Arachnids in the UK – Secrets of Doctor Who

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Creepy spiders! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the latest episode of Doctor Who, including the caricature of a political figure, what humane treatment for spiders looks like, and how Graham’s grief proceeds realistically.

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Where No Man Has Gone Before – Secrets of Star Trek

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The second pilot of Star Trek the Original Series was the one that sold it. Was it less cerebral? More action? Were the characters more likable? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Cory Sticha discuss what made Star Trek’s second chance at network TV work.

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The Secret Soviet Doomsday Machine – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

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During the Cold War, the Soviet Union considered and even built doomsday systems that could launch nuclear strikes even if their leaders were dead. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the theoretical and actual doomsday devices as well as their practicality and morality.

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The Weekly Francis – 24 October 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 12 October 2018 to 24 October 2018.

Angelus

General Audiences

Letters

Papal Tweets

  • “The road of the disciple is one of poverty. Disciples are poor because their richness is Jesus. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 18 October 2018
  • “The leaven of Christians is the Holy Spirit that allows us to grow amidst the difficulties of the journey, but always with hope. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 19 October 2018
  • “God can act in any circumstance, even in the midst of apparent defeat.” @Pontifex 20 October 2018
  • “The transmission of the faith, heart of the Church’s mission, comes about by the ”infectiousness“ of love. #Missio https://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/missions/documents/papa-francesco_20180520_giornata-missionaria2018.html …” @Pontifex 21 October 2018
  • “Join Caritas and walk 1 million kilometres together with migrants & refugees. We are all on the Road to Emmaus being called to see the face of Christ. #sharejourney https://t.co/pJBkxwObDK” @Pontifex 21 October 2018
  • “The company of the saints helps us to recognize that God never abandons us, so that we can live and bear witness to hope on this earth.” @Pontifex 22 October 2018
  • “Hope is not an idea, it is an encounter; like the woman waiting to meet the child who will be born from her womb. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 23 October 2018
  • “This Synod is intended to be a sign of the Church that truly listens and that doesn’t always have a ready-made answer. #Synod2018” @Pontifex 24 October 2018

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The Cage – The Secrets of Star Trek

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Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the very first pilot of Star Trek, The Cage, which featured a different crew, a different ship, and a different kind of Spock, yet still recognizably Star Trek.

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Rosa – The Secrets of Doctor Who

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Doctor Who brings us a classic historical story, traveling back to protect Rosa Parks and her world-changing act of bravery from meddling, while addressing the sensitive topic of racism. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the episode, how deftly it handles the topic, and what they liked about this outing by the Doctor and friends.

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The Mystery of the Antichrist – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

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What or who is the Antichrist? Is he alive today, was he an historical figure, or perhaps he’s yet to be born? Does he signal the end of the world? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli tackle the mystery of the Antichrist, what the Bible says, and what the Church says.

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The Weekly Francis – 17 October 2018

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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 20 September 2018 to 17 October 2018.

Angelus

General Audiences

Homilies

Messages

Speeches

Papal Tweets

  • “In a decisive moment of his youth, Saint Francis of Assisi read the Gospel. Still today the Gospel lets you know the living Jesus, it speaks to your heart and it changes your life.” @Pontifex 4 October 2018
  • “Let us ask the Holy Spirit to throw open the doors of our hearts so that Jesus can enter and bring us His message of salvation. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 5 October 2018
  • “We ask the Lord for the gifts of dialogue and patience, of the closeness and welcome that loves, pardons and doesn’t condemn.” @Pontifex 6 October 2018
  • “#OurLadyOfTheRosary #PrayForTheChurch Video” @Pontifex 7 October 2018
  • “Each of us is the wounded man, and the Good Samaritan is Jesus, who approached us and took care of us. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 8 October 2018
  • “Spend time before the Lord in contemplation, and do everything possible for the Lord at the service of others. Contemplation and service: this is our path of life. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 9 October 2018
  • “The newness of the Gospel transfigures us inside and out: spirit, soul, body, and everyday life.” @Pontifex 10 October 2018
  • “Praying is not like using a magic wand. Prayer requires commitment, constancy and determination. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 11 October 2018
  • “What is worse: the recognizable demon that pushes you to sin so that you feel ashamed, or the well-mannered demon that lives within you and possesses you with the spirit of worldliness? #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 12 October 2018
  • “Let us defend ourselves from the risk of being actors rather than witnesses. We are called to be living memory of the Lord.” @Pontifex 13 October 2018
  • “The world needs saints, and all of us, without exception, are called to holiness. We are not afraid!” @Pontifex 14 October 2018
  • “Video – Pope’s Prayer Intentions” @Pontifex 15 October 2018
  • “Open your heart and let the Lord’s grace enter in. Salvation is a gift, not a way of presenting yourself outwardly. #SantaMarta” @Pontifex 16 October 2018
  • “When we listen to the Word of God, we obtain the courage and perseverance to offer the best of ourselves to others.” @Pontifex 17 October 2018

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An Overview of Enterprise – Secrets of Star Trek

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Enterprise is often the overlooked Star Trek series, with fans often having strong feelings about. Listen to what Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha think about the show, what it got right, and what it missed.

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Let’s Talk about the Future of SQPN – Let’s Talk

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Since the start of this year, SQPN has been growing by leaps and bounds, adding a bunch of new shows that have been building audiences. In order to continue, we need your help. Fr. Cory Sticha, Dom Bettinelli, and Jimmy Akin talk about how you can help and get some cool stuff at the same time.

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