#74 - The Search for Intelligent Life

In response to a listener question, we look at what the Catholic Church has stated about life on other planets and alternate dimensions and how such life might affect what we believe.

Links:
Interview with Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ about extra-terrestrial life from the Catholic News Service.
Article by Br. Guy from Beliefnet. A copy of his book on extra-terrestrial life can be purchased here.
Article about Msgr. Corrado Balducci - keep in mind the website of the article is very interested in ufos.

Article about St. Thomas Aquinas, O.P. and extra-terrestrial life.

This issue has been discussed several times among the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.

Science Fiction books which look at this issue are:
Mary Doria Russell's The Sparrow and Children of God
James Blish's A Case of Conscience

"High as the Moon" by Stacie Rose from Podsafe Music

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#74 - The Search for Intelligent Life

#73 - Gnosticism and Virtual Reality

Join us today as we continue our look at the history of the papacy with Pope St. Hyginus. In the episode, hear about the gnostic Valentinus and a bit about Godparents. A listener tells us about the game Second Life.

Links:
Pope St. Hyginus

Divine Mercy Podcast
Catholic Mormon Podcast
Second Life [The name of the Catholic Shrine there is Campivallensis]

Labyrinth Links:
Edmonton Labyrinth Society
Worldwide Labyrinth Locator
Paxworks
The Labyrinth Shop

"Carried Away" by Road Trip from Podsafe Music

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#73 - Gnosticism and Virtual Reality

#72 - The Queenship of Mary

Join us as we look at the history and spirituality of the Feast of the Queenship of Mary - with a few comments on cicadas and baptismal fonts.

Links:
Time article on the Queenship of Mary - this is where you can see the Franciscan connection I mention in the podcast.
Pope Pius XII's Encyclical proclaiming the Queenship of Mary Ad Caeli Reginam
Litany of the Queenship of Mary

"Give It Time" by Eric Lindell at Podsafe Music

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#71 - Signs and Space

In this episode, we look at the history and meaning of some signs and gestures related to the faith, particularly the Sign of the Cross. In the news, Pope John Paul I continues the process of canonization and we may have few more planets in the Solar System. Plus, we answer a listener's question.

Links:
John Paul I's Illustrissimi
Catholic Encyclopedia on the Sign of the Cross
Byzantine Catholic Word

"Meaning" by Smallfish from Podsafe Music

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#70 - The Labyrinth

Today we hear about a class the Pope will be teaching and about his sense of humor. We also look at the history and spirituality of the labyrinth and how it can be a tool for your spiritual growth as well.

Links:
Quicktime w/o iTunes for those who need it to watch the Video Visits to the Icon Corner
Papal Interview
Pope teaches course on evolution
Labyrinths
Labyrinth at Chartres
Make your own labyrinth

"The World Is You" by Jealousy Curve from Podsafe Music

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#70 - The Labyrinth

A Visit to the Icon Corner: The Dormition

As part of the Podcast Carnival in Honor of the Assumption, we will be looking at the spirituality of the Icon of the Dormition of Mary and what it reveals about our relationship to the Blessed Mother and to her Son.

Be sure to visit the other podcasts that will be doing special shows in honor of the Assumption:

Catholic Rockers
Grapevine News Minute
Christus Vincit
Life on Fire
The SaintCast
St. Michael's RCIA

Background Music was "The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin" from Biber Rosary Sonatas by Pavlo Beznosiuk from Magnatune.com

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A Visit to the Icon Corner: The Dormition

#69 - Gloria Part II

We continue our look at the Gloria with a look at the history of the Gloria in the Liturgy and some different ways that it has been interpreted in song. We also have some listener feedback.

Links:
Gloria by Schubert [warning in .ogg format]
Gloria by Fumitaka Anzai from Podsafe Music
Gloria by Jason Pierce - no web links available, contact me if you want more info about Jason's music

Disciples With Microphones
The SaintCast

"Surrender" by Zach and Sarah Blickens from Podsafe Music

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#69 - Gloria Part II

#68 - Gloria Part I

The Church of England has some computer problems, the Vatican changes some feastdays, and we look at the next in our history of the popes.

Links:
Church of England vs Norton
New dates for Feasts of St. Joseph and the Annunciation
Pope St. Telesphorus
Gloria in Latin
Gloria for the Eastern Church [scan down to Great Doxology]

Catholic Rockers Podcast

Gloria by Monks of the Abbey of Saint-Pierre of Solesmes
Great Doxology by Kiev Seminary Choir from Traditional Worship Singing at Magnatune.com
August Moon by Dylan in the Movies from Podsafe Music

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#68 - Gloria Part I