‘Love More’: Composer J. Oconer Navarro Reflects on Performing Original Song at Pope Leo’s General Audience
Recently, the Saint Paul the Apostle Church choir in New York City had the exciting opportunity to perform an original song called “Love More” at Pope Leo XIV’s general audience. Father Dave lives and serves at Saint Paul the Apostle, and he discusses the profound moment with the song’s composer, J. Oconer Navarro.
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Can I Pray the Rosary During Mass?
A listener named Amy asks Father Dave about praying the Rosary. She explains that she started praying a Rosary at Church before Mass began, but did not have time to finish. “[Later] I went to Communion, and I said my prayer back at the pew, then I decided to finish the two decades of the Rosary and the closing prayers while everyone was finishing going to Communion,” she says. “I started to wonder if this is what I should be doing, or am I not participating and being present for the other people still receiving Communion and for the Eucharist that was still present on the altar?”
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Journalist Elise Ann Allen Reflects on Early Impressions of Pope Leo XIV After First Wide-Ranging Interview
Father Dave welcomes Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent for Crux, who recently conducted the first extensive papal interview of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate. The wide-ranging two-part interview was in research for her papal biography, “Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the XXI Century.” The book is now available in Spanish by Penguin Peru and will be published in English in 2026.
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Why Does the Priest Say Certain Prayers Quietly During Mass?
A listener named Michael asks Father Dave about a prayer during Mass. “During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, there are certain things that the rubrics tell the priest to say quietly or inaudibly,” Michael says. “I'm wondering why that would be, particularly because one of them says, ‘By the mystery of this water and wine, may we come to share in the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity.’ That, to me, is like wow. That's where the lightning strikes, like the meeting of heaven and earth; that is the Mass. So why would that be said inaudibly?”
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Preparing Kids for First Reconciliation: Advice From Katie and Tommy McGrady
Heading to confession can feel daunting as an adult, let alone preparing your child for their First Reconciliation! For help introducing this sacrament to kids, Father Dave welcomes fellow SiriusXM Catholic Channel host Katie McGrady and her husband Tommy to discuss their new book, “First Reconciliation and Beyond: A Family's Guide for Learning and Living Forgiveness.”
The Busted Halo Show with Catholic priest Father Dave Dwyer, CSP, is an informative and entertaining take on the Catholic faith. Father Dave and team answer your questions of faith and tackle current issues in our world while having some laughs along the way! This podcast features excerpts from the show on The Catholic Channel -- SiriusXM, channel 129.
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