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IMAGE CREDIT: Peciul, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons LINKS: Vatican bio of Cardinal Oscar CANTONI: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_cantoni_o.html      Oscar CANTONI on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2022.htm#Cantoni    Cardinal Oscar CANTONI on Gcatholic.org: https://gcatholic.org/p/4928                      Cardinal Oscar CANTONI on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bcantoni.html Diocese of Como on Gcatholic.org: https://gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/como0.htm?tab=info         Diocese of Como on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dcomi.html   2022 Aleteia.org profile of Cardinal-elect Cantoni and the Diocese of Como: https://aleteia.org/2022/08/27/cardinal-cantoni-an-italian-in-red-for-a-martyred-diocese/  Telegraph.co.uk 2024 reporting on Fr. Martinelli case: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/01/24/priest-jailed-abuse-altar-boy-popes-choirboys/ Catholic News Agency reporting on the 2021 Fr. Martinelli trial: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/246626/vatican-abuse-trial-witnesses-say-allegations-about-youth-seminary-were-ignored National Catholic Reporter 2024 reporting on Fr. Martinelli case: https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/vatican-appeals-court-finds-priest-guilty-corrupting-minor  Reuters 2024 reporting on Fr. Martinelli case: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/vatican-convicts-priest-accused-abuse-papal-altar-boys-school-2024-01-23/   Thank you for listening, and thank my family and friends for putting up with the time investment and for helping me out as needed.  As always, feel free to email the show at Popeularhistory@gmail.com  If you would like to financially support Popeular history, go to www.patreon.com/Popeular. If you don't have any money to spare but still want to give back, pray and tell others– prayers and listeners are worth more than gold!   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Popeular History, a library of Catholic knowledge and insights.   Check out the show notes for sources, further reading, and a transcript.   Please note that this episode includes discussion of sexual crimes and allegations, and may not be appropriate for all audiences.   Today we're discussing another current Cardinal o f the Catholic Church, one of the 120 or so people who will choose the next Pope when the time comes..   Oscar CANTONI was born on September 1, 1950, in Lenno, a small town in the Como Province of the Lombardy Region of northern Italy.   We've had several Italian Cardinals before- nine, to be exact, and we've even had another Cardinal from Lombardy–Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and I count myself blessed every time I have the chance to say the name of Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa.   In any event, Oscar had the most surprising educational history out of all the Cardinals so far: while by all accounts he did well at school, and he's actually published several books, *and* he's taught in various capacities for decades, he doesn't have any academic degrees.   Nevertheless, in 1975 he was ordained as a priest for the Diocese of Como. From 1985 to 1999 he was actively involved in promoting vocations, becoming director of the Vocational Diocesan Center in 1986. From 1990 to 2005, Father Cantoni served as a Spiritual Director at the diocesan seminary.    One more unique project came along in 2000, when he re-founded the Ordo Virginum in the Diocese, the Ordo Virginum being an association of consecrated virgins that had fallen into obscurity until it was restored by the Second Vatican Council.   From 2003 to 2005, Father Cantoni was episcopal vicar for the clergy of Como, and it's time that I admit that for a while I thought each Diocese could only have one Episcopal Vicar but I have since come to understand that while each Episcopal Vicar has their own distinct mandate, there can nevertheless be several, if that's what the Bishop wants.   In 2005, the trusty old white phone rang, and it was Pope Saint John Paul II, looking to make Father Cantoni Bishop of Crema.   Now, you don't say no to JPII, or at least Father Cantoni didn't, and so on March 5th, he was consecrated by his former ordinary, the Bishop of Como, and, well, his other former ordinary, the Bishop Emeritus of Como. The third spot was filled by the Italian Nuncio, a fairly standard arrangement. The previous Bishop of Crema had died in office a few months before, if you're wondering what he was up to.   In 2016, Bishop Cantoni was transferred to the Diocese of Como, where he had grown up and served as a priest. In 2017, he ordained Gabriele Martinelli, despite having received some reports of sexual misconduct connected to Matinelli over the years, which Bishop Cantoni later said he had dismissed as quote “transitory homosexual tendency linked to adolescence”.   Both the future Father Martinelli and his alleged victim, identified as “L.G.” were teenagers at the time, with Martinelli being about a year older.    The alleged sexual relationship took place over several years in a pre-seminary that was actually on Vatican grounds, tasked with supplying altar servers for Saint Peter's Basilica. The pre-seminary was sponsored by the Diocese of Como, hence Bishop Cantoni's connection.   In 2021, Father Martinelli, who has consistently denied everything, was cleared due to a combination of his youth at the time and insufficient evidence, and it was after that ruling that Pope Francis elevated Bishop Cantoni to the Cardinalate, which we'll circle back to.   The Martinelli case has a coda, because under Vatican Law the prosecution can appeal cases and earlier this year, that's 2024, Father Martinelli was found guilty of corrupting a minor, that is, L.G., the same accuser as in the 2021 trial.   In September 2020, one of Bishop Cantoni's priests, Father Robero Malgesini, was murdered by a homeless person he was caring for. The event was widely covered in the press and prompted Pope Francis to praise God for quote “the martyrdom of this witness of charity toward the poorest”.   It should be noted that by all accounts Father Malgesini knew the risks associated with serving the outcasts, who often suffer mental illness. It should also be noted that in 2019, he was fined by local police for feeding people living under the portico of a former church, which, allow me to say, as the only official public policy position of Popeular History, **** such fines.   In 2022, in a somewhat surprising move, Pope Francis elevated Bishop Cantoni to the college of Cardinals and added him to the Dicastery for Bishops. I say somewhat sur prising because Como hasn't been headed by a Cardinal since 1694, so it's surprising in that sense, but people knew to expect surprises from Pope Francis by that point, it being his 8th consistory and all, so it  would have been surprising if there had been no surprises on the list. Still, it's fair to ask, why Como?   This is always a matter of speculation, because Popes are absolute monarchs and are never expected to give reasons for choosing one possible Cardinal over another. But my guess is the safest one for any analysis: it's a combination of factors. The fluffiest is one I've seen elsewhere, namely leaning into the crimson of the martyrs worn by the Cardinals and seeking to honor a Diocese that had seen more martyrdom in the last generation than most in Italy, not just Father Malgesini, but also Bl. Sr. Maria Laura Mainetti, who was murdered by three teenage girls in a satanic ritual in 2000, dying while asking God to forgive her murderers, certainly a death more on the classic end of the martyrdom spectrum.   I think it's likely the Martinelli case also played a role, certainly in the form of delaying Bishop Cantoni's elevation, but also, well, hear me out here.   Pope Francis *really* likes to reach out to the marginalized. Like, it's a whole thing for him, and he has absolutely used his cardinatial appointments to do just that–Cardinal Cantoni was sandwiched between a Pacific Islander and an African American in the 2022 consistory. I'm by no means confident in this assessment, but I don't think the fact that Cardinal Cantoni had been recently facing criticism for his handling o f Father Martinelli's case hurt his standings in Pope Francis' assessment. Especially fresh off Martinelli's initial acquittal, Pope Francis may have seen in Bishop Cantoni another marginalized individual.    One way or another, Cardinal Oscar CANTONI is eligible to participate in future conclaves until he turns 80 in 2030.   Today's episode is part of Cardinal Numbers. Stay tuned to see if today's Cardinal gets selected for a deeper dive in the next round! Thank you for listening; God bless you all!

