A Podcast About Catholic Things

This week, on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the current crisis in our Church. Churches all over the world are shutting down or demanding RSVP's. Those with reverence for the Eucharist are being targeted. How can we deal with the coming "great reset?" Our pope signs a deal with Netflix. The Covid19 vaccine might be mandatory. Biden and Francis seem to have an alliance. What if Pope Francis fulfilled the Fatima demand concerning Russia?

In current events, Bitcoin gains popularity and value. More birds are culled because of H5N8. New York cops are investigated for their handling of rioters. Mitch McConnel bends over and allows republican voters to be screwed. Covid19 relief package on the table. Demonstrators storm Oregon State Capital. Jupiter and Saturn line up for the Star Of Bethlehem.

In the land of nonsense, a man get buried in the snow--in his car. Paris mayor is fined for hiring too many women. Christmas in Thailand, Santa hands out masks from an elephant. Christmas in California, Santa gets hung up in power lines.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss one of the age-old subjects that most podcasters have talked about many times already.  But this time, they address a very specific sentiment that the priests and bishops have left with people--and still have yet to answer.  Many people who were not directly affected by the priest's abuse, were still felt feeling as if they had been duped into being faithful Catholics--and because of this, hesitate to rejoin God's Holy Church.

In current events, major credic card companies cut ties with Pornhub.  H5N8 (a recent bird flu in Asia) is wreaking havoc in Japan and other Asian countries.  Covid19 lockdowns return--surprise, surprise.  US defense bill gives immunity to social platforms, and Trump wants to veto… but is outnumbered.  South Korea bans propaganda leaflets being sent to North Korea.  William Barr (the major fail) is gone.  Switzerland and Vietnam labeled currency manipulators.

In the world of nonsense, Florida is plagued by Burmese Pythons and uses dogs to track them down.  In Gary, Indiana, the port-o-potties sing Halleluiah in world's largest light show.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the morality of copyrights and patents, and both from a religious perspective and a legal one.  Do content producers have some sort of natural right to their creations?  Do we have a natural obligation to abide by current copyright infringement law?  Is downloading movies a sin?  And when should the Church own prayer?

In current events, New Zealand announces 'climate change emergency'.  California wildfires, once again, destroying property.  China brings back a piece of the moon, and Japan brings back a piece of an asteroid… the asteroid piece is a much bigger deal.  SpaceX Starship crashes.  Breakdancing is now a competition in the Olympics.  Nepal and China agree on Mt. Everest height.

In the land of nonsense, an Amazon worker draws something on someone's window.  Someone finds a giant goldfish.  Pope Francis joins the 'capitalists.'

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the mass craze that is officially a world-wide phenomenon… and mostly seems to be ignored by orthodox Catholics.  Why are those who are strong in the faith less likely to pay attention to the mask-wearing edicts?  And why do some people embrace it whole-heartedly, adding ceremony and reverence to the act of putting on the mask?  And who is denying science--again?

In current events, drug makers plead guilty to charges of causing the opioid epidemic.  Elon Musk is now the second richest person in the world.  China launches a craft to bring back moon samples.  US withdraws from Open Skies Treaty.  Trump pardons General Flynn.  Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is assassinated.  Sarah Fuller kicks a ball.  More Covid19 doomsaying and predictions of hospital overloads.

In the land of nonsense, a mayor's heart is buried under a fountain.  Audie's lady destroys hundreds of whiskey bottles.  Scientists make DNA steaks.  A woman gets a tapeworm from gas station sushi.  Elf on a Shelf pics.  A house with a room hidden under the stairs.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan discuss the theory that this is it… the world is about to end--a theory growing in popularity as the Pope betrays more and more faithful Catholics, and the American government seems to be disappearing right before our eyes. What will the end times look like? Will it get worse than this, or is it bound to get better? What should our response be? Should we be gathering supplies and preparing for disaster… or is there another kind of preparation?

In current events, Poland puts down a protest march of "thousands" of patriots who defy gathering laws. Thousands of more patriots gather at the Whitehouse to support Trump. Trump 'admits' defeat. SpaceX successfully launches Crew Dragon. Governors and Mayors across America try to cancel holidays. Dewine is not just crooked--he is evil. Iran says they will rejoin Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for Biden.

In the land of nonsense, Budweiser saves a man's house from burning down. The word 'happy' is banned by British advertisers. A man in Florida steals a discarded utility pole… in his Camry. Spike Lee to direct a musical about Viagra.

Should Christians (especially Catholics) be more public? This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan talk about the obligation of Catholics to show their faces (even their rosaries) to their friends, family, neighbors, and even coworkers. The overall agreement between them is that Catholics must use their freedom of religion or lose it--and that things would not have gotten this bad if we had been more vocal in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Catholics need to 'take up space.'

In current events, we continue to talk about the American election and encourage all Christians to support the one man in Washington who is fighting for us. Facebook bans efforts to overcome the fake election. China condemns Mike Pompeo for not designating Turkish Muslim group as terrorists. Trump fires Mark Esper.

