A Podcast About Catholic Things: Recent Episodes
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APACT is a podcast about the things some of the less talked about issues and theology that everyday Catholics often hear but seldom explained.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador Of Nonsense) discuss some of the theories (and some of the facts) being tossed concerning the Maui Wild Fires. As Hawaii burns to the ground, it looks more and more like the incompetence of government officials is at fault… but is there something more? What's happening there now? Why can't burn victims get help? Is there really a busload of school children that are missing? And why did Alex Jones say the COVID lockdowns are returning?
In the news, Muslims burn down churches. Mad has pig's kidney for 32 days. US soldier flees to North Korea. Russia fails moon landing, India succeeds. Evergrande Group filing bankruptcy. WHO studies traditional medicine and urges people to invest in Afghanistan medicine. Synod updates. Ukrainian trans spokesperson. Pro-Lifer turns traitor. Cupich going to forbidden conference. Canadian fires are arson. Hannity is not pro-life. Pope Francis writing part 2 of his environmental encyclical. Transgender men can swim--against each other. Indiana still outlaws abortion. Massachusetts bishop bans gay.
In the land of nonsense, two-headed snake. Dino races. Viral egg cracking videos.
Trivia Question: who witnessed to the Ethiopians?
SHOW NOTES: DAN'S NOTES:
How will this snake hunt?
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/08/22/two-headed-western-hognose-snake/1341692735805/
The stupidest stuff goes viral...
https://news.sky.com/story/parents-warned-after-cracking-eggs-on-toddlers-heads-in-tiktok-trend-12945794
T-Rex race in Washington state
https://apnews.com/article/racing-trexes-washington-a498d41a8c9fa5cbb4c7bfb0d3c55f8c
ERIC's NOTES:
- A Muslim mob storms a Christian area in Jaranwala, Punjab, Pakistan, burning a church, damaging two other churches, and demolishing the house of a man who they accused of desecrating the pages of a Quran. (AP)
- Surgeons from NYU Langone Health in the United States report the successful functioning of a genetically modified pig kidney in a human recipient for 32 days, a record in xenotransplantation. (AFP via The Japan Times)
- The Korean Central News Agency confirms that United States Army soldier Travis King has been detained for illegal entry, stating that King claimed "inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination" within the U.S. Army and also that he is seeking refugee status in the country. (Reuters)
- Roscosmos spacecraft Luna 25 enters into a lunar orbit around the Moon as it prepares to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole in the coming days. (Reuters)
- The State Space Corporation "Roscosmos"[2] (Russian: Государственная корпорация по космической деятельности «Роскосмос»), commonly known simply as Roscosmos (Russian: Роскосмос), is a state corporation of the Russian Federation responsible for space flights, cosmonautics programs, and aerospace research.[3]
- Roscosmos spacecraft Luna 25 crashes into the moon after moving into an unpredictable orbit during the transition to a pre-landing orbit. (Reuters)
- Chandrayaan-3 makes a soft landing near the Moon's South Pole, marking India's first landing on the Moon and the first soft landing near the lunar South Pole. (CNN)
- Chinese property developer Evergrande Group files for chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in the United States as it works on a multi-billion dollar deal with creditors to restructure its debts. (BBC News)
- The China Evergrande Group is a Chinese property developer, and the second largest in China by sales.[3] It is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, and headquartered in the Houhai Financial Center in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.[4] It was founded in 1996 by Xu Jiayin. It sells apartments mostly to upper- and middle-income dwellers.[5] In 2018, it became the most valuable real estate company in the world,[6] but by 2021 it had collapsed financially and started the 2020–2022 Chinese property sector crisis
- The World Health Organization opens its first summit on traditional medicine in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. (AFP via The Japan Times)
- Israel receives permission from the United States to sell its Arrow 3 missile defense system to Germany, according to the Israeli Defence Ministry. (FAZ)
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The World Health Organization says that 29 million Afghan people require urgent aid, emphasising the importance of increased investment in healthcare services in Afghanistan. (Al Arabiya)
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Tim Gorndon's assessment of LifeSite stories on synod
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/synod-voter-claims-a-large-number-of-bishops-are-ready-to-take-steps-to-womens-ordination/
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Ukraine mocked for hiring ‘transgender’ American as military spokesperson
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ukraine-mocked-for-hiring-transgender-american-as-military-spokesperson/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5uvl_enluc
- Shocker: Pro-lifer turns government witness against former rescue colleagues
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/analysis/pro-lifer-turns-on-former-rescue-colleagues-threatened-with-11-years-in-jail-in-dc-face-act-trial/
- She sat straight in her chair, looked directly at members of the jury and, with all the zeal of a convert, denounced rescuers as harmful to the pro-life cause, which she said she still believes in.
- Former rescuer avoids jail by agreeing to indefinitely provide Biden admin with info on pro-lifers
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/analysis/former-rescuer-avoids-jail-by-agreeing-to-indefinitely-provide-biden-admin-with-info-on-pro-lifers/
- Caroline Davis is now beholden to the US government should they wish for her to assist in the prosecution of other pro-lifers in the future. Unless she retracts her plea agreement or the FACE Act is struck down, Davis has obliged herself to inform the government on pro-life activity whenever they wish to tap into the information she may have.
○ Third day of Washington DC Face Act proceedings: ‘Catholicism on trial’
○ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/third-day-of-washington-dc-face-act-proceedings-catholicism-on-trial/
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The judge presiding over the ongoing trial of activists who oppose abortion in Washington, D.C., on Monday rebuked an attorney for attempting to correct an abortion-staffer’s mischaracterization of Catholicism and then admonished a Catholic nun for “intimidation” for praying a Hail Mary.
- Prosecutors strike infamous video of late-term abortionist from evidence in DC FACE Act trial
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/analysis/this-is-the-video-of-the-butcher-of-dc-the-judge-doesnt-want-the-jury-to-see/
- Late-term abortionist Cesare Santangelo admitted he left babies to die if born alive after an abortion, but the judge would not let the video be played in the courtroom.
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Cardinal Cupich to appear at ecumenical conference coordinated by Wiccan priestess
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cardinal-cupich-to-appear-at-ecumenical-conference-coordinated-by-wiccan-priestess/
- The Parliament of the World’s Religions conference, first held in 1893, was condemned by Pope Leo XIII in 1895, at which time he also forbade Catholics from attending any of the organization's future events.
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cdl-cupich-pushes-climate-agenda-fails-to-mention-jesus-at-condemned-pagan-gathering/
- Cdl. Cupich pushes climate agenda, fails to mention Jesus at Parliament of the World’s Religions
- Neglecting to mention the name of Jesus Christ even once, Cardinal Blase Cupich took his time on stage at the scandalous gathering to promote radical environmentalism and what appeared to be religious indifferentism.
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Danielle Smith says 500 of 650 Alberta wildfires were started by humans, not ‘climate change’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/danielle-smith-says-500-of-650-alberta-wildfires-were-started-by-humans-not-climate-change/
- Sean Hannity calls for ‘legal’ abortion in stunning reversal of pro-life stance
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/sean-hannity-calls-for-legal-abortion-in-stunning-reversal-of-pro-life-stance/
- ‘Republicans have gotta say’ that abortion should be ‘legal’ and ‘rare,’ Hannity said, quoting Bill Clinton.
- Ohio Right to Life fires staffer after Jewish GOP lawmaker called her sharing of the Gospel ‘bigoted’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ohio-right-to-life-fires-staffer-after-jewish-gop-lawmaker-called-her-sharing-of-the-gospel-bigoted/
- Congressman Max Miller demanded communications director Elizabeth Marbach ‘delete’ her post on X in which she wrote humanity’s only hope is ‘in Jesus Christ alone.’
- Ohio Right to Life fired the organization’s communications director after Republican Jewish Congressman Max Miller publicly accused her of bigotry earlier this week in response to her proclaiming her faith in Jesus Christ on social media.
- Pope Francis writing a ‘second part’ of controversial environmental encyclical Laudato Si’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-francis-writing-a-second-part-of-controversial-environmental-encyclical-laudato-si/
- World Aquatics creates ‘open category’ for ‘transgender’ men not approved to compete against women
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/world-aquatics-creates-open-category-for-transgender-men-not-approved-to-compete-against-women/
- Indiana’s near-total abortion ban takes effect after Supreme Court denies pro-abortion appeal
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/indianas-near-total-abortion-ban-takes-effect-after-supreme-court-denies-pro-abortion-appeal/
- Massachusetts bishop forbids students from LGBT expression in diocesan schools
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/massachusetts-bishop-forbids-students-from-lgbt-expression-in-diocesan-schools/
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This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador Of Nonsense) discuss the classic PKD short story, The Pre-persons. The work is a well written example of what happens when the lines we draw between good andf evil are so arbitrary. What does a human being become a person… and when is it okay to kill that person.
In current events, Obama might be gay. Taliban closes beauty salons. Government hearing on UFOs. They found Nero's. The earth is going through a boiling phase. India upset with China. Inflatable flies away and kills man and injurs child. Trump indicted… again. Fossils found in Peru. Germans hold requiem for glacier. Mayan Mass coming. Covid shots led to stillbirths. Biden outlaws lightbulbs.
In the land of nonsense, bear found in spa. Fake bear in China. Slow woman runs slow.
SHOW NOTES:
That's bear-ly believable!
https://apnews.com/article/iraq-dubai-escaped-bear-airplane-cargo-airport-0c58ebbac661e51fa6fed40b4db3e994
More bear-ly believable antics
https://apnews.com/article/bear-backyard-jacuzzi-pool-california-16549bf7609e1a9b6e2e3fc28a807cb7
And sometimes people just don't believe it
https://people.com/china-zoo-denies-bears-are-humans-in-disguise-7567574
Usually sports, especially women's sports, isn't worth even thinking about...but what aren't we being told here?
https://apnews.com/article/somalia-slow-runner-video-2bafeb6d93de898d9c3cb36070c285cc
I only include this story to ask: What are "dummies"?
https://news.sky.com/story/essex-police-investigate-reports-of-man-taking-dummies-from-babies-mouths-12936871
- Mississippi forces parents to watch ‘vaccine education video’ before requesting religious exemption
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/mississippi-forces-parents-to-watch-vaccine-education-video-before-requesting-religious-exemption/
- DeSantis rules out RFK Jr. as running mate, but is open to ‘siccing’ him on the FDA, CDC
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/desantis-rules-out-rfk-jr-as-running-mate-but-is-open-to-siccing-him-on-the-fda-cdc/
- Christians arrested for singing hymns during COVID lockdown win $300k lawsuit
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/christians-arrested-for-singing-hymns-during-covid-lockdown-win-300k-lawsuit/
- PETITION: Join LifeSiteNews in urging the US Supreme Court to end abortion once and for all
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/petition-join-lifesitenews-in-urging-the-us-supreme-court-to-end-abortion-once-and-for-all/
- German archdiocese celebrates ‘ecumenical requiem’ for melting glacier with female Protestant ‘pastor’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/german-archdiocese-celebrates-ecumenical-requiem-for-melting-glacier-with-female-protestant-pastor/
- Alberta man denied euthanasia request after regretting gender mutilation surgery
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/alberta-man-denied-euthanasia-request-after-regretting-gender-mutilation-surgery/
- French bishop bans the Latin Mass at the shrine of Saint John Vianney, patron saint of priests
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/trfrench-bishop-bans-the-latin-mass-at-the-shrine-of-saint-john-vianney-patron-saint-of-priests/
- Vatican considering ‘Mayan rite’ of Mass after Mexican bishops overwhelmingly approve it
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/analysis/vatican-considering-mayan-rite-of-mass-after-mexican-bishops-overwhelmingly-approve-it/
- Increase in miscarriages, stillbirths directly linked to COVID shots, data show – health officials ‘should have known’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/increase-in-miscarriages-stillbirths-directly-linked-to-covid-shots-data-show-health-officials-should-have-known/
- Pro-life leaders challenge DeSantis to openly support federal heartbeat abortion ban
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-life-leaders-challenge-desantis-to-openly-support-federal-heartbeat-abortion-ban/
- Elon Musk slams ESG as ‘communism rebranded,’ calls out BlackRock, Vanguard
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/elon-musk-slams-esg-say-its-communism-rebranded-calls-out-blackrock-vanguard/
- Elon Musk has blasted ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) scores and called the concept “communism rebranded.”
- Meta begins blocking news access for all Canadians following Trudeau gov’t Bill C-18
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/meta-begins-blocking-news-access-for-all-canadians-following-trudeau-govt-bill-c-18/
- Archbishop Fernández suggests Pope Francis might allow people in grave sin to receive Communio
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/archbishop-fernandez-suggests-pope-francis-might-allow-people-in-grave-sin-to-receive-communion/
- Cardinal-designate Victor Fernández stated earlier this year that Pope Francis is ‘helping us to be free from those patterns’ of moral teaching on prohibiting reception of Holy Communion in grave sin.
- biology professor files complaint after college fired him for teaching chromosomes determine sex
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/biology-professor-files-complaint-after-college-fired-him-for-teaching-chromosomes-determine-sex/
- Biden ban on incandescent light bulbs takes effect, forcing Americans to settle for LEDs
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/biden-ban-on-incandescent-light-bulbs-takes-effect-forcing-americans-to-settle-for-leds/
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How Do We Treat Those Who Harm Our Loved Ones
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador Of Nonsense) discuss the difficult commandment that Jesus gave us--love thy enemy, do good to those who hurt you. But what if someone's hurting your children? What if they're leading them to hell? The Gospel isn't so clear on this.
In current events, Greece and Europe is hot. Wet market bans cats. Ecuador mayor killed. Texas Buoys. Nasa claiming climate change… and finding water vapors. More pilot whales beached. Biden to be impeached? Obama chef dead. Ice Cube anti vax. Sinead Oconor dies. Jesuit schools still vaxing. In-n-Out Burger bans masks. CCP chosen bishop is disgrace. Pro-Aborts body slam prolifers. United Church Of Christ now pro-abort. Pence supports abortion. Hunter Biden pleas not guilty. Pope Francis to go to Russia?
In the land of nonsense, no more nude painting. Hemingway lookalikes. Jailbreak.
Trivia Question: who wasn't an apostle?
SHow Notes:
- Troubled Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies at age 56
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/troubled-irish-singer-sinead-oconnor-dies-at-age-56/
- Jesuit Santa Clara University and hundreds of other colleges still mandate COVID-19 shots
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/jesuit-santa-clara-university-and-hundreds-of-other-colleges-still-mandate-covid-19-jabs/
- Louisiana bans transgender mutilation of children, overriding Democrat governor’s veto
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/louisiana-bans-transgender-mutilation-of-minors-overriding-democrat-governors-veto/
- Maine’s Democrat governor signs bill legalizing abortion up to the moment of birth
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/maines-democrat-governor-signs-bill-legalizing-abortion-up-to-the-moment-of-birth/
- Oregon girls under 15 can now obtain abortions without parental consent if they fear ‘emotional abuse’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/oregon-girls-under-15-can-now-obtain-abortions-without-parental-consent-if-they-fear-emotional-abuse/
- Radical abortion amendment officially to appear on Ohio ballot in November
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/radical-abortion-amendment-officially-to-appear-on-ohio-ballot-in-november/
- In-N-Out burger chain to ban employees in 5 states from wearing masks, memo reveals
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/in-n-out-burger-chain-to-ban-employees-in-5-states-from-wearing-masks-memo-reveals/
- Chinese Communist Party humiliates Pope Francis with Shanghai bishop appointment
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/chinese-communist-party-humiliates-pope-francis-with-shanghai-bishop-appointment/
- Cardinal Kung spent three decades in a Communist prison cell (1955-85) for refusing to bend the knee to the atheistic CCP and had been secretly named a cardinal by Pope St. John Paul II in 1979. He was exiled in 1987 and spent his remaining years in the U
- Abortion supporters body-slam, throw coffee on pro-life sidewalk counselors outside DC Planned Parenthood
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/abortion-supporters-body-slam-throw-coffee-on-pro-life-sidewalk-counselors-outside-dc-planned-parenthood/
- Pope Francis hosts pro-abortion WHO director general in private Vatican meeting
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-francis-hosts-pro-abortion-who-director-general-in-private-vatican-meeting/
- United Church of Christ issues resolution declaring abortion is ‘healthcare’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/united-church-of-christ-issues-resolution-declaring-abortion-is-healthcare/
- Teen jailed for burning illegally aborted baby’s body underscores how inhumanely the law treats the unborn
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/teen-jailed-for-burning-illegally-aborted-babys-body-underscores-how-inhumanely-the-law-treats-the-unborn/
- Another post-Roe abortion story is dominating the headlines, and it is easy to see why. Nineteen-year-old Celeste Burgess was recently sentenced to 90 days in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of concealing human remains. With the help of her mother, she had procured abortion pills online, which killed her pre-born baby at about 28 weeks.
- Mike Pence says he supports federal law allowing abortion up to 15 weeks
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/mike-pence-supports-federal-law-allowing-abortion-up-to-15-weeks/
- BREAKING: Hunter Biden pleads ‘not guilty’ to all charges after judge refused to sign onto ‘sweetheart’ plea deal
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-hunter-bidens-sweetheart-plea-deal-collapses-as-judge-refuses-to-sign-on/
- Pope Francis proposes to meet Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in Moscow: report
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-francis-proposes-to-meet-russian-orthodox-patriarch-kirill-in-moscow-report/
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They're Practically The Same
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador Of Nonsense) discuss the stories of temperature highs being reported more and more in the news. Are these temperature hikes real? Why are the numbers inflated? What's next to come, as the governments use the same tactics to reduce climate change that they used to reduce COVID spread. It's the same thing, all over again. While the pandemic measures were bad, this could get worse.
In current events, FDA allows birth control without prescription. Earthquake in Alaska. Many whales beached. WHO says avian flu is killing cats. Soldier flees to North Korea. Michigan AG going after old timers. Kenya cult starves members. Indians send lander to moon. Japan fails launch. Tucker Carlson interviews Andrew Tate. Colleges passing out B plan. Sound of Freedom dominates. Maine approves sex hormones for kids. Pope Francis allows heretical women to vote in Synod. Biden sending troops to Europe. Bishop is smudged. Kentucky transgender restrictions reinstated. Biden can continue to collude with big tech. Pope Francis accepts state appointed bishops. Straights pretend to be gay.
In the land of nonsense, mammals were hunting dinosaurs. Girl divorces ghost. Hong Kong shames smokers. No more little libraries.
Trivia Question: How many sons did Jacob have?