IMAGE CREDIT Elza Fiúza/Abr, CC BY 3.0 BR, via Wikimedia Commons LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Leonardo Ulrich STEINER: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_steiner_l.html  Leonardo Ulrich STEINER on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2022.htm#Steiner  Cardinal Leonardo Ulrich STEINER on Gcatholic.org: https://gcatholic.org/p/5762                    Cardinal Leonardo Ulrich STEINER on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bulst.html   Archdiocese of Manaus on Gcatholic.org: https://gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/mana1.htm?tab=info       Archdiocese of Manaus on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dmanb.html   2022 Aleteia.org profile of Cardinal-Elect Steiner: https://aleteia.org/2022/08/26/a-red-hat-for-the-amazon-basin/  2022 Vatican News profile of Cardinal-Elect Steiner (Portuguese): https://www.vaticannews.va/pt/igreja/news/2022-05/presidencia-da-cnbb-sauda-os-novos-cardeais-do-brasil.html  Special Assembly for the Pan-Amazon Region–list of participants: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2019/09/21/0723/01479.html  2017 La Stampa coverage of the Amazon Synod (archived version): https://web.archive.org/web/20190618142401/https://www.lastampa.it/2017/10/15/vaticaninsider/eng/world-news/a-synod-for-the-indigenous-peoples-of-south-america-bu6BcrTX8a4HWl645ztM6O/pagina.html Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Querida Amazonia: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20200202_querida-amazonia.html  Ecclesiastical Conference of the Amazon on Gcatholic.org: https://gcatholic.org/dioceses/organizations/j02.htm  The Revealer.org profile of Sister Manso Pereira: https://therevealer.org/in-the-amazon-religious-women-lead-the-way/  2023 America Magazine report of indigenous women leaders from the Ecclesiastical Conference of the Amazon meeting with Pope Francis: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/06/06/women-deacons-indigenous-pope-francis-meeting-245437 2023 National Catholic Reporter piece on women ministering in the Amazon: https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/guest-voices/sisters-model-womens-diaconal-ministry-amazon  Cruxnow coverage of 2022 delegation of bishops (including Archbishop Steiner) meeting with Pope Francis to discuss violence in Amazonia: https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2022/06/brazilian-bishops-discuss-violence-in-the-amazon-with-pope-francis    Thank you for listening, and thank my family and friends for putting up with the time investment and for helping me out as needed. As always, feel free to email the show at Popeularhistory@gmail.com  If you would like to financially support Popeular history, go to www.patreon.com/Popeular. If you don't have any money to spare but still want to give back, pray and tell others– prayers and listeners are worth more than gold!   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Popeular History, a library of Catholic knowledge and insights.   Check out the show notes for sources, further reading, and a transcript.   Today we're discussing another current Cardinal of the Catholic Church, one of the 120 or so people who will choose the next Pope when the time comes.   The thirteenth of sixteen children, Leonardo Ulrich STEINER was born on November 6, 1950 in Forquilhinha, a community in Brazil's second southernmost state of Santa Catarina. He's our third Brazilian Cardinal, but he won't be our last, in fact one of his cousins is fellow Brazilian Cardinal Paulo Evaristo Arns.   Leonardo joined the Franciscans in 1972 at the age of 21, making his solemn profession in ‘76. In a pattern we've seen before, he studied philosophy and theology in Brazil, then went to Rome for more advanced studies, obtaining a licentiate and then a doctorate from the Antonianum. I don't know if I've emphasized the Franciscan affiliation of the Antonianum before, but it's certainly there–the Anthony it's named after is the Franciscan Anthony of Padua, after all.   When Leonardo was ordained in 1978, it was carried out by his Cardinal-cousin I mentioned earlier, fellow Franciscan and then-Archbishop of São Paulo Cardinal Arns. He did pastoral work for a while, then he served as a formator at, uh, a seminary. From 1986 till 1995 Father Steiner was Master of Novices at, *a* seminary, presumably the same one, though that's not especially clear. The third source I checked for this particular detail described the posts he took up at the Antonianum in Rome in 1995 as the result of a transfer between institutions, so it I guess can rule that out as our mystery institution. While at the Antonianum, he served as a secretary–I expect the high level kind–and as a professor of Philosophy. He was in Rome for several years before moving back to southern Brazil in 2003.   Back home, he served both as a pastor and lecturer, this time at the Bom Jesus Faculty of Philosophy, “bom” meaning "good” or I would perhaps suggest “sweet Jesus” as the more familiar English phrase with a close meaning.   In 2005, Father Steiner's white phone rang and he learned he was being made Bishop-Prelate of São Félix. His episcopal consecration was carried out by none other than his longserving cousin, Cardinal Arns, who had been fully retired for years by that point, but apparently didn't mind making it a family affair. By the way, the voice on the other end of that white phone must have been fairly shaky, because Pope John Paul II died in the few months between the appointment and Bishop Steiner's actual consecration.   Oh, also, did you catch that Prelate part of “Bishop-Prelate”? You see, São Félix was not and actually still is not a full-on diocese, rather it's at an intermediate sort of state called a “Territorial Prelature”. To give you an idea of why it's in an unusual state canonically, let me give you some stats. São Félix covers an area larger than England, with a total population of a bit under 200,000. At the time of his consecration, Bishop-Prelate Steiner had about ten priests to work with to address the spiritual needs of about 130,000 Catholics.   The relatively sparse population is due to São Félix being on the edge of the Amazon Rainforest. This was not Bishop-Prelate Steiner's last contact with Amazonia. In May 2011 he became secretary general of the Brazilian Episcopal Conference, a post he held for the next eight years, and later on in 2011 Bishop-Prelate Steiner was appointed as an auxiliary bishop of the capitol, Brasília, working alongside Cardinal da Rocha, who we discussed in fall 2023.   In 2017 Pope Francis announced the Synod on the Amazon, something which Bishop Steiner had apparently personally handed Pope Francis a document requesting on behalf of the Brazilian bishops. The Synod was duely held in 2019, and had a special focus on the indigenous peoples of the area, who, to quote Pope Francis, are “often forgotten and without the prospect of a serene future”. Another substantial issue is the ecology of the matter, with Pope Francis being known as an environmentalist before and certainly no less so after his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si, which called out the Amazon specifically as in need of special care.   Bishop Steiner notably did *not* participate in the synod. I was fully expecting to say he had, and maybe I missed something, but the list of hundreds of official participants is linked in the show notes, and he's not on it. In reality his delivery of the bishop's request for the Synod was probably due to his formal role in the overall Bishop's conference and not due to his own connection to the region, which at this point was minor.   However, despite that narratively inconvenient historical fact, later that year Bishop Steiner did become a full-on Amazonian bishop, being appointed the Archbishop of Manaus in the rather pointedly named Brazilian state of Amazonas. There he got to experience the staffing and geographic issues he had seen in his Bishop-Prelate days on a larger scale: there's a reason the Amazon Synod discussed things like allowing for married priests to help with the shortages, something which was much discussed in media coverage but was in truth only a minor topic in the Synod itself.   One real fruit of the Amazon Synod was the establishment of the Ecclesiastical Conference of the Amazon. Adding yet another organizational wrinkle to the megacluster of organizational wrinkles that is the Catholic Church, an *Ecclesiastical* Conference functions like a Bishop's Conference, but is not limited to Bishops. In 2022, Archbishop Steiner became its First Vice-President. In yet another example of the organizational wrinkling I just joked about, I don't mean he's the first person to hold that office, instead, “First Vice-President” is his actual title, as the Ecclesiastical Conference actually has multiple Vice-President roles.   I've been fairly brief and matter-of-fact in my descriptions here, so I want to end on a more human note, as there is real struggle in Amazonia. So let's hear from another Vice-President of the Ecclesiastical Conference, Sister Manso Pereira.   A descendent of the Kariri Brazilian tribal group, Sister Manso Pereira recently related a conversation she had with the Karipuna people about the danger  they face from armed groups of illegal logging and mining companies. Quote:    “We sleep well when you are here, because you're with us.' I said, ‘Why? If they come for you to kill you, they're going to kill me, too.' And they said, ‘We know if you went missing, the church would come looking for you. They would know you were gone.'”   In 2022, Pope Francis made Archbishop Steiner the first Cardinal from the Amazon region, also adding him to the Dicastery for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life.   Leonardo Ulrich STEINER  is eligible to participate in future conclaves until he turns 80 in 2030.   Today's episode is part of Cardinal Numbers. Stay tuned to see if today's Cardinal gets selected  for a deeper dive in the next round! Thank you for listening; God bless you all!

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. is an instructor of dogmatic and moral theology at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He holds a doctorate from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He is the co-author of Credo: An RCIA Program and Marian Consecration with Aquinas as well as the author of Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly. His writing also appears in Aleteia, Magnificat, and Ascension's Catholic Classics series. He is a regular contributor to the podcasts Pints with Aquinas, Catholic Classics, The Thomistic Institute, and Godsplaining.

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When people hear about the undergraduate theology program at the University of Notre Dame they are genuinely astonished. They had no idea that that many students were choosing to study theology. Each year, the number of students grows. What is going on? Why are students so interested? What does this tell us about evangelization, and hope for the Church, in the Church?My guest today is my friend and colleague, Professor Anthony Pagliarini, who is the director of the undergraduate theology program at Notre Dame. In this capacity, not only does he teach hundreds of students annually in the classroom, he also meets with, learns from, and advises all the students who declare theology majors or minors at Notre Dame. He'll help us learn about what is going on in Notre Dame's theology program and why it is happening.Follow-up Resources:Notre Dame Theology Department website“What happened to these Catholic college students after they took a required theology course,” article in Aleteia by Leonard DeLorenzo“Encouraging students to ‘Take a Second Look' at Notre Dame,” about a new initiative with Notre Dame theology to re-propose the Catholic faithChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/it/articoli.php?id=8006LA SUORA IN PURGATORIO CHE HA LASCIATO LA SUA IMPRONTA di Rino Cammilleri L'attivissimo don Marcello Stanzione qualche anno fa su Aleteia.org portò alla luce un caso singolare riguardante una mano impressa soprannaturalmente a fuoco su una porta, fatto appurato da un'inchiesta vescovile e ancora visibile nel convento delle terziarie francescane di Foligno.La protagonista era una suora corsa, Maria Gesta, nata a Bastia nel 1797 e figlia di Domenico, un facoltoso commerciante. Già da bambina ebbe problemi: una spina di pesce che le si era conficcata nell'unghia quasi la invalidò (la ferita ci mise anni a guarire), costringendola a usare per sempre l'altra mano, la sinistra. Giunta all'età giusta il padre la fidanzò a un bravo giovine, cosa che lei accettò per obbedienza pur se già si sentiva attratta dal chiostro. Ma a un passo dalle nozze sopravvenne un male inguaribile che la ridusse in fin di vita. Tumore, dissero i medici. Sul petto. Però la medicina dell'epoca non brillava né per diagnosi che per rimedi, tanto che si pensò seriamente a un trapianto di pelle dopo l'asportazione. Per fortuna non ce ne fu bisogno: non erano riusciti ad aver ragione di una semplice lisca di pesce, figurarsi che cosa avrebbero combinato con quel tumore esterno. Chi fa da sé fa per tre, e Maria si rivolse direttamente in alto.Una notte che il male non la faceva dormire fece voto alla Vergine: se fosse guarita si sarebbe consacrata in religione. L'indomani si svegliò completamente sana e subito mantenne. Due nobili umbri: Filippo e Stefano Bernabò, esiliati in Corsica per non avere voluto giurare fedeltà a Napoleone, le trovarono il posto: il convento delle terziarie francescane di Sant'Anna a Foligno. Così, nel 1825 la Nostra divenne suor Teresa Margherita e subito prese il nuovo ruolo con la massima serietà.Espletava tutti i servizi più umili sempre col sorriso sulle labbra. Per sé sceglieva panni vecchi e rattoppati, vestendo di quel che le altre scartavano. Del suo corredo donò tutto alle consorelle, tenendo per sé lo strettissimo essenziale e prediligendo sempre le tele più ruvide e navigate. La sua cella rasentava lo squallido: dormiva su un saccone di paglia e non usava praticamente mobilio. Una così zelante non poteva non essere scelta per le varie cariche dopo aver espletato tutte le mansioni.Gli ultimi tre anni, dei trentatré trascorsi in convento, la videro addirittura come badessa. E fu in tale veste che morì. Il 4 novembre 1859, dopo la refezione a mensa, mentre scriveva una lettera al fratello fu colpita da apoplessia e stramazzò sul pavimento. La soccorsero quando si insospettirono per la sua assenza agli atti comuni. Cioè, troppo tardi. Morì la notte stessa e fu sepolta nel cimitero del convento. Ma è adesso che comincia il bello.LA VOCE DELLA MORTADopo tre giorni dalla morte, alcune suore dissero di aver sentito come dei lamenti provenire dalla cella della defunta. Lì per lì si pensò a fantasie di donne impressionabili. Ma suor Anna Felice Meneghini da Montefalco, che era una tosta, udì proprio la voce della morta, che conosceva bene avendola avuta come compagna in diversi incarichi. Proveniva dalla stanza dei guardaroba. E lei e suor Teresa Margherita, erano state insieme come guardarobiere per anni. Vi si diresse, frugò dovunque, aprì tutti gli armadi. Niente. D'un tratto la stanza si riempì di fumo e la voce si palesò ancora, lamentandosi. La suora, fattasi forza, chiese il perché di quei lamenti. La voce rispose che era per via della povertà se si trovava in Purgatorio. Quell'altra trasecolò: la defunta aveva vissuto quasi da misera, di cosa era incolpata? La voce chiarì che, sì, lei aveva amato la povertà ma, da badessa, non aveva vigilato affinché anche le altre la osservassero a puntino. Poi aggiunse che non l'avrebbe sentita mai più ma le avrebbe lasciato una prova della sua presenza. Ci fu come un gran colpo sulla porta e suor Anna Felice vide la sagoma della defunta uscire dalla stanza. Subito il fumo scomparse e accorse tutto il convento.Suor Maria Angelina Torelli e suor Maria Vittoria Vicchi dovettero sorreggere Suor Anna Felice, che era mezza tramortita. Tutte le suore avevano sentito la botta. Videro con sgomento che sulla porta si era formata l'impronta di una mano, come se fosse stata impressa a fuoco. Andarono a chiamare la badessa e anche lei costatò il segno. Intanto l'ora si era fatta tarda e, non sapendo che pesci prendere, la badessa comandò a tutte di andare a dormire. L'indomani si sarebbe visto che cosa fare.NULLA È IMPOSSIBILE DIOLa più spaventata di tutte era colei che aveva assistito ai fenomeni, suor Anna Felice. Questa nella sua cella, prima di coricarsi si inginocchiò per recitare sette salmi espiatori per l'anima della consorella defunta. La notte stessa sognò suor Teresa Margherita tutta gioiosa. La quale la ringraziò per le preghiere che aveva recitato e che le avevano ridotto la pena in Purgatorio: doveva starci ancora un po' per via della eccessiva indulgenza nei confronti delle suore al tempo della sua direzione, ma con qualche altra preghiera sarebbe stata finalmente ammessa alla visione beatifica. Qualche settimana dopo, suor Anna Felice, di notte mentre era a letto e recitava il Miserere, sentì la solita voce che la chiamava.Si rizzò a sedere e di colpo un globo di luce comparve nella sua cella illuminandola a giorno. La voce le disse che il venerdì seguente sarebbe finalmente uscita dal purgatorio, la ringraziò e si congedò per sempre perché mai più l'avrebbe sentita. La notizia di questi fatti non tardò a valicare le mura del convento e a interessare tutta la città. Il vescovo volle vederci chiaro e, sentita la badessa, ordinò un'inchiesta. Dopo i minuziosi accertamenti e gli interrogatori si procedette alla riesumazione del corpo della defunta. Fu divelta la porta con l'impronta e fu portata accosto alla bara: la mano della morta coincideva perfettamente con quella impressa nel legno. E non ci fu altro da aggiungere.Alcune notazioni. La morta a Suor Anna Felici aveva detto di essere stata condannata a quarant'anni di Purgatorio, poi ridotti a quindici grazie alle preghiere di intercessione. Ma c'è il tempo in Purgatorio? Ci sono gli anni? O è una metafora dell'anima purgante per farsi intendere?Altra cosa: una suora zelantissima c'era finita non per mancanze sue, ma per non aver vigilato con la necessita severità sullo zelo altrui, di cui era responsabile. In effetti, dice il Vangelo che "a chi molto è stato affidato, molto verrà chiesto". Vien da dire, come gli Apostoli: "ma allora chi potrà salvarsi?". Gesù rispose che ciò era impossibile agli uomini ma non a Dio. Ed è questa la nostra speranza. Mah, e poi dicono che l'inferno è vuoto...

