Podcast appearances and mentions of Thomas Becket

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ST. THOMAS BECKET l PATRON OF DIOCESAN PRIESTS AND DEACONS Feast Day – December 29 Our saint for today was a man who, the day after his ordination to the priesthood, was consecrated Bishop by the Bishops of the place. Then, two years and a few months after his death, he was canonized as a martyr and saint. Friends, please welcome St. Thomas Becket, also known as St. Thomas of Canterbury. St. Thomas was born in Cheapside, England on December 21, 1118. At 10 years old he became a student at the Merton Priory, then proceeded to a grammar school in London. At age 20, he was sent to study in Paris. When his father suffered financial loses in his business, Thomas was forced to work as a clerk. Through the recommendation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, he was entrusted with several important missions to Rome and Bologna. His employer sent him also to study canon law. He was named Archdeacon of Canterbury and given other ecclesiastical responsibilities. Due to his efficiency, he was recommended to King Henry II for the office of Lord Chancellor and was appointed in January 1155. Becket's work included the enforcement of taxes from landowners, bishoprics and churches, the sources of revenue for the King. On June 2, 1162, Becket was ordained a priest and on the following day, June 3, 1162 he was consecrated as Archbishop of Canterbury. He resigned as Chancellor to the King and sought to regain the rights of the archbishopric and of the clergy. This caused a conflict between him and the King. The King influenced other bishops against him and forced him through a council to agree to the King's wishes, but Becket refused. Then the King forced Becket to face another great council to answer allegations of contempt of royal authority and wrongdoings as a Chancellor. Since the judges were chosen by the King, Becket was convicted, but he ran out from the trial room and fled to France, where King Louis VII offered him protection. He stayed nearly two years in a Cistercian abbey but Henry's threats against the monks obliged him to return to Sens. Becket fought back by threatening excommunication but the Pope, although he was sympathetic with Becket, chose a more diplomatic approach. He sent delegates to find solutions to the conflict. Henry offered a compromise that would allow Becket to return to Canterbury. In June 1170, three Bishops crowned the heir apparent of the King, but the coronation violated requirements of the law, so Becket excommunicated the three. Upon hearing this, Henry was enraged and uttered words which was interpreted that he wanted Becket killed. Immediately, four knights set out to confront Becket. They asked Becket to go to Winchester with them to give account of his action, but Becket refused. He went inside the hall for vespers in order to pray. The monks tried to bolt themselves for safety, but Becket told them to open the doors. When the knights found Becket they pulled him out and killed him with clubs and swords. The last words of Becket were: “For the name of Jesus and the protection of the Church I am ready to embrace death.” After Becket's death, the monks prepared his body for burial and they found that he was wearing a hair shirt, a sign of penance. Within a few days, pilgrims came to his tomb and the people of Europe began to venerate him as a martyr. On February 21, 1173, a little more than two years after his martyrdom, he was canonized by Pope Alexander III. On July 12, 1174, Henry humbled himself in public making penance at Becket's tomb. Becket's assassins, who fled to Scotland, were excommunicated by the Pope. They returned to Rome and asked for forgiveness. As penance they were assigned to serve as knights in the Holy Land for 14 years. Today, St. Thomas Becket is venerated around the world and many churches and schools are named in his honor. He is the patron saint of diocesan priests and deacons.

A day late but not a dollar short, Fr. Darryl and Adam reflect on the life, ministry, and influence of St. Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury. The tenacity, boldness, and transformation speak to many issues in the Church today. We hope you enjoy the story of one of Fr. Darryl's favorite historical figures.

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Fifth Day of Christmas Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket, 1118-1170; friend of King Henry II; became chancellor of England at the age of 36, then archbishop of Canterbury; but Henry insisted on usurping Church rights; Thomas fled to France for safety and remained in exile for seven years; he returned, and refused to remit censures on bishops favored by the king; Henry cried out, "Will no one rid me of this troublesome priest?"; four knights took Henry's words as his wish, and killed Thomas in the Canterbury cathedral Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/29/22 Gospel: Luke 2:22-35

