ADVENTCAzT 2023 – 25 – St. John: Christ’s three gifts to John
A series of 5 minute daily podcasts for Advent and Christmas 2023. Today we hear about “Hide and Seek”. Then, Fr. Troadec explains the three gifts to John which Christ gave in His “three states.” (Fascinating.) Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · … Read More →
What does the “Holy Land” refer to?
In Christian tradition, the Holy Land refers to places associated with the memory of Christ’s passage. However, this ambiguous expression carries the risk of sanctifying the land.
Crazy Saints, Liturgical Movements, & Handling Disagreement w/ Fr. Augustine Wetta
Fr. Wetta joins the show. Matt and Fr. Wetta discuss funny saints, teaching highschool, his vocation story, and much more. Show Sponsors: https://strive21.com/matt https://ascensionpress.com/fradd Check Out Father’s books: https://www.augustinewetta.com/ Check Out Father’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disagreement/id1588841002 https://open.spotify.com/show/1oU3368RaMdQIfNuDkZV3z?si=b0c23419cdbe4962
Christmas in the Holy Land: Only Christ Can Give True Peace to the World
In the left upper corner of this picture, see the tail of two rockets exploding above ‘The City of Peace’ on Oct. 7. A scholar studying in Jerusalem reflects on war and peace.
Anthony Fauci and lukewarm Catholicism
In a recent BBC interview, Anthony Fauci reflects on his own “complicated” relationship with the Catholic Church. Fauci and the reporter are strolling the corridors of his new place of work, the Jesuit-run Georgetown University—where […]
IMPORTANT ASK FATHER: Blessing wine on 27 December – St. John’s Day… or “another beverage”?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: You usually give your readership an annual reminder for the blessing of wine on St. John’s Day. The Rituale says “Benedicere… hunc calicem vini et CUJUSLIBET POTUS”- so presumably any hard beverage could be blessed with … Read More →
Catholic Christmas Lasts at Least 12 Days
In the secular world, the Christmas season begins some time in November and ends some time in late December. But for Catholics, the Christmas season begins on the evening of Dec. 24 and lasts until at least the Epiphany (Jan. 6). In this episode of The Download, hosts Bradley Eli, Rodney Pelletier and Kyle Kopy […]
Gollum and the Spirit of Christmas
AM-STUDIO ‘Gollum’ The more we love characters like Scrooge and Gollum, the more we hate the sins that keep them in agony.
Become a Novelty By Extending Your Christmas Celebration
Bestravelvideo A Christmas tree stands in St. Stephen Square in Budapest. When, through our words and actions, we show that there’s more to Christmas than a single day, we make a statement about the Catholic faith.
Pope Francis: After 2,000 Years, the Persecution of Christians Continues
National Catholic Register Pope Francis gives a blessing after he delivers his Angelus address to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 26. During the Angelus on the occasion of the feast of St. Stephen — the first Christian martyr — the Holy Father renewed his call for peace and brought attention to the […]