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#116 - Reflections on the Papacy Nov 19, 2024

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Justin Hibbard concludes the series on the Papacy by exploring three questions: Why has the papacy evolved into what it is today? Why was the Pope so political throughout history? And why is the Church headquartered in Rome?

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SHOW NOTES:

* The Cathedral of Santa Maria of Vitoria

* Map of the Roman Empire at the time of Constantine (337 AD)

* Map of the Byzantine Empire (520-1204 AD)

* Map of Islamic Conquests from the 7th - 9th Centuries

* Map of the Expansion of the Ottoman Empire from 1307-1683

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#115 - Popesplaining Pope Francis Nov 12, 2024

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In continuation on our series about the Papacy, Justin Hibbard explores the papacy of Pope Francis. What makes him a particularly controversial Pope, and how should Catholics respond when they find themselves in sharp disagreement with the Holy Father?

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SHOW NOTES:

* Catholic News Service - Pope: All Religions are Paths to God (video)

* ABC News Coverage of Pope Francis’ Election (video)

* Reuters - Pope Francis Says He Didn’t Want to be Pope

* How Mr. Rogers Helped Break Down Barriers of Segregation at Swimming Pools (video)

* Instagram: @the_holy_nope

* Instagram: @theisabelbrown

* The Pope: Answers (trailer)

* Declaration Fiducia Supplicans On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings (2023)

* Episode 78: Fiduciary Supplicans & the Unity of Life

* New York Times: Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples

* Lightning Strikes St. Peter Statue on Pope Francis’ Birthday, Internet Lights Up

* Traditionis Custodes - On the Use of the Roman Liturgy Prior to the Reform of 1970 (2021)

* EWTN: Vatican Publishes New Guidelines on the Traditional Latin Mass

* The Two Popes (trailer)

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#114 - The History of Papal Elections Nov 05, 2024

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How does one become the Pope? In continuation of our series on the papacy, Justin Hibbard examines the history and development of the papal elections. How was the Pope elected in the early Church? Why did it lead to antipopes? Why were there lengthy periods of time when the Chair of St. Peter was vacant? And what historical moments have led to how the Pope is elected today?

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SHOW NOTES:

* Video ABC News Coverage of Pope Francis’ Election

* St. Irenaeus’ list of succession of Bishops of Rome (Against Heresies 3:3)

* Church Fathers on Peter’s Successors

* Sede Vacante

* Video: How to Become Pope

* Universi Dominici Gregis

* Complete List of Popes

* List of Popes by Country

* Toronto, Tehran, Tokyo: Pope Names 21 New Cardinals from Around the World

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#113 - The Great Popes Oct 29, 2024

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In continuation of our series on the Papacy, Justin Hibbard gives a brief snapshot of some of the greatest Popes in history. What common traits did these great Popes share; how did they balance spiritual, political, and administrative leadership; and how did their papacies change the world?

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SHOW NOTES:

* Battle of Lepanto - painting by Andries van Eertvelt

* Episode 90 - The Hypostatic Union

* The Tome of Leo (449)

* Episode 111 - Papal Infallibility

* Canons of the Council of Chalcedon (451)

* Episode 104 - The Nuclear Football

* Orthodoxy by GK Chesterton

* Letters of Pope St. Gregory Great

* Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyla

* Dignitatis Humanae (1965)

* Gaudium et spes (1965)

* Humanae Vitae (1968)

* Evangelii Nuntiandi (1975)

* Video of Pope John Paul II’s Election

* Video Playlist of 1995 World Youth Day Mass in Manilla, Philippines

* Video: 40 years ago, John Paul II's first visit to Poland that brought the collapse of communism by Rome Reports

* The Cold War: A New History by John Lewis Gaddis

* Video: Assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II

* Video: Pope John Paul II Meets His Would-Be Assassin

* Code of Canon Law (1983)

* Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches (1990)

* Episode 63 - Not All Catholics are Roman Catholic

* Catechism of the Catholic Church

* Episode 105 - The Upside Down Kingdom

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#112 - Not All Popes are Saints Oct 22, 2024

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In continuation with our series on the Papacy, Justin Hibbard explores the papacies of some of the worst Popes in history. Who were these Popes of infamy? How did they even ascend the Chair of St. Peter? And what lessons do they offer us today?