SHOW NOTES:
Even with dinos around, mammals are still at the top of the food chain
https://apnews.com/article/mammals-eating-dinosaurs-cretaceous-af0ccd6f491e01ec779753b03568c61c
Singer divorces ghost
https://news.sky.com/story/singer-divorces-devilishly-handsome-ghost-of-a-victorian-soldier-after-less-than-a-year-12922465
Hong Kong minister of health advises "smoke shaming"
https://news.sky.com/story/hong-kongers-urged-to-stare-at-smokers-in-a-disapproving-way-to-help-create-a-tobacco-free-city-12921254
Little libraries are not to be disguised as speed cameras
https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2023/07/montgomery-co-forces-the-removal-of-a-little-library-that-resembles-a-speed-camera/
- In interview with Tucker Carlson, Andrew Tate betrays his own message of ‘masculine virtue’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/in-interview-with-tucker-carlson-andrew-tate-betrays-his-own-message-of-masculine-virtue/
- Dozens of American universities are installing Plan B vending machines on campus
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/analysis/dozens-of-american-universities-are-installing-plan-b-vending-machines-on-campus/
- Biden FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill with no age limit
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/biden-fda-approves-first-over-the-counter-birth-control-pill-with-no-age-limit/
- Sound of Freedom defies naysayers with 5 million tickets sold, $50 million in receipts
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/sound-of-freedom-defies-naysayers-with-5-million-tickets-sold-50-million-in-receipts/
- Jim Caviezel ‘not scared in the least bit’ to speak the truth about US gov’t involvement in trafficking
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/jim-caviezel-not-scared-in-the-least-bit-to-speak-the-truth-about-us-govt-involvement-in-trafficking/
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/sound-of-freedom-defies-naysayers-with-5-million-tickets-sold-50-million-in-receipts/
- Maine’s pro-LGBT governor signs law allowing cross-sex hormones for minors without parental consent
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/maines-pro-lgbt-governor-signs-law-allowing-cross-sex-hormones-for-minors-without-parental-consent/
- House Republicans defund service member abortions, ‘sex changes’ in newly passed defense bill
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/house-republicans-defund-service-member-abortions-sex-changes-in-newly-passed-defense-bill/
- Federal court sides with Catholic school that fired counselor in same-sex union
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/federal-court-sides-with-catholic-school-that-fired-counselor-in-same-sex-union/
- Pope Francis selects woman serving at heterodox church, ‘seminary’ as Synod voting delegate
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-francis-selects-woman-serving-at-heterodox-church-seminary-as-synod-voting-delegate/
- Biden alarmingly activates 3,000 reserve troops for deployment to Europe
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/biden-alarmingly-activates-3000-reserve-troops-for-deployment-to-europe/
- Australian bishop welcomed to new diocese with pagan ‘smudging’ ritual
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/analysis/australian-bishop-welcomed-to-new-diocese-with-pagan-smudging-ritual/
- Seattle public schools give free transgender hormones, surgery referrals to students: report
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/seattle-public-schools-give-free-transgender-hormones-surgery-referrals-to-students-report/
- Kentucky ban on transgender mutilation of children takes effect after judge lifts injunction
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/kentucky-ban-on-transgender-mutilation-of-children-takes-effect-after-judge-lifts-injunction/
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau booed heavily at North American Indigenous Games
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-booed-heavily-at-north-american-indigenous-games/
- Federal court rules Biden admin can collude with Big Tech while lawsuit continues
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/federal-court-rules-biden-admin-can-collude-with-big-tech-while-lawsuit-continues/
- Pope Francis bows to Communist China and confirms bishop appointed by Beijing
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/analysis/pope-francis-bows-to-communist-china-and-confirms-bishop-appointed-by-beijing/
- Sexual predators who identify as ‘transgender’ are getting no jail time, even for horrific abuse
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/sexual-predators-who-identify-as-transgender-are-getting-no-jail-time-even-for-horrific-abuse/
- College poll shows LGBT cabal has influenced heterosexuals to identify as part of its ‘community’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/college-poll-shows-lgbt-cabal-has-influenced-heterosexuals-to-identify-as-part-of-its-community/
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This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador Of Nonsense) discuss the seeming hopelessness in a church that is disappearing… not to mention a world that hates real Christians more and more. Is all of this hopelessness really unprecedented? Let's look at history.
In current events, they found cocaine in the Whitehouse. France and Germany launching military satellites. Biden destroying chemical weapons. North Korea threatens to protect their air space. NATO denies Ukraine. Sound Of Freedom kills at the box office. CBS gay couple video goes viral. Biden cannot collude with social media. Virginia outlaws porn for kids. Michigan passes 'hate speech' bill. AGs warn Target about their pride display. Miss Netherlands is a man. Arizona AG will ignore Supreme Court ruling. Jan 6 defendants as Supreme Court to step in.
In the world of nonsense, Nevada plates revoked. Woman punches bear. Koreans learn to count.
Trivia Question: what covered the body of Job?
Show Notes:
Dan's Show notes:
Nevadan to Californian: Go back!
https://apnews.com/article/nevada-license-plate-recall-california-da72e2eb8a01b883c90e2dadc2d4766f
Spank a bear? How about punching one!
https://www.fieldandstream.com/survival/maine-woman-punches-bear/
South Koreans learn to count
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/28/south-koreans-become-a-year-or-two-younger-as-country-changes-system-for-counting-ages
Eric's Show Notes:
• Why exactly is NATO delaying membership for Ukraine?
○ https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/why-exactly-is-nato-delaying-membership-for-ukraine/
• ‘Sound of Freedom’ overcomes media opposition to a staggering $40 million opening week
○ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/sound-of-freedom-overcomes-media-opposition-to-a-staggering-40-million-opening-week/
• CBS News faces backlash for video celebrating homosexuals seeing ‘their’ newborn daughter
○ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cbs-news-faces-backlash-for-video-celebrating-homosexuals-seeing-their-newborn-daughter/
• Judge blocks Biden admin from colluding with social media to censor conservative speech
○ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/judge-blocks-biden-admin-from-colluding-with-social-media-to-censor-conservative-speech/
§ Biden Justice Department to appeal ruling stopping collusion with Big Tech on censorship
§ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/biden-justice-department-to-appeal-ruling-stopping-collusion-with-big-tech-on-censorship/
§ Biden admin loses appeal against ruling that stopped collusion on Big Tech censorship
§ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/biden-admin-loses-appeal-against-ruling-that-stopped-collusion-on-big-tech-censorship/
• Virginia passes ‘porn passport’ law to protect minors from sexually explicit content online
○ https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/virginia-passes-porn-passport-law-to-protect-minors-from-sexually-explicit-content-online/
• Illegal immigrant gets life in prison for raping 9-year-old who later got abortion
○ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/illegal-immigrant-gets-life-in-prison-for-raping-9-year-old-who-later-got-abortion/
• Michigan House passes ‘hate speech’ bill criminalizing criticism of transgender ideology
○ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/michigan-house-passes-hate-speech-bill-criminalizing-criticism-of-transgender-ideology/
• 7 state AGs warn Target that ‘Pride’ promotion may have violated child protection laws
○ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/7-state-ags-warn-target-that-pride-promotion-may-have-violated-child-protection-laws/
• Gender-confused man wins ‘Miss Netherlands’ beauty pageant
○ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/gender-confused-man-wins-miss-netherlands-beauty-pageant/
• Arizona AG to keep enforcing ‘non-discrimination’ law after Supreme Court’s religious freedom ruling
○ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/arizona-ag-to-keep-enforcing-non-discrimination-law-after-supreme-courts-religious-freedom-ruling/
○ Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes described the Supreme Court’s June 30 decision as ‘profoundly wrong’ and vowed to continue prosecuting supposed ‘non-discrimination’ cases.
○ In the decision, the justices, 6–3, said the state of Colorado was not allowed under the Constitution to require a web designer to use a state-approved ideology when talking about marriage.
• January 6 defendant asks Supreme Court to review obstruction statute being used ‘to crush dissent’
○ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/january-6-defendant-asks-supreme-court-to-review-obstruction-statute-being-used-to-crush-dissent/
○ The nation's highest court is being asked to weigh in on the original intended meaning of the federal statute criminalizing 'obstruction,' which carries a prison sentence of 20 years.
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This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador Of Nonsense) discuss some of the more recent films that looked very promising to the traditional Catholic world--and kind of fell short.
In current events, they're making humans? Several dinosaur bones found. Earthquakes and rockslides. Hot air balloon fire. Japanese age of consent raises. We lost the Titan. Joe Rogan, JFK Jr., and Dr Peter Hotez. Amazon locks racist out of phone. Rupnik expelled. Faces of abortion in Canada. Starbuks gets rid of pride flags. LA Dodgers failure. Gay Masses everywhere. Restaurant finds fake priest. Texans buy abortion facility. Illinois has more abortions. Man is fired for pronouns.
In the land of nonsense, cops are swept into drain. Boys steal a giant bird. Man arrested for shooting himself.
SHOW NOTES:
Dan's Notes:
How long can you hold your breath?
https://apnews.com/article/florida-deputy-swept-into-storm-drain-78ceee8b6ac7c7fa125276130189f229
Three arrested in theft of big bird...
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/velociraptor-statue-heist-ends-3-arrests-south-dakota-100168819
Adding insult to injury...FOID laws are a violation of the 2nd amendement, anyway (Yes, they are an infringement to all you weirdos who try to claim otherwise)
https://www.wdrb.com/news/national/illinois-man-charged-after-telling-police-he-shot-himself-in-leg-during-dream-about-home/article_a1cee436-ffd0-56b4-98ac-b0f58e507e27.html
Eric's Notes
- Amazon locks man out of ‘smart’ devices after delivery driver falsely reports hearing ‘racist remarks
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/amazon-locks-man-out-of-smart-devices-after-delivery-driver-falsely-reports-hearing-racist-remarks/
- Jesuits expel alleged serial abuser Fr. Rupnik, but he remains a priest
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-jesuits-expel-alleged-serial-abuser-fr-rupnik-but-he-remains-a-priest/
- Pro-lifers launch ‘Faces of Abortion’ tour to change hearts, minds across Canada
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-lifers-launch-faces-of-abortion-tour-to-change-hearts-minds-across-canada/
- Hawaii governor signs law reducing waiting period for assisted suicide
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hawaii-governor-signs-law-reducing-waiting-period-for-assisted-suicide/
- DISGRACE: 'Pride' Mass Celebrated in Cardinal Gregory's Diocese
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/episodes/disgrace-pride-mass-celebrated-in-cardinal-gregorys-diocese/
- Starbucks stores remove ‘pride’ displays across US, but company doubles down on pro-LGBT stance
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/starbucks-stores-remove-pride-displays-across-us-but-company-doubles-down-on-pro-lgbt-stance/
- Thousands gather in defense of Christ as LA Dodgers honor blasphemous drag ‘nuns’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hundreds-gather-in-defense-of-christ-as-la-dodgers-honor-blasphemous-drag-nuns/
- Irish Catholics to protest as Archdiocese of Dublin hosts ‘ecumenical LGBT prayer service’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/irish-catholics-to-protest-as-archdiocese-of-dublin-hosts-ecumenical-lgbt-prayer-service/
- Over 5,000 congregations break away from United Methodist Church over pro-LGBT stance
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/over-5000-congregations-break-away-from-united-methodist-church-over-pro-lgbt-stance/
- LGBT activists pressure AMC Theatres into pulling ‘detransitioner’ film ‘No Way Back’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/lgbt-activists-pressure-amc-theatres-into-pulling-detransitioner-film-no-way-back/
- ‘Huge success’: LA Dodgers protest rally dwarfs support for blasphemous ‘Pride Night’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/huge-success-la-dodgers-protest-rally-dwarfs-support-for-blasphemous-pride-night/
- Over 5,000 people showed up for the massive prayer rally on Friday, but Dodger Stadium was practically empty when the team honored anti-Catholic drag 'nuns.'
- NYC Catholic church to hold ‘Pride Mass’ at monument of homosexual Stonewall riots
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nyc-catholic-church-to-hold-pride-mass-at-monument-of-homosexual-stonewall-riots/
- The Church of St. Paul the Apostle, run by the notoriously dissident Paulist Fathers, plans to hold a 'Pride Mass' at the Stonewall National Monument commemorating the homosexual riots that helped spawn the LGBT movement.
- Restaurant accused of using fake priest to extract ‘confessions’ from employees
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/restaurant-accused-of-using-fake-priest-to-extract-confessions-from-employees/
- employee testified as part of a DOL investigation into Che Garibaldi, a company that runs two Taqueria Garibaldi restaurants, that a “priest” was brought into to hear “confessions” from employees in what appears to have been a ruse to get the workers to admit to breaking workplace rules.
- Taqueria Garibaldi, testified that the restaurant offered employees a person identified as a priest to hear confessions during work hours. The employee told the court the priest urged workers to ‘get the sins out,’ and asked employees if they had stolen from the employer, been late for work, had done anything to harm their employer, or if they had bad intentions toward their employer.
- Texas pro-lifers buy former abortion facility, turn it into parenting support center
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/texas-pro-lifers-buy-former-abortion-facility-turn-it-into-parenting-support-center/
- German laywomen carry monstrance at Corpus Christi procession in apparent violation of canon law
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/german-laywomen-carry-monstrance-at-corpus-christi-procession-in-apparent-violation-of-canon-law/
- Planned Parenthood reports abortions up 54% in Illinois as bordering states enact laws protecting the preborn
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/planned-parenthood-reports-abortions-up-54-in-illinois-as-bordering-states-enact-laws-protecting-the-preborn/
- Catholic employee fired after putting ‘assigned by God’ as his ‘pronouns’ in company profile
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/catholic-employee-fired-after-putting-assigned-by-god-as-his-pronouns-in-company-profile/
- Chad Scharf, former Vice President for Software Engineering at Bitwarden, is now suing the company.
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This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador Of Nonsense) discuss the rebellious, anti-establishment attitude that was once granted to the rock-and-rollers, but should, by all that is good, belong to the traditional Catholic.
In current events, Trump is indicted and Canada burns. DeSantis says he'll fight the DOJ. Hawaiian volcano erupts again. I95 collapses. Pat Sajak retiring. Planet orbits two suns. Google ordered to not be competitive. Bud Light continues to suffer--along with Nike and Target… they don't care. Archdiocese of LA and Anthony Bass waffle. Biden to attend 'pride Mass.' Elon Musk and Matt Walsh still in business. California and Illinois protect pornographic kids books. Canada and Massachusetts teens reject gays. Carlson on alien rant. NY AG moves against pro-lifers. Ireland planning to cull herd. COD streamer is banned.
In the land of nonsense, bus 666 retires. 26 year old in high school. Woman wakes from dead.
SHOW NOTES:
- Bud Light in freefall as Memorial Day weekend sales plunge nearly 60 percent
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/bud-light-in-freefall-as-memorial-day-weekend-sales-plunge-nearly-60-percent/
- Bud Light sponsors ‘all ages’ LGBT ‘pride’ event in Arizona despite ongoing boycott
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bud-light-sponsors-all-ages-lgbt-pride-event-in-arizona-despite-ongoing-boycott/
- Bud Light overtaken by Modelo Especial as best-selling beer in the US as boycott continues
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bud-light-no-longer-best-selling-beer-in-the-us-overtaken-by-modelo-especial/
- Pro-LGBT Toronto Blue Jays cut pitcher who endorsed boycott of Target, Bud Light
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-lgbt-toronto-blue-jays-cut-pitcher-who-endorsed-boycott-of-target-bud-light/
- Anthony Bass, a 12-year veteran of Major League Baseball, had apologized to the 'pride community,' but it wasn't enough to save his job
- Nike hosting ‘Pride Month’ event with surgeon who subjects kids to transgender mastectomies
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nike-hosting-pride-month-panel-with-surgeon-who-subjects-minors-to-transgender-mastectomies/
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/bud-light-in-freefall-as-memorial-day-weekend-sales-plunge-nearly-60-percent/
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Archdiocese of LA urges Catholics to pray to Sacred Heart in response to Dodgers honoring drag ‘nuns’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/archdiocese-of-la-urges-catholics-to-pray-to-sacred-heart-in-response-to-dodgers-honoring-drag-nuns/
- Cardinal Dolan condemns Dodgers honoring ‘drag’ nuns: ‘This isn’t some benevolent, humorous group’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cardinal-dolan-condemns-dodgers-honoring-drag-nuns-this-isnt-some-benevolent-humorous-group/
- Bp. Strickland will carry first class relic of St. John Paul II at Dodger Stadium protest
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bp-strickland-will-carry-first-class-relic-of-st-john-paul-ii-at-dodger-stadium-protest/
- Archdiocese of LA: Protests against anti-Catholic drag ‘nuns’ don’t have our ‘backing or approval’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/archdiocese-of-la-protests-against-anti-catholic-drag-nuns-dont-have-our-backing-or-approval/
- 'We have decided to take a step back and hope for a dialogue with all relevant parties,' Bishop Gerald Wilkerson wrote to priests and deacons in a private memo.
- Pittsburgh LGBT ‘Pride Mass’ canceled after backlash from local faithful, bishop
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pittsburgh-lgbt-pride-mass-canceled-after-backlash-from-local-faithful-bishop/
- Joe Biden’s Jesuit-run church to celebrate LGBT ‘Pride Mass’ on Wednesday
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/joe-bidens-jesuit-run-church-to-celebrate-lgbt-pride-mass-on-wednesday/
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/archdiocese-of-la-urges-catholics-to-pray-to-sacred-heart-in-response-to-dodgers-honoring-drag-nuns/
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Elon Musk admits Twitter’s troubling finances. Are they influencing platform decisions?
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/elon-musk-admits-twitters-troubling-finances-are-they-influencing-platform-decisions/
- If the value of Twitter has dropped to the $15 billion level, that means almost all of the $30 billion in personal equity Elon Musk put into the company has been lost.
- Media blames ‘climate change’ for Canadian wildfires despite arrest of multiple arsonists
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/media-blames-climate-change-for-canadian-wildfires-despite-arrest-of-multiple-arsonists/
- While the mainstream media continues to point to 'climate change' as the source of the wildfires, reports show that multiple people have been arrested in connection with dozens of intentionally set fires in the country.
- Gavin Newsom threatens California schools with investigations if they remove woke books
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/gavin-newsom-threatens-california-schools-with-investigations-if-they-remove-woke-books/
- Illinois gov. signs law to defund libraries that remove sexually explicit, LGBT books for children
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/illinois-gov-signs-law-to-defund-libraries-that-remove-sexually-explicit-lgbt-books-for-children/
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/gavin-newsom-threatens-california-schools-with-investigations-if-they-remove-woke-books/
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Indiana abortion facility shuts down, abandons legal challenge to state’s pro-life law
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/indiana-abortion-facility-shuts-down-abandons-legal-challenge-to-states-pro-life-law/
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Matt Walsh relates stunning rollercoaster battle with Twitter that ended with giant success
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/matt-walsh-celebrates-success-of-what-is-a-woman-after-twitters-initial-attempt-at-censorship/
- Walsh said 'It was a wild ride for 24-hours' and also stated if 'open conversation' on gender ideology was freely allowed, 'trans ideology would disappear overnight.''
- “Given how everything worked out it seems clear that Elon intended for the film to be distributed uncensored on the platform but the woke elements inside the company stepped in to sabotage it,” the Daily Wire host said.
- Matt Walsh’s producer uncovers mutilating ‘trans’ surgery being fraudulently approved
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/matt-walshs-producer-goes-undercover-has-mutilating-trans-surgery-fraudulently-approved/
- Matt Walsh’s producer has gone undercover to show how a “trans healthcare” provider fraudulently approved a mutilating “transgender” surgery in what Walsh has shown is a larger pattern among such providers.
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The success of Canada’s first ever LGBT ‘pride’ school walkout signals hope for the future
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/the-success-of-canadas-first-ever-lgbt-pride-school-walkout-signals-hope-for-the-future/
- We would have been happy if schools had a 10% absence rate, but when the numbers started coming in, we were blown away because the participation rate far surpassed anything we could have dreamed of.
- Ontario high school student tears down LGBT ‘pride’ flag: ‘Put it in the garbage!’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ontario-students-tear-down-lgbt-pride-flag-put-it-in-the-garbage/
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Judge halts Florida ban on underage ‘sex changes’ for 3 children to take transgender drugs
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/judge-halts-florida-ban-on-puberty-blockers-for-kids-says-supporters-should-put-up-or-shut-up/
- Largest Catholic health network in the US performs ‘sex change’ surgeries, bombshell report reveals
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/largest-catholic-health-network-performs-sex-change-operations-bombshell-expose-reveals/
- UPDATED: Charges dropped after police arrest Christian man who quoted Bible across from LGBT ‘Pride March’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/police-arrest-christian-who-quoted-scripture-across-the-street-from-lgbt-pride-march/
- Armenians, Hispanics push back against radical LGBT ideology, clash with far-left Antifa group
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/armenians-hispanics-push-back-against-radical-lgbt-ideology-clash-with-far-left-antifa-group/
- Massachusetts middle school students tear down ‘pride’ banners, chant ‘USA are my pronouns’
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/massachusetts-middle-school-students-tear-down-pride-banners-chant-usa-are-my-pronouns/
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/police-arrest-christian-who-quoted-scripture-across-the-street-from-lgbt-pride-march/
- ‘The Chosen’ faces calls for boycott after director, actors defend LGBT ‘pride’ flags on set
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/the-chosen-faces-growing-boycott-calls-after-director-actors-defend-lgbt-pride-flags-on-set/
- Tucker Carlson launches Twitter show with insightful Ukraine analysis and bizarre UFO assertions
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/analysis/tucker-carlson-launches-twitter-show-with-insightful-ukraine-analysis-and-bizarre-ufo-assertions/
- New York AG files injunction against pro-life Red Rose Rescuers
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-new-york-ag-files-injunction-against-pro-life-red-rose-rescuers/
- The injunction seeks to make it so that Red Rose Rescue and those 'acting in concert' with the pro-life group are legally barred from getting within 30 feet of any abortion-providing establishment in the state.