In the land of nonsense, Seattle hires pimp as alternative to police force. Rhode Island signs checks as Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. Statue in Palencia, Spain gets refaced as a potato head (pictured below), while Cincinnati puts up a Charlie Brown Christmas tree (also pictured below). Hasbro sells offensive squeeze doll. Eli Lilly gives us bamlanivimab. A fat guy in China falls through a well. Japan adds another great invention to the toilet industry.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan discuss the nation-wide shenanigans and wide-spread vote fraud. They bring up the seemingly ironic situation in the Church, including Pope Francis's antics and the US bishop's low-morality stance on the American election. Dan sees possible optimism, even if Biden wins--Eric disagrees. He brings up the national shutdown, which is still lingering in some of the blue states. They discuss the possibility of war breaking out in order to save the election, and the difference between strategic battles and anarchist rioting. The over-all message is to keep fighting.

Pope Francis asks for legal protection for homosexual couples. Not necessarily 'gay marriage' or 'same-sex' marriage--but there's not a whole lot of difference. Dan points out the problems with this concept. The Vatican puts an idol on a Vatican coin--promoting idolatry and daring God to react… much like the Jews did throughout the Old Testament.

Eric and Dan discuss the third secret of Fatima, and possible translations of it.

In current events, Louisiana voters approve anti-abortion laws. Hebdo makes a caricature and thousands of people protest it--and possibly behead some people over it in Nice. Walter Wallace is killed, sparking more protests and riots. The FBI protects America against Chinese spies. Walmart will stop selling guns and ammo. Illinois will extradite Kyle Rittenhouse. Puerto Rico votes to try and become a state.

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This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan discuss the latest papal encyclical, Fratelli Tutti (Tooty Fruity). Francis himself points out how fundamentally against Christianity and the Christian spirit his own encyclical is. What is Neo-liberalismm and what is Francis's problem with it? Does he at all understand capitalism and its purpose? And what about trickle-down economics? The spirit of this encyclical, as with all of Pope Francis's encyclicals, is that it is fundamentally pro-marxist. What is the purpose of 'dialog' and how does this encyclical redefine it? Is the encyclical in any way binding? Does it define doctrine?

In current events, the First Family gets Covid… and Eric isn't worried. Ireland rules that Subwat bread is candy. Venus would have been able to support life if not for Jupiter. Mars is closer to earth than ever. France cracks down on Islamic separatists, and Israel cracks down on fur trade. Derek Chauvin is out on bail.

In the Land of Nonsense, an airline fight over mask-wearing. CNN attacks a raccoon on the Whitehouse lawn. Kelly Knievel sues Disney.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Non-Sense) talk about the upcoming presidential election--probably the most important one in American history. They break down, subject by subject, the two candidates and point out the Catholic position (whether admitted to by American bishops or not) on: every American's duty to vote, abortion, racism, Covid19, riots in America, key Catholic controversies, government spending and the economy, China, healthcare, Russiagate, and Trump's unpresidential attitude.

In Current events, Mexico claims women are being sterilized at the border, astronomers detect wobbling of black hole shadow, underwater liquid water discovered on Mars, Google and YouTube say no more political ads after November 3rd, Portland's emergency as they anticipate Proud Boys protest, TikTok ban blocked, and Trump's tax returns.

Aside from this podcast being posted, short excerpts will be published, tackling each of the listed issues one at a time. If you listen to this podcast, you've already heard all the other shorter ones.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan discuss the legendary Saint Joan of Arc. Her name is often used as an example of feminism, but her role in the French army was not as a woman fighting for equal rights--she was a chaste girl following the orders of God. Her heroic measures ensured the survival of France as a nation, separate from her European neighbors, with strong borders that would survive for centuries.

The intervention God provided may well have protected France from the coming heresies and Catholic persecutions. During this period of history, God seems to have a fondness for the French, and we can see His providence throughout the evolution of France as a nation… possibly the same sort of providence seen in early American history, indicating God's will that US borders remain strong and intact. Eric brings up past podcasts and rehashes the subject of statues of confederate generals and their removal from the public square.

In current events, Trump suggests postponing the 2020 election, tweaking the media and setting them into a rage. The Perseverance Rover is successfully launched and on its way to Mars. Crew Dragon Endeavour makes splashdown. SN5 has successful flight test. The 2020 sports season and the players' lack of respect for American culture--and what that might mean for sports fans in the future. Gary Knopp's suspicious death. A possible Covid19 vaccine. TikTok is attacked by President Trump. Lee Man-hee is arrested for embezzling 5.6 billion won--and lies to virus trackers. Mike Dewine either does or doesn't have the ChinaVirus. Demonstrations against Covid19 restrictions pop up all over the world. California is burning… again. People of Portland still being terrorized by Antifa and BLM.

In the Land of Nonsense, worshippers gather in Walmart to hold Sunday services. Eric complains about Cleveland.