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Lumen Verum Apologetics

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Lectures from Lumen Verum Apologetics, in Sydney, Australia.

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Episodes

  1. Divinity in the Dock

    Glen Bolas discusses the history of dissent against the divinity of Christ, and explores these claims against the words of Christ Himself. The post Divinity in the Dock appeared first on Cradio.

  2. Bob Santamaria on Communism & Capitalism

    Jim Mannery explores the life of public intellectual B.A. Santamaria, his response to communism and capitalism, and how the Australian economy has fared since his passing in 1998. The post Bob Santamaria on Communism & Capitalism appeared first on Cradio.

  3. God of Compassion and Healing

    Fr Pat Keenan presents his encounters with people in his mission work, and how they received God into their lives... The post God of Compassion and Healing appeared first on Cradio.

  4. Canonisation of St Mary MacKillop & the Dissenters

    Robert Haddad speaks on the historical development of the canonisation process, and provides a response to the critics of the canonisation of St Mary of the Cross. The post Canonisation of St Mary MacKillop & the Dissenters appeared first on Cradio.

  5. God, Marriage and the Culture of Life

    Eamonn Keane discusses the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae, and how removing God from culture leads to the erosion of morality, the breakdown of marriage, and the rise of a culture of death. The post God, Marriage and the Culture of Life appeared first on Cradio.

  6. Law of Prayer is the Law of Belief

    Sr Moira Debono RSM speaks on the history of English translations of the Roman Missal, the concept of "the art of proper celebration", and some important changes that occurred in the most recent translation of the Roman Missal. The post Law of Prayer is the Law of Belief appeared first on Cradio.

  7. Sin, Redemption and The Resurrection

    Eamonn Keanne talks about our creation, the fall, how God poured out Himself to redeem us, and how He reveals His power over death through the Resurrection. The post Sin, Redemption and The Resurrection appeared first on Cradio.

  8. St Justin Martyr and the Early Apologists

    Robert Haddad explores the writings of St Justin Martyr and the early Christian apologists, to see how they defended the Church amidst persecution. The post St Justin Martyr and the Early Apologists appeared first on Cradio.

  9. Forgiveness & Reconciliation

    Eamonn Keanne speaks on God's continuous calling for us in the Sacrament of Confession and how we receive His forgiveness. The post Forgiveness & Reconciliation appeared first on Cradio.

  10. Psychology, Snake Oil and the New Age

    Psychologist Dr Wanda Skowronska explores the connection between psychology and New Age influence, especially among its prominent contributors, and how questionable psychological practices have been accepted by well-meaning Catholics. The post Psychology, Snake Oil and the New Age appeared first…

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  11. Money and the Scriptures

    Dr Garrick Small discusses the topic of wealth and money in the Gospels - particularly in the Gospels and Matthew and Luke. The post Money and the Scriptures appeared first on Cradio.

  12. Cardinal John Henry Newman

    Stephen Hitchings describes the life of Cardinal John Henry Newman and his influence on the Church, England and the world. The post Cardinal John Henry Newman appeared first on Cradio.

  13. Social & Economic Conscience

    Dr Garrick Small explains the competing attitudes of how to view the human person, how this relates to the Trinity, and what such views teach us about economics and business today. The post Social & Economic Conscience appeared first on Cradio.

  14. Architecture at the Service of Catholic Culture

    Michael Suttie explores the pitfalls of modern architecture and the principles of classical & traditional architecture which can improve our built societies today. The post Architecture at the Service of Catholic Culture appeared first on Cradio.

  15. Benedict XVI: Mythbuster of False Theology

    Dr Wanda Skowronska presents three false theologies which Pope Benedict refutes throughout his writings: the "historical" Jesus, the "revolutionary" Jesus, and the "new age" Jesus. The post Benedict XVI: Mythbuster of False Theology appeared first on Cradio.

  16. Life of St Augustine

    Anthony English explores the amazing life and works of the great Saint Augustine of Hippo, with reference to his "Confessions" and St John Paul II's Apostolic Letter "Augustinum Hipponensem". The post Life of St Augustine appeared first on Cradio.