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Full Text of ReadingsThe Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas Lectionary: 202The Saint of the day is Saint Thomas BecketSaint Thomas Becket's Story A strong man who wavered for a moment, but then learned one cannot come to terms with evil, and so became a strong churchman, a martyr, and a saint—that was Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, murdered in his cathedral on December 29, 1170. His career had been a stormy one. While archdeacon of Canterbury, he was made chancellor of England at the age of 36 by his friend King Henry II. When Henry felt it advantageous to make his chancellor the archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas gave him fair warning: he might not accept all of Henry's intrusions into Church affairs. Nevertheless, in 1162 he was made archbishop, resigned his chancellorship, and reformed his whole way of life! Troubles began. Henry insisted upon usurping Church rights. At one time, supposing some conciliatory action possible, Thomas came close to compromise. He momentarily approved the Constitutions of Clarendon, which would have denied the clergy the right of trial by a Church court and prevented them from making direct appeal to Rome. But Thomas rejected the Constitutions, fled to France for safety, and remained in exile for seven years. When he returned to England he suspected it would mean certain death. Because Thomas refused to remit censures he had placed upon bishops favored by the king, Henry cried out in a rage, “Will no one rid me of this troublesome priest!” Four knights, taking his words as his wish, slew Thomas in the Canterbury cathedral. Thomas Becket remains a hero-saint down to our own times. Reflection No one becomes a saint without struggle, especially with himself. Thomas knew he must stand firm in defense of truth and right, even at the cost of his life. We also must take a stand in the face of pressures—against dishonesty, deceit, destruction of life—at the cost of popularity, convenience, promotion, and even greater goods. Saint Thomas Becket is a Patron Saint of: Roman Catholic Diocesan Clergy Take a look at these seven books on saints! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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Fr. Roger J. Landry Mass of December 29, Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas Memorial of St. Thomas Becket, Martyr St. Francis Retreat House, Monticello, New York Retreat for the Priests of the Capuchin Friars of the Renewal December 29, 2022 1 John 2:3-11, Ps 96, Lk 2:22-35   To listen to an audio […] The post Like St. Thomas Becket, Abiding, Living and Walking in the Light, Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas, December 29, 2022 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

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Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of Good Catholic and The Catholic Company. Today's featured saint is St. Thomas Becket. If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!

Morning Prayer for Thursday, December 29, 2022 (Thursday after the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Day; Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr, 1170). Psalm and Scripture readings (2-year lectionary; 60-day Psalter): Psalm 144 Song of Songs 6 Luke 23:26-49 Click here to access the text for Morning Prayer at DailyOffice2019.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dailyofficepodcast/support

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[11]I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd giveth his life for his sheep. Ego sum pastor bonus. Bonus pastor animam suam dat pro ovibus suis. [12] But the hireling, and he that is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and flieth: and the wolf catcheth, and scattereth the sheep: Mercenarius autem, et qui non est pastor, cujus non sunt oves propriae, videt lupum venientem, et dimittit oves, et fugit : et lupus rapit, et dispergit oves; [13] And the hireling flieth, because he is a hireling: and he hath no care for the sheep. mercenarius autem fugit, quia mercenarius est, et non pertinet ad eum de ovibus. [14] I am the good shepherd; and I know mine, and mine know me. Ego sum pastor bonus : et cognosco meas, et cognoscunt me meae. [15] As the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father: and I lay down my life for my sheep. Sicut novit me Pater, et ego agnosco Patrem : et animam meam pono pro ovibus meis. [16] And other sheep I have, that are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice, and there shall be one fold and one shepherd. Et alias oves habeo, quae non sunt ex hoc ovili : et illas oportet me adducere, et vocem meam audient, et fiet unum ovile et unus pastor. Music: Regina Coeli.

Colossians 1:24-29 (I became the servant of the Church)

December 29: Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr c. 1119–1170 Optional Memorial; Liturgical color: Red Patron Saint of the clergy Murder in the Cathedral! Four knights hustled down the nave of England's Canterbury Cathedral, weighed down with tackle, and found the church's strong man. Eyes narrowed. Teeth clenched. Hard words were spit back and forth. Tempers. A tussle. Then the four knights brutishly struck down Thomas Becket, his blood defiling the sanctuary. People quickly flooded the Cathedral, but no one touched the dead body, none even dared go near it. The news blew like an ill wind through all of Europe. The December spilling of an Archbishop's blood in his own Metropolitan Cathedral, a sin joining martyrdom with sacrilege, was perhaps the most stunning deed of the High Middle Ages. Our saint referred to himself as “Thomas of London” and said his enemies alone styled him “Becket.” He was not of noble blood and rose in the Church primarily through the patronage of an admiring Archbishop, who dispatched Thomas to Rome several times on sensitive Church-Sate missions. Thomas was appointed Chancellor by English King Henry II, cementing their warm, personal bond. Perhaps hoping friendship had softened Thomas' resistance to the royal will, the King proposed his friend as Archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the English Church. The decision was ratified by the Pope, so Thomas, who had remained a Deacon until that point, was quickly ordained a priest and then consecrated a bishop. But his appointment to high ecclesial office poisoned Thomas' friendship with Henry II, led to years of exile, and ultimately drove those four determined knights through the doors of Canterbury Cathedral. Thomas Becket was a complex man in whose soul formidable virtues swirled as one with powerful vices. He was volatile, easily provoked, and vain. He relished the magnificence of his high status and travelled with a personal retinue of two hundred servants, knights, musicians, and falconers. He fought for England on the battlefield, engaging in hand-to-hand combat while vested in chain mail. But Thomas also fasted, endured severe penances, prayed devoutly, was generous with the poor, and lived a life of purity. Being ordained a bishop helped to cool his temper, abate his pride, and refine his coarser traits. England's two strongest men were destined to clash over their exclusive loyalties to Holy Church and Holy Realm. In 1164 King Henry II demanded significant concessions from England's bishops: the abolishing of ecclesiastical courts, no appeals to Rome without the King's approval, and no excommunication of landholders without the Crown's consent. The King also imposed higher taxes on the Church and curtailed priest's rights. Thomas was aghast at the demands of his former friend and resisted the Crown's demands at every step. The wick was now lit, and the flame slowly burned its way toward the explosive murder in the Cathedral. In reaction to the King's overreach, Thomas fled to France, met with the Pope, resigned, fretted, was reinstated, and waited. The struggle between State power and Church freedom dragged on for six years as various complex intrigues played themselves out. Thomas finally returned to England on December 1, 1170, to an admixture of hostility and joy. He would not live to the end of the month, and he knew it. In a fit of incandescent rage, King Henry II asked to be rid of Thomas, vague words taken to their most violent extreme by the four killers. When they rushed into the sanctuary, the knights shouted, “Where is Thomas the traitor?” Thomas replied, “Here I am, no traitor, but Archbishop and priest of God.” Thomas' brains were soon washed over the floor. King Henry II did public penance, the Knights sought forgiveness from the Pope himself, and Becket was rapidly canonized. Saint Thomas Becket's ornate tomb became a place of pilgrimage for centuries, until it was desecrated by a later King Henry, the eighth of that name, in 1538, when royal spasms once again brought violent blows down on the Church. Saint Thomas Becket, your last few heroic minutes on earth made you a saint. Help all bishops, priests, and deacons to emulate your manly virtues in standing strong for the Church in season and out of season, whatever the cost, their whole life long.

