This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week, from 16 February 2025 to 19 February 2025.
Run (Big Finish) – The Secrets of Doctor Who
The 9th Doctor takes on political intrigue in space! In Run, a Big Finish audio adventure, he pushes a junior politician to challenge a rising dictator. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down the twists, humor, and Doctor Who lore in this thrilling audio story.
https://youtu.be/vm9HualTz6M
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The Time Trap (The Animated Series) – The Secrets of Star Trek
Kirk and the Enterprise vanish into a mysterious space graveyard, trapped by a no-violence law and a Klingon scheme. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unravel the twists, logic gaps, and deeper themes behind this animated Star Trek adventure!
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Immaculate Constellation UFO Program – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
In November 2024, Congress held more UFO hearings, which revealed a secret government program called Immaculate Constellation. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what this program is, what it does, and what it all reveals is really happening with UAPs.
https://youtu.be/mnckcOHnNSc
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Links for this episode:
- Immaculate Constellation document
- Michael Shellenberger et al. Congressional Testimony
- The Black Vault
- NewsNation interview with Michael Shellenberger
- Join Jimmy and Dom on pilgrimage in Italy in 2025. Find out more
- Please spread the word about the podcast. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
- Purchase the books and other material from this and other episodes at the Mysterious World Bookstore.
- Join the conversation at the Starquest Facebook page and the Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Facebook page.
- Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord
- Send your feedback or comments to feedback@mysterious.fm or send a tweet to @mys_world
- You can also leave a voice message on the Mysterious Feedback Line at (619) 738-4515
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Exodus 90 and the Exodus 90 challenge, which begins this year on January 20th. This isn’t just a 90-day program: Exodus 90 is a spirituality for men in modern times built on three ancient pillars: prayer, self-sacrifice, and fraternity. We all long for something more. And that something is to be found in becoming the men that God created us to be: sons of a loving Father. It’s time to turn away from our Idols. It’s time to break free from the Pharaohs that hold us in bondage. If you’re ready to make a fresh start, to break free, refocus, and rediscover who God is calling you to be in the new year and embark on a journey to Uncommon Freedom in Jesus Christ, then download the Exodus 90 app today. Go to Exodus90.com/sqpn to learn more.
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The Weekly Francis – 13 February 2025
This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week, from 26 December 2024 to 12 February 2025.
Angelus
General Audiences
Homilies
- 26 December 2024 – Opening of the Holy Door in the Prison of Rebibbia and Holy Mass
- 31 December 2024 – Celebration of Vespers and Te Deum in Thanksgiving for the past year
- 12 January 2025 – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord – Holy Mass and administration of the Sacrament of Baptism to some new-born Babies
- 9 February 2025 – Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police and Security Personnel – Holy Mass
Letters
Messages
- 25 January 2025 – Message for World Mission Day 2025
- 4 February 2025 – Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 11th International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking
- 7 February 2025 – Message of the Holy Father for the Paris Summit on AI [10–11 February 2025]
- 10 February 2025 – Message of the Holy Father Francis to organisers and participants in the 7th Meeting of the Forum of Indigenous Peoples
Speeches
- 6 February 2025 – To Members of the Order of Midwives of Catanzaro, Cosenza, Crotone and Vibo Valentia
- 6 February 2025 – To Participants in the Study Visit of Young Priests and Monks of the Oriental Orthodox Churches
- 7 February 2025 – To Members of the ‘Talitha Kum’ Network on the occasion of the World Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking
- 8 February 2025 – To Members of the Executive Commission of the Second International Congress of Confraternities and popular piety [Seville, 4–8 December 2024]
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The Celestial Toymaker (First Doctor) – The Secrets of Doctor Who
The Doctor faces a sinister game master in The Celestial Toymaker! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down this classic First Doctor story, its lost episodes, stunning animation, and the Toymaker’s return in modern Doctor Who. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion!
https://youtu.be/dbtT8a0bPCQ
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The Devil In The Dark (TOS) – The Secrets of Star Trek
The Enterprise crew faces a deadly subterranean menace—but is it truly a monster? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack The Devil in the Dark, revealing its surprising themes, Kirk’s transformation, and Spock’s emotional depth.
https://youtu.be/4Xq2SDt3Q5E
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Mysterious Experiences 3 – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
To celebrate their 350th regular episode, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at more of listener’s mysterious experiences. What have listeners reported, what could explain them, and what does Jimmy make of them?
https://youtu.be/r0BA1–o-yQ
Help us continue to offer Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?
Links for this episode:
- Join Jimmy and Dom on pilgrimage in Italy in 2025. Find out more
- Please spread the word about the podcast. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
- Purchase the books and other material from this and other episodes at the Mysterious World Bookstore.
- Join the conversation at the Starquest Facebook page and the Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Facebook page.
- Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord
- Send your feedback or comments to feedback@mysterious.fm or send a tweet to @mys_world
- You can also leave a voice message on the Mysterious Feedback Line at (619) 738-4515
This Episode is Brought to You By:
Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of Deliver Contacts, offering honest pricing and reliable service for all your contact lens needs. See the difference at delivercontacts.com.
Rosary Army. Featuring award-winning Catholic podcasts, Rosary resources, videos, and the School of Mary online community, prayer, and learning platform. Learn how to make them, pray them, and give them away while growing in your faith at RosaryArmy.com and SchoolOfMary.com
The Grady Group, a Catholic company bringing financial clarity to their clients across the United States. Using safe money options to produce reasonable rates of return for their clients. Learn more by visiting GradyGroupInc.com.
Exodus 90 and the Exodus 90 challenge, which begins this year on January 20th. This isn’t just a 90-day program: Exodus 90 is a spirituality for men in modern times built on three ancient pillars: prayer, self-sacrifice, and fraternity. We all long for something more. And that something is to be found in becoming the men that God created us to be: sons of a loving Father. It’s time to turn away from our Idols. It’s time to break free from the Pharaohs that hold us in bondage. If you’re ready to make a fresh start, to break free, refocus, and rediscover who God is calling you to be in the new year and embark on a journey to Uncommon Freedom in Jesus Christ, then download the Exodus 90 app today. Go to Exodus90.com/sqpn to learn more.
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The Weekly Francis – 5 February 2025
This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week, from 2 January 2025 to 5 February 2025.
Angelus
General Audiences
- 1 February 2025 – Jubilee Audience’ To hope is to turn around. Mary Magdalene
- 5 February 2025 – General Audience – Cycle of Catechesis – Jubilee 2025. Jesus Christ our Hope. I. The Infancy of Jesus. 4. « Blessed are you who believed » (Lk 1’45). The Visitation and the Magnific
Homilies
Messages
Speeches
- 30 January 2025 – To Formators and Seminarians from the Spanish Dioceses of Valencia, Orihuela-Alicante, Segorbe-Castellón, Mallorca, Menorca, and Ibiza
- 31 January 2025 – Inauguration of the Judicial Year of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota
- 3 February 2025 – Address of the Holy Father Francis to the Pilgrimage Promoted by the Scandinavian Bishops’ Conference
- 3 February 2025 – To the World Leaders participating in the Summit on Children’s Rights
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Shockwave (ENT) – The Secrets of Star Trek
A colony destroyed, Enterprise blamed, and Archer trapped in a ruined future! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli break down Shockwave, the explosive Enterprise first season finale, unpacking its gripping twists, time travel intrigue, and eerie real-world parallels.
https://youtu.be/0_RO159MbhY
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