June is the month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and we will be looking at some of the history of that Catholic devotion, the theology behind it, and how you can increase devotion to the Sacred Heart in your life. We will also look at the backstory of the upcoming movie Nacho Libre and the interesting life of Fray Tormenta [Friar Storm].

Links:
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Catholic Encyclopedia
St. Therese of Lisieux’s poem “To the Sacred Heart”
St. Margaret Mary Alocoque’s Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Fray Tormenta [Friar Storm]
Video of Fray Tormenta

Music
“Conde Claros” from Viluela Duets of Enriques de Valderrabano by Duo Chambure from Magnatune.com
“Largo e dolce” from CD2 of The Complete Flute Sonats of Johann Sebastian Bach by Laurel Zucker from Magnatune.com
“Overcomer” from Jessica Smith-Wright from Podsafe Music

Podcasts mentioned
Bible In A Year
Catholic Podcasts podcast directory

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Let’s Get Ready To Rumble

In today’s episode, we look back at the tremendous influence of Pope John Paul II upon my life and the life of the Church. We hear some stories about John Paul II and some interesting things about the Papal transition period between John Paul II and Benedict XVI.

Links for things mentioned in the episode:
Catholic Church purchases former home of Benedict XVI
Video from Pope John Paul II’s funeral

Rosary Army
Catholic Adventurer
Susan Bailey
Catholic Insider podcasts on the death of Pope John Paul II
Story of Saint Mary of Egypt on Theosis

Listen to my appearance on the Disciples With Microphones Round Table

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Remembering Pope John Paul II

In this episode, we look at the Catholic Church in Japan and the responsibility of the Catholic in war – among many other things! Links to things mentioned in the podcast: The BreadCast Franciscan University’s Media & Faith DWM Roundtable Theosis Amy Welborne’s Open Book Catholic Podcasts Daily Breakfast Pope John Paul II Avenue Aisa Kyon Hota Hai, the Catholic Church in India and Bollywood Japanese Catholics – Here’s more on the Kakure Kirishitan Silence by Shusaku Endo War and Videogames The song “Lend Me Your Love” by slackstring via Podsafe Music The Catholic Under The Hood Forum Remember to show your support by voting for Catholic:Under The Hood To download this episode, click on the below or subscribe via iTunes/Your favorite aggregator War and the Kirishitan

This week on Catholic:Under The Hood we look at the idea of holiness. First we will talk about the process of becoming a saint and see that process in action with the lives of the Georgia martyrs. After some music and some more of the weird and wacky in the Catholic Church, we will look at holiness in the life of Jean Vanier. Links related to these topics are: Canonization Process Georgia Martyrs Jean Vanier Wacky News: Peppermint sniffing Benedictine Calender Dormant Manliness iPod Suit Other Links: iPadre Theosis Catholic Podcasts Our music is Heartless by Michael Burks from Podsafe Music. Please take a few moments to vote for Catholic:Under The Hood. Also, please leave comments here on the site or via e-mail at seraphimtor@hotmail.com You can also visit the Catholic:Under The Hood forum at Disciples With Microphones. To download this week’s podcast, click on the below- Living Holiness