Category Archives: History

#173 – Turkeys and Pumpkins

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Continuing our Thanksgiving/Harvest Theme, in this episode the introduction of the Turkey to European cuisine and why certain priests wear pumpkins on their heads.

Links:
Recipies by Bartolomeo Scappi

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podcasticon#173 – Turkeys and Pumpkins

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#172 – Taters

It’s the season of Thanksgiving which means time for eating and what will be more plentiful on the table than potatoes? Listen to the Catholic connection to this ubiquitous vegetable and a bit on the joy that is the Austrian Thanksgiving.

Links:
Paul’s Men – Catholic Men’s Podcast
Potage Parmentier – Potato Soup Recipe
Hachis Parmentier – Fancy Shepherd’s Pie
St. Leopold’s Feast Day Celebration – or sliding down the cask

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podcasticon#172 – Taters

#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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podcasticon#171 – A Catholic Ghost Story

#170 – The Four Chaplains

Four Army Chaplains serving their country in WWII and the example that they have left us. Plus, Fr. Seraphim takes a flying leap.

Links:
Documentary on the Four Chaplains
No Greater Glory – History of the Four Chaplains
Sea of Glory – Historical fiction based upon the story of the Four Chaplains

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podcasticon#170 – The Four Chaplains

#169 – When The World Falls Apart

What happens when the world as you know it comes to an end? This week – the Fall of Rome and how it relates to recent events.

Links:
Faithful Citizenship – the USCCB guide to Catholic voting

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podcasticon#169 – When The World Falls Apart

#168 – The Masons

This week – a look into the history of the Catholic Church and Freemasonry and whether a Catholic can be a Freemason. Plus, adventures in chocolate!

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podcasticon#168 – The Masons

#167 – The Silence of Pius XII

Pope Pius XII actions during the Holocaust have been the focus of much discussions – particularly over his apparent silence in the face of Jewish persecutions. Was Pius XII really “Hitler’s Pope”?

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podcasticon#167 – The Silence of Pius XII

#166 – Of Pirates and Beer


An early CUTH in honor of International Talk Like A Pirate Day! This week – that most wonderful of beverages – Beer! Learn about the saints who loved beer, why we can drink beer during Lent and the beer prayer!

Links:
The Beer Prayer in Latin and English
Information on International Talk Like A Pirate Day – and Weekend!
Official Song for International Talk Like A Pirate Day by Tom Smith

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podcasticon#166 – Of Pirates and Beer

#165 – The True Cross

On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross we hear a story of the finding of the True Cross by St. Helena, how many pieces of the True Cross are there in the world and why this day is the day of our victory! Plus, adventures in Munich.

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podcasticon#165 – The True Cross

#164 – Dealing with the Devil

Building a church takes a lot of time, money and prayer – but what happens when the Devil gets involved? Let’s just say you don’t want to be the first person to go in that church.

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podcasticon#164 – Dealing with the Devil