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October is the “month of the rosary,” a time to reexamine this Catholic devotion as we remember Father Patrick Peyton--“the rosary priest”--who said, “The family that prays together, stays together.” And as the bishops gather in Rome for the Synod on Scripture, Archbishop Wuerl helps us get to know the Bible better.
October is the “month of the rosary,” a time to reexamine this Catholic devotion as we remember Father Patrick Peyton--“the rosary priest”--who said, “The family that prays together, stays together.” And as the bishops gather in Rome for the Synod on Scripture, Archbishop Wuerl helps us get to know the Bible better.
#08-43 (October 20, 2008)
Highlights from this episode of American Catholic Radio include:
Saint of the Day
Father Patrick Peyton
The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults honors the man who popularized the phrase, “The family that prays together, stays together.” Did you know the phrase is now a registered trademark? From the 1940s, Father Patrick Peyton was internationally known as "the rosary priest." His Family Theater Productions and international rosary crusades helped the rosary and family prayer became common practices in Catholic households all over the world.
The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults honors the man who popularized the phrase, “The family that prays together, stays together.” Did you know the phrase is now a registered trademark? From the 1940s, Father Patrick Peyton was internationally known as "the rosary priest." His Family Theater Productions and international rosary crusades helped the rosary and family prayer became common practices in Catholic households all over the world.
Living Faith
Canadian actor Chris Kramer talks about his love for the rosary and keeping his faith strong through
prayer. Chris, a familiar name in Canada, has been making a name for himself in the United States
as well.
Ask a Franciscan
Franciscan Father Greg Friedman answers questions:
• How does the Church understand the “unforgivable sin”?
• Does it go against St. Paul's teaching to have women in authority in the Church?
• Why isn't John the Baptist acknowledged as the first martyr?
• Do angels help only those who are already saved?
• How does the Church understand the “unforgivable sin”?
• Does it go against St. Paul's teaching to have women in authority in the Church?
• Why isn't John the Baptist acknowledged as the first martyr?
• Do angels help only those who are already saved?
Minute Meditation
This program’s Minute Meditation is from Life’s Extra by Ursuline Sister Bridget Haase.
Portrait of Paul
In observance of the Year of St. Paul, we bring you another “Portrait of Paul” from Father
Norman Langenbrunner. One of the great mysteries surrounding St. Paul concerns what was the famous “thorn
in the flesh” mentioned in his Second Letter to the Corinthians. Father Norm offers us some possible
explanations to this New Testament question.
Exploring Our Faith
Archbishop Donald Wuerl continues his explanation of the world Synod of Bishops on sacred Scripture taking place in Rome October 5-26.
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