Podcasts by Facts of Faith - Busted Halo
Fr. Larry Rice, CSP, a Paulist priest and Director of Catholic Campus Ministry at The Ohio State University, provides "tidbits" about the faith. Originally aired on "The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer" on Sirius XM Radio's The Catholic Channel, Sirius 159/XM 177.
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Lenten Church Pilgrimage from 2012-03-26T15:52:01
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss a Lenten tradition in Rome and on the web.
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The Big Bang Theory (Fr. Georges Lemaître) from 2011-09-08T20:22:15
Fr. Larry tells Fr. Dave all about Fr. Georges Lemaître, the Belgian priest and scientist who came up with the scientific theorem that the universe is ever expanding.Listen
St. Mark’s Remains from 2011-07-12T10:00
Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave discuses the St. Mark's Remains, everything you should know.
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Gregor Mendel (Genetics) from 2011-07-05T10:00
Fr. Larry talks with Fr. Dave about a scientist who was also a catholic priest; Gregor Mendel and his studies on Genetics.
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Relics/St. Anthony Chapel, Pittsburgh from 2011-06-28T10:00
Fr. Larry discuses with Fr. Dave the sacred meaning that Relics of many Saints have to the Church.
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St. Vincent DePaul Society from 2011-06-14T10:00
Fr. Larry discusses with Fr. Dave the different organizations within the Church and what it is that these organizations do.
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Description of the Mass (from Justin Martyr) from 2011-05-31T10:00
Fr. Dave discusses with Fr. Larry what takes place during mass. Everything you want to know.
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Sacristans from 2011-05-26T10:00
Ever wonder what a sacristan is? Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry discusses the duties of a sacristan and how they support the Church.
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Images of heaven and hell from 2011-05-17T10:00
Fr. Larry discusses with Fr. Dave the way today's media portrays heaven and hell to society — vastly different and overly dramatic images from what is seen in and taught by the Church.
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Ajacan Missions from 2011-05-04T18:13:20
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Holy Thursday Chrism Mass from 2011-04-19T10:00
Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave and describe the Chrism Mass, a Mass typically tied to the Holy Thursday that celebrates the Priesthood and blessing the oils used throughout the year.
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Imprimatur from 2011-04-12T10:00
Back in the “olden days” when people read books to gather information, how did readers know their Catholic information was legitimate? Fr. Dave and ...
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Food Feast Days from 2011-04-06T14:30:41
Why do we call them “feast days?” Fr Larry and Fr. Dave describe some of the decadent dishes associated with different saints’ feast days.
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The Baptism of the Lord from 2011-03-29T10:00
Mater Admirabilis from 2011-03-23T21:07
Feast of St. Patrick from 2011-03-15T10:00
All About Ashes from 2011-03-08T11:00
Fr. Larry Rice and Fr. Dave Dwyer explain the biblical foundations of Ash Wednesday, where the ashes come from, and whether or not Ash Wednesday is a Holy Day of Obligation.
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St. Dymphna from 2011-03-01T11:00
Cadaver Synod from 2011-02-08T11:00
St. Blaise Throat Blessings from 2011-02-01T11:00
Heavenly Bodies from 2011-01-25T11:00
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Dom Perignon from 2011-01-13T15:56:08
Fr. Larry talks about the Benedictine monk, Dom Perignon, and the myths surrounding the tales of his discovery of champagne.
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The Word "Epiphany" from 2011-01-06T17:04
Fr. Larry discusses the definiton of the word epiphany, it's misuse in modern tongue and the origins of the Feast of the Epiphany and the roles of the Magi (a.k.a. the Three Kings or Three Wise ...
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Jesus' Date of Birth and Roman Martyrology from 2010-12-21T11:00
Fr. Larry explains to Fr. Dave how the Church fixes the approximate date of Christ's birth and His incarnation breaking into human history.
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Alternative Christmas Gifts from 2010-12-14T18:05:54
Saying Grace from 2010-12-09T11:00
Latin Patriarchs from 2010-12-07T11:00
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St. Apollonia Guild from 2010-12-01T14:52:54
Ambrosian Rite from 2010-11-23T11:00
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Torture / Frederiech Von Spee from 2010-11-18T11:00
Fr. Larry Rice and Fr. Dave Dwyer discuss 12th century writer Frederiech Von Spee’s arguments on torture and why it is illogical and un-Christian.
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Apostolic Pentitentary from 2010-11-16T11:00
No, the Vatican doesn't have a prison. Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave discuss the papal court that grants mercy rather than sentences.
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Papal Hats from 2010-11-11T11:00
Catholic Worker Movement from 2010-11-09T11:00
Gregorian Calendar from 2010-11-04T10:00
How did 11 days just dissappear off of the calendar? Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave talk about how different parts of the world are in a different calendar mind-set.
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Prayers for the Dead from 2010-10-25T10:00
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The Golden Rose from 2010-10-21T10:00
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Territorial Abbeys from 2010-10-19T10:00
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Fr. Larry has all the questions a...
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The History of the Rosary from 2010-10-14T10:00
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Where's Your Parish? from 2010-10-13T16:29:23
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Other Popes from 2010-10-07T10:00
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Liturgical Languages from 2010-10-05T10:00
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Puti Angels from 2010-09-30T10:00
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The First Parish in the U.S. from 2010-09-28T10:00
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Pastoral Provision for Anglican Use from 2010-09-23T10:00
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Where Clergy Live from 2010-09-21T10:00
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Relic of San Gennaro from 2010-09-15T10:00
Fr. Dave Dwyer and Fr. Larry Rice discuss the history surrounding the relic of Saint Januaris, more popularly known in New York City as San Gennaro. Possible scientific elements are also explai...
