Facts of Faith - Busted Halo

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops meetings weren’t always peaceful business gatherings. In 9th century Rome, political differences caused popes to put deceased popes on trial.

In the first Facts of Faith recorded by Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave, Fr. Larry describes the origin of the ritual, why we use candles to bless throats, and why the healing of throat illnesses is associated with St. Blaise.

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Fr. Larry Rice shares some asteroids and planets that have ‘heavenly’ names connected with the Catholic Church.

Fr. Larry talks about the Benedictine monk, Dom Perignon, and the myths surrounding the tales of his discovery of champagne.

Fr. Larry discusses the definiton of the word epiphany, it's misuse in modern tongue and the origins of the Feast of the Epiphany and the roles of the Magi (a.k.a. the Three Kings or Three Wise Men.)

Fr. Larry explains to Fr. Dave how the Church fixes the approximate date of Christ's birth and His incarnation breaking into human history.

Fr. Larry Rice and Fr. Dave Dwyer offer suggestions on gifts that keep on giving through fair trade products, shares in relief servies, and other options that are better than ugly sweaters.

Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave dicuss the centuries-old prayer that hungry Catholics sometimes rush through. A secret strategy priests use when asked to say grace at gatherings is revealed by Fr. Larry.

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Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave discuss the religious ranks of the Catholic Church, focusing on the lesser-known Roman Catholic Patriarchs.

Fr. Larry Rice talks more about his new minsitry in New York City as the “Nancy Pelosi” of the Paulist Fathers. He and Fr. Dave Dwyer also talk about the patroness of dentists and the organizations that promote sprituality in the work place.