Fr. John Kochuchira, TOR shares his reflections on the Catholic Church in India, meeting with Blessed Mother Teresa and becoming a priest. Plus, I share my Lenten reading.
Links:
The Art of Prayer – Collected writings on the Jesus Prayer
Unseen Warfare – Guide to spiritual improvement
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It’s the Year of St. Paul and one of the most famous depictions of his conversion was done by the artist Caravaggio, not only a striking image, but an interesting history. Plus, a bit more on the Eastern Churches and What Is God Doing In My Life Right Now Day.
Links:
The Catholic Foodie
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How Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras and Pope Paul VI took important steps toward promoting Church union, visiting Salzburg and Munich and answers to listener questions.
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Archbishop John Ireland and why some call him the founder of the Orthodox Church in America. Plus, the problems of cold churches and an interesting icon exhibit.
Links:
Light of the East – Very interesting podcast by Fr. John Loya of the Eastern Catholic Church
Shepherd of Souls – Another interesting podcast by Fr. Peter Preble of the Orthodox Church
My Austrian and other pictures
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Austria was in very bad shape after the end of WWII but a renewed devotion to the Rosary brought hope and freedom. Plus, the celebration of Silvester/Sylvester and some great music.
Links:
Website for Rosary Crusade for World Peace [in German]
Mary in Monmouth – the blog/podcast for information on Catholic history in England
“O Tannenbaum” by Gian Carlo Cervone
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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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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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This week we have a guest presenter – historian Fr. Dominic Monti, OFM. Fr. Dominic shares his insights into Franciscan history, spirituality and what they say to us today.
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Science Fiction/Fantasy Authors of various faith traditions, including Orthodox
Orthodox writers
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Last episode before I head back to Gaming, Austria is also the conclusion of our long look at the history of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages with the importance of the Council of Florence and what it meant for Church Union and the power of the Papacy.
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In a Church divided in two, the grace of God revealed itself in the Netherlands inspiring a deep and wondrous influence upon Christians up to the present day. In this episode we hear the story of the Brothers and Sisters of the Common Life and why we should have joy in Christ.
Links:
The Imitation of Christ can be purchased from the Confraternity of the Precious Blood
More about Geert Groote, the Brothers and Sisters of the Common Life and the Devotio Moderna can be found in Devotio Moderna:Basic Writings. Buy it through the SQPN store!
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