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Good morning! On today's show, Dr. John Bergsma looks at the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in light of the literal Son of David, King Solomon. Dr. John Cuddeback talks about the benefits of singing Christmas Carols as a family. And Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses the life of St. Thomas Becket, a martyr whose feast we celebrate during the Christmas Octave next week. Plus news, weather, sports, and more!

We're familiar with the Christmas carol “The 12 days of Christmas” but in the middle ages, this extended holiday Christmas looked a bit different. There were plenty of lords-a-leaping and ladies dancing but the only partridge was trussed up on the King's table next to the swans-a-swimming in gravy. And the gold rings were baked in the Christmas pudding! Medieval people dropped their plows, wrapped their spinning wheels in holly and ivy and took 12 days off, from Christmas day to Epiphany on January 6th. As the yule log crackled in the fire they feasted, played games and sports, attended mass, enjoyed subversive revelry and imbibed gallons of wassail. It all culminated into the most raucous party of the year on twelfth night! So Deck your halls, mull some wine, and cut a slice of mince pie as we join in the celebrations of the 12 days of Medieval Christmas... Advent, December 24th - Christmas Eve December 25th - Christmas Day - 1st day of Christmas December 26th - The Feast of St Stephen - 2nd day of Christmas December 27th - The Feast of St John - 3rd day of Christmas December 28th - Childermas - 4th day of Christmas December 29th - Feast of St. Thomas Becket - 5th day of Christmas December 30th - 6th December 31st - New Year's Eve - 7th day January 1st - New Year's Day - 8th day January 2nd - 9th day January 3rd - 10th day January 4th - 11th day January 5th - Twelfth Night - 12th day January 6th - Epiphany My historically accurate 12 Days of Christmas Song: On the 12th day of medieval Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve massive parties Eleven herbs and spices Ten archery arrows Nine saints bones Eight royal presents Seven swans-a-roasted Six carole singers Five bowls of wassail Four bishop boys Three mince pies Two alms for the poor and a boars head on a bed of holly! Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating videos! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: 12 days of Christmas by United States Air Force Band Background: Yonder Hill & Dale by Aaron Kenny The Boar's Head Carol Good King Wenceslaus by U.S. Army Band Coventry Carol by United States Air Force Band Here We Come A-wassailing by U.S. Army Band All music is royalty free or public domain For business inquiries, please contact LindsayHoliday@ellifyagency.com #ChristmasHistory #Medieval History #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historyteatime/support

In this special episode, Dr. Christopher O. Blum sits down to reflect on St. Thomas Becket and what we can learn from his heroic witness today.

