Category Archives: Patristiblogging

The apostolic visit of Pope Benedict XVI sparked off more debate about what bishops ought to do in the face of self-professed Catholic politicians who in a public manner act and speak contrary to the Church’s teachings and practices.  Should … Read More →

On this Feast of the Annunciation, which was bumped by the observance of the Easter Octave, we will hear St. Pope Leo I, "the Great" (+461) sermon 22, a Christmas sermon of 441, which is part of the office of … Read More →

Here is an oldie PODCAzT from last year for this Sunday "in albis". _________ Today is traditionally called Dominica in albis, the Sunday of the white garments which the newly baptized received on the Vigil of Easter.  St. Augustine (+430) … Read More →

Here is a an oldie PODCAzT from last year.  Yes… I am into recycling. This PODCAzT was dated 14 April 2007, and I was in Rome. It was Wednesday of Holy Week, as today is, so we can use it … Read More →

Here is an "oldie" PODCAzT, from last year… I was just starting to make these little programs back then.  I bring this back, especially because of the comment about ancient Rhetoric.  I find it interesting to go back and listen … Read More →

Epiphany is our focus today, on this great feast.  We hear from St. Pope Leo the Great (+461) and explore the origins of Epiphany and some of the beautiful customs associated with it.  Then I address some of your feedback.  … Read More →

In this first PODCAzT of a new year of salvation, and the first in a long time, we hear from that lion of bishops, St. Athanasius (+373), about the Blessed Virgin and the true humanity of Christ.  We talk about … Read More →