Verso l'Alto
Verso l'Alto
Welcome to Verso l'Alto, Faith on the Field Podcast. Join Fr. Burke Masters, priest of the Diocese of Joliet and chaplain to the Chicago Cubs and Bishop James Wall of the Diocese of Gallup, while they explore the Catholic Faith through Scripture, the saints, and the thrill of sports.
Episodes
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Nov 12, 2025 • 39min
Martyrs, Managers, and Mercy
Bishop Wall and Fr. Masters discuss the surprising Packers/Eagles game, the End Times, and martyrdom.
Nov 6, 2025 • 34min
Episode 5: Stay Close To the River
Bishop Wall and Fr. Masters discuss the World Series, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, and St. John Lateran.
Oct 29, 2025 • 41min
Saints, Souls, and the Scoreboard, with special guest Mike Sweeney
Bishop Wall and Fr. Masters are joined by the former MLB athlete to discuss baseball, All Souls Day, and sportsmanship.
Oct 22, 2025 • 34min
Episode 3: Humility
Bishop Wall and Fr. Masters discuss who they'll root for in the World Series, showboating in sports, and the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.
Oct 15, 2025 • 44min
Perseverance
Bishop Wall and Fr. Masters recall how they met, discuss the parable of the judge and the widow, and give advice on perseverance during hard times.
Oct 11, 2025 • 37min
Charcoal Fires
Bishop Wall and Fr. Masters discuss the heartbreaking Phillies v. Dodgers game, the Gospel of Jesus and the Lepers, and integrity on the field.
