#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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#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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#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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#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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