Our Lady of Kibeho and the Rwandan Genocide

In 1983, seers at Kibeho, Rwanda, received visions of a barbaric conflict and in the 1990s, almost 1 million people died in the genocide. Then in 2001, the apparitions received official Church approval. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at what happened, which visions were genuine, and their significance for us today.

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The Government Wants Your Face

The IRS has backtracked on its plan to require facial recognition to access your tax data, but Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss why the plan was so controversial and problematic. Plus, how much faster our computers are today; a Linux smartphone; and crypto to help those in need around the world.

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Nightmare in Silver

Creepy amusement park filler with Cybermen? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about this 11th Doctor story that brings back this classic enemy, but upgrades them; talk about Warwick Davis’s guest role; and the Doctor’s antics fighting against an evil version of himself.

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Fun with Wordle

Wordle is the new viral craze and Dom and Melanie discuss their enjoyment and strategy and its inevitable lifespan, plus making Vietnamese pho; a recommended novel by a Kenyan author; Melanie’s unexpected appreciation for Agents of SHIELD; helps for absorbing the Sunday readings; and handing over our sin to Jesus.

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The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes A Stranger

Grogu is back (among others)! Fr. Andrew, Mike, Angela, Andrew H., and Thomas discuss the return of Grogu and his training with Luke, clearly reflecting themes of detachment, vocation, and love. They also discuss how the finale is set up by bringing in deadly bounty hunter, Cad Bane!

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Claude McKay

Claude McKay was a Jamaica-born African-American poet who spent much of his life fighting against racism and in the creativity of the Harlem Renaissance. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how his atheistic socialism gave way to a Catholic faith through the Catholic Worker Movement and friendship with Dorothy Day.

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One False Step

The episode was aptly named. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the missteps and failings of this story about an alien-plant symbiotic species that suffers a kind of mass ailment. But from the terrible costumes to the lack of any significant plot development, the episode fails.

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Our Lady of Kibeho (Marian Apparition)

In 1981, a group of children in Rwanda began reporting visions of the Virgin Mary. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss her assurances of God’s love and warnings of a terrible disaster; what the girls reported to have seen and heard; and the results of the Church’s investigations, including warnings for believers.

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Privacy and Prayer Apps

Should we have an expectation of privacy in prayer apps? Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss reports that some faith-related apps are collecting and even sharing how people are using the apps. Plus, Google v. Apple on messages; autonomous car liability; and recycling appliances.

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The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 5: The Return of The Mandalorian

That’s so wizard! Fr. Andrew, Mike, Angela, and Andrew H. discuss the return of the Mandalorian and how Din’s view of his religion has changed since meeting Grogu; how his path will differ from both his old covert and Bo-Katan; and all the fun easter eggs on Tatooine leading to the finale arc with Boba Fett.

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A Moral Star, Part 1 (PRO)

As Prodigy approaches its first season midpoint, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how the Prodigy crew has matured during its time together; appreciate the caper plot that is set up for resolution next time; and look at the mystery of The Diviner and his quest.

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Ven. Frederic Baraga

Bishop Frederic Baraga was once known as the Snowshoe Priest for his drive to travel in any season throughout Michigan to serve his flock. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of this saintly bishop of the mid-19th century and his dedication to the native tribes with whom he shared his love for Christ.

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Bill Ray, Dramatic Remote Viewing Experiences (Aliens, UFOs, Ark of the Covenant, Roswell, Star Gate, Stargate)

In this second part of Jimmy Akin’s interview with former US Army psychic spy Maj. Bill Ray of Project Star Gate, he hears about some of Bill’s most dramatic Remote Viewing experiences, including RV of aliens, UFOs, Roswell, and the Ark of Covenant.

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