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 recent YouTube video sent out by Mel Gibson concerning canceled priests, their bishops, and a church in eclipse--what does all this really mean? Is there a false pope fright now?

In current events, Kenya is in a state of dry emergency. Irish wants old people to get MRNA boosters no matter what they've had in the past. 2015 Paris attackers finally go to trial. American evacuees from Afghanistan are diverted because of measles. Taliban is rough on citizens. US and UN raising money for Afghanistan. Apple cannot keep app developers from collecting money. Russia / Germany pipeline completed. ELCA elects trans gay leader. Dutch Uber drivers must get paid what cab drivers get paid. North Korea lobs some missiles, South Korea lobs some back. Hurricane Nicholas hits land. Poland and Hungary under fire for 'anti-LGBT laws'. Arizona files suit against Biden for Vaccine mandate. California keeps Newsom. Russia makes self-driving tanks.

In the land of nonsense, cows get potty trained. Ethiopian runner wins race but had wrong shoes. Nobel prize goes to beard studiers. Walmart shopper drops human ashes.

Saint of the week, Acacius of Melitene.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the upcoming Synod on Synodality--truly one of the most idiotic and embarrassing synods in Pope Francis's long gaff-rich reign. The Vatican recently gave us several documents preparing for this synod, and Eric and Dan go through them, pointing out the lack of substance, and the hypocrisy on full display as Pope Francis ridicules and stifles the traditional movement within the church/

In current events, Pope Francis talks about his dialog with China. The Taliban holds parades. A Syrian oil spill pollutes the Mediterranean Sea. 50 guilty pleas from patriots. Protests in Greece over vaccine laws. Patrick Coffin's site in almost unreachable. Flash floods cause death in US. Diamond mine toxic leak in Congo. McCarrick pleads not guilty. Heavy floods in Mexico kill people in hospital. German government asks Russia not to phish. Jason Miller is arrested in Brazil and let go.

From the Land of Nonsense, woman puts coffee in ear. Does bird seed grow birds? Heron eats rat. Toots should not be held in.

The all too important synod on synodality, and supporting documents. Pope Francis's deal with China, Syrian oil spill, vaccine mandate protests in Greece, flooding across america and in mexico, diamond mine leaks poison in congo, mccarrick pleads not guilty, germans beg russia not to phish. Woman puts coffee in ear, sprouting bird seed, heron eats rat, let farts out.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the latest cases of Catholic bishops persecuting good priests… especially since Pope Francis's Motu Proprio. Costa Rico bishops are pure lunatics. Some American bishops aren't much better. We're once again faced with the fact that such men either have to be stupid or evil--or both, and the time for pope-splaining and bishop-splaining is over. We've got to support our good priests--there aren't enough of them.

In the news, Eric goes over some of the recent scandals in the church, including Pope Francis's statement that the Ten Commandments aren't 'absolutes', and Mayor Lightfoot receiving communion. Natural disasters continue throughout the world but have somewhat lessened. The Taliban takes control more fully and all other nations are now out of Afghanistan. A mass grave from Stalin's purge is discovered in Ukraine. Cuba accepts 'cryptocurrency'. Gunman kills woman in Garland, Texas, steeals car, and fires on police. China prohibits kids from playing video games. North Korea is using a nuclear reactor again. 20 states sue the Biden administration. SpaceX docks with ISS carrying a 4,800 pound load.

In the land of nonsense, milk crate challenge is banned on TikTok. Mugshot inspires false accusations. Stingray photobombs baby picture. Cow is stuck in tree. Car thief does not want to become body thief. Woman escapes from jail by stealing identity.

Saint of the week: Saint Catherine of Alexandria

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss Revelation and the number/mark of the beast described in chapters 13 and 14--666. Is it a barcode or some other identification talked about in Apocalypse? Or is there a specific mark that doesn't identify the person more than making it plain that they are in union with Satan?

In current events, the natural disasters continue. And so does the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan… as predicted. Toyota reduces production by 40%. Hong Kong and Singapore will abandon their traffic bubble. DC is evacuated when a man parks his truck. Liquid rain falls on Greenland summit. Proud Boys and Antifa clash, and Enrique Tarrio is sentenced for burning a banner. The murderous Cuomo is finally gone… we hope.

In the land of nonsense, Disney sets itself up for a West World episode, and robot guides show tourists the caves. Sea snakes are really just love starved. 5 year old boy hikes the entire Appellation Trail. Idiotic couple seeks sex change for tranny cat.

Saint of the Week: Callistratus and 49 Soldiers

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) continue their discussion on one of the most prominent documents to have come out of Vatican II: Sacrosanctum Concilium (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy). Is the Novus Ordo the results of this directive? Did the new 'English' Mass at all achieve the goals set forth by Vatican II and this document? This podcast reviews paragraphs 6-21 of the document and discuss whether or not the Novus Ordo in any way conforms to the concepts described.

In current events, we take a look at this week's violence in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes control--eerily like Vietnam when we lost that war. Poland is trying to give the boot to American controlled media. Much of the world is suffering from natural disaster--from wildfires to flash floods to earthquakes. New York will stop investigating the murderer Cuomo when he resigns. Water shortage and drought declared in Arizona, Nevada,, and New Mexico. Supreme Court in Uganda allows pornography.

In the land of nonsense, tellers can't read bank robber's hand writing. Neither can we. Lightning strikes the Washington Monument. Creepy face found under bridge.

