The 9th Ecumenical Council, Lateran I, and the Investiture Crisis continue.

Ever wonder what it would be like to walk around in clerics? Check out this episode for some fun stories.

How can we say we are made for happiness when there is so much sorrow in the world? When we live the life of the Beatitudes, we experience the happiness that God has intended for us in heaven. Happiness comes from God alone…what a timely reminder! Tune in for more about true happiness the Beatitudes in this CB episode with Fr. Jeff Kirby.

The promoter of lowercase letters, the investiture crisis continues, and Henry V’s new antipope.

A topic that isn’t often talked about within the Catholic theology world: body image and Catholic theology. What do these things have to do with each other? Tune in and find out, with special guest Dr. John Acquaviva.

We are taking a few weeks off to build up our bank of new podcasts, but Fr. Conrad has one final thought for you before we take a break.

We will be back with new content in August!

Four antipopes over a long papacy, the continuation of the investiture crisis, and the first bishop of America.

St. Bruno, Fighting with the Antipope, and the First Crusade.

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It’s not uncommon that people will host their pastor, or another priest/religious friend for dinner. How do you prepare for this event? Is everything spotless and all of the kids are put together? Do they walk into chaos and are asked to help with dishes at the end? Believe it or not, this too can be used as a metaphor for the spiritual life. Cliff notes: God wants us to welcome Him into our chaos, to help us do the dishes, to be who we are and enter into a true and authentic relationship with Him.

A holy monk, a great Benedictine abbot, and an unwilling Pope.