This week is Veteran's day, and we want to thank Jason… unfortunately, he didn't show.  But more importantly: how to talk to people about abortion--especially those with whom we disagree.  How do we keep it from becoming a fight?  When do we walk away?  When is it better to plant a seed and let it grow?

In current events, we discuss Pope Francis's threat to abdicate the Andorran co-monarch if they legalize abortion.  And, of course, the election results: how bad was it?  Also, Asia Bibi's freedom.  And finally: why was Obama such a wuss?

Eric (the Ambassador Of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Non-Sense) discuss voting in America and Catholic obligation.  They cover a wide range of political subjects including gay marriage, abortion, and immigration.  Are the "non-negotiables" negotiable?  Is the Catholic approach to refugees something that even applies to civil law?

In Current events they discuss the MAGA Bomber, the migrant caravan, and BepiColombo--digging into astronomy and briefly discussing the possibility of life on other planets.

Forgiveness--it's not as easy as you might think.  You can forgive but not forget... or so we that's what we've always been told.

Eric, abandoned by Dan in this episode, talks about real forgiveness and how it often involves forgetting.  And what do men really think about?

Are Catholics allowed to take part in ghost hunting?  What about watching ghost hunters? Eric and Dan attempt to put it all in plain words. 

Also more about Eric's up-coming book, and the left threatens violence against Cavanaugh and right wing senators.

What do Catholics think about haunted houses?  Do they believe in ghosts (or rather, are Catholics allowed to believe in ghosts)?  We tackle these questions in light of the upcoming Holoween holiday... as well as the book Eric will soon be publishing: THE HAUNTED DAUGHTER OF CINCINNATI: Ghosts, Demons and Angels in the Queen City. 

Next week we'll handle the question of whether or not Catholics are allowed to "ghost hunt."

Eric also clarifies some things he said last week concerning the Church's roll in modern America and the racial divide in Christianity.

In current events, there's more of the Cavanaugh hearings, and more accusations against Pope Francis.

BTW - The book Eric mentions is now available HERE:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1726225488/

In this episode of A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric answers the ultimate question: why aren't there more black Catholics... to him, the answer seemed simple, but Dan points out some other reasons.  Then they discuss the real meaning behind the parable of the talents, explaining that God expects more from those of us with a Catholic upbringing.  Also discussed--whether Jesus cheated in Marco Polo when he was a kid.

In current events, we talk about protesting vegans getting hit with meat & the naked bike ride.

In this episode of A Podcast About Catholic Things, we talk about Jesus and His Passion, focusing on how he presents his suffering to us as a way to comfort us in our own pain.

We also talk about President Trump and Mueller's investigation.  We attack the apparent conflict between Cupich and Virgano.  And, of course, the Pope's busy schedule...after all, he's charged with saving the environment.  What?

We discuss the third and final temptation of Christ--the one that's possibly the most difficult to understand.  After all - why would God, who is already master of everything, bow down to Satan, in order to gain control over the world?  But Dan throws it all into perspective, giving us an insight most haven't thought of before.

In current events, we discuss Trump's possible victory in the war over abortion--and how that might look if he did actually win.

Satan tempts Jesus for the second time... but how was jumping off a cliff tempting in any way to Jesus?  And do we sometimes 'tempt the Lord thy God', in ways we don't realize?

Current Events: Trump calls fake news 'the enemy of the people.'  Is this fair?

Also--who do you root for when President Trump takes on Pope Francis?

This podcasts discusses the first temptation Jesus suffered from Satan in the dessert.  Why is turning stone into bread a sin?  Why did Satan think his temptation would work?

We also discuss the Pope's recent "teaching" on capital punishment... no, Church Teaching did not change.  Nor could it.

Dan answer's a question about last week's podcast: what about the angels' offence against God?