Eleanor of Aquitaine or Aliénor d'Aquitaine as we call her in French is a woman who wanted to rule. She lived through pretty much all the of 1100s and to be both a woman and a ruler, she had to go against the grain at every turn. By birth she was a Duchess, which is as high as any woman could get. But she wanted to more. How did she become a Queen of both France and England? What surprising decisions did she have to make? Find out by listening to this episode of the podcast. Eleanor spent a lot of her life in Poitiers, the city most associated with her name. She is buried at the Abbaye de Fontevraud where she lays next to Richard the Lion Harted, her favorite son. Because of her marriage to Henri II who became King of England, she brought a lot of the western half of France into the possession of the English King, which is one of the things that led to the Hundred Year War. She inherited Aquitaine because her brother died and in the custom of the south of France she was next in line. Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Louis VII Eleanor's life had a rocky start. Before he died, her father married her off to Louis VII of France because they were close in age and she needed to be spoken for before his death. But Eleanor and Louis were a bad match. She was too flamboyant for him and they did not get along. It took her 8 years to get pregnant with her first daughter. Soon after the birth of this first child, the couple went on a crusade together and during that crusade she wrote to the Pope to ask for an annulment. The Pope did not grant the annulment and asked them to work things out. She got pregnant again and had a second daughter and then Louis VII also wanted an annulment because she was not giving him a son. The annulment was granted after 15 years of marriage and two daughters. Marriage to Henry II of England Eleanor had met Henry II while she was still married to Louis VII and had fallen in love with him. After her annulment she decided to marry him despite the fact that he was 10 years younger than her. They were married 8 weeks after the annulment, proving once again that she knew what she wanted. This is a period in her life where she gave birth to a lot of children, only 1 of 10 died at a young age which was impressive at the time. These were also the days of troubles with Thomas Becket and the terrible turmoil this caused in English history. Imprisonment and outliving her husband Henry II had Eleanor imprisoned at various chateaux towards the end of his life. He was trying to get her to stop plotting against him, but it didn't work very well. He got sick and died and Eleanor of Aquitaine finally got to rule parts of England and France late in life. Her son Richard was only preoccupied with the crusade and left his mother to make many decisions. But Richard died soon after coming home from a crusade and Jean sans Terre (John, King of England) became the King. He was her least favorite child and she wasn't happy that he became king, but in the end she supported him. Despite her tumultuous life, Eleanor of Aquitaine was the mother, grandmother, or great-grandmother of all ruling families in Europe. She left an enormous life on the history of England and France. Table of Contents for 'Eleanor of Aquitaine, a Tumultuous Life' with links to the text transcript   [00:00:00] INTRO [00:00:32] Today on the podcast [00:01:06] Podcast supporters [00:01:35] Thank you, patrons [00:02:34] Newsletter [00:03:10] Next week on the podcast [00:03:35] Annie and Elyse [00:03:55] Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine? [00:04:58] Who is she associated with? [00:07:07] Why is Eleonor of Aquitaine so important historically? [00:08:28] How did she come into power? [00:10:01] Marriage with Louis VII [00:12:14] The flamboyant personality of Eleanor of Aquitaine [00:13:56] Eleanor of Aquitaine lived in the times of the Troubadours [00:15:03] Ill matched marriage [00:15:29] Eleanor's first child [00:16:24] Eleanor of Aquitaine and Louis VII go on a Crusade [00:18:42] Rumors about Eleanor beeing unfaithful [00:20:05] Eleanor asks for an annulment from the Pope [00:21:25] Second daughter [00:22:05] The annulment [00:23:42] Henry II Plantagenet [00:25:22] Marriage to Henry [00:25:57] The richest man in Europe [00:27:01] Eleanor of Aquitaine kept her lands when she divorced [00:31:19] She wanted more power and he didn't go along with it [00:34:35] She tried to turn her sons against their father [00:35:19] The Lion in Winter [00:36:22] The power over Church [00:38:41] Alliance with her ex-husband Louis VII [00:41:32] Henry tries to have the marriage annuled [00:42:01] Eleanor is imprisoned for 15 years [00:43:47] Henry dies and Eleanor is released [00:44:13] The King of France takes back Normandy and Brittany [00:44:54] Richard is King of England and King of Aquitiane [00:45:23] Eleanor becomes the de facto ruler of England and Aquitaine [00:46:24] Richard dies coming back from a crusade [00:47:04] King John of England [00:48:10] Eleanor dies at the age of 82 at her chateau in Poitier [00:49:23] EleShe anor is the mother, the grandmother, and the great grandmother of every ruling family in Western Europe. 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In the aftermath of Thomas Becket's murder, Henry II is in big trouble with the pope. His grip on power, and his immortal soul, hang in the balance. In desperate need of a distraction, the king turns his gaze west, to a country that has so far escaped Plantagenet aggression: Ireland.  This is History is a Somethin' Else & Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Written and presented by Dan Jones Producer - Rosie Merotra Series Producer and Story Editor - Georgia Mills Executive  Producer - Dave Anderson Executive Producer - Peggy Sutton Production Manager - Jen Mistri Composer -  Matt Acheson Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O'Shaughnessy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Becket returns to make Henry's life miserable once again. The two men, once close friends, are now bitter enemies. But when Becket delivers a fiery sermon attacking Henry's rule, even he fears he might have pushed the king too far…  This is History is a Somethin' Else & Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Written and presented by Dan Jones Producer - Rosie Merotra Series Producer and Story Editor - Georgia Mills Executive  Producer - Dave Anderson Executive Producer - Peggy Sutton Production Manager - Jen Mistri Composer -  Matt Acheson Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O'Shaughnessy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode contains descriptions of violence or sexual content that may not be suitable for all listeners.  Thomas Becket is on trial, facing a string of serious charges and in danger of losing his freedom. Once he was Henry Plantagenet's right hand man, but now he's become his greatest enemy. Dan puts Becket on the psychiatrist's couch to work out how he got himself into this mess. And, more importantly, can he get himself out of it?  This is History is a Somethin' Else & Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Written and presented by Dan Jones Producer - Rosie Merotra Series Producer and Story Editor - Georgia Mills Executive  Producer - Dave Anderson Executive Producer - Peggy Sutton Production Manager - Jen Mistri Composer -  Matt Acheson Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O'Shaughnessy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode contains descriptions of violence or sexual content that may not be suitable for all listeners.  A new character enters the drama. Thomas Becket has come out of nowhere to become Henry's powerful right-hand man. Now he's entrusted with what seems to be an impossible mission: he must persuade a hostile King Louis VII of France – Eleanor's bitter ex-husband – to accept a marriage alliance between his own daughter and a Plantagenet prince. It would take a political mastermind to pull this one off…  This is History is a Somethin' Else & Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Written and presented by Dan Jones Producer - Rosie Merotra Series Producer and Story Editor - Georgia Mills Executive  Producer - Dave Anderson Executive Producer - Peggy Sutton Production Manager - Jen Mistri Composer -  Matt Acheson Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O'Shaughnessy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our seventh Louis, called Louis the Young, is overshadowed by practically everyone around him (his dad, his wife, his vassals, his friends, his enemies... the list goes on). But as times go, the middle of the 12th Century was certainly an interesting one. In this episode, once Louis VII gets back from his disastrous crusade and finally splits with Eleanor of Aquitaine, we witness the end of the English Anarchy in the north, the Rise of the Angevin Empire just to the west, and the looming presence of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa just to the east. How well can our pious, pliant and prudish donkey Louis hold onto his father's hard-won possessions in the face of such threats? Is the zealous Thomas Becket the key to bringing down those pesky Angevins? And what role will the ever-present Blois faction have in finally getting Louis the heir for whom he has prayed in vain?Find out this week!Visit our Wordpress for episode images, score summaries, contact details and more! Make sure you leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!You can also support the show on:Ko-Fi, where you can buy us a coffee and contribute a small amount to the show. Patreon, where you can join the official Angry Mob and get access to our bonus content: movie reviews, deep dives and bonus judgements!