  17. How to Read the Old Testament

    Paul Morrissey helps us to draw out an understanding of the Old Testament through the use of analogies and typologies with the New Testament. The post How to Read the Old Testament appeared first on Cradio.

  18. The Assumption

    Anthony English looks at the events of the Assumption of Our Lady and what this means, why this occurred, and looks at a number of common questions surrounding the event and doctrine of the Assumption. The post The Assumption appeared first on Cradio.

  19. The Gift of Confession

    Fr Michael de Stoop outlines some important elements of the Sacrament of Confession in light of the Parable of the Prodigal Son and the graces which we receive through Reconciliation. The post The Gift of Confession appeared first on Cradio.

  20. Deadly Sins vs. Beatitudes

    Mr Paul Morrissey discusses the seven deadly sins, and how the Beatitudes which Christ teaches are used as the antidote to these temptations... The post Deadly Sins vs. Beatitudes appeared first on Cradio.

  21. Contemporary Conversions

    Wanda Skowronska recounts conversion in more recent times from some of the most anti-Catholic of contexts... The post Contemporary Conversions appeared first on Cradio.

  22. The Immortality of the Soul

    Robert Haddad presents the Catholic view of the soul - specifically the human soul - and defends the notion of its immortality in accordance with Catholic teaching and philosophy. The post The Immortality of the Soul appeared first on Cradio.

  23. Psychology and Christianity

    Dr Wanda Skowronska explores the development of modern psychology in the 19th and 20th centuries, and its relationship with Christianity. The post Psychology and Christianity appeared first on Cradio.

  24. Love & The Christian Fulfillment

    Paul Morrissey speaks on what love is - with particular focus on the writings of St John Paul II on the topic, how love can be difficult, and how we can overcome those difficulties. The post Love & The Christian Fulfillment appeared first on Cradio.

  25. The Justice of Hell

    Dr John Lamont responds to objections against the existence of Hell from philosophical and Scriptural perspectives. The post The Justice of Hell appeared first on Cradio.

  26. Books Catholics Should Read…

    Lucy O'Connell discusses her recommended books for the Catholic that has an interest in literature, but doesn't know where to start with the vast ocean of reading material out there... The post Books Catholics Should Read… appeared first on Cradio.

  27. Language & Spiritual Warfare

    Dr Wanda Skowonska explores how language is being used to manipulate on a societal level with regards to the degradation of spiritual language, the popularising dehumanising words, and the increasing redemption theme of ecological language. The post Language & Spiritual Warfare appeared first on...

  28. Forgotten Giants of Catholic Social Teaching

    Dr Garrick Small speaks on the development of Catholic Social Thought and economics over the past century, and how academia has progressed in circles - because it has forgotten the giants... The post Forgotten Giants of Catholic Social Teaching appeared first on Cradio.

  29. The Church & Bioethics

    Paul Bizzanes presents an overview of the stem cell market and the state of stem cell research, the Church's position on adult and embryonic stem cell research, how embryonic stem cell research relates to end-of-life issues, and current adult stem cell therapies. The post The Church & Bioethics...

  30. Surprised by The Eucharist

    Robert Haddad reflects on his continuous conversion in the Catholic Church, and discusses the importance of the Eucharist from the days of the early Church. The post Surprised by The Eucharist appeared first on Cradio.

  31. Sign of Contradiction: Humanae Vitae

    Dr Andrew Foong speaks on the background to the writing of Pope Paul VI's famous encyclical "Humanae Vitae", and the aftermath which has reverberated to this present day. The post Sign of Contradiction: Humanae Vitae appeared first on Cradio.

  32. The Holy Spirit

    The Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia present what the Holy Spirit is, and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives through faith, hope and love. The post The Holy Spirit appeared first on Cradio.

  33. Empowerment of the Sacraments

    Sr Moira discusses why the Sacraments exist in the Church, and how they empower us as followers of Christ. The post Empowerment of the Sacraments appeared first on Cradio.

