#177 – The Babushka

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Hear a famous story of someone who was too busy during Christmastime and a history of the Catholic Church’s care for unwanted children.

Link:
“Have come the 3 kings to Christ with gifts” by Drevo from magnatune.com

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podcasticon#177 – The Babushka

Catholic:Under The Hood Videocast #12 – The Presepio

A meditation video of the Presepio of Sts. Cosmas and Damian in Rome to help you prepare for Christmas.

For more on the history of the Presepio see this earlier episode of Catholic:Under The Hood!

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#176 – Presepio

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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.

Links:
Photo by Howard Hudson

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podcasticon#176 – Presepio

#175 – The Unconquered Son

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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.

Links:
Vox clara ecce intonat
Austrian Krampus/Perchten

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podcasticon#175 – The Unconquered Son

#174 – A Spanish Thanksgiving

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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…

Links:
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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podcasticon#174 – A Spanish Thanksgiving

#173 – Turkeys and Pumpkins

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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.

Links:
Recipies by Bartolomeo Scappi

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podcasticon#173 – Turkeys and Pumpkins

#172 – Taters

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.

Links:
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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podcasticon#172 – Taters

#171 – A Catholic Ghost Story

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!

Links:
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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podcasticon#171 – A Catholic Ghost Story

#170 – The Four Chaplains

Four Army Chaplains serving their country in WWII and the example that they have left us. Plus, Fr. Seraphim takes a flying leap.

Links:
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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podcasticon#170 – The Four Chaplains

#169 – When The World Falls Apart

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.

Links:
Faithful Citizenship – the USCCB guide to Catholic voting

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podcasticon#169 – When The World Falls Apart