- WHO’s deadly ventilation protocols were never designed to save COVID patients
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/whos-deadly-ventilation-protocols-were-never-designed-to-save-covid-patients/
- The WHO must be held accountable for its unethical recommendation to sacrifice suspected COVID patients by using ventilation as an infection mitigation strategy.
- Irish farmers protest plans to cull livestock to meet climate targets
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/irish-farmers-protest-plans-to-cull-livestock-to-meet-climate-targets/
- Call of Duty streamer sees surge in Twitter followers after criticizing LGBT indoctrination of kids
- https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/call-of-duty-streamer-sees-surge-in-twitter-followers-after-criticizing-lgbt-indoctrination-of-kids/
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This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) discuss sex and Catholic marriage. While most Catholics tend to know what's allowed and what's not, the questions still get asked… so we decided to devote an entire show to it. What is and isn't allowed in the Catholic bedroom.
In current events, Five environmental consultants killed in plane wreck. Coal mine collapse in China. WW3 coming. Turkish earthquake. Lori Lightfoot loses. Canada bas TikTok. WSJ catches up with the rest of the world. Shooting in Georgia--9 children. Biden coming after pro-lifers. Male and Female harmful. Ohio to pass abortion law. African bishops fighting gay agenda. Vaccine fertility issues. Disneyt special treatment ends in Florida. Clinton aide suicide. McCarrick wants special treatment.
In the land of nonsense, girl helps people develop signatures. Jakey Roninson. West Virginians new to pollen. Coffee oyl.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) discuss lent. What it is, what it's from, and what we're supposed to do. This is also Eric and Dan's first video podcast.
In current events, avalanches in the east. Black hawk crash. Israel interferes with elections. Turkey earthquakes. Mississippi killing spree. JAXA failure. Biden goes to Ukraine. Putin building nukes. German bishops are whacked. UNICEF forcing sterilization. Jim Jordan asks for FBI answers. Pope Francis defrocks nuns. Restricts TLM. KY upholding abortion bans. People fleeing to Florida for abortions. Pentagon exporting abortions. Bishop David O'Connell murdered. Spain allows bestiality, and allows all abortions. O'Keefe fired. Oklahoma judge upholds family. Idaho banning mRNA technology.
In the world of nonsense, IT people get a shift bell. Dog attacks shark.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) discuss the latest pop-topic: Alien Life. Are Catholics allowed to believe in alien life? What about alien intelligent life? Could UFOs be demons? Angels? Is it all a big government psy-op? And what about the terrible train wreck in Ohio? Is AI evil? Could that be the third beast, talked about in Apocalypse?
In current events, Data center outage takes down Twitter. Earthquake mayhem. Poland closes border, and proclaims NWO. 1 meter asteroid predicted. Cars to be banned in Europe. WHO warns about H5N1. Man couldn't desecrate tabernacle. UK priest charged with praying. Most abortions coerced. Mississippi won't let people not get vaxed. Newborn baby holding birth control device. Alberta says no to digital ID. FDA extends COVID emergency use. Bishop in Nicaragua jailed. Prolifers continue to pray illegally. Vatican to send out climate change books. Freemasons want to be allowed to be Catholic.
In the land of nonsense, Indians steeling St. Valentine's Day. People almost buried alive. Man doesn't wear pants in Spain.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) discuss the coming pile of lawsuits about to be unleashed on doctors who have mutilated countless victims of gender dysphoria (encouraging the dysfunction suffered by transgender people). If so, then what about the doctors who fed us blue pills during the covid 'crisis' and continued during the vaccine crisis? Wasn't there some malpractice involved, or were they just taking orders?
In current events, Eric runs through a quick list of trans-related news. China's spy balloon. Paypal announcing layoffs. Brazilian patriots arrested. Winter storm in Texas. Comet E3 coming close to earth. Wildfires in Chile. Avalanches in 3 countries. Mudslides in another. Man in jail for getting his kids into college. Ukrainian Catholic Church to adopt new calendar. Jim Jordan doing his job. FBI watches TLMers. Pope Francis continues to say Gay is Okay. Red Rose Rescuers defended. Pope Francis spreads more heresy. Josh Alexander back in school, now in jail.
In the land of nonsense, prisoners can trade organs for jail time. Goats invade homeless shelter.
Trivia question: What was written on Belshazzar's wall?
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) step out of the world of current events and back into some classic theology: The Trinity. Dan has an analogy that might help people understand and appreciate the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit a little better.
In current events, Pope Francis wants gay to be okay. Tim Gordon is canceled. Iran has nuke capabilities. South Africa to send Cheetahs to India. Avalanche in Japan. Biden & Illinois to end Covid emergency. Sichuan to end 3 child policy. Pope Francis to go to the Congo. Baker still in trouble for refusing cakes. Elon to create Twitter Pay. Trumps distances himself from trannies. Canadian Catholic school suspends student. Nigerians go to Mass. Pope Francis launches ecological conversion education center. RINO Kevin McCarthy defending Michael Byrd for the murder of Ashli Babbitt. Priest is healed from Tumor.
In the land of nonsense, Dodo bird come-back. Barbies with disabilities. Whisky improves skin. Blood popsicles for animals.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) discuss the shenanigans going on at the Vatican. This includes the synods, which are almost, not quite but almost, councils. Can teachings emanate from them? Do they needs the pope for such teachings? What if they refused to elect another pope after Pope Francis dies? Does papal infallibility count if the pope decides NOT to act against heresy? There are topsy turvy times and traditional Catholics should be ready to deal with things we never thought we'd have to deal with.
In current events, Kevin McCarthy is speaker--and not doing too badly so far. Mayhem in Brazil. Launcher1 fails. RS1 fails. Sunspot emits solar flair. Philippines supreme court kicks out Chinese. FAA has communication problems. England bans plastic. Abortionist loves killing old people too. AI bot is pro-life. Dad gets kids by transitioning. Chicago full of groomers. Pope Francis talks about death penalty, and says to forgive all. France says no to euthanasia. Biden tries to suppress Tucker. Jim Jordan to investigate weaponized bureaucracies. Bishop Schnur goes after traditional priests. Vatican still mandating jabs. Oregon schools hide gender confusion from parents. Born Alive bill. Detransitioning teens are desperate. McCarthy to release Jan 6 video. German judge revives holocaust.
Bible trivia: What color was Jesus's hair?
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) discuss the passing of our former pope. While he did retire, leaving us to the mercy of Tyrannosaurus Francis, he also lit some fires that we consider to be well burning and impossible to smother. What was Pope Benedict's legacy, and was he wrong for abandoning us to Pope Francis?
In current events, Canada says no to foreign land owners and to Chinese visitors. Damar Hamlin in UC. McCarthy still not speaker. Chinese Snooker players under investigation. Romeo and Juliet caught on film and sue. India says Google is monopoly. Putin wants ceasefire. Down babies in Ireland aborted. No more gender confused boxers. California makes kidnapping and gender reassignment easier. New York composts humans. Polar bear explosion. Crocs supports kid drag. SC court strikes down abortion restrictions, Idaho does opposite. CVS & Walgreens to carry abortion pills.
In the land of nonsense, BestBuy charges for bags. Lung cancer texts. Tasmanian devil inside.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) discuss the recent hype started by Kanye West and others over the Jewish power and influence in business, media, and politics. Is Zionism lethal for America or for Catholics?
In current events, Spain and Scotland make it easier to re-identify. Weather advisories in America. Putin won't sell oil. Spoanish gender whiskey ad. Canada makes coloring book about suicide. Healthcare workers win COVID case. Kentucky says no abortion zone. Pope Francis says anti-modernism is heresy. Twitter continues to ban free speakers.
In the land of nonsense, donut thief wields ax. Wisconsin waitress gets $1000. Boy breaks records. Boy friends break record.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) discuss the laicization of Father Frank Pavone, a long-time hero in the prolife movement and fight against abortion. This is a travesty by wolves in sheep clothing… or perhaps wolves in wolf clothing. Our bishops and Pope Francis shouldn't stop hearing from us until he is reinstated. Father Pavone should never have been defrocked.
In current events, US House Select Committee go after Trump. Tornadoes in the US. JFK documents released. Puerto Rico to vote for statehood. Twitter cancels doxxers. University of Washington must turn over documents. Archbishop of Liechtenstein stands up to gay marriage proponents. Trudeau gets pushback on gun grab from Alberta. Ohio will vote to legalize all abortion. Toledo wants to use COVID money on abortion. Half of the governors want to stop COVID emergency. 50 Italian priests sign on to sodomy.
In the world of nonsense, Coyote in a basement. Seal on the road. Bear steals a box. Kangaroo on the road.
Trivia question: What is the helmet of God?
Is There Truth To The Brand?
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) discuss the misbranding of Catholic traditionalism and the traditionalist movement. Is there any truth to the label we at the TLM have been given as angry, stuck up snobs? Perhaps there's more to it than just misunderstanding.
In current events, we take a somewhat deep dive into the Kanye West comment about Nazis and Hitler.
In other current events, Ukraine about to outlaw churches? Is Twitter really for free speech? Price cap on Russian oil. Georgia voter fraud. Digital vaccine passports. Pro-lifer spiderman. Canadian bishop wants masks and jabs. Elon Musk to put chips in brain. Alberta claims sovereignty. Canadian and UK censorship bills. Vaccine claims. German bishop wants women to baptize. Supreme court hearing web designer's case. Is St. Lucy a fake? USCCB preaches about same sex marriage bill. DeSantis promises to make pharma pay.
In the land of nonsense, man runs for turkeys. Plane passengers escape to Spain. Nude photos of many people. Buddhist monks on meth.
Trivia question: Where did Satan fall from?
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) say goodbye to YouTube as they receive their badge of honor--being banned by the platform. They also discuss Twitter, Elon Musk, and how that cancel-culture will play out. China has brave Christians, while Pope Francis stabs them in the back. This is a new age of martyrs, and we might not ever know how many of them there are. Protests in China.In current events, UK says 'no' to free Scotland. UK boots chinese technology, Russia pulls out of nuclear talks. Mount Mauna Loa erupts. Chicago Church selling to theatre. Trudeau faces justice and wins. New USCCB placement. Guardian posts fake pics of abortion. Georgia bans abortion after 6 weeks. Kansas court strikes down law against tele-abortion. RSV vaccine warnings. Nazi flag flier identified. Assisted suicide in Canada. Covid shots now identified as problem in Italy. Pro-gay movie fails. Trans woman sues doctors.In the world of nonsense, Dan ponders fake pope. Monkeys in Thailand. Cat caught in smuggle scheme. Snake boards plane.Trivia question: Who did Jesus first appear to?
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) gives a short talk about the election results and the real reason behind the lack of a "red wave." He also discusses his experience at a small FSSP church in El Paso, Texas. Then, Eric and Dan replay the three podcasts about the three temptations of Christ.
No Current Events
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the latest in advertising and marketing--the 'woke' have taken over, it seems, as they hire more and more transvestites to model their products and speak for their companies… but Eric thinks there's something else at work here. It's not all just leftism. The transgender models say something about our society--and say something about the direction we want women to go.
In current events, lots of stuff happening.
In the land of nonsense, lots of weird stuff happening.
Trivia question: how many seals are on the scroll?
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the impending doom many of us are experiencing as the end of the Synod on Synodality draws closer and closer. What happens if the Church changes her teachings? Can the Church really teach heresy? How is that possible? And what would we do? The one thing we always relied on disappears. What's next? Not so much that year, but that day?
In current events, North Korea funds Russia's war--and then lobs a few missiles. Poland is afraid of Russia bringing in illegal immigrants. Interest rates are going up. A few words on the Pelosi farce. Pennsylvania spends big money on minor trans operations. Charges against COVID protesting pastor dropped. Election group jailed for not revealing their sources. Irish bishop suspends priest for truth-telling. The Atlantic calls for Pandemic Amnesty. Less abortions because of heart-beat laws. Synod cardinal defends gay images. Mini gas chambers. 10-year-old girl's abortion still in the news. Vermont illegalizes abortion bans. Dan talks about a wreck.
A Conversation Between Demons
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) give to you a recording Eric had found while clearing out the belongings of an unwelcome guest. Make of it what you will. Two demons discussing their strategy to feminize men, making masculinity a thing of the past in the human race. This is part 4, where the demons discuss pride.
In current events, the western world continues to team up against Russia. Protests in Germany and London. Xi Jinping reelected. Kanye West rejected. Long Range Hypersonic missile. CDC votes to immunize children from harmless disease. Bye bye gay Superman. Canadians identifying as animals. Benedict praises V2. Hockey is too white. Francis's appointments. DeSantis wins. Jeff Bazo praised by Vatican. Cupich hides pedos. Jab mandate revoked in NYC. EWTN scolded. Woman concelebrates.
In the land of nonsense, Biden gives dating advice. Prisoners get unemployment. Mountain lion vs cat. This guy sees like a cat.
Trivia question, where did Joseph come from?
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) give to you a recording Eric had found while clearing out the belongings of an unwelcome guest. Make of it what you will. Two demons discussing their strategy to feminize men, making masculinity a thing of the past in the human race. This is part 3, where the demons discuss greed and envy.
In current events, the western world continues to team up against Russia. A bus full of flood victims die in flames. Mass shooting in North Carolina. Protests in China. 47 million birds culled for H5N1. Amazon sells suicide chemical. CBS fails to report. Banks prep for eco-laws. Stacey Abrams says abortion can help fight inflation. Vatican renews its evil plan with China. Boston Children's Hospital offering puberty blockers. Kanye West wants to buy Parler. Vermont girls don't want to change with boys. Doctor praises suicide victim. Pope Francis calls traditionalism 'infidelity'.
In the Land of Nonsense, giant Han Solo bread. Woman releases bees on cops. Company freezes dead people.
Trivia Question: How much did Joseph sell for?
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) give to you a recording Eric had found while clearing out the belongings of an unwelcome guest. Make of it what you will. Two demons discussing their strategy to feminize men, making masculinity a thing of the past in the human race. This is part 2, where the demons discuss lust. In current events, Russia moves closer to war with the US. Maasai tribes being told not to use land, while parks create game reserves. Annie Ernaux gets Nobel Prize, but we can't see why. Hurricane Ian claims 130. Joe Biden to pardon weed offenders. Mass stabbing in Las Vegas. Trouble brewing in Iran. Russia preparing to retake Kiev via Belarus. Nasa changes asteroid orbit.
In the land of nonsense, camping with BigFoot. Paypal to steal money for misinformation. Man sues for Texas label. Man sneaks snake in pants.
Trivia question: Where would nothing good come from?
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) give to you a recording Eric had found while clearing out the belongings of an unwelcome guest. Make of it what you will. Two demons discussing their strategy to feminize men, making masculinity a thing of the past in the human race.
In current events, mass grave found in Libya, blamed on Islamic extremists. Bank of England trying to save England. Hurricane Ian destroys Florida. Nordstream 2 under attack. Indian now allows abortion for all women up to 24 weeks. Putin begins to lose ground. 125 people killed in stampede in Indonesia. Nobel Prize given to several physicists--entanglement and ancient humans. Chess.com discovers cheating.
In the world of nonsense, Dan talks about his trip to Ireland. Biden calls on dead woman. Green lives matter. Boy is killed in Purdue.
Trivia question: Who was Ishmael's mother?
is it possible that we are about to fight a fake war… One that will kill millions of people?
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss homosexuality in a frank way and point out some of the reasons it is considered a sin that cries out to heaven. This is an adult discussion, noit meant for children's ears.
In The News, suspects in Canadian stabbing last week are caught and no longer alive. Four people are killed in a random shooting in Memphis. Poland bans Russian tourists. Queen Elizabeth II dies and Charles III is made king. North Korea declares itself a nuclear nation. New lunar substance discovered by China. James Webb takes photos of Orion Nebula.
In the land of nonsense, Poland uncovers vampires. A woman went to a bar with a raccoon. Another bear story.
Trivia Question: who was from Uz?
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the divisive Joe Biden speech that he delivered last week. They go through the remarks made by Biden, and tell us what those dangerous remarks mean, in terms of the political future for right-thinking Catholics.
In current events, YouTube announces 10 years of 'listen-to data.' California reaches world record heat wave. G7 says they won't pay too much money for oil from Russia--Russia says fine, we won't sell. Artifacts seized by federal government. Mikhail Gorbachev's funeral. Czech Republic marches against energy costs. NASA delays Artemis launch. Mass stabbing in Canada. Monkeypox vaccine news. Couy Griffin banned from public office.
In the Land of Nonsense, person mails lizards. Cow stuck in hole. Cocaine in baby wipes. Earthquake insurance conspiracy.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the emotional qualities of the Latin Mass. Is the TLM a 'feely Mass?' Shia LaBeouf seemed to think so in his recent interview with Bishop Barron (which, we both agree, was a great interview). Are most TLM goers 'thinkers' and not 'feelers'? Is there honestly any difference?
In current events, US throwing more money at Ukraine. Biden orders strikes on Russia-backed Syria. Afghanistan floods. Shooting in Arizona over eviction. Gas pump vandals in England. Wikileaks appealing decision to extradite Julian Assange. Mark Zuckerberg admits FBI meddled with election. Man in the Hole is dead. Madagascar people riot over kidnapped albino. Hail in Spain kills one. Sweden report dolphin with H5N1. US life expectancy drops again.
The the world of nonsense, pumpkin boats. Whipped cream requires permit in New York. Alligator pet plays in the water. Fisherman catches 90 million year old fish.
Trivia question: what are we for Christ?
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) the idea of overpopulation. Is it a myth? Ought Catholics to be more careful about the number of children they have? Are we, as Pope Francis alleges, breeding like rabbits? SHOULD we breed like rabbits?
In current events, wildfires in Algeria and elsewhere. China opposes deal with Taiwan. Hong Kong freedom fighters get trials. Russia to shut down Nord Stream for 2 days. Algae is the cause of massive fish death in Germany and Poland. Nicaraguan police arrest bishop and threaten clergy about anti-Ortegaism. Monkeypox now in all 50 states. Dugong extinct in China. Two men found guilty in governor kidnapping case. Germany and France inaugurate the first hydrogen-powered trains.
In the world of nonsense, old lady smuggles heroin. Yellowstone victim's foot found. Protons have giant quarks.
In Bible Trivia, where was Jesus when he was tempted?
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about political violence, in light of the raid on Trump's home and the 'shooter' who tried to raid the Cincinnati FBI office. Is there ever any justification for it? Are we coming to that in America?
In current events, Ukraine nuclear power plant is shelled--Russia and Ukraine blame each other. Roller coaster crash in Germany. Englan in a state of drought. Fish die in Germany and Poland in the Oder River. Las Vegas floods. Taliban repels female protestors. Lawsuit against CIA. 'Polio workers' killed in Pakistan. Australia says Google not liable for links served.
In the world of nonsense, Dan says Rosary-As-Weapon (RAW) new catch-phrase. Criminal hides in teddy bear. Piece falls off plane. Monkey calls 911. Bears playing on hammock.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) are back to discussing the motu proprio, Traditionis Custodes. Specifically, what it says and what it doesn't say. Is there a way for good bishops to get around the document… to authorize a TLM (Traditional Latin Mass) in their diocese?
