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    An important announcement (please listen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 5:48


    Please listen as host and producer Jonah McKeown makes an important announcement regarding the CNA Newsroom podcast. Listen to our entire catalog of over one hundred original episodes (for free) by visiting www.catholicnewsagency.com/podcasts, or on any podcast app. See you soon!

    Ep. 127: The Beauty of Holy Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 26:02


    For Holy Week 2022, we explore a few of the Church's earliest Easter pilgrimage traditions in Rome, and investigate the hymns you may not hear at Easter Mass this year. This episode first aired in March 2021. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/holy-week-2021-vatican-issues-guidelines-for-catholics-facing-coronavirus-restrictions-70744 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/beauty-drama-and-pinpoint-silence-easter-triduum-memories-from-rome-93027 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/a-vatican-ambassador-is-visiting-romes-most-ancient-churches-this-lent https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/all-are-welcome-not-a-welcome-hymn-at-mass-usccb-committee-says-54933 https://www.sourceandsummit.com/

    Ep. 126: Reporting from war-torn Ukraine, this Catholic journalist keeps the faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 8:04


    An anonymous Ukrainian journalist has been speaking with the help of a Catholic radio station in Norway, as Russia continues its assault on her country. On this episode of the podcast, we learn about how this Ukrainian journalist found a worldwide platform for her spiritual reflections and observations amid the chaos of war. Shownotes: https://www.stritaradio.no/ https://feeds.transistor.fm/diary-from-kiev-by-st-rita-radio https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250609/catholic-journalist-flees-ukraine-capital-the-war-brings-me-closer-to-god https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250796/pope-francis-consecrates-russia-and-ukraine-to-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250570/why-is-st-michael-the-archangel-the-protector-of-kyiv

    Ep. 125: From Colorado to Africa— Saint Joseph makes an unexpected connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 11:23


    In honor of the Feast of St. Joseph, we'll tell you the story of how St. Joseph helped to facilitate an unexpected connection between a teacher in Denver, Colorado and a priest in Soroti, Uganda. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250242/from-denver-to-uganda-st-joseph-facilitates-an-unexpected-connection https://www.soroticatholicdiocese.org/ https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1634757979029s https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfRnJcVgM5YuK9cDTT2wrzvwYaiknoC33 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250609/catholic-journalist-flees-ukraine-capital-the-war-brings-me-closer-to-god

    Ep. 124: How “The Bible in a Year” changed the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 20:27


    “The Bible in a Year” podcast with Father Mike Schmitz touched hundreds of thousands of lives beginning in 2021. We speak with the creators of the hit podcast, as well as with several people whose lives were forever changed by listening. Shownotes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321 https://youtu.be/bq27RZERjrc www.thebibleinayearstudyguide.com https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250039/bible-in-a-year-father-mike-schmitz-next-podcast

    Ep. 123: The Real St. Valentine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 9:55


    Why do we associate St. Valentine with cards, chocolate, and romance? Who was this guy anyway? We speak to a historical expert about the real St. Valentine. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/246487/the-rome-church-where-you-can-venerate-st-valentines-skull https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/43515/st-valentine-how-a-beheaded-martyr-became-the-poster-child-for-romantic-love

    Ep. 122: Spaced out: A Catholic scientist makes an unusual discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 12:16


    A Catholic scientist talks about his groundbreaking work with a massive space telescope, as well as his thoughts on the relationship between faith and science. http://theleaven.org/benedictine-professor-helps-discover-new-molecules-in-space/ https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/the-pillars-of-creation https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_jp-ii_apc_15081990_ex-corde-ecclesiae.html

    Ep. 121: Abortions trickle at St. Louis clinic, after convent opens across the street

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 10:46


    Our Lady of Guadalupe convent in St. Louis has an unlikely neighbor: an abortion clinic. Since the convent opened in 2017, the number of surgical abortions at the clinic has dramatically decreased. https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/spiritual-support/our-lady-of-guadalupe-convent https://www.archstl.org/house-for-life-2018 https://fscc-calledtobe.org/2019/02/12/franciscan-sister-reflects-on-st-louis-our-lady-of-guadalupe-convent/

    Ep. 120: Who ya gonna call…for prayers? Call the hotline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 13:52