  34. How the Church Formed Western Civilisation

    Paul Bizzanes explains how the Church helped form Western Civilisation for the last 2000 years, and responds to accusations that the Church held civilisation back. The post How the Church Formed Western Civilisation appeared first on Cradio.

  35. The Old Testament & The Mass

    Fr John Flader looks at the purpose and practice of sacrifice throughout the Old Testament, leading up to the Institution of the Holy Eucharist: the eternal Todah. The post The Old Testament & The Mass appeared first on Cradio.

  36. The Meaning of Life

    Dr Andrew Foong discusses the meaning of life based especially in the teachings of Blessed John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, and how the answer to the meaning of life leads to true happiness. The post The Meaning of Life appeared first on Cradio.

  37. History of the Cross

    Robert Haddad looks at evidence relating to the history of the True Cross and the crucifixion of Christ, as well as exploring why Catholics venerate the cross. The post History of the Cross appeared first on Cradio.

  38. Stem-Cells & Cloning

    Paul Bizzanes discusses the issues surrounding two current topics in bioethics and biotechnology: Stem-cell research and cloning. The post Stem-Cells & Cloning appeared first on Cradio.

  39. The History and Meaning of Lent

    Fr John Flader explains how the Lenten season came about, how it has changed through history, and why the practices of Lent - such as fasting and almsgiving - exist. The post The History and Meaning of Lent appeared first on Cradio.

  40. Matteo Ricci

    Thomas Kwok speaks on the amazing life of Matteo Ricci, one of the most successful missionaries to China in the 16th Century. The post Matteo Ricci appeared first on Cradio.

  41. Sex in an Over-sexed World

    Fr. Mark de Battista looks at the dynamics of courtship and dating, the issues surrounding non-romantic relationships with the opposite sex, and the spiritual friendship. The post Sex in an Over-sexed World appeared first on Cradio.

  42. Angels

    Anthony English discusses angels, what they mean and instances of them in Scripture and the lives of saints. The post Angels appeared first on Cradio.

  43. ‘Brothers and Sisters’ of Jesus

    Robert Haddad takes on the protestant charge that Mary was not a perpetual Virgin, based on the apparent reading of Scripture that Jesus had 'brothers and sisters'; and explores who exactly the 'brothers and sisters' were. The post ‘Brothers and Sisters’ of Jesus appeared first on Cradio.

  44. Christian Discipleship

    John Manna looks at authentic discipleship in a contemporary age, what and who a disciple is, and how discipleship relates to our lives. The post Christian Discipleship appeared first on Cradio.

  45. Pope Joan?

    Robert Haddad discusses Pope Joan, the legend of a female Pope: whether it is real, where the story came from, and what consequences would exist for the Papacy if a woman claimed the title of Pope. The post Pope Joan? appeared first on Cradio.

  46. Satanic Priest to Rosary Apostle

    Anthony English explores the fascinating life of Blessed Bartolo, who was the priest of a satanic cult before repenting to become a lay Dominican dedicated to the Rosary. The post Satanic Priest to Rosary Apostle appeared first on Cradio.

  47. AIDS & The Culture of Death

    In this Lumen Verum lecture, Mr Hitchings discusses the tragedy of AIDS in recent times, the response of governments and NGOs, and the policy-oriented obscuring of non-contraceptive prevention measures. The post AIDS & The Culture of Death appeared first on Cradio.

  48. Orthodoxy & Heresy

    Fr Yuhanna Azize looks at the battles of orthodoxy and heresy of the early Church and how that is reflected in our world today - looking particularly at the New Testament, St Ignatius of Antioch and the Gnostics. The post Orthodoxy & Heresy appeared first on Cradio.

  49. Pier Giorgio Frassati

    Fr Paul Rowse OP discusses the short yet wonderous life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, described by Blessed Pope John Paul II as a "man of the beatitudes". The post Pier Giorgio Frassati appeared first on Cradio.

  50. Fatherhood of St Joseph

    Fr. Bernard looks at the idea of St. Joseph's fatherhood, in the context of his relationship with Jesus Christ and the mystery of The Incarnation. The post Fatherhood of St Joseph appeared first on Cradio.

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