This week, we find out what Saint Roch, Saint Christopher, and “Saint Guinifort” have in common and about the problem of cynocephaly. Plus, some follow up comments on last week’s episode.
Links:
The Dog Song - Piney Creek Weasels from Podsafe Music
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Category Archives: Eastern Catholic
#149 - CUTH Goes to the Dogs
#132 - Saintly Disagreements
A return to the history of the Popes with a look at the papacy of Saint Victor I and a look at what happens when two saints don’t get along. We will also get some insight into the development of the role of the papacy in the Church today, the importance of unity and [...]
#123 - The Conversion of Rus’
In honor of the recent feast day of St. Vladimir today’s podcast discusses the Conversion of Rus’, the legend and the history and what insights it gives us about the differences between Eastern and Western Christianity.
Don’t forget the Portiuncula Indulgence on August 2nd. For more info see Catholic:Under The Hood Episode #65
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#110 - Happy Easter!
Listen to my Easter Homily for 2007 along with some comments on my Triduum experiences. I’ll also give a bit of an Eastern Catholic lesson on how to celebrate Easter the Eastern way.
Links:
Fr. Seraphim’s Twitter Page
Christ is Risen in 250 languages
Divine Mercy Podcast - Hear my comments on the Trisagion prayer and Divine Mercy [...]
#109 - Holy Fools
St. Paul calls for us to imitate the foolishness of Christ and so today we will talk about being a Holy Fool and the importance that the Holy Fool has for the People of God. We’ll also answer some listener questions about prayer and the dead.
Links:
Fr. Seraphim’s Twitter page
The SaintCast
Image: “The Soul of the [...]
#100 - The Aim of the Christian Life
As we finally reach episode #100, I finally get to the secret of the Christian life! Here was it is and how to attain it - as well as a bit more background about my life as a TOR.
Links:
Conversation between St. Seraphim of Sarov and N. A. Motovilov
Podcasts mentioned:
iPadre
Christus Vincit Anywhere
The Secrets of [...]
#99 - The Power of Perseverance
Today, on the 34th anniversary of Roe v Wade, we look at the importance of perseverance in seeking to help build up the kingdom of God. We also answer a listener question about the Last Supper the Eastern and Western Church.
Links:
Visit to the Icon Corner on the Icon of the Last Supper
Song:
Meditation by Gian [...]
#96 - Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all the Catholic:Under The Hood listeners! Join us as we answer a listener question about “corpse obedience” and hear a Russian Christmas story.
Links:
The story of the Babushka
Prayer to the Venerable Cross
Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered; and let those who hate Him flee from His face. As smoke [...]
#92 - A Visit to Turkey
Today we look at the Pope’s visit to Turkey and at some of the important historical sites located there including the house of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We also hear about a call to boycott ebay.
Links:
Vatican website on Pope’s visit to Turkey
Knights of Columbus prayer for the Pope’s visit to Turkey
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A Visit to the Icon Corner - Casting Out Demons
In this video episode of Catholic:Under The Hood, we look at a icon portraying the Jesus casting out demons, what the icon tells us of Jesus’ healing power and a brief look at the Eastern Christian understanding of temptation and possession.
“We are guarded by the Cross” by the Saint Elijah’s Children’s Choir via Magnatune
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