#168 – The Masons

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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podcasticon#168 – The Masons

#167 – The Silence of Pius XII

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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podcasticon#167 – The Silence of Pius XII

#166 – Of Pirates and Beer


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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podcasticon#166 – Of Pirates and Beer

#165 – The True Cross

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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podcasticon#165 – The True Cross

#164 – Dealing with the Devil

Building a church takes a lot of time, money and prayer – but what happens when the Devil gets involved? Let’s just say you don’t want to be the first person to go in that church.

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podcasticon#164 – Dealing with the Devil

#163 – Vatican Cooking

The Vatican is more than encyclicals it also offers recipes! This week’s episode looks at cooking in the Renaissance and the “first celebrity chef”.

Links:
The Art of Cooking: The First Modern Cookery Book – The recipe book of Martino of Como
Platina’s De Voluptate in English

These links contain recipes by Martino:
A 15th Century Meal According to Platina
Three Sausage Recipes
Noodles and Parmesan Cheese
Veal Sausage

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podcasticon#163 – Vatican Cooking

#162 – Francis and Mission

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.

Links:
Science Fiction/Fantasy Authors of various faith traditions, including Orthodox
Orthodox writers

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podcasticon#162 – Francis and Mission

#161 – Rambling On

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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podcasticon#161 – Rambling On

#160 – The Boxer Rebellion

The eyes of the world are focused on China this week as CUTH turns its eyes on the Boxer Rebellion, the examples of the Chinese Martyrs and the protection of the Blessed Mother.

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podcasticon#160 – The Boxer Rebellion

#159 – The Council of Constance

The problems of the papacy continues as the Church again tries to end the Schism at the Council of Constance and looks once more to weaken the power of the pope.

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podcasticon#159 – The Council of Constance