151 episodes
Catholic History Trek Scott Schulze & Kevin Schmiesing
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- Religion & Spirituality
A podcast exploring the history of the Catholic Church, especially the historical background of contemporary Catholic practices and issues. Hosted by Kevin Schmiesing and Scott Schulze.
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151. Down on the Farm
Scott and Kevin venture beyond the city walls to explore the history of Catholicism and agriculture. From peasants to plantations, from hermits to homesteaders, from breeding to beekeeping, faith and farming have been companions through the centuries.
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150. The Illinois Missions
Marking the halfway point in his trek across all fifty states, Kevin explores the historic churches of southwestern Illinois, especially Immaculate Conception in Kaskaskia and Holy Family in Cahokia.
("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 25, Illinois) -
149. The Comedian who “Killed it” - Literally
Genesius set out to please the Roman emperor Diocletian with an anti-Christian comedy act. But then things took an unexpected turn. Find out what happened in this episode of Catholic History Trek.
("Martyrs" series no. 3, Martyrdom of St Genesius)
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148. Reconciliation in Retrospect
In hopes of atoning for at least some of their sins, Scott and Kevin humbly offer this episode on the history of the Sacrament of Penance, aka Confession, aka Reconciliation. Is listening to it a penance or a guilty pleasure? You decide.
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147. Rogation Days
What’s more Catholic than fasting and long, barefooted processions? Scott revisits the history and convergence of the Church’s long-forgotten Rogation Days.
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146. Hartford’s Holy Trinity
Connecticut’s earliest Catholics worshiped in homes, barns, a Masonic hall, and finally, an Episcopalian hand-me-down, the state’s first Catholic church.
(“Cradles of Catholicism” series, no. 24, Connecticut)
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