Catholic:Under The Hood #203 – Hospitals and Holy Fools
I’m back in business with a new episode on how Pope Innocent III began the public hospital in Europe and the patron saint of Holy Fools, Saint Simeon, who reminds us not to judge by appearances as well as things not to do when you are in church. Plus, what I’ve been up to [...]
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Catholic:Under The Hood #202 Confession and Communion Part II
n the second part of our examination of the relationship between Confession and Communion we look at developments from the Council of Trent up to the present and see how the Church once again emphasized the Eucharist as a means of forgiveness and healing.
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Catholic:Under The Hood #201 – Confession and Communion Part I
From the beginnings of the Church, the confession of sins has been part of the reception of the Holy Eucharist, this episode looks at the historical reasons for that connection from the Apostolic times through the Middle Ages and what that connection shows us about our own connection to the Body of Christ. Plus, [...]
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Catholic:Under The Hood #200 – The King and The Church
It’s Episode #200 and what a better topic than The King! Elvis’ had a scandalous and an inspirational relationship with the Catholic faith from the beginning of his musical career until it’s end. Indeed he continues to inspire some Catholics in different ways today. Plus, the CNMC and Bears. A special [...]
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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
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 [...]
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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
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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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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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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