Hoy conversamos con Isis Barajas acerca de la Teología del hogar, que es un término acuñado en 2019 por las autoras norteamericanas Carrie Gress, Noelle Mering y Megan Schrieber para hablar del valor trascendente del hogar. Charlando con Isis, descubrimos que se trata de algo que ella también venia meditando en su corazón y trataba de vivir en el seno de su propia familia.   Isis nos cuenta del llamado que sintió a dedicarse por tiempo completo a su familia y lo que eso significó en su vida laboral y personal. Conversamos acerca del valor de lo oculto y el amor en la familia, el ejemplo de los primeros cristianos, entre muchos otros temas.   Isis es española, tiene 41 años, está casada y tiene 8 hijos. Periodista y Máster en Humanidades, Isis es colaboradora en publicaciones católicas como la revista Misión, Aleteia y Mundo Cristiano. Es cocreadora del blog mujeresteniamosqueser. Formada en la Teología del Cuerpo de San Juan Pablo II en la Asociación Persona y Familia, colabora desde hace años en pastoral familiar en la Archidiócesis de Madrid. Es una entusiasta por comunicar, desde el realismo y la cotidianidad, la grandeza de la vocación al matrimonio y la familia cristiana.   “No tengo plata ni oro, pero te doy lo que tengo”: un espacio donde encontrarnos con el que verdaderamente nos llena, para que nos tome de la mano, nos levante y nos ponga en camino nuevamente. Somos Sol, Colo y Tere, con el apoyo del Pbro. Gastón Lorenzo, Parroquia Católica Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Entrevistamos a personas que nos comparten su vida y nos ayudan a profundizar nuestra fe.   Contactate con nosotros: ⁠⁠⁠podcastdelpilar@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Con Isis: https://www.instagram.com/isis.barajas   Música: - Cortina musical: "Tan pobre y tan rico"· Jóvenes Catedral de San Isidro. Álbum: “Hazte canto”. - Canción final: "Declaración de domicilio". Letra y música: Eduardo Meana. Interpretado por Cristóbal Fones, SJ. Single, 2020.   Este podcast está realizado a beneficio de la Fundación Nuestra Señora del Pilar, que acompaña a niños, adolescentes y mujeres en estado de vulnerabilidad en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Te invitamos a colaborar con esta obra. ⁠⁠⁠Hacé click acá para donar⁠⁠⁠, o entrá a la ⁠⁠⁠página de la Fundación⁠⁠⁠ para conocer más acerca de la fundación y otras formas de ayudar. Muchas gracias.

What's the difference between doctrine and dogma? What's an ecumenical council and how is it different from a synod? What's an encyclical, or an apostolic exhortation, or a papal bull?In this episode, we cover terminology that often comes up in Catholic teaching:DoctrineDogmaEcumenical councilSynodApostolic ConstitutionEncyclicalApostolic ExhortationApostolic LetterMoto ProprioPapal BullVatican Holy SeeReferences and further reading/listening/viewing:Pope Francis, Dilexit NosFr Mike Schmitz, Dogma, Doctrine, and Meat on FridaysCatholic EncyclopediaDogmaChristian DoctrineSynodGeneral CouncilsThe VaticanCatholic AnswersCatholic Doctrine vs DogmaThe 21 Ecumenical CouncilsHaving Trouble Accepting a Church Teaching?What is Dogma?What is a Synod?Why Isn't Everything Infallible?The Limits of InfallibilityHaving Trouble Accepting a Church Teaching?Aleteia, What is the difference between a synod and a council?EWTN, Vatican vs Holy See: What's the difference?Papal DocumentsJimmy Akin Non-Infallible TeachingsRatzinger on the CatechismThe CDF. Instruction on the Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian.Benedict XVI on ordinatio sacerdotalisMatthew Plese, The Types of Papal Documents and Weight of EachDonate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/

