In this pilot episode of "To The Heights", we look at the Catholic feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary. We look at its significance as well as how to pray it. 

Any feedback would be great! 

Note: Rosary means crown of roses in English. 

Photo: Our Lady of the Rosary with St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Sienna receiving rosaries 

To the Heights Pilot - Our Lady of The Rosary

In this second episode, we look at the story behind the title of this podcast by turning to Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati. We look at his life and why he can be an excellent example for young adult Christians, especially Catholics. 

Note: Luciana, Pier Giorgio's sister, is important because she passed on his legacy by writing several books about him, those being A Man of the Beatitudes and Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati: An Ordinary Christian

Second Note: He = St. John Paul II 

Photo: Painting of Pier Giorgio scaling the mountains of Turin

Verso L'alto (To The Heights) - Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

Here, we look at a woman who has been described as a Hoosier Saint, by talking about St. Mother Theodore Guerin and her mission to establish St. Mary of the Woods college. 

You can purchase St. Mother Theodore's Letters in this book, I presume money will go to support the Sisters: http://www.lindenleafgifts.com/mother-theodore-guerin-journals-letters 

You can also get a calendar (which is a mix of quotes from her letters and other writings): http://www.lindenleafgifts.com/st-mother-theodore-perpetual-calendar

Photo: Portrait of St. Mother Theodore teaching children with Our Lady of Providence 

Trust in Providence - St. Mother Theodora (Part 1)

In part II of this episode, we conclude our look at St. Mother Theodora by looking at her belief in trusting in God's providence. 


Trust in Providence - St. Mother Theodora (Part 2)

Before we can really get to any of the aspects of Christianity, especially Catholicism, we have to get to the basics of Science and Religion based on the Scientific, Historical and Philosophical arguments. 

All of these episodes are based upon a lecture I attended given by Dr. Stephen Barr. Dr. Barr is an physicist at Boston College. He also received honors from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 

His principal book is here: Modern Physics and Ancient Faith http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0268021988?keywords=stephen%20barr&qid=1444820745&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

For atheists who want a perspective from an aeithist now a Catholic, I'd recommend reading Jennifer Fulwiler's book Something Other than God http://www.ignatius.com/Products/SOG-H/something-other-than-god.aspx 



Science And Religion (Part III): Man and God

Science And Religion (Part II): A History of the Bunsen Burner

Science And Religion (Part I): Science!

A talk I gave at a Theology on Tap not long ago on The Battle of Lepanto, the History of the Rosary, and why you should pray it. Unfortunately, I did not record the entire Q/A (I wish I had, because it was awesome!)

A Battle, A Prayer and a Victory (Theology on Tap)

A graduate student, a Hoosier, a young adult trying to live out his faith by sharing the Gospel. Be Not Afraid! Proverbs 3:5-6

The Catholic Grad