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Pope Francis recently issued a document on the liturgy that comes as a follow-up to the suppression of the Latin Mass. Dan Flaherty & John Tuturice discuss and look for constructive solutions amidst a Church in chaos.

Dan Flaherty and John Tuturice reflect on the end of Roe vs. Wade--what it means looking back and what it means going forward.

The light of Fatima. In light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the announcement by Pope Francis that he will consecrate those two nations to Our Lady's Immaculate Heart on March 25 (Feast of the Annunciation), Dan and John explore the history, message and controversy behind the 1917 Fatima apparitions.

Our most heated debates center around the question of personal freedom versus a presumed greater good. In this discussion, Dan, John and Bob explore what freedom means based on Catholic philosophy--and why the current push for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination clearly fails the test.

In the past two episodes, the case has been made for Divine Revelation and for Jesus Christ is the Person of God. In the final episode of this trilogy, Dan, John and guest Bob LeBlanc, make the case that Christ founded the Catholic Church and that the Church is the continuation of Divine Revelation in our own day.

Building off a discussion from Episode 10, the case for Divine Revelation in general is broadened into making the case specifically for Jesus Christ as the Son of God and for the divine authenticity of the four Gospels. Dan & John are joined by knowledgeable guest Bob LeBlanc to lay out their understanding of this fundamental existential question.

Is it possible for man to truly "know" anything about God? Did He explicitly reveal Himself to the human race or is He just a vague spirit that's "out there somewhere." Dan & John make the case that yes, Divine Revelation is real.

Immigration is a hot-button topic that divides the Catholic hierarchy from the Trump political movement. Dan & John debunk some myths promulgated by liberal Catholics and also outline areas where they part company with conservative Catholics in this lively discussion.

Dan & John spend the first half of the show building off Episode 7's liturgical discussion and talk about reforms they would like to see to the Catholic Church's Ordinary Form of the Mass. In the second half of the show, they talk about Patriots football, to complete a "Sundays In New England" theme.

The motu proprio of Pope Francis putting forth new restrictions on the Latin Mass shook the Catholic world on July 16. Dan & John unpack what it all means--from understanding the liturgy in general, to exploring what Vatican II intended to the implications of this particular papal action. Tune in to learn more about the complete landscape of this latest battleground in the liturgical warfare that has wracked Holy Mother Church for a half-century.

Modesty is a forgotten virtue in our age, but some of the Catholic Church's greatest minds argued that it was the key to happiness. Dan & John explore modesty as it relates to public discourse, political dialogue and former President Trump.

The COVID-19 vaccine and the Catholic Church are the focus. What does the Church actually teach regarding the morality of the vaccine? Is that teaching protected by the Holy Spirit or merely the prudential judgment of men? Dan & John explore it all in a fascinating discussion of the nature of Catholic doctrine generally and how it applies to the push for vaccination. Then they lighten the mood with a fun discussion of the most iconic Boston sports athletes of the modern era.

Join us for a deep discussion of the natural law--what it is and how it applies to contemporary social controversies. Dan & John are joined by Bob LeBlanc, who has read extensively on the subject.

Dan & John deal with the sensitive topic of when a government becomes illegitimate and what the Catholic response is. And the light-hearted ending comes with a discussion of whether Bill Belichick is under pressure to show he can win without Tom Brady.

Vaccine passports are the hot topic in this episode. Dan & John lay the groundwork by looking at the Catholic Church's philosophical understanding of the role of the state in times of crisis. Then they explore whether this current historical moment meets that threshold. All capped off with a look at the Red Sox strong start.

In this pilot edition of Corned Beef Catholicism's title show, Dan Flaherty and John Tuturice explore the following topics... *Modesty as a virtue, particularly as it pertains to public discourse *A current Supreme Court case involving agricultural workers, union organizers and the farming industry. Dan & John examine all facets of the issue from the perspective of Catholic social doctrine. *The prospects this season for the Red Sox in a year of change.