Episode 9: The Liturgical Year and the Lectionary, More Thoughts on Religion in Public Life
On the relationship between the Liturgical Year and the cycle of Scriptural readings offered during the Mass. Some more thoughts on the role of religion in public life and the proper understanding of ...
27 Sep 202051min
Do Catholics Want a Theocracy?
Does God have a preferred form of government? What is the role of faith in public life and should religious people serve in the civil government and the courts? Aquinas 101 on Law in General and the N...
24 Sep 202030min
Episode 7: Human Justice and God's Mercy
A reflection on the Mass readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
19 Sep 202025min
Episode 6: Netflix Drama / Jimi Hendrix + 50
How should a Catholic respond to the latest Netflix controversy? Should we cancel our subscriptions? Remembering Jimi Hendrix 50 years after his untimely death. An appeal to remember that life is wort...
14 Sep 202034min
Episode 5: Being a Priest After 9/11
A reflection what it means to live as a priest and a Catholic in the post 9/11 years.
11 Sep 202032min
Episode 4: More on Purgatory and Why "The AX"?
Some final thoughts on the Catholic doctrine of purgatory and an admittedly rambling explanation for why I chose to call my blog and podcast The AX.
8 Sep 202028min
Episode 3: Dealing with Loss
Personal reflection on suffering the loss of a loved one, especially a parent. In your charity, please pray for the repose of the souls of Edythe Provenzano and Anthony "Sonny" Provenzano. Pray especi...
5 Sep 202029min
The AX Podcast Episode 2: What is pro Life?
What does it mean to be Pro Life? Is abortion the only Pro Life issue? Does the defense of the unborn deserve its own unique focus or should it be blended in with other important Life issues?
28 Aug 202021min
