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March 9th, 2011
How long should I keep the ashes on my head from Ash Wednesday? Don't forget to enter our contest to win an iPad @ BustedHalo.com. 3-09-11.
March 8th, 2011
Fr. Larry Rice and Fr. Dave Dwyer explain the biblical foundations of Ash Wednesday, where the ashes come from, and whether or not Ash Wednesday is a Holy Day of Obligation.
March 3rd, 2011
Were side altars ever used for anything?  Fr. Dave & Brittany announce what they're giving up for Lent.  Check out our Lenten FAST-PRAY-GIVE Calendar on BustedHalo.com, enter to win an iPad 2!  3-03-11.
March 1st, 2011
Fr. Larry Rice shares the interesting legend of St. Dymphna, the patroness of the mentally ill.
February 25th, 2011
Which Catholic rite should I choose? Brittany goes skiing (kinda). Fr. Dave keeps getting the names of the interns wrong! Church Search in New Hampshire. 2-25-11.
February 22nd, 2011
Fr. Larry Rice tells us more about the early Renaissance brother and painter who is also the namesake of a liqueur.
February 11th, 2011
Should a Catholic college student attend a non-denominational retreat? NEW intern Mel (Fr. Dave just learned her name). Church Search goes to St. Louis. 2-11-11.
February 8th, 2011
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops meetings weren’t always peaceful business gatherings. In 9th century Rome, political differences caused popes to put deceased popes on trial.
February 1st, 2011
In the first Facts of Faith recorded by Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave, Fr. Larry describes the origin of the ritual, why we use candles to bless throats, and why the healing of throat illnesses ...
January 26th, 2011
Is it okay for Catholics to look at their horoscope? "Funnest Intern" Kevin says farewell. Church Search goes to Ann Arbor, MI. 1-26-11.
January 25th, 2011
Fr. Larry Rice shares some asteroids and planets that have ‘heavenly’ names connected with the Catholic Church.
January 13th, 2011
Is a divorced/remarried person welcome in the church?  Is their soul "lost"?  Thank you for helping us surpass our goal on the 'Double your Dollars Holiday Fund Drive'!  No intern again this week.  ...
January 13th, 2011
Fr. Larry talks about the Benedictine monk, Dom Perignon, and the myths surrounding the tales of his discovery of champagne.
January 6th, 2011
Fr. Larry discusses the definiton of the word epiphany, it's misuse in modern tongue and the origins of the Feast of the Epiphany and the roles of the Magi (a.k.a. the Three Kings ...
January 5th, 2011
Is it okay for Catholics to make New Year's resolutions? Our first podcast of 2011... Happy New Year! The intern chair is still empty. Church Search goes to Newark, DE. 1-05-11.
December 29th, 2010
How can we make sense of the Trinity?  (oh boy!)  No intern this week because it's still Christmas Break.  Church Search in No. Carolina.  12-29-10.
December 24th, 2010
Fr. Larry explains to Fr. Dave how the Church fixes the approximate date of Christ's birth and His incarnation breaking into human history.
December 22nd, 2010
Is it okay to sing 'Happy Birthday' to Jesus at Christmas Mass?  It's the Christmas Party podcast episode!  Party with Busted Halo!  12-22-10.
December 16th, 2010
Fr. Larry Rice and Fr. Dave Dwyer offer suggestions on gifts for the holidays that keep on giving: fair trade products, shares in Catholic Relief ...
December 15th, 2010
What is Apostolic Succession? Do we really have accurate records going back to the apostles?  Stephanie is the intern du jour.  Please give to ...
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