Episodes
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#226 – Where Peace Reigns
Maria Gaetana Agnesi was one of the brightest mathematicians of the 18th century who just as she had been given a position at the Bologna Academy of Sciences gave it all up to serve the poor. Also in this episode a few words on Kyriopascha and Palmbuschen. Links: Massimo Mazzotti has written a...
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#225 – Dominica de Rosa
Laetare Sunday, also known as Dominica de Rosa, is probably best known for the rose – yes, rose – vestments the priest wears. This week, we take a look at how this tradition began and what it means for the spirituality of Lent. Links: Other examples of the Golden Rose Photo from L’Osservatore...
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#224 – Ember Days
From the earliest days of the Christian Church, periods have been set aside for a “joyful fast” in remembrance of the gifts of God. Not only would these days increase Christian devotion through prayer and fasting, they would also have a significant influence on Japanese cuisine. Ember Days for...
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#191 – The Mercy of God
This week’s episode is a special lecture from Sr. Gaudia from the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Poland speaking about Sr. Faustina and the spirituality of Divine Mercy. Also, listener e-mail with some more questions about Orthodoxy and the Eastern Churches. Links: SQPN Fundraising Drive SQPN Star…
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The Life of Saint Mary of Egypt
A special episode dedicated to the life of the patron saint of penitents and a saint very popular in both the Eastern and Western Churches. Her story can inspire all of us to repentance and trust in God’s mercy. Send e-mail questions and comments to [email protected] or leave voice...
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#189 – The Penitent Man
Lent is the season of penance and what better example of penance than that of the Order of Penitents. Find out what it takes to undergo a “second baptism”, plus listener e-mail. Links: Confraternity of Penitents Kyrie Eleison – Kyiv Chamber Choir One Thousand Years Of Ukrainian Sacred Music from...
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#188 – The Swallow
The Swallow in Europe has spiritual links both to Jesus Christ and to his Blessed Mother. The Swallow also announces the coming of spring and of our Savior. Plus, the Akathist and animal sounds. Links: Paul Camarata’s Saint Cast Episode on The Swallows of Capistrano Ordinary of the Mass in Eight...
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#187 – Sober Joy
More on the saying of Alleluia during Lent, this time why the Eastern Church says it so often. Information on the devotion to St. Joseph and St. Patrick in the Eastern Church. Links: Chimes of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra – Monks and Choirs of Kiev Pechersk Lavra Wild Rover – Marc Gunn Pope John Paul […]
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#186 – The A Word
The history of “Alleluia” and why we don’t say it during the Lenten season, the Mission of the Eastern Catholic Church and a patron saint for metrologists – not meteorologists. Links: Out of Print Catholic Books Metrology work by Ephiphanius of Salamis SQPN Fundraising Drive Send e-mail questions...
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#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...
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#146 – Pussy Willows and the Euchatastrophe
J.R.R. Tolkien is best known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings but he also has a deeply spiritual devotion to the Eucharist which we will look at in this episode and talk about the relation of the Pussy Willow to Palm Sunday. Information on the Media Conference at Franciscan University...
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#132 – Saintly Disagreements
A return to the history of the Popes with a look at the papacy of Saint Victor I and a look at what happens when two saints don’t get along. We will also get some insight into the development of the role of the papacy in the Church today, the importance of unity and diversity […]
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#110 – Happy Easter!
Listen to my Easter Homily for 2007 along with some comments on my Triduum experiences. I’ll also give a bit of an Eastern Catholic lesson on how to celebrate Easter the Eastern way. Links: Fr. Seraphim’s Twitter Page Christ is Risen in 250 languages Divine Mercy Podcast – Hear my comments on the...
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#105 – Praying for the Dead
We may not normally think about remembering those that have gone before us during the Lenten Season, but in this episode we look at the importance of praying for the dead as part of our Lenten conversion and why we can hope in God’s saving power. Links: Healthy Catholic Atlanta Eucharistic…
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#103 – Lenten Capybara
Listen to some of the history behind Carnival and Lenten traditions – Shrove Tuesday, Pancakes, and Capybara’s! Links: Theosis [My Lent and Easter meditations from last year] Music: “Take It All Away” by Buddahead from Podsafe Music Send e-mail questions and comments to...
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#46 – A Video Visit to the Icon Corner – Pentecost
Join me as we look at the spirituality contained within the Easter icon of the Feast of Pentecost. See how the theological imagery shows the grace of the Spirit in the Church and the various gifts that the Spirit offers us. Our song is “O gladsome radiance” by the Monks and Choirs of Kiev…
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#34 – Franciscan Spirituality in Easter
In this episode, we take a look at why Franciscan Spirituality isn’t just about the Passion but offers some valuable insights into celebrating the Resurrection as well. We also hear another vocation story and have some listener mail! Links for today’s episode: Austrian Ring Tones Bathtub Marys...
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#29 – Catholicism and Corned Beef
In this episode, we look at the whether one can eat corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day if it falls on a Friday in Lent, at encouraging signs of vocations, and why Father Seraphim sees all. Links: Corned Beef and St. Patrick’s Day Italian Vocations Priesthood Vocations Music: “Never Ending Love” by...
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#27 – Things to do when you’re in Lent
We talk about some serious and semi-serious suggestions for Catholics during Ash Wednesday and for the rest of the Lenten season including retreat programs for families. T.S. Eliot’s ASH WEDNESDAY Lenten/Easter Podcast Series Lenten Radio Retreat iPray:Lent Christ Among Us Theosis Total...
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#26 – Figuring out Lent and Easter
This week we talk about fighting a cold, movies worth watching, and why the dates for Lent and Easter in the Catholic Church change every year plus we have listener e-mail. Lent and Easter Dating Podcasts mentioned Daily Breakfast Rosary Army Catholic Rockers Verbum Domini Cardinal Arinze Theosis...
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#25 – A Video Visit to the Icon Corner – The Awesome Judgement
In preparation for the upcoming time of Lent in the Catholic Church, let us meditate upon the Icon of the Awesome Judgment of God. This is one of the more complicated icons we have looked at with images both of the general and particular judgements present in Matthew 25 and Revelation 20. This...
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