My special guest in the interview segment of “Vatican Insider” this week is Jesuit Fr. Michael Maher. A native of Milwaukee, Father teaches history at Marquette University. He has a doctorate in history, two Masters in Theology and an undergraduate degree in Philosophy.
If that’s not enough, he is an expert on the Belgium-based Société des Bollandistes, Society of Bollandists, an association of scholars, and historians who, since the early 17th century, have studied the cult of the saints in Christianity. The society is named after the Flemish Jesuit Jean Bollandus. Father Maher talks about that work, about how to separate fact from legend in a saint’s life, the need for scholars to know ancient languages for this work, and what we can learn about societies from reading the lives of the saints. A riveting conversation about a unique institution! Part II next week.

Vatican Insider-061123-The Bollandists Pt1

Adam Rasmussen joined Mike Lewis for a super-sized catch-up episode of The Debrief on Sunday night. Topics included the Apostolic Visitation in Tyler, the new Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, and the Working Document for the October Synod meeting.

They also discussed the pushback against Pope Francis, and how a crisis of faith is often necessary for spiritual growth.

Live! Debrief Sunday Super-Sized Special

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Why Couldn’t Kary Mullis (RT-PCR) Find Proof of HIV? [original song]

Mike and Dominic are back to discuss controversies, news, and questions in the Catholic Church today.

Topics:
1. Did a recently-appointed Cardinal say that WYD isn’t about evangelization?
2. What should we do with our hands during the Lord’s Prayer? 
3. Tips for trolls on Catholic Twitter

Summary and Links:

1) Mike and Dominic discuss a controversy surrounding future cardinal, Bishop Americo Aguiar of Lisbon, who is also in charge of organizing World Youth Day, who is quoted as saying: “We don’t want to convert the young people to Christ or to the Catholic Church or anything like that at all.”

What should we make of this?

Links:
"Bishop Aguiar, Pope Benedict, and Interreligious Dialogue" by Claire Domingues and Pedro Gabriel
https://wherepeteris.com/bishop-aguiar-pope-benedict-and-interreligious-dialogue/

"Beyond Superficiality: Bishop Aguiar’s vision for World Youth Day" by Pedro Gabriel
https://wherepeteris.com/beyond-superficiality-bishop-aguiars-vision-for-world-youth-day/

2) Last week, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines issued a “clarification” regarding the posture of the laity during the recitation of the Our Father during Mass. 

What did it say?

Link: https://cbcpnews.net/cbcpnews/cbcp-liturgy-body-clarifies-hand-posture-during-lords-prayer/

3) Mike and Dominic discuss Mike's new post on his substack site called “Rules for Trolls” with the Subheading “Let's make the Twitter experience better for both of us.”

Link: https://mikelewis.substack.com/p/rules-for-trolls

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Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U
A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

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WYD And Evangelization | Prayer Hands | Rules For Trolls

Mike Lewis talks to Pedro Gabriel and Claire Domingues about their experiences at World Youth Day in Lisbon - what they saw, what they heard, and what they learned.

To read their coverage of WYD Lisbon at Where Peter Is, please visit https://wherepeteris.com/category/news/wyd-2023/

To read their coverage at their own website, The City and the World, please visit https://thecityandtheworld.com/news/

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WPI Perspectives - WYD 2023 With Pedro And Claire

Salò [original song]

In this episode, I address the signs that the government is getting ready for more COVID tyranny. 

