#67 - The Heart of the Immaculata

August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and so today we look at the history of the Immaculate Heart. What does devotion to the Immaculate Heart mean and how might we incorporate this devotion into our everyday spirituality? I'll offer some suggestions.

EXALTATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY by Pius XII
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, in this tragic hour of the world's history, we entrust and consecrate ourselves to your Immaculate Heart, our only refuge, our hope, our salvation. Have pity on this world, torn by the most terrible conflicts, burning with the fires of hate, victim of its own sins. May your Heart be moved at the sight of so much ruin, pain and sorrow.

We consecrate to your maternal heart our persons, our families, our country--the whole of humanity. Protect and save us!

O Heart of Mary, source of true love, fill our selfish hearts with divine charity and with that true brotherly love without which there can never be peace. Grant that men and nations may understand and fulfill the precept of your Divine Son to love one another, in order that true peace may be firmly established in the Justice and Truth of Christ.

THE DAILY OFFERING TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and suffering of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world.
I offer them for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart: the salvation of souls, reparation for sins, the reunion of all Christians;
I offer them for the intentions of our Bishops and of all Apostles of Prayer and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month.

Links:
Immaculate Heart of Mary from Catholic Encyclopedia

Christus Vincit Podcast

Jacob Heringman - Josquin des Prez Lute Settings - "Gintzler:Part II: Ave Maria" from Magnatune.com
Briddes Roune - Lenten is Come - "Sante Marie Viergene" from Magnatune.com
Jessica Smith-Wright - "Straight to Your Heart" from Podsafe Music

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#66 Sanctus Sixtus

In this episode, I talk about the history of Pope Sixtus I and the importance of the Sanctus in the Mass and in cultural history. We hear a couple of different versions of the Sanctus, past and present. Plus, I give a bit of a review of the movie Monster House.

Links:
Irish Book of Psalms found in bog
Pope Sixtus I
Sanctus

Sanctus by the Monks of the Abbey of Saint-Pierre of Solesmes
Schubert's Sanctus from Wikipedia - note in .ogg format
Fumitaka Anzai's Sanctus from Podsafe Music
Hugh Emerson's Sanctus from Garageband

"Do They Have E-Mail in Heaven" by Jim Terr

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#65 - Francis and the Portiuncula

Today we look at the history of the Portiuncula, its importance in the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and the many blessings offered to us through the Portiuncula Indulgence.

Links:
Portiuncula at Catholic Encyclopedia
Official Website of the Portiuncula
Portiuncula Indulgence - There are also some pictures of Saint Francis receiving the indulgence from Pope Honorious III and proclaiming the indulgence to the people.

The SaintCast

Prayer for Faith, Grace, and the Intercession of Our Lady of the Angels
Heavenly Father, you filled the heart of Saint Francis with a special love for the Mother of your Son, Jesus and for the Portiuncula. In this hallwed place you nourished his spiritual life and inspired him to found the Franciscan Order. Through the intercession of Our Lady of the Angels may we be steadfast in our faith and remain true to you. Grant us the faith and grace always to do your will. Grant this through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen

Prayer to Our Lady of the Angels
O Virgin of the Angels, who has for centuries
established your throne of mercy at the
Porziuncula, hear the prayer of your children,
who trust in you. From this truly holy place and
the habitation of the Lord, so dear to the heart
of saint Francis, you have always invited all men
to love.
Your tender eyes assure us of a never failing
motherly help and a promise of divine help to
all those who humbly have recourse to your th-
rone, or who from afar, turn to you to ask for
help.
You are, indeed, our sweet Queen and our
only hope.
O Lady of the Angels, obtain for us, through
the intercession of blessed Francis, pardon for
our sins, help us to keep away from sin and
indifference, so that we shall be worthy of cal-
ling you our Mother for evermore.
Bless our homes, our toil and our rest, by
giving us that same serenity we experience
within the walls of the Porziuncula, where hate,
guilt and tears turn into a song of joy like that
once was sung by the Angels and the seraphic
Francis.
Help those who are in need and hungry,
those who are in danger of body and soul,
those who are sad and downhearted, those
who are sick and dying.
Bless us, your most beloved children, and, we
pray you, bless also with the same motherly
gesture, all those who are innocent, together
with those are guilty; those who are faithful,
together with those who have gone astray;
those who believe, together with those who are
in doubt. Bless all humanity, so that all men
acknowledging that they are God's children,
would find through love, real Peace and real
Good.
Amen.

