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Ep. 111: It's tricky Apr 01, 2023

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Fr. Hans Zollner resigns from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, and Pope Francis promulgates updates to Vos Estis Lux Mundi.

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Ep. 110: Law Man for the Lord Mar 24, 2023

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Bishop Kevin Rhoades publishes a column criticizing the University of Notre Dame’s invitation for an abortion doula to speak at the school. JD and Ed ask if the column is enough— and how Bishop Rhoades could transition from criticism to governance.

Then, Ed is in shock over Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra's recent day in court.

JD has some gifts for Ed.

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Ep. 109: Open the eyes of Ed’s heart Mar 18, 2023

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Ed dreams of land and JD defends Captain Von Trapp. Then, Ed gives an update on Libero Milone lawsuit against the Holy See and the case's potentially catastrophic implications. JD gives Ed an informal lesson on revivals and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
Links:
The Barbarian Conversion: From Paganism to Christianity by Richard Fletcher - https://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Conversion-Paganism-Christianity/dp/0520218590
Black Hearts: One Platoon's Descent into Madness in Iraq's Triangle of Death - https://www.amazon.com/Black-Hearts-Platoons-Descent-Triangle/dp/0307450767
Matt Maher at World Youth Day in Rio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZa6spYqHsA
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This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine.
Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more.
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Ep. 108: Our St. Patrick’s Day episode Mar 11, 2023

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Ed shares the story of his possibly illicit baptism. Then, JD and Ed go to the law to explain St. Patrick’s Day dispensations.
JD plays a round of St. Patrick’s Day trivia.
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This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more.
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Ep. 107: Francis Fukuyama is an idiot Mar 03, 2023

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Pope Francis issues a rescript to his motu proprio about ecclesiastical goods. Then, JD and Ed talk about Cardinal McElroy’s latest essay.
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This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more.
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Bonus: Bishop Paprocki talks 'heretical’ cardinals Mar 01, 2023

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In this bonus episode, JD and Ed talk with Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois about his essay ‘Imagining a Heretical Cardinal.’
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Ep. 106: There’s knavery afoot Feb 24, 2023

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Pope Francis released this week a motu proprio about ecclesiastical goods— and Ed has questions. Then, JD and Ed have a big-picture discussion about a new lawsuit against the Diocese of San Diego.
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This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more.
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Bonus: Catholic education with Dr. Jonathan Sanford Feb 18, 2023

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This episode is sponsored by the University of Dallas, “The Catholic University for Independent Thinkers.”
JD and Ed have a conversation about Catholic education with Dr. Jonathan Sanford, president of the University of Dallas. This episode was taped on Feb. 3 at the University of Dallas.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQqlPol3PAI
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Ep. 105: Western wear and transatlantic trips Feb 11, 2023

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JD and Ed talk about the Ukrainian Catholic Church's new calendar, and Cardinal Arthur Roche’s letter addressing implementation of 'Traditionis custodes.'
The second half of this episode features an edit of an episode taped Feb. 3 at the University of Dallas.
Don’t miss The Pillar’s conversation with Jonathan Sanford, president of the University of Dallas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQqlPol3PAI
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Ep. 104: Watches, Pavone and papal banter Jan 28, 2023

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JD and Ed talk about the pope's latest interview and the surprising fallout after an update this week on Frank Pavone.
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