    An innovative prayer hotline at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton has seen a lot of success since its launch at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. You can reach the prayer hotline at 1-866-202-4934. https://setonshrine.org/prayer-requests-2/?gclid=CjwKCAiAtouOBhA6EiwA2nLKHx0UID9v-XJxrSoG8if6dofYhSvaQ9OwDA94TQL09f4b6X6tXQcuexoCOcIQAvD_BwE https://www.catholicsun.org/2021/04/22/shrine-prayer-hotline-spurred-by-pandemic-is-so-successful-itll-continue/

    Ep. 119: The Lego Church Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 9:50


    John Kraemer is a disability advocate from Michigan who has, for the past 20 years, built giant Catholic churches out of Legos. Shownotes: https://www.facebook.com/LegoChurchProject https://twitter.com/Kc8wzm

    Ep. 118: This bishop braves the Australian Outback daily to care for his Catholics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 19:13


    Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green leads the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes in the Australian Outback. He tells us about the extraordinary challenges and blessings that come with his role. https://www.facebook.com/BishopColumba https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/249139/catholic-school-named-for-blessed-carlo-acutis-will-have-the-eucharist-at-its-heart https://cruxnow.com/church-in-oceania/2019/07/bagpipe-playing-australian-bishop-faces-challenges-with-a-joke-and-a-smile/ https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/bishop-columba-macbeth-green-life-in-a-landscape-that-elevates-the-heart-to-god/ https://www.wf.catholic.org.au/our-diocese/our-history/

    Ep. 117: The powerful witness of Native American Catholics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 20:21


    Pablo Tac was a young Luiseño Indian man who wished to become a missionary priest. A petition to open his sainthood cause is gaining traction. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we learn more about Pablo's story, and revisit the stories of Squanto and Nicholas Black Elk. https://www.ncregister.com/news/unveiling-potential-saints-for-the-americas https://www.change.org/p/bishop-mcelroy-petition-to-nominate-pablo-tac-for-the-cause-of-canonization?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=1b8d1700-7350-11e9-a007-51c2eb51b7c0 https://www.californiafrontier.net/pablo-tac/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXhYcUFe3bg https://www.ncregister.com/news/us-catholic-bishops-approve-development-of-native-american-pastoral-plan

    Ep. 116: Diary of an Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 16:01


    Monsignor Stephen Rossetti has been an exorcist in the Archdiocese of Washington for more than a dozen years. He shares his experiences and how Catholics can avoid crossing paths with demons. https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/diary-of-an-american-exorcist https://www.catholicexorcism.org/home https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/sacramentals-blessings/exorcism https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/45345/exorcism-is-a-ministry-of-joy-light-and-peace-new-guide-says

    Ep. 115: Mapping the Catholic Church, Healing the Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 20:47


    Molly Burhans is a scientist and cartographer who is using high-tech maps and data to make the Catholic Church more sustainable and more effective in Her mission. https://good-lands.org/ https://catholic-geo-hub-cgisc.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/9a8178c2d52d403d93a94317de653951_0/explore?location=-3.188195%2C0.000000%2C0.13 https://catholic-geo-hub-cgisc.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/9eec40e60282428e94f5e1f7825b6970_0/explore https://catholic-geo-hub-cgisc.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/f3ff97c8f55a41049513979729e607d8_0/explore?location=42.348091%2C-71.058806%2C16.67 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247831/santa-fe-archdiocese-continues-to-list-hundreds-of-unused-pieces-of-land-for-sale https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/2/8/18317337/much-of-100-million-from-sale-of-holy-name-lot-to-go-to-church-sex-abuse-debts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3uc_06oQLE

    Ep. 114: What's it like to be Catholic at Harvard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 19:29


    Harvard University's more than 40 chaplains elected an atheist, humanist “chief chaplain” last month. We talk with one of Harvard's Catholic chaplains about the appointment, and how the Harvard Catholic Center evangelizes a demographic that increasingly identifies as non-religious. A student and recent Harvard alum talk about living their faith on campus. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248833/harvard-catholic-center-responds-to-spin-on-atheist-chaplain https://anchor.fm/theharvardcatholic/episodes/Catholic-On-Campus-e17bf9g https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/26/us/harvard-chaplain-greg-epstein.html https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/41080/nones-rise-amid-declining-church-attendance-survey-shows https://www.focus.org/missionaries/benjamin-eliza-kelly

