In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Amy D’Ambra to discuss The Miraculous Medal and why every Catholic should wear one.

Episode 162:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What is The Miraculous Medal?
• The Appearance of Mary to Saint Catherine Labouré
• What does the design of the medal mean?
• Who can wear a Miraculous Medal?
• What are “Sacramentals?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss questions they’d ask God about the meaning of life and why things are the way they are.

Episode 161:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Is it  OK to question God?
• Why does he permit suffering?
• Why do men have nipples?
• Does the universe NEED to be so big?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss the history and theology of the Sacrament of Baptism, choosing Godparents, and more.

Episode 160:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why is Baptism necessary?
• Who can be baptized?
• Who can be a Godparent? What do they even do?
• Why there is an Exorcism at every Baptism
• Why did Jesus get baptized?
• Why anybody can baptize in an emergency
• The prayers of the Catholic Rite of Baptism
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys explore the many apparitions of The Virgin Mary from Guadalupe, Lourdes, Mount Carmel, Knock, Fatima, and more.

Episode 159:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• In this episode, we will discuss:
• What are Marian Apparitions?
• Why would Mary appear to humans?
• How many times has Mary appeared?
• How does the Vatican approve apparitions?
• What about fake or fraudulent apparitions?
• and much more

Show Notes:

Map of Marian Apparitions
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/151113-virgin-mary-sightings-map

Esto Vir Expeditions
https://estovirexpeditions.com/

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Roger Landry to discuss mercy and forgiveness, and Fr. Rich’s recent appointment by Pope Francis as a Missionary of Mercy

Episode 158:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why is forgiving so important?
• Why did the Pope give Fr. Rich a new appointment?
• Does forgiving make you a pushover?
• How many times do you need to forgive someone?
• and much more

Show Notes:

The Missionaries of Mercy
https://missionariesofmercyusa.org/

The Spiritual & Corporal Works of Mercy
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10198d.htm

Fr. Landry’s Website
https://catholicpreaching.com/

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys shed light on the use of Candles in Catholicism, including Baptismal, Advent, Votive, Paschal Candles, and more!

Episode 157:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why Catholic candles should be made of pure beeswax
• The Catholic Blessing of Candles
• Why do the different Advent candles colors mean?
• How do candles represent Jesus Christ?
• Why do light candles for prayer intentions?
• Why is there a candle in a red glass in every Church?
• Why you should know where your Baptismal candle is!
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys look at the history of Papal Assassinations, including both failed attempts and actual assassinations of The Pope.

Episode 156:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• How many Popes have been assassinated?
• Why JPII credited Our Lady of Fatima for saving his life
• When an SSPX priest stabbed JPII!
• When Pope St. Paul VI was stabbed in the neck!
• When 7 popes were murdered in less than 100 years!
• Can Papal Assassinations be forgiven?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys explain all of the items that are on the altar and used during The Catholic Mass.

Episode 155:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Are the items made of pure gold?
• Why are there relics of saints on every altar?
• What is a Ciborium?
• How are these items cleaned?
• How a sacrarium works
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys go through Fr. Rich’s priest wardrobe and explore the history and meaning of Catholic Liturgical Vestments.

Episode 154:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why do priests always wear black?
• What’s up with the priest’s Roman collar?
• What do the different colors of vestments mean?
• Why don’t priests wear black vestments anymore?
• The prayers that are said while being vested
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys review and rank the best portrayals of Jesus Christ on film.

Episode 153:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What are the best movies about Jesus?
• Who played the best Jesus?
• What should Jesus look like in movies?
• Our top 5 Jesus actors
• and much more

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