In current events, Trump's home is raided by FBI. Dan and Eric discuss why. China wars about Pelosi's visit. Brittney Griner is sentenced. Amnesty International reports Ukraine violations of human rights. Lightning strikes in DC and in Cuba, causing death and damage. Cartels in Mexico go to war with government. Dominoes closes in Italy.
In the land of nonsense, man tweets picture of peperoni. Judge orders city to stop chalking tires. Man steels machine and digs up parking lot.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) continue their deep dive into the text, paragraph by paragraph, of Pope Francis' ridiculous letter on the Mass. This episode covers paragraphs 55 - 62.
UN peacekeepers and Congo protestors clash. Bangladesh to borrow money to fix climate. Europe criminalizes gas usage, and Germany runs low on energy. McDonalds profits fall. Europe bans Russian TV. US in recession--tries to boost chip manufacturing. Kentucky under water. Monkey Pox in US. Polio in US. Pelosi goes to Taiwan. Kansas bans abortion restrictions. DOJ sues Idaho. Largest pink diamond is found.
In the land of nonsense, New Yorkers eating cat food. Spanish ties are destroying environment. Albaqueque misspelling. An emu captures criminal.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) continue their deep dive into the text, paragraph by paragraph, of Pope Francis' ridiculous letter on the Mass. This episode covers paragraphs 41 - 54.
In current events, Russia and Iran making energy deals, leaving US and Europe out in the cold. Russia and Ukraine agree to allow grain exports. South Koreak, Europe, & other countries experience heat wave & fires. US CDC unanimously votes to recommend vaccine. Europe tries to cut gas usage. Monarch Butterfly on endangered species list. Monkey Pox in the news. South Korea to allow North Korean media to play. Pope Francis apologizes to Native Canadians. Mexico to send more workers to US. China builds space lab.
In the land of nonsense, red heads get free tickets to movies. Friend kills friend for calling bigfoot. Emu crosses the road. Robot pulls finger off in chess match.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) continue their deep dive into the text, paragraph by paragraph, of Pope Francis' ridiculous letter on the Mass. This episode covers paragraphs 20 - 40.
In current events, ofrmer Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe is assassinated. Georgia Guide Stones are blown up. Greg Abbott, Texas Governor, pulls out the National Guard to combat invasion by immigrants. Cuba is plagued with dengue fever. Elon Musk pulls back from Twitter deal, Twitter sues to make him pay. Russian hacker attacks Latvia. NASA releases first photos from James Webb Telescope. Iran provides drones and training to Russia. 20 year old adulteress to be stoned. Uvalde video released, cowardly cops are condemned. Hunter Biden's iphone released.
In the land of nonsense, man falls in volcano. Pilot lands plane on freeway. Man flees cops on lawn mower. Couple lives in museum with their kids.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) reopen Pope Francis' letter to the faithful, and more carefully dive into the text, paragraph by paragraph, noting even more of his apparent schizophrenia. This episode covers paragraphs 1 - 20.
In current events, a man is beheaded by Muslim activists because of a remark made by a politician regarding Muhammad's act of molesting a young girl. The European Council promises to cut carbon. Biden to put military base in Poland. Polish supreme court bans anti-gay laws. Syria recognizes Ukrainian break-aways. Ukrainian break-away to put to death foreign soldiers. Mass shootings across the US during holiday weekend. Tiger dies from Covid. American supreme court knocks down EPA. Earthquake in Iran. China now producing the most electric cars.
In the land of nonsense, kangaroo and parrot escape. Dunkin Donuts will only serve whites. Woman fakes cancer to avoid prison. Bear gets head stuck in bottle.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss Pope Francis's latest letter to the faithful: Desiderio Desideravi… I desire to desire? The letter is Francis's thoughts on The Last Supper, and the way we participate in that (and in the crucifixion) - -the Mass. He is himself through much of the document, but surprisingly brilliant in other parts. It's almost as if he suffers schizophrenia. Also discuss, obviously, is the recent decision from the Supreme Court overturning Roe V Wade.
In the news, inflation hits high in UK…. And everywhere else. UK finds Polio in sewage. Nike stops selling in Russia. NY starts Monkeypox clinic and distributes vaccines. Senate passes gun control measures. Scientists discover giant bacterium. 21 people found dead in bar. 46 people found dead in truck. New Orleans and Utah judges ban abortion bans, South Carolina judge lifts abortion ban.
In the world of nonsense, Alexa to sound like dead relatives. Fashion show like you've never seen. Pope Francis gives advice to mums. Dan won't kiss face.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the state of the nation--America seems to be going down in flames. From vaccines for children to Uvalde police not allowing parents to protect their own children, we are not in a good place right now. Pope Francis is claiming that all of our problems in the church stem from Vatican II deniers and 'restorationists.' Meanwhile, Archbishop Cordileone is attacked for standing up to Pelosi while Bishop Callahan is celebrated for restoring the gay priest Jeffrey Burrill. And then there's SADS--a sudden new phenomenon where adults unexplainably die.
In current events, oil prices are blamed on all the wrong things. Ukraine still trying to join NATO. Wildfires in Spain and California, earthquake in Afghanistan. Japan rules on Fukushima nuclear disaster victims. WikiLeak's Julian Assange to be extradited to US. FINA says no to trans swimmers. Canada builds defense. Netherlands to start using coal power plants. Canada will ban plastics. Japan bans same-sex-marriage. Juul is banned from the market by FDA.
In the world of nonsense, Dan's daughter-in-law talks a lot. People stuck in chocolate vat. THE is trademarked. France says covered skin is illegal in pools. Disney celebrates pagan holiday. Bees are fish too.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss something Eric has admittedly been avoiding since the entire election scam of 2020. But, as good Catholics, he believes it is our duty to climb back into the subject of politics… even if we doubt our ability to have any effect on the outcome. Division of Church and State is not real. At the same time, the days of relying on NBC News for information are over. We have a particular duty to find the hidden information, and to be good red pilled Americans.
In current events, battles all over the world continue--and Biden ignores them all while using Ukraine and Russia to explain the failing US economy. Russian ruble value climbs to 5-year high against euro. New Mexico suffers wild fires. Native American burial sites found. Condo collapse victims in Florida see settlement amount. Six people die in mass stabbing. Elon Musk suspends twitter purchase. Finland and Sweden get closer to NATO, and Russia responds. Shooters kill people in Tops Friendly Markets in New York and a church in California. South Ossetia to join Russia. Venezuela to sell state-owned companies--Biden set to buy. Switzerland change organ donor policies. Monkey Pox on its way to America.
In the Land Of Nonsense, make makes special flavor milk shake. Town refuses to change name. Bald men can file sexual harassment. Man calls 911 on Biden. Naked man on beer is not pornographic.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the modern cultural phenomenon of angry women… especially when that anger is pointed at men. It seems to be getting more and more prevalent, and we have yet to find a reason. The female anger against men seems to be going somewhere, and it's not pretty. Angry women might have more anger at their own nature than at man's nature.
In current events, Russia and Ukraine continue to fight--and the US media continues to lie about it. Cardinal Zen is arrested… Pope Francis is silent. Floods in Afghanistan. Wild fires in Russia. Taliban says women can't show faces. Iraq puts a kibosh on bread protests. Kentucky Derby won by long-shot. Washington Post wins Pulitzer Prize. Sweden might join NATO. Apple will no longer make iPod. Greeks say no help for SSA. Cryptocurrency takes a dive. Event Horizon photograph's Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way's black hole. Other scientists grow plant in lunar soil.
In the land of nonsense, Huffington Post constant weird news item. Metallica baby is born. Class buries skeleton. Man makes large bubble. Non-pilot lands plane. Man fits car in truck.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the 'underground' abortion movement--including the type of people not often mentioned in the high society fund-raising events or 40 Days For Life type of rallies. These are the people in the mud, and they deserve to be talked about.
In current events, the Russia/Ukraine conflict rages on--and so do the lies about it. 20 'worshipers' are killed in a riot. Bitcoin becomes legal tender. California running out of water. Peru natives fighting copper mines. Georgia outlaws critical race theory. Putin going to G20. Tornado in US. Tricycle kills 8 children. Meteor causes 'sonic boom?'
In the land of nonsense, Kate Sade is celebrated. Woman steals lawnmower and sign. Dorothy's dress for sale. Americans find cool souvenir in Israel.
Saint of the Week: Saint Philomena
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss a very much avoided subject--that of the seminarians claiming that they were preyed upon by priests. While APACT absolutely condemns all sexual deviancy, especially by priests and bishops, we also want to examine the real nature of what was / is happening in the seminaries. Were bishops and priests preying on otherwise innocent seminarians, or was / is there already an atmosphere that attracted a certain type of man to the seminaries--making it easier for bishops and priests to find and abuse 'victims.' And when to such targets of abuse stop being victims and become willing participants?
In current events, the war between Russia and Ukraine continues--as does the media's false reporting. Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed in Supreme Court. DHL Boeing breaks in half. Puerto Rico without power. Man tries to terrorize Russian Embassy in Romania. Prices soar in America. Governor kidnappers acquitted. Israelis defend Joseph's burial spot from Pakistanis. Philippines floods cause death of 25. South Africa floods and New Guinea hit with earth quake. Oklahoma outlaws abortion. Female coach in baseball. Galaxy is discovered 13.5 billion lightyears away. 5000 new RNA viruses discovered.
In the land of nonsense, Texas exports immigrants. Girl accidentally wins lottery. Tyson can't sell ear gummies. Man gets 90 covid jabs. Sheriff candidate in Indy is arrested.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the modern American man--and his lack of bravery, valor, and nerve. Why is the modern American so wimpy? Is it possible to change this? Might the American bishops be the key to bringing masculinity back to the American culture? It's sure disappointing to see our bishops cower like scared kittens.
In current events, Russia and Ukraine fight on. Ethiopian government being investigated. 14-year-old boy dies in amusement park. WHO starts polio vaccines. Koreas firing missiles. Trump sues Hilary for the Steele Dossier. Chernobyl on fire. Shooting at cockfight in Mexico. Biden sign anti-lynching law. Hubble finds a star on the outside of the universe.
In the land of nonsense, Dan complains about the stupidity of Bishop Charles Coleman Thompson. Electric unicycle makes work ride fun. Portable air purifiers. Dan complains about Delta.
Saint of the week: Saint Alban
A quick word from Eric and Dan concerning the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Pope Francis.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the idea of a weak pro-life movement, and go through the history of the movement itself, analyzing the weaknesses and illustrating why it's not likely to change. This is in response to the Timothy Gordon podcast criticizing the 40 Days Of Life people. Whether it's prolife or antiabortion, if you don't see courage, you're looking in the wrong place.
In current events, more news about Russia, including Pope Francis's consecration promised for this Friday. The longest suspension bridge in the world opens in Turkey. South Korea complains about North Korea sending more missiles. China loses a Boeing.
In the land of nonsense, a bear fights a pig. A man asks police for quality check on drugs. An island for misfit books. Man tries to steal scrap metal. Walmart burns.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the crisis in Ukraine and Russia and how it ties in with Fatima--including Pope Francis' recent commitment to consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This is big news on a big subject--but you'll hear a discussion in this podcast that you won't hear anywhere else.
In current events we continue our discussion of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. There's an eruption in Indonesia. Poland gives the finger to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Israelis limit family reunions. Wild fires in South Korea. Earthquake in Japan. North Korea opens nuclear tunnels. Small asteroid explodes over Arctic Ocean. YouTube blocks Russian propaganda--Putin blocks non-Russian propaganda. Iran launches missiles at Iraq. Ethiopia deals with police brutality and Washington DC deals with serial killer. Israel is Ddos'ed.
In the world of nonsense, Democrats eliminate annual clock setting. British drinkers upset by Guinness abuse. Ghost on camera. Dan doesn't get pinched for St. Patrick's Day.
Saint of the week: Saint Aidan of Fern
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the history of the traditional/conservative movement in America. How did the conservative Catholic become the Traditional Catholic, leading us to the crowding of the TLM (Traditional Latin Mass), and becoming a force that liberal bishops, and even out pope, is frightened of? And where do we go from here?
In current events, the fighting continues in Ukraine, and Eric and Dan once again questions the mainstream media's narrative as they report it to us. US continues to de-nuclearize Iran. Smaller nations trying to enter EU and NATO. Tornado strikes Midwest. North Korea testing missiles and finally launching a spy satellite. Properties of Russian oligarchs seized around the world. US tries to replace oil supplier. Truckers in Washington DC for Freedom Convoy. Senate outlaws lynching. Philippines raise age of consent. Belarus launches 'phishing attack.' Proud Boys leader indicted. Woman in Texas sues rich father.
In the land of nonsense, man puts snakes in pants. Fishing on ice while sledding. Boys stuck in tree. Spiderman dresses like teacher. Model divorces herself.
SHOW NOTES: You put that in your pants!? https://apnews.com/article/science-oddities-lizards-snakes-california-06dd6da23ce434019c5905a81e76bbd4
Fishing can be a dangerous sport... https://apnews.com/article/oddities-michigan-saginaw-697cdd6e1664d42f10439d6c624fe7f7
I don't know what to say, except...let the cat get himself down from the tree https://apnews.com/article/oddities-indiana-indianapolis-cats-394c07b1f413cc347ce7c6a306bda2a3
Now these kids will see Spiderman as a horror movie. https://www.ladbible.com/news/teacher-being-investigated-tight-morph-suit-on-world-book-day-20220308
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss something that many people have been worried about for over a hundred years--what's going to happen to all the jobs? Is automation and even AI (Artificial Intelligence) going to replace man in the workforce? Is Corporate domination going to push pout the small business in every industry? While no one can predict the future, Eric and Dan demonstrate that in one industry, the same worries have been plaguing the business owner since the 1950s… yet small businesses have survived (although transformed) through at least 5 major industry revolutions.
In current events, Russia continues its attack on Ukraine. Eric and Dan question the reports coming in from main-stream media, and ask what might really be going on there? An earthquake in Indonesia kills 7. Afghanistan opens schools to men and women. US passes anti-lynching laws. Hot planet rains metal and jewels. Biden blames gas prices on Ukraine and Russia.
In the land of nonsense, lottery winner dodges phone calls. More odd world records. THC in fast food. People bid on used cigar.
Saint Of The Week: Saint Agostina Petrantoni / Livia
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss some of the theories concerning the Francis pontificate… is it possible that he's really not the pope? If so, what does that mean for Catholics right now? What can be done about the situation, regarding his heresy?
In the news, Ottawa police continue to deal with protesters, who admit that the freedom convoy is coming to an end. Blades of Glory becomes reality in Olympics. Russia invades Ukraine, and no one steps in to help.
In the land of nonsense, woman wins lottery after playing her license plate number. Man has tooth growing in nose. Baby ghost shark caught in New Zealand. Artwork removed when local business man sees himself.
Saint of the week: Saint Erasmus of Formia
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the big question on the minds of all morally aware people--it is wrong (sinful even) to lie on a tax return? What about other forms of evasion? What about tax avoidance?
We also discuss the recent news concerning Pope Benedict's legal statements, and the apparent 'untruth' therein. Was it a lie or just a mistake? How serious was it?
In current events, Canadian truck drivers storm the cities. Things continue to brew in Ukraine--Germany vows to help us, we vow to help Ukraine--meanwhile, everyone is leaving. NASA to build round trip to Mars. Humans discovered in Europe, 54,000 years ago. Australia lists koala as endangered. 430 kilometers of rain forest gone. Finland buys weapons from America. 5 officers shot and 4 wounded in shootout in Phoenix.
In the land of nonsense, Walmart shoplifter gets mad. Parrot gets stuck in tree. Man stacks eggs. Pigs outlawed in New York. Sex doll mistaken for body.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss science as an industry and compare it to important historical pivot points in scientific history, like in the times of Galileo and Louis Pasteur. Is there something different about science in present day and age that sets it apart from other eras? Are we living in an unprecedented scientific age? What can we do to tell the difference between real science and pseudoscience?
In current events, things heat up in Ukraine, while Russia claims that the US is trying to draw them into war. The FCC kicks China out of the US. A giant convoy in Canada protests the vaccine pass restrictions. North Korea launches test missile. Bengals reach the Super Bowl. 23 people killed in Ecuador, and 19 in Brazil due to floods and landslides. 60 People knifed to death in Congo. CNN president leaves after affair with CNN Vice President. Poisoned cocaine kills 20 people in Argentina.
In the world of nonsense, men on a golf course find a message in a bottle. Firefighters deliver baby in snowstorm in Jimmy James parking lot. Chicken wanders into Pentagon… security baffled. China messes up box labels.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the latest leftist name-calling: 'Vatican II Deniers'. Much like science-denier, climate-denier, and the age-old name 'RACIST', V2-denier has become a way for left leaning Catholics (those who wish to break from our 2000 year old traditions) to change the dialogue and put conservatives (or rather, traditionalists, or even, traditional Catholics) on the defense--instead of on the offence, where we belong. Cardinal Burke discusses this with Raymond Arroyo on The World Over, and Eric and Dan dissect his answers.
In current events, two men are arrested in connection to the synagogue hostage event in Texas last week. Red Cross asks hackers to turn themselves in. France continues to outlaw non-vaccination… except in political rallies. US and other countries continue to aid Ukraine. Tropical storm, Ana, kills 23 people in Madagascar. James Webb Space Telescope enters into orbit and Deep Space Climate Observatory in second stage. Australia buys rights to Aboriginal flag. Canada outlaws conversion therapy. Trans child molester goes to juvie at age 26.
In the land of nonsense, a man finds a bug in his ear. A man attaches many spoons to his body. Weber Grill recipe for Meatloaf.
Saint of the week: Saint Isaac Jogues.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about how much is enough, when it comes to living out the faith. Do Catholics have a duty to dig into devotions and dogmas they don't understand? Can't we just go to Mass every week and trust in our salvation? And how is it possible to gain interest in something someone considers uninteresting?
In current events, Australia is HOT. Italy stops the hunting of infected swine. Man takes synagogue hostage. Tonga destroyed from volcano. UK will eliminated TV viewing licenses. World gears up for war between Russia and Ukraine. Man found to have betrayed Anne Frank. Earthquake in Afghanistan. Pentecostal stampede in Liberia. Supreme Court says 'no' to Texas abortion mills.
In the land of nonsense, police arrest Elsa. Missouri police send out bat alert. Cops ignore robbery while playing Pokemon. Cops pull over car transporting 'body.' Dolphins play with pufferfish.
Saint of the week: Saint Tarcisius.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about being 'red pilled.' The term refers to the experience of waking up to a reality that you'd been ignoring… or opening your eyes to something you didn't want to see. But being red pilled is often an unsettling experience and can drive rational people to believe in irrational things. How do you avoid the paranoia without re-swallowing the blue pill?
In current events, earthquakes and volcanoes rock the world. France outlaws the non-vaccinated. The Philippines outlaw child marriage--but give perps a year to normalize their marriages. Fire in New York envelopes 19 story building. New quarters to commemorate American women. Russia argues with US over Ukraine tension--America folds, Poland threatens war. Doctors implant first pig heart. Twitter is back in Nigeria. Union Pacific wants train robbers to be tried. Sexual assault convict in Virginia--identity to be hidden. Texas mother puts boy in trunk. Chicago students walk out.
In the land of nonsense, plane on Ohio license plate flies backwards. Intruder trapped in chimney. Florida asks woke people to leave. Man climbs electrical tower and needs rescue.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about Responsa Ad Dubia, the Vatican's response to certain questions 'somone' had about Pope Francis' Motu Proprio Tradionis Custodes. Basically, the Vatican is closing its choke hold on the Traditional Latin Mass, making it harder and harder for traditional Catholics to worship the way they choose. Dan and Eric go through the document question by question, explaining it all.
