on faith and extraterrestrial life</a></li><li>Solemnity of Christ the King</li><li>Matthew 9:37-38</li><li>Matthew 10:1-8</li><li>Matthew 28:18-20</li></ul><p><strong>Saints Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li>Saint Clare of Assisi</li><li>Saint John the Baptist</li><li>Saint Josemaría Escrivá</li></ul><p><br></p>
June 9, 2026
The Eucharist, Real Presence, and Living a Eucharistic Life
<p>What does the Catholic Church actually teach about the Eucharist?</p><p>On this Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Don and Mark discuss the Church's belief that Jesus Christ is truly, really, and substantially present in the Eucharist. They examine the Bread of Life Discourse in John 6, the Last Supper, and the witness of the earliest Christians.</p><p>Why did so many disciples walk away when Jesus spoke about eating His flesh and drinking His blood? Why didn't He correct them if they misunderstood Him? And how did the first generations of Christians understand His words?</p><p>The conversation also explores the connection between the Incarnation and the Eucharist, the meaning of transubstantiation, and why the Catechism calls the Eucharist the "source and summit" of the Christian life.</p><p>Don shares a personal story about a season when he was unable to receive Holy Communion and how that experience transformed his appreciation for the Blessed Sacrament.</p><p>The episode concludes with practical suggestions for becoming more Eucharistic people through Mass, Adoration, prayer, and intentional discipleship.</p><p><strong>What Ya Smokin</strong></p><p>• <a href="https://cigarcountry.com/product/arturo-fuente-don-carlos-personal-reserve-robusto/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve Parejo</a><br />• <a href="https://cigarwell.com/cigars/casdagli-european-experiment-short-double-perfecto" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Casdagli European Experiment Short Double Perfecto</a></p><p><strong>What Ya Drinkin</strong></p><p>• <a href="https://www.totalwine.com/p/19745750-1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky</a></p><p><strong>Sources Referenced</strong></p><p>• Catechism of the Catholic Church, <a href="https://www.catholiccrossreference.online/catechism/#!/search/1324-1327" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">1324-1327</a><br />• John 6 (Bread of Life Discourse)<br />• Matthew 26:26-28<br />• Mark 14:22-24<br />• Luke 22:19-20<br />• 1 Corinthians 10:16-17<br />• 1 Corinthians 11:23-29<br />• St. Ignatius of Antioch<br />• St. Justin Martyr<br />• St. Irenaeus<br />• St. Thomas Aquinas<br />• St. John Paul II, <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_20030417_eccl-de-euch.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Ecclesia de Eucharistia</a><br />• St. Carlo Acutis</p>
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