News Picks:
Yet another study pointing out the dangers of masks.
. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12443319/Mask-study-published-NIH-suggests-N95-Covid-masks-expose-wearers-dangerous-level-toxic-compounds-linked-seizures-cancer.html

Biden had THREE different email aliases as VP?
. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/aug/28/joe-bidens-aliases-intensify-questions-about-corru/

The National Archives is holding a treasure trove of emails from Biden’s alias email account.
. https://nypost.com/2023/08/28/national-archives-admits-it-has-5400-biden-pseudonym-emails/

Turns out that Eminem is a giant chump too.
. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12453955/Im-REAL-Slim-Shady-Eminem-sends-skinny-Vivek-Ramaswamy-cease-desist-letter-demanding-stop-rapping-music-campaign-trail.html

CNN uses bizarre logic to argue about cancer screenings.
. https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/28/health/cancer-screenings-extend-life-wellness/index.html

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As you know, Pope Francis this weekend is in Mongolia, his 43rd apostolic trip abroad. In what is normally the interview segment of VI, I’ve prepared a Special about papal trips – telling the story of the behind the scenes preparations that go into such a massive undertaking!

How does the Pope decide when and where he should travel? Who gets involved in the early plans? The later plans? Some of the main issues in preparing a trip: security, liturgical events and sites, the papal residence, preparing tickets for papal events, procuring greater numbers of vestments, chalices, etc, for a Mass (after all, the Eucharistic is the heart of any papal trip).

Vatican Insider 090323 Special Edition Making Of A Papal Trip

I’ll be away for the next two weekends so there will be no news summary on “Vatican Insider” but my radio colleagues and I are preparing the “best of” for those dates.

I do, however, want to highlight the fact that my special guest in the interview segment this weekend will also be back next week! And that guest is Deacon Andrew – “Andy” – Orosco of the diocese of San Bernardino in California. He is a Native American who works in the Native American Ministry in the diocese.

You will be fascinated about his reports on Native Americans as he explains where they live in the United States, what life is like for those who live on a reservation, their education, how they live the faith and the specifics of his ministry in the diocese.
I’ll be away for the next two weekends so there will be no news summary on “Vatican Insider” but my radio colleagues and I are preparing the “best of” for those dates.

I do, however, want to highlight the fact that my special guest in the interview segment this weekend will also be back next week! And that guest is Deacon Andrew – “Andy” – Orosco of the diocese of San Bernardino in California. He is a Native American who works in the Native American Ministry in the diocese.

You will be fascinated about his reports on Native Americans as he explains where they live in the United States, what life is like for those who live on a reservation, their education, how they live the faith and the specifics of his ministry in the diocese.
You will love the final story he tells in Part II about attending the weekly papal general audience and the subject of Pope Francis’ attention as he spoke of apostolic zeal!

I learned a lot from Deacon Orosco and so will you!

Vatican Insider-091023-Deacon Andy Orosco Pt1

Mike Lewis speaks with Phyllis Zagano in a wide-ranging discussion about the Church, the upcoming synod, the role of women, and the meaning of synodality. In particular, they discuss her article on the upcoming Synodal assembly, “The secret synod,” and her most recent book, “Just Church: Catholic Social Teaching, Synodality, and Women,” which is entering into its second printing with Paulist Press.

Phyllis Zagano, PhD, has lectured throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Her many awards include the 2014 Isaac Hecker Award for Social Justice from the Paulist Center Community in Boston. Her groundbreaking work on women in the diaconate led to her appointment in 2016 to the Pontifical Commission for the Study of the Diaconate of Women.

Links:

Phyllis Zagano
https://sites.hofstra.edu/phyllis-zagano/

Just Church - Dr Phyllis Zagano (Paulist Press)
https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/5653-5/just-church.aspx

The secret synod | (RNS Column) National Catholic Reporter
https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/guest-voices/secret-synod-thats-happening-rome

Roman Catholic Church to discuss women deacons at Pope Francis' synod in October - Newsday
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/religion/woman-deacons-catholic-church-synod-xfpqylff

Advocacy for Women Deacons by Alum Phyllis Zagano, a World Expert, Goes before Global Vatican Gathering | Bostonia | Boston University
https://www.bu.edu/articles/2023/women-deacons-advocacy/

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Cutter goes solo today. Lord knows there is plenty to talk about with the left trying to plug their poll ratings' dike from the massive downturn of Democrat support in the Border Crisis.  We also discuss why Matt Gaetz was right in taking down Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker. And finally an interesting prediction going back to the book of Daniel from the Old Testament.