    Ep. 113: How Pope Francis changed Iraq

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 29:38


    We revisit Iraq, six months on from Pope Francis' historic visit, and talk to Iraqis on the ground to hear about the impact of the pope's visit and the flourishing of the Catholic faith in the Middle East. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/ebooks/pope-francis-in-iraq.pdf https://www.sistani.org/english/archive/26509/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct2d31 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/8095/pope-francis-trip-to-iraq-2021 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248898/international-eucharistic-congress-2021-cardinal-sako-says-pope-francis-historic-visit-changed-iraq

    Ep. 112: An Afghan Christian's plea: “You are my last hope”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 10:44


    A young Christian, desperate to flee Afghanistan, exchanges frantic messages with a CNA employee, pleading for help as the Taliban closes in on him. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248918/afghan-christians-plea-to-cna-you-are-my-last-hope

    Ep. 111: Twenty years on from 9/11, how an NYC firefighter became a Catholic priest

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 18:38


    Today, Fr. Tom Colucci is a priest in the Archdiocese of New York. But back in 2001, he was a lieutenant with the NYC Fire Department. He shares his memories of 9/11, and how the tragedy encouraged his vocation. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/32605/911-when-john-paul-ii-grieved-with-america https://youtu.be/mV7RMz8ihwc https://youtu.be/uFYNr85RWIg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RauUv-_7kN8 https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial https://t2t.org/ [WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGE] https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/for-five-men-tragedy-remains-over-photo-of-911s-first-casualty/article592945/

    Ep. 110: A devout Mormon's conversion to the Catholic Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 26:15


    Maren Latham shares the story of her conversion from the Mormon religion to the Catholic Church. Maren didn't provide many details about her experience in the Mormon temple in this podcast, but she is currently writing a book that will provide more detail. https://chnetwork.org/story/devout-mormon-to-grateful-catholic/ https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/inside-a-mormon-temple-1049

    Ep. 109: The Story of EWTN - From Garage Startup to Global Catholic TV Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 25:58


    In honor of EWTN's 40th anniversary, we share some of the miraculous occurrences that aided the Catholic network's early success. https://www.ewtn.com/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248696/three-times-mother-angelica-trusted-god-to-provide-for-ewtn https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248692/archbishop-chaput-honored-with-first-annual-mother-angelica-award

    Ep. 108: The Future is Latino

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 31:16


    The Latino population within the U.S. Church is booming, but is the Church ready to welcome them? We take the question to a Latino leader within the Church. Then, Iskali is a new ministry empowering young Latinos to become leaders within their communities. We'll talk with Iskali's founder, and a few of the young people involved. https://www.iskali.org/ https://denvercatholic.org/centro-director-calls-service-to-hispanic-ministry-an-honor/ https://www.usccb.org/committees/hispaniclatino-affairs/history-hispanic-ministry

    Ep. 107: Extraordinary Times for the Extraordinary Form

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 28:19


    Catholics talk about their love for the Traditional Latin Mass, and react to Pope Francis' recent motu proprio regulating it. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248430/full-text-traditionis-custodes-pope-francis-motu-proprio-about-traditional-latin-mass https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248480/pope-francis-traditional-latin-mass-restrictions-has-your-diocese-responded-yet https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248540/two-weeks-after-pope-francis-traditional-latin-mass-restrictions-us-bishops-continue-to-respond https://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/

    Ep. 106: Infertility and the power of community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 29:38


    Three Catholics talk about their infertility, and the online community that has helped them find fruitfulness. https://www.thefruitfulhollow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thefruitfulhollow/?hl=en https://bellawellness.org/

    Ep. 105: Meet the Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 23:21


    We talk with the parents of priests and religious about the experience of having a child dedicate themselves to God. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247923/new-priest-blesses-his-sister-a-nun-its-been-a-real-privilege-and-a-joy http://carmelitemonks.org/

    Ep. 104: Home Sweet Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 32:03


    Experts talk about the need for legal protections for renters, as the national eviction moratorium ends. A priest discusses the Catholic idea of a right to a decent home. Southern Missouri is one of the areas most affected by the Delta variant of the coronavirus— we talk with the local Catholic Charities about what they're doing to help. And then, EWTN reporter Colm Flynn brings us the story of Mario Salerno, a Brooklyn landlord who waived an entire month's rent last year for hundreds of tenants amid the coronavirus pandemic. https://ccsomo.org/news-room/latest-news.html/article/2021/05/27/in-the-media-ccsomo-offering-help-with-safhr-rental-and-utilities-assistance-applications https://www.mohousingresources.com/safhr https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/44115/landlord-encouraged-by-prayer-waives-rent-amid-coronavirus https://open.spotify.com/show/69v7Hcxqmd5QGwoAe0fELV https://www.usccb.org/resources/right-decent-home-pastoral-response-crisis-housing

