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Aug 11

Pope Leo XIV and Political Theology

Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Pope Leo's political theology affirms the non-establishment clause of the First Amendment against Christian nationalism and the free exercise clause against doctrinaire secularism.
06/24/2024

Paul Tillich

Brad and Fr Bacik discuss Paul Tillich. Paul Tillich (1886-1965) German Lutheran theologian and Harvard professor who created a grand synthesis presenting the Christian message as the answer to cultural concerns.
02/01/2016

Max Richter: Sleep

Composer Max Richter introduces us to his eight-hour project SLEEP, designed to be listened to while sleeping.
Jul 1

Pander

Let me describe someone to you, and tell me if they sound familiar...
11/11/2024

Dorothy Day

Fr Bacik and Brad Reiger discuss Dorothy Day: Dorothy Day (1897-1980) journalist, social activist, founder of the Catholic Worker Movement who encourages us to engage in concrete actions to serve the poor and promote peace.
Jul 28

Pope Leo XIV on Peace and War

From the beginning of his ministry as Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo has been a courageous and consistent advocate for peace: calling for a halt to all wars around the world; the elimination of nuclear weapons; and presenting Christ as the Lord, who has given us the gift of peace and calls us to do our part to promote peace in our own circle of influence.
Jun 24

Unreal

Today we have a word with a lovely little origin story attached to it...
Aug 10

Unspoken Code of Conduct

There seems to be an unspoken code of conduct for people waiting quietly to see the doctor.
Jun 30

Pope Leo XIV as an Augustinian

The first Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV has given expression to the Augustinian charism in various ways: often quoting Saint Augustine in public statements; living in community with other friars in the remodeled apostolic palace; and encouraging all of us to join with others in loving God, serving our neighbor, and promoting social justice and peace in the world.
Jun 2

Leo 14 - The First American Pope

By choosing the name, Leo, the first American pope indicated his intention to speak up for justice and peace as did Pope Leo 13 in his groundbreaking encyclical Rerum Novarum.

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