Podcasts about Red Mass

Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Catholic Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan Red Mass for Columbia Law School Catholics 29th Tuesday of Ordinary Time, Year II October 22, 2024 Eph 2:12-22, Ps 85, Lk 12:35-38   To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/10.22.24_CLS_Catholics_Red_Mass_Homily_1.mp3   The following outline guided the homily:  […] The post Lawyers as Signs and Agents of Hope, Columbia Law School Catholics Red Mass, 29th Tuesday (II), October 22, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Tom Riello recapped Archbishop Rodi's homily at the Red Mass. Bob Katz discussed the film he produced, "Average Joe" about the high school football coach who was taken to court and vilified for praying with his football team after games. Dan Burke continued our series on his book, "The Devil in the Castle" Today, Dan discussed the 6th mansion.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln to discuss an upcoming talk he's giving on reclaiming a Christian vision of reality. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Stephanie Mann on John Henry Newman and the Church Fathers. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** St. Augustine's Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen. ***** Bishop James Conley's talk can be found through instituteofcatholicculture.org. Info on the upcoming Red Mass on Wednesday, September 25th, can be found here. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Catholic Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan Red Mass for Columbia Law School Catholics Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter April 23, 2024 Acts 11:19-26, Ps 87, Jn 10:22-30 To listen to an audio recording of tonight’s homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/4.23.24_Red_Mass_Homily_1.mp3   The following points were attempted in the […] The post Lawyers Like the Good Shepherd, CLSC Red Mass, April 23, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Custom of "the Red Mass." The Holy Ghost, burning heretics, and cremation. Religious sisters making Mass responses? Marriage annulments, receiving the sacraments and "psychic anomaly." Adults lacking use of reason? Origin of Gehenna? Help for Catholic alcoholics? "Christian" rock, rap, metal? Praying for the souls of the dead. This episode was livestreamed on 10/31/2023 Our Links: http://linkwcb.com/ Please consider making a monetary donation to What Catholics Believe. Father Jenkins remembers all of our benefactors in general during his daily Mass, and he also offers one Mass on the first Sunday of every month specially for all supporters of What Catholics Believe. May God bless you for your generosity! https://www.wcbohio.com/donate Subscribe to our other YouTube channels: @WCBHolyMassLivestream @WCBHighlights May God bless you all!

The St. Mary's University School of Law, the Archdiocese of San Antonio, and the Catholic Lawyers' Guild will gather the San Antonio legal community to celebrate the 71st annual Red Mass at San Fernando Cathedral on Thursday, Oct. 5. The annual event upholds the centuries-old tradition that marks the fall start of the judicial year. At 5:45 p.m., judges and legal organizations will have a procession carrying bright red banners through Main Plaza to the Cathedral at 115 Main Plaza. The Mass will begin at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. The Most Rev. Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S., Archbishop...Article Link

Bishop Kagan speaks about the annual Red Mass and White Mass held by the Bismarck Diocese.

The St. Mary's University School of Law, the Archdiocese of San Antonio, and the Catholic Lawyers' Guild will draw together the San Antonio legal community to celebrate the 70th annual Red Mass at San Fernando Cathedral on Thursday, Oct. 27. Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio Gary Janak will be the principal celebrant and homilist. At 5:45 p.m., judges and legal organizations will have a procession carrying bright red banners through Main Plaza to the Cathedral at 115 Main Plaza. The Mass will begin at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. Legal communities across the country celebrate Red Mass...Article Link

In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Moler and talk about the journeys of shamanism and his books. Join us for this fun conversation! Music is from Epidemic Sound. Books mentioned in the episode: *Some links below are affiliated links and help me continue producing content.* The Shamanic Soul: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BT2xVK Shamanic Qabalah: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Lokpv5 All about Daniel: Daniel Moler is a visionary creator and student of the shamanic arts. He is a writer, artist, and creator of the hit comic series Psychonaut Presents and The Simon Myth Chronicles, the author of The Shamanic Soul and Shamanic Qabalah from Llewellyn Worldwide, as well as the psychedelic urban fantasy RED Mass, and the Terence McKenna guidebook Machine Elves 101. He has also made contributions in Ross Heaven's book Cactus of Mystery: The Shamanic Powers of the Peruvian San Pedro Cactus, as well as Llewellyn's 2020, 2021, and 2022 Magical Almanacs, among numerous other articles in journals and magazines around the world. In April 2019, he was noted as Author of the Month by best-selling author and researcher Graham Hancock. Daniel has been trained in a variety of magical and shamanic modalities, including Qabalah pathworking and Peruvian curanderismo. Where to connect with Daniel: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.moler.50 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanielmoler/ Website: https://www.danielmolerweb.com/home Thank you to my subscribers! Want to support the growth of Pagan's Witchy Corner? Become a Subscriber! Subscribers get access to bonus episodes only for them! Subscribe today at one of the links below! https://ko-fi.com/paganwolf If you would prefer to listen to it in video format, you can listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqzU2hMxfT3CS_rSWWrmEEw For more interviews, reviews, meditations, and podcast episodes: https://www.revelatornetwork.com Check out my blog on Paganism and Homesteading: https://www.hearthandseed.com If you would like to purchase my art, a divination reading, reiki session, or visit my occult shop: https://www.walkthehedge.com Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/paganwolf13 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paganswitchycorner/support

On this episode of the Ectoplasm Show Jason Kupzyk interviews Daniel Moler (The Psychonaut) at Big Rip Brewing Company. Come float down this stream of consciousness conversation that is hard to nail down to one description!  Daniel Moler: https://www.danielmolerweb.com/  "Artist, author, and astral entrepreneur, Daniel is a visionary creator of fiction and nonfiction works expressed through the medium of books, comics, magazines, journals, gaming modules, and online media. In a myriad of ways, his work explores the mysteries surrounding consciousness and the universe. Art, magick, philosophy, psychoanalysis, alchemy, shamanism, and pop culture are but some of the themes you will see trickled throughout Daniel's portfolio of ideas. ​Daniel is the creator of Psychonaut Presents, a comic book series detailing "psychedelic memoirish possibilities" . . . visionary experiences induced by altered states of consciousness. He is also the author of Shamanic Qabalah: A Mystical Path to Uniting the Tree of Life & the Great Work from Llewellyn Worldwide Publishing, as well as the psychedelic urban fantasy novel RED Mass, and the Terence McKenna guidebook Machine Elves 101. He has also made contributions in Ross Heaven's book Cactus of Mystery: The Shamanic Powers of the Peruvian San Pedro Cactus and  Llewellyn's 2020 and 2021 Magical Almanacs.  Among the numerous other articles in journals and magazines published around the world, Daniel has contributed to Positive Health Magazine, Cannabis Culture, Reality Sandwich, The Tattooed Buddha, Sacred Hoop, Indie Shaman, Elephant Journal, A Journal of Contemporary Shamanism, Excellence Reporter, Wizerd: The Comix Magazine, The Heart of the Healer, and Shaman Portal Quaterly Review. In April 2019, he was noted as Author of the Month by best-selling author and researcher Graham Hancock! You can view a detailed resume of his work on the Portfolio page.  ​In addition to being a creator, Daniel is a well-known speaker, teacher, and trainer both in the business world and creatively. As a Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) with a history as an adjunct college professor, Daniel's passion for education and expertise lies in many areas including art, literature, philosophy, psychology, and esotericism. The value of a Liberal Arts background has allowed him a foothold as a free thinker who facilitates innovative workshops that incorporate a variety of modalities of learning and interaction from participants. Daniel has also been sanctioned as a teacher in a lineage of Peruvian shamanism known as northern coastal curanderismo, as well as being a student of other spiritual healing modalities such as Qabalah and the Western Mystery Tradition. Combining his educational and professional experiences with his passion for esoteric practices, Daniel's style of facilitation is unique, passionate, and simplifies complex ideas. As one student has testified, “Daniel's teaching style was more grounded in reality than any experience I have come across.”     Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/ectoplasmshow           Ectoplasm Show Links:  Phone Number: 913-730-7255 Website:  https://www.ectoplasmshow.com/     Facebook: https://facebook.com/ectoplasmshow/      Instagram: https://instagram.com/ectoplasmshow      Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ectoplasmshow      Email: ectoplasmshow@gmail.com    Store: http://ectoplasmshow.threadless.com/        Network: Podbelly Network: https://podbelly.com/       Sponsors: Big Rip Brewing Company: http://bigripbrewing.com/  

Red Mass Homily - June 22, 2022 | Bishop Peter Muhich by Catholic Diocese of Rapid City, SD

Dawn breaks for the “Battle of the Experts.”  In San Antonio, St. Mary's team rookie Mariela Encinas prays for success at the Red Mass, the 13th-century Catholic ceremony that traditionally offers a blessing to the legal community for the upcoming court year.  In South Dakota, the team gets stoked up on pasta and smoothies. Coach Rose makes it simple for her team, telling them “Blood makes the grass grow."  Then, the judges call the trials to order, and it is on. Learn more about the schools, programs and special guests: St. Mary's University Law School  University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law Elie Honig  Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law  Up Against the Mob with Elie Honig  Follow us on Twitter @ClassActionPod and Instagram @ClassActionPod Visit our show page for transcripts and more details about the series at ClassActionPod.com Follow host Katie Phang on Twitter @KatiePhang and Instagram @KatiePhang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and welcome to Comic Book Herald’s Hickmania, a series running through 2022 where we’ll be reading and analyzing the creator-owned works of writer Jonathan Hickman, from his debut The Nightly News through to his most recent output. We’ll be reading one creator-owned work a month through 2022, and each month I’ll release a new […] The post Hickmania #4: A Red Mass For Mars (W/ Sara Century!) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Arte Sequenziale è una rubrica incentrata sul mondo dei fumetti e nello specifico su serie o storie autoconclusive a fumetti che meriterebbero maggior considerazioni dagli intenditori come dai neofiti. Due storie di Jonathan Hickman. La prima racconta la storia di un complotto atto a distruggere il mondo mediatico contemporaneo. La seconda parla di un'invasione aliena che potrebbe distruggere un pianeta Terra già precario di suo. Regolare. Ecco a voi "The Nightly News" e "Red Mass for Mar"!

Hello Truth Seekers, and welcome to another episode of Truth Wanted! This week, ObjectivelyDan is joined by MD Aware!First up tonight is Liam from LA who wants to discuss the topic of Red Mass, and by extension the necessity of the separation of religion and government. Thanks for bringing this to attention. They definitely are something to be given a closer look.Next up is Trey from FL who asks our hosts for concrete evidence and reasoning for mask wearing. They, like most of us, are exhausted from trying to explain to others why caring about those around you should be reason enough, and want to actually be able to close the argument as cleanly as possible.Stephanie from ME calls to continue the conversation on conversion therapy's harm, as well as to share their own experiences with anti-lgbtq indoctrination.Next is Phil from TX who recounts his experience as a moderate christian when his church was infiltrated by evangelical fundamentalists, and how this encounter started him on his path to deconversion.Next is Raymond from FL who feels that we only look at what something is and its purpose without just considering the fact that it is.Finally, Maurice from AL recently tested positive for HIV, but doesn't know why they did. It would be a good idea to do more tests and make sure that it wasn't a false positive, while also being careful not to prematurely make conclusions.

Pablo remarks on the US Bishops reactions to the extreme abortions measures being presented by the government and how the pro-life movement should start preparing for the repeal of Roe vs Wade so they are ready to continue to change hearts and minds towards life. Pablo explains what the Red Mass in California was all […] All show notes at Pablo Kay, Latest News from a Catholic Perspective; Omar Aguilar, Roots of Halloween - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

On this episode, Bishop talks about a special Mass he celebrates every year for those in the law profession as well as those who serve in public office. It's called the Red Mass. And this year, in his homily, he shares a story about a young Sicilian judge who courageously dealt with Mafia criminal activity in the 1980s and was later assassinated. Hear more about Blessed Rosario Livatino in this episode. The show wraps up with a shift from the legal profession to the Commandments and this Sunday's Gospel reading about the Greatest Commandment.

Episode Notes While Just Another Fanboy is on hiatus, here's a bonus episode in which I play for you an episode from the original Just Another Fanboy Podcast from back in June of 2008. In the episode I cover a bewildering variety of topics such as the Jack Reacher books from Lee Child, the direct to DVD Dragonlance Chronicles animated movie, the Harry Potter movies, Back to the Future, movies I still need to re-watch, and then I briefly talk about all the comics I read over the previous few weeks. And by brief, I mean I take a long time, because it's a lot of comics, but I don't spend a lot of time with each comic. Some of the comics I talk about in this episode: 1985 frm Marvel Comics, Action Comics 866 and Annual, All Star Superman 11, Amazing Spider-Man 563, Batman RIP, Booster Gold 10, Captain America 38, Captain Britain and MI13, Checkmate, Conan the Cimmerian 0, Echo by Terry More, Final Crisis 2, Firebreather 1 from Image, Frankenstein Prodigal Son, FX, Ghost Rider 24, G.I. Joe 35, Green Arrow/Black Canary 9, Green Lantern, Guardians of the Galaxy, Hercules The Thracian Wars 1 and 2 by Radical Comics, Invincible Iron Man, Justice Society of America, Madman Atomic Comics, Secret Invasion and all the tie ins, New Universal Shockfront, Northwind, Pretty Baby Machine, Proof 8 and 9, Punisher War Journal 20, Red Mass for Mars, Superman 676, Skaar Son of Hulk, The Twelve, Walking Dead 49, The War that Time Forgot, Thor 9, Trinity 1 to 3, War is Hell: Flight of the Phantom Eagle, Wolverine Origins 25, Wonder Woman, and finally Zorro 3. All that while smoking like a chimney. Music used in this episode: Me, Myself, and I from De La Soul. Fuel from Stick Hillbilly Happy Smash From Psychefunkapus www.eventorrelse.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the discussion on the Orr Else Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/448863086191681 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More stuff: Follow me and the podcast on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram The theme song used is this episode was written and performed for the podcast by Derek Neibarger of Atomic Zombie Records. Want to help support the show? You can do that in a number of ways: First, just spread the word. Tell a friend, tell two friends, tell your father, mother, sister, brother, neighbor, coworker, plumber, and even the guy or girl who cuts your hair. Beyond that you can support Steeven and the show for as little as a dollar a month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/steevenrorr Or, if the idea of a monthly payment doesn't appeal to you and you just want to throw the show a one time payment, visit ko-fi.com/steevenrorr and buy Steeven and the show a coffee for as little as $3, but as high as you want to go. Ask me questions, tell me stories, lie to me, speak your truth, make suggestions, or even complain right here: feedback@steevenorrelse.com Check out Steeven's blog at steevenrorr.com Just Another Fanboy is a proud member of the Comics Podcast Network. Find it and more great comic book podcasts at comicspodcasts.com

Episode Notes While Just Another Fanboy is on hiatus, here's a bonus episode in which I play for you an episode from the original Just Another Fanboy Podcast from back in June of 2008. In the episode I cover a bewildering variety of topics such as the Jack Reacher books from Lee Child, the direct to DVD Dragonlance Chronicles animated movie, the Harry Potter movies, Back to the Future, movies I still need to re-watch, and then I briefly talk about all the comics I read over the previous few weeks. And by brief, I mean I take a long time, because it's a lot of comics, but I don't spend a lot of time with each comic. Some of the comics I talk about in this episode: 1985 frm Marvel Comics, Action Comics 866 and Annual, All Star Superman 11, Amazing Spider-Man 563, Batman RIP, Booster Gold 10, Captain America 38, Captain Britain and MI13, Checkmate, Conan the Cimmerian 0, Echo by Terry More, Final Crisis 2, Firebreather 1 from Image, Frankenstein Prodigal Son, FX, Ghost Rider 24, G.I. Joe 35, Green Arrow/Black Canary 9, Green Lantern, Guardians of the Galaxy, Hercules The Thracian Wars 1 and 2 by Radical Comics, Invincible Iron Man, Justice Society of America, Madman Atomic Comics, Secret Invasion and all the tie ins, New Universal Shockfront, Northwind, Pretty Baby Machine, Proof 8 and 9, Punisher War Journal 20, Red Mass for Mars, Superman 676, Skaar Son of Hulk, The Twelve, Walking Dead 49, The War that Time Forgot, Thor 9, Trinity 1 to 3, War is Hell: Flight of the Phantom Eagle, Wolverine Origins 25, Wonder Woman, and finally Zorro 3. All that while smoking like a chimney. Music used in this episode: Me, Myself, and I from De La Soul. Fuel from Stick Hillbilly Happy Smash From Psychefunkapus www.eventorrelse.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the discussion on the Orr Else Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/448863086191681 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More stuff: Follow me and the podcast on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram The theme song used is this episode was written and performed for the podcast by Derek Neibarger of Atomic Zombie Records. Want to help support the show? You can do that in a number of ways: First, just spread the word. Tell a friend, tell two friends, tell your father, mother, sister, brother, neighbor, coworker, plumber, and even the guy or girl who cuts your hair. Beyond that you can support Steeven and the show for as little as a dollar a month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/steevenrorr Or, if the idea of a monthly payment doesn't appeal to you and you just want to throw the show a one time payment, visit ko-fi.com/steevenrorr and buy Steeven and the show a coffee for as little as $3, but as high as you want to go. Ask me questions, tell me stories, lie to me, speak your truth, make suggestions, or even complain right here: feedback@steevenorrelse.com Check out Steeven's blog at steevenrorr.com Just Another Fanboy is a proud member of the Comics Podcast Network. Find it and more great comic book podcasts at comicspodcasts.com

(January 19, 2021) Dr J was invited to speak at the annual "Red Mass" held for the Catholic Lawyers' Guild of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. Her topic is the sexual revolution, its impacts on individuals and the culture, and the way forward. Listen Dr J also composed a resource list to go with the talk, available here.

Bishop recently celebrated special Masses for those in the legal profession. Hear more about The Red Mass on this episode including what it is, what readings Bishop chose, and why he decided to focus his homily on the need for unity as well as how the call of our founding fathers for a “more perfect union” in the Constitution is still relevant today. Then it’s on to the first beatification of a millennial…Blessed Carlo Acutis. http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/liste/list.html —— Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. —— Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: www.Facebook.com/RedeemerRadio www.Twitter.com/RedeemerRadio www.Instagram.com/Instagram Submit your question(s): Call / Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 Online – www.RedeemerRadio.com/AskBishop E-mail – AskBishop@RedeemerRadio.com Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS

Now that America has, for the first time in history, assassinated a foreign official, what's next? Also, why don't people understand they owe Democrats their vote? 

This week's edition of Into The Vault features 1919!Playlist: Berlin Taxi - Count On UVirtues & Failings - UnrestSolo Ansamblis - Neutrèjom DainosMoaning - StrangerThe Buttertones - Denial You Win Again1919 - Repulsion1919 - Alien1919 - Can This Be RealVoid Fill - Insult YourselfRED MASS, featuring Mac DeMarco & Ian Wilson - SharpDream Creeps - Ever Living ShitSorry - Rock 'n' Roll StarMyrkur - House CarpenterTwitch - Dystopia For You?Lunakin - Rubber WormsMakaton - Double HeartADULT. - Why Always WhyPeter Gagliardi - Magnificent AttractionPsychic Pollution - Lawnmower ManSega Sisters - Space FartsHalf Waif - Halogen 2Ice Cream - Dove's CrySPUME - CathedrawlZachary Gray - Willow TreeCougher - The Dawn Of InfinityHilary Woods - The MouthNick Storring - What A Made Up Mind Can DoJuniper Bush - ForesightDeserta - Black Aura

Tempête de neige ou pas. ce n'est pas ça qui va nous arrêter en ce vendredi 7 février 2020 ! Au menu : Destroyer, Dany Placard, Red Mass, Loic April, Dan Deacon et on retrouve nos tops hip-hop et loud avec la venue de Dr.Mad ainsi que UUBBUURRUU. Bonne chasse à la neige !

Tempête de neige ou pas. ce n'est pas ça qui va nous arrêter en ce vendredi 7 février 2020 ! Au menu : Destroyer, Dany Placard, Red Mass, Loic April, Dan Deacon et on retrouve nos tops hip-hop et loud avec la venue de Dr.Mad ainsi que UUBBUURRUU. Bonne chasse à la neige !

