Lenten Church Pilgrimage
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss a Lenten tradition in Rome and on the web.
Mar 26, 2012•8 min
Facts of Faith - Busted Halo
Fr. Larry Rice, CSP, a Paulist priest and Director of Catholic Campus Ministry at The Ohio State University, provides "tidbits" about the faith. Originally aired on "The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer" on Sirius XM Radio's The Catholic Channel, Sirius 159/XM 177.
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Episodes
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.
Sep 08, 2011•6 min
St. Mark’s Remains
Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave discuses the St. Mark's Remains, everything you should know.
Jul 12, 2011•9 min
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.
Jul 05, 2011•6 min
Relics/St. Anthony Chapel, Pittsburgh
Fr. Larry discuses with Fr. Dave the sacred meaning that Relics of many Saints have to the Church.
Jun 28, 2011•6 min
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Fr. Larry discusses with Fr. Dave the different organizations within the Church and what it is that these organizations do.
Jun 14, 2011•6 min
Description of the Mass (from Justin Martyr)
Fr. Dave discusses with Fr. Larry what takes place during mass. Everything you want to know.
May 31, 2011•8 min
Sacristans
Ever wonder what a sacristan is? Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry discusses the duties of a sacristan and how they support the Church.
May 26, 2011•7 min
Images of heaven and hell
Fr. Larry discusses with Fr. Dave the way today's media portrays heaven and hell to society — vastly different and overly dramatic images from what is seen in and taught by the Church.
May 17, 2011•6 min
Ajacan Missions
Fr. Larry explains the mystery behind the Ajacan Missions, in what is now present-day Virginia, and the canonization process that resulted from them.
May 04, 2011•7 min
Infant of Prague
Fr. Larry explains the history of the devotion to the child Jesus Infant of Prague and what some younger parishioners may accidently mistake it for.
Apr 26, 2011•6 min
Holy Thursday Chrism Mass
Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave and describe the Chrism Mass, a Mass typically tied to the Holy Thursday that celebrates the Priesthood and blessing the oils used throughout the year.
Apr 19, 2011•8 min
Imprimatur
Back in the “olden days” when people read books to gather information, how did readers know their Catholic information was legitimate? Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry discuss how this process is changing.
Apr 12, 2011•10 min
Food Feast Days
Why do we call them “feast days?” Fr Larry and Fr. Dave describe some of the decadent dishes associated with different saints’ feast days.
Apr 06, 2011•6 min
The Baptism of the Lord
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.
Mar 29, 2011•8 min
Mater Admirabilis
From the art world’s “most epic fail” to a “mater admirabilis,” Fr. Larry describes one of the mysterious paintings in Rome.
Mar 23, 2011•7 min
Feast of St. Patrick
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.
Mar 15, 2011•12 min
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.
Mar 08, 2011•10 min
St. Dymphna
Fr. Larry Rice shares the interesting legend of St. Dymphna, the patroness of the mentally ill.
Mar 01, 2011•8 min
Fra Angelico
Fr. Larry Rice tells us more about the early Renaissance brother and painter who is also the namesake of a liqueur.
Feb 22, 2011•8 min
Cadaver Synod
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.
Feb 08, 2011•8 min
St. Blaise Throat Blessings
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 is associated with St. Blaise.
Feb 01, 2011•8 min
Heavenly Bodies
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Jan 25, 2011•7 min
Dom Perignon
Fr. Larry talks about the Benedictine monk, Dom Perignon, and the myths surrounding the tales of his discovery of champagne.
Jan 13, 2011•9 min
The Word "Epiphany"
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 or Three Wise Men.)
Jan 06, 20110
Jesus' Date of Birth and Roman Martyrology
Fr. Larry explains to Fr. Dave how the Church fixes the approximate date of Christ's birth and His incarnation breaking into human history.
Dec 21, 2010•11 min
Alternative Christmas Gifts
Fr. Larry Rice and Fr. Dave Dwyer offer suggestions on gifts that keep on giving through fair trade products, shares in relief servies, and other options that are better than ugly sweaters.
Dec 14, 20100
Saying Grace
Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave dicuss the centuries-old prayer that hungry Catholics sometimes rush through. A secret strategy priests use when asked to say grace at gatherings is revealed by Fr. Larry.
Dec 09, 2010•8 min
Latin Patriarchs
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Dec 07, 2010•10 min
St. Apollonia Guild
Fr. Larry Rice talks more about his new minsitry in New York City as the “Nancy Pelosi” of the Paulist Fathers. He and Fr. Dave Dwyer also talk about the patroness of dentists and the organizations that promote sprituality in the work place.
Dec 01, 2010•8 min
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