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SaintCast #125, The City of

SaintCast #125, The City of “St. Anthony”

Fresh from the CNMC, we pose the question, “Who is the Patron Saint of San Antonio?”  We ask that question “on-the-street” (well, really, on the Riverwalk) and you’ll be surprised at the answers!  More on Anthony of Padua, and news on the bones of St. Paul.
 

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SaintCast #124, The Sacred Brain of Jesus?

SaintCast #124, The Sacred Brain of Jesus?

The sacred brain of Jesus?  Never heard of that devotion?  On today’s SaintCast we review the life of Margaret Marie Alacoque, the saint largely responsible for the devotion to Jesus’s Sacred Heart, and Paul ponders why there’s no devotion to Jesus’s mind.  Also, learn about Saint Shemp.
 

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Catholic:Under The Hood #199 - Doctor Illuminatus

Catholic:Under The Hood #199 - Doctor Illuminatus

Raymond Llull, a 13th century Franciscan blessed, with influence in theology, logic, computers, and even an appearance in Marvel Comics! Plus, when priests sing with sisters.
 

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Catholic:Under The Hood #198 - Priest Holes

Catholic:Under The Hood #198 - Priest Holes

It’s the Feast of the Sacred Heart and the beginning of the Year of the Priest, so in today’s episode we look at a time when serving as a priest could literally cost your life and we also look at the oldest prayer to the Blessed Mother that we still use today. Plus a [...]

Catholic:Under The Hood #197 - The Angelus

Catholic:Under The Hood #197 - The Angelus

As the famous painting by Millet shows, the Angelus has been an important part of Franciscan and Catholic spirituality for hundreds of years. It inspires devotion to the saving deeds of Christ and reminds us of our own participation in that salvation.
 

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Catholic:Under The Hood #196 - Crowned in Marriage

Catholic:Under The Hood #196 - Crowned in Marriage

A look at the Eastern Catholic/Orthodox rite of marriage and the theology of this most wonderful sacrament. Plus, a few words on the Franciscan Crown.
 

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SaintCast #123, Justin the Martyr

SaintCast #123, Justin the Martyr

A saint reference in Nacho Libre?  Play along with St. Jeopardy to find out what that’s about.  We profile an early Church martyr, philosopher, and Father, Justin Martyr, as we go soundseeing at the Aracoeli Basilica in Rome, Italy. Does a saint’s body have to be found to be canonized? Listen in for the answer.
 
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Catholic:Under The Hood #195 - Truth and Beauty

Catholic:Under The Hood #195 - Truth and Beauty

Join me in a conversation with Professor Jennifer Healy as we discuss Catholicism and Art over a cup of tea. Plus, listener e-mail.
 

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SaintCast #122, A Saint named Bede

SaintCast #122, A Saint named Bede

Today we profile the Venerable Bede,  a huge influence in the world from ‘the Dark Ages,’  all from a small monastery in England.  From the timing of Easter to English translation of the Bible and other works, to tables of the tides, Bede left his mark on the world.
 

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Catholic:Under The Hood #194 - Delicious Coffee!

Catholic:Under The Hood #194 - Delicious Coffee!

Learn how the “Devil’s Brew” was “baptized” and became the preferred beverage of tired monks and friars everywhere. Plus, another monastic beverage with a bit different effect. God bless the monks!
 

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