Andy Shauf's (also of Foxwarren) latest album, The Neon Skyline, is available now via ANTI-records - hear the title track on today's show. We also have new releases from TORRES, Red Mass, Glass Beach and more! Plus, stay tuned for a track from Purr's forthcoming, Jonathan Rado - produced album, Like New, available February 21, 2020. 00:00 - The Jaunt on BTR 00:38 - Neon Skyline - Andy Shauf 04:11 - Expectations - Tall Tall Trees 08:51 - New Memory Box - Bonnie "Prince" Billy 11:47 - Waiting for the Light to Change - Luke Lalonde 14:03 - Anymore - Walrus 17:43 - Sweet Red Lies - Mail The Horse 21:46 - Avenue Bliss - Purr 25:25 - The Jaunt on BTR 26:13 - If I Squint - Sarah Mary Chadwick 30:31 - The More I Cry - Alice Boman 34:35 - Off By One - Elliot Moss 39:05 - Big Embarrassing Heart - Georgia Maq 43:06 - Smoking Gun - Coma Girls 46:46 - The Jaunt on BTR 47:16 - Go To The Top - Girl Ray 49:51 - So Sad, So Sad - Varsity 53:40 - Magoo - Ali Barter 56:33 - He s 31 - Geowulf 60:55 - Sunflower - My Baby 67:49 - Silver Tongue - Torres 71:57 - Bedroom Track (Carrie) - Erin Anne 75:07 - The Jaunt on BTR 75:47 - Don't Look Down - …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead 80:29 - Singing A Single Song Of Satan - Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band 86:32 - Plexiglass - Pendant 90:08 - Orchids - Glass Beach 93:45 - Monster's Mouth - Surface to Air Missive 95:57 - Polyaneurism - of Montreal 99:22 - Surf Song - Sean Henry 103:37 - Mask Away - Tuff Sunshine 106:37 - Sharp (Feat. Mac DeMarco) - RED MASS 112:10 - Soft Sounds - No Swoon 115:02 - The Jaunt on BTR 115:53 - Waiting - Mr. Elevator 119:11 - Finish

Straight Talk with Fr. Chuck Cimpl. Some topics included: confession of past sins, the Red Mass, and 40 Days for Life.

Straight Talk with Fr. Chuck Cimpl. Some topics included: confession of past sins, the Red Mass, and 40 Days for Life.

Straight Talk with Fr. Randal Kasel. Questions included how to help someone spiritually who is not Catholic, the Amazon synod, and the Red Mass.

Straight Talk with Fr. Randal Kasel. Questions included how to help someone spiritually who is not Catholic, the Amazon synod, and the Red Mass.

Grosse semaine de rock, où l'on découvre les nouveautés de Robert Forster, Bleu Nuit, Glued, The National, Buke and Gase, Navet Confit, Red Mass, Le Trouble, et plusieurs autres. Vos animateurs vous servent, en formule "camomille", les nouveautés de Hayden, Big Thief et Wye Oak... Et vous font saigner des oreilles (!!!) avec les chansons de Prieuramp;Landry, Hey Colossus et Gnaw Their Tongues !

Fr. Paul Scalia, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia presents the 2018 Red Mass lecture, "In Fairness to the Pharisees: The Law, Laws, and Lawlessness," 9/19/18. 

Pretty much one long “ai yi yi.” For more, visit thewestwingweekly.com/404

Help for hurricane relief, and the annual Red Mass, on this Catholic Gateway Podcast weekly news update for October 2, 2017. Plus, Dave Luecking joins the podcast to talk about an upcoming pilgrimage along the Katy Trail (read his story here: http://stlouisreview.com/article/2017-09-28/fatima-pilgrimage). As mentioned in the podcast, link to donate to hurricane relief: connect.jesuitscentralsouthern.org/hurricanerelief. Catholic Gateway Podcast featuring Molly Judd and Stephanie to: https://soundcloud.com/archstl/catholic-gateway-podcast-workers-in-the-vinyard

Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, OSB, of Mt Angel Abbey presents this year's Red Mass lecture: "A Monastic Vision for Happiness in These Unhappy Times," 9/18/17. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

Red Mass Homily

Are you saved? This is a question we have heard from our Protestant friends regarding the state of grace for individual souls. In this episode of the Word on Fire Show, Bishop Barron discusses the Catholic response to this question and in doing so reveals the rich, multivalent message of the Cross. The listener question asks about original sin. Topics Discussed 0:17  - Introduction, Bishop Barron's trip to Hawaii for the Red Mass 5:00 - How should we respond to the question, "Are you saved?" 8:10 - What are we being saved from? 11:30 - Why is the Old Testament important for understanding salvation? 13:35 - Why does God use the act of crucifixion to affect our salvation? 18:08 - What's the difference between individual salvation and the idea that God saved humanity on the Cross? 19:45 - What roll do the sacraments play in salvation? 22:47 - Where did Martin Luther differ from the Church? 26:10 - Listener Question: How do we inherit original sin? Bonus Resources Videos Bishop Barron on Baptism Bishop Barron on The Council of Trent Bishop Barron on Original Sin Bishop Barron on The Scandalous Cross of Jesus DVD's CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players (Word On Fire) Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith (Word On Fire) The Mystery of God (Word On Fire) Faith Clips (Word On Fire)  Articles   What Precisely is the Gospel? (Bishop Barron) The Glory of God is a Human Being 'Fully Alive' (Bishop Barron) Books The Priority of Christ by Bishop Barron Word On Fire: Proclaiming the Power of Christ  by Bishop Barron Catholicism by Bishop Barron Homilies Faith Perfected by Love (Bishop Barron) Study Program  The Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters (Bishop Barron) Websites Word On Fire (Proclaiming Christ in the Culture) Find bonus links and resources for this episode at http://WordOnFireShow.com and, again, be sure to submit your questions at http://AskBishopBarron.

Fr. Patrick Conroy, SJ, 60th Chaplain to the US House of Representatives, offers his insights on the challenges our lawmakers face, 9/28/16. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

Things you need to know about this episode: it's not as good as the episodes before or after it BUT it's still better than most other episodes of television (because it's The West Wing). Sen. Howard Stackhouse is posing a potential conflict to the President Bartlet's campaign strategy. Charlie's mentoring his Little Brother. There's a lot of back-and-forth on debates. Amy Gardner makes balloon animals. Everybody's going to church. And Sam gets wind of some strange circumstances brewing in the California 47th district... Yeah. We know. We'll talk about it all in our recap of, "Red Mass."

"Serving The Least, the Last, the Lost and the Lonely" presented by Fr. David T. Link, former Dean of Notre Dame Law School now serving as a chaplain in an Indiana maximum security prison, at the 2015 Red Mass Dinner hosted by the Garaventa Center. Transcription & sound file available for download under Attachments.

Come and sit in as your host Damian invites in his friend and lead singer hero Nick Flanagan. Sit back and learn about how Nick went form being a zine writing indie kid to fronting Teen Crud Combo and Brutal Knights. Also covered: -Writing for kid shows -Finding punk through SCTV and The Queen Haters -The Young Lions -Hilarious House Of Frightenstien: Like a Psychedelic Punk Dream -You Can’t Do That On Television -Meeting Andrew from the Deadly Snakes (and a Starkweather cover band) -The Grunge Stole Christmas and a list of bands that sounds like a Best Show call -Borrowing a record from your neighbor -Writing to Nardwuar -Damian’s Punk origin story -DnD Raves -Having to ditch your friends -CFNY on Bloor Street: so sick -Submachine -Will the geographical layout of record stores in Toronto ever be relevant to anyone? -How the band NC-17 shaped the face of modern music. -Armed And Hammer, Repeat Offender, Hockey Teeth, Random Killing and the lost Toronto punk scene -Suckerpunch -Leather Uppers -Walking around Toronto -Nick the 9th Grade Goth -The 90’s: When everyone was a dick -Dave from Rammer: Headcleaners's Hypeman -Doing the first ever Toronto Nardwuar and the Evaporators show at 14 -Being threatened by the Market Punks -Nick form the Deadly Snakes: the indie kid -Making friends with the Shuttlecocks -Jamie Towns: ONE OF THE BEST PEOPLE EVER!!!! -Allison Baker: The coolest -Befriending Spaceshits (pre King Kahn and BBQ and Red Mass) -The Anti-Flag, Spaceshits, Deadly Snakes and (maybe) Planet Smashers slumber party in Drake’s old Neighborhood -Golden showers from King Kahn -The weird disparate Montreal 90’s scene -Getting groomed by Allison to be the singer of Teen Crud Combo -Staining the soul as a teenager -The Deadly Snakes, Toxic Holocaust, Rammer, Teen Crud Combo connections -The Killer Elite -MONDO-GRUNGE -Full Blast Rock -Shows at the back of Rotate This -Damian and Nick debate strain differentials in cannabis -Not being able to deal with pop-punk vocals for a while -Nick Resets The Rap -The hoser-pseudo-hip-hop way of downtown Toronto speaking -The Dwarves influence -Greg Dick and the Dreamdates -The origins of the Teen Crud Combo vs. Deadly Snakes beef -The continual rediscovery of the Stooges -The Robin Black beef -Fifth Column are amazing!!!!

This week on the podcast, Derek and Andy W. review three new titles guaranteed to make you hyperventilate with excitement...so breathe deep and take in the good, comicy vapors. And speaking of which, they begin by discussing the new book by Spanish creator Max, Vapor (Fantagraphics). They start with a brief context on Max, whose past books include The Extended Dream of Mr. D. and Bardin the Superrealist. His latest work is just as surreal and dreamlike as the earlier ones, and the guys have a good time exploring the possible meanings embedded in the narrative. Next they turn to the new miniseries written and drawn by Jorge Corona, Feathers (Archaia/BOOM! Studios). In this inaugural issue we have a perfect mix of setup, teaser, and substantive storytelling. Andy and Derek focus on the detailed groundwork that Corona lays out in his story, one that is clearly intended for an all-age readership. Finally, the guys turn their attention to the latest creator-owned property from the ever-prolific Jonathan Hickman, The Dying and the Dead #1 (Image). On this title he reunites with Ryan Bodenheim -- whose early collaborations include A Red Mass for Mars and Secret -- and works with colorist Michael Garland. In fact, the guys spend a lot of time discussing Garland's use of color, which adds significantly to the art and especially to Hickman's storytelling. As with Corona's Feathers, this is definitely a series Derek and Andy plan to continue with, and when you throw in Vapor, you have this week's trifecta of Comics Alternative goodness.

Episode 6 Hanging Out This is the last of this series. WE WILL BE BACK in a few weeks! Please do continue to spread the word and share the podcast with your friends. Or if you hated it, your enemies... The Z List Dead List is a podcast about obscure people from history. Hosted by Iszi Lawrence @iszi_lawrence. www.zlistdeadlist.com This Episode we explore the rather horrid world of the Hangmen of England, were they evil? Were they mad? Were they just doing their job? And who were the condemned Featuring Albert Pierrepoint (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Pierrepoint) John Christie (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Christie_(murderer)) Timothy Evans (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Evans) Harry Allen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Allen_(executioner)) John Ellis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ellis_(executioner)) Ruth Ellis (http://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/ruth.html) With thanks to Wil Hodgson @WilHodgson, Natalie Haynes, David Quantick @quantick, Diane Spencer @dianespecerfun, Andrew Hunter Murray @andrewhunterm, Yianni Agisilaou @yianni_a & Trudi Stevens @trudistevens. Wil Hodgson is an award winning comedian, raconteur and kitsch collector www.wilhodgson.wordpress.com Diane Spencer is a comedy writer and performer www.difunny.co.uk Natalie Haynes is an author, comedian, broadcaster and classicist has a book out, The Amber Fury it is very good indeed. (http://www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B004XKCZGK) Andrew Hunter Murray is a Qi Elf and performs critically acclaimed improv austentatiousimpro.com. He also is a co-host of the Podcast No Such Thing As A Fish. (http://qi.com/podcast/) Yianni Agisilaou is an international comedian www.ycomedian.com David Quantick a comedy writer and author he also has a book with unbound called The Mule. (http://unbound.co.uk/books/the-mule) Iszi Lawrence is a UK based comedian www.iszi.com MUSIC www.freemusicarchive.org Theme: Time Trades Live at the WFMU Record Fair - November 24, 2013 by Jeffrey Lewis (http://www.thejeffreylewissite.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. Cylinders by Chris Zabriskie (http://chriszabriskie.com/) is licensed under a Attribution License. The Journey of Enoch by Jeremy Bible (http://jeremybible.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. First Offense by Red Mass (http://www.myspace.com/redmassfce) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Native by HE-LUX (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/HE-LUX/) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. Servants by Jahzzar (http://www.betterwithmusic.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License. Based on a work at http://www.betterwithmusic.com Unattainable by Deadly Combo (http://www.blocsonic.com/releases/show/unattainable) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) License.

Episode 5 The Internet Was Invented in 1860 The Z List Dead List - a podcast about obscure people from history. Hosted by Iszi Lawrence @iszi_lawrence www.zlistdeadlist.com Please do spread the word, write reviews and sign up for our mailing list for info about live shows and podcasts. This episode introduces three seemingly modern characters, the businessman, the artist and the performer. All were trying to find their place in history, did any suceed? Featuring Louis Wain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Wain) Nicolas Soyer (https://archive.org/details/soyerspaperbagc00soyegoog) Jeffery Hudson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Hudson)   With thanks to David Quantick @quantick, Stevyn Colgan @stevyncolgan, Helen Zaltzman @helenzaltzman and Trudi Stevens @trudistevens. Helen Zaltzman is a problem-solving podcaster http://helenzaltzman.com http://answermethispodcast.com Andrew Hunter Murray is a Qi Elf and performs critically acclaimed improv austentatiousimpro.com. He also is a co-host of the Podcast No Such Thing As A Fish (http://qi.com/podcast/) Stevyn Colgan used to be a Police officer and has written a nonfiction book on crime prevention with Unbound which you should support. (http://unbound.co.uk/books/why-did-the-policeman-cross-the-road) David Quantick a comedy writer and author he also has a book with Unbound (a novel) titled The Mule (http://unbound.co.uk/books/the-mule).   MUSIC www.freemusicarchive.org Theme: Time Trades Live at the WFMU Record Fair - November 24, 2013 by Jeffrey Lewis (http://www.thejeffreylewissite.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Yearning by Podington Bear (http://podingtonbear.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/). Native by HE-LUX (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/HE-LUX/) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/). Cylinders by Chris Zabriskie (http://chriszabriskie.com/ is licensed under a Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Kaikou EP by Satori (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Satori/) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). First Offense by Red Mass (http://www.myspace.com/redmassfce) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/). Pirates of the Coast by Black Bones (http://www.myspace.com/blackbonescom) is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/). I Feel Your Pain by Eric & Magill (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Eric__Magill/) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/). Live on WFMU's Airborne Event with Dan Bodah - January 13, 2013 by Speed The Plough (http://www.speedtheplough.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Unattainable by Deadly Combo (http://www.blocsonic.com/releases/show/unattainable) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).  

Episode 2: Did You Hear The One About The Angry Roman?   The Z list Dead List - A podcast about obscure people from History. Hosted by Iszi Lawrence @iszi_lawrence.    In this episode we take a peek at satire. What about blind rage is funny? Was the Music Hall a place of equal opportunities? And what is the best way to survive the ego of Roman Emperors? www.zlistdeadlist.com Please do spread the word and sign up for our mailing list for info about live shows and podcasts.   Featuring Juvenal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juvenal) Marie Lloyd (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Lloyd) Robert Coates (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Coates_(actor))   With thanks to Natalie Haynes, David Quantick @quantick, Andrew Hunter Murray @andrewhunterm, Elf Lyons @elf_lyons &Trudi Stevens @Trudistevens. Natalie Haynes (www.nataliehaynes.com) is an author, comedian, broadcaster and classicist. She has a novel (released 2014) called The Amber Fury, it is very good indeed. Andrew Hunter Murray is a Qi Elf and performs critically acclaimed improv austentatiousimpro.com. He also is a co-host of the popular podcast No Such Thing As A Fish (http://qi.com/podcast/). Elf Lyons is an actor and comedian (www.theelflyons.com) David Quantick a comedy writer and author he also has a book with Unbound (a novel) titled The Mule (http://unbound.co.uk/books/the-mule). Iszi Lawrence is the host of the Z List Dead List and UK based comedian www.iszi.com   Music www.freemusicarchive.org Theme: Time Trades Live at the WFMU Record Fair - November 24, 2013 by Jeffrey Lewis (http://www.thejeffreylewissite.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Kaikou EP by Satori(http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Satori/) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). First Offense by Red Mass (http://www.myspace.com/redmassfce) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/). Native by HE-LUX (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/HE-LUX/) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/). Cylinders by Chris Zabriskie (http://chriszabriskie.com/) is licensed under a Attribution License(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Unattainable by Deadly Combo (http://www.blocsonic.com/releases/show/unattainable) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Norydes by Edoardo Romani Capelo (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoardo_Romani_Capelo/) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/). Antique Phonograph Music Program 03/06/2012 by Antique Phonograph Music Program [Various Artists] (http://wfmu.org/playlists/ap) is licensed under a Public Domain / Sound Recording Common Law Protection License (http://freemusicarchive.org/Sound_Recording_Common_Law).

Episode 1: Cornish Pastors The Z list Dead List - A podcast about obscure people from History. Hosted by comedian Iszi Lawrence. In this episode we take a trip down to Victorian Cornwall and discover if we do like to be beside the seaside. Please do spread the word, leave us reviews and sign up for our mailing list for info about live shows and podcasts. Featuring: Robert Stephen Hawker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Stephen_Hawker) Reverend Henry Prince;(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agapemonites) With thanks to Stevyn Colgan@stevyncolgan, David Quantick@quantick, Matt Price @mattpricecomedy and Trudi Stevens @Trudistevens. Stevyn Colgan used to be a Police officer and has written a nonfiction book on crime prevention. You can pledge to buy it from Unbound here;Why Did The Policeman Cross the Road? (http://unbound.co.uk/books/why-did-the-policeman-cross-the-road) David Quantick a comedy writer and author he also has a book with Unbound (a novel) titled;The Mule.(http://unbound.co.uk/books/the-mule) Matt Price is a comedian who hosts regular storytelling nights in Camden;www.mattpricecomedian.com Iszi Lawrence is the host of the Z List Dead List and UK based comedian www.iszi.com   MUSIC www.freemusicarchive.org Theme: Time Trades Live at the WFMU Record Fair - November 24, 2013 by Jeffrey Lewis (http://www.thejeffreylewissite.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. Unattainable by Deadly Combo (http://www.blocsonic.com/releases/show/unattainable) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). First Offense by Red Mass (http://www.myspace.com/redmassfce) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/). Live on WFMU's Airborne Event with Dan Bodah - January 13, 2013 by Speed The Plough (http://www.speedtheplough.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Cylinders by Chris Zabriskie (http://chriszabriskie.com/) is licensed under an Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Kaikou EP by Satori (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Satori/) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/).­ Native by HE-LUX (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/HE-LUX/) is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/).    

"Massa...  Massa-chew... Massa-chew-sets?" Originally broadcast May 20, 2006. Hosted by Gareth Davies and Rod Rodriguez. Nervous Teeth top 10 news stories of the week: . Barking, but your dog will understand . 70,000 Beer Cans Found in Ogden Townhouse . George W Bush/Chief Justice Roberts Leave the Red Mass . Teacher Has Kids Write About Whom They'd Murder . 'Big brother' informs baby talk . U.S. Spy Cameras Watch Americans from Space . Looking for aliens on the Moon . CNN Secretly Seeks To Attack Charlie Sheen On 9/11 . Couple Arrested For Asking For Directions . How Flight 77 Hitting The Pentagon Would Really Look? All of the above news stories did have links to news sites, but the pages they once connected to no longer exist… Support Mind Set Central Subscribe or donate

Today's topics: The Red Mass and Catholic Lawyers Guild Summary of today's show: The Red Mass is an ancient tradition of gathering lawyers together annually to ask God's help as they begin their judicial term and the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Boston has continued that tradition. Paul McNamara and Maura Doyle of the guild joined Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell to discuss the origins of the Red Mass overall and in Boston in particular; why the legal profession particularly needs such an occasion to unite their faith and professional lives; the contributions of the late Justice Nolan over many years; and what they anticipate hearing from Carl Anderson as the keynote speaker this year. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell Today's guest(s): Paul McNamara and the Honorable Maura Doyle Links from today's show:

Today's topics: Headlines of the Week: Immigration; Red Mass; Vatican Secretariat; Vigil for Peace Summary of today's show: Our usual panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry consider the headlines of the week, including Cardinal Seán's letter on immigration reform; the upcoming Red Mass of the Boston Catholic Lawyers Guild with Supreme Knight Carl Anderson; the pope's appointment of a new Vatican Secretary of State; and his call for a global prayer and fasting vigil for peace. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today's guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today's show: Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot's and The Anchor's websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links.