IMAGE James Bradley, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons LINKS Angelo ACERBI on Catholic-Hierarchy.org https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bacerbi.html  Angelo ACERBI on Gcatholic.org https://gcatholic.org/p/6760  2024 Aleteia profile of Cardinal-Elect ACERBI https://aleteia.org/2024/10/09/oldest-cardinal-ever-named-will-support-pope-with-prayer  2024 Vatican News profile of Cardinal-Elect ACERBI https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2024-10/cardinal-elect-acerbi-appointment-diplomats.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1FkcEQXPlQQ0GisXPW3tDuVtGdsweDpgAMqxjBpHFijrWKH1SVwoJAxJI_aem_aNoXJ7ogQxgNqyZKZWwfGA  CathNews New Zealand's profile of Cardinal-Elect ACERBI: https://cathnews.co.nz/2024/10/07/former-nz-nuncio-angelo-acerbi-appointed-a-cardinal/  TRANSCRIPT Hello everyone, welcome to Cardinal Numbers, a rexypod reviewing and ranking all the Cardinals of the Catholic Church from the Catacombs to Kingdom Come. As part of our march to the Kingdom Come part, the years keep rolling on and the Holy Father keeps adding new Cardinals to… well I'd normally say to fill vacancies, but the reality this is the first time possibly in history where technically the College is already over capacity but here comes Pope Francis adding more new Cardinals anyways. Don't get too worked up about that, it's not a sudden departure as JPII and Benedict both went over the same theoretical limit. The Papacy is an absolute monarchy so constitutions are more like guidelines, though I'm still very curious what it will look like if there's ever a need for a conclave when the College is over capacity, something that seems all the more likely as Pope Francis continues to treat the maximum as a minimum and keeps hid apparent preference for having a consistory every year– the only full year he's skipped in his pontificate was 2021 due to COVID.   But enough about the generalities, we've got 21 new Cardinals to cover and only a couple months to do so! To be clear, for the sake of my sanity as I continue to juggle my various responsibilities, I've decided I'm *not* planning to cover all the new Cardinals in time for the consistory on December 8th, at least not on the main feed. I *do* have it down as a stretch goal for my Patreon supporters, getting them all the new cardinals in a more timely fashion but everyone will get the same content eventually. It's just going to take 21 weeks to cover the 21 new Cardinals on the main feed, and it'll be faster for my Patreon folks as a thank-you for the support without actually putting content behind a paywall- just a mild time delay. Fair enough? Look, if you're in a pinch and can't afford a Patreon subscription just write in and ask, I'm a softie and I've been there before, no sweat, I'll get you a link to whichever episode you like when it's ready, free. Again, you'd be getting it eventually anyway, so really you don't even need to do that, just have some patience.   Alright, enough admin, let's get talking about the first Cardinal-Elect on Pope Francis' list, and let's start at the beginning, nearly a hundred years ago.   Angelo Acerbi was born on September 23rd 1925 in Sesta Godano, part of the province of La Spezia in the Liguria region of Italy, basically due north–ok and a smidge east–of Corsica. Historically, the area was for many years part of the Republic of Genoa, but, look, Cardinal-Elect Acerbi is old but he's not *that* old. He is old enough though that he grew up under Benito Mussolini's Fascist dictatorship and may just remember some adult's reaction to the Lateran Treaty, but probably not, he was three at the time and that's a lot of geopolitical awareness to ask of a toddler. Then again, this is a future diplomat we're talking about here.   In any event, the most likely answer for what Angelo was doing as he came of age in Mussolini's Italy is “going to school”, in particular going to seminary, as he was ordained by the age of 22, becoming a priest for the Diocese of… well, somewhere. He seems to have been near the border of two dioceses, La Spezia and Pontremoli. Vatican News lists Pontremoli, so we'll go with that, you'd think they'd know. Part of what makes it not as clear as you'd think is he wasn't serving in the diocese for long. In 1956, about 8 years after his ordination, Fr Acerbi entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See, which was expanding outward now that it was no longer dominated by Italian politics, at least not quite so much. Of course, to be clear, part of that domination had been voluntary, part of what made Mussolini successful was his partners in the Church.   Probably the biggest question of the 20th century Papacy is the extent to which Pius XII was one of those partners, and we'll certainly be looking at that eventually, but for today's purposes Acerbi's overlap with the Pope of the Second World War is a brief couple years before Pius was succeeded by John XXIII of Second Vatican Council fame. I don't have any stories of Father Acerbi and the Council, certainly he was aware of it, but he doesn't seem to have been there, which makes sense as he wasn't a bishop yet and his diplomatic work would have been ongoing throughout. His early diplomatic portfolio included relations with Colombia, Brazil, France, Japan, and Portugal. It's possible his work in Colombia and Portugal overlapped with Papal trips there- Paul VI had kicked off the modern era of Papal travel in 1964 when he visited the Holy Land, the first Papal trip outside Italy since the time of Napoleon. Certainly Father Acerbi and Paul VI at least got together in 1974, when His Holiness appointed Father Acerbi as Pro-Nuncio to New Zealand and personally consecrated him Titular Archbishop of Zella, which as near as I can tell is an oasis in the middle of Libya. As a reminder, titular dioceses  have no function, it's just a way of giving an official jurisdiction to a bishop whose responsibilities won't actually include running a diocese. Oh, and if you're wondering, a Pro-Nuncio is actually one step *below* a regular Nuncio. It's a step above an Apostolic Delegate, which, well, he also became one of those at the same time. Not to New Zealand, but to the Pacific Ocean. Realistically of course, “the Pacific Ocean” is referring to a number of Pacific Island nations, many of which have their own nunciatures these days, though I still like to think of it as managing the Holy See's relations with Poseidon, God of the Sea.   The fifth Pope now-Archbishop Acerbi served was Pope Saint John Paul II, careful counters might wonder who the fourth Pope was but of course since they're careful counters they're probably already aware of the implied existence of John Paul the Second's immediate predecessor, John Paul I. But JPI didn't get up to much in his 33 days as Supreme Pontiff,  Which is why we've already blown past him so I can tell you that JPII made Archbishop Acerbi his Nuncio to Colombia in 1979, full-on Nuncio this time, and with him revisiting an area he had worked previously, keeping in mind Columbia was a possible overlap between Acerbi and Paul VI given Paul VI's trip and Acerbi's early work there.   Acerbi's decade-plus as Nuncio to Colombia overlaps with some serious drug and cartel times we'll look at more if he makes it to the next round. A particularly memorable stretch would have been the six weeks he spent as a hostage to Socialist guerrillas from that country's 19th of April movement.   In 1990, Aberbi was made Nuncio to Hungary, making him first on the restored diplomatic scene there after the fall of the Iron Curtain–Hungary hadn't had a nuncio since 1945. He continued on i n that role for seven years, simultaneously serving as Nuncio to Moldova starting in 1994, the same year Moldova adopted their current constitution.   From 97 to 2001, Archbishop Acerbi served in his presumably final diplomatic post, as the Nuncio to the Netherlands. I say presumably because, of course, Pope Francis is giving him a new role in a couple months, so who knows? Maybe he will be asked to step back into another nunciature. Then again, Cardinal-Elect Acerbi himself has already thrown cold water on that idea, noting that he expects to support Pope Francis, quote, “with prayer, as I do not see how else I can contribute given my old age”. Which, I mean, fair enough, he's 99.   But we're not quite done with our overview, because from 2001 to 2015, Archbishop Acerbi served as the Prelate of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, a name which of course needs some unpacking– the Knights of Malta for short, they're a military religious order that originally was meant to protect pilgrims  to the Holy Land and wound up running Rhodes and Malta after the crusades, Rhodes until the Turks kicked them out and Malta until Napoleon kicked them out, at which point they moved to Rome. They're more about ceremony and charitable stuff than military stuff these days, and we actually came across them during our Patreon special on Cardinal Burke with Fry from Pontifacts if you need another reason to join Patreon. Don't worry, Cardinal Burke and the Knights of Malta will be popping up on the main feed again in due course. Anyways, as Prelate for the Order, the octogenarian Archbishop Acerbi's job was to oversee the priests of the Order, making sure they were doing their priest things right. The end of his tenure overlapped with the beginning of the aforementioned Cardinal Burke's time as their Cardinal-Patron by the way, if you were wondering about that.   Archbishop Acerbi retired from that role a few months before his 90th birthday, and hadn't been making many headlines since, most recently residing at the Casa Santa Marta on the Vatican grounds, which if that name rings a bell, yes, Pope Francis lives in Room 201 there. And it was Pope Francis who put Archbishop Acerbi back into the headlines last week, when he  dropped his name at his weekly Angelus last Sunday, which apparently the Acerbi was listening to, since he said that's how he found out about it. His reaction to the news has been as diplomatic as you might expect, refusing to make it about himself personally, quote:   "I believe the Pope wanted to give a sign of appreciation and recognition for the service that many old and new nuncios, as well as the staff of the nunciatures, are providing around the world"   As he is already over the maximum voting age of 80, Cardinal-Elect Angelo Acerbi will not be able to vote in future conclaves, though traditionally older Cardinals do participate in the preliminary gatherings and discussions that take place during the sede vacante period before the opening of the conclave itself.   Today's episode is part of Cardinal Numbers, and there will be more Cardinal Numbers next week. Thank you for listening, God bless you all! Thanks, Joe!

Bi se Jezus, če bi živel danes, izogibal družbenim omrežjem in virtualnim platformam ali pa bi bil ravno zato, ker ne bi želel biti preveč vzvišen, dejaven tudi virtualno? Bi si »umazal roke« z virtualnim veselim oznanilom ali pa bi najrazličnejše vsebine o njem objavljale le množice, ki bi se zgrinjale okrog njega? Z gosti o krščanstvu in novih medijih v 21. stoletju: duhovnik in vloger Martin Golob, pater in pisatelj Branko Cestnik; novinar Lojze Grčman, Aleteia; radijski voditelj Jure Sešek, Radio Ognjišče (posnetek pogovora z Avdiofestivala).

Matej Nidorfer pravi, da je šele z otroki postal zares organiziran človek. V hribe in na tek ga vsak dan neizmerno vleče, a ko je treba, ženo in družino postavi na prvo mesto. Govorila sva o tem, kako je bil že kot otrok izpostavljen tekaški sceni, kako se je kalil na maratonih, se našel v trailu in prvo stotko odtekel na prav poseben dan. Kako natrenirati za ultro, s katero razdaljo na cesti se primerja trail stotka, kako njegove vrednote in življenjske nazore definirata bog in vera? Pa tudi o odstopih, potovanjih in radosti življenja. Najprej pa temeljito predstaviva 1.Stražunsko dvoriščkanje - pravi slovenski backyard ultra!

In today's episode, Lisa and Laura dive into lesson 3 of Ordering Your Priorities, Priority 2: Your Heart. Most of us live as if our hearts aren't a priority. We tend to put other people's hearts before our own, believing that's what a good woman is supposed to do. But guess what? We matter to God. Our wild and beautiful hearts are the most essential parts of us, and if we don't tend to them properly, we run the risk of becoming physically, mentally, and spiritually spent. Are you ready to build the good life by prioritizing your heart? Well, then…grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and click play! Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Psalm 56:9: My wanderings you have noted; are my tears not stored in your flask, recorded in your book? Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Philippians 2:2–4: Do nothing out of selfishness or conceit but in humility count others better than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Matthew 16:25: Whoever wants to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Jeremiah 31:3: I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. 1 Samuel 16:7: The Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. Isaiah 43:4: You are precious in my eyes and honored, and I love you. Psalm 4:8: In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. What form of self-care do you turn to instead of inviting the Lord to heal your heart? What are you trying to get through that is meant for you to grow through? Show mentions. CCC 2563: The heart is the dwelling-place where I am, where I live…The heart is our hidden center, beyond the grasp of our reason and of others; only the Spirit of God can fathom the human heart and know it fully. St. John Paul II, quote. Flourish: The Art of Being Human. Register here. Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Remaining Grateful: A letter from Lisa Brenninkmeyer, sign up here.  Cecilia Pigg, Aleteia, St. Monica inspires us to reassess our attachment to alcohol  St. Augustine, The Confessions of St. Augustine Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our Shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Deputy Executive Editor of Aleteia's English edition, John Touhey examines the use of Artificial Intelligence as an effective tool when studying the Shroud of Turin. + Dr. Mark Miravalle discusses the big news coming out of Rome on Medjugorje.

Deputy Executive Editor of Aleteia's English edition, John Touhey examines the use of Artificial Intelligence as an effective tool when studying the Shroud of Turin. + Dr. Mark Miravalle discusses the big news coming out of Rome on Medjugorje.

Who were the apostles? What were their lives like? What do we know about them? In these episodes, we unpack the lives of the apostles (plus a couple of bonus extras). Today, we continue with four apostles: Andrew, Philip, and the two Jameses.Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:John Chapter 1John Chapter 6John Chapter 12Acts Chapter 12Luke Chapter 9Acts Chapter 15Pope Benedict XVI: Addresses on the ApostlesThe Apostles"Andrew, the Protoclete""Philip the Apostle""James the Greater""James, the Lesser"The Catholic Encyclopedia:"St. James the Greater""St. Philip the Apostle""St. Andrew""St. James the Less"Aleteia, "Why was St. James called a 'son of thunder'?"Catholic Answers, "Who was James the 'brother' of Jesus?""Was Mary the Aunt of James and John?""Who Are the Twelve Apostles, and What Happened to Them?"

