Join Father Graebe as he wraps up season 2 of Break Fast with an episode on the Parthenon. Like any good series finale, we don't want to give any spoilers! Don't worry, we plan to be back for season 3 relatively soon. We hope you have enjoyed s

S2 EP7: Grand Canyon

Jan 2nd, 2024 17m 56s

There are few places as awe inspiring as the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon goes on as far as the eye can see, and visitors can't help but feel wonder when looking out upon them. The Grand Canyon is an appropriate metaphor for the majesty of Go

S2 EP6: Auschwitz

Dec 19th, 2023 18m 15s

Where was God in Auschwitz? That is a natural question one might ask themselves inside the death camp. How could an all-good and all-powerful God let this happen? If he is all powerful and couldn't prevent this, but didn't, then how can he be

Special Episode: Advent

Dec 12th, 2023 24m 45s

We have a special episode. Father Graebe is joined by Ashley Lenz, head of kids content for the Hallow app, to discuss how to prepare for the advent season. We hope you enjoy the show!Break Fast is hosted by Father Brian A. Graebe. Music and

S2 EP5: Taj Mahal

Dec 5th, 2023 15m 54s

The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. Did you know it is actually a tomb built by a grieving emperor for his Queen? Interesting tidbits aside, what does a Muslim tomb in a Hindu country have to say to us as Catholic

S2 EP4: Roman Forum

Nov 28th, 2023 14m 9s

Rome was once the capital of the world, with sprawling borders reaching from the far edges of Europe to the Middle East. The thought of the Roman empire becoming nothing more than ancient ruins visited by tourist would be unfathomable to anyone

S2 EP3: Statue of Liberty

Nov 21st, 2023 19m 19s

The Statue of Liberty is arguably the most iconic symbol of freedom in the world. The promise of freedom is so deeply ingrained in the American soul, that it could be argued that freedom is the core principle of this great nation. A misundersta

S2 EP2: Sainte-Chapelle

Nov 14th, 2023 16m 19s

“I feel like I’m standing inside a jewel.” is a common refrain from first time visitors of Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. The historical home of Jesus's crown of thorns, Sainte-Chapelle is an architectural wonder. But like many other Catholic church

S2 EP1: Central Park

Nov 7th, 2023 18m 33s

Central Park is the most filmed location in history and one of the most visited places in the world. It is eight times the size of Vatican City, filled with beautiful ponds, pathways and baseball fields. But what does Central Park have to do wi

Trailer: Season 2 Of Break Fast

Oct 26th, 2023 3m 47s

Break Fast is coming back! We are excited to share a sneak peak of season 2 in this trailer. Join Father Graebe this season as he explores the Catholic faith through the prism of famous landmarks and buildings. The first episode will be release

Breakfast

Jan 26th, 2021 21m 11s

What is culture, and why does it matter? This episode gets to the heart of the season: we’ll look at how the Catholic Church has shaped our everyday culture, and why that’s a very good thing.Break Fast host Father Brian A. Graebe is the pastor

Sugar-apples

Jan 19th, 2021 20m 43s

Not too long ago, I was visiting a priest friend who’s a pastor on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. One morning at breakfast he offered me a sugar-apple, which he grows right outside his kitchen. I had never tasted or even heard of this befor

Figs and Prosciutto

Jan 12th, 2021 19m 29s

It’s a tradition in some places to eat certain foods on a saint’s feast day. Often these foods allude to the way that saint died. It might seem a bit macabre, but Catholics have always had a comfortable, even familiar relationship with death. W

Chartreuse

Jan 5th, 2021 21m 1s

If you’re not familiar with Chartreuse, you should be. It’s one of the most distinctive flavors, and colors, in the world. It’s made by Carthusians, the most austere religious order in the world, at their flagship monastery (chartreuse) in the

Grapes and Grains

Dec 29th, 2020 19m 3s

Italian meals often feature three basic staples: wine, bread and olive oil, which we also use for a number of sacraments. Why is Catholicism such an earthy religion, emphasizing physical things: water and wine, candles and statues and relics? W

Manhattans

Dec 22nd, 2020 21m 5s

My grandparents loved Manhattan cocktails, and taught me how to make and enjoy them, too. We live in an age marked by such rapid advances in all sectors of life, that the wisdom of our forebears is largely ignored, if not mocked. We’ll look at

Grasshoppers

Dec 15th, 2020 22m 29s

Have you ever been asked if you liked grasshoppers, and then been passed a bowl of them to eat? Was that question asked by a bishop in Africa? We’ll look at why we call the Church catholic, and how one faith can take shape in so many diverse cu

Champagne

Nov 30th, 2020 22m 21s

Dom Pérignon is often called the Father of Champagne, and developed a number of techniques that improved its quality. We’ll look at his story, and the story of Champagne itself, and see how they help us better understand the transformation that

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