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If there is a God — why does God allow terrible things to happen to those who are good? -
This is a question that has befuddled people for centuries upon centuries. The Old Testament, in particular…
“Papolatry” or Genuine Devotion? -
The other day while we were eating together, one of the sisters in my community began a conversation regarding…
Does the Catholic Church support using a surrogate mother to have a child? -
The Catholic Church is pro-life, and this not only means “not killing” and “actively supporting”…
Is it wrong to have doubts about God or my faith or the Church? -
For a long time there’s been a belief that with faith, one cannot doubt and that with doubt, one cannot…

	April 23rd, 2013 People Who See Religious Images – Pareidolia We’ve all heard about the image of Mary in the grilled cheese or the image of Christ underneath the highway overpass. What does the church make of these things? Fr. Larry comes loaded with some new vocab words to tell us all about these phenomena. Originally published on August 5, 2010…
	April 9th, 2013 Territorial Abbeys Fr. Larry has all the questions and Fr. Dave has all the answers about the rare hybrid order within the Catholic Church. Originally posted on October 19, 2010…
	April 2nd, 2013 The Easter Season Easter is more than just a single day — it’s 50! Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP, discuss the difference between the Easter season and Lent. Because this Church season is longer than Lent it shows the emphasis in our faith on the great goodness and mercy of God, new life and resurrection. The Season of Resurrection calls us into the deeper mystery of God and all God is doing in the world today. Happy Easter Season! Originally Published on April 9, 2012…
	March 5th, 2013 The Swiss Guard Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP, discuss the history and functions of the Pope’s secret service – The Swiss Guard. Also, find out what qualifications are needed to be a member of the Swiss Guard. Originally posted in April 17, 2012…
	February 26th, 2013 Going to Mass on Vacation Fr. Larry Rice and Fr. Dave discuss the obligation of keeping the Sabbath holy, especially when one is on a vacation. Tips on how to find a church, how to contextualize differences in mass, and good Catholic etiquette are all included. Perfect for the summer! Originally published on June 15, 2010…
	February 12th, 2013 Who was St. Valentine? Who was St. Valentine? Was there really a St. Valentine? Fr. Larry Rice uncovers the mystery.
	February 7th, 2013 All About Ashes 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.…
	June 26th, 2012 Christian Origins of Graduation Ceremonies Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP, discuss facts of Catholicism not widely known, including everything from historical facts to modern pop culture references about the Church.
	June 12th, 2012 J.R.R. Tolkien Our Facts of Faith podcast series looks at J.R.R. Tolkien.
	June 5th, 2012 Ordinary Time Father Dave Dwyer, CSP and Father Larry Rice discuss the “vanilla” season of ordinary time and how this calmer part of the calendar calls us to be better disciples.…
	May 22nd, 2012 Evolution and Creationism Fr. Dave Dwyer C.S.P. and Fr. Larry Rice C.S.P. discuss the creation of the Earth. Can religion and science coexist?…
	April 30th, 2012 The Vatican Secret Archives Fr. Dave Dwyer CSP and Father Larry Rice CSP discuss the secret archives of the Vatican. Find out what it takes to gain access to the archives and what type of famous works can be found there, such as the trial of Galileo.…
	April 2nd, 2012 The English Name for Easter Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP explore the clouded origin of the English name for Easter. Many interesting facts are revealed along the way — including the origin of the Easter Bunny.…
	March 26th, 2012 Lenten Church Pilgrimage Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss a Lenten tradition in Rome and on the web. Also, Fr. Larry reveals a tasty treat related to the Stations of the Cross.…
	March 19th, 2012 Famous Catholics Father Dave Dwyer, CSP and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss famous Catholics ranging from classical composers to comic book superheroes. Also, find out which groundbreaking astronomer was a Catholic priest.…
	February 27th, 2012 The Catholic Connection to Coffee Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss the interesting connection between coffee, the papacy, and social justice. Find out how your cup of joe can support a good cause.…
	September 8th, 2011 The Big Bang Theory (Fr. Georges Lemaître) Fr. Larry tells Fr. Dave all about Fr. Georges Lemaître, the Belgian priest and scientist who came up with the scientific theorem that the universe is ever expanding.…
	July 12th, 2011 St. Mark’s Remains Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave discuses the St. Mark’s Remains, everything you should know.…
	July 5th, 2011 Gregor Mendel (Genetics) Fr. Larry talks with Fr. Dave about a scientist who was also a catholic priest; Gregor Mendel and his studies on Genetics.…
	June 14th, 2011 St. Vincent DePaul Society Fr. Larry discusses with Fr. Dave the different organizations within the Church and what it is that these organizations do.…

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