John Morales had an incredible conversation with Theresa Civantos Barber, the assistant editor for Aleteia, on the latest Morning Air podcast. They looked into the amazing journey of American swimmer Katie Ledecky, and trust us, it's a story you don't want to miss.    So, the Paris Summer Olympics had its fair share of drama because of the Opening Ceremony, but one athlete who truly stole the spotlight was Katie Ledecky.  She snagged four medals in Paris, including two golds, bringing her total to 14 Olympic medals! That makes her the most decorated American woman in Olympic history. Can you believe that?    But here's the thing—Katie's not just a powerhouse in the pool. She's got this incredible humble spirit and an unwavering Catholic faith that sets her apart from everyone else. Barber shared how Ledecky's humility and gratitude are what really make her shine. She's not one to brag; her high school teachers didn't even know she was Olympic bound until they saw it in the news. How wild is that?    Katie finds her calm and focus through prayer, especially the Hail Mary, which she says before every race. Imagine that—right before diving in, she's connecting with her faith.    Faith in Action   Katie's faith isn't just something she keeps to herself; she lives it out loud. She's a rockstar volunteer, serving meals to the homeless, leading campus ministry, and helping out in her family's parish.    Her virtues—perseverance, dedication, generosity, and humility—are not just words. They're a way of life. Katie's a role model for all of us, showing that you can be both an incredible athlete and a genuinely kind person.    Inspiring the Next Generation   Barber shared a sweet story about how her own kids are inspired by Katie. They've started incorporating prayer into their sports routines, just like Katie does. Her son, for instance, prayed the Hail Mary before his game because he was nervous. It's amazing to see how Katie's faith and dedication resonate with young athletes.    John mentions that Katie Ledecky's story is a shining example of how sports can be a school of virtue, echoing Pope St. John Paul II's sentiment that we can all be athletes for Christ.    Final Thoughts   Katie Ledecky's journey reminds us that true greatness isn't just in medals but in character. Her story is a beautiful example of how faith can anchor us, guide us, and inspire us to be better.    So, if you're looking for a role model who perfectly balances excellence with humility and competition with faith, Katie Ledecky is your girl. 

17 July, 2024 –  On this podcast Sabrina shares about the Carmelite Martyrs executed during the French Revolution, led by Prioress St. Teresa of St. Augustine. We draw inspiration from their Fidelity to the Church and to their Carmelite Vocation (cited from Aleteia). The post E152 | Saint of the Week – Sabrina McKiernan – Fidelity in Faith: The Story of the Carmelite Martyrs of the French Revolution appeared first on Radio Maria Ireland.

St. Gianna Beretta Molla was born in 1922. As a young woman, she wanted to be a missionary but eventually saw that God was calling her to marriage and family life. She became a pediatrician, and she and her husband Pietro had three children. They lived a full and joyful life. When she was pregnant with her fourth child, she was diagnosed with a benign tumour in her uterus. After refusing any treatment that would take the life of her child, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl, before dying of complications from the birth eight days later, at the age of 39.St Gianna is the patron saint of mothers, doctors, and unborn children. Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:St Gianna Beretta Molla's websiteGianna Beretta and Pietro Molla, The journey of our love: the letters of Saint Pietro Molla, Saint Gianna Molla: wife, mother, doctorNational Catholic Register, "5 Things St. Gianna and Her Husband Teach Us About Dating, Marriage and Love"Hallow, "St. Gianna Beretta Molla"Salt + Light Media, "Pierluigi Molla, on his mother, St. Gianna"Aleteia, "St. Gianna's son: 'She is not only a saint because of her heroic deed'"

Wendy & Beth are taking a break this week, so please enjoy this episode from 2022, The Atlanta Child Murders Pt 1 (look for Pt 2 in your feed). Today we are talking about the Atlanta Child Murders. Between 1979 and 1981, children and teenagers were disappearing off the streets of Atlanta, later turning up dead, terrifying the entire city. At least 28 people in the Atlanta area, most of them young black boys and teenagers, were kidnapped and murdered. This case is complicated. So to do it justice, we felt we had to turn it into a two parter. We encourage you to check out our show notes for additional information about the case.    Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there! Sponsors This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FRUIT and get on your way to being your best self! Where to find us: Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/ We are also on Twitter and Instagram @fruitloopspod Please send any questions or comments to fruitloopspod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294. We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show! Want to Support the show? You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from. We would love it if you gave us 5 stars! You can make a donation on the Cash App https://cash.me/$fruitloopspod Or become a monthly Patron through our Podbean Patron page https://patron.podbean.com/fruitloopspod Footnotes: How Not to Get Murdered Massot, Dolors. (02/27/2020). 10 Tips to help protect your children from danger. Aleteia.org. Retrieved on 9/12/2020 from https://aleteia.org/2020/02/24/10-tips-to-help-protect-your-children-from-danger/ How to report child abuse  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/reporting/how/ https://www.thehotline.org/ SafeKids.Com. (n.d.). Kids' Rules for Online Safety. New York Public Library. Retrieved on 9/13/2020 from https://www.nypl.org/sites/default/files/safekidslist_0.pdf Music "Abyss" by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy● Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License “One Way”, “VVS” & “Starz”by Yung Kartz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License “Furious Freak” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3791-furious-freak License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Connect with us on: Twitter @FruitLoopsPod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fruitloopspod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Fruitloopspod and https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy & Beth are taking a break this week, so please enjoy this episode from 2020, The Atlanta Child Murders Pt 2 (look for Pt 1 in your feed). Today we are talking about the Atlanta Child Murders. Between 1979 and 1981, children and teenagers were disappearing off the streets of Atlanta, later turning up dead, terrifying the entire city. At least 28 people in the Atlanta area, most of them young black boys and teenagers, were kidnapped and murdered. This case is complicated. So to do it justice, we felt we had to turn it into a two parter. We encourage you to check out our show notes for additional information about the case.    Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there! Sponsors This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FRUIT and get on your way to being your best self! Where to find us: Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/ We are also on Twitter and Instagram @fruitloopspod Please send any questions or comments to fruitloopspod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294.  We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show! Want to Support the show? You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from.  We would love it if you gave us 5 stars! You can make a donation on the Cash App https://cash.me/$fruitloopspod Or become a monthly Patron through our Podbean Patron page https://patron.podbean.com/fruitloopspod Footnotes: How Not to Get Murdered Massot, Dolors. (02/27/2020). 10 Tips to help protect your children from danger. Aleteia.org.  Retrieved on 9/12/2020 from https://aleteia.org/2020/02/24/10-tips-to-help-protect-your-children-from-danger/ How to report child abuse  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/reporting/how/ https://www.thehotline.org/ SafeKids.Com. (n.d.). Kids' Rules for Online Safety. New York Public Library. Retrieved on 9/13/2020 from https://www.nypl.org/sites/default/files/safekidslist_0.pdf Music "Abyss" by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy● Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Trap Beat 6" by Arulo Mixkit Stock Music Free License https://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/trap/ “All Units Respond” by Marlene Miller. Used with permission. Find her Facebook and Instagram under SEMNCHY or marlenemiller138@gmail.com "Streets” by Yung Kartz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License “Furious Freak” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3791-furious-freak License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Connect with us on: Twitter @FruitLoopsPod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fruitloopspod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Fruitloopspod and https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

.- Una interesante campaña del Secretariado para el Sostenimiento de la Iglesia de la CEE: "Un viaje por Tantos" .- Consejos para educar la voluntad de los hijos. Reflexiones inspirada en un artículo de Guillermo Dellamary en Aleteia (20/03/24) .- Preguntas de los oyentes

What should I say in the confessional? What happens if I forget one of my sins, or forget to say my penance? Can non-Catholics go to confession?This episode is a practical guide for going to confession. Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, pts. 1480-1484Rite of PenanceA Guide for ConfessionArchdiocese of Washington, "A Guide to Confession"St. Josemaria Institute, "A Short Guide for Confession"Hallow, How to Go to Confession: The Sacrament of Penance/ReconciliationCongregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Rediscovering the Rite of PenanceUSCCB, "Act of Contrition"International Theological Commission, Penance and Reconciliation. Fr Gregory Pine, "How To Have A Great Confession"Fr Columba Jordan CFR, "How to Examine Your Conscience (& Know Your Main Fault)"Fr Mike Schmitz, "Making a Good Confession""Do I need to go to Confession?""Going to Confession for the First Time in a Long Time"Ascension, "Do this one thing before every Confession""A Guided Examination of Conscience"Catholic Answers, "What if I Forgot to Confess a Sin and Remembered it Later?""Confession for non-Catholics""Can non-Catholics go to Confession?"Aleteia, "I went to confession and forgot my penance. What should I do?""Can a non-Catholic go to confession to a priest?"EWTN, "Confession for RCIA Candidate"

Dr. James Schroeder joins Fr. K in a discussion on mental health, technology, ultra running, and how it all adds up to living or not living a whole life. For more information on our guest: Jim Schroeder, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist and Vice President of the psychology department at Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, Indiana. He resides in Evansville with his wife, Amy, and their eight children. He is the author of 6 books, most recently Turning Free Will into Willpower: The Opportunity of a Lifetime. His articles and books can be found on his website: www.james-schroeder.com. Dr. Schroeder is regular radio guest for the Son Rise Morning Show and Relevant Radio and is a regular contributor to Aleteia and the National Catholic Register. He has a podcast entitledLiving a Whole Christian Life. In addition to his life as a father and psychologist, Dr. Schroeder is actively involved in endurance events. He has completed an Ironman and multiple ultramarathons and often commutes to work by bike.

What are the origins of Lent? Do I have to give something up? Why is there no mass on Good Friday? How long does the Easter season last? (Hint: ages)In this episode, we discuss the Lenten and Easter Seasons.Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:Catholic Encyclopedia, "Lent""Easter""Altar of Repose""Abstinence"St. Alphonsus Ligouri, "Stations of the Cross"St. Faustina, "Stations of the Cross"St. Josemaria, "The Way of the Cross"Ascension, "Fr. Mike's Easter Special""How to Celebrate Easter Well""4 Reasons Catholics Must Give Alms This Lent"Catholic Answers,"What You Need to Know About Lent""Why is Christmas Day Fixed but Easter Moveable?""Does God See You?""When Does Lent Really End?""Do We Fast on Sundays in Lent?"Hallow, "What to Give Up For Lent in 2024: Practical Fasting Ideas for Lent""Easter Vigil 2024: Guide to Catholic Easter Vigil Mass, Readings and More""Easter 2024: The Complete Guide to the Catholic Season of Easter"Aleteia, "Can you stay one hour with me? The “Night Watch” of Holy Thursday""When should Catholics genuflect in a church?"

