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#112 - SQPN and Unum Sanctum

You like me, you really like me! The first post-joining of SQPN episode and we talk a bit about joining SQPN, the Virginia Tech tragedy and finish our examination of the papacy of Boniface VIII and why it is important for the history of the Catholic Church. We also announce a very special contest!

Links:
The Choir's My Space page with the song "Mercy Will Prevail".
Boniface VIII's Unum Sanctum
Vatican II's Lumen Gentium
Song - "Speak" by Brian St. Andre
Picture - The French soldier Colonna striking Pope Boniface VIII

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#112 - SQPN and Unum Sanctum

#111 - A problematic pope

In this episode, we take a look at the history of the papacy of Boniface VIII and why he was a controversial pope. We also look at the first Jubilee/Holy Year and say a bit about indulgences.

Links:
Boniface VIII
Jubilee of 1300
Indulgences
Jacapone da Todi

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"One Day" by Dafni from Podsafe Music

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#111 - A problematic pope

#110 - Happy Easter!

Listen to my Easter Homily for 2007 along with some comments on my Triduum experiences. I'll also give a bit of an Eastern Catholic lesson on how to celebrate Easter the Eastern way.

Links:
Fr. Seraphim's Twitter Page
Christ is Risen in 250 languages
Divine Mercy Podcast - Hear my comments on the Trisagion prayer and Divine Mercy Chaplet

Music - Alleluia by Amy Ayres from Podsafe Music

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#110 - Happy Easter!

#109 - Holy Fools

St. Paul calls for us to imitate the foolishness of Christ and so today we will talk about being a Holy Fool and the importance that the Holy Fool has for the People of God. We'll also answer some listener questions about prayer and the dead.

Links:
Fr. Seraphim's Twitter page
The SaintCast

Image: "The Soul of the People" by Mikhail Nestorov
A full display of the painting can be found here.
A description of the painting can be found here.

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#109 - Holy Fools

#108 - Sola lingua bona....

Latin is the official language of the Catholic Church. In today's episode, we will look at some of the reasons why the Catholic Church uses Latin and the important place it has in the liturgy. I'll also add some comments on possible plans for Latin in the future.

Links:
There are some examples of the Tridentine Mass [Mass of Pius V] at YouTube
See the words and responses both in Latin and English for a Tridentine Mass
The Te Deum

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#108 Sola lingua bona...

#107 - Sacramentum Caritatis

This week Pope Benedict issued a new apostolic letter Sacramentum Caritatis. In this episode, we look at the key themes of the document and why Pope Benedict calls the Eucharist the Sacrament of Love.

Links:
Sacramentum Caritatis

"Put A Little Love" by Beatrice Ericsson from Podsafe Music

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#107 - Sacramentum Caritatis

#106 - Big Mo

It's Basketball Championship time in the United States and we remember two great basketball players today who were examples on and off the court. I share my thoughts on hair care and Lent and we have listener e-mail.

Links:
Life of Maurice Stokes
The SaintCast

"Stronger" by Heather Sullivan from Podsafe Music

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#106 - Big Mo

#105 - Praying for the Dead

We may not normally think about remembering those that have gone before us during the Lenten Season, but in this episode we look at the importance of praying for the dead as part of our Lenten conversion and why we can hope in God's saving power.

Links:
Healthy Catholic
Atlanta Eucharistic Congress

PRAYER FOR THE DECEASED
(Ascribed to St. John Chrysostom)

God, You alone of all spiritual and material beings destroyed death, broke Satan’s power and granted life to the whole world; Lord, we now pray that you will also grant rest to the soul of Your departed servant N. May they have a light-filled dwelling full of freshness and peace where pain, sorrow, and sadness are no more. You are a gracious God who loves humanity, and since there is none alive who has not sinned, we ask You to forgive him/her every sin committed by him/her in thought, word, or deed. You alone are sinless, Your justice lasts forever, and Your word is always truthful.

For You are the resurrection, the life and the peace of Your departed servant N., O Christ our God, and we glorify You, with Your Eternal Father, and Your most Holy, gracious, and life-giving Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

Picture - "Cemetery Angels 3" by Linda McNally from from stock.xchng

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#105 - Praying for the Dead

#104 - Conscience Revisited

Lent is the time for for reflection upon the conscience - so in this episode we take a look at the importance of the Examination of Conscience and look a bit more about the nature of dissent. I also comment news reports about Jesus' tomb.

Links:
Instruction on the Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian
Examination of Conscience for Adults
Examination of Conscience for Children

Song - "Sorry" by Adrina Thorpe from Podsafe Music
Picture - "Contemplating Life" by Jere Kibler

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#104 - Conscience Revisited

#103 - Lenten Capybara

Listen to some of the history behind Carnival and Lenten traditions - Shrove Tuesday, Pancakes, and Capybara's!

Links:
Theosis [My Lent and Easter meditations from last year]

Music:
"Take It All Away" by Buddahead from Podsafe Music

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#103 - Lenten Capybara

#102 - Right and Wrong

Adam and Eve weren't the only ones who had trouble making the right choice. In this episode, we look at what the Catholic Church believes about morality and the proper use of our conscience.

Links:
Stblogs.net - Catholic blogs
Catholic Wiki page
iPadre
The SaintCast
The Secrets of Harry Potter - I'm on the Valentine's Day episode

Theosis - the Lenten/Easter podcast I did last year

Image - "On the Tree" by CWMGary
Music - "Drive" by Rotoscope from Podsafe Music

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#102 - Right and Wrong

#101 - Super Bowl Sunday

Today is the Super Bowl and in this episode we look at a bit of the history of football and how it relates to the Catholic Church as well as continuing connections of Catholicism and football today. So, listen in for the story of the "Hail Mary" pass and why one early player needed a Papal dispensation.

Music for this episode:
Altarmotive "What we have inside us" from Podsafe Music

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#101 - Super Bowl Sunday

#100 - The Aim of the Christian Life

As we finally reach episode #100, I finally get to the secret of the Christian life! Here was it is and how to attain it - as well as a bit more background about my life as a TOR.

Links:
Conversation between St. Seraphim of Sarov and N. A. Motovilov

Podcasts mentioned:
iPadre
Christus Vincit Anywhere
The Secrets of Harry Potter

Music:
Kazoo Rock by Smallfish from Podsafe Music

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#100 - The Aim of the Christian Life