Pastoralia, Episode 17: Big Bang Theory
In this episode, Stephen and Father explain Big Bang Theory, Pius XII’s reference to it, and whether it is compatible with Catholic cosmology. A special note of thanks to Nicholas Wilton for allowing us...
Category: Season 9
Pastoralia, Episode 16: Aliens
Why is there such an obsession with alien life and colonies on Mars or the Moon? What does the Church have to say on these subjects? Take a listen to this episode for some...
Pastoralia, Episode 15: Heliocentrism, Geocentrism, and Flat-Earth
In this episode, Father and Stephen discuss heliocentrism and geocentrism from the perspective of what the Church has taught and what is permissible to hold. The Galileo case is briefly recapped and a few...
Pastoralia, Episode 14: Drugs and Narcotics
In this episode, Father McKenna talks about medical marijuana and whether it can be used by Catholics. The discussion continues on to involve recreational use of marijuana, and why it cannot be compared to...
Pastoralia, Episode 13: Public Bathing and Watersports
In this episode, Father and Stephen discuss the cult of sunbathing and the necessary precautions one needs to take in order to swim in a public setting. A special note of thanks to Nicholas...
Pastoralia, Episode 12: Modesty
Modesty is an issue of great concern to Our Lady, and hence necessarily to Our Lord. In this episode, Father discusses why modesty is much more a mindset rather than a specific way of...
Pastoralia, Episode 11: Immigration
Fr. Stephen McKenna returns to Restoration Radio to discuss more topics that are not covered in sermons but are too lengthy to discuss briefly at coffee and donuts on Sunday after Mass. In this...
Our Lady in Doctrine and Devotion, Episode 8: The Nativity
In our season finale, we consider Our Lady in the mystery of the Birth of Christ. Beginning with the discovery by St. Joseph of the miraculous conception, we then discuss all the details surrounding...
Our Lady in Doctrine and Devotion, Episode 7: The Visitation
In this episode, we discuss the beauty and charity of Our Lady during the Visitation, and, of course, Our Lady’s response to St. Elizabeth – the Magnificat! A special note of thanks to our...
Our Lady in Doctrine and Devotion, Episode 6: The Annunciation
In this episode, we study a truly beautiful event in the life of Our Lady and the history of our salvation, the Annunciation! Can words truly describe the beauty of Our Lady’s humble consent...