    Ep. 103: Pride and the Pirate Nun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 36:32


    Catholics respond to the phenomenon of “Pride Month” and reflect on living out the Church's teaching amid same-sex attraction. Two Catholics who have same-sex attraction share their stories, and their hopes for their future in the Catholic Church. https://couragerc.org/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-charles-lwanga-and-companions-martyrs-of-uganda-488 https://catholicspeakers.com/profiles/paul-darrow https://www.instagram.com/callmemannyyy/?hl=en https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/smartspeakers

    Ep. 102: The Great Communion Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 32:53


    We speak with several bishops before and after the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Spring Meeting, with a particular focus on the topic of “Eucharistic Coherence.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247606/cdf-highlights-its-note-on-catholics-in-politics-in-letter-to-us-bishops-on-eucharistic-coherence https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247492/archbishop-cordileone-catholics-supporting-abortion-should-not-present-themselves-for-holy-communion https://www.sfarch.org/letters-and-statements?mc_cid=9332700d03&mc_eid=f5bd8cf3dc https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248068/eucharistic-revival-to-begin-in-2022-we-want-to-start-a-fire-not-a-program

    Ep. 101: Blessed are the Peacemakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 22:30


    How can people of faith respond to gun violence? We speak to a recent victim of an armed robbery, Bishop Michael Barber of Oakland; hear another bishop's response to the recent mass shooting in San Jose; and remember Officer Eric Talley, a Catholic father of seven who died heroically responding to a mass shooting in Boulder, CO. Shownotes: https://denvercatholic.org/eric-talley-put-christ-first-boulder-police-officers-heroism-rooted-in-life-of-sacrificial-love/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247100/eric-talley-funeral-catholic-father-of-seven-died-a-hero https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247801/oaklands-catholic-bishop-robbed-of-cash-episcopal-ring-while-praying-near-cathedral https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247803/usccb-after-9-killed-in-san-jose-shooting-something-fundamentally-broken-in-our-society

    Ep. 100: Celebrating CNA Newsroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 34:30


    In celebration of our 100th episode, we take a look back at just a few of our favorite moments from the first 100 episodes of CNA Newsroom. Here's to 100 more! Check out CNA's brand new podcast, made especially for your smartspeaker: www.catholicnewsagency.com/smartspeakers Listen to more of our favorite segments here: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/column/247925/ep-100-celebrating-cna-newsroom

    Ep. 99: Sleep in Heavenly Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 30:15


    What connection does sleep have to the Catholic faith? We examine an interesting new devotion to the Sleeping St. Joseph, find out why God sometimes communicates in dreams in the Bible, and finally, we’ll read you a bedtime story. https://globalnation.inquirer.net/117521/pope-francis-address-during-the-meeting-with-families http://www.cvent.com/events/lessons-from-st-joseph-husband-father-saint/event-summary-f44bb63759e0475aa423506da87476bc.aspx https://www.amazon.com/MicroShifts-Transforming-Your-Life-Step-ebook/dp/B07L8T6FXV Full sleep story: https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/bonus-a-sleep-story-the-blue-cross-by-gk-chesterton/s-WO6qvt5V75y https://www.chesterton.org/blue-cross/

    BONUS: A sleep story: “The Blue Cross” by G.K. Chesterton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 40:50


    For your listening pleasure, Jonah reads the short story “The Blue Cross” by famed Catholic author G.K. Chesterton. Feel free to put on this episode to help you fall asleep. This bonus episode is a companion to Ep. 99. https://www.chesterton.org/blue-cross/

