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In this week’s episode of The Break, I talk about the photo above. We all know that Pope Benedict loves cats, but is this photo real, or Photoshopped?
Also in this week’s episode: Monks, beer and opera; House MD; praying for a good death; The Office, Pan-Am cancelled; Fringe; TRON uprising; Once Upon a Time; going back to Greece; learning Portuguese for WYD 2013; Lifehacker; Diablo III; Vegemite; and a question from one of our listeners: can a Pope quit?
Contrary to myth, Christianity’s concept of marriage has not been set in stone since the days of Christ, but has constantly evolved as a concept and ritual.
Prof. John Boswell, the late Chairman of Yale University’s history department, discovered that in addition to heterosexual marriage ceremonies in ancient Christian church liturgical documents, there were also ceremonies called the “Office of Same-Sex Union” (10th and 11th century), and the “Order for Uniting Two Men” (11th and 12th century).
In this video episode of the Jimmy Akin Podcast, Jimmy discusses the piece, where it came from, what it is based on, and what the problems with it are.
He demonstrates that the article is derived from a deliberately falsified piece of scholarship by deceased professor John Boswell, who used outrageously false mistranslations to twist ancient documents to fit a modern agenda.
Jimmy Also reveals the true nature of the “same-sex unions” that Boswell discussed–and the fact that these very same rites are practiced in some parts of the Christian world today.
This must-see video will prove eye-opening for anyone interested in this subject.
By the way, in light of President Obama’s recent endorsement of homosexual “marriage,” Jimmy is preparing a special Secret Information Club “interview” with Pope Benedict on the subject of homosexual marriage.
To get your copy, you should sign up at http://www.SecretInfoClub.com by Thursday, and you’ll get Pope Benedict’s teaching on homosexual marriage by email on Friday.
Judith A, Carroll
7:41 pm on May 14, 2012 Permalink
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Matthew 19: 3-12
Go to the words of Jesus in explaining marriage; Christocentric teaching mandates this. He does take into account “eunuchs” by birth and explains that, “not all can accept this word [his definition of marriage]” and are incapable of marriage.
Douay-Rhiems Bible text: [3] And there came to him the Pharisees tempting him, and saying: Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? [4] Who answering, said to them: Have ye not read, that he who made man from the beginning made them male and female? And he said: [5] For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and they two shall be in one flesh.
[6] Therefore now they are not two, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let no man put asunder. [7] They say to him: Why then did Moses command to give a bill of divorce, and to put away? [8] He saith to them: Because Moses by reason of the hardness of your heart permitted you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. [9] And I say to you, that whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and he that shall marry her that is put away, committeth adultery. [10] His disciples say unto him: If the case of a man with his wife be so, it is not expedient to marry.
[Footnote to verse [9] Except it be: In the case of fornication, that is, of adultery, the wife may be put away: but even then the husband cannot marry another as long as the wife is living.]
[11] Who said to them: All men take not this word, but they to whom it is given. [12] For there are eunuchs, who were born so from their mother’s womb: and there are eunuchs, who were made so by men: and there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven. He that can take, let him take it.
Who knew that Jesus adresses men born “different?” Not only does this text negate homosexual unions, but it also repudiates those who’ve claimed to receive revelations from God and written “new scriptures” promoting multiple marriages to females of any age they admire. God would not change His definition of natural law regarding marriage to amuse false prophets.
Airline Pilot Guy – I’m Not Venus (link)
Captain Jeff is not Venus, but an Air Force C-17 Globemaster! He discusses the final report about the Air Canada flight that injured 14 passengers and two crew members, bird strikes and texting pilots.
Among Women – Sarah Hart Sings Her Heart (link)
Pat Gohn welcomes singer-songwriter Sarah Hart in a special visit with Sarah and her music. She departs from her normal format, sharing joy in an uplifting and inspirational hour of songs and holy conversation.
Catholic Vitamins - R Rekindle (link)
Deacon Tom and Dee talk to Kelly Wahlquist, challenging us to rekindle our faith, becoming… ‘Catholic Pyromaniacs.’
Jimmy Akin – Was Jesus a Vegetarian? And Should Christians Be? (link)
Many people are cutting out some or all animal products from their diet. When done for health reasons, this is a matter of science rather than faith. But what about claims that Christians should be vegetarians for religious reasons?
We’re now in May–a month associated with the Virgin Mary–so here’s a new video on one of the most common objections to the rosary: the charge that it amounts to “vain repetitions,” in violation of Jesus’ command in the Sermon on the Mount:
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking” (Matt. 6:7, King James Version).
“Surely, the rosary must violate that,” an opponent of the rosary thinks. “I mean, 153 Hail Marys? That’s gotta violate Jesus’ command against repetitive prayer.”
But is that what Jesus really meant? Is it even what he really *said*? Or has there been a translation problem here?
In this video episode from the Jimmy Akin Podcast, I go into the surprising background of this verse and why–even if you grant the critic his translation–it doesn’t mean what he thinks it means.
I also reveal a prayer even more “repetitive” than the rosary that Jesus and his disciples likely prayed at the Last Supper, just before going to the Garden of Gethsemane.