Ep 301 - Cutter's House - "YAPPIN' "

In a rant last week filled with Marxist ideology, Pope Francis blamed the US and the free market economy for global warming.

In Marxist rant, Pope Francis blames global warming on free market - 101023

Mike and Dominic discuss Pope Francis's new exhortation on St. Therese, Mike gives a non-update on the Synod, and then they take a close look at "Credo" - a very problematic Catechism by Bishop Athanasius Schneider.

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF
Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS
Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com

SMARTCATHOLICS
The conversation is brought to you from SmartCatholics.com, the free online community for millennials, creators, and learners. Join our private WherePeterIs group to ask questions, share insights, and suggest topics for next time. https://smartcatholics.com

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Debrief: St Therese - Synod Update - Schneider's errant catechism

In a virtual appearance before the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), Pope Francis called on the world to adopt his Marxist "climate change" agenda.

Pope Francis takes Marxist 'climate change' extremism to UN COP28 - 120423

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A Good Life Audiobook 🎧 by Pope Francis

In this internationally bestselling book, Pope Francis shares fifteen rules for how to live a happy and fulfilling life. 

Life can be hard, but no matter what challenges you are facing, Pope Francis wants you to know you were created by God for this moment. There is always a way to find joy and to celebrate the wonder of the life we have been given.

In this brand-new book, Pope Francis offers fifteen mindsets that allow readers to find hope and meaning in every circumstance. He encourages us to defend and protect the light that shines in us, to believe in the beautiful, to find meaning in the struggles, to work for peace, and to build something wherever we are. He also reminds us of the importance of gratitude, warns Christians against complacency, and encourages real, face-to-face connection over conversations merely on screens. He points us toward the light, and also opens up with powerful vulnerability about times he has faced the darkness himself, calling us all to meaningful prayer.

None of us knows how many days are left before us. The wisdom in this heartfelt collection will encourage, inspire, equip, and ultimately help you to live a beautiful and meaningful life.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode contains an excerpt from the audiobook described in the title for educational and promotional purposes and has no intention of infringing any type of copyright.

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For the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life as he looks back on the momentous world events that have changed history—from his earliest years during the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to the turmoil of today. 

An extraordinary personal and historical journey, Life is the story of a man and a world in dramatic change. Pope Francis recalls his life through memories and observations of the most significant occurrences of the past eight decades. The book opens with three-year-old Jorge in the kitchen with his mother in Argentina as World War II breaks out, and he goes on to witness several historic events:

        the fall of the Berlin Wall
        Videla’s coup in Argentina
        the moon landing in 1969
        and even the 1986 World Cup in which Maradona scored the unforgettable “hand of God” goal.
Here are the frank assessments and intimate insights of a pastor reflecting on the Nazi extermination of the Jews, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the 2001 terrorist attack on America and the collapse of the Twin Towers, the great economic recession of 2008, the Covid-19 pandemic, the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI, and the subsequent conclave that elected him Pontiff.

The “pope callejero” recounts these world-changing moments with the candor and compassion that distinguishes him, and offers important messages on major crises confronting us now, including social inequalities, climate change, international war, atomic weapons, racial discrimination, and the battles over social and cultural issues.

Translated from the Italian by Aubrey Botsford

LIFE By Pope Francis

In this episode, the first in a short series on “Culture,” I explain that traditions in the lived Catholic Experience can be beneficial when present, depleting when absent, and dangerous when misused. 

Starting the episode with a few words about trusting the direction of the Church, in light of today’s release of Dignitatas Infinita, I get into the episode proper. I offer a message of encouragement to Catholics by telling a story of “The Karate Club” and explaining the lesson we learn from that, supported by Jesus’ words in the Gospel. 

Then we move into a discussion on Culture, using, for illustration of the point, problems some Catholics have with the Divine Mercy devotion and how error creeps into the Catholic population and spreads throughout the faithful through the channel of exchange of cultures.

The Trouble with Tradition - Ep. 26

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