    Ep. 98: Body and Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 19:33


    What actually takes place at the moment of consecration during Mass? Then, we examine a recent Eucharistic miracle in Poland. Check out our new podcast, “Catholic News”: www.catholicnewsagency.com/smartspeakers http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/Liste/list.html https://www.amazon.com/Wedding-Feast-Lamb-Roch-Kereszty/dp/1595250069/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Roch+Kereszty&qid=1621369377&sr=8-5 https://www.lincolndiocese.org/bishops/bishop-james-conley/statements/15020-statement-03-31-21-mass-obligation www.ewtn.pl https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/44826/parish-priest-says-reported-eucharistic-miracle-has-led-to-conversions https://www.ncregister.com/news/polish-eucharistic-miracle-in-legnica https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/41997/survey-on-catholic-belief-in-the-eucharist-prompts-calls-for-better-catechesis

    Ep. 97: Saintly Superheroes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 25:59


    Four decades ago, Marvel produced several religious-themed comic books, including a comic about the life of Pope St. John Paul II. On this episode of CNA Newsroom, we criss-cross the globe to bring you the story of how— and why— one of the world’s biggest comic book companies decided to bring the stories of three beloved saints to the world. This episode first aired in May 2020. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/saintly-superhero-when-marvel-comics-told-the-life-story-of-john-paul-ii-69401 https://churchpop.com/2014/10/24/pope-st-john-paul-ii-comic-book/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/blog/that-time-blessed-mother-teresa-was-a-marvel-comic-book-hero https://www.amazon.com/City-Saints-Pilgrimage-John-Krak%C3%B3w/dp/0553418904 http://www.iservedasaint.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel%27s_616

    Ep. 96: Running the Race, Keeping the Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 28:13


    What does it mean to be both physically and spiritually fit? We talk to super-athlete Sister Stephanie Baliga; Olympian Dominique Dawes; and Bishop Thomas Paprocki, the “Holy Goalie.” Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/this-three-time-olympian-wishes-she-could-dine-with-mother-angelica-10533 https://www.dominiquedawesgymnasticsacademy.com/ https://missionola.com/marathon.html https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/bishop-paprocki-explores-link-between-physical-and-spiritual-fitness-in-new-book

    Ep. 95: Ever ancient, ever new

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 25:24


    This Holy Week, we explore a few of the Church’s earliest Easter pilgrimage traditions in Rome. Producer Jonah McKeown investigates the hymns you won’t hear at Easter Mass this year. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/holy-week-2021-vatican-issues-guidelines-for-catholics-facing-coronavirus-restrictions-70744 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/beauty-drama-and-pinpoint-silence-easter-triduum-memories-from-rome-93027 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/a-vatican-ambassador-is-visiting-romes-most-ancient-churches-this-lent https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/all-are-welcome-not-a-welcome-hymn-at-mass-usccb-committee-says-54933 https://www.sourceandsummit.com/

    Ep. 94: God Save Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 34:37


    Travel with us to 17th-18th century Ireland to learn about how Catholicism was nearly stamped out in Ireland...and how Catholics emerged stronger than before. https://www.amazon.com/Priest-Hunters-Story-Irelands-Bounty-dp-184717311X/dp/184717311X/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid= https://twitter.com/ColmFlynn1 https://youtu.be/3VA9vuId3ds http://www.caitrionadunnett.com/portfolio-2/mass-paths/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/secret-paths-ireland-catholic-forbidden-mass-photography https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/irelands-catholic-bishops-announce-national-synodal-assembly https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/catholic-bishops-in-ireland-apologize-for-abject-failure-at-mother-and-baby-homes-21109

    Ep. 93: Lent Around the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 33:57


    We travel to Lebanon, Timor-Leste, Madagascar, El Salvador and China to hear about the foods and traditions that Christians use to mark the season of Lent. https://www.crsricebowl.org/recipe https://www.instagram.com/talkaboutaugust4/?hl=en https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/help-save-lebanon-maronite-patriarch-calls-on-international-community-lebanons-maronite-patriarch-called-on-tuesday-for-the-united-nations-to-help-arbiter-the-countrys-crisis-by-convening-an-inte-10229 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/madagascar https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/insides-that-didnt-decompose-and-other-stunning-facts-about-oscar-romero-52016 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/china

    Ep. 92: Make it personal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 27:02


    In honor of Black History Month, we take a look at a new personal parish in Pittsburgh in the Black Catholic tradition. Show notes: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/pittsburgh-bishop-why-i-established-a-new-black-catholic-parish https://profiles.howard.edu/profile/34901/cheryl-sanders

    Ep. 91: Mardi Gras (and all that jazz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 27:10