In the news, Russia wants NATO to end military activity in Ukraine as they ramp up their pressure. Poland and Lithuania seem willing to fight back. Facebook says no to 'spy firms'… especially conservative ones. Jehova's Witnesses claim persecution. Volcano erupts in Java, Indonesia again. Sixth child dies from bouncy house accident. University of Hong Kong removes Pillar of Shame. Australia prosecutes for killing koalas. Omicron variant about to kill everyone. George Floyd NOT to be pardoned this Christmas. Fauci wants to stop Christmas gatherings. Apple plans walk-out.
In the Land of Nonsense, Japan announces lickable commercials. Giant millipede fossil discovered. Man kicked off airplane for wearing women's underwear. Fake school is busted in Ohio. Incredibly stupid textbook entry on Beethoven.
Saint of the week: Saints Marcellinus and Peter The Exorcist
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about evolution: the theory that supposedly challenged God. What is a Catholic required to believe concerning creationism and evolution? Are there arguments against evolution? Is science on the side of Darwin here? What is microevolution and what is macroevolution? Does one type being true mean the other is true as well?
In the news, tornados break out across America, killing dozens. A human trafficking semi crashes, killing 55 people. mRNA vaccine developed against AIDS. London court accepts extradite orders from US for Julian Assange… Australians protest decision. 'Nazi Youths' arrested in Russia. Ukraine says hog-wash. NASA's Parker Solar Probe enters Sun's stellar corona. Vietnam sentences facebook users for "conducting propoganda against the state." Five children die from a flying bouncy house. Biden warns unvaccinated. Salvation army donations down after publishing woke racism guide. Fentanyl overdoses now leading cause of death in American adults.
In the world of nonsense, Eric films Columbus Shopping Cart Singer. Indiana spills honey all over road. Deer breaks into CBD store. Camels cheat on beauty contest with botox. Delaware highway sign with misspelling. Daughter fakes mother's life.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about sports, the modern sports culture, sports history, and how a the Catholic church fits into this… or rather, how the Catholic Church ought to fit into this. Some questions stemming from this: how important is 'play' and how important is entertainment?
In current events, News Max is reporting that Pope Francis is dying, but doesn't give any sort of time-line. The US Senate passes a resolution canceling Biden's vaccine/testing mandate. Woman is found near Niagara Falls, dead in her car… in the river. Micronesian president levels accusations against major countries in the renewable fuel push. New Zealand helps restore order in Solomon Islands after riots stemming from China's influence over local government. Parents of Ethan Crumbley are arrested and charged. Volcano in Indonesia. US boycotts Winter Olympics--UK, Canada, and Australia join us. Conversion therapy almost outlawed in Canada. Biden says he won't put troops in Ukraine.
In the land of nonsense, a camel escapes a nativity scene. Crowd is snow-stuck in Ikea store. Tattoo artist does terrible job. A semi drags a car down highway. Store clerk tries to sell a core charge.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about the fruits of prayer, the number of prayer intentions, and whether one effects the other. For example, if a man prays for two things, and offers something up for that, does whatever merit he have get divided between the intentions, like a piece of pie? This is a question that isn't directly answered anywhere in Catholic doctrine, and is rarely even discussed in Catholic theology.
In current events, Pope Francis appoints his vicar general, who outlaws all things traditional in Rome this Easter. 24 nations at COP26 pledge to eliminate gas cars. They also agree to 'fight' climate change. H5N8 continues to spread. Home care workers are fired or resign because of vaccine mandate. European Commission after Portugal for air emissions. Earthquake strikes in Iran, man dies from pole. Biden signs infrastructure bill into law. Russia creates space-junk cloud, dangerous for ISS. Saturn's 83rd moon discovered. Gas prices soar in UK. Brittan backing Ukraine instead of Russia.
In the world of nonsense bottle travels across ocean in 6 years. Animals recued on TikTok. Mayor passes around sexting photos of ex. Giant buck goes to church. Yoga teacher arrested in Russia.
Saint of the Week: Saints Agape, Irene, and Chionia
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss something that has long been the subject of public debate… and yet, there's nothing really TO debate. Canon law is pretty specific and pretty clear on how public sinners ought to be treated in terms of distributing the Eucharist--as well as the Bible and the church fathers. So why does this subject get rehashed every time we get close to elections (or when a pro-death politician pretends to be Catholic?) And why do Catholic bishops (and now a Catholic pope) ignore the rules? This leads, obviously to the discussion of Biden meeting with Pope Francis. And we have more from the 'synod on synodality'… and how all this ties into this week's Gospel reading.
In current events, energy companies in the United Kingdom are collapsing. All American citizens are urged to leave Ethiopia. A human stampede at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston leaves eight people dead and many more injured. H5N8 continues to be a problem--now in Poland and England. Plans are made to vaccinate children for polio in Afghanistan. Singapore is executing a 'mentally impaired' man for heroin possession. US and China agree to 'combat' climate change.
In the world of nonsense, a woman is threatened with jail for wearing a 'protest costume.' A judge in Ohio rules that hippos are people too. No more 'elf on a shelf.' And a naked man is found trapped in a wall.
Saint of the week: Saint Afra The Penitent
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the latest goings-on in the church. This includes the latest French report on sexual abuse of minors by priests… something we can expect more of. Also big in the news, the 'Synod on Synodality' (I notice spell-scheck didn't recognize that word). Vigano talks more about the vaccine restrictions, and Pope Francis gives us more fat to chew.
In the news, earthquakes and drowning in Indonesia. Gangs kidnapping American missionaries. France acknowledges Paris Massacre of 1961. China sending men to live in space for 6 months. A new state of matter is discovered: electron quadruplets). Japan to start releasing radioactive water into Pacific. Muslim in Pakistan kills his family because his daughter married the wrong man. Muslims in Bangladesh riot and kill 4 people. US DOJ asks supreme court to stop Texas Heartbeat Bill. No audience for Olympics. Mount Aso erupts.
In the land of nonsense, Dan gets a new chair. New Zealand fires their wizard. White people posing nude at Dead Sea. Man catches giant hammerhead shark. Crude license plates outlawed in Maine. And a 4-year-old calls 911 to talk about toys.
Saint of the week: Saint Adjutor of Vernon
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss Saint Michael The Archangel. Dan tells us the mentions he receives in the Bible, and then tells us more about angels in general, and how archangels compare to other angels. Eric tells of several stories concerning his own guardian angel.
In current events, US reveals the number of nuclear warheads it has. Gunman opens fire in Arlington, Texas. Judge blocks Texas' Heartbeat Bill. Former Facebook employee makes public claims against them. Taliban, ISIS, ISIL, and IS-K all fighting. Earthquakes in Pakistan and Japan. China's neighbors taking defensive action against them. Poland decides thei own laws are more important that EU's laws. Energy shortage in China and Lebanon. Flash floods kill 5 in Alabama and Tennessee. US nuclear sub hits something in China Sea. NASA discovers hot Jupiter. Blue Origin takes William Shatner into outer space.
In the land of nonsense, the brothers discover a dancing walking stick. Rotating house built for a man's wife. A squirrel builds a giant nest in a man's truck. Psychic gets sued for not removing a curse. A funeral home displays the wrong body… and denies it.
Saint of the week: Saint Adalbert of Prague.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the infamous Spanish Inquisition. What was it? Why did it start? And how true is all the rhetoric that anti-Christians use when they point their fingers at it?
In current events, Pope Francis praises the president of Ireland. ISIL, ISIS, and the Taliban are all fighting. French and US presidents vow to end dispute over anti-China pact. Sonora, Mexico allows gay marriage. Ukraine passes law banning oligarchs from politics. European Commission wants to force USB-C on entire industry. People's Bank of China bans crypto-currency. Students discover Americans 23,000 years old. Yahoo says CIA tried to kill Julian Assange. Polish states repeal their 'anti-gay- laws. NASA to launch Lucy to probe Jupiter trojan asteroids. YouTube bans 'misinformation', Russia bans YouTube.
In the land of nonsense, world record holder makes hotwheels do 10 loops. Humpty Dumpty sculpture is stolen from exhibit. A missing man joins his own search party. And schools in California shut down because of flea infestation.
Saint of the week: Saint Menas of Egypt
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss what transpired starting in 2020, and how Americans completely fell apart when the plandemic hit. Can we learn anything from it? WILL we learn anything from it? And are the vaccine mandates going to have the same kind of blind acceptance that the mask mandates had?
In current events, Joe Biden joins forces with UK and Australia against China in the Indo-Pacific region. France is angry. Australian brushfires are making CO2… but who cares? North Korea angry that America is angry. Ukraine and US to begin military exercises. Notre Dame is going to reopen in 2024. Rally is held to express anger over 1/6 arrests. Taliban making it difficult for women to learn and work. SpaceX lands Inspiration4. Taliban and ISIL fighting. US closes Mexican border. Paul Rusesabagina (made famous by the movie Hotel Rwanda) is charged with terrorism. Michigan governor wants electric roads. Bishop Douglas Crosby of Canada bans non-vaccinated Catholics from sacraments.
In the Land of Nonsense, Indiana's bureaucratic driving laws are unbearable for Dan's son. Anti-vaccine talk in California is set to music. House in Boston sells for $125,000 per foot. Teacher in Boston takes stripper bus to field trip.
Saint of the week: Saint Abraham of Kiduna
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the recent YouTube video sent out by Mel Gibson concerning canceled priests, their bishops, and a church in eclipse--what does all this really mean? Is there a false pope fright now?
In current events, Kenya is in a state of dry emergency. Irish wants old people to get MRNA boosters no matter what they've had in the past. 2015 Paris attackers finally go to trial. American evacuees from Afghanistan are diverted because of measles. Taliban is rough on citizens. US and UN raising money for Afghanistan. Apple cannot keep app developers from collecting money. Russia / Germany pipeline completed. ELCA elects trans gay leader. Dutch Uber drivers must get paid what cab drivers get paid. North Korea lobs some missiles, South Korea lobs some back. Hurricane Nicholas hits land. Poland and Hungary under fire for 'anti-LGBT laws'. Arizona files suit against Biden for Vaccine mandate. California keeps Newsom. Russia makes self-driving tanks.
In the land of nonsense, cows get potty trained. Ethiopian runner wins race but had wrong shoes. Nobel prize goes to beard studiers. Walmart shopper drops human ashes.
Saint of the week, Acacius of Melitene.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the upcoming Synod on Synodality--truly one of the most idiotic and embarrassing synods in Pope Francis's long gaff-rich reign. The Vatican recently gave us several documents preparing for this synod, and Eric and Dan go through them, pointing out the lack of substance, and the hypocrisy on full display as Pope Francis ridicules and stifles the traditional movement within the church/
In current events, Pope Francis talks about his dialog with China. The Taliban holds parades. A Syrian oil spill pollutes the Mediterranean Sea. 50 guilty pleas from patriots. Protests in Greece over vaccine laws. Patrick Coffin's site in almost unreachable. Flash floods cause death in US. Diamond mine toxic leak in Congo. McCarrick pleads not guilty. Heavy floods in Mexico kill people in hospital. German government asks Russia not to phish. Jason Miller is arrested in Brazil and let go.
From the Land of Nonsense, woman puts coffee in ear. Does bird seed grow birds? Heron eats rat. Toots should not be held in.
The all too important synod on synodality, and supporting documents. Pope Francis's deal with China, Syrian oil spill, vaccine mandate protests in Greece, flooding across america and in mexico, diamond mine leaks poison in congo, mccarrick pleads not guilty, germans beg russia not to phish. Woman puts coffee in ear, sprouting bird seed, heron eats rat, let farts out.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the latest cases of Catholic bishops persecuting good priests… especially since Pope Francis's Motu Proprio. Costa Rico bishops are pure lunatics. Some American bishops aren't much better. We're once again faced with the fact that such men either have to be stupid or evil--or both, and the time for pope-splaining and bishop-splaining is over. We've got to support our good priests--there aren't enough of them.
In the news, Eric goes over some of the recent scandals in the church, including Pope Francis's statement that the Ten Commandments aren't 'absolutes', and Mayor Lightfoot receiving communion. Natural disasters continue throughout the world but have somewhat lessened. The Taliban takes control more fully and all other nations are now out of Afghanistan. A mass grave from Stalin's purge is discovered in Ukraine. Cuba accepts 'cryptocurrency'. Gunman kills woman in Garland, Texas, steeals car, and fires on police. China prohibits kids from playing video games. North Korea is using a nuclear reactor again. 20 states sue the Biden administration. SpaceX docks with ISS carrying a 4,800 pound load.
In the land of nonsense, milk crate challenge is banned on TikTok. Mugshot inspires false accusations. Stingray photobombs baby picture. Cow is stuck in tree. Car thief does not want to become body thief. Woman escapes from jail by stealing identity.
Saint of the week: Saint Catherine of Alexandria
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss Revelation and the number/mark of the beast described in chapters 13 and 14--666. Is it a barcode or some other identification talked about in Apocalypse? Or is there a specific mark that doesn't identify the person more than making it plain that they are in union with Satan?
In current events, the natural disasters continue. And so does the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan… as predicted. Toyota reduces production by 40%. Hong Kong and Singapore will abandon their traffic bubble. DC is evacuated when a man parks his truck. Liquid rain falls on Greenland summit. Proud Boys and Antifa clash, and Enrique Tarrio is sentenced for burning a banner. The murderous Cuomo is finally gone… we hope.
In the land of nonsense, Disney sets itself up for a West World episode, and robot guides show tourists the caves. Sea snakes are really just love starved. 5 year old boy hikes the entire Appellation Trail. Idiotic couple seeks sex change for tranny cat.
Saint of the Week: Callistratus and 49 Soldiers
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) continue their discussion on one of the most prominent documents to have come out of Vatican II: Sacrosanctum Concilium (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy). Is the Novus Ordo the results of this directive? Did the new 'English' Mass at all achieve the goals set forth by Vatican II and this document? This podcast reviews paragraphs 6-21 of the document and discuss whether or not the Novus Ordo in any way conforms to the concepts described.
In current events, we take a look at this week's violence in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes control--eerily like Vietnam when we lost that war. Poland is trying to give the boot to American controlled media. Much of the world is suffering from natural disaster--from wildfires to flash floods to earthquakes. New York will stop investigating the murderer Cuomo when he resigns. Water shortage and drought declared in Arizona, Nevada,, and New Mexico. Supreme Court in Uganda allows pornography.
In the land of nonsense, tellers can't read bank robber's hand writing. Neither can we. Lightning strikes the Washington Monument. Creepy face found under bridge.
Saint Of The Week: Saint Cajetan The Theatine
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the seemingly systemic stupidity that has overtaken our society--where it comes from and possibly where it's leading. The saddest part is, unlike historic times of stupidity, this wave has saturated even the Catholic church. How does one deal with such stupidity when it's apparent that the person is cooperating with it?
In the news, wild fires are spanning across the globe. California, Italy, Algeria, Russia--the flames are everywhere. And even in places that are not aflame, the heat is unbearable. France to enforce vaccination IDs. Apple will keep a sharp eye out for kiddie-porn. Americans and British warned to leave Afghanistan before Taliban takes over completely. Priest is murdered by arsonist in France. Grieg Seafood apologizes for killing 96,000 fish. Murderous governor Cuomo is stepping down. Justin Trudeau provides arms to terrorists. YouTube suspends Senator Rand Paul.
Now available: "I'd rather be at the TLM" shirts.
In the land of nonsense, woman strikes back with seagull attacks. Bigfoot scares birthday boy. Canadian pays $96 for a painting worth $20,000. Dental tool mistaken for cobra. Splatter painting is ruined… by more splatter.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss Pope Francis' power as the Bishop Of Rome. This leads into a multi-part discussion we plan to have on one of the most prominent documents to have come out of Vatican II: Sacrosanctum Concilium (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy). Is the Novus Ordo the results of this directive? Did the new 'English' Mass at all achieve the goals set forth by Vatican II and this document?
In current events, Archbishop McCarrick faces criminal charges--finally. Lawmakers in African countries go after the LGBT's. California's Dixie fire grows and destroys more homes and wildlife. US places sanctions on Cuban police. US Olympic competitors dis their country, while Hong Kong residents are arrested for booing the Chinese national anthem. YouTube bans more people for 'misinformation,' making them one of the most influential medical advisors. Afghanistan floods, while Iran dries up. Chuck Schumer says they're close to an infrastructure bill. Murderous Governor Andrew Cuomo is being harassed by harassment charges.
In the Land Of Nonsense, a woman books a flight for next year. Newest Barbie Doll is not so Barby-ish. The flying jet pack guy is back.
Saint Of The Week: Saint Abadir and Saint Arianus
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the wave of red pilled Catholic Americans--and question why anyone is still blue pilled? Are we crazy or proud? Is it all conspiracy theories? Or are they just scared… and scared of what, exactly?
In current events, YouTube pulls prominent user for 'spreading misinformation.' Big yawn. US House votes to protect Afghanistan translators. Afghan army continues to desert their posts. Taliban spokesperson says women will be respected by incoming dictators. Brazilian Minister of Defense vows to protect voter integrity. US DOJ will NOT investigate nursing home officials in New York for their part in the murder of thousands of residents (geronticide). Cleveland Indians are now Cleveland Defenders. NFL players to be fined for not following Covid19 protocols. Hungarian gays protest. Thirsty Iranians protest. Cuban protesters form Caravan to DC. France soon to use vaccination passes. Hobby Lobby ordered to give back stolen artifacts to Iraq.
In the land of nonsense, woman is smacked in the face with a seagull. Cockatoos look for food under kangaroo's tail. Texan teens steal jewelry from dead man. Florida man tries to ride coast in giant bubble.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the dreaded Traditionis Custodes-- a Motu Proprio we feared was coming but weren't quite expecting. Latin Mass lovers were hit hard--a good punch to the gut punishment for traditional Catholics, and a time to gloat for modernists throughout the world. What does it mean? How do we deal with it? Eric and Dan give a general sense of their initial thoughts as the Catholic world hammers this out over the next few months.
In the news, the US passes the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, putting restrictions on SOME of China's trade. Ben & Jerry's signals virtue over Israel's actions. Cuban bread riots continue and Americans take notice. Carbon 13 isotopes discovered on exoplanet. Hubble telescope was down--now it's back. EU is angry at Hungary over LGBT teachings in schools--or the lack thereof. Taliban continues to gain ground as offers deal with Afghanistan. OPEC agrees to produce more oil. Iran is out of water and protesters are being killed. Isil kills 35 people. Carlos Ghosn escape partners are sentenced in Japan. NHL first time gay man comes out. Blue Origin is launched and Amazon founder gets to visit space.
In the world of nonsense, man travels to future and tells us not to come. Man hates bra money in Dublin--refuses to take any more. Girl will be teased by mom's worrying. North Koreans continue to copy South Koreans. Goats save the day in New York park.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss problematic and sometimes scary actions of the bishops in America (psst--Bishop Callahan vs Father James Altman). There have been problems with bishops before, but the unprecedented situation we find ourselves in is that the Bishop of Rome is now one of them… and his power in the church is absolute. So what do we Catholics do? Where do we turn, when the bishops won't give us the sacraments? Where is Catholics turn in the past, like during the persecution of Elizabeth I and The Church Of England?
In current events, Hungary is facing opposition for its anti-gay laws. American troops being bombed as Taliban slowly takes back Afghanistan. Tokyo to ban observers during Olympics. Biden signs a 72 point executive order that probably won't do what it proposes. Confederate statues come down in Charlottesville. Thousands of Cubans take to the streets and American Cubans want action from Biden. Richard Branson makes it to space--neat but not quite practical. Fire in a Covid isolation ward caused by exploding oxygen???
In the Land of Nonsense, kids don't know about TMI. Federal judge blocks warning signs on bathrooms. A python bites another python. A naked woman found wedged between two buildings.
Saint Of The Week: Saint Nicholas Owen
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss Sensus Fidei, that is, the sense of the faithful, and how that plays into defining Catholic doctrine. Also, how it plays into Catholics in turbulent times such as these, when popes and bishops spout heresy and church leaders begin to lose not only the sense of the faithful, but the faith of the faithful.
