C&SI - Exploring the religious element of the Russian war against Ukraine - 27 March 2022 (S02E19)

On this weeks podcast John and Shane explore an often over looked element to the Russian war against Ukraine - the impact of the ideology of "Ruskii Mir" (Russain World) which underlines the Russian political and religious justifications of the current conflict. We have a discussion about  the various Christian communities in Ukraine especially the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.We also look at the work being done by the Redemptorists in Ukraine including a few words from Fr Seamus Enright and the financial support which can be given HERE.We have our regular run through the saints of the week and of course a reflection on this weeks gospel - the Parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15:11-32. Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of MaryPope Francis consecrates Russia, Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary - CruxPope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine. What's that mean? - The PillarTheological significance of Act of Consecration explained - Vatican NewsReligious element of Russian war in UkraineHow the Catholic Church is (and is not) “Latin” and “Roman” Vatican News Ukraine tag listUkrainian Greek Catholics in their "borderland" homelandPutin is after more than land — he wants the religious soul of Ukraine - RNSPatriarch Kirill and Vladimir Putins Two Wars - Pubic Orthodoxy'Russkiy Mir' - The 'Russian world' meets Ukrainian politics and Vatican diplomacy - The PillarA Declaration on the Russian World ("Russkii Mir") Teaching With war in Ukraine, the global religious landscape is destined to shift  - CruxPutin’s spiritual destiny - UnHerd Russia's President Putin Casts Himself as Protector of the Faith - TimePutin and the Orthodox Church: how his faith shapes his politics - Theos Think TankText us at +353 874668950 or email at [email protected]