by Michael LaMorte | Jun 13, 2025 | Substack
In this last episode before a summer break, find out how Catholic Treehouse got its name from the life of St. Anthony (and how Catholic Treehouse got started). Then listen to some lessons we can learn from the heart of St. Anthony, and how we can use those lessons in...
by Michael LaMorte | Jun 12, 2025 | Substack
Originally recorded in 2023 as bonus material for The Saint Challenge, take a few minutes to listen to a bit more about the life and miracles of the Evangelical Doctor of the Church. Read more
by Michael LaMorte | Jun 6, 2025 | Substack
Pulling from St. Thérèse of Lisieux and the Rule of St. Benedict, (and partially inspired by Pope Leo XIII,) Mike tackles a question from a long-time listener about feeling overwhelmed with work.Recommended ReadingThe Rule of Benedict: A Spirituality for the...
by Michael LaMorte | May 30, 2025 | Substack
This week Mike talks about getting the balance right between physical fitness and spiritual fitness. With a focus on “immediate family” as the first neighbors we need to love, he pulls in St. Benedict to help us understand how best to love God and...
by Michael LaMorte | May 23, 2025 | Substack
Listen Now With summer so close, it’s a good time to plan how to continue to grow in your spiritual life. In this episode, Mike talks about the Church’s special devotions in the months of June, July, and August. He also takes on the dangers of the “my...
by Michael LaMorte | May 16, 2025 | Substack
Listen Now In this episode, Mike starts off talking about an episode of The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd that not just gets its facts horrendously wrong, but does so in a way that makes the Catholic Church look bad (in a subtle, passive-agressive sort...