What on Earth Happened at Dyatlov Pass? – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

One of the most frequently requested topics has been the mystery of Dyatlov Pass. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what happened on the cold Siberian night in 1959 when 10 highly experienced Russian hikers died under mysterious circumstances.

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The Weekly Francis – 23 January 2019

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 21 November 2018 to 23 January 2019.

Angelus

General Audiences

Homilies

Messages

Speeches

Papal Tweets

  • “Let us be careful not to have a perverse heart that leads to cowardice; an obstinate heart that leads to being shut off; a heart that is slave to the seduction that leads to a Christian life of compromise. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 17 January 2019
  • “Today marks the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: all of us are asked to implore from God this great gift.” @Pontifex 18 January 2019
  • “Prayer from a humble heart is heard by God.” @Pontifex 19 January 2019
  • “What will remain on the threshold of eternity is not how much we earned, but how much we gave away.” @Pontifex 20 January 2019
  • “The Christian way is that of the Beatitudes: meekness, humility, patience in suffering, love for justice, ability to endure persecution, not judging others… #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 21 January 2019
  • “Saying “yes” to God’s love is the first step to being happy, and to making many other people happy.” @Pontifex 22 January 2019
  • “I am leaving for the World Youth Day in Panama. I ask you to pray for this very beautiful and important event on the path of the Church.” @Pontifex 23 January 2019

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Paradise Towers – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Take me down to the Paradise Towers with the 7th Doctor and Mel. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the penthouse highs and sub-basement lows of this classic Doctor story about cannibal grannies, homicidal Roombas, and big-hair girl gangs.

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Brother – The Secrets of Star Trek

As season 2 of Star Trek Discovery premieres, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the first episode, Brother; how it sets a new lighter tone for the series; some of the clues and callbacks to earlier Trek; and where this season might be headed.

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The Mystery of Astrology – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

Humans have always looked up and wondered what effect the stars have on our lives. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at astrology and the claims that the heavens influence our lives and provide glimpses of the future and discuss what Christians have believed about astrology historically.

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The Weekly Francis – 16 January 2019

 

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 6 January 2019 to 16 January 2019.

Angelus

General Audiences

Letters

Messages

Papal Tweets

  • “The spirit of the world is conquered with the spirit of faith: believing that God is really in the brother and sister who are close to me. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 10 January 2019
  • “The first step in prayer is to be humble, go to the Father and say: “Look at me, I am a sinner.” And the Lord listens.” @Pontifex 11 January 2019
  • “Smallness is freedom. One who is small, in the Gospel sense, is unencumbered and free from any urge to show off, and from any claim to success.” @Pontifex 12 January 2019
  • “Baptism is the best gift we have received. Through it, we belong to God and we possess the joy of salvation.” @Pontifex 13 January 2019
  • “Let us look at our hands, often so empty of love, and today let us try to think of some gift we can offer freely.” @Pontifex 14 January 2019
  • “Don’t let the sufferings you see frighten you. Place them before the Crucifix and the Eucharist from which we draw patient and compassionate love.” @Pontifex 15 January 2019
  • “The Spirit of God speaks freely to each person through feelings and thoughts. The Spirit cannot be confined with simple reasoning, but must be welcomed with the heart!” @Pontifex 16 January 2019

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Looking Back at Season 11, Part 2 – The Secrets of Doctor Who

In the 2nd part of their look at the recently completed season of Doctor Who, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha rank this season’s episodes from worst to best, look at what the US and British ratings say about the future of the show, discuss the fan response the changes this season, and then look forward to next season.

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Short Treks – The Secrets of Star Trek

While we waited for Season 2 of Star Trek Discovery to arrive, we were given the appetizers of Short Treks. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss these short films, including some hidden layers and surprising secrets. Plus news of Star Trek 4’s cancellation.

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Bob Lazar and Area 51 – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

In 1989, Bob Lazar claimed he was employed at Area 51 to reverse-engineer UFO engines. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss Lazar’s claims, including a new documentary in which Lazar says the government is still trying to silence him.

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The Weekly Francis – 09 January 2019

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 25 November 2018 to 9 January 2019.

Angelus

General Audiences

Homilies

Letters

Messages

Speeches

Papal Tweets

  • “If we live as Jesus taught us, and in harmony with what we proclaim, our witness will bear fruit.” @Pontifex 3 January 2019
  • “Jesus is the gift of God for us. If we welcome Him, we too can be a gift of God to others.” @Pontifex 4 January 2019
  • “The Church grows in silence, in prayer, and with the good works that give witness.” @Pontifex 5 January 2019
  • “The Magi offered their precious gifts to the Christ Child. Today, let us ask God: Lord, help me rediscover the joy of giving.” @Pontifex 6 January 2019
  • “God became man in Jesus in order to share our lives. Let us keep this relationship alive with Him and with one another. Happy Christmas to our Christian brothers and sisters from the East.” @Pontifex 7 January 2019
  • “Love does not tolerate indifference; love is compassionate. Love means putting your heart on the line for others. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 8 January 2019
  • “Video” @Pontifex 8 January 2019
  • “Do not be afraid to weep when you encounter difficult situations: tears are drops that irrigate life. Tears of compassion purify hearts and feelings.” @Pontifex 9 January 2019

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