Lumen Verum Apologetics

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.

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 on Cradio.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Cradio.

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.

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 appeared first on Cradio.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fr Joseph explains how St Edmund Campion was captured, tortured and finally put to death at Tyburn. The post The Martyrdom of St Edmund Campion appeared first on Cradio.

Fr Joseph explores St Edmund Campion's early life, his mission to England as a Jesuit priest, and his publication of the famous "Ten Reasons" against protestantism. The post The Life of St Edmund Campion appeared first on Cradio.

Robert Haddad is the current head of New Evangelisation at the Catholic Education Office of the Archdiocese of Sydney. He has formerly worked in the Confraternity for Christian Doctrine, the Catholic Society of St Peter at The University of Sydney, and St Charbel's College. The post Listening to Prophets appeared first on Cradio.

A May 2008 Lumen Verum Apologetics lecture by Fr. Mark de Battista on the topic: “Our Lady at the Heart of the Liturgy”. The post Our Lady at the Heart of the Liturgy appeared first on Cradio.

Imogen Hitchings looks at the reformation and rise of protestantism in the English Court. Imogen especially explores King Henry VIII, his disintegrating relationship with the Catholic Church, and the ongoing drama of his marriages and monarchy. The post The King with a Pope in His Belly appeared first on Cradio.

Fr. Bernard discusses what is humility, why it is so important, and what insights we can gain from St Teresa of Avila in the comprehensive review of what it means to be humble. The post St Teresa of Avila & True Humility appeared first on Cradio.

Fr. Anthony Robbie discusses how The Crusades came about, what they sought to achieve, and answers common misconceptions about their history. The post The Crusades appeared first on Cradio.

Dr Sandra Lynch explores the meaning of beauty as pondered by the great philosophers, and how beauty connects us with God and the world around us. The post Philosophy, Beauty and Godliness appeared first on Cradio.

Robert Haddad explains the Evangelical and Calvinist ideas of an assurance of Salvation, and whether they are supported by the Scriptures. The post Is there an Assurance of Salvation? appeared first on Cradio.

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.