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#64 - The Faith in Lebanon

As fighting continues in Lebanon, this episode takes a look at the history of the Catholic presence in that country. We learn more about the different Catholics that live in Lebanon - especially the Maronites, hear some Maronite chant, and join them in praying for peace.

Links:
Popemobile Auction
Vatican Operators
Catholic School sues over Wikipedia entry

Links on Catholicism and Lebanon:
On Lebanon and the Maronites
Pope Benedict orders Maronites to shelter Philippine Catholic workers
Maronite Chant
Saint Sharbel
Lebanese Bishops call for Cease Fire

Gerard Manley Hopkin's "Peace"

Klingon Word of the Word
The Antiochene Syriac Maronite Church Podcast

"Perfect Peace" by Simply Praise from Podsafe Music

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Churching

As we continue our look into the history of the Papacy with Pope Saint Alexander I, we look at Sacramentals and the Churching of Women. We also hear an important message from the Holy See Press Office.

Links:
Pope Saint Alexander I
Sacramentals
Churching of Women
Ritual for Churching of Women

Vatican announcement on prayer for peace on Sunday, July 23

Bible In A Year Podcast

"Pass on Love" by People Coyote from Podsafe Music

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#62 - Going to the Dogs

Today we learn what the Pope has been up to on his vacation and the history of the Saint Bernard. We also look at some fun sights on the web. P.S. this is indeed episode 62, not 61 as I say in the audio.

Links:
JPII Speech Generator
Saint Bernards at Wikipedia
Saint Bernard article with lots of pictures but old
Literary Compass - Blog about Catholic literature
Frappr Map for those praying the Liturgy of the Hours

Catholic Rockers podcast

"The Dog Ate My Homework" by The Egerton Boyz from Podsafe Music

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#61 - Sowing the Word

We are all called as part to sow the seeds of the faith. Such evangelization requires word and deed, but the faith is always manifested in a particular culture. Today we hear some examples of people spreading the Good News and take a look at the problem of inculturation.

Links:
Cath.com - Catholic Search Engine
Lucious Newsom
Chinese Catholics

Catholic Family Podcast

"I See Jesus" by Steve Parson from Podsafe Music

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#60 - The College of Cardinals

Today we learn about the College of Cardinals - how did it start and what does it do? We also look at Pope St. Evaristus, Chessboxing and the Pirates of the Caribbean.

Links:
Cardinals
Pope St. Evaristus
Chessboxing

Divine Mercy Podcast

"One More Day" by Amy Ayres of Podsafe Music

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#59 - A Visit to the Shrine

Today we take a sound seeing tour to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception with a special visit to the Byzantine/Ruthenian shrine located there. We also hear some news, including some news involving a melting Blue Cow.

Links:
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Byzantine/Ruthenian Shrine
Melting Blue Cow

iPadre

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#58 - Animal Rights?

Sorry this is late. Went to DC and found that my file wasn't getting uploaded to the server and after much searching, think I have found a fix. I'll get another episode out on wednesday - assuming that technology is cooperative.

In this episode, we look at some great vocation sites on the web, including one site with pictures of the ordination of a priest. We talk about animal rights and what responsibilities we have as Catholics toward Creation. We also answer some e-mail questions about icons and the Sin against the Holy Spirit.

Links:
Ordination of Frs. Joe Musco and Carlos Rojas accompanied by song "You are a priest forever" by Annie Karto
Cafe Vocation
Christus Vincit Podcast
"Drive" by Jimmie Bratcher from Podsafe Music

Icon Books:
The Meaning of Icons by Leonid Ouspensky and Vladimir Lossky
The Mystical Language Of Icons by Solrunn Nes
Praying With Icons by Jim Forest

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#57 - Pope St. Clement

Today we continue our look at the history of the Popes with Pope St. Clement and his Epistle to those troublesome Corinthians!

Links:
Pope St. Clement
Epistle of St. Clement to the Corinthians

Podcasts mentioned:
Disciples With Microphones

Music Played:
"Amazing Grace" by David Spak from Podsafe Music

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#56 - The Thomas Christians

Today we look at the great diversity in the Catholic Church as represented by the Thomas Christians. We may remember "Doubting Thomas" but St. Thomas was instrumental in the spreading of the faith to India and Asia as we will see today. We also take a look at the upcoming movie "The Nativity".

Links:
The Nativity Story
The Thomas Christians
The Syro-Malabar Church [in communion with Rome]
The Syro-Malankar Church [in communion with Rome]

Podcasts mentioned:
The SaintCast

Music played:
Childlike Faith by Johnny Proctor at Podsafe Music

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