Green Children of Woolpit, Levitation, and more Patron Questions – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

As a thanks to our Patrons, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli asked for their mysterious questions and Jimmy provided his answers on a variety of topics. This special episode was exclusive for patrons for a limited time and is now available to our general audience.

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The Bilderberg Group – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

A group of international movers & shakers called the Bilderberg Group have been meeting every year since 1954. Many attendees won’t acknowledge they went or even know of it. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the claims that accuse them of being a global conspiracy for a one-world government.

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The Weekly Francis – 26 June 2019

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 9 June 2019 to 26 June 2019.

General Audiences

Homilies

Messages

Regina Coeli

Speeches

Papal Tweets

  • “Jesus became bread broken for us, and He asks us to give ourselves to others, no longer to live for ourselves, but for one another. #CorpusDomini” @Pontifex 20 June 2019
  • “With refugees, Divine Providence offers us an opportunity to build a more supportive, more fraternal society, and a more open Christian community, according to the Gospel. #WithRefugees” @Pontifex 20 June 2019
  • “Dear young people, I would like to tell each one of you: God loves you; never doubt it, whatever happens to you in life; under any circumstances, you are infinitely loved.” @Pontifex 21 June 2019
  • “The Eucharist prepares us for a place in eternity, because it is the Bread of Heaven. #CorpusDomini” @Pontifex 23 June 2019
  • “Blessing is not about saying nice words or trite phrases; it is about speaking goodness, speaking with love. The Eucharist is itself a school of blessing. #CorpusDomini” @Pontifex 23 June 2019
  • “The example of Saint John the Baptist invites us to be a Church that is always at the service of the Word of God; a Church that does not want to draw attention to itself, but to Jesus Christ.” @Pontifex 24 June 2019
  • “Saying “yes” to the Lord means having the courage to embrace life with love as it comes, with all its fragility and smallness, with all its contradictions.” @Pontifex 25 June 2019
  • “How many times, in prayer, do we limit ourselves to asking for gifts and listing requests, forgetting that the first thing we should do is praise God’s name, adore Him, and then go on to acknowledge His living image in our brothers and sisters.” @Pontifex 26 June 2019

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Partners in Crime – The Secrets of Doctor Who

At the start of season 4, the 10th Doctor (David Tennant) teams up with the popular Companion Donna Noble. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha enjoy that Donna is a breath of fresh air as Companion and discuss Granddad Wilf as one of their favorite New Who characters.

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The Naked Now – The Secrets of Star Trek

The Naked Now is one of the least liked of all Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes and so Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha delve into all the uncomfortable campiness in a hilariously cringe-worthy discussion.

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Kenneth Arnold and the First UFOs – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

On June 24, 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold saw something odd in the skies of Washington state. When he landed, he touched off the modern era of UFO sightings. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the theories of what he saw and eliminate them all, until only one remains.

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The Weekly Francis – 19 June 2019

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 31 May 2019 to 19 June 2019.

Homilies

Messages

Speeches

Papal Tweets

  • “Holy Spirit, make us artisans of harmony, sowers of good, apostles of hope!” @Pontifex 13 June 2019
  • “The #poor save us because they enable us to encounter the face of Jesus Christ. http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/poveri/documents/papa-francesco_20190613_messaggio-iii-giornatamondiale-poveri–2019.html …” @Pontifex 13 June 2019
  • “Holy Spirit, our harmony, You who make us one body, infuse your peace in the Church and in the world!” @Pontifex 14 June 2019
  • “I am close to many elderly people who live hidden away, forgotten, neglected. And I thank those who are committed to a more inclusive society, which does not need to throw away those who are weak in body and mind. #WEAAD” @Pontifex 15 June 2019
  • “The Holy Spirit calls all of us and helps us discover the beauty of being together and of journeying together, each in his or her own language and tradition but happy to be amongst brothers and sisters.” @Pontifex 15 June 2019
  • “The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity tells us that we do not have a solitary God up there in heaven, far away; no, He is the Father who gave us his Son, who became man like us, and who sends his own Spirit to be even closer to us.” @Pontifex 16 June 2019
  • “Each one of us has infinite value for God: we may be small under heaven and powerless when the earth trembles, but for God we are more precious than anything.” @Pontifex 16 June 2019
  • “Holy Spirit, harmony of God, You who transform fear into trust and hard-heartedness into gift, come into us!” @Pontifex 17 June 2019
  • “Faith is a relationship, an encounter, and under the impetus of God’s love we can communicate, welcome, and understand the gifts of others and respond to them.” @Pontifex 18 June 2019
  • “May the Holy Spirit lead us to live more fully as children of God and as brothers and sisters.” @Pontifex 19 June 2019

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The Underwater Menace – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The 2nd Doctor visits the Lost Civilization of Atlantis where a 20th-century madman plans to destroy the world. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the quality of the story itself and how the special effects of the time may have held it back, the ease with which new Companion 18th century Scotsman Jamie joins in, and whether it’s cautionary tale about religion vs. science or just against superstition.

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The Corbomite Manuever – The Secrets of Star Trek

The first Star Trek after the pilot episodes gives us an early look at the Kirk, Spock, McCoy dynamic. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha lift a glass of tranya as they discuss Kirk’s leadership, McCoy’s insubordination, and Spock’s razor-sharp mind and wit as well as Clint Howard’s guest spot.

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The Voynich Manuscript – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

In 1912, a rare book written in an unknown alphabet containing bizarre illustrations was revealed by Wilfrid Voynich and despite decades of effort, it has never been deciphered. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the theories for what it is, including very recent claims made about the book.

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