    We head down to Louisiana to talk with some Catholics about the Mardi Gras traditions they know and love. Show notes: https://nds.edu/ https://www.pelicanpub.com/proddetail.php?prod=9781589804104#.YBCBYpNKh24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3aitqY-Ee4&t=5s&ab_channel=Rev.PatrickBroussard

    Ep. 90: For God and Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 35:18


    How ought Christians engage in politics? On the eve of a new presidential administration, we attempt to scratch the surface of this expansive topic. On the podcast this week: a third-party presidential candidate who ran on Catholic principles; a longtime pro-life Democrat; and a Catholic priest whom President Obama tapped for a political appointment. Shownotes: https://solidarity-party.org/ https://www.lsc.gov/ https://www.democratsforlife.org/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/dan-lipinski https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/he-wont-win-so-why-is-brian-carroll-running-for-president-24070 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/american-solidarity-partys-brian-carroll-squares-off-in-third-party-debate-16676

    Ep. 89: Taking Back the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 33:14


    Catholics share the small and big blessings they experienced in 2020. Father Harrison Ayre of the podcast Clerically Speaking shares about his new book “Finding Christ in the Crisis”, and the personal spiritual renewal behind it. Catholic writer Leah Libresco describes how she maintained a sense of community despite coronavirus restrictions. Then, the head of a Catholic theater company talks about how the pandemic inspired him to bring back the tradition of radio plays. Show notes: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/finding-christ-book-love-divine-music-cd-set https://www.clericallyspeaking.com/ http://www.leahlibresco.com/ https://themerrybeggars.com/

    Ep. 88: The Merriest Little Christmases

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 32:48


    Celebrating Christmas in prison, the South Pole, and even space! Show notes: https://www.kalw.org/post/songs-christmas-san-quentin-media#stream/0 https://antarcticsun.usap.gov/features/4337/ https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/apollo-8-earthrise

    Ep. 87: Candles Amid the Rubble

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 32:39


    We take a look at why the season of Advent should be celebrated - even in the darkest times. Catholic author Kendra Tierney shares how her family celebrates the Advent season at home - and how you can celebrate at home too. We’ll share the story of Father Alfred Delp, a German Jesuit who clung to the hope of Advent despite his imprisonment - and execution - by the Nazis during World War II. We’ll talk about the Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols - and even hear some beautiful music by the choir at Wyoming Catholic College. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/advent-at-home-how-catholics-are-preparing-for-a-season-of-joy---even-in-2020-28458 https://catholicallyear.com/ https://catholicallyear.com/product/christmas-novena-printable-booklet-digital-download/ https://www.amazon.com/Bound-Hands-Germany-Selected-Letters/dp/082941794X All music in the third segment courtesy of The Choir of Wyoming Catholic College, directed by Dr. Peter A. Kwasniewski. With ‘Once in Royal David’s City’ directed by Dr. Sean Lewis. https://wyoming-catholic-college.square.site/product/christmas-in-god-s-country/31?cs=true

    Ep. 86: It’s Still Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 41:51


    This week we revisit an episode that first aired during Nov. 2019, and offer some pandemic-related updates. EWTN’s Father Mitch Pacwa talks about his annual Thanksgiving hunting trip; we tell the amazing stories of two Native American Catholics; a Catholic couple donates thousands of turkeys for the holidays; and much more. Shownotes: https://www.rapidcitydiocese.org/black-elk-documentary/ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html https://www.whiffletreefarmva.com/ https://www.ccbq.org/ http://mindspirit.com/author/abbykowitz/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLjuKg1Oic8 Special thanks to Deacon Ben Black Bear, Jr. and Mark G. Thiel for the use of the audio of Nicholas Black Elk’s Thanksgiving prayer.

    Ep. 85: How I Built This for God

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 44:09


    Catholic entrepreneurs talk about how they took their award-winning ideas from an inkling in their mind to a full-blown reality. Shownotes: https://www.osvinstitute.com/ https://www.edeninvitation.com/ https://www.juandiegonetwork.com/ https://catholicsprouts.com/

    Ep. 84: More Than Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 27:47


    The deaf Catholic community in the US is eager for the faith. In this episode, we take a look at some of the latest resources available to them, and a deaf Catholic priest shares his vocation story. This episode is available in American Sign Language (ASL) at the link below! https://youtu.be/NW2deh1EEs4 Show notes: http://deafcatholicphilly.org/ https://www.archkck.org/ministries--offices/deaf-ministry/deaf-youcat https://ascensionpress.com/collections/hands-of-grace-the-catholic-sacraments-in-american-sign-language https://www.archmil.org/deaf-apostolate.htm

