September 19, 2009 – 1:12 pm

For decades the Catholic Legion of Decency deeply influenced the US motion picture industry and the issues it responded to are still with us today. Plus, a bat in the classroom, Mary’s Meals and new podcasts.
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#205 – Batman and the Legion of Decency
September 13, 2009 – 8:00 am

Archbishop Joseph M. Raya was a tireless worker for social justice throughout the Middle East and the United States and he was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Hear why his example continues to be valuable for us today. Plus, visiting Salzburg and Munich.
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“Go to the Deep” on Archbishop Raya
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#204 – Archbishop Joseph M Raya
August 31, 2009 – 1:05 am

I’m back in business with a new episode on how Pope Innocent III began the public hospital in Europe and the patron saint of Holy Fools, Saint Simeon, who reminds us not to judge by appearances as well as things not to do when you are in church. Plus, what I’ve been up to since the last episode.
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#203 – Hospitals and Holy Fools

In the second part of our examination of the relationship between Confession and Communion we look at developments from the Council of Trent up to the present and see how the Church once again emphasized the Eucharist as a means of forgiveness and healing.
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# 202 – Confession and Communion- Part II

From the beginnings of the Church, the confession of sins has been part of the reception of the Holy Eucharist, this episode looks at the historical reasons for that connection from the Apostolic times through the Middle Ages and what that connection shows us about our own connection to the Body of Christ. Plus, listener feedback on Elvis and the Catholic Church.
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# 201 – Confession and Communion

It’s Episode #200 and what a better topic than The King! Elvis’ had a scandalous and an inspirational relationship with the Catholic faith from the beginning of his musical career until it’s end. Indeed he continues to inspire some Catholics in different ways today. Plus, the CNMC and Bears. A special thanks to all of the listeners, here’s to another 200 episodes!
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Elvis’ “Let Us Pray” from the move “Change of Habit”
Elvis’ The Miracle of the Rosary from Elvis Now
Antoniu Petrescu – priest and Elvis impersonator
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# 200 – The King and The Church

Raymond Llull, a 13th century Franciscan blessed, with influence in theology, logic, computers, and even an appearance in Marvel Comics! Plus, when priests sing with sisters.
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# 199 – Doctor Illuminatus

It’s the Feast of the Sacred Heart and the beginning of the Year of the Priest, so in today’s episode we look at a time when serving as a priest could literally cost your life and we also look at the oldest prayer to the Blessed Mother that we still use today. Plus a contest for a free CD!
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Picture of Priest Holes by Richard Marsden at Bashing Secularism
Video of a Priest Hole
Information on the Year of the Priest from the USCCB
Sub Tuum Praesidium in Greek, Slavonic, Latin and English
“Under Your Mercy” by The Kiev Seminary Choir from Hymns of the All Night Vigil on Magnatune
“Sub Tuum Praesidium” chanted by the Abtei Mariawald
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# 198 – Priest Holes

As the famous painting by Millet shows, the Angelus has been an important part of Franciscan and Catholic spirituality for hundreds of years. It inspires devotion to the saving deeds of Christ and reminds us of our own participation in that salvation.
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# 197 – The Angelus

A look at the Eastern Catholic/Orthodox rite of marriage and the theology of this most wonderful sacrament. Plus, a few words on the Franciscan Crown.
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Music for this Episode
Psalm 128 at the time of wedding from Don’t Cry Rachel by Ensemble Sreteniye at Magnatune
Rejoice, O Isaiah/O Holy Martyrs/Glory to Thee, O Christ God by Orthodox Two Part Music
Many Years from Christian Themes in Ukrainian Folk Songs by Drevo at Magnatune
Photo by capu4inka
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# 196 – Crowned in Marriage