Catholic:Under The Hood #136 - Attention Roof Avalanches!
Advent season which means snow, Advent Markets, and some advice on getting more out of your prayer life this Advent! In this podcast, I talk about Lectio Divina and Mental Prayer.
Links:
Advent Market Pictures
Advent Podcast Meditations
Lectio Divina and Lectio Divina Podcast
Mental Prayer and Meditations from Carmel Podcast
Advent suggested reading:
Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Pope John Paul II: Daily Scripture and Prayers Together with Pope John Paul II’s Own Words
Advent And Christmas Wisdom from Padre Pio: Daily Scripture And Prayers Together With Saint Pio of Pietrelcina’s Own Words
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Music:
“The Huron Carol” by Tracey Helen from Podsafe Music
“In the bleak midwinter” by Allison Crowe from Podsafe Music
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A winery here in Michigan makes something like Gluwein, they call it Witches’ Brew and it’s sold around Halloween time. You can find more information here. Click on wines, go to red, then scroll all the way to the bottom. It’s actually decent wine for about 4 bucks a bottle.
Father, I do so appreciate your sacrifice for a purely “investigative” purpose! I hope it doesn’t “weight” to much on you!
I was wondering, in one of your podcasts, if you could explain how Catholics celebrated Christmas in the early years of the Church, in Medieval times and during the reformation. I have been thinking about these things as here in Fort Collins, Colorado we have been hearing about the fight for Christmas decorations in public places. It is so sad that a major Christian holiday is reduced to “Seasons Greeting” or “Winter Holiday”. It seems that not only are Christians being persecuted these days but anything religious. How wonderful it must be to walk along a street in such a historical place, and see people celebrating the true meaning. Even if you have to watch out for the falling snow.
A look at the historical customs of the early church is a very good idea. If I can get to it before Christmas I will, but if not it’s a great topic for next year and maybe something I can do when Lent/Easter come around to talk about historical customs for that season. Thanks for the suggestion!