What should we do during Advent? Have we always celebrated Christmas on the 25th December? What are the origins of the Christmas tree and the nativity scene? In this episode, we discuss one of the most beautiful and important times in the Catholic calendar. Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, pt. 524-526. The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Christmas", "Advent", "Gaudete Sunday"Catholic Answers, "Why is Christmas on December 25?"; "Advent: What Are We Preparing For?"; "How to Make Advent Useful"Catholic Straight Answers, "What is the origin of the Christmas Tree?"Aleteia, "The profound symbolism of violet and rose in Advent"; "Why does Advent have 4 Sundays?"Fr Michael de Stoop, "Why you should prepare for Christmas by making a good confession"Hallow, "Christmas 2023"; "Advent Candles and Advent Wreaths"Guides for confession:Fr John A. Kane. How to Make a Good Confession. St Josemaria Institute. A Short Guide to Confession. Fr Mark-Mary, Ascenscion Presents. A Guided Examination of Conscience.Examination of Conscience for AdultsExamination of Conscience for TeensExamination of Conscience for ChildrenGuides for prayer:Meditations in Manhattan: "Live Advent Well"Fr Mark Toups, Rejoice!Sr. Miriam James Heidland, BeholdWord on Fire, The Word Became Flesh

Lisa Hendey and Allison Gingras interview Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery; recorded live at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. Scott Weeman is a marriage and family therapist and founder/executive director of Catholic in Recovery, a nonprofit organization that serves individuals and families impacted by addiction. He is the author of, "The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments" and recently the editor and compiler of, "The Catholic in Recovery Workbook". He received a Masters in Clinical Counseling and has appeared on EWTN's The Journey Home and Women of Grace and is a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live. His work has been featured on Aleteia and Patheos. Scott lives in San Diego, California, with his family.  Show Note Links:   https://catholicinrecovery.com/  The Catholic in Recovery Workbook 

Enjoying our content and want to support us directly? Join our premium subscription for access to our podcasts, bonus content, merch discounts and more! Visit: www.psych2go.supercast.com In the past, we've released published many videos on toxic family dynamics, and some of you have requested that we explore toxic sibling relationships. Our goal is to spread awareness of family dysfunctions and make this difficult topic more approachable. We know that many of our community members are young and may be experiencing domestic trouble. If you're in a situation where you cannot leave your dysfunctional household just yet, we pray for your safety and want you to know that you can receive help from professionals. National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE www.goodtherapy.org Dysfunctional Family Roles. (2018). Out of the Storm. Retrieved August 9, 2018. Garcia, N. (2018). 9 Warning Signs You're Raising a Spoiled Child. Sleeping Should Be Easy. Retrieved August 9, 2018. Gorska-Kanabus, Z. (2017, October 21). 6 Types of Unhealthy Mother-Child Relationships that Affect Our Adulthood. Aleteia. Retrieved August 9, 2018. The Relationship Between a Narcissistic Golden Child and the Scapegoat. (2018, July 20). Parenting Exposed. Retrieved August 9, 2018. Other video: How your childhood affects your love style https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZj176ZoM4Y&t=2s

St. Mark Ji Tianxiang was a doctor who lived in the late 1800s, who was martyred for his faith during the Boxer Rebellion. He was also an opium addict who struggled with his addiction for 30 years, and was a drug addict at the time of his death. St. Mark Ji is an example to anyone struggling with addiction, disorders, or mental illness. Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:An image of the statue of St. Mark Ji Tianxiang can be found hereBrian Fraga, "The life of St. Mark Ji Tianxiang: Persevering in faith despite addiction"Meg Hunter-Kilmer, "St. Mark Ji Tianxiang (1834-1900)"Aleteia, "He was an opium addict who couldn't receive the sacraments. But he's a martyr and a saint"Catholic Answers, "Addict, Martyr, and Saint"the Catholic Encyclopedia, "Martyr"the Vatican, "Pope John Paul II's teaching on the Martyrs of our Century"Catholic Answers, "Grace: What it Is and What it Does"Fr. Richard Conlin, "St. Mark Ji Tianxiang"Pints with Aquinas, "The Opium-Addicted Saint"

Fr. Patrick Briscoe, Editor-in-Chief of Aleteia, podcast host of Godsplaining, and one of 50 National Eucharistic Preachers for the National Eucharistic Revival delivers his talk in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma on "Made in His Image: Living Life with Heaven in Mind." A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Fr. Patrick joined the Order of Preachers in 2010. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he was assigned in Providence, Rhode Island where he served as chaplain and instructor of theology at Providence College and parish priest at St. Pius V Church.Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Dr. Carrie Gress joins Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse to discuss how feminism destroyed womanhood. She is also the author of "The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Destroyed Us." Dr. Gress has five children and a doctorate in philosophy from the Catholic University of America. She is the editor at the online women's magazine Theology of Home. Carrie has written for numerous publications, including Aleteia, Catholic Vote, Catholic World Report, National Review, The Catholic Thing, The Federalist, The National Catholic Register, The Stream, and The Washington Examiner. She is a frequent guest on Ave Maria Radio, Catholic Answers, EWTN Radio, and Relevant Radio, and has appeared on Fox, BBC, CBC, EWTN and Shalom World television. Dr. Gress is also the author of The Anti-Mary Exposed (TAN Books, 2019), and Theology of Home (2019), as well as Nudging Conversions (Dynamic Catholic 2015), Ultimate Makeover (Dynamic Catholic, 2016), The Marian Option (TAN Books, 2017), and Marian Consecration for Children (TAN Books, 2018). She co-authored City of Saints; A Pilgrim's Guide to John Paul II's Krakow with George Weigel. Carrie's website: http://www.carriegress.com/ Carrie Gress on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrie.gress/ Carrie's books: https://theologyofhome.com/products/the-end-of-woman Carrie's popular online magazine, "Theology of Home": https://theologyofhome.com/ Dr. Paul Kengor and Dr. Mary Nicholas talking about Bella Dodd & communism on the Dr J Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zeSEenLhEw Dr. Joel Brind on the ABC Link on The Dr J Show: https://rumble.com/vz5qlt-studies-prove-abc-link-they-dont-want-you-to-know-joel-brind-the-dr.-j-show.html This episode of The Dr J Show may also be seen on the following platforms: TheRuthInstitute.Locals.com https://www.bitchute.com/channel/MXkWgTk4Brwr/ https://rumble.com/c/TheRuthInstitute https://odysee.com/@TheRuthInstitute:7?view=content&order=new Sign up for our weekly newsletter here: ruthinstitute.org/newsletter +

This lecture was given on July 16th, 2023, at the "Thomistic Philosophy & Natural Science Symposium" at the Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website: thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events Speaker Bio: Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. is an adjunct professor of dogmatic theology at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He is the author of a few books including Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly. His writing also appears in Ascension's Catholic Classics, Magnificat, and Aleteia. He is a regular contributor to the podcasts Pints with Aquinas, Catholic Classics, The Thomistic Institute, and Godsplaining.

Tom Hoopes talked about his article in Aleteia, "How God looks at you when you sin" Ellen and Todd talked about how the breakdown of marriage has led to a cultural decline in the West. Tommy Fulton shared about the 52nd Annual Little Sisters of the Poor Lawn Party. 

Solemn High Pods and Solemnities: https://www.popeularhistory.com/episodes/solemn-high-pods  Cardinal-Elect Fernández Artime Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bferart.html           Cardinal-Elect Fernández Artime on Gcatholic.org: http://www.gcatholic.org/p/55375 Salesians of Saint John Bosco on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dqsdb.html   Salesians of Saint John Bosco on Gcatholic.org: http://www.gcatholic.org/orders/008.htm Government of Asturias description of Luanco, Fr. Fernández Artime's hometown: https://www.turismoasturias.es/descubre/costa/villas-marineras/marinera-luanco  La Nueva España write up of Fr. Fernández Artime on his appointment as Salesian Rector Major: https://www.lne.es/sociedad/2014/04/27/angel-fernandez-maximo-responsable-salesianos-20050852.html  Interview with his mother: https://www.sdb.org/en/Rector_Major/Documents/Interviews_Comments/Interview_Isabel_Artime_Rector_Major_mother  More bio info via Catholic News Agency: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/29319/salesians-new-leader-worked-with-bergoglio-in-argentina  Aleteia commentary on the Cardinal-Elect and his future plans: https://aleteia.org/2023/09/14/angel-fernandez-artime-a-cardinal-successor-to-don-bosco/  Vatican press coverage of the Angelus announcing the new Cardinals (Italian): https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2023/07/09/0502/01116.html Vatican News bios of the future Cardinals: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-07/get-to-know-the-future-cardinals.html IMAGE CRED: ANS (Agenzia Info Salesiana), CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons This episode's image is from Wikipedia since they're pretty chill about image-sharing as long as I credit them and I don't have time to go creating a new image-permission request every day, I've got stuff to talk about. Also, yes, I, a degreed librarian, consult Wikipedia during my research as they are generally a solid aggregator of resources. You have my permission to consult Wikipedia as well, just remember they are not a source in their own right or else citogenesis may occur (P.S. Randall Munroe is a treasure: https://xkcd.com/978/). THANKS AND SUCH: Thank you for listening, and thank my family and friends for putting up with the massive time investment and for helping me out as needed. As always, feel free to email the show at Popeularhistory@gmail.com  If you would like to financially support Popeular history, go to www.patreon.com/Popeular. If you don't have any money to spare but still want to give back, pray and tell others–listeners and prayers are worth more than gold!

Acts 2:44-45 Cardinal-Elect Aguiar on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/balvagu.html          Cardinal-Elect Aguiar on Gcatholic.org: http://www.gcatholic.org/p/62411       See of Lisbon on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dlisb.html  See of Lisbon on Gcatholic.org: http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/lisb0.htm  Fact check: was Augiar a mayor for the Socialist Party?: https://poligrafo.sapo.pt/fact-check/bispo-americo-aguiar-da-jornada-mundial-da-juventude-foi-autarca-em-matosinhos-pelo-ps  Aleteia write-up for four Portuguese Cardinal-Electors as part of their World Youth Day coverage (includes description of Augiar's early politicsl involvement): https://aleteia.org/2023/07/16/who-are-the-four-portuguese-cardinal-electors/ Sol Sapo piece on Cardinal-Elect Augiar (Portuguese): https://sol.sapo.pt/2023/07/15/d-americo-aguiar-o-mal-amado/  Vatican press announcement of Augiar's appointment as bishop: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2019/03/01/190301b.html  Vatican press coverage of the Angelus announcing the new Cardinals (Italian): https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2023/07/09/0502/01116.html Vatican News bios of the future Cardinals: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-07/get-to-know-the-future-cardinals.html "We do not want to convert…" https://www.aciprensa.com/noticias/100165/no-queremos-convertir-a-los-jovenes-a-cristo-dice-futuro-cardenal-portugues-sobre-jmj-2023  Pillar follow up to "we do not want to convert": https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/the-rise-of-bishop-americo-aguiar  IMAGE CRED: By Christian Media Center - Español - "Mons. Americo Aguiar, Presidente de la Fundación JMJ - Lisboa visita a los jóvenes de Tierra Santa" (2m 38s), CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=137096796 This episode's image is from Wikipedia since they're pretty chill about image-sharing as long as I credit them and I don't have time to go creating a new image-permission request every day, I've got stuff to talk about. Also, yes, I, a degreed librarian, consult Wikipedia during my research as they are generally a solid aggregator of resources. You have my permission to consult Wikipedia as well, just remember they are not a source in their own right or else citogenesis may occur (P.S. Randall Munroe is a treasure: https://xkcd.com/978/). THANKS AND SUCH: Thank you for listening, and thank my family and friends for putting up with the massive time investment and for helping me out as needed. As always, feel free to email the show at Popeularhistory@gmail.com  If you would like to financially support Popeular history, go to www.patreon.com/Popeular. If you don't have any money to spare but still want to give back, tell others–listeners are worth more than gold!