Who invited these jerks? Pierre Richardson and Craig Proulx from tape label Bruised Tongue take over the airwaves to play some of the finest tunes from the Bruised Tongue catalogue. Pierre and Craig talk about the origins of the label, how the cassette game has changed in Canada, and what kind of biker trouble you get into wearing a back patch. Hear tunes from Blue Cross, Black Train, Monomyth, Boyhood, Mannequin, Red Mass, Organ Eyes, plus a preview of upcoming releases from The Yips, New Swears, and J.S. Odette. Originally aired: Jan 28 2013

Summary of today's show: A big day in the Archdiocese of Boston began with the appointment by Pope Benedict XVI of Msgr. Robert Deeley, vicar general and moderator of the curia, as an auxiliary bishop. Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell discuss this morning's press conference and the remarks from Cardinal Seán and Bishop-elect Deeley and then they went into detail about the process of the appointment of bishops, from the gathering of names to the Pope's final approval and all the steps in between. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell Links from today's show: Today's topics: Appointment of Bishop-elect Robert Deeley and how bishops are appointed 1st segment: Scot Landry welcomed everyone to the show and wished everyone a good holiday weekend. He welcomed Fr. Mark O'Connell to the show. They discussed the amazing week, including the events of Tuesday including the re-election of President Obama and the defeat of Question 2. Fr. Mark said he was so pleased to see the results with Question 2, especially since a few months ago the Yes side was polling so high. Scot said it's a credit to the 10,000 people who all contributed to the effort to stop assisted suicide. Scot noted how Cardinal Seán preached on assisted suicide at the Red Mass in 2011 and the next day in the Globe the coverage wasn't favorable, yet 14 months later, the Globe editorialized Question 2. It's a credit to the many people who passed on the facts to others. Fr. Mark said the Globe printed a letter angry at the newspaper for getting behind the No on 2 effort. In the end it came down to two percentage points. Then Scot heard about a press conference that could come up this morning. The details became public this morning. Msgr. Robert Deeley, vicar general and moderator of the curia, was appointed an auxiliary bishop of Boston. Scot asked Fr. Mark how it felt for his predecessor to get this honor. Fr. Mark said it's great news. Deeley has had a lot of jobs: priest, pastor, judicial vicar, vicar general, curial official in Rome, president of Canon Law Society in America. He's well qualified for his new role. Scot said Deeley is a straight shooter and you know where you stand with him. For him to keep a secret, a big secret, while continuing his work, particularly on the assisted suicide issue, while preparing his own remarks. Fr. Mark said no one really understands how wide the scope of the job of vicar general and moderator of the curia is, and he did that while writing a speech and coming up with a motto. Scot said the episcopal motto is “Living the Truth in Love” from Ephesians 4:15, which also happens to be part of the official prayer for the New Evangelization in the Archdiocese. Fr. Mark noted that we have three retired auxiliary bishops and five active ones, and now Bishop-elect Deeley joins a distinguished group. He has become the 36th auxiliary bishop of Boston. The three retired bishops are Frances Irwin, Emilio Allue, and John Boles. The active bishops are John Dooher, Walter Edyvean, Robert Hennessey, Arthur Kennedy, and Peter Uglietto. Scot recommended the website as a good source for this kind of information. They are listing the auxiliaries of Boston who became cardinals: Cushing, Spellman, O'Connell, Wright. Fr. Mark noted that Deeley's remarks were not elaborate, but right to the point. He showed his great affection for Pope Benedict XVI. Scot said he shared the story of how he was informed by the apostolic nuncio last week. When the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Viganó called me last week I was thinking it was a routine call from Washington seeking information of some kind. Instead the Nuncio informed me that His Holiness, Benedict XVI, wished to appoint me an Auxiliary Bishop of Boston to assist Cardinal Seán in the work of this great Church in Boston. Archbishop Viganó wanted to know if I would accept. It seems to me that when the Holy Father makes a request a priest is going to answer “yes”. […] Since that phone call on November 1st, the Feast of all the Saints, there has been much to do. One of the things I needed to determine was what my Episcopal motto would be. I have chosen a passage from Paul's letter to the Ephesians: “Veritatem facere in caritate”, “Living the truth in love”. In these words of Paul I find the heart of our challenge in the Church today. Scot said the last time we had auxiliary bishops appointed, in 2010, both Bishops Kennedy and Uglietto said they were thinking about their episcopal mottos. On the other hand, Deeley had his ready and Scot thinks he's probably been living with this motto for much of his priesthood. He said it's not just for bishops to have mottos, and even if we don't put it on a coat of arms, we can have it as something we follow in life. He asked Fr. Mark if he had a Scriptural passage as a motto. Fr. Mark said he didn't have one at hand, but he could come up with one quickly just by looking at his breviary and seeing what's highlighted there. 2nd segment: Scot as we rejoice in one of our priests being named an auxiliary bishop of Boston, we will look at the process of appointing of bishops, to bring some clarity to it. A key item to remember is that bishops are successors to the apostles and right now there are about 3,000 bishops in the world and in the US about 300 bishops, active and retired. Most bishops lead diocese directly, others assist archbishops as auxiliaries, and others assist Pope Benedict in Rome. The bishop leading a diocese is called an ordinary. Auxiliaries are appointed to assist the ordinary. Another kind is a coadjutor bishop who has the right of succession, meaning that he automatically becomes the new bishop when the diocesan bishop retires or dies. Fr. Mark said there are apostolic administrators, for when there isn't an ordinary in place, appointed by the Holy Father in the interim. In other cases, the diocesan administrator is elected by a group of priests, the College of Consultors, to lead the diocese during a period waiting for a new bishop. Fr. Mark said an apostolic administrator has the same powers as the bishop on paper, but isn't to make major changes. Scot used the example of Bishop Chris Coyne, who was auxiliary bishop of Indianapolis and became apostolic administrator when the archbishop retired. Scot said the Congregation of Bishops in Rome have the task of presenting a name to the Holy Father for him to appoint as a bishop in a particular place. He can accept the suggestion or choose someone else. The Congregation gets the names from the apostolic nuncio, who in the US is in Washington, DC, part of whose job is to gather names of potential bishops. The bishops of a province meet occasionally to gather names to submit names to the nuncio who will send a list of three names, a terna, to the Congregation of Bishops when a vacancy needs to be filled. The nuncio does some research on the names before submitting. Fr. Mark said the terna is also how we pick pastors, with a terna. He added that the names are only surfaced for submission to the nuncio by the bishops of the province. At least twice in Fr. Mark's priesthood, the priests of the archdiocese were surveyed for names of priests who would be good bishops. Twice a year the bishops of the province get together, discuss the names, and send a group—many names or even one—to the nuncio. They include the qualifications for them to be bishop. For auxiliary bishop, they have to justify to the nuncio the need for the auxiliary bishop. A diocesan bishop must justify to the apostolic nuncio his need for an auxiliary bishop. This is easier if he is requesting a replacement for a retired or deceased auxiliary. The diocesan bishop prepares the terna, or list of three candidates, for his requested auxiliary and forwards it to the apostolic nuncio. The nuncio then conducts his own investigation of the priests on the diocesan bishop's terna, sending the names to Rome with a report and his own recommendations. On average, this part of the process may take two to six months. At the Congregation for Bishops: Once all the documentation from the nuncio is complete and in order, and the prefect approves, the process moves forward. If the appointment involves a bishop who is being promoted or transferred, the matter may be handled by the prefect and the staff. If, however, the appointment is of a priest to the episcopacy, the full congregation is ordinarily involved. Scot said the full congregation is all the cardinals who are members of the congregation. A cardinal relator is chosen to summarize the documentation and make a report to the full congregation, which generally meets twice a month on Thursdays. After hearing the cardinal relator's report, the congregation discusses the appointment and then votes. The Congregation may follow the recommendation of the nuncio, chose another of the candidates on the terna, or even ask that another terna be prepared. Fr. Mark said once it goes to the nuncio, he does his investigation. He sends letters to a bunch of people, that are confidential. Fr. Mark gets the letter as judicial vicar and it has a whole series of questions about the candidate. It doesn't say what they're being considered for and many of those investigated never become bishops. Fr. Mark said the subject of the investigation normally doesn't know about the investigation. He emphasized the secrecy that surrounds the process. The judicial vicar is bound to inform the nuncio about anything that should be known that suggest whether he would be a good or bad appointment. It also asks about their appearance, their friends, and more. The Church is looking for anything that would be negative. The last question is “Who else should we ask?” and Fr. Mark always puts the name of layperson. Fr. Mark said this is an important place where laypeople are involved in the appointment of bishops. At a private audience with the pope, usually on a Saturday, the prefect of the Congregation for Bishops presents the recommendations of the Congregation to the Holy Father. A few days later, the pope informs the Congregation of his decision. The Congregation then notifies the nuncio, who in turn contacts the candidate and asks if he will accept. If the answer is “yes,” the Vatican is notified and a date is set for the announcement. It often takes six to eight months—and sometimes longer—from the time a diocese becomes vacant until a new bishop is appointed. Scot said depending on the circumstances, the time is usually shorter if it's an auxiliary replacing another who's retired. He added that it's his understanding that the archdiocese normally has 6 auxiliaries, one for each of the five regions plus the moderator of the curia. Scot said when an auxiliary gets well known for his leadership qualities, it's more common than not for those auxiliaries get named to other dioceses. Like Bishop Malone who went from Boston to Portland, Maine, and now to Buffalo. Fr. Mark named a number of Boston bishops who've gone on to other dioceses. Scot speculated that Cardinal Seán suggested Bishop-elect Deeley himself, especially because he was well known for his experience and skill, and since he is so well known in the Church that the process went quickly. Fr. Mark suggested that when Deeley came back from Rome last year, the chances were good he was going to become an auxiliary bishop. Scot asked Fr. Mark what people often misunderstand about this process. Fr. Mark said people often asked why there isn't an election by the laypeople or the priests. He said we aren't a democracy. Scot said it wasn't always this way, but evolved that way. He said he thinks that this is because it is part of the unity of the Church, connecting the local Churches and the local bishops with the Holy Father. Fr. Mark said Deeley talked this morning about how he worked with then-Cardinal Ratzinger for just eight months before the cardinal was elected Pope. He noted that he arrived just as the 2004 election was underway and he was very interested in what was happening and quizzed him about it. The Pope is very interested in the Church around the world. Fr. Mark said the Holy Father's familiarity with Msgr. Deeley, at least over those eight months, didn't hurt in having him becoming a bishop. Fr. Mark said Deeley went to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in the first place because the CDF was drowning in sex-abuse cases and Msgr. Deeley was willing to go and help. Scot said a typical misunderstanding is that this is a political process with priests campaigning for bishop. Fr. Mark said his father would have been one who campaigned on his behalf, although Fr. Mark said he's happy where he is. Scot said in his experience working in the Church is that the guys who would campaign or jockey for position would be the ones who don't get elevated. Scot remembered in 2006 when Bishop Hennessey and Bishop Dooher were appointed, they were stunned at their appointment. Scot said he wasn't shocked that Bishops Kennedy or Uglietto were not surprises because they were doing such great jobs as seminary rectors and Bishop-elect Deeley isn't a surprise because of his position as vicar general. 3rd segment: Now as we do every week at this time, we will consider the Mass readings for this Sunday, specifically the Gospel reading. First Reading for the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 11, 2012 (1 Kings 17:10-16) In those days, Elijah the prophet went to Zarephath. As he arrived at the entrance of the city, a widow was gathering sticks there; he called out to her, “Please bring me a small cupful of water to drink.” She left to get it, and he called out after her, “Please bring along a bit of bread.” She answered, “As the LORD, your God, lives, I have nothing baked; there is only a handful of flour in my jar and a little oil in my jug. Just now I was collecting a couple of sticks, to go in and prepare something for myself and my son; when we have eaten it, we shall die.” Elijah said to her, “Do not be afraid. Go and do as you propose. But first make me a little cake and bring it to me. Then you can prepare something for yourself and your son. For the LORD, the God of Israel, says, ‘The jar of flour shall not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, until the day when the LORD sends rain upon the earth.'” She left and did as Elijah had said. She was able to eat for a year, and he and her son as well; the jar of flour did not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, as the LORD had foretold through Elijah Gospel for the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 11, 2012 (Mark 12:38-44) In the course of his teaching Jesus said to the crowds, “Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and accept greetings in the marketplaces, seats of honor in synagogues, and places of honor at banquets. They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext recite lengthy prayers. They will receive a very severe condemnation.” He sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them, “Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.” Scot said his episcopal motto would be “But first make me a little cake”. But seriously, he considered how the message here is how we are called to give all we have, even when we think we have very little. God doesn't just want what we have extra, but to give all because we will never outdo his generosity. Fr. Mark said both of these women exhibited enormous acts of trust. Fr. Mark said it's interesting the widow gives two coins, while some might have given just one. She gave all she had with trust. Scot said Jesus contrasted her faith and generosity with the scribes. They will receive condemnation for keeping up appearances and not being generous in their heart. She's immortalized throughout history for her generosity. Fr. Mark said God asks us to give a little more and then says, Thank you very much, now can you give me a little more?

Summary of today's show: Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell are joined by Domenico Bettinelli to discuss the Parable of the Life-saving Station and to consider whether our Church—our dioceses, our parishes, and our parishioners—have lost the sense of their true mission to evangelize the world and to render true worship to God as a community of faith. What is essential about the Church? Have we lost sight of the way? These considers and more are considered as well as this coming Sunday's readings from Mass. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell Today's guest(s): Domenico Bettinelli Today's topics: The Church's essential mission: The Parable of the Life-saving Station 1st segment: Scot Landry welcomed Dom Bettinelli to the show and noted that the computer network in our building is shutting down at 5:30 and Dom will have to race to get the shownotes posted by then. (The shownotes will be abbreviated today as Dom will be taking part in the discussion.) Fr. Mark O'Connell also noted that he's been the master of ceremonies for Bishop Walter Edyvean's confirmations for many years, but this past weekend he participated from the pews as the sponsor of his niece. Scot asked if he's her favorite uncle. Fr. Mark said it's the first time he's ever been a confirmation sponsor. Fr. Mark said he didn't see any flaws or need for improvement in Bishop Edyvean's confirmation Masses observing from the pew this time as opposed to be at the altar. Scot and Fr. Mark also discussed the Red Mass, Cardinal Seán's homily, and the talk by Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey at the luncheon after. Fr. Mark said it was an amazing pro-life talk from Smith. Scot said today we'll be talking about the Parable of the Life-saving Station. 2nd segment: Scot said he was pointed to this parable by a fundraising consultant, who said he used it with Christian churches to ask what they're really about and what they want to be. Parable of the Life-Saving Station On a dangerous sea coast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a crude little life-saving station. The building was just a hut, and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea, and with no thought for themselves, went out day and night tirelessly searching for the lost. Some of those who were saved and various others in the surrounding area wanted to become associated with the station and gave of their time and money and effort for the support of its work. New boats were bought and new crews trained. The little life-saving station grew. Some of the members of the life-saving station were unhappy that the building was so crude and poorly equipped. They felt that a more comfortable place should be provided as the first refuge of those saved from the sea. They replaced the emergency cots with beds and put better furniture in the enlarged building. Now the life-saving station became a popular gathering place for its members, and they decorated it beautifully because they used it as a sort of club. Fewer members were now interested in going to sea on life-saving missions, so they hired lifeboat crews to do this work. The life-saving motif still prevailed in the club's decorations, and there was a liturgical life-boat in the room where the club's initiations were held. About this time a large ship wrecked off the coast, and the hired crews brought in boat loads of cold, wet and half-drowned people. They were dirty and sick. The beautiful new club was in chaos. So the property committee immediately had a shower house build outside the club where victims of shipwrecks could be cleaned up before coming inside. At the next meeting, there was a split among the club membership. Most of the members wanted to stop the club's life-saving activities as being unpleasant and a hindrance to the normal social life of the club. Some members insisted upon life-saving as their primary purpose and pointed out that they were still called a life-saving station. But they were finally voted down and told that if they wanted to save lives of all the various kinds of people who were shipwrecked in those waters, they could begin their own life-saving station. So they did. As the years went by, the new station experienced the same changes that had occurred in the old. It evolved into a club, and yet another life-saving station was founded. History continued to repeat itself, and if you visit that sea coast today, you will find a number of exclusive clubs along that shore. Shipwrecks are frequent in those waters, but most of the people drown. Highlights from the discussion: It's a part of human nature to want to turn inward to the ones we know and exclude those we don't. How many of our parishes started as a few people gathering together in a mission? Do we outsource faith formation to others? Do we point to others as being responsible for faith formation and evangelization? The Church has been described today as a life-saving station, a club, a team, and a family, but it's as a family that we have the truer identity. The primary mission of the Church is the salvation of souls and we do that in a variety of ways. 3rd segment: Now as we do every week at this time, we will consider the Mass readings for this Sunday, specifically the Gospel reading. First Reading for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 7, 2012 (Genesis 2:18-24) The LORD God said: “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a suitable partner for him.” So the LORD God formed out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to see what he would call them; whatever the man called each of them would be its name. The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of the air, and all wild animals; but none proved to be the suitable partner for the man. So the LORD God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he was asleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. The LORD God then built up into a woman the rib that he had taken from the man. When he brought her to the man, the man said: “This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called ‘woman,' for out of ‘her man' this one has been taken.” That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh. Second Reading for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 7, 2012 (Hebrews 2:9-11) Brothers and sisters: He “for a little while” was made “lower than the angels,” that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. For it was fitting that he, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the leader to their salvation perfect through suffering. He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin. Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them ‘brothers.' Gospel for the Twenty-seventh Sunda in Ordinary Time, October 7, 2012 (Mark 10:2-16) The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked, “Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?” They were testing him. He said to them in reply, “What did Moses command you?” They replied, “Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorce and dismiss her.” But Jesus told them, “Because of the hardness of your hearts he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate.” In the house the disciples again questioned Jesus about this. He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.” Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them.

