#55 - Under the Blood

We begin an all new format for Catholic:Under The Hood with shorter episodes. I'm going to try for around 20 to 30 minutes an episode three times a week, let me know what you think!

In this episode we look at the Catholic devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus and what it has to do with the Revolution of 1848 and what it has to do with us today.

Links:
Poem/Prayer of St. Catherine of Siena to the Precious Blood

Podcasts mentioned:
Going Fourth

Music played:
Summer by Derek Jones at Podsafe Music

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Under the Blood

Interview with Fr. Michael Scanlon

I did an interview with Fr. Michael Scanlon, TOR about the Cursillo movement which you can hear over at the Going Fourth podcast along with a piece from Dr. Scott Hahn. Check it out!

In His Service

This episode we look at the Knights of Columbus, who they are, and the great work they do for the Catholic Church. We hear lots of inspiring stories from the High School Youth from the Francisan Youth Conference last weekend and we learn about Pope St. Cletus [Cletus?] and the ordination of bishops.

Links:
Franciscan Youth Conferences
Knights of Columbus
Indulgence for Families
Pope St. Anacletus [Cletus]

Podcasts mentioned:
Sacred Heart Music Hour

Music played:
"Nothing Else" by Amy Courts from Podsafe Music

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In His Service

#53 - Catechumens and Covered Hair

In this episode we hear some sound seeing from the Franciscan High School Youth conference, talk about the history of the Order of Catechumens and how it is different today, learn about Pope St. Linus and why women were told to cover their heads.

Links:
Photos of Fr. Seraphim at the Franciscan Youth Conference
Emulating St. Francis
RCIA podcasts - St. Michael's RCIA, RCIA Hollywood
Pope St. Linus

Podcasts mentioned:
Rosary Army
Saint Cast

Music:
"Sunday Jen" by Slackstring from Podsafe Music

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Catechumens and Covered Hair

#52 - Superheroes

This episode we look at the faith of superheroes - especially Superman and what it may have to say about us, we look at a story of the life of Pope St. Peter, we have listener mail and Catechism Rocks!

Links:
Religion of Superheroes at adherents.org
Rabbi Simcha - "The Comic Book Rabbi"
Stephen Skelton - "The Gospel According to the World's Greatest Superhero"
Acts of Peter
Church of Domine Quo Vadis

Take2 Podcast

"Purgatory" - part of Catechism Rock! by Victor Lams
"Learn to Fly" by Josh Woodward from Podsafe Music

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Superheroes

#51 - Sacrament Most Holy

Today we look at the celebration of Corpus Christi and Father's Day. We also review of Nacho Libre and take a stab at radio theater. Again, you can e-mail comments and questions to catholicunderthehood@gmail.com.

Links:
Nacho Libre site
Corpus Christi entry in Catholic Encyclopedia
N-Town Mystery Plays modernized by Stanley J. Kahrl and Alexandra Johnston
Mystery Play entry in Catholic Encyclopedia
St. Therese of Lisieux's poem to the Angel of the Eucharist

A Klingon Word From The Word

Music:
"Panis Angelicus" adapted by Joel Rosenberger
"Dad's Song" from "The Depths of a Year" by Ehren Starks from Magnatune.com

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Sacrament Most Holy

#50 - Habit Forming

Well, it's episode #50 and I wanted to mark it with the first videocast in which you can see me at work. We look at the TOR habit and learn how to identify the Franciscan. Thanks to for all of your support whether its through Podcast Alley, the Frappr Map, leaving reviews over at iTunes, visiting the Forum, and most especially through prayers. You all are the best!

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Habit Forming

#49 Lessons from the Shamrock

Join us as we look at changes in the US Liturgy, Trinity Sunday, and how one gets to be a martyr --- and how shamrocks relate to all that! Thanks to everyone who has voted at Podcast Alley and left a pin up on the Frappr Map. Feel free to send e-mail or voice mail with your questions and comments to catholicunderthehood@gmail.com.

Links:
Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church
Article about US Liturgical Changes
Portuguese Holy Ghost Festival
Pope Benedict on Martyrdom to the Congregation of Saints, to Youth Day 2005

St. Michael's RCIA Podcast

Music:
"One Sure Thing" by Scott Andrew from Podsafe Music
"Holy, Holy, Holy" by Joel Rosenberger

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Lessons from the Shamrock

Blogger problems

I had some problem getting the last episode up. First Blogger saved it several times without me realizing it. Then it collapsed before I could delete the extras. My apologies to anyone who was inconvenienced. I knew that the date 06/07/06 was going to be unlucky!

#48 - Let's Get Ready To Rumble!!!!

June is the month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and we will be looking at some of the history of that Catholic devotion, the theology behind it, and how you can increase devotion to the Sacred Heart in your life. We will also look at the backstory of the upcoming movie Nacho Libre and the interesting life of Fray Tormenta [Friar Storm].

Links:
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Catholic Encyclopedia
St. Therese of Lisieux's poem "To the Sacred Heart"
St. Margaret Mary Alocoque's Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Fray Tormenta [Friar Storm]
Video of Fray Tormenta

Music
"Conde Claros" from Viluela Duets of Enriques de Valderrabano by Duo Chambure from Magnatune.com
"Largo e dolce" from CD2 of The Complete Flute Sonats of Johann Sebastian Bach by Laurel Zucker from Magnatune.com
"Overcomer" from Jessica Smith-Wright from Podsafe Music

Podcasts mentioned
Bible In A Year
Catholic Podcasts podcast directory

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Let's Get Ready To Rumble

A Video Visit to the Icon Corner - Pentecost

Join me as we look at the spirituality contained within the Easter icon of the Feast of Pentecost. See how the theological imagery shows the grace of the Spirit in the Church and the various gifts that the Spirit offers us.

Our song is "O gladsome radiance" by the Monks and Choirs of Kiev Pechersk Lavra from Magnatunes.

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Pentecost

Signs of the Times

Today we look at the reading of the signs, signs of concern and the even greater signs of hope. The Left Behind Series and the remake of The Omen movie show a continuing fascination with the End Times, what does the Catholic Church teach about the Antichrist? Even more importantly, we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit with a look at the history of this celebration and what the gift of the Spirit means to us.

Links:
Your Medieval Personality Type

Information on the Antichrist from Catholic Encyclopedia, Catholic Answers, and the Catechism

Veni Sancte Spiritus words in Latin and English
The Gregorian Chant version of the Veni Sancte Spiritus

The song Flame was by wahba from Podsafe Music

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Signs of the Times