

293. Divine Mercy Sunday
Celebrated on the Sunday after Easter, that is the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday is a major feast day in the Catholic Church dedicated to the devotion of God's mercy. Instituted by Pope St. John Paul II in 2000, it stems from revelations to St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-38), offering c…

Extra 12. Columbus Birthplace Part 1
STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Genoa’s favorite son Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of America. En…

EXTRA 114. The Heart of Huron Country
Samuel de Champlain journeyed by canoe up the Ottawa River in 1615, through Lake Nipissing, and down Georgian Bay to the heart of the Huron country, near Lake Simcoe. During these journeys, Champlain aided the indigenous Hurons in battles against the Iroquois Confederacy. As a result, the Iroquois …

The Jesuits
Jorge Mario Bergoglio (1936-2025) became the first Jesuit pontiff in 2013, taking the name Pope Francis. The European Counter-Reformation spawned a Catholic missionary Society of Jesus order that had a huge impact on the North American Natives. E193. Check out the YouTube version of this episode …

292. What is Eastertide?
Paschaltide, also known as Eastertide or the "Great Fifty Days, is the liturgical season in Christianity that lasts for 50 days, ending in Western Christianity on Pentecost Sunday. This time of year spans from the resurrection of Jesus to the descent of the Holy Spirit, covering the 40 days of his …

LITERATURE 1.18 Quest of the Historical Jesus (Chapter 5.3)
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) gives us one of the first historical treatments of the life of Jesus in his pioneering book (1906) that reviews all prior work on the question of the "historical Jesus" and points out how Jesus of Nazareth's image has changed with the times—while offering his own synop…

291. Paschaltide
Eastertide, also known as Paschaltide or the "Great Fifty Days, is the liturgical season in Christianity that lasts for 50 days, ending in Western Christianity on Pentecost Sunday. This time of year spans from the resurrection of Jesus to the descent of the Holy Spirit, covering the 40 days of his …

290. Road to Emmaus
EASTER MONDAY analyses and interpretation of a post-resurrection story where Jesus walks with two grieving disciples from Jerusalem to Emmaus, explaining scripture. Initially not identifying him, they recognize Jesus upon breaking bread at supper, leading to a renewal of their hope and faith (Gospe…

TESTAMENT 47. Gospel of Luke (Chapter 24)
Conclusion of the Gospel of John highlighting the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq ENJOY Ad-Fr…

Easter Sunday Special
The climactic resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, according to the Gospel of John. Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of John available at https://amzn.to/3AozdbL Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and …