This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) reopen Pope Francis' letter to the faithful, and more carefully dive into the text, paragraph by paragraph, noting even more of his apparent schizophrenia. This episode covers paragraphs 1 - 20.

In current events, a man is beheaded by Muslim activists because of a remark made by a politician regarding Muhammad's act of molesting a young girl. The European Council promises to cut carbon. Biden to put military base in Poland. Polish supreme court bans anti-gay laws. Syria recognizes Ukrainian break-aways. Ukrainian break-away to put to death foreign soldiers. Mass shootings across the US during holiday weekend. Tiger dies from Covid. American supreme court knocks down EPA. Earthquake in Iran. China now producing the most electric cars.

In the land of nonsense, kangaroo and parrot escape. Dunkin Donuts will only serve whites. Woman fakes cancer to avoid prison. Bear gets head stuck in bottle.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss Pope Francis's latest letter to the faithful: Desiderio Desideravi… I desire to desire? The letter is Francis's thoughts on The Last Supper, and the way we participate in that (and in the crucifixion) - -the Mass. He is himself through much of the document, but surprisingly brilliant in other parts. It's almost as if he suffers schizophrenia. Also discuss, obviously, is the recent decision from the Supreme Court overturning Roe V Wade.

In the news, inflation hits high in UK…. And everywhere else. UK finds Polio in sewage. Nike stops selling in Russia. NY starts Monkeypox clinic and distributes vaccines. Senate passes gun control measures. Scientists discover giant bacterium. 21 people found dead in bar. 46 people found dead in truck. New Orleans and Utah judges ban abortion bans, South Carolina judge lifts abortion ban.

In the world of nonsense, Alexa to sound like dead relatives. Fashion show like you've never seen. Pope Francis gives advice to mums. Dan won't kiss face.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the state of the nation--America seems to be going down in flames. From vaccines for children to Uvalde police not allowing parents to protect their own children, we are not in a good place right now. Pope Francis is claiming that all of our problems in the church stem from Vatican II deniers and 'restorationists.' Meanwhile, Archbishop Cordileone is attacked for standing up to Pelosi while Bishop Callahan is celebrated for restoring the gay priest Jeffrey Burrill. And then there's SADS--a sudden new phenomenon where adults unexplainably die.

In current events, oil prices are blamed on all the wrong things. Ukraine still trying to join NATO. Wildfires in Spain and California, earthquake in Afghanistan. Japan rules on Fukushima nuclear disaster victims. WikiLeak's Julian Assange to be extradited to US. FINA says no to trans swimmers. Canada builds defense. Netherlands to start using coal power plants. Canada will ban plastics. Japan bans same-sex-marriage. Juul is banned from the market by FDA.

In the world of nonsense, Dan's daughter-in-law talks a lot. People stuck in chocolate vat. THE is trademarked. France says covered skin is illegal in pools. Disney celebrates pagan holiday. Bees are fish too.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss something Eric has admittedly been avoiding since the entire election scam of 2020. But, as good Catholics, he believes it is our duty to climb back into the subject of politics… even if we doubt our ability to have any effect on the outcome. Division of Church and State is not real. At the same time, the days of relying on NBC News for information are over. We have a particular duty to find the hidden information, and to be good red pilled Americans.

In current events, battles all over the world continue--and Biden ignores them all while using Ukraine and Russia to explain the failing US economy. Russian ruble value climbs to 5-year high against euro. New Mexico suffers wild fires. Native American burial sites found. Condo collapse victims in Florida see settlement amount. Six people die in mass stabbing. Elon Musk suspends twitter purchase. Finland and Sweden get closer to NATO, and Russia responds. Shooters kill people in Tops Friendly Markets in New York and a church in California. South Ossetia to join Russia. Venezuela to sell state-owned companies--Biden set to buy. Switzerland change organ donor policies. Monkey Pox on its way to America.

In the Land Of Nonsense, make makes special flavor milk shake. Town refuses to change name. Bald men can file sexual harassment. Man calls 911 on Biden. Naked man on beer is not pornographic.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the modern cultural phenomenon of angry women… especially when that anger is pointed at men.  It seems to be getting more and more prevalent, and we have yet to find a reason.  The female anger against men seems to be going somewhere, and it's not pretty.  Angry women might have more anger at their own nature than at man's nature. 