Thanks Jimmy–you are a great addition to SQPN and your insight and opinions are very much appreciated. I think it is interesting that the Franciscan Rosary has 72 Hail Marys to represent the years she lived on Earth. I also think the message of Fatima is relevant and wrote about it in my blog: http://www.calltoholiness.us/2012/05/13/our-lady-of-fatima-mothers-day/
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Deacon Tom and Dee talk about stage 4 breast cancer, The Queen of Heaven and Earth and her holy and beloved supporter, Blessed John Paul II. Meet Irene Studnicka and hear a wonderful story and a healed woman’s testimony of the power of Jesus, Mary and with the help of our late Holy Father.
iPadre – Eucharistic Ministers? (link) Father Jay answers questions sent in by listeners: will only 144,000 people go to Heaven? He also talks about regulations for lay people distributing Holy Communion.
iPilgrim Podcast – Arizona Pilgrimage of Sorts (link)
Deborah and Sandy are at The Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona where they talk about their upcoming plans.
Just A Catholic Dad – The Power of The Krispy Kreme (link)
Sean talks about a Krispy Kreme loving fox, another Rosary Crisis and wonders if he should move Caitie up a level in her prayer life? Also, a look back at the last episode of Catholic Pilot. This week’s 60 Second Saint is St Osmund, kindly sent in by Kevin Cox.
Fr. Roderick’s 12 part series about truth and fiction in Dan Brown’s Angels & Demons, recorded on location in Rome and in the Vatican, is back online! Visit the locations mentioned in the story and discover the true story of the Secret Archives, the Swiss Guards and the Conclave!
In this week’s episode of Catholic Weekend, Catholic Dad Sean McCarney, Maria Johnson, Steve Nelson and Fr. Roderick talk about James Bond, air traffic control, tricorders, priests in space; favorite board games, the SQPN Easter Egg Challenge, Blogworld NY, the Catholic New Media Conference and about the youngest catholic to ever go viral on YouTube!
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Living your faith in the workplace. How do you do it? Captain Jeff and Sean McCarney share some of their thoughts.
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Just A Catholic Dad – By George! (link)
Sean talks about Caribbean travel stress, his daughter’s swimming progress, ponders upon the question on how to vacation during Lent and shares his final Lenten prayer report with us.
Catholic in a Small Town – Skylanders: great game or money hole? (link)
Updates on Kat’s Mom and cousin, the boys heavily invest in Skylanders, the family enjoys Hunger Games and takes part in the annointing of the sick.
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Father Seraphim talks about one of the oldest and most important hymns of the Catholic Church, the Te Deum. Did you know that the hymn cost a composer his life?
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Does God have a plan for each of us? How do we find out what this plan is? Also, Cari Donaldson talks about her conversion to the Catholic Faith.
Another great podcast this week is from SQPN affiliate “THE VIEW FROM DOWN HERE” produced by the 15th Station. New podcasts are recorded/posted at the beginning of each week. Our friends from ‘Down Under” discuss US current events from a Kiwi, Aussie and Catholic perspective. Always interesting, informative, with a touch of humor. I think their podcast this week is probably their best yet.
Captain Jeff, the Catholic pilot, posted a new episode of Catholic Pilot where he discusses the subject of living our faith in the work place. Sean McCarney, host of SQPN Affiliate podcast “Just a Catholic Dad,” an air traffic controller in real life, joins Jeff in the discussion.
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This week the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome mandated a thoroughgoing reform of the largest leadership conference for women religious in the United States.
In an exclusive interview, Ann Carey joins Jimmy Akin to go in-depth on this dramatic announcement, why it happened, what it means, and what may happen next.
According to the Vatican report, there are serious doctrinal problems associated with the activities and publications of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious–some which challenge the core of the Christian faith itself.
The leadership of the LCWR has also flouted the authority of the bishops, as when they publicly sought to neutralize the U.S. bishops’ leadership during the 2010 health care debate in Congress and when they later honored Sr. Carol Keehan, CEO of the Catholic Healthcare Association, which also broke with and defied the bishops over the issue of health care.
You can read more about this subject in an article Jimmy authored, which you can read online here.
How the LCWR will respond to the mandated reform is unknown, but in this interview Ann and Jimmy preview the dramatic developments that may lie ahead of us.
Thank you for letting others know about this program and sharing with friends!
Marilyn Wittman
4:12 pm on April 21, 2012 Permalink
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The gospel of Jesus is an inclusive one. His words of love and compassion are the very root of Christianity.
The words of this interview were not reflective of the spirit of Jesus. Both Anne Carey and Jimmy Akin’s suggested that the sisters had moved beyond Christ in their radical views, that their vows prohibit even the discussion of views alterative to the Curia and that the Vatican was overdue in its censure.
While the hierarchy has told the sisters that they must submit to oversight in order to remain in good standing with the Church of Rome, I have confidence that the sisters will find a way to respond that reflects their commitment to the core of Christianity, the inclusive, loving and compassionate words of Christ.
I applaud your insistence on love and compassion. However, it begs the question of ‘what is love?’ Is love allowing someone to ruin his or her own life with alcohol addiction? Or is love taking away the bottle and gently helping the addicted one to “live by the rules”? It appears to me that some of the sisters have become addicted to their own interpretations and need to be brought back into the fold in a gentle manner, with love. As someone watching from outside either group, it seems to me that the Church has been quite pastoral, inclusive, and compassionate.
In this week’s episode of The Break, I talk about the photo above. We all know that Pope Benedict loves cats, but is this photo real, or Photoshopped? 
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Christian Lopez 1:49 pm on May 15, 2012 Permalink |
I saw the original pic at least in two different notes. http://goo.gl/qR3gH That’s a good one
Blessings to all
Judy Ott 1:06 pm on May 15, 2012 Permalink |
Had cat who jumped on our desk too. must be real. My dog would sit on my feet when he didn’t want me to go out. Animals are intuitive[sp?]. Real photo