Rephonic
Artwork for Father Fessio in Five

Father Fessio in Five

Ignatius Press
Mass
God
Catholic Church
Faith
Eucharist
Our Father
Christianity
Jesus Christ
Latin Language
Liturgy
Liturgy Of the Word
Vatican II
Latin
Trinity
Christian Scripture
New Testament
Opus Dei
Old Testament
Nicene Creed
Isaiah

Join Father Fessio every Friday for his profound insights on a wide variety of interesting subjects and be inspired by the thoughts of a great Jesuit. These episodes provide a rare glimpse into the mind of our beloved founder and are an easy and meaningful way to deepen your spiritual and intellectual life!

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes100Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
SpiritualityReligion & SpiritualityChristianity

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Father Fessio in Five

Latest Episodes

While the prayers of the old Latin Rite are beautiful, Fr. Fessio prefers the prayers of the Offertory in the Novus Ordo Rite, and in this episode he explains why.

Why do we sacrifice things to God, if he does not need it? Does God take please in us destroying things? Using the words of his teacher Pope Benedict, Fr. Fessio explains why we worship God and make sacrifices to Him.

YouTube

Fr. Fessio explains why bread and wine are apt foods to be transubstantiated into Jesus Body and Blood.

This part of the Mass is easily overlooked, but it is an important part of the Liturgy where we give our gifts to God and His Church.

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
Archbishop of San Francisco
Catholic Church
Episode: 122 Special Episode: Why Catholics Should Kneel

Host

Father Fessio
Host of the show, delivering reflections on liturgy, Catholic spirituality, and church history.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Carl Rossini

    Father Fessio has walked among the giants of Catholic culture since his university training, and he is not out of place in that company.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CarlRossiniJr
    United Statesa year ago
  • So good!

    Enriched by these gold nuggets of wisdom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EllenRossini
    United States3 years ago
  • Father Fessio is a wealth of knowledge

    Thank you Father for taking the time to teach us with this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nodkkk
    United States3 years ago
  • gems

    Witty, gritty, and often game-changing. Every episode’s a little gem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    afrobeat95
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Content is engaging and surprisingly accessible for deep Catholic scholarship
Show is a trustworthy source for Catholic liturgical history
Listeners praise the host's depth and clarity on liturgy
Guests and topics are consistently insightful and practical

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

122 Special Episode: Why Catholics Should Kneel
Q: So I want you, those who are watching, I just want to ask you, is there any kneeling at your parish mass?
There is kneeling during the Canon of the Mass, and over time parishes have shifted toward more kneeling as a natural expression of reverence, with options to kneel or stand depending on local practice.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Father Fessio in Five

What is Father Fessio in Five about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive Catholic-oriented show focusing on liturgy, church history, and theology. Episodes often dissect liturgical practices, scriptural interpretation, and patristic reflections, delivered through solo or reflective monologues by a Jesuit priest. The conversations tend to center on Mass structure, prayers, and Vatican II reforms, with a devotional yet scholarly tone that appeals to listeners seeking spiritual formation and ecclesial understanding. A notable strength is the clear, structured exploration of highly specific liturgical topics, making complex traditions accessible for both practitioners and curious laypeople.

Where can I find podcast stats for Father Fessio in Five?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Father Fessio in Five. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Father Fessio in Five and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Father Fessio in Five get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Father Fessio in Five, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Father Fessio in Five?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Father Fessio in Five, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Father Fessio in Five have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Father Fessio in Five has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Father Fessio in Five?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Father Fessio in Five:

1. The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn
2. The Catholic Current
3. First Things Podcast
4. Arroyo Grande with Raymond Arroyo
5. The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

How many episodes of Father Fessio in Five are there?

Father Fessio in Five launched 3 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Father Fessio in Five?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Father Fessio in Five?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Father Fessio in Five from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Father Fessio in Five?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Father Fessio in Five. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Father Fessio in Five?

Recent guests on Father Fessio in Five include:

1. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days