Summary of today's show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry look at the news headlines of the week, including last night's town hall forum on physician-assisted suicide with Cardinal Seán; the remarks by Congressman Chris Smith at the recent Red Mass luncheon; Cardinal Seán's column in the Pilot this week on the flaws in Question 2; the appointment of John Straub as chancellor of the archdiocese; and preparing for the launch of the Year of Faith next week. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today's guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today's show: Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot's and The Anchor's websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. Today's topics: Physician-assisted suicide; new Chancellor; Year of Faith 1st segment: Scot welcomed everyone to the show and he talked with Susan Abbott about last night's town hall forum on physician-assisted suicide. Scot said to Gregory Tracy that this week's Pilot is the thickest edition he's ever seen and Greg said it's one of the thickest in recent memory. He said there is a special section called the Open House for Catholic schools. Scot said the town hall meeting will air 16 times on CatholicTV between now and November 6. The audio will air on Monday's show of The Good Catholic Life. Also joining us from Alabama this week is Fr. Roger Landry, where he was leading a retreat for priests in the Diocese of Birmingham. He was at a Benedictine retreat house. They were preparing prayerfully for the Year of Faith which begins a week from today. Fr. Roger related his experience with a tornado detector in the house where he was staying. He also talked about seeing the effects of tornadoes in the region from the past couple of years. Scot said he knows Birmingham as the place where EWTN is located. Fr. Roger said it's also the location of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama, built by Mother Angelica. He also said there was a place called Ave Maria Grotto, which has exact miniatures of all of the major pilgrimage shrines throughout the world. Fr. Roger said he watched last night's presidential debate with the priests of Birmingham. One of the major stories in the Pilot this week is the coverage of the Red Mass last week. It concentrates on the words of Rep. Chris Smith, who gave the keynote. Smith is a noted leader in Congress for the pro-life movement. Susan said some of the statistics Smith cited were disturbing as well as the whole issue of gender selection abortions. Scot clarified that most of the time when there is sex selection abortions, it's the girls who are aborted, not boys. He also talked about his work on human rights in China. He said: “Today, there is a beguiling tendency in our society, especially in the political arena, to accept the euphemism - choice, death with dignity- over a difficult truth.” he said. … He called abortion a “serious, lethal violation of fundamental human rights” that requires immediate attention. “Abortion methods rip, tear and dismember, or chemically poison the fragile bodies of unborn children. There is nothing benign, compassionate or just about an act that utterly destroys the life of a baby and often physically, psychology or emotionally harms the woman,” he said. Greg said truth is the great disinfectant and using euphemisms help us to rationalize abortion and beat down our consciences. Scot said Smith's point is accurate, but when you think about abortion or assisted suicide, we realize we've learned the lessons that we have to be clear and avoid the euphemisms. Fr. Roger said we have to tell the truth, without intentionally trying to offend people. Whether it be redefinition of marriage, the massacre of the unborn, or killing those at the end of life. Jesus talked about politically correct terminology in the eighth commandment when he told us not to life. These euphemisms are hiding a lie. When we recognize the realities, we act instinctively. Fr. Roger recalled meeting Chris Smith when he was working in Washington, DC, and then later welcomed him to Rome and had dinner with him there. He called Smith a prophet working in Congress. Scot said Cardinal Seán is doing what he can to educate form everyone on the consequences of this ballot question to legalize assisted suicide. He has another op-ed in the Pilot this week that calls Question 2 a flawed law and a false choice. Among the flaws are the ability for a spouse to get a suicide prescription without having to nothing their husband or wife. He talks about what doctors have said, including the American Medical Association and the Massachusetts Medical Society. The American Medical Association (AMA) has stated that “physician-assisted suicide is fundamentally incompatible with the physician's role as healer, would be difficult or impossible to control, and would pose serious societal risks. Instead of participating in assisted suicide, physicians must aggressively respond to the needs of patients at the end of life. Patients should not be abandoned once it is determined that cure is impossible. Multidisciplinary interventions should be sought including specialty consultation, hospice care, pastoral support, family counseling, and other modalities. Patients near the end of life must continue to receive emotional support, comfort care, adequate pain control, respect for patient autonomy, and good communication.” Locally, the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) voted overwhelmingly against assisted suicide and have said that “assisted suicide is not necessary to improve the quality of life at the end of life. Current law gives every patient the right to refuse lifesaving treatment, and to have adequate pain relief, including hospice and palliative sedation.” In describing their specific opposition to Question 2, the MMS stated further that “The proposed safeguards against abuse are insufficient. Enforcement provisions, investigation authority, oversight, or data verification are not included in the act. A witness to the patient's signed request could also be an heir.” The Cardinal is saying that the Catholic faith has a strong opposition to assisted suicide, but doctors are opposed just as much on ethical grounds and medical principles. Greg said physicians deal with these issues every day. They will be on the front lines. They will be the ones writing these prescriptions. Doctors get into the profession in order to help people and these law turns that relationship inside out. Scot said Cardinal Seán asked last night for each person to talk to 10 people about this issue because so many don't even know about the ballot question. Scot suggested picking up materials at your parish and just handing them to others. Susan said she's surprised that so few have heard about this. Scot said there's been almost no ads on the first two ballot questions. 2nd segment: Scot said yesterday the Archdiocese of Boston announced the appointment of a new chancellor, John Straub, who has been the interim chancellor since May and then worked in the Pastoral Center for about a year prior to that. Scot said John has been doing a good job. Scot said Straub worked in the George W. Bush administration at a senior level. Susan said she's worked with John on a few occasions and has always had a good experience. She said John has his priorities set for continuing to move the Archdiocese forward. Greg said in the interview John said his hobbies are his children, he doesn't have any other hobbies anymore. Greg and Scot discussed that the understanding when John was appointed interim chancellor, the understanding was that they expected he would become chancellor and start a five-year term, given that both some consultative bodies and Straub found it to be a good fit. Scot said the Diocese of Fall River also had a senior appointment. James Campbell has been named Development Director. He has a lot of experience in fundraising in various places. “I strongly believe in the mission of the Church and consider my principal responsibility to enthusiastically promote the many ways in which the Church teaches, heals, comforts and cares for everyone, both temporally and spiritually,” he said. Fr. Roger said it's important for the diocese to build up endowments and to raise funds to sustain churches in inner cities and sustain schools. This is the next stage in long-term financial planning for the diocese. Scot said the next story is about the obituary of Fr. Richard Butler, at 76. He was ordained on the same day as this twin brother and Scot joked with Fr. Roger that this could have replicated in their lives. He served in many, many parishes as well as several diocesan, national, and international offices and in a couple of colleges. The Knight of Columbus in Massachusetts elected new state leaders. Installed as state officers were Stare: Deputy Peter Healy of Fitchburg, State Secretary Russell Steinbach of Dorchester, State Treasurer Paul O'Sullivan of Foxboro, Stare Advocate Robert Morrison of Milford, and State Warden Paul Flanagan of Stoughton. There was discussion of how the leaders are chosen and all the good work the Knights do. Susan said this weekend is Columbus Day Weekend, in which they will have their Tootsie Roll drive. Turning to the Year of Faith, Scot said Fr. Roger proposed a theme for the Year of Faith: “Lord, increase our faith.” (Luke 17:5). Fr. Roger said this year is an opportunity to grow in faith. In trusting Christ, we trust what He has taught us about the faith, about who we are, and the truth about what will really make us happy. He said it's key for us to respond in these next 13 months to the grace God gives us to become more faithful. Scot said when we make that prayer about increasing our faith, we should prepare to have our faith tested. Susan said God provides grace and challenging opportunities to grow in virtue. Susan said this is such an opportunity this year and we shouldn't let this pass. This should go beyond those of us in the choir to those in the pew and to those outside the doors of the church. Fr. Roger's column also looked at what happened at the last Year of Faith in 1967. In 1967 the Pope called the Year of Faith and the Lord responded with those tests and trials and in many places, but many Catholic institutions failed. 1968 was a year of conflict, riots, war, and the sexual revolution. Four years later, Pope Paul VI said the smoke of Satan had entered the Church and doubt entered consciences through windows that should have been open to the light. So what will happen this time? We have to be ready for the tests that are coming and the Year of Faith will help us be ready. Scot said The Pilot is helping people prepare for the Year of Faith. Greg said this week the Pilot has an article marking the beginning of the Year of Faith as the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Second Vatican Council. The article explains what all the different ecumenical councils of the Church were and gives the historical details. Susan said in her own parish, she's leading the discussion of the Catholicism series by Fr. Robert Barron. Fr. Roger said he's looking forward to the opportunity to focus on the great figures of faith. In Porta Fidei, Pope Benedict talks about the great heroes from Mary through the apostles to the saints to the martyrs to the countless people in our own histories who have passed on the faith to us. He is asking parishioners to submit written testimonies about those who passed on the faith to them. Scot said he's looking forward to sharing more about the virtue of joy.

Summary of today's show: In anticipation of Cardinal Seán O'Malley's live town hall meeting on physician-assisted suicide later in the evening, Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams took a look back at this past weekend's Red Mass with the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Boston and the homily from Cardinal Seán in which he addressed the same topic, using examples from the Good Samaritan to Mother Teresa to proclaim that true compassion does not assist suicide but provides loving care and personal dignity to the dying. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams Links from today's show: Today's topics: Cardinal Seán addresses physician-assisted suicide at the Red Mass 1st segment: Scot Landry welcomed everyone to the show and said tonight on CatholicTV and WQOM will be the live town hall forum with Cardinal Seán, Janet BEnestad, Fr. Tad PAcholczyk, Dr. John Howland and Mary Ann . Scot asked Fr. Matt Williams about a birthday trip he took with his father to the Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville, New York. He said it was a wonderful, beautiful, peaceful shrine and place of pilgrimage. Scot said the martyrs at this particular location were three Jesuits, a priest, a brother, and a layman, martyred by native Americans: St. Isaac Jogues, St. Rene Goupil, and St. Jean de Lalande. St. Rene died on September 29, 1642, and Fr. Matt was there on the anniversary of that date. Scot said today's show will be a look at Cardinal Seán's homily from the Red Mass, the Mass at Holy Cross Cathedral with members of the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Boston last month. 2nd segment: Scot asked Rick to play the audio of Cardinal Seán's homily from the Red Mass. Scot said he began by saying the sovereignty of God comes before sovereignty of the state; that our rights come from God, not from the state. The lawyers' vocation is not just a job, but a calling to work for justice. He said our society values feeling over truth. Also he quotes de Tocqueville who said that individualism unrestrained would destroy our country. Laws are lifegiving and the laws of God give us eternal life. Cardinal Seán shared told a story about a pilot in World War II shot down over Germany who saw the face of love on those who found him and took him in and who would have seen him as an enemy. Fr. Matt said these lawyers the cardinal was addressing had the role—like all laity—to make holy the secular. They are called to a leaven of goodness, for the upbuilding of the kingdom of God. It should make every person ponder the meaning of our work and how that work is contributing to the building of the kingdom. Scot said sanctifying the world doesn't mean we're supposed to be praying aloud as we work, but to bring light to society through our work and uplift the dignity of the human person, make sure people are treated well. Fr. Matt recalled the example of Pope John Paul II in seeing every person as a unique gift. Scot and Fr. Matt then discussed the parable of the Good Samaritan as Cardinal Seán mentioned it in his homily. Forgiveness was brought up as was the idea that Jesus called the disciples to go beyond the minimum standard of not breaking the Commandments to doing everything one can to love. We are called to be compassionate to others, especially those who have hurt us. Now they listened to the second section of the Cardinal's homily. At the conclusion of the homily, Scot summarized what we heard: A call to defend those who are vulnerable, especially if physician-assisted suicide passes in the Commonwealth. Fr. Matt sad he can't recall that the cardinal has been more vocal about any other issue in his eight years here. Scot said the Cardinal said that Good Samaritan felt compassion for the victim of robbery, a person who was supposed to be his enemy. The Greek word used for compassion there is only used one other time in the Gospel: when Jesus had compassion on the crowds before the feeding of the five thousand. The sense of the word is that the need we see in others creates an obligation of love in us. Cardinal Seán talked about the witness of Mother Teresa, literally carrying the dying on her back to an abandoned former Hindu temple so they could die surrounded by the love of her sisters. The cardinal spoke about three close friends who are in the active dying process and said he speaks from firsthand experience. He said laws born out of emotion don't make the best laws. They are overly reactive. A good law must protect the vulnerable and this proposed legislation, Question Two, provides much more protection for those who assist others in taking their own life than it provides for the vulnerable. It doesn't require palliative care. It doesn't require them to consult a psychiatrist to ensure that their requesting suicide isn't born out of depression or other mental illness. It doesn't require that a spouse should be informed about the request for suicide. Fr. Matt said to have the heart of Christ is to have a heart for every person. He talked about how in youth ministry they do an exercise called the Lifeboat where the youth end up debating who deserves to stay in the theoretical lifeboat and who doesn't, rather than express that everyone deserves life. He then shared a conversation he had with a Buddhist about the value of every human being. Cardinal Seán finished his homily by talking about the epidemic of suicide in our culture. He said that the rate of suicide in the armed forces surpasses combat deaths. He said Oregon, where assisted suicide is legal, has a very high general suicide rate. How can a state that promotes suicide for one category of people and then say suicide is wrong for everyone else? the alternative is to build a civilization of love through palliative care and through hospice and other places where committed caregivers create love. Fr. Matt said as a priest it is a privilege to walk with families as the accompany a loved one on the journey at the end of life.

Summary of Today's Show: Scot Landry and Father Mark examine lawyers, the role of Catholicism and civil law, and this weekend's Gospel and 1st reading with Michael Kerrigan and Paul McNamara of the Catholic Laywer's Guild. Watch a video of today's show: Links from today's show: 1st Segment: Scot welcomed everyone and noted the topic of today's show will be the Red Mass. Fr. Mark said that he loves the event and that he has the pleasure to be the chaplain for the Catholic Layers Guild and it's highlight is the Red Mass. Fr. Mark noted that Cardinal Seán kicked off his campaign against the physician assisted suicide at the Red Mass last year. Scot said that Cardinal Sean's homilies for the Red Mass are always one of his best homilies. Fr. Mark said that the Red Mass is not just for layers and that it is a regular parish Mass with parishioners, young and older layers, politicians and the media is also present which makes a great audience where the cardinal does put extra effort at to reach out to us. 2nd Segment: Scot welcomed Paul J. McNamara and Michael Kerrigan, Vice President and member of the Board of the Catholic Layers Guild and asked Paul what attracted him to the Guild. Paul said that his father was often invited to their events and he was also exposed to it while studing law at Boston College. Scot noted that both Paul and Michael are graduates from BC and congratulated them on BC's 150th anniversary this year. Scot asked about Michael's connection with the Catholic Lawyers Guild. Michael said that he became a member after Paul's invitation and that he quickly learned that it is a group shares the same great values and that gives you inspiration in the work that you do. Scot asked what the priorities of the Catholic Lawyers Guild are. Paul said that it focuses on the social gathering opportunities to talk about current issues of today and how our Catholic background has an impact on these issues. Paul also said that the Guild organizes retreats, talks, day of recollection and the Red Mass. Scot asked how faith blends in to Michael's workday. Michael said that everything can be guided by your values. Fr. Mark asked if there was a discernment process before he became a lawyer because of his faith values. Michael explained that there was a process of discernment where he attended retreats and also worked for the Massachusetts Catholic Conference as part of his discernment to see how faith interacts with public life and politics. Scot asked Paul about his preparation to become a lawyer at a catholic school. Paul said that gong to a Jesuit school helped to see that God is in all things. He said that faith is in our everyday lives and that BC helped to sharpen the idea that you should react like we are always at war and act with morals. Michael said that the ability to also participate in the society through public service was a message for him that its not "all about the Benjamins." He also noted that it is a good connection to have and to be able to say you come from it. Fr. Mark noted that connections are very important and that the Catholic Lawyers Guild serves that purpose. Paul said it is an essential part of the guild because you have someone you can trust to connect to when you need help with a certain legal issue or just want to discuss new ideas. Fr. Mark said that the group also helps you to learn about the issues outside of what you focus on for work. Scot asked about how many people usually attend the Red Mass. Paul said that they usually have 200-250 people at the Mass and reception. He noted that the Mass is the Mass of the Holy Spirit and is open for everyone and it is an opportunity for lawyers and everyone else to ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit and hopefully enrich our lives. Scot asked about the Young Lawyers chapter. Paul said that it is a really important part of the guild because it encourages and brings forth fresh ideas from the younger generation. He added that the guild has many aging members and that it is really wonderful to see the two generations interact. Scot asked if member can enroll before they pass the bar exam. Michael said that they can and they also give membership discounts for those who are not yet practicing. Paul said that the dues are only $50 and its mostly applied for the mailings and administrative work that needs to be done. Paul invited all listeners to the Red Mass September 30th at 11:30 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and noted it will also feature the Cathedral's choir. 3rd segment: 1st Reading and Gospel for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 The wicked say: Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious to us; he sets himself against our doings, reproaches us for transgressions of the law and charges us with violations of our training. Let us see whether his words be true; let us find out what will happen to him. For if the just one be the son of God, God will defend him and deliver him from the hand of his foes. With revilement and torture let us put the just one to the test that we may have proof of his gentleness and try his patience. Let us condemn him to a shameful death; for according to his own words, God will take care of him. Gospel - Mark 9:30-37 Jesus and his disciples left from there and began a journey through Galilee, but he did not wish anyone to know about it. He was teaching his disciples and telling them, "The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill him, and three days after his death the Son of Man will rise." But they did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to question him. They came to Capernaum and, once inside the house, he began to ask them, "What were you arguing about on the way?" But they remained silent. They had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest. Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, "If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all." Taking a child, he placed it in the their midst, and putting his arms around it, he said to them, "Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me."

