We continue our look at the history of the popes with the papacy of Benedict XI and his attempt to promote peace in Christendom after the death of Boniface VIII. Some believe that the model of Benedict XI was one of the reasons why Joseph Ratzinger chose to take the name of Benedict XVI – we will see some possible reasons why.
Music from Podsafe Music
Gabriel Faure’s Elegy by Cello Journey
Summertime by Boom Boom Beckett
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#118 – A Brief Hope
We continue to look at the history of the Popes with Pope St. Soter and the early history of Christian marriage as we see once again the complex relationship between the Church and the World. I also talk a bit about Spiderman 3 and the Lord of the Rings Online game.
Links:
Paul Camarata and The SaintCast
“How Families Can Solve the Vocation Shortage” by Fr. Terrance Wayne Klein
“Heidi bride” by Bert Smit
Angels on Earth by Steven Stewart with Annette Kienzle from Podsafe Music
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#115 – Know Your Soter
They say you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. What does the Church teach about beards, long hair, tattoos and piercings and how can they help or hinder spreading the Gospel. Plus, send in your SQPN pictures for a chance to win a CD! and announcing the Catholic:Under The Hood Videocast!
Links:
That Catholic Show
The Secrets of the Lord of the Rings
The Secrets of Star Wars
“New Way” by 38 Acres from Podsafe Music
Photo of the Beard Olympic Games by Zephyride
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#114 – Making A Good Impression
You like me, you really like me! The first post-joining of SQPN episode and we talk a bit about joining SQPN, the Virginia Tech tragedy and finish our examination of the papacy of Boniface VIII and why it is important for the history of the Catholic Church. We also announce a very special contest!
Links:
The Choir’s My Space page with the song “Mercy Will Prevail”.
Boniface VIII’s Unum Sanctum
Vatican II’s Lumen Gentium
Song – “Speak” by Brian St. Andre
Picture – The French soldier Colonna striking Pope Boniface VIII
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#112 – SQPN and Unum Sanctum
April 15, 2007 – 12:19 am
In this episode, we take a look at the history of the papacy of Boniface VIII and why he was a controversial pope. We also look at the first Jubilee/Holy Year and say a bit about indulgences.
Links:
Boniface VIII
Jubilee of 1300
Indulgences
Jacapone da Todi
Follow Fr. Seraphim on Twitter
“One Day” by Dafni from Podsafe Music
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#111 – A problematic pope
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 People” by Mikhail Nestorov
A full display of the painting can be found here.
A description of the painting can be found here.
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#109 – Holy Fools
March 25, 2007 – 12:17 pm
Latin is the official language of the Catholic Church. In today’s episode, we will look at some of the reasons why the Catholic Church uses Latin and the important place it has in the liturgy. I’ll also add some comments on possible plans for Latin in the future.
Links:
There are some examples of the Tridentine Mass [Mass of Pius V] at YouTube
See the words and responses both in Latin and English for a Tridentine Mass
The Te Deum
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#108 Sola lingua bona…
March 11, 2007 – 12:56 pm
It’s Basketball Championship time in the United States and we remember two great basketball players today who were examples on and off the court. I share my thoughts on hair care and Lent and we have listener e-mail.
Links:
Life of Maurice Stokes
The SaintCast
“Stronger” by Heather Sullivan from Podsafe Music
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#106 – Big Mo
February 18, 2007 – 11:04 pm
Listen to some of the history behind Carnival and Lenten traditions – Shrove Tuesday, Pancakes, and Capybara’s!
Links:
Theosis [My Lent and Easter meditations from last year]
Music:
“Take It All Away” by Buddahead from Podsafe Music
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#103 – Lenten Capybara
February 4, 2007 – 3:04 pm
Today is the Super Bowl and in this episode we look at a bit of the history of football and how it relates to the Catholic Church as well as continuing connections of Catholicism and football today. So, listen in for the story of the “Hail Mary” pass and why one early player needed a Papal dispensation.
Music for this episode:
Altarmotive “What we have inside us” from Podsafe Music
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#101 – Super Bowl Sunday
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