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April 8th, 2011
Is it easier for people to become saints these days?  Recorded LIVE on locaiton at St. Paul the Apostle Chruch, Westwood, CA, in front of an audience with questions of faith.  Special guest: Brett Siddel ...
April 6th, 2011
Why do we call them “feast days?” Fr Larry and Fr. Dave describe some of the decadent dishes associated with different saints’ feast days.
March 30th, 2011
What's with the Catholic practice of venerating relics of the saints?  Brittany is out sick; Mel the intern fills in.  Special on-location question of ...
March 29th, 2011
Why did the Lord need to be baptized? Fr. Larry Rice and Fr. Dave Dwyer explain using the different explanations or lack thereof in each of the four gospels.
March 25th, 2011
What are the origins of abstaining from meat on the Fridays of Lent? Stephanie the intern joins us; Brittany has new glasses. Check out the Fast-Pray-Give Calendar on BustedHalo.com. 3-25-11.
March 23rd, 2011
From the art world’s “most epic fail” to a “mater admirabilis,” Fr. Larry describes one of the mysterious paintings in Rome.
March 15th, 2011
In preparation for St. Patrick’s Day, Fr. Larry gives a quick biography of the Saint and describes what Catholics should do when the feast day falls during Holy Week.
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 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 ...
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