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Ep. 34: Upon this Rock Jul 25, 2019

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Producer Jonah McKeown visits the Chapel on the Rock at Camp St. Malo near Estes Park, Colorado. Pope St. John Paul II visited the chapel and hiked the grounds around it in 1993, when he visited Denver for World Youth Day. Jonah explores St. Malo’s rich history and speaks with a Catholic missionary about the importance of care for creation. Shownotes: https://campstmalo.org/ https://creatio.org/ http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html

Ep. 33: Fulton Sheen: A Life Worth (Re)living Jul 19, 2019

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This week on CNA Newsroom: renowned American theologian and media star Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, and the amazing miracle attributed to his intercession, which Pope Francis officially recognized earlier this month. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/archbishop-fulton-sheen-to-be-beatified-10161 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/archbishop-fulton-sheen https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/OSVAuthors/BonnieEngstrom https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/p/teaching-with-fulton-sheen.html

Ep. 32: Bless me Father for I have sinned Jul 12, 2019

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This week, we’re talking about the sacrament of Confession. We’ll tell the story of St. John Vianney, whose devotion to this sacrament brought thousands of people back to the Church in the 19th century— and whose incorrupt heart recently completed a 7,500 mile journey around the United States. We’ll answer some common questions and misconceptions about confession. And we’ll detail a California bill, which was withdrawn this week, but would have required priests to violate the seal of confession. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/knights-of-columbus-announce-st-john-vianney-relic-tour-75444 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-feast-of-saint-john-vianney---a-model-for-priests-57699 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/california-confession-law-dropped-31494 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/these-priests-were-martyred-for-refusing-to-violate-the-seal-of-confession-44847 https://www.kofc.org/en/events/vianney.html#/Schedule

Ep. 31: A July 4th Six-Pack Jul 04, 2019

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Six segments - all about the 4th of July. You'll hear about the Italian blessed whose feast day falls on July 4, the Catholic who signed the Declaration of Independence, liturgical guidelines for Independence Day, a Catholic who has been out of the country the past several years for the Fourth of July, a historic basilica in Virginia, and a very special sixth segment. Show notes: https://frassatiusa.org/ https://eppc.org/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/rebuilt-from-the-ashes-the-story-of-an-american-basilica-75959 https://www.amazon.com/Charles-Carroll-Carrollton-Faithful-Revolutionary-ebook/dp/B07H71BSTY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=charles+carroll+of+carrollton+faithful+revolutionary&qid=1562177191&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Ep. 30: A Stigmata in Michigan Jun 27, 2019

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This week on CNA Newsroom: the story of Michigan grandfather Irving “Francis” Houle. Irving received the stigmata— the wounds of Christ on the cross— and he could one day be officially recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church. This is a story of intense pain, but also miraculous healing - for Irving and for others. For more information about the Irving C. “Francis” Houle Association, email Deacon Terry Saunders at tjsaunders1955[at]gmail.com or send a letter to 709 1st Ave South Escanaba, MI 49829. Links: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/was-this-michigan-grandfather-on-a-mission-from-god-13142 http://usccb.org/news/2019/19-112.cfm

Ep. 29: Lord God of Hosts Jun 21, 2019

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Why can’t celiacs use gluten-free hosts? Can germs spread by sharing the cup at Mass? And where does the bread used at Mass come from, anyway? This week, in honor of the feast of Corpus Christi, we asked the questions you never thought to ask about the Eucharist...and found the answers. Helpful links: https://benedictinesisters.org/ https://www.cavanaghco.com/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/midwest-drought-to-impact-altar-bread-prices https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/gluten-and-communion-whats-a-celiac-to-do-72220 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/solemnity-of-the-most-holy-body-and-blood-of-christ-270 https://www.cathmed.org/ http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/liturgy-of-the-eucharist/celiac-disease-and-alcohol-intolerance.cfm http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/norms-for-holy-communion-under-both-kinds/index.cfm

Ep. 28: Bishops in Baltimore Jun 17, 2019

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Archbishop Jose Gomez and Bishop Robert Deeley talk about the US bishops’ meeting in Baltimore last week. Editors JD Flynn and Ed Condon analyze the meeting. For more information: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/us-bishops-authorize-reporting-mechanism-for-episcopal-abuse-cases-89584 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/usccb-passes-three-measures-in-response-to-abuse-crisis-45731 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/analysis-job-begun-not-job-done-in-baltimore-99464

Ep. 27: 'Every time I feel the Spirit' Jun 06, 2019

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Cardinal Raymond Burke and seminary professor Ralph Martin talk about the Holy Spirit and how it is at work in the world - and the Church - today. We explore a Pentecost tradition at St. John Cantius Parish in downtown Chicago. For more information: http://www.renewalministries.net/?module=Home https://www.natl-cursillo.org/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/holy-spirit

Ep. 26: Clerical Abuse Survivors Speak May 30, 2019

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James Grein, a man who was serially sexually abused by Theodore McCarrick, shares his story. We also talk with Teresa Pitt Green, a survivor of clerical sex abuse who is working to bring healing to the Church through her organization Spirit Fire. For more information: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/mccarrick-abused-youth-during-confession-lawyer-charges-95617 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/mccarrick-laicized-by-pope-francis-31512

Ep. 25: His name was Kendrick Castillo May 23, 2019

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Kendrick Castillo gave his life to protect his friends when he jumped into the line of fire to stop a school shooter on May 7, 2019. He was the only casualty in the shooting at STEM High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/no-greater-love----denver-catholics-remember-kendrick-castillo-who-died-in-stem-school-shooting-20922 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/we-all-need-to-be-a-little-more-like-kendrick-friends-and-family-remember-stem-hero-21993 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-young-man-with-a-big-good-heart-stem-hero-kendrick-castillo-laid-to-rest-95223

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