Summary of today's show: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe was called to serve on a grand jury for three months earlier this year and the experience left her with 16 distinct insights as seen through her Catholic faith into our culture and human nature. Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell discuss her unique take on a process most people will only see in TV legal dramas, but can be applied to every person's life. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell Today's guest(s): Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Links from today's show: Today's topics: Insights learned while serving on a grand jury 1st segment: Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell discussed the upcoming annual Red Mass and luncheon for the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Boston. Fr. Mark is the chaplain for the local guild. This year's speaker is Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey. The Red Mass is celebrated by the Cardinal at the cathedral. This year it is September 30 at 11:30am. Rep. Smith is well known within the pro-life movement. The website with information about the Red Mass and luncheon is 2nd segment: Scot welcomed Jaymie Stuart Wolfe to the show. She works as an editor of children's books at Pauline Books and Media and has been writing a column for The Pilot for the past 17 years. Jaymie wrote a column in July about her experience serving on a grand jury. She said in Massachusetts grand jury is a three-month commitment, 3 to 4 days per week almost full-time. She clarified that this is a separate summons than the usual jury duty. The reason it's such a long commitment is because it takes so long to get the members of the jury up to speed. You are called to consider major crimes and their duty is to be a check on the government. They are a safeguard to prevent people from being railroaded on the basis of insufficient accusations. The grand jury considers the evidence of the prosecutor. There are 23 jurors and 3 more alternates. The judge does not judge reasonable doubt, but instead consider probable cause. They only hear from the prosecutor to see their evidence. You don't hear from the defense. Then they weigh whether it's probable to believe that this person committed this crime. You have to connect the dots from the crime to the person. They vote to find a majority. She said it could become heated at times, but it was cordial. One of the challenges is that evidence isn't presented all at once, so they have to keep notebooks for weeks, hearing evidence one day and then again several weeks later. She said a bond forms among the jurors even such they're having a reunion today. You see in the jury room interacting with people in very positive ways and not just the jurors but also the people work work in the criminal justice system. Jaymie said the jurors can ask questions directly of the witnesses. They also came to know the assistant district attorneys very well in their work. She noted that they were in Woburn two days per week, two days per week in Lowell and in Natick once per month. One day in Lowell there was a witness who'd seen a stabbing. Her personal life was a mess, but she was there to testify for her friend and to help her out. Jaymie said the prosecutor was able to humanize the witness to the jury through her testimony. She said about eighty percent of the cases they saw would not end up in court, but would be settled. But the success rate of convictions for those that do is over eighty percent. In her column, Jaymie wrote about sixteen things she's learned: If someone is a drug addict, homeless, or has been convicted of a crime, it is still possible for that person to be a victim. Sin is real. People routinely do terrible things to each other. They also tolerate terrible things being done to them for a chance to be loved. Virtue and selflessness are also real. People often come to the aid of a stranger at great personal risk. The amount of child sexual assault reported is astonishing. I can only imagine what goes unreported. Jaymie said the first thing speaks to our perceptions of the poor and not just the materially poor. People can be victims no matter what they look like, sound like or even smell like. Fr. Mark asked about the judges or prosecutors becoming jaded. She found that they were all quite sympathetic and theorized that those who do move on to other jobs. You do see that sin is ver real. Not every sin is a crime, but every crime involves sin. There are a lot of terrible things that go on and you may not be aware of it. We tolerate evil and disrespect because we hope for better. She said it as rare even in the rape cases that there victim didn't know the perpetrator. But she wanted to be loved or believed it could be better. Police, prosecutors, state and federal agents, forensic interviewers, court reporters, computer experts, accountants, and lab technicians engaged in law enforcement have a high level of professionalism and dedication to their jobs. None of them gets the respect they deserve. People from intact families are far less likely to commit a crime or be the victim of one. Victims of crime are among the most courageous people you could meet. A very high percentage of criminal activity involves drugs or alcohol in some way. Jaymie said of the 150 or so cases, she could count on one hand the number of cases that involved an intact family: a mom, dad, and children living in the same house. The breakdown of families leads people either to act out or to become victims. It puts you in jeopardy. It puts you at risk. The risk for divorce also puts you at risk for so many other things and into a world where criminal activity is so much more common. Mayhem is a felony. On the whole, bank robbers are probably the dumbest criminals. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or hanging out with the wrong people can cost you your life. The overwhelming majority of criminals are men, and the overwhelming majority of victims are women. Jaymie said mayhem is injuring someone in a way that disfigures them intentionally. Slashing someone on the arm is assault and battery, but across the face is mayhem. It's disfigurement or dismemberment. She also said that bank robbers always get caught. There are cameras everywhere, marked bills, ink packs and more, and then you don't get the money you think you're going to get. They get a few hundred dollars and are caught within minutes. Jaymie said in violent or serious crimes men are almost certainly the perpetrators and it will be a woman who is the victim. There were maybe a dozen cases where women where perpetrators and even then it was usually a joint venture crime with a man. Fr. Mark asked about the men and women on the jury. Jaymie said there were differences were in how they got to the decisions, but they usually came to the same conclusions. Nobody wakes up one morning and rapes a child. There has to be a long line of other choices that brings a person to a day on which something like that becomes possible. People can change, but most never do. The worst day of your life can lead you to make the changes that could have prevented that day from ever happening. I have more in common with every defendant I have voted to indict than I will ever be willing to admit. On Number 15, Jaymie said when someone is the victim of s tremendous act of violence they were in a state of mind–drunk, high, out to the early hours–that could bring them to the place where they said they want to make a change. In some domestic violence cases, some women have woken up one morning and decided that this is the rock bottom and now I've got to change and do something different. Some people were brought to a moment where their lives changed because they found themselves in a place they never planned to be. On those who can change but don't, they often saw cases involving people who were habitual criminals, who kept offending over and over again. On the last point, under some of those circumstances that she saw which she doesn't share in a daily basis, maybe she would act the same way or make the same decisions. She has much more in common with both criminals and victims than she has in common with God and that's why we need confession. Scot asked Jaymie how this has affected her faith. For her, evidence was what she heard from people. It was the compelling story someone made of the facts. When she thinks of sharing faithful she wants to be a good wittiness that testifies in a way that's honest enough or detailed enough. She wants to be able to share what happened to her, not just her thoughts or insights about God; what God has done for her. She remembers how some victims weren't compelling in their stories, even though they were true victims. She wanted victims to tell her how much it hurt them. One of the most compelling witnesses was a 15-year-old boy who was able to communicate clearly and without embellishment the horrific violence he saw. It's really easy to put up a persona and tell the story you wish was yours. Just tell your story. Scot said Pope Benedict says the beginning o the New Evangelization is not testifying, but is having a deep conversion and relationship with Christ. He suggested those to pray for the Holy Spirit to enter into a deeper relationship. Scot noted that part of being a good homilist is being able to tell a good story. Fr. Mark said he can see the people when he preaches and the key is not just to tell a story, but to relate it in some way to every person in the church. It's not about what the priest says, but what about the person hears and that's up to God. 3rd segment: Now as we do every week at this time, we will consider the Mass readings for this Sunday, specifically the Gospel reading. Thus says the LORD: Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; with divine recompense he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing. Streams will burst forth in the desert, and rivers in the steppe. The burning sands will become pools, and the thirsty ground, springs of water. Gospel for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 9, 2012 (Mark 7:31–37) Again Jesus left the district of Tyre and went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, into the district of the Decapolis. And people brought to him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him off by himself away from the crowd. He put his finger into the man's ears and, spitting, touched his tongue; then he looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him, “Ephphatha!”– that is, “Be opened!” – And immediately the man's ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly. He ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more he ordered them not to, the more they proclaimed it. They were exceedingly astonished and they said, “He has done all things well. He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” Scot said we are not called to be mute about God in our life. Jaymie said the people around this man knew him as someone who was mute, but he experienced life as someone who couldn't hear. Jesus cures what the community sees about this man, but what they don't see about him. Fr. Mark noted how Jesus' care is not generic, but it's very personal. In other cases, Jesus just says be healed and the man is healed. Another man is only healed gradually. But in this case, the man needed to be touched by Jesus. Jesus brings people along individually. Jaymie notes how the man himself doesn't ask because he can't ask. He is brought to Jesus by other people. Jaymie said Jesus might have groaned because what he saw wasn't right, it was not in accord with the way God wanted things to be. They discussed why Jesus might have told them not to tell anyone. Fr. Mark said elsewhere Jesus adds, “until I am risen”. Scot noted that this passage is not an excuse not to witness to God in our lives.

In this episode, Derek and Andy sit down with Jonathan Hickman for their first interview show. They talk about Jonathan's current Image comics (Manhattan Projects and Secret), past comics (Nightly News, Pax Romana, Red Mass for Mars, Red Wing), and future projects (Feel Better Now).

The remaining living hosts chat about Marvel NOW!, and the comics they've read. This week's book club is ECHOES. Setlist goes something like this: news, comic chatter, book club, and letters! Special thanks to YOU for our iTunes reviews and/or ratings so far; they help spread the word about the show.  Topics included, but were not limited to: (04.00) - Meet-up at Barcade, July 20th (06.00) - Marvel NOW!  (07.40) - Cassaday changes shorts, All New X-Men (11.48) - Dale returns in audio-clip form (13.00) - Wolverine side-tracking (15.00) - Comics chatter: AvX, A Red Mass for Mars, and Usagi Yojimbo (29.15) - Lightning Round™: Atomic Robo: Flying She-Devils of the Pacific, Batman, Incorporated, and Superman (30.15) - ECHOES (44.45) - Letters: our Marvel NOW! picks, Cassaday gushing, quintessential Spidey stories, and Mark Waid love-fest Sponsored by the fine folks over at  The Comic Book Shop and their Digital Strorefront! Paperkeg elsewhere: Tumblr |  Twttr |  Facebook

Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor Today's guest(s): James Driscoll, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference Today's topics: The Massachusetts Catholic Conference Summary of today's show: Jim Driscoll, who became executive director of the Mass. Catholic Conference just a few months ago, appears on the show for the first time to talk with Scot and Fr. Chris about his background, the work of the body that represents the 4 Mass. dioceses on Beacon Hill, and the hot button issues of assisted suicide and casino gambling that he's had to address right out of the gate. 1st segment: Scot welcomed Fr. Chris back to the show. He was at Boston University this past weekend with the college students and Fr. John McLaughlin, the new campus chaplain. They went on retreat in Wells, Maine, at the Franciscan retreat center. Several of the faculty went up to hear confessions of the students. Scot said Fr. McLaughlin most recently served as vocations director for the Military Archdiocese. He's filling the big shoes of Sr. Olga Yaqob and the Brotherhood of Hope at BU. Fr. Chris said he's building on a great legacy with young people who are on fire for their faith. Fr. Chris always asks him how many vocations he's got for St. John Seminary. They are the source of many vocations to the priesthood. Scot said the seminary is planning a big alumni gathering on October 21 with the seminarians. The seminarians serve the meals and give some of the entertainment. It's a great day for the alumni to see the future Church and for the seminarians to see those who are serving in the parishes they will serve some day. 2nd segment: Scot and Fr. Chris welcome James Driscoll to the show. Scot asked Jim about his family and background. His family attends St. Mary of the Nativity in Scituate and have been there since 1985. He has four children, all girls. Three of them have graduated college, all of them at Boston College. The last is a junior in high school. Jim went to Providence College and got a law degree at Suffolk. Jim is the black sheep in his family, being the one who didn't go to Boston College. He was a probation officer in the district court while attending law school at night. Jim used to work for state government in several roles. He worked for the state Lottery Commission as the assistant general counsel and then the general counsel. After that he was general counsel at the state auditor's office until this past spring when he came to the Mass. Catholic Conference. Jim said he loves his faith and take a lot of pride in working with the Knights of Columbus council he belongs to. For many years, he oversaw the community pool that the Knights ran. All the profits went to the good works of the Knights of Columbus. Jim took the job because it was time to make a change in his career; he'd been working in state government since law school. He'd been acquaintances with Ed Saunders, the previous executive director of the conference, and he found Ed's job to be fascinating. Then Ed passed away suddenly last year. After getting past the shock of his death, Jim decided to see if it was the right fit for him. Gerry D'Avolio was Ed's predecessor and he was interim director after Ed's passing. Gerry's assistance was invaluable. Jim's first day of work was when the mariatalks.com website controversy broke and Gerry helped him with that. Gerry also introduced him around to the various representatives and senators on Beacon Hill. The Mass. Catholic Conference represents all the dioceses in the state: Boston, Fall River, Worcester, and Springfield. Jim said most states have Catholic conferences, about 37 or 38 of them. He went to the first meeting of all the directors back in July. They discuss national issues facing all of them as well as some local matters. Jim said four people work for the Mass. Catholic Conference, including himself: Peter McNulty, who just came in as the associate director of planning and research; Kathy Davis, who handles many of the social justice and education issue; and Kathy Magno, the jack of all trades who runs the office. 3rd segment: The Mass. Catholic Conference was established in 1969 to represent the Church and the 4 bishops primarily at the State house, so that the Church can keep informed in what is going on in the Legislature and weigh in on the particular bills and petitions when appropriate. They work closely with the bishops and their staff on what issues to focus on. Scot said it's being the voice for the Massachusetts bishops among the legislators, helping them understand what we believe as Catholics. Jim said he has decided to do is to make the rounds at the State House to meet as many senators and reps as he can. Fr. Chris pointed out that the Church is concerned with the common good of all, not just Catholics. He asked how Jim responds to those who say the Church shouldn't be involved in politics? Jim said as an attorney he understand the separation of church and state. But many of the issues affect your faith and you have to speak up regardless of your particular faith and the separation of church and state. Scot said his understanding of the clause about separation of church and state was not to favor a particular religion, but it's been pushed to exclude all faith from the public square. Jim's response is to disagree and say that the people in the pews need someone to speak on their behalf at the legislature. Scot asked the climate among legislators in terms of wanting to hear from the Catholic Church. Jim said as you get to know the legislators, you know which ones to approach on different issues, who is receptive to social issues and who is receptive on life issues. Fr. Chris said our nation was founded on Judeo-Christian values and he is proud of our tradition in the stances we've taken on proclaiming the dignity of the human person and that the media comes to the Church to be the voice of those who stand for life. They want to hear what the Church has to say because the Church is serving not just Catholic beliefs, but also the common good. It's a great day to go up to the Legislature and even get a meeting with a staff aide, who gets excited about a position and want to pass the information on to their boss. The Church has a lot of relevance on Beacon Hill. Jim spends most of his time interacting with the Legislative branch, but on occasion they do include the Executive branch, the governor's office, in letters they write. Scot asked if they do any local work or if it's primarily on the state level. Jim said they do sometimes get calls on local issues, but they are usually passed along to the various dioceses. Scot asked how they get the word out about Catholic teaching on relevant issues. He said they want to educate both legislators and Catholics on the issues. Jim said they post as much information as they can on their website. (Jim wanted to let everyone know that they're designing a new user-friendly website. Should be ready about late November.) They also communicate through the Catholic newspapers in the four dioceses. He met with the Pilot recently on how to get more information to the Pilot more expeditiously. They are also constantly writing to the various legislators and the governor. Scot said sometimes the Mass. Catholic Conference will publish bulletin inserts and parish announcements on various big issues. Jim said it will happen with the assisted suicide petition. 4th segment: Scot said a frequent topic on the show over the past month is the assisted suicide ballot initiative proposed by various groups. The Church's position is that every suicide is a tragedy. The Mass. bishops want to be very aggressive on educating the people and legislators on this issue. Jim said the bishops have spoken out against assisted suicide in a press release issued on the day of the ballot initiative. The bishops have appointed a steering committee to come up with a plan to get the word out and bring together those who agree with us and let people know what it means and how it affects families. Fr. Chris asked what is being pushed here. Jim said the bishops want to say that very life is precious from conception to natural death. The proponents call this choice and compassion, to have the choice to end lives under certain circumstances. They claim that there are safeguards to prevent the vulnerable from being taken advantage of. Scot said it sounds like the language of the pro-abortion industry: Don't let anyone else have a say in how you live your life, not religion or anyone else. Almost any objection we would have, they've tried to address it by saying that people won't be pressured, they have to have all kinds of signatures, there's a waiting period. But as we've seen in other states that have passed this kind of legislation, suicide goes up after passage of the law. In Oregon, it's the second leading cause of death of young people now, and suicide is 35% higher than the national average. Passing this legislation brings suicide to the forefront. Your 5-year-old today or 8-year-old today, when they have the worst day of their life when their 20 years old, this kind of bill that devalues life makes it more likely that they'll consider suicide. Fr. Chris said God is viewed as threat to our freedom and autonomy, but it really comes down to who is the author of life, us or God? We are given a great gift by God. Fr. Chris said he's shocked that we are even discussing this issue. How cheap life has become. A kay part is the down the stream consequences when you pass something like this and you devalue human life. The pro-assisted suicide forces make it all about the individual and don't think of the common good. Scot said the initiative needs 69,000 signatures before early December. They passed the first stage in the first week of September. The Attorney General is not taking a position by certifying the petition. It's just her constitutional duty to certify whether the initiative has followed the rules. The next stage is that petitions are printed and the proponents have to get 69,911 certified signatures, which is 3% of the voters who voted in the last governor's race. They will attempt to get far more than that in case some come back as not valid. Scot said bulletin announcements will start appearing in parish bulletins this weekend making people aware that they may be approached to sign the petitions. Hopefully Catholics won't sign the petition even if approached by a friend or neighbor. People need to be aware of what they are signing when approached. Other petitions have also been certified so other signatures may be requested. After they get the signatures, the petition is filed with the Legislature the first week in January. T he Legislature has until the middle of May to act or not act on the petition. They could enact it into law, but Jim doesn't think they will do so. If not, then the proponents have to get 100,000 more signatures and if they do, it will appear on the November 2012 ballot. Scot said we can expect to see television ads from proponents and could be one of the larger issues discussed in Massachusetts over the next year. The proponents are well-funded. Fr. Chris asked if many legislators are behind this. Jim said it's tough to say because it's still early. He said there's a separate piece of legislation that gets filed every year that mirrors this petition and that hasn't moved out of committee. He doesn't think legislators have focused on this yet. Jim said he hopes to send a message to proponents loud and clear that Massachusetts residents will have a resounding No to assisted suicide no matter when this is brought forward. It will take a good education effort from not just the Church but also disability groups and senior citizens' groups. Fr. Chris asked the strategy to say this isn't really about “compassion” and “dignity” as proponents claim. Jim said you have to expose what the definition of “compassion” really is, which in this case is ending someone's life. It's going to be a long-term plan that they develop. Scot said the best way t combat the euphemisms is to call them what they are. Cardinal Seán said at the Red Mass that we can't let our citizens be seduced and that these words disguise the sheer brutality of helping people kill themselves. It's blunt but honest and shows how proponents are being manipulative. Jim suggested those who want to read the Cardinal's homily can read it at their . 5th segment: Scot said Jim has recently testified on Beacon Hill about gambling bills before the Legislature. Jim's background at the Lottery commission gives him a unique perspective and authority on the issue. Jim said he joined a large coalition at the State House after the House voted and before the Senate took up the bill. When it comes to expand gambling beyond the Lottery and bingo, he got a chance firsthand over the years to see the downside what gambling can do to people. The Lottery has about 7,000 agents in local stores. They paid the Lottery their take of the sales, minus their 5% profit and if that didn't happen, they would be called into the Lottery commission for a hearing. Jim was one of the hearing officers. He heard on a consistent basis that one of the major reasons people couldn't pay their bills was because either employees of the stores were getting hooked on buying tickets or family members in family-run stores were. He saw families torn apart by gambling. Fr. Chris said the Church has no problem with an occasional ticket, but when you're gambling above and beyond your means, then it because a justice issue because you can no longer care for your family, which tugs at the fabric of society. Scot said he lies what the bishops said in their statement: While the Catholic Church views gambling as a legitimate form of entertainment when done in moderation, the gaming legislation opens the door to a new form of predatory gaming which threatens the moral fabric of our society. We are concerned that the Commonwealth's reliance on gambling revenue continues to escalate. This reliance upon an unstable form of revenue, which has been shrinking in other states, would depend upon those who are addicted to gambling, many of whom are already among the ranks of the poorest in the community. We're desperate for new forms of revenue in the commonwealth, but the $1.5 billion in tax revenues will come from taxpayers losing billions of dollars in these predatory casinos. Jim said the people who can least afford to play are those who will be playing. Looking at the casinos in Connecticut shows drug use is up, people are losing money. Scot said studies show that crime goes up around casinos when they open, not just the obvious ones related to needing more money, but also crimes like rape. Scot asked hypothetically how much would people pay to decrease rape by 21% or other violent crimes by similar amounts. But if these casinos open, these crime rates are likely to go up by these amounts while also sucking up billions of dollars from people in the community. Jim goes back to what it will do the family and remembers stories of people stealing from their family because they can't get away from the addiction. Scot said it appears there's a deal on this between the governor, the speaker of the House, and senate president. Is there anything we can do at this point? Jim said it looks like there is a deal although no one has said so publicly. The House passed this bill in one day, which is unbelievable given its complexity. The Senate version has more than 180 amendments, mostly filed by opponents. In last year's bill, there was a breakdown between the governor and the speak on slot machines, but this year it seems like there's an agreement. Scot said it's shameful that no one in the key leadership positions sees that expanding predatory gambling is the wrong thing to do. Jim said it will create construction jobs in the short time. Scot said legalized prostitution would create jobs, but are these the right types of jobs? It's the same in this case.

Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today's guest(s): Gregory Tracy, Managing Editor of the Pilot; Father Roger Landry, Executive Editor of The Anchor. Summary of Today's Show: Scot is joined by the Thursday roundtable and discusses a new Catholic-themed movie, a fundraiser for teens by teens in Weston, Respect Life Sunday, and more. 1st Segment: Scot and Susan lamented the Red Sox collapse last night - but moved on quickly in order to not be too depressing! Susan asked Scot what's been going on with him. Scot said it was a busy week in the Pastoral Center, with a visit from Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy and presentations. Scot said he is also headed to Kansas City tomorrow for the Catholic New Media Conference organized by the Star Quest Production Network. He continued and said he was disappointed that he signed up for the conference before he knew this weekend was also the CatholicTV telethon - it is the first time in a long time that he hasn't been able to participate. Susan agreed that CatholicTV was an important part of evangelization in the Archdiocese. Scot said he participated in the launch of a new Catholic radio station - 1230AM, WNEB in Worcester this past Sunday - a station called Emmanuel Radio. 2nd Segment: Scot started out by discussing a new movie from Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen called The Way - a story about an ancient Catholic pilgrimage called the Camino de Santiago (or "Camino" for short). Scot commented that he hadn't know until the premier screening that Martin Sheen took his last name after Bishop Fulton Sheen. Greg said everyone asks him what he thought of the film - overall, Greg said, he thought it was a good movie. Many movies have a religious theme, he continued, but start with the end and fill in the gaps. He said The Way, on it's own merits and with a secular point of view, was still a good character-driven music. Scot agreed it was a good movie for both Catholic and secular audiences. Scot took a minute to congratulate the occasional fill-in cohost on The Good Catholic Life, Father Chip Hines, on his recent appointment to St Martha parish in Plainville. He had been serving as the administrator at that parish. Scot brought up a story in the Pilot about students in Weston are using social media to help fundraise for the Cor Unum meal center in Lawrence. Greg said that the fundraiser, entitled "Feeding Frenzy," is special because it is particularly geared towards teens and students to help feed other teens and youth. Greg highlighted that the Cor Unum meal center is different from a standard soup kitchen because it not only serves 3 meals a day, but serves them sit-down style - not in a cafeteria line. Greg said the goal is to raise about $25,000 to help fund the meal center. Scot highlighted two great stories in the Pilot with pictures this week - one about the Celebration of the Priesthood dinner last Thursday, and one about the Blessed John XXIII Lawn Party. Both events were very successful, Scot continued, and raised money for senior priests and the seminary respectively. The last piece of local news Scot brought up was the combination of two Catholic high schools - Trinity Catholic Academy in Newtown and Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Brighton - to form a new high school named Saint Joseph's Preparatory High School. The new school will be located on the current campus of Mount Saint Joseph Academy and serve a co-ed student body of approximately 400 students. 3rd Segment: Scot reminded everyone that it is Respect Life Sunday this coming Sunday. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, chair of the USCCB committee on Pro-Life activities spoke persuasively about threats to life, Scot said. “The unborn child, the aging parent who some call a ‘burden' on our medical system, the allegedly ‘excess' embryo in the fertility clinic, the person with a disability, the cognitively impaired accident victim who needs assistance in receiving food and water to live—each today is at risk of being dismissed as a ‘life unworthy of life',” Cardinal DiNardo said. Scot said he thought it was good that the Cardinal was so specific about the precarious life situations that need help from all people of good will, not just Catholics. Susan said that the focus on Respect Life Sunday is sometimes just on the abortion issue, but she agreed that Cardinal DiNardo reminded us we need to consider the "womb to tomb" fight for life. Scot said that Bishop Robert Hennessey will celebrate a Respect Life Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross at 11:30am on Sunday, followed by the Mass Citizens for Life Respect Life Walk at 1:30pm. Fr Roger said that the walk is an important way to energize the community to think about pro-life issues, especially because of all the protestors who remind us that our views aren't always held by others. Scot highlighted another testimonial from a participant in Project Rachel, a ministry in the Archdiocese of Boston that helps women who have had abortions seek healing. Greg said that it is sad that more people haven't heard about Project Rachel and the wonderful work they do, and that the Pilot will be publishing a series of letters from participants every week throughout the month of October. Susan said that the retreats are a one day event, but the work that goes on is a blessing to the Church and to the women who participate. Scot brought up that Fr Roger's editorial in the Anchor this week is entitled "A Commonwealth of Kevorkians, or Good Samaritans?" Fr Roger said he was trying to give an echo for the readers in Fall River of Cardinal Sean's comments at the Red Mass in Boston last weekend about the attempted legalization of assisted suicide in Massachusetts. Fr Roger continued, saying that the editorial is a herald call for people to make them aware that the issue is again on it's way. He said we need to have a campaign to educate citizens to prepare them for the possibility that the initiative may make it to the ballot next November; a campaign that will inform citizens to talk to their coworkers and family about the value of life. Fr Roger said that we need to acknowledge that we can never help someone commit suicide - Scot added that if someone is on a bridge thinking about jumping, we would never consider pushing them off - we'd always try to talk them down. Scot reminded everyone that all suicide is a tragedy. 4th Segment: Scot and Father Roger opened the segment by discussing Pope Benedict's addresses to the German people this past week. Scot said he imagined it was an important trip for the Pope, who is trying to fight against secularization in his home country. Fr Roger said the first and most important thing Pope Benedict did was help German Catholics remember that the Church is not just a society of individual people, but a real communion of inter-related people giving witness to God's own love for us. Fr Roger said that the Pope seemed to be speaking out against institutionalism, something we need to hear in the United States as well. Fr Roger continued and said that Pope Benedict was also emphasizing an ecumenical spirit with a visit to Martin Luther's birthplace and talking about Luther's search for God - Fr Roger said that every one of us as Catholic Christians need to continually have the same hunger for God within our Church. Lastly, Fr Roger said the Pope wanted secular Germans to remember they always need to be grounded in truth. Susan said that a message she took from the Pope's visit was that "where there is God, there is a future." Susan also said she was surprised at a comment from CNS that the Pope was connecting on a high level - she said it isn't a surprise to her as the Pope is a renowned academic. Scot said his favorite quote from the Pope's addresses was emphasizing that a new strategy was not needed to re-evangelize people, but rather seeking total transparency. Scot concluded the show by discussing a blunt letter from Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York to President Obama about the administration's positions on gay marriage. Scot read a short passage from the letter: That is why it is particularly upsetting, Mr. President, when your Administration, through the various court documents, pronouncements and policies identified in the attached analysis, attributes to those who support DOMA a motivation rooted in prejudice and bias. It is especially wrong and unfair to equate opposition to redefining marriage with either intentional or willfully ignorant racial discrimination, as your Administration insists on doing. Scot emphasized that the Archbishop is trying to call the President out about failure to follow campaign promises about the meaning and value of marriage and the family. Father Roger concluded the show by saying that Archbishop Dolan has "taken the gloves off" - in the past, the bishops have been very courteous, but that the President's distancing from promises should make citizens reflect whether or not he represents their views on the issue.

Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell Today's guest(s): Fr. Michael Harrington, Director of the Office of Outreach and Cultural Diversity Today's topics: Celebration of the Priesthood dinner; Priest Profile: Fr. Michael Harrington Summary of today's show: Fr. Michael Harrington discusses with Scot and Fr. Mark the 2011 Celebration of the Priesthood dinner, a moving opportunity for the people of the Archdiocese to express their appreciation for all that their priests do and are for them; Also, Fr. Harrington's vocation story; how priestly vocations have grown rapidly in the years he's been working with the Vocation Office; and the readings for Mass this Sunday. 1st segment: Scot noted that at the Red Mass, Cardinal Sean gave a great homily on assisted suicide that got a lot of national press. Fr. Mark said Chief Justice Rapoza also gave a powerful talk on St. Thomas More to the Catholic Lawyers Guild. Both stories and talks are in the Pilot this week. Fr. Mark said Justice Rapoza quoted G.K. Chesterton as a great model for what was going on at the time (the 1920s) and will be an even greater model for 100 years from then. 2nd segment: Scot welcomed Fr. Harrington to the show. He said 1,110 people were at the Celebration of the Priesthood dinner at the World Trade Center in Boston last night. He said he was happy to see so many people turn out to support priests and encourage them in their ministry. Fr. Mike said it was good to see so much support for priests. Scot said it was announced that the dinner raised over $1 million plus another $150,000 over the next few years to benefit the Clergy Funds for priests' medical and retirement needs. Scot said the spirit of the night was wonderful. Fr. Mike said each presenter was so positive and highlighted how the priests of this archdiocese had done so much for them in their lives. Fr. Mike said one of the speakers, Chris Boyle, went through a list of the priests who have connected with him through his young life. He is a 7th and 8th grade theology teacher at Catholic Memorial. When Fr. Mike speaks about vocations in parishes, he encourages people to think about the many places and ways that priests have had a positive impact in their lives: marriages, baptisms, confessions, when people were sick, etc. It helps us to realize how much the priesthood means to us as Catholics. Scot said Cardinal Sean gave a very strong address. He related how a five-year-old boy once told him that he is the “communion guy” and said that it's true that all priests are the Communion guy. Fr. Bob Reed of CatholicTV was the host of the evening. Scot said Joe D'Arrigo, executive director of the Clergy Funds, Some stats, for every 1 active priest we have, there are 10 retired priests. They also shared some charts data on the last four years of work on the Clergy Funds. Four years ago, there was a prediction the funds would run out by the end of 2011, but now the expenses for the funds have been cut without cutting benefits and revenues have been raised. They went from a $10 million deficit to a break-even budget. Fr. Mark said he wasn't at the event because he was teaching, but he wanted to give kudos to Joe D'Arrigo. A few years ago, Fr. Mark was running the Clergy Funds, but confesses most of the priests who ran it didn't have the expertise to do so, so he's very grateful to Joe. Fr. Mike added that Joe is here for nothing but to serve the priests of the archdiocese. Scot said everyone who were involved did a very great job. The highlight of the night was an eight-minute video highlighting the work of some of our priests: The priests in the video were Fr. Mark Murphy, Fr. Richard Clancy, Fr. Jack Ahern, and Fr. Joseph Fagan. Scot said one of the moving parts was hearing Fr. Clancy choke up when he said it mattered in his life for people to take a few minutes and write the priest a note to thank him. the dinner started in the Year of the Priest as a way to thank priests not just for what they do, but for who they are in this special vocation in the Church. He encouraged listeners to think about saying thank you to their priest at church this Sunday. Scot emphasized that none of the priests go to the dinner to be celebrated personally, but it does make a difference to be thanked en masse. 3rd segment: Fr. Mike said he had great role models in the priesthood growing up. He had a well-known pastor, Msgr. John Carroll, who was a great witness to him. Then he had Fr. Bill Schmidt as a pastor at St. John's in Swampscott, who had a special way of ministering to young people. Fr. Mike said he didn't develop much of a sense of a personal vocation in his high school or college years. He said he didn't consider his vocation very much at all. But after college, he realized he was living his life for himself and so he started to see how he could live for others. He started to teach religious education in his parish and seek out other young adults active in their faith. In his early 20s, he started to ask for the first time what God wants him to do in his life. He started to walk more closely with the Lord and as he did so the idea of the priesthood started to come clearer. Little by little, God worked on him to understand his ways are greater than our ways. He entered seminary at age 27 in 1994. In his class, he was one of the younger guys, but today men are averaging younger when they enter. After ordination, his only parish assignment so far was St. Paul in Wellesley. He said he had great priest examples there and couldn't have asked for better pastors. The Cardinal called Fr. Mike into diocesan service in 2005 as assistant vocation director. He loved his work in the parish and he had a lot of great projects on the horizon. His term was coming to an end, but he had been told he would stay on a little longer. Then he had an unexpected call to come meet with the Cardinal. It was a surprise, but he wanted to do whatever God called him to do. It was tough to leave the parish, but he was committed to whatever the Cardinal thought best. Scot said Cardinal Sean had made a commitment to having two full-time priests in vocations office and that has born fruit with more than 70 young men in the seminary right now. It requires a lot of time and effort to create a culture of vocations. Fr. Mike said their work is only done in collaboration with all the priests of the archdiocese under the leadership of Cardinal Sean. The Cardinal sets the tone. Fr. Mike said recently there were only 27 men in residence at St. John Seminary. Today there are over 80 men in residence and more than 120 studying there total for several dioceses. Today 70 of them are studying for the archdiocese when just a few years ago there were only 45. Fr. Mike said they do many type of outreach to help men to consider what God is calling them to. They try to help them ask the question what God wants. We are so focused on what we want to be, but we need to help young people approach the much greater question. Scot said Cardinal Sean, Fr. Mike, and Fr. Dan Hennessey all rely heavily on prayer to grow vocations and are constantly asking everyone to pray for vocations. Fr. mike said Jesus gave the instruction: “Beg the Master of the harvest for more workers in the harvest.” Prayer is at the heart of vocations. They sometimes ask religious orders to pray for young men who are discerning; they have holy hours for vocations. Many parishes have prayers for vocations during Mass. Fr. Mark asked how vocations are growing in ethnic communities. Fr. Mike said they just ordained a young man from the Korean community and two more are in the seminary. They are not a huge community so having three men is an outsized contribution. They have had vocations from the Vietnamese community and other communities are beginning vocations programs. Scot asked for a profile of the types of men in the seminary and where they're coming from. Fr. Mike said most of the new men are in their 20s. They have three men who are 45. They have more men studying at Blessed John XXIII Seminary in the last few years. Most of the young men are just out of college. The work being done on college campuses are paying off in vocations. Several men come from Boston University. Three men were associated with the Life Teen ministry at St. Mary's in Dedham. Fr. Mark said there used to be a seminary college for men about 18 years old. Fr. Mark said they've accepted two men just out of high school this year. They go to a formation house in Providence and will either attend Providence College or another one in Rhode Island. They're also seeing more young men discerning a vocation in high school. Scot said on October 22, there is a big gathering put on by the Serra Club. They are having a Mass of Blessed John Paul II at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross at 10am in recognition of the Adopt-a-Priest apostolate. October 22 is the feast day of Bl. John Paul II. George Weigel will give a talk after the Mass. Scot said adopt-a-priest is a prayer apostolate. The Serra Club asks people to volunteer to pray for a particular priest every day for a year. Scot said two years ago his family was randomly assigned Msgr. Bob Deeley, our new vicar general. When he was assigned to be vicar general and Scot's new boss, his kids said they should pray for him even more now. Fr. Mike said the Serra Club does a lot of work helping with vocations. They are having an altar server appreciation Mass soon that the Serra Club will be assiting with. 4th segment: Now, as we do every week, we look forward to this coming Sunday's Mass readings to help us prepare to celebrate together. Thus says the LORD: You say, “The LORD's way is not fair!” Hear now, house of Israel: Is it my way that is unfair, or rather, are not your ways unfair? When someone virtuous turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, and dies, it is because of the iniquity he committed that he must die. But if he turns from the wickedness he has committed, he does what is right and just, he shall preserve his life; since he has turned away from all the sins that he has committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die. Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: “What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' He said in reply, ‘I will not, ' but afterwards changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir, ‘but did not go. Which of the two did his father's will?” They answered, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him.” Scot said imagine being on the receiving end of that admonition from Jesus. Fr. Mike said the Lord's way is not always easy, but it's a far cry from saying the Lord's way is not fair. Fr. Mark said Ezekiel is writing to a community who thinks that the bad things happening to them is because of their ancestors sins, but Ezekiel said it's their own sins that are the cause. In the Gospel, the better thing is to say yes and do it, but we give more credit to the guy who thinks about the consequences and changes his mind. We're given fair warning by God to make the right decision. Scot said the reading brings to mind the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He had a friend who described it as hitting the reset button. Scot said he's been both of these guys in the Gospel. in the spiritual life, it's the ongoing conversion to conform our hearts, minds, and will to God that leads to the right way. Fr. Mike said we can all relate to the claim the Lord's way isn't fair. Even the saints in Scripture have said that, but they recognized that it's not the Lord who abandoned us, but we who abandoned the Lord. Fr. Mark said he assumes Fr. Mike sees these two paths among the men who are discerning. Fr. Mike said God often calls us to expand our love, which can be hard at first. Scot wonders who is the analagous “tax collectors and prostitutes” of today that we might reject based on their past or surface appearances. It's easy to claim we won't be pharisaical, but we have to seriously examine whether we are being prideful or whether we really are that open to God's will. We have to constantly examine our hearts to ensure we are open to everyone who God might be calling to follow him.

Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today's guest(s): Antonio Enrique, editor of The Pilot, the newspaper of the Boston archdiocese; and Gregory Tracy, managing editor of The Pilot Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot's and The Anchor's websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. Today's topics: Cardinal speaks out on assisted suicide; 13 permanent deacons ordained; Fr. Roger's editorial; Mass. bishops on casino gambling Summary of today's show: Scot and Susan discuss the news of the week with Antonio Enrique and Greg Tracy of The Pilot, including Cardinal Seán's homily at last Sunday's Red Mass for the Boston Catholic Lawyers Guild in which he spoke strongly against an assisted-suicide ballot initiative in Massachusetts; the ordination of 13 permanent deacons for Boston and Cardinal Seán's admonition for them to care for their wives, in particular; Fr. Roger Landry's newest editorial on preventing innocent priests from becoming collateral damage to false accusations; and the Massachusetts bishops' statement on casino gambling in the state. 1st segment: Scot wished Susan a happy birthday today. She's been working this week, getting ready for the new religious education year. They had a workshop for new catechetical leaders yesterday. Last Sunday was Catechetical Sunday. 150 catechists gathered on that Sunday at St. Rose of Lima parish in Chelsea. Last night she attended the Bl. John XXIII National Seminary's annual lawn party. She said it was encouraging and hopeful to see these men who have second vocations. They've had such diverse paths to the seminary. Two seminarians spoke and did a great job. She said there was such hope. Last night, Scot went to a screening of the new movie “The Way”, starring Martin Sheen and directed by Emilio Estevez, his son. It's about a man who makes a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compestela in Spain. Tonight is the Celebration of the Priesthood dinner where 1,000 people gather to honor priests and raise money for the Clergy Funds to benefit the medical and retirement needs of the priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. This is the third year for the dinner. 2nd segment: Scot welcomed Gregory and Antonio to the show. He said the Cardinal had a significant homily at the Red Mass this past Sunday at the Cathedral where he addressed the Boston Catholic Lawyers Guild. Greg said the Cardinal took the occasion of the Mass to speak out strongly against an assisted suicide petition initiative in Massachusetts. He dealt with a rational argument against assisted suicide, which should persuade even those who don't subscribe to Christian morality that it's wrong. He noted that where assisted suicide is legal, suicide rates as a whole go up. In many cases, people end up seeing suicide as the only option and even receive the message that it's inconsiderate not to take it. The Cardinal said: A decade after Oregon's law allowing physician assisted suicide took effect, suicide had become the leading cause of “injury death” in Oregon and the second leading cause of death among those between 15 and 34 years of age. The suicide rate in Oregon was in decline until legalizing physician assisted suicide. The suicide rate has been rising since 2000 and by 2007 was already 35% higher than the national average –without counting physician assisted suicides of seriously ill patients which Oregon law does not allow to be counted as suicides and without counting 1,000 failed attempted suicides each year. We hope that the citizens of the commonwealth will not be seduced by the language: dignity, mercy and compassion which are used to disguise the sheer brutality of helping some kill themselves. A vote for physician assisted suicide is a vote for suicide. Scot had never seen the stats, even though they don't surprise him. Susan said the homily is so rich, you could talk about it for the whole hour. Susan said assisted suicide tells us that you don't have to worry about working through a problem. Earlier this week, many in the Pastoral Center attended a national webinar on assisted suicide by the National Catholic Partnership on Disability. Their site has more startling statistics. Scot said his favorite part of the homily is: When Satan tempted Jesus in the desert he based his arguments on passages from the Old Testament, which has given rise to the saying that even the devil can quote Scripture. Ironically those who advocate a strict separation of Church and State often quote Jesus words: “Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Ceasar's and to God the things that are God's”. What they often mean by that is “Let's lock God in the sacristy and let Caesar call all the shots.” That can be very perilous, especially if Caesar happens to be a blood thirsty ideologue who likes to throw people to the lions. Scot said assisted suicide opens up the possibility for some bureaucrat to decide which lives are inconvenient or expensive and should be terminated. It also leads people to feel like they should just kill themselves off. Antonio said it creates two kinds of human beings: those who deserve to live and those who don't. It creates a burden on someone to make them feel like a burden. We are supposed to be the guardians of our brothers and sisters. But we could be saying life isn't worth living unless you have a particular quality of life. He noted that in the Netherlands where assisted suicide is legal, the amount of money devoted to palliative care (reducing suffering) has been decreased with the expectation that people should kill themselves instead. The Cardinal also said: In the eyes of the world those who are in the last stages of life are somehow diminished in their humanity and should be eliminated. We must see them through God's eyes and recognize that each and every person is created in his image and likeness and that we are all connected to God and to each other. We are our brothers keeper and our sister's helper. Cain who forgot he was his brother's keeper ended up becoming his executioner. “Thou shall not kill” is God's law and it is written in our hearts by our Creator. We are call upon to defend the Gospel of life with courage and resolve. Your very profession [the legal profession] invests all of you with an even greater responsibility to ensure that our laws are just and that they protect the weak. The Cardinal made both a natural law argument and a scriptural one. He ended by saying don't forget we're Catholics and we treasure life. Greg said the Cardinal also quotes Pope Benedict XVI as saying that natural law and faith go hand in hand and we need to see these things through the eyes of faith, to defend the weakest and poorest. The Cardinal particularly mentioned that it is the role of those in the legal profession to defend the weak and poor who need just defense the most. Antonio said its important that emphasize to non-Catholics that this is not just a religious ideal, but that it's a universal morality, like the argument against murder. Scot said the Cardinal also said the foundational principles of our country is that our human rights come from God, not government. Our Country's democracy is based on the conviction that human rights come from God. The Declaration of Independence states that we are endowed by our Creator with the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In declaring this nation independence the signers of the Declaration stated that the rights cited in their claim were not simply a matter of opinion or even of belief. Rather they were God given rights that could not be taken away by any person or any government. These rights are self evident and those words were unanimously adopted. On this moral foundation, America has staked its claim for liberty. Why would we want a government that didn't protect our right to life? Susan noted that the Cardinal then said that American Catholics weren't trying to establish a theocracy. We are simply seeking to protect the morality of country. 3rd segment: Scot named the 13 permanent deacons ordained for the Archdiocese last Saturday. He said the Cardinal had some interesting remarks for the men in his homily. Greg said the Cardinal emphasized that deacon means “servant”. He added that deacons should never be high-maintenance. Susan said two of the deacons have connection to the religious education office and they are wonderful men. Susan liked his words: “Receive the Giospel of Christ, whose herald you have become. Believe what you read, teach what you believe and practice what you teach.” Scot said one of his favorite lines in the homily, reminding the men that deacons cannot marry if their wife dies and so the cardinal admonished them to “take good care of your wives,” to great laughter from the congregation. Antonio appreciated how the cardinal implored them to remember that they have particular obligations of service and they must continue to also serve their wives and families. Scot noted that two of the altar servers were the sons of Deacon Chris Connelly and were able to be part of the ordination ceremony. Deacon Dan Burns of the Permanent Diaconate Office said he felt like a father marrying off 13 of his children on one day. 4th segment: Last week, they discussed the first of a two-part series of editorials by Fr. Roger Landry in The Anchor, the newspaper of the Fall River diocese. The editorials talk about balancing justice for children who have been abused and protection of those who have not with the justice due to innocent priests, whether accused unjustly or not accused. This week, Fr. Roger focuses on one practical balancing act by Cardinal Sean in August in releasing the names of priests who had been publicly accused in Boston. On August 25, Cardinal Sean O'Malley released the names of 159 priests from the Archdiocese of Boston who were found guilty by Church or state of sexually abusing a child, laicized before or after having been accused, publicly accused of sexually abusing a child (while Church proceedings still need to be completed) or deceased after having been publicly accused of sexually abusing minors but against whom criminal or canonical proceedings were not completed. Cardinal O'Malley intentionally did not release the names of living or deceased clergy against whom allegations have not been made public, a move that has brought intense criticism from some victims' groups. Scot noted that you need the wisdom of Solomon to strike the right balance. The pendulum has swung from not protecting the rights of the accuser to not protecting the rights of the accuser. Antonio said he was still new at the Pilot in 2002 when the crisis first broke. He believes the Church has done more than any other institution to fix this problem and restore trust. Hopefully there can be found better ways of dealing with these problems. No one can dispute that there are very few new cases today. Some in the Church today — including some victims' rights groups — seem to have become desensitized to the harm of false accusations against Church leaders in an analogous way to how many were once insensitive to the evil and harm of the sexual abuse of minors. False accusations, some victims' advocates say, are relatively rare; in the United States, historically less than ten percent of accusations have been demonstrated to be false. When someone is accused, they imply, there's a 90% chance that he or she is guilty, and therefore the good obtained by releasing all names outweighs the evil that might come to a few. Such proportionalistic reasoning, however, fails to consider adequately the harm done to the ten percent or more who are falsely accused of something as hideous as child abuse. No one would ever want to see the reputation of a living or deceased father, mother, beloved teacher, coach, athlete, actor, president or other public official destroyed by the actual or posthumous reporting of an untrue allegation of sexually abusing kids. A good reputation earned by a lifetime of virtue should never be able to be annihilated simply by the bringing of an accusation, because the accusation may be false or frivolous; with people we care about, we would justly demand that before such an allegation be publicized it would need to be substantiated. The same principle of fairness must reign within the Church. This isn't a lack of sensitivity or concern for victims of sexual abuse, but a just principle to prevent making another class of victims. Some in our society have begun to awaken to the reality of false accusations of the sexual abuse of minors and the often irreparable harm that comes through them. In a powerful June 15 Boston Globe article entitled “Collateral Damage,” columnist Brian McGrory wrote about the case of Boston priest Fr. Charles Murphy, who was falsely accused not once but twice of sexual abuse. Scot said Fr. Murphy “died of a broken heart.” Susan said she knew people who were heartbroken for Fr. Murphy when he was accused twice. She said she doesn't know the answer here, but it seems the presumption of innocence is being trumped by concerns for child safety. She said it seems we should find a better way. A quicker process would seem to be the way to fix it. As the Church prepares in 2012 to mark the tenth anniversary of public part of the sexual abuse crisis and the Church's response to it in Dallas, it is time for Church faithful and leaders to begin to achieve a yet unrealized Solomonic balance between the rights of accusers and accused. This will ensure that in the Church's understandable zeal to bring healing to those who have suffered sexual abuse and prevent children from suffering similar harm in the future, we not lump the good in with the bad by treating all accusations, both true and calumnious, as worthy of publication until at least a minimal standard of veracity and substantiation has been established. Antonio said the fear of scandal was what brought us to the scandal in the first place. The Church even in the 90s tried to fix this problem to avoid scandal when it became public. Unfortunately, it created this explosion despite the good intentions behind it. In order to solve these problems, the Church settled with victims but required them to be quiet about it. He noted that after 1993, priests who had credible accusations were not put back into parishes. Nevertheless when it did become public, trust was shattered. Maybe as we approach the 10th anniversary and people regain confidence that the Church is not hiding anything, we can modify our approach. Scot said with 10 years experience we should see how unfair it is for a press release to go out on any accusation, no matter how credible. In some places in the world, it's not just the priest's reputation which would be in danger, but his very life. Susan noted that there is difference between transparency and trumpets. 5th segment: Scot, Susan, and Antonio discussed the details of the Mass. bishop statement on casino gambling legislation. Susan noted with humor that the bishops spent some time distinguishing between bingo and casino gambling, but it is true that people lose much more at casinos than in church bingo. Scot said he was startled by the crime statistics about how violent crime rises in a 50-mile radius around casinos when they open. Naturally, the state is searching for new ways to increase revenue and create jobs aimed at meeting these difficult challenges and to bring about economic stimuli. However, expanded gambling in the form of slot parlors and casinos is an illusory solution to this complicated problem. If anything, expanded, predatory gambling will only add to the need for state assistance in the Commonwealth. The gambling industry can threaten local business and change the entire make-up of communities. If Massachusetts were to pass the proposed gambling legislation and open the door for casinos and slot parlors in our state, it could diminish our rich heritage and history as a Commonwealth. There is too much at stake for Massachusetts to open the door to expanded gambling.

Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell Today's guest(s): Honorable Maura Doyle, Supreme Judicial Court Clerk for Suffolk County, and Carolyn Carideo Today's topics: The Catholic Lawyers Guild and the annual Red Mass Summary of today's show: Scot is surrounded by lawyers as he and Fr. Mark welcome the Honorable Maura Doyle and Carolyn Carideo for a frank and humorous discussion of the Catholic Lawyer's Guild, living as a Catholic lawyer in Massachusetts, and the annual Red Mass for lawyers at the Cathedral this Sunday. Also, looking at this Sunday's Mass readings on forgiveness and the parable of the workers in the vineyard. 1st segment: Scot said Fr. Mark is the judicial vicar for the Archdiocese, but he's also chaplain of the Catholic Lawyer's Guild as the vicar. This weekend, the Guild has a big event. The highlight of their year is the Red Mass, which is this Sunday with Cardinal Seán at the cathedral. Scot asked Fr. Mark what similarities there are between canon law and civil law. Fr. Mark said the philosophy of law is the same everywhere and comes to the seeking of justice. But the differences between canon and civil law are very great, including the rigidity of sentencing. Where the highest law in canon law is the salvation of souls, it allows a lot of flexibility in application. We see similarities in situations where canon law is trying to do the same things as civil law, like in the governing of property. Scot said a great aspect of our country is that we are a country of laws and a people who respect the law. In eastern Massachusetts, we also have many Catholic lawyers. Our guests today are Maura Doyle and Carolyn Carideo, one an experienced lawyer and a newer lawyer. 2nd segment: Scot welcomed Maura Doyle, who is clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County, and Carolyn Carideo. Maura has been involved with the guild for about 20 years. The guild started around 1987. Scot asked Maura about her experience and title. She said she is the Trial Court Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court. It's the oldest court of continuous existence in the Western Hemisphere and was created in 1692. It was created for the purpose of traveling to Salem to deal with the witch trials, and after it became involved in those trials they acquitted or overturned every case. This trial court had jurisdiction over the entire state for capital cases. The Clerk is an elected position and has been that way since the mid-1800s. At the time the court was becoming so busy hearing capital cases throughout the state that the State created a new superior court with jurisdiction over all capital cases, although the supreme judicial court could still hear murder cases. Prior to her service at the Supreme judicial court, she was a trial lawyer for 11 years in the federal court. She was also an adjunct faculty at Suffolk University. Carolyn has been practicing law since 2007. In 2003, after working in various industries, she went back to school for law at night at Suffolk University. She practices real estate law. She works in a family-owned real estate business. Scot asked how many of her classmates got into real estate or property law. She said not many and even she had been wary to jump out on her own in 2007 and stayed with her current job. Maura is Carolyn's aunt and godmother and performed the swearing-in when Carolyn became an officer of the court and a member of the bar. Maura gave special attention to Carolyn at the swearing-in above all the others who were present and getting sworn in to Carolyn's embarrassment. Maura said 3,000 people pass the bar in Massachusetts because of all the law schools. This November, Maura will have reached 30,000 lawyers sworn in during her career. Maura said the practice of law is an honorable profession, one of only three that require an oath (doctors, lawyers, and theologians), and she is troubled when she sees young lawyers minimize the accomplishment and profession. Fr. Mark said the Catholic Lawyers Guild has had a series of article in the Pilot. Two weeks ago, it was on the in which it was argued that the morality of the juror depends on that oath. You cannot separate religion from the oath. Maura said the is the oldest in the US: I (repeat the name) solemnly swear that I will do no falsehood, nor consent to the doing of any in court; I will not wittingly or willingly promote or sue any false, groundless or unlawful suit, nor give aid or consent to the same; I will delay no man for lucre or malice; but I will conduct myself in the office of an attorney within the courts according to the best of my knowledge and discretion, and with all good fidelity as well to the courts as my clients. So help me God. Maura said everyone present is required to stand during the oath because it is what you become at that moment, not something you do for a living. She said there was an effort recently to make the oath politically correct so she said no. Every lawyer going back to 1686 has made this oath. Scot noted that a few give the many a bad name and people have a generally bad idea of lawyers. What does she tell young lawyers? Maura said the Honorable Frank O'Connor would tell the new lawyers that everyone has a joke about lawyers, but everyone would also say that they want to get rid of every lawyer but one—their own. People associate lawyers with litigiousness of society, but they also do so much more than that. They advocate for the voiceless, mend relationships, try to achieve justice, help people put the pieces of their lives back together. 3rd segment: Scot asked Carolyn why Catholic lawyers should become members of the guild. She said a lot of what you might think of as your lawyer-self might make it impossible to be both. But your faith affects all of your life, including being an attorney. Even if its something that's been fallen away from, learning to embrace their Catholicism will bring them peace and help them find the justice they've been trained to seek. It's also a source of wisdom and community among people who've been living the same sort of life. Being Catholic is in your bones. It wouldn't define you as apart from your peers. But if you embrace it, it can make you a better lawyer. Fr. Mark said the speaker at their banquet was John Garvey, now president of Catholic University of America. He said if you don't bring the principles of your Catholic faith to your life as a lawyer, what are you bringing? What are you basing your morality on? Maura said she's found newer lawyers today are very impressed with themselves. They don't realize that civility and professionalism are important. Courtesy, respect, and civility are part of the Golden Rule. It's important and society has often forgotten a lot of the manners and professional courtesies. A word should be your bond, but newer lawyers won't take the word, but want it in writing to use against you later. Scot said hopefully being a Catholic makes you a better lawyer or whatever profession. Carolyn said the lawyers are also fighting against a lot of the ways TV shows and movies portray lawyers. In reality, most lawyers, even those on opposite sides of cases, have a fraternity and are friendly to one another. Maura said in the oath ceremony, she stresses that they are to be peacemakers, not hired guns. Abraham Lincoln that a lawyer, as a peacemaker, has a superior opportunity to be a good man. Scot asked who can join the Catholic Lawyers Guild. Anyone from law school students to the most experienced lawyers can join. There isn't a formal program yet for new laws, but there's a wealth of experience among the membership. Fr. Mark said it's not formal mentoring, but they do have more experienced lawyers reaching out to new lawyers serving in a high-powered work environment. As a chaplain, Fr. Mark attends Board of Directors meetings and represents the cardinal to them and ensures they remain authentically Catholic. On the Saturday of Palm Sunday each year, they have a day of reflection for the Guild. Maura said they also have a Spring lecture, and in the last couple of years it's been at the John Adams Courthouse. It can be a variety of topics. Recently, it was a canon lawyer who spoke on the history of the Extraordinary Form of the Latin Rite, which fascinated the civil lawyers. This year was Billy Bulger talking about his new book on John Michael Curley. Maura said young lawyers have a hard time transitioning on how to live their faith within their professions without compartmentalizing them. She said it needs to be brought to their attention that there is a crossover because the laws and rights are predicated on the 10 Commandments. All of those things emanate from religious belief. Some young lawyers don't see that. Fr. Mark said it's good to see the judges and lawyers and new lawyers on a level playing field talking about their faith. 4th segment: Scot said this Sunday is the Red Mass, a gathering of lawyers with Cardinal Seán as celebrant. It's at 11:30 at the Cathedral. Fr. Mark said the Mass is an ancient custom and many of the dioceses in the US have Red Masses. The biggest one is in Washington and the 9 Supreme Court justices attend, the 5 Catholics and the 4 non-Catholics as well. That's where Cardinal Seán came to appreciate the Red Mass. The Red Mass is called that because of the vestments. It goes back to ancient times when lawyers wore red. Doctors have the White Mass. Cardinal Seán always gives a “be proud to bring your faith to work” homily. After the Mass is a banquet at the Seaport Hotel about 1pm where Chief Justice Philip Rapoza will speak. Tickets for the reception are still available at the door or they can be purchased online. Chief Justice Rapoza of the Appeals Court is a very devout Catholic, Maura said. He is Chief Justice of the Interim Appellate Court in Massachusetts. The Interim Appellate Court was created in 1972 to lessen the amount of appeals on the Supreme Judicial Court. He's been a judge at several levels and became Chief Justice of the court in 2006. At one point he was also a special judge appointed by the United Nations to an international criminal court for crimes against humanity in the island-nation of East Timor, a former province of Indonesia. They've had some great speakers over the years: Helen Alvare, Justice Antonin Scalia, Gov. Casey of Pennsylvania and more. 5th segment: Now, as we do every week, we look forward to this coming Sunday's Mass readings to help us prepare to celebrate together. Seek the LORD while he may be found, call him while he is near. Let the scoundrel forsake his way, and the wicked his thoughts; let him turn to the LORD for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD. As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts. Jesus told his disciples this parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Going out about nine o'clock, the landowner saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and he said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.' So they went off. And he went out again around noon, and around three o'clock, and did likewise. Going out about five o'clock, the landowner found others standing around, and said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?' They answered, ‘Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard.' When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Summon the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and ending with the first.' When those who had started about five o'clock came, each received the usual daily wage. So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more, but each of them also got the usual wage. And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last ones worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who bore the day's burden and the heat.' He said to one of them in reply, ‘My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?' Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Scot asked Carolyn what jumps out to her from these. She said it seems no contracts were signed. But really, what she sees is that we need to mind our own business and not worry about what the next guy is doing. Don't be trying to be a better Catholic than the next guy. Have your own path and mind your own faith. When you focus away from your own self, you can go astray. Maura said in the first reading it's the idea of forgiveness that jumps out. In practicing law, just because you have an opposing counsel, they are not the enemy. You need to have forgiveness for those who oppose you. Also, don't point out the speck in your brother's eye, when you have a log in your own. In these days, there's a lot of self-centeredness. Everyone thinks they're being taken advantage of. There's also a minimalism where people think they could have done less to get the same wage. Work is not just a burden but is a service. The parable is about how God acted and we should rejoice because God has been generous to those who have lately received his grace. Fr. Mark said God gives the answer to the Gospel in the first reading. It's the idea of what God thinks is fair. God's idea of fairness is God treating everyone equally. The guy who waits until 5 to get work is the weakest and least capable. But God treats them with as much respect as the strongest and most capable. Scot said in reading the parable putting ourselves in each of the roles can be revealing. If you're the last one picked, you're anguishing over being able to provide for your family. It teaches us to be generous and grateful.

