Blog Archives - THE CATHOLIC PODCAST

THE CATHOLIC PODCAST

Episode 87 - It's Always Christmas in Bethlehem

12/30/2019

Topics we discussed:

The story and mission of Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem
The work of the Order of Malta in Palestine and around the world
How Holy Family Hospital has a pro-life mission that impacts many
How Ambassador Bowe's work with Holy Family Hospital has impacted the way she celebrates Advent
The return of relics of the manger to Bethlehem

Resources we mentioned:

Find out more about Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem

Find Holy Family School of Faith:

Online

Episode 86 - An Antidote to a Commercialized Christmas

12/23/2019

Topics we discussed:

When the Christmas season really begins
Doing less in Advent and giving more to those who have less this Advent
The difference between tithing, almsgiving, and charitable giving
Our duty in justice to provide for the Catholic Church
God given inequality and unmerited gifts
Why you should check your heart before you give charitably
Why the right to private property is legitimate but not absolute
A Catholic understanding of the common good
The theology of the gift
Humility versus ingratitude

Resources we mentioned:

Find Holy Family School of Faith:

Online

Episode 85 - How Did the Bible Come to Be?

12/16/2019

Topics we discussed:

Common misunderstandings about the origin of the Bible
The canon of Scripture
Why Catholics don't rely on Scripture alone for doctrine
Which books belong in the Bible
Whether the Word of God and the Bible are synonyms

Resources we mentioned:

Find Holy Family School of Faith:

Online

Episode 84 - Simple Advents are Best

12/3/2019

Topics we discussed:

Introducing Advent to your children
Simple ways to celebrate the season without setting yourself up for failure
The beauty of the gift
Asking your kids meaningful questions
Recognizing the humanity of others this Advent
Talking to your kids about St. Nicholas

Resources we mentioned:

Find Holy Family School of Faith:

Online