Mon, 26 March 2012
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss a Lenten tradition in Rome and on the web. |
Tue, 24 August 2010
Did you know there are 11 references in the Old Testament concerning unicorns? Listen to Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry discuss... |
Thu, 8 July 2010
Fact guru Fr. Larry gives us a Fact of Faith about a popular wedding ritual, the Unity Candle. He and Fr. Dave discuss the symbolism involved, the liturgical flow of the nuptial mass and the story of the Unity Candle's popularization. |
Tue, 6 July 2010
Fr. Larry answers the oft-asked question; 'How many times can I receive communion in one day?' He also tells us how many times a priest can celebrate mass, answers an intern's question, and even discusses the philosophy behind Roman Law!
Direct download: FactsFaith006b-Receiving_Communion_Twice_in_a_Day.mp3
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Thu, 1 July 2010
Fr. Larry explains what has happened to St. Paul’s remains after he was martyred in Rome. He and Fr. Dave also discuss St. Paul’s Basilica - one of the four main basilicas in Rome - and a kooky superstition associated with it.
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Wed, 30 June 2010
Facts of Faith visits Rome as Fr. Larry discusses the Catacombs of Rome. We also get information about the Church's position on cremation, the Roman subway, and the veneration of martyrs.
Direct download: FactsFaith_009-The_Catacombs_of_Rome.mp3
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Fri, 25 June 2010
Fr. Larry lists some tips for Catholics going into a hospital for extended stay. Due to changing laws and societal norms, things the patient must do to see a priest have drastically changed since the 50's.
Direct download: FactsFaith_008-How_to_Have_a_Good_Hospital_Stay_1.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:50pm EDT |
Tue, 22 June 2010
Facts about incense! Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry discuss just about everything you want to know about incense, including names for incense vessels, how and when we use incense, and why we do it. Plus, tips for those who dislike the incense.
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Thu, 17 June 2010
Fr. Larry gives Fr. Dave a quick history lesson on "The Diet of Worms", which, to Fr. Dave's dismay, has nothing to do with food. The history involves Emperor Charles V, Martin Luther, Pope Leo X, and the Protestant Reformation. It's a fascinating political and religious story worthy of a suspense novel.
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Tue, 15 June 2010
Fr. Larry Rice and Fr. Dave discuss the obligation of keeping the Sabbath holy, especially when one is on a vacation. Tips on how to find a church, how to contextualize differences in mass, and good Catholic etiquette are all included. Perfect for the summer!
Direct download: FactsFaith_019-Going_to_Mass_on_Vacation.mp3
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Thu, 10 June 2010
Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry discuss the history of the Trappist Monks, and the ales they brewed |
Tue, 8 June 2010
Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry discuss the different graduation traditions that have their roots in Catholic ceremonies.
Direct download: Christian_Origins_of_Graduation_Ceremonies.mp3
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Thu, 3 June 2010
Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry discuss the religious background of J.R.R. Tolkien, and how it affected his works set in Middle Earth
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Tue, 1 June 2010
Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry bend the time-space continuum for this week's "Facts" of Faith. |
Thu, 27 May 2010
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP and Fr. Larry Rice discuss the (non)-issue of Evolution vs. Creationism for Catholics, Bible scripture, and the role of science and religion in our lives. |
Tue, 25 May 2010
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss Ordinary Time, its origin, and the cycles of the Catholic calendar. |
Thu, 20 May 2010
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss various comic book and movie superheroes who have a Catholic backstory, including The Punisher, Nightcrawler and Hellboy.
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Tue, 18 May 2010
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss the origins of coffee and the history of the Catholic Church's connection to coffee, including the current day social justice issue of fair trade coffee. |
Thu, 13 May 2010
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss the Vatican Secret Archives in Rome.
Direct download: FactsFaith_021-vaticansecretarchives.mp3
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Tue, 11 May 2010
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss the Swiss Guard.
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Thu, 6 May 2010
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss the origins of the English name for Easter and a little history of the season. |
Tue, 4 May 2010
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP, discuss how long the Easter Season lasts in the Church and what Catholics and Christians should use this time to focus on.
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Wed, 28 April 2010
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP, discuss famous Catholics throughout history as well as fiction. |
Sat, 6 June 2009
Who was St. Valentine? Was there really a St. Valentine? Fr. Larry Rice uncovers the mystery.
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