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) talk about being 'red pilled.' The term refers to the experience of waking up to a reality that you'd been ignoring… or opening your eyes to something you didn't want to see. But being red pilled is often an unsettling experience and can drive rational people to believe in irrational things. How do you avoid the paranoia without re-swallowing the blue pill?

In current events, earthquakes and volcanoes rock the world. France outlaws the non-vaccinated. The Philippines outlaw child marriage--but give perps a year to normalize their marriages. Fire in New York envelopes 19 story building. New quarters to commemorate American women. Russia argues with US over Ukraine tension--America folds, Poland threatens war. Doctors implant first pig heart. Twitter is back in Nigeria. Union Pacific wants train robbers to be tried. Sexual assault convict in Virginia--identity to be hidden. Texas mother puts boy in trunk. Chicago students walk out.

In the land of nonsense, plane on Ohio license plate flies backwards. Intruder trapped in chimney. Florida asks woke people to leave. Man climbs electrical tower and needs rescue.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about Responsa Ad Dubia, the Vatican's response to certain questions 'somone' had about Pope Francis' Motu Proprio Tradionis Custodes. Basically, the Vatican is closing its choke hold on the Traditional Latin Mass, making it harder and harder for traditional Catholics to worship the way they choose. Dan and Eric go through the document question by question, explaining it all.

In the news, Russia wants NATO to end military activity in Ukraine as they ramp up their pressure. Poland and Lithuania seem willing to fight back. Facebook says no to 'spy firms'… especially conservative ones. Jehova's Witnesses claim persecution. Volcano erupts in Java, Indonesia again. Sixth child dies from bouncy house accident. University of Hong Kong removes Pillar of Shame. Australia prosecutes for killing koalas. Omicron variant about to kill everyone. George Floyd NOT to be pardoned this Christmas. Fauci wants to stop Christmas gatherings. Apple plans walk-out.

In the Land of Nonsense, Japan announces lickable commercials. Giant millipede fossil discovered. Man kicked off airplane for wearing women's underwear. Fake school is busted in Ohio. Incredibly stupid textbook entry on Beethoven.

Saint of the week: Saints Marcellinus and Peter The Exorcist

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about evolution: the theory that supposedly challenged God. What is a Catholic required to believe concerning creationism and evolution? Are there arguments against evolution? Is science on the side of Darwin here? What is microevolution and what is macroevolution? Does one type being true mean the other is true as well?

In the news, tornados break out across America, killing dozens. A human trafficking semi crashes, killing 55 people. mRNA vaccine developed against AIDS. London court accepts extradite orders from US for Julian Assange… Australians protest decision. 'Nazi Youths' arrested in Russia. Ukraine says hog-wash. NASA's Parker Solar Probe enters Sun's stellar corona. Vietnam sentences facebook users for "conducting propoganda against the state." Five children die from a flying bouncy house. Biden warns unvaccinated. Salvation army donations down after publishing woke racism guide. Fentanyl overdoses now leading cause of death in American adults.

In the world of nonsense, Eric films Columbus Shopping Cart Singer. Indiana spills honey all over road. Deer breaks into CBD store. Camels cheat on beauty contest with botox. Delaware highway sign with misspelling. Daughter fakes mother's life.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about sports, the modern sports culture, sports history, and how a the Catholic church fits into this… or rather, how the Catholic Church ought to fit into this. Some questions stemming from this: how important is 'play' and how important is entertainment?

In current events, News Max is reporting that Pope Francis is dying, but doesn't give any sort of time-line. The US Senate passes a resolution canceling Biden's vaccine/testing mandate. Woman is found near Niagara Falls, dead in her car… in the river. Micronesian president levels accusations against major countries in the renewable fuel push. New Zealand helps restore order in Solomon Islands after riots stemming from China's influence over local government. Parents of Ethan Crumbley are arrested and charged. Volcano in Indonesia. US boycotts Winter Olympics--UK, Canada, and Australia join us. Conversion therapy almost outlawed in Canada. Biden says he won't put troops in Ukraine.

In the land of nonsense, a camel escapes a nativity scene. Crowd is snow-stuck in Ikea store. Tattoo artist does terrible job. A semi drags a car down highway. Store clerk tries to sell a core charge.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about the fruits of prayer, the number of prayer intentions, and whether one effects the other. For example, if a man prays for two things, and offers something up for that, does whatever merit he have get divided between the intentions, like a piece of pie? This is a question that isn't directly answered anywhere in Catholic doctrine, and is rarely even discussed in Catholic theology.

In current events, Pope Francis appoints his vicar general, who outlaws all things traditional in Rome this Easter. 24 nations at COP26 pledge to eliminate gas cars. They also agree to 'fight' climate change. H5N8 continues to spread. Home care workers are fired or resign because of vaccine mandate. European Commission after Portugal for air emissions. Earthquake strikes in Iran, man dies from pole. Biden signs infrastructure bill into law. Russia creates space-junk cloud, dangerous for ISS. Saturn's 83rd moon discovered. Gas prices soar in UK. Brittan backing Ukraine instead of Russia.

In the world of nonsense bottle travels across ocean in 6 years. Animals recued on TikTok. Mayor passes around sexting photos of ex. Giant buck goes to church. Yoga teacher arrested in Russia.

