Did you know McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish was created in 1962 in Ohio because of Catholic Lenten practices and a bet about fish versus pineapple? Here’s the story…
This an excerpt from Episode 25 of The Catholic Talk Show “Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, & Catholic Lenten Traditions”
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Myths About The Crusades That Too Many People Believe
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Historian Steve Weidenkopf to debunk myths and lies about The Crusades. Deus Vult!
In this episode, you will learn
- Why every Catholic should be thankful for the Crusades
- What was the true cause of the Crusades?
- Were the Crusades unprovoked wars of aggression?
- How Many Crusades were there?
- The truth behind the sacks of Jerusalem and Constantinople
- The unbelievable truth behind the “Children’s Crusade”?
- Were the Crusaders murderous thugs or valiant knights?
- Do The Crusades continue to be a cause of tension with Islam?
- and much more!
Show Links & Resources:
From Poland to Rome: 100 Years of Pope St. John Paul II Pilgrimage: Learn More
Books From Steve Weidenkpof: https://steveweidenkopf.com/
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Ranking (& Drinking) The Best Catholic Trappist Beers
On this episode of the Catholic Talk Show the guys sample and rank Trappist beers while discussing Catholic monasticism.
In this episode you’ll learn:
• Why do Catholic monks brew beer?
• What makes a beer a “Trappist”
• What else do Catholic monks make that you can buy?
• How many Trappist beers are there?
• What do Salt & Vinegar crickets taste like?
• and much more
Show Notes & Links:
Trappist Beer websites:
- International Trappist Association – https://www.trappist.be/en
- Chimay – https://chimay.com/us/
- Rochefort – http://www.trappistes-rochefort.com/
- Achel – http://www.achelsekluis.org/pageNL/home.html
- Orval – http://www.orval.be/en/home/Abbey
- Westmalle – https://www.trappistwestmalle.be/
- Sint-Sixtus Abbey (Westvleteren) – http://www.sintsixtus.be
- Monastery Greetings – https://www.monasterygreetings.com
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The Miraculous Divine Mercy & The Visions of Saint Faustina
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys explore the history and miracles around the Divine Mercy image and Saint Faustina Kowalska. Jesus, I Trust In You!
In this episode, you will learn:
• What visions did Saint Faustina experience?
• Where is the original Divine Mercy image?
• Are The Divine Mercy & The Shroud of Turin related?
• Why was the Divine Mercy suppressed by the Vatican?
• What role did Pope St. John Paul II have?
• How to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
• and much more
Show Links & Resources:
Join us on Pilgrimage to Poland and Rome!: jpii.catholictalkshow.com
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