Special podcast praying the Franciscan Crown
“Biber Rosary Sonatas” by Pavlo Beznosiuk from Magnatune
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This week, I finish my look at different prayer traditions within the religious orders of the Catholic Church – the Jesuits, the Dominicans and the Franciscans. I also answer a listener question about the role of government in society.
Links:
St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises
St. Dominic’s Nine Ways of Prayer
Franciscan Crown
DVD for That Catholic Show – It’s fun, educational and a great way to learn the faith!
Advent Meditations
Photo by Andrea Schaufler
“Let all mortal flesh keep silent” by Fugli
“Feliz Navidad” by Three Not So Wise Men
Both via Podsafe Music
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Culinary cultures collide on this week’s episode of Catholic:Under The Hood. Plus, hear about my Austrian Advent adventures and comments about the Holy Father’s recent encyclical Spe Salvi.
Links:
Spe Salvi – Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical
DVD for That Catholic Show – It’s fun, educational and a great way to learn the faith!
Article from Catholic News Agency on Fr. Bautista
Advent Meditations
Photo by j.gresham
O Come Emmanuel by Benjamin Shafer and Jared Smith from Podsafe Music
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It’s not Christmas unless there’s a scary Krampus! Join me for the visit of the Krampus, one of the traditional followers of Saint Nicholas, at the Advent festival in Gaming, Austria.
For more on the Krampus see this earlier episode of Catholic:Under The Hood!
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It’s Advent season which means snow, Advent Markets, and some advice on getting more out of your prayer life this Advent! In this podcast, I talk about Lectio Divina and Mental Prayer.
Links:
Advent Market Pictures
Advent Podcast Meditations
Lectio Divina and Lectio Divina Podcast
Mental Prayer and Meditations from Carmel Podcast
Advent suggested reading:
Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Pope John Paul II: Daily Scripture and Prayers Together with Pope John Paul II’s Own Words
Advent And Christmas Wisdom from Padre Pio: Daily Scripture And Prayers Together With Saint Pio of Pietrelcina’s Own Words
Love to Be Catholic – Catholic music, videos and more
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Music:
“The Huron Carol” by Tracey Helen from Podsafe Music
“In the bleak midwinter” by Allison Crowe from Podsafe Music
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I’m back from Italy with lots of stories about Thanksgiving in Austria, going to the Papal Audience, and traveling through Rome and Assisi – plus I take a stab at singing Zeppelin.
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Photos from Rome and Assisi
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A visit to the Sicily-Rome Cemetery and the grave of a WWII hero.
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Listen to this episode and find out the trials, tribulations and blessings of a friar on pilgrimage from hearing confessions in foreign languages to encounters with calamari. See the video of Venice at catholicunderthehood.com or sqpn.com
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Links:
Pilgrimage photos
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Music: Ballo Del Gran Ducca by Altri Stromenti from “Italian Music of the 17th Century” and Magnatune
Photo: Calamari by habitatgirl
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A visit to St. Mark’s Square in Venice and an opportunity for me to be like Saint Francis!
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In response to a reader question, we take a look at the difference between Catholic and Lutheran beliefs about the Eucharist and whether Lutherans can receive Communion in Catholic Churches. I also talk about a possible Italian meet and greet and issue a prayer challenge! Remember, be kind to your priest!
Links:
Lutheran/Catholic Statement on the Eucharist
Tupelo Catholic
Photo of Venice by karlakp
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