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SHOW NOTES:

* TIME - TV’s Young Pope Is Scandalous, But the Real Youngest Pope Has the ‘Worst Reputation’

* Pints with Aquinas - The Worst Pope Ever with Jimmy Akin

* Horrible Histories - The Borgia Family Song

* The Catholic Talk Show - The 7 Worst Popes in History

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#111 - Papal Infallibility Oct 15, 2024

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In 1870, the First Vatican Council defined the dogma of papal infallibility. In continuation on our series on the Papacy, Justin Hibbard explains what papal infallibility is and isn’t, why the Catholic Church decided to expand infallibility to the Pope, why Popes aren’t eager to use it, and what dogmas have been declared by the Pope through his charism of papal infallibility.

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SHOW NOTES:

* Article on the Filioque from New Advent

* Nicene Creed & Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed - Catholic Answers

* Canons of the Council of Ephesus (431)

* Canons of the Council of Chalcedon (451)

* Pope Francis’ Comments about the 2024 US Presidential Candidates

* Episode 110 - Papal Supremacy

* Episode 65 - From Doctrine to Dogma

* Vatican I - First Dogmatic Constitution on the Church of Christ (Pastor Aertenus)

* Episode 104 - The Nuclear Football

* Constitution Munificentissimus Deus (1950)

* Ubi Primum (1849)

* Ineffabilis Deus (1854)

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#110 - Papal Supremacy Oct 08, 2024

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Did Peter’s role as head of the Church continue with the successor of the Bishop of Rome, or was Jesus’ intention that only Peter would have such a role? In continuation of our series on the Papacy, Justin Hibbard examines three questions: Why does the Catholic Church believe that Peter had a successor? Why do we believe it was specifically the Bishop of Rome and no one else? And why do we believe in the primacy of the Chair of St. Peter (i.e. papal supremacy)?

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SHOW NOTES:

* Church History by Eusebius

* Capturing Christianity - The Case FOR the Papacy w/ Joe Heschmeyer

* Against Heresies by Irenaeus

* Prescription Against Heretics by Tertullian

* Episode 39 - Apostolic Succession

* Episode 64 - The Purpose of a Well-Defined Hierarchy

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#109 - St. Peter - the First Pope Oct 01, 2024

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In continuation of our series on the Papacy, Justin Hibbard addresses St. Peter’s role as the leader of the Apostles and the early Church. Why does the Catholic Church claim that St. Peter was the first Pope, even though we don’t see such a title in Scripture? Discover the Biblical evidence that supports Jesus giving this authority and the way in which Peter leads the Church after Jesus’ ascension.

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SHOW NOTES:

* Protestant Scholars Admit Peter Is the Rock

* Pope Peter by Joe Heschmeyer

* Capturing Christianity - The Case FOR the Papacy w/ Joe Heschmeyer

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#108 - The Jewish Roots of the Papacy Sep 24, 2024

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Justin Hibbard begins a new series on The Papacy. Learn why the Papacy is the most distinctly Catholic practice, rooted deep in Scripture. In this episode, Justin dives deep into the Jewish practices that serve as the foundation for why Jesus established a leader for His Church.

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SHOW NOTES:

* Video: The Jewish Roots of the Papacy with Dr. Brant Pitre

* Video: Rosh Hashanah Shofar Blowing

* Episode 4 - The Ark of the Covenant

* Video: Ark of the Covenant EXPLAINED | Finding Jesus Christ in the Tabernacle of Moses

* Video: Babylonian Conquest and Destruction of the First Temple

* Video: A Temple in Flames The Final Battle for Jerusalem and the Destruction of the Second Temple

* Episode 94 - Marian Typography

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#107 - Interview with Creator of Sing the Hours - Paul Rose Sep 19, 2024

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Justin Hibbard is joined by Paul Rose - a Catholic convert and creator of Sing the Hours. In this episode, you’ll hear Paul talk about his upbringing in an evangelical home and how it served as a catalyst for his conversion to Catholicism; his enthusiasm for proper music in liturgy and how that can be transformative and transcendental in the Mass; and his love for the Liturgy of the Hours and praying the Psalms. The interview concludes with Paul and Justin singing the Midday prayer together.

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SHOW NOTES:

* Sing the Hours Website

* Sing the Hours on YouTube

* Chants and Rants on YouTube

* Paul Rose’s Interview on the The Journey Home

* Video: Why Catholic Interview of Paul Rose

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