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Liturgical Books from 2010-09-14T10:00
Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave discuss liturgical books used in the Catholic Church.
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The Case of the Pious Fund of the Californias from 2010-09-09T10:00
Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry break down the odd twists and turns of Church history regarding the convoluted case of the pious funds of the Californias - involving millions of dollars, 3 religious comm...
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Where Did Bingo Come From? from 2010-09-07T10:00
Fr. Larry tells us how bingo being so closely related to the Church is really just an "accident of history."
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Pope Gregory the Great from 2010-09-02T10:00
Why was Pope Gregory I so great? Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry discuss the many accomplishment of the first of the Gregories including his diplomacy, strengthening of the church and many worldly contri...
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What is hell? from 2010-08-31T10:00
What does Church catechism tell us about the nature of hell? Is it the hell we see represented in popular culture like the fiery caves of South Park? Is it Dante's Inferno? Fr. Dave and Fr. Larr...
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Disposing of Blessed Things from 2010-08-27T15:44
What is the proper way to get rid of objects that have been blessed? Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry tackle this question, discussing objects ranging from rosaries and relics to icons and blessed cars.
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The Church's Take on Gambling from 2010-08-18T03:00
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP, discuss the Roman Catholic church's view of gambling and games of chance in both a legal and moral light.
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Definition of Heresy from 2010-08-17T10:00
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP, discuss the Catholic Church's various definitions of heresy throughout Church history.
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The Knights of Malta from 2010-08-10T10:00
Who knew that there was more than one Catholic sovereignty? Fr. Larry gives us the history and facts about the Knights o...
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People Who See Religious Images - Pareidolia from 2010-08-05T10:00
We've all heard about the image of Mary in the grilled cheese or the image of Christ underneath the highway overpass. Wh...
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Membership in the Catholic Church from 2010-08-03T16:56:34
Who is considered a member in the Catholic Church? Why do you have to register with your church? Are being a member and...
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The Roman Clerical Collar from 2010-07-29T10:00
Fr. Larry lays down his wisdom regarding the Roman Clerical Collar. He and Fr. Dave discuss the origin, the variations, ...
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The Precepts of the Church from 2010-07-22T10:00
There is a list of things that the Church expects as the minimum of all members. Do you know what they are? Fr. Larry g...
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The Scala Sancta - The Holy Stairs from 2010-07-19T21:22:18
Church Bells - Campanology from 2010-07-15T10:00
Who knew that there was both an art and a science to church bells? Fr. Larry gives us a Fact of Faith that involves the ...
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The Previous Pope Benedict (XV) from 2010-07-13T10:00
The Unity Candle from 2010-07-08T10:05
Receiving Communion Twice in a Day from 2010-07-06T10:05
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St. Paul's Remains from 2010-07-01T10:05
Fr. Larry explains what has happened to St. Paul’s remains after he was martyred in Rome. He and Fr. Dave also disc...
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The Catacombs of Rome from 2010-06-30T10:05
Facts of Faith visits Rome as Fr. Larry discusses the Catacombs of Rome. We also get information about the Church's posi...
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How to Have a Good Hospital Stay from 2010-06-25T17:50
Fr. Larry lists some tips for Catholics going into a hospital for extended stay. Due to changing laws and societal norms...
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The Diet of Worms from 2010-06-17T10:05
Fr. Larry gives Fr. Dave a quick history lesson on "The Diet of Worms", which, to Fr. Dave's dismay, has nothing to ...
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Going to Mass on Vacation from 2010-06-15T10:05
Fr. Larry Rice and Fr. Dave discuss the obligation of keeping the Sabbath holy, especially when one is on a vacation...
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Trappist Ales from 2010-06-10T10:05
Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry discuss the history of the Trappist Monks, and the ales they brewed
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Christian Origins of Graduation Ceremonies from 2010-06-08T10:05
Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry discuss the different graduation traditions that have their roots in Catholic ce...
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J.R.R. Tolkien from 2010-06-03T10:05
Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry discuss the religious background of J.R.R. Tolkien, and how it affected his works set in Midd...
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Chronovisor from 2010-06-01T10:05
Fr. Dave and Fr. Larry bend the time-space continuum for this week's "Facts" of Faith.
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Evolution and Creationism from 2010-05-27T10:05
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP and Fr. Larry Rice discuss the (non)-issue of Evolution vs. Creationism for Catholics, Bible scripture, and the role of science and religion in our lives.
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Ordinary Time from 2010-05-25T10:05
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss Ordinary Time, its origin, and the cycles of the Catholic calendar.
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The Catholic Connection to Coffee from 2010-05-18T10:05
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss the origins of coffee and the history of the Catholic Church's connection...
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The Vatican Secret Archives from 2010-05-13T10:05
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss the Vatican Secret Archives in Rome.
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The English Name for Easter from 2010-05-06T10:05
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP discuss the origins of the English name for Easter and a little history of the season.
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Famous Catholics from 2010-04-28T20:19
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP, discuss famous Catholics throughout history as well as fiction.
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# 002 - St. Valentine from 2009-06-06T16:06
Who was St. Valentine? Was there really a St. Valentine? Fr. Larry Rice uncovers the mystery.
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