**Today's host(s):** Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell **Today's topics:** A look back at our first 100 shows; Scot's and Fr. Mark's stories; Sunday's Gospel readings **Summary of today's show:** Fr. Mark shared with Scot his own vocation story, which called the most boring we've heard, as well as the reasons why he pronounces "out" funny and how he came to be a canon lawyer. Scot and Fr. Mark then reflected on the first 100 episodes of the show, how Scot came to be host, and his own time as a seminarian before becoming a husband and father. Finally, a reflection on thisSunday's Mass readings. **1st segment:** Scot told Fr. Mark that today is his last week on theshow for the next two weeks while he's on vacation. We have taped shows for the next 10 shows, including Artie Boyle talking about Medjurgorje; Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR, on Fatima; Fr. Roger Landry on Catholic Marian beliefs; Fr. Peter Loro from South Sudan; Jim and Terry Orcutt from My Brother's Keeper; and some more. There will be a live news show next Thursday. Scot wished a happy birthday to Sr. Olga Yaqob, who is founding a new religious order in the Archdiocese at the request of Cardinal Seán. Fr. Mark said this Monday he will be participating in the golf tournament at St. John's Seminary. He wasn't going to go, but Kathleen Heck at the seminary sent him a personalized top-10 list of reasons why he should go.  Look for more information on the tournament at [St. John's Seminary's website](http://www.sjs.edu). Scot said it's inspiring to see prioests out and having fun in an event that really provides good support to the seminary. **2nd segment:** Scot asked Fr. Mark about growing up in Toronto, Canada, until he was 12. His father is from St. Mark's Parish in Dorchester and his mother is from St. Theresa's parish in Watertown. His father was a university librarian and he was head of research at Widener Library at Harvard, the second-largest library in the US. That's where his father met his mother when she was working for a professor and he sent her to the library to get a book. There was a brand-new university in Toronto called York University. His father was offered a job and went to create a brand-new library from scratch. That library now has more than 1 million books. Fr. Mark was born there and grew up playing hockey. He moved to the US on July 4, 1976. They moved to Dover where he attended high school and then he attended Boston College, where his father had become the college's librarian. His father created the Thomas P. O'Neill Library and then the Burns Special Collection library at Boston College. On his eighteenth birthday, he was sitting on the porch in the back yard of his parents' house and thinking that he had no idea what to do with his life. He had a thought that if he could do anything, he'd like to be a priest. Fr. Mark's uncle was a priest and his father's uncle was a priest too, and they were happy priests and a good example of the priesthood. He had the thought that he'd like to be a priest and wanted to God call him, then thought that maybe this is the call. So he decided to live his life as if he was called. In his years at St. John Seminary, he had no doubts that he was going to be a priest and has never doubted since then. An altar boy once asked him, if he could be something other than a priest what would he be. Fr. Mark said that he couldn't be anything else because being a priest is his identity. It is who he was created to be. After ordination 21 years ago, he was first assigned to St. Barbara's in Woburn for five years with Fr. Vin Malone who is still pastor there. He served at St. Mary in Danvers and Salem State College. Bishop William Murphy, then the vicar general, asked him to make an appointment to see him and Fr. Mark thought he was in trouble. It turned out that the the bishop wanted him to attend school to become a canon lawyer. He was asked to attend Santa Croce Seminary in Rome. Scot asked him why he thought he was chosen, and he thought it was because he was loyal and open and willing to work for the Church. The hardest part was  that all the classes were in Italian with a Spanish accent and grammar because all the teachers were from Spain. Despite studying Italian for the summer, his first class he understood only two words: *Molto importante*. Very important. There was another student in the class named Jim Snow, who took his notes in English. So for the first month that's how he got by in class. Suddenly in one class, he understood. He eventually defended his doctoral dissertation in Italian. The dissertation was written on one paragraph of one canon out of 1752 canons. He'd been advised to make the subject as narrow as possible. After coming back to Rome, he spent 7 years as the assistant to the moderator of the curia for canonical affairs. He worked in the old chancery in Brighton and Bishop Murphy was his boss. He served under Bishop Edyvean, Bishop Lennon, and then Father Erickson before moving to the tribunal. He spent a lot of his time on the abuse crisis and closing parishes in addition to the usual tasks of dispensations and reviewing books for imprimaturs. Those 7 years were perhaps the most difficult 7 years in the history of the Archdiocese.  He always tried to be part of the solution and not part of the problem. He and Fr. Robert Kickham are the only two left in the pastoral center who were here throughout those events and they provide the institutional memory. In 2007, he became judicial vicar running the metropolitan tribunal. He also teaches canon law at the seminary and is vice-chancellor. He's also chaplain of the Catholic lawyers' guild and liturgical master of ceremonies for Bishop Walter Edyvean. * [Catholic Lawyers Guild of Boston](http://www.clgb.org/) The Catholic Lawyers Guild goes back 800 years in Catholic history and they sponsor the annual Red Mass for the opening of the judicial year every year. They are Catholic judges and lawyers who network together and try to nourish their faith in the midst of this very interesting Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He's served Bishop Edyvean as master of ceremonies for 10 years and counts him as a close friend. **3rd segment:** The idea for The Good Catholic Life came from Cardinal Seán after the inaugural Mass for WQOM on November 1, 2010. He said it would be great to have a local show. Scot started talking with Jim Wright, owner of The Station of the Cross network. At first, Jim wasn't so sure about it because so often local shows are the equivalent of local cable access, but he remained open to the idea. Over the next several weeks, they continued to talk about it. Scot had a background in college working on sports radio. Fr. Mark said Scot has an ability to talk about anything. He recalled one show where Fr. Phelan of Holy Cross Family Ministries and when the remote feed dropped, Scot picked up from there, but Fr. Mark was paying attention to what producer Rick Heil was doing and when Scot threw it to Fr. Mark, he had to admit he wasn't listening. Scot said live radio is exhilarating. He's also learned so much about our faith in the 115 hours of radio that we've recorded. Scot spends several hours before each show preparing and that's helped him to learn so much more about the local Church. There have been 135 guests including 45 priests and bishops and a handful of religious sisters. He noted inspiring stories of My Brother's Keeper in Brockton and Easton or Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence or the dozens of inspiring vocation stories of priests and religious. He realizes that God has called each of us in unique ways. He's learned so much more about many ministries, now knowing more than just their name. Fr. Mark said going over the Sunday reading is appreciated by the listeners to go over the readings before the Sunday Mass. He noted that Scot was a seminarian once and he has a gift of preaching. Scot said he entered the seminary acknowledging a 50/50 chance of having an authentic call to the priesthood and being generous to God with his life. Fr. Mark noted that Scot and his brother Fr. Roger were featured in a book about seminarians at the Pontifical North American College. An Associated Press reporter who had worked in Rome for many years but wasn't Catholic wanted to find out more about so many "normal" guys giving up careers and entering the priesthood. It included profiles of six men in their first year at the seminary. Scot said it made them somewhat one-dimensional, but it's still a good read. Fr. Mark said he read the book before he went to Rome and Scot said many of the seminarians there have read the book before going to the college. Scot said living in Rome is phenomenal experience of the Church. Fr. Mark said it is interesting how God called Scot instead to marriage and family and ultimately to serving the Church. **4th segment:** * [First Reading for July 31, 2011, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Isaiah 55:1-3)](http://www.usccb.org/nab/073111.shtml#reading1) >Thus says the LORD: All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat; Come, without paying and without cost, drink wine and milk! Why spend your money for what is not bread; your wages for what fails to satisfy? Heed me, and you shall eat well, you shall delight in rich fare. Come to me heedfully, listen, that you may have life. I will renew with you the everlasting covenant, the benefits assured to David. * [Second Reading for July 31, 2011, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Romans 8:35, 37-39)](http://www.usccb.org/nab/073111.shtml#reading2) >Brothers and sisters: What will separate us from the love of Christ?  Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword?  No, in all these things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us.  For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. * [Gospel for July 31, 2011, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Matthew 14:13-21)](http://www.usccb.org/nab/073111.shtml#gospel) >When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself.  The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns.  When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick.  When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said, “This is a deserted place and it is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.”  Jesus said to them, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves.”  But they said to him, “Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.”  Then he said, “Bring them here to me, ” and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass.  Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds.  They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over— twelve wicker baskets full.  Those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children. Scot said for the first time in several weeks we don't have a parable, but instead Jesus performing one of his most powerful miracles for perhaps 12,000 to 15,000 people. How phenomenal it must have been for them to be there. But it starts with Jesus hearing of the death of his cousin John the Baptist. How sad he must have been, but how caring he must have been to see those who hungered not just for food but for him. Fr. Mark said to notice that Jesus is disturbed in that deserted place, so he heals them and cares for them./ Afterward, Jesus goes back to the deserted place. That's a lesson for all the busy people who have a hard time to find that deserted place to pray. For mothers and fathers, it can be difficult to find a quiet place to pray uninterrupted or for busy working people. Jesus shows us how not to let the distraction that is good to prevent us from going back to prayer every time. Scot notes that Jesus could have created food from nothing. But he used the meager gifts of the multitude to create abundance to feed them all. It's easy to feel inadequate to say that it's all on me, but we turn to God and say all things are possible in Him. We bring what we have and God makes it happen. St. Peter doesn't meet the job description for the best possible pope, but God uses what we have and multiplies it. Fr. Mark noted that Fr. Paul O'Brien saw a huge need in Lawrence and created the Cor Unum program that feeds huge numbers of people every day. Fr. Paul didn't do it himself, but he offered what little they had and God multiplied it. Not only have they served 600,000 meals, but other dioceses have come to see it as a model for what they could do in their dioceses. Think of the five people who only had a loaf of bread for themselves to eat, but they gave it up in faith to Jesus for their friends and neighbors. Fr. Mark in all 102 shows, we have so many people who did the same thing, saying I can offer this and let God make something beautiful with it. From the first reading, an ancient symbol of God's love is the fountain and God's love is like the water that is everlasting and always flowing.

**Today's host(s):** Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell**Today's guest(s):** Fr. Richard Erikson, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Archdiocese of Boston, and Colbe Mazzarella, founder and organizer of the Way of the Cross for Life on Good Friday.    * [Archdiocese of Boston's Annual Report for 2010](http://www.bostoncatholic.org/annualreport)* [Life Matters TV show](http://www.lifematterstv.org/)* ["Way of the Cross for Life tradition continues" (The Pilot, 4/2/2004)](http://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.asp?ID=1603)* [Way of the Cross for Life - Meetup](http://www.meetup.com/Way-of-the-Cross-for-Life/)**Today's topics:** Fr. Richard Erikson's role as vicar general and moderator of the curia; the Archdiocese's balanced budget; and the Way of the Cross for Life**A summary of today's show:** Fr. Erikson tells Scot and Fr. Mark what the vicar general and moderator of the curia does and then talks about the milestone of the Archdiocese's balanced budget, which is a foundation for the future of the church in Boston. Colbe Mazzarella discusses her founding of the Way of the Cross for Life as a spiritual component of the pro-life movement. Then a discussion of the first Gospel for Palm Sunday.**1st segment:** Scot welcomes Fr. Mark back to the show. Fr. Mark was in Washington DC with the Canon Law Society of America. He is a member of the board of governors. There are thousands of members. Tomorrow, as the judicial vicar, he is the chaplain of the Catholic Lawyers Guild, and on the Saturday before Palm Sunday they have a day of recollection. Fr. Ed Riley will lead the day. All Catholic Lawyers and judges are welcome at the Pastoral Center tomorrow. Scot asked why the annual Mass for lawyers is called the Red Mass. Fr. Mark said it has medieval origins. It connects with the robes that the priests wore during that Mass, which were red.**2nd segment:** Scot and Fr. Mark welcome Fr. Richard Erikson to The Good Catholic Life. Scot asks what Fr. Richard's job entails. He was asked by Cardinal Sean to take on the job five years ago and even then he didn't have a full understanding. Vicar comes from the word vicarious. So his job is to take Cardinal Sean's vision and make it reality. His job is to reflect the mind and the heart of the bishop. He said Cardinal Sean has an enormous mind and an enormous heart. He has the heart of a shepherd. There are a number of vicars general in the Archdiocese. The auxiliary bishops are also vicars general and Fr. Mark says that Fr. Rich's role is unique because of his job as moderator of the curia. The curia are all those who work in the Archdiocese, those who work in the Pastoral Center and all the priests. He is the pastor for them.Fr. Mark asked what are the privileges of his role. Fr. Rich said he has the privilege of working in Christ's name to bring Christ to others, to build the kingdom of God in the Archdiocese. It is also a responsibility of leadership as well.Scot said that on his first day of work, Fr. Rich talked with him about the ministry of development, and Fr. Rich talks about the ministry of administration. Fr. Rich is also an Air Force chaplain. What does it mean to have a ministry of administration? He says it's difficult not to be a parish priest. He had imagined he would spend his life in parishes. Everything we do in the Pastoral Center i service to others, to parishes, to hospitals, to others in carrying out the mission of Christ. Even though he spends a lot of time in meetings and writing memos and looking at budgets, all of it is service to Christ and the Catholic community. Scot noted that he was astounded when he learned how big the Archdiocese is, how many ministries there are, how many organizations. Fr. Rich said what even more impressive than the scope of the operations is the dedication of the people on the staff and the hours people spend and the devotion and commitment. He didn't know before he became vicar general that there were 144 communities in the archdiocese. His parish encompasses 1.8 million people. He's learned that there are wonderful people who devote their lives to Christ and the Church with great sacrifice, day in and day out. It includes people who also work in administrative positions.Fr. Rich had enumerated four pillars he hoped that all ministries would embrace: Service, outreach, communication, and coordination. The most important person in the archdiocese today is the person who will ring a doorbell looking for a priest, a prisoner seeking ministry, a child receiving First Communion. In outreach, we are about what happens outside this building in the parishes of the archdiocese. Communication: To get the message of Christ, we make the best use, particularly through the Catholic Media secretariat using modern means. Coordination: The Archdiocese is very complex with a need for many different departments, like benefits, payroll, legal, etc., plus coordinating with the five regions of the archdiocese and all the vicariates and parishes within them.**3rd segment:** For the first time in Cardinal Sean's tenure, the Archdiocese has achieved a balanced budget for central ministries. Fr. Rich said its extraordinary given the challenges Cardinal Sean had. He began with a $15 million deficit. The Knights of Columbus had given loans to help, but the loans had up to $3 million in interest payments. To get here has required a great deal of sacrifice. First, there is the generosity of the people of the Archdiocese of Boston, sticking with the Church through the darkest hour of our history. Second, there is the great work of the staff in the Annual Catholic Appeal, which is to the archdiocese what the weekly offertory is to parishes. Third, the work of Jim McDonough, the chancellor, and his staff, bringing the best practices of finances and administration to the archdiocese. The sacrifices have included most painfully reductions in staff. The people in the Pastoral Center are doing more with less. Fr. Mark asked about future signs of hope. Fr. Rich said he sees the balanced budget is something to be built on. We have made remarkable strides in evangelization over the past few years through the [Arise](http://www.bostoncatholic.org/ARISE.aspx?pid=464) program and [Catholics Come Home](http://www.catholicscomehomeboston.org) and the [The Light Is On For You](http://www.thelightisonforyou.org). These wouldn't happen if we didn't have our financial house in order and didn't have t he generosity of our people.Scot said one of the headlines for him that he didn't see in the secular coverage is the amount of information that's there and how transparent there is. No other diocese comes close. Fr. Rich said trust is so important in a diocese so devastated by the abuse of minors and what the Church did not do in relation to those crimes. Transparency is one more indication of the Cardinal's desire to earn the trust of the people of the Archdiocese.Fr. Mark said both the cardinal and the chancellor speak with optimism of the Improved Financial Relationship Model. Fr. Rich said Scot had the vision of a new relationship in terms of finances and stewardship between central ministries and the parishes of the archdiocese. Scot saw that the model for fundraising in the archdiocese needed improvement. The model is to increase offertory giving at the parish level--which has already seen great success--and then to have a fair share by each parish in its contributions to the central ministries. It's not about increasing what central ministries receives. It's about dividing the pie more fairly. It's not about money, but it's about relationships. The 30 parishes in the first phase have a far greater connection to central ministries and far greater sense of the Universal Church.Fr. Rich has [written about Holy Week](http://pilotcatholicnews.com/article.asp?ID=13236) in the Pilot this week. It's about Palm Sunday. As a priest he looks forward to next week for the opportunity to focus on our journey with Christ. The article looks at the Passion of the Lord and the fact that the Lord is with us. He encourages everyone to make the time to be with Christ next week.**4th segment:** Scot and Fr. Mark are joined by Colbe Mazzarella. She started the Way of the Cross for Life. Back in the 80s she heard about a Walk for Life on the West Coast and 24 years later it continues. There are three processions: one in Boston with Cardinal Sean; another in East Boston; and the original that used to start in Brookline. they used to walk between three different abortion clinics, but they've all since closed. That procession is now in Allston in front of Planned Parenthood. They all start at 9am.The Boston route starts at Government Center and all the stops are at churches. The Paulist Center is next to the State House, St. Anthony Shrine, St. James in Chinatown, and Holy Cross Cathedral. They saw two stations per stop and do readings.This is not a protest. There are no signs or anything. They carry a cross and a statue of Our Lady.Fr. Mark said when he did this in Rome, there is something invigorating about crossing the street with a big crowd of people witnessing to Christ. Colbe said it's about making reparation, like Jesus walking through the streets of Jerusalem, getting mixed reactions, being a witness. East Boston starts at Most Holy Redeemer. The Allston way stays in front of Planned Parenthood. The East Boston procession ends at the Madonna shrine in Orient Heights.At the cathedral, Cardinal Sean leads the last two stations and leads a consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The procession at the cathedral ends at noon and people usually stay for Good Friday services.Scot asked about the pro-life movement not being just about politics, but is about prayer and sacrifice as well. Colbe said politics is a means to an end. They're trying to help mothers and fathers and babies live a good life and end up in heaven. They're concentrating on the spiritual side of things. On Good Friday, Christ is pierced for what we do wrong. It's not just about women who've had abortions, but for all of us who may have failed to help someone in a crisis pregnancy or otherwise were silent. It has the spiritual goal to be in union with God. Christ asked us to take up His cross and follow Him.Fr. Mark noted that Colbe has eight children. This is a family friendly event. They take two hours to walk what would normally take 20 minutes. There are people with strollers and others walking with a cane.Scot asked how people could do something like this in their town? She said they've had others who've done Ways of the Cross for Life as far as India. She has a booklet that she can send or email anyone. Email her at [ccmaz@aol.com](mailto:ccmazz@aol.com).Colbe said that after 24 of these Ways of the Cross for Life, she knows that she has served Christ. It's not a great burden to organize it. Pick a time or place and invite others. Emphasis is on prayer, not on confrontation.**5th segment:** Scot, Fr. Mark, and Colbe consider the Gospel for Sunday. Because the Palm Sunday includes all of the Passion which is very long, they will consider the first Gospel that is read at the beginning of Mass.April 17, 2011 Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Gospel of the Procession of the Palms (Matthew 21:1-11)>When Jesus and the disciples drew near Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find an ass tethered, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them here to me. And if anyone should say anything to you, reply, ‘The master has need of them.' Then he will send them at once.”>>This happened so that what had been spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled: Say to daughter Zion, “Behold, your king comes to you, meek and riding on an ass, and on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.” >>The disciples went and did as Jesus had ordered them. They brought the ass and the colt and laid their cloaks over them, and he sat upon them. The very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and strewed them on the road. The crowds preceding him and those following kept crying out and saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest.” >>And when he entered Jerusalem the whole city was shaken and asked, “Who is this?” And the crowds replied, “This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee.”Holy Week begins an understanding of Jesus as king, connecting to the Old Testament. Fr. Mark said he connected it with Colbe feeling sent to do something. Likewise, the disciples are sent and the result is the glory of Jesus. We do our part for the Lord and and Christ does the rest. We lead people to ask the question, "Who is this Jesus?"Colbe says she loves that we are in different roles within the crowd of different roles at different times in our lives. Scot said that in the Holy Father's new book, Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week: From the Entrance Into Jerusalem To The Resurrection, he dictates it to the entrance to Jerusalem. He says hosanna is understood that it is connected to the coming of the king. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord would fulfill the messianic promises. Kings of the day controlled the means of transportation. The people understand that Christ at least believes he is the new king, but he is a king unlike what they were expecting, a king of peace, of simplicity, of the poor. Fr. Mark said they were ready to cheer the king they thought he was, but they abandoned him when he wasn't what they thought.The Holy Father also says the Palm Sunday is an anticipation of what the Church does each day in her liturgy. The Church sees the coming of Christ again and again in the bread and wine. The Church greets Him as one who continues to come. As a pilgrim, He comes to us and take us in His ascent to the cross and resurrection to the New Jerusalem.Fr. Mark said it is a perfect time to come home to the Church, to walk with Christ into the glories of Jerusalem. Don't wait for Easter. Come Palm Sunday with us on the journey.

April 5, 2010 - Jonathan Hickman burst onto the comics scene with Nightly News from Image Comics, and was hailed for his imaginative and socially relevant writing as well as his graphic design influenced art. Following Nightly News, his other works including Red Mass for Mars and Pax Romana established him as a creator to watch. Marvel recognized this and wasted no time in putting him at the helm of their First Family, The Fantastic Four. He also helped bring Nick Fury out of hiding and back on the Marvel map with his current series Secret Warriors. Building on the big ideas and fun super hero action of those titles, he is now revealing the secret history S.H.I.E.L.D. Listen in to hear Jonathan talk about both building on the ideas of Kirby and Lee, and being inspired by them to create new ideas.

New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Chairman of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and CRS' John Rivera provide updates on the agency's relief work in Haiti; CNS Spotlight: Archbishop Burke's Arizona "Red Mass" homily; USCCB's Sheila Garcia discusses World Marriage Day; Fact of Faith: Lenten prayer; USCCB's Patrick Markey explains the importance of the Collection for the Church in Eastern Europe; Rome Report: Shroud of Turin; USCCB Office of Film and Broadcasting's list of 2009's top 10 family films.

We always have a good time when Red Mass Group editor Garrett Quinn joins us in studio, as he did last night. These are exciting times for political junkies like us. In our lifetimes, we may never have a greater opportunity to send a message to Washington than we do on january 19. We talked about the campaign, the candidates and the polls, including so-called “push polls” which have started within the past day or so. The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here. Follow Pundit Review on Twitter. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 8-10pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

We always have a good time when Red Mass Group editor Garrett Quinn joins us in studio, as he did last night. These are exciting times for political junkies like us. In our lifetimes, we may never have a greater opportunity to send a message to Washington than we do on january 19. We talked about the campaign, the candidates and the polls, including so-called “push polls” which have started within the past day or so. The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here. Follow Pundit Review on Twitter. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 8-10pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Sunday evening on WRKO, RedMassGroup.com editor Garrett Quinn joined me in studio for a lively discussion of Massachusetts politics and the dreaded conservatove versus RINO debate. Like me, Garrett is a recovering Democrat with a strong libertarian streak. I enjoyed having him on and hope to do so again soon. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 8-10pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Sunday evening on WRKO, RedMassGroup.com editor Garrett Quinn joined me in studio for a lively discussion of Massachusetts politics and the dreaded conservatove versus RINO debate. Like me, Garrett is a recovering Democrat with a strong libertarian streak. I enjoyed having him on and hope to do so again soon. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 8-10pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Once more into the breach! Cover your heads as we lead the attack on Stray Bullets and Young Liars, Marvel's Dark Tower and The Stand, Proof, Kevin Maguire and Batman Confidential, collected editions vs. monthlies, Marcos Martin, comics in lieu of candy for Halloween (Gemstone, Archie, Bone, Shonen Jump, and more), Northlanders from Vertigo, APE Entertainment and Radical Comics, Red Mass for Mars, Whilce Portacio and Lenil Yu, Skaar Son of Hulk, Star Wars: Vector from Dark Horse, Eternals and Guardians of the Galaxy, the Incredible Hulk movie, depressing sales figures, Joe Kubert, Marvel Vs. DC (again and again and again...) and very little discussion on Final Crisis #2 (though no lack of trying). Bonus! KY Comic Guy turns in his best Neseman roast to date! Google Blobpus.

Image's Nightly News has wrapped up and creator Jonathan Hickman joins us for an in-depth look on the mini. We also learn a little about his upcoming comics Pax Romana and Red Mass for Mars. (1:15:42)