A Closer Look
Summary: A Closer Look™ with Sheila Liaugminas features notable experts, newsmakers, elected officials, scholars and clergy on a variety of current event topics including social and moral issues, politics, and medical bioethics. Sheila and her guests put the news of the day into sharp focus from a uniquely Catholic perspective.
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Podcasts:
Sheila and Msgr. Stuart Swetland discuss, Pope Francis, Holy Thursday, Triduum liturgies; washing inmates’ feet at Mass of Lord’s Supper; Chrism Mass message to priests. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2019-04/pope-francis-lords-supper-prison-washing-feet.html Sheila and Fr. Robert Gahl Pope Benedict’s essay on the Church and abuse scandal. They also talk about connecting Benedict’s messages to Holy Thursday, priesthood, Eucharist, witness of the […]
April 17, 2019 Topics ‘Church as Community of Disciples in Mission, Rebuilding is Part of That’ George Weigel: The Church as community of disciples in mission; Pope Benedict’s letter on Church scandal & way forward; anniversary of Cardinal George passing & current situation of Cardinal George Pell; Notre Dame Cathedral & rebuilding the Church We […]
April 16, 2019 Dana Gioia: Christianity’s continuing importance in contemporary culture; the spiritual dimensions of literature and the arts; rehabilitate Catholic tradition. Pastor Jason Noble: ‘Breakthrough’ film true story of invincible faith, hope, love; believe against all odds; prayer can work miracles.
Pope Benedict XVI letter on the Church and abuse scandal, a closer look; Bishop’s thoughts and analysis Renowned sacred architecture expert looks at Notre Dame destruction, what was lost, what may remain, impact on people. https://www.amazon.com/Church-Building-Sacred-Place-Transcendence/dp/1595250379
Be mindful in preparing for Holy Week; a closer look at ‘No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion. Sheila talks about how to have a good holy week. https://shop.ascensionpress.com/collections/no-greater-love Pope Benedict’s essay on abuse scandal; asserts nature of the Church, strongly pushes back against teaching rooted in pragmatism or shifting fads; […]
April 11, 2019 Topics: Pope Emeritus Benedict’s Essay; Cribs for Life; Compassion in Crisis Commentary on Pope Emeritus Benedict’s essay ‘The Church and the scandal of sexual abuse’ Gregory Brown: Knights of Columbus Carpenter teaches teens to be pro-life through their trade Mary FioRito: Compassionate alternatives for ‘abortion as choice’ in crisis pregnancy; ‘Unplanned’ repercussions […]
April 10, 2019 Topics ‘Speaking ‘Your Truth’ vs. Telling Your Story; ‘Her Truth’ & ‘Me Too’; Pilate Asked: “What is truth?”’ Fr. Robert Spitzer: Trend growing to ‘Speak Your Truth’; ‘Her Truth’ now a big part of the ‘Me Too’ movement; what about ‘The Truth’?; transcendent reality is the highest truth, highest good, and highest […]
April 9, 2019 Topics ‘Biotechnology, Human Gene Editing, Promise & Perils’ Dr. Aaron Kheriaty: Gene editing of humans, genetic engineering, “redesigning human nature”, technology “as powerful as atomic bomb”, people need to know; ongoing push for physician assisted suicide across states, ‘culture of death’ must be confronted by compassionate care. Some call gene editing, “enhancement” […]
April 8, 2019 Topics ‘Culture of Death, Culture of Life; Meeting Christ Through Peter in Mark’s Gospel’ Jason Jones: White House, State Dept. on Chinese policy of forced abortions, genocide of Uyghurs, China’s ongoing human rights atrocities; why ‘Unplanned’ is widely resonating when other pro-life films weren’t hits. Dr. Michael Pakaluk: ‘Memoirs of St. Peter’; […]
Encore of March 8, 2019: ‘A Walk Through Christ’s Passion; A Dialogue On the Eucharist’ Dr. Edward Sri: Unpacking mysterious scenes in Christ’s Passion; Why did Christ have to die for us? What did His death accomplish? Why was He willing to do what He did?” Prof. Peter Kreeft: C.S. Lewis, Tolkien & Billy Graham ‘discuss’ […]
April 4, 2019 Topic ‘Catholics At Work and Prayer Saving the Life & Future of the Nation’ Cary Solomon, Chuck Konzelman: ‘Unplanned’ filmmakers update responses, reactions, movie success, 700 added screens nationwide this week; impact across the country of seeing truth about abortion; behind the scenes stories. Mark Randall: National Catholic Prayer Breakfast brings together […]
April 3, 2019 Topics ‘Catholics in Action: Street Evangelization, State Capitol Engagement’ Steve Auth: ‘Missionary of Wall Street’ takes evangelization to the streets “where Christ is”; “lost souls hunger for love”, true love in the spirit of the missionary on the street draws them in. Bishop Daniel Conlon: Bishop joins 500 pro-life citizens at state […]
April 2, 2019 Topics ‘Abortion Extremism, Pro-Life Heightened Activism: Perfect Storm Sweeps the Nation’ Wendy Wiese: Abortion extremism in states, national politics, meet major pro-life activism, Congressional efforts to stop infanticide, successful release of ‘Unplanned’: A Perfect Storm; ‘MeToo’ right now. Kathleen Domingo: ‘By Your Side LA’, Office of Life, Justice & Peace protects vulnerable, […]
April 1, 2019 Topics ‘Sports, Faith, Family & Life; House Vote Planned & Abortion Industry ‘Unplanned’ Fr. Rob Hagan: Villanova basketball, football chaplain teaches athletes that God comes first at all times, family second, and the game third Anything we can do to remind each other to keep a proper balance…God wants us to do […]
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