In current events, Eric calls our Bishop Barron: DIALOGUE WITH TIM GORDON!! Nancy Pelosi opens capital police satellite offices. Biden sending vaccine instructors out to talk to the anti-jabbers. UNWMO reports all-time high temperature in Antarctica. Holy See indicts ten people, including a cardinal. Taliban ready to strike any troops left behind on 9/11. Afghani troops abandoning posts. US troops in Iraq being bombed.
In the land of nonsense, Biden tells Russia what not to hack. Homing pigeons lose their way in the dark, making it hard to drive. Non-alcoholic vodka packed in kid's lunchbox brings wrath of the woke down on careless mother. Oregon man takes the law into his own hands and knocks out active shooter. A deer gets wrestled to the floor by Walmart woman.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) rediscuss the vaccine, along with the medical and science community in general--how it's changed over the last century, and when it stopped being a part of the charitable industry.
In current events, James Martin gets a letter of support from Pope Francis. US puts sanctions on 5 Chinese companies. UN votes to end Cuba embargo. More news about the fake capital attack. John McAfee dead--condos collapse in Florida. Some troops will remain in Afghanistan. Russia and UK sparring. Microsoft to release Windows 11. Gibraltar votes to legalize abortion. US military complex back in action against Iraq/Iran. Biden ships millions of vaccines to poor countries. Bill Cosby out on the streets again.
In the land of nonsense, a man calls in a bomb threat because McDonald's forgets his sauce. Great Dane runs over kid. Wyoming man questions police judgement. Rescue workers rescue fake woman.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss some of the famous Christians in media who aren't Catholic, including Rush Limbaugh and CS Lewis. Dinesh D'Souza gets special mention here because he recently addressed the question in one of his own podcasts. Eric gives answer to the odd claim that Protestants focus more on 'a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.'
In current events, Pope Francis excommunicates 'female priests' and anyone who 'helps' them. Archbishop Marx tries to resign, but his resignation is rejected by the pope. Lake Mead is at its lowest point in history. There's a partial solar eclipse. The WHO announces an end to Polio in the Philippines. Exoplanet is discovered with water clouds. YouTube bans Senator Ron Johnson. A fake "mass shooting" in Austin, Texas. At least 24 people are angry that Twitter is banned in Nigeria. Google to build gigantic undersea cable. Netanyahu is out. Juneteenth is voted on--and people still don't know what it is.
In the land of nonsense, another great answer from vets seeking disability. Girl puts glue in her eye. Ville de Bitche is banned from Facebook. Fresh croissant terrifies polish citizens. Nurse shows world that vaccine makes you magnetic. Man is swallowed by whale.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, especially those relying on block-chain technology. Why haven't any cryptocurrencies taken off? What's holding them back right now, and what will be their problems in the future? How is cryptocurrency related to the latest string of ransom hacks that seem to be becoming a world-wide trend? How can companies allow hackers to stop production?
In the news, Swiss breaks negotiations with EU. UN opens investigations against Israel, while "Flimsy Graham" discusses Israel's future. Bill Cosby is still in jail. Republicans perform first filibuster when they block commission to investigate Jan 6 non-event. China continues to encroach on local waters. Austrian Muslims are angry over map. Black gun owners march on Tulsa. China will kill a few less babies when they do a 3-child poloicy instead of a 2-child. Amazon drops arbitration agreement in favor of court settlements. Ebay bans PayPal. Biden stops energy independence in America. Biden ends 'stay in Mexico policy' and allows illegals to come streaming in. Scientists discover two new Wooly Flying Squirrel species. NASA to send two satellites to Venus. Kentucky Derby winner caught with drugs.
In the land of nonsense, Walmart takes legal action against man for picking up garbage. A goldfish that's really a Bass. Puppy momma fights off bear momma--and a 17 year old girl wins. Bob Dylan record returned to library after 48 years. A swimming pool in the sky.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the good and bad forces at work in America right now. Will good win out over bad? And what about all these bad guys? Will they pay for their sins? Historically, it seems they don't.
In current events, Biden gives Germany the okay to buy oil from Russia. Israeli conflict is over, but people are still protesting, and China is chiming in. A new commission to investigate January 6 'riot.' Idaho poised to take Oregon. Ineffective federal committees all agree to talk to each other. Feds are finally able to use Bitcoin to track criminals. Germany bans culling male chicks. CNA pays off hackers. More George Floyd protests. Biden plans to give money to Black, Hispanic, and American Indian farmers.
In the land of nonsense, woman with 67 traffic tickets holds meeting in car. Cheating girlfriend is caught not cleaning her toilet. Dan's son had weird Walmart experience in parking lot. Pope Francis is proud of his new Judas painting.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the problem of Big Tech… and what to do about it. Eric and Dan both agree that the 'alternatives' to big tech have been sadly lacking so far.
In the news, more and more cyber attacks follow the Colonial Pipeline shutdown, and Eric wonders if this is just a pretext for more laws. China successfully lands rover on Mars--so they say.A huge crowd of immigrants try to enter Ceuta.
In the land of nonsense, a dog rides a dust-devil--or a vacuum cleaner? A police chief bails on a meeting and is fired for filing fake reports. A girl is stuck in the sidewalk. The UK swarm a fake corpse.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss The Sabbath, ther Lord's Day, and why Saturday traditions went to Sunday.
In current events, the nation continues to try to recover from the Colonial Pipeline crash. A plane crashes into a house in Mississippi, killing four. Facebook upholds decision to ban Trump. SpaceX vertically lands. Liveleak is shut down. New study claims there are four distinct species of giraffes. Elon Musk tries to save Dogecoin. Eric and Dan discover how to say dogecoin. China allows uncontrolled reentry of space garbage. Chernobyl radiation levels go up--not down.
In the land of nonsense, man gets ticket for back-seat driving. Belgian farmer makes France smaller. Man makes wall of poop. Gator goes after man fishing. And an Angler Fish washes ashore.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss a whole host of issues. Are Catholics summoning the dead when we pray to saints… something expressly forbidden in the Old Testament? And what about graven images? What about graven images of saints? We also discuss Pope Francis changing the words of the Our Father, and the fact that it doesn't actually solve what he seeks to solve. Also, Vigano's latest letter and whether or not he calls Pope Francis 'the antichrist.'
In current events, Biden is pulling men out of Afghanistan while trying to pay them off--sounds a lot like what happened in Vietnam. Minneapolis police are being investigated. US hosts a virtual summit on climate change. The anti-anti-Asian covid bill passes senate. We successfully produce oxygen on Mars. SpaceX links with the ISS. Results of the 2020 census. DDT discovered in California. Rudy Giuliani's home invaded.
In the land of nonsense, a gender reveal bomb heard from miles away. Joy Chapman sings very low. A couple find a hidden room in their house. And a turtle flies through a windshield.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss some of the common 'apologetic type' subjects, but try to give them a little more depth. Eric believes that the answers to such questions are often so repeated in Catholic media that they become almost boring, so he and Dad climb into the areas and discuss some of the things that generally wouldn't be said to a protestant, in order to argue for the faith, but make for good meditation points for any Catholic who wants to know his faith on a deeper level. This week's subjects: Mass and The Cross (how one does not take away from the other) and Sin and Free Will (how concupiscence does not interfere with free will and good is still possible even in a fallen state).
In current events, Biden wants to take troops out of Afghanistan. Russian tensions getting worse--and China is still controlling Biden. Mass shootings and police shootings. Space X awarded NASA contract, and the first helicopter successfully lifts off on Mar's surface. Capital police, Brian Sicnic dies from natural causes--but government still wants to blame 'protestors.' Russia withdrawing from ISS. Derek Chauvin found guilty.
Snake found in head of lettuce. Colorado selling pot-themed license plates--taking pride in smoking weed. Colorado groups considering marijuana a racist term. Canadian politicians having naked zoom meetings. Woman gives man butt shot while zoom casting court date.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the art of prepping--stockpiling food, supplies, guns, and ammo. Is it really a Catholic reaction to the dystopian predictions that have been a part of American culture since the 50's? If not, what SHOULD Catholics be doing to prepare for unknown apocalyptic events?
In the news, ISIL active in Syria. Russia still moving in on Ukraine and now China moving in on the Philippines. In Italy, the government loses power to censor. FBI charges man with conspiracy to blow up Amazon. Iran is getting closer to nuclear weaponry. A police officer accidentally shoots a man. More bird flus from China. France forbids domestic flights and forces train rides.
In the world of nonsense, Amber alert is sent out for Chucky doll. Pakistani police use roller blades to catch bad guys better. Colleges brag about their incompetence and idiocy.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the sharp contrast between the crowd who gathered at Jerusalem to welcome Jesus (Palm Sunday) and the crowd who screamed for Jesus' death and crucifixion (Good Friday) less than a week later. Are they the same people? What happened? Did the high priests create this crowd out of thin air? Also discussed--the role of women throughout Jesus' public ministry and the women who stood by him unto the very end.
In current events, Russia and Ukraine situation continues to get worse. Meanwhile, China is getting more and more daring, even in American territories. A mass shooting in Orange County, California. Arkansas takes a stand against the mutilation of minors.
In The Land Of Nonsense, Superman comic book sells for 3.2 million dollars. Disgruntled employer pays man in pennies. Virginian deer jumps into school bus and pummels sleeping passenger. Dodgers lose game through weird loophole. West Virginian man plans his wife's fake death.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss gambling, games of chance, and betting on games of skill. Over the years, saints have spoken on the subject, but despite the strong warnings against it, the Church has had very little to definitively say on it.
In current events, the official Texas death toll from the winter storm is at 111. China, intruding on Taiwan, buddying up to Iran, and challenging Biden. "Mass shootings" across the US--but not all of them are mass shootings. People seem to hate Asians suddenly. Derek Chauvin trial begins.
In the land of nonsense, Biden thinks women are better than men… so why aren't women running everything? Walmart man jumps out of gurney and runs away. Ravens pluck groceries from people's bags. Woman pees on potatoes.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss work on Sundays, the third commandment, and how serious it is to break it. Is it a venial sin or mortal sin to work on Sundays? And what about causing other people to work on Sundays???
In current events, Russia wants an apology from Joe Biden. North Korea also wants an apology from Joe Biden. Everyone wants an apology from Joe Biden. The Vatican says Ecuador will host 2024 International Eucharistic Congress. Tokyo says no spectators for 2020 Summer Olympics. Troops leaving Afghanistan. ISIL attacks in Niger. Nine people shot down by crazed Islamist. Falling tree burns down over 56,000 acres in California due to bad forest management. Virginia says no more death penalty.
In the world of nonsense, Joe Biden flies flag at half-mast over dead prostitutes. The original Wright Brothers plane now on Mars. Man loses and finds one million dollar lottery ticket. Taiwan restaurants give away sushi to people names Salmon. In Michigan, a man delivers a dropped pizza.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss animals, the pain they feel, and whether that's different than before the fall. Do animals experience pain the way humans do? Is this the result of man's sin? What about pointless animal pain--like accidents and disease? Eric's dog chokes on a bone. Eric shoots himself.
In the news, New York politicians line up against Governor Andrew Cuomo. George Floyd's family hit a big settlement. Avatar takes number one again. UK back Hong Kong against China. The Grammys are coming. Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith says no blessings for homosexuals. Mass spa shootings in Georgia. Biden warns Putin abaout interfering with US elections. Iran continues to enrich uranium.
In the land of nonsense, the fitbit app gets cheating boyfriend into trouble. McDonalds burger looks basically the same after 17 years. A hospital in Thai serves marijuana food. A baby born on an airplane.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (the Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (the Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss Pope Francis' trip to Iraq, compares to, by some, Saint Francis of Assisi's trip to the East. Did Pope Francis really accomplish anything… other than granting affirmation to antisemitism? Are his accomplishments Catholic? Also, Dan dispels some of the myths concerning the Covid19 vaccines.
In current events, California opens Disneyland and other venues… sort of. US Senate reject minimum wage bill, but pass MASSIVE spending bill. Swiss voters ban full-facial coverings. Biden grants Venezuelan immigrants a free-stay. China and Russia plan for a Lunar Space Station.
In the Land Of Nonsense, Biden cuts poverty… sharply. High schooler with .13 GPA is near top half of class. Man lives in an airport for 3 months. The Girl Scouts sue Boy Scouts.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Trump speaks at CPAC and gives us all a ray of hope, while Pope Benedict XVI speak in an interview, crushing the hopes of millions of conspiracy theorists. Both Dr. Seuss and Design Foundry are cancelled, yet few can explain exactly why. Dinesh D'Souza's new podcast is a big hit and Eric compares him to Rush Limbaugh. Eric tells us why we have reason to hope for the future.
In the news, scientists discover Asian dinosaur bones, and Eric and Dan showcase their ignorance on prehistoric life. US House passes the Equality Act… female priests are sure to be next. Biden passes his Covid relief bill. Cuba outlaws animal cruelty but not human cruelty. Capitol police ask for military back-up for another 60 days.
In the land of nonsense, wax mannikins sit in restaurants, a woman buys a crochet kit and finds a kilogram of cocaine, ailing wild sheep produces mass amounts of wool, and California drivers' licenses now feature masked faces.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss concupiscence… but first a tribute to America's Anchorman, Rush Limbaugh, who succumbed to cancer on Ash Wednesday, 2/17/2021. America was better for his contribution. Pope Francis is 'God smacked' when he says God contaminated Himself by becoming man. Concupiscence is the tendency to sin, but Dan explains it as a misalignment of the three things that make us who we are: will, appetite, and intellect. On an unrelated
In current events, the IAEA confirms Iran has produced uranium metal (used in making nuclear warheads). Pakistani supreme court commutes death sentences because of schizophrenia. China sends spacecraft to Mars and plans rover landing. Twitter bans President Trump for life. Winter Storm Uri spreads across North America. BLM destroys more property and this time is arrested. People killed in Afghanistan. Giant brewery discovered in ancient Egypt, dating to 3000 BC. Facebook teams with Google in Australia. Astronomers find exoplanet three times larger than Earth.
In the world of nonsense, the Pope loses all control over Chinese bishops. Alabama law enforcement busts a giant wine-making operation in a waste disposal plant. Chinese flight attendants wear adult diapers. Son sues parent for destroying his porn collection in Michigan… and wins. In France, parents are told NOT to throw their children over gates.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the icons (which are actually idols) of ancient cultures and whether or not it is okay to keep and study such things--considering that they were, when they were made and used, evil and even demonic. Does bringing an ancient idol into your home or school or community invite Satan in as well? It seems the saints have had somethings to say about this.
In current events, Gamestop craze and short squeeze makes investing elites unhappy. New York Attorney General investigates the nursing home massacre and the number of victims claimed by Cuomo. Google and Australia still at odds. UK trying to get Hong Kong residents out as quickly as possible. A girl is pepper sprayed in Rochester NY, and more protests over police brutality. 14,000 German turkeys culled over H5N8. Proud Boys designated as terrorists in Canada.
In the Land of Nonsense, Disney is consulted for their depiction of land-slides. A woman is sued by the condo board for feeding stray cats. Funny snow patterns in the Sahara Desert, and funny snow balls in Indianapolis. Odd looking bubble formations in Chinese lake.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the history of indulgences, what it takes to achieve an indulgence, and Pope Francis's special indulgences for the year of Saint Joseph… or not.
In current events, China places sanctions on Americans (predictable). US military convoy enters Syria (predictable). ISIS (or ISIL) is back (predictable). Parler silenced, and now being investigated by FBI (predictable). World Trade Organization complains about tariffs (predictable). Google now threatening Australian government over copyright issues (predictable). China pushing the envelope with Biden (predictable). Policeman runs over crowd. SpaceX launches 143 satellites. H5N8 still out there. Democrats want DC to become 51st state.
In the Land of Nonsense (as if that wasn't enough), Oklahoma opens up for bigfoot hunting season. A dead man's house is ransacked. And a man has a toilet in his kitchen.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss some important questions, and give brutally honest answers. How dire is our situation--culturally, politically, and spiritually? How did we get to this point, where Catholics are afraid to be Catholic? And what's more important, what's our next step? How do we put a stop to this madness? As always, the answer lies in prayer, fasting, and the sacraments.
In current events, the mayor of NYC cancels contracts with the Trump organization… LOL. Museums in the Vatican stay shut for a while longer. Iran has enough enriched uranium to make an atomic bomb. People charged with involuntary manslaughter for their roles in the Flint, Michigan water crisis. Caravans of illegal immigrants are once again on the move, headed to America.
In the Land of Nonsense, a gifted DNA test reveals surprising results for an unsuspecting father. A man steals a car… and a child. A bank robbery is knocked down to the equivalent of shoplifting. A couple gets too friendly on a Ferris wheel. And a man in Kentucky clears the snow out of his driveway with a flamethrower.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the heartfelt love that Trump supporters seem to have for the man. Loyalty that seems to know no bounds. Where did it come from? Why is it so strong? Liberal media outlets have attempted to explain it, but fall far from the mark--totally missing some points that are so obvious to those who adore the man.
In current events, an old man is killed for praying in a California hospital, murderer charged with hate crime. A statue of Breonna Taylor is stolen and smashed. The Solar Orbiter gets very close to Venus. US government sends out money in exchange for not working. Russia creates a pipeline to Germany. Chinese officials jail a journalist for asking too many questions. US congress sells America to the tech industry.
In the land of nonsense, a woman is sent a 'get live soon' letter from her bank. In Ireland, bread is taxed as candy. The European Union allows veggie-burgers to be called 'burgers.' A pregnant woman runs very far, very fast.
Today, Eric (The Ambassador Of Common Sense) delivers a special message to Catholic priests and bishops across America who have been watching their parishes shrink and their flock dwindle. Please be strong, and defend your sheep against the forces of the left.
This week, on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the current crisis in our Church. Churches all over the world are shutting down or demanding RSVP's. Those with reverence for the Eucharist are being targeted. How can we deal with the coming "great reset?" Our pope signs a deal with Netflix. The Covid19 vaccine might be mandatory. Biden and Francis seem to have an alliance. What if Pope Francis fulfilled the Fatima demand concerning Russia?
In current events, Bitcoin gains popularity and value. More birds are culled because of H5N8. New York cops are investigated for their handling of rioters. Mitch McConnel bends over and allows republican voters to be screwed. Covid19 relief package on the table. Demonstrators storm Oregon State Capital. Jupiter and Saturn line up for the Star Of Bethlehem.
In the land of nonsense, a man get buried in the snow--in his car. Paris mayor is fined for hiring too many women. Christmas in Thailand, Santa hands out masks from an elephant. Christmas in California, Santa gets hung up in power lines.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss one of the age-old subjects that most podcasters have talked about many times already. But this time, they address a very specific sentiment that the priests and bishops have left with people--and still have yet to answer. Many people who were not directly affected by the priest's abuse, were still felt feeling as if they had been duped into being faithful Catholics--and because of this, hesitate to rejoin God's Holy Church.
In current events, major credic card companies cut ties with Pornhub. H5N8 (a recent bird flu in Asia) is wreaking havoc in Japan and other Asian countries. Covid19 lockdowns return--surprise, surprise. US defense bill gives immunity to social platforms, and Trump wants to veto… but is outnumbered. South Korea bans propaganda leaflets being sent to North Korea. William Barr (the major fail) is gone. Switzerland and Vietnam labeled currency manipulators.
In the world of nonsense, Florida is plagued by Burmese Pythons and uses dogs to track them down. In Gary, Indiana, the port-o-potties sing Halleluiah in world's largest light show.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the morality of copyrights and patents, and both from a religious perspective and a legal one. Do content producers have some sort of natural right to their creations? Do we have a natural obligation to abide by current copyright infringement law? Is downloading movies a sin? And when should the Church own prayer?