Saint of the Week: Saints Agape, Irene, and Chionia

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss something that has long been the subject of public debate… and yet, there's nothing really TO debate. Canon law is pretty specific and pretty clear on how public sinners ought to be treated in terms of distributing the Eucharist--as well as the Bible and the church fathers. So why does this subject get rehashed every time we get close to elections (or when a pro-death politician pretends to be Catholic?) And why do Catholic bishops (and now a Catholic pope) ignore the rules? This leads, obviously to the discussion of Biden meeting with Pope Francis. And we have more from the 'synod on synodality'… and how all this ties into this week's Gospel reading.

In current events, energy companies in the United Kingdom are collapsing. All American citizens are urged to leave Ethiopia. A human stampede at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston leaves eight people dead and many more injured. H5N8 continues to be a problem--now in Poland and England. Plans are made to vaccinate children for polio in Afghanistan. Singapore is executing a 'mentally impaired' man for heroin possession. US and China agree to 'combat' climate change.

In the world of nonsense, a woman is threatened with jail for wearing a 'protest costume.' A judge in Ohio rules that hippos are people too. No more 'elf on a shelf.' And a naked man is found trapped in a wall.

Saint of the week: Saint Afra The Penitent

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the latest goings-on in the church. This includes the latest French report on sexual abuse of minors by priests… something we can expect more of. Also big in the news, the 'Synod on Synodality' (I notice spell-scheck didn't recognize that word). Vigano talks more about the vaccine restrictions, and Pope Francis gives us more fat to chew.

In the news, earthquakes and drowning in Indonesia. Gangs kidnapping American missionaries. France acknowledges Paris Massacre of 1961. China sending men to live in space for 6 months. A new state of matter is discovered: electron quadruplets). Japan to start releasing radioactive water into Pacific. Muslim in Pakistan kills his family because his daughter married the wrong man. Muslims in Bangladesh riot and kill 4 people. US DOJ asks supreme court to stop Texas Heartbeat Bill. No audience for Olympics. Mount Aso erupts.

In the land of nonsense, Dan gets a new chair. New Zealand fires their wizard. White people posing nude at Dead Sea. Man catches giant hammerhead shark. Crude license plates outlawed in Maine. And a 4-year-old calls 911 to talk about toys.

Saint of the week: Saint Adjutor of Vernon

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss Saint Michael The Archangel. Dan tells us the mentions he receives in the Bible, and then tells us more about angels in general, and how archangels compare to other angels. Eric tells of several stories concerning his own guardian angel.

In current events, US reveals the number of nuclear warheads it has. Gunman opens fire in Arlington, Texas. Judge blocks Texas' Heartbeat Bill. Former Facebook employee makes public claims against them. Taliban, ISIS, ISIL, and IS-K all fighting. Earthquakes in Pakistan and Japan. China's neighbors taking defensive action against them. Poland decides thei own laws are more important that EU's laws. Energy shortage in China and Lebanon. Flash floods kill 5 in Alabama and Tennessee. US nuclear sub hits something in China Sea. NASA discovers hot Jupiter. Blue Origin takes William Shatner into outer space.

In the land of nonsense, the brothers discover a dancing walking stick. Rotating house built for a man's wife. A squirrel builds a giant nest in a man's truck. Psychic gets sued for not removing a curse. A funeral home displays the wrong body… and denies it.

Saint of the week: Saint Adalbert of Prague.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the infamous Spanish Inquisition. What was it? Why did it start? And how true is all the rhetoric that anti-Christians use when they point their fingers at it?

In current events, Pope Francis praises the president of Ireland. ISIL, ISIS, and the Taliban are all fighting. French and US presidents vow to end dispute over anti-China pact. Sonora, Mexico allows gay marriage. Ukraine passes law banning oligarchs from politics. European Commission wants to force USB-C on entire industry. People's Bank of China bans crypto-currency. Students discover Americans 23,000 years old. Yahoo says CIA tried to kill Julian Assange. Polish states repeal their 'anti-gay- laws. NASA to launch Lucy to probe Jupiter trojan asteroids. YouTube bans 'misinformation', Russia bans YouTube.

In the land of nonsense, world record holder makes hotwheels do 10 loops. Humpty Dumpty sculpture is stolen from exhibit. A missing man joins his own search party. And schools in California shut down because of flea infestation.

Saint of the week: Saint Menas of Egypt

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss what transpired starting in 2020, and how Americans completely fell apart when the plandemic hit. Can we learn anything from it? WILL we learn anything from it? And are the vaccine mandates going to have the same kind of blind acceptance that the mask mandates had?

In current events, Joe Biden joins forces with UK and Australia against China in the Indo-Pacific region. France is angry. Australian brushfires are making CO2… but who cares? North Korea angry that America is angry. Ukraine and US to begin military exercises. Notre Dame is going to reopen in 2024. Rally is held to express anger over 1/6 arrests. Taliban making it difficult for women to learn and work. SpaceX lands Inspiration4. Taliban and ISIL fighting. US closes Mexican border. Paul Rusesabagina (made famous by the movie Hotel Rwanda) is charged with terrorism. Michigan governor wants electric roads. Bishop Douglas Crosby of Canada bans non-vaccinated Catholics from sacraments.

In the Land of Nonsense, Indiana's bureaucratic driving laws are unbearable for Dan's son. Anti-vaccine talk in California is set to music. House in Boston sells for $125,000 per foot. Teacher in Boston takes stripper bus to field trip.

Saint of the week: Saint Abraham of Kiduna