Category Archives: Spirituality

#100 – The Aim of the Christian Life

As we finally reach episode #100, I finally get to the secret of the Christian life! Here was it is and how to attain it – as well as a bit more background about my life as a TOR.

Links:
Conversation between St. Seraphim of Sarov and N. A. Motovilov

Podcasts mentioned:
iPadre
Christus Vincit Anywhere
The Secrets of Harry Potter

Music:
Kazoo Rock by Smallfish from Podsafe Music

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#100 – The Aim of the Christian Life

#99 – The Power of Perseverance

Today, on the 34th anniversary of Roe v Wade, we look at the importance of perseverance in seeking to help build up the kingdom of God. We also answer a listener question about the Last Supper the Eastern and Western Church.

Links:
Visit to the Icon Corner on the Icon of the Last Supper

Song:
Meditation by Gian Carlo Cervone

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#99 – The Power of Perseverance

#98 – Take one and call me in the morning

I’m finally back with another episode and this time around I talk about dealing with spiritual sickness and some advice on helping ourselves by helping others.

Links:
SaintCast episode with guest appearance by Fr. Seraphim
YouTube video about the Spiritans

“Better than I know” by Ashton Allen from Podsafe Music

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#98 – Take one and call me in the morning

#97 – Holy Relics

Today we answer a listener question about the importance of relics in the faith of the Catholic Church and how they can help us to grow in holiness.

Links:
Apostolate for Holy Relics
Books by Karl Keating
Catholic Answers

“New Year’s Resolution” by Chris Ayer from Podsafe Music

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#97 – Holy Relics

#95 – Faith vs Reason

In today’s episode we take a look at the relationship between faith and reason in the Catholic tradition and see whether they can work together and what they can tell us about our relationship with God.

“In the bleak midwinter” by Allison Crowe from Podsafe Music

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#94 – Unanswered Prayers

Have you ever experienced unanswered prayers? I’ll tell you about a recent experience of my own and some advice on how to respond to “God’s silence”.

“Prayer of Good Courage” by Kent Gustavson from Podsafe Music

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#94 – Unanswered Prayers

#93 – Bible Study

Ever wonder which translation of the Bible is right for you? In this episode, I’ll talk about the different English translations of the Bible and make some suggestions on using the Bible for prayer and study.

Links:
My Eastern Catholic advent podcast from last year – the first postings are in October 2005 and go through February 2006.
A Glimpse of Heaven – on the churches of England and Wales
The Nativity Story

“If Every Day Were Christmas” by Podsafe for Peace from Podsafe Music

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#93 – Bible Study

#92 – A Visit to Turkey

Today we look at the Pope’s visit to Turkey and at some of the important historical sites located there including the house of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We also hear about a call to boycott ebay.

Links:
Vatican website on Pope’s visit to Turkey
Knights of Columbus prayer for the Pope’s visit to Turkey
Vatican website on social justice
Tom Serfin and the ebay boycott
Secular Franciscan Webpage

Music:
“The Flying House of Loreto” by Victor Lams
“When the World” by HAF from Podsafe Music

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#91 – Scapulae

They come in a wide variety of colors – red, brown, green…and today we look at the history and spirituality of scapulae. We also have some interesting news in the world of Catholic media and I make some suggestions for learning more about the history of the Catholic Church.

Links:
Grassroots Films on MySpace
D-X-Tremes song “Imhabba – bis -sens” [True Love]

Recommended books on Church History
Eusebius’ History of the Church
Early Christian Writings
John Behr’s The Way to Nicea
Jean Danielou and Henri Marou’s The First Six Hundred Years

“Amazing Grace” by Susan Bailey from Podsafe Music

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#90 – Freedom of Choice

In this episode, I try to tackle the sticky problem of predestination – if God knows all we do, how can we be free? I also talk about some movie news.

Links:
The Nativity Story
Catholic Praise Cast
Catholic Rockers
Going Fourth

“Find A Way” by Road Trip from Podsafe Music

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#90 Freedom of Choice