AMDG.  Keeping young minds wondering, active, and curious can sometimes feel like a struggle.  With pop culture always debuting new ways to capture attention, strewing our homes with examples of the good, the beautiful, and the true is one of the best ways to raise well-rounded young adults who are in the world without being of it.  In this episode, writer Philip Kosloski—often found on Aleteia.org or in his series The Voyage Comics—visits with Bonnie, Steven, and Josh about discerning our charisms, the specific gifts God calls us to, subtle parallels to Catholicism in pop culture, and his work bringing inspiration from the saints into modern media.  Find Philip and his work on the Voyage Comics website and at Aleteia.org.  Relevant Kolbecast episodes:  71 A Sight for Sore Eyes with Chris Lewis of Baritus Catholic Illustration  146 Stepping into the Arena: Bobby Angel on Our Call to Holiness  170 A Spiraled Art  Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. 

Episode #130 of the Gotta Be Saints PodcastOn this episode, I focus on the topic of heartache.Throughout this episode, I share:- Why this topic is worth focusing on - How the heartaches of my past led me to my now wife- Why comparison is the thief of all joy- What we can learn from the saints regarding this topic- The importance of the cross- The difference between happiness and joy- God's plan versus our plan-  Why the Sacraments are a must- And much more...Aleteia article referenced in episode - https://aleteia.org/2020/02/08/5-saints-who-knew-a-broken-heart-to-help-you-through-valentines-day/.Our Sponsors:This is a Good Catholic Podcast.  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order.Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Catholic Company and find it today! Use code BRENDAN for 20% off your next purchase!  Support the show

The Mass is incredible. Mindblowing. Beautiful. In this episode we step through the mass from beginning to end, and explain what happens and why. Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/Timestamps:1:24: The Introductory Rites7:23: The Liturgy of the Word11:42: The Creed14:29: The Liturgy of the Eucharist20:57: The Eucharistic Prayer26:48: The Communion Rite33:22: The Concluding RitesReferences and further reading/listening/viewing:Isaiah 6:3Matthew 18:20Order of MassMissal App (USA)Missal App (Australia)Dr. Edward Sri. A Biblical Walk Through The Mass. Fr Mike Schmitz, "The Hour That Will Change Your Life"Ascension. “How to Understand the Cycle of Readings at Mass”. Catholic Answers, "Is the Mass a Sacrifice?"The Catholic Weekly, "Fr Flader Q@A: The Mass, the sacrifice of Jesus"Aleteia, "The sign of peace: The ancient roots of the greeting we make at Mass""Why do Catholics respond “And with your spirit” at Mass?""Why do we present gifts during mass?"Catholic Encyclopedia, "Gloria""Sign of the Cross" "Confiteor""The Blessed Eucharist as a Sacrament""Sacrifice of the Mass""The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist""Eucharist""Canon of the Mass""Offertory"

What is Mass? Who can go to Mass? Why all the sitting and standing and kneeling? What's the difference between the Latin Mass and the novus ordo mass?In this episode, we cover some common questions about the Mass. Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/Timestamps:2:25: What is Mass?4:48: Who can go to Mass?5:41: Missals/Order of Mass6:52: Standing, sitting, kneeling.11:01: Bells and incense13:54: Eastern and Western rites16:10: Latin Mass vs novus ordo19:04: How late is too late?22:25: Fasting before communionReferences and further reading/listening/viewing:Aleteia. “Why are bells sometimes used during Mass?” Aleteia. “An easy guide to standing, sitting, and kneeling during Mass”. Aleteia. “What's the difference between ‘the Latin Mass' and ‘Mass in Latin'?”Ascension. “The Other 23 Catholic Churches and Why They Exist”. Ascension. “How to Understand the Cycle of Readings at Mass”. General Instruction of the Roman Missal. Bishop Robert Barron. “What Is Your Opinion on the Traditional Latin Mass? — Bishop Barron on Vatican II”. Catholic Answers, “Here's Why You Should Go to Mass”. Catholic Answers. “What is the "Extraordinary Form" of the Mass?”. Catholic Answers. “What Can You Tell Me about the Byzantine Rite of the Catholic Church?” Catholic Answers. “How Late Is Too Late for Mass?” The Catholic Encyclopedia. “Bells” The Catholic Encyclopedia. “Incense” Canon Law Made Easy. “How Has Canon Law Changed on Fasting before Communion?” Catholic-Link.org “Latin Mass vs Novus Ordo || What is Different Between the Extraordinary & Ordinary Forms of the Mass” Catholic Straight Answers. “Should we fast before receiving Holy Communion?” Dr. Edward Sri. A Biblical Walk Through The Mass. Fr Mike Schmitz, "The Hour That Will Change Your Life"

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue explains why it's not too late to have a good Lent and shows us how we can work with Christ towards sanctity and victory. How Do You Know if You're Ready for Holy Week? (Aleteia) 4 Signs You Might Not Be Ready for Easter (But There's Still Time!) (Aleteia) Easter Must Wait; Let Us First Go to the Cross (Aleteia) What Many Priests No Longer Believe (Homiletic and Pastoral Review) The Agonie - George Herbert (GeorgeHerbert.org) Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

This talk was given on February 4th, 2023 at the University of Rochester. For more information please visit thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: A native of Louisiana, Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., entered the Dominican Province of St. Joseph in 2005. After several years of pastoral work in New York City, Fr. Guilbeau began doctoral studies in moral theology at the University of Fribourg, where he completed a dissertation on St. Thomas Aquinas's doctrine of the common good. In addition to his teaching, Fr. Guilbeau serves as senior editor of Aleteia.org (English edition).

Ellen and Todd discussed Tom Hoopes article in Aleteia online magazine about how we should be more like dogs when serving Christ than like cats. Fr Daniel Mahan talked about his role as the USCCB's new director of the Catechism. Sarah Christmyer shared her latest Living Word Catholic Women's Bible. 

A New Lenten Journey1 John 4:19 “We love because he first loved us.”  Some other versions added the word “him” or “God” to this verse as well.  We love Him because He loved us first.  I chose this verse this morning because I wanted to talk to you about Lent.  Lent can be a time when we sacrifice as a way to show God our love for Him.  Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and we will begin the Lenten season.  I remember when I started looking at lent in a different light.  When I was growing it up it was always “What are you giving up for lent?”  Most people I knew gave up chocolate, candy, or sweets.  And that is not a bad thing, as that is a real sacrifice from many people.  As I got older, I started to understand that Lent was so much more than just giving up chocolate.  I remember people talking about how lent is a season of conversion.  It is a time to acknowledge the ways we have turned away from God and to find ways that we can turn our hearts and minds back towards God.  I remember I watched a YouTube video of Father Mike talking about how we prepare for Lent.  (Click Here for video) He talks about how sometimes we give up things that we don't even like.  For instance, he knows someone who gave up watermelon in the winter in Minnesota.  He talked about how we can sometimes do a twofer.  Where we have been wanting to lose weight, so we decide to give up snacking for Lent.  This is not a bad thing, it's just if that you might be missing the point.  What is the point of Lent?  This is a season of purification and enlightenment.  The purification part is when we ask ourselves, what is still in our lives that we can't have in our lives if we want to follow Jesus.  The second thing, enlightenment, we ask ourselves, what are the ways in which I need to follow after Jesus and start confirming my life to His?  Do you see how giving up M & M's might not get us closer to these two things?Father Mike mentioned that Jesus often talks about Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving.  He suggests we pick one thing in each of these categories and do that thing, but do it really intentionally.  What is one way you can grow closer to Jesus through prayer this lenten season?  What about listening to the Gospel for 15 minutes a day, or reading it and just sitting with it for 15 minutes? This is a way you could grow closer to the Lord.   Spend a few minutes asking God what He is calling you to for prayer this lenten season.  The next is fasting.  The church is only requiring us to fast Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.  What do you want to fast from during lent?  Your fast doesn't have to have anything to do with food.  It could be a social media fast, checking your phone all the time, TV, or something else that you can get out of your life to help purify your life.  Ask the Lord to help you decide.  The third thing is Almsgiving.  This doesn't have to be money.  It could be giving of your time. Father Mike had this great idea of writing a note of encouragement to one person each day during Lent.  I did this one year and the people that received them were very appreciative.  Make the list in advance and then take a few minutes each day to send out that note.  It doesn't have to be a card in the mail, it could be a nice email or a FaceBook message or a text message. One important thing Father Mike said also was that it doesn't have to be intense. It doesn't have to be super hard.  We already talked about how the purpose of Lent is to grow closer to God, not to torture ourselves.  I also heard two other ideas for lent that I wanted to share with you.  The first one I heard on the Big Life Devotional podcast (episode #540 “Making Space for Jesus”).  (Click Here for podcast) Pamela Crim talked about 40 bags for the 40 days of Lent.  The idea for this is that we make more room in our lives for what God has planned for us by getting rid of our “stuff” that is cluttering up our lives and our houses.  Each day you go through some part of your house and find something to give away or throw away.   It does not have to be a whole bag; it could just be one item.  It could be things you don't use anymore, but it could also be something you do like and use, but someone you know has mentioned that they also really like it.  God does not want us to be attached to our material possessions.  He tells us in Matthew 6:19-21 (ESV) “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  This would be one way of showing God that you are making space in your life and your home for all he has to offer.  The second new idea for lent that I read about on Aleteia.org in an article title “How my Lent of love has created my love of Lent,” by Maria Garabis Davis.  (Click Here for article)In this article, she talks about how she realized that Lent was not so much about what you are sacrificing as it is about who your are sacrificing for.  Giving up your favorite sweet is never easy, but think about how much easier it would be if you were giving it up with the intention of healing your friend's illness.  She talks about how the notion of the connection between sacrifice and loving others is something that is portrayed over and over again by the saints.  So, at the beginning of lent she makes a list of 40 names and assigns them each one day of lent.  Each day she prays for that person and offers up whatever sacrifices she can for that person.  I just love both these ideas and so I wanted to pass them along in case you were looking for something different to do this Lenten journey.  Whatever it is you decide to do, I hope this Lent brings you closer to God and deepens your relationship with Him.  Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord, we ask you to show up how you want us to spend this Lenten Season.  Reveal to us what we need to give up that is getting in the way of us living the life you want us to live.  What do we need to give up to help purify us Lord?  What is one thing we can add to our day for the next 40 days that will help us grow closer to you?  Lord, we just ask that you put on our hearts what you would like us to do.  We want to partner with you during this lenten season.  We love you Lord and you are amazing.  We hope to take this time to give you back a little of the love you give us.  We are so grateful for you!  We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus.  I hope these next 40 days are a blessing for each one on you and that you are able to use this time to grow closer to God. I look forward to bringing you another witness tomorrow.  Remember Jesus loves you, and so do I!  Have a blessed day!

