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- 80: Is Benedict XVI Still the Pope?Discontent with Pope Francis has led some Catholics to suspect that perhaps he's not the real pope. Instead "Pope Emeritus" Benedict XVI is still the true pope. I look into this assertion in this episode of Swimming Upstream.0 min
- 79: What Did Mary Know and When Did She Know It?A popular song asks the question, "Mary, Did You Know?" Well, what did Mary know, and when did she know it?0 min
- 78: Is Franciscan University Becoming Liberal?I address the allegations that Franciscan University is becoming "liberal".25 min
- 77: Advent DevotionsThe Season of Advent is a wonderful time to grow spiritually. In this episode, I explain three traditional Advent devotions that can help your family prepare for the coming of the Christ Child this Advent.0 min
- 76: The Miracle of Intermittent FastingAfter years of struggling with health problems, I’ve finally found something that makes me feel better, have more energy, and lifts my brain fog: intermittent fasting. Read about how I came to embrace intermittent fasting here.21 min
- 75: Do Catholics Have to Vote for Republicans?With the 2018 midterm elections approaching, I wanted to address the issue of voting. Specifically, what priorities should Catholics consider when voting? My answers might not be what you expect.23 min
- 74: What Makes for a Bad Pope?The history of the papacy is filled with saints and sinners, good popes and bad popes. Sometimes Catholics want to deny that we can have bad popes, or that the pope they are living under could be a bad pope. In this episode of Swimming Upstream, I take a look at what makes for a […]26 min
- 74: What Makes for a Bad Pope?
The history of the papacy is filled with saints and sinners, good popes and bad popes. Sometimes Catholics want to deny that we can have bad popes, or that the pope they are living under could be a bad pope.
In this episode of Swimming Upstream, I take a look at what makes for a bad (and good) pope. What criteria should be used, and who are some historical examples of bad popes? Some of the “bad popes” I list might surprise you.
26 min - 73: The Battle for the Soul of the VaticanFor decades there’s been a battle for the soul of the Vatican – will it be faithfully Catholic, or will it conform to the world? For most of that time this battle has been quietly raging behind the scenes, but in recent months it’s come out into the open. What does this mean for the […]19 min
- 73: The Battle for the Soul of the Vatican
For decades there’s been a battle for the soul of the Vatican – will it be faithfully Catholic, or will it conform to the world? For most of that time this battle has been quietly raging behind the scenes, but in recent months it’s come out into the open.
What does this mean for the future of the Church, and in the life of the average Catholic? Find out on this episode of Swimming Upstream.
Resources:
- The Papolatry of Cardinal Ouellet
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About Swimming Upstream
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Swimming Upstream is a podcast about life, liberty, and the pursuit of holiness. Hosted by Eric Sammons.