Catholic:Under The Hood

For centuries Catholics in Europe believed in the coming of a Great Monarch and a Final Pope who would foreshadow the End Times. This episode looks at these legends and what the Catholic Church teaches about prophecy. Links: Again, these prophecies have not been declared valid by the Magisterium and should be viewed with historical interest [...]

In the 1920’s the Ku Klux Klan tried to shut down Catholic and other private schools in Oregon in the name of protecting American values. The effects of this would go all the way to the Supreme Court and help define human rights in the United States even today. Plus, the Eucharistic Prayer [...]

It is time for the annual Halloween episode and a look at what Catholics have believed about werewolves are they friendly critters or ferocious creatures? Plus an R rated Cars DVD? and some great feedback. Links: A good article on the history of beliefs about werewolves The Catholic Pilot Podcast The Catholic Laboratory Podcast A Spooky Night at Kneipp [...]

Marialectrix and Libravox have recorded several public domain Church history books and other classic Catholic texts including: Eusebius’ History of the Christian Church – Eusebius was a bishop during the reign of Emperor Constantine and has been called the Father of Church History The Pilgrimage of Egeria – one of the earliest accounts we have of the [...]

The History According to Bob podcast has just released an episode about the history of All Saints Day. He also did an earlier episode on the history of Halloween and the Pentagram. You can find links to the episode either on the main page of the History of Bob podcast or the archives. [...]

For decades thousands of Catholic children from New York traveled across the country on the Orphan, Mercy, and Baby Trains. Their stories show us the hope of the American experience, but also the darkness of the past. Links: Books The Orphan Trains: Placing Out In America by Marilyn Irvin Holt The Great Arizona Orphan Abduction by Linda [...]

Bishop Dougherty of Philadelphia called Mother Anna Dengel a Canon Law buster. But Mother Theresa of Calcutta would say that Mother Dengel’s influence went far beyond Canon Law. Links: Medical Mission Sisters Send e-mail questions and comments to catholicunderthehood@gmail.com or leave voice mail at 1 740 936 4354 To listen, just click on the link below: #208 [...]

At the age of 28, he was told he had only a month to live – forty eight years later thousands from all over the world, including Pope Leo XIII, sought his advice for good health. Links: Fr. Sebastian Kneipp’s Water Cure and other public domain texts by or about him Kneipp’s Cough Remedy Kneipp Bread Clip from [...]

When Fr. Georges Lemaître theory that would come to be known as The Big Bang, profoundly affected the worlds of theology and science. Indeed, it continues to do so today as humanity continues to search for truth. Links: Isaac Asimov’s “The Last Question” Paul’s Men Podcast SQPN website and SQPN Connect Community Follow me on Twitter! My audioboos Send e-mail questions [...]

For decades the Catholic Legion of Decency deeply influenced the US motion picture industry and the issues it responded to are still with us today. Plus, a bat in the classroom, Mary’s Meals and new podcasts. Links: Pius XI’s Vigilanti Cura The Hitchiker’s Guide Blog Catholic Vitamins Podcast In Our Time Podcast SQPN website and SQPN Connect Community Follow me on [...]

Archbishop Joseph M. Raya was a tireless worker for social justice throughout the Middle East and the United States and he was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Hear why his example continues to be valuable for us today. Plus, visiting Salzburg and Munich. Links: “Go to the Deep” on Archbishop Raya Wikipedia site on Archbishop [...]

I’m back in business with a new episode on how Pope Innocent III began the public hospital in Europe and the patron saint of Holy Fools, Saint Simeon, who reminds us not to judge by appearances as well as things not to do when you are in church. Plus, what I’ve been up to [...]

In the second part of our examination of the relationship between Confession and Communion we look at developments from the Council of Trent up to the present and see how the Church once again emphasized the Eucharist as a means of forgiveness and healing. Links: SQPN website and SQPN Connect Community Follow me on Twitter! Send e-mail questions and [...]

From the beginnings of the Church, the confession of sins has been part of the reception of the Holy Eucharist, this episode looks at the historical reasons for that connection from the Apostolic times through the Middle Ages and what that connection shows us about our own connection to the Body of Christ. Plus, [...]

It’s Episode #200 and what a better topic than The King! Elvis’ had a scandalous and an inspirational relationship with the Catholic faith from the beginning of his musical career until it’s end. Indeed he continues to inspire some Catholics in different ways today. Plus, the CNMC and Bears. A special [...]