In current events, New Zealand announces 'climate change emergency'. California wildfires, once again, destroying property. China brings back a piece of the moon, and Japan brings back a piece of an asteroid… the asteroid piece is a much bigger deal. SpaceX Starship crashes. Breakdancing is now a competition in the Olympics. Nepal and China agree on Mt. Everest height.
In the land of nonsense, an Amazon worker draws something on someone's window. Someone finds a giant goldfish. Pope Francis joins the 'capitalists.'
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the mass craze that is officially a world-wide phenomenon… and mostly seems to be ignored by orthodox Catholics. Why are those who are strong in the faith less likely to pay attention to the mask-wearing edicts? And why do some people embrace it whole-heartedly, adding ceremony and reverence to the act of putting on the mask? And who is denying science--again?
In current events, drug makers plead guilty to charges of causing the opioid epidemic. Elon Musk is now the second richest person in the world. China launches a craft to bring back moon samples. US withdraws from Open Skies Treaty. Trump pardons General Flynn. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is assassinated. Sarah Fuller kicks a ball. More Covid19 doomsaying and predictions of hospital overloads.
In the land of nonsense, a mayor's heart is buried under a fountain. Audie's lady destroys hundreds of whiskey bottles. Scientists make DNA steaks. A woman gets a tapeworm from gas station sushi. Elf on a Shelf pics. A house with a room hidden under the stairs.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan discuss the theory that this is it… the world is about to end--a theory growing in popularity as the Pope betrays more and more faithful Catholics, and the American government seems to be disappearing right before our eyes. What will the end times look like? Will it get worse than this, or is it bound to get better? What should our response be? Should we be gathering supplies and preparing for disaster… or is there another kind of preparation?
In current events, Poland puts down a protest march of "thousands" of patriots who defy gathering laws. Thousands of more patriots gather at the Whitehouse to support Trump. Trump 'admits' defeat. SpaceX successfully launches Crew Dragon. Governors and Mayors across America try to cancel holidays. Dewine is not just crooked--he is evil. Iran says they will rejoin Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for Biden.
In the land of nonsense, Budweiser saves a man's house from burning down. The word 'happy' is banned by British advertisers. A man in Florida steals a discarded utility pole… in his Camry. Spike Lee to direct a musical about Viagra.
Should Christians (especially Catholics) be more public? This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan talk about the obligation of Catholics to show their faces (even their rosaries) to their friends, family, neighbors, and even coworkers. The overall agreement between them is that Catholics must use their freedom of religion or lose it--and that things would not have gotten this bad if we had been more vocal in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Catholics need to 'take up space.'
In current events, we continue to talk about the American election and encourage all Christians to support the one man in Washington who is fighting for us. Facebook bans efforts to overcome the fake election. China condemns Mike Pompeo for not designating Turkish Muslim group as terrorists. Trump fires Mark Esper.
In the land of nonsense, Seattle hires pimp as alternative to police force. Rhode Island signs checks as Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. Statue in Palencia, Spain gets refaced as a potato head (pictured below), while Cincinnati puts up a Charlie Brown Christmas tree (also pictured below). Hasbro sells offensive squeeze doll. Eli Lilly gives us bamlanivimab. A fat guy in China falls through a well. Japan adds another great invention to the toilet industry.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan discuss the nation-wide shenanigans and wide-spread vote fraud. They bring up the seemingly ironic situation in the Church, including Pope Francis's antics and the US bishop's low-morality stance on the American election. Dan sees possible optimism, even if Biden wins--Eric disagrees. He brings up the national shutdown, which is still lingering in some of the blue states. They discuss the possibility of war breaking out in order to save the election, and the difference between strategic battles and anarchist rioting. The over-all message is to keep fighting.
Pope Francis asks for legal protection for homosexual couples. Not necessarily 'gay marriage' or 'same-sex' marriage--but there's not a whole lot of difference. Dan points out the problems with this concept. The Vatican puts an idol on a Vatican coin--promoting idolatry and daring God to react… much like the Jews did throughout the Old Testament.
Eric and Dan discuss the third secret of Fatima, and possible translations of it.
In current events, Louisiana voters approve anti-abortion laws. Hebdo makes a caricature and thousands of people protest it--and possibly behead some people over it in Nice. Walter Wallace is killed, sparking more protests and riots. The FBI protects America against Chinese spies. Walmart will stop selling guns and ammo. Illinois will extradite Kyle Rittenhouse. Puerto Rico votes to try and become a state.
No news from the land of nonsense today.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan discuss the latest papal encyclical, Fratelli Tutti (Tooty Fruity). Francis himself points out how fundamentally against Christianity and the Christian spirit his own encyclical is. What is Neo-liberalismm and what is Francis's problem with it? Does he at all understand capitalism and its purpose? And what about trickle-down economics? The spirit of this encyclical, as with all of Pope Francis's encyclicals, is that it is fundamentally pro-marxist. What is the purpose of 'dialog' and how does this encyclical redefine it? Is the encyclical in any way binding? Does it define doctrine?
In current events, the First Family gets Covid… and Eric isn't worried. Ireland rules that Subwat bread is candy. Venus would have been able to support life if not for Jupiter. Mars is closer to earth than ever. France cracks down on Islamic separatists, and Israel cracks down on fur trade. Derek Chauvin is out on bail.
In the Land of Nonsense, an airline fight over mask-wearing. CNN attacks a raccoon on the Whitehouse lawn. Kelly Knievel sues Disney.
This excerpt from the 2020-09-30 APACT podcast discusses Trump and his attitude, being rude and blunt and unpresidential.
This excerpt from the 2020-09-30 APACT podcast discusses Trump and the lack of indictments against the perpetrators of the Russiagate hoax.
This excerpt from the 2020-09-30 APACT podcast discusses Trump and his failure to give us a replacement for Obamacare.
This excerpt from the 2020-09-30 APACT podcast discusses Trump and his role in our struggle against China.
This excerpt from the 2020-09-30 APACT podcast discusses Trump and his apparent lack of regard for government spending and the economy in general.
This excerpt from the 2020-09-30 APACT podcast discusses Trump and key Catholic issues like abortion and immigration and how American bishops are behaving.
This excerpt from the 2020-09-30 APACT podcast discusses Trump and how well he did or didn't handle the riots happening across the country.
This excerpt from the 2020-09-30 APACT podcast discusses Trump and how well he did or didn't handle Covid19.
This excerpt from the 2020-09-30 APACT podcast discusses the excuse some Catholics make when they say that their 1 vote doesn't count for anything
This excerpt from the 2020-09-30 APACT podcast discusses laziness and some Catholic's unwillingness to get out and vote.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Non-Sense) talk about the upcoming presidential election--probably the most important one in American history. They break down, subject by subject, the two candidates and point out the Catholic position (whether admitted to by American bishops or not) on: every American's duty to vote, abortion, racism, Covid19, riots in America, key Catholic controversies, government spending and the economy, China, healthcare, Russiagate, and Trump's unpresidential attitude.
In Current events, Mexico claims women are being sterilized at the border, astronomers detect wobbling of black hole shadow, underwater liquid water discovered on Mars, Google and YouTube say no more political ads after November 3rd, Portland's emergency as they anticipate Proud Boys protest, TikTok ban blocked, and Trump's tax returns.
Aside from this podcast being posted, short excerpts will be published, tackling each of the listed issues one at a time. If you listen to this podcast, you've already heard all the other shorter ones.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan discuss the legendary Saint Joan of Arc. Her name is often used as an example of feminism, but her role in the French army was not as a woman fighting for equal rights--she was a chaste girl following the orders of God. Her heroic measures ensured the survival of France as a nation, separate from her European neighbors, with strong borders that would survive for centuries. The intervention God provided may well have protected France from the coming heresies and Catholic persecutions. During this period of history, God seems to have a fondness for the French, and we can see His providence throughout the evolution of France as a nation… possibly the same sort of providence seen in early American history, indicating God's will that US borders remain strong and intact. Eric brings up past podcasts and rehashes the subject of statues of confederate generals and their removal from the public square.
In current events, Trump suggests postponing the 2020 election, tweaking the media and setting them into a rage. The Perseverance Rover is successfully launched and on its way to Mars. Crew Dragon Endeavour makes splashdown. SN5 has successful flight test. The 2020 sports season and the players' lack of respect for American culture--and what that might mean for sports fans in the future. Gary Knopp's suspicious death. A possible Covid19 vaccine. TikTok is attacked by President Trump. Lee Man-hee is arrested for embezzling 5.6 billion won--and lies to virus trackers. Mike Dewine either does or doesn't have the ChinaVirus. Demonstrations against Covid19 restrictions pop up all over the world. California is burning… again. People of Portland still being terrorized by Antifa and BLM.
In the Land of Nonsense, worshippers gather in Walmart to hold Sunday services. Eric complains about Cleveland.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric is absent, so Dan gives us "Utter Nonsense"… a Catholic movie review of The Hunt.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Non-Sense) talk about the bishops of the Church… specifically the American ones and the lack of leadership (with a couple of heroic exceptions, like Strickland and Vigano) in our country. How do we deal with it? What should our reaction be? And will the traditional Catholic Church come out on top in the end? And what about these masks… should we wear them or should we not?
In Current events, a sealed copy of Super Morio Brothers sells for a hundred grand. Fires in California and Florida Catholic churches. Washington Redskins will now be the Washington Yellowbacks. Jeff Sessions gets creamed in primary. Kanye West running for president.
In the Land of Nonsense, a new world record for Jenga stackers. The Naked Cowboy attends a protest. A topless woman saves people from drowning.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Non-Sense) talk about the "saints" of Vatican II. Years after the council, we see the devastating effects it had on our church--why then are those who made it happen elevated to sainthood, and is their canonization "infallible?" These are deep questions that extend into Pope Francis's public heretical statements, and how we should react to a pope who doesn't seem Catholic.
In current events, Hong Kong protesters are arrested. Germany wants to go powerless. Trump announces plans for the National Garden of American Heroes. China claims to strike hydrogen, while another group finds a planet that is half molten iron and half evaporated iron. States report no new Covid 19 deaths. Vietnam officials arrest man for being 'anti-government.' Little Sisters of the Poor appear to have another victory--but not quite so clear cut. Bus driver is killed for not wearing a mask.
In the land of nonsense, a woman is arrested for walking a turtle, a New Hampshire cop pulls a Saint Francis, leap year twins, daredevil plumets to death while trying to prove flat earth, a woman produces alcohol naturally, and beer flows from the plumbing in India.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, we start our historical American series: The Miracle of America. We talk about the founding of the British colonies in Massachusetts and the real introduction of capitalism in America--a system to be copied by all the following colonies.
In current events, more madness from the left: BLM, ANTIFA, defunding police departments, and COVID19 craze. North Korea is making their usual threats. The US Supreme Court makes several bad decisions that leave us scratching our heads. Trump is ALONE in Washington--we must support him. Facebook condemns a Trump symbol.
In the land of nonsense, British professor invents "The Bacon Patch," which is little more than a scratch-n-sniff sticker. Aunt Jemimah and Uncle Ben are considered racist. Oakland and the FBI investigate recreational nooses.
This week, on A Podcast About Catholic Things, just after Trinity Sunday, Eric and Dan discuss the importance of meditating on, and learning about, the Holy Trinity. Dan makes the argument that the Orthodox, and the Eastern churches who are already united with Rome, would do well to change their creed to reflect the western model of the Trinity.
In current events, New York is disappearing. Seattle, Washington is under siege by ANTIFA and has declared CHAZ autonomous from America. COPS, Gone With The Wind, and several other classics are disappearing from the streaming world. NASCAR bans the Confederate flag. Eric makes the argument that every Catholic has a moral responsibility to fully support Donald Trump, and marvels at the irony of it.
In the land of nonsense, a Polish army accidentally wanders outside their borders.
Eric and Dan discuss the real danger that the world faces if we lose Donald Trump as our president. Every Catholic has a real obligation to support him.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Dan and Eric talk about the world-wide insanity happening in almost every major city. The riots seem to be about more than racism and police brutality. What is under attack is Americanism--and we have to fight to keep it alive.
In the news, the WHO is reporting new cases of Ebola. Vladimir Putin spills 20,000 tons of oil into a river. Space X deploys 60 more Starlink satellites. Governor Northam in Virginia tears down a Rober E. Lee monument.
In the land of nonsense, the Grim Reaper makes an appearance in Florida. In Dallas, a demolition crew screws up and half demolishes building. Dan tries to replay a nonsense news item.
In light of the riots happening across the country, Eric and Dan discuss anger, taking offense, and what the Catholic response should be to those who offend us. They talk about strategies they've used to keep themselves from lashing out in anger. Eric and Dan agree that police incompetence and abuse are a problem across the country, and come up with a unique way our laws could deal with it.
In current events, we talk about the ongoing riots throughout the US after the George Floyd video. Trump designates Antifa as a terrorist organization. Swarms of locusts are in India, and India and China seem to be approaching war. Hong Kong is no longer autonomous with China. Space X launches US astronauts to space station, and loses a prototype in an explosion.
In the land of nonsense, Dan points out the largest diocese in America. A woman keeps her Grandmother's body to get SS checks. Football players are fooled by sex dolls.
This week, as promised, Dan and Eric talk about the history of SSPX and why they really are no longer in communion with Rome. While many good people have put their trust in the society, sadly, they are not unlike many protestants, and seem to follow the same patters as other churches that have severed ties with Rome.
In the news, Trump withdraws from the Open Skies agreement because Russia keeps violating the terms.
In the land of nonsense, an article in Integrative Organismal Biology claims men have beards to help them take face-hits. A mayor in Peru scoffs at Covid19 statutes by faking death. Maternity week announces sunken Navy ship was found. Danny buys a grave.
Beer of the Week: Folgers
Is the Bible completely without error? The Catholic Church says 'yes.' Eric and Dan discuss the importance of recognizing the Bible's accuracy, but allowing for interpretation. They discuss Bible fundamentalists and creationism--young earth or old earth. Dan talks about the danger of relying on the Scripture itself without recognizing the authority of the Church guided by the Holy Spirit.
In the news, Major League Baseball talks about a comeback. Democrat Christy Smith loses in a California district for the first time in years. The Navy talks about UFO's. Another earthquake. Puerto Rico wants to become a state. Space Force launches a classified mission connected with power beaming. NASCAR resumes activity. Michigan damn breaks and leaves thousands homeless. Two men are arrested for helping a fugitive escape from Japan.
In the land of nonsense, Indianapolis mayor targets churches, and Indianapolis Bishop Charles Coleman Thompson does even worse.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things Eric and Dan dive into the subject of DNA manipulation and the morality of genetic therapy. They use real examples, and then ask 'what if'. They both agree that most plant and animal genetic manipulation is okay, but it gives us sometimes dangerous knowledge. At this point in time, human gene manipulation is against the Catholic understanding of morality.
In current events, US borrows more for Covid19 pandemic. Eric speculates on US debt forgiveness. Eric makes a video about essential workers. Mike DeWine ought to pay for damage he's done to economy. Flynn to be freed from federal harassment. A black hole is discovered 1000 light years away and an asteroid flies really close to our planet.
In the land of nonsense, A man is buried in a grave. Body found in man's freezer. Proteins found in Scaly-foot Snail. Five-year-old runs away to buy a Lamborghini.
This week, on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Dan and Eric discuss the use of 'thee' and 'thou' in prayer and scripture and the modern push to start using 'you.' Is it a simple style preference, or is morality a part of it? What about 'Holy Ghost' vs. 'Holy Spirit'?
In the news, more coronavirus panic. The 'pandemic' causes oil companies to go under, as well as costing thousands of jobs in the airline industry. A court in Vietnam condemns a man for criticizing the government. AMC Theatres vows not to play Universal movies, and Dan and Eric reminisce about drive-ins. Asteroid 1998 OR2 makes a close pass at Earth. Sudan criminalizes female genital mutilation. Governor Mike DeWine fails big time. Cleanliness is the new morality. NASA will use SpaceX.
In the land of nonsense, more toilet talk. Dan and Eric are getting old. NASA creates a bomb-scare. A Spanish news caster gets caught cheating. Drug dealers are using drive-thrus. In India, cops use people holders on poles to maintain distance. Dan walks through Lowes.
This week, on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Dan and Eric finish their talk on pornography addiction, going into specific techniques used to break away from the trap. Eric claims that accountability is the deciding factor.
In the news, more Covid19. Joe Biden wins against no one. Trump bans immigration. Comet Borisov make-up, and a long discussion on comet orbits. Missouri files a lawsuit against China. More tornadoes. Facebook doesn't like search terms "pseudoscience" and "conspiracy theory".
In the land of nonsense, a man gets a billion dollar relief check. More toilet talk. Someone invents a corona condom for huggers.
Pornography and why it's wrong. The change in how we discuss it that has happened over the past ten years. The saints say surprisingly little about sex. We tackle the question of whether or not we're justified in calling it an addiction. What is the proper way for parents to prepare their kids for the sexual content being pushed at them constantly? Eric and Dan vow to talk amore about how a man can escape the trap next week.
In current events, Eric calls Mike DeWine "Mike Nero" as he plays the fiddle while Ohio's economy burns. Tornados rip across America. Wildfires burn in Chernobyl. President Trump sues the media. Bernie Sanders endorses Biden. Trump drops the WHO. Police discover a body-buildup in a nursing home.
In the land of nonsense, America loses the toilet race against Japan--except for in Amazon warehouses. A woman plays the fiddle while they operate on her brain. Dan wears a bathrobe, and another man is warned to start wearing one.
This week, on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Dan and Eric talk about religious liberty and what exactly Dignitatis Humanae, the Vatican II document, says about it. Many people talk about the document as a 'change' in Catholic theology, but does the document really say anything at all? And what did the 'old church' have to say about freedom of religion? Is it compatible with Americanism?
In current events, it's more Covid 19 and Eric has a new theory about why Trump is allowing the country's shutdown to continue. YouTube is removing certain Covid-19 conspiracy videos, for the safety of 5G engineers, and the coronavirus causes havoc in other parts of the world. Wisconsin Supreme Court says governor canNOT postpone elections. George Pell is finally released. Comet ATLAS has disintegrated. BepiColombo has finished the gravity-assist maneuvers around Earth and is now heading to Venus for more 'sling-shots.' Trump encourages space mining. Bernie Sanders drops out and OPEC wants a meeting.
In nonsense land, Oregon takes a special lesson from old whale tale, and Eric compares 'we're in this together' speeches to another Barny Miller episode.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Dan and Eric talk about astronomy in 1600. We're setting the stage for Galileo's conviction. Why was he condemned? Was he really labeled a heretic? Were the authorities right to be skeptical? Was the Church "AGAINST SCIENCE"? Let's face it--the Church steps outside its range of authority with Galileo, and now we have Pope Francis doing the same thing… and he's just as wrong. Years from now, Francis' statements will be just as embarrassing as Pope Urban VIII.
In current events, more on the Covid19. Earthquakes rock the US. Trump sends the Navy to Venezuela. Eric speculates on why Trump is going along with the insanity.
In the Land of Nonsense, man makes a giant toilet paper roll. Eric tells people how to keep toilets from stopping up. Goats attack a city in Wales… goat also attacks Eric. An astrophysicist sticks things up his nose. A woman gives birth in Walmart, prompting Eric to tell the story of Mike bleeding in Walmart, again prompting Eric to tell the story of Mike catching on fire.
This week, on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Dan and Eric talk about the Covid19 craze. All of the governors shut down their economies. The bishops have shut down the Masses. What do Catholics do without Mass? Is the threat as serious as they say? Are the politicians taking advantage of us? What's up with all the celebrities going stir-crazy? What are the real numbers concerning coronavirus. Wouldn't this be a great time to learn how to pray the Traditional Latin Mass? Dan sneezes. Eric compares it to Ginger's sneeze. Dan and Eric talk about pony kegs.
