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Catholic:Under The Hood #206 - Seeking Truth

Catholic:Under The Hood #206 – Seeking Truth

When Fr. Georges Lemaître theory that would come to be known as The Big Bang, profoundly affected the worlds of theology and science. Indeed, it continues to do so today as humanity continues to search for truth.

SaintCast #129, When in Rome . . SoundSeeing at SS. John & Paul

SaintCast #129, When in Rome . . SoundSeeing at SS. John & Paul

Paul and daughter Laura walk above the Coliseum in Rome, combing the Celian hill for Saint-related sites, and stumble upon the magnificent Basilica of SS. John and Paul, and the former home of Pope St. Gregory the Great.  Also hear news of the miracle of San Gennaro in Naples this week.

Into the Deep #63: Study of the Gospel of John – Part 3

Having discovered the “end.” Meditating on the fact that God creates to love. The beauty of the unfolding of revelation. How to address a king. Two types of questions.

Catholic:Under The Hood #205 - Batman and the Legion of Decency

Catholic:Under The Hood #205 – Batman and the Legion of Decency

For decades the Catholic Legion of Decency deeply influenced the US motion picture industry and the issues it responded to are still with us today. Plus, a bat in the classroom, Mary’s Meals and new podcasts.

Into the Deep #62: Study of the Gospel of John – Part 2

Revelation as words and actions. God allowing us to participate in discovery. What is the end of Scripture? CCC#51-52. That we should become sharers in the Divine Nature. Christianity is not another religion. It is a revelation. God sharing His very life with us as children!

CUTH #204 – Archbishop Joseph M Raya

CUTH #204 – Archbishop Joseph M Raya

Archbishop Joseph M. Raya was a tireless worker for social justice throughout the Middle East and the United States and he was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Hear why his example continues to be valuable for us today. Plus, visiting Salzburg and Munich.
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SaintCast #128, Blessed Miguel Pro, 'God's jester'

SaintCast #128, Blessed Miguel Pro, ‘God’s jester’

In one of the fiercest Catholic persecutions of the last 100 years, ‘God’s jester,’ Miguel Augustin Pro, was executed for his witness to Christ among the faithful of Mexico.  Learn about his many disguises, his pranks, and his faithful ministry to the poor in SaintCast #128.  Also, Paul takes to the street in St. Louis [...]

Into the Deep #61: Study of the Gospel of John – Part 1

Beginning of our study of the Gospel of John. Thematic study vs. a commentary. How we go about dividing the text. Looking for logical markers. Thesis statements – the purpose or end of the text.

Catholic:Under The Hood #203 - Hospitals and Holy Fools

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 [...]

“Pax Tecum Filumena,” SaintCast #127, the mysterious St. Philomena

The bones found in the tomb in the catacombs of St. Priscilla were moved to Naples, and shortly thereafter amazing miracles began happening.  What do we know of St. Philomena?  Padre Pio generates solar power?