Monthly Archives: August 2006

#74 – The Search for Intelligent Life

In response to a listener question, we look at what the Catholic Church has stated about life on other planets and alternate dimensions and how such life might affect what we believe. Links: Interview with Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ about extra-terrestrial life from the Catholic News Service. Article by Br. Guy from Beliefnet. A copy [...]

#73 – Gnosticism and Virtual Reality

Join us today as we continue our look at the history of the papacy with Pope St. Hyginus. In the episode, hear about the gnostic Valentinus and a bit about Godparents. A listener tells us about the game Second Life. Links: Pope St. Hyginus Divine Mercy Podcast Catholic Mormon Podcast Second Life [The name of [...]

#72 – The Queenship of Mary

Join us as we look at the history and spirituality of the Feast of the Queenship of Mary – with a few comments on cicadas and baptismal fonts. Links: Time article on the Queenship of Mary – this is where you can see the Franciscan connection I mention in the podcast. Pope Pius XII’s Encyclical [...]

#71 – Signs and Space

In this episode, we look at the history and meaning of some signs and gestures related to the faith, particularly the Sign of the Cross. In the news, Pope John Paul I continues the process of canonization and we may have few more planets in the Solar System. Plus, we answer a listener’s question. Links: [...]

#70 – The Labyrinth

Today we hear about a class the Pope will be teaching and about his sense of humor. We also look at the history and spirituality of the labyrinth and how it can be a tool for your spiritual growth as well. Links: Quicktime w/o iTunes for those who need it to watch the Video Visits [...]

#69 – A Visit to the Icon Corner: The Dormition

As part of the Podcast Carnival in Honor of the Assumption, we will be looking at the spirituality of the Icon of the Dormition of Mary and what it reveals about our relationship to the Blessed Mother and to her Son. Be sure to visit the other podcasts that will be doing special shows in [...]

#68 – Gloria Part II

We continue our look at the Gloria with a look at the history of the Gloria in the Liturgy and some different ways that it has been interpreted in song. We also have some listener feedback. Links: Gloria by Schubert [warning in .ogg format] Gloria by Fumitaka Anzai from Podsafe Music Gloria by Jason Pierce [...]

#67 – Gloria Part I

The Church of England has some computer problems, the Vatican changes some feastdays, and we look at the next in our history of the popes. Links: Church of England vs Norton New dates for Feasts of St. Joseph and the Annunciation Pope St. Telesphorus Gloria in Latin Gloria for the Eastern Church [scan down to [...]

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