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Category Archives: PODCAzT
PODCAzT 58: Ember Days; Chrysostom on St. Matthias; Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Today is Wednesday in the Octave of Pentecost, or at least it ought to be in in the Novus Ordo as it is in the older, Traditional Roman Calendar. This is the third PODCAzT for the Pentecost Octave. Thanks to … Read More
PODCAzT 57: John Paul II on the unforgivable sin; Our Lady of Fatima and the vision of Hell
Today is Tuesday in the Octave of Pentecost, or at least it ought to be in in the Novus Ordo as it is in the older, Traditional Roman Calendar. This is the second PODCAzT for the Pentecost Octave. Thanks to … Read More
PODCAzT 56: Octaves – Fr. Z rants & Augustine on Pentecost
Today is Monday in the Octave of Pentecost, or at least it ought to be in in the Novus Ordo as it is in the older, Traditional Roman Calendar. I dig in to what a liturgical Octave, is adding my … Read More
PODCAzT 55: Tertullian, again; Fr. Rutler and Fr. Z on Archbp. Marini’s book
Since today, in the post-Conciliar calendar, it is the feast of the Apostles Phillip and James, and since I did a PODCAzT on the reading for the Office of Readings last year, as an experiment I resurrect the audio files … Read More
Oldie PODCAzT 29: Leo the Great’s fabulous reflection on Ascension; the angelic battle for your soul
In this PODCAzT we hear some of St. Leo the Great’s (+461) second sermon on the Ascension (s. 74) delivered in A.D. 445. This is an amazing piece of work. It is used on Friday after Ascension Thursday (in other … Read More
PODCAzT 54: Pro-Abortion Politicians and Communion; St. Ambrose and Emperor Theodosius
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
PODCAzT 53: Annunciation – St. Leo the Great; some voicemail Q&A
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
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OLDIE PODCAzT 18: Dominica “in albis” – Augustine to the newly baptized
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
Oldie PODCAzT 17: For those who must sing the Exsultet in Latin, TLM or NO
If any of you out there must sing the Exsultet in Latin, there is a PODCAzT available with a recording of me doing it, in the Novus Ordo version, a couple years ago and explaining some things about it. UPDATE: … Read More
Oldie PODCAzT 15: Augustine – Christ is Vine and Life (in today’s Office of Readings)
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
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