Before we enter the penitential season of Lent, we gather to celebrate Mardi Gras.  We know it primarily for colorful parades, extravagant celebrations, and delicious pastries.  But did you know that there is also a spiritual significance to this event?  Fr Conroy joins Nicholas as we find out the history and substance of Mardi Gras.

Before we enter the penitential season of Lent, we gather to celebrate Mardi Gras. We know it primarily for colorful parades, extravagant celebrations, and delicious pastries. But did you know that there is also a spiritual significance to this event? Fr Conroy joins Nicholas as we find out the history and substance of Mardi Gras.

Before we enter the penitential season of Lent, we gather to celebrate Mardi Gras.&nbsp; We know it primarily for colorful parades, extravagant celebrations, and delicious pastries.&nbsp; But did you know that there is also a spiritual significance to this event?&nbsp; Fr Conroy joins Nicholas as we find out the history and substance of Mardi Gras.

E85 - Mardi Gras

Welcome to VOX SFX, a podcast which aims to explore the rich history and traditions of the Catholic Church over the last two thousand years.&nbsp; This podcast is designed to educate those who might not know much about the Church, and to those members of the faithful who may be unaware of the significance of our symbolism and ritual.&nbsp; Through study and interviews, we hope to share this vivid saga of antiquity with a new generation of listeners.

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Welcome to VOX SFX, a podcast which aims to explore the rich history and traditions of the Catholic Church over the last two thousand years.  This podcast is designed to educate those who might not know much about the Church, and to those members of the faithful who may be unaware of the significance of our symbolism and ritual.  Through study and interviews, we hope to share this vivid saga of antiquity with a new generation of listeners.

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