Station XV – Episode 38 – Sad, happy, happy, sad, puzzled
We have a mix of stories this month: starting with the terribly sad and tragic story of the Iraqi Catholics massacred while at Mass, then to the happy coverage of the first Australasian saint, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, then the happy story of five Anglican bishops joining the Church, then the sad passing of Bishop John Cunneen, and then we finish on the puzzling story of “the Vatican” saying Homer Simpson is Catholic?!? Follow us at twitter.com/station15 or facebook.com/station15.
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Catechiwi: Heaven, Hell and Purgatory
Fr Neil Vaney talks to Catechiwi about ultimate destinations. What does the Church have to say about heaven, about hell and about purgatory?
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Station XV – Episode 37 – Papal Praise and Santa Sacking
The Holy Father’s much-anticipated visit to the UK has come and gone. The members of the Station 15 panel offer their thoughts on the trip in this month’s episode, and also look at IVF, amendments to the introduction of the new Roman Missal in New Zealand and the plans of some German Catholics to sack Santa Claus. Follow us at facebook.com/station15 or twitter.com/station15
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Catechiwi Special: Australasia’s First Saint
On October 17, Pope Benedict XVI will canonise Blessed Mary MacKillop, making her St Mary of the Cross (MacKillop). Mary, born and raised in Australia, was a co-founder of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart and spent approximately four years of her religious life in New Zealand. She encountered major obstacles along the way, but responded to them with charity and humility. In a special episode of Catechiwi, Sr Ann Neven, RSJ, speaks with Gavin Abraham on Mary MacKillop’s life and legacy just days before the canonisation. It’s the story of an Aussie battler — one who Kiwis can also claim.
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Station XV – Episode 36 – Feeling the Earth move under our feet
Finally released after some technical challeneges, in this episode we talk about the large earthquake in Christchurch, changing the age for First Holy Communion, Pope Benedict meeting with an Anglican clergywoman, the fate of the Teschemakers altar, and a story of generosity…to the tune of $50,000! Follow us at facebook.com/station15 or twitter.com/station15.
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Five proofs for the existence of God
As the western world sees an increase in the number of people claiming to be atheists or at least have no religion, this month’s episode of Catechiwi looks at St Thomas Aquinas’s five proofs for the existence of God. Auckland-based priest Fr Peter Fitzsimons explains the Quinque Viae and he and host Gavin Abraham also discuss the seemingly growing phenomenon of atheism.
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Familia – Episode 18
In this edition of Familia we explore the following questions…
– Does a contraceptive act of sexual intercourse fulfill the Canon Law requirements for Consummation?
– How far is too far when talking about physical intimacy before marriage?
– What is ‘custody of the eyes’, and why is it so important?
– Is it normal to feel like a real ogre when disciplining my kids and can you offer any tips in this area?
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Station XV: Episode 35 – Belated Happy Birthday to us!
We’re three years old today…well, yesterday actually. So, for our celebration episode, we talk about New Zealand as a secular country, Poland struggling with the same, paying to see the Pope in the UK, the battle over the sale of a Auckland Catholic school, and can you sell a confessional box on eBay as a sauna?!? Follow us at facebook.com/station15 or twitter.com/station15. Thanks to all our listeners for the past three years!
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Catechiwi — The Four Marks of the Church
Catechiwi — The Four Marks of the Church Each Sunday, Catholics profess that they believe in a Church that is one, holy, catholic and apostolic. What do those words mean? And how does that differ — if at all — from what other Christian denominations believe? Fr Merv Duffy, SM, explains the terms and their importance to the Faith in the month’s episode of Catechiwi.
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Station XV: Episode 34 — Belgians and Blue Brothers
The panel returns with a series of hot topics to tackle this month, including the Belgian police raids that saw a number of a number of Catholic bishops detained as well as the upcoming visit of the Holy Father to the United Kingdom. We also discuss the Vatican’s newspaper endorsement of The Blues Brothers and their “Mission from God”, with L’Osservatore Romano saying it’s undoubtedly a Catholic film. If you’re looking for a Catholic spin on some of today’s film, you can check out the Australian Catholic Film Office or the United States Bishops’ Media Office for reviews.
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