He lived a life of luxury and political privilege before undergoing a deeper conversion. He stood up to the bullying of the king of England when most others bishops were compromised. He defended the Church at the risk of his own life. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 551, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: True Story 1: Dr. Jerri Nielsen gives her account of discovering that she had breast cancer while "ice bound" here. the South Pole. 2: "Into Thin Air" is his account of scaling Everest and the tragedy that befell others around him. Jon Krakauer. 3: Wonder what it's like to be a girl from Seattle accused of murder in Italy? Read her "Waiting to be Heard". Amanda Knox. 4: John Steinbeck chronicled his journey across America with his pet poodle in "Travels with" him. Charley. 5: Peter Matthiessen's memoir of hiking in the Himalayas has this title, also a rare feline of that region. The Snow Leopard. Round 2. Category: California Cities 1: The world's largest known almond processing center as well as the governor's mansion are in this city. Sacramento. 2: This city's Moscone Center has over 500,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space. San Francisco. 3: This city's zoo, located in Balboa Park, is one of the largest in the world. San Diego. 4: Its name comes from the Santa Ana River and the German word for home. Anaheim. 5: This upscale community was founded in 1906 by the Rodeo Land and Water Company. Beverly Hills. Round 3. Category: 4-Letter Verbs 1: According to the title of a 1992 film "White Men Can't" do this. Jump. 2: TV game show host Martindale. Wink. 3: As a noun, it's the rear portion of an aircraft; as a verb, it means to follow and keep under surveillance. tail. 4: As a noun, it's the ridge on the fingerboard of a guitar; as a verb, it means to worry. fret. 5: A housewife might do it to the mantle; a forensic expert would do it to look for fingerprints. Dust. Round 4. Category: Padres 1: Set in Australia, this 1983 miniseries centered on the doomed love of Meggie and Father de Bricassart. The Thorn Birds. 2: He received Best Actor Oscar nominations for 1944 and 1945 for playing the same role: Father Chuck O'Malley. Bing Crosby. 3: This "Happy Days" father later played a crime-solving priest in the "Father Dowling Mysteries". Tom Bosley. 4: On film, Henry II muses, "Will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest?", referring to him. Thomas Becket. 5: Gene Hackman's Rev. Frank Scott leads a band of survivors to safety aboard a capsized ship in this 1972 film. The Poseidon Adventure. Round 5. Category: Adventure Heroes 1: In March 1997 he got a new costume: hot white and blue, no cape and an S like a lightning bolt. Superman. 2: Simon Templar's initials give you an abbreviation for this, his nickname. The Saint. 3: This Dumas hero who left home at age 16 to be a Musketeer was based on a real person. d'Artagnan. 4: Trapped by a cave-in after World War I, gases preserved him and he awoke in the 25th century. Buck Rogers. 5: First names of detective Fenton Hardy's adventurous sons. Frank and Joe. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