In current events, Russia and Ukraine continue to fight--and the US media continues to lie about it.  Cardinal Zen is arrested… Pope Francis is silent.  Floods in Afghanistan.  Wild fires in Russia.  Taliban says women can't show faces.  Iraq puts a kibosh on bread protests.  Kentucky Derby won by long-shot.  Washington Post wins Pulitzer Prize.  Sweden might join NATO.  Apple will no longer make iPod.  Greeks say no help for SSA.  Cryptocurrency takes a dive.  Event Horizon photograph's Sagittarius A*, the
Milky Way's black hole.  Other scientists grow plant in lunar soil.

In the land of nonsense, Huffington Post constant weird news item.  Metallica baby is born.  Class buries skeleton.  Man makes large bubble.  Non-pilot lands plane.  Man fits car in truck.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the 'underground' abortion movement--including the type of people not often mentioned in the high society fund-raising events or 40 Days For Life type of rallies. These are the people in the mud, and they deserve to be talked about.

In current events, the Russia/Ukraine conflict rages on--and so do the lies about it. 20 'worshipers' are killed in a riot. Bitcoin becomes legal tender. California running out of water. Peru natives fighting copper mines. Georgia outlaws critical race theory. Putin going to G20. Tornado in US. Tricycle kills 8 children. Meteor causes 'sonic boom?'

In the land of nonsense, Kate Sade is celebrated. Woman steals lawnmower and sign. Dorothy's dress for sale. Americans find cool souvenir in Israel.

Saint of the Week: Saint Philomena

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss a very much avoided subject--that of the seminarians claiming that they were preyed upon by priests.  While APACT absolutely condemns all sexual deviancy, especially by priests and bishops, we also want to examine the real nature of what was / is happening in the seminaries.  Were bishops and priests preying on otherwise innocent seminarians, or was / is there already an atmosphere that attracted a certain type of man to the seminaries--making it easier for bishops and priests to find and abuse 'victims.'  And when to such targets of abuse stop being victims and become willing participants?

In current events, the war between Russia and Ukraine continues--as does the media's false reporting.  Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed in Supreme Court.  DHL Boeing breaks in half.  Puerto Rico without power.  Man tries to terrorize Russian Embassy in Romania.  Prices soar in America.  Governor kidnappers acquitted.  Israelis defend Joseph's burial spot from Pakistanis.  Philippines floods cause death of 25.   South Africa floods and New Guinea hit with earth quake.  Oklahoma outlaws abortion.  Female coach in baseball.  Galaxy is discovered 13.5 billion lightyears away.  5000 new RNA viruses discovered.

In the land of nonsense, Texas exports immigrants.  Girl accidentally wins lottery.  Tyson can't sell ear gummies.  Man gets 90 covid jabs.  Sheriff candidate in Indy is arrested. 

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the modern American man--and his lack of bravery, valor, and nerve. Why is the modern American so wimpy? Is it possible to change this? Might the American bishops be the key to bringing masculinity back to the American culture? It's sure disappointing to see our bishops cower like scared kittens.

In current events, Russia and Ukraine fight on. Ethiopian government being investigated. 14-year-old boy dies in amusement park. WHO starts polio vaccines. Koreas firing missiles. Trump sues Hilary for the Steele Dossier. Chernobyl on fire. Shooting at cockfight in Mexico. Biden sign anti-lynching law. Hubble finds a star on the outside of the universe.

In the land of nonsense, Dan complains about the stupidity of Bishop Charles Coleman Thompson. Electric unicycle makes work ride fun. Portable air purifiers. Dan complains about Delta.

Saint of the week: Saint Alban

A quick word from Eric and Dan concerning the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Pope Francis.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the idea of a weak pro-life movement, and go through the history of the movement itself, analyzing the weaknesses and illustrating why it's not likely to change. This is in response to the Timothy Gordon podcast criticizing the 40 Days Of Life people. Whether it's prolife or antiabortion, if you don't see courage, you're looking in the wrong place.

In current events, more news about Russia, including Pope Francis's consecration promised for this Friday. The longest suspension bridge in the world opens in Turkey. South Korea complains about North Korea sending more missiles. China loses a Boeing.

In the land of nonsense, a bear fights a pig. A man asks police for quality check on drugs. An island for misfit books. Man tries to steal scrap metal. Walmart burns.