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Rev. William Harmless comes back to the show to discuss the life and legacy of Saint Benedict. The program mentions the following items that may be of interest to listeners: * The Benedictine Order * The Cistercians * Liturgical Press * Saint John's Abbey * The Saint John's Bible

Uta Sievers, communications officer for the Jesuit Social Justice Secretariat in Rome, discusses how the office works to promote the social apostalate around the world. The interview highlights emerging environmental initiatives. Information about the secretariat and its work can be found at http://www.sjweb.info/sjs/index.cfm. The program refers to the the Catholic Climate Covenant, which may be of interest to listeners.

Hosts John O'Keefe and Wendy M. Wright discuss the life and legacy of St. Cyril of Alexandria. Cyril (c. 378-444), whose feast is June 27th, was one of the most important theologians in the ancient church. He is largely responsible for the language defining the doctrine that Christ is both fully human and fully divine.

Hosts John O'Keefe and Wendy Wright discuss the devotions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Photo: "Sacred Heart of Jesus" by "Lawrence OP" from Flickr (Used under Creative Commons license)  

Frequent guest Rev. Roc O'Connor, S.J. joins John O'Keefe and Wendy M. Wright to reflect upon the meaning and significance of the feast of Corpus Christi.

In anticipation of Trinity Sunday, program hosts John O'Keefe and Wendy M. Wright discuss this central Christian teaching. The program explores both the history of the doctrine of the Trinity and it's relevance for the Christian life. Photo: "Rublev Trinity" by jimmforest from Flickr (Used under Creative Commons license)

Program co-host, Wendy M. Wright interviews Arthur Holder, Ph.D., on the topic of the Venerable Bede. Bede was an 8th century monk and Doctor of the Church. He is an important figure in the development of church history, and a major source for our knowledge of Christianity in England during the medieval period.

Hosts John O'Keefe and Wendy M. Wright discuss Catholic devotion to Mary. During the show, Dr. Wright mentions "The Mary Page" at the University of Dayton. That page can be accessed here: http://campus.udayton.edu/mary// Photo: "Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary" by Lawrence OP from Flickr (Used under Creative Commons license)

Frequent guest Rev. Roc O'Connor, S.J. reflects on how we can celebrate the "50 days of Easter."  This week's program invites us to live more deeply into the mystery of Easter.

In March 2009, John O'Keefe traveled to Uganda with Computers for Africa. (Listen to the interview we did with the founders a few years ago.) In Gulu he had the opportunity to interview Monsignor Matthew Odong, Rector of the Sacred Heart Seminary. Odong experienced the trials of Uganda's twenty-year civil war and has recently been engaged in the work of reconciliation. The program mentions the documentary films Invisible Children and War Dance. Photos of one of Northern Uganda's refugee camps can be seen at John O'Keefe's photostream on flickr.

Theologian Richard Gaillardetz, the Murray/Bacik Professor of Catholic Studies at the University of Toledo, discusses how Vatican II helped to make the Church more dialogical.

Dr. Michael Lawer, Professor Emeritus of Theology, discusses his memory of Vatican II. Lawler was present at the first session of the Council as a translator for the Bishops of Kenya.

Dr. Michael Lawer, Professor Emeritus of Theology, discusses his memory of Vatican II. Lawler was present at the first session of the Council as a translator for the Bishops of Kenya.

Frequent guest Eileen Burke Sullivan discusses the meaning and significance of the Easter Triduum.

Halfway through Lent, John O'Keefe and Wendy Wright reflect on the meaning of this season.