    Ep. 83: Adventures in Discernment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 34:06


    This week, we bring you the story of two brothers ordained to the priesthood on the same day; a young woman talks about God’s call to enter a religious life— and His call for her to leave a few years later; and a life and dating coach helping single, Catholic women who feel stuck. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/god-chose-to-call-us-the-story-of-two-brothers-ordained-catholic-priests-on-the-same-day-82640 http://www.pauline.org/ https://www.femininegeniuscoaching.com/

    Ep. 82: Nigeria’s Forgotten Martyrs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 30:45


    The persecution of Christians is by no means confined to the Middle East. In Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, to be a Christian means to suffer regular threats of violence, kidnapping, torture, and even death. In this episode, we bring you the voices of Nigerian Catholics who want the world to know— and to care— about the brutal persecution they face every day. This is the last in a three-episode series on Christian persecution. Shownotes: www.aciafrica.org https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/more-than-600-nigerian-christians-killed-in-2020-new-report-says-65880 https://www.aciafrica.org/news/1810/40-day-prayer-for-god-to-save-nigeria-announced-to-end-on-eve-of-independence-day https://www.aciafrica.org/tag/michael-nnadi https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/knights-of-columbus-to-report-on-christian-persecution-in-nigeria-42564 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/islamic-militants-kidnap-hundreds-in-raid-on-nigerian-town-41775 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/conference-highlights-forgotten-persecuted-christians-43167 http://www.catholicdioceseoyo.org/ https://www.churchinneed.org/ https://indefenseofchristians.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR5zW_-wptU&feature=youtu.be

    Ep. 81: The Disappearing People

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 37:44


    Now more than ever, Christianity is at risk of disappearing from the Middle East. This week on CNA Newsroom, we bring you the stories of Middle Eastern Christians who are peacefully standing their ground to protect their homeland, their people, and their faith. This is the second in a three-episode series on Christian persecution. Shownotes: https://nasarean.org/ https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Disappearing-People/Stephen-M-Rasche/9781642932034 https://www.churchinneed.org/ https://indefenseofchristians.org/ http://hungaryhelps.gov.hu/en/ https://www.churchinneed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Report-on-Christianity-in-northern-Iraq.pdf https://www.wsj.com/articles/iraqi-christians-are-still-waiting-mr-pence-1528413035

    Ep. 80: After the Blast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 38:59


    In early August, something happened in Lebanon that no one expected— a massive explosion destroyed many of the city’s predominantly Christian neighborhoods. Lebanon is known as a place where Christians and Muslims live together in relative peace. What will happen next? Later in the show, Rome Correspondent Hannah Brockhaus brings us the story of St. Charbel— a saint many believe can serve as a peaceful link between Christians and Muslims. This is the first in a three-episode series on the worldwide persecution of Christians. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-calls-for-day-of-prayer-and-fasting-for-lebanon-57609 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/catholic-leader-outlines-vision-for-lebanon-as-the-switzerland-of-the-east-59966 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/lebanese-scholar-the-west-cannot-afford-to-abandon-lebanon-88821 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/after-beirut-explosion-lebanon-needs-us-catholic-help-now-bishops-say-99578 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-charbel-makhlouf-534 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/after-beirut-explosion-lebanon-turns-to-st-charbel-51853 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/lebanese-man-finds-hand-of-providence-in-mystical-experience-91640 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/report-around-the-world-260-million-christians-face-persecution-33304 https://philosproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LEBANON_Past-Challenges-Present-Calamities-Future-Prospects.pdf https://www.just-help.org/c/relieffund https://www.beitelbaraka.org/

    Ep. 79: Back to (home)school

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 28:46


    The return to school looks a little different this fall. We talk with some Catholic schools about how they’re approaching in-person and distance education. Then, homeschooling veterans discuss what new homeschoolers can expect. Show notes: https://denvercatholicschools.com/parents/st-isidore-catholic-curriculum/ https://ace.nd.edu/academies/ https://www.setonhome.org/ https://hslda.org/about https://www.hwsa.net/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/is-homeschooling-dangerous-parents-former-students-respond-to-harvard-professor-72103

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