Category Archives: Halloween

#262 – The Evil of Loudun

In early 17th century France, a convent of Ursuline sisters will begin to exhibit the signs of demonic possession. The resulting investigation will reveal the evil that lies in human hearts.

Links:
On the possessions at Loudun

Image – The death of Father Urbain Grandier

Sources:

Michel de Certeau, The Possession At Loudun, Chicago: The University of Chicago, 2000.
Richard Henry Popkin, The history of scepticism: from Savonarola to Bayle, New York: Oxford University Press, 2003.
Robert Rapley, A case of witchcraft: the trial of Urbain Grandier, Manchester: McGill-Queen’s University Press, 1998.

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#210 – Werewolves!!!

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It is time for the annual Halloween episode and a look at what Catholics have believed about werewolves are they friendly critters or ferocious creatures? Plus an R rated Cars DVD? and some great feedback.

Links:
A good article on the history of beliefs about werewolves
The Catholic Pilot Podcast
The Catholic Laboratory Podcast
A Spooky Night at Kneipp Springs
The jazz of Joe Johnson

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#192 – Habemus Papam?

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The Conclave of 1903 revealed the human element of papal election as well as the divine and it would change the nature of Papal elections ever since. Plus, Fr. Seraphim gets a taste of the outdoors.

Links:
Video of “The Jump”
Email address for contacting Sr. Gaudia – pielgrzymki (at) milosierdzie.pl
Earlier episode on the Secular Franciscans

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#171 – A Catholic Ghost Story

A special scary story for Halloween – guaranteed to leave you shaking in your bones! Especially because it’s true – or at least truthy… Listen and decide for yourself!

Links:
A picture of The Stranger’s Grave
Article on “The Wizard’s Clip” from the Wall Street Journal
Homepage of Priestfield Retreat Center with reference to Adam Livingston

“Moon on Fire” by DCarlton
“Monster Polka” by TV’s Kyle

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