Catholics of Oz

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COZ046: As life returns to normal in Victoria, Caroline, Lino and Lindsay discuss what they’ve been doing; reflect on the beginning of Advent and ways that they will be observing the season; and talk about the Japanse Hyubusa 2 probe mission which has some amazing new insights about our solar system.

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Links for this episode:

* Pope Francis: The Covid-19 Crisis Reveals What Is in Our Hearts – The New York Times

* Information on the Hyabusa 2 mission

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COZ045: This week, Lindsay and Caroline share their reflections on loss and gain in 2020 and the cycle of one’s faith journey through orientation, disorientation, and reorientation. They also share thoughts on Australia’s recently commemorated NAIDOC week; Caroline tackles microevolution in early hominids; and they discuss some TV shows they’ve been watching.

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Links for this episode:

* 2020: A year of loss and gain | The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

* Always was, always will be | The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

* 1st instance of microevolution in early human relative discovered | Live Science

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COZ044: Now that restrictions in Victoria have loosened, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss where they went with their newfound freedom of movement, then talk about the painful limitations that continue for churches. Plus the Osiris Rex asteroid mission and Caroline’s new telescope.

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Links for this episode:

* People of faith deserve hope, not exile | The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

* Churches to re-open as Melbourne ends lockdown | The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

* Not seeking special treatment, simply parity | The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

* NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is tucking away precious asteroid samples for safekeeping | Space

* Osiris Rex on Twitter

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COZ043: As the state of Victoria starts to emerge from Covid “exile”, Caroline, Lino, and Lindsay share their lockdown stories of discoveries, adventures, and misadventures. Plus Archbishop Comensoli’s vision for a better society, Caroline’s news related to fossilized T-Rex embryos, and Lindsay’s Star Trek Discovery, season 3 premiere review.

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Links for this episode:

* “What Kind of World Should We Build?,” by Archbishop Comensoli

* 1st of their kind baby tyrannosaur fossils unearthed | Live Science

* Priestly Fraternity of St. Joseph Carries Torch of Sacred Tradition| National Catholic Register

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COZ042: This time, Caroline and Lindsay talk to special guest Fr. Donald Calloway MIC about his amazing conversion story and his book on the consecration to St Joseph. They also bust some commonly held St. Joseph myths and discuss his letter to Pope Francis asking for a Year of St Joseph.

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Links for this episode:

* Fr. Calloway’s website

* Fr. Calloway’s St. Joseph devotional materials

* Parousia Media site for ordering Consecration to St. Joseph in Australia

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* To order Fr. Calloway’s commissioned St. Joseph artwork

* Fr. Calloway’s conversion story

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An important thank you message and update from StarQuest’s Dom Bettinelli.

COZ041: Continuing a more casual conversation as Victoria’s lockdown continues, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino reflect on Archbishop Comensoli’s work to make the sacraments more available and then discuss some TV shows they’ve been watching, which leads to a discussion of Klingon heavy metal.

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Links for this episode:

* RAS Press Briefing – Phosphine on Venus – YouTube

* BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY – KLINGON cover version (original) – by Rusty Matyas and the Qapla’! Band Players – YouTube

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COZ040: Going solo this time, Lindsay Sant shares his reflections on developing and sharing our faith through Bishop Geoffrey Robinson’s analogy of “The Song of Jesus,” in which our faith in Jesus is a song passed on through the ages.

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Links for this episode:

* The Song of Jesus by Bishop Geoffrey Robinson

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COZ039: After a brief break for most of August, Caroline, Lino, and Lindsay talk about staying happy and healthy during Victoria’s Stage 4 restrictions, including maintaining connections with people, helpful hobbies, doing science with children, and a couple of TV/Movie recommendations.

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Links for this episode:

* Coping with isolation – Melbourne Catholic

* People of compassion: A message from Archbishop Peter A Comensoli

* Hand crafted gem and glass bead jewellery by ColourChique on Etsy

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