Catholic Comments

With Eileen Burke Sullivan, the show's hosts discuss the recent lifting of the excommunication of certain "schismatic" bishops, including one who made statements denying the holocaust. They explain the pastoral concern that motivated the decision, and reflect upon the impact of the media discussion.

Creighton professor Eileen Burke Sullivan discusses the history and significance of Ash Wednesday.

Two January saints and some theology: John O'Keefe on Basil and Gregory of Nazianzus.

Rev. Ted Bohr on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

St. Cecilia Catherdral (Omaha, NE) liturgist, Marie Rubus Bauer discusses the formative power of music during Advent.

Creighton student Laura Burke discusses the Ignatian Family Teach-in and her own attraction to the social gospel.

George Weigel discusses Pope Benedict XVI as the successor to John Paul II.

Eileen Burke-Sullivan on all the saints.

Moral theologian Dr. Julia Fleming explains the Catholic position on the death penalty.

Theology student Daniel Walsh reflects upon his faith journey.

Theology student Rory Devlin on faith and conversion.

Sr. Kathleen McGalpin discusses her work supervising students studying to be spiritual directors.

Sr. Bunny Flick reflects upon her ministry to elderly sisters.

Parish formation director and Christian Spirituality Program faculty member, Damian Zynda, discusses the use of the 19th annotation retreat in a parish setting.

Business professor Thomas Purcell discusses business education at a Catholic university.