Question of Faith
A weekly question of faith answered by Cleveland Catholics. Fr. Damian Ference, Vicar of Evangelization and Deacon Mike Hayes Director of Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland co-host with frequent guests from the Diocesan Office who join in the conversation.
Question of Faith
Can a Taylor Swift Concert be a Religious Experience?
Emily Ahlin, Diocesan Archivist joins us after going to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Concert in Pittsburgh.
0:35: Emily is only a mild Swiftie....but her friends....
1:19: There are costumes??
2:11: Comparisons to the 1935 Eucharistic Congress.
4:11: Insider info: Emily was a Focus Missionary and would people show up for the Eucharist again?
4:40: World Youth Day comparision.
4:50: A sports fan comparison.
6:14 : Swift's Long live speaks to Mike
7:00: Swift's Enchanted is Emily's favorite from the concert.
8:36: She's a genuine artist, can we find that kind of authenticity in the Church?
9:15: Our last 5 Popes all emphasized genuineness.
10:00 Christian witness is important.
10:20: A homiletics example is given about authenticity.
13:00: Taylor's brother went to Notre Dame.
13:26: A bunch of Taylor Swift conspiracy theories.
15:25: FD prays for Taylor every day and her mom.
16:11: Emily's ticket buying experience.
17:40: Church Search: St Luke's in Lakewood.
19:15: Readings for the 25th Sunday are here.
19:50: Mike's got tickets for the Taylor Swift movie.
20:50: Softball League All Star Game update.