Simone Rizkallah is currently the Director of Program Growth for Endow Groups. She is also an Institute of Catholic Theology Fellow, a Witherspoon/John Jay Institute Fellow and an Acton Institute Fellow. She has led local chapters of the ecclesial movement of Communion and Liberation in Virginia and Arizona and the Washington, D.C. based non-profit organization In Defense of Christians. She is also a member of Women Speak For Themselves. As the daughter of immigrants from the Armenian Diaspora in Cairo, Egypt, she has a particular interest in matters of religious freedom and culture. In her free time she enjoys teaching RCIA, speaking and writing. She has been published in ChurchPOP, Aleteia, Verily, CatholicU, and Ethika Politika and was featured as a Guest Contributor in the book Road Signs for Catholic Teens published by Our Sunday Visitor. She blogs at www.culturalgypsy.com. We talk today about the Catholic Intellectual Life, the Feminine Genius, and the importance of community.

Episode #14 ALTARed by Faith Podcast host Alysia Gauthreaux interviews featured special guests, Ryan & Mary-Rose Verret, the founders of Witness to Love. Mary-Rose & Ryan Verret are internationally recognized speakers, authors, television hosts, and the co-founders of Witness to Love. Together Ryan and Mary-Rose speak on issues regarding evangelization, marriage, and discipleship. In June 2021 the Verret's were invited by the Vatican to present at the International Forum: Where do we stand with Amoris Laetitia? – on the impact of mentor couples in evangelization and in July of 2022 they were invited to present at the World Meeting of Families in Rome. They have been interviewed by: Rome Reports, The National Catholic Register, EWTN, The Catholic World Report, Catholic News Agency, The Gus Lloyd Show, Aleteia, and secular media outlets. They are the authors of Witness to Love: How to Help the Next Generation Build Marriages that Survive and Thrive, published in 2015. In 2021, they co-hosted the 12 episode TV show ‘Family' with Shalom World. Their passion is teaching couples to share their marriage with others and to understand that their home is a missionary outpost of the local parish. Witness to Love is a marriage movement that was born of desperation and the holy spirit. Their book titled, Witness to Love: How To Help The Next Generation Build Marriages That Survive And Thrive, explains that Extraordinary marriages don't just happen. They flow from grace-filled, faithful, and fruitful covenants of love. This marriage prep ministry is in over 80 different dioceses worldwide and available in english, spanish, french and vietnamese. To learn more about Witness to Love, visit www.witnesstolove.org. For married couples check out the the Be More: A marriage formation retreat by Witness to Love! Another great resource offered to married couples is Be Light: A date night mini series for marriage enrichment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/altaredbyfaith/support

Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP was recently named the editor of Our Sunday Visitor, the weekly national Catholic newspaper found at OSVNEWS.COM.  Father Patrick comes to OSV from the English edition of Aleteia.org, the global Catholic news and spirituality website, where he served as editor-in-chief. This spring, Father Patrick was nominated to serve as a Eucharistic Preacher, a work he has undertaken to support the USCCB-led National Eucharistic Revival, and along with his Dominican brothers, he hosts the podcast Godsplaining, and he co-authored the book Saint Dominic's Way of Life: A Path to Knowing and Loving God (OSV Books).

What is leisure and is it even important? Why should we pursue it? How do we do it well? We talk with Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P. about this topic in this week's episode. http://www.patreon.com/thecatholicmanshow (Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the domestic church, a course on fitness and virtue by Pat Flynn, and free thank you gifts for supporting the show!) https://selectinternationaltours.com/catholicmanshow/ () WE ARE GOING TO IRELAND WITH FR. SEAN DONOVAN AND THERE ARE STILL A FEW SPOTS LEFT! JOIN US – https://selectinternationaltours.com/catholicmanshow/ (MORE DETAILS HERE). LIVING BEYOND SUNDAY: MAKING YOUR HOME A HOLY PLACE https://thecatholicmanshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Living-Beyond-Sunday_3D_FRONT.jpg ()Our new book is available for pre-order from Ascension Press! “I love this book. It provides wise counsel with beautiful simplicity. So, if you are looking to safeguard your family life from the wiles of the enemy and encourage your spouse and children to become the saints God is calling them to be, this is a book for you.” – Fr Gregory Pine Home life can be difficult and busy, and it's easy to get distracted from the point of it all: raising a family of saints. In https://ascensionpress.com/products/living-beyond-sunday-making-your-home-a-holy-place (Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place), two married couples share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made. About our drink: https://www.kingscountydistillery.com/straight-bourbon (Kings County Straight Bourbon) is a bourbon made like a scotch whiskey. We use 80% New York organic corn from the Finger Lakes, and English Golden Promise barley for a high malt recipe that avoids the wheat or rye typically in Kentucky bourbon. We double pot distill for a more flavorful white spirit, and age in a variety of new charred oak barrels for 3-6 years. Rich in caramel, vanilla, and holiday spice, this bottle is cited frequently in lists of best non-Kentucky bourbons. Younger than some mainstream bourbons, this is a precocious whiskey, surprisingly robust for its age. About our gear: N/A About the Topic: A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Father Patrick joined the Order of Preachers in 2010. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he was assigned in Providence, Rhode Island. Father Patrick served as a chaplain and instructor of theology at Providence College and as a parish priest at St. Pius V Church. Currently, he is the Editor-in-Chief of Aleteia, a host of the podcast https://godsplaining.org/ (Godsplaining), and a preacher of the USCCB's Eucharistic Revival. Fr. Patrick is the co-author of https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 (Saint Dominic's Way of Life: A Path to Knowing and Loving God) and author of the devotional series My Daily Visitor, published by https://www.osv.com/ (Our Sunday Visitor). https://exodus90.com/pray/?utm_source=catholicmanshow&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=holy-hour-2022&utm_content=tcms (“Any man who wants a solid faith-filled family should do Exodus 90.”) TIME CODES: If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode:1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12.2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24.3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48If you haven't listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes https://thecatholicmanshow.com/episodes/ (here). Subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5MhmMZZhEnrapVYUIkFHLg?view_as=subscriber ( YouTube channel) to watch past episodes. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-man-show/id1128843873?mt=2 (iTunes, it helps others find the show.)...

How are we saved? Through faith, works, or both? What is grace? Can I earn grace or is it just a free gift from God? Today we wrap up our introduction to Catholic morality by looking at one of the most significant areas of division between Catholics and Protestants.  This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1949-2055).Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/.....References and further reading/listening/viewing:Prayer for Christian UnityJames 2:14-26Ephesians 2:8-9John 15:5Romans 8:29Mark 10:17-231 Corinthians 12:1-12The Compendium of the Catechism pt. 424Martin Luther, "Preface to the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans"Martin Luther, The Bondage of the Will  Tom Nash, "The Reformers' Distorted View of Salvation", Catholic AnswersTom Nash, "Catholic and Protestant Views on Justification and Sanctification" Catholic AnswersMark Brumley, "Is Justification Ongoing?" Catholic Answers.Tim Staples, "Justification: Process or One-Time Deal?" Catholic Answers.The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Justification"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Charismata" Pope Leo XIII, LibertasJacques Philippe, Interior Freedom Jacques Philippe "Freedom"Aleteia, "What is the difference between the Catholic and Protestant understandings of grace?" Peter Kreeft, Catholic ChristianityFr Mike Schmitz, "Do All Good People Go to Heaven?"Gerard Manley Hopkins "As Kingfishers Catch Fire"

Have you ever secretly (or not so secretly) wondered if you're doing this whole womanhood thing right? Are you tired of the secular rhetoric that tries to tell you how you should act and who you should be? And are you wondering what the church really teaches about Catholic femininity - but also a little worried about diving deeper into what the church says because you're afraid you won't measure up? In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Cotter. You may know her from talks that she's given at Steubenville, NCYC, or SEEK conferences. She's also the author of a brand new book, “Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius.” Obviously, we're going to be talking about the feminine genius in today's conversation, which is one of our mutual favorite topics. We're talking about what the feminine genius is, where the idea that there are “four main aspects” of the feminine genius came from and why it falls short when it comes to the beautifully diverse ways the feminine genius can be lived out, and how we can strive for human virtues in a particularly feminine way. If there was a video of this podcast episode, you'd mainly just see me nodding along and mouthing YES for thirty minutes while I listened to Lisa's thoughts on Catholic femininity, and I'm so excited to share this conversation with you. If you're ready to explore what it means to be an authentic woman and discover how to be an authentic women, sister, this letter is for you. Topics we talked about in this episode: Lisa's story as a Catholic woman and how she does not do it all as a wife and mom What inspired Lisa's new book, “Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius” Our mutual frustration at Saint Pope John Paul II's lack of definition of the feminine genius, and a definition from Sister Prudence Allen that helps us understand what the feminine genius is Why “the four aspects of the feminine genius” falls short of what the feminine genius truly is How we live out human virtues particularly as women with a feminine genius Women's capacity for fidelity Where we can draw inner strength from as women (especially in challenging seasons!) How Lisa lives out the feminine genius by being receptive to grace Resources you should check out after listening to this episode: Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius by Lisa Cotter The Eternal Woman by Gertrud Von Le Fort How to Be a Spiritual Mother (Whether You Have Kids or Not)—an article I wrote back in 2018 for Aleteia that discusses the beauty of spiritual motherhood  Follow Lisa on Instagram and her website, Made to Magnify  Naptime Notes, a new monthly newsletter from Chloe Order my newest book, Sisterhood: Giving and Receiving the Gift of Friendship  Check out The Little Catholic Box and access the exclusive bonuses for LTW listeners