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The Catholic DiscussionHoly SaturdayToday, I read you an awesome ancient homily on Holy Saturday! Enjoy!2021-04-0305 minThe Catholic Discussion+Good Friday+Today, we talk about specifically the Crucifixion of Christ on Good Friday!2021-04-0221 minThe Catholic DiscussionThe Last SupperOur last podcast on Holy Thursday, we talk about the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with His Apostles!2021-04-0213 minThe Catholic DiscussionWashing of FeetToday, we look into a specific part of Holy Thursday: The Washing of Feet! Enjoy!2021-03-3131 minThe Catholic DiscussionPalm SundayFriends! Today, we look at the Scriptural background of Palm Sunday! We take a look at the Liturgy too, of course!2021-03-2824 minThe Catholic DiscussionDiscernmentCatholic Discussion has finally got Matt Henry back on the podcast! We got together in Chicago. Today, we talk about Discernment: our own experience discerning religious life, and some advice for those also discerning! Enjoy!2020-12-2232 minThe Catholic DiscussionLatter-Day Saints!Today, Bart talks about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (aka Mormons). History, Myths, Book of Mormon, and more! Sources include Trent Horn’s “20 Answers: Mormonism,” LDS.org, fairmormon.org. Enjoy!!2020-12-1636 minThe Catholic DiscussionSt. Sergius of RadonezhToday, Bart talks about the life of 14th century Russian St. Sergius of Radonezh . A great Russian saint, and very loved by all Russians! Enjoy this episode for a little bio and some of his coolest miracles/visions!2020-10-3022 min
The Catholic DiscussionThe Dominican RiteYO DISCUSSERS! Today we’re gonna talk about the Dominican Rite, about its history and its distinguishing features from the Roman Rite! Enjoy!2020-10-1820 min
The Catholic Discussion“Sing Unto the Lord” Part 1Greetings Discussers! This is our first episode of “Sing Unto the Lord,” wherein we talk about the history of chant in the Church. Today, we start with the Liturgy in the Old Testament, and what kind of music did they sing in the Temple, Synagogue, and home. Enjoy!2020-10-0153 min
The Catholic DiscussionCreationWe’re back...again! Just a little break for the summer, but now that Fall started yesterday, let’s talk about Nature, Creation, and what the Catholic Church teaches about it. Bart also talks about some practical ways we can MARVEL at God’s Creation. God Bless! Enjoy!2020-09-2317 minThe Catholic DiscussionPrayerWhy is prayer so hard? What are some helpful tips with prayer? Bart explores all of this and more in this episode! Enjoy!2020-07-1826 minThe Catholic DiscussionGiving and Receiving LoveMatt Henry is back with the greatest of the Theological Virtues: Love! Matt talks to us about loving God, others, and ourselves, especially by receiving love! Enjoy!2020-07-1208 minThe Catholic DiscussionPrayer Before CommunionToday Bart talks about the Prayer Before Communion in the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Here is the full text: I believe, O Lord, and confess that You are truly Christ, the Son of the living God, Who came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am first. Accept me this day, O Son of God, as a partaker of Your Mystical Supper. I will not tell the mystery to Your enemies, nor will I give You a kiss as did Judas, but like the thief, I confess to You:
† Remember me, O Lord, when You come into Yo...2020-07-0504 min
The Catholic Discussion“Symphony of Sorrowful Songs”In this episode, I talk about a piece that is very dear to my heart: Henryk Gorecki’s “Symphony of Sorrowful Songs.” Here are some helpful readings and recordings I use: Beale, Simon, Sacred Music. BBC Four. BBC, July 24, 2010. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rm59l.
Cizmic, Maria, Performing Pain: Music and Trauma In 1970s and 80s Eastern Europe.
Thesis (Ph. D.)--UCLA, 2004.
Górecki, Henryk. “Remarks on Performing the Third Symphony.” Polish Music Journal 6.2.03 - Gorecki's Remarks on Performing His Symphony No. 3. Accessed April 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018111313/http://www.usc.edu/dept/polish_music/PMJ/issue/6.2.0...2020-04-3021 minThe Catholic DiscussionAwake, our Souls, Away, our FearsIn this episode, Bart talks about a hymn he studied recently, “Awake, Our Souls, Away, our Fears” by Isaac Watts. Here is the text: 1 Awake, our souls; away, our fears;
let every trembling thought be gone;
awake and run the heavenly race,
and put a cheerful courage on. 2 True, 'tis a strait and thorny road,
and mortal spirits tire and faint;
but they forget the mighty God
that feeds the strength of every saint: 3 The mighty God, whose matchless power
is ever new and ever young,
and firm endures, while endless years
their everlasting circles run. 4 From thee, the overflowing spri...2020-04-0207 min
The Catholic DiscussionMy Two CentsCatholic Discussion talks about COVID-19. Not about it per say, but how do we upkeep a relationship with God in these tough times. Helpful tips from Bart!2020-03-2415 min
The Catholic DiscussionGod in Art, an interview with April DauschaGod in Art, an interview with April Dauscha by2019-07-1638 min
The Catholic DiscussionThe Catholic Discussion | Eastern EditionSummer is almost over which means Catholic Discussion is back! Bart Upart coming in hot with this podcast about our Eastern Catholic brethren and the richness of their faith and tradition.2018-07-1718 min
The Catholic DiscussionOpus Dei vs. the Da Vinci CodeOpus Dei: history, practices and misunderstandings
“I know mortification sounds like a bad thing in today's world, but its beautiful.” -Elizabeth Werner
Read up on our resident Opus Dei expert Elizabeth here: http://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2018/03-16/millennials.html
More information about Opus Dei can be found here: http://opusdei.org/en-us/
The movie 'There Be Dragons' which is all about St. Josemaria Escriva's life: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1316616/2018-05-2022 min
The Catholic DiscussionBonus Episode: Latin Mass and VeilingOn our way up to Holy Rosary Church in Indy, we decided to conduct an impromptu podcast about the Latin Mass. There's a lot of banter, some talk of cows, veiling and history.2018-04-2422 min
The Catholic DiscussionThe Catholic Discussion: The Mass as SacrificeIn this episode some of us got together to talk about the Mass. The Mass is both a celebration and sacrifice. Listen in to find out more.2018-04-1919 min
The Catholic DiscussionThe Catholic Discussion: The Four LovesThe Catholic Discussion Podcast is based out of Bloomington, Indiana and is put together by a group of Roman Catholic men. We're not theologians or experts, we're just regular folks trying to live out and talk about our faith and to share that with the world. Feel free to email me with any prayer intentions or suggestions at bartupart@gmail.com2018-04-1225 min
The Catholic DiscussionThe Catholic Discussion, A Reflection on Holy WeekThe Catholic Discussion Podcast is based out of Bloomington, Indiana and is put together by a group of Roman Catholic men. We're not theologians or experts, we're just regular folks trying to live out and talk about our faith and to share that with the world. Feel free to email me with any prayer intentions or suggestions at dominojean7@gmail.com2018-04-0517 min