Eastern Catholic

Episodes

1. 274

   #274 – Saint Isaac of Syria and the Love of God

   The holiness of Saint Isaac of Syria, also known as Saint Isaac of Nineveh, transcends the divisions between the Orthodox, Catholic, Coptic and Assyrian Churches. His words describing the great love that God has for all of His creation have inspired Christians everywhere. Links: Selections from…

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   Feb 5, 2012
2. 267

   #267 – Sub Tuum Praesidium

   The Sub Tuum Praesidium is the oldest prayer dedicated to the Mother of God we have. It is a prayer that continues to inspire the hearts of Christians today, just as it did over 1,750 years ago. Links: Extensive article on the Sub Tuum Praesidium Another article on the Sub Tuum Praesidium can be...

   Dec 3, 2011
3. 241

   #241 – The Formation of an Identity Part II

   Surviving serious crisis and threats to its existence, the Uniate Church in the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth comes to see itself as flower shining forth the “grandeur of the Church”. Sources: Barbara Skinner – The Western Front of the Eastern Church. Uniate and Orthodox Conflict in 18th-century...

   Jul 22, 2010
4. 240

   #240 – The Formation of an Identity Part 1

   Continuing our extended look at the history of the Eastern Catholic Church in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth with a special focus on how the Eastern Catholic Church began to understand its relationship to the Orthodox and Roman Catholics. Image: Formerly Eastern Catholic, now Orthodox Church…

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   Jul 12, 2010
5. 232

   #232 – The Union of Brest, Part II

   In this episode, we finish our look at the history of the Union of Brest and the effects that it had upon the Orthodox Church in the Polish/Lithuanian Commonwealth, plus I talk about leaving Austria. Links: Articles Concerning Union with the Roman Church Map of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in...

   May 5, 2010
6. 231

   #231 – The Union of Brest, Part I

   In the late 16th century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Orthodox bishops faced some serious problems and would conclude that union with the Roman Catholic Church was the best solution. Links: Articles Concerning Union with the Roman Church Map of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1600 One of the...

   Apr 27, 2010
7. 223

   #223 – Philokalia

   The collection of writings known as the Philokalia is often considered the second most important spiritual text for the Eastern Church after the Bible. Yet, the Philokalia is not just for the East – indeed it can be enriching for all Christians. Links: File of the Philokalia in .pdf format – link...

   Feb 8, 2010
8. 218

   #218 – The Gregorian Calendar

   Most of the world marks its time according the calendar instituted by Pope Gregory XIII but calendar reform is a tricky business. Links: Papal Bull “Inter Gravisimus” on the implementation of the Gregorian Calendar “Hesitant steps: acceptance of the Gregorian calendar in eighteenth-century…

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   Dec 25, 2009
9. 212

   #212 – The Coming of the Great Monarch

   For centuries Catholics in Europe believed in the coming of a Great Monarch and a Final Pope who would foreshadow the End Times. This episode looks at these legends and what the Catholic Church teaches about prophecy. Links: Again, these prophecies have not been declared valid by the Magisterium...

   Nov 7, 2009
10. 211

    #211 – Catholic Schools versus the KKK

    In the 1920’s the Ku Klux Klan tried to shut down Catholic and other private schools in Oregon in the name of protecting American values. The effects of this would go all the way to the Supreme Court and help define human rights in the United States even today. Plus, the Eucharistic Prayer in the...

    Nov 1, 2009
11. 202

    #202 – Confession and Communion – Part II

    In the second part of our examination of the relationship between Confession and Communion we look at developments from the Council of Trent up to the present and see how the Church once again emphasized the Eucharist as a means of forgiveness and healing. Links: SQPN website and SQPN Connect...

    Jul 19, 2009
12. 196

    #196 – Crowned in Marriage

    A look at the Eastern Catholic/Orthodox rite of marriage and the theology of this most wonderful sacrament. Plus, a few words on the Franciscan Crown. Links: Music for this Episode Psalm 128 at the time of wedding from Don’t Cry Rachel by Ensemble Sreteniye at Magnatune Rejoice, O Isaiah/O Holy...

    Jun 7, 2009