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Roger Bergman comes back to the show to discuss the concept of selective conscientious objection to unjust wars.

M. Shawn Copeland discusses her recent work on Embodying the Eucharist. Copeland is a Professor of Theology at Boston College.

The feast of St. Augustine is August 28th. In today’s program, hosts John O’Keefe and Wendy M. Wright reflect on the legacy of this great Christian. This program first appeared […]

Rev. Michael Himes discusses the history and value of a Catholic Liberal Arts education. Himes is a member of the Theology Department at Boston College.

Eileen Burke Sullivan discusses the doctrine of the Assumption of Mary. This program first appeared in 2012.

Singer-songwriter Natia Serna discusses her work writing and singing about migration and the border experinece. Serna goes by the stage name “La Muna,” and her work is available on Bandcamp. […]

Dr. James J. Carney and Dr. Max Engel discuss a course they recently co-taught exploring the connections between spirituality and sports. Carney and Engel teach full time at Creighton University.

Dr. Susan Calef discusses what we know about Mary Magdalene. Calef teaches New Testament at Creighton University.

Rev. William Harmless discusses the life and legacy of Saint Benedict. The program mentions the following items that may be of interest to listeners: * The Benedictine Order * The […]

Anthony Masalonis discusses the work and perspective on of Consistent Life Network, an organization he serves as a board member. Masalonis joined us via Skype.  

Molly Mattingly discusses the ministry of liturgical music. Mattingly is Director of Music Ministry at St. John’s Parish on the campus of Creighton University.    

New Testament scholar Fr. Dennis Hamm discusses John the Baptist and his significance. The feast of John the Baptist is June 24th. The program first appeared in 2010.

Professor Gregory Beabout discusses the philosophical roots of Pope Leon XIII’s landmark social encyclical Rerum Novarum. Beabout is Professor of Philosophy at Saint Louis University.

Dr. Michael Naughton discusses the relationship between contemplative leisure and the vocation of business. Naughton is Professor of Catholic Studies and the Director of the Center for Catholic Studies at […]

Dr. Fred Pestello discusses the efforts of Saint Louis University to deal with a protest/occupation crisis that erupted on SLU’s campus following the 2014 shooting death Michael Brown in Ferguson […]