On December 29, 1170, the Archbishop of Canterbury was brutally murdered on the floor of the Canterbury Cathedral by four armed knights while preparing for his evening prayers.  The ramifications of that incident shook the country of England, its king, and the Catholic Church.  Over 850 years later, it is still remembered and remains one of the most significant events in English history. Learn more about the murder of Thomas Becket and why and how it happened on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Subscribe to the podcast!  https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Darcy Adams Associate Producers: Peter Bennett & Thor Thomsen   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Update your podcast app at newpodcastapps.com Search Past Episodes at fathom.fm Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Everything Everywhere is an Airwave Media podcast." or "Everything Everywhere is part of the Airwave Media podcast network Please contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Everything Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 492, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Independent Films 1: This Coen Brothers tale from 1996 is "A homespun murder story". Fargo. 2: Reverse in told was film Nolan Christopher 2001 this. Memento. 3: Robert Duvall wrote, directed and played a preacher in this 1997 film. The Apostle. 4: Title job of Dante and Randal in a 1994 Kevin Smith film. clerks. 5: An Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature went to this '50s-style melodrama with Julianne Moore and Dennis Quaid. Far from Heaven. Round 2. Category: Neil Down 1: Neil Patrick Harris will always be remembered for playing this title teen on TV. Doogie Howser. 2: He's been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo performer and as a member of Buffalo Springfield. Neil Young. 3: In 1983 a Broadway theater was renamed for this man, the first time a living playwright was so honored. Neil Simon. 4: Neil Tennant is half of this British duo whose '80s hits include "West End Girls". Pet Shop Boys. 5: He had a No. 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain". Neil Sedaka. Round 3. Category: Skywatch 1: From the ground you only see half of this colorful effect; from a plane it is often seen as a full circle. Rainbow. 2: The winds in this part of a hurricane may be less than 15 miles an hour. Eye. 3: Known to farmers as "white plague", they travel to Earth at up to 100 miles per hour, damaging crops. Hailstones. 4: This is the term for a large group of meteors, or of bees. Swarm. 5: Normally, the trade winds blow in this direction. West. Round 4. Category: Padres 1: Set in Australia, this 1983 miniseries centered on the doomed love of Meggie and Father de Bricassart. The Thorn Birds. 2: He received Best Actor Oscar nominations for 1944 and 1945 for playing the same role: Father Chuck O'Malley. Bing Crosby. 3: This "Happy Days" father later played a crime-solving priest in the "Father Dowling Mysteries". Tom Bosley. 4: On film, Henry II muses, "Will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest?", referring to him. Thomas Becket. 5: Gene Hackman's Rev. Frank Scott leads a band of survivors to safety aboard a capsized ship in this 1972 film. The Poseidon Adventure. Round 5. Category: Hey, Tiger! 1: Name shared by a talking flower in "Through the Looking Glass" and an Indian princess in "Peter Pan". Tiger Lily. 2: In 1973 he won his second Oscar, for his role in "Save the Tiger". Jack Lemmon. 3: This mogul, whose name means "tiger", not "cartoon elephant", established India's Mogul dynasty. Babar. 4: In this comedy "Le Tigre" is one of model Ben Stiller's arsenal of devastating looks. Zoolander. 5: The beastly villain in this classic collection is the tiger Shere Khan. Jungle Book. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

Thomas Becket was one of the most powerful figures of his time, serving as Royal Chancellor and later as Archbishop of Canterbury in the 1100s. After his assassination he became Patron Saint of London all of the way up to 1532 with the Dissolution of the Monasteries under the reign of Henry VIII. To tell us more about the man, the myth and the Becket Pageant for London is James Winterbotham, Historical Consultant for the Becket Pageant for London. Show notes: http://londonguidedwalks.o.cuk/podcast/episode-90-thomas-becket Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in a 20 minute (ish) espresso shot episode of London history with a splash of personality. There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. This London history podcast is where we can get down and dirty with the detail! You're not going to find this level of detail in any guidebook. Let us know if there's a particular person, event or place you want to know more about in our podcast. Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/londonguidedwalks/message

