Category Archives: History

#82 – East and West Dialogue

Today we look at the recent dialogue between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. We also hear about the significance of religous podcasting and a new form of electronic book.

Links:
“My Beloved Sun” by Victor Tsaran from Podsafe Music.

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#82 – East and West Dialogue

#79 – Pontiffs and Pirates

Most of this episode is spent looking at the Pope’s speech in Germany and the very hostile reaction to it in parts of the Islamic world. We will see why the relationship of faith and reason is so important to Benedict XVI and why violence is incompatible with the nature of God.

Links:
Pope Benedict XVI’s speech at the University of Regensburg
Vatican response to objections to Pope’s speech

Official Talk Like A Pirate Day Site

Official “Talk Like A Pirate Day” song by Tom Smith along with Steve Jackson and The Great Luke Ski.

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#78 – Our Lady of Sorrows

September is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, so in this episode we look at this special devotion and answer some listener comments about the previous episode on alien life. We also look at a new Catholic wiki.

Links:
CatholicLibrary – The Catholic Encyclopedia Live
Our Lady of Sorrows
Litany of the Seven Dolours or Sorrows of Mary
Stabat Mater

Music:
Stabat Mater by Gregorian Sense from Soundclick
Remember Hope by Farewell Redemption from Podsafe Music

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#77 – Remembering 9/11


We remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001 with a special focus on the life and ministry of Fr. Mychal Judge, OFM. We also look at stories in the news about Pope Benedict’s parents and Madonna continues to cause controversy in Europe.

Links:
Fr. Mychal Judge
Saint of 9/11
Musings of a Discerning Woman
Christus Vincit Podcast

Music:
“Drowsy Maggie” by Celtic Stone at Podsafe Music
“Make A Difference” by Harrison Kennedy at Podsafe Music

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#76 – Who Do You Say That I Am?


Today we continue our history of the Papacy with a brief look at Pope St. Pius I and the struggle with Marcionism. Marcion had a lot of problems with the Old Testament, we’ll look at those struggles and how they are still with us today as we strive to know God better.

Links:
Pope St. Pius I
Marcion

“What Do You Do?” by Brian St. Andre [used with permission]

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#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 the Catholic Shrine there is Campivallensis]

Labyrinth Links:
Edmonton Labyrinth Society
Worldwide Labyrinth Locator
Paxworks
The Labyrinth Shop

“Carried Away” by Road Trip from Podsafe Music

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#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 proclaiming the Queenship of Mary Ad Caeli Reginam
Litany of the Queenship of Mary

“Give It Time” by Eric Lindell at Podsafe Music

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#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:
John Paul I’s Illustrissimi
Catholic Encyclopedia on the Sign of the Cross
Byzantine Catholic Word

“Meaning” by Smallfish from Podsafe Music

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#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 to the Icon Corner
Papal Interview
Pope teaches course on evolution
Labyrinths
Labyrinth at Chartres
Make your own labyrinth

“The World Is You” by Jealousy Curve from Podsafe Music

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#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 – no web links available, contact me if you want more info about Jason’s music

Disciples With Microphones
The SaintCast

“Surrender” by Zach and Sarah Blickens from Podsafe Music

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#69 – Gloria Part II