In current events, Space X launches a Falcon 9 rocket successfully. An earthquake in Utah. Cuba sends doctors to Italy. Trump charges Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with crimes and offers $15 million as reward. Pope Francis says nature is throwing a fit. President Xi helps Trump with virus containment.
This week, on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Dan and Eric talk about old podcasts and try to get in all the things they wish they'd said when they first recorded them. Revisiting the Pennsylvania Catholic scandal, communion by the hand, the reality of hell (and the likelihood of going there, Native Americans and the Moravian tribe massacre, modern church music, Nick Sandmann & Foys, toxic men and Schick razors, transgenders, other religions, wimpy millenials, the devil and Eric's book on exorcism, Catholic sex and Dale, Trump, animal rights, and environmentalism.
In 'current events,' we briefly discuss Pope Francis's pachamama disgrace, and question papal infalibility.
In the land of nonsense, England has space men running for office, a man thwarts thieves with water, and hockey players win weed.
This week, on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Dan and Eric discuss environmentalism and the Catholic response to the efforts to "Save The Planet." Dan points out that much of the modern agenda adds up to anti-humanism and a push for abortion. He also points out the "Social Gospel" heresy.
In current events, Trump announces his candidacy for 2020, and breaks fund-raising records. Trump also tosses some threats ar Iran for shooting down a US drone, then backs off his plans of attack at the last minute. Bishop Charles Thompson swims against the water in Indianapolis, and strips a school of their Catholic identity.
In the land of nonsense, a woman in Missouri is released from prison… but not really. An English couple is attacked by seagulls, and kids are now growing horns.
Beer Of The Week: Unveiled Double IPA
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Dan talks about the difficult subject of eternity--and what did God do before creation? Did God create us and simply step back? Dan comes up with an analogy to help understand it.
Also discovered in this podcast: Dan is a beer snob.
In current events, Trump puts pressure on Mexico to guard their southern borders… and gets results. Renewed restrictions on Cuban travelers. Scot Peterson is arrested for his inaction during the Stoneman High School shooting. Ralph Northam takes the occasion of a shooting to grandstand. NASA plans to open ISS for commercial use.
In the Land Of Nonsense, a Canadian is pulled over by a Mountie. A giant cloud of lady bugs passes over California.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Non-Sense) talk about animals. Animal rights, cruelty to animals, industrial farming, and man's responsibility to animals. Eric tells a funny story about a poopy child and a bird. He also mentions a fawn his son found at their camp site (shown in the picture above).
In current events, tornadoes destroy much of Dayton, Ohio. Australian helicopters are harrassed by Chinese lasers. Main outlaws conversion therapy for minors and Louisiana outlaws abortion for babies with a heartbeat. Trump imposes more taxes on Mexico. A really neat exoplanet is discovered. There's a postal-type shooting in Virginia Beach.
In the Land of Non-Sense, Walmart employees find a black snake in the chopping cart. In England, they make a big fuss over a cat--who walks away from their nonsense. Also in England, authorities find a "Christmas device."
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Dan talks about the Mass--what it is and what it isn't (despite cultural trends).
In current events, Whole Foods Markets stops selling straws, South Korea helps North Korea fight their food shortage, judges side against Trump in financial records fight with democrats (Eric theorizes about why), more fallout after the Mueller report, John Walker Lindh is to be released and Trump is mad, earth-like planets are discovered by the Keplar telescope in new algorithms, Trump sends more troops to the Persian Gulf, Alabama's abortion law is challenged in court, and the giant asteroid 1999 KW4, comes closer to Earth than ever before.
In the land of NonSense, a man tries to fake his emissions test with a fake document drawn with a black marker, republicans are pelted with milk shakes, and a guy with a bat mobile fights crime.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (the Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (the Ambassador of Non-Sense) talk about the prolife movement in America and whether or not Catholics are morally obligated to support President Donald Trump. Eric explains the "Trump Craze", comparing it to Rush Limbaugh's following. Dan touches on the bishops in Tennessee and their weak stance on abortion.
In Current events, Trump has something to say to Iran, and human beings dive deeper into the ocean than ever before.
In the Land of Non-Sense, an article encourages environmental activism, but avoids one of the glaring truths, and people are naming their children after Game of Thrones characters.
Beer of the Week: Dale Pale Ale
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things Eric and Jason discus "the marriage act." Eric talks about some of the cultural fallacies prevalent today, how these fallacies can create unrealistic expectations, and how a Catholic approach can overcome these expectations… making Sex The Catholic Way a much more exciting endeavor.
In current events, the UN is upset with human activity on Earth, Trump awards Tiger Woods with the Medal of Freedom, environmentalists try to keep us from logging the Tongass, Michael Behenna is pardoned, kids walk out of a 'political rally', Barr and Trump Jr. are subpoenaed, North Korea fires more missiles, Trump ramps up the tariffs on China, and more people are killed by Muslims.
Jason reports from the land of nonsense that a couple tried to move a big tree and killed it--and then were fined for murder, Indian army finds Yeti footprints, and a mother is angry that she can't pronounce ABCDE.
This week in A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) finish their discussion on demons. Specifically, Dan tells us how demons know things, and how they learn things. Eric demonstrates how we have little to fear… as long as we follow the rules and NEVER directly interact with Satan.
In current events, we see more Muslim terrorist attacks, and wonder why the media refuses to talk about them. Wikileak's Julian Assange is sentenced to 50 weeks in a UK prison. Putin is trying to limit the freedom of online information and North Korea launches a few small projectiles. Freewinds, a cruise ship full of scientologists, is quarantined because someone has the measles. The Kentucky Derby disqualifies the winner. And good old Trump is being hounded by Californians for his tax records.
In the Land of Nonsense, a giant bounce-house flies up in the air, injuring several teens. A man guilty of public defecation says the police are trying to "smear" his good name.
This week in A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan discuss Satan and other demons. Who are they? What do they want? How much power do they have and how do they achieve various manifestations. They also briefly describe the Nephilim and talk about demonic possibilities.
In current events, the US steps up sanctions against Iran. North Korea seems to be slipping from Trumps control as he meets with Putin and tries to make Trump look bad. Several attacks that look like terrorism, and some rehashing of the Notre Dame fire. Trump tries to limit the information government funded clinics can give to patients about abortion. NASA thinks it saw the first recorded marsquake and LIGO detected more black hole collisions. And finally, Trump pulls out of the Arms Trade Treaty.
This week Eric and Dan talk about the fire in France--the great cathedral of Notre Dame is destroyed, and no one wants to say the word "arson". And should we be more saddened by this than we are about the three predominantly black churches targeted by crazed Holden Matthews?
In other news, LIGO detects black hole collisions, and is expected to detect more. Speaking of which, we've got our first picture of a black hole. And Space X successfully to reuse all three boosters from Falcon Heavy.
Mike Pompeo has designated the Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). National college admission scams gets some attention. A new species is discovered in the Northern Philippines, and an old species of flat-shelled turtles dies out. Mike DeWine signs a bill restricting abortions after the child's heartbeat is detected in Ohio. Tiger Woods makes a comeback.
In the land of nonsense, we've got some crazy Walmart shoppers (one of whom decides to strip down). And another man strips down in someone's living room after wrecking into their front yard.
In this episode of A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan talk about conspiracy theorists. Included in the talk are flat earthers, truthers, young earthers, and traditionalists. Dan jumps the gun on the closing statements.
In current events, Pope Francis wants to protect the "multi-religious" character of Jerusalem… then criticizes Trump's wall. Russia is training pilots in Venezuela, ignoring US warnings. Mitch McConnell cuts debate time for Trump appointees from 30 hours to 2 hours. A space probe fires a bullet at an asteroid in order to get under the surface. The terrible tragedy of the Hart "family."
In the land of nonsense, a man is pestered by city officials because of his Fred Flintstone yard decorations. Two drivers in California have a stand-off over a parking spot.
This week Eric & Dan talk about Millennials--why are they so wussy? Is it our (the Gen Xers) fault? What can we do about it?
In current events, NASA reported a giant asteroid explosion over Russia. Trump has recognized Israeli's sovereignty in Golan Heights, and the dems are abandoning the Jewish vote. The Mueller report is finally out, confirming what we all knew all along--and for some reason the dems are angry about it.
In the land of nonsense, a woman gets sucked into her parent's grave. In Texas, lemonade stands are now legal. And in Indiana, there's a big, white cow on the loose.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan discuss work and why it should be more than just a means of support.
In current events, SpaceX's unmanned spacecraft links up with the International Space Station (the first privately owned vessel to do so. General William Barr (the Atourney General) says he won't Recluse himself. Intel makes Thunderbolt 3 royalty-free. A man is cured from HIV. Alex Trebek has cancer. Jussie Smollett is finally indicted.
In the land of nonsense, A goat is elected mayor, a man offers $300,000 to marry his daughter, and some inmates help rescue a baby.
This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric & Dan discuss poverty, and how to be charitable to the poor. As the subject gets deeper, they talk about the government's role in helping the poor, as well as the Church's. As is predictable, the subjects of capitalism, free market, socialism, & communism are mentioned… specifically, Pope Francis's unrealistic view of economic policies.
In current events, We talk about the fact that the democrats are holding anti-Trump hearings while Trump is doing everything he can to stabilize the Korean Peninsula. Putin is angry that Americans are installing missiles in Europe.
In the land of nonsense, Dan finds a rabies shot that costs $46,000. A dog-sitter dressed as a panda gets arrested. The police are also interested in a man holding a pillow out in the cold weather. And Eric has a life-size poster of himself shirtless.
Sorry folks, for the extra-long podcast. This week, in light of Pope Francis's recent troublesome comments, Dan & Eric discuss other religions--what the Catholic Church teaches about them and how we should interact with the members.
In current events, we talk about the Green New Deal & Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's insanity when dealing with Amazon. Israel cancels a summit because of Poland's involvement in the holocaust. Tramp gets sued for building the wall, while Bernie Sanders promises to be a serious candidate. Payless Shoes is going out of business (sad). The Supreme Court slaps down excessive fines from local & state governments. A new dinosaur is discovered in Utah (Rex has some competition). Japanese space probe lands on an asteroid.
In non-sense-ville, a school banns dew-rags, and students protest. A man comes home to find he suddenly has a new family.
We answer an email from someone who wants to know if she should take communion under both species.
This week Eric joins Jason again (now dubbed the Ambassador of Common Nonsense) and they talk about transgenders… how does a Catholic react to a man who thinks he's a woman?
In current events, we cover a lot of ground, starting with Trump's State of the Union Address--BRILIANT! We also talk about the shifting magnetic poles and NASA's MarCO satellites. Jeff Bezos makes the news with pictures of his genitals. Measles makes a come-back, and we talk about vaccinations and moral objections. And finally--Elizabeth Warren (dubbed Pocahontas by Trump, Phocahontas by Rush Limbaugh) is going to run for president.
This week Eric and Jason (Dan is on a cruise somewhere) discuss some of the fundamental points on abortion: what it is and why we're against it as Catholics. We go over the different kinds of abortion, and the fact that they haven't changed much in the last 30 years. We also talk about some of the ridiculous arguments for abortion, and why they are wrong.
In current events (played first, before the main subject, this week) we talk about the prime minister of England and her Brexit plans. Six Tanzanian children are found dead with missing body parts, Trump prepares for his State of the Union address, and Israel has cured cancer. Also mentioned: Italy's economy, Facebook fact checking, & Russia's plan to build missiles.
Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the latest Gillette commercial depicting men as historically toxic, and ask what's wrong with some of the more harmless masculine behavior. Are these attitudes harming today's young men? Is there any cure for it?
In current events we talk about the arrest of Roger Stone, the temporary end of the government shutdown (did Trump give in?), and Venezuela's new leader. Dan's nonsense report covers throwing flip flops and a boy spending three days with 'a bear.'
In a more serious note, we talk about New York's latest abortion legislation and why this is so harmful for the country… pray for America.
Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about the Covington Catholic high schoolers who were harassed, first by the "Black Israelites," then by a group of Native Americans, then by the secular media, and finally by their own Bishop. Absolutely disghusting… and we're still waiting for the apology from the Diocese of Covington Kentucky.
In current events, Dan tells us about the new Elvis traffic lights in Germany, and forgets about the time he had his car buried in the snow.
Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss modern liturgical music (church music) in the American Catholic Church. Let's face it--today's music is hokey, fluffy, and intellectually shallow. Why? And why is it this way practically across the board, in every Catholic church in the US?
In Current events, we talk about a recent asteroid collision, Democrat 2020 presidential hopefuls, and THE 2019 GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN… we also mention the Kinder Surprise Egg racial blunder and a woman banned from Walmart.
This week Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Non-sense) discuss the plight of American Indians and whether the 'White Man' was justified in taking their land. Did Americans try, in any way, to peacefully convert them… and did they even ALLOW the Native Americans to assimilate? *Disclaimer - Neither of us claim to be historians, so we apologize in advance if some of our 'facts' prove to be erroneous. If you take issue with what we said, don't hesitate to leave your thoughts in the comments.
In current events, Jim Mattis resigns: a big nothing burger. And Japan opens up the whaling industry again.
The Reality of an Eternal Hell: God made man for eternal life, and this nature of man does not change when we rebel against God. Hell is a place where our existence continues, but our chance for grace is gone. In current events, a woman impales herself on rebar when she falls from the border wall. Mexican protest over immigrant caravan. Trump says caravan must apply for asylum in Mexican side of border. CNN drops lawsuit against Trump. Whitehouse issues rules for press conferences. Nasa selects Jezero crater as landing site for Mars 2020 rover. Christian missionary killed in North Sentinel island. North Korea blows up DNZ guard posts. South Korea shuts down dog-meat slaughterhouse. Amazon in Spain & Germany go on strike, coinciding with Black Saturday.
This week in A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador Of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) tackle the question that everyone asks--why does God give us hardships? Is it a test? Does He even care? Obviously, we didn't completely answer the age-old query in an hour-long podcast… but we might mention something you haven't thought of. Warning--if you're suffering right now, and you want to know why, we're probably not going to make you feel much better.
And in current events, we discuss the mess that is the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). In fact, we probably spend more time on it than the US bishops are worth. We also mention Jim Accosta's fight with Trump, Bernie Sander's ludicrous proposal, and a new planet discovery.
This week is Veteran's day, and we want to thank Jason… unfortunately, he didn't show. But more importantly: how to talk to people about abortion--especially those with whom we disagree. How do we keep it from becoming a fight? When do we walk away? When is it better to plant a seed and let it grow?
In current events, we discuss Pope Francis's threat to abdicate the Andorran co-monarch if they legalize abortion. And, of course, the election results: how bad was it? Also, Asia Bibi's freedom. And finally: why was Obama such a wuss?
This episode welcome's a third brother--Jason Engel. It's debate week as Eric and Dan argue over whether it's better to receive the Eucharist by the mouth or by the hands. Does it really matter? And how the heck does the paten help not drop the Eucharist? Finally--is it okay to bite the host?
In Current events, we talk about several NASA space probes, and comment on Trumps most recent storm: Birthright Citizenship.
Eric (the Ambassador Of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Non-Sense) discuss voting in America and Catholic obligation. They cover a wide range of political subjects including gay marriage, abortion, and immigration. Are the "non-negotiables" negotiable? Is the Catholic approach to refugees something that even applies to civil law?
In Current events they discuss the MAGA Bomber, the migrant caravan, and BepiColombo--digging into astronomy and briefly discussing the possibility of life on other planets.
Forgiveness--it's not as easy as you might think. You can forgive but not forget... or so we that's what we've always been told. Eric, abandoned by Dan in this episode, talks about real forgiveness and how it often involves forgetting. And what do men really think about?
Are Catholics allowed to take part in ghost hunting? What about watching ghost hunters? Eric and Dan attempt to put it all in plain words. Also more about Eric's up-coming book, and the left threatens violence against Cavanaugh and right wing senators.
What do Catholics think about haunted houses? Do they believe in ghosts (or rather, are Catholics allowed to believe in ghosts)? We tackle these questions in light of the upcoming Holoween holiday... as well as the book Eric will soon be publishing: THE HAUNTED DAUGHTER OF CINCINNATI: Ghosts, Demons and Angels in the Queen City. Next week we'll handle the question of whether or not Catholics are allowed to "ghost hunt."
Eric also clarifies some things he said last week concerning the Church's roll in modern America and the racial divide in Christianity.
In current events, there's more of the Cavanaugh hearings, and more accusations against Pope Francis.
This week it's movie night. Dan & Eric discuss the somewhat surprising Christian (and even pro-life) message in two modern movies: Gone, Baby, Gone & Children of Men. Both movies were well executed and reflect a high degree of talent from the directors, writers, & actors. Yes--we will spoil, so don't listen if you haven't seen the movies and want to see them.
In current events, we discuss the accusations against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Cavanaugh. Also, did President Trump have an effect on North Carolina's hurricane?
In this episode of A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric answers the ultimate question: why aren’t there more black Catholics… to him, the answer seemed simple, but Dan points out some other reasons. Then they discuss the real meaning behind the parable of the talents, explaining that God expects more from those of us with a Catholic upbringing. Also discussed–whether Jesus cheated in Marco Polo when he was a kid.
In current events, we talk about protesting vegans getting hit with meat & the naked bike ride.
In this episode of A Podcast About Catholic Things, we talk about Jesus and His Passion, focusing on how he presents his suffering to us as a way to comfort us in our own pain. We also talk about President Trump and Mueller's investigation. We attack the apparent conflict between Cupich and Virgano. And, of course, the Pope's busy schedule... after all, he's charged with saving the environment. What?
Something you'll only hear on this podcast: Was Jesus forced to eat radishes?
This podcast covers some adult subject-matter.
In this podcast, we talk about the Pennsylvania scandal in the Church and why this will continue to happen in the foreseeable future… and why it was preventable. We make mention of a book that was written in the eighties by Enrique Rueda, called The Homosexual Network, which turned out to be very prophetic in its criticism of the Church and the way homosexuality was being handled.
Dan goes into the controversy at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis, and why this is relevant--pointing out that the hypocrisy is NOT on the Church for taking action, but on the part of culture in its condemnation of the Church.
We discuss the third and final temptation of Christ--the one that's possibly the most difficult to understand. After all - why would God, who is already master of everything, bow down to Satan, in order to gain control over the world? But Dan throws it all into perspective, giving us an insight most haven't thought of before.
In current events, we discuss Trump's possible victory in the war over abortion--and how that might look if he did actually win.
Satan tempts Jesus for the second time... but how was jumping off a cliff tempting in any way to Jesus? And do we sometimes 'tempt the Lord thy God', in ways we don't realize?
Current Events: Trump calls fake news 'the enemy of the people.' Is this fair?
Also--who do you root for when President Trump takes on Pope Francis?
This podcasts discusses the first temptation Jesus suffered from Satan in the dessert. Why is turning stone into bread a sin? Why did Satan think his temptation would work?
We also discuss the Pope's recent "teaching" on capital punishment... no, Church Teaching did not change. Nor could it.
Dan answer's a question about last week's podcast: what about the angels' offence against God?
In this episode of A Podcast About Catholic Things, we explore fasting and suffering. We had just explained why and how Jesus died for our sins–how His sacrifice was eternal. And yet, Paul describes His sufferings as “lacking.” What does that mean, and what good does our suffering do for Christ? Also touched on: do we really crucify Jesus whenever we sin?
Eric tells a story about puking in second grade. Eric talks about forging a trail through a forest of stinging nettle (ouch). Danny expands on the idea of Perfected Justice.
In this episode of A Podcast About Catholic Things, we’ll explore God’s justice and mercy–two seemingly opposing ideas and the paradox it creates. The end result is that mankind owes an infinite debt to God, which he cannot possibly pay. There’s only one way we can escape God’s justice–and that is that God himself pays the ultimate price to get us into eternal life.
In this episode, we also make mention of the cheap cookies we had growing up, and how each stolen cookie could very well send us to hell. We also talk about our father (not Our Father) who was an absolute genius when it came to creating punishments for disobedient kids.