The history and devotion of the early Nativity Scene, the story of St. Francis and Greccio, and the Neopolitan Presepio show the great importance of the Christ child in the life of the Church.
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Photo by Howard Hudson
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Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on the 25th of December, is that really when Christ was born or is there a different reason? Plus, Fr. Seraphim tries to sing again.
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Vox clara ecce intonat
Austrian Krampus/Perchten
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Almost 25 years before the Pilgrims arrived in the New World a group of Spanish Catholics and native Seloy people celebrated their own Thanksgiving, but it probably didn’t include turkey…
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SQPN’s Saint’s Page
Recipe for Cocido
Photo of Cocido by Tnarik
Michael Gannon’s work on the history of Florida
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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.
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Recipies by Bartolomeo Scappi
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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.
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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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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!
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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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Four Army Chaplains serving their country in WWII and the example that they have left us. Plus, Fr. Seraphim takes a flying leap.
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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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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.
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Faithful Citizenship – the USCCB guide to Catholic voting
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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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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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