Saint Of The Week: Saint Cajetan The Theatine

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the seemingly systemic stupidity that has overtaken our society--where it comes from and possibly where it's leading. The saddest part is, unlike historic times of stupidity, this wave has saturated even the Catholic church. How does one deal with such stupidity when it's apparent that the person is cooperating with it?

In the news, wild fires are spanning across the globe. California, Italy, Algeria, Russia--the flames are everywhere. And even in places that are not aflame, the heat is unbearable. France to enforce vaccination IDs. Apple will keep a sharp eye out for kiddie-porn. Americans and British warned to leave Afghanistan before Taliban takes over completely. Priest is murdered by arsonist in France. Grieg Seafood apologizes for killing 96,000 fish. Murderous governor Cuomo is stepping down. Justin Trudeau provides arms to terrorists. YouTube suspends Senator Rand Paul.

Now available: "I'd rather be at the TLM" shirts.

In the land of nonsense, woman strikes back with seagull attacks. Bigfoot scares birthday boy. Canadian pays $96 for a painting worth $20,000. Dental tool mistaken for cobra. Splatter painting is ruined… by more splatter.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss Pope Francis' power as the Bishop Of Rome. This leads into a multi-part discussion we plan to have on one of the most prominent documents to have come out of Vatican II: Sacrosanctum Concilium (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy). Is the Novus Ordo the results of this directive? Did the new 'English' Mass at all achieve the goals set forth by Vatican II and this document?

In current events, Archbishop McCarrick faces criminal charges--finally. Lawmakers in African countries go after the LGBT's. California's Dixie fire grows and destroys more homes and wildlife. US places sanctions on Cuban police. US Olympic competitors dis their country, while Hong Kong residents are arrested for booing the Chinese national anthem. YouTube bans more people for 'misinformation,' making them one of the most influential medical advisors. Afghanistan floods, while Iran dries up. Chuck Schumer says they're close to an infrastructure bill. Murderous Governor Andrew Cuomo is being harassed by harassment charges.

In the Land Of Nonsense, a woman books a flight for next year. Newest Barbie Doll is not so Barby-ish. The flying jet pack guy is back.

Saint Of The Week: Saint Abadir and Saint Arianus

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the wave of red pilled Catholic Americans--and question why anyone is still blue pilled? Are we crazy or proud? Is it all conspiracy theories? Or are they just scared… and scared of what, exactly?

In current events, YouTube pulls prominent user for 'spreading misinformation.' Big yawn. US House votes to protect Afghanistan translators. Afghan army continues to desert their posts. Taliban spokesperson says women will be respected by incoming dictators. Brazilian Minister of Defense vows to protect voter integrity. US DOJ will NOT investigate nursing home officials in New York for their part in the murder of thousands of residents (geronticide). Cleveland Indians are now Cleveland Defenders. NFL players to be fined for not following Covid19 protocols. Hungarian gays protest. Thirsty Iranians protest. Cuban protesters form Caravan to DC. France soon to use vaccination passes. Hobby Lobby ordered to give back stolen artifacts to Iraq.

In the land of nonsense, woman is smacked in the face with a seagull. Cockatoos look for food under kangaroo's tail. Texan teens steal jewelry from dead man. Florida man tries to ride coast in giant bubble.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the dreaded Traditionis Custodes-- a Motu Proprio we feared was coming but weren't quite expecting. Latin Mass lovers were hit hard--a good punch to the gut punishment for traditional Catholics, and a time to gloat for modernists throughout the world. What does it mean? How do we deal with it? Eric and Dan give a general sense of their initial thoughts as the Catholic world hammers this out over the next few months.

In the news, the US passes the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, putting restrictions on SOME of China's trade. Ben & Jerry's signals virtue over Israel's actions. Cuban bread riots continue and Americans take notice. Carbon 13 isotopes discovered on exoplanet. Hubble telescope was down--now it's back. EU is angry at Hungary over LGBT teachings in schools--or the lack thereof. Taliban continues to gain ground as offers deal with Afghanistan. OPEC agrees to produce more oil. Iran is out of water and protesters are being killed. Isil kills 35 people. Carlos Ghosn escape partners are sentenced in Japan. NHL first time gay man comes out. Blue Origin is launched and Amazon founder gets to visit space.

In the world of nonsense, man travels to future and tells us not to come. Man hates bra money in Dublin--refuses to take any more. Girl will be teased by mom's worrying. North Koreans continue to copy South Koreans. Goats save the day in New York park.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss problematic and sometimes scary actions of the bishops in America (psst--Bishop Callahan vs Father James Altman). There have been problems with bishops before, but the unprecedented situation we find ourselves in is that the Bishop of Rome is now one of them… and his power in the church is absolute. So what do we Catholics do? Where do we turn, when the bishops won't give us the sacraments? Where is Catholics turn in the past, like during the persecution of Elizabeth I and The Church Of England?

In current events, Hungary is facing opposition for its anti-gay laws. American troops being bombed as Taliban slowly takes back Afghanistan. Tokyo to ban observers during Olympics. Biden signs a 72 point executive order that probably won't do what it proposes. Confederate statues come down in Charlottesville. Thousands of Cubans take to the streets and American Cubans want action from Biden. Richard Branson makes it to space--neat but not quite practical. Fire in a Covid isolation ward caused by exploding oxygen???

In the Land of Nonsense, kids don't know about TMI. Federal judge blocks warning signs on bathrooms. A python bites another python. A naked woman found wedged between two buildings.

Saint Of The Week: Saint Nicholas Owen