ST. WILLIAM OF PERTH l PATRON OF THE ADOPTED CHILDREN Feast Day: MAY 23 Friends, have you heard about the saint who is venerated as patron of adopted children? Well, our saint for today, St. William of Perth is that holy person. He is also called St. William of Rochester. St. William was born sometime in the 13thcentury, in Perth, one of the important towns of Scotland at that time. Nothing is said about his childhood, except that he came from a good Christian family, so he was baptized and confirmed. His parents must have died early and he was left alone in this world. When he grew up, he was a little bit wild, confused about the right thing to do and influenced by bad companies. When he reached adulthood, he fortunately met someone who taught him how to be a good Christian: to love God, obey His commandments and love one's neighbor. For his livelihood, William became a baker. He was accustomed to keep one-tenth of the baked bread daily, and distributed them to the poor and hungry. William became a prayerful man and went to Holy Mass daily. He used to go to church before the light and spent some of his time outside the church to pray. One morning, he found near the door of the church, an abandoned child. He took him by the hand and brought him with him for Mass. After the Mass, he went around the vicinity of the church to see if the child had a companion, but he was practically alone, so William took him home, gave him food and made him feel at home. They got along well together and he decided to adopt him. The child named David grew up and William sent him to school. He also taught him his own trade. Consequently William's business flourished and he was financially successful. Sometime later, William took a vow to visit the Holy Land. He set out with David and they found the trip enjoyable. They stayed three days at Rochester and planned to proceed the following day to Canterbury, and from there to Jerusalem. William did not know that David was planning something evil against him. With robbery in view, since William's trade was successful, David wanted to kill his benefactor and take possession of his bakery. David intentionally led William to a short-cut road, then felled him with a blow on the head and cut his throat. David ran away and left the dead body on the roadside. The dead body was seen by a mad woman who had a garland. She placed it on the head of the corpse and afterwards put the garland on her own. Miraculously, the touch was divinely powerful. The woman was instantly cured of her madness. She ran to the nearby convent of monks and reported what she had discovered. On hearing her story, the monks of Rochester took the corpse and carried it to the cathedral and buried it. Immediately, William was honored as a martyr because he was going on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land when he died, and because of the miracle to the mad woman. The event attracted crowds of pilgrims. A small chapel was built at the site of the murder and it became a shrine. In 1256, Lawrence of St. Martin, Bishop of Rochester, obtained the canonization of William from Pope Alexander IV and later he was proclaimed patron of adopted children. The shrine became a popular place of pilgrimage, second only to the shrine of St. Thomas Becket. The feast of St. William is celebrated on May 23. “St. William, we beg you to pray for children that they may respect and love their parents and obey them.”How do I show my love and respect for my parents and elders?

“ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S INSANE AVENGER” and More True Dark And Paranormal Stories! #WeirdDarknessIN THIS EPISODE: The founder of the website Chicago Hauntings, Ursula Bielski, shares how the paranormal first invaded her life. (My Paranormal Life) *** The death of Thomas Becket shook the middle-ages. It's believed his assassination in Canterbury Cathedral on December 29th, 1170 changed the course of history. (The Assassination of Thomas Becket) *** We'll take a humorous look at the insane life of Boston Corbett – the man who was a hero because he killed John Wilkes Booth, but was also an idiot, cutting off his own manhood. (Abraham Lincoln's Insane Avenger) *** Female serial killers… they are a lot more common than you think. 
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Full Text of ReadingsMonday of Holy Week Lectionary: 257All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint StanislausAnyone who reads the history of Eastern Europe cannot help but chance on the name of Stanislaus, the saintly but tragic bishop of Kraków, patron of Poland. He is remembered with Saints Thomas More and Thomas Becket for vigorous opposition to the evils of an unjust government. Born in Szczepanow near Kraków on July 26, 1030, he was ordained a priest after being educated in the cathedral schools of Gniezno, then capital of Poland, and at Paris. He was appointed preacher and archdeacon to the bishop of Kraków, where his eloquence and example brought about real conversion in many of his penitents, both clergy and laity. He became bishop of Kraków in 1072. During an expedition against the Grand Duchy of Kiev, Stanislaus became involved in the political situation of Poland. Known for his outspokenness, he aimed his attacks at the evils of the peasantry and the king, especially the unjust wars and immoral acts of King Boleslaus II. The king first excused himself, then made a show of penance, then relapsed into his old ways. Stanislaus continued his open opposition in spite of charges of treason and threats of death, finally excommunicating the king. Enraged, the latter ordered soldiers to kill the bishop. When they refused, the king killed Stanislaus with his own hands. Forced to flee to Hungary, Boleslaus supposedly spent the rest of his life as a penitent in the Benedictine abbey in Osiak. Reflection Saints John the Baptist, Thomas Becket, Thomas More, and Stanislaus are a few of the prophets who dared to denounce corruption in high places. They followed in the footsteps of Jesus himself, who pointed out the moral corruption in the religious leadership of his day. It is a risky business. Saint Stanislaus is the Patron Saint of: Poland Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Churches in England are often portrayed as quaint, picturesque centres of their community. But given they're also often one of the oldest buildings in a town or village, it's hardly surprising that we'd have so many tales of haunted churches too. Some of these tales immortalise previous parishioners, but more usually, the tales commemorate dark deeds or criminal activity. Why not? Just look at the brutal murder of Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. And then there's the widespread desecration of churches during the Reformation and the tumultuous period afterwards. Let's explore some of the tales behind England's haunted churches, including phantoms from the future, ghostly birds, spectral organ music, and lights in the churchyard, in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images, videos and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/haunted-churches/ Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Explore the Surprising Truth about Necromancy: https://www.icysedgwick.com/necromancy/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Enjoyed this episode and want to show your appreciation? Buy Icy a coffee to say 'thanks' at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/

Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket, was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.  All Saints of God, pray for us!

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, December 29, 2021 (The Holy Innocents [Transferred]; Wednesday after the First Sunday of Christmas; Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 1170). Psalm and Scripture readings: Psalm 144 Wisdom 9 Revelation 21:1-14 Click here to access the text for Morning Prayer at DailyOffice2019.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dailyofficepodcast/support

The life and martyrdom of St. Thomas Becket shows that Religion has a clear place in politics, whether we want it to or not. Fr. Bill discusses the life of Becket and how he defied the conventional separation of Religion and Politics, and even became the victim of a "Cancel Culture."

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A huge fight with the Emperor Fredrick Barbarossa, the canonization of St. Thomas Becket, four antipopes, and the 11th Ecumenical Council – Lateran III.

The assassination of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 changed the course of history. Becket was one of the most powerful figures of his time, serving as royal Chancellor and later as Archbishop of Canterbury. Initially a close friend of King Henry II, the two men became engaged in a bitter dispute that culminated in Becket's shocking murder by knights with close ties to the king. Find out more with our guest Chris Riley from Chris Riley History.   Support a budding podcaster... Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On June 15, 1215, in the meadows of Runnymede just west of London, English nobles and clergy gathered to witness – and to compel – King John to place his seal on a document that enshrined the rights of the Church and of free men, and declared the sovereign to be subject to the rule of law. The name of this document was Magna Carta, the Great Charter of liberty.In his passionate and entertaining style, Dr. John Robson tells the story of this seminal moment in the history of democracy, the protection of human freedom, and the independence of the Church.Dr. Robson is a historian, journalist, and documentary filmmaker. Chief among his documentary titles is “Magna Carta: Our Shared Legacy of Liberty”, which is accompanied by a companion book of the same name.0:00 - Introduction3:00 - Magna Carta - a launchpad for 800 years of liberty7:40 - Genesis of the Magna Carta10:40 - Missionaries, stories of a dead Jewish carpenter and the conversion of Britain12:45 - Resisting One-Man Rule16:00 - The drama: Bad King John, Pope Innocent III and Archbishop Stephen Langton19:35 - The shadow of St. Thomas Becket's assassination22:20 - How can a prince be under the law?25:20 - The commoners have their say28:15 - The miracle of Magna Carta30:15 - Freedom for the Church32:20 - Freedom for all38:40 - Magna Carta and the New World45:20 - Carrying forward the legacy of Magna Carta49:15 - ConclusionIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting Crown and Crozier with a tax-deductible donation here:  DONATE  Documents/Websites referenced Magna Carta (English translation)Dr. John Robson“Magna Carta: Our Shared Legacy of Liberty” (Dr. John Robson documentary)Archbishop Stephen LangtonThe (remarkably unusual) tomb of Archbishop Stephen LangtonMagna Carta Day Act (Ontario)Please note that this podcast has been edited for length and clarity.Support the show (http://missionoftheredeemer.com/crownandcrozier/)

A Friend of Christ - Homily for the Feast of Saint Thomas Becket Preached at Saint Francis Solanus Catholic Church - Quincy, Illinois Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122920.cfm https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-850th-anniversary-martyrdom-saint-thomas-becket/?fbclid=IwAR1l-eG1UEFwbn9wX2sF_rUJiS0kZgC_F5iMUjHGXDyfnUsMAHpdl8cWHNc

There is a cost to discipleship; to following Christ. We cannot have a Christ without a Cross. Our ultimate fidelity belongs to God and NOT earthly powers. This brings opposition, sometimes suffering and death. St Thomas Becket obeyed God's will rather than King Henry II. BECKET paid the ultimate earthly price but gained the ETERNAL TREASURE-- Eternal life with God. The world is opposed to God's rule. Each day we must decide: obey God or men! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fr-william-maestri-overfed-and-undernourished/support

Fr. Richard Heilman delivers a powerful homily citing President Trump's declaration regarding St. Thomas Becket.