#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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#91 – Scapulae

#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

#89 – A Visit to the Icon Corner – Casting Out Demons

In this video episode of Catholic:Under The Hood, we look at a icon portraying the Jesus casting out demons, what the icon tells us of Jesus’ healing power and a brief look at the Eastern Christian understanding of temptation and possession.

“We are guarded by the Cross” by the Saint Elijah’s Children’s Choir via Magnatune

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A Visit to the Icon Corner – Casting Out Demons

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#88 – On Spiritual Matters

As we move from Halloween to All Saints Day and the memory of those who have gone before, we look at the Catholic teaching on ghosts! We also look at a listener’s question about St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises and their place in the history of the Church.

Links:
Internet History Sourcebook Project
The Cultural Milieus of the Spiritual Exercises

“Monsters” by Common Ground from Podsafe Music

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#88 – On Spiritual Matters

#87 – Dating History

In this episode we look at the Catholic influence on dating history and the difference between AD/BC and CE/BCE. We also take another look at Tertulian and the Montanists. Plus, news on a possible Hobbit movie.

Links:
List of Church Fathers
Susan Bailey
The Grapevine Catholic Music Magazine

“Pray for Rain” by Allison Crowe of Podsafe Music

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#86 – I’m Back !!!

The computer is up and running again!! Today we talk about a virtual podcasting conference and some advice on discerning God’s will.

Links:
Divine Mercy Podcast

“Keep On Moving” by Evolver from Podsafe Music

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#86 – I’m Back !!!

Catholic:Under The Hood on hold

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#85 – The Way of the Spirit

In this episode, we continue our look at the history of the Papacy with St. Anicetus and his struggle with Montanism as a way of looking at the role of the Spirit in the Church today.

Links:
Montanism

“Fire” by Heathrow Browns from Podsafe Music

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#84 – Praying with Chotki

In honor of October as the month of the Rosary, we look at the Eastern prayer rope and its similarities and differences to the Western Rosary. In the news, there is some discussion about Limbo, power suits and what Franciscans do when they aren’t podcasting.

Links:
Chotki
Lestovka
How to make your own chotki

St. Therese of Lisieux’s prayer to Our Lady of Victories

“Magificat” by the Philharmonia Baroque from magnatune.com

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#83 – To Be A Blessing

Fill your life with the blessings of God. In this episode, we look at what a blessing is, what kinds of blessings are there, what are the benefits of blessings and who can give them!

Links:
Shorter Book of Blessings – official book for ritual blessings
Web site of blessings
The SaintCast – listen to the October 4th episode on Saint Francis!
Daily Patristic commentary on the Rosary

“Bless and Keep You” by Recent Rainfall at Podsafe Music

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#83 – To Be A Blessing